Sunday, December 25, 2011
La Fuerza del Destino #100 Fri 12/23/11 La Fregadera en la Sierra or, Hassle In The Foothills: In Which Saul Becomes a Triple Cripple; El Gordo Gets It In The Gourd; and Bruno Is Numero Uno
[This was definitely a Yuletide yummy for those who had to wait till today to watch and/or to read the recap. Forget that thrilla in Manilla! This had enough unexpected suspense to satisfy and warm the Christmas cockles of even the Scrooge-iest of holiday hard-hearts. –ed.]
As we head for the hills in the back of Ivan’s SUV in this episodio, Carlota is lighting a couple of candles at Teodoro’s shrine under his painting in hopes from wherever he is in Heaven, he’ll manage to finagle a couple of much needed miracles from The Guy In Charge. Lucia walks in on her and tells her not to expect much in the way of miracles. They have a brief metaphysical disagreement on the existence of miracles and the workings of fate.
Meanwhile, in town at the McGuire compound, Antolin suggests looking for Alex with Bruno. These two are amateurs at kidnapping and more dangerous than professionals. Look how they screwed up Sra. Lucrecia’s kidnapping, so who knows what they’d do with Alex! Anyway, he’s made some inquiries and knows that El Gordo has an abandoned family farm somewhere outside of a town called San Isidro which, coinkidinkily, you get to by going through Hermosillo. (Duhn-duhn-duhnnnnn!) He’s found the area on a map and surely some old codger in town will know the family or Gordy’s grandfather. Heck the guy lived there for forever!
John Gringo supports Antolin’s plan since Bruno’s breed, according to him, is a crack tracker and sniffer-outer (and second only to Lassie, apparently, in the rescue arena). Fine, but Anthony insists on going with them since Bruno doesn’t obey anyone but him and, he makes sure that Anto packs his pistol!
Unbeknownst to anybody but Carmen, meanwhile, Camilo is still behind Ivan on the highway. He follows him all the way to Bahía de Kino, aka Kino Bay, in his rented, unassuming white truck.
El Gordo’s cuz suggests they should just divvy the money between themselves and leave Saul to suck eggs. He’s nothing but a lazy boozer who’s done nothing but screw up and be a pain in the ass the entire time! Naw, says Gordy. Saul was a real buddy to him back during that fiasco of a kidnapping and didn’t give him over to the fuzz when he could have, so he’s not taking Saul’s cut no matter what. Saul shows up in the meantime (after taking a bath and a leak—his words, not mine) and says a friend of his owns a yacht and he’s willing to give them-–for a price—passage to Guatemala; but Saul won’t tell them the guy’s name or tell them how to get in contact with him until after they’ve divvied up the ransom. He wants to make sure there’s no funny stuff.
Tony pays a visit to Carly’s to tell her that he is going to make a rescue attempt for Alex. She’s not to say a word to Lucia for fear of worrying her more and of possibly letting the cat out of the bag.
Gordy calls Ivan and tells him to get some rest at a hotel since he’ll be making a big hike the next day. He’ll wake him the next day and give him the directions.
Lucia tells Carly she is worried that they’ll kill Ivan. Carly gives her the same telenovela pablum as always: ten fe. [Have faith.]
Anto and Tony also arrive and check into a hotel, but a different hotel. (Viewerville thus notes that this ain’t just some one-horse town after all, all things considered. Just a casual observation to pass the time.) After some lengthy discussion about Bruno’s being house-trained or not, the desk clerk remembers that Gordy’s granddaddy, Esteban Hernandez, was a friend of her father’s, and that he wasn’t exactly the kind you’d expect to see hangin’ at the iglesia on Sunday’s, either. The rancho’s name was something like Saguaro/Zaguero [which may mean something akin to back-assed end of the boondocks].
Ivan calls Lucia just to hear her voice again. He tells her what instructions the kidnapper’s given and where he thinks he’ll be heading—I think.
Meanwhile, Cam camps out in the front seat of his truck and keeps a half an eye open just in case.
Gordy puts a new chip in his cell phone so that his calls can no longer be traced. El Cuz tells Gordy again that it’s just not right sharing the fruits of their illicit labor with a lazy pain in the ass like Saul. He nearly lost them the kid and blew the whole deal, for cripes sake! And now he’s refused to trust them with the name and address of the guy with the yacht. Besides, the guy could just as easily throw them both to the sharks even if they do really get on that boat to Guatemala. How do you trust a rich snob like him, anyway? Gordy decides El Cuz is right. He plots now with Cuz to skip out on Saul.
Next morning, Gordy calls Van again and tells him to meet him with the cash at a place called Lomita de Peñasco. He’ll have to walk quite a ways on foot to get there. It’ll take a number of hours.
Cam notices Ivan packing his back pack with water and food and does the same a few minutes after, then follows him on foot from a distance.
At home, Carmen plays dumb and doesn’t let on where Cam has gone or why. She tries calling him on his cell and nearly gives him away. Cam turns his cell off and catches up to Ivan.
Back at Bahia de Kino, Anto and Tony finish breakfast. Anto heads out to see what information he can scrounge up from the townspeople about the location of the abandoned Hernandez farm.
The Amazons of Alamos are half dead from lack of sleep due to worrying about Ivan and Alex. Lucia mentions Ivan’s call. Tony calls to let Carly know that he’s with Anto who’s gone looking for info from the town folk. So far they don’t have a lot to go on. Lucia says Ivan didn’t either because they aren’t giving him instructions till today. The women worry that the criminals will double-cross Ivan, take the money and kill Ivan then do the same or worse to Alex.
Gordy keeps Van walking, wearing him out on purpose and making sure Ivan doesn’t get there until dark falls.
Cam continues to secretly–if not exactly silently--follow Van along the trek. Alex overhears as El Cuz and Gordy discuss their plans to have Cuz fake out Saul and then leave Saul scratching his gonads and holding the bag (an empty one) along with the kid. They’ll meet up and hightail it out of the scrub with the dough, though.
Anto takes a couple hours asking for information on the town square of San Isidro and discovers the general area where Gordy’s family farm is located. When he returns he tells Tony what he learned from the people in town and thinks it’ll be best if they wait and then go once it’s dark out. Tony asks where Anto learned to shoot. “—In the street, but I have a dead-on aim!”
Anto calls Caro to let her know where he is and promises her that he’ll come back in one piece and with Alex to boot.
In town, meanwhile, Juan Jaime proposes marriage to Lucrecia again, but she again refuses, saying that neither of them were made for marriage, considering how badly they both failed at it. They prefer to stay simply good friends rather than badly botching their friendship by actually tying the knot. (Well, nothing wrong with the two of them becoming FWB’s if they’re feeling “frisky.” They’ve owned up to their mistakes often enough according to telenovela rules by now, and reaped enough of the familial whirlwind as it were.) JJ tells her sincerely that she’s the only one left and he doesn’t want to ever lose her.
Saul suspects Gordo is going to cheat him. Gordo’s cuz says he doesn’t like the way things are shaping up either and he’ll go after Gordo cuz Gordy didn’t let him know where the rendezvous point was and could skip out on them both and pocket the whole pile of pesos! Saul says to get a move on and catch up to the S.O.B. for the both of them. Fine, says Cuz, you stay here with the kid. He grabs his things and makes like he’s off to secretly follow El Gordo.
Tony and Anto arrive finally at the old abandoned farmhouse after nightfall. Bruno is given the scent off one of Alex’s old shirts and let loose to track him down. Alex hears them outside. For once Saul isn’t sauced and snoring his head off. He immediately hears the ruckus and goes for his pistol and a look-see around. Anto sees Saul with his pistol in hand. Saul turns around but realizes too late that Anto’s got his own pistol and means to use it. Anto aims his piece and shoots first. The shot makes its mark into Saul’s gun hand and afterwards, both kneecaps. Boom! “--Owww!” Boom! “--Owwww!” Boom! “--OWWWW!!!” It’s a triple cripple play. “—This is what you get for getting my sister pregnant, for raping Lucia, and for what you did to Alex! I’m not going to kill you. I’ll let you experience what it’s like in jail for a guy like you!” (Viewerville thinks Univision is long overdue making this guy the galán in something. He’s the only macho man really carrying this show right now! Umm-Umm-Umm!) They then free Alex and leave Saul sucking wind, flat on his ass, and hyperventilating.
During the wee hours of the morning Tony calls Carly to let her know the good news. Anto has him ask Lucia to call Caro to let her and his ma know all is well with them and Alex.
Celia gets the call and is surprised since she didn’t have any idea what Anto was up to, let alone risking his life like that! Carmen confesses that Cam was also following Ivan and that he also took a gun.
In a three-hankie scene, Anto, Tony and Alex return home after sunrise to the waiting arms of Lucia, Caro, Celia and Carly. (Viewerville cried, cheered, and cried again.)
Lucia and Arcelia still worry about what fate awaits Ivan and Camilo.
After the second sundown, Ivan finally arrives at the arranged meeting place. taunts Ivan by telling him that he’s already given him over to the American who wanted him. “--That wasn’t the deal!” (No duh! Why do the heroes in these things always expect the bad guys to play fair???) He throws the ransom on the ground and tries to rush Gordy who is one step ahead of poor, naive Ive. A shot rings out and wounds Ivan in the ribs and afterwards, Gordy takes off his mask. Ivan falls to the ground.
El Gordo takes aim at the hapless and helpless Ivan. Suddenly another shot rings out and it’s El Gordo who slinks to the ground, blood pouring out of each corner of his gruesome grimace. Cam had arrived just in the nick of time and shot Gordy in the back (apparently through the heart). He dies instantly. He runs over to check on Ivan, but Ivan has lost consciousness. Suddenly Gordy’s cuz arrives on the scene and Camillo is shot twice in the back. He falls face forward over Ivan. El Cuz sees that Gordy is dead. He runs over, grabs the 6 mil, and then races off while Van and Cam lay bleeding in the dusty scrub.
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Best of the season to all y'all! Had last minute prep for the holidays and the gifts. It's all been lots of laughs and fun this time again. Everyone recapping did super superb jobs. Thanks for all the subbing too! We have got such a talented group on this blog! Should be seeing ya all on the next. Both the new ones look interesting to me. Guess we shall see.
Thank you for taking time out of your holidays to do this! Another stellar performance. I loved the title! Where do all the recappers come up with the great titles????
I cannot believe the cliffhanger we were left with. Surely Ivan will survive? Is there still hope for Cam? I sure hope so!
I cannot believe the cliffhanger we were left with. Surely Ivan will survive? Is there still hope for Cam? I sure hope so!
Obviously Ivan will survive, since its the story of Ivan & Lucia. I think Camilo's a goner, though. That crow has been giving him the eye the entire show.
Lucia should shut her mouth with that comment about there not being any miracles. She's back with Ivan isn't she?
I hope Tony & Antolin called the cops on Saul. The cops could help locate Ivan and Camilo. And they've got to find Cuz b/c I can't imagine he's gotten very far lugging $6 million in cash around. Speaking of him, I guess he was planning on ditching his wife, huh?
Lucia should shut her mouth with that comment about there not being any miracles. She's back with Ivan isn't she?
I hope Tony & Antolin called the cops on Saul. The cops could help locate Ivan and Camilo. And they've got to find Cuz b/c I can't imagine he's gotten very far lugging $6 million in cash around. Speaking of him, I guess he was planning on ditching his wife, huh?
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: Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 5:55:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 5:55:00 PM EST
Thanks for this recap and all your recaps for this show Jardinera. I really needed your recap as I missed Friday's show and could only find the last few minutes on youtube.
So glad Saul got punishment. He has been awful and having to suffer in jail for his wrong doings.
Really concerned for Cam. I wonder who will find them? I also hope Gordo's cousin gets caught and they throw him under the jail.
So glad Saul got punishment. He has been awful and having to suffer in jail for his wrong doings.
Really concerned for Cam. I wonder who will find them? I also hope Gordo's cousin gets caught and they throw him under the jail.
Muchisímas gracias Jar, for this & all the wonderful recaps.
At least they are thinking, after all Bruno is a RETRIEVER, just not sure if that is people as well as birds. Good perro!!! pant,pant.
Our hero Antolín, he is the one using his brain.
Sául got just what he deserved, I hope Antolín shot him in a kneecap, and the 3rd appendage.
Oh dear, save Iván & hopefully Camilo
Variopinta .
At least they are thinking, after all Bruno is a RETRIEVER, just not sure if that is people as well as birds. Good perro!!! pant,pant.
Our hero Antolín, he is the one using his brain.
Sául got just what he deserved, I hope Antolín shot him in a kneecap, and the 3rd appendage.
Oh dear, save Iván & hopefully Camilo
Variopinta .
Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 6:39:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 6:39:00 PM EST
That was an expert recap, Jardinera. What an episode, I was on the edge of my seat.
I loved the scene where the hotel lady asked if the dog would pee in the room and Tony looked reproachfully at the woman, "Senora!"
The Lucia character is kind of a drag, sort of negative.
I think that raven is just the lead in to the commercials, at least that is what I hope. But Cam was shot twice, it doesn't look good for him. Especially since he hasn't been matched up with anyone.
Antolin should be a detective. He's brilliant. Hope to see that actor again soon.
I loved the scene where the hotel lady asked if the dog would pee in the room and Tony looked reproachfully at the woman, "Senora!"
The Lucia character is kind of a drag, sort of negative.
I think that raven is just the lead in to the commercials, at least that is what I hope. But Cam was shot twice, it doesn't look good for him. Especially since he hasn't been matched up with anyone.
Antolin should be a detective. He's brilliant. Hope to see that actor again soon.
Thank you so much for the great recap Jardenera and Happy Holidays to you! Thanks for all your recaps for this TN too.
I was really hoping that Antolin had hit Saul in the gonads, but he got him really good. If he survives, maybe they will put him in the same prison that Antolin was in. I am glad Gordo is dead.
I hope both Ivan and Camilo survive. It looks bad for both of them. And the cuz can't get that far with 6 Mil. Ivan was struggling with the backpack and cuz isn't in as great a shape as Ivan.
And Anon 555 I agree with you, there are miracles in this world cause it happened to me. I really believe in them.
Happy Holidays everyone.
I was really hoping that Antolin had hit Saul in the gonads, but he got him really good. If he survives, maybe they will put him in the same prison that Antolin was in. I am glad Gordo is dead.
I hope both Ivan and Camilo survive. It looks bad for both of them. And the cuz can't get that far with 6 Mil. Ivan was struggling with the backpack and cuz isn't in as great a shape as Ivan.
And Anon 555 I agree with you, there are miracles in this world cause it happened to me. I really believe in them.
Happy Holidays everyone.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 8:56:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 8:56:00 PM EST
Jardinera- This was a perfect recap and you captured the suspence perfectly. What an episode! I loved how Anto handled himself. What a man! Sigh! Now we need Ivan and Cam to be found and saved.
Thak you for taking the time to do such a stellar recap during the holiday. Your weekend recaps never disappointed.
Thak you for taking the time to do such a stellar recap during the holiday. Your weekend recaps never disappointed.
Thanks Jardinera and Feliz Navidad to you and yours. I'm taking a break from washing all the dishes to read your final recap. This show has been a change of pace; not so predictable as I'm accustomed to. Even though I never warmed up to the protagonists, there were plenty of other terrific characters to hold my interest. Looking forward to whatever's next in the 9PM (EST) time slot. I guess it's going to be La Que No Podía Amar. Will you be recapping this? I hope so!
Can't wait til tomorrow night to see if Cam makes it out of the heap alive. We already know Ivan has to. Gordy's toast for sure. And pobre de Saúl, maybe he will wish he were dead. And I don't see Cuz, there, schlepping that duffel bag o'bills very far. He hasn't been working out like Ivan has.
Will Lucía be pregnant for the boda?; with all this talk about the twenty or thirty other babies they plan to have, I would certainly expect it. Will we see Tony & Carly tie the knot? What about our other cute couples, Judi & Carlos, Berni & David? Is it my imagination or does Carlos sort of resemble David? Is Esther just going to wring her hands into the sunset, or will there be some kind of resolution for her? Lucrazy seems to have made her peace already. She seemed so normal with baby Perlita last night. And what are they going to do about Carmen?
Can't wait til tomorrow night to see if Cam makes it out of the heap alive. We already know Ivan has to. Gordy's toast for sure. And pobre de Saúl, maybe he will wish he were dead. And I don't see Cuz, there, schlepping that duffel bag o'bills very far. He hasn't been working out like Ivan has.
Will Lucía be pregnant for the boda?; with all this talk about the twenty or thirty other babies they plan to have, I would certainly expect it. Will we see Tony & Carly tie the knot? What about our other cute couples, Judi & Carlos, Berni & David? Is it my imagination or does Carlos sort of resemble David? Is Esther just going to wring her hands into the sunset, or will there be some kind of resolution for her? Lucrazy seems to have made her peace already. She seemed so normal with baby Perlita last night. And what are they going to do about Carmen?
LXV glad you liked my substitute recap of Cap 97. That thing was super hard to do. Much appreciate our recaps who do this every week and sometimes covering 2 separate series at the same time. Much respect to you guys.
Ibarramedia
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:01:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:01:00 PM EST
Bien hecho, Jardinera.
I think Camilo is a goner considering where the bullets went. Ivan might lose the spleen considering where he was hit.
"It's a tripple cripple play" is my favorite line.
When the camera panned up through Saul's legs I really thought -- even hoped -- that Antolin would shoot off the family jewels. That is the least Saul deserves at this point. But it would have shot Antolin's claim of shooting in self-defense straight to hell because it would have been too personal-looking.
Televisa or Univision need to create a novela with a private-eye protagonist and cast Marcelo Cordoba.
I have one hell of a cliff-hanger leading in to the finale tonight, so I will try to get in a few zzz's this afternoon (didn't sleep at all for the last two nights).
I think Camilo is a goner considering where the bullets went. Ivan might lose the spleen considering where he was hit.
"It's a tripple cripple play" is my favorite line.
When the camera panned up through Saul's legs I really thought -- even hoped -- that Antolin would shoot off the family jewels. That is the least Saul deserves at this point. But it would have shot Antolin's claim of shooting in self-defense straight to hell because it would have been too personal-looking.
Televisa or Univision need to create a novela with a private-eye protagonist and cast Marcelo Cordoba.
I have one hell of a cliff-hanger leading in to the finale tonight, so I will try to get in a few zzz's this afternoon (didn't sleep at all for the last two nights).
Thank you Jardinera for the almost last recap. This really was an action packed episode.
I don't feel very optimistic about Camilo making it. Ivan got shot several times also, and if he wasn't the main character I would think he died as well. But I don't think the writers would do that to us.
I don't feel very optimistic about Camilo making it. Ivan got shot several times also, and if he wasn't the main character I would think he died as well. But I don't think the writers would do that to us.
Thanks for the great recap Jardinera.
I come here with bad news. Pedro Armendáriz has passed away today in New York where he was being treated for cancer. He was 71 years old.
He was an important actor for the Mexican film industry especially and he appeared in around 140 movies as well as a great number of plays and various tv series and telenovelas.
Jarocha
I come here with bad news. Pedro Armendáriz has passed away today in New York where he was being treated for cancer. He was 71 years old.
He was an important actor for the Mexican film industry especially and he appeared in around 140 movies as well as a great number of plays and various tv series and telenovelas.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 4:27:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 4:27:00 PM EST
That's terrible. I read about his diagnosis a week ago; it was the same cancer that affected his father.
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 4:45:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 4:45:00 PM EST
I just read about Pedro Armemdaroz, Jr. AKA Tony McGuire, death in People En Espanol on-line. What a great loss. He was one of my favorites on the show. He must of been suffering during the last of the tapings. Cancer of the eye?? Sounds awful.
It will make tonights gran finale even more sad.
It will make tonights gran finale even more sad.
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 5:22:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 5:22:00 PM EST
Looks like a 3 hour Fuerza-fest tonight, guys. The first hour is a probable review and spew. The last two hours will take us to the fin.
I'm so sorry to learn of Pedro Amendariz' passing. I enjoyed his acting very much. A great loss.
Ann-NYC
Ann-NYC
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 5:23:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 5:23:00 PM EST
He played Tomas in Destilando. Can't remember if that was the father of the kid who became a hot male model or not.
Ay, dios mio! No puedo ser!
We will certainly miss him. I might even be crying through the finale no matter what happens in it.
We will certainly miss him. I might even be crying through the finale no matter what happens in it.
Read about Tony here
http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/muere-el-primer-actor-pedro-armendariz-jr?xid=pespdaily12262011
Variopinta
http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/muere-el-primer-actor-pedro-armendariz-jr?xid=pespdaily12262011
Variopinta
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 5:49:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 5:49:00 PM EST
Safely in the burbs of Atlanta and I've secured the tv! So sad to hear that Pedro/Tony passed away today! That will make tonight's finale even more poignant.
What a splendid actor and a great loss for his many fans. I saw him first in Tres Mujeres and have liked him so much ever since. Read on line a lovely tribute from Gabriel Soto who refers to him as a friend and teacher.
It will certainly change the way that we watch the novela this evening.
It will certainly change the way that we watch the novela this evening.
That is so sad! I really enjoyed Pedro's performance in this and I'm ashamed to admit this is the first time I had seen him in anything.
This will indeed be a bittersweet final. :-(
This will indeed be a bittersweet final. :-(
OMG! It's fin night and the only channel on Comcast- Ft. Myers, FL to go out is UNI!!!!!!! My son's got Sat. recording, but if it's Uni itself we've all got problems!
Looks like my first comment from yesterday got wiped out. Great work Jardinera. Antolin should have finished off Saul. That SOB is still dangerous. Looking forward to the finale tonight. Hope everyone had a good holiday.
Ibarramedia
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:21:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:21:00 PM EST
Oh no. Just read that Pedro Armedariz passed away. RIP.
Ibarramedia
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:22:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:22:00 PM EST
"OMG! It's fin night and the only channel on Comcast- Ft. Myers, FL to go out is UNI!!!!!!! My son's got Sat. recording, but if it's Uni itself we've all got problems!"
Jardinera,
If you can't view the final tonight try this link:
http://www.toybien.com/2011/07/ver-la-fuerza-del-destino-capitulo-101.html
Ibarramedia
Jardinera,
If you can't view the final tonight try this link:
http://www.toybien.com/2011/07/ver-la-fuerza-del-destino-capitulo-101.html
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:25:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:25:00 PM EST
Ibarramedia: Muchas Gracias, amigo!!!! I can get that right now! Are there 2 parts or 3? I've seen something like #103 somewhere.
Jardinera, I have not viewed it yet for obvious reasons but I think it is only 2 parts. 1 hour each. If you look on the left side and scroll down to the Fuerza Del Destino title, you can access the entire series. from Capitulo 1 all the way to 101 aprts 1 and 2. I have downloaded Capitulo 97-100 to my external hard drive already.
Ibarramedia
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: Monday, December 26, 2011 at 7:50:00 PM EST
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