Caray, Caray!

Gloria, perfectly composed and delightfully detailed as always. You explain all the events so well.

"Cris wants to talk about German's real dad but Juliana, who has seen a few novellas in her day, doesn't want to talk about it right now" was my favorite line of many.

I am filled with dread that Danilo now knows not only where Ale is, but is now being received as a guest in her home and has Wormtongue Rubio as a spy.

My thought is that the only temporary lifeline for Ale now is if Perla is able to intercept and warn Ale before Danilo gets her. How many more narrow escapes can she have?

Manuel has spiraled out of control. His behavior is unconscionable and has scorned and berated everyone - family and former friends. He cannot continue in this vein.

Acacia was jealous immediately after Uli told her he could not see her. Really? He has been so patient and loyal. While I don't trust Nuria as far as I could throw her, I do trust Ulises. We've been given no reason not to. That said, I wasn't crazy about a few noticeable glances he cast Nuria's way. His actions, telling Nuria he had a girlfriend and professing loyalty all speak to devotion and dedication.

But, what is troublesome is: isn't this exactly what happened with Esteban and Cris? Is history doomed to repeat itself?

Gloria, thank you for relating all the exciting events so well.

Diana
 

Part of my comment didn't post:

If my husband of many years ever uttered the words “We can't be apart. I missed having you with me at my side or in my bed. Please don't ever leave me”, I would know there was serious trouble brewing. “I missed you” – fine, but the fierce bear hugs (why does everything come down to hugs in this TN??) and desperate kisses are huge, glaring red flags. With the utterance of “Nothing would make me more happy then to see you two getting along” and finally “Acacia needs to learn to trust her partner. Would you ever be unfaithful to me with a young and attractive girl?” we know the anvils are waiting, hovering in the wings.

Diana
 

Why is Este confessing to Rubio of all people. If the novelas rules hold someone will overhear him. It's stupid of him. The rest is meh. Thanks for the recap. The anvils on this show are the size of Godzilla. Este is desperately trying to convince himself he loves Cris as much as he keeps saying while lusting for her daughter. Cris will rue the day she pushed these 2 closer(I am not blaming her)
Romy
 

Thanks for interesting recap.
If I may, Esteban is getting obsessed with Acacia. She is forbidden fruit and he will not be able to control himself. just a matter of time. Acacia is subconsiously encouraging him, she might be seeing him as father figure with a sexual draw. She might protest at first, but we are given impression she desires him too. Feels perverse and incestuous even if not related by blood. Not judging, Its tragic to be so tormented by desire for someone that is a sinful temptation because it will destroy her mother and will end up hating herself later, not to mention feeling shameful.
 

Loved your recap, Gloria.

Acacia better control her jealousy. She is a spoiled brat. If this wasn't a Tn she could have possibly lost Uli. And I can't stand how Este always puts Uli down every chance he gets.

Ann-NYC

 

Gloria – This episode was full of dialogue and exposition, and your recap carved through the important stuff so deftly. Muchas gracias.

Run, Ulises, run. Unless you want to put up with Acacia having a hissy fit anytime you’re not at her beck and call. She was downright rude to Nuria, all because Ulises helped the woman get her spiked boot unstuck from the dirt.

Esteban was such a jerk. I give him an “F” in this instance as a stepdad. A true stepdad would've made this a teaching moment and called Acacia out on her foolishness. But nope, Esteban let’s his jealousy of Ulises take over.

Cris is a rock. I like how she was caring but firm with Manuelo. Don’t know what will happen, but I’m feeling Cris will handle it and come out on top.
 

So Juliana (original one) told Christina that Norb knows that German is not his son. German has no clue?? Surprised that Norb has not thrown that around in front of German since he was so mean to him when he was a boy. Nuria was also in la que no podia amar. She was maid and was Fabian Robles girlfriend whom he cheated on all the time. I chuckle that it seems a lot of the same actors are the same ones over and over, especially because there are million in population and a comparatively select few from Mexico since many are from other countriies. I read Sabine M is from Russia?
 

Gloria:

Such an excellent recap! I look forward to them every Saturday and Monday. I love your asides and the little funnies you put in there.

How long is Dans going to have the run of the Hacienda and the Finca. And for the love of Pete, why didn't Rosa tell Ale who she caught in her room.

I'm so sorry I said in my last recap that Rubio had a heart. Now this will be payback for ALE giving his head the kibosh. I really can't stand him.

Romy:

As far as Este spilling to Rubio huge mistake.

Diana:

As you so very wisely noted, When Este was telling Cris I can't be without you, never leave him, it was a cry for help.They really need to spend more time together and also showing Acacia how to run the Hacienda. This would go a long way to Acacia not being alone with Este.

Novela Lover,

I don't know about the obsession of Este for Acacia. Maybe they will do it and maybe they won't. When Acacia kissed him last week, he wiped the kiss off and left her standing there. I think he knows the boundries. I think she is going to have trouble with the boundries, she keeps hugging him every chance she gets. I think Vivi was right, we should tell her to quit hugging him, every chance she gets.

Neice

I so agree with you about Cris, Manolo needs to shut the freak up. Id he really thinks that this injury will tie him to Acacia, he has nother think eoming. He's such a spoiled boy. About Este and Ulises, he's never liked him. Acacia did herself no favors by not listening. She has got a temper too. I don't have a warm and fuzzy about Nuria either.

Ann NYC-

I agree with you about Acacia she is spoiled. He has never liked Uli, Este that is. I wish he would team up with him they'd make a great team. I like how Juan Carlos has always liked Uli.




The person I am most concerned about is Ale. I don't want Dans to catch her alone and possibly kidnapping her again. I hope she sticks close to Acacia, Lousia, Rosa and Cris. I think she really needs Cris' help. If Ale would tell Cris who Dans really is, he'd be toast. She already can't stand his butt.
 

Thanks, Gloria, for another snappy recap.

After watching "Frozen" more times than I can count, all I can think of each time Acacia grabs Este for another embrace is "I'm a Acacia , and I like warm hugs." If you have never seen "Frozen" and don't know who Olaf is, I will be happy to explain.
 

I would love to have Chris's wardrobe. Her clothes are always beautiful and tasteful and perfect for her. The person dressing her certainly knows what styles look best on Victoria.
 

I most definitely want to raise my voice along with the La Malquerida loyalists.
I don't mind saying that I am disgusted with a deplorable six person [eight comments] weekend.

Gloria has done a lot of work and a terrific job recapping Friday's episode. Her hard work giving us a superb and detailed recap deserves more, punto.

Lurkers---please feel free to join in with your comments. You won't be attacked for stating your opinions and that's even if one or more than one doesn't agree with you. We are all civilized here and we act accordingly.

Talking about disagreements--Diana
you don't trust Nuria as far as you could throw her. What? Why? All is fair in love and war. Nuria
seems to be a nice young woman who
is looking for love and a family.
What's wrong with that? Besides,
Ulises isn't engaged. Ok so Acacia and Uli are girlfriend and boyfriend but there hasn't been an engagement ring yet, so why not go for the gold? Nuria has every right to try to win Ulises.
She has a right for love and happiness too.

I do agree that Acacia is unstable in her relationship with Uli. Her jealously is astounding.
Ulises was nothing more than a gentleman when he tried to help Nuria with what looked like a possible twisted ankle because of the shoes that she was wearing. Acacia, a spoiled young lady cold very well turn out to be more than Ulises could handle.

So Manuel wants Acacia by his side in the hospital room. Now there's a good match---a spoiled young lady and lazy no work guy.

I really fear for Ale now that DamDan Evil knows where she is and to make thing worse there's terrible Rubio to tell Dan her every move. This is getting bad.

Question---Will Esteban accept anyone that Acacia chooses? I don't think so.
the gringo

 

Gringo:

For me it was NUria's hand holding with Ulises and he told her he had a novia, and she did it again. I don't have a warm and fuzzy about her at all.
 

I agree with you Madeline. Nuria has her guns set for Uli. She is very aggressive and will try her darndest to get him.

And I think you're right about Este, Gringo. I too think he won't accept any of Acacia's suitors.

Ann-NYC
 

Gringo, the amount of comments maybe a testament of the show failing to capture an audience not Gloria's recap which is superb. I stopped watching and taping and only read recaps so I am grateful. I disagree with you a novia is enough for you to back off.
Romy
 

Romy---Where's the ring? Anyway it looks like this novia thing between Acacia and Ulises won't last. I will be watching Monday to see if anything gives.
the gringo
 

Ahh Gringo, yes, I am afriad we are not in agreement on Nuria.

As Madelaine, Ann and Romy stated, Ulises made it very clear he had a novia. Ann is right that Nuria is aggressive and seems to be omnipresent. Doesn't she have any other clients? ;)

All of the above said, I am often very wrong in many of my predictions. If I am wrong about Nuria, I will graciously accept it. I have a feeling though that I just can't shake.

Diana
 

Ok---I know that we are dealing with Mexican culture here with which I know little. But, I have always been led to believe that unless there is a wedding ring, then the deal isn't sealed. I mean how many times has a lady worn a engagement ring only to break it off because she has found someone better or just because she isn't as sure as she thought she was. Couldn't that work the other way around also? I know where all you guys are coming from but remember that it isn't "FINAL" until both sides say the words "I do" and sign the wedding document.
the gringo
 

All- I am back and am watching the last three episodes in sequence, so forgive me for not commenting earlier and for commenting on things from previous episodes. Thank you Mads and Gloria for the wonderful recaps this week. I for one am loving this show, how the characters are being developed, the mounting tensions, and the uncertainty about how it’s all going to end to everyone.

Thoughts from Wednesday’s episode:
It was hilarious watching Norberto hack and cough after trying to be nonchalant about smoking while trying to convince German that he’s taken up the habit. Ha! I hope German keeps his suspicions. I’m glad that Juan Carlos shared his suspicions with Esteban.

Another funny moment—all the doctors and nurses listening in and looking at Juliana as she had her meltdown in front of Cris in the hospital.

Love Cris (and Elena and Juan Carlos) seeing through Manuel’s emotional blackmail of Acacia, and doing her best to put a stop to it.

Between Norberto and Danilo, Rubio is going to get himself (and Memo) killed.

More thoughts after I watch Thursday’s episode.

 

Michelle Ramaglia (Nuria) also played a similar role in Cuando Me Enamoro. She was Priscila, the wine expert ex-girlfriend of wine expert Carlos. She went after him aggressively, despite the fact that he was engaged to the hacienda's maid, Matilde. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlitpe_matilde-y-carlos-154_shortfilms
 

Thursday’s episode:
Ale and German are adorable. I’m glad she told him about wanting to feel part of a family and protected by them, and that’s why she’s leaving their lovenest to go live in El Benavente. He understood that explanation, although I wish she had told him the whole truth. But, of course, this wouldn’t be a telenovela if she did that.

I wonder how much Norberto is going/willing to pay to have Julianita be his exclusively? I guess that’s where the profits from the cotton sale are going.

OMG! That accidental half kiss! What in the heck was Esteban going back for when he had already hugged Acacia and told her how much he loves/cares about her? Thank goodness she had already closed the door.

Freud could have a field day analyzing Acacia’s dream of her younger self running for her father, turning into her older self, and encountering a shirtless, sweaty younger version of Esteban working in the fields. Hmmm….

I’m sure Ale thought she was hallucinating again when she saw the back of Danilo entering the study with Cris. When he entered her bedroom and saw the portrait. OMG! So glad Rosa turned him out. Interesting how he rubbed his eyes, like HE thought he was hallucinating too. Then he got all teary. Wow. He’s obsessed. No way is he letting Ale go once he finds her again.

Danilo’s description of the woman in the painting—young, pretty, long dark hair, and big eyes-- describes almost every young woman in this tn (Ale, Acacia, Luisa, Nuria)! No wonder Rubio didn’t have a ready answer.

There really is NO safe place for Ale in El Soto anymore, until she tells everyone the truth and reports Danilo to the police. But of course…see comment above about this being a telenovela. No way will the writers let this situation be resolved quickly and easily.

 

Vivi..Havebyou caught up on "outlander?" It is really hearing up , and I am hooked. I think this season is over .
 

Heating up
 

Susanlynn- Yes! I caught up on Outlander this morning. Oh my! Talk about a cliffhanger! And we won't get to see it again until April. Claire is a lot like Ale. Despite falling in love with a wonderful man, she's a prisoner in both the figurative and literal sense by a truth she can't reveal about herself. AND she has an evil man who's obsessed with her and determined to "make her his", by force.
 

Off Topic: Outlander: And poor Frank...who seems to have a bit of his ancestor's dark side as well.
 

OT Vivi...For a minute , I thought that the actor playing Frank and the actor playing Black Jack were one and the same. Then, I found out that Black Jack was supposed to be franks ancestor...yikes. However, I guess they are two separate actors who resemble each other. How is Jamie going to rescue Clair ? April is a long way off. Sometimes ,I have to surf away from the violent scenes...the flogging of Jamie was awful as was Black Jack punching Clair. What a horrible sadist.
 

OT: Susanlynn- The two characters ARE being played by the same actor- Tobias Menzies. He's very good at making the two very different.
 

Gringo, the ring? Lol, I know you are a man now. Anyon in a relationship shaky or stable is off limits senor. I do not trust Nuria and as for Uli he is a man like Gringo so he's apt to temptation.
Romy
 

Friday episode:
What was Norberto thinking, letting Danilo in the growers association, if he never wanted him to meet his wife, kids, and acquaintances? Duh! Idiot.

Loved the three-way hug between the girls. Also love that they have each other’s back—like backing up Luisa’s lie about “breaking up” with Manuel to Rosa.

Oh, man! All kinds of red flags with Esteban and his interactions with Cris this episode. The clinginess after getting back from his trip, like he was hanging on to Cris for dear life, and his crazy angry reaction after she jokingly asks if he would dump her for some pretty young thing. The man doth protest too much.

Norbie is using Manuel’s injury to further his plans to take Benavente. And Juliana is using his injury to try to further her plans to move to San Jacinto and pursue Dr. Andres—come on, we know that’s what her insistence on Manuel seeing the best docs in San Jacinto is about.

I could slap both Acacia and Esteban this episode, and it has nothing to do with their inappropriate attraction. The way they treated Ulises and Nuria was atrocious! Doesn’t matter if Nuria has a thing for Ulises. Neither one of them knows that, and this woman is his co-worker. They SAW with their own eyes that she got stuck in the mud and Uli was just helping her. Acacia had no right to be rude to Nuria. Esteban needed to shut up with all the whispering in Acacia’s ear—stoking her jealousy. And they both had no justification treating Uli like they did. They both need to grow up! Poor Uli. He needs to run far away from Acacia because it looks like this relationship will bring nothing but trouble, danger and heartache into his life.

The wolves are circling closer to Ale, and Norberto is getting desperate. Threatening Perla with scissors. Threatening Rubio with his cane.

 

Thanks again Gloria and Mads for all your amazing work this past week!
 

I really liked the tough love both Cris and German gave Manuel this episode. Both were very loving and supportive, but neither was allowing Manuel to wallow in self pity or drag others down with him.

You know, I would actually have more sympathy for Manuel's lament about no woman wanting a useless man, if he had actually been useful BEFORE the accident. That boy never willing put his hands to work before, so he's not much different now. You don't need both hands to bet on cock fights...
 

aRomy---I am not going to argue until the cows come home. Maybe we will just disagree, but---Oh you have a girlfriend? Yes. Are you engaged? No, not yet. Well then why not give me a chance?
Romy---It's called giving it the old college try. It happens all the time. A girl has a boyfriend and guy #2 tries to steal her away
and often time succeeds. Romy, some times after guy #2 steals her away a walk down the isle takes place. It can happen both ways. Nuria is new to the story. I
don't know if she will be successful with Ulises, my guess is that she won't but I can't blame her for trying. Now, if giving it the old college try becomes obsessive and it isn't at this point, then that would be a
whole different matter altogether.

Vivi---That was so funny about Manuel's lament that no woman would want a useless man. LOL He
was useless before his injury but I guess that he doesn't see that.

Ali has no where to run and she doesn't know that for a few Pesos,
Rubio will tell DamDan her every move. She had better not go shopping alone.
the gringo
 

Chris would not have been rude to Nuria. She has class and she knows her daughter well, that she is a very jealous person, of everyone. Th last thing she wouldv'e done is to feed Acacias brattish ways. It's too soon to tell where Nuria is coming from, but at this point she appears to be hard working and confident young woman. I have to say that I like her better than Acacia. She has treated Ul poorly a few times, I think Ul is really in love with her though. I wish he hadn't been calling her all night after she was so rude to him amd his co worker. If he keeps that up, Acacia will get even worse. Remember this is a willful person, who went as far as to leave her mother and beloved hacienda for YEARS when her mom married. She even had gotten upset when Este bought Chris, his wife, a camera. No, I dont care for her, although I acknowledge her kindness to Ale very much.
 

Novella lover, I agree. Acacia is selfish and jealous. Will she be the one to make a move on Este , and he will have to bevthe one to resist ? Ick The character that I care about are Ale and German. Now, there is a love story between two good people. .
 

I meant Danilo, not Norberto, is getting desperate. Although Norberto has his own issues at the moment, but they don't have to do with Ale.
 

Novella Lover- I'm sure when they get back home, Acacia and Esteban will spin the tale of Uli and Nuria as worse than it was, which will make her doubt Uli. But knowing Cris, she still won't jump to conclusions until she's seen something real with her own eyes or spoken to Uli.

We don't know yet how Uli is reacting to Acacia's rudeness to Nuria. He was calling her insistently after she got mad that he couldn't leave his work meal to see her. That was before the boot incident. This time, I hope he ignores her and waits for her to come begging and apologizing. But he likely won't. He's too nice.
 

Thank you Gloria and Mads for keeping up with these recaps. I just got caught up this morning. Every episode I have to check with the recap to get clarification on some dialogue I missed.

OT sort of-What's the commenting protocol when you are days behind? I hardly ever comment because if I commented on the episode I'm on, it's would be way late and if I comment on the current episode, then I don't know what y'all know...
 

Sara-Clearly, I have no qualms about commenting on episodes past. So I say comment away. It's not like this is a sitcom, where one episode doesn't need to be connected to the next, so your comment about something that previously happened to a character is still relevant. Please share your thoughts or questions.
 

Vivi, welcome back! I had to smile as "You know, I would actually have more sympathy for Manuel's lament about no woman wanting a useless man, if he had actually been useful BEFORE the accident" made me smile yet shake my head in vigorous agreement. Exactly.

Novella lover, Acacia is certainly a very jealous person - no doubt about it. I wish she hadn't left all those years either. I am giving her a pass as she was very young at the time (although she did take her time to return).

That said, Acacia was not of age and could not have left unless Cris allowed it. As the child of divorced parents, I know my mother never, ever would have done that. Her children always came first. Cris had her reasons to marry Este, I understand that. While Acacia did stay with Cris' parents, I'm still not comfortable with what she did.

I'm glad though that they were able to rekindle their loving relationship. I'm hoping Esteban is able to stay strong and keep his distance.

Diana
 

Diana-I agree that Cris shouldn't have let Acacia have her way and live with her grandparents all those years. I like that she's not perfect and makes mistakes. At the same time, I'm kind of proud of her for not letting Acacia bully her into not forming a happy life with Esteban, as most tn moms would. She knew Acacia would be happy and safe with her parents, she went to see her often (without Este), and she kept their relationship strong and loving. She didn't give up on her daughter, and she didn't give up on the man she loves. She just gave up on having them under the same roof, which is why she is so happy and giddy that it's happening now. Little does she know just how badly this will come back to bite her.
 

Cris and Juan Carlos have each come to Ulises' defense against Esteban. If Esteban keeps up this rivalry with him though, Cris and Juan Carlos are going to start wandering what he’s got against the younger man.

Add me to the Acacia is annoying club. Yes, her radar should be up about Nuria -- I think she’s a barracuda -- but refusing to shake the woman’s hand and stalking off in a huff was rude and unprofessional.

I vote with Gringo that Nuria has the right to give it “the old college try” as Ulises is neither married nor engaged. If Ulises is the type to fall for a hot number that comes on strong with him, better that Acacia find out now before going in deeper with him. But I think Ulises will pass the test with flying colors, if Acacia would stop acting like a me-me-me two-year-old.

Vivi, I too laughed out loud at your crack about Manuelo being inútil before the fire.
 

Niecie...That's the word for Nuria...barracuda. Did Heart sing that ? Some women just love to flirt with mean even if the men are attached. Nuria is a maneater...,thank you Hall and Oates.

Acacia needs to snap out of it and grow up. Este is off limits and her family has done serious issues. I am tired of her petulance and tears. Basta.
 

Thanks Vivi! I'll try to be better this week about keeping up.

Acacia did act like a 2 year old about Nuria. Nuria is a barracuda, but maybe she's better for Ulises. She's at least more mature from what I see.

I am really freaking out for poor Ale and I understand her fears, but I wish she would just tell German already. I had hoped that Cris' and Acacia's reaction to the truth would have given her the strength to do that, but it didn't. Now it looks like he'll find out from the wrong people and it will cause a rupture in their relationship (temporary I hope.)
 

Sara- Acacia is the only one who knows the whole truth about Ale. She only told Cris part of the truth and Cris guessed another part. She confessed to Cris that the man who was supposed to care for her instead abused her and is now in town. Cris guessed that the man sexually abused her, and that's why she urged Ale to report him and get psychological help. Only Acacia knows about the sex slavery/forced prostitution.
 

Ah. OK Vivi. Thanks. Sometimes I'm watching 3 of these episodes back to back and I'm in and out comprehension wise. I miss details. Then I'm skimming recaps just for the parts I really didn't get.
 

And she did confess to German about her sick brother who died because of lack of money and health care. But that's all she's really confided in him. And of course she set him straight about not having an inheritance, like Juliana assumed.
 

Thank you Niecie in Md. I was beginning to think that I was all alone out in the desert.

Your whole paragraph about Nuria,
Ulises and Acacia is well thought out and spot on. Your thoughts are
my thoughts exactly.

Now the question for me is---How will Cris and Esteban discover who
started the fire in the bodega. There were no witnesses.

Must see tv tonight.
the gringo
 

aThe other big issue is Alejandra
and German---how will it all play out?
It's easy for us to say, just tell German already because we are just watching a novela. However from Alejandra's tortured
soul the past not only brings back
fear but there is also fear of the present and the future. Ale desperately wants love and a relationship but it's quite understandable that if German finds out that for years she was both a prostitute and a sex slave
for whatever reason I might add, He will drop her and drop her fast. Of course we know that German won't do that but she doesn't. Ale is consumed by fear
on several fronts. I agree with everyone that Alejandra needs professional help and I also agree with many i La Malquerida land that the Alejandra/German match at the very least equals the Acacia/Ulises match.

I can't wait to see these things play out.
Low ratings? Not with me.
the gringo
 

Viv, you are right Uli was calling Acac after his lunch w Nuria, which was before Aca and stepdad appearance. Thx for clarifying. Btw I really like your way of expressing your thoughts, you always
make insightful comments.
 

About Chris allowing Aca to leave was allowed because Aca had tried to run away and it was believed by Elena and Chris that she was so gungho on leaving that she would run away with tragic consequences, so based on that Chris let her go to grandparents to be sure she would stay put in safe environment.
 

I can understand the low rating. This TN is pushing some boundaries which is a good thing but I question having two issues in one story, incest and sex slavery. It is hard to do either well and I think this one is falling down on both. The only thing that make it at least partly watchable for me is that there is virtually no chemistry between AD and CM so I can pretend all the lust is harmless.
 

Anon- I recently read that the ratings have gone up in Mexico. I hope they do the same here in the US.
 

Yes, Vivi the ratings are going up in Mexico. I was pleased to see your comment that they are no longer editing this. I hope it's because they are giving the show a chance to grow an audience as it seems to be doing in Mexico.

The themes in this are disturbing, but I am loving the quality of the sets, costumes, music and acting. I'm so glad that I started watching.
 

Thanks for the recap.

Concerning Ale and German, I think that it's inevitable now that Dan will find her. When that happens I think Ale will sacrifice her freedom to keep German safe. I think she must have the fear of losing him like she lost her brother. Her brother's death was partially Dan's fault as he didn't help Ale financially. She probably doesn't want German to confront Dan. I don't think it's a trust issue on her part, I think it's just that she doesn't want Dan to hurt or kill German. If she goes to the police surely Dan will figure out she is the one who pressed charges and will do anything in his power to get revenge and even avoid prison. She might even go as far as agreeing to marry Dan just to keep him away from German. Although if that happens I don't think German will know of her sacrifice.

Which leads me to the topic of Ale's ring. A couple episodes ago when German finished the painting of her she noticed he painted the ring. He pointed out that she always wears it. She wears it on her RING finger. I don't remember: Dan gave her the ring, correct? And is it just a gift or was it supposed to be an engagement ring? I know why she wears it as that was discussed here, but what was its original significance (at least according to Dan)?

--TF
 

TF- Yes. Danilo gave Tuquesa/Ale the turquois ring. Perla wears a pearl ring, also on her ring finger-- I bet also from Danilo. Danilo seems to give these rings (that end up being their names according to the stone) to his favorites. It seems to be a symbol of ownership.

I also don't think the reason Ale hasn't told German about her past is about trust. I think she trusts German almost more than anyone else. Acacia is the only other person she trusts so deeply. Fear, fear, fear. That's what's holding her back. Fear of losing the new life she's made. Fear that Danilo will hurt her new friends (she's said this to Acacia), which would extend to German. Fear of being dragged back into that life. The girl is practically drowning in fear.
 

Typo: Turquesa
 

@Gringo I didn't know we were arguing so diculpas. It was not my intention to argue about fictional characters. So carry on.
Romy
 

Vivi, thanks for the answer. I was thinking about aside from the feeling of ownership, what Dan really feels for Ale and Perla. Even though Perla is sorta with whats-his-name, I think she might actually be in love with Dan or at least jealous that he is obsessed with Turquesa. He himself said that none of his other girls are like Turquesa.

--TF
 

Wondering about whom German can turn to if/when Ale's truth comes out. He'll want to be there for her, but who will be there for him? His family members are all useless.
 

Niecie,

Probably the only one would be Manuel. Even if he's in a rut I still think he would be there for German. It'd be interesting to see if Andres will come to have a role in German's life before that truth comes out.

--TF
 

Niecie..That was a good question that you asked about who would be there for German. German has evidently learned to rely on himself. He cannot count on his parents , but he and Manuel seem to be close. Perhaps, Manuel will redeem himself by helping German to help Ale. German also seems to be close to Chris who is a very stable, levelheaded person, a good ally for anyone.