Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Amor Bravío #20 (Uni 15) Mon 9/3/12



Capitulo 20: The Hormonal Tidalwave Begins

Lo del pasado

Andres talks with Rafael, telling him his intentions. Creepy string-section music as Alonssso bothers Camila while she is bathing and thinking about Viviana's advice. If we needed further proof that they did not actually vo-di-oh-do-do, her discomfort was it, por supuesto.

Lo de Nuevo

Viviana's Apt: Rafael and Andres continue their conversation with Rafael continuing to defend Camila. Andres is being stubborn in thinking that Camila is behind his recent troubles, as we expect at this stage of the story. Rafael admits his interest in Camila and Andres takes this badly, thinking he cannot trust Rafael.


Camila's Bathroom: Alonssso picks up the sponge and starts to wash her back; she is not liking this at all. She is telling him this will still take time. That he is still fully dressed in a suit and tie (white shirt this time) is creepy and clearly a power play. She is as creeped out as we are; she is covering up her assets.

Kitchen: Padre Baldomero talks with Natalia, asking her why the office phone number was changed. Natallia isn't sure why this was demanded by Alonssso, but she relates this incident is to a long-distance call and it was followed by instructions to change things on the website. The padre knows something is fishy when Natalia explains how nervous her reptilian boss was.

Outside Hacienda: Luzama tries to go out to meet with Pablo but is caught by Leoncio, who tries to drag her inside. He gets insulting, she tries to say she is out for air because she couldn't sleep. He fires his rifle, suspecting that she is meeting someone. Pablo is hanging out nearby. The sound of the shot attracts Alonssso, who tells him off because of the noise and – like Luzma – accuses him of being drunk. Alonssso doesn't accept his explanation about hearing an animal in the dark. Camila comes out to investigate, then tells him she will be sleeping in the cabaña. He's not liking this at all over the music of suspicion because they are possibly being overheard.

Camila's Bedroom: As she prepares to go to bed she talks to herself about her uncertain feelings for Alonssso. She is not sure if she loves him or even wants him to touch her. [Note to Camila: If you are asking yourself these questions, the answer is “No lo amas!”]

Master Bedroom: Alonssso peevishly swears to get cured so he can boink Camila. [Note to Alonssso: Not in this lifetime, reptile!]

Split screen Camila's Bedroom/Andres' Bedroom: Don Vicente Fernandez sings beautifully for them and us. She thinks about Andres and their various encounters. He thinks about Camila, afraid he will fall for her. [Note to Andres: Don't fight it, guapo; it's a force of nature.]

Bulls grazing. [Salud!]

Lazcano Lair: Mama Dragon thinks about Augustina talking about her and El Diablo, the words echoing in the catacombs of her mind as she downs her favorite venom. She is not happy and she puts the glass down in anger and exits the room.

Bulls running [Salud!]

Parlour: Alonssso, in a bizarre role reversal, takes a call from Isadora and runs to the “rescue”, worried that something is wrong.

Outside Hacienda: Leoncio reports some mierda taurino to Camila about the night before, then departs. Luzma approaches and they walk off to talk.

Augustina's Bedroom: She talks with El Diablo on the phone, sounding inappropriately like a quinceañera over her relationship with him. He is considerably less enthused but fakes it. We are wondering what else he will have to fake going forward in his scheme.

Outside Hacienda: Luzma has told Camila about the previous night; they part company.

Albarrán Hacienda, outside: The guests are having breakfast with Pablo. The parents talk about having to take a flight somewhere while their bratty daughter (Iliana) indicates she would prefer to stay. Pablo helps the parents. Alas, he leaves his cell phone at the table and bratgirl picks it up. She calls the voicemail and listens to to Luzma's apology about the previous night. She erases the voice mail and smirks. Bitch.

Outside Hacienda: Andres talks to the surveyors, the lead man mentions that measurements are being taken that lead him to believe that construction is being planned. Rafael approaches. Rafael tells him he believes he is innocent of the charges against him and that he believes that Camila will also believe in him. Andres is still not buying this but at least they appear to be making up their differences.

Osvaldo Becerra's Office: Padre Baldomero calls on him to ask about Don Daniel's change in his will. Minor key music indicating brain activity and mystery underscore this. However, Osvaldo was also surprised. Don Daniel had gone to the office to receive an e-mail and came out with the intent to change his will. He asks if Becerra can think of any reason for a sudden change.

Outside Hacienda: Andres thinks that the reason for the assessment is something beyond the intent to sell the property. Rafael tells him that one of them is right about Camila and the other is wrong; they agree to observe and find out . Leoncio arrives, but fortunately does not hear anything of this conversation. All walk off in different directions.

Parlour: Alonssso arrive with Mama Dragon and her maletas, saying she's had a flood due to broken plumbing and can't live there for the moment because of the damage; she will be staying with them. Neither Camila nor Augustina is prepared for this nor do either look overly pleased at the prospect. [Note to Alonssso: Your mentiras will be showing.] Isadora Dragon carries on about not being able to live in her old house after the damage, wails about the expense of repair and replacing furniture, and gets invited to stay.

Osvaldo Becerra's Office: Thought leitmotif again as Padre Baldomero thinks about his conversation with Natalia and the two men try to work out the sequence of events. The lawyer explains that upon discovery of Daniel's existence, Don Daniel asked him to offer him a job to lure him to Mexico. He had received the reply that Daniel was interested, but then Don Daniel died.

Hacienda, Guest Suite: Augustina excorts Isadora inside, explaining it has its own bathroom and dressing room. Mama Dragon fakes gratitude, saying that she and Alonssso were always alone without extended family. She offers her friendship and help. The embrace is insincere.

Parlour: Minor key horror music leitmotif as Alonssso uses this situation to try to get Camila to return to the master bedroom. She is not willing. He fake-begs her for the sake of how this will look in front of his mother.

Osvaldo Becerra's Office: The lawyer tells the padre about Augustina's working for El Diablo. The padre asks how this is related to what they are discussing. Becerra had remembered that this same man once tired to purchase La Malquerida to turn it into a tourist trap. The padre remembers that Don Daniel was never willing to sell the property. El Diablo is also a friend of Alonssso. There is also discussion of the retirement fund thing that Augustina is supposed to be working on and when Becerra says that El Diablo is not involved in any financial ventures, both men realize that this fish smells two weeks old instead of only one.

Hacienda Office: Alonssso dictates some correspondence, then suddenly sends Natalia to the kitchen for coffee when he spots a scantily clad female on a magazine cover laying on the desk. He jots something down and exits.

Lakeside: Camila takes a walk by the lake with Maja and lets her off the leash. She spots Andres across the lake stripping down to his blue skivvies and easing into the water. Maja gets away while she watches the hunka-hunka burning love. She obviously likes what she sees as our beloved Don Vicente sings for us and Maja goes into the water to get acquainted with Andres. This seems to worry Camila although Maja and Andres obviously like each other. When they come out of the water Camila is clearly flustered as she calls her back and Andres explains he was just cooling off during his lunch hour. As he walks away Camila mock-scolds Maja.

Hacienda Office: Natalia returns with the coffee, but Alonssso closes his laptop, gets up, saying he is going into town.

Hacienda: Camila calls Viviana, saying she has to talk to her. Something happened she has to talk about now. Can they get together in a bit?

Footpath: Luzma walks with her school friend, talking, when Valentino approaches with helados for them in their favorite flavors. Cute guy and he seems to like Luzma. He stares after her as she walks away and her friend tells Valentino that Luzma only has eyes for Pablo Albarrán.

Indoor Pool at the Albarrán Hacienda: Iliana flirts with Pablo, who playfully picks her up to throw her in.

Parlour: El Diablo arrives and Mama Dragon tells him about the break-in at her place. They tell him that she has moved in at La Malquerida. He pretends surprise but acutely observant, as he usually is. When he refers to Augustina as his novia, Isadora makes a face only he notices.

Outside: Camila looks for Rudolfo, but Andres tells her that Leoncio sent him to do something. She asks about the assessors.

Parlour: As predicted, El Diablo was not fooled by Isadora Dragon's story about her lair being flooded. He is amused at her jealous move and manner. She reminds him that they are there for the same reason.

Road: As we are serenaded by Don Vicente, Andres drives Camila into town. Camila turns away when she realizes he might catch her looking at him.

Town: Alonssso, wearing suspicious dark glasses, waits by a fountain.

Viviana's Place: Laid-back music as Camila arrives. Viviana asks Andres if he'd like a drink of water, but he declines and remains outside. Camila tries to explain to Viviana that she doesn't like to be near him because she is married and he is an employee. Flamenco music in the background as this conversation continues. Viviana recognizes what is happening as Camila talks about how it's been a long time since she felt this way. She describes hiding behind a tree watching him in the water and not being able to talk afterward! This is crystal clear to Viviana as it is to us.

Hotel Room: Alonssso tries one more time with a prostitute (the same one? I wasn't sure). Edgar Allan Poe seems to be in the room with his tell-tale heart as Alonssso clutches his chest and collapses on the floor in front of the prostitute.

Avances:

Camila has decided that her marriage is un fracaso, but Alonssso's collapse threatens this decision while El Diablo and Isadora Dragon discuss the plan to have Daniel Diaz Acosta declared legally dead.


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Comments:
Have at it, amigos. No dialogue tonight, but I think I got the main points in.
 

Urban--What a wonderful recap. Loved your descriptives. Loved the notes to Alonssso and Camila, lol.

So Mama Dragon has moved in. I was really hoping that Camila wouldn't be forced into sharing her room with Alonssso. I hope she gets to keep a room to herself. So what is causing Alonssso to pass out, too much Viagra???

The Padre and Lic Bercera are so smart. They are halfway to figuring out what is going on. I really like that, I am a real sucker for the Padre here.

Poor Luzma. Leonicio has got to go. And that girl Iliana. I am surprised Pablo didn't have his voicemail password protected. This way she couldn't have erased it.

The best scene was our hunka-hunka- burnin' love in the water with the dog. So sweet and Camila secretly watching him. She has it bad and that's good.
 

Thanks, UA. You may not have had this recap up the minute the episodio ended, but it was still impressively fast.

I'm not sure what to make of Alonso's collapse, nor even what he saw on the cover of the magazine that prompted him to leave at once for town. Was it just a sexy woman on the cover? Or did he see an ad for some kind of "performance aid"? I'm trying to figure out what could have brought on a heart attack in a seemingly healthy young man (well, physically healthy). He sure didn't look as if he was faking the collapse. As you noted, his collapse is likely to make it more difficult for Camila to end the marriage. Though it may also provide more opportunity for her to be together with Dandres.
 

UA - thanks for the very quick recap. Loved your title. Our Camila is a hot hormonal mess, isn't she?

I loved the too-short scene with D'Andres and Maja! What a great bod! And the dog is beautiful.

So glad the Padre is talking with Lic. Bercera and realizing that Daniel has told him the truth. Also, now two people are aware that El Diablo and Alonssso may want to sell the ranch. I hope this isn't an anvil being hoisted over their heads.

I wondered if Alonssso faked a heart attack so he'd have a reason to not sleep with Camila while Mama Dragon is in the hacienda. Could also be too much Viagra/Cialis or an anxiety attack, but he was very worried about what his mother would think of Camila's sleeping in other quarters.
Anya

 

UA thanks for the recap. I too enjoyed your notes to Cami and her lizard.

I like that Cami realizes how Daniel is unnerving her. She's been in mourning and then with that crazy guy so she probably forgot what feeling amorous was like. If she's honest with herself about her situation, she allowed herself to be talked in marriage with a man who she thought was kind. It was never passionate love.

Yes Madelaine Leoncio must go and now that we know he's a drunk, it becomes imperative.

And why does this family friend have to be cling-wrap to Pablo? I know its a plot device but she's icky.

I don't think Alonso's collapse was planned. He seemed to get the number from an ad and then made arrangements on-line. His "escort" did look like the last one. It doesn't seem like he'll ever or has ever gotten his stuff to work.
 

Isn't Viagra or Cialis potentially dangerous if combined with alcohol? He didn't look drunk, but not everyone who is drunk looks it.

Since his physical didn't disclose any potential for this sudden chest pain I hope the writers aren't sleeping at the wheel. If I had written tonight's episode I would say that the pain was psycho-somatic in order for him to save face. Considering that Mama Dragon just moved in (the burglary of her house must be faked) he doesn't have much choice since Camila won't move back into the master bedroom.

No matter the reason, this will scuttle Camila's plans for a divorce/annulment.

Love the scenes with Andres and Maja. What a sweet dog; Camila should get a mate for her. Imagine the adorable puppies.

It's great that the Padre and the lawyer are putting their heads together. However, that is moving an anvil in place over one or the other of them.

Iliana is a brat and she needs a good hiding.
 

Thanks for the funny recap. I missed the first half and forgot to set the DVR. No problem - I have this recap, and I did not miss the swimming scene!

I find the story line about the teenage love to be distracting and not very interesting.

The ad must have been for Viagra or something like that. Wish that since it did not result in long, it would have resulted in "so long." Too early though.

Cindy

 

Yes, it's much too early for Camila to be rid of Alonssso. He's going to cause her much more grief before this is over and she can ride into the sunset with Andres (Daniel) over whom she's going to switch from hot bubble baths to cold showers.

Things are going to get tense for Alonssso with Mama Dragon under the same roof. It will be interesting when these two turn on each other later (prediction based on long history of villains doing so).
 

No time to read, but love the picture of the fan!
 

Excellent recap!

Maybe we will discover that Isadore gave something to AlonSO to cause him to be laid up with heart problems, coma, wheelchair, dementia or whatever to tie Camila to him and make the dynamic of her love for Daniel more forbidden. Would not put anything past this Isadore. She is a piece of work.
 

UA - Thanks. Enjoyed all your commentary.

Maja and Daniel in the water was my favorite scene too. Loved that Maja gave away Camila’s peeping. She was so embarrassed.

Poor Alonsloco can't catch a break. The way the creepy one jammed the pills into his mouth, I got the impression he took more than the recommended dosage.

The padre and Becerra are pretty astute. Sure hope nothing bad happens to either of them.

Hmmm, so Daniel is okay with seducing his supposed first cousin.

 

Thanks for this fun recap UA. Nicely done.

Thanks also to Jardinera for Friday's recap. I didn't have computer access over the weekend. Of course I always enjoy and admire your work.

Clearly, Daniel is every bit as hard-headed as Jerónomo was in CME. Jerónimo at least had credible sources feeding his paranoia and hate. Everyone is telling Daniel how wonderful Camila is and yet he insists in believing the very worst.

A couple of rather insignificant details:

Isadora said that the pipes in her house (apt.?) burst flooding the place.

Alonso visited a pharmacy and I'm pretty sure he took a pill shortly before he collapsed.

I believe that Luzma is played by the same actress who delighted us so much in LidA as Delicia. Unfortunately her talents are not being fully utilized yet in this.

Carlos


 

Urban- I saw the last half hour of this, just when Dan decided to take a dip and Maja, smart girl, decided to join him. Wonderful viewing and reading! Thanks Urban.
 

Thank you Urban for the wonderful recap. I'm flying solo tonight (no online help) Wish me luck!

I also noted that it was the pipes in Isadora's apt that allegedly burst. Wonder when we'll see her place again.

And we did see Alonsssso take something as he was walking out of the pharmacy. Very unfortunate camera angle as his back was to the audience when it looks like he took the pill. Ha ha -- doesn't he know dragons can't swallow pills? Poor slob, even pharmaceuticals can't help him.

That Leoncio really gives me the creeps. Looks like the uncle everyone warns you about.

Yes!!! D'andres without a shirt and only skivvies! Wheeeee! Cute interaction between him and Camila - she was so embarassed.


 

Thanks UA. Loved the pond scene too. Did anyone notice that when Maja came back to Camila after being in the water with Dan that she was dry?

Poor Alonso can't even take the little blue pill without a reaction. That guy just can't get a break.
 

Carlos: "Clearly, Daniel is every bit as hard-headed as Jerónomo was in CME. Jerónimo at least had credible sources feeding his paranoia and hate. Everyone is telling Daniel how wonderful Camila is and yet he insists in believing the very worst."

I have a theory that Dan is either consciously or subconsiously attracted to Cam and feels guilty about it so he's not willing to hear anything good about her.

Jardinera and UA: Catching up recaps. Thanks for the great reads.

Robey
 

UA: Thanks for great recap. What would we do without the characters vocalizing their inner thoughts out loud. We wouldn't know what is going on.

Padre and Bercera are so close to figuring this one out, but, we're just going to have to suffer to it - I didn't mean through it.

I guess we'll see Alonso revived tonight. He probably had an alergic reaction to testosterone.
 

UA--You got everything down we needed for a terrific recap. However, for realism, the blue skivvies should also have come off. Has anyone ever tried to go back to work with his/her undies wringing wet? Maybe he brought a change of clothes and a towel since he was planning the swim, but then we could have gone just as easily for some navy blue short, short speedos. Mmmm, need to see that man shirtless more often. He has nice legs, too.

Alonesso's attack is the fault of a dose or overdose of Viagra or it's like. I wasn't sure either what was up (haha) when he saw the magazine then went to a website on his computer.

Then I saw him walking out of a pharmacia with a bottle of water, but still wasn't sure. Then he threw away the receipt and bag, then put something in his mouth and took a swig of water. He was hanging around the plaza for a little bit after that (it does require some time to take effect) before showing up in the hotel (?) room.

IS THERE ANY DOUBT?

Poor ramera, she's definitely in a pickle now. If she's smart, she should just pick up her stuff and skedaddle, leaving Alonssodown to his fate (we wish).
Anita
 

UA, Thanxx much and it was a great recap. I thought the swim scene was cute, also. I love that pooch. The AlLocoLonso scene was really hilariously absurd and it kind of surprised me that the topic is being so openly played out in a TN. First the prominently placed X factor magazine cover, then the scene of him having googled the info, the hurried trip to the pharmacy and the final scene with the prostitute who was please to see him again! I think you can OD on these types of meds and they have an affect on blood pressure so he found out his cardiovascular vulnerability the hard way (no pun intended, really!). When they showed the scene with him on the computer, I hoped they weren't going to the storyline of him romping with internet "playmates" as a means of self healing psychology. Mercifully, the writers did not. Maybe they can make this storyline into a PSA?
 

Alonssso definitely is trying too hard. However, we also need to wonder whether he has ever been functional.

I also pity the poor hooker. She should definitely find a way to blacklist this guy among her streetwalker associates. He's a crime scene waiting to happen.

I'm also certain that Isadora's house is not ruined and it's a ploy to mess up anything that could happen between Augustina and El Diablo.
 

UA: LOL, have the hooker take Al off her associates list!

I love how Dio offered to help Isavibora get her place "repaired" just as soon as possible. What a "charmer" that Dio.
 

Pasofino, allergic reaction to testosterone. That must be it, lol.
 

I would think that once Alonssso's doctor ruled out anything physically wrong with him that he would prescribe an ED med. Looks like he bought one of those herbal remedies that in this country are not regulated by the FDA. My neighbor upstairs gets ads for them all the time (we have a common mailbox and I usually bring in the mail). The ad Alonsssso was looking at is very similar to the envelopes I see: a beautiful scantily-clad woman and the warning "sexually explicit ad." I would open one if it weren't a federal offense to open someone else's mail.

So glad that Lic. Bercera and Padre Baldomero are putting two and two together...

CdlF is HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!! Loved aseeing him shake off water just like Maja!
 

Thanks for the excellent recap. I especially like the mentions of the locations of the scenes, that really helps to paint a picture.

Love the reference to Pablo's "friend" as "bratgirl" ... perfect description.

I like the way that this novela is moving. Just fast enough so that the characters don't look silly for not catching on, and with enough new events in each episode to maintain interest.

Dionisio and Isadora are simply the devil and his mistress. So funny that she is jealous. And poor Agustina, you can just see that she thinks that she has a new BFF in Isadora (love the Mama Dragon nickname).

I too think that it will turn out to be too much viagra or like drug that caused Alonso to fall out.

This is a good show! Thanks to all of the recappers for helping me to enjoy the show.
 

I have to say that I loved Isadora moving into the hacienda to be on top of things with Dion and Agustina. Her jealousy is too fun to watch.
 

Carlos/Robey: Tks!

I was going to page our house doctor anyway because I wondered about the over the counter little blue pills and never thought they could make him pass out like that.


 

UA: You hit all the high points and did it so quickly you deserve a medal! It was good snark and a great read for me with my morning coffee. I just couldn't take the time to comment till now. Sorry! I do like that beautiful fan. It fits with the toro/bullfight ambiance.
 

Did you notice how the fountain came alive behind him as Alonso was downing his pills?

Marti
 

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