Caray, Caray!

Seriously..."I walked into a door." That's practically code for "Someone beat on me and I'm trying to keep that information from you."

One more weekend of shows, that I know of, this time in Nogales. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....
 

Great stuff, Kat. And of course you can.

I hope that breaking that vase over Alonssso's slimy head does Luzma some good. She did what she couldn't do to Leoncerdo at the time and I hope she can start healing.

Not looking forward to the Big Reveal when Camila will be rejecting Daniel, Rafael, and Viviana over the Big Deception.

I am guessing that Ana -- whoever she is -- is mentally ill and more or less permanently institutionalized. The grey-haired woman looks like she is Mariano's suegra.

The look on Ximeana's face when Camila hugged her was demonic, like Linda Blair in The Exorcist.

Daniel/Andres (I hate the contraction) rescuing Camila in the avances feels to me like a preview of when he will have to rescue her from El Diablo.
 

I just have to say that amid the nauseating Luzma rape and pregnancy and the drama between Cam and Dan, I laughed and laughed when the singers showed up at Nat's house and found Amanda.

It was good to have a laugh at this show.

Thanks for the recap.

Cindy
 

Thanks, Cat, and Mr. 5ft, too. He made some excellent contributions. Continued good luck getting through the performances -- I'm sure they are great and great fun.

A good moment for all when Luzma crashed that vase on Alonso's deserving head. He's an evil weed and his sick obsession with Camila knows few boundaries, as Ximena is finding out. But at last, the divorce papers are signed.

Whatever Ana's condition, Mariano certainly looked relieved and seems to be on good terms with the suegra. Yes, UA, I agree, some kind of impairment that has led to institutionalizaton.

Daniel is not a good spy, double-agent, mole -- whatever. He plays his hand so often. It's endearing but not so wise for one trying to conceal his identity and protect all the people he is dragging along with him in the deception. The anvil is coming down closer and closer to the heads of Camila and Daniel.

We've had enough violence against women in this novela lately. I hope that Iago doesn't try to hurt Natalia in any way. He is so unattractive compared to Rodolfo, by the way.
 

True. The actor playing Rudolfo deserves to become a full-fledged galan if he works out enough and his acting holds up; the fellow playing Iago won't become a lead unless he can qualify as a future Controlling Father, but he doesn't have a basso profundo that appears to be the main qualifier.
 

Mark me down for Team Rodolfo too.

5 FT, our Little Engine that Could - I am so relieved to read this wonderful recap. I turned on the tv as Camila was bruised and crying in a bubble bath and I was sure she'd been raped. I turned it off and said "No Mas". I was ready to join mi amiga, Nanette, or maybe just let this show drop altogether. I am happy to still be here, and looking forward to watching Luzma with the vase.

UA - I have a dear friend named Linda Blair. Her life was "hell" back in the 70s. I'll keep an eye out for that face as I'm watching.
 

Great recap, Kat. I don't know how you do it with all you've got on your plate, but I'm most grateful.

I was glad to see that Luzma was able to be there when Camila needed help. I'm sure that smashing the vase on Alonso's head was not only much needed but also quite cathartic.

OTOH, the later scene where Alonso brings the signed divorce papers makes me think that, unlike Hissadora and Diabolic Dionisio, Alonso will be redeemed.
He really did seem genuinely repentent, and he's never felt comfortable about the nastier things that Hissadora and DD have been plotting and doing. (Frankly, though, I could have done without the soppy "No one showed me how to love.")

I hate to say it, but it really does look as if Natalia may be the next rape victim. Though perhaps she'll somehow manage to thwart Yago's likely attempt. ¡Ojalá! As others have said, there's no need for another rape victim in this TN. Since TNs seem intent on providing PSAs, Natalia could provide an example of how to avoid/thwart such an attempt.

Question: Is the Shakespearean character Iago spelled Yago in Spanish?

Again, many thanks, Kat, and good luck for the remaining performances. You can do it, you can do it.
 

5 ft - Great recap. Thanks.

I too am delighted Luzma's is the one who stopped the rape. It's about time a woman comes to the rescue, instead of a man. And she can't kept help but feel more empowered now.

I don't care for Yago, but I think he fancies himself a seducer, not an abuser. But if he goes the rape route too, I’m outa here.

Camila needs to get those divorce papers notarized, or whatever, right away, before Alonsloco reneges because of D'Andres.

 

Juanita, according to this the answer to your question is Si.

I changed the spelling because he is analgous to the Shakespearean villain in that he betrays his brother, which is equal to betraying a friend.

It looks like he's setting Natalia up to be a date-rape drug victim.
 

Oh! I can't stand the thought of Iago date-raping Natalia! What is it with this show? The good is so good, but the bad is intolerable.

Why why why won't Daniel come out with the truth NOW? He's had so many opportunities. At this point, they almost need to have an intervention with the Dan, Vi, Rafa apologizing profusely. Of course that won't happen. How frustrating!


 

Thanks, UA, for the information and that very useful site. I've now bookmarked it.

I hope you're wrong about the "drug" part. From what I've read, she wouldn't stand much of a chance against Rohypnol or other similar drugs, and I really want to see her succeed. Two rapes and one attempted rape in one TN is truly excessive. OTOH, one of the two directors and three of the four writers listed in IMDb for Amor Bravío were also responsible for En Nombre del Amor, in which two major sympathetic characters were killed off, so I guess we should be prepared for the worst.
 

And the Yago spelling makes Yucky Yago, which is what we'll think of him, or YY, if this is really what he's up to.
 

I was so proud of Luzma. Here she is witnessing a rape in progress and she doesn't cave, then or afterward. What a strong woman. I know she's had to mature fast because of what happened to her, I'm just glad that Pablo is showing maturity, too or their romance would be doomed. I'm waiting for the day when our Luz finds the joy of living again.

I couldn't figure out who the heck was in the hospital. At first I thought it was Nana. It wasn't until this morning that I thought it might be Ana. Guess that's true from what I read in the comments (haven't read the recap yet.)

Here's hoping that Iago is just a player and not a rapist, because I agree that would be overkill. We get it already. RlaO, mi amiga: at that point I might have to bail.

I also believe that Al isn't all bad. I'm hoping for a redemption for him in Ultimas Semanas, unless he goes completely to the dark side.

Nanette
 

Guess I should finish my sentence:
The Yago spelling will help the name Yucky Yago look better in writing. He sure isn't looking any better the more we see him.
 

What scares me about this is that they may do the date-rape just to exacerbate the difference between YY and Pablo. Pablo will find out what Bro did to Natalia and compare/contrast what happened to his Luzma setting up an East of Eden-like conflict.

I kinda think I'm a robot. I cannot tell what these numbers are most of the time.
 

RlaO: re: the robot. If I can read the letters, I can hardly read the numbers and when I can read the numbers, I can hardly read the letters.

It's an evil plot.
 

As if we need more evil plot.
 

Commenting from my phone so I'll be brief. Great recap Kat. Always love what Mr. 5 Ft has to say. I was glad it was Luzma who saved Cami for all the reasons stated. A woman saving a woman and good for Luzma's sense of enpowerment. Agree that Al isn't all evil but mentally ill and tortured. But he can't blame that or Isa on his actions. Glad he signed the papers. I don't think Yago is a rapist. Just a player who seduces and dumps. That's what he's known for but Nat keeps ignoring everyone's warnings.

Glad that Dan found out about the attempted rape quickly but now folks will be on to him and Cami.

Glad the Scooby Doo Gang is at peace with each other again. They'll need to be united when Cami finds out the truth and gives them all hell.

Laughed when Cami nearly laughed when Dan said he knows when a man has the hots for a woman because he's a MAN! LOL!
 

Great recap Kat and I love it when Mr. 5Ft puts his two cents in.

I’m glad that Daniel told Cam that Dio is interested in her. Put her even more on her guard.

Xi’s fake crying is so much better than Ivana’s (STuD). Her grin is almost as evil.

Vivi: Didn't catch it that people had been warning Nat about YY. Or is it just Rodolfo? :)
 

Another reason I was glad it was Luz who rescued Cam, besides it being cathartic, it was unexpected. We either expected: Cam gets raped, Cam defends herself sucessfully or Dan comes to the rescue
 

I'm with everyone else who love Mr 5ft's comments. But I'll bet he's taller than 5ft. Maybe he should be named Mr 5ft 10 inches.

I will confess to feeling sorry for Al. With a mother who is so evil and has never loved him, he really is mentally off. I'll bet he really does love Camila but has never learned the correct way to love someone.

And Cam will at least be en garde for Dio trying to make the moves on her. So I'm glad that Dan told her about him.

I also agree that Yago is more a player than a rapist. He will try to get her drunk so she will go along with him. He will keep trying with her until she gives in and then dump her.

How much longer until Cam finds out everything? And now that Dan is hurt, this could drag out for quite a while longer.


 

Maybe I just heard Mariano or someone else mention his rep to women. I could have sworn someone also said it to Nati. Either way, she is missing all the signs that this guy does not take her seriously-- keeping their date secret; picking her up in the town square instead of her home; maving too fast with the physical stuff; flirting but no romance... She is in for a rude awakening.
 

...mention his (Yago's) rep WITH women to Yago.
 

Cathy- Didn't Dan say he wanted to wait until he at least knew what his legal position was before revealing all to Cami? I'm sure he also wants to wait till he has the DNA results so that he can at least assure her that she didn't boink her cousin! Oh man is she going to be p*ssed off about that, because he did the deed with her before having confirmation that they weren't cousins. Maybe he should decline to mention the timeline of the test...
 

Vivi, I remember that too. I think it was Mariano telling it to someone. Don't remember who though.
 

Dan did want to wait for all those things, and who knows how long he's going to be out with whatever he's suffering from with the shovel hit. We may be looking at episode 100 or later. But I hope not.
 

Vivi: Iago is definitely giving Nat signs that he's a player, but she's so innocent and so wants to believe that a rich, "handsome" dude would want her. Poor little Nat.
 

Great recap! Thank you!

Al is getting crazier each episode! I'm glad Luzma was the one to rescue Camila.

Ximena is pretty crazy herself. That evil smile was priceless.

I'm still waiting to see the full aftermath of the Vegas wedding.
--TF
 

Kat, as always, I love your recaps. Thanks so much.

Vivi, I giggled too when Dan said "soy hombre" and Camila is laughing at him assuming it's just about jealousy.

I echo all the comments that I was so glad it was Luzma that whacked AlLoco. But later I was so afraid the writers were going to ruin it all when Luzma heard Al had returned the next day. When she ran off after Rodolfo told her Al went to see Cami, I was convinced she was going to get a gun and shoot him before seeing he wasn't a threat this time. I admit I was happier to see Daniel at risk than Luzma also facing a murder charge.
 

Yucky Yago doesn't seem like the rapist type. If he did his brothers would castrate him. They work with bulls so that wouldn't be a problem.

He's a player yeah and definitely looking for a fun time only. He might convince Nat to have sex and then leave her or continue to use her, whatever.

Nat deserves it b/c she's starting to act a little like Agustina.

From now on I'll call her Gnat when she behaves this way.

And YY continues to disrespect her and she cant' see it. That maybe b/c she doesn't have any love experience. Good luck Gnat.

 

Something funny I noticed last night:

The filming set of the hospital waiting area where Mariano & family are in is the same set where they filmed the Las Vegas hotel room with Dio & Agustina in bed, you can tell b/c they had the same wall with a red ornamental finish.
So technically you could say that Dio & Agustina had sex in the hospital waiting area. Ja ja ja.
 

Ms 5 ft & Mr 5' +, gracias for the collaboration (ha).

I didn't catch why Dan said he'd run into a door when he slipped into Cam's bed. I laughed along with everybody else about his being able to sniff out another guys interest in a dame!

Dan had to kinda plead with Viv and Rafa to forgive him and be friends again. We would want these three to be united when Cami's tornado hits them.

I think the big reveal will have to wait while Cami nurses our wounded hero. Never would have guessed it was going to be Luzma with a vase in the cabana.

I think what spurred Dan on to assault Al was that Al said he wanted to hug Cam and she recoiled and told him to just leave. Not sure if that is what Dan saw. At any rate, he was going on what Luzma had told him. Never would have guessed that Al would have won the match.

Flaco--You gave me this biggest laughs today. The bros "taking care" of Yago should he turn out to be a rapist and Dio & Aug doing the horizontal tango in the "hospital waiting room".

 

Thanks Kat for taking time out from your busy schedule to entertain us with your usual great recap.

I can't help but wonder if there's any chance of Cami proving all of us wrong by not being completely devastated and disappointed with D'Andres when he finally confesses.

D'Andres is so in love until he's getting careless. He should have known that you don't punch somebody out and then turn your back to them. Yep! D'Andres set himself up for that shovel attack. But I hope he's OK.

Would someone please elaborate on that scene when D'Andres took the gift basket to Vivi's apt. What was that all about? Was it a joke? What exactly changed Vivi and Rafa from anger to best friends again? Was it because D'Andres said he'd bear most of the blame?

It'll be interesting to see how Isadora plans to use info that Camilla's lover is of all people, a lowly chofer.
 

Foxy--The only thing I can tell you about the gift basket is that somehow Dan knew Vivi's house was being watched by Dio's HenchmanII. He wanted to visit his friends and make amends, since both of them were pithed at him (remember the slap Viv gave him?)

So he made up that story of La Sra. Camila sending them something. Then, he said out loud that he was also to pick something up. That's why he went in. Otherwise, it wouldn't have seemed logical to DHII for him to go it, he would have just handed the basket over and left.

He's apologizing abjectly to them for the sin of loving Camila and messing everything up by not telling her the truth when he had the opportunity and all the other stuff that's been going on that prevented him from telling her. I think he also mentioned Padre A's advice not to tell her until the lawyer he's getting for Dan has his a** covered. He doesn't want to present himself to Camila still being an escaped prisoner. Vivi and Rafa forgave him and they had a group hug showing there were no hard feelings.

Yeah, Isa will definitely use the information to HER benefit and probably leave Dio out of it -- or dangle it infront of Dio's nose. If the latter, then Dan has some 'splainin' to do as to what he was doing messing with Camila and being Dio's side arm. Anyway, lots of fun ahead for the Triple Treaters.
Anita


 

I made a typos, but don't feel like deleting and starting over.

...logical for him to go IN,...
 

When Dan dropped Gussy off at the airport and Dio and his new henchman Omar drove up, Dan learned who Omar is and Dio even pointed out who he is to Dan. So Dan knew right away when he saw him hanging outside of Vivi's place. In any case, I think he would have guessed a strange guy dressed in a black suit hanging outside was on Dio's payroll.
 

Isa is just guessing that Dan is her lover, she has no definitive proof. She's guessing it's him because of how he defended her. I don't think he said anything like "hands off my lover" or anything when Al wanted to hug her.
 

Cathyx: That's very true. He could be a worker defending his patrona--even a worker with a crush on his patrona defending her. His actions don't necessarily mean he's her lover.
 

True, but remember, Dan put both his hands on her shoulders and was quite close to her face. An empleado-chofer would never do anything like that--that's too intimate a gesture (except for Rodolfo's exuberant acceptance of his new post). Isa didn't see the "action" so she's only going on what Aloooo saw and did. She's guessing, but we have to acknowledge that guessing right is sometimes the only way our villains can take the next step.
 

Thanks to great team members for clarifying that scene in Vivi's apt. I didn't connect it at all to the henchman watching or to the slap Vivi had given him.