Friday, March 30, 2012
Una Familia Con Suerte #185-186 Thu 3/29/12 Pina’s power trip hits turbulence.
Back in the conference room, Raymundo says it’s business as usual if Vice just drops the case against Pancho. No deal. Everyone except Team Vice, Arnoldo, Pina (aka Team VAPid) is really annoyed. Pina is prez. Back in Pina’s office, Team VAPid tries to celebrate their victory by removing the neck accessory and toasting with champagne, but Candy drops in. Pina imperiously bans her from the building, but Arnold Flowerz gets a good look at her heinie on her way out. Later, Arnoldo takes Candy out to dinner and confesses that he isn’t really gay. She’s flattered that he’s attracted to her. She must not know that at this point he’s basically panting after shapely rocks and trees.
Pancho holds a press conference to announce Pina is taking over as president. He claims he’s just taking a leave of absence to enact all the wedding ideas he’s got saved up on Pinterest. He praises Pina’s mad biz skillz up and down, mostly up to keep the stock price from going down.
Doc Oc has taken to his bed. He refuses to tell people he has Alzheimer’s, because he doesn’t need their pity. He can throw his own pity party all by himself. He refuses to even go to Casa Lopez anymore. Fernando thinks he could still work and everything if he had an assistant, but he refuses. While Fernanda is fixing him a meal tray, Doc Oc goes walkabout. He leaves a note saying he doesn’t want to hurt her, so buh-bye and leave me alone. That makes no sense but he has Alzheimer’s so perhaps I’ll give him a pass. He drives away out into the boonies but has to pull over to cry. {Side note. What led to my own dear grandmother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis was that she was driving and turned left into traffic because she just forgot not to. Should Oc really be driving?}
Pepe and Tomás meet El Tanque’s family at the jail, where he’s finally being released. The happy reunited family is so heartwarming, Pepe and Tomás walk off arm-in-arm.
In the evening, Tomás makes a fancy romantic dinner for Lupita in the garden of the new guardería/residence. He offers help with field trips because he LOVES kids, hint hint. He’d like to have 5 but readily agrees that Lupita’s desire for 2 is sensible. Lupita suddenly starts singing right in his face. They decide to be novios again.
Freddy decides to stop dropping in on Ana and let her focus on the tour. Compared to the shenanigans many musicians get up to on tour, a low-key novio who shows up for a few smooches and te amos seems like no big deal and really more likely to prevent distractions, but what do I know?
Frida pouts until Pepe agrees to go dancing with her. She claims she hasn’t dance since a friend’s quinceañera but she doesn’t seem to have lost much skill in that time. They’re so captivating on the dance floor that everyone in the club gathers to watch.
Meanwhile, in a far hotter club aka Enzo’s apartment, Enzo makes Chela close her eyes while he gets ready. When she opens them, he’s all in black leather and sunglasses, which he proceeds to remove with a lot of shimmying. Chela loves it but looks like she’s struggling not to laugh. I’m not sure how much of that is acting. After the show, Enzo says he learned this from a video. Chela says it was great but admits she has no basis for comparison. And then they get to the (horizontal) encore performance.
In the morning, Pepe is very tired and possibly hungover. Chela shows up to whip the household into shape and she asks him what he wants for brekky. “Whatever,” he says. Chela says they’re fresh out of it. Pepe claims he was out with Tomás the night before, but Lupita knows that is a lie and figures it was Frida. Everyone yells at Pepe.
Pina goes to the Avon plant and insults everyone while swanning about imperiously. Back in the office, Rebe dumps a HUGE stack of files in front of Pina, all urgent issues she must deal with. The top of the list is the financial report, which is legal and required and must be exactly right. Pina thinks dealing with all this hassle is beneath her. She freaks out and calls Vice, desperate for help.
Freddy, back at home, tells his dud dad he isn’t tagging along on Ana’s tour anymore. Vice goes on about getting him together with ol’ blue eyes and Freddy loses it. Key points: Freddy hates the way Pina is with Vice back, codependent again; he hates that Vice is siding with her against their own son just to get back into Pina’s good graces; Vice has NO leg to stand on, telling Freddy HE shouldn’t date a Lopez dame; and Vice and Pina never think about anyone but themselves.
Pepe confesses to Pancho that Frida kissed him and he didn’t hate it, but Pancho’s gotta go when Candy summons him down to the rally in front of the cathedral. Wow, who knew random business execs could have such a fan club with nothing better to do than campaign to get them a better wedding date? These people must really love Skin So Soft. Or maybe they’re just hoping for jobs.
Arnoldo tries to talk himself out of falling for Candy. Don’t worry, Arnie, I’m sure you’ll be over it as soon as any other random woman walks in front of you. Pina yells at him for no good reason. Pina really gets her high horse galloping when Rebe tries to deal with business. Pina will not speak to her or anyone without an appointment, she declares to Celeste. But as busy as she is presiding, she still makes time to insult Celeste.
Later, Pina yells at Celeste for following orders and not putting Meli’s grandparents through, because they didn’t have an appointment to call. Turns out they want Miniyuyis to live with them, which upsets Pina and gives Vice a fit of drama.
Pepe tells Lupita about inspecting Frida’s face valves. Lupita is incensed. Pepe moans that no matter how much money he earns, it will never be enough for Moany.
In Guanajuato, the band has been hired for a private concert. Pancho calls Ana and she is homesick and cries.
Elena meets a hippioso dredlocked dude named Orion who is collecting for a fund opposing global warming. He gets her to let him in to use the loo, which is perfectly safe because he is all about love and peace so clearly not a serial killer. They seem to hit it off, and he even gives her a quick smooch on his way out.
Enzo takes Chela home and carries her shopping bags for her. A rude guy in the parking lot eyes up the richie rich and gives him a hard time.
Fernanda tells Pancho about Doc Oc’s skeddadling. They try to figure out how to track him down.
Frida gives Pepe a keychain that looks just like Champi. He drops it as she hands it to him, and once again they are up close and personal and angsty. Pepe’s inner Pepe talk works and he backs away and tells Frida this has to stop. Silently, he is conflicted.
Temo shows Rebe his report card and they celebrate his improvement. Later Chela tries to help Temo with his homework, but he only has English, which he needs Rebe for. Chela seems kind of sad.
Elena tells Lupita about hippioso Orion. She liked him, but he isn’t the moneybags she dreams of. Elsewhere, Orion sighs over his dreamy Elena de Troya.
We get a PSA in gun safety, courtesy of Tom’s poli academy. I’d enjoy this more if it were taught by my favorite polis, Brandon and Oliver. Or perhaps Doctora Chelatina.
Pina is super snotty to Enzo and he tells her to get off her high horse. She threatens to fire him and he retorts that she’d have a great time doing the financial report without him. He graciously agrees to do it for her, but not to put up with her crap.
Candy agrees to meet with Vice. He seems to be expecting a happier reunion than she sounds like she’s offering. Vice gloats to Arnold Flowerz, who is disappointed at his treatment of Pina.
Lupita and Rebe look at wedding dresses. Hoping to wow us with their fresh originality, they favor dresses which are white, strapless, long, and full-skirted.
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Good morning Julia. What a great recap. I enjoy your asides. I'm sure we are all with you in wondering how this Avon exec inspires all this fan loyalty. "These people must really love Skin So Soft." LOL
I also loved "She must not know that at this point he’s basically panting after shapely rocks and trees." and "Pepe tells Lupita about inspecting Frida’s face valves."
Your new nickname for "Moany" is apt. Still -- I hope she gets back with Pepe in the end.
Enzo's dance was a hoot. Less sexy than I expected -- but anything to get him to show off those pecs & abs.
My favorite scene of the night? The touching Tanque family reunion and the sight of Pepe & Tomás going off enjoying a bro hug.
Güera
I also loved "She must not know that at this point he’s basically panting after shapely rocks and trees." and "Pepe tells Lupita about inspecting Frida’s face valves."
Your new nickname for "Moany" is apt. Still -- I hope she gets back with Pepe in the end.
Enzo's dance was a hoot. Less sexy than I expected -- but anything to get him to show off those pecs & abs.
My favorite scene of the night? The touching Tanque family reunion and the sight of Pepe & Tomás going off enjoying a bro hug.
Güera
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: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:35:00 AM EDT
: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:35:00 AM EDT
Thank you so much Julia for this great snarky recap. Loved all the lines Guera said in her comments.
WOW Enzzo, loved the dance it was a hoot!!! Chela looked kind of embarrassed, but you could tell she was loving it. Enzzo is the sexiest guy on this show.
I feel so bad for Doc Oc. I know he is angry cause he is a doctor and feels he can't do his work anymore. He knows how his Alzheimer's will progress and he doesn't want to be a burden to his wife or new family. He needs to get past the anger stage. I hope they find him soon. As Cheryl said a couple of days ago, they have meds that can slow it down and also new therapies come out all the time.
Tomas and Lupe are very cute. I really liked the romantic dinner that they had. Her singing to him was cute, but shouldn't have been in his face.
The hippie/rasta guy was funny. I loved how he kept calling Elena, Ellen of Troy, too funny.
Can't stand Pina right now. Ugh. She insulted the staff by saying their clothing was drab, and getting on Celeste for her skirts being short. I like how Rebe gave her all those reports and how Enzzo told her off. She really needed that, and everyone having to call her La Presidenta too much.
Vins sure healed quickly didn't he? What a big baby he is.
I knew Tomas would help Tanquie to be released. ITA with you Guera about the reunion. It was really sweet. Tomas will make a great investigator.
Sad about Mely. I hope she doesn't have to leave. It would be too sad.
Loved how Freddy stood up to Vins. What Freddy said was all too true.
WOW Enzzo, loved the dance it was a hoot!!! Chela looked kind of embarrassed, but you could tell she was loving it. Enzzo is the sexiest guy on this show.
I feel so bad for Doc Oc. I know he is angry cause he is a doctor and feels he can't do his work anymore. He knows how his Alzheimer's will progress and he doesn't want to be a burden to his wife or new family. He needs to get past the anger stage. I hope they find him soon. As Cheryl said a couple of days ago, they have meds that can slow it down and also new therapies come out all the time.
Tomas and Lupe are very cute. I really liked the romantic dinner that they had. Her singing to him was cute, but shouldn't have been in his face.
The hippie/rasta guy was funny. I loved how he kept calling Elena, Ellen of Troy, too funny.
Can't stand Pina right now. Ugh. She insulted the staff by saying their clothing was drab, and getting on Celeste for her skirts being short. I like how Rebe gave her all those reports and how Enzzo told her off. She really needed that, and everyone having to call her La Presidenta too much.
Vins sure healed quickly didn't he? What a big baby he is.
I knew Tomas would help Tanquie to be released. ITA with you Guera about the reunion. It was really sweet. Tomas will make a great investigator.
Sad about Mely. I hope she doesn't have to leave. It would be too sad.
Loved how Freddy stood up to Vins. What Freddy said was all too true.
Julia- I loved the snarky recap.
Chela reacted just like a woman not accustomed to a man stripping right in front of her would. Amused, a bit embarrased, but also happy to watch.
I once went to a b-day party at a friend's home where one of the surprises was two male strippers. All the men at the party went outside to the pool to talk baseball and such, and to basically try to block out of their minds what their girlfriends, wives, and in my case daughters, were doing with the strippers in doors. When the strippers were done and dressed, we invited them to stay at the party. We found out they were both college students and they had a fine time having guy talk with the men at the party and being totally normal with the women. Strippers are people too.
I enjoyed the show Enzzo gave us. What a way to entertain a pregnant lady. Chela is soooo lucky. :)
I see that Chela is getting a bit jealous of the growing relationship of Temo and Rebe. But she must see that she will always be Temo's mother. He will cherish her as such the rest of his life. Right now it looks like he has a bit of a crush on Rebe. With time, and once she's his stepmom, I'm sure he'll be taking her for granted just like he does Chela. In other words, he'll treat her like a mom.
As for Pina, Pancho said to her some time ago that when she kicked Vince out, she became a better person. But since she's gotten back with him, she's become worse than ever. Freddy said the same thing last night, and some other good pints you mentioned. Vince brings out the worst in Pina.
Pina did indeed name Rebe her VP. I was surprised. I thought she would have said Arnold.
Chela reacted just like a woman not accustomed to a man stripping right in front of her would. Amused, a bit embarrased, but also happy to watch.
I once went to a b-day party at a friend's home where one of the surprises was two male strippers. All the men at the party went outside to the pool to talk baseball and such, and to basically try to block out of their minds what their girlfriends, wives, and in my case daughters, were doing with the strippers in doors. When the strippers were done and dressed, we invited them to stay at the party. We found out they were both college students and they had a fine time having guy talk with the men at the party and being totally normal with the women. Strippers are people too.
I enjoyed the show Enzzo gave us. What a way to entertain a pregnant lady. Chela is soooo lucky. :)
I see that Chela is getting a bit jealous of the growing relationship of Temo and Rebe. But she must see that she will always be Temo's mother. He will cherish her as such the rest of his life. Right now it looks like he has a bit of a crush on Rebe. With time, and once she's his stepmom, I'm sure he'll be taking her for granted just like he does Chela. In other words, he'll treat her like a mom.
As for Pina, Pancho said to her some time ago that when she kicked Vince out, she became a better person. But since she's gotten back with him, she's become worse than ever. Freddy said the same thing last night, and some other good pints you mentioned. Vince brings out the worst in Pina.
Pina did indeed name Rebe her VP. I was surprised. I thought she would have said Arnold.
I am really disappointed in Pina. I had hoped she would take this opportunity to work hard and prove she can succeed, like she did with that ad campaign when she first started working at Avon. I'm not sure Arnoldo was much of an option as VP because he's the creative director and doesn't really deal with the financial side of stuff. Rebe and Enzo are the only ones who can really take care of business. Vice really does bring out the absolute worst in Pina, and I'm glad Freddie realizes this. Now if Pina would just accept it and split with him for realz...
Go, Enzo. What a kick. Chela really was getting into a frumpy mom zone and I'm glad he found a fun way to bring the excitement back to their relationship.
And a scene of Pepe and Frida dancing, also! I wanted to join them. As much as Frida is the persistent interfering Other Woman, she's so sad and lonely I can't hate her. Isn't there someone for her? This show doesn't have enough young men. Someone should do something about that.
Go, Enzo. What a kick. Chela really was getting into a frumpy mom zone and I'm glad he found a fun way to bring the excitement back to their relationship.
And a scene of Pepe and Frida dancing, also! I wanted to join them. As much as Frida is the persistent interfering Other Woman, she's so sad and lonely I can't hate her. Isn't there someone for her? This show doesn't have enough young men. Someone should do something about that.
Julia- So true about Arnold not having the correct skills for VP. But Pina hates Rebe so much (really, only because of Pancho), that I was surprised how quickly she chose Rebe. It was indeed the best choice.
I second your request for more young men. They did bring us Orion last night, who looks like he could be attractive under those dreads (or rastas as they called them). This is a look no person who doesn't have natural tight curls should try. It just ends up being nasty matted hair. Looks like he may be the one to give Helena of Troy a new point of view on life. How perfect that nickname is for Elena, considering how much chaos and destruction her love life has caused so far.
But I agree that Frida seems really lonely and needs some friends and a good boyfriend.
I second your request for more young men. They did bring us Orion last night, who looks like he could be attractive under those dreads (or rastas as they called them). This is a look no person who doesn't have natural tight curls should try. It just ends up being nasty matted hair. Looks like he may be the one to give Helena of Troy a new point of view on life. How perfect that nickname is for Elena, considering how much chaos and destruction her love life has caused so far.
But I agree that Frida seems really lonely and needs some friends and a good boyfriend.
Chela may be kind of jealous, but I think she's also feeling kind of bad that she can't help Temo more academically. I hope she continues with some sort of schooling or more training; I think it would help her feel more secure emotionally as well as giving her career options.
I love it when Temo practices speaking properly with Rebe. He isn't bugging me nearly as much as he used to. Rebe has been a good influence on him now that he's past Chela's bitter meddling.
I love it when Temo practices speaking properly with Rebe. He isn't bugging me nearly as much as he used to. Rebe has been a good influence on him now that he's past Chela's bitter meddling.
Julia, thanks so much for the terrific recap. So many funny lines for me to enjoy this morning.
Oh my goodness, I LOVED Enzo's little gift to Chela. His goofs made his performance even more endearing. ITA that Chela was trying hard not to crack up, yet she managed to keep her eyes on the subject. Way to focus Chela, hee.
Pepe and Frida were fantastic on the floor. Jacqui Garcia is an excellent dancer. A few years ago I when I watched "Baila por la Boda de tus Suenos" (basically an early version of DWTS) she and her partner won the whole darn thing.
At last, someone to preoccupy the odious Elena. I wouldn't wish her on anyone but maybe hipioso Orion has some good mota that can calm her down.
Oh my goodness, I LOVED Enzo's little gift to Chela. His goofs made his performance even more endearing. ITA that Chela was trying hard not to crack up, yet she managed to keep her eyes on the subject. Way to focus Chela, hee.
Pepe and Frida were fantastic on the floor. Jacqui Garcia is an excellent dancer. A few years ago I when I watched "Baila por la Boda de tus Suenos" (basically an early version of DWTS) she and her partner won the whole darn thing.
At last, someone to preoccupy the odious Elena. I wouldn't wish her on anyone but maybe hipioso Orion has some good mota that can calm her down.
Julia, perfect title. I loved the lines already mentioned and "Team VAPid" and "dud dad" too.
So sorry I missed seeing Enzo's striptease. I hope Chela has lots of flashbacks to it.
I'm on the fence about Pepe and Frida. I don't want him to cheat on Moni, but I can understand his interest in someone who loves mechanics as much as he does and doesn't make him feel inadequate moneywise. Moni's sweet but from Pepe's view she's high-maintenance.
So sorry I missed seeing Enzo's striptease. I hope Chela has lots of flashbacks to it.
I'm on the fence about Pepe and Frida. I don't want him to cheat on Moni, but I can understand his interest in someone who loves mechanics as much as he does and doesn't make him feel inadequate moneywise. Moni's sweet but from Pepe's view she's high-maintenance.
Go Enzo! Que barbaro! For me rather than it being really sexy they both (Chela and Enzo) seemed quite awkward during the dance.
Pina must of found Orange Mike's tanning lotion last night -her face was quite tanned. And she sure has become a real perra as Presidenta.
Tomas really "classed up" with that fancy dinner for Lupita and he won her heart in the process.
Pina must of found Orange Mike's tanning lotion last night -her face was quite tanned. And she sure has become a real perra as Presidenta.
Tomas really "classed up" with that fancy dinner for Lupita and he won her heart in the process.
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5:08:00 PM EDT
: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5:08:00 PM EDT
I didn't think the dance was very sexy, but it was funny and endearing and that's just as good. I appreciate Enzo's willingness to be goofy. The fact that it wasn't a totally smooth act, and he had some trouble getting out of the jacket and tearing off the pants, made it more charming IMO.
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