Caray, Caray!

Omigosh Julia! This was so funny! Loved all the cheezy snack references and the dialogue "translations" were hilarious and spot on.

I don't care how nice Vins is, Pina can do better.
 

This is. one of my favorite recaps of all time.
 

Ditto what Sara and Melinama said. Julia, the was pure recapping gold! I could not stop laughing. LOL!

I also don't understand how the wife wasn't one of the first suspects, and how the lawyer didn't even know what she looked like and had to depend on Pancho's identification. But, hey, this is a "comedy" and comedies don't have to have logic.

Now, if only they would bring back a bit more comedy into our "comedy." I had to reach for my tissues multiple times last night-- Pina crying over her sister (although her faces to Freddy as Vince pawed her were hilarious); Meli crying; Lupita reliving Alex's death. Ya, basta!

One of my favorite moments last night was when Lidia was laying the compliments on thick with Enzo and he blushed, but then gave himself a couple of self satisfied kisses on the cheek. The guy does deserve an ego stroke. Let him enjoy it while Chela continues to live out her stupid Pancho fantasy.

It looks like that fantasy is already starting to be tarnished. I think that whole elevator scene showed Chela that Pancho's "relationship" with her has everything to do with his jealousy over Rebe and Mike. Hope Enzo isn't having too much fun with Lidia by the time Chela realizes what she passed up.

Poor Candy. Not sure how she'll get out of this mess, but maybe it will force her to grow up some.
 

I have to echo Melinama's line and say this is one of my favorite recaps of all time. And I have read some real gems as you know.

Great structure but I still have to point out a few delicious lines.

Pancho's boudoir. Mood: intimate and uncomfortable.
But que the hey, I'll drink the orange Kool-Aid.
Don't you know who I am? Police: Duh, I just said your name.
Are you picking up what I’m putting down yet? I’m wearing myself out with the hair tossing and leg crossing and suggestive comments and drooling.

Well, I could go on an on, but this was just a tour de force. Real Julia Genius. Thanks amiga.
 

OMG, Julia. This is terrific! I loved every line. The scene setting moods were clever. The title was spot on. And new nicknames -- Orangatan & CandyBarbie --

Pina's face was so funny as Vins kept pawing at her.

I like Temo& Meli together. I thought their scenes were cute - both the happy hug & the sobbing sharing.

Did you notice Vince's pirouettes as he exited the board meeting? Was there a hidden message in the music-- the Nutcracker???

Once again, Julia, thank you for an early morning chuckle. This was great.

Güera
 

Oh Julia this was priceless, I am still laughing. It was a really sad scene with Pina crying, but the faces she was making was priceless.

Glad that they know who killed Cristian. Now maybe Tomas will be released.

Sappy Nappy too funny. I like the actor, but Sappy Nappy could be Candy's GrandPaPa.

I agree I think Chela is having a lot of doubt. Before she would have jumped right into bed with Pancho, but who would have thought she would wait. Amazing.This is a rebound thing with all of them.

Inez going to jail was too funny. Loved how Octavio caught her right in the act.

Loved how Ana really gave it to Elena. Elena still thinks none of this is her fault, I wonder if she will ever get it.

Liked Temo and Meli too. It was very sad, but now she has someone her own age to commune with.

Liked the elevator scene with IckyMikey/Rebe, Pancho/Chela. So much regret there. Oh Enzzo, sigh.
Lidia is still all IckyMickey.

I too wonder how Candy is going to get out of this. I love how she is protecting Pancho and Vice, the two most important men in her life. I wonder what they can do to save her?
 

Julia I echo the other comments about the awesomeness of this recap. I particularly loved who you inserted yourself in the narrative!
 

Great recap! So sorry I missed the show last night! Seems like a lot happened. Will catch it tonight and for some flash backs.
 

Didn't Cristaian's wife also say that she walked in to find him already dead? Is there still more to this story?
 

Anon- It does seem that it could have been someone else that killed Cris. But at least with the wife's testimony, they'll know that Cris was dead and Elena was out cold, even before Tomas got there, making him innocent. I hope they don't drag out this mystery.
 

I think what killed Cris was hitting his head when he fell, not the drugs or someone finishing him off later. Maybe his wife (or someone else?) only meant to ruin his night, not to kill him. It did look like he was already dead when she walked in.

I'm so glad Pina is back. She nearly had me crying along with her, yet made me laugh an instant later. Step away, Vins. You don't deserve her.

Napoleon keeps using that word "love." I do not think it means what he thinks it means.
 

I haven't seen the episode where Cris bites it. So, what did the audience see? I thought his head got bashed in by a candle stick or something. So, he just fell and hit his head? Why did everyone jump to the murder conclusion?
 

Julia, let me add the 12 or 13th accolades. This was indeed the funniest recap I have read too. Just brilliant. We needed the pure comedy from you since the writers are not giving out anymore.

Is Familia going to be cancelled here because of the new starting Abyss?? I am still worried they will cancel the wrong bomb.

Does Napster really think the way to show love and adoration is to encase your loved one in a smarmy cave surrounded by threatening toughs? Apparently, since that is what he does. And the classic music scene was the funniest moment that didn't come from Julia's golden pen. Bravo, amigita, bravo.
 

Vivi, I saw Cristian hit his head in a flash back since I was'nt here for the original killing scene either. It is entirely possible that the coffee table clip was the blow that took him out. I hope Tomas gets out before they decide it was Elena's fault. She is at fault for being the most stupid character in the script. They are really sucking the life out of this drama. It is not especially characteristic of this story to work scenes too long.
 

Cheryl- Don't worry. It's El Talisman that is being moved to the daytime. Familia is still on during prime time, and is still TWO HOURS!
 

As I recall, Cris keeled over from the drugs, hitting his head and knocking the candlestick to the floor on the way down. The police didn't investigate too closely; Tom was caught running from the room and signed a confession. He looked dead when Elena was staring at him in horror and trying to call for help before she passed out, too. That was before anyone else had a chance to come in. I think it was an accidental murder. Manslaughter, I guess.

Fortunately, most plotlines in this show move pretty fast, so Tom should be out and reformed in no time. Maybe this will improve his attitude about his normal life.
 

Julia, thanks for all the laughs. Loved all the cheese snark, especially "Cheez-It." I loved all the beauties already pointed out, but also:

"Even Tomas shirtlessness isn't helping this New Luke. He's unconscious."

"Dark cave with magical hairstyle preserving powers."

"Maldita Lupita!"

That was very shabby treatment of Arnold at the Irabiens. Pina better do some damage-control quick.
 

Julia:

This was a wonderful recap. Superb, really. Loved how you treated L'Gran Orange—you made him sound self important and ridiculous—and he was.

There were so many wonderful lines, but my favorite was at the very beginning, "Pacho's boudoir. Mood: intimate and uncomfortable." Perfectly spoken.

I am sorry if I offend, but Chela is absurd to me. I can see why Enzzo likes her after dealing with whack-a$$ Violeta but she is so regressed with Pancho that it is nauseating. The foot bath, the overcooking, the incessant neediness.!Ya basta!

As you said, Julia, "It looks like that fantasy is already starting to be tarnished. I think that whole elevator scene showed Chela that Pancho's "relationship" with her has everything to do with his jealousy over Rebe and Mike."

Thanks, again, to you Julia, for a truly great recap and to all the UFCS recappers who have had to deal with the bullshi# two-hour programming slot.

EJ
 

Not offending me EJ. I'm right there with you!
 

Enzo deserves someone who's really into him and not hung up on someone else. Chela is a fool. I think he could do better (call me, Enzo!). However, she's the fool he wants, so I hope she comes to her senses.
 

With so much still left, I hope they write someone in who is worthy of Enzo.
 

Julia, that was fabulous! The only way to find any humor in this show any more is to make your own... and you did.

Regarding Cristian's death, I know he hit his head when he fell... but I didn't see any candlestick/lamp at that time. (Maybe I missed it.) But it was on the floor in the morning.

I'm not sure how the sketch artist was able to come up with such an accurate picture of her face, considering she was wearing a hat and big sunglasses.

I haven't seen the episode yet but will be working on the recap this afternoon.

And I'm REALLY disappointed that we'll still be doing two-hour episodes into the foreseeable future. I can't take much more of this.
 

Sorry, by "her" I meant Mrs. Cristian.
 

Sorry everyone,

Yet again I have been sidetracked about a thousand times trying to do the recap. It's not that difficult and it doesn't even take that long to do; in fact, it's half-written in my head already. I just haven't been able to settle down long enough to get it done.

I'll put the recap up tomorrow, but I'm going to have to consider how much longer I can do this. My heart just isn't in it any more. :-(
 

Totally understand, Julie. Whatever you can do; whenever you can do it. I'll be disappointed if you don't want to recap anymore, but I understand that, too. The two-hour epis are killer and life does intervene.

I'm not at all sure about the candlestick. I remember seeing it but now I don't know when in the timeline it appeared. Guess we'll find out eventually.
 

I remember the candlestick when Tomas picked it up and wiped it clean and put it back with the others. I don't recall the pool of blood by his head, until Tomas was cleaning that candlestick, I beleive there was blood on the candlestick and that is what Tomas wiped off.
 

Julie, I too am finding this schedule insane and infuriating. But I'd be heartbroken to lose you. I think we can survive by: watching the show less (I only watch two days a week now), relying on each others recaps to stay current, and remember - write only as much as you want.
 

I'd be heartbroken to quit, and I don't intend to. But this two hour stuff is just insane.

The recap is almost done. I'll post it in a bit.