Monday, June 09, 2014
Lo Que la Vida Me Robó #149 Lunes 6/9/14: The Fuses are Lit
Chapter
149: The Fuses are Lit
Valverde
House: Monserrat arrived and told Alejandro there was someone
she wanted him to meet. She stepped aside and Rosario entered with
little Lauro. The boy's first words were “How tall you are, Papa!”
Alejandro and his mother, Rosario, began to cry. The boy said “I
have many pictures of you but you're different. I like your eyes,
but your teeth are gigantic!” Alejandro laughed at the uncensored
honesty of his son, who then told him he had a beautiful smile. He
hugged him as though he would never have the chance to do so again.
Medina
Mansion: Pedro Medina had agreed to see Sandro Narváez. He was
sure that Alejandro Dominguez (as he was now identified) was dead.
Narváez had a different opinion.
“It's
true that my wife, her lover, and Alejandro Dominguez survived the
accident. He spent all these years in a coma,” he said. “I
don't see what you're worried about.”
“Did
you never think that he would wake up,” said the Cuban while
savoring his whiskey on the rocks.
“I
am more convinced every day he's very close, possibly here in
Aguazul.”
“Here
in Aguazul? What's wrong with you, Sandro? That's completely
impossible.”
“No,
Pedro; it's not impossible?”
“So
what are you thinking? Talk!” He was getting more impatient every
second.
“María
Zamudio.”
“No
way. That stupid servant is six feet under.”
Sandro
laughed slightly. “To you the whole world is in the cemetery.”
“She
was killed years ago.”
“What
are you talking about?”
“You
know perfectly well what I'm talking about. You know that that idiot
Fofito was in charge of jobs like that.”
“Are
you sure he obeyed your orders?”
“Of
course he did. Why do you ask?” He took a hard look at the
handsome Cuban. “Do you know something I don't?”
“No;
of course not. If your brother-in-law says she's dead, I'm sure he
did it.”
“Who
mentioned María? What does she have to do with Alejandro and this
business?”
They
stared at each other.
Argüelles
House: María opened the door and was not pleased when Josefina
entered the room. She demanded to know what Josefina was doing
there. The two stared at each other with mutual dislike. Especially
after María told Josefina she lived there.
Valverde
House: Lauro asked Alejandro if he would soon be leaving.
Alejandro told him he would never leave him again. He wanted nothing
more than to be forever with him and his mother. The boy probably
thought he was still dreaming at the sight of this tall Adonis of a
man whom he had until then known only in photos. Rosario cried more
tears at a sight she never expected to see.
Argüelles
House: Josefina began the interrogation, demanding to know how
long María had been living with Adolfo.
“Since
forever.”
“Please,
María; that's impossible. He would have told me.”
“What
difference does that make to you?” María asked, as though she
were a prom queen about to step on a wall flower. Then she caught
herself. “Don't tell me you are the woman who – “ She laughed
as though it were a big joke. “The woman Adolfo is in love with.
I though you were married to Monserrat's brother.”
“Yes,
I was. We were married, but we were divorced years ago.”
“Ah,
I see.”
“And
can you tell me what's between you and Adolfo?”
María
shrugged. “I'd really like to tell you what you want to know
but.... I don't think you'd like hearing it. Adolfo is with me, not
for pity. Why don't you just ask him?”
“I
don't think I'll ask him. It's not the first time I've found him
with women like you in this house.”
“And
when I see Adolfo, I'll be happy to tell him you're looking for him.
Now here is the door,” She quickly pulled open the door to give
Josefina the bum's rush. “See you later.”
Josefina
left, knowing that attempting to communicate with this soulless woman
was useless.
Medina
Mansion: Pedro's anger was welling up and he wasn't hiding it
well.
“I'm
not wasting my time with stupid speculations. When you come to see
me you better have something concrete. See your psychiatrist and
don't come to my home about your paranoias.”
“Just
one more thing,” Sandro said as he got up. “As to my
'paranoias,' as you call them, just tell me one thing. Did you ever
take my advice and destroy the actual final will of Benjamin
Almonte?”
Pedro
looked back at him.
“If
Alejandro returns to Aguazul and succeeds in recovering that document
– “
“That
will never happen.”
“Where
do you have it?”
“Someone
I trust has it under lock and key.”
“'Fofito'
again, I imagine.”
“Yes.
Fofito. He will never betray me, Sandro. I have confirmed that.”
Sandro
looked as though he didn't quite believe that. “Thanks, Pedro.
That makes me feel better.” They drank a toast.
Mayor's
Office: Police Chief José Luis Álvarez paid a visit to Mayor
Ezekiel Basurto.
“I
had no idea that Nadia Argüelles survived,” said Basurto. “Much
less that she is here in Aguazul or that Pedro Medina kidnapped her
daughter.”
“I'm
surprised that you weren't in on this,” José Luis said. “in
view of the friendship between you and Medina for so many years.”
“Let's
not get into that again. I repeat that Pedro Medina is no friend of
mine. After what's happened I'd be sure you'd be convinced. Don't
look at me like that. I know nothing, absolutely nothing, about what
you're talking about.”
“I'll
tell you what I know.”
“Is
the little girl alright?”
“Yes.
Fortunately, she is with her mother. Monserrat says that the little
girl is the child of Victor Hernández, but Medina is convinced that
he himself is her father.”
Basurto
could barely hide his amusement.
“No;
that's impossible,” he said with a slight laugh.
“How
can you say that with such assurance?”
“Because
Medina can't – and never could – have children of his own.”
This
caught José Luis' interest as he got up from the chair.
“He's
sterile?” He walked a few steps without taking his eyes off the
mayor. “That's pretty intimate information for someone who says
he's not a friend.”
Basurto
rose, taking a deep breath. “Let's just say that years ago I
stumbled on this information.”
“Monserrat
and I have resolved to help Nadia and Victor. I hope we can count on
you.”
“Yes,
of course. I am very interested in bringing Pedro Medina down.”
“Yes,
but you don't have enough evidence yet to put him in the slammer.”
“With
my assistance you'll get it. You can count on me completely. It
will serve justice to put such a criminal behind bars. I want the
credit for arresting such a corrupt governor.”
José
Luis watched, not surprised at the man's ambition. “Yes, of
course, this would also further your own political career.”
“Yes.
I do have ambitions. I expect to get much higher than this.”
“In
view of our present friendship, I'd like to ask a favor of you.”
“Say
it.”
“I
need you to talk to your wife. To find out if Monserrat found out
anything about Alejandro.”
“You
think your wife will abandon you?” Basurto teased. “She'd leave
you again for Alejandro?”
“That's
not going to happen,” José Luis said to him. “I will prevent
that. It won't be.”
“Very
well,” Basurto said. “I'll try to find out what Carlota knows.”
He
wasn't so sure that Álvarez was right.
Medina
Mansion, Poolside: Adolfo returned with Victoria only to see
Pedro check his watch. He demanded to know why they were late.
Adolfo told him that because it was Victoria's first day they needed
to test what she knew so she would be in the right class. She wanted
to play afterward. Pedro grinned at the child. It was as false as
forged paper money. He motioned for Victoria to come to him and she
did. He told her he expected her to be the best in her class and
that he wanted to be proud of her. He petted her as though she were
a runt poodle he tolerated only because of his wife. He told her she
had to tell him everything later in her room. Like the good little
girl she was for her real father she addressed him as “Papa”
before he led her away. Just as her mother came out to greet her and
get her to talk about her first day in school.
Valverde
House: Lauro was a smart kid, so he asked his father about the
crash and his coma.
“Were
you dreaming all that time?”
“I
might have, but I don't remember.”
“I
don't remember my dreams, either. Sometimes, but not always. Mamma
told me about the accident. She said you were in a little plane and
it fell in the sea.”
“Yes.
That's how it was.”
“Were
you afraid?”
“Yes.
I was very afraid. But I wasn't afraid of what happened. Just that
I'd never see you again. Not you or your mother. I was afraid I'd
lost you forever. You are whom I most love in the world.”
“Were
you hit? Did it hurt a lot?”
“No.
Actually it happened very fast. I closed my eyes and thought of
you. I remembered the day I met your mother, when I married her, and
when I held you in my arms for the first time. And when I opened my
eyes they told me I was in a hospital and that many years had gone
by.”
“I
once fell in a ditch and hit my head. It hurt a lot.”
“I
wish I had been here to help you. To take care of you.”
“But
you were always with me, Papa. Every night before I went to sleep I
prayed that you were taking care of us from Heaven.”
“I
love you so much, son.”
“I
love you, too, Papa.” They hugged. Alejandro had to stop his
tears to be strong for his son.
“Now,
tell me about yourself. What's your favorite toy?”
“My
cars. I want to be a pilot when I grow up.”
“Really?”
Alejandro couldn't help smiling.
“I
want to win races, too.”
“Your
mother tells me you've won medals for swimming.”
“Yes.
I love to swim. I can swim very fast. Do you like to swim, Papa?”
“Yes,
a lot. But I'm probably not as fast as you.”
“We
gotta go swimming together. That would be great.”
“Yes,
son. Today and later we'll do a lot of things together. Would you
like that?”
“Don't
go away again, Papa.” Lauro hugged Alejandro. “Don't leave us
again.”
“I
won't allow that,” he said. But he knew it would not be easy to
keep that promise. Monserrat, Rosario, and Victor smiled at the
sight of Alejandro getting to know Lauro. They talked about how they
hoped they would take to each other. Rosario and Monserrat had
succeeded in keeping Alejandro's image alive for his son. The
doorbell rang and Monserrat said it would be Macario and Dominga.
Victor went to answer.
“Mamma
gave me a photo of you and me together,” Lauro said. “I carry it
in my backpack so you're with me all the time. Do you want to see
it?”
“Very
much.”
“Grandma,
would you give me my schoolbag, please?” Rosario brought it to
him.
“Of
course, my love. Why do you want it?”
“To
show something to my dad.” He took out the photo. It was the one
taken on the day Alejandro and Monserrat were married the second
time. He remembered that she had taken the photo of him in his grey
silk suit.
“Your
mother took this picture. It's my favorite one,” he said.
“I'm
giving it to you. I have lots more at home.”
“Thank
you. I promise I will always have it with me.”
“Can
we take a new picture?” Lauro asked. Monserrat took out her cell
phone.
“Of
course.” He picked up the boy as Monserrat took the photo. She
showed it to them.
“Wow,
we look so good!” said Lauro. “I want to send it to my friends
at school so they believe you're alive.” He started typing in a
phone number. [Where are the choruses of doom right now?]
Rosario
looked about to panic. Monserrat looked concerned.
“My
love, it's better if nobody sees this photo.”
“Why
not?”
“Because
very few people know that your father is in Aguazul and things have
to be that way for now.”
“But
can I tell Papa José Luis?”
“No.
Not him either.”
“But
he's my best friend. Wouldn't he be happy to know I met my other
dad?”
“Laurito,
son, your only father is me.”
He
kissed the boy and looked at Monserrat, who was getting worried.
Police
Chief's Office: José Luis sat at his desk, loading his
semi-automatic pistol. He remembered a conversation he once had with
Alejandro. It was about how he had been with Monserrat first. How
he tried to taunt him by saying he was the first man to make love to
her. Alejandro had held his temper well during that encounter. He
had finally replied that the only important thing was that he himself
would be the last man and the only one for Monserrat for the rest of
their lives. In the present, José Luis said “You are mistaken.”
as he placed the pistol in his belt.
Valverde
House: Monserrat tried to explain to her son that José Luis was
only his godfather. She told him that she wouldn't have married José
Luis if she had known that his father was alive and would come back
to them. Now she only wanted to be with Alejandro because he is the
love of her life.
Macario
stepped forward to help, but Dominga tried to stop him. She didn't
want him to further confuse the child. Despite seven years of
marriage she still hadn't figured out how to stop him from running
his mouth when it was only going to dig them in deeper. Deep enough
to sink a foundation because Macario brought up how José Luis had
made him keep quiet on the wedding about what little Victoria had
told him. Had Lauro been a few years older, this might not have been
the bad idea Dominga knew it was.
Medina
Mansion, Garden: Pedro started grilling Adolfo like a steak
about his love life.
“Your
sister told me you're seeing Josefina. The Valverde Monster. She
said she invited you to dine with us tonight. Tell me something. Is
this serious?”
“Brother-in-law,
my personal life is of no interest to you.” If Adolfo tried to
hide his irritation, he failed.
“Fofito,
you're not just my brother-in-law; you're my friend. My right hand.
Of course I'm interested in anything to do with you.” He kept on
gesturing with his pipe. “Adolfo, it's not enough to make lots of
money. It's about time you had a family. A beautiful family. Tell
me the truth. Are you really in love with Josefina, the Valverde
Monster?”
“Yes.
I love her.”
“Does
she feel the same about you?”
“Where
are we headed with this?”
Pedro
moved closer, staring at Adolfo's face. “Adolfo, you have no idea
how it hurt to believe I had lost your sister. How do I say this?
It would be a terrible deception to find out that you aren't on my
side. Do you know what will happen if you betray me?”
“You'll
kill me.”
“Well....
eventually. But first I will destroy everything you love. Beginning
precisely with your Josefina.”
“Don't
even think about it, Pedro.” Adolfo kept an iron jaw.
Valverde
House: Macario did his best to explain to Lauro that his
parents want to have a normal family with him. Rosario tried to make
him understand that it was important to keep this secret, especially
from José Luis. Alejandro told him that some things need to be done
before they can have the happy life he deserves. The life where
nobody could separate him from them again. The boy appeared to
understand. The problem with this – as any reasonable adult knows
– is that two children with such big secrets exponentially
multiplied the chance of a leak.
Medina
Mansion: Pedro never gave up any chance to pull rank.
“As
long as you don't play dirty with me, you don't have to worry.
Besides, I like Josefina the Valverde Monster for you. She's a woman
with a good name, position, class. I'm very pleased you're not
wasting time with women like María Zamudio.”
Adolfo
stared at him, as though he thought him crazy as a Tasmanian devil.
“María?”
“María.”
“Who
mentioned her?”
“Sandro
Narváez, idiot. Curious that he should talk to me this morning
about that damned maid.”
“What
did he say?”
“Oh,
not much; only enough to upset me. That woman is dead, isn't she?”
“Yes.
You know that.”
“Remember
that on that occasion you didn't have the balls to disobey my orders.
Remember?”
“Yes.”
“And
remember I told you what the consequences would be?”
“Yes.”
“I
want to know that in the end it all went well.”
“Yes.
As you ordered.”
“I'm
told you have the last will leaving the Almonte fortune to Alejandro.
I want to tell you that for your own good nobody else in this damned
town says anything more about María Zamudio. And much less about
that will. Is that clear?”
“Like
water.”
“Good.
Moving on to other matters, what have you found out about Victor
Hernandez?”
“Nothing
yet. I have my men looking for him. So far there is nothing to
know.”
“That
dog is in Aguazul. I want him dead.”
“I
see. Let me explain something. I don't want my sister destroying
her life on his account. Don't worry. If Victor Hernandez is in
town, his days are numbered.”
Elsewhere
on the property, Nadia and Victoria talked about Victoria's meeting
with her father. The little girl told her mother everything that
Victor had said, including the fairy tale about himself being the
prince who would rescue his two princesses from the evil dragon. It
was as though they had forgotten how dangerous this was.
Valverde
House: Monserrat thanked Victor for his help. Lauro asked his
mother if he could spend the rest of the day with his father. She
told him she could see no reason why he couldn't. Rosario said she
would get him early in the morning to bring him to school. The boy
was excited, asking his father if he could play soccer. The women
left him in his father's care and they played together as though they
had never been apart. Later Alejandro helped Lauro with his homework
and even began teaching him how to cook. It was as though they were
making up for seven years of nothing.
Monserrat's
House: José Luis was in the house when Monserrat and Rosario
returned.
“Good
evening.” he said. Rosario excused herself to go to the kitchen.
“Where is Laurito?”
“He
asked my permission to spend the night with a classmate.”
“Why
wasn't I told?”
“I
make the decisions about my son. You are not his father.”
“This
is something new. You saying that I'm not his father.”
She
did not reply. He watched her go up the stairs.
Argüelles
House: María was full of questions when Adolfo returned.
Delusional ones about Alejandro and the meeting she wanted with him.
“Be
quiet.”
“OK.”
“Be
quiet and listen well.” He directed her to the couch. “It could
happen tonight. Yes I talked with Alejandro. He will see you.”
“Really?
Tell me what he said.”
“Alejandro
knows you have his father's will. I explained to him that Fabiola
Guillen stole it and replaced it with a forgery in order to steal his
inheritance.”
“At
last, my Alejandro! Oy!” María was almost wetting her jeans over
her delusion. “It only remains for you to come to see me. Believe
me I will make the most of this when he comes to see me.”
Adolfo
tried bringing her down to earth.
“Hey,
wait a minute. Hey. You have to be very prudent. You've got to be
careful, María. Pedro suspects that you're still alive. You have
to conduct yourself with great care. Above all with Sandro Narváez.
It was a big mistake to talk to him last night. He went to see
Pedro this morning and told him all about you and the will. If Pedro
realizes that we have deceived him, that I didn't obey his order to
kill you, it'll be bad for everybody.”
“Don't
worry. I'll make sure Sandro doesn't make it through another night.”
She kissed him. “I've got to go. I'm not wasting any time before
seeing Alejandro tonight.” She got up and headed toward the door,
then paused. “Ah, I saw Josefina today. I told her we're living
together.”
Adolfo
wasn't happy at this one. “Hey, what did she say to you?”
“Nothing.
She asked what was going on between us. I told her nothing.”
She
smirked at him before leaving. Adolfo had a bad feeling about this.
Valverde
House: Alejandro tucked Lauro in for the night and they talked
about the future. The boy wanted to know why he didn't have his
father's name. Alejandro explained that this was something that had
to be resolved before they could be together as a family. That
seemed to satisfy Lauro, so Alejandro kissed him goodnight and took
off his glasses.
In
the dining room Adolfo realized he was about to have a problem with
Josefina.
“We're
due at the Medinas'. Aren't you ready?” He tried to hand her
purse to her.
“Adolfo,
I only accepted this invitation for Nadia's sake. Why didn't you
tell me you're living with a woman and that this woman is none other
than María Zamudio?”
Adolfo
looked sheepish and felt worse. “Don't get upset with me. I'll
tell you the truth. Once upon a time she and I were an item. From
the beginning I was interested in her. It was at Alejandro's place
years ago. I didn't hear anything from her for ages. She was always
in love with Alejandro. We were only friends. That's all. María's
living at my place for her protection.”
Josefina
wasn't about to swallow this.
“Yes,
you're protecting her. From what? Or whom?”
“María
is in grave danger. She knows a lot about Pedro Medina. It's good
for me; don't worry.”
“Oh,
my God.”
“I
swear there is nothing between her and me. You are the woman I love.
The only woman I want to be with.”
“Adolfo,
let's be honest. You have never been a one-woman man. This isn't
the first time I've seen you with other women in your house.
Specifically in your bed.”
“There
is nobody else here. You make me feel alive, Finita. I don't want
to lose you again. I don't want to lose myself again. You have no
idea how much I love you.” He was choking up.
“Adolfo,
it doesn't look good for this woman to live with you. Something is
going to happen.”
“She
did please me once, that's true. There was nobody else in your heart
before?”
“You
know I'm jealous. Whatever you have with María has to end if you
want our relationship to work.”
“Do
you know what you're saying? You're living with Victor and
Alejandro. María doesn't want me to help anybody.”
“No.
The reason they're living here is very different from María living
with you.”
“You
don't know the story. She's suffered a lot. I can't abandon her. I
owe her.”
“Really?”
“Really.
I'm not making a mistake. I've caused a lot of harm and I just want
to put things right. But nothing is more important to me than you.
I want to propose something. I'll ask her to leave.” Josefina
looked pleased. “So, let's go.”
She
nodded and they left.
La
Escondida: María went on stage in the same absurd disguise
Alejandro had last seen her in at that place. The music blared, the
drunks whistled. Alejandro came in wearing the same baseball cap and
sunglasses he arrived in town in. She almost stopped dead at the
pole, then stepped down from the stage. Completely ignoring Adolfo's
warning she approached him. She slid into the chair next to him. He
looked like he would rather be anywhere else.
Monserrat's
Bedroom: She came out of the bathroom in her pink robe and
started to rub cream into her legs. There was the sound of a key in
the lock. José Luis entered.
“José
Luis, what are you doing? I locked the door.”
“I
found a key in the desk drawer.” He showed it to her before
pocketing it.
“Get
out of here. I told you very clearly we weren't going to be sleeping
together. Please leave.” she said, pointing to the door.
“I'm
not leaving the room, Monserrat. You are my wife. Look, I know
you're annoyed with me, but please give me a chance to make things
right.”
She
shook her head. He looked at her up and down in a way she didn't
want him to.
“Give
me a chance, Monserrat.” He moved in closer.
“No,
not like this.”
“Give
me a chance.”
“No.”
“I
want to be with you.”
“No.”
She started backing away.
“Yes,
Monserrat.” He closed in on her.
“No.”
He grabbed her by her upper arms. “You're bothering me. What's
wrong with you?”
“I
have to be with you. I need to make love to you.” He closed in on
her neck with the efficiency of a vampire, then kissed her cheek.
“Let
go of me!”
María's
Dressing Room: María applied some lip gloss while salivating
over her plan. There were two sets of knocks on the door.
“It's
open; come in.”
Alejandro
entered. “Good evening, María.”
“I
knew you would come.” She closed the door behind him and tried to
embrace him. “You know I knew you weren't dead.” He broke her
embrace with no emotion.
“Adolfo
said you had something to tell me. He said you had my father's
will.”
“Yes,
I have it. And I'll return it to you. But you have to give me
something.”
“What
do you want?”
“One
night with you. I want the chance to drive you crazy with my body.”
He
was not prepared for this and realized he should have been.
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Comments:
Adolfo's involvement with Josefina puts her in danger and by extension Alejandro, Victor, and now Lauro. The boy is too young to understand the danger they are in. I cringed the worst over him being there.
Alejandro should send his family to Argentina until everything is resolved, but that would cut too many possible plot turns in the story. One of which has to be a spectacular rescue scene involving Alejandro, Lauro, and Monse.
But it was actually Macario turning the boy away from JL. JL is Lauro's godfather, which doesn't make him a nobody.
In view of all the circumstances I don't think there was a really good solution here.
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Drat; no dinner scene with Gracie. But that should be tomorrow.
Does everyone else have the same sense of foreboding about the photo on Monse's cell phone?
Does everyone else have the same sense of foreboding about the photo on Monse's cell phone?
Thanks so much for this wonderful recap, Urban, and especially for all the screenshots you included. It's a beautiful piece of work.
I had a sense of foreboding about almost everything that happened in the show this evening. All this fragile joy, all this threatened bliss. Ay ay ay!
Even so, it was laugh out loud funny when Laurito said "My what big teeth you have, daddy!" You think he's been reading our blog?
I had a sense of foreboding about almost everything that happened in the show this evening. All this fragile joy, all this threatened bliss. Ay ay ay!
Even so, it was laugh out loud funny when Laurito said "My what big teeth you have, daddy!" You think he's been reading our blog?
Once again, an excellent recap. And thanks for the screen caps, as well, Urban.
All our TN characters are getting very careless. Didn't anyone tell them loose lips sink ships? Doesn't matter if Aguazul is tropical and warm, they're all skating on thin ice.
Yes, truth from a child when Laurito remarked on Ale's teeth!
It makes me sick to listen to Pedro probing for everyone's weak spots, just so he can harm those who matter the most to his victims.
All our TN characters are getting very careless. Didn't anyone tell them loose lips sink ships? Doesn't matter if Aguazul is tropical and warm, they're all skating on thin ice.
Yes, truth from a child when Laurito remarked on Ale's teeth!
It makes me sick to listen to Pedro probing for everyone's weak spots, just so he can harm those who matter the most to his victims.
Urban:
Thanks so much for this thoroughly, delightful recap. I liked your asides especially, like the vampire neck kiss, and the chorus of doom.
Has anyone else noticed that all three of the leading "good guys", Ale, Vic, and yes, JL have not shaven. JL is not the only one that hasn't shaven. Ale and Vic are starting to look scruffy.
I guess JL is taking Angie's words to heart, about how Monse likes strong men that are firm with her. He's tried fifteen ways to Sunday to get Monse to respond, so I guess he thinks this is the way, how wrong he IS!!!!!
I too think that cell phone picture is a harbinger of doom. What a bad idea this is, and frankly, almost half the town knows Ale is in town. It seems like the other half will find out soon, they way they keep going.
Word to the wise, never let Mac explain anything to a child, he hasn't the gift. Between LoLo and Vicky I don't know who will accidently spill first.
Addled looked so sincere at Fina when he was telling her how much he loved her, but I think, he really thinks Fina is his saving grace.
Oh, and Peddy calling Fina the Valverde Monster? Look who's talking! Mr. A$$hat and a half who's soul is blacker than coal, really!
Still don't like all the continued lying and cheating, and JL's spidey sense is on overdrive. First Monse is away at all hours, way past the time of her shop being closed, and now she is hammering home to JL he is not LoLo's Papa, when he was just that a couple of weeks ago, not in the bio way of course but in the day to day interaction. No wonder JL's spidey sense is in overdrive. And poor Lolo being confused. I wonder, really, how this is going to work.
Thanks again Urban for this fantastically well detailed recap and the added bonus of the screen shots.
Thanks so much for this thoroughly, delightful recap. I liked your asides especially, like the vampire neck kiss, and the chorus of doom.
Has anyone else noticed that all three of the leading "good guys", Ale, Vic, and yes, JL have not shaven. JL is not the only one that hasn't shaven. Ale and Vic are starting to look scruffy.
I guess JL is taking Angie's words to heart, about how Monse likes strong men that are firm with her. He's tried fifteen ways to Sunday to get Monse to respond, so I guess he thinks this is the way, how wrong he IS!!!!!
I too think that cell phone picture is a harbinger of doom. What a bad idea this is, and frankly, almost half the town knows Ale is in town. It seems like the other half will find out soon, they way they keep going.
Word to the wise, never let Mac explain anything to a child, he hasn't the gift. Between LoLo and Vicky I don't know who will accidently spill first.
Addled looked so sincere at Fina when he was telling her how much he loved her, but I think, he really thinks Fina is his saving grace.
Oh, and Peddy calling Fina the Valverde Monster? Look who's talking! Mr. A$$hat and a half who's soul is blacker than coal, really!
Still don't like all the continued lying and cheating, and JL's spidey sense is on overdrive. First Monse is away at all hours, way past the time of her shop being closed, and now she is hammering home to JL he is not LoLo's Papa, when he was just that a couple of weeks ago, not in the bio way of course but in the day to day interaction. No wonder JL's spidey sense is in overdrive. And poor Lolo being confused. I wonder, really, how this is going to work.
Thanks again Urban for this fantastically well detailed recap and the added bonus of the screen shots.
Urban Anthropologist,
Thanks for this awesomely written and detailed recap. I loved all the screen shots too. Thanks for all the hard work.
I really loved all the scenes with Ale and Laurito. Even though the adults did ask Laurito to keep the secret of Ale being alive, at least they are being honest about how things happened with Ale and the accident. I loved Laurito's comment about Ale's teeth. That was so cute. And Laurito was right when he said that his father has a beautiful smile.
I am still not sure about Adolfo. I am really trying hard to believe him when he says that he loves Fina. I just keep thinking about the relationship he has with BM. I think Adolfo will help Nadia and Vicky escape from Peddy's claws, but I don't know how long he will survive after that. I think BM will be Adolfo's downfall in the end. I don't think that BM has ever forgotten that Adolfo pulled that trigger (even though the gun had blanks).
Urban, you had be LOL with,
"María was almost wetting her jeans over her delusion."
Your statement is so true. She is sooooo delusional, among other things. And they really need to stop showing her on that stage. Oh, wait, that's my comedy relief between the Peddy scenes. But seriously, STOP "DANCING"! I just don't understand why you would want to obligate someone to have sex with you. Does she really think that she is such a good lover that Ale will magically want her over Montse? And if the writers take that idiotic route I don't know if I can watch. If that happens I will have to puke! Just thinking about it right now is making me nauseous. I can go on, but I will stop my rant.
Here's a thought, maybe Peddy will find out that BM is alive. Problem solved? Only time will tell, and I think we have about 2 months left.
Why did JL look drunk when he went into Montse's bedroom. I didn't see him visit Fabby before going home. Was it just me, or did he seem a little tipsy?
Off to bed...hasta pronto!
Thanks for this awesomely written and detailed recap. I loved all the screen shots too. Thanks for all the hard work.
I really loved all the scenes with Ale and Laurito. Even though the adults did ask Laurito to keep the secret of Ale being alive, at least they are being honest about how things happened with Ale and the accident. I loved Laurito's comment about Ale's teeth. That was so cute. And Laurito was right when he said that his father has a beautiful smile.
I am still not sure about Adolfo. I am really trying hard to believe him when he says that he loves Fina. I just keep thinking about the relationship he has with BM. I think Adolfo will help Nadia and Vicky escape from Peddy's claws, but I don't know how long he will survive after that. I think BM will be Adolfo's downfall in the end. I don't think that BM has ever forgotten that Adolfo pulled that trigger (even though the gun had blanks).
Urban, you had be LOL with,
"María was almost wetting her jeans over her delusion."
Your statement is so true. She is sooooo delusional, among other things. And they really need to stop showing her on that stage. Oh, wait, that's my comedy relief between the Peddy scenes. But seriously, STOP "DANCING"! I just don't understand why you would want to obligate someone to have sex with you. Does she really think that she is such a good lover that Ale will magically want her over Montse? And if the writers take that idiotic route I don't know if I can watch. If that happens I will have to puke! Just thinking about it right now is making me nauseous. I can go on, but I will stop my rant.
Here's a thought, maybe Peddy will find out that BM is alive. Problem solved? Only time will tell, and I think we have about 2 months left.
Why did JL look drunk when he went into Montse's bedroom. I didn't see him visit Fabby before going home. Was it just me, or did he seem a little tipsy?
Off to bed...hasta pronto!
I'm glad you like the screen shots. The program I have for cropping them is very easy and efficient, but I don't think I'll have as many screen shots going forward because this program makes my computer heat up.
That means that I typically do these in halves. When Jorge Salinas' new series begins I'll be doing double duty for a couple of weeks so that will affect the total number as well.
I had a sense of foreboding about almost everything that happened in the show this evening. All this fragile joy, all this threatened bliss. Ay ay ay!
Absolutely right. Every time Alejandro promised Lauro that he wouldn't go away again Televisa was telling us that he won't be able to keep that promise.
None of the evil characters know yet where Alejandro is hiding but I am wondering whether anyone is capable of forcing it out of Adolfo.
It makes me sick to listen to Pedro probing for everyone's weak spots, just so he can harm those who matter the most to his victims.
That's how certain gangsters work. This wouldn't fly in the Italian mob of legend, but it's SOP in the world of the drug cartel. One thing I remember very clearly from LRDS was the line from Oleg Yasikov about how isolating this life was. She couldn't have friends or family because she would always be afraid of something bad happening to them.
More after I feed my furbabies.
That means that I typically do these in halves. When Jorge Salinas' new series begins I'll be doing double duty for a couple of weeks so that will affect the total number as well.
I had a sense of foreboding about almost everything that happened in the show this evening. All this fragile joy, all this threatened bliss. Ay ay ay!
Absolutely right. Every time Alejandro promised Lauro that he wouldn't go away again Televisa was telling us that he won't be able to keep that promise.
None of the evil characters know yet where Alejandro is hiding but I am wondering whether anyone is capable of forcing it out of Adolfo.
It makes me sick to listen to Pedro probing for everyone's weak spots, just so he can harm those who matter the most to his victims.
That's how certain gangsters work. This wouldn't fly in the Italian mob of legend, but it's SOP in the world of the drug cartel. One thing I remember very clearly from LRDS was the line from Oleg Yasikov about how isolating this life was. She couldn't have friends or family because she would always be afraid of something bad happening to them.
More after I feed my furbabies.
And episode I truly enjoyed and a recap of true excellence to remember it by. Great one Urban and thanks for the pics. Those with Ale and Laurito just made me smile all over again.
So truthfully, didn't enjoy Pedro or Ez or pretty much anything JL, but the kids just made the night. And everything with Ale and his son was all. Those two were so cute together, and I think I got more sniffly while they did the homework on the bed than anything. Such a seemingly simple every day thing to do that they haven't had the chance to do all this time.
(I will say, Ale can make me pancakes anyday. Hunky man who's good in the kitchen? All kinds of truly sexy.)
Whether JL was turning into a scumbag or Ale was alive or not, why did he have to be consulted to allow the little guy to spend the night with a friend? But considering he is truly hitting rock bottom, and we were so lucky to once again get a "I'm loading a gun at my desk thinking evil thoughts" scene (NOT), I would say someone is about to get hurt or in jail soon.
Fifito is on thin ice, with pretty much everyone now. Always felt his allegiance to Maria might be his undoing and it looks like that may come to pass? And are Sandho's days numbered?
Where the heck is Dim? I wanted to see this disaster of a dinner with Gracie. Poor Monica, because I think she blew it by agreeing to this and still trying to get Dim and his mother together.
Diasynjay
So truthfully, didn't enjoy Pedro or Ez or pretty much anything JL, but the kids just made the night. And everything with Ale and his son was all. Those two were so cute together, and I think I got more sniffly while they did the homework on the bed than anything. Such a seemingly simple every day thing to do that they haven't had the chance to do all this time.
(I will say, Ale can make me pancakes anyday. Hunky man who's good in the kitchen? All kinds of truly sexy.)
Whether JL was turning into a scumbag or Ale was alive or not, why did he have to be consulted to allow the little guy to spend the night with a friend? But considering he is truly hitting rock bottom, and we were so lucky to once again get a "I'm loading a gun at my desk thinking evil thoughts" scene (NOT), I would say someone is about to get hurt or in jail soon.
Fifito is on thin ice, with pretty much everyone now. Always felt his allegiance to Maria might be his undoing and it looks like that may come to pass? And are Sandho's days numbered?
Where the heck is Dim? I wanted to see this disaster of a dinner with Gracie. Poor Monica, because I think she blew it by agreeing to this and still trying to get Dim and his mother together.
Diasynjay
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: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:56:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:56:00 AM EDT
I really hate that we can't edit our comments here. I realized after the previous one posted that I should have clarified that it was Teresa being told she couldn't have family or friends after getting into the drug world.
Madelaine, it's making me wonder whether we'll see two dinner scenes tonight where our lead villains will ply their trade. Gracie will insult Monica while Pedro insults Josefina and Adolfo. Adolfo has done an admirable job so far of holding his temper, but one wonders how much longer he can keep that up.
Macario's pitch might have worked if Lauro were 12 but a 6-7-year-old kid isn't ready to hear that kind of stuff, especially about the only father-figure he's had so far. This is not going to go well.
Monse should open a free e-mail account, send the photo to it, and delete it from her phone.
AuntyAnn, I realized two and a half things while watching this episode:
-- Men can get away with having bigger teeth than women
-- This is because of the size of their lower jaw, which has to be fairly large to aesthetically accommodate large teeth.
Both of which, of course, need to be perfect.
I don't think JL was drunk. He's had many reasons to crawl into the bottle in the past and he never has. He never has more than two glasses of wine or a couple of tequila shots and never alone. He is obsessed and it's taken him over.
As to Maria and her non-dancing, I find it pathetic that we're shown a roomful of men salivating over her when she doesn't even dance and when her look is so obviously fake.
One would also think that when she's hiding in plain sight she would actually do something to change her look, such as a new hairstyle and actual color so she could walk the streets more safely. Especially when she was escaping from the pimp Adolfo finally shot.
Madelaine, it's making me wonder whether we'll see two dinner scenes tonight where our lead villains will ply their trade. Gracie will insult Monica while Pedro insults Josefina and Adolfo. Adolfo has done an admirable job so far of holding his temper, but one wonders how much longer he can keep that up.
Macario's pitch might have worked if Lauro were 12 but a 6-7-year-old kid isn't ready to hear that kind of stuff, especially about the only father-figure he's had so far. This is not going to go well.
Monse should open a free e-mail account, send the photo to it, and delete it from her phone.
AuntyAnn, I realized two and a half things while watching this episode:
-- Men can get away with having bigger teeth than women
-- This is because of the size of their lower jaw, which has to be fairly large to aesthetically accommodate large teeth.
Both of which, of course, need to be perfect.
I don't think JL was drunk. He's had many reasons to crawl into the bottle in the past and he never has. He never has more than two glasses of wine or a couple of tequila shots and never alone. He is obsessed and it's taken him over.
As to Maria and her non-dancing, I find it pathetic that we're shown a roomful of men salivating over her when she doesn't even dance and when her look is so obviously fake.
One would also think that when she's hiding in plain sight she would actually do something to change her look, such as a new hairstyle and actual color so she could walk the streets more safely. Especially when she was escaping from the pimp Adolfo finally shot.
UA, this was wonderful. Your screen shots were marvelous, conversation translations greatly appreciated and the recap was splendid.
"as though she were a prom queen about to step on a wall flower”, "Pedro grinned at the child. It was as false as forged paper money", "He petted her as though she were a runt poodle he tolerated only because of his wife" and "[Where are the choruses of doom right now?]" were but a few of my favorites.
I can add nothing to NovelaMaven's insightful "All this fragile joy, all this threatened bliss. Ay ay ay!". Indeed! Disasters in the making, anvils swaying in the wind...
I am afraid for Adolfo and therefore, for Fina. Haven't we been forced to tolerate too much heartbreak already? If anything should happen to our dear Fina, it would truly be too much to bear. And the absolute gaul of Pedro to call her the "Valverde Monster!". Intolerable.
May I ask a question? How and why is it that no one has simply taken Pedro out of the equation? I am not an advocate of violence but Pedro's monstrous cruelty and inhumanity must be stopped. I cringed when Nadia and Victoria were having a heart to heart talk while we peered through the iron grate. Be careful sweet ones! You never know where he may be lurking. Ack.
Madelaine, agree with you and UA that "I too think that cell phone picture is a harbinger of doom". Huh?? Oh, I'm sorry. There is absolutely no chance the new police chief who suspects his wife's husband is alive and well in plain sight would ever bother to check her phone. What was I thinking??
Although disappointed and ashamed in JL, Ale never fails to reconfirm my low opinion of him: "But he's my best friend. Wouldn't he be happy to know I met my other dad?” “Laurito, son, your only father is me.” He could merely have said something to the effect that his whereabouts needed to be kept a secret, no need to confuse little Laurito even more than he likely already was.
Finally, some comic relief! "Macario stepped forward to help". Yes, and perhaps next, Pedro can be brought in to see what happiness and light he might be able to shed on the situation.
Sigh.
Riding the cresendo of despair on so many fronts.
UA, thank you again!
Diana
"as though she were a prom queen about to step on a wall flower”, "Pedro grinned at the child. It was as false as forged paper money", "He petted her as though she were a runt poodle he tolerated only because of his wife" and "[Where are the choruses of doom right now?]" were but a few of my favorites.
I can add nothing to NovelaMaven's insightful "All this fragile joy, all this threatened bliss. Ay ay ay!". Indeed! Disasters in the making, anvils swaying in the wind...
I am afraid for Adolfo and therefore, for Fina. Haven't we been forced to tolerate too much heartbreak already? If anything should happen to our dear Fina, it would truly be too much to bear. And the absolute gaul of Pedro to call her the "Valverde Monster!". Intolerable.
May I ask a question? How and why is it that no one has simply taken Pedro out of the equation? I am not an advocate of violence but Pedro's monstrous cruelty and inhumanity must be stopped. I cringed when Nadia and Victoria were having a heart to heart talk while we peered through the iron grate. Be careful sweet ones! You never know where he may be lurking. Ack.
Madelaine, agree with you and UA that "I too think that cell phone picture is a harbinger of doom". Huh?? Oh, I'm sorry. There is absolutely no chance the new police chief who suspects his wife's husband is alive and well in plain sight would ever bother to check her phone. What was I thinking??
Although disappointed and ashamed in JL, Ale never fails to reconfirm my low opinion of him: "But he's my best friend. Wouldn't he be happy to know I met my other dad?” “Laurito, son, your only father is me.” He could merely have said something to the effect that his whereabouts needed to be kept a secret, no need to confuse little Laurito even more than he likely already was.
Finally, some comic relief! "Macario stepped forward to help". Yes, and perhaps next, Pedro can be brought in to see what happiness and light he might be able to shed on the situation.
Sigh.
Riding the cresendo of despair on so many fronts.
UA, thank you again!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:52:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:52:00 AM EDT
Another masterpiece of a recap, Urban, thanks.
Loved the title, yes, there are a lot of fuses lit, you'd think some of those hot secrets would burn their way into the light soon. People just aren't good at keeping secrets, and trusting children with these heavy burdens is a mistake. Stupid of the writers to to this.
Loved your comments, especially: "He petted her as though she were a runt poodle he tolerated only because of his wife." about poor little Victoria.
And "Where are the choruses of doom right now?" When Laurito was going to text his friends a photo. INDEED.
From the advances it looks like a secret or two might be revealed tomorrow. Or they could just be teasing us.
Loved the title, yes, there are a lot of fuses lit, you'd think some of those hot secrets would burn their way into the light soon. People just aren't good at keeping secrets, and trusting children with these heavy burdens is a mistake. Stupid of the writers to to this.
Loved your comments, especially: "He petted her as though she were a runt poodle he tolerated only because of his wife." about poor little Victoria.
And "Where are the choruses of doom right now?" When Laurito was going to text his friends a photo. INDEED.
From the advances it looks like a secret or two might be revealed tomorrow. Or they could just be teasing us.
Thanks so much, Urban! I likely won't get to watch any of this week's epis until this weekend, but I am looking forward to this one to see the scenes between Laurito and Ale. They look so sweet. Thanks for the great screen caps.
I really am putting my faith in the writers to not give us yet another Monse marital rape scene. That would be taking the repetition to ridiculous proportions, and they are already dangerously close.
At least one evil character does know exactly where Ale is hiding out- Gracie. And I really don't think it would be so hard for any of the others to realize that's the first place to look. It's a terrible hiding place. And what is Maria thinking flitting all over town and antagonizing all the evil people, when she has a huge target on her back. Surely, she must realize that Pedro won't like to learn that she's alive-- then it's bye bye Maria, AND bye bye Adolfo. He should have at least warned her to stay out of sight.
I really am putting my faith in the writers to not give us yet another Monse marital rape scene. That would be taking the repetition to ridiculous proportions, and they are already dangerously close.
At least one evil character does know exactly where Ale is hiding out- Gracie. And I really don't think it would be so hard for any of the others to realize that's the first place to look. It's a terrible hiding place. And what is Maria thinking flitting all over town and antagonizing all the evil people, when she has a huge target on her back. Surely, she must realize that Pedro won't like to learn that she's alive-- then it's bye bye Maria, AND bye bye Adolfo. He should have at least warned her to stay out of sight.
Or at least come up with a disguise.
I haven't mentioned this yet, but I'm surprised that Basurto didn't tell JL the whole truth about Pedro. Not only would it amuse him it might motivate him to divert his energy into taking him down. If he and Basurto would sit down for an hour and add up all the horrible "coincidences" associated with Pedro they would have enough -- under current legal conditions -- to get him.
Unless being Governor of one's state confers immunity.
Vivi, you're right. Gracie does know Alejandro is there and since she framed him in the first place he should find another place to hide.
Considering where the possible rape scene was interrupted at the end of the episode my guess is that it will be prevented. Possibly by Rosario, who might be able to hear Monse scream, or by Monse herself getting out of his grip and having an advantage because of his injured foot.
I haven't mentioned this yet, but I'm surprised that Basurto didn't tell JL the whole truth about Pedro. Not only would it amuse him it might motivate him to divert his energy into taking him down. If he and Basurto would sit down for an hour and add up all the horrible "coincidences" associated with Pedro they would have enough -- under current legal conditions -- to get him.
Unless being Governor of one's state confers immunity.
Vivi, you're right. Gracie does know Alejandro is there and since she framed him in the first place he should find another place to hide.
Considering where the possible rape scene was interrupted at the end of the episode my guess is that it will be prevented. Possibly by Rosario, who might be able to hear Monse scream, or by Monse herself getting out of his grip and having an advantage because of his injured foot.
Urban, thank you for a wonderful recap with phrases like "bum's rush" which fit perfectly about the way. It was very enjoyable.
As usual the good guys continue to make bad /stupid decisions and the bad guys keep rolling merrily on their way.
When Montse gets away from JL, she needs to sleep in Laurito's room.
Of course this is only fiction, but Victoria and Laurito meeting with their fathers has put the children in a bad position and made them a possible liability in their parents's efforts to escape from their current dilemmas. Too much pressure on the kids. Then Nadia goes on and discusses the whole visit with Victoria at Pedro's house. After all she has been through at the the hands of Pedro, she keeps pushing her luck.
Adolfo has dug a hole with himself with housing crazy BM. How could he have ever trusted someone who is obviously nuts?
As if nobody who knew crazy BM would not recognize her in her poor disguise. Sure.
For me the only likeable characters left are the kids. The rest are expendable at this point. But it is like the proverbial car wreck: I just have to keep watching.
Thanks again, Urban, you made the episode better than what it was.
Jarifa
As usual the good guys continue to make bad /stupid decisions and the bad guys keep rolling merrily on their way.
When Montse gets away from JL, she needs to sleep in Laurito's room.
Of course this is only fiction, but Victoria and Laurito meeting with their fathers has put the children in a bad position and made them a possible liability in their parents's efforts to escape from their current dilemmas. Too much pressure on the kids. Then Nadia goes on and discusses the whole visit with Victoria at Pedro's house. After all she has been through at the the hands of Pedro, she keeps pushing her luck.
Adolfo has dug a hole with himself with housing crazy BM. How could he have ever trusted someone who is obviously nuts?
As if nobody who knew crazy BM would not recognize her in her poor disguise. Sure.
For me the only likeable characters left are the kids. The rest are expendable at this point. But it is like the proverbial car wreck: I just have to keep watching.
Thanks again, Urban, you made the episode better than what it was.
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 8:23:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 8:23:00 AM EDT
Adolfo's involvement with Josefina puts her in danger and by extension Alejandro, Victor, and now Lauro. The boy is too young to understand the danger they are in. I cringed the worst over him being there.
Alejandro should send his family to Argentina until everything is resolved, but that would cut too many possible plot turns in the story. One of which has to be a spectacular rescue scene involving Alejandro, Lauro, and Monse.
Thanks so much, Urban Anthropologist, for yet another stellar recap. Those screen shots were really beautiful--very well-selected and edited. I can imagine this took a lot of time, so I am very grateful for the extra effort you took to write and illustrate your wonderful recap.
Many scenes in this episode were frustrating to me in the episode with adults giving the kids too much information and asking them to lie and to keep secrets, J-L attempting sexual assault, and María trying out her old moves again on Alejandro.
I am also getting fed-up of J-L and his actions last night were awful, but I was still moved to hear Laurito, at least, stick up for J-L to the other adults and worry that J-L will be sad when he is left alone. J-L has been wonderful to Laurito and deserves more credit for this from Alejandro.
Daisynjay: I had a good laugh at this comment from you: "But considering he is truly hitting rock bottom, and we were so lucky to once again get a "I'm loading a gun at my desk thinking evil thoughts" scene (NOT), I would say someone is about to get hurt or in jail soon.
I agree! Loading a gun at a desk and thinking evil thoughts does not bode well!
Another plus for me was that I was very happy to see Alejandro making pancakes. They were perfectly formed, too, just like his teeth.
Really enjoyed reading everyone's comments--thanks!
Thanks again, Urban Anthropologist, for your excellent recap.
Best,
Julia R.
Many scenes in this episode were frustrating to me in the episode with adults giving the kids too much information and asking them to lie and to keep secrets, J-L attempting sexual assault, and María trying out her old moves again on Alejandro.
I am also getting fed-up of J-L and his actions last night were awful, but I was still moved to hear Laurito, at least, stick up for J-L to the other adults and worry that J-L will be sad when he is left alone. J-L has been wonderful to Laurito and deserves more credit for this from Alejandro.
Daisynjay: I had a good laugh at this comment from you: "But considering he is truly hitting rock bottom, and we were so lucky to once again get a "I'm loading a gun at my desk thinking evil thoughts" scene (NOT), I would say someone is about to get hurt or in jail soon.
I agree! Loading a gun at a desk and thinking evil thoughts does not bode well!
Another plus for me was that I was very happy to see Alejandro making pancakes. They were perfectly formed, too, just like his teeth.
Really enjoyed reading everyone's comments--thanks!
Thanks again, Urban Anthropologist, for your excellent recap.
Best,
Julia R.
Urban, too much importance has been given to Ale's and Victor's need to be reunited with their children rather than the actual well being of the children themselves in such a precarious situation. Selfish, if you ask me.
Jarifa
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 9:44:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 9:44:00 AM EDT
Jarifa:
I agree with you about Vic and Ale needing to see their children and the adults never thinking of the consequences. What is gonna happen if little Lolo stops calling JL, Papa Jose Luis? JL is going to know something is up when one day Lolo calls him this and the next day, not so much.
Diana:
I too agree with you about Ale, I too have a low opinion of him. I am also starting to get a low opinion of Monse, I'm sorry to say. From her, "she felt obligated to marry JL", to blaming JL for not telling her that Ale was in a coma, to her continued cheating and lying, even though I can see why she is doing this, I don't agree with it. Even though JL's spidey sense is working, he still doesn't know that Ale is walking around Aguazul, when he finds out, it won't be pretty.
I agree with you about Vic and Ale needing to see their children and the adults never thinking of the consequences. What is gonna happen if little Lolo stops calling JL, Papa Jose Luis? JL is going to know something is up when one day Lolo calls him this and the next day, not so much.
Diana:
I too agree with you about Ale, I too have a low opinion of him. I am also starting to get a low opinion of Monse, I'm sorry to say. From her, "she felt obligated to marry JL", to blaming JL for not telling her that Ale was in a coma, to her continued cheating and lying, even though I can see why she is doing this, I don't agree with it. Even though JL's spidey sense is working, he still doesn't know that Ale is walking around Aguazul, when he finds out, it won't be pretty.
Of course, this is due to the potential for drama if anything goes wrong during said reunions.
The problem for the writers now is that with 46 episodes left and the fact that Pedro and Graciela can't fall until the end, we will end up with a few things that don't make sense when we want our characters to handle this situation with intelligence and caution.
It has been essential for Monserrat to know that Alejandro is alive and that JL concealed this from her. Beyond that it should have satisfied Victor to hear from Adolfo that Nadia and Victoria are alright and coping with their situation. Adolfo is her brother and should be trustworthy about that.
But perhaps only that.
Alejandro's situation is different and there are two ways to look at it:
-- Lauro was OK because he has a good mother and grandmother
-- Lauro is at risk of bonding too closely with JL as his father.
Mads and Diana, what would Monserrat have to do to make you stop thinking so badly of her?
It definitely won't be pretty when JL finds out that Alejandro is alive and well. However, if he finds out by finding Alejandro in Lauro's company and he loses it, no good can come of that situation.
The problem for the writers now is that with 46 episodes left and the fact that Pedro and Graciela can't fall until the end, we will end up with a few things that don't make sense when we want our characters to handle this situation with intelligence and caution.
It has been essential for Monserrat to know that Alejandro is alive and that JL concealed this from her. Beyond that it should have satisfied Victor to hear from Adolfo that Nadia and Victoria are alright and coping with their situation. Adolfo is her brother and should be trustworthy about that.
But perhaps only that.
Alejandro's situation is different and there are two ways to look at it:
-- Lauro was OK because he has a good mother and grandmother
-- Lauro is at risk of bonding too closely with JL as his father.
Mads and Diana, what would Monserrat have to do to make you stop thinking so badly of her?
It definitely won't be pretty when JL finds out that Alejandro is alive and well. However, if he finds out by finding Alejandro in Lauro's company and he loses it, no good can come of that situation.
"Adolfo's involvement with Josefina puts her in danger and by extension Alejandro, Victor, and now Lauro."
I grow increasingly worried for Fina. I know her heart is in the right place, but she increases her vulnerability with each new intrigue or secret rendezvous using her home for everyone. JL is on to her, Pedro will more than likely try to play Dementor (Harry Potter anyone?) and suck the life and truth out of her. I have faith she can be strong, but it still puts her in harms way. Someone will have to "save" her I bet: Adolfo, Dim ??
So if JL goes dark, that puts the police back on the evil side and we need the Navy men to be on the good side. Wonder where that may leave Refugio? No one better hurt my Dimitrio, but I don't have good vibes for anyone but Ale and Monse since they are the leads. I don't mind flawed characters, but will hate if those who have really tried to better themselves wind up six feet under as a means to save the main folks. Don't trust these writers.
Please dear lord, we need to get JL a shave and out of that disgusting outfit. He's getting harder to even look at.
Daisynjay
I grow increasingly worried for Fina. I know her heart is in the right place, but she increases her vulnerability with each new intrigue or secret rendezvous using her home for everyone. JL is on to her, Pedro will more than likely try to play Dementor (Harry Potter anyone?) and suck the life and truth out of her. I have faith she can be strong, but it still puts her in harms way. Someone will have to "save" her I bet: Adolfo, Dim ??
So if JL goes dark, that puts the police back on the evil side and we need the Navy men to be on the good side. Wonder where that may leave Refugio? No one better hurt my Dimitrio, but I don't have good vibes for anyone but Ale and Monse since they are the leads. I don't mind flawed characters, but will hate if those who have really tried to better themselves wind up six feet under as a means to save the main folks. Don't trust these writers.
Please dear lord, we need to get JL a shave and out of that disgusting outfit. He's getting harder to even look at.
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:04:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:04:00 AM EDT
Thanks for this fine recap, UA. Very well done and the photos are high quality and very well-chosen.
I really enjoyed the short encounter between Josefina and María, my two favorite ladies. They both launched zings which found their targets. Perhaps Fina had the best with:
"It's not the first time I've found him with women like you in this house."
Ouch!
I especially liked Alejandro making pancakes for Laurito, and he apparently even cut Laurito's pancake up into little individual bites like you'd expect an attentive dad to do.
So Alejandro will have to make the sacrifice of having sex with María in order to clear his name? Poor baby... sounds a lot like being tossed into the Briar Patch to me.
Carlos
I really enjoyed the short encounter between Josefina and María, my two favorite ladies. They both launched zings which found their targets. Perhaps Fina had the best with:
"It's not the first time I've found him with women like you in this house."
Ouch!
I especially liked Alejandro making pancakes for Laurito, and he apparently even cut Laurito's pancake up into little individual bites like you'd expect an attentive dad to do.
So Alejandro will have to make the sacrifice of having sex with María in order to clear his name? Poor baby... sounds a lot like being tossed into the Briar Patch to me.
Carlos
Urban:
For me to change my opinion of Monse, she needs to own up to her own mistakes. It has always bugged me that she blames JL for this marriage. She is the one that said yes, she didn't have to marry the guy. Also stop the cheating. I can understand why she doesn't want to tell JL that Ale is walking around Aguazul, but she never cheated on Ale and to me she is treating JL less than dirt, so to speak. And blaming JL for not telling her Ale was in a coma, and then getting Lolo to keep it from her, that I can understand, but then to cheating with Ale and seeing him every chance she gets and still blaming JL, not cool.
For me to change my opinion of Monse, she needs to own up to her own mistakes. It has always bugged me that she blames JL for this marriage. She is the one that said yes, she didn't have to marry the guy. Also stop the cheating. I can understand why she doesn't want to tell JL that Ale is walking around Aguazul, but she never cheated on Ale and to me she is treating JL less than dirt, so to speak. And blaming JL for not telling her Ale was in a coma, and then getting Lolo to keep it from her, that I can understand, but then to cheating with Ale and seeing him every chance she gets and still blaming JL, not cool.
The scene with Lolo and Ale bonding was cute but a little cloying after a while. I was rooting for Lolo to let fly with that egg.
Feel bad for Fina, the eternal doormat. She can't seem to catch a break, or a man. And what was with that ghastly black and white yin yang dress?
Anybody who knows Maria's past and still taps that needs to head to the free clinic right away! Fofo, stop thinking with your stinger, son.
Feel bad for Fina, the eternal doormat. She can't seem to catch a break, or a man. And what was with that ghastly black and white yin yang dress?
Anybody who knows Maria's past and still taps that needs to head to the free clinic right away! Fofo, stop thinking with your stinger, son.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:54:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:54:00 AM EDT
UA: How and why would I start feeling better about Monse?
Perhaps starting with stopping the lying and cheating? That might be a firm beginning. :)
Diana
Perhaps starting with stopping the lying and cheating? That might be a firm beginning. :)
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:09:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:09:00 PM EDT
I couldn't believe the idiots (all of them) just stood there with a stupid smile on their face and let Macario "explain" the situation to Laurito and on top of that asked him to keep it a secret! The way that bumbler described JL's actions guarantees that the little boy's opinion of his "best friend" has radically changed, so how do they expect him to interact with Jose Luis as though nothing has changed? Poor little guy!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:20:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:20:00 PM EDT
I hated the final scene with Monse and Jl,is he going to rape her? that would be very loathsome to watch.Atleast i hope that he wont say "You just brought the worst out of me " like Ale. By the way summer is up,that means humanity is at risk of a mosquito invasion but humans found a solution,competely gas free but still demonic,Peddy the Exterminator!!. Who needs poison in a can when you have poison with two hands,two legs,glasses ,a wicked mind and a scorpionic pendant? Oh and he is so smart he could be a psychologist!
Soon Malaria will arrive,wrecking dominance ,will Peddy The Exterminator be able to save humanity?
Soon Malaria will arrive,wrecking dominance ,will Peddy The Exterminator be able to save humanity?
I am not trying to defend the things that Monse has said about who is to blame for her marriage to JL. But I would like to suggest that she is doing something very common to us all, namely a rational reconstruction of the past and our behavior to justify to ourselves that we are not to blame for the mess we find ourselves in. The past and our recollection of it is always selective and we usually come out better than we really are. Notice how Monse is reconstructing her relationship with JL from the very beginning. In several episodes back she remarked that her first relationship with JL was a immature infatuation; she never really loved him as much as she came to love Ale. (Notice: she has ignored the forceful first sexual encounter she had with Ale.) And as for her marriage to JL she is claiming it is his fault for not telling her that Ale was in a coma in Argentina. Had he told her, she would have rushed to the side of her only true love: Ale. She has so rewritten her personal history she can,almost without bad faith, believe this is the way she really felt in the past and present. (Ale is delighted and JL is confused but both JL and Ale are doing their our rational reconstructions of their emotional history with her and with each other.)
The past can always be re-described and for 'objective' observers -- like bloggers -- the 'truth' never is quite clear and unambiguous. One only has to think of Lawrence Durrell's ALEXANDRIA QUARTET to realize that the SAME EVENTS can be seen by three different persons with wildly different account of what really happened.
The past can always be re-described and for 'objective' observers -- like bloggers -- the 'truth' never is quite clear and unambiguous. One only has to think of Lawrence Durrell's ALEXANDRIA QUARTET to realize that the SAME EVENTS can be seen by three different persons with wildly different account of what really happened.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 1:46:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 1:46:00 PM EDT
Urban marvelous recap as usual and I commend you on the screen caps you chose. Sitting here at the city office waiting for some permits, I'm passing the time quite well with your recap and everyone else's enjoyable comments.
Loved the father-son reunion. I can't even imagine what it must feel like to have 7 years of your life pass by without seeing your son grow up. I'm glad they were finally able to get them to meet. And like many of you, I liked Lauro telling his dad his impressions of him. So cute!
But I rue the day JL took fashion advice from Esme and stocked his closet full of Miami Vice outfits. Especially the pink and red one he just doesn't seem to get out of! Madelaine, your comment about his “spidey sense is on overdrive” was spot on. Perhaps, the scruffier and more obsessed he gets, the more in tune he is with his senses? He is getting on my last nerve! Forget Montse, and just think about Laurito for a moment. How would he feel if his “2nd dad, his friend” captured his dad more dead than alive? Trust me, I feel for the guy, planning alone in a jail cell for 7 whole years on how he would finally get his chance to marry Montse, only to have his dream demolished in such a short time, but he is right there on the same path as Maria’s obsession with Ale. Doing bad things in the name of love.
Maricruz
Loved the father-son reunion. I can't even imagine what it must feel like to have 7 years of your life pass by without seeing your son grow up. I'm glad they were finally able to get them to meet. And like many of you, I liked Lauro telling his dad his impressions of him. So cute!
But I rue the day JL took fashion advice from Esme and stocked his closet full of Miami Vice outfits. Especially the pink and red one he just doesn't seem to get out of! Madelaine, your comment about his “spidey sense is on overdrive” was spot on. Perhaps, the scruffier and more obsessed he gets, the more in tune he is with his senses? He is getting on my last nerve! Forget Montse, and just think about Laurito for a moment. How would he feel if his “2nd dad, his friend” captured his dad more dead than alive? Trust me, I feel for the guy, planning alone in a jail cell for 7 whole years on how he would finally get his chance to marry Montse, only to have his dream demolished in such a short time, but he is right there on the same path as Maria’s obsession with Ale. Doing bad things in the name of love.
Maricruz
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 1:52:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 1:52:00 PM EDT
Anon 1:46, that's a very astute comment. Why not sign in or at least choose a user name to sign your posts so we know who we are talking to?
Maricruz,
"...but he is right there on the same path as Maria’s obsession with Ale. Doing bad things in the name of love."
Thank you.
Carlos
"...but he is right there on the same path as Maria’s obsession with Ale. Doing bad things in the name of love."
Thank you.
Carlos
Well, we all know where JL's Monse obsession and poor/bad decisions are going to lead him by the end-- six feet under. And where will Ale's Monse obsession and poor/bad decisions lead by the end?-- happily ever after with his wife, child, mother, friends, and returned wealth. As stupid and crazy as JL is acting, I can't help but be aware of the unfairness of it all.
I agree that the adults are not really thinking about how all this major secret keeping is affecting the kids. I'm also disappointed in Monse for not thinking up a better way to help Lauro deal with his two daddies. Whatever issues she now has with JL, JL has shown himself to be a good father to Lauro and the two of them have a great relationship. There are plenty of kids who have stepdads or ex-stepdads who are real father figures to them. Why are she and Ale trying to take that away from JL too? Until JL shows himself to be a danger to Lauro, he doesn't deserve to have Monse and Ale turning Lauro against him and distancing himself emotionally.
I agree that the adults are not really thinking about how all this major secret keeping is affecting the kids. I'm also disappointed in Monse for not thinking up a better way to help Lauro deal with his two daddies. Whatever issues she now has with JL, JL has shown himself to be a good father to Lauro and the two of them have a great relationship. There are plenty of kids who have stepdads or ex-stepdads who are real father figures to them. Why are she and Ale trying to take that away from JL too? Until JL shows himself to be a danger to Lauro, he doesn't deserve to have Monse and Ale turning Lauro against him and distancing himself emotionally.
But it was actually Macario turning the boy away from JL. JL is Lauro's godfather, which doesn't make him a nobody.
In view of all the circumstances I don't think there was a really good solution here.
Vivi,
"...he doesn't deserve to have Monse and Ale turning Lauro against him..."
I realize that you didn't see the episode, but I didn't get the feeling that either Ale or Montse were attempting to turn Laurito against JL. After Macario's rather curious explanation of things, he asked if Laurito understood and he replied, "More or less."
and turned and asked his mother if he could still be friends with his godfather, and she replied that she hopes so but that will depend more on JL.
Carlos
"...he doesn't deserve to have Monse and Ale turning Lauro against him..."
I realize that you didn't see the episode, but I didn't get the feeling that either Ale or Montse were attempting to turn Laurito against JL. After Macario's rather curious explanation of things, he asked if Laurito understood and he replied, "More or less."
and turned and asked his mother if he could still be friends with his godfather, and she replied that she hopes so but that will depend more on JL.
Carlos
OK. Glad to hear they weren't totally on board with Mac. Although Monse and Ale pointing out to JL and Laurito that JL is NOT his father (like they didn't already know that they don't have a bio relationship) makes is seem like they are also encouraging more distance between the two.
Such a day! and haven't even seen this yet, but now that I've read the recap, just want to thank you, UA, for all those "noir" comments. Just a hoot.
"it was as false as forged paper money"
"patted her as though she were a runt poodle..."
"started grilling Adolfo like a steak..." [my favorite]
"he closed in on her neck with the efficiency of a vampire"
Man, you had me rolling with those, UA. Such fun. Who needs to see the actual episode?!
Good to be back and thanks to all who missed me. All I can say is antibiotics sure are great sometimes.
Thanks UA. Enjoyed it thoroughly (the recap, not the illness!)
"it was as false as forged paper money"
"patted her as though she were a runt poodle..."
"started grilling Adolfo like a steak..." [my favorite]
"he closed in on her neck with the efficiency of a vampire"
Man, you had me rolling with those, UA. Such fun. Who needs to see the actual episode?!
Good to be back and thanks to all who missed me. All I can say is antibiotics sure are great sometimes.
Thanks UA. Enjoyed it thoroughly (the recap, not the illness!)
It's not as though JL has been Laurito's father figure for the past 7 years. How long has he been out of prison, 2 or 3 months at most? As soon as he got out of prison, he made a beeline for Montserrat, then made a deal with to enlist Graciela's support (wait'll Montse discovers this), and then zeroed in on winning over Laurito. He then set out to guilt Rosario into his corner citing that Montserrat deserves some happiness and Laurito needs a father.
He has an unattractive sneakiness about him that his supporters seem to be blind to. I'm afraid that him telling his deputies to bring him Alejandro dead or alive speaks volumes about his character. Let's see how he reacts when Laurito informs him that he has a daddy but still wants to be friends.
Carlos
He has an unattractive sneakiness about him that his supporters seem to be blind to. I'm afraid that him telling his deputies to bring him Alejandro dead or alive speaks volumes about his character. Let's see how he reacts when Laurito informs him that he has a daddy but still wants to be friends.
Carlos
Welcome back, Judy, and thanks to you (and everyone) for your comments.
Does anyone know the schedule for the Copa Mundial and whether it affects this novela?
Gotta sign off and go out in half an hour; back later when I get home from an outrageous movie.
Does anyone know the schedule for the Copa Mundial and whether it affects this novela?
Gotta sign off and go out in half an hour; back later when I get home from an outrageous movie.
Carlos: He has an unattractive sneakiness about him that his supporters seem to be blind to. I'm afraid that him telling his deputies to bring him Alejandro dead or alive speaks volumes about his character. Let's see how he reacts when Laurito informs him that he has a daddy but still wants to be friends.
IA with you. He's sneaky. It doesn't matter what "good" thing he does when I don't think he does them with good intentions but does it so he expects something in return. We have heard endlessly about how he went to jail for 7 years.
1) No one asked him to do that.
2) Should Montse be expected to stay him because of that?
3) Should Alec be expected to just walk away from his wife/son because of what he did?
I am sure in his mind he will think he's owed Montse/Laurito because of all he's "sacrifice" when in reality none of them owe him a dam thing.
IA with you. He's sneaky. It doesn't matter what "good" thing he does when I don't think he does them with good intentions but does it so he expects something in return. We have heard endlessly about how he went to jail for 7 years.
1) No one asked him to do that.
2) Should Montse be expected to stay him because of that?
3) Should Alec be expected to just walk away from his wife/son because of what he did?
I am sure in his mind he will think he's owed Montse/Laurito because of all he's "sacrifice" when in reality none of them owe him a dam thing.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 4:29:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 4:29:00 PM EDT
Welcome back JudyB!
I really missed reading your comments. Sad to hear you were ill, but glad that you are better.
Carlos, ITA, JL is sneaky. Prime example was last night when he got the keys from the office to unlock Montse's bedroom door. She locked it for a reason, but he doesn't get it. She's just not into you JL! Punto!
I really missed reading your comments. Sad to hear you were ill, but glad that you are better.
Carlos, ITA, JL is sneaky. Prime example was last night when he got the keys from the office to unlock Montse's bedroom door. She locked it for a reason, but he doesn't get it. She's just not into you JL! Punto!
This was supposed to be a remake of the one the best telenovelas of all time -- "Amor Real"; but to me the only common factor is that Monse has been "sold" by her mother twice now. If the endings are to be anything similar, then we can deduce that J.L. will turn back to good guy at the end and save Alejandro's life and then Alejandro will try unsucessfully to return the favor. And Maria might actually turn out to be good and help Alejandro regain everything without anything in return. OH, how I hope!
Urban - Thanks. I will enjoy your recap tonight.
Can't read all comments till later but I must say they have dismantled JL. Really, JL wants Monse to stay with him, despite his deception, so he barges in her room with a key and puts on creepy moves? Yuck! So out of character. He would’ve at least knocked on the door. But maybe the price JL is paying for not cherishing Angélica the most, as he should have, is madness, TN style.
Can't read all comments till later but I must say they have dismantled JL. Really, JL wants Monse to stay with him, despite his deception, so he barges in her room with a key and puts on creepy moves? Yuck! So out of character. He would’ve at least knocked on the door. But maybe the price JL is paying for not cherishing Angélica the most, as he should have, is madness, TN style.
Anonymous 1.46 That was an interesting comment. It made me think of something I read years ago.."Everybody has his/her own reality." No two people see a situation in the same way. That was a big lesson for me.
Judyb..So glad to "see" you here and sorry that you were sick . I missed you.
JL was scary when he came into Mony's bedroom. He made me think of the role this actor played in Alborado..the crazy evil Diego who had "swelling in his humid zones" due to his syphilis riddled body (thanks for that translation to our blog mom Melinama /Jane) .
Judyb..So glad to "see" you here and sorry that you were sick . I missed you.
JL was scary when he came into Mony's bedroom. He made me think of the role this actor played in Alborado..the crazy evil Diego who had "swelling in his humid zones" due to his syphilis riddled body (thanks for that translation to our blog mom Melinama /Jane) .
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 5:53:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 5:53:00 PM EDT
Niecie,
I'm sympathetic.
"Yuck! So out of character."
I've said the same so many times about María. Unfortunately, our favorite characters (and we) are at the mercy and whims of the writers.
For me, María is an innocent sweet wholesome country lass standing endless hours on that porch like a faithful hound awaiting the return of her handsome doofus bumpkin of a childhood sweetheart to return from the big city.
Now just look what those pesky malicious writers have done to her.
Drat!
So I feel your pain.
Carlos
I'm sympathetic.
"Yuck! So out of character."
I've said the same so many times about María. Unfortunately, our favorite characters (and we) are at the mercy and whims of the writers.
For me, María is an innocent sweet wholesome country lass standing endless hours on that porch like a faithful hound awaiting the return of her handsome doofus bumpkin of a childhood sweetheart to return from the big city.
Now just look what those pesky malicious writers have done to her.
Drat!
So I feel your pain.
Carlos
UA..So sorry that I forgot to say thank you for your excellent recap and the photos, too. I am tired and forgot my manners. I always appreciate your talent and effort.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:17:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:17:00 PM EDT
Niecie in MD:
"But maybe the price JL is paying for not cherishing Angélica the most, as he should have, is madness, TN style."
You found the perfect word to describe JL. I have been thinking about it, trying to come up with an adequate description of what the writers are doing to his character and indeed it is "madness". Spot on!
Maricruz
"But maybe the price JL is paying for not cherishing Angélica the most, as he should have, is madness, TN style."
You found the perfect word to describe JL. I have been thinking about it, trying to come up with an adequate description of what the writers are doing to his character and indeed it is "madness". Spot on!
Maricruz
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
It's been a week of what has seemed like endless work for me. Have not been able to read or see anything.
All I can say is HOLY COW!, Urban! This noir style of yours is fantastic! ...and the screen shots!!
I've read all the comments and finally saw the episode. Holy Cow, I miss one full week and things look like they are going to heck in a hand basket.
What a DEPRESSING story.
JL looks like a dirty, smelly thug...and that get up! What in the world?! This guy has not appealed to me since day one. In those early parts of the story, I always thought he was a weak, whining, wimp who never had the courage to speak up for what he thought he wanted (Montserrat). So, now, he thinks he is going to "speak up" by forcing his wife to have sexual relations with him? Gotta tell ya, if some guy went a got a key to open my bedroom door (even if he was my husband), I think I just might feel very afraid.
Anon @1:46, ITA with your comment and observations. We, indeed, have our own versions of reality. I thought Montserrat was tempting the Fates by telling JL that SHE decides what her son does or does not do. JL looks like he is losing his grip, so not a good move, Montserrat.
So very few happy scenes in this story and the nasty characters seem to keep getting ahead.
...and Macario?! OY! DUMB BUNNY who needs to keep his mouth shut.
Adolfo is a puzzlement and Fina's relationship with him is an even bigger puzzlement.
Does Fina really like Adolfo? Does Fina not read visual and emotional cues well? I could be way off given that I have missed a whole week's worth of story, but seeing Adolfo now, he is "not quite right".
There are too many "scary" men in this story and too many women who are missing the boat re these men.
Stupendous recap, Urban!
JudyB, amiga, I am glad you are feeling better!!
Fatima
All I can say is HOLY COW!, Urban! This noir style of yours is fantastic! ...and the screen shots!!
I've read all the comments and finally saw the episode. Holy Cow, I miss one full week and things look like they are going to heck in a hand basket.
What a DEPRESSING story.
JL looks like a dirty, smelly thug...and that get up! What in the world?! This guy has not appealed to me since day one. In those early parts of the story, I always thought he was a weak, whining, wimp who never had the courage to speak up for what he thought he wanted (Montserrat). So, now, he thinks he is going to "speak up" by forcing his wife to have sexual relations with him? Gotta tell ya, if some guy went a got a key to open my bedroom door (even if he was my husband), I think I just might feel very afraid.
Anon @1:46, ITA with your comment and observations. We, indeed, have our own versions of reality. I thought Montserrat was tempting the Fates by telling JL that SHE decides what her son does or does not do. JL looks like he is losing his grip, so not a good move, Montserrat.
So very few happy scenes in this story and the nasty characters seem to keep getting ahead.
...and Macario?! OY! DUMB BUNNY who needs to keep his mouth shut.
Adolfo is a puzzlement and Fina's relationship with him is an even bigger puzzlement.
Does Fina really like Adolfo? Does Fina not read visual and emotional cues well? I could be way off given that I have missed a whole week's worth of story, but seeing Adolfo now, he is "not quite right".
There are too many "scary" men in this story and too many women who are missing the boat re these men.
Stupendous recap, Urban!
JudyB, amiga, I am glad you are feeling better!!
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:43:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:43:00 PM EDT
Vicki, this not a remake of Amor Real. Bodas de Odio is the original and both AR/LQLVMR are a remake from them.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:30:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:30:00 PM EDT
You so brillantly described human rationale very accurately. I'm in awe, because I have always thought exactly what you said but could not verabalize . Thank You, I'm saving your thoughts on my notes on ipad. No ella Lover from San Antonio.
Thank you for a superb recap.
May I say that I cringe every time JL waves his cane around especially in front of Monse. I fear that one of this day he is going to hurt her with this cane. He really has this mad look in his eyes!
I'm glad that the writers did away with the pole dancing. haha. Notice that, there are loud clapping after Maria's hidden performance. The writers themselves can't appreciate it. But they have to pretend it was well done.
Anne
May I say that I cringe every time JL waves his cane around especially in front of Monse. I fear that one of this day he is going to hurt her with this cane. He really has this mad look in his eyes!
I'm glad that the writers did away with the pole dancing. haha. Notice that, there are loud clapping after Maria's hidden performance. The writers themselves can't appreciate it. But they have to pretend it was well done.
Anne
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