Sunday, December 18, 2011
La Fuerza del Destino #95 Fri 12/16/11 Sound the Alarms!
We’re near the end of this family tragedy and it seems that Lucrecia is as well. She’s hobbling to her bed as we rejoin the Amazons of Alamos, las Curiel.
Cleto walks into the kitchen for a cuppa jo and well-meaning Gloria whose neurons don’t quite spark with a full charge, asks him if the Sra. is going to die and then leave her (fully adult) daughters orphaned. Cleto loses patience–guess there’s a first time for everything—and grouses at her to keep her silly (and moribund) thoughts to herself.
Judith and her now fiancé are discussing her nasty papa’s offer to live at the lair—er, the manse after they’re married. Nothin’ doin’ says Mr. O. Let the sonofaslug learn what it is to be lonely and rejected by those he used to abuse. Anyway, he’s independent and means to stay that way. Judith’s not going to disagree but says she’s sure he feels loneliness—especially now.
Juan Jaime calls over to speak to Lucrazia and finds out she’s got bad kidneys and just finished taking her first hemodialysis treatment. They agree it would be best if he visits tomorrow instead of dropping by today.
At the same time, Maripaz’s first official visitation date with Alex is a virtual flop. Alex is forced to say “Hi” and asks afterwards to be excused. MP whines to Ivan about it. He says it’s not his fault the kid doesn’t like her or that now she feels lonesome and shunned. She races out in tears and drives back to the rancho to ask Carlota to let her come back home.
MP whines now to Carly that Alex has rejected her. “What did you expect --especially after telling him you’d just used him to force his daddy to marry you?” Well, says MP, she regrets that and the way she’s treated all the others in her family. She wants to come back home. Why should she let her, asks Carly. Merry Piece ain’t feelin’ so merry anymore and she needs the love and acceptance that only a family gives. Suddenly Lucia races in to inform Carly that Mama has just vomited again.
All three race to Lucrazia’s bedroom. Maripaz finds out that Mama needs dialysis because her kidney’s are giving out. MP goes over to her mother’s bedside and tells her she’s there for her. Finally Lucrazia has something to smile about. She grins from ear to ear and hugs MP tight. This is not lost on either Lucia or Carly.
In another--rat-infested--part of town, El Gordo is spending time with his cousin and her hubby. He offers to have Hubby help him with the kidnapping which should give them a take of six million American greenbacks! Sure, yeah! No, really! He talks Hubby into going with him to see what he means.
Berenice drops in at David’s apartment where Esther’s been staying with him and finally meets her. David shows up and the two finally make up –but only after David agrees never to keep her out of the loop with anything ever again! (Good gawd!!) FF>>
Ivan visits Lucia and mentions Alex’s rejection of his mother. They discuss Lucrazia’s disease and about Maripaz’s being allowed to move back in; so many worrisome things are happening one right after another! It’s only a bad spell, but it will pass, he assures her. Then, they discuss (PSA alert!) how somebody in the family usually donates a kidney in these kinds of situations and how they’ll wait, otherwise, for one from some other donor from wherever it comes, the U.S., Mexico, etc. He’ll be there for her and can’t wait till they are together forever and always. FF>>
At breakfast the next morning, Antolin and Camilo discuss Lucia’s being raped by Saul Mondragon, and that Perlita is really his daughter, the cowardly wretch! Carmen butts in and says Saul is HOT! He doesn’t need to rape someone! She believe’s Saul’s version that Lucia wanted it. Arcelia joins the conversation, which is decidedly negative after the way Saul treated Carmen and Lichita. Anto and Cam start arguing with the slutty, nutty Carmen, the way they’ve had to live with the gossip and rumors about the numerous bastards he’s littered the region with—including her own! They pretty much tell her to cram it cuz she’s got nothing to brag about since the slug wouldn’t marry her or give her kid a name. Cam says Lucia is too decent to do what Carmen suggests. Carmen sneers that that’s why she left him for Ivan the minute he returned to town! Antolin can’t understand why Carmen’s always got to badmouth someone and is so envious of what everybody else has! Naw, they aren’t exactly white as the wind-driven snow [la paloma blanca = lit. white doves] themselves, what with Cam fooling around with his sister-in-law and Anto, a known criminal and jailbird!
Celia has heard enough and lets loose with a huge slap across Carmen’s mouth. Carmen breaks the dish she’s holding and sneers that she’s tired of being the slave in that household any longer! She races off to her room. (Viewerville says good-riddance!)
El Gordo’s cousins are arguing. Hubby is a drunk and can’t find any liquor. He blames it on not having money and says he needs to get with Gordy on that job—then they’ll have the money for whiskey! Hubby storms out and finds a payphone. He calls Gordy to tell him he’s in
Back at El Socorro, Lucia gets a visit from Cam. He apologizes for his bad ‘tude all those many months and can’t they now be friends. She says sure. Ivan walks in and Cam slinks out. Lucia explains Cam’s visit. When Lucia asks Van if he’s jealous, he says he’s certain after living so many months together they had various things to discuss, but no, he’s not jealous—Or should he be? She says not at all and gives him a big smooch. Lucia tells Ivan that she’s worried that nut-job sister of hers will do something to Perlita now that Carly’s allowed Maripaz to return to live at home again. She doesn’t trust her as far as she can throw her.
Juan Jaime Mondragon, aka Juan Jeil-me Meandragon, is downing tequila in his cavernous, echoing, and empty lair when David brings over the divorce papers to his papi for his signature. His mama’s asking for half of everything JJ owns—er, what’s left of it that is. He whines about just having paid back 40 million pesos to The Association. “--She now wants half of what it took me a lifetime to build up? So easy for her!” Esther can go jump in a lake if she’s not willing to come back where she belongs. Dave says not a chance; that he’s gotten what he asked for. He drove her off; she got fed up from all his abuse and now she wants what’s rightfully hers. Don’t make them go to a judge and force the situation, he warns.
Gordy and Cuz spy on Alex as he’s leaving school. The guy wonders why he’s going to public school if his daddy’s so rich. What does it matter? His daddy’s Ivan McGuire!! Now you can believe him that there’ll be millions of American dollars involved in this. Cuz tells Gordy he thinks they should kill Benito who could be a pain for them when the time comes to snatch Richy Rich, but Gordo says nothin’ doin’. They agree to observe his and Benito’s every move from now on.
A bit later that day, JJ pays Lucrecia a visit to cheer her up. She’s so depressed and uses his shoulder to snivel on. He suggests the two of them get married. Riiiiight. Two old invalided grandparents? She has to snicker at that one. No thanks, that boat has sailed for them. They’ll still be dear friends, tho’. FF>>
Alex refuses to visit with Maripaz this time and Ivan doesn’t force the issue. He tells MP the truth. She’s certain tho’ that it’s only because he and Lucia have bad-mouthed her to him. Now Lucia’s taken everything that’s hers: Ivan, her family and her little boy. Ivan swears it’s nothing like that. It’s the nasty way she treated him from the beginning and the kid, being only ten, simply can’t be reprogrammed like a little robot the way she wants. Just then Anthony walks out with Bruno who growls at her and says maybe Bruno was the one who badmouthed her to Alex. (Why not? MP’s an alley cat after all.) MP cowers in the corner as soon as she sees the dog. (Hmmm. Possible maul alert?)
Van tells Tony what happened with Alex and Tony doesn’t blame the kid in the least. She’s crap as a mother and everyone knows it! Van mentions MP’s moving back in at the ranch and that he’s worried she’ll cause trouble for Lucia. “—Then get married!” No, he wouldn’t dare bring it up now with all the family problems they’re going through. It will have to wait. Besides, both of them just got divorced and really should wait a decent amount of time before getting remarried.
Speaking of the Queen of Roma, Merry Piece drives back to the ranch and politely asks Cleto to take her bags in for her. Merry Piece is dragging her tail behind her. Carly isn’t very happy to see her there, but doesn’t object. MP gets Cam and Lucia’s old room. MP gives her grammy a hug of thanks for letting her return.
JJ pays a visit to David now and asks if he thinks Esther will ever return to him. He says he doubts it. JJ brings up the ranch and says he can’t manage it now, so since he did a decent job before, would he do it again? Since he’s planning on marrying Berenice, the two of them could live at the house with him, then. David at first says Bernie wouldn’t go for it probably. JJ says a word to the wise, don’t believe everything that gal tells him. David replies with the truth then: it’s him that really doesn’t want to live there with him! Riiiiiight. JJ hobbles out.
MP has a chat with Mama. She complains that Lucia has ended up with everything—her boyfriend, her granny’s love and her son! Lucrazia tells her to calm down and leave that all in the past. What’s done is done. The only sane thing is to look ahead and start from scratch. Maripaz isn’t quite ready to do that yet, though.
Outside, Ivan mentions what happened that morning between Alex and MP. He says he’s worried now that MP might try doing something to get even because she still blames Lucia for it all. Lucia says not to worry, then takes a call from Cam asking if Ivan was jealous after seeing him there with her and to find out the latest on her mother’s condition. When Lucia tries explaining again what the call from Cam was about, Ivan can’t mask his true feelings any longer. Why does Cam need to keep calling if they’ve really broken it off? Lucia throws her hands up in the air in frustration and yells back at Van that this is déjà-vu all over again. She’s been through this once before and isn’t intending to do it again! She storms off and Ivan’s left with his size 12 foot stuck in his size 12 mouth wondering how he could have been so uncool!
Back inside the house, Lucia now finds Maripaz staring down at Perlita while she sleeps. Ruh-roh!! She drags MP off and asks what she’s doing there. MP mentions how the baby looks so much like Saul. MP blames Lucia for turning Alex against her. Lucia says if she’s come back home to steal Ivan away from her again, she can forget it because MP doesn’t interest Ivan in the least. Hah! She stopped wanting Ivan the moment she saw how obsessed he was over Lucia. She sneers at Lucia and says that he’s making do with her, and well, he already knows what he’s missing. Nothing matters except getting Alex to love her now. Lucia says it’s a bit late, wouldn’t she say, to think about that? Nope! A person needs affection. She has her mother’s love tho’ Carly and she are in doubt. She needs her son to love her and she’s going to succeed in getting him to. She walks out and leaves Lucia (and Viewerville) mulling over the possible troublesome ways she’ll probably go about it, too.
Carmen has apparently gone to the Meandragon’s looking for Saul only to find out he’s no longer living there. JJ hears the chatter and has her come into the dining room. She tells Juan Jeil-me that Lichita “—ah, Alicia!” is his granddaughter. JJ softens and has the housekeeper give her a piece of candy in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Carmen complains that living at home has become Hell. Aha! Juan Jeil-me asks if she’d be interested in living there as his DIL and granddaughter. Just what Carmen was hoping to hear! She doesn’t have to think twice!
Celia comes back from doing the shopping that evening and notices that Carmen and Lichita are both missing. Celia, unconditionally loving mother that she is, doesn’t feel the same as Viewerville about Carmen’s latest whereabouts. She freaks out and tells Antolin.
Meanwhile, Van visits Cam and they discuss each other’s intentions towards Lucia. Is Cam going to pursue her still? Naw, admits Cam, not now, although it was really difficult to give her up. They had good times together till Van returned to Alamos—but return he did and Cam values their friendship more. So does Ivan. (Maybe Bernie has a BFF who needs a buff, blonde beefcake as a bedroom buddy. Cam deserves to be happy now that he’s done the honorable thing by Lucia and Ivan.) He asks for Cam to keep his distance now just to be sure. All of a sudden in races Antolin with the bad news that Carmen’s left and taken Lichita with her to gawdknowswhere! Neighbors saw the two of them take their suitcases and hop into a taxi. Sound the alarms!
Caro is pregnant and gives Anto the heads up. Sound the alarms again!
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Well, blogueros, seems this is my last one for this telenovela. It's been a lifesaver for me while waiting to re-enter the ranks of the 80% employed. Too bad it wasn't as gripping a telenovela as Teresa, but these kind are much easier to get over, je-je. Thanks again for commenting and making the weekends so much fun! Will see you on the next one.....
Jardinera-
Muchisimas gracias for this witty recap and for all the others you have provided us. It has been a true weekend treat for me these last months.
You know, JJ and Carmen are a perfect match in many ways. She'll totally sass back at him, but she won't leave because of the lifestyle he provides her. I can see him spoling Lichita rotten though. She's already in danger of becoming a materialistic brat through her mother's influence. She'll turn into a downright monster in the hands of JJ, who out of lonliness and old age is now clingling onto whatever love and devotion he can get.
I too was kind of annoyed when Camilo called Lucia just after seeing her. To me it seemed like he was trying to instigate a jealousy fit from Ivan. I'm glad Ivan asked him straight up what his intentions are and seemed to believe Cam that he has let Lucia go. But I think Ivan's right that, with as obsessed/in love as Cam was with Lucia, they can't just jump right into being bffs right away. It's not healthy. Cam needs some time away from Lucia.
I thought it was interesting that Tony is so understanding about Alex not warming up to MP because of the way she treated him, yet he keeps pushing Ivan to forgive JJ despite the way he treated Ivan as a child. Does Alex get a pass because he's a kid? In another 10 years, will Tony be pushing Alex to forgive MP and accept her in his life?
I got the shivers when MP was hovering over Perla's crib. If I were Lucia, I'd move into Ivan's house and come visit the ranch to see my mother and grams-- leaving Perla in Ivan's care back at home. She is jealous of everything Lucia has. Lucia has her own kid AND MP's, in MP's view. I could see MP wishing Perla away to hurt Lucia. I'm not going to go as far as to say I see her actually doing something to the baby, but I wouldn't put my hand in the fire for her.
Muchisimas gracias for this witty recap and for all the others you have provided us. It has been a true weekend treat for me these last months.
You know, JJ and Carmen are a perfect match in many ways. She'll totally sass back at him, but she won't leave because of the lifestyle he provides her. I can see him spoling Lichita rotten though. She's already in danger of becoming a materialistic brat through her mother's influence. She'll turn into a downright monster in the hands of JJ, who out of lonliness and old age is now clingling onto whatever love and devotion he can get.
I too was kind of annoyed when Camilo called Lucia just after seeing her. To me it seemed like he was trying to instigate a jealousy fit from Ivan. I'm glad Ivan asked him straight up what his intentions are and seemed to believe Cam that he has let Lucia go. But I think Ivan's right that, with as obsessed/in love as Cam was with Lucia, they can't just jump right into being bffs right away. It's not healthy. Cam needs some time away from Lucia.
I thought it was interesting that Tony is so understanding about Alex not warming up to MP because of the way she treated him, yet he keeps pushing Ivan to forgive JJ despite the way he treated Ivan as a child. Does Alex get a pass because he's a kid? In another 10 years, will Tony be pushing Alex to forgive MP and accept her in his life?
I got the shivers when MP was hovering over Perla's crib. If I were Lucia, I'd move into Ivan's house and come visit the ranch to see my mother and grams-- leaving Perla in Ivan's care back at home. She is jealous of everything Lucia has. Lucia has her own kid AND MP's, in MP's view. I could see MP wishing Perla away to hurt Lucia. I'm not going to go as far as to say I see her actually doing something to the baby, but I wouldn't put my hand in the fire for her.
Thank you Jardinera, for your great (as usual) recap. I also thought that Berenice was being a bit, let us say, controlling. But as long as she uses it for good, that family needs a little controlling.
The last day is 12/26, I guess there isn't one this coming Friday?
The last day is 12/26, I guess there isn't one this coming Friday?
Bernie is kind of a ballbuster. She is very direct with people and doesn't pull punches. In some ways, she'll take the place of JJ in the new Mondragon family unit. Passive David, Esther and Judith are used to being bossed around. But I agree, that she'll use this power to bend people to her will, for good. :)
Thanks, Jardinera. I hope that your move went well, along with your reentry (80% sounds just about right to me at 100%, though 60% would sound even better!)
Amazones de las Alamos -- perfecto!
As we near the end, I have to say that the veteran actors have been perfect in this novela. JJ is wonderfully played, right down tot he smirk. All the others are very good as well.
The drunken kidnapper - yikes! This novela's criminals are certainly buffoons, if exceptionally mean ones.
Lichita jumping on the bed. Poor Celia!
Hope that our favorites stay safe through the ups and downs of the next week.
Amazones de las Alamos -- perfecto!
As we near the end, I have to say that the veteran actors have been perfect in this novela. JJ is wonderfully played, right down tot he smirk. All the others are very good as well.
The drunken kidnapper - yikes! This novela's criminals are certainly buffoons, if exceptionally mean ones.
Lichita jumping on the bed. Poor Celia!
Hope that our favorites stay safe through the ups and downs of the next week.
Thank you so much for all the Friday recaps, Jardinera. I know what you mean about being easier to get over this one.
I mourned the loss of STuD 'cause it was pretty gripping (for me.)
I actually mourned the loss of TdA because I felt so cheated.
With this one I'm just kind of meh, but it was still a good one thanks to MP, Antolin and Caro.
I do have a concern, tho. They killed off Gerry and really he was a good guy. At the end Cam has turned out to be a good guy so I suspect he really is doomed. I hope not, though. I would like to see him happy.
Am I crazy...wasn't there a scene where Anto returned home and Caro told him she was preggers?
I mourned the loss of STuD 'cause it was pretty gripping (for me.)
I actually mourned the loss of TdA because I felt so cheated.
With this one I'm just kind of meh, but it was still a good one thanks to MP, Antolin and Caro.
I do have a concern, tho. They killed off Gerry and really he was a good guy. At the end Cam has turned out to be a good guy so I suspect he really is doomed. I hope not, though. I would like to see him happy.
Am I crazy...wasn't there a scene where Anto returned home and Caro told him she was preggers?
Tks Jar for the recap & the many others you have brought us with so much humor.
By the advances, it doesn't look Like the Carmen JJ relationship will last past Mon night.
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By the advances, it doesn't look Like the Carmen JJ relationship will last past Mon night.
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: Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM EST
Sara- Yes! Caro is pregnant. We ended on that happy note. Yay! Now they can just enjoy getting it on without her being obsessed about getting pregnant.
Sorry, guys, but my recorder stopped early. I'll add the preggers business per Vivi's exclamation. Hopefully, they'll start with that scene next week?
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Don't know if there'll be an episodio on Friday--if so, yeah, I'll be recapping, but I think the couple of nights prior to Christmas Uni presents Xmas movies and specials.
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Don't know if there'll be an episodio on Friday--if so, yeah, I'll be recapping, but I think the couple of nights prior to Christmas Uni presents Xmas movies and specials.
Thank you Jardenera for the great recap. I think maybe Merry Piece is reevaluating her life. That she went as far as wanting to move back to the family home, wanting to be closer to Alex is something different for her. The point is she hasn't given up trying. She has really had no contact with a baby per se, and I think she just wanted to look at Perlita up close. Noone has let her near her really. She is just so into instant gratification I was surprised she is still attempting to win Alex over. I don't like any of the things she has done, especially the hit and run, but I think in a way she is trying to redeem herself. She keeps trying.
Juan Heil Me not so much. He has given up. I can't see Carmen and Lichita staying with him for long. I think if he had really changed he would have kept trying.
I was happy about Antolin and Carolina. They must have taken 5ft's advice about the less talk more nookie. lol.
Juan Heil Me not so much. He has given up. I can't see Carmen and Lichita staying with him for long. I think if he had really changed he would have kept trying.
I was happy about Antolin and Carolina. They must have taken 5ft's advice about the less talk more nookie. lol.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 1:52:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 1:52:00 PM EST
Thanks, Jardinera, for all your talent and hard work. I hope you can find time to continue with the next novela.
It must have been the night for technical glitches. In my recording, after Antolin announced the disappearance of Carmen, it went back to the Lucia/MP argument and repeated everything from there until time ran out.
Carolina will probably now think "You see! Worrying works!"
It must have been the night for technical glitches. In my recording, after Antolin announced the disappearance of Carmen, it went back to the Lucia/MP argument and repeated everything from there until time ran out.
Carolina will probably now think "You see! Worrying works!"
Thanks for the recap Jardinera. This TN has been a convoluted ride but your 'caps always provide great laughs and snark.
I think MP is still dangerous. This "Lucia has MY life" mentality will be her doom if she doesn't stop.
Cam needs to heal from his obsession (Lucia) and that means stopping contact for a while. And though Ivan does have his faults, Cam needs to back off.
ITA that Bernice will use her controlling nature for good.
I think MP is still dangerous. This "Lucia has MY life" mentality will be her doom if she doesn't stop.
Cam needs to heal from his obsession (Lucia) and that means stopping contact for a while. And though Ivan does have his faults, Cam needs to back off.
ITA that Bernice will use her controlling nature for good.
Jardinera- This might not be your last Friday, unless you just can't do it this Friday. According to Zap2It tv listings, the show is on this Friday, after two hours of Familia con Suerte (no CME this Friday). Then on Monday, Fuerza has it's gran finale with a one hour special at 7pm, then the 2 hour finale from 8 to 10 pm. Unfortunately, I will be headed to my sister's house in the Atlanta suburbs and she has no internet. Urban has generously offered to recap for me. If my family arrives in time (we are going via car), I think I can convince them to let me watch the finale. Fingers crossed! My sister did watch the show with me once during Thanksgiving (the rape episode) and really got into it. She even caught an episode on her own when she was home and called me to find out what was happening.
Felicidades, Jardinera, for surviving another one...at least this one's been a lot saner, if admittedly more of a downer, than Trainwreck del Amor was.
(Word verification: appeed, or what we wish Bruno would have done at some point to Maripaz's shoes. Or clothes. Or hair.)
Carolina's pregnancy, I guess, wraps up her and Antolin's stories. There's no way they'd do anything worse to him now save banging him up a bit and sticking him in Corazon Sagrado for a few weeks.
And Carmen moving in with J3 and MP's apparent fixation on Alex seem to be two paths that go to the same destination: comeuppance. Carmen needs a splash of reality in the face about her baby daddy, and Lucrecia still needs that kidney...Saul's BSC plot should fulfill both objectives nicely, if perhaps not with (nearly) as much "STFU!" as we'd probably prefer.
(Word verification: appeed, or what we wish Bruno would have done at some point to Maripaz's shoes. Or clothes. Or hair.)
Carolina's pregnancy, I guess, wraps up her and Antolin's stories. There's no way they'd do anything worse to him now save banging him up a bit and sticking him in Corazon Sagrado for a few weeks.
And Carmen moving in with J3 and MP's apparent fixation on Alex seem to be two paths that go to the same destination: comeuppance. Carmen needs a splash of reality in the face about her baby daddy, and Lucrecia still needs that kidney...Saul's BSC plot should fulfill both objectives nicely, if perhaps not with (nearly) as much "STFU!" as we'd probably prefer.
Madelaine- It's nice that MP has someone, besides Lucrezia in her corner. I always like a good redemtion, but the fact that she said that Perlita looks like Saul after Lucia caught her looking at her, tells me she was looking at that baby with malice on her heart. I mean, why would you say that to your sister who you know was raped by the guy?!
It is funny that they found a baby that looks like Sául.
Do we have time for anymore evil doings by MP? I don't think so since we have Alex's kidnapping coming up & the fin de Lucrecia y JP. Hadn't thought of it before, but instead of any of the hunks, maybe MP will be the one to save Alex. She's trying to get close for some sort of TN plot development.
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Do we have time for anymore evil doings by MP? I don't think so since we have Alex's kidnapping coming up & the fin de Lucrecia y JP. Hadn't thought of it before, but instead of any of the hunks, maybe MP will be the one to save Alex. She's trying to get close for some sort of TN plot development.
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Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4:13:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4:13:00 PM EST
Perhaps MP will sacrifice herself for Alex after giving up one of her kidneys to save Mama's life. That way she might earn herself a trip to the pearly gates and have a chance to convince St. Pete how she's changed. Just a thought.....
Jardinera, gracias. I have two more episodes to look forward to recap and here's to both of us being employed next year. It's been two years for me now and I'm scared.
I am still scared for Alex.
Somehow I think that MP will be an unwitting accomplice in the kidnapping of Alex. I am anticipating a very long fall for her in view of her ongoing resentment of Lucia. I also got the creeps when she was staring at Perlita.
JJ has probably realized he can't do a damned thing to redeem himself to his children. He has screwed up in his upbringing of Saul and has emotionally abused Judith and David as well as their mother. They have managed to recover from it by about 75% (which is pretty miraculous) but Saul is a lost cause and JJ knows it. I think he might see Lichita as a shot at redemption, but Carmen is only looking to get more $$$ out of him. Time has run out for him.
I suspect that Camilo will be sacrificed. That is an old Televisa cliche. Not fair, but these never are.
MP isn't serious about changing. She's afraid to be alone. That's it. She hasn't given any thought to what she's done to earn her exile.
I am still scared for Alex.
Somehow I think that MP will be an unwitting accomplice in the kidnapping of Alex. I am anticipating a very long fall for her in view of her ongoing resentment of Lucia. I also got the creeps when she was staring at Perlita.
JJ has probably realized he can't do a damned thing to redeem himself to his children. He has screwed up in his upbringing of Saul and has emotionally abused Judith and David as well as their mother. They have managed to recover from it by about 75% (which is pretty miraculous) but Saul is a lost cause and JJ knows it. I think he might see Lichita as a shot at redemption, but Carmen is only looking to get more $$$ out of him. Time has run out for him.
I suspect that Camilo will be sacrificed. That is an old Televisa cliche. Not fair, but these never are.
MP isn't serious about changing. She's afraid to be alone. That's it. She hasn't given any thought to what she's done to earn her exile.
Jardinera. thank you so much for your fabulous & generous contribution to this thoroughly enjoyable trainwreck. I say that because I'm on my exercise bike for an hour every night from 9-10 and it doesn't matter to me how good bad or ugly the actual show is. It's gonna play the way it's gonna play. But, you always turn in such an entertaining account.
Are you re-entering any time soon, or still hanging tough? I've managed to pick up a bit too much work this past month after the longest drought in (my) history. After a couple of years of disorienting unemployment and disability, it's knocked me silly. I have no illusions the economy is turning itself around considering the unprecedented, astronomical debt and global repercussions, but there is a small deviation happening right now, and I'm riding the wave as far as it will take me. To UA, I can only say, "hang in there, honey" Kudos to all us older people who have to work like 20-somethings in this treacherous environment.
Are you re-entering any time soon, or still hanging tough? I've managed to pick up a bit too much work this past month after the longest drought in (my) history. After a couple of years of disorienting unemployment and disability, it's knocked me silly. I have no illusions the economy is turning itself around considering the unprecedented, astronomical debt and global repercussions, but there is a small deviation happening right now, and I'm riding the wave as far as it will take me. To UA, I can only say, "hang in there, honey" Kudos to all us older people who have to work like 20-somethings in this treacherous environment.
Urban/LXV: My best to both of you. It hasn't been easy and panic had already become my second name. I could write a book on the emotional roller coaster I've finally found the exit for.....
All the best to all of you Caraymates in the job search. I am sending many good thoughts and wishes your way for new opportunities in 2012! Anyone who hires any of you would be hitting the jackpot. You all are so talented and intelligent. Not to mention witty and funny.
Vivi, thanks for your encouragement and enthusiasm. Even though I don't always take the time to comment, I really appreciate your great posts. Just like your wonderful name, you bring so much life to this group. It's one of the pleasures of my day.
Thanks, guys. I've had a rough time and considering the age discrimination I'm anticipating this will be the worst few months of my life to come.
I really need to win the lottery.
I really need to win the lottery.
Vivi- I am not totally on Merry Piece's side. She still needs to atone for the hit and run and your right about her saying the baby looked like Saul. I should have made that more clear. But these are the reasons I think she wants to redeem herself:
1. She was nice to Cleto instead of being rude, like in the old days.
2. She gave Carlotta a hug and told her she would never steal again. When was the last time she did that?
3. She actually looked happy shopping for Alex and bringing the stuff to him, even though he rejected her and rightly so.
4. She hasn't had a drink.
5. She hasn't hooked up with anyone.
This is why I think she might be reevaluating herself and wanting a relationship with her family and Alex. I think maybe she either tries to stop the kidnapping of Alex or she donates a kidney to save her mom. I don't know if she will ever realize how much she hurt Lucia, her grandmother or Alex not to mention Ivan and Camilo or if she is even capable of doing so. I just think she is trying to change, because she knows the alternative is having nobody and no love ever.
1. She was nice to Cleto instead of being rude, like in the old days.
2. She gave Carlotta a hug and told her she would never steal again. When was the last time she did that?
3. She actually looked happy shopping for Alex and bringing the stuff to him, even though he rejected her and rightly so.
4. She hasn't had a drink.
5. She hasn't hooked up with anyone.
This is why I think she might be reevaluating herself and wanting a relationship with her family and Alex. I think maybe she either tries to stop the kidnapping of Alex or she donates a kidney to save her mom. I don't know if she will ever realize how much she hurt Lucia, her grandmother or Alex not to mention Ivan and Camilo or if she is even capable of doing so. I just think she is trying to change, because she knows the alternative is having nobody and no love ever.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 10:05:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 10:05:00 PM EST
Maripaz has the worst track record with regard to keeping promises. Nobody she has ever wronged has any reason to think she can be trusted. Her best bet -- if she were ever sincere about redemption -- would be to take the alimony she gets and move to where nobody knows her to start over.
Which won't happen.
Lucrazia is the only person willing to trust her and that is almost par for the course because she's her mother. Her willful blindness with regard to her is what makes this possible.
Which won't happen.
Lucrazia is the only person willing to trust her and that is almost par for the course because she's her mother. Her willful blindness with regard to her is what makes this possible.
Urban-- Your insights are always spot-on. ITA that Merry Piece should just leave, but she can't because she needs her family's acceptance again. I don't see her getting it, so I'll vote her off the island instead! LOL!
LXV -- I had to pull up roots to find a job. Moved to FL where my son's family is. 15 months and way "too experienced" if you know what I mean.
Jardinera, I am so happy that you will have one more recap here. You are a master storyteller.
You have me laughine out loud so many times, "well-meaning Gloria whose neurons don’t quite spark with a full charge, asks him if the Sra. is going to die and then leave her (fully adult) daughters orphaned" was the first (but not last). I love your fire, your spark, and always present great humor and wit.
I'm happy Caro's pregnant but it's overshadowed as I fear Karen's comment about MP: "This "Lucia has MY life" mentality will be her doom if she doesn't stop" may well come true.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you (LXV, UA) searching for a job in this terrible economy. Jardinera, I'm sorry you had to move and I wish you all of the very best that you deserve.
Diana
You have me laughine out loud so many times, "well-meaning Gloria whose neurons don’t quite spark with a full charge, asks him if the Sra. is going to die and then leave her (fully adult) daughters orphaned" was the first (but not last). I love your fire, your spark, and always present great humor and wit.
I'm happy Caro's pregnant but it's overshadowed as I fear Karen's comment about MP: "This "Lucia has MY life" mentality will be her doom if she doesn't stop" may well come true.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you (LXV, UA) searching for a job in this terrible economy. Jardinera, I'm sorry you had to move and I wish you all of the very best that you deserve.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:27:00 AM EST
: Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:27:00 AM EST
Jardinera,
Didn't realize that your move was related to job searching. I'm so glad that you found something, but what a trek to get there. Does this take you further or closer to your new grandbaby? My best to you and all people terribly affected by this economy. It touches so many people. My earlier comments were from one who dreams of retirement, but can't afford to do it! Instead I feel lucky to have a job.
I am glad that recapping was a diversion during the job hunt. You have a great talent for capturing the essence and the fun of our favorite form of art.
Good holiday wishes as you get settled.
Counting down -- 6 more episodes now?
Didn't realize that your move was related to job searching. I'm so glad that you found something, but what a trek to get there. Does this take you further or closer to your new grandbaby? My best to you and all people terribly affected by this economy. It touches so many people. My earlier comments were from one who dreams of retirement, but can't afford to do it! Instead I feel lucky to have a job.
I am glad that recapping was a diversion during the job hunt. You have a great talent for capturing the essence and the fun of our favorite form of art.
Good holiday wishes as you get settled.
Counting down -- 6 more episodes now?
"...I could write a book on the emotional roller coaster I've finally found the exit for....."
Jardinera, And I would read that book. You write s-o-o-o well. And it's a topic I can certainly identify with.
Looking forward to tonight's episode. I'm kind of hoping the writers will break a rule or two. This novela has been less than formulaic, all told and I wouldn't mind a surprise. The despicable characters have been my favorites (JJ, MP & Saul, even Carmen) in terms of their acting, with the exception of Antolín (he's not despicable and he is my favorite). The one thing I won't miss is those humongous chandelier earrings Lucia always wears. They distract me and look uncomfortable. And, speaking of uncomfortable, David Z. was a poor choice for this role (IMO). All the love scenes have just made me nervous. He's much better as a villain.
Jardinera, And I would read that book. You write s-o-o-o well. And it's a topic I can certainly identify with.
Looking forward to tonight's episode. I'm kind of hoping the writers will break a rule or two. This novela has been less than formulaic, all told and I wouldn't mind a surprise. The despicable characters have been my favorites (JJ, MP & Saul, even Carmen) in terms of their acting, with the exception of Antolín (he's not despicable and he is my favorite). The one thing I won't miss is those humongous chandelier earrings Lucia always wears. They distract me and look uncomfortable. And, speaking of uncomfortable, David Z. was a poor choice for this role (IMO). All the love scenes have just made me nervous. He's much better as a villain.
Thanks again, amigos!
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Traveling Lady: I moved into the same metro area as my nieto so I lucked out!
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I marvel at the way these actors--especially the "more experienced" ones make their characters more interesting by incorporating certain quirks. "JJ" has been my favorite that way. Marcelo Cordoba is just such a babe magnet and Kika has done so many varied challenging roles so well! I've enjoyed the novela.
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Traveling Lady: I moved into the same metro area as my nieto so I lucked out!
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I marvel at the way these actors--especially the "more experienced" ones make their characters more interesting by incorporating certain quirks. "JJ" has been my favorite that way. Marcelo Cordoba is just such a babe magnet and Kika has done so many varied challenging roles so well! I've enjoyed the novela.
I have enjoyed this TN as well, much better, in my opinion than Triunfo.
In order of preference
tie Amor Real, Alborada
Pasión
Sortilegio
Destilando Amor
STuD
MEPS
LFdD
Triunfo
&
FELS is not even an honorable mention (horrible) In fact I shouldn't even mention it.
Haven't figured out where Familia fits in yet, but I love it.
Looks like I'm turning into a novela junkie.
Variopinta
In order of preference
tie Amor Real, Alborada
Pasión
Sortilegio
Destilando Amor
STuD
MEPS
LFdD
Triunfo
&
FELS is not even an honorable mention (horrible) In fact I shouldn't even mention it.
Haven't figured out where Familia fits in yet, but I love it.
Looks like I'm turning into a novela junkie.
Variopinta
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 19, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 19, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM EST
I've been a novela addict for the better part of 19 years. It makes for interesting reactions when other people find this out.
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