Caray, Caray!

Thank you so much UA for this great recap, loved your title. My favorite line was the vanilla ice cream and cherries lol. I am starting to like Rohell a little bit. He is being extremely nice to Margarito and being really patient with the Cupcake. He is starting to treat Margarito as his own. If Vivi is right and the arrow is pointing to Rohell as being the father, maybe it was a one night stand and Rohell never knew the mother was pregnant.

Maripaz should rethink being with Miguel. At least he told her the truth.

Poor Dany I hope she finds a better job than the one she had with Fed. I just hope the recommendation Rohell is going to give her isn't for David's company.

Gus is really taken with Sin. I think Sin is really taken with Gus too, but how will she juggle both Effer and Gus? David is so dead to her, she was avoiding kissing him at all costs and when he put that ring on her finger she looked like she wanted to hurl lol. I agree with Jardinera that Mersnotty needs to have her nose checked. I think her "sniffer" is out of wack. lol.

So the truth is out now with Fed and Rosaura. So Miguel is older than the Cupcake. I thought it was the reverse. Poor Fed with all this aggravation in his hospital room I am really shocked he doesn't have another heart attack.
La Vaca needs to stay away until he is stronger. At least Vainy forgave him, but wait till she finds out about the Cupcake. I am glad Fed knows about the Cupcake and the Tia is going to milk this for all she is worth. I hope Rohell pushes the issue of the Tia seeing a cardiologist but she will find some way around it I'm sure.

So Sin just has to get married to get her inheritance, her husband won't control it. That is good at least. She wouldn't want to have Mr Shady Deal (loved that name for him) lol to get his shady hands on her money.
 

Awesome recap UA. Loved the "Lord ShadyDeal" and "His Lordship" nickmaes for David and Rog. I especially liked this sentence, "Ay, Ana Paula, like you never saw him staring at the mounds of vanilla ice cream and knew he was thinking about the cherries." LOL.

Rog was so excited to come to AP's room to give her a morning kiss. The poor cupcake was flustered at his eagerness to kiss her. Probably because she had just woken up and had morning breath.

The anvils are lining up for sure and now that Cinthia seems to have figured out which 'Ana' Mercedes talked about, let the games begin.

Now that Rosaura told Fed he has a daughter, will she tell him who it is?

I'm still leaning on Rog being Margarito's father.
 

Loved Rog telling AP about Rosaura's emotional blackmail. She should take him up on seeing a cardiologist to end her fake illness charade. That was a smart move on Rog's part.
 

That was quick UA, tks so much.
I was really surprised that Miguel is older. I figured Their Mom was pregnant with AP when she married & had Miguel later. Wonder who the husband was?

Rogelio is playing AP just right.

Can't wait til Tia goes to the Cardiologist. Rogelio wasn't buying her BS about the sick friend either.

Word veri
farse, je,je
 

Urban A:

You didn't miss a beat with this excellent recap. Lady Chatterley and her lover are in for a rough go it seems to me. I think Cinthia feels more for Efrain than she wants to admit to herself.

Loved you description of David's proposal of marriage—and Cinthia's response.

EJ
 

"Ay, Ana Paula, like you never saw him staring at the mounds of vanilla ice cream and knew he was thinking about the cherries.

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Sidebar worthy!!!

Some things are falling into place for me:
*GusGus always using Ana and Rohell always using Paula: I don't think it clicked with Sin when Mersnotty said something about "that damn Ana."

*GusGus and the fisherman storyline: will this be the ammo Sin needs to prove David is not "competent"?

I was shocked Fede remembered MentiRosa.
 

Thanks, guys. I did get a big head start on this because I found the entire episode online. With the other site bookmarked I now have the ability to do next Monday's the same way.

Variopinta, I thought the same thing and that Miguel would be about two years younger than Ana Paula. It still feels like that because he's so immature. Maripaz could do better than him as well. He needs to face his alcohol issues and grow up, although he has had moments when he seems to see some of what Rogelio sees. Trees, though, rather than the forest.

I don't know that Sinthia will try to juggle Efrain and Gus. Gus is someone Rogelio might approve of, as he knows him and knows that he's honest. He may even know about Gus' mission to save the fishing community (I also hope he likes seafood). The fact that Gus isn't rich doesn't have to be an issue. But Efrain is always at the hacienda. Let's hope that Consuelo is an expert with chorizos...

I have to go back and add a line about Elsie; BRB.
 

Let's hope that Consuelo is an expert with chorizos...
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Vive le double entendre
 

UA, this was amazing. Your translating the various, important conversations is so appreciated! I thought the entire recap was brillant.

"Could Lady Chatterley be tired of slumming?", "anvil ESP" and Skeletor's shades of "you rang" (definitely Lurch) were but a few of my favorite lines.

I think Sin is now "Efrain free". I think she realizes she is in a difficult enough poosition trying to juggle Gus and David. She never fought for her love with Efrain (if indeed it was love) and he was the most dispensible. In her scenes with David, as Madelaine and others noted, she seemed as scared and nervous as a caged animal. She is desperate to gain her freedom and inheritance, otherwise she would have dropped David cold. Not only does she have absolutely no feelings for David, it's as though she can hardly bear his touch.

Is Sin really feeling love for Gus or was he (literally) her knight in shining armor. He saved her from assault and could she be mistaking her feelings of gratitute and desperation for love? Hmmmm.

I liked Ana and Rogelio's scenes. If he is Margarito's father, it will come as a complete surprise. I don't think Rogelio would ever walk away from his child.

Can't wait to see what happens.

Thanks again UA - this was fabulous.

Diana
 

I had the same thought about Rogelio; he understands responsibility the same way that Ana Paula does. He would never walk away from his own child.

He was never fated to be with Vainessa and that's why (from a karmic perspective) he had the accident. Imagine her as a stepmother.
 

Thanks so much for the humor filled recap Urban.

That Daddy Arrow over Rogelio's head is getting bigger and bigger. I agree, that he does not know he has a kid-- the description Maria gave of the mother wasn't detailed enough for anyone to guess who she was. I have no idea how they're going to find her.

Cynthia is a complex character. For sure she senses that something is off with David. I'm guessing she will dump him soon, since she can't even stand to be in the same room. She seems genuinely smitten with Gus and this seems to be lessening her dependence on Effer for affection/passion/whatever it is they have. Unfortunately for Effer, I think he's in love with her.

In the conversation between AP and Rog, she was telling him that it was Tia MentiRosa who told her she and Vain should get along. Both AP and Rog felt this was a strange request. I hope Roge digs deeper about why Tia is so keen for a Vain-AP friendship. Good thinking on his part about the heart specialist.

We always knew Miguel was older. When we first got the clue the AP and Vain were sisters. In a series of scenes right after the other we had: Miguel remembering how his parents fought all the time AFTER AP was born, then the dad left them and later died; AP saying she was too young to remember their dad (meaning she was younger than Miguel), but saying that her mom was a SECRETARY; Tia saying to herself that Miguel and AP were likely so different because the had different dads; and Elsa and Fed arguing about the SECRETARY he had that affair with over 20 years ago.

I hope that Fed and AP have some real bonding time together and that he does kick the bucket right after reconciling with her. It's clear he really loved her mom.
 

...that Fed DOESN'T kick the bucket... (I really don't want the guy to die, but would love for Elsa to bite it.)
 

UA, thanks for the great recap. Thanks so much for posting it so quickly.

I agree with Sara. I don't think Sinthia has any idea that "Ana" is "Paula".

I think we have been told in the past the fact that Miguel's dad knew or suspected he was not AP's father is why AP said her father was always distant, never close, with her.
 

AP never knew her father. It's Cythia who has spoken about the distant father.
 

Vivi, thanks for the reminder about Miguel's memories of childhood; I had forgotten that part.

I don't know that Sinthia knows what love actually is. It seems to me that she was ignored by her father and I'm going to guess that she lost her mother very young. Or could her mother also have also favored Rogelio? I've never heard her mention her mother, but maybe I missed that moment.

She's never been to college, never taken the Grand Tour, so what chance has Sinthia ever had to meet men to fall in love with? It's all hormones with Efrain. She's in lust with him and they have nothing else in common. Her instincts about disclosure to Vainessa appear to be right, so whom can she even talk to about this? Nobody.

Gustavo is handsome, brave, smart, honorable, and he can bust a move on the dance floor. Sounds like a Principe Azul in the making.
 

UA, thanks a million for this great recap.

I'm probably all alone in this, but I was very disappointed in Rogelio for summoning everyone together to watch him kiss Ana Paula.

"Rogelio: Was that it? Were you upset by the kiss I just gave you?
Ana Paula: No, it wasn't that.

Well it was for me. I thought it was both embarrassing and lame (sorry). Now had Bruno been one of the witnesses, I could have seen the point. It would have still been cursi but would would have at least served a useful purpose.

Poor David is certainly not very good at interpreting body language, is he?

I wonder if the nurses are monitoring Fed's ECG at the nurses station. Must be quite a show with his parade of visitors.

Carlos
 

ISTA Carlos!
 

I thought it a little odd also for the audience for the kiss. WTFWT

I kind of thought that Cinthia DID have a bell ringing moment about the name Ana.

Odd also that when they introduced themselves, ni Gustavo ni Cinthia used last names.

Pobre Federico, if I had to deal with Elsa & then Rosaura, I would pull the plug on my own life support.
 

Thanks for the recap UA. I loved your analysis of Vainy's comment about how could her parents live together with such hate (Sweetie that's what you did with Esteban).

Yes, Carlos I too thought the audience kiss was odd and creepy.
 

So know we know why Ana Paula's mom gave her 2 first names: to confuse everyone.

And why with all their good, home made tortillas that could be fried up would they eat Tostitas with ingredients that can't be pronounced? All hail product placement.

Next time I kiss a boy, I expect applause for my efforts.

Kelly
 

Carlos, I sort of agree, but I'd cut him some slack for being high on discovering that he's still worthy. He spent the last seven years thinking he will be alone for the rest of his life. The idea that he can be loved by a young, beautiful woman is something that went out of his head. And he knows what's being said behind his back, so he must feel like he's back from the dead.

If I were Fed's doctor I'd probably keep visitors out for a few days. MentiRosa hasn't upset him yet; let's hope nothing happens tonight that does.

And I hope Ana Paula asks Rogelio when he last saw a doctor who might be able to help him.
 

Good point UA. Was it ever mentioned that Rohell had surgery after his accident, or did they just tell him he was paralyzed and that was it? If he has some feeling in his legs he may just need some surgery to walk again. I also wonder if his not being able to have children is because he was injured from the accident or maybe he just thinks he can't because he is paralyzed?
 

He may think that perhaps the paralysis would prevent him being an effective parent in that he couldn't play sports or run after a child. That doesn't mean that the relevant parts don't work because I'm betting they do.

Not to mention how much psychology is involved in all this.
 

Rogelio does have feeling, we saw his leg move at least once & he stood up once even though he did fall flat on his face.
 

He's already said so the first time
Ana Paula gave him therapy. What he needs now is a specialist and a plan. We know he has the motivation.
 

Please see elenco post. Mesnotty's ex Ernesto is the spinal specialist.
 

I think Rogelio y AP should make a trip to DF for the best doctors & hospitals, I assume they have the best. Anyway a trip together would be the best for them, alone.
 

Thank you so much for a wonderful recap, UA! You did this lovely, poignant episode justice, and with some funny snark too! :D

LOL about the vanilla ice cream and cherries reference. You are BAD! LOL.

Aw, Rohellio, Rohellio, you are just like an eager child in this episode. The scene where he wakes her up at 6 in the morning, just because he can't wait any longer to thank her for everything and to kiss her again--it's so sweet and at the same time, so heartbreaking, because as you say UA, he's been feeling dead for so long and he still can't believe this is happening. Aw, Rogelio, Rogelio. Enjoy it while it lasts, we all see the anvil being moved into position.

I agree that it was weird for him to have an announcement where he gathered everyone together, but I agree with you, UA, he's just high on life and can't contain himself. I actually think he didn't plan ahead of time to kiss her (possibly not, anyway) in front of everyone. He just did it because he was SOOOOOO HAPPY and he can't keep it in anymore. And I agree, after knowing what everyone has been saying behind his back all these years, he couldn't help broadcasting this new development to the world.

I think Miguel knew about AP's new turn with Rohell before Rohell made the "announcement" to everyone else. Perhaps that was cut off of the copy you saw? Miguel is alone with AP and Rohell and says that he knows he has no right to interfere (or something) but that this is his sister and he wants to make sure she's happy. Rohell affably says he understands, and that if AP needs anything, that Miguel as the brother would be person she could go to. (Or something. I'm just going from my memory.)

I can't believe that David can't pick up on Sinthia's extreme uncomfortableness around him, and reluctance. I guess he's just high on life at the moment as well. He should be paying better attention! LOL.
 

Interesting Sara, that will surely be a factor & even more interesting how it comes about. It has to be after Gustavo enters the picture at the den of Rogelio.

word veri
arresson, as in a reason to go on
 

Thank you UA for the great recap. I loved the vanilla icecream and cherries reference too. I laughed out loud and m daughter wanted to know what I was laughing at. I had to tell her she wouldn't get it.

Didn't Rog tell AP that he couldn't have kids yesterday? And then she agreed with him, saying they could adopt instead. So maybe he can't do it. One would thing that since AP is a nurse, she would know all the details about this kind of thing. I'm you all and hope he goes to a specialist and gets better. If Magarito ends up being Rog's son, then he will have a blood heir to pass on the estate to.

I got the impression that Cynthia did not figured out that Ana is the same person as Paula. And that also could be why the writers had them using different names for her; so that they wouldn't be able to know too early that she is the same woman.

I would think that if Rog ends up being able to walk, they will have AP fall in love before he does. Then there will be no question that it mattered to her if he stays in a chair.
 

cathyx,

"One would thing that since AP is a nurse, she would know all the details about this kind of thing."

AP doesn't even know or suspect that Tia is faking it. I think. due to Rogelio that will chg soon.

Hmmm, maybe that's how Rogelio meets Dr. Ernesto.
 

Let's look at it this way: This is a Televisa novela which -- by definition -- is a fairy tale for grown-ups. If Rapunzel's prince can regain his sight after being blinded on thorns, Ana Paula's lord can walk and sire children after 7 years in a wheelchair.

I don't recall any mention of surgery during the flashback about the accident. That flashback was all about Vainessa's rejection and nothing else.

As for Sinthia's apparent recognition at hearing "Ana", there was really no good reason for it because that has to be a way common name. Unless she is just desperate to find anything against Ana Paula to prove to Rogelio that she's looking to take him for everything.

On another note... since Margarito mentioned the doves, who else thinks Rogelio is going to get her a whole flock of them?
 

Gawd just don't let them have a love scene in the dovecote a la LFDD. Ew.
 

Oh please no more chicken coop sex. I hope those things aren't ADA accessible. Now if wants to pull that whip out again, that'd be ok.

Kelly
 

I loved this recap, Urban. Loved the "leitmotif with minor chords" awfully classy for a TN.
I was not sure that Cinthia actually knew which Ana. I doubt it because there would have been more of a response. I am sure she would have gotten very excited and validated Mercedes opinion. She would not have held back.
 

Wow UA: great recap!

"A serious leitmotif in a minor key underscores a long mutual stare." I was listening to Margaret Juntwait announce Die Götterdämerung on Saturday and her synopsis read just like a telenovela.

"looking like a villainess out of I, Claudius"—so true, I was wondering where I had seen that type before.

As for the "Ana"/"Paula" thing, I am with Barbara & cathyx. The way the scene played, they left a pregnant pause while we waited for Cindy to come out with "tal....(pause)...Ana". Which I think was supposed to be suspenseful. If she had said "...Paula", then the jig would have been up. But Cindy doesn't know our girl as Ana. She's been Paula to everyone at the hacienda, hence the opportunity for obfuscation. I think by the time our gal is recognized by Rogelio et al as "Ana Paula", her real, full name, then we will have some closure and resolution. In he meantime, I think they are using the confusion as a plot device.
 

UA: ditto on all the pulled quotes. This was a really great and scathing recap. My favorite line was ""looking like a villainess out of I, Claudius". Dunno why, but it was and you nailed it! Dumb and clutsy calling in the family for some silly kiss in front of them all. Screen filler.
 

Elsie the Cow has the malevolence of Livia but lacks the intelligence. Not to mention the sangre fria.

LXV, I was at the HD broadcast with two friends on Saturday afternoon. If you haven't done so check out the Met's website for this production. Lots of great stuff, especially our new Siegfried!

However, leitmotifs are very common in novelas. FELS and TdA had them for most of the characters and for certain situations. I think certain composers particularly like to do them. Wagner new that was the start of something big.
 

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Where can I find Capitulo 34?

I only found Cap 35 and 36...:(

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