Monday, July 23, 2012
Amorcito Discussion #64-73 July 23-27
RECAP BY KAREN. PLEASE DIRECT ALL PRAISE TO THIS AWESOME GAL!
Hello all. This is my first attempt at recapping so please excuse the errors you will find in interpretation and punctuation. I have been too afraid to do this but this show has me hooked and I wanted help dear Sara and her dedication to this an afternoon show. Please note the recap isn’t completely chronological in order of events. Thanks for your patience.
Fer & Isa make up and seem to be making headway towards the bedroom but, of course, poor Sarita wakes up and comes in and the they stop. He wakes up later on the couch and she gives him coffee. This lovey-dovey tone continues at work (he comes into her office singing of love) and then Zoe shares her info that, of course, breaks up our lead couple again.
Horty visits Willie at his house and Lala is there. Horrible Horty (HH) keeps propositioning Willie about her job opportunity. Since Lala is concerned about money, neither Ricky nor Willie are employed, she keeps encouraging Willie to take the job. She also mentions Tuqueque’s situation. Willie finally accepts but I think we all know this is probably a bad business decision on his part. Watch for his reaction after he and HH shake on the deal; he holds his hand like he has just gotten cooties.
Ricky falls in w/his old colleagues and gets a job from Jorrible. The crime boss gives him a cell and camera. My guess is that Ricky is to take pictures of either Willie or Fer. I wasn’t able to determine if Ricky & Jorrible had be associates previously but I got that vibe.
Juancho gets works and get tested to see if he is compatible w/Tuqueque. We get a nice PSA about the importance of organ donation. I also think the organization will assist financially with the operation (but let me know if I just made that up).
After Isa tearfully breaks up with Fer again (we should keep a running count of the break-ups, perhaps per episode), she cries to Zoe. Evil Witch Manny (from now on EWM) comes in sharing about her night of passion with Cecilio. Zoe & Isa attack her about the almost kiss and EWM drags them both the Fer’s office. In Fer’s office, EWM plays the victim b/c Fer didn’t actually kiss her. Since this is a TN everyone (Isa, Zoe, F5) believes her. He apologizes for this “misunderstanding” b/c he doesn’t want this to affect his relationship w/her or her with his daughters.
F5 & Zoe go to lunch where she rants about Fer being an idiot, who is causing her friend to suffer. She is able to tell the stupid short guy is expecting his child when a pregnant passes by their table and he comments about that pregnancy destroys women’s skin.
Sarita gets a call from Lucio, a worker/foreman at their ranch, b/c he can’t get in contact w/Isa’s father. She goes by Leo’s. He doesn’t answer as he’s drugged and G-mina shows up. She insults Sarita and lies that Leo is at the ranch. Sarita leaves wondering where poor Leo is. G-mina shoves more drugs into Leo but thankfully he does not shallow them.
Jorrible comes by Isa’s office later and b/c of stupidity (under the guise of a broken-heart) she goes out to lunch dinner. She tells Suzie she’s going to lunch and Jorrible adds she won’t be coming back after lunch. I hate his presumption and she plays into it by leaving w/him. Later Sarita goes to the office to find Isa, who has gone out to lunch w/Jorrible. Zoe calls them and Sarita returns to G-mina’s w/Fer while Isa heads there with Jorrible. Isa forces Fer to leave while the leech continues to suck all logic from Isa’s brain. Thankfully G-mina answers the door and Isa & Sarita find poor Leo in his almost comatose stand. And in a true break from TN convention, an ambulance is called and arrives so quickly. I’m shocked. Fer rushes in behind the stretcher and is able to console Isa. Jorrible is left to bring G-mina to the hospital (ha, ha).
Suzie overhead Sarita state that Zoe was pregnant so naturally she congratulations F5. He then goes to Zoe to ask why she hasn’t told him. Earlier when Zoe is telling Sarita why she hasn’t told F5 he’s a father, Sarita calls him an idiot for all the things he’s been saying about babies and pregnant women. Unfortunately she gives Zoe the hope that many men act stupid like this until they have a child of their own. Honestly do we think F5 is going to have that revelation; if I were a betting person I’d put ALL my money on no. Oh goodie I’m right. F5 is acting like a jerk and surprise, he and Zoe get in a fight. F5 tells Cecilio Zoe is preggers and he runs out to find her. Naturally she doesn’t answer the phone but thankfully he finds her crying near Isa’s apt (inside). He takes her to his house. Meanwhile, F5 is at his favorite bar and runs into Zoe’s ex, Alvaro Surprise, they get in a fight. The next morning Fer comes by Cecilio and find Zoe there. Awkward!
Waiting-Room drama: Isa and Sarita know the person responsible for Leo is G-mina. Leo has had a cerebral vascular accident and now is in a coma. G-mina smiles at the info while all the others (Isa, Sarita, Fer & Jor) look concerned. Jor hugs Isa expressing condolence and she leaves the leech to hug Fer. G-mina tries to insert herself (is she married to Leo legitimately? My guess is no b/c he keeps trying to change his will) as Leo’s woman. Isa and Sarita see him first. I hope G-mina isn’t able to kill him when she gets her visit. Our last scene is Sarita catching G-mina talking to Hector (her boyfriend/accomplice) saying she wishes Leo would die as he’s just a dead vegetable now. Sarita slaps her.
Labels: Amorcito
EWM is so perfect because it has "ew" in it. She is definitely eeew!
You took the words right out of my mouth about Jorrible. I hated his "she's taking the rest of the afternoon" presumption as well.
You did a fantastic job with your first recap, congratulations!
Wow, when Sarita wacked Gimme, I swear she was breathing fire. Gimme should be very afraid of her.
Jorrible continues to be his loathsome self! How can Isa be so nice to him?
Cecilio was so sweet to Zoe. Boy, if only he knew he is the baby daddy. I think he will be over the moon with joy when he finds out.
I hate to think that Ricky will be working for Jorrible. Hopefully, he will go to the light and start working for good.
Rosemary Primera
Unfortunately Zoe told Cecilio it wasn't his based on how far along she is. Maybe she's wrong. I hope so b/c it will really be awkward for Cecilio to raise F5's child.
Again, Karen: this was so good. I loved the line about going against TN convention and actually calling the ambulance.
Is something else in the daytime lineup going to two hours, or have they just addded more shows?
Sara, yes there are some actors/actresses that do bring a special something to their roles. And ITA that Ricardo Fastlicht. He portrays such a tender-hearted and considerate fellow. From the start of this TN he has been in love w/Zoe.
In contrast to F5 who often plays obnoxious men who are supposed to be lady killers. Between his characters sexist attitude, bad behavior and his lack of looks, I can't stand the jerks he plays.
Ceci knew right where to find Zoe, didn't he?
I can't wait to see how the HH/Willy business pairing goes.
Congratulations on an excellent debut. You are a natural! I can only imagine how much work goes into writing a recap.
Doris was actually likeable in this episode with her sympathy (real I thought) toward Isabel's father's illness. Compared to Manuela, Doris looks like a saint!
Sondie
RP - Love your name for G-mina = Gimme! I'll be using that in the future.
ITA, Sara, Ricardo Fastlicht actually is starting to look pretty attractive. Now THAT'S acting.
Stupid Ricky falling in with Jorrible. What a dumba$$. I just had to say that.
From yesterday's comments I know alot of you feel that this TN has gone too dramatic, all I can say is don't know why they did it, but I still think it's one of the best TN's in a while, and if you like romance, I say stick with this one.
Sondie: I actually got a warm fuzzy vibe from Doris yesterday. Sure, she's willing to fake a pregnancy to keep 'Nando, but she is more human than most antagonists. 'Nando even made a mental note about how close Doris and Isa seemed. Oh, and IMHO Doris cares more for the girls than Tia EW.
Yesterday I believe Susy was looking for a psychologist for her dog (depression I think.)
Also, Ceci's mom is getting some ferrets (If I heard correctly.) He's concerned that her house is becoming a zoo. lol (hurón=ferret)
Unfortunately, I rarely catch these bits. Just glad I did yesterday.
Nellie for some reason most of the TN comedies I've seen have very dark moments. I think Julia noted that the comedies have a lower murder/death rate than the dramas. Nevertheless, ITA that this is one of the better TNs on and I enjoy it immensely.
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What *is* our death toll so far? Just one, right? Sofia? Though Leo may be next (but I'm secretly hoping he pulls out of it thanks to Sarita's love.)
And comparing this to what I've read on the Por Ella Soy Eva thread, it seems Amorcito doesn't seem to be resorting to sexist/body-type humor.
All the ladies seem somewhat intelligent, professional and spunky...even Doris. Manny is just Evil BSC.
I didn't listen closely to the HH/Willy gym business...is that it?
Wow. Slammed with action again. I will try to keep it brief and to the point.
Sarita and Gimmie™ (Karen) continue their fisticuffs until Isa, 'Nando and Jorrible™ arrive (because NONE of the hospital staff seemed to be stepping in.) Gimmie goes home to meet her lawyer with the paperwork and he talks her into pressing charges against Sarita. When the police to to pick up Sarita, 'Nando asks to see the warrant and he is arrested too. By the end of the episode, it is revealed that Gimmie faked the injuries, the lawyer tried to bribe the doc and both Gimmie and Doc land in jail and Nando and Sarita are freed.
Nando paid Leo's medical bill.
Leo is coming out of his coma, but the extent of the damage to his brain is still up in the air.
Alvaro offers to give his name and support to Zoe's baby. They seem to have made their peace.
Ricky takes picture of a valuable 300-year-old statue in a church. Ah. Jorrible is in the art biz, but it's looking like he is more about the shady deal.
Willy, HH and Lucia check out a property for the gym. HH wants him to travel to the US with her to buy equipment. He is reluctant.
HH wants to get into the casa hogar biz, too. Beba is not pleased and has some sort of crazy fit. The doctor says it's a "mal de amores" which sends Jorrible and his goons out to threaten Willy. Jorrible also approaches Ricky to beat the stew out of him. Ricky acts like he doesn't know who Willy is.
Ricky babysits Tuqueque and tells him about his failing kidney and that Moncho's kidney probably won't help. Ricky=useless, vile, breaking Lala's heart.
EWM™ wore awful pants and also found out Doris is faking. She tries to convince Doris that Isa is the real enemy.
Some Mr. Agricola (or some such, I rarely catch names of minor characters) calls the HH residence to talk to EWManny about selling her the shares of HS.
Oh! Mayela is our newest pregnant character. We don't like her because she is a fichita and macks on Willy.
Though I'd love to take credit for Gimme, that's Rosemary Primera's excellent nickname for that odious woman.
Yes it does seem that Zoe and Alvaro have made peace w/one another. Now I guess we have to wait for her to break up w/F5 and go to her one true love Cecilio. Sigh.
And Ricky looked like he might steal that antique from a church for himself. While he is completely worthless, at least he was torn about beating his brother to a pulp. Right now that's the ONLY decent thing he's done and that might be over tomorrow. I still can't believe he was so evil to HIS OWN child that he's seen only twice since leaving the pokey. Yes, he's useless and vile.
I really wish Willy would tell Beba about Jorrible's harassment. Willy hasn't been messing w/Beba and she's trying to protect him from HH.
Brief aside - why is it that its mostly women in TNs who are completely deluded about a man liking them. Didn't HH say something about Willy marrying her? Is she on drugs?
Oh and Fer's talk w/the captain looks like the case of Sofia's death is not closed in the latter's mind. EW needs to be afraid for something and perhaps it will be the police; and yes those pants were a huge fashion foul.
ITA, Mayela has trouble written all over her and her pending child.
Oh and thanks for bringing up the Detective, Karen. I knew I forgot something! He definitely thanks there is more to it. 'Nando wasn't completely convinced, but at least he's going to give the detective a chance to explain his suspicions.
I guess the HH/Beba competition for Willy is supposed to be comic...but they are coming off more pathetic in my opinion.
And omigosh, yes! Willy TELL BEBA about her son!! Well, on second thought...Willy does care for Beba and doesn't want her hurt, so maybe he feels he's protecting her.
She's suspicious, though since the thugs accidentally called the house. Ha!
chamarra: jacket (sad but true, I've never heard this before.)
Este/Ese arroz ya se coció: It's a done deal (Another repeat from Julia's list)
medias tintas:
Well, hablar a medias tintas is to beat around the bush. Andar con medias tintas is to dilly dally/fart around. Horty said when she's ready to do something she does it. A ella no le gusta medias tintas.
So, how do I put this in English? Well, nice English, 'cause the way *I* would express it is a bit off color.
dar(le) un telele: Oh I love this word telelelelelelele. Anyhoo, to have a fit/fainting spell
sangrón(-ona): annoying; nuisance
chulear: in today's episode it meant "to take advantage of" with a soupçon of prostitution. Can also mean to make fun of.
soso(-a): dull; bland; insipid
ay chirrión: You're kidding! or What the heck is my shady boss' car doing over there and why is Willy getting out of it?
OK, I'm off to watch today's episode and enjoy the recap...
OMG, Tuqueque looks like Ricky! Great casting. However I'm so glad that Moncho is Tuqueque's daddy. Ricky doesn't deserve the little gecko.
OMG#2, what in the hell was Manuela wearing today? A parasol? That outfit was hideous as noted in the recap.
I love how we are liking Doris more and more and I'm glad she's back in the picture. Funny how her fake stomach is itching but bummer that EWM found out. Gotta say though that Doris was STOOPID for leaving her baby bump pillow lying around.
Karen, I wish Beba would tell Willy too. She would be so shamed and embarrassed by Jorrible.
Sara, thank you for the recap and great vocab today. Fun episode and superb recap!
I have a question about kidney functioning/organ donation in Mexico. In the last year I have seen 4 TNs where a kidney is needed (TdA, LFDD, AdP and now AC.) Is there really a shortage of organs and TN writers are using that plot line as a PSA, or is it just lazy writing?
Vestuario is not doing Fabiola Campomanes any favors. First that weird bubble dress and then yesterday's horrid shirt and terrible pants. I am not gonna lie, I would kill for her bod: boobs, butt and my gawd her arms/shoulders are perfectly sculpted. I wish they would stop outfitting her in super tight, super-busy pants.
Doris gets more and more human every day. She will definitely be one of the redeemable characters. I love the scene where EWM was being mean to Suzy and Doris came up and was genuinely nice to the secretary and gave her a hug. I want Doris to see the error of wanting 'Nando and get with Poncho.
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I second this! I love when a recapper lets us in on what they are thinking.
Thank you again for volunteering! I hope this is the beginning of a great future in recapping.
Ok. After being slammed with two very full days, I feel like today was a bit slow.
-JOrrible continues to take liberties with Isa. While she sleeps at the hospital, he tries to kiss her, which 'Nando sees. 'Nando is a jealous a$$ an is going to cancel the contract to remodel Jorrible's office.
-HH has bought the shares EWM was attempting to buy. HH claims she's just trying to protect her grandchildren's interest. You can tell the office is taking sides.
-Ricky tells Lucia ALL about Willy's past. After seeing Beba hugging all over Willy, Lucia breaks up with Willy and breaks ties with Beba. The Casa Hogar is without a benefactor now.
-Why was Beba all over Willy? She overheard Jorrible arranging to have him pummeled and went to make sure Willy was ok. She was just so relieved to see him. She tried to clear things up with Lucia, but Lucia was just too mad. Poor Beba! She ends the episode in another nervous state.
-Mr. Detective is convinced someone else was present when Sofía died. There were suspicious bruises not caused by the fall down the stairs. Sofia was obviously wearing a bracelet and that bracelet has disappeared, but perhaps whoever was there kept it. EWM goes apesh*t.
-Gimmie is still in jail. She convinced Hector to help her out. She'll give him half of what's in the "will". Later she tells her lawyer that they'll get Hector out of the picture.
-Um, I'm pretty sure Zoe made an appointment to have the IUD removed. She doesn't want to risk losing the baby.
-Doris and Poncho share a moment. Those two better end up together.
-Leo continues to recover.
-We continue to dislike Mayela. She busts moves on Willy (who turns her down) and then blames her belly for the rejection. If that's not enough, rumor is she was Jaibo's woman.
As always, fill in my blanks. I'll return tomorrow with vocabs.
The Willy/Lucia anvil was bound to fall but the fact that Ricky the vile and useless dropped it only makes me want him gone. He serves no purpose but to hurt and wound others. Another one in the te odio category.
Speaking of icky men, Jorrible continues to horrify me. First stalking now trying to kiss a woman sleeping. And his final solution for Willy...at least w/wretched Ricky, Willy won't be killed. The writers better have a big anvil waiting for him.
The scene where Willy confesses to Lala why Lucia broke up w/him was sad but nice. He cried and she did too; te odio Ricky!
I too enjoyed Doris and Poncho.
Unfortunately I had to see Knuckles (another te odio guy) try to slime his way into Fer's apt. And Marisol continue to be stupid w/Juancho.
And HH and EWM acted so crazy w/the detective anything they were trying to hide may have been blown; even Suzie was suspicious of EWM.
Beba walked in on Willy and Lucia in smoochie flagrante.
At first you think Beba is going to blab all, but she doesn't. She loves Willy and wants him happy. She *did* however, tell Willy he needed to come clean with Lucia. Well, he didn't and USELESS, STOOPID, TE ODIO Ricky did his damage yesterday.
Karen, you are so on target about Ricky. I think I may hate him the most. Although Jorrible is pretty odious and creepy too...
My favorite bit so far from last week is when Fernando tells Isa he didn't forget her, he never forgets her -- he just forgot she was in the CLOSET. I laughed and laughed.
I am also enjoying watching Poncho watching Doris -- and trying valiantly to flirt with her -- even if my doofy captions keep calling him her napkin ("servilleta") instead of her servant ("sirviente.")
botar: to launch, bounce, throw-out, ditch, chuck. IRT Mayela "Jaibo la botó" when he found out she was preggers.
azotea: flat roof
bocón/bocona: big mouth
caer redondo -a (or: redondito-a): to fall for someone
ricachón/ricachona: I know, easy enough to figure out, but I love these sorts of adjective (like bocón and bocona above) moneybags; loaded
estirar la pata kick the bucket; bite the dust
zafar: to release; loosen
caer chahuistle (alt. spelling chahuiztle)
After HH dropped the "I bought shares" bomb HH, EWM and Jorrible went off for a pow wow and Suzy said to Isa and Zoe "Nos cayó chahuiztle"
Chahuistle is a fungus that can infect corn. The word "chahuiztle" is (duh) from Nahautl.
So Suzy was trying to say that they were in for some trouble. In essence "We are screwed."
Just wondering, is Julia lurking about? Ah, well, probably quite busy. Hope all is well.
Arm is good, thanks.
Oh, for your vocab list, if you don't have it already: the padre was in a snit the other day b/c someone came in to arrange a funeral mass after her husband "hung up his sneakers" ("colgar los ténis.") He thought it was very undignified to say that.
Your additions are always appreciated (especially since you have decent captions.)
Wow. We're up to 187 words and we aren't even halfway done with this TN.
Doris almost told 'Nando the truth about the fake pregnancy, but he interrupted her to tell her how happy he was about the baby and that it was something he was really clinging to right now. Doris remained quiet.
This show is overflowing with pregnancies. I wouldn't have guessed it was going to be an obstetrical drama. Any chance Isa and Fernando will get en flagrante anytime? Maybe when the housing project Isa is working on is finished, they can go there for some privacy. It should only take a year or two.
Yeah, we've got quite a few pregnant ladies running about.
I've been wondering when 'Nando and Isa are going to get it on, too. Will we have to wait until the bitter end???
I have not yet watched Thursday's episode and I might not be able to get to it until tonight. I'm visiting my Offspring on Saturday so I probably won't get to today's episode until Sunday (yikes!)
I'm really sorry about the delay. :-(
PS: Feel free to let me know what's going on if you are watching. Especially let me know about any Ricky-estupiceces. I'm more than willing to FF through that mess.
PPS: I did manage to catch Marisol telling 'Nando that Willy came to see HH once. Please 'Nando: hold that over HH's head and don't let her forget it.
PPPS: I hate that HH has shares in HS and can meddle at will now.
I am writing this from my phone. I have watched Thursday's ep but there are some serious Internet issues at my house right now. I am hoping they clear up so I can post recaps.
- We now have Suzy, Beba, Mayela and Poncho all enrolled in online dating, and all lying on their profiles. I think this has possibilities.
- The Mother Superior told Lucia she was welcome back at the convent. Lucia's thinking it over.
- Fernando and Isa broke up about 14 more times. Has there ever been a more tedious couple?
- Manuela dumped Ceci and now she's macking on Jorge.
- Willy told Moncho the truth about Tuqueque's parentage and is volunteering to donate a kidney.
- Manuela kinda forced Doris to move in with the Lobos. She thinks Doris will spy for her and keep Isa out, but Doris has ideas of her own and is advocating for Isa behind Manny's back.
- F5 came around about the baby after Zoe started bleeding and gave everyone a scare. All okay for now.
- Leopoldo's getting out of the hospital and moving in with Isa. He can't talk yet, but he makes a weird noise every time he sees Jorge.
- The Casa Hogar ladies are raising money with bake sales. Really. And eeuw, that Mayela looks like Useless Vicente from Abismo in a wig. It's creepy.
Yes, the characters and their online profiles, have great potential.
Nando was so funny having his long conversation with Leo!
Ricky is a terrible person, stealing from the church, they are going to bury him under the church before this over. I could not believe he bought a very large, very shiny watch with his ill gotten gain. What a jerk. Why didn't he help his son with that money. And to top it off, they damaged the antique statue.
Rosemary Primera
I'm intrigued about Leo's odd noises. How are he and Jorge connected? I assume the strange noises are nagative or somehow trying to give a warning.
I was not happy about EWM getting Doris into casa Lobo, but I think Doris will end up a force for good.
I can't wait to get back in town and watch Fridays offerings.
I can't believe that Isa is letting Jorge and Mani manipulate her relationship with Fernie so easily. Why exactly are they broken up right now? Because she heard a rumor that he felt something when Mani ALMOST kissed him? Seriously?!! Since then, the man has paid for all of her father's medical bills, and Fer caught Jorge in ALMOST kiss position with her too (she never did get him to explain why he was hevering over her face while she was asleep). I think that she gives up too easily.
I am liking Doris working against Mani from the inside. But Isa is not making it easy for her (see above rant).
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UGH! I know. And at some point she whines to herself about things being *so* complicated. *eye roll*
I hate her, but sometimes Manny is right when she says Isa is immature.
Although if we get an Isa/Jorge story line and kissing is involved, I get a bingo!
I adore Juancho but why would anyone "hang out" w/someone who claims she is in love w/you. He's an attractive young man; he can't find anyone else to date?!! And why does Maristupid continue to be dumb about the boys in her life? At least she's being smart about wanting to investigate her mother's death.
Vivi (from Marta's recap) Yes, Yes, Yes. Isa is immature and though Fer has that galan problem of jealousy, she's being a complete idiot about Jorrible. Doris, Zoe, even Marilu can see that Jorrible isn't just a friend. And Sara while I want you to get bingo I don't want to see Jorrible kissing Isa.
I don't want to see Jorrible kiss Isa or anyone for that matter. I don't even want him around his mother, he is truly Horrible. His dealing in stolen artifacts has put him on my retribution list.
RP
Fortunately(?) I have no more trips planned until Christmas. By then it should be all new offerings...
RP-I agree that stealing an artifact, from a church no less, and then spending all the gains ON YOURSELF when your SON needs a organ transplant is a ticket straight to hell.
I am glad that Doris appears to be more in the picture after that absence. I am so glad I started watching Amorcito if anything for the joy of discovering Liz Vega.
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