Tuesday, August 13, 2013

La Tempestad, Capitulo 11. August 12, 2013.


Marina asks Damian where he gets the idea that she’s jealous.  He tells her he only speaks the truth.  She assures him he’s so wrong.  He doesn’t know her feelings at all.  You’re right replies Damian.  You have no feelings.  Your heart is made of stone.  With that he takes his leave.

Damian sees Lazaro and asks where’s he’s been.  Lazaro tells him that his mom went to see his uncle, the priest, and complained that he and his cronies are a bad influence.  But I don’t think so and my uncle agrees.  He promises to work extra hours to make up for the time lost.  Damian wants to know if what Bagre ways is true.  Did you find a woman?  Yes, replies Lazaro, but it’s not like that.  Jaz is my friend and we are in love.

Madrina tells Marina that she and her father have the same characteristics.

Valdivia visits Hernan and tells him that one of the girls escaped.  But the worst is that someone saw Nerdo perusing the girl and made a call to the Feds.

Marina asks Madrina if she knew her father.  Of course, replies Madrina.  I always knew you would return.  Marina thinks she’s confusing her with someone else.  Your mind must have erased it says Madrina.  Your father came here to look after his business.  What business asks Marina?  The packing plant you inherited answers Madrina.  Marina thinks she’s confused.  She was brought in to administer.  It was a pretext that destiny used to bring you back.  Your father brought you here when you were 5 or 6 years old.  That day you played with your father’s best friend’s son.  He was 7 or 8.  I figured you would remember, but time has erased your memory.  You both forgot.  Who was that boy asks Marina.  The one that your dad gave “La Tempestad” too.  It was Michel Fabre’s son, Damian.

Damian visits Delfina to make the marriage arrangements and to talk to Fulgencio.  Esthercita says there is no need.  Mayuya pipes in that she needs more time to sabotage, I mean finish the wedding guest list.  Esthercita says just invite the whole town.  Damian says he is one that doesn’t avoid taking his “bad medicine”.  Am I that bad medicine asks Esthercita? (yeah you are, but I’m guessing Damian wants to be a gentlemen)

Mercedes tells Lara that she found out who made the anonymous tip, but doesn’t want to divulge that.  She wants to protect them.  Lara agrees, but later on when the time is right, they will need to give a statement.  Mercedes is making plans to come right away, but Lara thinks it’s best to wait.  We don’t want anyone to know we’re working together.

Bettina tells Jaz she wants to leave.  Jaz wants to also, but tells Bettina that she doesn’t know the kind of power these people have.  Don’t make it worse.  Nerdo walks in and tells Bettina to make sure she behaves.  Jaz says she will and Nerdo reminds her to behave as well.  Otherwise he will do something to her sister.

Hernan wants to kill Nerdo.  Because of him the Feds are investigating.  I don’t want any more women brought here until the situation is under control.  Valdivia doesn’t think anything will happen.

Damian says he was talking about her dad.  You know he despises me.  That’s why I came here, to talk man to man.  Fulgencio walks in and says that is what we are going to do.

Marina can’t believe she and Damian were friends as kids.  How could I have forgotten that?  Madrina says you only came once and you never knew each other’s names.  You called him “Cuerito” and he called you “Hermosura”.  That day when you were saying goodbye, he was really sad and you wouldn’t stop crying. 

Fulgencio asks Damian if presenting himself would erase all the damage he did.  Esthecita attempts to interrupt, but Fulgencio tells her to stay out of it.  He looks at Damian and says he loved Esthercita and wanted the best for her.  He wanted to see her married to a good man and give him lots of grandkids.  But then you arrived and all my plans have vanished.  Damian doesn’t see it that way.  Fulgencio asks then how does he see it?  You made her the talk of the town.  I don’t want you to marry my daughter.  Esthercita starts crying and Delfina tries to plead with Fulgencio, but he tells her not to interfere and Esthercita to stop crying.  Fulgencio tells Damian that he is not what he wanted for his daughter (but she wants him).  Damian says he’ll leave then.  Fulgencio tells Damian he’s not done with him yet.  He knows it took a lot of gumption for him to come to his house even though he sent him to jail.  Damian assures Fulgencio that he hasn’t forgotten.  Fulgencio says you clean up my daughter’s image and I will clean up yours.  With that I request your presence at dinner.

Hernan tells Valdivia that it’s all Fulgencio’s fault for not keeping Damian in jail.  Valdivia reminds him that Fulgencio had no choice since Esthercita announced to the whole world that Damian was innocent.  Valdivia gets b!tcedslapped after he criticizes Hernan for stopping the attack of “La Tempestad”.  Hernan says never again question my decision.

At the church services, Lazaro spots Jaz.

Valdivia yells at Nerdo for letting Jaz out.  Nerdo says he needed essentials.  And anyway if she flees or talks, she knows I’ll do something to her sister.  Valdivia says the Feds are in town investigating and questioning everyone.  Someone saw you perusing that girl at the beach.  Hernan wants you to keep the girls inside.  Bettina hears the men talking.  Valdivia tells Nerdo to stop the operation.  Nerdo says Fulgencio’s my boss and not Hernan.

Damian turns down the lovely offer of dinner.  He didn’t come to eat with them, but to keep his word and ask for Esthercita’s hand.  So now that it is done, I have nothing left to do here.  Fulgencio tells Damian that he is trying to make amends.  Damian laughs and says let’s not lie to ourselves.  I came to fix things.  You and I will never eat at the same table.  Fulgencio asks if he wants to continue the feud between himself and his father.  (What, the dirty look you were getting wasn’t clear?)  Your father said he was an honorable man but spread lies about me that he couldn’t prove.  Damian says he didn’t have get to.  They killed him before he had the proof.  Delfina tells Damian to forget the past.  Fulgencio says he’s just like his father.  Do you want a public apology?  Damian says I don’t need one, everyone is town knows I was a victim.  With that Damian leaves.

Nerdo and Valdivia the idiots keep talking in front of Bettina.  They mention Hernan and Fulgencio several times.  Valdivia thinks the Feds suspect Fulgencio.

Lazaro the altar boy falls down while holding the (I don’t know what this is).  Father Tomas gives communion and he gets all excited when Jaz comes for hers.  She goes back to her seat and they have a staring contest.

Olindo tells Fulgencio that Marina wants to talk to him about the pirates and seeks protection.  Fulgencio says he has no way to help, but changes his mind when Olindo thinks perhaps the Feds can.  Fulgencio suspects Marina made the call to the Feds and if he finds out she did, she’s dead.

Marina tells Hernan about her mother.  Luckily, Jose and another person where there to help her.  Hernan wants to know who that other person was to thank them, but Marina says she already did it.  He tells her that he is there for her and will help take care of her mother.  He just wants her happy and he creepily stokes her hair while hugging her.

Ernesto visits Mercedes club.  He wanted to stop by for a visit.  She looks beautiful or sparkly he says.  He tries to talk about old times, but she ain’t hearing it.  You kept me hostage and I felt like trash.  Because you were and still are replies Ernesto.  (this deserves a b!tchslap) but Mercedes tells him to leave.  She doesn’t what to see him unless it is to return her daughter.  Ernesto doesn’t know where she is.  Mercedes guards asks her if there is a problem.  Yes, replies Mercedes.  Take this animal away and remember his face.  I don’t want him in here again.

Marina is at her mother’s bedside.  Beatriz tells Marina that Damian was a gentleman.  Marina says he’s frustrating.  They talk about Madrina and Marina wants to know why Beatriz never told her that she was here when she was a girl and that her father was the owner of the packing plant.  Beatriz never knew that.  Then why would my dad keep that a secret?

Esthercita gets onto Damian for treating her dad badly.  He tells her he will not argue with her about this or any other thing.  (Just wait till your married buddy. She looks annoying)  He has things to do.  Esthercita begs him to tell her he loves her.  Where getting married replies Damian.  Isn’t that enough?  Esthercita wants to hear the words.  Damian assures her he will keep his promise. (Guess she has never read “He’s just not that into you” or she’s completely dense). 

Marina asks Jose how long he has known Mercedes.  Years, but don’t know how many replies Jose.  Marina asks if she brought the packing plant from her dad.  Jose pretends he doesn’t know.  He says he doesn’t know anything about Mercedes businesses.  She’s very discreet.  Marina says since the first day I met her, I sensed that she tells you a lot.  Yes, but nothing important replies Jose.

Beatriz is looking at a box containing something pink and some jewelry.  She picks up a little purse and sees it has the town name on it.  She’s shocked and realizes that Marina was here once. (what you never noticed when it when you put it away?)

Jose asks Marina what worries her.  Marina replies that her dad owned the packing plant, he was the first owner, as a young girl visited once and that she and Damian were friends.  Who would have thought it?

Jaz sees Lazaro at the church cleaning.  She can only stay for a second.  She came to buy Nerdo some rum.  Lazaro quickly kisses her and she tells him how handsome he looked as the altar boy although a bit clumsily.  He says because you were here and you were sitting next to my mother.  Jaz really liked her (if you only knew about her shrilly voice, you wouldn’t).  Lazaro kisses Jaz again and Father Tomas yells out his name.

Hernan spots Damian walking down the road.  Hernan wants to know why the other day he refused to shake his hand.  He embarrassed him in front of the woman he loves.  Damian says he’s not in the mood today to tell everyone what goes on in his life.  So go find yourself an idiot to play your games with.  Damian turns to leave and Hernan grabs his arm telling him not to disrespect him.  You have no idea who I am.  Damian assures him he knows that he’s a man who thinks he could buy anything with his money.  In other words, you’re a jerk.  Hernan takes a swing at him, but Damian ducks and throws his own punch.  Hernan is punched in the stomach and face.  He falls to the ground and groans while holding his face.  Not a hair has moved on Damian’s gorgeous head.  Hernan tries again to punch him but Damian grabs him by the throat and puts him on a wall and starts choking him out.  (We get a lovely view of his backside in nice tight pants.  Note to Hernan, this is how you wear tight pants).  Hernan struggles to get him off.  Valdivia comes by and puts a gun to Damian’s head.  Hernan tells Valdivia to kill him, it’s an order!  Jose walks by and sees this all going down.

Father Tomas tells Jaz to wait in the church until Lazaro has finished his work.  Jaz says she has to go, her family is very strict and she’s not allowed to talk to strangers.  Father Tomas tells her to run home and ask permission to dine with him today. “I’m sure your parents won’t mind”.

Jose draws a gun on Valdivia tells him to drop it and asks what’s going on?  Valdivia drops the gun from Damian’s head and backs away.  Damian releases Hernan’s throat and he quickly draws in a breath.  Damian tells Jose he doesn’t need to tell him what’s going on.  It’s his business.  (Way to be grateful there).  Hernan tells Damian that if he disrespects Marina again, he will know who he is.  You’ve been warned.

At the factory, Marina is giving orders.  Olindo runs up to her excited that they will be able to fill all their customers’ orders.  Marina is happy too.  Oso comes by and tells Marina that since she has come, things have been better.  He also wants to apologize for the way he treated her.  “It’s nice to know that not everyone behaves/thinks like the captain”.  Oso reminds her that she is also to blame.  “What did you want” replies Marina.  “For the captain to spend his all his time kissing his girlfriend?”  Oso says Damian is a man of his word and promised to marry her to clean her image.  Although she’s not the woman for him.

Esthercita and Mayuya are at the dress shop.  She puts into Esthercita’s head that Marina wants her man.

Beatriz shows Marina the box and the purse.

Damian is on the boat fresh from a shower still pissed about the Hernan encounter. 

Marina finds a coral in the purse.  She doesn’t remember who gave it to her.  Beatriz suggests the captain’s father.  She comments that Damian doesn’t seem like a bad person.  He was very nice to her, but she still thinks that they both should keep their distance.  Marina says they are just have an employer/employee relationship.  His madrina says we were friends as kids.  Beatriz says that was then, this is now. Marina agrees.  Beatriz then tells her that Jose saw Hernan and Damian get into a fight and one of this guards put a gun to Damian’s head.  She has a feeling that they were fighting about her.

Hernan asks Valdivia who Jose is.  I don’t know replies Valdivia.  I just know he came to town with Marina.  What’s worse if that you are going to look back to Marina.  Hernan confidently says he knows how to manage things.  I have her mother at my side.

Marina visits Damian at the cave. What are you doing here asks Marina.  I come here to think replies Damian.  Marina wants to talk.  Damian says they have nothing to talk about.  Then I lost some recording due to the weather.  Then I get that Marina didn’t tell Hernan anything and says she’s not his girl.  Damian asks if they are lovers.  She goes to slap him, but he catches her hand and brings her roughly up against is chiseled chest.  They look into each other’s eyes and he goes in for the kiss.  Nice. 

Manana: More smoldering kissing and Esthercita confronts and attacks Marina.

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Comments:
Sorry, it's late. Enjoy!!
 

Yum yum...thanks Gloria. The end of this sounds sizzling hot...will have to start watching immediately. Chiseled chest always cracks me up, but how else can one describe the delectable Damian. Thanks so much for the recap.
 

Well Judy, I just read to many romance novels.
 

Gloria:

Wonderful, detailed recap, thanks so very much!

I really loved how Mercedes threw Ernesto right out of that club! Yay! And I bet he knows where Magdalena is and won't tell. I hope Mercedes finds her soon.

How odd that Bea didn't know that Ariel had taken Marina to the little town. I noticed that Damian's chain fell off and he didn't put it back on. Now Marina has found her coral too. Hmmmm.....

Fully really thought he had a handle on things like the stuff with Damian and he thinks he knows who "ratted" him out. I hope Jose sticks with Marina.

Nerdo thinks he is Nero, the grand master. I really hope Jazzy finds some way to escape and take that girl with her. It's funny she went to buy Nero rum and went to church, lol. I bet she would have escaped long ago if Nero didn't have her sister.

That was one hawt kiss in that cave. It was almost like Marina's dream but without the rain. I wonder if she will remember that. Can't wait for tonight to see what happens.
 

oh boy, Gloria ..... your "Note to Hernan, this is how you wear tight pants" had be giggling like a little girl. I'll have to re-watch that more closely. Thanks for the nicely done recap.

I really felt DamFab's pain when he was talking to Foolgy about his deceased father.

Am I the only one who thinks WL's acting is top-notch in every scene? or am I just smitten?
 

ShallowGal:

I don't think you are just smitten, lol. I really do think he is bringing it here, I think he is even better than he was in CCEA : )
 

Thanks Gloria. I sure do enjoy your wonderfully detailed recaps. I appreciate all that hard work. I laughed hard at your comment about Hernan taking a lesson from Dam in how to wear tight jeans, LOL!

Oooh baby, another smokin' episode. I'm pretty happy with the level of action so far. We even had a real Mexican standoff with the guns. I've got to hand it to Levy, he can carry his own in a scene with the great Cesar Evora. Their face off was marvelous. Those guys have good on-screen chemistry.

I keep feeling sorry for Hernan because he's such a pathetic loser, but then I remember he is a heinous human trafficker of innocent women. Kudos to the actor who is doing a great job here. Speaking of innocent women, that new victim of Nerdo's (great name) seems to have some spirit. I half expected her to conk him over the head with something.

Oh my, what an ending. JudyB it was definitely sizzling. Yowza!

Mads, William might be right up there with Fernando Colunga in the great on-screen kissing department. I'm not saying for sure yet, just putting it out there as a suggestion.
 

Ah shallowgirl, I didn't see your comment before I posted but I do see we are on the same wavelength. WL is working it all right. So far he is demonstrating a very commanding screen presence, to say the least.
 

Gloria: Your detailing and conversation translations were wonderful. An excellent recap from start to finish. "Mayuya pipes in that she needs more time to sabotage, I mean finish the wedding guest list", "Am I that bad medicine asks Esthercita? (yeah you are, but I’m guessing Damian wants to be a gentlemen)" and "(Just wait till your married buddy. She looks annoying)" were among my favorites.

Madelaine, I also wondered why Bea had no clue about Marina's early visit there - she seems to be clueless on many fronts.

That kiss in the midst of the magical, mystical cave was amazing. Like Judy, I am a huge fan of the "chiseled chest".

Hernan looked utterly colorless in his tan pants last night. He is fairly fearless, engaging in a punching match with Damian (sure to be on the losing end) and "b!tcedslapping" Valdivia. Cold hearted and ruthless, seems his only weakness is Marina.

shallowgal, agree with you and Sylvia that Will's acting is great here. His charisma only enhances it. Sigh...

Diana
 

Gloria:
Thank you for such a marvelous and detailed recap. Good lord, this TN is full of great looking people. Marina, Damian, Hernan, Estercita... Wow. Plot? What plot?

As to Levy's acting, well he sure has grown since the early days with Maite Perroni. And as to on-screen kissers, Sylvia, I have to agree. He is crazy hot.

I loved how Marina tool off her sky high heels before climbing up to Damian's perch in the well-lit cave. Good move Sister. I was wondering how she was navigating the fish processing plant in those puppies.

I do have to respectively disagree about Ivan Sanchez and his colored jeans. The ACTOR makes my heart flutter and I love how he looks in clothes--he seems to have a real lean model's body. The character, of course, is disgusting.

Elna June
 

JudyB - and that's why he IS Will-yumm!!

Madelaine/Cap'n Sylvia - so glad you agree. and yes, that face off was great. he has come a bit of a ways since CCEA. although at the time I was already mesmerized by his looks and acting, without understanding a lick of Spanish (apart from hola, gracias, de nada). I thought then, and especially now, that he has to be bigger than this.
 

Elna June - I too really like how Ivan Sanchez dresses (with the exception perhaps of the orange slacks), for the same reason you mentioned. very Euro looking.
 

Tks so much Gloria

Chiseled chest is right. WL can add to his resume by doing covers for romance novels, he resembles Fabio with the long hair & he was a model.

I agree his acting is improving with each novela, even a Mejia novela.
He caught my attention in Pasión & he had a much better blond wig.

That scene at the cave was beautiful, hard to believe it was once a dump. So many beautiful places in Mex, TN's are good geography lessons.

Beatriz didn't know that Ariel brought Marina to the puebla. He must have met Mercedes there at least 5 or 6 yrs. before. Just how did Marina get adopted by Beatriz????
How did Marina & Magdelena get separated??
 

Gloria--Excellente! You lucky dog, getting in that last lick by Damian planting one on Marina and she NOT shoving him away in a snit.

I liked: Mayuya pipes in that she needs more time to sabotage, I mean finish the wedding guest list.

And: Am I that bad medicine asks Esthercita? (yeah you are, but I’m guessing Damian wants to be a gentlemen)

About Fulgencio saying to DamFab, "...you clean up my daughter’s image and I will clean up yours. With that I request your presence at dinner." Fulgie threw in the marriage as part of the bargain--the way to clean up his daughter's image. Funny because DamFab needs no image-cleaning. He's Fab all by himself.

About dinner, it was too funny, Fulgie ranting at Damian and then calmly asking him to dinner. DamFab had better be careful, there are all kinds of poisons around (remember poor Nelson dying just from the touch of some marine animal's poison).

P.S. The fishing boat was given to Michel, Damian's dad--but we knew that--we allow for slips, Gloria, since we are succeptible to the very same things (except for Vivi).

Loved the aside to Hernan about how to wear tight pants.

P.P.S. I think Damian said his father HAD the proof but was murdered before he could present it and it has been hidden away and sooner or later will come to light. I am probably mistaken, but that is what I thought I heard.

So clever of Marina not to mention Damian's name when Hernan asked who helped her mother. He probably suspects Damian and she knows there's emnity building between them and she already recognizes that she doesn't want any harm to come to him.

Thank goodness we have Dona Eusebia to fill in some of the gaps Viewerville is pondering. I guess we'll never know why Beatriz, who so carefully saved "all" of Marina's childhood mementos never recognized the embroidered change purse. I wonder if we will find out who gave it to her and who gave the two kids the pieces of coral.

So, Jose knows more than he's letting on. He's a good personal assistant. Personally, I adore him.

Thanks again, Gloria, loved your ever so detailed recap, de verdad.





 

Diana--I was writing while you were posting. I see I didn't need to be repetitive. We liked the same zingers.
 

THE STORM CELLAR-BAY™ IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Offering a wide range of items, some gently used, pre-owned wear, as long as they are clearly labeled. Bids starting at $0, or priced accordingly.

1) I'm guessing there's a good stock of cork-soled shoes? [Julia]
Yes. I believe you will find them with the Personal Flotation Devices, Non-Surgical Division. [NovelaMaven]

2) Tight-fitting men's pants (white belt included) in a range of primary colors. Pre-shrunk to a diminutive size through the crotch. Used once per episode (actor complained that they made his voice two octaves higher and made him play the violin). At 50 pesos a pair, they are a bargain.

Orange ones, being harder to find, are 100 pesos. Hurry, only one left in stock. Can ship overnight air express, but to el Pueblo de Nuestra Señora del Mar it must be shipped by fast launch. (Insurance extra) [Anita]

3) I'd like to see a supply of Plot Thickeners -- medium, hot and extra hot [NovelaMaven] They can be added if enough orders come in. [Anita]

4) Carlos--Your martini stability concerns have been duly noted. A line of see-through TempeTommeeTippee Cups has been added to the stock of merchandise. [NovelaMaven]

5) Iron-on compass tattoos, while you wait. [Anita]

 

Generally I can't stand to shop, but I will be one of the first to place my order at THE STORM CELLAR-BAY™. Can I order the Tippee Cups in acrylic or strong plastic? They would be perfect for my boat. Also, I'll be purchasing one compass tattoo so I'll always know where I'm going.

Anita, I also heard that Michel Fabre had the evidence, it was hidden/lost on the boat, and Dam Fab has yet to find it.
 

EJ, ever since Hernan started prancing around in his RED pants I have noticed these very colorful pants everywhere. Even Fernando in Porque El Amor Manda has a pair of red. You're right, Hernan does wear them well, but I think he looks even more stunning in his towel.
 

Anita - great offerings but 5) Iron-on compass tattoos, while you wait" caught my eye. Think I will order one for hub. ;)

Diana
 

Thanks Gloria for a fabulous recap!!

The fight scene - Loved it. Hernan did not even get a chance to get a punch in. Go Damian! PS: Did anyone else want Damian to whack Hernan with that sack that he was carrying. I wish we would find out what was in it.

The kiss - That cave is just beautiful and the kiss was great. I loved it.
 

Sylvia: wasn't Fern (PEAM) wearing the orange pants last night, too?

Jose es muy yummy.

Still behind about six eps, but did watch last night. So far, I like this new one.

Great recap, Gloria. Thanks.

Nanette
 

Mauricio - DamFab is too much of a man to use the sack as weapon; nothing less than his fist would do... de hombre a hombre. aaah, the kiss...
 

Hola Patio Amigas/Amigos!

Gloria--AWESOME RECAP!!!

"If she heard her shrilly voice, she'd change her mind"
"Note to Hernan, this is how you wear tight pants"
"Hasn't read 'He's Not That Into You"
"Just wait til you're married, buddy. She looks annoying"

Are just some of my faves. You are the master of the witty aside. I thought the same thing you thought!

Can someone translate the cute childhood nicknames? Hermosura? Forgot the other one--at first I thought it was piglet!!!

Well Bea may be a sucker for a cute gentleman caller but at least she's fickle. She was all "Hernan who?" once Capt. Fabre swooped her up.

I have to confess I have, as we speak, a pair of red stretch skinny jeans in my closet. HOWEVER, it's not every guy that pull off that look. I agree with EJ that Hernan can rock the colored denim look and then some (I also hate his character!).

Lastly, Shallowgal and others, that cave/kissing scene was THE BEST SCENE EVER!!!! Wow there are sparks between our leads. And like Vivi said the other day, WL would have chemistry with a wall. That man is to die for gorgeous and it's a pleasure just to watch him walk around in those ripped out, faded jeans. Wow.

I am so loving this TN and, as always, love my patio peeps.

Gloria, thanks again for a masterpiece. This is the hardest to understand TN I've ever watched. Lots of mumblings and confusing storylines.

Yours in novelas,

Katy
 

Gloria thanks so much for this recap. Lucky you for getting this smokin' hot kiss.

Shallowgal - yes WL has improved though I'd say even in CCEA had an amazing sex appeal especially when kissing MP.
 

Anita:

I'll take the orange pants. I could never wear them myself, of course, but I could probably cut them up and make them into a scarf.

So glad to "see" you and know that your Tienda—the Stormcellar Bay—is in business. After Tal Mart, I wasn't sure you would ever open another store. Hee hee hee.

Elna June
 

Sylvia:

Hola amiga! As a latecomer to the show, I have yet to see Hernan in a towel. I await the experience with bated breath.

Wm Levy can wear anything he wants, or nothing at all. The body is great but it is his crooked smile that knocks me sideways.

EJ
 

I've been watching novelas on and off since I was a spanish major in college, circa 1996 and I'm having a hard time understanding some of the dialogue too, Katy. Admittedly this is my first WL novela, so it just his accent/cadence of speech I'm having a hard time with?

Certainly not having a hard time with any of the rest of him. :) :)

-Liliana
 

Thanks for this super-recap Gloria. I really enjoy your added narrative. What fun.

Last night as I was watching Eusebia filling Marina in on her forgotten childhood I was stuck by what a beautiful woman she is. In Alborada she managed to give a dangerous edge to Modesta without sacrificing her beaty or dignity. Later I thought that the youngster playing Jasmin has a similar beauty.

I enjoyed the little dustup between Damián and Hernán and I'm looking forward to the hair-pulling tonight between Marina and Estercita.

Carlos
 

About WL's gorgeousness - in Cuidado he was hot, but not yet a manly man (IMO), in La TempeSTUD he looks DAMn FABulous but I still don't like that hair and the dark circles around his eyes.

I haven't watched Sortilegio that much, so I don't remember him in that one, but I believe he was at his best in Triumfo.
I still remember the scene where he and Maite first "met" and he had this drop dead gorgeous face, I still get the hot flashes just thinking about it (having "Apartir de Hoy" in the background helped some, too).
I go back to watching that scene every now and then, just to remember what a beautiful man really looks like. (btw, for those interested, it's episode 5, you can find the clip on dailymotion.com)

I am among the ones who like Hernan's flashy pants, too, you need to be quite sure of your sex-appeal as a man to wear those. Not that I ever imagined Ivan Sanchez as being shy or anything...

The moment Dam entered Furygencio's house with his ripped jeans I knew things will turn out bad. Way to impress the papa-in-law, Captain!
 

Adriana - He was crazy handsome in TdA, but I was so turned off with his character, and story, that even his gorgeous self couldn't keep me tuned in. For some reason, when the protagonists fall in love at first sight, it completely turns me off any tn. In Sorti, he was perfect!
 

One of these days, I am going to start watching this show, for real. In the meantime, I am really enjoying the recaps. You all really make it sound like can't-miss TV!

I think WL was at his best, looks-wise and character-wise, in Sortilegio. I'll certainly give him a chance to impress me in this one, but I think that was his peak.

WL would have chemistry with a wall? Probably, but would he have more chemistry with a wall than David Zepeda has ;)? That poor wall is probably still brokenhearted that it lost out to Lucia.

And just to chime in, I like brightly-colored pants. So much less boring.

I'm so excited that the Storm Cellar is open. I'm going to order some plot thickener for PEAM.
 

Hermosura means loveliness
I think the other word was cuerpito
cuerpo means body, so if I have the word right would mean little body. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. It could just be an affectionate term, which would make more sense NOW.
 

Julia--I have to agree with your summation regarding WL's galan status. I think he was wasted in TdA, but that was due more to how his character was written (and those endless bouffant scarves).

In Sortie, he was a smart, listo, successful business man (with bad man David Zepeda to confront him).

No one has mentioned yet that our Valdivia in LaT is none other than Erick in Sortie (everyone got his other portrayals in Alborada and Amor Real). [Originally I had used his other parts, but that sounded a bit raunchy.]

EJ--You missed Amores Verdaderos. We had a busy Patio (people kept changing tables) and a semi-successful Meta*Mart. (I hate to admit that the t-shirt business at Meta*Mart wasn't the best. CME's Emporium was the best.) Maybe at the Storm Cellar-Bay we'll have more success with tattoos. They come in black and blue, green and red and they can be customized. Diana--you will have to do the ironing-on yourself. I hope hub will sit still for the full 30 seconds it takes (Storm Cellar is not responsible for any red iron marks on the skin---may last up to a month.....)
 

I love Monica Miguel's looks. She attracts your attention.She was beautiful in Alborada, very ethnic looking. She always has a part in the novelas she directs.
 

I do agree about Monica Miguel's looks. She was absolutely riveting in Alborada and her ambiguous character was fascinating. I noticed last night that Lazaro's shrieking mother was also quite lovely when she smiled. I didn't even recognize her in the church. Just goes to show how a smile can completely change one's looks.

Nanette, was Fern wearing orange pants? I guess I'm not as observant as I thought. I didn't even notice.

Variopinta, cuerpito? Thank goodness. Much better than cuerito which is pickled pig skin. I had cueritos on some Tostilocos one time and thought it was some sort of bland, gummi candy. I found out later it was pickled pork rind. So funny!
 

Anita - I've been wondering why Valdivia looks so familiar; akin to Chacón in La Patrona. Thanks for setting the record straight.

Monica Miguel was also the travel agent in Sorti.
 

I could not figure out how to spell the nicknames so I used my "CC" to get it and that is how they spelled it. I'm not a very good spanish speller so, I figured I would cheat. Oh well. Guess, I need to get off my butt and start learning!
 

Gloria, it is a huge joke how often the CCs screw up the translations. There have been some classic boo boos but off the top of my head I can't remember any of the zingers. Combine that with the fact that sometimes we can't even understand what they are saying...well sister, it ain't easy!
 

About the nicknames - I think it was actually "Guerito" for Damian and "Trenzuda" for Marina.
 

This may have been mentioned before--as I stated before, I'm still working on catching up--but Laz's mom is the good doctor from MEPS.

Sylvia: I can't remember if it was orange pants/yellow shirt or yellow pants/orange shirt, but Fern was definitely sporting one of those looks before he changed to funeral duds. Must be the fashion for the "hip" crowd.
 

Mauricio, I'll bet you're right. Those nicknames make a lot more sense in that they have to do with their hair. I wouldn't be surprised if those nicknames pop up later as identifiers.
 

Gloria - Thank you for the recap and your LOL snarky editorial comments. :-)
 

fried pig skin yum, very popular in the south. In packages like potato chips.
In Spanish I have heard chicharrones, fun to say. In Mex I saw whole sides of fried pig skin. You can see your cholesterol rise as you munch.
 

Well heck yes, FRIED pig skin is awesome. It's right up there with any sort of fried dough product. You are so right about the cholesterol rise. Why is it that most of the good stuff is so bad for us? Sigh...
 

Sorry to cut in so late!!! Just a few thoughts:

Was I the only one disappointed by the first kiss? All the conditions were ideal- the beautiful cavern, both actors looking attractive, emotions running high....even the almost slap on the face felt appropriate for these two. But once the actual kiss came, I felt no fireworks. Ximena's body language was distant, while William went straight for the tongue! It didn't have the sweetness or passion you should get from a TN kiss. Hopefully they' improve over time ;)

Hernan is such a child. And all this time I was thinking Fulgencio was the melodramatic villain, Hernan the saavy businessman. But both characters are wallowing in the their self-pitying pasts. Hernan's skinny pants do make for some entertainment though ;)


 

I love fried pig skin! And I also love to eat fried pig ears - they're my favorite part of the pig :)
 

Thank you Gloria for the excellent recap!
Oh yeah shallowgal, you see you are not the only one! WL more than held his own in the scene with Cesar Evora. WL's physical presence and charisma take him far, but his acting does seem up a notch or two. And his roughed up scruffy looks fit his character.

I thought they'd make us wait a few months for a smoldering kiss outside of a dream. Sorry, Bailey Marie, don't agree kiss was lacking in any way. Let's see what's next!
Clara
 

Bailey Marie, where have you been? The patio party started without you. You might have been the only on disappointed by the kiss. I thought it was wayyyyy sexy. But hey, I will happily vote for more passion and improvement. Why not? Although I might melt.bb

Adriana, there is a wonderful French restaurant here that makes the most fabulous fried pig's ear frisee salad. Oh so tasty.
 

Mauricio
I couldn't find trenzuda but I did find trenzado for braid. Did Marina have pigtails?
 

Bailey Marie
The kiss - Maybe Ximena felt uncomfortable with Mr. Hottie, while WL meant it. He IS mujeriego numero uno.
 

Gloria- Thanks ahead of time for the recap! I haven't had time today to read or check in, but I couldn't resist reading the comments.

I loved the location for the first kiss. WL is a great kisser, in all of the tns I've seen him in, hence my wall comment (Julia- yes, even better wall chemistry than David Zapeda had). Bailey- I do agree with you though that Ximena was holding back a bit. Given that this was probably one of her first on screen kisses (counting the dream), I'm going to assume she loosens up later. That photo shoot video certainly shows that she eventually becomes VERY comfortable with WL. I hope that will translate to better eye contact from her soon too.

Having seen bits of CCEA, much of TdA, and all of Sortilegio, I will have to say he was at his best, acting and looks, in Sortilegio (it was just a better role than the other two). This is a totally different look and role for him than those last three, and I'm liking it.

More of the back story unfolded last night. I like it. Who’s keeping track of each bit of new info? I wonder what proof Michel Fabre found on Fury-gencio and where it is? If I were Bea, I would be very disturbed to learn that my dearly departed hubby owned a business, and hung out in a town, that I knew nothing about, while we were married.

 

Variopinta:
Yes. Marina did have pigtails.
 

Novela Maven - where are you???
 

Vivi: I think Xi is doing a pretty good job considering she's a newbie and she's the lead on a TN with a very popular actor. I think her facial reactions are good. She does have to learn to "act" with her body, though. She's still stiff. And I noticed last night, she does have a prob with eye contact. All in all, though, I'm pretty impressed.
 

Nanette - I too like Xi's acting... no nonsense, no hysterics, matter-of-fact, simple; befitting her 'sensible' character. but you're right about her stiffness and eye-contact.
 

I too think she's doing a pretty good job for a newbie. But I can see where Bailey thought the kiss was lacking, and it wasn't on WL's part. :)
 

Vivi: I thought the kiss was a little lacking, too. Flaco told me this was their first kiss, so I kind of gave her a pass, her character might be a litte hesitant all things considered.
 

(Note to Hernan, this is how you wear tight pants).

Classic Gloria!
Still laughing.

Gertie!!


 

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Hi Gloria,

Just a late thank-you for this excellent recap. And lucky you -- you got to recap the Kiss in the Cave. Woohoo!
 

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