Friday, April 13, 2012
Abismo de pasión #24 4/12/12: To seek approval is to have no resting place, no sanctuary.*
* Rachel Naomi Remen, Kitchen Table Wisdom
I thought about this concept of sanctuary during tonight's episode, and where our young characters are able to find it. Or not...
Leftovers: After being disgraced at the party of the year and in front of the entire town, Elisa was dragged home by the odious Augusto.
Tonight: Elisa seeks the sanctuary of her own room and is comforted by Lolita, the person who loves her unconditionally. Elisa cries that she wants to be left alone. As she leaves Lolita kindly tells Elisa she does indeed look very beautiful. Such a sad, sad girl.
Sanctuary - Over at the rectory Padre asks a glum Gael why he left the party so early. It’s because he didn’t like seeing Elisa dance with another, right? Es cierto, Padre, he admits, he couldn’t stand seeing her in the arms of another. Padre suggests Gael get used to it because one day Elisa will marry and it won’t be to Gael. (Ouch!) Padre’s not trying to torture Gael, just make him see the truth. (Still, ouch!)
Padre then tells Gael what happened when Assgusto showed up at the party. Gael excitedly demands didn’t Padre do anything to help her? Padre tried but it happened so fast; anyway, Assgusto is her papa. Super Gael is incensed. Assgusto doesn’t have the right to humiliate her. Furthermore, Elisa went to the fiesta to help her papa.
Fina, Flo and Damian are doing a post-party debrief. Fina complains she thought Begoña would never leave, always the first to arrive and the last to leave, lol! (Sounds like me.) Flor admires her ring but Damian is distracted. He excuses himself to go to bed. Fina comments Dam is acting strangely. Flo observes he started acting weird after he disappeared for a while. Hey, Elisa disappeared at the same time. They console themselves with the memory of Elisa’s humiliation.
Sanctuary - Dam sits in dad’s old office, fondling his amulet and recalling his recent smooch with Elisa.
Elisa fondles her lips , recalls the kiss and asks, “Why did he do it?”
Guido joins Fina. (He looks smashing in a white suit, a look few men can pull off. He and Fina make a striking couple.) He says he was out in the garden ‘talking’ to Paolo. Gosh it was a great party except for that little incident with the local girl and her father. She’s glad he came (bats eyes), he wouldn’t miss it (kisses hand).
Gabino interrupts to tell Fina he’s leaving and to surreptitiously ogle the pair. Then he passes through the kitchen to bother Tonia. He rubs his, er, belt buckle and silently approaches. Ta da! Braulio walks in and wonders whazzup with the Belt Buckle? Shouldn’t he be helping the other workers in the garden? Gab doesn’t like Brau giving him orders. Tonia grovels, Brau spoke badly, he was only asking not telling. Gab smirks that Tonia knows how to talk to him and he doesn’t know what a babe like her is doing with Brau. Seeya. Brau tells Tonia he doesn’t like Gab’s attitude toward her and he hopes she hasn’t done anything to encourage him.
Gabino finds Paolo outside, checking bottles for any leftover tidbits of vino. They introduce themselves and I don’t know who is the biggest fashion disaster, Gab with his one-sleeve look or Paolo with his white elbow patches. I think they should both remove the offending clothing immediately. Gab saw Paolo dancing with Elisa. Paolo is bummed because she had to leave early. She enchants me, he admits. He says he’s heard she’s...easy. Gab observes she’s one of the town beauties and it runs in the family. “You should check out her tia.” Paolo looks intrigued.
Sanctuary - Early next morning Elisa goes to the yerberia looking for Paloma, whom she finds fast asleep in her hammock. Elisa is perturbed and asks why Paloma and Gael left the party early? Because Gael got mad watching her dance with Paolo. Elisa says it gets worse, Damian kissed her. They were talking alone, blah blah blah and he kissed her. “How did it feel?” “Bad bad bad, very bad. How do you think it feels to kiss a man who is celebrating his engagement to another woman?” Paloma asks what if Dam decides not to marry because he discovers he’s in love with another? “Impossible,” weeps our sad Elisa.
Over at Hacienda Harangue-o Dam eats Flo’s kisses for breakfast. Well, there might be a breakfast burrito thrown in there too. She notices he’s wearing the amulet. How lovely, a gift for her? Not really. She keeps pressing until he reluctantly removes it and hands it over. She puts it around her lovely neck and he glowers. “You love me baby?” she asks. “Mmmm hmmm," he mumbles. “Well then do something better than this necklace. Marry me today in a civil ceremony.” Cara impactada de Damian.
Braulio glowers too, and he’s still miffed about last night. He tells Tonia he doesn’t like her alone in Fina’s kitchen with Gabino sneaking around. He doesn’t care if Gab is his boss or if Fina protects him, he has to put a stop to that loser. Tonia advises him to give it a rest and not make trouble for them, they both need their jobs.
Dam tells Flo he doesn’t get it, why the rush? (¿Por qué la prisa?) She doesn’t want to wait, she loves him too much. He says people will talk and mommy won’t like it. No, they are going to have the church and civil ceremony at the same time as planned. Pretty Pout, but let’s do it soon she says. Dam promises they’ll go back to the DF tomorrow, today he must visit his father’s grave, “You wanna come?” “No, it’s a very personal thing for you and I’d better stay here so you can run into Elisa and wrangle with your tormented sentiments of ambiguous love.”
At Casa Castañon Carmeany whines (what else is new?) about Assgusto going to work on a Sunday. He gripes that since Gael left there’s more work for him. He reminds her that it’s muy importante that she convince Elisa to go with her to Doc Tovar’s office tomorrow. He kvetches about Damian hovering around Elisa, and their possibly being hermanos. (I think we can see where this is going.)
Breakfast at Casa Tovar, guaranteed to start the day with indigestion - Begoña blathers incessantly about the elegant party. Enrique blathers that the lovely Florencia was the highlight. No, corrects Begoña, the highlight was what Assgusto did to his daughter. “Poor girl,” tuts Enrique. “She deserved it,” snips Sabrina. “You’re just jealous because she danced with Paolo,” jabs her brother. Doc Gordo rolls his eyes, he’s had enough and he’s off to visit a sick patient. The remaining Tovars comment on his continuing odd behavior.
Sanctuary - Dam sees Braulio changing flowers on his dad’s grave. Brau observes it’s a shame Damian isn’t interested in taking over the procesadora, all the workers were hoping when they saw Damian that he had returned and Gabino would be fired. “You have problems with him too?” “That guy is abominable,” sighs Braulio. (nefasto = nefarious, abominable, poison, trouble) “And the farther away he is from the procesadora and Alfonsina the better.”
Back at Hacienda Harangue-o kitchen, Useless Gabino sees Useless Vicente sweeping the floor. UG asks is UV a servant now? Vicente admits he did badly in school so now he has to work. Gabino pulls a wad of cash out of his pocket and hands it to UV. The kids says his parents would be mad but. UG tells him to quit being a whiner (chillón), it will be their little secret, “Now take off and hang out with your useless pals and leave the cleaning to the old ladies”. Nice job teaching the kid values, dad. Like father like son.
Warning: Ladies, get yourselves a shot of tequila and a punching bag: Paolo comes in to raid the refrigerator and compare belt buckles. He says it seems like that kid is Gabino’s. Heck no, says Gab, but if it turned out to be so he would deny it. Hmm, Paolo gripes he knows what it’s like because he’s got a little package back in the DF. The stupid chick got herself pregnant so she could trap him. Surely Gabino has an illegitimate child or two in La Ermita, right? Gabino denies it, but maybe in Santa Rita or thereabouts, ha ha funny joke. Paolo says he’s off to find Elisa. “Keep an eye out for her aunt,” reminds Gabino. They compare notes on slimy seduction techniques. Get a room boys.
Sanctuary - At the yerberia Paloma’s got the Gael blues. Ramona reminds Paloma that Gael’s had the hots for Elisa for a long time. Paloma says Elisa looked absolutely beautiful last night. Ramona agrees that Elisa is a looker, but she points out that Paloma is also lovely. Elisa’s looks don’t seem to have made her life easier, since everybody gives her a hard time. “How that girl has suffered, and now that Damian has returned...” Paloma asks if they will end up together. Ramona scoffs, she’s not a witch or a seer. “Abuela, you have great intuition, will they?”
Dam sees Elisa putting flowers on her mother’s plain grave. She lets him have it for his actions last night. He is not the same Damian! He tells her he’s returning to Mexico City tomorrow. “Good, as I told you last night, you no longer belong in this town.” He says she’s right and he’s accepted it. He tenderly cradles her face and tells her goodbye. Pobrecitos, they both look so sad.
At Hacienda Araña Flo is gushing to Fina about how much she loves Dam and can’t wait to get back to the DF to get married. “Would you do anything for him?” asks the Black Widow, “Would you live here if he wanted to stay?” Flo thinks a moment, then says yes of course. Fina admits that is what would make her happiest but Dam doesn’t seem to have any interest in the procesadora. Here he could be the boss and not just an employee. Flo’s not sure he would be happy in La Ermita after all those years in Europe. “Ah well,” says the spider, “it’s just a dream I have. The most important thing is whatever you and Dam decide to do.” They both smile confidently. Good luck Florencia.
Sanctuary - Dam visits Padre Lupe. Lupe asks whom did Dam come to visit, the priest or the uncle? Both, admits Dam, last night he kissed Elisa. He knows he’s engaged to another but it was an impulse he was unable to resist. Now Elisa is very offended. “Well duh,” says the Padre, “what do you feel for her?” Dam says she’s a childhood friend, nothing more. Padre points out one doesn’t kiss a childhood friend like he kissed Elisa. “No wonder she was offended,” says padre, “Dios mio, dude you have to analyze your feelings. If you love Florencia then you have no right playing with Elisa’s sentiments.” Dam promises the last thing he wants to do is hurt her. “Listen to what you’re saying,” advises Padre, “It’s time you made a decision.” Smart padre!
Sanctuary - Elisa visits her padrinos who are always happy to see her. Lucio has the feeling he’s the third wheel, he leaves so the ladies can girl talk. “More trouble with dad?” asks Blanca. “Worse, I’m in love for the first time in my life, and it’s an impossible love.”
Flo gripes to father Guido that Fina is crazy. No way will she and Damian stay in this town. Papa says the decision is up to Damian and he doesn’t want to stay, right? Flo is worried that Fina will convince him. She is very dominant. (Ya think?) Pop says a woman needs to stay with her man. “Por Favor!”, she scoffs, “that’s old school.” Guido advises her not to get between the son and mother, she’s sure to lose. Oh well, tomorrow they will all return to Mexico City. Skeptical glances.
Casa Castaño - “Dolores, someone's knocking at the door, somebody's ringing the bell, do me a favor, open the door and let 'em in! Dolores!!” Dolores strolls up and reminds Carmeany it’s her day of rest. They stand there arguing while the bell rings. Lolita glides out of the room and Carmeany’s ample balcony is forced to answer the door. The sleazy Paolo music plays and his hips slither into the room while he gets an eyeful of Tia’s boobs. “Sorry for gawking but I’m Paolo. You must be Elisa’s aunt because I heard of your great beauty.” She’s dying to know who said that. “I’m not naming names,” he purrs. (Se dice el pecado pero no el pecador = tell the sin, not the sinner) They eagerly sniff each other while Paolo explains he’s Elisa’s friend. He’ll come back later when she’s around. Kiss hand, sniff sniff, see ya. They like.
Doc Tovar calls Carmeany in a panic. He begs to see her in his office right away! He just wants to talk to her one last time, then he won’t bother her any more. She smirks confidently.
Elisa sadly tells Blanca she has no right to Dam because he’s engaged, not to mention neither his mother nor her father would allow it. But that doesn’t change what she feels in her heart. Blanca understands but agrees with Elisa that the relationship isn’t meant to be. What Elisa needs is caring and understanding, not problems. It’s just a matter of finding the right guy, Gael for example? Elisa admits Gael is just a friend, also Paloma is her best friend and she’s in love with Gael. She could never betray her.
Speaking of whom, Paloma is in the street and sees Carmeany arrive at the consultorio. Gasp, it’s Sunday!
Gael runs up to Elisa as she arrives home. He heard all about the fiasco at the party. He hates that her father treats her that way and that he’s so ungrateful, she only went to the party to help him out. Too right, she says, and when she tried to tell him that he didn’t even believe her. “So it’s true?” asks Gael, “you only went to help dad?” Elisa is very worried about pops, he’s on the verge of losing everything. Gael says she doesn’t know the half of it, production is really down. She wants to ask Gael a very serious favor, please come back and work for dad. “No, aaaahhhh! Oh shoot, I can’t resist your pretty pleading. I’ll return but only because I’d do anything for you.”
Inside, Doc Tovar desperately asks if he means anything to Carmeany. “Of course,” she soothes, “I’m not done sucking you dry yet. I’ll let you fondle me while I tell you what I need from you. I need you to tamper with Augusto’s paternity test.” Doc doesn’t understand her motive. She snaps that she doesn’t require his understanding, will he do it, yes or no? Doc is shocked, no way would he ever do what she’s asking. “Fine then you can forget me and my boobies forever,” she hisses. Doc goes ballistic, he can’t lose her, he leaps across the room and grabs her in a mad clinch...just as Paloma walks into the office.
Avances: Carmeany and Paloma face off. Elisa slaps Gabino. Damian wants to stay a little longer in La Ermita. Florencia is not happy.
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Thanks Cap'n! I loved the fashion disaster line!
I am really liking DZ in this one and Angelique is really doing a great job. My only hope is that vestuario does more for Paloma. Her hair is gorgeous and I didn't like her 'do for the party.
I lost it when Dam said good bye to Elisa and left her standing there to whisper adios.
I am really liking DZ in this one and Angelique is really doing a great job. My only hope is that vestuario does more for Paloma. Her hair is gorgeous and I didn't like her 'do for the party.
I lost it when Dam said good bye to Elisa and left her standing there to whisper adios.
It's Friday and it's time for the brilliance of a Sylvia recap. Don't know where to start on the great observations"
" Breakfast at Casa Tovar, guaranteed to start the day with indigestion "
"I think they should both remove the offending clothing immediately. " I'm on board with that!
“Fine then you can forget me and my boobies forever,” What a pathetic moment.
"They eagerly sniff each other while Paolo explains he’s Elisa’s friend"-- another sniffer. Shades of Cuando. But these two have the chemicals flying.And I see clothes flying in their future too.
Seems this was an episode that definitely set us up with hints of things to come:
- Despite his "I'm leaving", Dam will wind up staying - we sort of knew it had to go that way.
- Elisa protesting too much she could never betray Paloma and get with Gael...yeah, guesses what will happen then?
- Gab's little conversation with Paolo about kiddies.
What bugged me:
- What is with Dam and his brain-dead moments? Why couldn't he just tell Flo the amulet was his father's and leave it. Instead he GIVES it to her. Yeah that will go over well when Elisa sees that...remember the protest about Gael...hmmmm
- Elisa begging Gael to go back to work. She KNOWS how he feels and she took advantage of that. And then gets all pouty when he says it...c'mon. And frankly, after what her father did. I guess she has a heart of gold because her dear old dad deserves to have to work his A** off for while in penance.
- Doc coming off so stupid over Highlights. Man, Begona must be one cold fish because this guy is just over the top just to get some.
But did I love the end--BUSTED!!!
( I will also confess, I had a "I like Alfi" moment last night--her comments about Begona - and obvious distain for her BFF. High five moment. )
" Breakfast at Casa Tovar, guaranteed to start the day with indigestion "
"I think they should both remove the offending clothing immediately. " I'm on board with that!
“Fine then you can forget me and my boobies forever,” What a pathetic moment.
"They eagerly sniff each other while Paolo explains he’s Elisa’s friend"-- another sniffer. Shades of Cuando. But these two have the chemicals flying.And I see clothes flying in their future too.
Seems this was an episode that definitely set us up with hints of things to come:
- Despite his "I'm leaving", Dam will wind up staying - we sort of knew it had to go that way.
- Elisa protesting too much she could never betray Paloma and get with Gael...yeah, guesses what will happen then?
- Gab's little conversation with Paolo about kiddies.
What bugged me:
- What is with Dam and his brain-dead moments? Why couldn't he just tell Flo the amulet was his father's and leave it. Instead he GIVES it to her. Yeah that will go over well when Elisa sees that...remember the protest about Gael...hmmmm
- Elisa begging Gael to go back to work. She KNOWS how he feels and she took advantage of that. And then gets all pouty when he says it...c'mon. And frankly, after what her father did. I guess she has a heart of gold because her dear old dad deserves to have to work his A** off for while in penance.
- Doc coming off so stupid over Highlights. Man, Begona must be one cold fish because this guy is just over the top just to get some.
But did I love the end--BUSTED!!!
( I will also confess, I had a "I like Alfi" moment last night--her comments about Begona - and obvious distain for her BFF. High five moment. )
I picked today to get caught up, and found Sylvia maneuvering her snark boat into the fray with all sails set and trimmed, and all guns blazing. Thank you for a great recap.
Your comment "He and Fina make a striking couple" caught my eye. From the perspective of one who will go on Medicare in June, and despite the odeous character she plays, I think Balnca Guerra is a strikingly attractive woman. The younger group of female stars are of course lovely, but even at age 59, BG retains her attractiveness.
Poor Dr. Tovar. About to sell out his honor just to clean Carmeany's headlights and check her oil. I guess if your home life is like the afternoon of Aug 6th, 1945 in Hiroshima, you would grasp at any piece of flotsom that drifts past.
Thanks to you Sylvia and all the recappers for a super job.
David
Your comment "He and Fina make a striking couple" caught my eye. From the perspective of one who will go on Medicare in June, and despite the odeous character she plays, I think Balnca Guerra is a strikingly attractive woman. The younger group of female stars are of course lovely, but even at age 59, BG retains her attractiveness.
Poor Dr. Tovar. About to sell out his honor just to clean Carmeany's headlights and check her oil. I guess if your home life is like the afternoon of Aug 6th, 1945 in Hiroshima, you would grasp at any piece of flotsom that drifts past.
Thanks to you Sylvia and all the recappers for a super job.
David
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: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:36:00 AM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:36:00 AM EDT
Excellent, Sylvia. Nothing new to add, but that Fina trashes her alleged best friend behind her back says a lot about her she would never want anyone to know.
Still mystified about how Fina could have trashed Elisa's reputation when there was nothing to talk about.
Paolo and Gabino... what an evil pair they make.
Still mystified about how Fina could have trashed Elisa's reputation when there was nothing to talk about.
Paolo and Gabino... what an evil pair they make.
Ai ai ai, anvils a'plenty in this one.
Favorite lines:
“I’d better stay here so you can run into Elisa and wrangle with your tormented sentiments of ambiguous love.”
“They both smile confidently. Good luck Florencia.”
“Oh well, tomorrow they will all return to Mexico City. Skeptical glances.”
I hope we can get through the teary-eyed "impossible love" phase pretty quickly, though. Those actors deserve something better to do.
And hey, what was with Florencia's hair at that party, eh? OMG. She looked like she had a squirrel stapled to the side of her head.
Favorite lines:
“I’d better stay here so you can run into Elisa and wrangle with your tormented sentiments of ambiguous love.”
“They both smile confidently. Good luck Florencia.”
“Oh well, tomorrow they will all return to Mexico City. Skeptical glances.”
I hope we can get through the teary-eyed "impossible love" phase pretty quickly, though. Those actors deserve something better to do.
And hey, what was with Florencia's hair at that party, eh? OMG. She looked like she had a squirrel stapled to the side of her head.
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:52:00 AM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:52:00 AM EDT
Ahoy Cap'n Sylvia Sharkbait - your own Sharks squeezed out a win last night! Yay! Thanks for the snarky enjoyable recap, too. My favorite LOL lines:
". . . and Carmeany’s ample balcony. . . . . . Kiss hand, sniff sniff, see ya. They like."
" . . . Doc is shocked, no way would he ever do what she’s asking. “Fine then you can forget me and my boobies forever,” she hisses. "
Did Padre tell Gael that he (Gael) will never marry Elisa because perhaps Rosendo really is G's father? We'll have to stay tuned . . . This is a refrito, and the writers can change any part of the script.
I missed seeing Paolo's white elbow patches because I was too distracted by Gabino's asymmetrical sleeves. Gah… Talk about an epic fashion fails.
Eeeeew. Flo wearing the amulet. Will she and Elisa have an inexplicable attraction toward each other? Nah…. I don't think this telenovela is going in that direction.
Aaaaw.... When Gael said, "Me Choca!" it brought back memories of Cazando Un Millionario. I haven't heard that expression in the ten years since CUM.
". . . and Carmeany’s ample balcony. . . . . . Kiss hand, sniff sniff, see ya. They like."
" . . . Doc is shocked, no way would he ever do what she’s asking. “Fine then you can forget me and my boobies forever,” she hisses. "
Did Padre tell Gael that he (Gael) will never marry Elisa because perhaps Rosendo really is G's father? We'll have to stay tuned . . . This is a refrito, and the writers can change any part of the script.
I missed seeing Paolo's white elbow patches because I was too distracted by Gabino's asymmetrical sleeves. Gah… Talk about an epic fashion fails.
Eeeeew. Flo wearing the amulet. Will she and Elisa have an inexplicable attraction toward each other? Nah…. I don't think this telenovela is going in that direction.
Aaaaw.... When Gael said, "Me Choca!" it brought back memories of Cazando Un Millionario. I haven't heard that expression in the ten years since CUM.
Blue Lass - LOL As my mother used to say, 'one man's poison is another's treasure.' I liked Flo's weirdly braided hairstyle at the party.... er .... that dead squirrel stapled to the side of her head (LOL).
;o) Actually, between the hair and the red one-shoulder dress, I kept having flashbacks of Amy Adams as the younger sister in a party scene from "The Wedding Date." :-0
;o) Actually, between the hair and the red one-shoulder dress, I kept having flashbacks of Amy Adams as the younger sister in a party scene from "The Wedding Date." :-0
Ah Sylvia..well of course you know I loved the title and the quote from Remen's book. Glad we both like it so much.
Certain phrases caught my eye.
"post party debrief" was perfect...
and like Daisynjay, loved "I think they should both remove the offending clothing instead". I'm sure we'd like these villains a lot more if they'd just wear fewer clothes.
Haven't watched this yet, but looking forward to it, now that I've read your recap.
On Flo's hairdo....while I don't like the style (I've seen it on Familia where it was very unattractive) there's no way to make this actress look bad. She'd probably be lovely with a flower pot on her head.
Certain phrases caught my eye.
"post party debrief" was perfect...
and like Daisynjay, loved "I think they should both remove the offending clothing instead". I'm sure we'd like these villains a lot more if they'd just wear fewer clothes.
Haven't watched this yet, but looking forward to it, now that I've read your recap.
On Flo's hairdo....while I don't like the style (I've seen it on Familia where it was very unattractive) there's no way to make this actress look bad. She'd probably be lovely with a flower pot on her head.
Thanks for your recap Sylvia. The epigraph and theme were great too.
If Gael had been with Padre when Dam shared the kissing story, there would have been fight. I guess we'll have to wait until that comes to pass.
Since the Toad has been beyond awful to Elisa, when he gets lied to about her paternity what new depths will he sink to? I'll have to FF through those scenes so I won't be ill.
If Gael had been with Padre when Dam shared the kissing story, there would have been fight. I guess we'll have to wait until that comes to pass.
Since the Toad has been beyond awful to Elisa, when he gets lied to about her paternity what new depths will he sink to? I'll have to FF through those scenes so I won't be ill.
Thank you for the recap Sylvia, it was great as always.
UA:
"Still mystified about how Fina could have trashed Elisa's reputation when there was nothing to talk about."
There was an explanation for this in Cañaveral but I don't know if they will use it here. Just in case they do, I'll wait to say it.
Jarocha
UA:
"Still mystified about how Fina could have trashed Elisa's reputation when there was nothing to talk about."
There was an explanation for this in Cañaveral but I don't know if they will use it here. Just in case they do, I'll wait to say it.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 10:52:00 AM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 10:52:00 AM EDT
thanks for a very enjoyable funny recap, Sylvia!
a couple notes...
Elisa asked 'why did HE do it?' when both her and Dam were remembering the kiss...
and she went to the house of her 'padrinos'(godparents) not 'sobrinos'(nieces/nephews) ... you had me wondering what i missed.. lol
loved the wardrobe joke, totally agree they both needed to toss those shirts off...
a couple notes...
Elisa asked 'why did HE do it?' when both her and Dam were remembering the kiss...
and she went to the house of her 'padrinos'(godparents) not 'sobrinos'(nieces/nephews) ... you had me wondering what i missed.. lol
loved the wardrobe joke, totally agree they both needed to toss those shirts off...
I agree with daisynjay that Dam could have found any ol excuse to tell Flo that the amulet was a family legacy of dad, but maybe Flo would have asked Fina and things would have got worse for Dam and for Elisa.
Maybe Eliza will give her amulet to Enrique...hard to figure how that would come to pass, but it would be funny.
Speaking of Enrique, what a waste of space! I couldn't believe it before the party when he was hanging around the dining room in his underwear, whining that no one had ironed him a shirt. If I were Papa Doc, I would just shoot myself now and get it over with.
Speaking of Enrique, what a waste of space! I couldn't believe it before the party when he was hanging around the dining room in his underwear, whining that no one had ironed him a shirt. If I were Papa Doc, I would just shoot myself now and get it over with.
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 12:32:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 12:32:00 PM EDT
Miss Marta, thank you for the correction of Elisa's thought bubbling and sobrinos/padrinos. I just corrected those. Thanks for keeping me honest amiga!
daisynjay, I was yelling at the TV when damn Dam gave Flo the amulet. Idiot.
Ooh, David, you kinda make me sound like a pirate. Thanks! ITA about Blanca Guerra and her looks. I have seen her interviewed and she is even more beautiful when she smiles. Just try to imagine that.
Doris, I couldn't believe the Sharks won last night. Squeezed out is right because St. Louis dominated the whole game. Good luck to your Predators today. And what a funny comment about Flo and Elisa, hee.
Urban and Jarocha, I also wonder about Elisa's reputation and how it got trashed every time. Even Gabino made a comment about it being a lie but I didn't fully understand what he said. Jarocha, I hope we get the explanation because right now it's just not believable.
Blue Lass, Doris and JudyB, I thought Flo's hair was kinda weird, but it still looked great on her. It was a bit of an architectural wonder. Also, it was pretty realistic that she showed up with wet hair in the morning. I think one would have to shampoo all the hairspray out.
Karen, I'm with you, one hand firmly on the FF.
Sara, wasn't that a touching moment, Elisa whispering Adios? Angelique is doing a great job in this role.
Enrique...patooey! No wonder everyone in his family ignores him.
daisynjay, I was yelling at the TV when damn Dam gave Flo the amulet. Idiot.
Ooh, David, you kinda make me sound like a pirate. Thanks! ITA about Blanca Guerra and her looks. I have seen her interviewed and she is even more beautiful when she smiles. Just try to imagine that.
Doris, I couldn't believe the Sharks won last night. Squeezed out is right because St. Louis dominated the whole game. Good luck to your Predators today. And what a funny comment about Flo and Elisa, hee.
Urban and Jarocha, I also wonder about Elisa's reputation and how it got trashed every time. Even Gabino made a comment about it being a lie but I didn't fully understand what he said. Jarocha, I hope we get the explanation because right now it's just not believable.
Blue Lass, Doris and JudyB, I thought Flo's hair was kinda weird, but it still looked great on her. It was a bit of an architectural wonder. Also, it was pretty realistic that she showed up with wet hair in the morning. I think one would have to shampoo all the hairspray out.
Karen, I'm with you, one hand firmly on the FF.
Sara, wasn't that a touching moment, Elisa whispering Adios? Angelique is doing a great job in this role.
Enrique...patooey! No wonder everyone in his family ignores him.
Finally got to see this. Loved the haunting saxophone music while Damian and Elisa mused about their passionate shared kiss.
On Enrique...that strikes me as a typical Latino young man expectation...that someone would iron a shirt for him. Probably the maid, but if not...his mother or his sister. That's how it is...like it or not.
On Enrique...that strikes me as a typical Latino young man expectation...that someone would iron a shirt for him. Probably the maid, but if not...his mother or his sister. That's how it is...like it or not.
Sylvia, when Paolo asked Gabino if Eliza was really as "easy" as her reputation suggested, Gabino said something along the lines of, "I have no reason to think so and no reason to lie about it." I was a bit surprised that he didn't pile on, but I guess he only causes trouble when it suits *him.* And when Paolo asked him if Vicente was his son, I thought he said, "No, and even if he were, I'd deny it." I can't swear to that one, though. I was watching on a very tiny TV with even tinier captions. ;}
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:15:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:15:00 PM EDT
Blue Lass, thanks for the clarification. I just re-watched the scene and I think you are right, I updated the recap with that. I have a really hard time understanding Gabino, he's such a mush mouth. My captions don't work at all any more so they are no help. But you are.
JudyB, the music in this one is really great at setting a mood. About Enrique, he definitely has expectations, but if there's not a maid around he's pretty much stuck. Mom and sis barely notice him if they can help it which is both sad and funny.
JudyB, the music in this one is really great at setting a mood. About Enrique, he definitely has expectations, but if there's not a maid around he's pretty much stuck. Mom and sis barely notice him if they can help it which is both sad and funny.
Darn work is getting in the way today! :) Wonderful recap Sylvia. Love the title and introductory theme.
Blue Lass, Gabino did say "If he were, I'd deny it." He also said something about a woman many years back who tried to pin him down because she got pregnant, like Kenia is trying to do with Paolo. I took that to mean Paloma's mom, since I don't think Tonia would have been crazy enough after she found out she was preggers to try to get Gabino to take responsibility.
Glad Tio Padre had a good talk with both our galans. I think he will have to repeat his advice to both of these young men many times before it sticks.
I was glad to see Doc Tovar being horrified by Carmie's request, but I'm sure he will crumble eventually. Can't wait till tonight's confrontations.
I thought it very telling that Brau said Alfie only visits Rosie's grave once a year- the anniversary of his death (we saw the big show). Other than that, she lets the employees clean and put flowers on his grave. All for show.
Blue Lass, Gabino did say "If he were, I'd deny it." He also said something about a woman many years back who tried to pin him down because she got pregnant, like Kenia is trying to do with Paolo. I took that to mean Paloma's mom, since I don't think Tonia would have been crazy enough after she found out she was preggers to try to get Gabino to take responsibility.
Glad Tio Padre had a good talk with both our galans. I think he will have to repeat his advice to both of these young men many times before it sticks.
I was glad to see Doc Tovar being horrified by Carmie's request, but I'm sure he will crumble eventually. Can't wait till tonight's confrontations.
I thought it very telling that Brau said Alfie only visits Rosie's grave once a year- the anniversary of his death (we saw the big show). Other than that, she lets the employees clean and put flowers on his grave. All for show.
I also felt Flo's hair had a dead squirrel vibe but the dress was fabulous and I like her with her hair up.
Angelique is doing a great job. I hardly think of Teresa at all any more.
I find both Gab and Car difficult to understand.
Angelique is doing a great job. I hardly think of Teresa at all any more.
I find both Gab and Car difficult to understand.
Stuff we learned in this episode:
Fina definitely isn't feeling Begonia
Kenia is 99% pregnant (unless there's some other girl in DF we don't know about)
Gabino knocked somebody up back in the day (99% Paloma's mom)
Ramona told Lil' Damian the amulets only work when 2 people who love each other wear them at the same time. The amulets did not work for Rosendo & Alfonsina b/c they did not love each other.
Damian and Elisa DO love each other (although Elisa is the only one who knows that ---Damian does not yet know Elisa is IT)...and that's why they fell into that mad, passionate kiss at the stables while White Horse looked on.
Florencia is now wearing the amulet but she and Elisa will not be falling in love because they don't love or like each other.
Elisa could give her amulet to Enrique but Florencia does not love or even know Enrique so the amulet wouldn't work for them.
I suspect the amulet wouldn't have worked for Augusto & Estefania either because Augusto did not and does not love Estefania. He doesn't even love himself, how could he love another?
Re: Why Fina's Lies about Elisa's Sluttiness are Believed:
2 reasons: Power and jealousy
Alfie was jealous of Estefania. Estefania was described as the most beautiful woman in town PLUS she was a true lady, she was nice. Rosendo (the richest man in town) had the highest regard for her, Augusto was crazy about her {which gives him a certain level of respect ---how in the world did HE snag the most beautiful, desirable woman in town?}, you didn't find any of the men saying a bad word about Estefania.
Alfonsina had power b/c she was the wife of the richest man in town. So the other society wives (i.e. Begona) sucked up to her. She shunned Estefania, the others did too (Begona disinviting Stef from the party).
Carmina had a sultry reputation around town, too. Rosendo (again the richest man in town) was ready to pack up and leave his business, wife & child for Carmina. Then she gets Estefania's husband to marry her within a week of his wife's death?
Elisa is now being described as one of the (if not the) most beautiful woman in town. Couple that with her mother's & aunt's sultry, sexy reputations you can see why jealous women with nothing going on for themselves would put the blame on Elisa & shun her.
Silly women like Alfonsina, Begona and Sabrina would never look within themselves to see if THEY are the problem. No, it's those Bouvier women that's the problem.
I don't include Florencia in the coven yet because she is through no fault of her own losing her man to some mystery chick he hasn't seen since he was 10 years old.
Fina definitely isn't feeling Begonia
Kenia is 99% pregnant (unless there's some other girl in DF we don't know about)
Gabino knocked somebody up back in the day (99% Paloma's mom)
Ramona told Lil' Damian the amulets only work when 2 people who love each other wear them at the same time. The amulets did not work for Rosendo & Alfonsina b/c they did not love each other.
Damian and Elisa DO love each other (although Elisa is the only one who knows that ---Damian does not yet know Elisa is IT)...and that's why they fell into that mad, passionate kiss at the stables while White Horse looked on.
Florencia is now wearing the amulet but she and Elisa will not be falling in love because they don't love or like each other.
Elisa could give her amulet to Enrique but Florencia does not love or even know Enrique so the amulet wouldn't work for them.
I suspect the amulet wouldn't have worked for Augusto & Estefania either because Augusto did not and does not love Estefania. He doesn't even love himself, how could he love another?
Re: Why Fina's Lies about Elisa's Sluttiness are Believed:
2 reasons: Power and jealousy
Alfie was jealous of Estefania. Estefania was described as the most beautiful woman in town PLUS she was a true lady, she was nice. Rosendo (the richest man in town) had the highest regard for her, Augusto was crazy about her {which gives him a certain level of respect ---how in the world did HE snag the most beautiful, desirable woman in town?}, you didn't find any of the men saying a bad word about Estefania.
Alfonsina had power b/c she was the wife of the richest man in town. So the other society wives (i.e. Begona) sucked up to her. She shunned Estefania, the others did too (Begona disinviting Stef from the party).
Carmina had a sultry reputation around town, too. Rosendo (again the richest man in town) was ready to pack up and leave his business, wife & child for Carmina. Then she gets Estefania's husband to marry her within a week of his wife's death?
Elisa is now being described as one of the (if not the) most beautiful woman in town. Couple that with her mother's & aunt's sultry, sexy reputations you can see why jealous women with nothing going on for themselves would put the blame on Elisa & shun her.
Silly women like Alfonsina, Begona and Sabrina would never look within themselves to see if THEY are the problem. No, it's those Bouvier women that's the problem.
I don't include Florencia in the coven yet because she is through no fault of her own losing her man to some mystery chick he hasn't seen since he was 10 years old.
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
Cap'n"
A fine recap you gave us, m'dear. I love the sanctuary theme. As you point out, Elisa has no real sanctuary but Blanca and Lucio's house/dress shop. Her Dad feels free to walk right into her room at home as does Carmina.
Blue Lass, your hair comment cracked me up. "A squirell stapled to the side of her head!"
Like Vivi, work is interfering with my Telenovelas this week. How annoying...
Thanks, again, Sylvia for your usual snarkfest recap.
Gotta go,
EJ
A fine recap you gave us, m'dear. I love the sanctuary theme. As you point out, Elisa has no real sanctuary but Blanca and Lucio's house/dress shop. Her Dad feels free to walk right into her room at home as does Carmina.
Blue Lass, your hair comment cracked me up. "A squirell stapled to the side of her head!"
Like Vivi, work is interfering with my Telenovelas this week. How annoying...
Thanks, again, Sylvia for your usual snarkfest recap.
Gotta go,
EJ
...and silly, stupid, jealous, phony, venomous women like Alfonsina and co are everywhere to be seen.
Good job Anon207! You nailed it!
Good job Anon207! You nailed it!
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 4:53:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 4:53:00 PM EDT
No, seriously! LOL
Look at Begona: Both her "BFF" and her husband roll their eyes every time she opens her yap or even comes around. There's nothing exciting about her. All she talks about is what somebody else was doing or some lame party. Begona doesn't ask Edmundo how he was doing at work or how his day was. His children as just as silly and superficial as their mother. It's always what Alfonsina did or what Elisa did or what the witch's granddaughter did or what Carmina did or what Augusto did.
Poor doctor is starved for affection and intelligent life and doesn't get it at home and that made him a ripe target for Spiderwoman Carmina.
Look at Begona: Both her "BFF" and her husband roll their eyes every time she opens her yap or even comes around. There's nothing exciting about her. All she talks about is what somebody else was doing or some lame party. Begona doesn't ask Edmundo how he was doing at work or how his day was. His children as just as silly and superficial as their mother. It's always what Alfonsina did or what Elisa did or what the witch's granddaughter did or what Carmina did or what Augusto did.
Poor doctor is starved for affection and intelligent life and doesn't get it at home and that made him a ripe target for Spiderwoman Carmina.
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM EDT
Anon207, I love your lists of what happened. I'm with you on Florencia. She has been treated very badly indeed. However she tends to make assumptions which will probably come back to bite her.
EJ, I know what you mean about busy. I will be a bit scarce this weekend, too much going on. Thanks for stopping by to comment.
EJ, I know what you mean about busy. I will be a bit scarce this weekend, too much going on. Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Just read your comments about Begona and Edmundo. I feel sad for the doc because he is so love-starved. I like the character even though he is very weak. Usually the actor plays completely despicable characters, but Edmundo Tovar is more believable. It's easier to have sympathy for him (so far). It's sad the way Carmina keeps jerking him around.
Hi Cap'n Sylvia. Thanks much for such a great snarky recap. Others have already repeated my favorite lines which included the sniffing parts LOL!
Since you enjoyed the jipijapa hat name so much, here is a neat article with photos about their manufacture in the Yucután: The Sombrero Capital
Audrey
Since you enjoyed the jipijapa hat name so much, here is a neat article with photos about their manufacture in the Yucután: The Sombrero Capital
Audrey
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:29:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:29:00 PM EDT
Ooo Sylvia - loved the title and sanctuary theme. Perhaps that is the symbol of the celote, too.
Trust me, you are no Begonia. I am sure anyone would love you to arrive early and leave late to any fiesta, Tupperware Party or bris you may be invited to.
"Slimy seduction techniques" lol
Damian gave identical goodnight kisses to Flo and his mom.
Was there a collective Carayland "Oh no she di-n't!" scream when Flo put on the amulet?
I was so hoping Fina would overhear Flo badmouthing her.
Thanks again Sylvia.
R la O
Trust me, you are no Begonia. I am sure anyone would love you to arrive early and leave late to any fiesta, Tupperware Party or bris you may be invited to.
"Slimy seduction techniques" lol
Damian gave identical goodnight kisses to Flo and his mom.
Was there a collective Carayland "Oh no she di-n't!" scream when Flo put on the amulet?
I was so hoping Fina would overhear Flo badmouthing her.
Thanks again Sylvia.
R la O
Ooops - that was supposed to be Yucatán. My bad!
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
Anon207 - spot on with your take on "TheReal Housewives of Ermita"!
Doris at the hockey game ( and in agony)
Doris at the hockey game ( and in agony)
Permalink posted by : Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:32:00 PM EDT
: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:32:00 PM EDT
Doris, hang in there amiga, and congrats to your predators on their goal!
R la O, "Damian gave identical goodnight kisses to Flo and his mom", interesting observation. I didn't notice, so thanks for pointing that out. Oh yes, I knew we were all collectively moaning about the amulet. Dam you idiot.
Audrey, thank you for that great link. It was very interesting. I forgot to mention Padre's hat last night. It was sitting on the table so obviously he hasn't taken Gael's advice. Thankfully. I might have to pick up one of those hats.
R la O, "Damian gave identical goodnight kisses to Flo and his mom", interesting observation. I didn't notice, so thanks for pointing that out. Oh yes, I knew we were all collectively moaning about the amulet. Dam you idiot.
Audrey, thank you for that great link. It was very interesting. I forgot to mention Padre's hat last night. It was sitting on the table so obviously he hasn't taken Gael's advice. Thankfully. I might have to pick up one of those hats.
Cap'n Sylvia --- rough game tonight. Frustrating is the best adjective. Oh well, I'll cheer for the Sharks tomorrow. :-)
Doris, sounds like your guys played their hearts out. I listened on the radio and was rooting for them. Fingers crossed for them next time and thanks for thinking of the Sharks tomorrow.
Well, I can guess what we'll be wearing for our first audience-participation wedding on Abismo -- Panama Hats, hand-handkerchiefs, and white elbow patches.
What? You want to dress like girls...???
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Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 9:25:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 9:25:00 AM EDT
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