Wednesday, June 25, 2014
De Que Te Quiero, Te Quiero #101- Tues 6/24
Abdul is an AbDUMMY. He comes home drunk and starts a fight with Carmen. The next day he tells her he's leaving the house. He's going to live his life the way he wants. La Jaiba eggs him on for two hours. She calls him her man and offers him work. Carmen sends Padre Juancho to talk some sense into him to no avail. Padre Juancho also finds out the cantina is just a front for a brothel.
But it's OK!! Abdul's daddy is in the DF and he's shopping for computer equipment for his business. He asks a nice young lady to help. Her name is Natalia Garcia Pabuena!
Rod lets Grumps know that he talked to Diego and his leaving is not a good idea. Grumps is clearly all about the business since it's his "masterpiece."
Diego and Irene continue to work on their proposal to separate from Caprico. They think that since there is a crisis in the auto industry, Caprico will actually want the influx of cash that they are offering. (And this is the bit I don't get, they want to PAY to leave?)
Vicente is not pleased. He gets mad at Rodrigo for letting Diego know about Caprico's woes, but they both agree: they will NEVER let Eskenda go. Later, Grumps turns down their offer. Tad even throws in 10%. Vicente thinks Irene is trying to get back at him over the lost baby business. Jerk.
Speaking of the lost daughter: Slimy PI runs into the Tuxpan chismosas who tell him that the story about finding a baby in a manger is just a cover for the real truth. Padre and Carmen were lovers and the "foundling" was really their love child. Slimy PI decides to ask the newly rich fisherman (Andres) about Natalia. Slimy hits a brick wall because the Nouveau Fish(erman) has left town and his buddy is not forthcoming with info and wants to know why is the Slimy PI interested in Natalia? Slimy PI says he's just curious. Slimy PI calls Tad about this latest findings. Tad tells him there is NO way the rumors are true. He cites the fact that he knows both parties and the have impeccable characters. Biology is not discussed. Geeze that's stupid.
Where is the Nouveau Fish you ask? He's in the DF and he's still got his sights set on Nat. He and Diego almost get into it outside her apartment.
Confusing, right? Nat has filed a restraining order, so why the heck is Diego outside her apartment? It seems that Carmen had challenged El to get creative with his wooing and he thought a serenade would be nice. Diego, being the MENSA reject that he is, thought getting drunk and coming along would be a good idea. He was supported in this stupidity by El (who should know better) and Alonso (who also should know better.)
Needless to say, the serenade cum near fist fight was a flop. Carmen still ends up seeking out El at his apartment hoping he will help her with Abdul. El takes it the wrong way and thinks her cry for help is a cry for nookie. Al and Diego interrupt and later get a face full of pizza for the mistake.
Hmmm...
OH! Brigitte (who is dressed like a box of Valentine's chocolates for this episode.) She's back living with Alberto again. Her landlady kindly called Rodrigo and let him know he needs to pay up. He tells her no way. Later he discovers all Brat's stuff gone and surmises she's living with Alberto.
Alonso and Diego are watching out for Alberto, though. Diego is pretty sure Brat is not playing straight, but he doesn't want to say anything to Alberto until he knows more.
And the Gran Fin del episodio.....
Alberto lets Diego know that Nat needs his help with the divorce. You see, it's DIEGO's name on all the paperwork. It was under DIEGO's name that Rod married Nat. So, if DIEGO would be so kind as to sign the divorce papers. Diego gets a little funny little grin on his face when he asks Alberto to clarify...."Wait, so technically Nat and I are MARRIED?"
Yup, and the Avances confirm my thoughts....Nat yells at him to give her a divorcio!
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Slimy, the PI is NOT, however. Love your name for him; hate the character.
My other favorite line was your characterization of Diego as a MENSA reject. Which then reminded me that slang in español for stupid is "mensa" or "menso". Interesting.
I was rather hopeful when the passionate kissing started and they ended up on the couch and then the floor, but alas...nooooo. Guess we'll have to wait for the Turkmobile to pass through before these two ever get together.
Thanks for another snappy recap, Sara. Hit the spot this morning.
I didn't see this episode. Who is playing Abdul's daddy?
Well since JudyB put it out there... Yes Abdul's daddy is very very guapo. IMO he could give El a run for his money. This actor also played the unattractive and abhorrent Ricky on Amorcito Corazón. What a difference a little facial hair makes.
And thank you Vivi for your comments on biology and human gestation. I had just assumed I missed something way back, but the thought did cross my mind that Carmen was already pregnant so how could that rumor have started.
I'll be back later to add more details. Right now I need my coffee.
I noticed the same last name for Nat and the Padre in the credits, and seeing somewhat similar facial features, did wonder if they were related. Thanks for confirming that Vivi!
Anon, I also enjoyed JCD and the pizza licking/eating. Do you think he improvised that? The actor playing Al seemed to hesitate for a bit and did manage to avoid eating it. I initially thought JDC was a questionable choice but he has earned my respect for a job well done.
Judy and Sara, I like Abdul's father too! So, each successive father that shows up appears to trump the last. Yes, he might give El a run for his money.
Abdul went from hero to zero in a nanosecond. The actor did such a good job though...
Yes, the "Slimy PI" is loathsome and it's unfortunate he was told the lie about the Padre. This is sure to muddy the waters further and delay the truth. I hope Tad knows Nat is his daughter soon, not on his deathbed.
I'm concerned with who Alberto will end up with once he discovers the truth about the Brat. I hope it's sooner rathre than later so he can move on.
Thanks again Sara! This was great.
Diana
PJ - don't want to spread a rumor but heard you're Khloe Kardashian's father
Carmen - "Friday night arrives without a suitcase
Sunday morning creeping like a nun
Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlegs
See how they run"
Nat - come on I'll show you where I live and oh my shoe size is a 7 but sometimes I wear a 7.5, my bra...
Andres - look at El, that's you in 20 years
El - just hold your horses pardner, there's another rider on the horizon
Abdul - go ahead and wallow in your own excrement but leave your mother out of it
Alberto - tfw when you know where her sour puss has been
Diego - stupid and can't sing either
Hot Rod - nobody's taking my golden teat
Tad - won't say I told you so but I told you so
If I were a man, I think I would think twice about frequenting a brothel called the Crazy CRAB.
Best scene for me: El and Carmen kissing on the couch. The dude is too handsome!!!
CorazonSalvaje, "Krusty Krab". Oh my!!! Crabs! That was excellent!! On the one hand, I'm thinking STDs and on the other hand, I'm thinking SpongeBob Squarepants!!
Fatima
Abdul is, indeed, an AbDUMMY! I don't know if I could go so far as saying this applies to real life, but on these shows at least, the guys who are obsessed with proving their "manhood" tend to engage in the most childish behavior. Abdul hasn't completely lost me yet, but last night was rough. He was like a drunk toddler throwing a tantrum. Not mature. Not attractive.
Speaking of drunks...I'm with you on that whole paragraph...Why was Diego there? Why did the people who should have known better (a) not stop him and (b) let him drink? Not that I think anyone *needs* to drink in order to sing, but isn't the drunken party at a serenata usually the person whose serenata it is? Seriously, dudes!
Anon at 2:51, the pizza thing had me howling!
Anon at 4:00 Agreed! I was yelling at the screen..."You have two guys with a lot of money who won't leave you alone and it doesn't occur to you that this guy could have been hired by either one of them to lure you somewhere?" I mean, I knew it was the next guy up in the Baby Daddy Parade (so I guess Brigitte's will be last) since Carmen gave El the "let's not jump into anything" speech, but still. Nat is not good at selectively applying caution.
JudyB, the almost-nookie scene was so frustrating. I thought it was going to be one of the two of them dreaming. I might have been less annoyed if it had been!
Livia Brito posted a really sweet picture of herself with her dad on Father's Day. It was weird to see him without the collar and glasses...he's kind of got a bit of a silver fox thing going :)
Vivi, hilarious observation about the town gossips in Tuxpan and their lack of biological knowledge. They must be so bored without Carmen there to feed the gossip mill. I wonder who their new target is.
tofie, "Hot Rod - nobody's taking my golden teat" Word! Could he have been any more obvious in front of Grumps? He could have a giant neon sign with "EMBEZZLER" blinking above his head and I'm sure Grumps would find a way to ignore it.
I do remember the fellow from Querida Enemiga now. And yes, he's very attractive (to me) with or without facial hair. And hopefully he'll be playing a nicer guy this time, even though he left Carmen in the lurch.
Which...speaking of trusting...who is more foolishly trusting when it comes to men...Carmen or Natalia?
Thanks for the recap. I missed the episode last night - was attending my wife's retirement party (!).
Sounds like things are appropriately screwed up.
David
I'm about to go add the business bits and the conversation Tad had with Slimy the PI.
Judy, as to your question, I would have to say Carmen is more trusting - she followed her heart and has wonderful children but...
Diana
Y'all know I'm sumamente lazy, right?
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Thank you Sara for your recap. I missed the first 45 minutes as mi esposo was jerking around with the new tv. Why couldn't he have played with it while I was out? Maybe he should get in line for the mensa award.
Tofie, you are amazing with the mission statement!!
I really loved the pizza scene and I agree with an earlier comment about JDC being a questionable choice. He is doing a fantastic job with the twins.
My favorite is El. How is it that he is soooo handsome? How can Carmen resist? Mensa award??
Please not another engagement between Carmen and a baby daddy! How much of this is El supposed to endure? Doesn’t make Carmen out to be a solid prospect. I hope this plot deals with Abdul, Jr. than with Carmen. Speaking of Abdul. Unusual name in Mexico would be my guess. Wouldn’t you have thought Nat would have said “oh, I have a brother named Abdul.”
Carmen’s smile when she got the balloon—I thought, isn’t it great when you’re being wooed.
Tad: DNA, dude.
Loved Alonso’s face when El and Diego were singing. Looked like he started to sing then couldn’t because he was trying not to laugh.
One more baby daddy to go. Brat’s papa. Now, that’s a father I’m curious to meet—as long as Carmen doesn’t get engaged to him.
Who was the blond woman Alonso was talking to on the phone?
OT: I’d like to ask a favor. If any of you are watching En Otra Piel on Telemundo, can someone let me know when they are about to wrap it up? I’d really like to see how it all turned out.
Nanette
I got the impression the blonde was some relative (sister maybe?) and Alonso was going to be spending some time with her child. Seriously, I did not pay much attention. I'm not as dedicated as everyone else. I cannot stand 2 hour episodes. lol.
If she gets involved with Abdul's papa I am going to be mad at her, because she should have learned her lesson by now-- whether this guy is a jerk that did her wrong like Chato, or a sweet/romantic guy who was the victim of circumstances like Gino. She should know by now that she can't turn back time. Plus it's not fair to anyone (including herself) when she's in love with someone else.
My initial prove you're not a robot numbers were blurred. Obscene numbers?
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