Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Teresa Mon 9/12/11 #136 More Cracks Form In Sharkita Teresita’s Dike
While Esperanza, in shock, desperately runs in circles, crying and shouting for help on an empty street because Rodrigo has been jacked along with her van, purse and cell phone, Fito the Maldito Kiddie Bandito pulls up in a dark alley with the other kidnapper and laughs. Poor little baby’s going to pay for what Uncle Johhny and Mommie did to him! Johnny shouldn’t have turned him into the police and Espe should have hooked up with him back in the day. Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!!
In Zacatecas at the street party reception Cutberto and Juana profess their everlasting love for each other and he screeches through an otherwise romantic love song. (Teresa was right: this dude is a 5th rate mariachi singer!) Teresa, overcome with melancholy at seeing Aurora and Mariano kiss and exchange goo-goo eyes at each other during this, decides to leave the festivities.
In Mexico City up in the penthouse that night, Arturo offers Fernando a cognac and asks what’s been upsetting him. Nando says the fact is he thinks Tere’s got a point and wonders, man-to-man and BFF to BFF, what’s really going on between him and Lucia. Art says matter of factly that she’s a good, hard worker and has helped him with the Germans’ account. “--Really?” “--Yes! We’re a good team.” Art insists that’s all and Nando says he saw the two of them hugging at the restaurant. Art says it was simply that things with the Germans went better than they’d expected and they were celebrating. “—You know I only love Teresa.” The mujeriego in Nando refuses to believe it and the sincere romantic in him who wants Teresa for himself is pained to hear his BFF tell him that again.
On night shift at the hospital, Hernan and Hector discuss the wonders of fatherhood. Hernan remarks on Aurora’s terrific thesis and says much of her success is due to Mariano’s helping her. One of these days Hector is going to have to consider that Aurora may give the green light to Mariano and end up in a serious relationship with him. Doesn’t stop the fact, says Hec, that he doesn’t trust Mariano as far as he can throw him. Just then a panicked call comes in from Espe (on the home phone) to Hernan about the baby’s being jacked with the van and her purse and cell phone and that’s why she’s not had a chance to call the police first. (Sorry, Espe. My first call inside would have been to the police and the second to Hernan who’s too far away and helpless to do anything either.)
Art tells Fer he actually called to ask him while he was down in Zacatecas to get in touch with Tere so that he could be her “date” to the wedding. The reason being that he knew Mariano was down there and he suspects Mariano would try something. Nando scoffs and says Mariano cooled on Tere some time ago. Art says he doesn’t believe it cuz something strange is going on with her again. Fer says he warned Art that if he didn’t stop trying to control her every move he’d lose her and he did. No, he hasn’t lost her, just that he knows she’s rankled at him for the way he’s been acting and he’s trying to make it up to her by finding a different solution for the two of them. Art changes the subject to Nando and his Zacatecas business concerns. Fe says it’s only so-so and he feels bad, pressured even, and unfortunately no one can help him with it.
Back in the dark alleys of the nastier parts of Mexico City, Fito tells his connection to make sure the van is stripped and torn down so there isn’t a trace of it to be found. He lets Genoveva know he’s waiting with the package for her. Fito tells the baby how lucky he is since poor Fito never even knew his daddy and here Roddy is with two sets of parents ready to love him! Suddenly Fito catches a glimpse of the gold religious medallion Buttberto gave Espe for Rodriguito and snatches it up for himself.
In the meantime, Luisa calls Art and they discuss Fer’s strange and quiet behavior. It’s something to do with his uncle having left the businesses in lousy shape just to irritate him when he finally had to hand them over to him. We learn that Tere’s coming home the next day and left the reception early because she felt odd without him there to join her. Art takes another call on the line then from Espe telling him that the baby’s been kidnapped.
Aida and Ruben are having dinner out (no doubt her treat). She’s telling him that Mariano is definitely not meant for her. Has he found a legal position yet? No. Papagote asks Aeeeeeda if, since he hasn’t found work yet, could the two of them start their own legal office? She says not a good idea, especially since she’s got to spend sooooo much time helping out with Mariano’s clinics. Well, forget about Mariano and all that, couldn’t (shouldn’t) she now? She stalls and says it’s too dificult to forget the one you love. Oh, he certainly agrees! “--Not because of that ghetto trash, right, Daddy?” Noooooo! Errr….uhhh….he’s talking about her Mom, of course! As for Espe, she’s in cahoots with Arturo and Teresa to prevent him from excercising his legal rights to see his son! She even scratched his hand trying to keep him from Roddi! Well, says Aeeeeda, what else could he expect from her? Next time he needs to choose his women more wisely!
Genovenom comes racing over to Fito’s dark alley to grab “her” baby. She throws Fito his blood money and jumps right in with “Paulito“. Gen tells Fito her truk with him is over and she prefers never to lay eyes on him again. Sorry, says Fito, he’s going to continue showing up like a bad peso, just in case she decides she needs him for another little “job” of sorts and also if she’s in need of a real man sometime or other. He gives her a maliciously delicious and suggestive grin. She returns the favor. (Guess this broad really does like walking on the wild side. She may be ready to kick pesoless old El Bigote to the curb for his youthful opposite number.) He calls her his “pretty girl” and she gives him a suggestive bat or two of her lashes. (Ughh! As if Juana and Buttberto weren’t bad enough!)
Art and the police comandante are at Espe’s and promise to find the baby if they can. She tells them she’s sure it was Rubigote. Hernan races out with some current pictures of Rodriguito. They give the comandante the 411 on Rubigote, Bio-daddy and Ex Con.
At the same time, Fer tries drowning his sorrows and sexual frustrations at some bar somewhere. Luisa’s key chain is in his hand as he remembers the last encounter with the two women he’s torn between.
Art calls Aeeeda--while she’s still at dinner with Papagote--trying to get a current address for him. She tells Art to blow it out his ditty bag.
Hernan says the hotel Ruben gave as his residence before doesn’t have him listed as a guest any longer. Espe goes a little bit nuts and says she’s certain he’s involved somehow!
Back at the restaurant Aeeeda tells him what Art wanted and says even if she wanted to tell Art she couldn’t because he hasn’t bothered to give her his new address. Rube looks at the crumbs on the table and shakes his head. (Rough stuff telling your daughter you’re a kept man, isn’t it? How low we’ve fallen oh fur-lipped one!)
Geno introduces her newly “adopted” baby to Herni the maid and says this baby isn’t going to get mixed up in drugs! Herni hears the baby’s name is Paulo also and looks at Geno as if she’s got two heads.
Fer arrives back at the Casota to a smiling Luisa who’s made his favorite dish for supper for him—as if the dude wasn’t feeling guilty enough! He tells her he stopped for a couple of drinks and that’s why he’s late. No problem, she understands he’s stressed out these days. She gives him a shoulder massage.
Meanwhile, Rubigote stops off at the penthouse to see what Art wanted and finds out about the kidnapping. He’s suspect numero uno, says Art, and he knows what the penalty for kidnapping is even for the bio-daddy so he’d better ‘fess up if he wants to avoid thirty years in the slammer!!
Luisa asks Fer what she can do to help him through this difficult time. He asks her to postpone the wedding a while. Luisa wasn’t expecting this! She looks like a poor, wide-eyed, adorable but lost little kid who has just lost her favorite pet to boot as she fights back the tears. There! Nando’s said it, the heel!
Ruben admits he went to Espe’s to see his son, despite not having legal authority to do so, but says he was with Aeeeeda having supper while the kidnapping took place so it couldn’t have been him. Besides, he could never separate a child from the care of its mother. Art tells him then to go straight to the poice and give his statement. Ruben says fine, and he can come with.
Luisa is too understanding by half. She know’s they love each other and it’s okay. They’ll still get married in a civil ceremony. Fer tells her how incredible she is; but he feels like the dawg he is. He’s exausted and she walks him up to bed without a single complaint. She hides her single tear from him and sweetly smiles as she tells him Teresa’s coming home the next day and how much she’s missed her! (Ok. We get the picture already. My insulin levels are off the charts!)
At lunch the next day in Zacatecas, we find Johnny, Pati, Juana, Buttberto, and Tere discussing the need to get back home and back to their jobs. Tere asks where Buttberto and Juana are going on their honeymoon. “To Paris, of course!” NOT!! Yuk, yuk, yuk! Why, they’ll see all the famous sites around there. Juana’s never seen the beautiful cities and historical places his home state has to offer. (We get a list of them ad nauseum.) Juana says it’s not important where they go, but that they go together and then smooches with him. Tere grimaces and fights the gagging reflex (along with most of Viewerville!)
Meanwhile, in Zacatecas, Aurora confesses to Mariano that she’s been living her dream there with him, and she’s afraid that when she returns to Mexico everything will come to a screeching halt. He assures her that it’s all very real and that he wants to share his life with her--provided Daddy can get over his snitfits about him. They kiss tenderly.
At the same time, a very angry Rubigote arrives at Genoveva’s. She admits she was the one who had the baby kidnapped and is angry because she called and he didn’t bother to show up so she could give him the surprise good news! He reads her the riot act about not waiting like he asked her to do and she can’t seem to understand what the big deal is. He tries to explain how her impatience to get her hands on that child has totally screwed with things. Esperanza didn’t waste any time calling the police and blaming him for it! He’s turned into the prime suspect and it’s all her fault! So, now she better sell or rent one of the apartments she’s got available so he can leave and stay out of the picture until things calm down, he tells her. Just then Aeeeeda shows up and he refuses to have his daughter find him there. He hides behind the couch till Gen takes her into see the baby.
Across town, at the vecindad, Tere stops in for a visit with her parents and to tell them about Juana’s wedding. Things were better than she expected and Juana was marvelously happy. Refugio scoldsTere for not having gone with her hubby. Tere says it couldn’t be helped, and it was better that she went on her own anyway. No, instead of missing him she used the time to re-evaluate and to rebuild her self-image. She realized that she doesn’t need to depend on Arturo to get along in life. Ref starts to give her opinion and Tere shuts her down to ask Armando if he found work in another law office. No, in a mechanic shop--and only as an assistant. Tere gives him that from-bad-to-worse-again frown of hers.
Aeeeda tells Gen she can’t believe how big her baby has gotten. (She can’t tell the difference in between a newborn and a 3 month old???) Gen agrees they grow rapidly and makes sure to cover its face every time Aeeeda gets anywhere close.
Oriana arrives at the Casota and asks why it was so important for her to meet with Nando and Luisa. She gets the first shock of the day when they explain they’re putting off the religious ceremony for a while since the businesses he’s inherited are demanding too much of his time. (It’s the first time Viewerville has ever seen this woman stutter—and it’s rather refreshing!) Ok, the civil ceremony is what’s recognized world over, she says with a weak smile, so fine. They’ll send out notices to the guests and he can concentrate on his daddy’s big financial empire while they take care of the details for him. It’s obvious, though, that Odiosa suspects something else is afoot.
Hernan gets word from the police that Rubigote’s aliby is tight and so they’ve discarded him as a suspect. Espe is beside herself with grief.
Meanwhile, Luci and Art continue to flirt without knowing it and he sends her off as his “messenger” for the day since Tere’s daddy quit. Tere arrives home and Lucia avoids the sudden drop in temperatures on her way out the door. Tere races over and lays a major lip-lock on hubby to insure he’s still got “it” for her. They make small talk about the wedding and he tells her how Lucia helped him close a major deal with the Germans and got him set up with one of the big shots he needed to close the deal. She cuts him off at that point. The subject changes to the kidnapping and the wheels in Teresa’s head start whirring and flashing: “Ruben! Ruben!”
Hernan has to leave for work. He instructs Espe to stick by the phone in case of a ransom call. She hasn’t slept for thinking about all the horror stories she’s heard about kidnapped children.
Teresa tells Art that if there hasn’t been a ransom call then it’s likely Ruben has the baby somewhere. Art says no, it couldn’t have been him because he was eating dinner out with Aeeeda at the time it took place. Oh, she loves that little boy the same way Juana loved her! How could they do that to the poor little thing??!! Art says they won’t tell Teresa’s parents because her mother can’t take news like that.
Mariano and Aurora return to Mexico City to Hector’s. He walks in on the two of them and has a fit. He tells Mariano to get the H out of his house and to leave his daughter alone. They refuse and demand he accept their relationship. Even if he refuses to accept Mariano, warns Aurora, she’s not going to stop seeing him. They are officially “novios” now.
Tere is ready to head over to Espe’s but Art stops her to ask if it’s true that Mariano and Aurora are an item now since the last time she called her Aurora wanted nothing to do with him. (Art must not believe in the old saw that a woman has the right to change her mind.) Teresa goes on the warpath again and tells Arturo he’s a lost cause! She thought they’d be able to start over and get past his obsession with Mariano, but his jealous attitude persists. She’s had it with his constant suspicion and vigilance. He’s making her life Hell! He says no, it’s that he knows Mariano is still in love with her and wants her back. (Art needs to put a call into Dr. Laura. He refuses to believe what a third party like Fernando’s told him which shows this guy’s definitely obsessed. Mariano is going to have to deal with this sooner than later I suspect.) The phone rings with a client just then and she scoots off to visit Esperanza to lend her some legal and emotional support while grumpy attends to his client.
On her way out, though, Luisa stops Ter to tell her the wedding dress fits like a glove and looks great on her. She also mentions that Fer surprised her by asking to put off the religious ceremony for a while. Teresa hides her glee and recommends that Luisa not get too nosy about where Fer goes and what he does with his private time, for the good of the relationship, of course…..
Aeeeeda stops in to visit Aurora and says she knows she went to Zacatecas and Mariano was there and thinks Aurora was being a hypocrite. Aurora explains how she went there to help out Dario and Magda. She ends up telling Aeeeda that she and Mar are now officially "novios". Aeeeda is temporarily speechless impactado.
Papagote stops over at Espe's with a document he filed claiming because of the kidnapping she's an unfit mother. He screams that if she'd only married him instead then Roddi would be safe and sound right now with his rightful parents! He's so angry he starts shaking Espe. Fortunately, Tere has eventually made it over to Espe’s and Ruben pulls away. He screams at the two of them that he didn't steal the baby and throws the whole blame onto Espe (a good diversion I suppose). He was with Aeeeda!! It wasn't him! Tere tells him even though he was at dinner with Aeeeeda that doesn’t necessarily mean he didn’t send somebody else to do it for him. Rubigote leaves the copy of the document for Tere and storms out. Obviously Tere’s mind fathoms the devious much more clearly than her poor shmuck of a husband’s does. (Viewerville’s been screaming that to the screen for the last half hour!)
Mariano shows up at Espe’s just about that time and walks in. (Gawd, the locksmiths there must be starving for business!) The first thing out of his mouth almost is her relationship with Fernando. He tells her to her face how rotten she is for going after him now that Arturo isn’t rich any longer. Mar is serious and angrily tells her again not to do the same thing with hubby Art that she did with him. He’s so upset that he’s actually squeezing her arms just as Art walks through the door. He’s heard that last little bit and now demands Mariano tell him what exactly he is asking his wife “not to do.” Ruh-Roh!!
Aeeeeda stops in to visit Aurora and says she knows she went to Zacatecas and Mariano was there and thinks Aurora was being a hypocrite. Aurora explains how she went there to help out Dario and Magda. She ends up telling Aeeeda that she and Mar are now officially "novios". Aeeeda is temporarily speechless impactado.
Papagote stops over at Espe's with a document he filed claiming because of the kidnapping she's an unfit mother. He screams that if she'd only married him instead then Roddi would be safe and sound right now with his rightful parents! He's so angry he starts shaking Espe. Fortunately, Tere has eventually made it over to Espe’s and Ruben pulls away. He screams at the two of them that he didn't steal the baby and throws the whole blame onto Espe (a good diversion I suppose). He was with Aeeeda!! It wasn't him! Tere tells him even though he was at dinner with Aeeeeda that doesn’t necessarily mean he didn’t send somebody else to do it for him. Rubigote leaves the copy of the document for Tere and storms out. Obviously Tere’s mind fathoms the devious much more clearly than her poor shmuck of a husband’s does. (Viewerville’s been screaming that to the screen for the last half hour!)
Mariano shows up at Espe’s just about that time and walks in. (Gawd, the locksmiths there must be starving for business!) The first thing out of his mouth almost is her relationship with Fernando. He tells her to her face how rotten she is for going after him now that Arturo isn’t rich any longer. Mar is serious and angrily tells her again not to do the same thing with hubby Art that she did with him. He’s so upset that he’s actually squeezing her arms just as Art walks through the door. He’s heard that last little bit and now demands Mariano tell him what exactly he is asking his wife “not to do.” Ruh-Roh!!
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Loved the recap Jardinera. I wonder will Mariano tell Arturo what he knows about Teresa messing around with Fernando. He was absolutely livid with her.
Luisa reminds me of Melanie in GWTW she was still sweet to Scarlett even though she and Ashley had an emotional affair. I'm thinking though once she finds out the real reason why Fernando wants to postpone the church ceremony she will treat Teresa like she treated Paloma.
Of course, Teresa doesn't want Luisa to ask Fernando what he does in his private time and with whom. The skank.
I think once Aida sees the baby's face she will know that it's Esp's kidnapped baby. I hope this doesn't drag out into the grand finale.
Luisa reminds me of Melanie in GWTW she was still sweet to Scarlett even though she and Ashley had an emotional affair. I'm thinking though once she finds out the real reason why Fernando wants to postpone the church ceremony she will treat Teresa like she treated Paloma.
Of course, Teresa doesn't want Luisa to ask Fernando what he does in his private time and with whom. The skank.
I think once Aida sees the baby's face she will know that it's Esp's kidnapped baby. I hope this doesn't drag out into the grand finale.
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: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:24:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:24:00 PM EDT
Jardinera: Marvelous!
You hit all the right notes and did it in your usual insightful and delightful style. You infused just a tinge of sarcasm: "Sorry, Espe. My first call inside would have been to the police and the second to Hernan who’s too far away and helpless to do anything either.)" and "(Rough stuff telling your daughter you’re a kept man, isn’t it? How low we’ve fallen oh fur-lipped one!)". Priceless.
I don't think Mariano will spill the beans to Arturo. Although it's obvious he now disdains Teresa, Mariano still feels guilty and will probably not talk - even though it's to spare Arturo, not Teresa.
I still see bits and pieces that Teresa does have a heart - her love for Juana, her concern about Espe's missing child. I hope she remembers that herself before she descends to a place from which she can't return and from which no one will forgive her.
I believe I've read comments from Karen and others to the effect that they want to close their eyes - that this is hard to watch. I feel the same way! A feeling of dread is pervasive and I shudder to think what might happen!
Jardinera, thank you again!
Diana
You hit all the right notes and did it in your usual insightful and delightful style. You infused just a tinge of sarcasm: "Sorry, Espe. My first call inside would have been to the police and the second to Hernan who’s too far away and helpless to do anything either.)" and "(Rough stuff telling your daughter you’re a kept man, isn’t it? How low we’ve fallen oh fur-lipped one!)". Priceless.
I don't think Mariano will spill the beans to Arturo. Although it's obvious he now disdains Teresa, Mariano still feels guilty and will probably not talk - even though it's to spare Arturo, not Teresa.
I still see bits and pieces that Teresa does have a heart - her love for Juana, her concern about Espe's missing child. I hope she remembers that herself before she descends to a place from which she can't return and from which no one will forgive her.
I believe I've read comments from Karen and others to the effect that they want to close their eyes - that this is hard to watch. I feel the same way! A feeling of dread is pervasive and I shudder to think what might happen!
Jardinera, thank you again!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:46:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:46:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the recap Jardinera (you are one busy woman with this and our 9 pm entry). Yes I was part of the viewerville screaming at the TV Geno, Geno. Ter needs to sit Espe down and have her think about who would help Ruben with this.
It will be interesting to see what Mariano does reveal. I just hope he and Art don't come to blows again.
I wonder if Aida actually might realize Geno is acting really suspicious and Espe's baby as been kidnapped (and the 3 to 6 month difference b/t the two babies). It will be terrible for her when she finds out but if (as the previews show) she acts stupid with Aurora, I'll feel less sad for her.
It will be interesting to see what Mariano does reveal. I just hope he and Art don't come to blows again.
I wonder if Aida actually might realize Geno is acting really suspicious and Espe's baby as been kidnapped (and the 3 to 6 month difference b/t the two babies). It will be terrible for her when she finds out but if (as the previews show) she acts stupid with Aurora, I'll feel less sad for her.
Great recap, Jardinera. You write so well, you would make a great reporter.
I noticed last night that Esperanza's door has windows in it so why does she keep answering the door without looking through it first.
I noticed last night that Esperanza's door has windows in it so why does she keep answering the door without looking through it first.
Thanks so much Jardinera for the snarky recap.
I'm going to cut Espe some slack. I think she is too out of her mind with grief and worry to remember that way back when she caught Geno with Ruben. No one has told her about Geno's plans to "adopt" a baby either. I think it's going to be left up to Mayra and/or Aida to connect those dots.
I had originally thought that the medallion would be used to identify the baby, but of course Geno would have never left it on the baby. I like the idea that it will help link Fito to the crime even more. I was horrified and amused that he actually stole from a baby.
Jardinera, did you leave out the scene where Ruben barges in and claims he'll bring Espe up on charges of child neglect for "letting" the baby get kidnapped, or did I skip over it? What a sleaze!
What oh what will Mar say to Art?
I'm going to cut Espe some slack. I think she is too out of her mind with grief and worry to remember that way back when she caught Geno with Ruben. No one has told her about Geno's plans to "adopt" a baby either. I think it's going to be left up to Mayra and/or Aida to connect those dots.
I had originally thought that the medallion would be used to identify the baby, but of course Geno would have never left it on the baby. I like the idea that it will help link Fito to the crime even more. I was horrified and amused that he actually stole from a baby.
Jardinera, did you leave out the scene where Ruben barges in and claims he'll bring Espe up on charges of child neglect for "letting" the baby get kidnapped, or did I skip over it? What a sleaze!
What oh what will Mar say to Art?
Terrific recap, Jardinera. Very vivid.
Herni seems to see how nuts Geno is, so maybe she'll be the one to turn her in? Maybe she'll hear Aida talking about the kidnapped baby and figure it out, or Rubigoat and Geno scheming, and she'll alert the police?
Tere definitely needs to calm Espe down and get her thinking about Rube's possible accomplices. Surely her knowing about his affair with Geno has to be looped back into the story for a good cause.
When Juana and Cutberto were talking about their honeymoon plans, I couldn't tell if Teresa was thoroughly disgusted that they wouldn't agree with her that going to Paris or someplace equally ritzy was essential, or maybe a bit jealous that they were actually in love and just being together was enough. Perhaps some of both. And with Johnny and Pati there being all lovey-dovey and happy, too...I think our sharkita is pretty annoyed that they are all managing to be happy without riches. Could that mean that money isn't everything? Nah, perish the thought.
I wish Fernando would just break up with Luisa. She's too sweet to see how much better off she'd be without him. His dragging this out is just more cruel. I suspect that since we already saw Luisa in her wedding dress, we will not be seeing their wedding. They usually don't show the same wedding gown twice.
Herni seems to see how nuts Geno is, so maybe she'll be the one to turn her in? Maybe she'll hear Aida talking about the kidnapped baby and figure it out, or Rubigoat and Geno scheming, and she'll alert the police?
Tere definitely needs to calm Espe down and get her thinking about Rube's possible accomplices. Surely her knowing about his affair with Geno has to be looped back into the story for a good cause.
When Juana and Cutberto were talking about their honeymoon plans, I couldn't tell if Teresa was thoroughly disgusted that they wouldn't agree with her that going to Paris or someplace equally ritzy was essential, or maybe a bit jealous that they were actually in love and just being together was enough. Perhaps some of both. And with Johnny and Pati there being all lovey-dovey and happy, too...I think our sharkita is pretty annoyed that they are all managing to be happy without riches. Could that mean that money isn't everything? Nah, perish the thought.
I wish Fernando would just break up with Luisa. She's too sweet to see how much better off she'd be without him. His dragging this out is just more cruel. I suspect that since we already saw Luisa in her wedding dress, we will not be seeing their wedding. They usually don't show the same wedding gown twice.
Ruben actually gave Espe a medallion for the baby, too, didn't he? I had assumed that Geno would leave Cutberto's medallion on Rodrigo, assuming it was Ruben's, and THAT was how they would get caught. You never can predict anything on this TN, though!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 2:42:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 2:42:00 PM EDT
Hector's attitude toward Mariano seems completely disproportionate to me. Sure, it took Mariano awhile to realize that he wanted Aurora as more than a friend, but is that such a crime? He didn't deliberately hurt her; he was oblivious about the depth of her feelings for a long time, and then she was with Martin and he tried to respect that decision. Their delays in finding bliss were due to a lot of miscommunications and meddling, not Mariano's being a cad.
Hector seems pretty angry that Mariano dumped Aida and worries that the same will happen to Aurora. He's met Aida, right? He's aware that she's not quite like his precious Aurora? Does Hector really think Mariano should have stayed with Aida, even though she became more and more shrill and abusive and it became clear that their priorities and values had nothing in common? I know Hector has ridiculously low standards for relationships, but isn't he smart enough to see that Aida is a completely insufferable harpy shrew who would drive any man away, and that sweet Aurora is not likely to have the same issue?
I also don't know why Hector wouldn't believe Mariano is over Teresa. He's had no interest in her for a long time, now that he's wised up to her ways.
Hector seems pretty angry that Mariano dumped Aida and worries that the same will happen to Aurora. He's met Aida, right? He's aware that she's not quite like his precious Aurora? Does Hector really think Mariano should have stayed with Aida, even though she became more and more shrill and abusive and it became clear that their priorities and values had nothing in common? I know Hector has ridiculously low standards for relationships, but isn't he smart enough to see that Aida is a completely insufferable harpy shrew who would drive any man away, and that sweet Aurora is not likely to have the same issue?
I also don't know why Hector wouldn't believe Mariano is over Teresa. He's had no interest in her for a long time, now that he's wised up to her ways.
Jardinera, your recap is filled with so many astute asides. My favorite wording dichotomy, among many, were these two comments dripping with both pathos and humor; “Rough stuff telling your daughter you’re a kept man, isn’t it? How low we’ve fallen oh fur-lipped one!” What can I say? ........FABULOUS!
Teresa is changing for the better, but her poverty driven materliasm has a grip on her forward motion, she won’t be able to truly change course before the damage is done to her SAINTLY sister, Luisa. Too bad, her change (only seen by me perhaps!) has run out of time, novela wise. I think her wedding tears were those of deep “choices” regret, but she didn’t stoop to make one of her sexy/flirty plays for Mariano, she knows it is over. During the service, she was pouty, but she managed to join in the fun at the end; she gave Juana and Cutberto the loving co-operation/blessing needed for her madrina’s wedding. Most importantly, when telling Arturo about the wedding, she described the “folkloric tradition” with a joy and respect, not as something she would choose, but a lovely thing anyway. This attitude is NOT early Teresa. Of course, Arturo, ruined that moment by obsessing on Mariano.
Julia...ditto on Hector!
Hey, Blu....where are you?
Teresa is changing for the better, but her poverty driven materliasm has a grip on her forward motion, she won’t be able to truly change course before the damage is done to her SAINTLY sister, Luisa. Too bad, her change (only seen by me perhaps!) has run out of time, novela wise. I think her wedding tears were those of deep “choices” regret, but she didn’t stoop to make one of her sexy/flirty plays for Mariano, she knows it is over. During the service, she was pouty, but she managed to join in the fun at the end; she gave Juana and Cutberto the loving co-operation/blessing needed for her madrina’s wedding. Most importantly, when telling Arturo about the wedding, she described the “folkloric tradition” with a joy and respect, not as something she would choose, but a lovely thing anyway. This attitude is NOT early Teresa. Of course, Arturo, ruined that moment by obsessing on Mariano.
Julia...ditto on Hector!
Hey, Blu....where are you?
I hope Mayra talks to Esperanza in the next capitulo or two; that might be what it takes to connect the dots.
Filing a suit against Esperanza for child neglect? Give moi a break, Rubigote. It's too bad you can't bottle your chutzpah because you'd at least make an honest fortune.
Genovenom bought herself much more trouble than she knows what to do with. When Fito leers at her my skin crawls.
Teresa is not changing. She was gloating inside over the cancellation of Luisa and Fernando's religious ceremony. At best Teresa might be a little confused. In the words of Carole King:
And it's too late, baby,
now it's too late.
'Cause we really did try to make it
Something inside had died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it.
Filing a suit against Esperanza for child neglect? Give moi a break, Rubigote. It's too bad you can't bottle your chutzpah because you'd at least make an honest fortune.
Genovenom bought herself much more trouble than she knows what to do with. When Fito leers at her my skin crawls.
Teresa is not changing. She was gloating inside over the cancellation of Luisa and Fernando's religious ceremony. At best Teresa might be a little confused. In the words of Carole King:
And it's too late, baby,
now it's too late.
'Cause we really did try to make it
Something inside had died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it.
UA, in the spirit of the movie, "The Sixth Sense" .......I see ***change*** (dead people). The folkloric comment was HUGE.
Of course, if I'm wrong, drinks are on me....Zacatecas 01/01/12. You name el lugar!
Of course, if I'm wrong, drinks are on me....Zacatecas 01/01/12. You name el lugar!
Wonderful recap Jardinera!
I can't comment much because I'm from my office but excellently done!
And I love your optimism Sandy! I am also fond of our little misguided sharkita.
Jarocha
I can't comment much because I'm from my office but excellently done!
And I love your optimism Sandy! I am also fond of our little misguided sharkita.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
SandyTN/Urban: I had the same thought about Teresa. But then I had to wonder like UA if it's going to be too little too late. ? : > /
I meant to say I'm writing from the office. Gah!
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 5:28:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 5:28:00 PM EDT
Thanks everyone. It's been hairy around here the last couple of days. Sorry about the typos, but I think all's taken care of now.
Jardinera, great recap. Loved the "kept man" imagery. Ruben no longer walks, he slithers.
Looks like Hector has misplaced anger. I could understand him being angry with Juana, as she dumped him one day and married Cutberto the next. But as others have said, Mar never played Aurora.
Looks like Hector has misplaced anger. I could understand him being angry with Juana, as she dumped him one day and married Cutberto the next. But as others have said, Mar never played Aurora.
How can anyone find anything redeeming about Teresa?
With her ridiculously pointy chin that could split a tree and her fake hair to match her ugly soul, there is not one square inch for redemption. . .anywhere.
Please let her take her jewelry-stuffed teddy bear and move on. . . and take no-neck+ no-brainer Fer with her.
With her ridiculously pointy chin that could split a tree and her fake hair to match her ugly soul, there is not one square inch for redemption. . .anywhere.
Please let her take her jewelry-stuffed teddy bear and move on. . . and take no-neck+ no-brainer Fer with her.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6:03:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6:03:00 PM EDT
Great job Jardinera! Loved the "fur-lipped one" comment - just perfect!
At first I was surprised at Hector's reaction about Mariano/Aurora. I thought it was a bit much. But then I remembered how overly protective he was when Vanessssa was around, and how he totally treated Aurora like a little girl. In light of that, I suppose Hector's behavior is to be expected.
I hope Mariano and Arturo get into another fight, but this time there needs to be more blood.
I'm still holding on to a little thread of hope that Fernando will come to his senses and not break Luisa's heart.
I can't believe Teresa is willing to screw over sweet Luisa just to get back at Oriana. Since UA quoted Carole King, I'll quote 70's group ELO - Teresa is an "Evil Woman".
At first I was surprised at Hector's reaction about Mariano/Aurora. I thought it was a bit much. But then I remembered how overly protective he was when Vanessssa was around, and how he totally treated Aurora like a little girl. In light of that, I suppose Hector's behavior is to be expected.
I hope Mariano and Arturo get into another fight, but this time there needs to be more blood.
I'm still holding on to a little thread of hope that Fernando will come to his senses and not break Luisa's heart.
I can't believe Teresa is willing to screw over sweet Luisa just to get back at Oriana. Since UA quoted Carole King, I'll quote 70's group ELO - Teresa is an "Evil Woman".
Well, look at Mariano through Hector's eyes:
Mariano's getting into fistfights in the hospital with rich people (lawsuit waiting to happen)
Mariano's busting into influential people's weddings causing a scene (bad PR for hospital)
Said rich & influential lawyer is always storming down to the hospital to confront Mariano over his wife (ppl wondering what kind of hospital is this?)
Mariano dates Aida. Cool. But b/c he's always mooning over Teresa, Aida keeps storming to the hospital causing a scene (bad workplace environment)
Teresa's in the hospital. Mariano was a first responder. Cool. But he's a pediatrician and keeps lurking near Teresa's room even after being told that a) you have no business being around this patient b) the patient's husband does not want you near her. (lawsuit/charges waiting to happen)
Then he comes home & has to hear Aurora mooning and crying and whining over how Mariano is still hung up on Teresa. And her fiance dumped her because he caught her slobbering over Mariano in the break room.
Hector has seen Mariano mooning over Teresa for at least 5 years, risking his career, his livlihood, his reputation... why would he believe that all of a sudden he's in love with Aurora?
Roots' maid was looking at her like WTF? But I think Aida will be the one to turn Roots & Rug in, and that will start her redemption. I don't think Aida is a bad person; she's just very, very immature and needs a wake up call. Roots N Rug however, there is no redemption (especially for trying to bring charges on Esperanza for neglect when you plotted to steal her baby.)
Mariano's getting into fistfights in the hospital with rich people (lawsuit waiting to happen)
Mariano's busting into influential people's weddings causing a scene (bad PR for hospital)
Said rich & influential lawyer is always storming down to the hospital to confront Mariano over his wife (ppl wondering what kind of hospital is this?)
Mariano dates Aida. Cool. But b/c he's always mooning over Teresa, Aida keeps storming to the hospital causing a scene (bad workplace environment)
Teresa's in the hospital. Mariano was a first responder. Cool. But he's a pediatrician and keeps lurking near Teresa's room even after being told that a) you have no business being around this patient b) the patient's husband does not want you near her. (lawsuit/charges waiting to happen)
Then he comes home & has to hear Aurora mooning and crying and whining over how Mariano is still hung up on Teresa. And her fiance dumped her because he caught her slobbering over Mariano in the break room.
Hector has seen Mariano mooning over Teresa for at least 5 years, risking his career, his livlihood, his reputation... why would he believe that all of a sudden he's in love with Aurora?
Roots' maid was looking at her like WTF? But I think Aida will be the one to turn Roots & Rug in, and that will start her redemption. I don't think Aida is a bad person; she's just very, very immature and needs a wake up call. Roots N Rug however, there is no redemption (especially for trying to bring charges on Esperanza for neglect when you plotted to steal her baby.)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:14:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:14:00 PM EDT
Melanie knew something was up with Scarlett/Ashley but also knew Ashley was too weak to ever do anything about it one way or the other. But she never clung to Ashley, she just laid back in the cut.
Luisa knows something is wrong with Fernando, and is becoming increasingly sweet and clingy to prevent him from leaving.
Luisa knows something is wrong with Fernando, and is becoming increasingly sweet and clingy to prevent him from leaving.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:18:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:18:00 PM EDT
Anon 207: excellent analysis! I'm hoping Aeeeeda gets wise myself. I still want to see Tere redeemed --but only somewhat. The others need to get some real payback first!!
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