Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Por ella soy Eva #61 10/10/12: Men, Lies and Deception
I am still closing my mouth from last night’s impactado momento, when we met Modesto’s "other family".
Adriano is trying to score points with Eva by asking Mimi about Eva’s hobbies, favorite perfumes, etc. He will not take no for an answer. A woman like Eva needs a sophisticated approach but Mimi reminds him that Eva only has eyes for her late husband. Why not weigh your options with another woman? He wants Eva!!
He has a real woman in front of him and he doesn’t realize it. Men are blind and crude!!!
In the Principal’s office-the Principal is telling Helena that the school psychologist completed a periodic assessment on the students and noticed that Lalo is different, he is distancing himself from his friends. Lalo was such a good boy, but lately he has been irritable and almost got into a fight. (As an educator, I’m a little embarrassed about this scene- hmm- did anyone bother to talk to Lalo, he has had a lot going on in his personal life as of late?)
Helena recounts that he has moved out of his grandparents house to live with her, met his real father, who once again left him to return to the US. The principal says that he tells his friends that his dad is still around in Mexico. He’s lying. (Here’s a first- a child that lies) At home- Lalo walks over the sofa to sit down and Helena asks him if he still thinks about his dad? Sometimes, he says and she asks if he talks to any of his friends about his dad and he says a few. He misses his dad and doesn’t understand why he left or how come they can’t go to visit him. (Here’s a thought- maybe the psychologist can discuss separation with Lalo) He would like to spend some fun, bonding time with his dad. Helena explains that sometimes things are out of our hands or our control (like Pluto’s money and thugs, threatening your dad so that he had to leave the country)
The doorbell rings and I’m sure that it’s the pain, oh Pluto. I’m right and he’s bearing a pizza and a Lego like gift. Here we go- he was just so worried about the phone call from the school (and the Hitchcock like music is weirding me out) He was just so worried. Puleeeze! Oh thank you for worrying about my son and she proceeds to tell him about the Principal’s concerns.
Eva and Eugenia are in a pool hall. Wow!! Eugenia is a pool shark. Men are so prejudice and think that women can’t play. My son JC wouldn’t have allowed me to stay in here. Eva tries to tell her how much he loved her, but Eugenia is not buying it. She knows JC better than anyone else. JC was just as prejudice as his dad when it comes to women. Two men come over and they make a wager over a friendly game of pool.
Silvia is telling Helena about her new job and Pluto is so happy for her and for Lalo. Pluto is going to play with Lalo. Silvia is pleased with Pluto but Helena is still thinking about JC. Pluto is gaining Lalo’s confidence. Pluto is a good parent figure for Lalo, as per Silvia (Helena, I know that she is your mom, but she is the same woman who picked Mad Dad, so let’s not be too quick to make life partner decisions)
The ladies lost the game, but the men didn’t take the money, they wanted Dona Eugenia’s autograph. They won’t take the money from the women at first. Eugenia and Eva lost but what was important was that they were together. (Another touching moment)
Grupo Imperio- GI- Oh Helena, I don’t want to be a bother by stopping by your house (bearing gifts) and Helena says no problem, you were worried about Lalo. Oh yes. (Seriously, these scenes with Pluto looking like an adolescent are tired!) The blue dresses were listening to every word and Pluto summons them back to work. - Finally!
Rebeca (wearing a snakeskin print blouse gee- she has all the animal prints, I’m waiting to see her in tiger stripes, next) stops Pluto in the hallway and asks about his whereabouts for dinner last night. She was not pleased that he sent Oneismo. He told her that he was working, just like everyone should be doing. (I agree! - there is too much downtime) Pluto was heading to see Adriano and did not have time for small talk. Just bring him his information as he snaps his fingers.
Eva and Eugenia arrive at the hospital and Eugenia falls asleep. Eva speaks as JC. He is dying to return as himself, there is so much to he wants to say to her. She wakes up and says Juan Carlos. Is that you?
Adriano is looking at his gallery of photos, with Tiger Woods, former President George Bush and I didn’t catch the last one. (If anyone knows who he is, please let me know) Adriano wants to know how did he conquer his sister, Antonia? We adored each other (Morbid music), she was sweet, sensible marvelous, I was captivated from the beginning. Ahem! He just misses her. (His nose should grow at this point) He feels so alone. So does Adriano. His dad told him that men shouldn’t be alone. Are you interested in anyone, asks Pluto. Adriano smiles innocently.
Adriano is worried that the Mayagua Beach project may be too much for Helena. Why? Because she is a vulnerable woman. When women are vulnerable they are traitors, they have mood swings, blah, blah, blah. (I can’t believe what I’m hearing) don’t worry BIL. I have a solution. Let it in my hands.
Eugenia insists that she heard Juan Carlos’ voice. Eva tries to convince her that she’s wrong. Eugenia quotes- Shakespeare.
Mousse Boy comes into Pluto’s office and Pluto wants Helena’s movements reported to him but in strict confidence. You can count on him. It’s a shame that such a good project will end a way that no one expects.
Eva feels bad that he has to deceive his mother who is confusing reality with fiction. (Is she really?) He/She is learning things about his mother that he never knew before. His father does have another family with a 6-year-old daughter.
Pluto asks a personal favor of Helena, he needs her advice regarding his renovation. He needs a feminine opinion. He doesn’t want it to look like a magazine. He wants to make it a home. Their lives parallel a house. How was your house, Helena?
Mimi and Eva talk about Modesto’s other family. They discuss the possibility of Eva renting her own apartment to live with Eugenia. Mimi teases Eva about Adriano and how he was asking her advice on how to conquer Eva. Eva didn’t give it a second thought. Eva remembers that he hasn’t seen Helena for a bit and she must be with Pluto. Eww Adriano stops Eva. He needs to talk to her. We can talk but not alone. We will talk but touch me and don’t look at me. He brings up the Mayagua Beach project. Eva brings up the fraud with JC. JC was like a son to him. Adriano wants to know why she is interested? He will tell her when she wants and throws her out of his office, nicely. JC it still hurts.
Loose Lucia is talking to the light blue dresses. She is looking for Renato, oh no she is looking for Helena. (yeah right) Then they have a ridiculous conversation about who is more handsome JC or Renato. Renato is snooping around Helena’s office and sits in her seat and says that this place is for him. Lucia enters and Renato is very cold. She invites him to go out and he can’t make it. Work is his priority and he is not interested. Loose Lucia is impactada. (Lucia you are a user magnet)
Modesto is at home and Claudia, the maid runs in to tell him that a woman and child are looking for him. Claudia and her daughter walk in. (How did she get in?? - didn’t she have to be announced) Carmen couldn’t wait any longer at the hotel for him. They have to leave. Well at the office you can’t get enough of me, at the hotel the same thing but now I have to go. Busted- Eugenia asks- why is this woman and child in MY house? Modesto is at a loss for words.
Loose Lucia is crying because she and Renato have broken up.
Eugenia reads Modesto and asks him how dare he allows his concubine into their house. What a lack of respect. Hmm, who looks crazy now? There is an explanation says Modesto-Let’s hear it!!! Remember we only have less than 30 minutes. So my husband’s secretary is his lover, what gall!!! It was an emergency. How could you have this scene in front of your daughter- (who’s out of order now?) Talk to your family, Modesto! I’m going out with my friend, Eva.
Eva- feels that she is being punished with the wig, the heels, and the dress. I’m mad (as a man) and I can’t see Helena. I can’t see Helena because I am dealing with karma.
Eugenia calls Eva and desperately needs to see her.
Modesto wants to know why in world did Carmen think that it was okay to come to the house. Its important and I couldn’t reach you. Uh oh, she wants to talk about their son that they haven’t heard from in awhile. He’s not a boy, he can take care of himself, compared to JC may he rest and peace. JC was a full-fledged man. (You guys are good-could it be Renato???)
Eugenia tells Eva about Modesto and the other family. She only trusts Eva. Eugenia is thinking about the past and Eva tells her that she should believe that one day she will be a star again. Eva is going to take her to someone who admires her.
Eva takes Eugenia to her room and Mimi is honored to see her. Mimi remembers when she starred in the novella- Corazon Real. Eugenia remembers a movie from the room (the skype show form earlier this week??) Mimi tells her that a movie had been shot there.
Eva thanks Mimi for receiving his/her mother so well. Mimi is delighted to have such a star in her house. Mom is looking for the bathroom and makes a wrong turn into Eva’s room and thought bubbles to the first time that she met Eva, the time that Eva said that she was Juan’s friend, the skype show, the car, the various conversations. About women. Oh no- Juan Carlos has deceived her and now she knows, that Juan Carlos is Eva.
Coming attractions: - to remember is to live- Helena is still thinking about JC and Pluto is lurking in the sidelines; Eugenia has figured out that JC is Eva.
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TJ thanks so much for this marvelous funny recap. Loved your asides about Lalo. The poor little boy has been through so much, and I hate that Pluti is using him as a means to an end. I wouldn't trust Silvia's advice either, look at the choice she made, you are so right on.
So Renato is ambitious and could be the brother of JC, and the girl, Claudia, I wonder if she is Modesto's too? She is sixteen I think. Lucia was so great in the beginning of this TN, I hate the way the writers have made her so sappy and needy.
So Eugenia is going to figure out that Eva is really JC. I wonder if Eva will play this off, and tell her it's her imagination. I wonder if Eugenia will buy it. This will be interesting.
Adriano so has it bad for Eva. It was too funny with Eva, slapping Adri every chance she got. Adri is really sappy too sometimes as far as Eva goes, he is still mourning for JC, but I don't like his attitude about the women working on the Playa project. I wonder if he was betrayed by another woman, besides the little chippy he had on the side, and this is why he is so gunshy about women working at G.I.
So Renato is ambitious and could be the brother of JC, and the girl, Claudia, I wonder if she is Modesto's too? She is sixteen I think. Lucia was so great in the beginning of this TN, I hate the way the writers have made her so sappy and needy.
So Eugenia is going to figure out that Eva is really JC. I wonder if Eva will play this off, and tell her it's her imagination. I wonder if Eugenia will buy it. This will be interesting.
Adriano so has it bad for Eva. It was too funny with Eva, slapping Adri every chance she got. Adri is really sappy too sometimes as far as Eva goes, he is still mourning for JC, but I don't like his attitude about the women working on the Playa project. I wonder if he was betrayed by another woman, besides the little chippy he had on the side, and this is why he is so gunshy about women working at G.I.
TJ thanks for the witty recap.
I am totally confused. Does Carmen still work for Modesto? Why is she staying in a hotel? If the daughter is 16 then it would not surprise me if Renato is Mo's son. If he is JC's brother, why is working at GI?
Loved the pool game with Eva and Eugenia.
I wish Mimi would give Sylvia a complete makeover. It might change her attitude about herself. It might even change Mad Dad and his attitude toward her.
If Pluto has so much money, why in world can't he buy himself some new shirts and a suit that does not glow in the dark?
Poor little tyke, I wish someone would sit down and have a talk with him.
Rosemary Primera
I am totally confused. Does Carmen still work for Modesto? Why is she staying in a hotel? If the daughter is 16 then it would not surprise me if Renato is Mo's son. If he is JC's brother, why is working at GI?
Loved the pool game with Eva and Eugenia.
I wish Mimi would give Sylvia a complete makeover. It might change her attitude about herself. It might even change Mad Dad and his attitude toward her.
If Pluto has so much money, why in world can't he buy himself some new shirts and a suit that does not glow in the dark?
Poor little tyke, I wish someone would sit down and have a talk with him.
Rosemary Primera
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: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:49:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:49:00 PM EDT
Thanks TJ!
I guessed it, but I'm still shocked that my theory about Renato looks to be correct.
Rosemary P- Once of the things Carmen and Modesto argued about was that their son always compared himself to JC. So although JC never knew about them, they obviously knew about the legit family and the son was always jealous.
Renato kept asking questions about JC. He intends for JC's old office to be his, and when he looked at that photo of JC he said something snotty. It's pretty much a sure thing that he's the missing jealous son.
I don't see how JC can back out of admitting the truth to his mom. She has now seen the photos of JC's step by step transformation to Eva on the wall of his room.
I guessed it, but I'm still shocked that my theory about Renato looks to be correct.
Rosemary P- Once of the things Carmen and Modesto argued about was that their son always compared himself to JC. So although JC never knew about them, they obviously knew about the legit family and the son was always jealous.
Renato kept asking questions about JC. He intends for JC's old office to be his, and when he looked at that photo of JC he said something snotty. It's pretty much a sure thing that he's the missing jealous son.
I don't see how JC can back out of admitting the truth to his mom. She has now seen the photos of JC's step by step transformation to Eva on the wall of his room.
Cracked me up when Mimi asked Eva why he was so enojado and Eva corrected her. Enojado, enojadO! He's getting too good at this whole female thing. Hope he tells his mom the truth and she forgives him. He/she needs friends and momma might be proud (and ammused) at his acting.
Kelly
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12:44:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12:44:00 AM EDT
Terrific recap TJ. I also loved all your asides about the school Counselor & Lalo. Also your remark about Silvia's bad judgement about men making her a bad mentor in the romance dept.
So, yes, whoever guessed Renato's agenda was right on. He does seem to be out to take everything that belonged to Juan Carlos. At first I thought that the second family was innocently living in the provinces & didn't realize that Modesto had another family in the city. Now it appears that the lover knew all about Eugenia & JC and she knew where Modesto lives. But she also called him her "esposo" What's up with that?
Oh I hope that Eugenia will accept JC's explanation --and his support. I hope that this shock doesn't send her round the bend.
BTW do you all believe that there is anything really wrong with Eugenia? Or is Modesto slipping he some sort of meds that keep her confused because she found out about his secrets?
Guera
So, yes, whoever guessed Renato's agenda was right on. He does seem to be out to take everything that belonged to Juan Carlos. At first I thought that the second family was innocently living in the provinces & didn't realize that Modesto had another family in the city. Now it appears that the lover knew all about Eugenia & JC and she knew where Modesto lives. But she also called him her "esposo" What's up with that?
Oh I hope that Eugenia will accept JC's explanation --and his support. I hope that this shock doesn't send her round the bend.
BTW do you all believe that there is anything really wrong with Eugenia? Or is Modesto slipping he some sort of meds that keep her confused because she found out about his secrets?
Guera
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7:26:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7:26:00 AM EDT
Thanks, TJ, for the great recap. It's just as well Renato told Lucia he didn't have time for her, but I hate to see her totally collapse into snivelling and self-pity.
Eva and Eugenia as pool sharks! What fun! I like how they insisted that their payment for losing be accepted.
Yes, too late to turn back now--Eugenia has seen the evidence that Eva is JC. We can only hope they team up and she supports him and he helps her.
Although Eva keeps telling Adri not to watch her backside, it looks like she was adding some extra swing and sway to her hips for his benefit. Eva, you sassy thing, you!
La Paloma
Eva and Eugenia as pool sharks! What fun! I like how they insisted that their payment for losing be accepted.
Yes, too late to turn back now--Eugenia has seen the evidence that Eva is JC. We can only hope they team up and she supports him and he helps her.
Although Eva keeps telling Adri not to watch her backside, it looks like she was adding some extra swing and sway to her hips for his benefit. Eva, you sassy thing, you!
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 10:44:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 10:44:00 AM EDT
Thanks for the excellent recap. I think Vivi in D.C. has solved Renato's identy. If so, his "mom" looks like she could really be his mom. I love JC's mom's character and her wisdom in the middle of her "supposed" mental collapse. If Modesto were secretly medicating her as someone suggested it would be no surprise since the "machos" in this telenovela are really the epitomy of slimeballs.
Jarifa
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12:01:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12:01:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the recap, TJ.
It seems to me that Eugenia has been perfectly lucid lately. If memory serves, the last time she had an episode was when Eva took her to the play. When Eva took her to the doctor and the pool hall, she was firmly in 2012. In fact she told Eva that she's a has-been - nobody's interested anymore.
Whereas back before Juan "died" she was studying scripts and thought she was back in her glory days.
Maybe it's because, as she said regarding leaving Modesto, "I didn't have anything else." Perhaps her line is dim between past and present. When her world was dark she easily wandered into former times. But now that she has a friend and a reason to get out of bed in the morning, she wants to live in the present.
It seems to me that Eugenia has been perfectly lucid lately. If memory serves, the last time she had an episode was when Eva took her to the play. When Eva took her to the doctor and the pool hall, she was firmly in 2012. In fact she told Eva that she's a has-been - nobody's interested anymore.
Whereas back before Juan "died" she was studying scripts and thought she was back in her glory days.
Maybe it's because, as she said regarding leaving Modesto, "I didn't have anything else." Perhaps her line is dim between past and present. When her world was dark she easily wandered into former times. But now that she has a friend and a reason to get out of bed in the morning, she wants to live in the present.
Thanks for the great recap, TJ!
Vivi was definitely right - Renato's gotta be Modesto's son. I'll bet Renato has been hearing about how great JC is all his life (and what a loser he is compared to JC). So, is he at GI to show he is the better man? What will he do if he uncovers proof of JC's innocence? Lots of interesting possibilities there!
The scenes with Adriano and Eva are hysterical.
I also hope for a makeover of Sylvia. Especially her hair -she is constantly pushing back her bangs - drives me crazy.
Mil in NC
Vivi was definitely right - Renato's gotta be Modesto's son. I'll bet Renato has been hearing about how great JC is all his life (and what a loser he is compared to JC). So, is he at GI to show he is the better man? What will he do if he uncovers proof of JC's innocence? Lots of interesting possibilities there!
The scenes with Adriano and Eva are hysterical.
I also hope for a makeover of Sylvia. Especially her hair -she is constantly pushing back her bangs - drives me crazy.
Mil in NC
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 1:25:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 1:25:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Tablet Jefa.
Despite his facade of respectability, Modesto is a nasty piece of work. He wasn't at all concerned about the son who hasn't been heard from in months! Just wanted his mistress and daughter to go back to the province and not embarrass him. He almost seemed glad the son (I also assume it's Renato) was gone, since he isn't a "real man" like JC. Is that perhaps a reference to Renato being gay, rather than a womanizer? I wouldn't be at all surprised if he's been drugging Eugenia to confuse her and get people to discount anything she says as ramblings of mental illness.
I'm so glad Eugenia knows now that Eva is JC. I hope he doesn't try to keep confusing her. I think she can keep the secret, and she'll be so happy knowing he's near.
I also liked that Eugenia and Eva didn't let the guys let them out of the bet. They don't need to be babied.
Despite his facade of respectability, Modesto is a nasty piece of work. He wasn't at all concerned about the son who hasn't been heard from in months! Just wanted his mistress and daughter to go back to the province and not embarrass him. He almost seemed glad the son (I also assume it's Renato) was gone, since he isn't a "real man" like JC. Is that perhaps a reference to Renato being gay, rather than a womanizer? I wouldn't be at all surprised if he's been drugging Eugenia to confuse her and get people to discount anything she says as ramblings of mental illness.
I'm so glad Eugenia knows now that Eva is JC. I hope he doesn't try to keep confusing her. I think she can keep the secret, and she'll be so happy knowing he's near.
I also liked that Eugenia and Eva didn't let the guys let them out of the bet. They don't need to be babied.
Thank you, Tablet Jefa. Very complete. "I'm sure it's the pain, oh Pluto." haha
I agree, La Paloma, Eva scolds Adriano not to watch her ass as she leaves a room- "Look at the ceiling!" and the next moment she's sashaying in front of him as they enter his office. Mixed signals if you ask me, although maybe Juan Carlos is loosening up about the whole thing. Certainly the show is. I'm liking Adriano more and more, and think he's getting funnier. Loved him biting off the rose in lust and frustration yesterday.
Yeah, at the beginning I thought Modesto was a gentle soul taking care of a crazy woman, but more and more he shows himself to be a nasty piece of work. Also, his disregard for the son he supposedly loves (JC) always rankled with me. Especially since JC appeared to learn all his attitudes about women from his father.
I don't think JC can get out of this one with Eugenia. And it'll be fun to watch the two of them conspire (that had been my hope for Antonia).
I agree, La Paloma, Eva scolds Adriano not to watch her ass as she leaves a room- "Look at the ceiling!" and the next moment she's sashaying in front of him as they enter his office. Mixed signals if you ask me, although maybe Juan Carlos is loosening up about the whole thing. Certainly the show is. I'm liking Adriano more and more, and think he's getting funnier. Loved him biting off the rose in lust and frustration yesterday.
Yeah, at the beginning I thought Modesto was a gentle soul taking care of a crazy woman, but more and more he shows himself to be a nasty piece of work. Also, his disregard for the son he supposedly loves (JC) always rankled with me. Especially since JC appeared to learn all his attitudes about women from his father.
I don't think JC can get out of this one with Eugenia. And it'll be fun to watch the two of them conspire (that had been my hope for Antonia).
Meant to say Mimi called him enojada (with an a), and he corrected her to enojado. Bad comment but funny scene.
kelly
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Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 5:32:00 PM EDT
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