Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Refugio Para el Amor #102 Wed 8/29/12 You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind, you don’t pull the mask off the ol’ Lone Ranger, and you don’t mess around with…....…Pato! (He’s so cute when he’s angry)
EXTRA! EXTRA! Claudio has been declared innocent!
HET-HET
Luciana is ecstatic that her pottery is in high demand. So much so that she even hopes she’ll be
able to provide employment to other women.
She even tells Ariche to start thinking of ideas for a line of pottery
for children.
Meanwhile, Padre Honesto calls el funerario and leaves a
message for Luciana with Procopio.
Torreslanda McMansion
Max rushes into his den, clearly agitated that Claudio
won. Everyone follows him in as Roselena
exclaims she is astonished that he allowed Claudio to win. She criticizes him, saying he thought he was
so powerful yet a man who just came out of jail was able to best him! Max shouts at her to shut her trap, saying
she has no idea about what’s going on.
As she leaves, she tells Mati the bad news that Claudio was declared
innocent. Mati thanks God. Ruh-roh!
“What are you saying!” shouts Roselena who then asks for Connie and some
tea to be brought to her room. “Si mi niña” is all Mati can say. Roselena then barks at Frigida to get herself
to the kitchen STAT!
In the kitchen, Frigida heads straight for the phone and
calls Gala with the news.
Back in the den, Max tells Oscar, Rod, and Pato that rough
times are ahead with regards to Linares.
He’s going to need their support.
Oscar assures him everything will turn out alright. Pato speaks up, saying that with all due
respect he doesn’t understand why Max, who’s taught them all about fairness and
has shown them love and fairness, why, in twenty years didn’t he never defend Claudio who was supposedly his friend. Why? Oscar, Rod, and Pato wait for a response.
Linares Office
The Linares team is toasting to their victory. Claudio thanks his team for all their hard
work and Melissa says this just proves that sooner or letter, justice wins out. Claudio is grateful for the Judge’s
ruling but only for his ruling
pertaining to the Torreslanda Corporation and its administration. Most importantly, he wanted to defend his honor. A man without honor is worth
nothing. Norma agrees but also notes
that his share in Torreslanda is nothing to sneeze at. Linares then asks her to help him contact
Luciana.
Torreslanda McMansion:
Max responds to Pato.
He agrees Claudio and he were friends, best friends, almost
brothers. They got along well and together
they had what it took to build a great business. Claudio had the money, and Max had the
brains. That was the foundation of the consorcio (company/corporation) that
they have today! Everything was going
well for both of them, the company prospered and mushroomed (crecio como espuma). Then one day Claudio betrayed him and
defrauded him! Pato shouts at him to
stop! *you go Pato!* “Claudio presented
all the evidence to demonstrate his innocence.
How is it that being your friend, you could not believe he was
innocent?” Max comes unhinged and
shouts, “Because you don’t know him!
He’s false, he’s astute and intelligent.” Pato wonders how it is they were friends. Max now shares his theory: while Claudio was in prison, he put together
this grand scheme they’ve just witnessed.
Rod agrees with this but Pato declares he believes Claudio is
innocent! Max asks if Pato now thinks
everything is his (Max’s) fault, that he’s the criminal. Pato replies he would never think that of
him, but he stands by what he said:
Claudio is innocent! Max looks at
Rod, Rod looks at Pato, Pato looks at Max who looks back at Pato. Round and round we go!
HET HET
Paz now believes God put Metsala (sp?) in Luciana’s path
because of all the wonderful things that are coming her way. Everyone is happy about all their new work and Ariche has come up with the idea to make piggy banks for children. Procopio rushes in with all the messages for
Luciana: Estelita, Padre Honesto, and
Claudio.
Torreslanda McMansion
Roselena lies prostrate with grief, night shades covering
her eyes. Connie arrives to see how she
is. Roselena shares the news about the
ruling and is astonished to hear that Connie also thinks this is good news for
Claudio. Now she understands Melissa’s
behavior, noting she was by Claudio’s side the entire time. It’s as though she’s declared war against
them. Has Connie talked to Melissa? Connie doesn’t understand what she’s getting
at. Roselena says both Connie and
Melissa act as though they were enemies, as though they are on Claudio’s
side. Connie asks Roselena to consider
that Melissa is always on the side of justice and that she greatly admires
Claudio. She also reminds her that he
helped Melissa with her thesis. No, says
Roselena, Melissa doesn’t admire him –
she adores him. All she needs now is for
Melissa to fall in love with their worst enemy. *oh dear, that bus has already
left the station* Connie becomes
exasperated and suggests that Roselena view this ruling as a way to mend all
the harm Roselena caused Claudio. She
doesn’t understand why Roselena insists on being his enemy. Roselena:
“Because 50% of the Torreslanda Corporation will be given to him!”
Connie is impactada at this tidbit of info and has to take a seat. Mati comes in just then with a call for
Connie from Melissa. They agree to meet
for dinner. Roselena begs Connie to make
Melissa see that what she’s doing is wrong!
Connie doesn’t respond and just leaves the room.
Mati comes back in with her tea and meds. Roselena plans to
visit Padre Honest and learns that he came looking for her this morning.
Het Het
Luciana calls Claudio, who shares his good news. She congratulates him and calls him Papá! He’s touched and she seems a little surprised
it slipped out. They’re both happy it’s
finally happened and she thanks God everything turned out well. She wonders what’s next and he tells her he
plans to give her all the love and attention he wasn’t able to give her all
these years. She gives him information
on the house he’s interested in buying in Het-Het and thinks he should look at
it before making a decision because it is very big. He wants to move quickly on this and hopes
one day they’ll all be able to live there together. He wants her to think of it as an investment
– a gift for her.
Torreslanda McMansion
– Max’s Den
Max finds it inconceivable that Pato would believe in
Claudio’s innocence. Pato says he
believes in his innocence, considering the evidence he brought forth and in the judge’s
ruling. Max is pithed. Rod assumes they will appeal. He refuses to believe Claudio will end up
with 50% of their fortune. Max
and Oscar both respond that they will certainly appeal. Max suggests they all go back to the office
and work to put everything in order.
Before Pato can get going, Max tells him it won’t be necessary for him
to join them. He sarcastically says Pato
must be so tired after to many hours in court.
Pato agrees he should rest but before Max can make it out the door Pato
asks, “Who is Pedro Campos? Why did his
confession change everything?”
Oscar answers, saying
he investigated Pedro Campos. He worked
for the finance department during the time Claudio and Max were partners. Max interjects, “Even though Claudio may deny
it, he and Pedro Campos were very close.
Any other questions,…….Patricio?”
He glares at him but then leans over and kisses him on the forehead
before heading out with Oscar. Rod also
kisses him before following Max. Pato is
muy impactado.
Church
Oh no, Roselena is hysterical! (I know, what else is new) “It’s a tragedy, a true tragedy!” She tells Padre all about the ruling. She wonders when God will show her some
mercy! How much longer must her Calvary
continue? She has no more tears to
offer! “God doesn’t want our tears,”
says the good Padre, “He wants our repentance.”
Roselena wonders if he means to say this is her punishment for her past
acts. He begins to explain when his
phone rings – it’s Luciana, of course.
Roselena is shocked and distressed to hear her name and to hear the
Padre asking how she is and how worried he’s been about her. *Great job, Padre, rub the salt in the festering wound* Roselena doesn’t wait long – she tells him to
call her when he’s done helping “that woman” so he can give her his full
attention. She storms out. On the other end of the line, Luciana doesn’t
fail to realize that was her ex Monster-in-law ranting. She tells him she’ll call back tomorrow.
Torreslanda
Corporativo
Max’s team is in damage control mode. Oscar is laying out their strategy. They’re assuming Linares will request a full
audit. Max wants to be prepared and
suggest they scrutinize the audits of all the Torreslanda businesses and properties. He refuses to hand Claudio everything he
wants.
Lorenzo’s Taco Corner
Hannah and her driver pass by and it saddens her when she realizes Lorenzo isn't there.
Torreslanda McMansion
– Frigida’s comeuppance
Frigida is dusting the den when Roselena walks in. She tells Roselena that Mati invited Padre Honesto over for coffee and Mati told him Luciana’s expecting Rod’s baby. Mati walks in just then and Roselena angrily
pulls her in by her arm. She shouts at
her as she reminds her she explicitly prohibited her from saying anything about
Luciana’s pregnancy! Roselena admits
she’d already told the Padre about the baby but still considers this a
betrayal. How dare she?! She has Mati by the shoulders and is shaking
her when in comes our hero, Pato!
“Unhand my nana!” Roselena tells
him not to butt in but again he yells at her to let her go! He turns his wrath on Frigida saying, “Save
your tongue for Julieta and Gala!”
Frigida attempts to defend herself but Pato’s not finished. “Get your bags and largate de esta casa!”
WOOHOO PATO!!!! Mati can only
stand there, crying silently and Roselena doesn’t know what to make of this.
She tries to reason with her son, “Patricio, por
favor!” “Por favor, nada Mamá! Don’t you realize this woman is spying on
us? She’s just accused Mati of speaking
with Padre Honesto when I’ve heard her (Frigida) speaking a thousand times with
Julieta and Gala.” Frigid agrees but
denies she said anything about the family or anything that happened in the
Torreslanda home. Pato’s not having any
of it and again tells her to beat it!
Roselena reminds him the paid help is her responsibility and he
shouldn’t wear himself out (desgastar)
over this. Mati finally speaks up and
through her tears suggests they leave Roselena and Frigida alone to figure this
out. He agrees and tells Frigida she’s
safe for now because his mother intervened.
But he warns her the next time, he and Rod will run her out of this
house!
Once alone, Frigida has the nerve to complain to complain to
Roselena that she doesn’t deserve Pato’s rude behavior. She suggests Roselena speak to him about
it. Roselena: “Don’t forget your place. I know what I’m doing. Don’t think that I’m unaware that you always
tell Gala and Julie everything.” Frigida
begins to say she’s incapable of……..
Roselena: “Don’t defend
yourself. I know who you are. If you continue to work here it’s only because
it’s useful to me. Be very careful. If Rodrigo and Pato decide you must leave,
not even God will help you.” Frigida can
only say, “sí Señora”, and doesn’t look up until Roselena leaves the room. Frigida:
“They don’t appreciate me. But
they’ll see once I leave to work for Lada Gala.
They’ll cry for me.”
Vecindad
Estelita’s apartment:
the compadres come back from a long day of taco selling and they’re
happy to say they sold them all!
Lorenzo thinks they’re doing so well, they can soon set up their own
taquerÍa.
Torreslanda McMansion
– Pato’s fortress of solitude
Pato complains to Mati that he doesn’t understand how his
mother puts up with that woman. She
should have left this house a long time ago.
Mati suggests Frigida is a very “special” character. *boy, I’ll say* He should put himself in her place. If Frigida were to leave this house, she’d
find herself alone. Mati’s not even sure
she has any family to speak of. Pato
shoots back that Frigida’s alone because she chooses to be. If she were nicer, she’d be surrounded by
people. Mati tries to tell him it’s not
their place to judge her. Pato doesn’t
feel it’s wrong to defend themselves against someone who willingly harms them. He finally calms down enough to speak about
Luciana’s pregnancy. He realizes Mati’s
known all along and wonders why she didn’t say anything. She confesses she was the one who told Roselena
but was obliged to remain silent on the matter.
He recalls it must have been the day of Hannah’s dinner party and how
his mother seemed so agitated by what Mati told her. He tells her Luciana gave him the news when
he was in Het Het. They both wonder what
they’re going to do. Pato tells her
there are hard times ahead for the Torreslandas.
Everything changed when Luciana came to this house. She awakend in him renewed encouragement (ánimo) for living and Rodrigo fell
hopelessly in love and it changed him forever.
Hannah found a new friend in Luciana.
As for his mother, well, for some strange reason it caused her to
reconnect with her past. A past that
obviously distresses (angustia) her
and that she will never be able to forget.
Mati only knows that things happen for a reason. Pato agrees.
But now with Claudio’s victory, things are going to get worse for the
Torresalanda. Pato knows it’s going to
be very difficult for his parents to give up 50% of their fortune. Hanah has walked in and can’t believe what
she’s just heard. Gasp!
Pato fills her in on the judge’s ruling. Mati leaves, telling them God will see them
through this. Pato tells her to be
patient with his mother but not to allow herself to be abused. She tells him not to worry and leaves brother
and sister alone. Pato tells her not to
worry about having to leave this house.
The Torreslanda fortune is so vast, they won’t even feel it when they
lose the 50%. Connie walks in and they
commiserate over the bad news. Hannah
invites herself when Connie tells them she’s on her way to see Melissa. Pato sends his regards to Melissa and says he
wants to rest and be ready for Rodrigo when he comes by later. There’s a lot of things he wishes to discuss
with his brother. ruh-roh!
Torreslanda Corporativo
Max and his team continue to review the vast Torreslanda
holdings. Gabe (or is it Marco)
suggest they restructure but admits there’s no time. Rod is adamant that he doesn’t want to split
everything with Claudio. Max agrees. Fortunately, several of the businesses are in the name of Rod and his siblings. The house is under Roselena’s. Rod is angry about the large amount that
they’ll have to hand over to Linares.
Max agrees but says they have no choice but to abide by the judge’s
ruling while they’re working on the appeal.
Oscar agrees and says that not complying with the ruling (desacatalo) would cost them a lot of
money, not to mention the 50% and the additional 10% fines. Rod refuses to accept it. Linares already caused him so much pain with
regards to Luciana without also taking half of the business. Oh, he’s taking this very personal.
Het Het
Luciana shares the good news about the judge’s ruling. She’s happy for her father but can’t help but
think about Pato and Hannah – they’re not to blame for their father’s
mistakes. Ariche suggest Rod bring them
on his plane and they can all live together in the big house that Claudio is planning to buy. Luciana wishes it were that easy. Ariche tells her it’s always easy but the
adults make everything difficult.
Somewhere in D.F.
Melissa tells Hannah and Connie over coffee how difficult it
was to side against her family but she always believed in Claudio’s
innocence. Hannah understands Melissa
has always stood by her convictions and knows her brothers will eventually
understand as well. Hannah’s upset there
are so many things happening to her family and she’s always the last to
know. She’s frustrated that everyone
continues to treat her like a child. She
really misses Melissa and wonders why she doesn’t come to the house. Melissa doesn’t want to talk about it but Hannah
presses on. They’re more than cousins,
they’re friends. Connie tells her not to
pressure them. It’s not their place to
tell her some things. She suggests she
ask her mother. Hannah isn’t very happy
to hear this.
Torreslanda
Corporativo
It’s very late into the evening. Rod charges into his office and throws his
jacket – “No puede ser!” Gala walks in
right behind him demanding to know why he doesn't answer his cell. He tells her he’s too busy to deal with her
complaints right now. He’s got a lot of
troubles right now and begs her not to bring him more. Oh, so she’s just a problem? Well, she knows perfectly well what’s going
on cuz she heard it on the news. She
knows Linares will be taking half of nuestra fortuna. “Nuestra?” he asks. Yes, nuestra.
When she became Mrs. Dead to Everyone but Me, she became an owner of the
Torreslanda fortune. He wonders if she
came here only to argue. He hasn't eaten,
he has a raging headache and he feels dreadful (pésimo) about what happened today and all she can think about is
herself and what she stands to lose from his
family’s fortune? Doesn’t she think
that’s a bit too selfish? She reminds
him he has an army (ejército) to
handle that. So he shouldn’t expect her
to play the sweet, selfless (abnegada)
wife. Rod: “No, don’t say sweet and selfless. Leave it at wife – because it isn’t even that
to me.” And with that he leaves as Gala
screams after him!
Oscar’s office:
Connie has arrived with some din-din.
He tells her this will be the most delicious dinner because he has a
beautiful, affectionate woman with him.
Contrast noted and affirmed.
Pato's Fortress of Solitude
Rod barges into Pato’s room shouting, “I can’t stand her
anymore!” Pato assumes he’s referring to
Gala. Rod says regrets everything he’s
done with her. Pato hates to say this but he’s paying the
consequences of his actions. If he were
by Luciana’s side, he’d be the happiest man on earth. Rod is angry that he always mentions her
when he sees him. Pato: “I can’t help it. You and Luciana are united for the rest of
your lives. Destiny has united you
for-ev-er.
Het-Het
Luciana tells Paz about her call to Padre Honesto and how
she heard Roselena’s voice in the background.
Paz isn’t surprised Roselena and the Padre are good friends. With all of her sins, Roselena must always
need to be at church, feeling herself close to God so He’ll forgive her. But she’ll never find forgiveness until she
truly repents for all the harm she’s done.
Luciana doesn’t believe Roselena will ever repent.
Pato’s Fortress of Solitude (DES-TIN-Y, DES-TI-NY! THAT'S FOR ME!)
Rod doesn’t feel it’s a question of destiny. Luciana’s the one who decided they should
separate forever. Pato: “Destiny has united you forever because
Luciana……..(dramatic pause)…..Luciana is pregnant! Luciana is expecting your
child!” There, it’s out!
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This Episode had me on my seat throughout then ENTIRE TN!
BRAVO PATRICIO ~ That Ratchet of Brigida should have been KICKED OUT ON THE CURB IN A CARBOARD BOX
Like she did La Luciana 3 mos ago.!!!
And why doesn't Aunt Connie allow the truth to be TOLD ONCE AND FOR ALL TO Hannah???? She's right when she said "I am the last one to know anything in this family"
Wow Procopio sure moves FAST with his MSG delivery srvc. He has me tickled!!!
FINALLY ~ Rod STANDS UP TO GALA!!!!
YEAH HE NOW KNOWS LA LUCIANA IS HAVING HIS BEBE!!!!!
BRAVO PATRICIO ~ That Ratchet of Brigida should have been KICKED OUT ON THE CURB IN A CARBOARD BOX
Like she did La Luciana 3 mos ago.!!!
And why doesn't Aunt Connie allow the truth to be TOLD ONCE AND FOR ALL TO Hannah???? She's right when she said "I am the last one to know anything in this family"
Wow Procopio sure moves FAST with his MSG delivery srvc. He has me tickled!!!
FINALLY ~ Rod STANDS UP TO GALA!!!!
YEAH HE NOW KNOWS LA LUCIANA IS HAVING HIS BEBE!!!!!
Permalink posted by 
: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 10:59:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 10:59:00 PM EDT
Paquita- Wow! Fabulous recap of a great episode! Looks like I got the only boring episode this week, because tomorrow looks to be good too.
Yay Pato! He was on fire tonight. If only Rosa had let him fire her. It seems the reason Rosa keeps Frigida around is to get the dirt on her family members and other servants since Frigida is an eavesdropper and a snitch.
It never ceases to amaze me that Mati makes me want to slap her more each episode. She's in a sick abusive relationship with Rosa. I think she has battered woman's syndrome.
Thank goodness Pato snapped Rod out of his insufferable ignorance and told him about Luci's pregnancy. Hopefully, now he can turn the corner and start using his brain again.
Roberto Blandon does the best disheveled look I have ever seen. I just love watching him when he loses it. But Pato better watch out. He's now on both Rosa's and Max's sh!t list.
Yay Pato! He was on fire tonight. If only Rosa had let him fire her. It seems the reason Rosa keeps Frigida around is to get the dirt on her family members and other servants since Frigida is an eavesdropper and a snitch.
It never ceases to amaze me that Mati makes me want to slap her more each episode. She's in a sick abusive relationship with Rosa. I think she has battered woman's syndrome.
Thank goodness Pato snapped Rod out of his insufferable ignorance and told him about Luci's pregnancy. Hopefully, now he can turn the corner and start using his brain again.
Roberto Blandon does the best disheveled look I have ever seen. I just love watching him when he loses it. But Pato better watch out. He's now on both Rosa's and Max's sh!t list.
Thanks for the recap, Paquita!! LOVED LOVED the title, OH YEAH!!! PATO ROCKS!!!
i pretty much had same impression of the episode Vivi had... The Pato kick ass show!!
i agree Blandon can do disheveled look, complete with the hairline issues.
So Max has protected some of the business and assets by putting them in Rod's name (businesses) and Rosa's name (house)... but still he is not willing to give 50% of the rest to Claudio. what a sore loser!! Loved the deflated look on Oscar as he kept watching Max refuse to follow the judge's orders.
i pretty much had same impression of the episode Vivi had... The Pato kick ass show!!
i agree Blandon can do disheveled look, complete with the hairline issues.
So Max has protected some of the business and assets by putting them in Rod's name (businesses) and Rosa's name (house)... but still he is not willing to give 50% of the rest to Claudio. what a sore loser!! Loved the deflated look on Oscar as he kept watching Max refuse to follow the judge's orders.
Paquita thanks for your recap. You had a quite an episode and your details about key conversations were very helpful.
Vivi - the first part of your statement about Mati had me ROTFLOL and agreeing about slapping her. She is definitely a great candidate for Battered Woman Syndrome. Finally I think this is the first TN where I feared for a character being harmed by both of his parents.
Pato was so awesome this episode! Too bad Lurch wasn't given the boot. He's so close to discovering what will become a horror story regarding his parents. I hope he talks more with Hannah so she won't completely go into shock when BOTH of their parents go down.
Vivi - the first part of your statement about Mati had me ROTFLOL and agreeing about slapping her. She is definitely a great candidate for Battered Woman Syndrome. Finally I think this is the first TN where I feared for a character being harmed by both of his parents.
Pato was so awesome this episode! Too bad Lurch wasn't given the boot. He's so close to discovering what will become a horror story regarding his parents. I hope he talks more with Hannah so she won't completely go into shock when BOTH of their parents go down.
Paquita, wonderful, fantastic recap. Loved the title. Yay, Pato, I am with the rest of you, how noble and gallant he is. I loved how he kept insisting to Max, Claudio was innocent and why is it that you accused your friend of fraud, when you were like brothers. Max couldn't explain himself well at all.
Yay, now Dead To Me knows!!! It's about time. He and Hanna are always the last to know. And that look on Dead To Me's face, priceless I have to say.
Rosa la loca, oh, please, all the screaming and I just knew she equates herself with the suffering Christ. Calvary indeed. This is payback for all the sins she HASN'T repented of. Luci is so right about her, I don't think Rosa will ever repent.
Poor Padre Honesto. I feel so bad for him. Rosa screaming, poor Luci can't even talk to him. I really like the Padre, he is so worn down by Rosa.
I wonder if Max is trying to minimize the penalty by having put some of the divisions of the corporativo in Rod, Pato and Hanna's names and the house in Rosa la loca's name. Still they should have plenty of dinero to pay off what they owe Claudio.
Poor Oscar. When Pato was saying that he thought Claudio was innocent I was watching Oscar's face and he seemed to agree with Pato.
Finally, finally Frigid is outed, so very happy about that. She has been trying to get rid of Mati for awhile. Good that Pato and everyone else is on to her. I wonder if Gala would ever hire her, knowing what she is like. Sell any info for money. I wonder if Rosa knows about that?
Oh, Gagme is so far over the edge. Now she is mimicking the Champagne Queen with "our fortune", besides Rod had her sign a pre-nup so what is she hoping to gain? Loads of dinero for the bebe is my guess.
So happy for Claudio and so glad Luci called him Papa, that was a really nice scene. I just worry for the both of them, because of the La Loca and Max.
Ariche is a doll. I like his piggy bank idea, so sweet, lol.
Yay, now Dead To Me knows!!! It's about time. He and Hanna are always the last to know. And that look on Dead To Me's face, priceless I have to say.
Rosa la loca, oh, please, all the screaming and I just knew she equates herself with the suffering Christ. Calvary indeed. This is payback for all the sins she HASN'T repented of. Luci is so right about her, I don't think Rosa will ever repent.
Poor Padre Honesto. I feel so bad for him. Rosa screaming, poor Luci can't even talk to him. I really like the Padre, he is so worn down by Rosa.
I wonder if Max is trying to minimize the penalty by having put some of the divisions of the corporativo in Rod, Pato and Hanna's names and the house in Rosa la loca's name. Still they should have plenty of dinero to pay off what they owe Claudio.
Poor Oscar. When Pato was saying that he thought Claudio was innocent I was watching Oscar's face and he seemed to agree with Pato.
Finally, finally Frigid is outed, so very happy about that. She has been trying to get rid of Mati for awhile. Good that Pato and everyone else is on to her. I wonder if Gala would ever hire her, knowing what she is like. Sell any info for money. I wonder if Rosa knows about that?
Oh, Gagme is so far over the edge. Now she is mimicking the Champagne Queen with "our fortune", besides Rod had her sign a pre-nup so what is she hoping to gain? Loads of dinero for the bebe is my guess.
So happy for Claudio and so glad Luci called him Papa, that was a really nice scene. I just worry for the both of them, because of the La Loca and Max.
Ariche is a doll. I like his piggy bank idea, so sweet, lol.
Que poderosa, Paquita. You really conveyed the march to the sea kind of power of justice in your excellent recap. My recirdin failed me about half way so I really appreciated being able to feel like I was watching it all through your power packed delivery. GO PATO GO!
Make that "recording" that failed. And I agree with Madelaine that the Luci Claudio moment was so sweet and loving especially when compared with all the bitterness in the Torreslanda McMansion.
See? This is why Pato and Valentina should get together! Truth to everyone!
Juli: "Does this dress make me look fat?
Val: "No, it makes you looks old. Because you are."
Rod: "Am I the biggest dumbass ever?"
Pato: "Yep."
The Pato and Val Show would be more fun than anything on Jerry Springer or any of those other daytime shows. I'd watch.
Kelly
Juli: "Does this dress make me look fat?
Val: "No, it makes you looks old. Because you are."
Rod: "Am I the biggest dumbass ever?"
Pato: "Yep."
The Pato and Val Show would be more fun than anything on Jerry Springer or any of those other daytime shows. I'd watch.
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:20:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:20:00 AM EDT
Great recap, Paquita. I had to tune in as soon as I got home from the opera.
Madelaine, it's fairly common for someone as wealthy as Max to put substantial assets in the names of family members. I don't know about Mexico, but in the US this would also cut down on inheritance taxes for Max's kids later on.
Gagme would be a fool to hire Frigida for exactly this reason. What would prevent her from selling info about Gagme and Julie for even more dinero?
Madelaine, it's fairly common for someone as wealthy as Max to put substantial assets in the names of family members. I don't know about Mexico, but in the US this would also cut down on inheritance taxes for Max's kids later on.
Gagme would be a fool to hire Frigida for exactly this reason. What would prevent her from selling info about Gagme and Julie for even more dinero?
Urban- you are so right about the inheritance taxes here in the U.S. I hadn't even thought of that. I too wonder if Mexico is the same as it is here with the taxes.
Urban- I just looked up Mexican Inheritance taxes and it says Mexico has no estate or inheritance taxes. Wow. The property has to be registered which requires a small fee but that's it. Pretty good.
Well Pato fooled me and spilled the beans but now I'm worried that when DimRod heads to Het Het Luci will do something stupid like deny the baby is his. TN leading ladies often dig part of their own graves.
Holy moly but Max looked almost as crazy as La Loca storming into the library and ranting at Pato. I couldn't help thinking about those scenes in the Godfather when Max kissed him. I know that he always does it but in the context of what had gone down it appeared almost threatening to me.
During the office lets move the assets around discussion I had to laugh when Rod went off on Linares for all the stuff with Luci. Oscar and Max exchanged one of the WTF looks and I laughed. Marcos and Gabe should reconsider their careers because the two senior Torreslanda's are running amok.
So Frigida is convinced that she will soon be working for Gala. Somehow I don't see that happening especially if the Dumbass ever gets wind of what a sneak she really is. I still wonder why Rosa keeps her around other than fearing she will go to the media and spill the beans about the whole crazy family.
I'm still trying to decide if i like the way Rod is learning everything about Luci in a piecemeal way. In one of the prior versions he leaned about the infierno job, broke off the wedding and then found about about the pregnancy, her real father and what he parent had done in one episode. The poor sap was running all over town and every place he stopped someone dropped a bomb on him. Actually thinking about what a moron Rod is I like him getting stuff bit by bit and then having to suffer over and over again.
Poor Jana, knowing that stuff is being hidden from her and resenting being treated like a child. Can't blame her. There is at least one more person who will be thrilled when she finds about about Luci and her baby. She is about the only one who doesn't know about it at this point.
Ooh and tomorrow we get a chance to see Rosa throw another fit in the chapel and we get a Rod/La Loca confrontation. It gives a preview of what will happen when the really big secret comes out.
Holy moly but Max looked almost as crazy as La Loca storming into the library and ranting at Pato. I couldn't help thinking about those scenes in the Godfather when Max kissed him. I know that he always does it but in the context of what had gone down it appeared almost threatening to me.
During the office lets move the assets around discussion I had to laugh when Rod went off on Linares for all the stuff with Luci. Oscar and Max exchanged one of the WTF looks and I laughed. Marcos and Gabe should reconsider their careers because the two senior Torreslanda's are running amok.
So Frigida is convinced that she will soon be working for Gala. Somehow I don't see that happening especially if the Dumbass ever gets wind of what a sneak she really is. I still wonder why Rosa keeps her around other than fearing she will go to the media and spill the beans about the whole crazy family.
I'm still trying to decide if i like the way Rod is learning everything about Luci in a piecemeal way. In one of the prior versions he leaned about the infierno job, broke off the wedding and then found about about the pregnancy, her real father and what he parent had done in one episode. The poor sap was running all over town and every place he stopped someone dropped a bomb on him. Actually thinking about what a moron Rod is I like him getting stuff bit by bit and then having to suffer over and over again.
Poor Jana, knowing that stuff is being hidden from her and resenting being treated like a child. Can't blame her. There is at least one more person who will be thrilled when she finds about about Luci and her baby. She is about the only one who doesn't know about it at this point.
Ooh and tomorrow we get a chance to see Rosa throw another fit in the chapel and we get a Rod/La Loca confrontation. It gives a preview of what will happen when the really big secret comes out.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 1:06:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 1:06:00 AM EDT
FUN FUN FUN!! Wow, I enjoyed that episode last night. Wonderful recap Paquita giving us all the details again. Really liked that the episode was solely centered on the trial afternmath with the characters involved. No side stepping to sub plots. Just kept the edge going.
PATO FOR PRESIDENT!! Ok too much, but seriously, only person who seems to have any sense and brains in this group. And he was really giving hell last night--loved every minute of it. I know Luci will be pithed with him when Dumbass shows up on her door step, but it's a nice twist of the knife to Mr. Steroid that was needed.
Now the question becomes--does she kick him to the curb, lie or relent, but Gagme will never allow a divorce.
So now that Pato has seen this side of his parents and realizes all is not right in Looneyville ( Max was really ramping up the crazy too last night--wow), what will he do? I almost hate the idea of him in that house with two parents who now think of him as a betrayer. Claudio needs to buy that big house, maybe he can move there? School out yet--he can take Janna with him.
I will admit now and then Dumbass has a somewhat redeeming moment, and that blast at Gagme was pitch perfect. Wait until he sees his man-cave messed with.
“Si mi niña” . God point Vivi on Mati. I say she and Lurch need some time at our Clinic for the Delusional. She knows full well Rosa's issues but she just takes the abuse and tries to make everyone else do the same.
PATO FOR PRESIDENT!! Ok too much, but seriously, only person who seems to have any sense and brains in this group. And he was really giving hell last night--loved every minute of it. I know Luci will be pithed with him when Dumbass shows up on her door step, but it's a nice twist of the knife to Mr. Steroid that was needed.
Now the question becomes--does she kick him to the curb, lie or relent, but Gagme will never allow a divorce.
So now that Pato has seen this side of his parents and realizes all is not right in Looneyville ( Max was really ramping up the crazy too last night--wow), what will he do? I almost hate the idea of him in that house with two parents who now think of him as a betrayer. Claudio needs to buy that big house, maybe he can move there? School out yet--he can take Janna with him.
I will admit now and then Dumbass has a somewhat redeeming moment, and that blast at Gagme was pitch perfect. Wait until he sees his man-cave messed with.
“Si mi niña” . God point Vivi on Mati. I say she and Lurch need some time at our Clinic for the Delusional. She knows full well Rosa's issues but she just takes the abuse and tries to make everyone else do the same.
Thank you for the great recap, Paquitodelbarrio. So funny, and so accurate! Those scenes!
Kelly-so funny. Do wish you were writing the dialogue in this TN.
Daisynjay-yes, not only is Gala messing with his man-cave, but she is proceeding rapidly with the general castration process. Yikes, Rod will pay and pay and pay for being a dumb@$$. That headache he has is only the beginning.
Kelly-so funny. Do wish you were writing the dialogue in this TN.
Daisynjay-yes, not only is Gala messing with his man-cave, but she is proceeding rapidly with the general castration process. Yikes, Rod will pay and pay and pay for being a dumb@$$. That headache he has is only the beginning.
MARTA...if you're reading this today, check your email, both regular and spam. Melinama is sending you posting privileges so you don't have to work through Sylvia (Abismo) or Vivi (Refugio).
However, if there's a glitch, you can send the recap to me tonight. About what time do you think that will be?
However, if there's a glitch, you can send the recap to me tonight. About what time do you think that will be?
Gala, you can lead a man to the altar with a gun to his head but you can't make him boink you. Messing with his man-cave isn't going to help that.
Rod still doesn't know that Claudio is Luci's father. Does Patricio know? It will be quite hellish for Rod when he finds out and particularly when he learns how Luci was taken away from her father. Patricio knows Rosa is looney tunes, but Rod's awareness is questionable at this point.
Interesting how all the emotional strength belongs to the quadriplegic and none to the able-bodied brother.
Rod still doesn't know that Claudio is Luci's father. Does Patricio know? It will be quite hellish for Rod when he finds out and particularly when he learns how Luci was taken away from her father. Patricio knows Rosa is looney tunes, but Rod's awareness is questionable at this point.
Interesting how all the emotional strength belongs to the quadriplegic and none to the able-bodied brother.
Paquita: I loved your recap! What a terrific title!! Your embedded vocabulary was great and *oh dear, that bus has already left the station* was my favorite line.
You captured it perfectly with "Max looks at Rod, Rod looks at Pato, Pato looks at Max who looks back at Pato. Round and round we go!"
Pato commands respect. Pure and simple. He's a man of conviction and isn't afraid to step up to the plate.
Max's kiss of Pato on the forehead reminded me of Michael Corleone's kiss to Fredo, shortly before Fredo got in the boat. Anger and fury were at the root of that kiss. Cringeworthy.
Vivi, ITA with you and all those who noted Mati's tolerance with Rosa's abusive treatment. Pathetic.
Rod finally knows the truth. Now, what will he do?
Diana
You captured it perfectly with "Max looks at Rod, Rod looks at Pato, Pato looks at Max who looks back at Pato. Round and round we go!"
Pato commands respect. Pure and simple. He's a man of conviction and isn't afraid to step up to the plate.
Max's kiss of Pato on the forehead reminded me of Michael Corleone's kiss to Fredo, shortly before Fredo got in the boat. Anger and fury were at the root of that kiss. Cringeworthy.
Vivi, ITA with you and all those who noted Mati's tolerance with Rosa's abusive treatment. Pathetic.
Rod finally knows the truth. Now, what will he do?
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 7:48:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 7:48:00 AM EDT
until i saw the previews i was fearing Rod will go the 'ah! now she's pregnant! I doubt it is my child!' route... but the previews say it won't be that way, he won't question his paternity. or so we hope.
Urban- No Pato doesn't know. Melissa is the only young person who knows CL is Luci's dad. More bombshells to come for the TL kids, and at this point they still don't know Max is guilty of the fraud since Campos did not reveal that in his confession. But of course Pato asks the logical question of Max. If he was your friend why were you so quick to condemn him. Max's non-excuse made no sense and Pato still has lots of questions.
Awesome recap. Captured the nut house perfectly!
The way my cc's show that name is Madsala. (Mad Sally LOL)
Poor Rod. Gagme has put the ho in hijo.
Max appears to be vague about what to do if he has to split assets but I believe that he is mentally looking for ways to hide assets. He simply doesn't give a rats behind what the court thinks.
La loca Rosa was pushing some serious buttons with Max. Wonder how much further she can push him sin violence.
La loca shaking the crap outta Mati didn't even wake her up. How loyal can you be to all that crazy.
The way my cc's show that name is Madsala. (Mad Sally LOL)
Poor Rod. Gagme has put the ho in hijo.
Max appears to be vague about what to do if he has to split assets but I believe that he is mentally looking for ways to hide assets. He simply doesn't give a rats behind what the court thinks.
La loca Rosa was pushing some serious buttons with Max. Wonder how much further she can push him sin violence.
La loca shaking the crap outta Mati didn't even wake her up. How loyal can you be to all that crazy.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 8:57:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 8:57:00 AM EDT
It was nice to see Luci so happy and at peace this episode. I'm guessing that's all going to end when Rod comes to her door tonight. Can't wait!
Gettin' good, gettin' good.
As soon as Max kissed Pato on the head, I turned to my husband, wide-eyed and said 'Kiss of death?'. How horrible to be in both your loony tune parents line of fire!
I agree that Rod has been dumb to date, but his love for Luci and insistence of CL's ill-intentions have made him nutso. Add to that the fact that most normal people wouldn't assume their parents are as loony as his are, and his actions make sense... I suppose.
NOW... the truth starts to emerge and we can see the true character of Rod! What will he do now? As stupid as he has been in the past, watching his interactions with Pato & Hana prove his heart to me (although, loony tune Max has been a good father up to the kiss of death).
I've just been holding on so long waiting for Rods redemption that if I don't get it soon... Imma die!
Also… LOVED Rod telling Gagme just how it is. That baby in her belly is the only reason he hasn’t shot her dead!
As soon as Max kissed Pato on the head, I turned to my husband, wide-eyed and said 'Kiss of death?'. How horrible to be in both your loony tune parents line of fire!
I agree that Rod has been dumb to date, but his love for Luci and insistence of CL's ill-intentions have made him nutso. Add to that the fact that most normal people wouldn't assume their parents are as loony as his are, and his actions make sense... I suppose.
NOW... the truth starts to emerge and we can see the true character of Rod! What will he do now? As stupid as he has been in the past, watching his interactions with Pato & Hana prove his heart to me (although, loony tune Max has been a good father up to the kiss of death).
I've just been holding on so long waiting for Rods redemption that if I don't get it soon... Imma die!
Also… LOVED Rod telling Gagme just how it is. That baby in her belly is the only reason he hasn’t shot her dead!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:32:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:32:00 AM EDT
Nole Girl, Rod's redemption won't come for weeks yet. Galans never learn until almost the last minute so get ready for a long ride. I've seen their stupidity last up to the final episode.
I'm feeling more and more sorry for poor Pato. We know that he won't get his dream girl and since it looks like there is no one on the horizon for him it just can't end well. I love how fearless he is and how like Melissa he uses his brain. When the truth about Rosa's deeds come to light I don't think he will be shocked. Hurt yes but surprised no. He senses something is off which is more than can be said for the Dumbass who will be blindsided.
I couldn't help but notice that when Pato lit into Rod for his bad decisions Rod immediately blamed Luci saying she was the one who wanted to end it. He never, ever takes responsibility for his own actions. It is always someone else's' fault - Luci or Claudio but never him. I'm actually surprised he hasn't blamed Gagme for getting pregnant to trap him.
I'm feeling more and more sorry for poor Pato. We know that he won't get his dream girl and since it looks like there is no one on the horizon for him it just can't end well. I love how fearless he is and how like Melissa he uses his brain. When the truth about Rosa's deeds come to light I don't think he will be shocked. Hurt yes but surprised no. He senses something is off which is more than can be said for the Dumbass who will be blindsided.
I couldn't help but notice that when Pato lit into Rod for his bad decisions Rod immediately blamed Luci saying she was the one who wanted to end it. He never, ever takes responsibility for his own actions. It is always someone else's' fault - Luci or Claudio but never him. I'm actually surprised he hasn't blamed Gagme for getting pregnant to trap him.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:18:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:18:00 PM EDT
Marta...please confirm that you have received posting privileges from Jane (Melinama). I am on the public library computer right now, because our home computer went on the fritz at about 10 when we had a momentary power failure.
If you have questions, write me at my gmail address.
If you have questions, write me at my gmail address.
Hola todos--
Still catching up with recaps and comments. Both have been tremendous help in bringing the action to life.
Refugio #101/2: I watched intently to see Pato's leg move. He was sitting very close to Aldo, since Rod had moved up a row and made room for RE after her put-down by the judge. It was Aldo's leg that moved. Pato's recovery of mobility in his legs is still a long way away. He's working hard on his hands and arms.
Aldo's running away down the steps after the verdict could have a different explanation. I never saw the driver's face, but it could be that he raced out to get the car. I saw Oscar motioning someone and the car appeared infront of the steps.
Little itty bitty things, but it fleshes out the scenes.
Rosa reading Madre Teresa de Calcutta was a hoot. Loved all the comments on how incongruous it was.
Anita
Still catching up with recaps and comments. Both have been tremendous help in bringing the action to life.
Refugio #101/2: I watched intently to see Pato's leg move. He was sitting very close to Aldo, since Rod had moved up a row and made room for RE after her put-down by the judge. It was Aldo's leg that moved. Pato's recovery of mobility in his legs is still a long way away. He's working hard on his hands and arms.
Aldo's running away down the steps after the verdict could have a different explanation. I never saw the driver's face, but it could be that he raced out to get the car. I saw Oscar motioning someone and the car appeared infront of the steps.
Little itty bitty things, but it fleshes out the scenes.
Rosa reading Madre Teresa de Calcutta was a hoot. Loved all the comments on how incongruous it was.
Anita
"It is always someone else's' fault"
Decie Girl - When they say an offspring is an apple who hasn't fallen far from the tree--I think in Rod's case, he's still hanging on to the branch for dear life. He sucked so much of the gene pool out of Rosa and Max's apple tree, that Pato and Janna were lucky and got away with being a whole new hybrid variety.
As for Pato, yeah telling Dumbass about the bebe made me sad since it made it more obvious he would never win Luci no matter how we petition :). But what I hope to see happening is that Pato gets stronger, understands what happened and starts to work with CL, and eventually when Max is kicked to the curb, gets hits by a bus or Rosa takes him out ( maybe they can take each other out), Pato takes over the whole corporate entity as CEO. Maybe they will bring him in a nice girl at some point--I kind of think CL's assistant would look nice on his arm...( forgot her name).
Decie Girl - When they say an offspring is an apple who hasn't fallen far from the tree--I think in Rod's case, he's still hanging on to the branch for dear life. He sucked so much of the gene pool out of Rosa and Max's apple tree, that Pato and Janna were lucky and got away with being a whole new hybrid variety.
As for Pato, yeah telling Dumbass about the bebe made me sad since it made it more obvious he would never win Luci no matter how we petition :). But what I hope to see happening is that Pato gets stronger, understands what happened and starts to work with CL, and eventually when Max is kicked to the curb, gets hits by a bus or Rosa takes him out ( maybe they can take each other out), Pato takes over the whole corporate entity as CEO. Maybe they will bring him in a nice girl at some point--I kind of think CL's assistant would look nice on his arm...( forgot her name).
Yet another breathless moment in the land of telenovelas!!! Thanks PdB great job. After all, this is all about the contrast between good and evil. I love very much the difference between Dead to me and Gagme, and Oscar and Connie. You see in the men's physical features the effect of the court decision, after all the hard work they have done and here come the partners, whereas Gagme was like a shrew giving Dead to me hell, and Connie lovingly offering Oscar her love and food for the tired and hungry Oscar.It was like for real you could see Oscar's face light up. I was brought up like this. my Mom specifically told us never to greet our dad each day when he comes from work with negative things but only love and good news and food.Oh and I love that Papa thing with Luciana and Ariche's notable comment regarding the adults making life complicated than it should be. Love this episode!!! Thank you.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 2:52:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 2:52:00 PM EDT
Can't help wondering if someone will burst in on DTM and Luci tonight and blurt out something about the big house Claudio is buying and set the Dumbass on another ride on the crazy train. Ariche idolizes him and has no filter on what he says and i can see him blabbing all about it.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 3:06:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 3:06:00 PM EDT
Great work Paquita--A big thank you.
Rosa loca yelling at the padre OMG! Poor Padre Honesto, he sure puts up with a lot.
Both last night and the night before BoBo NimRod looked like he was going to bust a blood vessel. What rage!
I read all of the many comments about the trial. All seemed to agree with the judges decision except me. 50% of the corporation goes to claudio--good. 10% of of Maxes personel account also goes to Claudio. I say, NOT ENOUGH. It should be 20%, 1% for each year Claudio spent in jail. To me, that would be more fair.
One more thing. The acting has been superb these last couple of intense episodes, especially Max/Roberto Blandon. Last night you could see evil written al over his face. Something BIG is comming and it won't be good. This part scares me. How much will the good people have to suffer? That's the question.
the gringo
Rosa loca yelling at the padre OMG! Poor Padre Honesto, he sure puts up with a lot.
Both last night and the night before BoBo NimRod looked like he was going to bust a blood vessel. What rage!
I read all of the many comments about the trial. All seemed to agree with the judges decision except me. 50% of the corporation goes to claudio--good. 10% of of Maxes personel account also goes to Claudio. I say, NOT ENOUGH. It should be 20%, 1% for each year Claudio spent in jail. To me, that would be more fair.
One more thing. The acting has been superb these last couple of intense episodes, especially Max/Roberto Blandon. Last night you could see evil written al over his face. Something BIG is comming and it won't be good. This part scares me. How much will the good people have to suffer? That's the question.
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
vida2, I almost never get to read the comments posted in the afternoon, but so glad I did. I liked your comment: "I was brought up like this. my Mom specifically told us never to greet our dad each day when he comes from work with negative things but only love and good news and food." I can imagine that made your father's anxities melt away in the face of such love and support.
gringo, I agree that Max should certainly have to give Claudio much more money. Of course, Max should be thanking his lucky stars he hasn't gone to jail. Yet. It would make sense to leave things alone and forget the appeal. But none of the men in the family (save Pato) appear to take any sort of loss graciously.
Judy, how kind of you to have made such an effort (even going to the library) to get the recapping information to Marta. I hope she has seen at least one of your e-mails.
Diana
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gringo, I agree that Max should certainly have to give Claudio much more money. Of course, Max should be thanking his lucky stars he hasn't gone to jail. Yet. It would make sense to leave things alone and forget the appeal. But none of the men in the family (save Pato) appear to take any sort of loss graciously.
Judy, how kind of you to have made such an effort (even going to the library) to get the recapping information to Marta. I hope she has seen at least one of your e-mails.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 4:50:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 4:50:00 PM EDT
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