Friday, October 18, 2013
La Tempestad, Capitulo 59, Thursday October 17, 2013 - Todos Los Padres
The Father of the
Pueblo – Father Tomas
Father Tomas is driving down the road to attend to a certain
Doña Rita when his car swerves off the road and down a short precipice. It
appears to be a mechanical failure—we know that Nareo did something to the car.
After the accident, the Father is bleeding and unconscious but he is pulled
from the burning car by some townspeople. The car blows up. Nareo did his job
well but the Father is not dead yet.
At the hospital, the doctor tells ShutupRosy, Laz and Lucia
some bad news. Sadly, Padre inhaled some burning fumes and has some bourns on
his body. He is on a respirator fighting between and life and death.
Damian Fabre, Father
At Large
Damian jumps out of the cab driven by sinister Macario and
runs through traffic to the church in order to recover his bebe. He enters the
church where we see Sweet Baby looking so cute lying on his clean blanket in a pew.
Damian swoops the baby up into his manly, muscular arms. Damian has never been
more beautiful than when he holds the little one who may or may not be his son.
Damian then takes the flowers out of a vase right in
the front of the church and fills it with a large black plastic garbage
bag full of money. Ursula is skulking somewhere in the church, hiding from Damian.
Damian hears her and she is almost caught whilst she is waiting for Damian to
fill the vase with money. She sheds a few tears but I cannot for the life of me
tell just why she would bother.
We jump to the Den of Iniquity, where Hernan, Macario and
Ursula rub their hands together in glee as Hernan shares out the money they
extorted from Damian/Mercedes. Ursula exults, Damian fell into their trap!
More Parents. Sort Of
Ester sees her Dad, Fulgencio, and talks him out of some
cash for a visit to Mexico City. She drops the bomb that she is going to Mexico
to recover her son. Son? What son? Ester explains that she was pregnant with
Damian’s son when the sailboat blew up and then she lost her memory.
Fully wants to know if the child is really Ernesto’s. Ester
tells him not to be foolish. Ernesto is dead.
(I think that Estercita is playing a very dangerous game
here. She would certainly not be going along with Hernan’s plan if she knew
that Ernesto yet lived).
At Mercedes Mansion,
WHICH We Note Has A Staircase of Doom
Mercedes tells Marina that (thank God) Damian recovered his
son. Marina thinks that it was pretty careless to lose him. Mercedes says that
sometimes we have to give up what we love most.
Marina insists that she is giving up Damian because of his
new baby. This child stole her hope of happiness.
Later, Mercedes tells Marina that Damian has his son back
and reminisces at how hard it is to lose a child. Marina says that she thinks
that Mercedes is speaking as though from experience. Did she have/lose a son or
a daughter?
Mercedes tells her that maybe she spoke from the place of yearning
to be a mother and to have someone to love and protect. (Not true). Marina is
worried about losing HER Mom Bea—she loves her so much. She will miss her so
much when she dies. Mercedes tries to tell Marina that she will never be
alone—Mercedes will always be like a mother to her. As usual, it’s all about
Mercedes. Marina looks doubtful.
Claudio Makes Damian
An Offer He Cannot Refuse
Damian comes to visit and Claudio. Claudio lives in a really
nice apartment. Claudio offers Damian a job as the head of Claudio’s new
shipbuilding company to be started in his home state of Veracruz. After a short
period of dithering, Damian accepts.
Mother Bea Does A
Really Good Deed
Bea goes with Mercedes—her new best friend—to visit
Magdalena in the hospital. After Mercy bitches that Mags won’t return her
undying love (ungrateful drunk) Bea offers to give Mags a pep talk. (Really,
Mercedes. She grew up a prostitute and on the streets and you expect her to
shower you with love for rescuing her and telling her how to live. Give the
woman a chance to heal. Not EVERYTHING is about you and your mother yearning).
OK, I feel better now.
Then Bea gives Magda a ‘Carpe Diem’ talk. She, Bea, is dying
and she wants Mags to know that she should take the time to live her life,
every day. The only thing that matters when you are dying is being with the
people you love. It is possible to infer from the expression on her face that Magda
might be listening. Go, Beatriz.
Bea is now OK in my book.
Later, back at the Mansion with the staircase of doom, Mercedes
talks to Bea about Ernesto, while Hernan, who has slipped in the door,
eavesdrops. Mercedes confesses to Bea that it was she who turned Ernesto over
to the police. Hernan thinks, “Ah, Doña Mercedes, you took Ernesto out of my
way”. He must keep this in mind to use later…
Laz Leaves For the
Naval Academy
Lazaro goes off to the naval academy and Rosy starts
torturing Lucia. Rosy is a cow. We haven’t heard a thing about Father Tomas.
How stupid.
Dumpy Studio
Apartment in D.F.
Damian and the baby hole up in a dive flat that is all
Damian can afford in Mexico City. Damian
tells the baby that when he runs the shipyard for Claudio he will give Baby
Michel a better life.
The Only High Rise
Hotel in Mexico City
Hernan has bought himself a hotel. (Beanie moment big-time).
Hernan is demented, in this recapper’s opinion. He offers Marina a job at the
same hotel where she once worked. She says that she cannot bail on Mercedes but
he takes her to her former place of employment for a look-see. Hernan
encourages Marina to stand up to the people who once did her an injustice. Show
them she is a strong woman. Besides, she is pregnant and she needs the job.
Practical Hernan.
Hernan takes Marina to meet with her former co-workers, the
men who were willing to cover up Ernesto’s crime of rape. She tells them that
she doesn’t know if she will take the General Manager job as offered to her by
the new jefe, Hernan, but IF she did there would be no retaliation against
these unprincipled men. She says this like a saint.
Marina and Hernan leave Hotel Hernan. Marina tells Hernan
that she doesn’t know yet if she will accept Hernan’s offer of employment.
Meanwhile, Damian calls Marina. She says she has many things to decide about in
her life right now and her relationship with Damian is one of them. The two
storm-tossed lovers agree to meet.
Some Cafe
Marina goes to see Damian at some random café and meets baby
Michel. She holds him. She glows. Damian notices that she glows. There is
something different about her eyes. Marina spouts the nonsense that she has to
dump him so he can be with his son. (What about her son, who is also Damian’s?
What about Marina’s prideful honesty? I hate when the protagonist has a change
of character and values 2/3 of the way through the show)! She wishes the best
for Damian and for his son and walks out without a backward glance.
About Estercita
Ernesto is still in his bed, infirm. He has Blas looking for
Hada/Estercita. Blas cannot find Estercita. She has changed her phone number.
Whoa. Ernesto says that he will find Hada/ E. and his son. We believe him.
Estercita makes a grand entrance into the dive studio that
Damian is renting. (By the way, Baby Michel doesn’t care that the place is a
heap. He has food, clean diapers, warmth and loads of love. He doesn’t need
much money, yet.) Estercita is shocked and her response is typically self-absorbed.
She says, “You bought my son to this dump”??? Damian tells her that he will not
keep her from the boy and perhaps she could live in D.F. “¿Yo? Viviir aqui”???
Estercita’s is aghast! Damian doesn’t care. He announces, “Nothing will
separate me from my son”. We believe him, too. There is trouble brewing between
Damian and Ernesto…
Sadly, Marina Has Had
A Lobotomy
Dear Readers, Please grab yourselves a stainless steel
reinforced Beanie. You’re going to need it here.
Marina is back at Mercedes’ house and is taking a nap and
rubbing her belly. She apologizes to her ‘son’ (could be a daughter, folks. I
am just sayin’) for not letting him know his father. Following is her idiotic
reason; Marina tells him/her that she cannot cause Damian to be away from his
other son who may not be his son but is certainly Ester’s son and who could
possibly be the son of that dirt bag peg-legged Mafia Don, Ernesto.
Recapper’s Note: Cap’n Sylvia would have done a better job
than I did on that last sentence.
Does it make even a little sense? Absolutely not. Again, I claim foul and penalty on the
director/writer for changing Marina’s personality.
Avances: Who the hell knows? Marina grabs her sunken belly,
Damian looks at a room with a really big bed, and Estercita is involved
somehow. Whatever.
EJ
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Good Heavens to Betsy, dear amigos:
It is hard to imagine the chopping/editing getting any worse in the show. Some of the digital video cuts were actually visible on the screen.
Alas.
We are moving through so much material, so fast, that I confess I am wondering about the end for some of our characters.
I don't have much hope for Ester making it out of the final alive. Just can't see how that would work.
EJ
It is hard to imagine the chopping/editing getting any worse in the show. Some of the digital video cuts were actually visible on the screen.
Alas.
We are moving through so much material, so fast, that I confess I am wondering about the end for some of our characters.
I don't have much hope for Ester making it out of the final alive. Just can't see how that would work.
EJ
Hee, my excuse for staying up late to get some work done was my keen desire to read your recap before I went to bed. THANK YOU for posting so quickly! And THANK YOU for your stupendous recap.
The recap is absolutely perfect! EJ you are wonderfully observant. I envy that in you. Weren't those edits a horror? I am starting to become a little fond of them for their comic relief. Yes I know I am demented.
I love it when you write just the way you talk. I could literally hear you say "At Mercedes Mansion, WHICH We Note Has A Staircase of Doom". So funny!
And no, I don't think I COULD have done a better job on that peg-legged sentence. But thank you anyway.
I don't expect Ester to survive either, but now I am wondering if she'll last the month! Guess we'll see.
Oh my, ShutUpRosy is the absolute worst! Imagine what poor Lucia has been through, and now she's stuck with "the cow", and Lu is still in victim mode and won't/can't stick up for herself. It's sad really. Why couldn't Rosario have been munched instead of Padre T? Why do the Padres always die in these shows?
And on that note I believe I'll turn in. Until tomorrow...
The recap is absolutely perfect! EJ you are wonderfully observant. I envy that in you. Weren't those edits a horror? I am starting to become a little fond of them for their comic relief. Yes I know I am demented.
I love it when you write just the way you talk. I could literally hear you say "At Mercedes Mansion, WHICH We Note Has A Staircase of Doom". So funny!
And no, I don't think I COULD have done a better job on that peg-legged sentence. But thank you anyway.
I don't expect Ester to survive either, but now I am wondering if she'll last the month! Guess we'll see.
Oh my, ShutUpRosy is the absolute worst! Imagine what poor Lucia has been through, and now she's stuck with "the cow", and Lu is still in victim mode and won't/can't stick up for herself. It's sad really. Why couldn't Rosario have been munched instead of Padre T? Why do the Padres always die in these shows?
And on that note I believe I'll turn in. Until tomorrow...
EJ, thanks for such a good recap, and for doing it so quickly. It is greatly appreciated!
I feel bad for Padre Tomas. I hope he pulls through.
EJ, I agree with you; DamPapa did look awesome holding the bebe. He looked so natural, and dare I say sexy. I loved the way he went everywhere with him; not leaving him alone for one second.
Marina is still in her stupid mode, and it's hard to watch. Especially when she went to see DamFab and held the bebe in her arms. She should realize that with all DamFab did to recover his son, that proves what a great father he is. He has a right to know she is embarazada. But instead of being strong, she is being stubborn. I kind of felt the same way about DamSacrifice when he broke up with Marina to protect her.
Glad to see that Claudio and DamFab will be working together. EJ, I agree, Bea is OK in my book now too.
I hope Marina doesn't fall into Herny's trap again with the job offer at the hotel. But I have a bad feeling about it.
I hope we hear from Padre Tomas soon. Something really bad needs to happen to Hernan, Fulgencio, Nereo, Esthercita, ShutUpRosy, Macario, Ursula (for being involved in the kidnapping), and any other bad guy or gal that I forgot to mention.
EJ, I loved your Avances. It made me LOL. And somehow it made perfect sense to me. Maybe it's the time. I need to go to bed! Hasta manana!
I feel bad for Padre Tomas. I hope he pulls through.
EJ, I agree with you; DamPapa did look awesome holding the bebe. He looked so natural, and dare I say sexy. I loved the way he went everywhere with him; not leaving him alone for one second.
Marina is still in her stupid mode, and it's hard to watch. Especially when she went to see DamFab and held the bebe in her arms. She should realize that with all DamFab did to recover his son, that proves what a great father he is. He has a right to know she is embarazada. But instead of being strong, she is being stubborn. I kind of felt the same way about DamSacrifice when he broke up with Marina to protect her.
Glad to see that Claudio and DamFab will be working together. EJ, I agree, Bea is OK in my book now too.
I hope Marina doesn't fall into Herny's trap again with the job offer at the hotel. But I have a bad feeling about it.
I hope we hear from Padre Tomas soon. Something really bad needs to happen to Hernan, Fulgencio, Nereo, Esthercita, ShutUpRosy, Macario, Ursula (for being involved in the kidnapping), and any other bad guy or gal that I forgot to mention.
EJ, I loved your Avances. It made me LOL. And somehow it made perfect sense to me. Maybe it's the time. I need to go to bed! Hasta manana!
thanks, EJ, for another excellent recap of a chopped and pasted mix of episodes.
Yawn...Goodnight, Sylvia..goodnight, EJ...I feel like one of The Walton's. Well, it is 5.30 a.m. here, and good morning for me as I get ready to go off to babysit.
I feel sorry for Damresponsible. He was so sweet holding that bebe. I am glad that he has support from Mercedes and Claudio. I love Claudioms smile.
Yawn...Goodnight, Sylvia..goodnight, EJ...I feel like one of The Walton's. Well, it is 5.30 a.m. here, and good morning for me as I get ready to go off to babysit.
I feel sorry for Damresponsible. He was so sweet holding that bebe. I am glad that he has support from Mercedes and Claudio. I love Claudioms smile.
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: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 5:37:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 5:37:00 AM EDT
Good morning, Aunty Ann. It is nice to see someone else is up early !!!
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 5:40:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 5:40:00 AM EDT
Loved your theme title, very true, this was all about fathers tonight, bad ones and good ones.
You are really right about Estercita playing a dangerous game, she wouldn't be going along with Hernan's plan, she'd be packing and running.
I loved, Sadly, Marina Has Had A Lobotomy. And your warning for the steal reinforced beanie. AND, "she cannot cause Damian to be away from his other son who may not be his son but is certainly Ester’s son and who could possibly be the son of that dirt bag peg-legged Mafia Don, Ernesto." I just giggled over my coffee this morning, you really helped, because if it weren't for the recappers I'd be giving up on this story. Is Telemundo any better?
Ay, what are the editors doing? Did Padre live or not? Why is Lazaro still going to the Navel Academe?
What I really loved was Estercita seeing that dump. It is really puzzling that a girl like her is pursuing DamBrokeButDamLoveable so determinedly. I can't wait to see how she reacts when Ernesto shows up. IF the editors decide to let us see it.
You are really right about Estercita playing a dangerous game, she wouldn't be going along with Hernan's plan, she'd be packing and running.
I loved, Sadly, Marina Has Had A Lobotomy. And your warning for the steal reinforced beanie. AND, "she cannot cause Damian to be away from his other son who may not be his son but is certainly Ester’s son and who could possibly be the son of that dirt bag peg-legged Mafia Don, Ernesto." I just giggled over my coffee this morning, you really helped, because if it weren't for the recappers I'd be giving up on this story. Is Telemundo any better?
Ay, what are the editors doing? Did Padre live or not? Why is Lazaro still going to the Navel Academe?
What I really loved was Estercita seeing that dump. It is really puzzling that a girl like her is pursuing DamBrokeButDamLoveable so determinedly. I can't wait to see how she reacts when Ernesto shows up. IF the editors decide to let us see it.
I'm sorry, but I don't believe that kid is Dam's. A lot of time passed before the wedding ceremony. After they married, it took him a while to take her on the "luna de miel". She was nursed back to health by the people that sold her and that might have taken a while. Then Ernesto had her for a while. That kid is Ernie's. Ernie is not gonna be in a good mood when he learns what she's been up to while he was dead.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:47:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:47:00 AM EDT
Thanks for the recap! You're awesome. Cynderella
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:49:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:49:00 AM EDT
Elna June: Thank you for this wonderful recap. I carefully absorbed every word of this gem. "She sheds a few tears but I cannot for the life of me tell just why she would bother", " WHICH We Note Has A Staircase of Doom", "After a short period of dithering", "Sadly, Marina Has Had A Lobotomy" and "Marina grabs her sunken belly" were excellent.
As far as the episode? There must be something inherently wrong with a segment where Bea has me sighing, applauding and crying and Marina has me scratching my head with dismay and surprise. What the heck is going on? You are totally right that this change of character is out of the blue and well, totally out of character. Marina is making no sense.
I'm still not understanding Hernan's connection to the hotel where Marina worked (less so than Marina's backing down and not doing anything to the BOD or whomever they are).
While I do agree Mercedes does seem to be all about her, I do feel for her. She loves her daughters and I like the relationship that she and Bea (whom I feel is the REAL mother in every sense of the word) have forged. And yes, Mags did seem to be listening to Bea which was surprising. I saw doubt but not the usual disdain that usually clouds Mag's countenance.
Sylvia, I hate the Lu/Rosy storyline as well. What a bullying sow Rosy is...
So happy Claudio is back! He brightens every scene he is in. AuntyAnn, totally agree - Dam and Claudio will be a Damfinecollaboration.
Damian and the baby - precious. And Dam's smile Susanlynn! Melting...
Hoping Ernesto's return is imminent. Looking forward to Hernan, Mauricio and Ester scatter like the little rats that they are...Emarie, I think Ester will be his first target so she should be frightened. To death.
Elna June, thanks again!
Happy Friday All!
Diana
As far as the episode? There must be something inherently wrong with a segment where Bea has me sighing, applauding and crying and Marina has me scratching my head with dismay and surprise. What the heck is going on? You are totally right that this change of character is out of the blue and well, totally out of character. Marina is making no sense.
I'm still not understanding Hernan's connection to the hotel where Marina worked (less so than Marina's backing down and not doing anything to the BOD or whomever they are).
While I do agree Mercedes does seem to be all about her, I do feel for her. She loves her daughters and I like the relationship that she and Bea (whom I feel is the REAL mother in every sense of the word) have forged. And yes, Mags did seem to be listening to Bea which was surprising. I saw doubt but not the usual disdain that usually clouds Mag's countenance.
Sylvia, I hate the Lu/Rosy storyline as well. What a bullying sow Rosy is...
So happy Claudio is back! He brightens every scene he is in. AuntyAnn, totally agree - Dam and Claudio will be a Damfinecollaboration.
Damian and the baby - precious. And Dam's smile Susanlynn! Melting...
Hoping Ernesto's return is imminent. Looking forward to Hernan, Mauricio and Ester scatter like the little rats that they are...Emarie, I think Ester will be his first target so she should be frightened. To death.
Elna June, thanks again!
Happy Friday All!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:57:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:57:00 AM EDT
"Mercedes tells Marina that (thank God) Damian recovered his son. Marina thinks that it was pretty careless to lose him."
Oh my, that wonderful ironic tone which you carried all through the recap-- just perfect for this utter mess at the moment.
"after a short period of dithering, Damian accepts"
Hotel Hernán
"storm-tossed lovers"
and best of all, your "whatever" concerning the avances.
Yes, Marina is acting like a total ditz at the moment, much like the stupid crap Damian pulled when he was in prison.
This too shall pass, but I'm sure we'll have to live through a whole lot more nonsense before our Storm-Tossed Lovers are in each other's arms again.
Maybe it's not so bad that Univision is hacking and condensing this. Just don't mess with my José and Rebecca.
Great recap Elna June. Your world-weary tone was just right for this highly edited episode.
Hola Susanlynn and Auntie Ann..me too..up at 5 am but not on computer till now. Have a great day!
Oh my, that wonderful ironic tone which you carried all through the recap-- just perfect for this utter mess at the moment.
"after a short period of dithering, Damian accepts"
Hotel Hernán
"storm-tossed lovers"
and best of all, your "whatever" concerning the avances.
Yes, Marina is acting like a total ditz at the moment, much like the stupid crap Damian pulled when he was in prison.
This too shall pass, but I'm sure we'll have to live through a whole lot more nonsense before our Storm-Tossed Lovers are in each other's arms again.
Maybe it's not so bad that Univision is hacking and condensing this. Just don't mess with my José and Rebecca.
Great recap Elna June. Your world-weary tone was just right for this highly edited episode.
Hola Susanlynn and Auntie Ann..me too..up at 5 am but not on computer till now. Have a great day!
Thanks EJ for this wonderful recap.
This episode was so badly edited. Ugh! Shame on you Univision!
I continue to dislike Marina. She is being so stupid. I hope she regains her senses and tells DamDaddy the true. DamDaddy told her loud and clear that he'd love to have a child with her and yet she still refuses not tell him about her pregnancy.
Loved how DamFab and Claudio reunited. I'm glad DamFab accepted the job offer. He will be better working in place where he does not have to deal with Hernan.
DamDaddy was so sweet with Baby Michel. Loved those scenes.
I hope Padre Tomas pulls through. Fully and Nereo can't get away with this.
This episode was so badly edited. Ugh! Shame on you Univision!
I continue to dislike Marina. She is being so stupid. I hope she regains her senses and tells DamDaddy the true. DamDaddy told her loud and clear that he'd love to have a child with her and yet she still refuses not tell him about her pregnancy.
Loved how DamFab and Claudio reunited. I'm glad DamFab accepted the job offer. He will be better working in place where he does not have to deal with Hernan.
DamDaddy was so sweet with Baby Michel. Loved those scenes.
I hope Padre Tomas pulls through. Fully and Nereo can't get away with this.
Good morning,Judyb. Since you are an early bird this morning like me, I am hoping that you are having the same sunshine thatI am enjoying. However,it is breezy and cooler , and it appears our temps will now be in the 60s or lower this weekend and the week ahead may see 50s. Hello, autumn.
I got a chuckle out of DamPragmatic's clothesline strung in his modest hotel room for the bebe's clothes. Awwww. What a dear daddy he is. However, Pester did not seem to share my amusement or admiration for a guy just doing what had to be done. I love sweet guys.
I got a chuckle out of DamPragmatic's clothesline strung in his modest hotel room for the bebe's clothes. Awwww. What a dear daddy he is. However, Pester did not seem to share my amusement or admiration for a guy just doing what had to be done. I love sweet guys.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 9:47:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 9:47:00 AM EDT
They cut out other tender moments with DamDaddy. With Baby Michel in his arms it was implied he went off to Babies R Us. He came back with some baby supplies. He said sweet things to the baby. He'll teach the baby how to fish and cook seafood for Baby Michel when he grows up. It was implied that he heated up the baby's bottle and fed him. Later he changed the baby's diaper. He also made the decision to name the baby Michel after his father. These scenes were too cute and should have been left untouched.
Oh dear, how dare they cut out those scenes! They could have cut out all the ShutUpRosy ones, and left those in.
And yes, Susanlynn...sunshine has once again appeared in Ohio. Hooray!
And yes, Susanlynn...sunshine has once again appeared in Ohio. Hooray!
Mauricio...thanks for sharing those tender moments of DamDearDevotedDad bonding with bebe . I think that I have changed my mind about the Babydaddy after reading several convincing arguments supporting the idea that Ernasto is the father...Pobrecito bebe. We can only hope that nurture outweighs nature if Ernasty is indeed the dad. If so, we must hope that DamdevotedDad 's loving care and attention will make up for poor bebe's stagnant gene pool and the trauma of being kidnapped so soon after he was born.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:13:00 AM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:13:00 AM EDT
Great recap, Elna June. Well done. I'm almost getting accustomed to the lack of continuity and missing pieces in the episodes.
Odd that Marina was so devastated when Damián pushed her away for humane reasons and now she is doing the very same thing... duh.
I hope that Estercita finds someone to keep up with Michel because she really doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic about this whole mother thing. I do enjoy her character so much. The way she sized up Damián's apartment was so funny.
So what is his plan? Live there with Estercita while he pursues his divorce? None of these people seem to be good at planning... with of course the exception of Hernán, who's not especially effective, but at least always seems to have a plan.
Carlos
Odd that Marina was so devastated when Damián pushed her away for humane reasons and now she is doing the very same thing... duh.
I hope that Estercita finds someone to keep up with Michel because she really doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic about this whole mother thing. I do enjoy her character so much. The way she sized up Damián's apartment was so funny.
So what is his plan? Live there with Estercita while he pursues his divorce? None of these people seem to be good at planning... with of course the exception of Hernán, who's not especially effective, but at least always seems to have a plan.
Carlos
Carlos...Yes, you are so right about these folks not being good at planning. They also make a lot of bad decisions..probably because they are not good planners.
Hotel Hernan..would that be pronounced "Otel Ernan?"
When Pegleg Pete catches up with HadaEster.... and we all know that he eventually will...YIKES. We also know that even if that poor bebe is part of Ernasto's dark and murky gene pool, DamDevoted is going to be his daddy in the end since neither Ernasty or Pester is parent material.
This novela seemed to be focusing on mothers ..good and bad (Bea, Mercedes, Rosy, Delphina) and motherless daughters (Mag and Mayuya), but now the focus seems to have shifted to fathers .
DamLuckySonofaGreatdad had a great relationship with his dad and thus has an excellent role model for being a great dad. Also, the positive, upbeat Claudio appears to have become a father figure to Damprotege . Laz raised without a father by a possessive mother. We do not know much about Hernan's father except that he was killed by Ernasto, and having Ernasto as a guardian must have been damaging.
Jose seems to have been raised without a father , but Mercedes took him under her strong wings. He turned out to be a great guy.
Ful-of-Himselfio has been a dreadful dad to Pester , and he just recently found out that Laz is his son and is trying to influence him. Despite being raised by single mother Rosy, Laz seems to be a pretty good guy probably due the influence of his father figure , his Uncle Padre.
The novela makes me think of this quote : " Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." - Anthony Brandt. I recently discovered this quote and added it to my quote collection, and it is one of my favorites.
Hotel Hernan..would that be pronounced "Otel Ernan?"
When Pegleg Pete catches up with HadaEster.... and we all know that he eventually will...YIKES. We also know that even if that poor bebe is part of Ernasto's dark and murky gene pool, DamDevoted is going to be his daddy in the end since neither Ernasty or Pester is parent material.
This novela seemed to be focusing on mothers ..good and bad (Bea, Mercedes, Rosy, Delphina) and motherless daughters (Mag and Mayuya), but now the focus seems to have shifted to fathers .
DamLuckySonofaGreatdad had a great relationship with his dad and thus has an excellent role model for being a great dad. Also, the positive, upbeat Claudio appears to have become a father figure to Damprotege . Laz raised without a father by a possessive mother. We do not know much about Hernan's father except that he was killed by Ernasto, and having Ernasto as a guardian must have been damaging.
Jose seems to have been raised without a father , but Mercedes took him under her strong wings. He turned out to be a great guy.
Ful-of-Himselfio has been a dreadful dad to Pester , and he just recently found out that Laz is his son and is trying to influence him. Despite being raised by single mother Rosy, Laz seems to be a pretty good guy probably due the influence of his father figure , his Uncle Padre.
The novela makes me think of this quote : " Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." - Anthony Brandt. I recently discovered this quote and added it to my quote collection, and it is one of my favorites.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 12:46:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 12:46:00 PM EDT
Elna June - thanks so much for your nicely put-together recap. indeed, a "stainless steel reinforced Beanie" was required. ugh.
There is nothing more attractive, heart-melting, than DamHotSexySweetDotingDad. mah oh mah!!
Not liking tonta Marina right now.
Uni should cut out all ShutUpRosy scenes.
There is nothing more attractive, heart-melting, than DamHotSexySweetDotingDad. mah oh mah!!
Not liking tonta Marina right now.
Uni should cut out all ShutUpRosy scenes.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:14:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:14:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn: "Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." Thank you for the quote - so appropriate here!
Enjoyed all your comments today - thanks for making me smile.
Diana
Enjoyed all your comments today - thanks for making me smile.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:32:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:32:00 PM EDT
Hello, all:
Nice to see everyone this AM.
Sylvia: You are a dear. Calling this recap 'stupendous' is generous in the extreme, but I truly appreciate your praise.
I believe all of us Tempestad recappers are doing the best we can with what is being presented on the television. I recall that several years ago, our beloved blog mom Melinama was blogging one of the comedies—I cannot recall which one—when the editing or writing changed dramatically. She expressed her frustration after the end of the show but soldiered on throughout the process. Frankly, when a telenovela is truncated, and carelessly done at that, it just isn't as much fun for us recappers, is it? It takes time to recap but usually it is a labor of love. In times like this, much of the joy is gone in the effort and it can seem more of a chore.
Still, I welcome the presence of beloved and familiar actors in our repertory theater. Rene Casados' appearance last last was so fun. But the real standout performance last night was from William Levy. Mr June watched the episode with me and noted that when he was holding the (real) baby in his arms Levy looked utterly natural and compelling in front of the camera.
EJ
Nice to see everyone this AM.
Sylvia: You are a dear. Calling this recap 'stupendous' is generous in the extreme, but I truly appreciate your praise.
I believe all of us Tempestad recappers are doing the best we can with what is being presented on the television. I recall that several years ago, our beloved blog mom Melinama was blogging one of the comedies—I cannot recall which one—when the editing or writing changed dramatically. She expressed her frustration after the end of the show but soldiered on throughout the process. Frankly, when a telenovela is truncated, and carelessly done at that, it just isn't as much fun for us recappers, is it? It takes time to recap but usually it is a labor of love. In times like this, much of the joy is gone in the effort and it can seem more of a chore.
Still, I welcome the presence of beloved and familiar actors in our repertory theater. Rene Casados' appearance last last was so fun. But the real standout performance last night was from William Levy. Mr June watched the episode with me and noted that when he was holding the (real) baby in his arms Levy looked utterly natural and compelling in front of the camera.
EJ
I am not happy that this novela is being slashed, but it is still so much better than the other two novelas that I have been halfheartedly following, CI and PEAM. I am not going to complain.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM EDT
EJ - thanks so much for your recap. I too am disappointed about the character transplants that seem to be occurring in addition to the bad edits; it is almost shocking how bad they are considering the editing software available now.
What I can't understand is why Uni is not looking at the ratings and understanding that this TN is being watched so there is no reason to edit it. Now over on CI, I would love for Uni to take some scissors though our recappers have been literally making gold from not even straw.
Mauricio - thanks for letting us know what we missed. All those scenes with Dam as Daddy, darn you Uni!
Add me to the list of those of you who want no ShutUpRosy and more other stuff; its a wonder Uni realized that showing Herny and Ursully was good to edit out.
What I can't understand is why Uni is not looking at the ratings and understanding that this TN is being watched so there is no reason to edit it. Now over on CI, I would love for Uni to take some scissors though our recappers have been literally making gold from not even straw.
Mauricio - thanks for letting us know what we missed. All those scenes with Dam as Daddy, darn you Uni!
Add me to the list of those of you who want no ShutUpRosy and more other stuff; its a wonder Uni realized that showing Herny and Ursully was good to edit out.
I'm so bummed that Uni cut out the daddy scenes. What a good role model our DamHunkyDaddy is. And they denied us! I'm going to watch those snipped scene this weekend for a pick-me-up.
I forgot to say how much I enjoyed the "Los Padres" theme. Very astute of you my dear. Interesting switch from the all-about-moms theme.
EJ, I had to giggle at your exasperation with Mercedes. She is a bit self-centered, but I'll bet that character trait helped her become a successful woman.
Susanlynn, what a wonderful quote. Thank you for sharing with us.
I forgot to say how much I enjoyed the "Los Padres" theme. Very astute of you my dear. Interesting switch from the all-about-moms theme.
EJ, I had to giggle at your exasperation with Mercedes. She is a bit self-centered, but I'll bet that character trait helped her become a successful woman.
Susanlynn, what a wonderful quote. Thank you for sharing with us.
AuntyAnn: You and I are in agreement about Marina being in her stupid mode. It IS hard to watch because her behavior is such a departure from her familiar, vaunted insistence at honesty. It is quite jarring, no? I am wearing a t-shirt with 'Go Team Mercedes' hastily scratched out and replaced with "Go Team Bea'.
Sleepy Susanlynn: How great of you to stop by, before babysitting and morning coffee. What a champ. And Claudioms? The most perfect nickname for our platitude spouting demi-hero. Occasionally he does remind me a bit of Polonius, though. Hee hee hee. I hope that you and your family are well.
Emarie, Laura Carmine did a great job with that scene in the run down apartment, didn't she? Her indifference to her baby makes me think that she knows he is really Ernesto's child. Her attitude, which could represent post partum depression stands in high contrast with Mercedes' histrionics.
Hey, Cynderella, Great to see you! And thanks for your kind words.
Diana: you said, "As far as the episode? There must be something inherently wrong with a segment where Bea has me sighing, applauding and crying and Marina has me scratching my head with dismay and surprise. What the heck is going on"? What a great comment! I thought Bea was great last night and her act was very generous to Mercedes. They really do seem to have become real friends. The actresses have great chemistry together.
Dear JudyB: I hate to tell you, dear, but the rat bast@rd$ cut out numerous wonderful and sexy scenes with our favorites Jose and Becky. Those actors also have wonderful chemistry.
Mauricio: You are too right, my friend, about Marina the idiot. Miss Truthfulness herself is pregnant with her true love's baby and when she sees him she neither tells him that they are expecting a baby nor does she respond when he tells her he would like to have a baby with her. Pah!
Carlos: Hernan is the man with a plan alright. And although ineffective, he still gets higher executive ratings than Fulgencio, who is always having the sadistic Nareo attempt murder only to see him fail. I think he needs to reconsider Nareo's position...
EJ
Sleepy Susanlynn: How great of you to stop by, before babysitting and morning coffee. What a champ. And Claudioms? The most perfect nickname for our platitude spouting demi-hero. Occasionally he does remind me a bit of Polonius, though. Hee hee hee. I hope that you and your family are well.
Emarie, Laura Carmine did a great job with that scene in the run down apartment, didn't she? Her indifference to her baby makes me think that she knows he is really Ernesto's child. Her attitude, which could represent post partum depression stands in high contrast with Mercedes' histrionics.
Hey, Cynderella, Great to see you! And thanks for your kind words.
Diana: you said, "As far as the episode? There must be something inherently wrong with a segment where Bea has me sighing, applauding and crying and Marina has me scratching my head with dismay and surprise. What the heck is going on"? What a great comment! I thought Bea was great last night and her act was very generous to Mercedes. They really do seem to have become real friends. The actresses have great chemistry together.
Dear JudyB: I hate to tell you, dear, but the rat bast@rd$ cut out numerous wonderful and sexy scenes with our favorites Jose and Becky. Those actors also have wonderful chemistry.
Mauricio: You are too right, my friend, about Marina the idiot. Miss Truthfulness herself is pregnant with her true love's baby and when she sees him she neither tells him that they are expecting a baby nor does she respond when he tells her he would like to have a baby with her. Pah!
Carlos: Hernan is the man with a plan alright. And although ineffective, he still gets higher executive ratings than Fulgencio, who is always having the sadistic Nareo attempt murder only to see him fail. I think he needs to reconsider Nareo's position...
EJ
Mauricio, THANK YOU for the deleted scenes. I couldn't wait and I'm glad I didn't. WL is fantastic with that baby! I was mesmerized, he was a joy to watch. So adorable him calling the baby Mi pequeno capitan Fabre.
Uni, you can go to hell. Idiots all for cutting those delightful scenes.
Uni, you can go to hell. Idiots all for cutting those delightful scenes.
shallowgal: Top of the mornin' to ye, my fellow Californian! For those who are not on intimate terms with California geography, shallowgal and I share a state, but not proximity. We live about 400 miles apart. I really do not see why Uni doesn't cut teh ShutupRosy scenes and leave us with more Jose and Becky or DamFab parenting. It is a true mystery.
Karen, amiga! Great to see you. ITA with you on the editing sloppiness, not just the continuity. My great niece who is 10 years old made a wonderful movie on her MacBook and it was beautifully edited. She did it all herself, no help from Mom. Perhaps you should offer YOUR services as a consultant to Univision. They would be so lucky to have you and then we would know that scenes with ShutupRosy, that self-inflated classist cow, would be languishing on the cutting room floor.
EJ
Karen, amiga! Great to see you. ITA with you on the editing sloppiness, not just the continuity. My great niece who is 10 years old made a wonderful movie on her MacBook and it was beautifully edited. She did it all herself, no help from Mom. Perhaps you should offer YOUR services as a consultant to Univision. They would be so lucky to have you and then we would know that scenes with ShutupRosy, that self-inflated classist cow, would be languishing on the cutting room floor.
EJ
Mads:
I'll bet that when Nareo comes back from the Naval academy that he has ditched his charming but funky knee length pants. Hey, isn't that a four-year stint at the Academy? Hope he gets leave to come home and see baby Laz or to move Lucia out to where he is stationed.
EJ
I'll bet that when Nareo comes back from the Naval academy that he has ditched his charming but funky knee length pants. Hey, isn't that a four-year stint at the Academy? Hope he gets leave to come home and see baby Laz or to move Lucia out to where he is stationed.
EJ
Thank you, Elna June, for a terrific recap. Loved your snarky characterizations!
I also enjoyed all the comments. I have a question. What is it that the guys at the hotel are afraid of with Marina? She worked there I know, and somebody mentioned something about covering up a rape, I think, but who was raped? And what does that have to with Marina? I'm thinking it's not Marina that was raped since she told DamFab she become a woman after being with him, which made me think she was a virgin. Somewhere along the way, I missed something.
I also enjoyed all the comments. I have a question. What is it that the guys at the hotel are afraid of with Marina? She worked there I know, and somebody mentioned something about covering up a rape, I think, but who was raped? And what does that have to with Marina? I'm thinking it's not Marina that was raped since she told DamFab she become a woman after being with him, which made me think she was a virgin. Somewhere along the way, I missed something.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:35:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:35:00 PM EDT
Mauricio - thanks for the video.
That baby is so C.U.T.E. he looks like a little old man. When DamFabDad picked him up for the first time, and the li'l one smiled... oh my heart.
That baby is so C.U.T.E. he looks like a little old man. When DamFabDad picked him up for the first time, and the li'l one smiled... oh my heart.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:41:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:41:00 PM EDT
Hi, Marta:
In the early days of La Tempestad, Marina was in some middle management job at the Hotel. Ernesto was a guest and he raped a woman there, I think she was one of the staff. (I could be wrong about that.) Anyway, Marina fought against the Hotel managment to bring the perp (Ernesto) to justice and he spent on night in a Mexican jail. he remarked later that that was the first time any woman ever 'touched' him and he swore eternal revenge on Marina, even though he did not (at that time) know her identity. Marina left DF and Mercedes provided her with the job at Neptune after this incident to protect her and to help an ailing Beatriz.
EJ
In the early days of La Tempestad, Marina was in some middle management job at the Hotel. Ernesto was a guest and he raped a woman there, I think she was one of the staff. (I could be wrong about that.) Anyway, Marina fought against the Hotel managment to bring the perp (Ernesto) to justice and he spent on night in a Mexican jail. he remarked later that that was the first time any woman ever 'touched' him and he swore eternal revenge on Marina, even though he did not (at that time) know her identity. Marina left DF and Mercedes provided her with the job at Neptune after this incident to protect her and to help an ailing Beatriz.
EJ
yes, EJ, I think Ernasto raped a young maid. (Art reflecting life?)
One of the hotel guys is the actor who played Sixto, Manuel's lawyer/BFF in Amor Real, one of my two favorite telenovelas. However, he has put on quite a few extra pounds since Amor Real days.
One of the hotel guys is the actor who played Sixto, Manuel's lawyer/BFF in Amor Real, one of my two favorite telenovelas. However, he has put on quite a few extra pounds since Amor Real days.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
thanks for the shout-out, EJ. enjoy the rest of your day.
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:57:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:57:00 PM EDT
Thank you so much, Elna June! I think I missed the first few episodes, or maybe even a week. Now I also understand why Ernesto hates her so much. Many thanks!
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:59:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:59:00 PM EDT
Tks EJ for the recap & Mauricio for the cut Daddy scenes. I think the baby looks like Macario, sans wig.
Dear Elna June:
Let me sit back and admire the restraint and the elegant irony here, the deceptive declaratives. ["She glows. Damian notices that she glows."]
And this:
"Damian has never been more beautiful than when he holds the little one who may or may not be his son. "
Or this, which sums up so much in so few words:
"Mercedes tells Marina that (thank God) Damian recovered his son. Marina thinks that it was pretty careless to lose him."
And best of all, the avances:
Who the hell knows?
I'm not sure I agree that with Mercedes "It's all about me." I still find her quite sympathetic and I forgive her a little kvetching. Parents are people who love their children even when they are at their most unlovable; not even the most stoic parents are insensitive to the pain of a child's rejection.
Speaking of Todos los Padres:
Several years ago when I started studying Spanish, I attended a little school in Guatemala where each student sat in a tiny carrel with his or her private teacher. Most people spoke softly, so noise from the conversation of others wasn't a problem. But I remember one student -- an American woman in her 40's -- whose loud outrage interrupted our lesson one day. She had just learned that Spanish used the word padres to mean 'parents' and she was appalled. How sexist!!!
[My teacher and I just looked at each other and tried hard to hold in our giggles.]
Let me sit back and admire the restraint and the elegant irony here, the deceptive declaratives. ["She glows. Damian notices that she glows."]
And this:
"Damian has never been more beautiful than when he holds the little one who may or may not be his son. "
Or this, which sums up so much in so few words:
"Mercedes tells Marina that (thank God) Damian recovered his son. Marina thinks that it was pretty careless to lose him."
And best of all, the avances:
Who the hell knows?
I'm not sure I agree that with Mercedes "It's all about me." I still find her quite sympathetic and I forgive her a little kvetching. Parents are people who love their children even when they are at their most unlovable; not even the most stoic parents are insensitive to the pain of a child's rejection.
Speaking of Todos los Padres:
Several years ago when I started studying Spanish, I attended a little school in Guatemala where each student sat in a tiny carrel with his or her private teacher. Most people spoke softly, so noise from the conversation of others wasn't a problem. But I remember one student -- an American woman in her 40's -- whose loud outrage interrupted our lesson one day. She had just learned that Spanish used the word padres to mean 'parents' and she was appalled. How sexist!!!
[My teacher and I just looked at each other and tried hard to hold in our giggles.]
Mauricio: Loved the Damvideo. Have just added it to my favorites.
Thanks so much.
Diana
Thanks so much.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 3:40:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 3:40:00 PM EDT
Novela Maven:
Amiga: I was a little hard on Mercedes, I know. Her entitlement irritates me but she is also strong, smart, determined and capable—altogether a pretty admirable woman. I suppose that I want her to give her deeply damaged daughter more time to heal before she despairs of ever winning her love. In real life most folks who had experienced Magdalena's horror of a life would be lucky to survive at all, let alone to become functional and forgiving.
From a parent's perspective, there are few pains as excruciating as the experience of your child rejecting you.
I think the point is moot now; Magdalena will probably have a miraculous return to the light in true telenovela style. She may also develop a fond attachment to Bea. Now wouldn't that be a fine how-do-you-do?
I love your Guatamala Spanish school story. Yes, you guessed my intentions for the title; it was intended to be a tongue in cheek reference to 'All My Children' disguised as 'All the Parents'.
How like you to have known that, dear NM. Your story made me smile.
EJ
Amiga: I was a little hard on Mercedes, I know. Her entitlement irritates me but she is also strong, smart, determined and capable—altogether a pretty admirable woman. I suppose that I want her to give her deeply damaged daughter more time to heal before she despairs of ever winning her love. In real life most folks who had experienced Magdalena's horror of a life would be lucky to survive at all, let alone to become functional and forgiving.
From a parent's perspective, there are few pains as excruciating as the experience of your child rejecting you.
I think the point is moot now; Magdalena will probably have a miraculous return to the light in true telenovela style. She may also develop a fond attachment to Bea. Now wouldn't that be a fine how-do-you-do?
I love your Guatamala Spanish school story. Yes, you guessed my intentions for the title; it was intended to be a tongue in cheek reference to 'All My Children' disguised as 'All the Parents'.
How like you to have known that, dear NM. Your story made me smile.
EJ
Elna June - Thanks a bunch.
Thumbs-up for the baby’s performance. He opened his eyes and smiled right on cue. They should never cut his scenes.
Estercita's "what a dump!" scene was a hoot.
Thumbs-up for the baby’s performance. He opened his eyes and smiled right on cue. They should never cut his scenes.
Estercita's "what a dump!" scene was a hoot.
Mauricio - Many thanks for the fabulous videos!
Permalink posted by : Friday, October 18, 2013 at 4:13:00 PM EDT
: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 4:13:00 PM EDT
All:
It seems that most of us doubt that Cute Baby is really Damian's son. I shudder to think of Ester's fate if Ernesto discovers that she has passed his son off as Damian's.
Ester is a nicely complex character. She is not very likeable but she has had a rough time, too. Ernesto's character is capable of any atrocity. I really don't want to see Ester hanging from an overpass.
EJ
It seems that most of us doubt that Cute Baby is really Damian's son. I shudder to think of Ester's fate if Ernesto discovers that she has passed his son off as Damian's.
Ester is a nicely complex character. She is not very likeable but she has had a rough time, too. Ernesto's character is capable of any atrocity. I really don't want to see Ester hanging from an overpass.
EJ
Marta, the hotel guys were squirming because after Marina went after Pervy the Rapist, they basically fired Marina for putting the hotel in an uncomfortable position with their well-paying guest.
Mauricio, you are a DamDoll to make and put up those videos. Thank you. Especially enjoyed Becca and José...wowza...caliente!
EJ:
Thanks for your most marvelous recap and you too Cap'n. I was out of town and just got back.
About the Naval Academy it is a four year college type school with Naval Ethics and Seamanship thrown in, but it's four years of schooling and four years of service eight years total! Most stay and make it a career, and as far as his charm? That will be ratcheted up, those officers have charm and then some ; )
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Thanks for your most marvelous recap and you too Cap'n. I was out of town and just got back.
About the Naval Academy it is a four year college type school with Naval Ethics and Seamanship thrown in, but it's four years of schooling and four years of service eight years total! Most stay and make it a career, and as far as his charm? That will be ratcheted up, those officers have charm and then some ; )
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