Monday, May 05, 2014
Lo Que la Vida Me Robó Lunes 5/5/14 #124
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My favorite scene was between Lauro and Ale where Ale apologized for being instrumental in Lauro's death because he had done nothing to shut up Maria and where Lauro told Ale he was a good man and he was proud of him.
Looks like JL is now in the same position with Montse that Angelica was in with him. How quickly is that marriage going to take place now?
Too stupid for words: pickled Fabiola and that big lout Refugio.
So Pedro is going to be in Buenos Aires while Josefina is going to be in Aguazul. Should be interesting.
I wonder if anyone will ever fond that bottle with the ring. What a waste of good jewelry!
Jarifa
Thanks so very much for this very great noir recap and the picture you started out with and the quote! I so love film noir! What is your favorite movie out of this genre? My favorite one is "Laura".
Monse is dealing with her grief now and it's a good thing. She is still unsure about JL though and that will take some time. I think she really wants to be happy, but we'll have to see if she actually goes through with the wedding.
I get a kick out of Lauro. He is too cute. It was funny when he took the phone and told Monica that white lie.
Dimi though, shouldn't have ignored Monica like that, not only is she his boss, but I think he knows she has feelings for him and he really needs to deal with that. I am waiting to see if she can separate the personal from the workplace. Dimi for that matter too. He has to deal with this sometime, and it should be sooner rather than later.
Refugio needs to wake up and remember he is married with a baby on the way. I don't like that Esme is using food as comfort. I wish she did the books for her bidnez or had a hobby.
Peddy never gives up does he? He really has no power in Argentina that we know of anyways. I am not liking this development at all with Peddy going down there. I want him to get into some type of trouble.
Thanks again Urban for this really fantastic recap : )
I knew that Little Larry would be the key to Mony marrying JL. The scenes of the "happy family unit" were endearing. Watching Rosario's face as she observed the three together ,it was evident that Jl was winning her over.
Putting your diamond ring into a bottle and throwing it into the sea ??????...que?
Well, Argentina Ale will tango his way back to Bluewater , and here we go again with "Mony, Mony,
who's got the Mony?"
I continue to like Mony's new Luke. I also think that Rosario is looking great..her clothes and her sleek hairstyle. I love the bright,clear colors that they are both wearing.
"Governor Medina spoke in very clipped tones with Carlos Torres, the man who had snapped the photo of Nadia at the concert. ...Almost anyone could tell he was a pressure cooker with a loose lid." Good description of Pedro, and did you notice his change in tone to Amelia?
About JL with Monse, "He was not thinking of the spectre of the blond Adonis that could come between them." Uh, right. I feel bad for JL, he thinks at last, but indeed, "There would be a long and winding road ahead that he couldn't see."
I knew the minute they were engaged JL would wake up.
Gracie would definitely give Monse unholy Hell for tossing the rings. I was upset about that, too, because she could have just taken then off and put them away for her son to someday give to his novia.
Gracie will have a conniption when she finds out about this.
There's no way Monse will feel the same about JL that she did before or that she felt for Alejandro. She will also eventually find out about JL's deal with that female Satan.
Josefina's return to Aguazul will be interesting when she finds out that Monse is alive. As for whether Pedro will know she's been in Argentina he is likely to find out if he sees her in the arrivals terminal at the airport when he leaves. That's my current prediction.
Fabiolush is truly pathetic. One could feel sorry for her because the nuns in the convent school didn't teach her enough about making friends or whatever after her parents were killed but I also suspect something else happened along the way (which assumes that she was the child handed to Ben's sister and not an impostor who took her place at some point since). I also can't feel sorry for someone who stole such a big inheritance, treated its rightful owners with such astounding cruelty, and has done nothing with her life since.
She might now just be old enough to die of alcohol-related causes.
I know I shouldn't have laughed either, but darn, that little stunt with Lauro answering the phone was priceless. You can tell that little guy hangs with his Uncle, maybe too much. Yes, Dim needs to handle what happened with Monica, and I think he knows he screwed up, but that conversation now got really interesting. But I love Dim with Monse and Lauro both. Makes me smile.
Have to say, JL is good with Lauro. I did appreciate Monse being honest with him that she isn't the same and it won't be the same love they had. Seems like that was a forewarning that when the hunk appears again, he's back to No. 2. Poor schmuck.
And yes, Susalynn, I too was aghast at the ring in the bottle. Honestly, take it off, but just maybe you could have saved that for your son? I know it was supposed to be symbolic, but frankly, I thought it was stupid.
Fina needs to be a mom. Fina needs all wonderful things to happen for her. Period. Writers: Make it so.
Could have done without the lush. And joy, her boy toy is back. Whatever.
My fear, Pedo finding out about Victoria. Do not touch one hair on that child's head you cretin! The patio will not be happy!!!
Daisynjay
Emarie, I totally agree.
A friend of mine threw her wedding ring into a lake after her divorce. She sold the engagement ring out of financial desperation at some previous point but the wedding band was stuck on her finger until she lost weight. The end of her marriage was very painful to her and she said she felt a sense of freedom when she tossed it.
This does not apply to Monse but we know Alejandro won't take this well when he finds out. Remember that she tossed the first ring.
As for Pedro finding Victoria, that is worth being afraid of. Considering how high his perversion level is we can certainly expect him to have some evil plan to harm her just to get back at Nadia. Who is equally vulnerable due to her blindness.
I agree that Laurito probably spends too much time with Dimitrio. And what he did wasn't a white lie, either. He had no malicious intent because he has no idea of the consequence of his actions, but Monse won't be pleased when she hears about this.
Thanks for an amazing recap! I loved it all and especially the section in which you re-told the proposal scene between José-Luis and Montse. It was gripping and so well done--very romantic, too!
I know it will be short-lived, but I felt excited for them in that moment. Their conversation seemed mature, honest, and sweet. If Ale really were dead, I'm certain that they'd have a happy life together.
Still, I'm not surprised that Alejandro woke up at precisely the same moment that Montse accepted J-L. Nothing seems to stimulate brain waves in Ale like jealousy. He has super-sensory abilities where J-L and Montse are concerned and even in his vegetal state thousands of miles away from Agua Azul, he must have felt that not only were they in close physical proximity again but also making a commitment to share their lives.
If I were a Telenovela doctor, I would be certain that this gave him the surge of neurotransmitters he needed to regain consciousness.
Thanks again, Urban Anthropologist. It's always a pleasure to have your recap to read on my morning subway ride!
I did a little reading on the subject of comas and one thing that gets done now is the induction of mild hypothermia to wake the patient up. It doesn't always work, but it would be interesting to know how many people it saves from spending years in that condition.
Still wondering how they ended up in Argentina.
Jarifa
I felt an awful sense of dread seeing JL so happy. He will be utterly devastated when Ale returns. Not only will he lose Montse but this time a family too. Maybe this will be what pushes him to a dark side.
Finally an episode where Rosario only cried through half of it. Making progress ;)
Lauro and Victoria are just too cute.
I actually felt sorry for Fabs. She really is all alone. She has never known love and thus doesn't know how to care about anyone but herself. I hope she is redeemed.
Really hope we get a Dim/Fina encounter tonight.
Wouldn't it be nice if Pedro's plane went down on his way to Argentina too?!
As he kissed her he knew he had never been happier in his entire life. He was not thinking of the spectre of the blond Adonis that could come between them.
There would be a long and winding road ahead that he couldn't see.
So Princess Leia (the luminous, confident, now ex-fenomena Fina) is returning to Aguazul. Will she dismiss her Han Solo (Dimsum) shouting to the world that I don’t need a man to validate myself?
Love that rascal Laurito! I always crack up when my grandson plays practical jokes on us.
Loved the scene between Dim and Montse, (he giving her big brotherly advice). That interaction rang true to me.
(Montse and Dimi are so tight that I can't wait for the tonguelashing Fina is bound to get from Montse for abandoning her brother).
Can’t wait for Pedro to kidnap that brat Victoria. Maybe he and Amelia can get her to finally shut the hell up and learn some manners!
So many wonderful lines including "He was not thinking of the spectre of the blond Adonis that could come between them". Indeed.
I just felt very sad watching JL and Monse, painfully trying to recapture something that is but a shadow of what it was.
Refugio does not deserve Esme. Period.
Dim certainly did not act in a gentlemenly manner toward Monica either.
Enjoyed all the commments.Thanks UA for another masterful summary.
Diana
"After his brief visit to the afterlife, Alejandro Almonte opened his pale green eyes..."
because during the scene with Lauro, I was wondering if they had been standing there in that whiteness chatting for the past seven years. I can't imagine enduring a ten minute conversation with either, much less seven years. Surely poor Lauro must be anxious to get on with the afterlife and Alejandro must be anxious to get back to his... ummm... Tundra.
So far I'm finding Victoria to be a delightful, precocious, thoughtful child. Clearly, opinions vary.
Daisynjay,
"I too was aghast at the ring in the bottle. Honestly, take it off, but just maybe you could have saved that for your son?"
Yes.
I'm hoping that Amelia turns on Pedro and brings in reinforcements, namely Robledo, who already has a dislike for him, and Prudencia, who seems to have a way of making things happen.
I still don't care much for JL, but I certainly can't criticize the way he is proceeding in his wooing of Montse (as well as Laurito and Rosario). I do however think that tattoo is unfortunate.
It'll be fun to see how Dimitrio explains his son to Cap'n Monica. I wonder how much of a sense of humor she has and just how indulgent she is of impetuous children?
Where's María? Am I the only one missing her?
Carlos
Well the recap of Chapter # 114 the comment was made: "The plane meant to take Victor and Nadia, the abused wife of the mayor, to Argentina would also take Alejandro and his family."
Actually in an earlier episode (which I cannot place), Victor made some comment that he and Nadia would take a small plane to -- here I am just making the country up -- "el Salvador" and then take another larger plane (commercial ?) to Argentina. So his plan all along had been to go to Argentina. He liked that it was far away from Pedro. So after the little plane crashed and they all washed up on shore including the bag full of Ale's money, Victor continued with his plan and they fled to Argentina. (How? this is a TN and requires a beanie with a propeller attached to it I am humming "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" as I write these lines.
I feel much worse for JL's turmoil when Ale returns than for Ale's turmoil when he discovers JL made great strides with his family and maybe even the Tundra too.
Sounds like Victoria has carácter. Goodie. Maybe she'll be a foil for Pedro.
I only caught the last few minutes and admit that Mons had me in tears. AB really does the heartbreak scenes well. I agree about the ring thing.
Looks like I’m going to be watching a lot of this ep tonight. All the Fina scenes, of course, and the JL/Laurito/Mons/Ros scenes, too (among others).
Carlos: believe it or not, I’m anxious for Maria to show up and to see if/how she’s changed in seven years.
If JL does have a dark side (and I can’t believe all that foreshadowing they did with the Rosario/JL scenes the other night will come to nothing), then I think Ale’s coming back and taking Mons away from JL, once again, will push him over the edge. We may be seeing a villainous JL soon.
Nanette
And these characterizations:
pressure cooker with a loose lid
Then another fabulous photo showing Alejandro's equally fabulous shoulders and back...Mama mia! lest we forget!....
and then this lovely phrase
"...this would be a long and winding road that he couldn't see."
Indeed. José Luis is in line for another roadblock to his romantic amor plans. Will he join forces with Fabiola in revenge? Ugh. Hope not.
Agree about the ring scene. Hopelessly stupid.
Laurito on the phone, disturbing.
The specter of Pedro on his way to Argentina and Victor not at home to protect his wife and daughter-horrifying!
But the recap--simply superb. Thank you UA.
We know that sooner or later Monse will find out about JL's deal with her mother, which can put the same kibosh on the whole thing. He should have known better.
If Pedro and Josefina cross paths at the airport we're in for more violence.
Julia R., I enjoy how your mind works (Ale woke up b/c of jealousy) so funny and in line w/the rage monster.
Pedro better not hurt Victoria. I know it's too soon but can't he die already.
"The fact that you call Lauro a rascal but Victoria a brat and that she should be taught manners tells me you have a problem with girls".
Huh? You misunderstand.
I very much like this telenovela and the articulate, creative people who contribute to this blog.
I just try to insert some comic relief into the mix.
Que viva el pueblo!
I felt an awful sense of dread seeing JL so happy. He will be utterly devastated when Ale returns. Not only will he lose Montse but this time a family too. Maybe this will be what pushes him to a dark side.
I agree. I feel so bad for him. In fact the last few episodes, seeing him gain ground with Montse has kept reminding me of this quote from The Dark Knight "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." I fear this will be Jose Luis's fate, though I hope I'm wrong and he gets a happy ending. Hopefully with Monica.
Susanlynn, agree with you on the "happy family unit" scene being truly touching, but at the same time we have indications that our Sleeping Prince is about to wake from his sleep and undoubtedly try to reclaim his family. It will be a another sad experience for JL to go through, and like others, I fear that dark side that Rosario fears surfacing in him. Glad that they are all happy, at least for now.
Can't wait for tonight and see what happens with Pedro's arrival in Argentina. I fear for Nadia, her family and Ale, once Pedro finds out they are alive. His desires for vengeance will come back full force!
Also, really enjoying the two little ones. Glad to get more time with them last night, Laurito being a little imp, and Vicki so sweet and loving. Pedro, stay away from the children!!!
Maricruz
I just had a moment.
I now realize that both Ale and JL have served 7 year sentences in their own way.
Since Ale is about to return to consciousness, it appears that the writers have set us up for a reprise of the race to see who can win Montse's ultimate affections.
Thanks for the film noir recap. I always enjoy reading them. Great detail and visual perspective.
I so enjoyed the family scenes last night. JL is not my favorite, but he does the family man role pretty good. As some have already noted, I was glad that Montse was clear with JL about her feelings toward him. I have a hunch that issue might come up later. Like when Ale comed back to fight for Montse and JL says that she loves him, not Ale. She told him "I love you", not "I'm in love with you." Anyway, enough about he said, she said. We NEED Ale back. Can he wake up already! Seriously, I am having withdrawls. I need me some Alejandro Almonte! STAT!
I love Laurito and Victoria. They are so cute. I don't like the fact that Pedo is heading to Argentina. Look out Nadia! I mean, be careful.
I hope to see Fina and Dimi tonight. Can't wait.
Back to work...hasta pronto!
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