Caray, Caray!

Bill what a wonderful recap. Helena needs to open her eyes and punto already. I am sick of her getting all over JC for things he has done in the past, she is really turning into a harpy. No matter how many times he tries to explain to her about wanting to get proof of his innocence and that he still loves her, she gets harpy with him. JC has warned her all about Pluti as has Eva so why won't she open her eyes and try to see who Pluti really is? I get that she is mad at JC for all the stuff he pulled in the past, but she needs to let go of the anger and start looking at Pluti and Rebe.

I am glad it is the end for Santi and Angie. It's beyond past time and he was right when he told her all they do is fight and have sex, they have absolutely nothing in common. Maybe now he can redocrate his apartment without all the glitzy gaudy stuff.

Renato was very sincere with Lucia I have to say. So glad he told her the truth and maybe now she will be herself instead of the mewling girlchild she has been for the longest time. I think that Lucia and Renato could be great friends and help each other out.
 

Oh and Bill, loved the title :)
 

Not watching anything right now Ithabill, but dropped in to CarayCaray for old time's sake and was intrigued by your title. Always enjoy your writing and your phrase "it feels a bit anvilesque" was a hoot. Thanks.
 

Thanks for the great recap. Jennifer is showing some really good judgment. I am so glad that both the Lucia and Renato and Santiago and Angelica subplots are taking new directions. Less would
have been more for these subplots. Helena needs to start following her hunches and stop wanting to believe Plutarco. Rebecca just never gives up. She and Plutarco truly deserve each other iin the end.

Jarifa
 

Ithabill -- great title -and where did you get that photo? Priceless. I too loved your "anvilesque" comment. I liked Jennifer's responses but I'm afraid that she's going to crack.

Güera
 

Oh, I forgot to comment on Daniel. He is truely horrid and I really hope now that Jennifer is done with him. Imagine if he tried to the moves on her in Acapulco and they are alone. Too horrid to imagine. Daniel is really a true sleaze.
 

Hey neighbor Guera. These pictures I took of the television with my camera. Sometimes I pause the video to do it. The one of Eva is from when she went on that boat ride- Operation Honeymoon- with Adriano.
 

Hi Bill. Great work..loved this! Your comment about how Helena and Juan even "fight with a chemistry she never has with the putz" is right on target. Even though she keeps giving PLuty the benefit of the doubt....I believe her engagement to him is what her head is telling her to do but not her heart. Juan is still the one in her heart and that's why she gets so angry with him when she suspects him of flirting with the French chick. She was French wasn't she??

I recall reading somewhere (in Spanish and my Spanish is bad) that this novella was extended and they added a bunch of episodes mid way through. Lucero had it pre-written in her contract that she would get a bonus if extended. I have to guess that this extension thing happens often with novellas. And I would also think it wreaks havoc on any attempt at a well written and consistent plot. So I theorize that we are going to see a circuitous plot line with subplots that will make us ask, 'why doesn't Helena see that PLuty is a fake' and 'what does that have to do with the price of beans in Chihuahua?" Just theorizin'. Gertie

 

Fun recap Ithabill! I was so happy to see Jenny kick the Sleaze to the curb, but I hope she doesn't weaken. I did not like seeing her and Kevin get in his car. I am very afraid of what he would try to do if they were alone in Acupulco.

I was also very happy to see the end of two bad relationships- Renato and Lucia, and Santi and Angelica. Now Santi and Lucia need to get themselves together, before they can find their way to each other. Angie will be just fine. I think she's better off without Santi, and I hope she does become famous as an erotic model. She's good at it and loves doing it, so why not? She's found her calling.

The only one I really feel bad for is Renato, because coming out of the closet is tough enough. Coming out in a macho dominated culture and workplace is even more so.
 

Thanks for the great recap, Ithabill! And thanks for the recaps, previous recappers - I've been out of town and away from the computer so I'm catching up.

Loved that Santi/Angie and Lucia/Renato are winding up their toxic relationships. I hope Lucia and Renato can end up being pals. I loved the actress who plays Angies so I'm a little sorry she's leaving (but maybe she'll be back).

Funny how poor Helena had to walk down that orange staircase two times. Don't know why the director was so enamored with it.

Be strong, Jennifer! All the guys in your family will be rooting for Daniel, but you know in your heart he's a creep!

Mil in NC
 

I forgot about JC comparing Pluti to a vulture just like Eva does with the vulture call that she does; I was sure that JC had given Eva's identity away with that one. Helena was too quick to overlook it.

Jarifa