Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Lo Que La Vida Me Robó, #86, 3-12-2014, Pedro vicariously gets his groove on; Nadia and Montserrat fall into a trap to slander José-Luis
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| At least the pigeons always seem happy. |
Welcome Everyone! It's another beautiful day in Agua Azul, but evil is a-brewing, as always. Let's check in on some of our favorite residents, shall we?
Nadia and Pedro’s Mansion, Agua Azul:
Nadia finds María hanging around in the living room and wants to know what she’s doing there, assuming that María is probably looking for Pedro and that they are up to no good. Before María answers, Adolfo walks in and tells Nadia to cool it, and that, in fact, he asked María to come because she needs work and he thought maybe Pedro could help. Nadia tells Adolfo smugly that this is a waste of time, noting that they don’t need another SERVANT in the house. Adolfo defends María, telling Nadia not to humiliate her (María) since she (¡pobrecita!) is having a REALLY hard time right now. Maria uses this as her opening to complain about how Ale got back together with Montse, and they threw María out like trash. Nadia informs María that she brought it all upon herself.
Nadia notes Alfie and María’s closeness and wants to know if there’s something going on between them. Alfie says what if there were—and what’s it to Nadia anyway, and Nadia informs him that nothing good will come of his being with a tipa like María. At this moment Victor walks in, calling Nadia “Mi Amor.” María has a big ol' ironic laugh seeing them together, though Adolfo seems to be shocked and quickly is back at Nadia for her hypocrisy saying that she should watch what she says to Alfie since nothing good is going to come of her being with an idiot like Victor. Alfie wonders what Pedro would do it he found out about Nadia and Victor, but Nadia informs him that Pedro knows everything. Adolfo can't believe Pedro doesn't care.
Now it’s Victor’s turn to ask questions and he wants to know where María has been—Ale has been looking for her. She says who cares since Ale just wants to put her away in some mental clinic and she’s not going.
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| Latest recruits on Team Pedro stand their ground in the face of Nadia's snarkiness |
Nadia notes Alfie and María’s closeness and wants to know if there’s something going on between them. Alfie says what if there were—and what’s it to Nadia anyway, and Nadia informs him that nothing good will come of his being with a tipa like María. At this moment Victor walks in, calling Nadia “Mi Amor.” María has a big ol' ironic laugh seeing them together, though Adolfo seems to be shocked and quickly is back at Nadia for her hypocrisy saying that she should watch what she says to Alfie since nothing good is going to come of her being with an idiot like Victor. Alfie wonders what Pedro would do it he found out about Nadia and Victor, but Nadia informs him that Pedro knows everything. Adolfo can't believe Pedro doesn't care.
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| FYI, our adulterous relationship has been officially sanctioned by the municipality |
Now it’s Victor’s turn to ask questions and he wants to know where María has been—Ale has been looking for her. She says who cares since Ale just wants to put her away in some mental clinic and she’s not going.
Nadia tells Victor not to waste his time arguing with María, and they leave, no doubt sharing a similar feeling of being justifiably peeved. Alone in the house, Adolfo makes a comment about how immoral Nadia is, but quickly forgets it again as he and María decide that, as long as they’ve got some time to kill waiting for Pedro to show, they might as finish some 'business' they started in the hospital several days ago when they were so inconveniently interrupted by Padre Anselmo.
Pedro’s Office, Agua Azul: Pedro and José-Luis discuss the current state of the drug-trafficking case against Alejandro. Pedro insists he wants the Navy to cooperate with the municipality and find proof to put Ale away. J-L insists he won’t fabricate evidence against an innocent man. Pedro deigns to disagree and informs J-L that a man growing illegal crops on his land is hardly innocent. He also has something he thinks J-L needs to see:
He says the flash drive contains detailed information gathered by the police about a drug-trafficking organization that is currently being investigated and is working on the coasts in the area. Pedro claims that if Ale and Don Joaquín were growing illegal crops, it’s because they had someone in mind to whom to sell them and maybe J-L can find his name in the information. He wants J-L to look through the information carefully and settle the matter of whether Ale is innocent or guilty as soon as possible.
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| The Flash Drive to Rule Them All! |
He says the flash drive contains detailed information gathered by the police about a drug-trafficking organization that is currently being investigated and is working on the coasts in the area. Pedro claims that if Ale and Don Joaquín were growing illegal crops, it’s because they had someone in mind to whom to sell them and maybe J-L can find his name in the information. He wants J-L to look through the information carefully and settle the matter of whether Ale is innocent or guilty as soon as possible.
Beach House Almonte, Agua Azul: Alejandro and his lawyer, licenciado Cervera, are sharing the low-down on Fabiola Almonte, Don Benjamin Almonte’s long lost niece, who has suddenly appeared in Agua Azul. Ale wants to know if it’s true that Fab was the universal heir of all of Don B’s estate in the previous will, and Lic. Cervera says, yes, it’s true. Ale also wants to know why Cervera never told him about this, about Fab herself, or about the daughter who died and Cervera says that it’s because when Don B. changed his will in favor of Ale, he prohibited Cervera from speaking of any of this. But Cervera comments that if Fabiola is here now, it’s because she thinks she ought to fight for some part of the inheritance, and he urges Ale not to hand over the documents to her for any reason.
Lic. Cervera assures Ale that they are acting completely within the law, but Alejandro still seems upset about the situation, though, and asks Cervera why he never told Fabiola about Don B’s death? Cervera again tell Ale that Don B. prohibited him from speaking.
Ale wants to know what OTHER secrets Cervera is guarding on Don B’s behalf and to remember that he (Cervera) now works for Ale. Cervera says that everything that Ale’s father told him was in confidence and assures Ale that he will protect Ale’s interests and confidence in the same way; however, if Ale has his doubts, he’s perfectly within his rights to find another lawyer. Ale backs off here and assures Cervera that he (Ale) is grateful for his loyalty and understands his reasons.
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| But I remember how this SAME WOMAN came in towards the middle of Amor Bravio and really messed with that show's mojo. |
Ale wants to know what OTHER secrets Cervera is guarding on Don B’s behalf and to remember that he (Cervera) now works for Ale. Cervera says that everything that Ale’s father told him was in confidence and assures Ale that he will protect Ale’s interests and confidence in the same way; however, if Ale has his doubts, he’s perfectly within his rights to find another lawyer. Ale backs off here and assures Cervera that he (Ale) is grateful for his loyalty and understands his reasons.
The subject then switches and Ale wants to know the latest about what’s going on with his other bigger headache—the drug-trafficking accusation. Cervera tells Ale that Don J. has confessed and is going to jail, but that Ale himself is safe. Ale was tricked and had no idea what Don J. was going on his lands, and neither the Navy or the police have proof or witnesses who will speak against Ale. Ale doesn’t have to worry about being convicted and losing his freedom.
Afternoon Delight, Bedroom, Mansion of Pedro and Nadia: A moaning Adolfo and María finish up their nookie session, with Adolfo commenting that he just can’t resist María, and Maria even seems to be enjoying her sexual power over him when all of sudden she screams! Someone is in the room! Could it be that annoying Padre Anselmo yet again, stalking them to save their souls from mortal sin--and ruin the consensual sexual fun?
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| Why can't Padre A. let us fornicate in peace? |
No, yikes, it's actually creepy Pedro!
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| Gotta get your kicks somehow when you don't have genitalia |
Pedro coolly enquires if they’ve finished or if he has to wait a bit longer. Not quite believing that this could be part of his job description as Pedro's henchman, Adolfo asks Pedro how long he's been there, but Pedro just orders Adolfo to leave because he (Pedro) wants to talk to María alone. Pedro tells María that she’s doing stupid things again--sleeping with his brother-in-law in Pedro’s own house is the worst. María blames Adolfo Pedro comes closer and takes out some of his frustration with María on a pillow before menacingly snuggling up next to her in bed, seemingly eager for a spontaneous little slumber party of evil. He demands to know why she hasn’t done what she’s supposed to. He wants her back in Alejandro’s house.
Buck-naked and vulnerable, surprisingly ballsy María still throws some attitude back at Pedro and asks what else is she supposed to do. She willing to provide evidence against Alejandro, but she can’t get back in the house. Montse hates her and won’t allow it. Pedro then says Marías useless to him. He wanted to try to get J-L involved against Ale, too, but that’s not working out either, and Pedro is disillusioned with both of them. María tells Pedro to forget trying to get J-L. to do anything dirty. Long ago, she tried to get J-L to help her separate Ale from Montse but it was pointless.
Things are getting complicated, María, Pedro comments.
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| Should we still watch The Colbert Report at 11:30 or should we give Jimmy Fallon a shot? |
But all of a sudden, María seems to get an bright new evil idea. She comments that Pedro’s own wife is Montse’s best friend. Pedro says, yeah, so what? María explains that she thinks that Pedro should work to plant some bad ideas about J-L in Nadia’s mind and then Nadia will of course go and tell Montse. Pedro seems a little slow on the uptake initially, but María explains to him something about how if they can convince Ale and Montse that J-L is working against Ale then things will go badly between them all and then maybe Ale and J-L will start fighting about Montse all over again. (Boy, I know we'd all excited to see some more of that old storyline!)
Ale and Montse’s Bedroom, Beach House, Almonte: Ever hard-working Montserrat is finishing up her final onerous grooming task for the day—brushing her lovely hair—as a tired and anxious Alejandro comes in. He gives her the latest on the current sucky situation with Fabiola and everything, and Montse tells him not to be upset because before he felt alone but at least now he isn’t—he has her, the baby, his mother, and now even a first cousin! She tells Ale she's happy that Fabiola will come to live with them for a bit—Montse claims she’d even like to get to know Fab. better. Ale tells Montse she’s beautiful and thanks her for all the support she’s given him. She says this is why she’s his wife. She also tells him that Victor called while Ale was in the study with the lawyer to let Ale know not to worry about María—she’s okay, it seems: Victor found her with Adolfo! Ale comments that Alfie won’t take María seriously—is he really worried about this?—and Montse informs him that she doubts María will take Adolfo seriously, either. Finally, she notes Ale seems tense and offers to give him a little massage to help him relax before bedtime.
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| Unlike Pedro, the Patio must be content with only G-rated voyeurism tonight |
Some pool-side restaurant, Agua Azul: Over dinner, Victor and Nadia (good second fiddles that they are) also discuss Alejandro’s current awful situation and the charges against him. Victor tells Nadia that Ale is certain Pedro is behind everything and asks Nadia what she knows about the relationship between Don Joaquín and Pedro. Nadia tells him that Don J. and Pedro have known each other along time but that usually Don J. just called on the phone and wasn’t often at the house. Victor wants to know if she heard anything suspicious anytime Don J. was around, and she says no, that Pedro is always very discreet. Victor says they can’t allow Ale to go to jail since he is innocent, and Nadia promises that if she hears anything, she will let them know immediately.
But Nadia, fed-up at her supporting role, is soon bummed that they are talking about Alejandro and his problems when she and Victor have so little time together. Victor agrees and says he wants to kiss Nadia, but she tells him he can’t since they are in a public place—it’s one of the many conditions Pedro made her agree to in order to let them be together. She says she has to be home at 11, but then just as suddenly says, screw it, and the schedule can go to the devil! She’s not going home early because she wants Victor her to take her wherever he likes so she can spend night in his arms. Living dangerously and anticipating their night of passion, these two suddenly look a lot happier than they did talking about Alejandro.
Next Day, PRISON: Don Joaquin is booked for drug trafficking.
Mansion Mendoza: Josefina wants to know again where DIM Is headed off to so early in the morning, and he maintains he is looking for work and is in a rush because he has his first meeting in 20 minutes. She says okay but promises to do whatever she can to resolve their current situation. In the meantime, she hates to see him go off without having breakfast and then gives him a little something she made for him to eat on the way so he won't get hungry.
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| Joaquín prepares for his make-over |
Mansion Mendoza: Josefina wants to know again where DIM Is headed off to so early in the morning, and he maintains he is looking for work and is in a rush because he has his first meeting in 20 minutes. She says okay but promises to do whatever she can to resolve their current situation. In the meantime, she hates to see him go off without having breakfast and then gives him a little something she made for him to eat on the way so he won't get hungry.
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| So sweet a gesture it deserves its own screen shot |
He seems touched and says goodbye and heads out.
After he’s gone, Gracie is ready to pounce on Josefina and ruin any small amount of happiness or feelings of self-worth she might have felt for a moment with DIM. Gracie tells Josefina it’s her fault for being stupid enough to lose all her money that DIM has to get up so early every day and look for work. Josefina says she’s worried for DIM, too, and that’s why she’d going to talk to her brother again to try to get her inheritance back. Gracie says go ahead, but they both know that they only way for Josie to help DIM is for her to realize she is the disgrace of DIM's life to go with her brother and leave DIM with Gracie and to be free to find a woman who will make him really happy—and, by the way, that woman isn’t and will never be Josefina. Gracie tells Josefina that DIM only married her because he was forced, too, never for love. Get your money, she tells Josefina, but for DIM to regain his freedom has no price.
Beach House Almonte: Macario runs out to the patio in a panic, to inform breakfasting Alejandro, Montserrat, and Rosario, that men are watching the house. Ale tells him not to worry--it’s the police, and he says it's normal considering the charges against him, but he has nothing to hide. Here Montse chimes in that she wants to go visit her Tía Carlotta today. Ale says fine, but he wants Macario to go with her. Seemingly thinking that Ale is worried about something else, she says it’s no big deal, that it’s just her aunt, but Ale says, no, it’s not that. It’s just that with all their movements being watched he just wants to make sure that nothing happens to prejudice his case. She agrees.
The doorbell rings and Dominga comes to tell them that Fabiola has arrived. Montse and Rosario go to welcome her, but Alejandro stays back to caution Macario that he’s not to be separated from Montserrat for any reason while they're out. Mac assumes that Ale is worried she’ll go looking for J-L, but Ale say no, he’s not worried about that, but if J-L comes across Montse, Macario is not allowed to leave them alone for any reason. Macario assures Ale that he won’t.
Marcario then asks Ale about the woman who is visiting, and Ale tells him it’s his cousin, the daughter of Don Benjamin’s sister. Ah, says, Marcario the one who crossed the border and was living abroad, and Ale seems surprised that Mac knows about this. Mac claims he doesn’t know much—only that Don B’s sister died in an accident, but he looks nervous. Ale ask him again if he knows something about the daughter who was killed, too, and Mac says no, though he seems uneasy. Ale looks suspicious but says nothing.
Inside the Beach House, Montse welcomes Fabiola and says she hopes they’ll be good friends. Ale introduces Fabiola to Rosario. Macaro introduces himself, but seems nervous when he see Fabiola and quickly excuses himself and goes. Fabiola lays on the charm saying her lawyer, Nárvarez, was taken with all of them—he said that Ale and Montse were the perfect couple. More than anything, though, he was taken with Montse and her beauty. Montse seems pleased at the flattery and offers to show Fabiola her room. After they leave, Rosario comments to Ale that Fabiola is a lovely person, and Ale agrees, though he looks like he’s not as willing to be feeling the love just yet.
Pedro’s Mansion: Thinking they don’t know she’s there, Nadia eavesdrops on a what she assumes is a session of evil-planning between Pedro and Adolfo on the patio. Posturing grandly with a cup of tea, Adolfo proclaims loudly to Pedro, as Nadia stands just outside the doorway, “So José-Luis is working to destroy Alejandro.”
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| Adolfo works his second rate props, not complaining that Pedro got the tequila |
Pedro wonders why Alfie is surprised; after all, not only did Ale take J-L’s woman, Ale also wanted to kill J-L. Pedro tells Adolfo that J-L is in charge of the investigation is and going to falsify evidence to use again Ale. Adolfo comments that now he also understands what María told him.
“Who is María?” Pedro wants to know.
“You know, that girl who wanted work,” says Alfie,
“Oh, right—THAT María,” says Pedro, swigging his usual.
Adolfo explains that María told him that J-L looked for her to help him separate Ale from Montse. Pedro comments that from what he can see, Alejandro will go to prison. José-Luis will make it happen so he can take back Montserrat. At this, a shocked Nadia retreats, thinking she’s discovered an awful new truth. Afterwards, Adolfo sneaks over to the doorway to make sure she’s gone.
“She heard it all,” he assures Pedro.
Outside Church in a Courtyard Area, Agua Azul: DIM contemplates the final resting place of his father, Admiral Lauro Mendoza.
Josefina’s Former Mansion, Agua Azul. Josefina greets her brother Tomás who comments that he didn’t expect to see her back so soon. He assumes she’s returned because she’s seen the light and is now willing to go away with him to Mexico City. She tells him no, that she’s come because she wants to beg him to return her money. He tells her he’s not giving her back any of the money as long as she’s with a loser like DIM. She tries to convince Tomas that DIM is changing, but Tomás is not having any of that. He knows she’s just trying to get DIM back by using her money, and he won’t allow it.
Realizing her attempt to convince Tomás that DIM has any virtues is pointless, Josefina changes her approach and says so what? Even if she is buying DIM with her money, why should Tomás care? It’s HER money! She says she knows the power of attorney she gave Tomás is irrevocable, but she knows he can renounce it, and she asks him to do this. He says he can, but he won’t. She keeps begging Tomás not be so hard with her and to help her save her marriage, but Tomás is not budging. She may not care about throwing away her money on DIM, but Tomás does. She has no dignity. He tells her not to come back again until she’s convinced that the best thing for her is to leave DIM and Agua Azul.
Churchyard, Agua Azul: Josefina finally approaches a contemplating DIM. She tells him that she knows that he hasn’t been looking for work—that every day he’s been coming here to the churchyard instead, and she wants to know why. DIM says it’s because the living give bad advice (I think; please correct me if I heard this incorrectly)
Josefina tells DIM she went to talk with her brother. DIM assumes this means she’s leaving with Tomás for Mexico City, but she says, of course not—she went to beg him to renounce the power of attorney. DIM tells her to please not beg her brother. She says that things can’t stay this way, and that she wants the money so that DIM will be happy. DIM says he doesn’t want Josefina to help Gracie or him. He’s just sorry she has to go through all of this because of him and asks her to forgive him. She says this must mean that DIM cares for her, at least a little. DIM says it’s not that he doesn’t care for her, but that he’s not doing well and can’t give her what she deserves. He tells her it’s best that she goes with Tomás—to regain her life and be happy. She's not used to a life of misery. She say he's not, either, but he says that his problems are HIS problems, not hers. But she says again, the only thing she wants is to be with him whenever and wherever he wants because she loves him. Touched, he leans in for a kiss.
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| Not much heat but still progress! |
Mansion Mendoza: Macario escorts Montse to the front door of her childhood home, as they chit chat amicably about the colors of horses (I think) and some delicious dish of enchiladas that Dominga made for Mac that morning. Suddenly, Nadia appears, explaining that Alejandro told her Montse was there and that Nadia really needs to talk to her. They go inside the house, leaving Macario in the garden.
Once inside, Nadia tells Montse that she's worried for Ale and Montse and that if Pedro found out what she overheard, things would be bad. Montse tells her not to worry and wonders what's going on. Nadia says that she just found out that someone is helping Pedro in everything and working to destroy Alejandro. Pedro has an accomplice? Montse asks. Yes, says Nadia, and what’s more this person is taking advantage of his position to fake evidence against Alejandro and put him in prison. Montse wonders who this person could be. Nadia says Montse won’t believe who it is.
Montse says, “So I know him?”
Nadia declares, “Yes, yes—you know him really well!
The shoe just refuses to drop for Montse who says, “Tell me who it is!”
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| So you say it's someone I slept with once, wanted to run away with on my wedding day, and used to claim was the love of my life? Gosh, you've stumped me, Nadia! |
Nadia states the obvious, “It’s José-Luis Álvarez!”
José-Luis and Angélica’s House, Agua Azul: J-L opens the door and greets Esmeralda, who has come to take Angie out. J-L is surprised and says that Angie isn’t feeling well, but Angie herself comes out and tells him not to exaggerate, that she’s feeling fine, but that she’s just been upset about what’s going on with her father but now wants to go out for a little while. J-L wonders what they’re going to do, but they say it’s a secret, smiling together. Esme promises to take good care of Angie while they’re out and J-L kisses Angie goodbye.
Back at Mansion Mendoza, Montse, utterly convinced ofJosé-Luis's intrinsic good-guyness, assures Nadia that she must have heard wrong. J-L believes in Ale’s innocence and is working to HELP him. Nadia says she wishes she were wrong, but she heard otherwise, and knows the J-L is trying to take advantage of the situation to get his vengeance on Ale. Again, Montse insists it can’t be true, though Nadia reminds Montse that she knows more than anyone that J-L has reasons to want to do badly by Ale. Montse says that Ale talked to J-L—that she talked to J-L, too, and J-L promised to do whatever he could on Ale's behalf. Nadia insists that J-L is lying and that he and María have been talking and are working together to try to separate Ale and Montse. This seems to bother Montse more than anything else Nadia has said. Nadia insists she’s only telling Montse so that she can advise Ale, and also Nadia wants them to be very careful.
Almonte Beach House: Fabiola enters the living room as Rosario babysits little Lauro. Fab wants to know where Montse is, though she then immediately starts grilling Rosario and wants to know why Don B. never told her about having a child with Rosario and why he decided so suddenly to recognize Alejandro. Rosario urges her to talk to Alejandro himself, though tells her, too that it was Padre Anselmo who urged Don B. to recognize Ale. Fab wonders who Padre A is and Rosario explains. Fab then wants to know why Rosario and Don B never married and assumes they must have been in love, but before things get too awkward and Rosario has to answer, Alejandro walks in. Fabiola immediately starts asking about Don Benjamin's wills, and Alejandro informs directly that her that he already spoke with the lawyer who confirmed that Fabiola was the heir in Don B’s original will; however, he assures her, that document was made null and void when Don B. decided to recognize Ale as his heir. Legally, there’s nothing they can do.
Fabiola then says she’d like to get a hold of the documents—actually, she says it’s her lawyer who wants to see them. Ale asks her why, and she claims she isn’t sure. Maybe he wants to check things like signatures—honestly, she doesn’t know much about these matters, that’s why she has a lawyer. She laughs a little says she's not one to be suspicious, but it’s just that her lawyer tends not to trust things. Probably he just wants to make sure the documents are authentic.
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| It's not me--it's the man pretending to be my lawyer |
Alejandro informs her the documents are authentic. She counters this with a well, if they ARE authentic then Ale shouldn’t have a problem showing both of the wills to her. Ale says OK, the lawyer can get her copies. She says she wants to the ORIGINALS, and for a moment it looks like Fab might be winning the argument when Ale proves his brain really is still working after all and informs her that he doesn’t think this will happen. It’s fine with Ale, of course, but it just so happens that HIS lawyer tends not to trust anyone either.
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| It's not me--it's that I have all the money and a REAL LAWYER |
Mansion Mendoza: Nadia and Montse hug goodbye and Montse thanks Nadia for her help. After Nadia leaves, Mac asks Montse if she’s ready to go, but she says, no, that she still needs to talk to her Tía Carlotta and goes back in while Macario continues waiting outside. But back in the house, it seems that Montse has already formed some kind of crazy plan of her own that no doubt has to involve José-Luis. She hesitates in the hall, seems agitated and uncertain and then finally sneaks out the back door in the kitchen, making sure Macario, who is conveniently praying at the garden shrine at just that moment, doesn’t see her skulking across the garden.
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| Montse regresses to behavior from Episode One |
Pretty Town Square, Agua Azul: Fresh from their recent sweet conversation and kiss, Josefina tells DIM not to worry that tomorrow she’s actually going to start looking for work. DIM says he didn’t ask her to do this, but she says she wants to and that maybe she’ll even get a better salary than he does. She claims that she never told him but actually she studied for a professional degree but never pursued it as a career. He tells her to go ahead and start.
She says once again that all she really needs to be happy is to know that DIM cares for her. He admits that he does in a kind of joking way, but she says that she needs to know how much. She wants to know if he cares for her enough to shout out in the town square in front of everyone that she, Josefina, is the woman of his life?
It seems he’s about to do it as a dare, but, now embarrassed Josefina stops him and they goof around a bit. He takes her hand and says, “Let’s go!”
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| Uni-brows growing more united |
Carcel, Agua Azul: Don Joaquin, sporting his new prison-wear, is escorted into an interrogation room, where Pedro waits for him, smoking his supremely stuffed pipe. Pedro wants Joaquin to call to get everything ready to frame Alejandro. Joaquin wonders what Pedro will do if he (Joaquin) refuses to do this? Pedro says how can he explain it to Joaquin, but Joaquin is collateral damage. The person Pedro needs to destroy is Alejandro. If Joaquin doesn’t cooperate, his daughters will suffer. Sad, angry, and resigned look from Joaquin.
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Open Question to the Patio: Is it just me or is there something about this shot that also reminds you a little of the movie poster of The Graduate? |
José-Luis and Angélica’s House, Agua Azul: J-L sits at his laptop, diligently making his way through the copious amounts of drug-trafficking intel that Pedro gave him.
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| Bad Guy no doubt coming soon to an Episode Near You |
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| Exhausted by all the evil on the Flashdrive to Rule Them All |
There is a knock at the door. J-L goes to answer it and SURPRISE! it’s Nuestra Loca Mexicana, María Z., surprisingly up-beat after her TWO recent suicide attempts, and even chirpily greeting J-L and asking about how he’s doing. Impatient and suspicious, J-L just wants to know why María is there, and she says it’s because she just found out the good news that J-L is investigating Ale for growing illegal crops, thanks to her lead. Even after a few seconds of her, J-L is fed up and tells her to go, but María has already seen Montse, who is now standing in the open doorway just behind J-L, who doesn't realize. Taking advantage of this situation and with her usual impeccable timing, María goes on to say that she only wanted to tell J-L thanks for doing all that she hoped he would do.
At this, Montse, who has fallen perfectly into María’s little trap and heard everything, storms in to confront an unsuspecting and unfairly set-up José-Luis:
“So it’s true! You ARE trying to find evidence against Ale to put him away in prison!”
End of Episode:
Avances: Agua Azul's finest, led by Basurto, draw guns on the beach in what looks like a big operation. The evil guy on the Flash Drive to Rule Them All appears suddenly in person (did I call it or what?) with a briefcase full of cash to give to Ale. Horrified Ale tries to refuse, but Evil guy also has a gun.
“So it’s true! You ARE trying to find evidence against Ale to put him away in prison!”
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| Indignant, possibly secretly flattered, over what J-L's unwavering desire for her has seemingly wrought |
End of Episode:
Avances: Agua Azul's finest, led by Basurto, draw guns on the beach in what looks like a big operation. The evil guy on the Flash Drive to Rule Them All appears suddenly in person (did I call it or what?) with a briefcase full of cash to give to Ale. Horrified Ale tries to refuse, but Evil guy also has a gun.
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Comments:
In that brief scene anoche it looks like Angelica made good on her promise to buy La Escondida.
Esmeralda will be the headliner. Esmeralda takes Virginia under her wing (as V is despondent that her Daddy is in the penitentiary and abandons her studies). It turns out that Virginia is a natural and becomes a star, packing the place in every night. Dimitrio and Adolfecito work the bar. Josefina gets a complete makeover, looks stunning, and classes up the joint in her capacity as the club greeter. Maria works the tables as barmaid/lap dancer.
Graciela organizes the weekly MILF night fun.
Prosperity for All!
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Julia R:
Thank you so very much for this absolutely fabulous recap and superb screen shots of this episode. It's a sparking gem!
Ay, Yi, Yi, how much more creepy can Pedro get????? My eyes, my eyes! It was like watching a horror movie, ewwwwww, just ewwwwwww! And that little chat with BM afterwards. She really knows how to cover her a$$ doesn't she?
Too bad Monse didn't remember how much BM lies about everything. Then she wouldn't be doubting JL so much. That was the perfect setup I must say. Too bad Nadia went and told Monse as Pedro and Addled both knew she would. Sigh!
Mac does know more than he's saying. He gave Fabiola such a strange look.
Fabiola sure was pushy! If I were Ale I would have been really suspicious of her, and I'm glad he is letting his lawyer, the real one, handle all of this. He does have some brain cells thank goodness!
Ah, Dimmy and Fina are so cute. I am glad they had that little talk, and that kiss. I especially liked the kiss because this time Dimmy didn't make that ewwww face and just kissed her. It was very sweet, and I think he is starting to fall in love with her. I too wonder what type of career she had before giving it up. It will be interesting to find out. I hope Dimmy does get some type of job.
Graceless is just horrid, and I hope whatever Graceless tells Fina in the future, just rolls off Fina's back. Fina, I don't think, is as cowed by Graceless as she thinks. OT: How ironic that when DC was in Una Familia Con Suerte her name was Josefina, they called her Pina.
I do feel bad for Joaquin now. Poor guy being threatened by the evil Pedro to harm his daughters. I hope Pedro's anvil is huge! Pedro gives me the creepy, crawlies.
Julia R:
I really loved the line about this flash drive to rule them all. I thought of the episode of "Big Bang Theory", lol. Thanks again Julia R, for this fantastic recap and the humor and wit you always insert in your recaps!
Thank you so very much for this absolutely fabulous recap and superb screen shots of this episode. It's a sparking gem!
Ay, Yi, Yi, how much more creepy can Pedro get????? My eyes, my eyes! It was like watching a horror movie, ewwwwww, just ewwwwwww! And that little chat with BM afterwards. She really knows how to cover her a$$ doesn't she?
Too bad Monse didn't remember how much BM lies about everything. Then she wouldn't be doubting JL so much. That was the perfect setup I must say. Too bad Nadia went and told Monse as Pedro and Addled both knew she would. Sigh!
Mac does know more than he's saying. He gave Fabiola such a strange look.
Fabiola sure was pushy! If I were Ale I would have been really suspicious of her, and I'm glad he is letting his lawyer, the real one, handle all of this. He does have some brain cells thank goodness!
Ah, Dimmy and Fina are so cute. I am glad they had that little talk, and that kiss. I especially liked the kiss because this time Dimmy didn't make that ewwww face and just kissed her. It was very sweet, and I think he is starting to fall in love with her. I too wonder what type of career she had before giving it up. It will be interesting to find out. I hope Dimmy does get some type of job.
Graceless is just horrid, and I hope whatever Graceless tells Fina in the future, just rolls off Fina's back. Fina, I don't think, is as cowed by Graceless as she thinks. OT: How ironic that when DC was in Una Familia Con Suerte her name was Josefina, they called her Pina.
I do feel bad for Joaquin now. Poor guy being threatened by the evil Pedro to harm his daughters. I hope Pedro's anvil is huge! Pedro gives me the creepy, crawlies.
Julia R:
I really loved the line about this flash drive to rule them all. I thought of the episode of "Big Bang Theory", lol. Thanks again Julia R, for this fantastic recap and the humor and wit you always insert in your recaps!
Julia, your photo captions are hilarious! "...adulterous relationship...sanctioned by the municipality" is a scream. Also too funny the ones with BM and Addled trying to "fornicate in peace", "It's not me" x 2, and Colbert or Fallon.
Your recap is an exquisite read, very well-written and thorough. Thank you! It must have taken you quite a while to write such a detailed recap and load all the pictures too. I really appreciate it.
You had me laughing out loud with your "Could it be that annoying Padre Anselmo yet again, stalking them to save their souls from mortal sin--and ruin the consensual sexual fun?" But then Oh man, that skulking in the bedroom...ICK I say! He is a true creepazoid.
It sure wasn't hard to trick Nadia. I'm afraid she's a bit of an airhead.
I can't wait to find out was Fina's career was/is.
Your recap is an exquisite read, very well-written and thorough. Thank you! It must have taken you quite a while to write such a detailed recap and load all the pictures too. I really appreciate it.
You had me laughing out loud with your "Could it be that annoying Padre Anselmo yet again, stalking them to save their souls from mortal sin--and ruin the consensual sexual fun?" But then Oh man, that skulking in the bedroom...ICK I say! He is a true creepazoid.
It sure wasn't hard to trick Nadia. I'm afraid she's a bit of an airhead.
I can't wait to find out was Fina's career was/is.
Julia R,
Your recap was the bomb. Thank you so much. And the screen shots were awesome; loved every one of them. Thanks for your attention to detail and for the time you took to add all the extras. Please know that it is greatly appreciated.
Here were some of my favs:
"FYI, our adulterous relationship has been officially sanctioned by the municipality."
"But I remember how this SAME WOMAN came in towards the middle of Amor Bravio and really messed with that show's mojo."
"Gotta get your kicks somehow when you don't have genitalia"
"Unlike Pedro, the Patio must be content with only G-rated voyeurism tonight"
"Joaquín prepares for his make-over"
"Uni-brows growing more united"
"Bad Guy no doubt coming soon to an Episode Near You"
Pedro is not only evil, but he's creepy too. It's amazing how much power he has over everyone in Aguazul. He even has Robledo thinking he's an honest guy.
I must admit that it was pretty easy to fool Nadia, and in turn make Montse fall into BM & Pedro's trap. I am sure that Ale won't like the fact that Montse went to see JL, but by the look of the avances, he's got bigger problems. I am sure that Faby and Sandro will try to take advantage of the fact that Ale is in some hot water.
Favorite part of the epi was Fina and Dimi. They are just lighting up the screen. I really felt like Dimi was being sincere. I think that because he cares for Fina and is starting to fall for her, he doesn't want to take advantage of her. And he doesn't want anyone else to either. Especially Tomas and Gracie. I like the way she is 'standing by her man', so to speak. I thought it was sweet the way Dimi took Fina by the hand as they strolled away like a couple of newlyweds. Awww!
Julia: BTW, when Fina was talking about looking for a job, she said that even though she hadn't 'used' it, she had completed her degree. I am guessing she has never worked.
Off to bed...hasta pronto!
Your recap was the bomb. Thank you so much. And the screen shots were awesome; loved every one of them. Thanks for your attention to detail and for the time you took to add all the extras. Please know that it is greatly appreciated.
Here were some of my favs:
"FYI, our adulterous relationship has been officially sanctioned by the municipality."
"But I remember how this SAME WOMAN came in towards the middle of Amor Bravio and really messed with that show's mojo."
"Gotta get your kicks somehow when you don't have genitalia"
"Unlike Pedro, the Patio must be content with only G-rated voyeurism tonight"
"Joaquín prepares for his make-over"
"Uni-brows growing more united"
"Bad Guy no doubt coming soon to an Episode Near You"
Pedro is not only evil, but he's creepy too. It's amazing how much power he has over everyone in Aguazul. He even has Robledo thinking he's an honest guy.
I must admit that it was pretty easy to fool Nadia, and in turn make Montse fall into BM & Pedro's trap. I am sure that Ale won't like the fact that Montse went to see JL, but by the look of the avances, he's got bigger problems. I am sure that Faby and Sandro will try to take advantage of the fact that Ale is in some hot water.
Favorite part of the epi was Fina and Dimi. They are just lighting up the screen. I really felt like Dimi was being sincere. I think that because he cares for Fina and is starting to fall for her, he doesn't want to take advantage of her. And he doesn't want anyone else to either. Especially Tomas and Gracie. I like the way she is 'standing by her man', so to speak. I thought it was sweet the way Dimi took Fina by the hand as they strolled away like a couple of newlyweds. Awww!
Julia: BTW, when Fina was talking about looking for a job, she said that even though she hadn't 'used' it, she had completed her degree. I am guessing she has never worked.
Off to bed...hasta pronto!
Anyone notice Rosario writing inside a journal? I guess she's been getting some lessons or tutoring. I was really happy to see that.
Thanks for the picture of the church Julia on your wonderful recap. It reminded me of the one part of last night I thoroughly enjoyed. FinDim just made my night. An honest talk between them, Dim admitting how he feels and perhaps a real respect and partnership now forming. And the revelation that she had a "career". Now this I want to see. Wonder what that was?? Maybe my old dream of seeing the femme fatales in his TN get together and run a business may come true.
What I definitely want to see though is once they have some discernible income, Fina and Dim get the blazes out of that house! Graceless needs to be ALONE. She'll go stir crazy not having anyone to demean all day.
The rest of it didn't thrill me and was just mostly set up and showing what we already know: Nadia needs something to do and see a doctor about her Eavesdropping Syndrome habit, Maria and Adolfo are even boring to Pedro ( a supremely ick moment in that bedroom), and Monse needs to think before she acts on the gossip she hears.
Did like that obviously Rosario's radar is at full tilt with Fabs and thankfully Ale had the talk with his lawyer before Fabs started her smarmy questions on the will.
Wait until J-L gets his other surprise: his wife owns the former dance hall. Drugs, questionable dance club, yeah he won't be having a good day.
Daisynjay
What I definitely want to see though is once they have some discernible income, Fina and Dim get the blazes out of that house! Graceless needs to be ALONE. She'll go stir crazy not having anyone to demean all day.
The rest of it didn't thrill me and was just mostly set up and showing what we already know: Nadia needs something to do and see a doctor about her Eavesdropping Syndrome habit, Maria and Adolfo are even boring to Pedro ( a supremely ick moment in that bedroom), and Monse needs to think before she acts on the gossip she hears.
Did like that obviously Rosario's radar is at full tilt with Fabs and thankfully Ale had the talk with his lawyer before Fabs started her smarmy questions on the will.
Wait until J-L gets his other surprise: his wife owns the former dance hall. Drugs, questionable dance club, yeah he won't be having a good day.
Daisynjay
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: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 6:56:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 6:56:00 AM EDT
Julia- What a treat to get a wonderful recap with amazing screen caps!
The scene with Pedro in the bedroom terrified me, gave me the creeps, and made me laugh at the same time. That Pedro gets creepier every day.
The plan for Natalia was perfect and I don't see any fault with her running to Monse with what she'd heard. That's what Victor asked her to do. Thank goodness she chose to tell Monde, and not Victor or Ale, because surely some violence would have resulted.
Monse knows JL better than most people. It is SHE who shouldn't fall into this trap, just like she refused to believe that Ale knew about the drugs despite what the evidence and Joaquin said. If tonight, she doesn't listen to JL or doesn't believe him when he says Maria is setting him up, then I will blame her, not Natalia.
Fina and Dim were the best part of the episode. Loved their scenes. As AuntyAnn pointed out, Fina was saying she got her degree. In Spanish when someone says they finished their "carrera" they mean they got their degree/finished their studies. So Fina went to and finished university, while Dim did not.
The scene with Pedro in the bedroom terrified me, gave me the creeps, and made me laugh at the same time. That Pedro gets creepier every day.
The plan for Natalia was perfect and I don't see any fault with her running to Monse with what she'd heard. That's what Victor asked her to do. Thank goodness she chose to tell Monde, and not Victor or Ale, because surely some violence would have resulted.
Monse knows JL better than most people. It is SHE who shouldn't fall into this trap, just like she refused to believe that Ale knew about the drugs despite what the evidence and Joaquin said. If tonight, she doesn't listen to JL or doesn't believe him when he says Maria is setting him up, then I will blame her, not Natalia.
Fina and Dim were the best part of the episode. Loved their scenes. As AuntyAnn pointed out, Fina was saying she got her degree. In Spanish when someone says they finished their "carrera" they mean they got their degree/finished their studies. So Fina went to and finished university, while Dim did not.
Great work, Julia, and brilliant screen caps and captions!
How the hell did Pedro get into that bedroom? Good grief, I think Adolfo will end up with ED for a while after that one. Nobody deserves to have this happen.
As for what will ultimately happen to Pedro I hope it includes lots of public humiliation.
Of course Monse going over to JL's place will cause a fight and I see a prison uniform in Alejandro's immediate future based on those avances. This bitch from Miami and her fake lawyer will be more poison in the stew after that.
I am so tired of seeing Josefina getting abused by Graceless. I guess she makes an easier target now that Monse has told her mother off.
How the hell did Pedro get into that bedroom? Good grief, I think Adolfo will end up with ED for a while after that one. Nobody deserves to have this happen.
As for what will ultimately happen to Pedro I hope it includes lots of public humiliation.
Of course Monse going over to JL's place will cause a fight and I see a prison uniform in Alejandro's immediate future based on those avances. This bitch from Miami and her fake lawyer will be more poison in the stew after that.
I am so tired of seeing Josefina getting abused by Graceless. I guess she makes an easier target now that Monse has told her mother off.
Julia, thanks for your very fine recap and the wondrous screen caps. I especially enjoyed Montse "skulking across the garden." Very funny!
The "creep-out" from last night was of course BM and Adolfo being spied on by Pedro waiting for them to finish up. Almost as creepy was Pedro getting on the bed to talk to BM up close and personal. At the end of the scene he gets even closer and seems to sniff something. Was it her bandages? Very weird and disturbing but entertaining at the same time.
Glad Ale was thinking when Fabiola requested the "originals." Maybe there is some hope for him yet!
I wonder if now that Josefina has confronted Dimitrio he will be returning to contemplate his father's tomb. Will he be leaving his depression for some action?
Jarifa
The "creep-out" from last night was of course BM and Adolfo being spied on by Pedro waiting for them to finish up. Almost as creepy was Pedro getting on the bed to talk to BM up close and personal. At the end of the scene he gets even closer and seems to sniff something. Was it her bandages? Very weird and disturbing but entertaining at the same time.
Glad Ale was thinking when Fabiola requested the "originals." Maybe there is some hope for him yet!
I wonder if now that Josefina has confronted Dimitrio he will be returning to contemplate his father's tomb. Will he be leaving his depression for some action?
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 8:17:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 8:17:00 AM EDT
Hey Everyone, Thanks for all your kind and thoughtful comments this morning. You are all the best!
I realized after I look at it this morning that nearly all my screenshots are pretty blurry. I always take blurry photos, too, so this seems to be my fate. Hope you enjoyed it anyway.
I'm starting to think I reached my peak at a re-capper at episodes 66 and 76, though. This episode was much harder to do and to think of anything interesting/remotely funny to write.
I THINK I might be officially halfway through the run. I really am in awe of the others on my team who have been doing this for a while AND always so well.
AuntyAnn: Thanks so much for helping me on what Josefina said. I heard something that sounded like "terminé mi carrera" but it was only her degree, yes, and she never started a career.
Mads: Was that line used on "BIG BANG THEORY" too? I've never watched the show but all things Lord of the Rings are just in the air.
My best to you all--it's snowing AGAIN in Boston today. Hope things are as sunny as Agua Azul wherever you might be!
Julia R.
I realized after I look at it this morning that nearly all my screenshots are pretty blurry. I always take blurry photos, too, so this seems to be my fate. Hope you enjoyed it anyway.
I'm starting to think I reached my peak at a re-capper at episodes 66 and 76, though. This episode was much harder to do and to think of anything interesting/remotely funny to write.
I THINK I might be officially halfway through the run. I really am in awe of the others on my team who have been doing this for a while AND always so well.
AuntyAnn: Thanks so much for helping me on what Josefina said. I heard something that sounded like "terminé mi carrera" but it was only her degree, yes, and she never started a career.
Mads: Was that line used on "BIG BANG THEORY" too? I've never watched the show but all things Lord of the Rings are just in the air.
My best to you all--it's snowing AGAIN in Boston today. Hope things are as sunny as Agua Azul wherever you might be!
Julia R.
Julia--absolutely do NOT be so hard on yourself. Your recaps are wonderful, detailed and a joy to read. And blurry or no, I loved the pictures ( and honestly, didn't seem that blurry to me.) Don't know what we would do without you!
Daisynjay
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 9:58:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 9:58:00 AM EDT
Julia, nothing wrong with the screenshots! Looked good to me. After 5 inches of wet snow here in Chicago yesterday, it is sunny today and it is melting this a.m. even though it is below freezing. There is hope!
Jarifa
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 10:08:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 10:08:00 AM EDT
Nothing wrong with the screenshots; mine aren't always perfectly sharp, either.
Also, don't feel that you have to be funny all the time. Often a series like this has episode where nothing funny happens and there is nothing funny to express. There are certain things in the world that should not be the subject of a joke.
Also, don't feel that you have to be funny all the time. Often a series like this has episode where nothing funny happens and there is nothing funny to express. There are certain things in the world that should not be the subject of a joke.
Julia R:
This recap is marvelous from the screen shots, and they are fine just the way they are, to the whole body of the recap. Urban is right that sometimes there is just nothing funny in these capitulos. You always go above and beyond when you do these recaps. This is wonderful and no worries, don't eva feel bad ; )
This recap is marvelous from the screen shots, and they are fine just the way they are, to the whole body of the recap. Urban is right that sometimes there is just nothing funny in these capitulos. You always go above and beyond when you do these recaps. This is wonderful and no worries, don't eva feel bad ; )
Dear Julia, you have brought a HUGE smile to my face! I loved every word of it!! That you add all of these screenshots is just amazing to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
My fave line of all: "But I remember how this SAME WOMAN came in towards the middle of Amor Bravio and really messed with that show's mojo." It's true! That stupid woman messed with the show's mojo and she is messing up this show's mojo, too.
Maria and Adolfo are really just laughable, unbelievable fools right now. They are predictable and utterly boring.
To see Adolfo (he doesn't deserve the -ito at the end of his name now) in action now tells me that this guy is not going to repent. He is willingly going along with Pedro's evil schemes. Adolfo has no clue as to how far Pedro will go and that includes how far he will go with Adolfo. Adolfo is such a wimp. He will probably run to hide behind Maria's, (the cualquiera), skirts.
Fabiola and her "lawyer" are slime almost on a level equal to Pedro. Not quite, but getting there.
Julia, also agree with Urban's comment to you. We don't expect funny all the time. You have written some incredible recaps and we have enjoyed reading them all!
Fatima
My fave line of all: "But I remember how this SAME WOMAN came in towards the middle of Amor Bravio and really messed with that show's mojo." It's true! That stupid woman messed with the show's mojo and she is messing up this show's mojo, too.
Maria and Adolfo are really just laughable, unbelievable fools right now. They are predictable and utterly boring.
To see Adolfo (he doesn't deserve the -ito at the end of his name now) in action now tells me that this guy is not going to repent. He is willingly going along with Pedro's evil schemes. Adolfo has no clue as to how far Pedro will go and that includes how far he will go with Adolfo. Adolfo is such a wimp. He will probably run to hide behind Maria's, (the cualquiera), skirts.
Fabiola and her "lawyer" are slime almost on a level equal to Pedro. Not quite, but getting there.
Julia, also agree with Urban's comment to you. We don't expect funny all the time. You have written some incredible recaps and we have enjoyed reading them all!
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 10:54:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 10:54:00 AM EDT
Thanks Julia R, I think that the recap is great and the photos and captions are hilarious. This cracked me up:
"So you say it's someone I slept with once, wanted to run away with on my wedding day, and used to claim was the love of my life? Gosh, you've stumped me, Nadia!"
Delicious.
I think we are all our own harshest critics... this recap is a a gem.
Pedro may be on a roll right now but this is something that he can't sustain for long because the choices he gives people are just not generous enough to maintain cooperation:
Joaquín was given the choice of prison or harm to his family members.
María was given the choice of death or prison for Alejandro.
I don't exactly recall the deals he offered Adolfo and Dimitrio but they weren't good.
It looks as though he's betrayed the narcotraficante that he's been doing business with (a particularly ba and dangerous decision).
I still think that it will be María who ultimately betrays him and brings him down.
Jarifa, I thought that Pedro sniffed beneath the sheets and then wrinkled his nose slightly.
Carlos
"So you say it's someone I slept with once, wanted to run away with on my wedding day, and used to claim was the love of my life? Gosh, you've stumped me, Nadia!"
Delicious.
I think we are all our own harshest critics... this recap is a a gem.
Pedro may be on a roll right now but this is something that he can't sustain for long because the choices he gives people are just not generous enough to maintain cooperation:
Joaquín was given the choice of prison or harm to his family members.
María was given the choice of death or prison for Alejandro.
I don't exactly recall the deals he offered Adolfo and Dimitrio but they weren't good.
It looks as though he's betrayed the narcotraficante that he's been doing business with (a particularly ba and dangerous decision).
I still think that it will be María who ultimately betrays him and brings him down.
Jarifa, I thought that Pedro sniffed beneath the sheets and then wrinkled his nose slightly.
Carlos
Maria would do that to save her own skin, not for any other reason. However, I don't know if she has the courage to stick around long enough for that to happen. Pedro is such a sadist that staying around him would be nerve-wracking and dangerous in the extreme.
I still have to wonder now what plans Pedro has for Monserrat, who will not sit still at any attempt to seize Alejandro's inheritance.
Rosario's BS detector seems to be working. Good; someone in that house is being clear-headed.
I still have to wonder now what plans Pedro has for Monserrat, who will not sit still at any attempt to seize Alejandro's inheritance.
Rosario's BS detector seems to be working. Good; someone in that house is being clear-headed.
Remember "carrera" usually means a professional course of study - i.e. completion of a college degree. When someone from Mexico refers to "mi carrera" they are referring to having studied for a degree. It's not analogous someone's profession after they complete their training - what we call career in the US. False cognate.
Thanks Julia - hilarious captions!
Thanks Julia - hilarious captions!
Ah, thanks y'all for clarifying the point about Fina's career. Carerra is one of those false friends that I can never seem to remember. Well at least she is degreed and has a better chance at a job. ITA that they are the most interesting thing going on right now.
The more I thought about it the better I liked the idea of Angie and Esme turning La Escondida into a more reputable club. If they change the name to La Guacamaya they could serve the house special, Guacamole a la Guacamaya.
The screenshots looked good to me. Not all of them were able to load but that's my issue not yours. I will walk over and get a better connection later and enjoy ALL the pictures.
I, too, am counting on Maria somehow bringing Pedro down. She has been stupid lately, clouded by her obsession, but early on in the show she had one of the more clever, albeit sinister, minds.
The more I thought about it the better I liked the idea of Angie and Esme turning La Escondida into a more reputable club. If they change the name to La Guacamaya they could serve the house special, Guacamole a la Guacamaya.
The screenshots looked good to me. Not all of them were able to load but that's my issue not yours. I will walk over and get a better connection later and enjoy ALL the pictures.
I, too, am counting on Maria somehow bringing Pedro down. She has been stupid lately, clouded by her obsession, but early on in the show she had one of the more clever, albeit sinister, minds.
Dear Julia R:
Your recap is a complete delight. If anything, you get sharper fortnightly.
I was especially delighted with the juxtaposition of this:
" It's not me--it's the man pretending to be my lawyer "
and this:
" It's not me--it's that I have all the money and a REAL LAWYER "
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you decided to join this recapping team.
[I'm not thrilled with the direction the story is taking either -- except for the sweet knitting together of our unibrows]
Your recap is a complete delight. If anything, you get sharper fortnightly.
I was especially delighted with the juxtaposition of this:
" It's not me--it's the man pretending to be my lawyer "
and this:
" It's not me--it's that I have all the money and a REAL LAWYER "
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you decided to join this recapping team.
[I'm not thrilled with the direction the story is taking either -- except for the sweet knitting together of our unibrows]
There you go, Sylvia -- Guacamale a la Guacamaya!
[I still think they need the parrot, though!]
Wouldn't it be great if Josefina's training is in clinical psychology?
[I still think they need the parrot, though!]
Wouldn't it be great if Josefina's training is in clinical psychology?
Yep, they should have a parrot that repeats everything people say when they don't know the parrot is listening.
Clinical Psychology! Perfect.
Clinical Psychology! Perfect.
In that brief scene anoche it looks like Angelica made good on her promise to buy La Escondida.
Esmeralda will be the headliner. Esmeralda takes Virginia under her wing (as V is despondent that her Daddy is in the penitentiary and abandons her studies). It turns out that Virginia is a natural and becomes a star, packing the place in every night. Dimitrio and Adolfecito work the bar. Josefina gets a complete makeover, looks stunning, and classes up the joint in her capacity as the club greeter. Maria works the tables as barmaid/lap dancer.
Graciela organizes the weekly MILF night fun.
Prosperity for All!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 12:16:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 12:16:00 PM EDT
"Yep, they should have a parrot that repeats everything people say when they don't know the parrot is listening."
Yes! And they should call the parrot "Nadia" and every time someone is about to speak out of turn, the person looks around and whispers loudly: ¡Nadia nos está escuchando!
Yes! And they should call the parrot "Nadia" and every time someone is about to speak out of turn, the person looks around and whispers loudly: ¡Nadia nos está escuchando!
thanks, JuliaR. For an excellent and detailed retelling of the downward spiral that is occurring. I always love your photos. You are doing a great job recapping,and I appreciate your time and talent.
Pedro sitting in the dark in the bedroom corner was a surprise. ...a creepy surprise. Yikes I think that the writers are having fun slowly revealing the depths of Pedro's depravity. I thought that he might hold up a card with a score on it after observing the performance. I think that he might have given the happy couple a 3 or 4 at best. I think that as in everything else, Pedro would not be an easy grader.
Hmm....we should make bets on Josefina's degree. I am thinking liberal arts.
Fabulush seems to have packed a couple hats. Macario seems to be looking at her suspiciously. ...maybe it's just the hat.
Carlos...Happy Retirement...Are you enjoying it ?
We missed the snow, but we got high winds and temps in the 20s. However, daughter in Toronto got a lot of snow.
Pedro sitting in the dark in the bedroom corner was a surprise. ...a creepy surprise. Yikes I think that the writers are having fun slowly revealing the depths of Pedro's depravity. I thought that he might hold up a card with a score on it after observing the performance. I think that he might have given the happy couple a 3 or 4 at best. I think that as in everything else, Pedro would not be an easy grader.
Hmm....we should make bets on Josefina's degree. I am thinking liberal arts.
Fabulush seems to have packed a couple hats. Macario seems to be looking at her suspiciously. ...maybe it's just the hat.
Carlos...Happy Retirement...Are you enjoying it ?
We missed the snow, but we got high winds and temps in the 20s. However, daughter in Toronto got a lot of snow.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 12:26:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 12:26:00 PM EDT
Clinical Psychology! Perfect.
Hey, maybe not so far fetched. How many times have we seen Fina be the quiet voice of reason talking sense into people? I could see it!
I would be surprised to see it be business or accounting. Why in the world would she need to let Tomas have POA rights to handle her finances then? They better not have that be her degree because my beanie may explode then.
Fashion design would probably be out, but how about interior design? She did have a lovely home. Or an art, teaching or nursing degree would be a good fit.
Now I'm anxious to find out. Whatever it is, how amazing will it be to have someone besides Victor actually do a day's work in this group ( besides the poor servants).
Daisynjay
Hey, maybe not so far fetched. How many times have we seen Fina be the quiet voice of reason talking sense into people? I could see it!
I would be surprised to see it be business or accounting. Why in the world would she need to let Tomas have POA rights to handle her finances then? They better not have that be her degree because my beanie may explode then.
Fashion design would probably be out, but how about interior design? She did have a lovely home. Or an art, teaching or nursing degree would be a good fit.
Now I'm anxious to find out. Whatever it is, how amazing will it be to have someone besides Victor actually do a day's work in this group ( besides the poor servants).
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 12:39:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 12:39:00 PM EDT
Julia thanks for your recap. As Diana noted, don't be hard on yourself, your screen shots were great and your captions continue the fun.
Dim and Fina were the best part of the episode for me. He's melting and she continues to love him in spite of himself.
Pedro is such an out of control villain. His showing up in the bedroom w/Adolfo and Maria was insane; I can see it being spoofed on "The Soup"
Fatima, while I'm not a fan of Adolfo, as Carlos noted, he's in a do-or-die situation w/Pedro.
OT for Nanette & Sylvia, I show RH in my film & tv adaptation class. One of the things I noticed watching that film is how the Disney cartoon version, a favorite from my childhood, parodied the bad guys.
Dim and Fina were the best part of the episode for me. He's melting and she continues to love him in spite of himself.
Pedro is such an out of control villain. His showing up in the bedroom w/Adolfo and Maria was insane; I can see it being spoofed on "The Soup"
Fatima, while I'm not a fan of Adolfo, as Carlos noted, he's in a do-or-die situation w/Pedro.
OT for Nanette & Sylvia, I show RH in my film & tv adaptation class. One of the things I noticed watching that film is how the Disney cartoon version, a favorite from my childhood, parodied the bad guys.
Oh Julia Julia Julia!!!! don't you dare criticize yourself. You had me rolling with those captions. Every single one was a gem. Every single one! The quip about Colbert or whatever, had me thinking--You should be writing for Colbert. Really, you've got a WICKED sense of humor.
Nadia is pretty but oh so gullible and dumb. Montserrat is running a close second, after being sharp as a tack with Maria. Lastima.
Still, I refuse to be downhearted with this ugly turn of events. 'Cause my total favorite couple in the whole wide world is making significant progress.
Is Josefina not the more adorable creature? I have developed a total Girl Crush on her. So I figure Dimetrio must be falling too.
But Carlos, now that Carlos Syndrome has been categorized, analyzed and identified, are you still suffering from it? I admit, you have defended the most heinous (yet juicy and succulent) Bad Apples in the past, and dang if they haven't all been rehabilitated! But are you still believing in the Insufferable Maria? Seriously? If so, I guess I'll have to accept her rehab potential because to the best of my recollection you have NEVER been wrong. Never!
But Lordy, it's clearly going to take a long time. I HATE THESE EXTENSIONS. EVEN MORE THAN I HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME.
Nadia is pretty but oh so gullible and dumb. Montserrat is running a close second, after being sharp as a tack with Maria. Lastima.
Still, I refuse to be downhearted with this ugly turn of events. 'Cause my total favorite couple in the whole wide world is making significant progress.
Is Josefina not the more adorable creature? I have developed a total Girl Crush on her. So I figure Dimetrio must be falling too.
But Carlos, now that Carlos Syndrome has been categorized, analyzed and identified, are you still suffering from it? I admit, you have defended the most heinous (yet juicy and succulent) Bad Apples in the past, and dang if they haven't all been rehabilitated! But are you still believing in the Insufferable Maria? Seriously? If so, I guess I'll have to accept her rehab potential because to the best of my recollection you have NEVER been wrong. Never!
But Lordy, it's clearly going to take a long time. I HATE THESE EXTENSIONS. EVEN MORE THAN I HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME.
BUT I LOVED THE RECAP! THE PICTURES WERE CRYSTAL CLEAR ON MY COMPUTER AND THE CAPTIONS WERE TO DIE FOR! NO MORE APOLOGIES OR SELF-CRITICISM. NUNCA. JAMÁS!
I wonder how long it will take Pedro to become physically abusive with Maria? And then I wonder what she will do in retaliation, if anything? (Besides use it to make Ale feel sorry for her of course.)
OT for Karen, I know I've seen the Disney version of RH, but I fear I don't remember it. Will have to check it out when I get home. Last night Mr. S shared with me a spare hard drive upon which a friend of his had downloaded numerous movies. Alas, TAoRH was not among them. (However Overboard was, and it is just as funny as ever. Better even what with all the quintessential 80's styles.)
OT for Karen, I know I've seen the Disney version of RH, but I fear I don't remember it. Will have to check it out when I get home. Last night Mr. S shared with me a spare hard drive upon which a friend of his had downloaded numerous movies. Alas, TAoRH was not among them. (However Overboard was, and it is just as funny as ever. Better even what with all the quintessential 80's styles.)
Thanks Susanlynn. So far I've been enjoying being retired. I'm catching up on a lot of things that I haven't had the time for previously.
Judy, one doesn't suffer from the Carlos Syndrome... it's more like a pleasant intoxication by beauty and as yet, unrealized virtue. Though I'm expecting redemption for María, I fear that it may be one of those tragic redemptions involving extreme self-sacrifice and lots of tears.
Fatima,
"Adolfo is such a wimp."
Perhaps, but I thought that he demonstrated quite a bit of courage by refusing to shoot that guy, thus risking his own life.
UA,
"How the hell did Pedro get into that bedroom?"
Very quietly I would imagine. He's not only creepy but also a creeper as well. I was surprised that they would get in on in Pedro's own house.
Carlos
Judy, one doesn't suffer from the Carlos Syndrome... it's more like a pleasant intoxication by beauty and as yet, unrealized virtue. Though I'm expecting redemption for María, I fear that it may be one of those tragic redemptions involving extreme self-sacrifice and lots of tears.
Fatima,
"Adolfo is such a wimp."
Perhaps, but I thought that he demonstrated quite a bit of courage by refusing to shoot that guy, thus risking his own life.
UA,
"How the hell did Pedro get into that bedroom?"
Very quietly I would imagine. He's not only creepy but also a creeper as well. I was surprised that they would get in on in Pedro's own house.
Carlos
JuliaR...I forgot to say how much I loved your captions..so funny. Thanks for the giggles.
I am hoping that Maria decides to try a little variety if she gets tired of Addled and tries to seduce Pedro.......oh no...empty toolbox.
I have seen the Disney RH....many times...many, many times..in fact , I have seen ALL the Disney movies many! many times. Robin is a sly fox. I especially love the lion as the evil king and the snake as the slippery advisor . Clever.
I watched Pasion again today. I think that I appreciate it more now than I did when it was first on. Little did I know at the time that there would be no more historical novelas in my future.
I am hoping that Maria decides to try a little variety if she gets tired of Addled and tries to seduce Pedro.......oh no...empty toolbox.
I have seen the Disney RH....many times...many, many times..in fact , I have seen ALL the Disney movies many! many times. Robin is a sly fox. I especially love the lion as the evil king and the snake as the slippery advisor . Clever.
I watched Pasion again today. I think that I appreciate it more now than I did when it was first on. Little did I know at the time that there would be no more historical novelas in my future.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:23:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:23:00 PM EDT
Carlos...I am surprised that you were surprised about Addled and Malria getting it on in Pedro's house. These two have not been known for their excellent decision making skills. They are both pretty impulsive and hedonistic.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:28:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:28:00 PM EDT
ooooh Carlos...always a snappy comeback. Okay, you don't "suffer"...you are "pleasantly intoxicated" and besides, you get a big bang our of riling up us womenfolk. Admit it!
Julie R. – Brilliant recap. Hope everyone has convinced you to stop being so hard on yourself. Love the screenshots and captions, especially the pigeons flying in front of the church. I thought that was a classy scenic shot last night and wondered if anyone else noticed. I too loved "his SAME WOMAN came in towards the middle of Amor Bravio and really messed with that show's mojo.” And these too:
“uni-brows growing more united”
“slumber party of evil”
I wouldn’t go anywhere near Pedro’s side, not even with a 10-foot pole, BUT Adolfo and Maria were boinking in his house and they are not even guests there. Pedro did seem to enjoy the after-scent with Maria though, and I’m wondering if there’ll be kinky doings between these two down the road.
What’s up with Victor? Does this intelligent hombre not realize that once his sperm does the job that Pedro will have him killed? Nadia needs to tell Victor about Pedro’s missing avocados and killing the doc so Victor knows what he’s dealing with.
So JL has a dastardly meeting with Maria at his home where Angie could catch them in their evil-plotting? Got my fingers crossed that Monse is too smart to fall for this.
Now I’m voting for Esme and Angie to turn the Escondido into a dance club. FG’s a good dancer and Sandro needs a place to take Gracie.
Carlos, congrats on your retirement!
“uni-brows growing more united”
“slumber party of evil”
I wouldn’t go anywhere near Pedro’s side, not even with a 10-foot pole, BUT Adolfo and Maria were boinking in his house and they are not even guests there. Pedro did seem to enjoy the after-scent with Maria though, and I’m wondering if there’ll be kinky doings between these two down the road.
What’s up with Victor? Does this intelligent hombre not realize that once his sperm does the job that Pedro will have him killed? Nadia needs to tell Victor about Pedro’s missing avocados and killing the doc so Victor knows what he’s dealing with.
So JL has a dastardly meeting with Maria at his home where Angie could catch them in their evil-plotting? Got my fingers crossed that Monse is too smart to fall for this.
Now I’m voting for Esme and Angie to turn the Escondido into a dance club. FG’s a good dancer and Sandro needs a place to take Gracie.
Carlos, congrats on your retirement!
Awesome Recap!
I actually think Pedro and Maria are meant to be together. She is the only one of his flunkies to come up with a good idea. He may come to respect her and "oh no" if he finally feels for someone other than himself. As one of the other posters stated, she could end up being his downfall.
I actually think Pedro and Maria are meant to be together. She is the only one of his flunkies to come up with a good idea. He may come to respect her and "oh no" if he finally feels for someone other than himself. As one of the other posters stated, she could end up being his downfall.
Julia,
Do not underestimate yourself. We all know it takes alot to write a recap and to add on screen shots. Do not think one of your recaps is better than tge other. All of your work, along with your fellow recappers, is a pleasure to be devowered by all.
Nanette,
Thank you for the High/Low lists from yesterday. As always a joy to read, and a great way to summerize and recall the previous week.
Do not underestimate yourself. We all know it takes alot to write a recap and to add on screen shots. Do not think one of your recaps is better than tge other. All of your work, along with your fellow recappers, is a pleasure to be devowered by all.
Nanette,
Thank you for the High/Low lists from yesterday. As always a joy to read, and a great way to summerize and recall the previous week.
Since Josefina can cook maybe the ladies will turn Escondida into a restaurant. Since she can't touch her money right now she needs a job.
Carlota and Monserrat can get involved.
As to what Maria would be good for at this point I am wondering whether she might try to seduce Pedro. If he tries to get the wrong kind of physical with her she might be a good street fighter and in the process find out about the empty tool box. That could work either way with her.
Carlota and Monserrat can get involved.
As to what Maria would be good for at this point I am wondering whether she might try to seduce Pedro. If he tries to get the wrong kind of physical with her she might be a good street fighter and in the process find out about the empty tool box. That could work either way with her.
Oh goodie, I finally got to see all the screen shots. I hadn't seen the one with Pedro in bed with Maria. His face is hilarious! And yes, that shot of Pedro and Joaquin DID kind of look like The Graduate shot! Good call.
NovelaMaven and Sylvia,
I just now saw your congratulatory messages from yesterday. How very sweet of the both of you. Thanks, you guys are the best.
Carlos
I just now saw your congratulatory messages from yesterday. How very sweet of the both of you. Thanks, you guys are the best.
Carlos
Get ready to see more "Lo Que La Vida Me Robó" because the series will go on for a whopping 390 episodes. I found this today at the link below. I'm really enjoying this soap but I can't take a novella this long....Too many victories for the bad guys for me to deal with. anyway, here's the link from the latino post: http://www.latinopost.com/articles/4686/20140305/lo-que-la-vida-me-rob%C3%B3-gets-390-episodes-angelique-boyer-says-extension-is-a-second-chance-for-creativity.htm
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 8:40:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 8:40:00 PM EDT
Anon 8:40- That's 390 half hour episodes (they often measure them in half hours), meaning 195 hours/epis.
Julia, so sorry to be commenting so late but I just got home.
Your recap was rich with detail and rife with humor. "Montse, utterly convinced ofJosé-Luis's intrinsic good-guyness", "Why can't Padre A. let us fornicate in peace?" and "Buck-naked and vulnerable, surprisingly ballsy María still throws some attitude back at Pedro and asks what else is she supposed to do Montse", were among my favorites.
Thank you for all of your time and effort! This was a joy to read. Sensational.
Looking forward to reading the comments tomorrow but after a 14 hour day, I must eat and attend to my Juliet.
Diana
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Your recap was rich with detail and rife with humor. "Montse, utterly convinced ofJosé-Luis's intrinsic good-guyness", "Why can't Padre A. let us fornicate in peace?" and "Buck-naked and vulnerable, surprisingly ballsy María still throws some attitude back at Pedro and asks what else is she supposed to do Montse", were among my favorites.
Thank you for all of your time and effort! This was a joy to read. Sensational.
Looking forward to reading the comments tomorrow but after a 14 hour day, I must eat and attend to my Juliet.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 9:08:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 9:08:00 PM EDT
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