Caray, Caray!

So annoyed with Anibal not wanting to tell what he knows straight out. I hope he or Padre Severino find the evidence they need en punto and do something.

My word verification is toste, which is what I will drink to Blanca's satisfying end. Live by the sword, die by the sword, I say!
 

Thank you Marta Ivett for getting this fine recap up with style and speed to enhance our enjoyment. You really hit the high spots so well. Wasn't this more fun than what Lila and I pulled for episodes. I hate to say I actually enjoyed the bridge scene. Fina does ply her craft so very well. Bye bye Blanca! We never did find out much about you other than you are a skunk.

I am glad Kari is counseling Matilde not to swallow the you are lower class and therefore I deserve Carlos an you don't line of nasty Priss.

Renata and Regina continue to salve our nightly wounds as they grow closer in clinging to each other. They have become each others greatest comforts.

Anibal may be a bit disappointing, Annaleigh but for a young kid, he is doing well and I am relieved that Padre Sev advised him to tell the right people. He really acted wisely for a change.
 

Marta, mightily done amiga. Ah well, so much for my theory that Blanca was connected with the wine country and would come back to wreak havoc. RIP Blanca of the country names.

Yes, we are cutting Anibal some slack because he is so new to this nasty mess of vineyard wannabes. Little dude, if you can finger daddy dearest you might possibly inherit. Think about it!

I hope Julietta didn't play her hand too far forward. Time will tell.

Thanks again Marta!
 

Marta, gracias for the fun and thorough recap. I like the title, too.

Again we find ourselves on our favorite footbridge of doom! How many of our telacquaintances have met or nearly met their ends in that exact same spot? If only Blanca had held on long enough to take Fina down with her. On the other hand, Fina needs a more agonizing demise.

To heck with evidence, Anibal should have told Renata everything he knows. They have a good relationship even though they've only known each other a short time. I think she would believe him. I was surprised she let Augie drive them to Ensenada. She's definitely distanced herself from him lately...every time he comes near she backs away a little and usually crosses her arms, and she's been speaking to him in a very measured way rather than with her normal effusiveness. I thought she'd finally caught on that he was bad news.

Good for Kari, giving Mati that pep talk. Now that she's found her own self-esteem, she's the poster child for seizing your own happiness. Mati should never have let that witch convince her that she wasn't "on their level" anyway. Who'd want to be on a level with a heinous leech like Priss? Not I.
 

Thanks for the superfast recap! The antenna, which was working so well this morning, picked up squat this evening. Fina did get that key first, right? She'd have to, but does she even know what the key goes to? They talked about it but I can't remember if Blanca was stupid enough to tell Fina what exactly it was for.

And why on earth do Renata and Regina need someone to drive them to Ensenada? They're grown-ups! They can both drive. And Ensenada isn't that big or complicated. Really!

kelly
 

Well, they probably don't want Renata to drive if she's having fainting problems. Regina could drive, but she doesn't know the area much at all. Plus she's kind of a nervous nellie. And they'd have to borrow a car anyway; maybe Laz would prefer to take the time to drive them rather than let flaky Regina drive his :). But Laz KNOWS how evil Augie is, or at least has a pretty good idea. He should have insisted that he desperately needed to go to Ensenada for something anyway. Or at least he should follow them.
 

Marta, you've done a fantastic job as always. A thousand thanks to everyone else this week as well!

I'm way too tired tonight to make much of a coherent comment but I had to chime in to celebrate Blanca's demise. We never really figured out what her deal was but at least she's out of the picture now. Poetic justice is oh so satisfying.

Amy
 

Good Morning, Mrta! Wow! Now YOU got a bullet last night. What an episode! Thanks in advance, off the work (where I will cheat and read it) more later.

Oh. And just had to say, just like I dreaded, Renata is going to let Auggie take her to the hospital. Looks like Regiona's with them though. Man! Thank you!

Lila
 

Marta, thank you for the excellent recap. The title was perfect. Your details always add so much, and your descriptions are marvelous: "Padre has gone from seeing a ghost to deer in headlights stare" and "Fina gives her a devilish stare" are but a few.

May I say that I love Laz? His facial expression when Augie was asking to drive Regina and Nata was priceless. Incredulous and on the verge of disgust - he hit every right note. May I say that I despise Augie? I wanted to rush at the TV and pummel him into unconsciousness, using only his jacket. The conceit, gaul and treachery of the man knows no bounds.

I've ceased to be surprised at anything Fina does anymore. The shock value is gone. Just another murder. Just another day.

While I wish Anibal had been more forthcoming, at least he said something.

Kelly, I was also wondering if Fina knew the exact whereabouts of where the money was stashed. By her gleeful look, I guess she must know?

Cheryl, your "Renata and Regina continue to salve our nightly wounds as they grow closer in clinging to each other" was so true and beautifully stated.

ITA with you Sylvia about Julietta. I wish she hadn't spoken so freely - I would have loved to have had German and Berta caught in the act. Preferably by his wife who will promptly divorce and leave him peniless.

Diana
 

Thank you so much Marta. What a great morning read. What an episode! Fina is back! I had to chuckle watching Fina and Blanca in their sweat suits jogging through DF like two nice ladies out for an evening run. I had flashbacks to Blanca dashing away successfully from the whole MR clan and the DF police on multiple occasions, in 5 inch stacked heels, with a huge purse, and her big bazoomas swinging everywhere. No wonder she had no problem continuing to run without stopping since now she was running in proper clothing and shoes! LOL!

Well, since she and Fina mentioned the post office being closed, I assume Fina knows which post office box holds the cash. Did you notice Fina slipping something into Blanca's pocket when she helped her out of her robe?

Marta I love that you included lyrics from Nata's new sad song in your translation. Whoever chose the music for this tn paid a lot of attention to detail and chose just the right songs to fit characters and situations.

Padre Sev not only gave Ani good advice, but also jumped to action. Of course we know Saul already left town with all his new cash, so finding him will not be so easy. Now Ani wants to find proof. I'm worried for the kid. I wish he would at least tell Carlos and Laz if he doesn't want to go to Nata with his suspicions yet.
 

Thanks for the recap Marta. The Renata scenes are really tough for me as SN is such a good actress and is conveying her pain so well.

Wow, Fina made Blanca fly so soon; I thought we were going to have to wait at one or two more episodes. ITA Diana that Fina's antics cease to shock but I'm dreading her latest plan to kill Regina. At this point I think Regina's safe but I'm sure the writers will allow some type of torment from Fina to occur. Hiss!

As Augie's horrible plan continues to wreak havoc, I am looking forward to his unmasking. Anibal is on the right track and being new to this, as Sylvia noted, he is only scratching the surface of how evil his Dad is. Cheryl & Vivi - yes, the big shocker for me was Padre S actually gave good advice - clearly an ultimas capitulos miracle!

I too loved the look on Laz's face, Diana. His expression completely captured his disgust. Can't wait 'til Augie goes down.

I hope we find out soon where Jero and Marina are. Since Augie is lower than low, I'm really concerned for Marina (as we know that Jero will live).

Are puppies that content to be held like babies? It makes me want to get a cute puppy of my own.
 

Delay in our meeting start this morning, so a chance to check in and say hello to all. many thanks to our wonderful recappers for all the detail. Wow, I'm missing some fun moments, though rather glad I can't see Nata's agonizing and I'm sure the disgusting sneers of Augie.

I was hoping Ani would spill what he knew, but I guess that would just wrap things up to fast. As for Fina...man, I missed the Bye-bye Blanca moment. Darn. Any bets where Berta takes Fina to hide out?? Hello, wine country.

Hope to a few minutes to myself later and check in again.
 

". . mala yerba nunca muere. ." Amen, Marta! Thank you for this recap that manages mucho chuckles despite the anxious note it ended on!! Oh, my, gosh! I am so glad this is not Friday and we're ending with that f-u look Auggie gave Lazaro. I'm hoping our young folks will become a dynamic duo and provide just the critical information that is needed to stop this train wreck! Annaleigh, Vivi and others who have watched many novelas, have you guys ever seen so many tragic, dramatic ups and downs between the lead couple?

So many things need to fall together at once, many of you are better at doing that kind of summary/analysis. I just get a bad feeling about Padre Severino, like he will provide some crucial evidence or FIND crucial evidence but be killed by Auggie before he can present it. . .

Better do some work, can't wait to see what y'all think. Thanks again Marta for a rollicking and funny recap!

Lila
 

Great recap, Marta, nicely detailed, excellent translations, and a nifty title. Well done.

I'm both impressed and annoyed with the writers. Three entire episodes and we are can only guess what has happened to Marina and Jerry.

I'm not so quick to applaud the padre. He is delaying things and putting Aníbal at risk by agreeing with him that he needs to gather more proof.

I had expected more of a struggle out of Blanca and a bit more closure but loved Fina's farewell... that was a nice touch.

Carlos
 

Lila- TN main couples always tend to have a lot of ups and downs. I will say this about Nata and Jero, they have had some major evil plotters trying to ruin their happiness. Many TN couples let really small trivial stuff get in their way, argue about meaningless stuff, and give up easily. But, what I have appreciated about this couple, since they got back together, is their ability to have real discussions and arguments about important stuff, without it ending in yet another break-up. They've been acting like adults, particularly Nata, about some stuff that would send weaker couples running. I think this is particularly why Nata swings back to thinking Jero could not have done this and something must be wrong, even after she has moments of grief and anger.
 

Yah, Vivi, I saw Fina put something in Blanca's pocket. . .wonder what's that's about? Probably something that will throw police off her trail (not hard to do) and pin something on the blank Blanca. Blanca thought she was a Baaaaaad Bitch, but Fina is Badder!

Lila
 

Thanks, Vivi, those are important points. It's been refreshing not to have a couple that broke up over poorly-crafted juveline plots of a rival or a lie told by a stranger. . .I wish she would hold on to the trust she and Jero worked so hard to build after some MAJOR boulders in their relationship road. Makes for great entertainment and a FUN blog, hunh?

Lila
 

Karen: "Are puppies that content to be held like babies?" In my experience - yes, some are. My fur child is a sheltie (now 3) who still loves to cuddle and be held and doesn't know any better than to stare at me with loving looks. She is pure joy.

Diana
 

Good work, Marta.

Not just puppies but kittens do, too. My little Carmen knows she's my baby.

Nothing Fina does shocks me anymore. She is as evil as Carlota of ENDA and has about as much maternal feeling as Gabriela of FELS. And she owns her evil.

I'm actually wondering if the appropriate ending of this series would have Fina and Auggie doing each other in. He's more perverse than Fernando of FELS. I've called him a cannibal (metaphorically) and I have no reason to change my opinion.
 

Good job, marta. I also loved the way you shared the lyrics with us as they so mirrored the emotions that Nata was going through. Her memories only reinforced the fact that maybe Jero COULD havedone this to her -- because once before he brought her to the heights of love only to send her to the guest room. I thought that the memory of the reunion and the straightforward way they dealt with problems lately would reinforce her conviction that he couldn't have just left her. But she has memories of his earlier coldness that seem to be winning he over. Thank heaven there is Regina who has unwavering faith in Jero and also Laz who seems not to believe what is being assumed about Jero.

Julia, I think that the coldness Renata has exhibited toward Auggie was mostly because she didn't want to cause problems in her marriage. I'm not sure that she was on board with the nasty things that Jero said about him. I think that she still basically thinks that Auggie is her dear friend and a "caballero" as Regina called him when he offered them a ride.

I'm impressed by Berta's acting. That is a very fine line which she needs to walk to let us see her nastiness while not letting anyone else see it. When Gonzo told her about Nata's return and the supposed proof that Jero had run off with la doctora her facial expression was so subtle and expressed both feelings in fleeting seconds.

Güera
 

Lila,
I too saw Fina put something in Blanca's pocket... i thought it was the scapular after Fina took the key out of it... but it could have been, like you suggest, something incriminating that puts the blame on Blanca for things Fina has done before.
 

Yes, it's the little details in actions and facial expressions, body language that can really enhance the story, isn't it?

I wonder how the big reveals will happen? What's up with the fingerprints? What is Anibal planning that he needs Alison's help? Is Super Laz going to do some investigating of his own after Auginstein leaves: this whole thing must reek of what happened to poor Zeke! Will Padre Severino survive to share what he finds out? Oh. I guess that's why we're all watching. So. Darned. Exciting!

Lila
 

Karen- I have a chihuahua named Chalupa that needs to be carried several times a day or she is not happy.
 

Thanks again Marta, you have given us great details to chew on this morning. Lila, ITA we are all drawn together trying to puzzle out this wonderfully twisted and turned plot. Looking back it has really had lots of detials and so many unexpected changes just as you think you have the plot wokred out. The writers keep throwing changes, and interesting and plausible ones. We are all enjoying our beanies but they have been fashion accessories appropriate to the season rather than needing to be religned with new aluminum foil or deep space scanners to put up with what the writers dish out each episode. I have found this TN very satisfying almost every night. Now that it is so cold and dark early, I truly look forward to sitting in a comfy chair to indulge myself each night.
 

Martaivette--Splendid rendition, especially of the description of Blanca taking her flying lesson.

It was interesting to note that the bridge had no traffic under it. And yes, Vivi, I saw her stick a piece of folded paper in Blanca's pocket. It will surely be significant, since the camera zeroed in on it. Blanca--QEPnoD.

In the avances, it looks like Fina is getting set up either in Jero's old apartment or Germy's hideaway.

Hmmm, Germy's hideaway would be quite dangerous for Fina----maybe Berta wants it that way??? Germy surprises Fina, suspects she's a burglar, bonks her cold, calls the cops and she's back in the hoozegow. OTOH, she could bonk him out permanently and Berta would be rid of a dangerous blabbermouthy blackmailer. Either way, she wins---Aack what am I saying here?

In defense of Renata giving up on Jero so quickly, she is in a fragile emotional and delicate physical state. Had it been otherwise, she would have been the lead investigator on why can't we find Jero--and Marina. To horse!! Charge!!

Carlos, especially, should be suspicious of Jero's disappearance as voluntary, since, as patron, he has been the day to day manager of LaB, no small job, even for a tn galan. For him to completely disappear for two days would not be like him. Carlos and Anibal need to have a talk.

Same goes for Regina. She and the padre need to talk. As close as she and Jero were, you'd think he would let her know where he was and whether he had indeed chosen Marina.

And yes, airlines (at least some years ago) would tell you if a certain person was on a flight. It happened to me when I showed up (a day early) to meet someone from a long overseas flight and he wasn't on it. His name was not on the manifest, but when I asked about the same flight, the next day, they acknowledged that he indeed was on that flight. I left rather red-faced, but at ease.
NOK
 

Cuddle notes on Willa: she is a totally affectionate baby even though at almost 70 pounds and seven years old, she does not get picked up any longer. She is an excellent hugger and likes to put her head over my shoulder if I get down on my knees to her level. She also likes to come in when I am sitting in certain places and put her nose under my chin for a quick cuddle. Like a toddler, she likes to stay close when I move from room to room. She is also a dancer and twirls in circles when she is exicted.

Her communication lines include talking with an owl each of several falls. A coyote that lives down the hill has been known to knock on the bedroom window/door early in the morning to try t oget her attention and I know they commune iwth the fence carefully between them when she spends time outside alone. She is also affectionate with small children and puppies.

My observation with Willa and the many cats I used to live with over the years is that the more you pet and cuddle with them when they are little, the more affectionate they will be as an adult.
 

Here is a little distraction from the evil that happened yesterday.

This is a list of Items for Sale in the CME Boutique (or should have been offered for sale)....[I reserved the right to editorial liberties and enhancements].

These come from Episodes 110-136 (I broke it up into two postings).

If you approve of my taking up so much Caray Comment space, I'll add the rest that I've done. It was fun and some of you will recognize your own contributions.

>I want the DNA lab franchise for this show
>A genuine retro-Renata line of mustard turtleneck and pirate jacket, shorts and green tights
>A new Water-pic toothbrush and genuine boar bristle hairbrush for Renata
>A special on Fina bedroom wall paper in black with slender white flowers
>A special on Roberta bedroom wall paper in white with black flowers
>A special on Renata bedroom wall paper in bright red with black flowers
>Where do I buy stock in the cotton jammies market
>I hugged my "I heart Laz" shirt last night
>I was hugging my Laz tee shirt last night as well
>Poster sized photos of a shirtless Colunga (to counteract images of the shirtless Doc Nasty)
>A Biomedical Waste can as a wedding/housewarming gift (for Marina)
>Pie carts, anvils, vipers, straightjackets, jail bars and hell fire (only for the deserving)
>Alfonsina’s Shrimp Soup
>The Mr. Sulk line of Shiny Silver or Slippery Sateen suits
>The Augie line of Sporty White windbreakers
>COULD SOMEONE PLEASE GET CONI A LAPIZ Y PAPEL
>...hugging my I heart Chema tee
>Daisy, do you want to come over tonight and we'll wear our I Heart Chema tees and eat emapanadas and chocolate covered strawberries and watch all of his dances? RlaO
>I want empanadas, too!!! Wowsers.
>One of a kind: Emilia’s black polka dot nightgown, red flower jammie pants, blue toe socks with dragonflies on them and black flip flops
>Bottles of touch-up color for the Grecian Formula bullfighter
>Autographed copies of Cheryl’s Balloon Festival photos
>Guide to being a wine sabotager for Arely (the last entry being do not confront the sabotagee)
>New oak barrels for Augie (comes with a sham vine shoot)
>Endless supply of 1-gal. jugs of Cruz Sin Amor’s Bacchus brand wine vinegar
>Monogrammed Barf Bags to be used with appearance of female antagonistas
>Caray Caray educational video for identification of variations in Spanish accents
>A Dr. Carlos exclusive “I ♡ Matilde tee shirt.” An updated version includes, in small letters, “but I still want to smack her.”
>Alfonsina style maternity jeans, guaranteed to conceal a baby bump until you are 8 1/2 mos. pregnant.
>A picture book for Gitana so she can tell the difference between burros and Andalusian stallions
NOK
 

To continue...

>Twenty-five ways to cry, “Mi Hija,” so everyone knows the nuances of your anguish
>…a whole table full of empanadas and sweet treats (by Chef Chem, pre-mortem)
>Got my "I tolerate Berta, but just barely" t-shirt at the ready
>Señora Clampett oversized blue denim gardner duds (comes without clogs)
>Black Russian immigrant garb, cap included
>To meet the expected demand... I Miss Chema tee shirts are already in production.
>Roberta’s special Evil Eye makeup (a knock-off of Clinique’s pink eye shadow), not to be confused with Adriana la 1st’s BFF Eye makeup (this comes in a box of 12, 3-oz, single use pkgs.)
>The Kari cheap tin cup engraved w/ "Victim of the Year"
>I do not want an I Heart Futbol tee shirt
>I need a I Miss Chema t-shirt if I can get one made up in Turkish toweling to mop up the tears
>Lazaro Saved Me [tee-shirt in various sizes]
>I Heart Laz tee in extra extra small pronto for Luz Maria
>I will trade in my I Heart Chema shirt for an I Adore Panchito. How cute is he?
>Place another order for an XL I Heart Lazaro shirt to use as jammies
>So, I will be hugging my Laz & Chema tees until tonight.( We might have to start a new line for
Carlos, Jero (he's won me over big time) - maybe even go for a "thumbs down" Auggie shirt.)
>Maybe I'll put a hold on production of my line of Redeem Robi! key chains
>I Miss Chema tee shirts are now ready for shipping
>it is with great sadness that I'll put in my pre-order on the Chema tee
>clutching our Chema tees in denial about his impending doom

NOK
 

LOL NOK i clearly remember the days we were screaming 'would someone get Connie lapiz y papel?'
and
right now i could go for a I heart Laz tee...
like the ammended tee for Mati too.
 

Love it NOK!! You're going to keep noting this til the end? What a riot! Thanks!

Lila
 

Great job Marta! It is wonderful to wake up and find your excellent recap ready to go!

I felt this episode was a bit of a snooze fest, the only exiciting scene was Fina dumping loca Blanca over the rail !

I listed a few comments that have been on my mind...

Augie has to have Jero and Marina tied up somewhere. Wonder who will be the hero that stumbles upon them, Laz I hope!

Conie is always pretty in pink, but I find the inside of her home dark and dismal, not like her personality at all. She is sweeet if not a bit of a dingbat.

I love Adri, hope to see her in more TN's, she really reminds me of a young Linda Ronstadt.

Dr. Tatas is one of those intellegent women who are constantly making stupid decisions when it comes to men. How she dated Saul to begin with is beyond me. She really believes what she wants to believe, just like Jero being the "love of her life" bet she said the same about Saul when she was in love with him!

Thinking about this, the only person with half a brain seems to be Laz.

word verification: putsh...what fina did to blanca ..she putsh her over the rail!
 

Hi, Marta Ivett:

Thank you for the excellent recap. You were on a word-smithing roll last night.

I loved—"Was talking to a man about a plan… a man named Saul… Padre has gone from seeing a ghost to deer in headlights stare. Padre urges Anibal to talk. Anibal is reluctant, noone will believe him above his dad. Padre says find a proof that you are telling truth".

Your writing has terrific assonance and imagery here! I just hope the padre has not condemned Anibal to a horrible fate at his father's hands by suggesting that he should obtain proof of Augie's dastardly plots.

Thanks again, Marta for the recap.

EJ

EJ
 

All this talk about Padre S reminds me that padres are typically not treated very carefully in these telenovelas. Since they get to hear confidential information they are very often given the opportunity to meet their God earlier than might be expected. I hope Padre S doesn't get murdered by Augustin. I'm worried for Anibal but even more worried for Padre S. In these high-mortality-rate telenovelas usually at least one member of the clergy gets bumped off.

NOK, great list of shopping items, and just in time for the holidays!! I think I'm going to go for the flannel jammies. The ones Renata was wearing last night looked very comfortable. My current flannels have trailers and pink flamingos on them, but Nata's red plaid with black velvet pockets look much classier.

I like the discussion about loving pets. It really put a smile on my face this morning. What a sweet bunch of folks in our little study group. But I'm glad we have our snarky sides too, because our rants and barbs make for the most interesting reading.
 

Few comments before reading the cap and comments.

I thought, oh there’s still 3-4 more weeks I have time to ease myself back in and then I realized that actually translated into only 15 more eps, so I jumped back in last night. It wasn’t too painful.

WHERE THE HELL IS JERO?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is Blanca dead? She had her hand in between the whatever it was that Fina was using to strangle her, maybe she was just unconscious, which means she couldn’t tense up when she went over the bridge (a friend of mine was in a car accident and the only reason she didn’t have serious injuries was because she fainted before she was hit) and she landed in dirt. Her eyes weren’t open, either. However, there was blood coming out of her mouth.

Fina is like an animal that once they taste human blood they become man eaters—once she killed, she’s had no problem continuing. She’s completely wacko now. Good, now she’ll start getting outrageously cocky and get caught.

Off to the cap, which I know will be great because they always are.

Robey
 

elle...
word verification: putsh...what fina did to blanca ..she putsh her over the rail!

LOL!! hysterical!
hey, Blanca! can you fly???
 

Loved your recap, Marta. Many thanks.

More later, if time permits. It's December, yikes! What happened to March?! Probably time to think about doing a little Christmas stuff, eh? We had two children in Dec. - 10th and 11th. (seven years apart) Got that over with, now onward...
 

I LOVE that CME Shop stock list. So many funnies, but one that really cracked me up was the 3-oz, single-use eye makeup packets. Is there also a trowel to apply it with? And the Mr. Sulk line of suits. Ahahahahaha. And the poster of Colunga, to heal the eyes.

Did you say you have even more? If so, please post them!

I think we should also stock an extensive line of beautiful white vendimia outfits.
 

Daisynjay:

Glad you are getting a little break from your work-time on the road to check in. "Hello, wine country", for Fina is an interesting thought. However, If the authorities circulate her photo around the country she might find that she is more 'invisible' in DF than in a small town.

Some random thoughts—

—I wonder if Roberta has limits she will set about helping her Mother or if she will go on being a complaining but willing accomplice.

—I cannot guess what Fina put in Blanca's pocket! It is driving me nuts.

—Karen, I, too, am worried about Marina. If Augustin is forcibly detaining her THAT can't be good for the gemelas. Surely he wouldn't DRUG a pregnant woman???

—The guy we saw plotting with Augustin was wearing worn denim, is he a rancher or something? Are Marina and Jero being kept at yet another remote country cabin?

—Like our amigo Carlos, I hope we get to see the fat little ratties again. They are awfully cute and rats are SO smart. Maybe Marina can train the rats to help her out somehow...
 

NOK:

Loved your CME Shoppe list. I was looking for the Matilde line of headbands, myself. Strategically placed I figure it might hide some of my grey.

EJ
 

I want to thank all the pet owners (Diana, UA, Chuchi, Cheryl, and anyone I may have missed) for your info on hugging your beloved.

Carlos - yes, Padre S did put Anibal in a lot of danger. Just when I thought he might have done the right thing....

I'm getting concerned about the body count as we close.
 

Another excellent recap Marta, and I too want to thank you for the inclusion of the new Renata heartbreak song...the music in this telenovela has been outstanding all the way through. As are your finely crafted recaps.

Does Roberta ever wear jeans? 'Cause I have a funky country song to add to Mike's Third Rate Romance.....it's "Venom Wearin' Denim" by Semi Crazy. Thought of you immediately when I heard it Mike (not the venom part bro')but we need to get Roberta in jeans for it to work. Or Fina!
 

Whoops..make that Junior Brown. The album is Semi Crazy. (Brain slippage...happening more and more. Ack!)
 

Marta. Thanks for the great recap.

I hope Nata does not take Augie up on his offer re: the avances. Really, that would take her down several notches in my esteem.

Julia: I agree. I think Laz should follow them.

Lila: I also feared Nata would let Augie take to the hospital and was just as glad to see Regina go with them. And Regina called him a caballero. Ugh!!

Vivi: I’ve also enjoyed how Jero and Nata have handled the second act of their relationship. I don’t like the misunderstanding breakup plot. Like what happened in STuD and the American soaps I’ve seen.

Daisynjay: “Any bets where Berta takes Fina to hide out?? Hello, wine country.” I hadn’t thought of that. Super Laz to the rescue.

Everybody thinks Blanca is dead. I guess she must be. Though I would have loved her to have survived and be the one to take Fina out.

Adding my pet comment: I love my babies. Two wonderful kitties named Julie Eugene and Neo Eugene. Julie is a diva, but loves her mommy and Neo is a little monkey—actually jumps on my back.

Robey
 

NOK,

here are a couple more items for the CME Shoppe

Mati's peasant dresses with corset, I would love one for the Renaissance Faire.

Garniner dark circle eraser that Renata plugged a few times in the beginning. ( I actually purchased one works fine)

I would like to order a case of shiny hair gloss that all the TN women seem to use.

Large stone balls, for your staircase to be featured in the home decor section .

did anyone else notice that X spare girl Julieta was wearing an old Paloma jacket a few weeks ago? It had puffy elbow length sleeves, Not flattering at all.
 

Thanks everybody--I can't recap worth a darn, but this I can do. Will dole them out a bit at a time.

Julia--I'll add the trowel to the list for applying pink eye shadow.

EJ--I hadn't come across the headbands yet. I think they are in earlier episodes. I'll add it.

BTW--Our star rats are already on the list. They appear a little later on. They come in all shades, as long as they are grey.

I'm more worried about Nata and her unborn child than Marina and hers. We heard Augie say that this pregnancy is an estorbo he wasn't counting on. He wants NOTHING of Linares to linger. Even though he SAYS (tonight?) that he will care for her child--I don't think so.
NOK
 

NOK, I am very worried about the drive to the hospital. Augie has assured us that the Linares infant is a blight on his plans and he isn't above hurting Renata enough to loose the child but still keep her alive which would be no life at all.

Let's hope Anibal pays careful attention and gets the proof he needs. I don't think Padre Seve understands how deadly Augie is or he would never have sent the youngster into harm's way. I just hope Anibal gets more support from Super Laz and Renata/Regina. Did they show Matias going back to D.F.?? He would be a good advisor too.
 

Thank you for the recap Marta.

I think Fina slipped a piece of paper, or something with Fina's name on it so that when they find Blanca's body, they think it's Fina. Then the Monterubio's will be told that Fina died.

One observation I have is why is Carlos taking so long to heal his hands and leg, when Gonzalo got shot in the chest, almost died, had surgery to repair the damage, and he's back to normal quicker than Carlos?
 

NOK - OMG! If I could I would be there in a heartbeat to hug my tee and share those strawberries.

I would add to my list to have Manuela come to my house, cook my sons and I one of her fabulous meals and one of those sweet hugs of hers. After this week, could use that!

Would Fina have slipped a suicide note into Blanca's pockets and claim she also knocked off Fina and was responsible for everything?

Ok, back to meetings. Shoot me now.
 

Judy, Roberta does often wear jeans! So it's perfect.

Cathyx, telenovela medicine does not operate on real-world timelines. In Telenovelaland, one can recover from a gunshot wound in time to go swimming and make love the next day, or one can be in the hospital for ten months to have plastic surgery on a little facial scar.
 

Maybe Fina put a little suicide note into Blanca's pocket - or a tiny parachute?

Where is Jero?? :( I want a Where's Jero tee shirt. This is insane - not even one hint.

Oh and was it just me or did the Padre let the phone ring twice before hanging up in frustration? Doesn't he know that even if she was available, it would take MariTopHeavyTorpedoTatas, who is also preggers with TWINS, a minute or two to get up on her six inch stilletos and waddle to the phone? Patience Padre and try again - and for God's sake, leave a message.
 

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mary, i love both your ideas...
tiny parachute.. ROFLOL priceless!
and the where is jero tee, i want one!
 

MARY

A tiny parachute,hahahhaha.

ROTFL.

EJ
 

The paper in Blanca's pocket is driving me crazy but I'm going to go with the suicide note (and Blanca blaming herself for all the misdeeds) or the tiny parachute theories. But for heaven's sake, would anyone think to compare the handwriting on the note to the handwriting on all the other bogus letters written by Fina? No need to answer, the question is merely rhetorical.