Caray, Caray!

Thanks Jules. You totally crack me up with all your names for Doc iwilldieeventually (my favorite one of course).

You are so right that this one just gets better and better by the episode. The writers did it to us again. Just when we are all kvetching about Fina's bank account and why haven't the good guys figured it out, bam!, Gina decides to prosecute and Fina has to scramble.

"okay even Coni made the you shouldn’t have said that face", I laughed out loud when Coni made that face.

The deal with the necklace, Augi actually gave it to Nata and Nata asked Roberta to send it to her but Berta wants to keep it so she lied and said she couldn't find it.

At first I wanted to slap Kari because of all her blubbering but then I remembered it was because she found out Dr. pleasejustdiealready was alive and I almost started blubbering too. I don't blame her a bit.

I think Ezequiel should quit his job at Cruz sin Amor and ask Jero for a job. I worry for Ez's well-being.

Thanks Jules. Awesome recap and a great mid-morning treat with my cup of tea.
 

Wow. I can't believe I'm the first to comment. I probably won't be by the time I'm done.

Great recap Jules. Yes, lots is happening and seems to be leading up to fireworks at the Gonzo-Gina wedding. Can't wait for it, but I'm sure Fina and Berta will be causing lots of mayhem.

All of Chema's friends are failing him. It is not normal to not remember people who are your co-workers and friends, how you got somewhere, or that someone broke up with you. By the way, the girl he spoke to at the bar is Matias' spare girl- Hit & Run Sister.

Also, the suitecase Berta was packing was to send to Nata and Nata asked her specifically to send her the emerald necklace Augie gave her (Nata) so that she can return it to him. Berta is 1)jealous that Augie never gave her such an expensive gift, 2) is keeping it for herself, and 3) lied and said she couldn't find it and the maid probably stole it. Nata did not believe that about the maid and does not believe it's proper for her to keep the necklace or the engagement ring. She plans to return both to Augie.

Nata didn't know Nesme was still alive, so it was a double shock that he lives AND that Augie was behind the attempt on his life.
 

I was really surprised when Nata honestly told Jero what her fears were leading up to his conversation with Marina- that being face to face with the mother of his child would make him change his mind about being with Nata. How often do we get a tn character that does that without prompting, or without having first acted out their fears by doing something stupid, before revealing the feelings that led them to do it.

I was a little mad at Alfi during her conversation with Nata. She know Tata is pregnant, and yet she goes on and on abotu how a baby links two people, forever! "Uhm...but I'm sure you and Jero will have some kids soon." Thanks Alfi. Can I have the present back?
 

The mature conversations between Nata and Jero keep surprising me. This must be a telenovela first. I was certain that Jero would keep the Doc Nesme secret from Nata and it would be a reason for her to get mad, but nope, he told her.

Vivi, I wanted yank Alfi's hair when she said that to Nata.
 

Thanks for the recap Jules. Quite a lot happened this episode and your names for the wretched Dr. were great.

I hope no one gets hurt at the wedding. I feel that Fina needs a few obstacles before the big anvil takes her out.
 

Renata should have asked the maid to pack and ship her things. Why on earth did she ask Roberta? I'm sure Renata will appreciate the great care she took in packing...chucking stuff at the suitcase from across the room and cramming it in.

Why has Constanza still not mentioned that Fina almost certainly lied and faked the DNA samples? Has she forgotten about it? Does she now think Fina lied to her and not to Regina? She seems to be talking much better now so it's weird she hasn't said anything about it.

So, Carlos's new acceptance of Matilde came with a comment that she will turn her into a woman "worthy of Carlos." Uh-oh. My Fair Lady-ish plotline coming up? This should be a riot.

I was glad to see Kari unleash all that righteous anger. Really it was horrible of Lazaro to treat her like a helpless child and let her think he didn't love her anymore rather than telling her the truth about her own affairs.

Thanks so much, Jules.
 

Great title -- thanks for the recap Jules. You're right that things are really heating up. I can't believe how rapidly the action is progressing when there are still a couple of months to go.

I'm worried about Nata. Did she believe Jero when he told her that it was Agustin who put out the hit on Dr Toonastytodie? I think that Ezequiel asked Lazalo to speak to Renata about the way Auggie is suffering. If you put those things together -- If she continues to believe in the goodness of Auggie, Nata may feel the need to go see him and straighten things out with him. Given his current mindset that could put her in physical danger.

I gotta say I enjoyed the scene with Fina in her latest wig shopping and regaling the saleslady with how much her husband loves her and loves to see her in new wigs and looks. The saleslady was just lapping it up -- and counting her pesos.

I wonder how the emerald necklace is going to play in the story. Nata wants to return it to Auggie -- but Berta is keeping it. Will Berta taunt the raging bull with the jutting jaw by wearing it in front of him?

And Chema teaming up with Julieta -- problems there? Or a new romance? Is it possible that the delusional Chema may become dangerous? I vote for an operable tumor (after he has caused the appropriate mayhem) and some tender nursing by Julieta.

Güera
 

Jules: A heartfelt thank you for the terrific recap!

You were really on your game - the title was perfect! Also enjoyed "Dr.iwilldieventually" among many others.

I laughed at: "lot’s of blah blahs tonight" but you were right at the onset, this IS indeed getting better and better.

Diana
 

Did anyone else think the saleslady was a dead ringer for Fina??? I thought they looked like mother and daughter - same face, expression, mannerisms.

Perhaps I'm too "Finafied". LOL.

Diana
 

I hope I'm not speaking too soon-- but I am loving the fact that the writers have brought the major couple together and have them dealing with each other openly and honestly well before the end of the show. I cross my fingers and hope that although they will suffer much more heartache and endure more obstacles that maybe they will do so without falling back into the trap of doubting their love for each other. Wouldn't that be a change of TN reality?

I loved Kari's outburst. She reallly stood up for her right to make her own decisions and experience her own emotions. That realization may be the real turning point for her.

Güera
 

Loved Kari too. She's made some horrible decisions regarding the UndeadDoc, but they're her choices to make and she was right to get furious at Lazaro. She may be occasionally wrong (to us anyway), but she's not a child. Hopefully this new attitude sticks and she can stick the dagger to the doc, (figuratively of course, she's not the killing kind).
 

Thanks Jules, this is great. I too loved all your names for poor Dr.
Alvaro.

I felt sorry for Lazaro. I thought that Kari was a bit harsh in the way she treated him. I blame Jerry for telling Lazaro about the Dr. in the first place.

Lazaro made a mistake in the way he handled it but if Jerry felt that he had to reveal that Alvaro is alive, he should have told them both together at the same time.

Julie, I cringed when Carlos' mom vowed to make Mati worthy of her son. Will we get to hear the two of them singing The Rain in Spain?

Carlos
 

I believe Marta Ivett is visiting her mom this week and does not have access to a computer so she cannot do the recap tonight. I will post a header this evening so we can discuss the episode unless someone wants to do a recap. Anyone?
 

I'm tempted Sylvia. Only because these episodes are so good right now.
 

Jules, Thanks for the excelent title and following recap. I had looked forward to having time to read it until this afternoon and now I get to relive all the amazing activities again. This TN moves at warp speed and it is helpful to have these recaps as reminders of how much we learn with every episode.

Now we even have side characters bringing new threads to the plot. What will Carlos' parents do to screw up Matilde and Carlos as they smother the wedding plans.

Dr. Alvaro Nesme - I just wrote that to see if I could spit out his proper name - I still want a shower. He is lurking behind doors and probably going to make a break for it since he knows they are transferring him in either tonight's or tomorrow night's episdode.

That emerald necklace is going to cause all manner of problem. Renata would do well just to buy another one and hand it back but Roberta is going to have so much fun torturing both her and Augie over it. What a slime ball Roberta is.

My thinking is that Roberta will be stunned that Fina's big surprise is a spray of bullets at the wedding. She somehow isn't thinking beyond the bags of money SHE will get either way.
 

Oh Vivi, I hope you can do a guest recap. That would be so wonderful. I will be meeting Emilia and Mike and we are going up on the tram to the top of the Sandias for sunset followed by a mexican dinner at the bottom. So I will set my vcr to record and look forward to the discussion and recap later tonight. Hurray.
 

I will do it then! I am meeting Emilia and Mike in a few weeks. How exciting! Say hello to them for me.
 

Coming late into the comments - nothing but meetings today. But this was so welcome to read and you did such a great job Jules!

I understood Kari's reaction (after I had to remind myself that for once her tears were justified), but it was such a bummer that the minute they showed a positive scene, they immediately stuck in someone crying or conniving. Oh and I would be happy to slap Alfi silly for that comment to Nata-seriously woman?

Zeke should be worried about Auggie - maybe they need to let a few others know that the bolts in Frankenstein, or should I say Augustein, are coming undone. I too love the way Jero and Nata are so forthright with each other, but that isn't going to stop others from trying to tear them apart and it will get ugly. That necklace has to come into this somehow too - the writers love that necklace imagery don't they?

Ah Gina, you just keep living in the clouds. Inez and Coni will hold the ropes and reel you back in when needed.

My first thought at Mama's remake comment on Mati was " well, if she could at least get her to lose the headband..." but I think there's more to this. (And why said hubby was left at home?) I can see poor Mati (did I actually say that - ok she did win me over), caving to turn into some society snob to please Mama and think that's what Carlos wants. That boy better speak up if he sees that happening!
 

Diana, I also thought the sales lady looked liked Fina
 

Hooray!! Vivi is doing tonight's recap.

Diana, I didn't notice the salesgirl last night but I reviewed the scene and indeed she looks as if she could be Fina's daughter. Fina was great in that scene, she really had me chuckling with her wiggy lies.

Cheryl, ITA that Fina would be better off if she stayed on the lowdown. But no, she's so eroded by jealousy and spite she can't resist popping up to wreak havoc. It will eventually be her undoing I'm sure.

Your evening with Mike and Emilia sounds both fun and stunning.

Vivi, thanks again for doing tonight's recap. You are a sweetheart.
 

Thank you Jules--did enjoy the new Nesmeisms. My PC is on the fritz and that's where I have my cumulative list of nesmeisms and have to use an alternative communication device. So, now I'm three days behind, but hope to bring it up to date soon.

How come we haven't seen Gorillauggie--thumping on his chest yet. I've been waiting for it with baited breath.

This was a great recap and great comments. Yep, that necklace is going to become a problem for Nata and Bertie. The only ways to reveal what Bertie did is for Auggie to spy her wearing it and blame Nata for giving it to her or for Bertie to slip and Nata to see her wearing it. I like the former set up--more mayhem.
NOK
 

I just watched Rick Baylis's "Mexico: One Plate At A Time" that aired this past Saturday. The episode is "World Class Wines of Baja" and was all about the wines and wineries in El Valle de Guadalupe! He didn't go to the La Lomita winery where our show was filmed, but he did visit several others.
 

I was looking through the PBS listings last night...I think that episode is replaying on the 29th, for anyone interested who missed it last week.
 

Thanks Vivi! I wasn't even sure I was going to get to see tonight's episode, and this particular episode is not available on the internet - which I would need as I have no recording device.

Audrey