Monday, November 10, 2014
♥ Mi Corazón es Tuyo ♥ Lunes 11/10/14 # ♥ 81 ♥
Capitulo
81: House of Cards
La
Costeña: Fernando accused Linda of using the altered photo as a
pretext for forcing him out of the company. She tried to get on the
moral high horse of “You are a blot on the company escutcheon”
and turned to the two other men present at the meeting to ask for a
reason why Fernando shouldn't be ridden out on a rail. However, he
stood up and told her not to bother; he was resigning.
Lascuráin
Mansion: In Ana's room, Diego surfed the internet to look for
the source photo used for the trick one.
Ana
& Jennifer's House: Edna broke up with Johnny because she
couldn't compete with his being in love with another woman, even a
married one. He didn't take it too badly, wishing her well instead.
She hugged him in gratitude, but he had a sad expression on his face
that she didn't see.
Lascuráin
Mansion: As Diego surfed Ana looked over his shoulder. She
recognized the pose as being from the photo from their picnic on the
day of the mountain climb. He looked for it and pulled it up on the
laptop screen for comparison. He also figured out that the person
who did this wanted to humiliate Fernando. They immediately finger
Isabitch because of the divorce, because she could countersue on a
charge of adultery.
La
Costeña: Fernando summoned Beatriz into his office to dictate
his letter of resignation. She was shocked, but he didn't want to
talk about it. He just told her to prepare it immediately for his
signature.
“Enrique
is some piece of work,” said Aphrodite. “Obviously he's just
using her.”
“It
doesn't look as though he has completely brought her over to the Dark
Side,” said Hera. “She doesn't seem to know his actual master
plan.”
“Of
course not,” said Athena. “He secretly thinks that all women are
dumb sheep. Even Linda.”
Linda
was still in the conference room when she called Enrique on her cell.
He was in his living room cranking up the stereo as “Largo al
factotum” was about to begin. With a shyte-eating grin she told
him that Fernando had resigned; Enrique was pleased.
“Interesting
choice of music,” said Aphrodite. “If he fancies himself as
Figaro he's grossly mistaken.”
“Figaro
is an opportunist, but he's not a killer.”
Public
University: In the lecture room Natalia spoke about
discrimination and motives for suicide and war prior to the slideshow
of photos.
Lascuráin
Mansion / La Costeña: Beatriz asked Fernando why he doesn't
calmly reconsider his resignation. He told her he was tired of
Linda's hounding him and that despite his love for the company he no
longer wished to deal with conspiracies against him. He looked over
the letter. Just as he was about to sign his cell phone rang and he
saw that it was Ana calling.
“Does
he actually think Diego had anything to do with that?” asked
Hermes.
“I
hope not,” said Apollo. “They may have been rivals over
Estefania, but Diego isn't the sort of man to do this. He does have
a conscience... and seven sobrinos who would suffer.”
“Good
point. Fernando has enough children to compensate for the ones Diego
won't have.”
“What
do you mean by that?”
“Didn't
he say he didn't see children in his future?”
Public
University: While Edith sneered at the sight of them talking,
Fanny found out that Natalia was the chick whom Diego traveled with
around the world. Natalia told her to call her by her first name and
that she was thirty years old. Fanny suspected that there was more
to all this.
Lascuráin
Mansion: Ana thanked Diego for sending the photos to her cell as
she prepared to go to Fernando's office. She told him that they
couldn't just abandon him to fate. Diego told her not to worry, that
he loved her above all things.
“Would
you say she is the right woman for Diego?” asked Athena.
“I
think so,” said Aphrodite. “Except he hasn't figured that out
yet.”
Jennifer
and Nick's Place: She thought they were going to fight about
money again, but Nick told her he wanted to pay Ana's debt to Doroteo
that she incurred when Jennifer became ill. There was a checkbook on
the table and he encouraged her to write out a check for that money.
Private
University: Nando arrived to meet Ximena only to be approached
by Laura la Loca. Nando almost panicked, telling her that Ximena
would be out of class shortly. She said she was apologizing because
all was well, her dad came through with the dinero for her tuition,
and she wanted to say she missed him.
La
Costeña: Fernando stared at his computer screen for a moment
and touched the image of the company logo. Ana knocked before
entering and he told her to take a seat. He then told her he had
resigned. The letter was still in front of him in its leather
jacket. He turned it around and handed it to her so she could read
it.
Private
University: Ximena shouted “How many times have I told you to
stay away from my boyfriend?” and a crowd began gathering. Laura
tried making excuses, but Ximena wasn't having it.
“Laura
is an idiot,” said Aphrodite. “She gets involved with a perv to
get her tuition paid off and now she thinks she can cleanse herself
with a pure young man like Nando?”
“That's
usually a male fault,” said Athena. “However, what concerns me
here is this ugly interaction with her former friend and the fact
that she talks too much about it with Enfrique.”
“Because
of his revenge plan against Fernando?”
“Yes,
because it won't stop there. He may demand something of her that
would cause harm to Nando. He may also kill Laura and frame Ximena
for it.”
Lascuráin
Mansion: Manuela was making a hearty soup when Bruno entered
the kitchen to talk. Johnny walked in on this with his toolbox,
rambling on about nothing important when he noticed the adorable
Siete. He crouched down to offer the petite canine a bite of banana,
but Manuela told him not to; this wasn't good for dogs. He got up
and went on about how handsome he was in his uniform (Surely he
jests) and Bruno motioned for him to depart. He got the message,
picked a mango off the big plate, and walked out. After he walked
out Manuela told Bruno that Johnny was right, that he was rather
distant.
La
Costeña: Fernando went through the list of his problems to Ana,
finishing with telling her that he would exit the company he and his
father founded with his dignity intact. She told him that she would
help him if that was what he truly wanted, but that if that were not
the case he should fight for what he loved.
“Fernando,
please get over this now,” said Apollo. “You need your brother's
help to clear your name.”
“Son,
I don't think he will listen to us,” said Zeus. “We can only
hope he will listen to his own father.”
Public
University: Natalia exited the lecture hall with Fanny, who said
she would convey her greetings to Diego. Fanny asked Edith if she'd
like to go out to eat and she said yes, but wanted to show her
something first.
Ximena's
House: Nando was clearly freaked out by what had just happened.
He said loved her but it's all very difficult. She told him she
loved him, too, and that he was the only ray of hope in her life.
She thanked him.
“I
don't like this at all,” said Aphrodite. “This sounded too much
like a farewell.”
“I
agree,” said Athena. “This girl needs to be in a hospital.
She's living alone among servants and Nando doesn't know enough about
this to help her. She needs supervision. And her mother needs
severe punishment for being the selfish bitch that she is.”
La
Costeña: Ana said that if they demonstrate that the published photo
was falsified he could stay in the corner office of his company.
Fernando told her he wasn't sure he wanted to under these
circumstances. He told her about Linda kissing him only a couple of
months after Estefania Sr died and that he rejected her advances.
Ana still wanted him to fight for what he wanted and for what was
fair. He wants to, but he needs to clear his name by finding out who
manipulated the photo. She asked whether his image had been
tarnished by the published photo.
“Aphrodite,
I have a really bad feeling about Linda,” said Athena.
“You
and the rest of us,” said Hera.
“No,
I mean something critical; hear me out.”
“Go
ahead, Athena. What is it?” said Aphrodite.
“Remember
how Fernando's first wife was lying on the bedroom floor when Luz
found her dead?”
“Yes.”
“The
family photo was a few feet away, nowhere near the place where it was
usually displayed. The glass on it was broken.”
“I
remember that. I felt so bad for the child.” said Hera.
“Did
it never occur to you that the photo frame might be a murder weapon?”
“You
think Linda did it?” asked Aphrodite.
“Yes.
She might have known the household routine well enough to sneak in
when Bruno was out. She could have whacked Estefania, gotten out,
and returned to the office during lunch or when others were in
meetings and wouldn't have missed her. And she only waited a couple
of months to make her pass at Fernando.”
“Okay,
but how can it be proven?” asked Aphrodite. “I think they
cremated the body.”
“Someone
has to get her to admit it. Unfortunately that someone is most
likely to be Enrique.”
Lascuráin
Mansion: Manuela asked Bruno when this revelation came to him.
He told her he couldn't pinpoint the exact moment but he has realized
that she wasn't the right woman for him. She cried as he said he
needed a different kind of woman. She asked him what kind and he
said he would rather not say. She was persistent, however, and he
told her he needed a woman who was more calm and more modest. The
kids came home from school and were calling for Ana as they came in
the front door. Manuela took this as criticism and brained him with
the frying pan.
La
Costeña: Manuela had recovered quickly enough to call Fernando
at the office to tell him what happened. He ended the call and told
Ana, who said they should call for an ambulance. He picked up the
phone and asked Beatriz to come in.
Lascuráin
Mansion: Johnny came in at the noise and saw the kids panicking.
Manuela admitted what she had done and said it was because Bruno was
an ingrate. Johnny checked and found a heartbeat.
Ximena's
House: Gustavo told Nando that he would be joining his parents
in Los Angeles the following week. They wished each other well,
Gustavo apologized for his earlier bad behavior. Ximena called for
Nando from the other room.
Lascuráin
Mansion: Bruno regained consciousness as Luz called Ana's cell
phone. Ana and Fernando were in his car on the way back. Ana asked
what was going on with all the noise and Luz told her that Bruno
opened his eyes. Ana relayed that to Fernando and asked if he could
drive a bit faster. She then told Luz they wanted to speak to Bruno.
“Bruno,
how can you say you don't know me?” asked Fernando, as his kids
began to panic and shout. Ana tried to get him to see the red light
but he didn't hear her and drove right past it.
“This
is very bad,” said Hermes. “If they get arrested and it makes
the news...”
“I'm
way ahead of you, son,” said Zeus. “They are going to need our
help.”
Another
Part of Town: Fanny pulled up in front of the building Edith had
directed her to. They had been talking about the rude male
classmates. Finally Fanny asked where they were and they got out of
the car. Fanny looked at the building, which had a quasi-classic
facade. “This is where I lived for 15 years,” Edith said.
“Really?”
Street:
A cop stood at the driver's side while Fernando was still
talking on Ana's phone. Manuela wasn't making sense, the kids
quickly realized that Bruno had amnesia, and Ana was trying to get
Fernando's attention toward the cop on his side of the car.
Ana
and Fernando began arguing in the back of the car while the two cops
told them to be quiet. At least a couple of dozen people saw this
and stayed until the car pulled out.
Diego's
Apartment: Diego poured coffee for Natalia and himself and she
asked him why he was staying in Mexico. He explained he fell in love
and was staying for the lady. Ana, the nanny to his brother's
children. “Wow, you really must be in love,” she said. “Like
a madman,” he said. She looked disappointed.
Police
Car: The cop behind the wheel asked Ana and Fernando whether
they were married. In unison they said “No” and turned away from
each other. The cop then realized who they were. “Ah, you're the
Executive and the Nanny,” he said. “Very bad behaviour,” he
tsked. Fernando said, “Please, a little respect,” and Ana
pointedly turned to look out the other window.
“I
don't think he needs to worry too much about that,” said Hermes.
“Isn't that kind of adultery rather routine among mortals?”
“The
police will wink at it between men,” said Apollo. “But the news
media will not be so forgiving.”
Diego's
Apartment: Natalia had a bad experience with someone named Julio
and Diego asked why she hadn't told him. [details,
please, if anyone made them out]
Police
Station: The desk plainclothes cop was reviewing paperwork when
Ana and Fernando were brought in. After the charges were listed
(including resisting arrest) the desk man told the uniformed cops to
put them in separate cells.
For your amusement, Mr John Cleese:
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Urban, I hope this helps:***Diego's apartment: Natalia tells Diego that after the explosion she decided to settle down. He wants to know what happened. She said that back in julio(July) she had been in Gaza taking photos and a mortar round exploded near her. Diego asks if that was after Iguazú and she says it was. He then asks why she didn't tell him because they were friends and he could have supported her. She says she had no expectations for him but he could support her now.
Urban, your recap was great and the insightful comments from Mt. Olympus very entertaining! Thanks!
I absolutely loved the whole Ana/Fernando arguing in the car and getting arrested. My favorite scene was when they were in the back of the police car giving each other dirty looks as the policeman having recognized them as "the businessman and the nanny" calls them very bad behaved "muchachos."
So much great humor in this episode even with old Bruno knocked out by Manuela and her handy sartén.
Jarifa
Urban, your recap was great and the insightful comments from Mt. Olympus very entertaining! Thanks!
I absolutely loved the whole Ana/Fernando arguing in the car and getting arrested. My favorite scene was when they were in the back of the police car giving each other dirty looks as the policeman having recognized them as "the businessman and the nanny" calls them very bad behaved "muchachos."
So much great humor in this episode even with old Bruno knocked out by Manuela and her handy sartén.
Jarifa
Permalink posted by 
: Monday, November 10, 2014 at 11:16:00 PM EST
: Monday, November 10, 2014 at 11:16:00 PM EST
Yes Urban, wildly funny commentary on a zany episode! Also kudos to our commenters "up there" on Mt Olympus, they are so wise!
The Bickersons (DF and Ana) were pretty funny. Poor Fernando has really had it, maybe he needs to get away for awhile...
Also, notice that Bruno lost his stutter when Manuela whacked him with the frying pan. Hmmm...
I wish the writers would engage a medical consultant before throwing in random violent behavior and explaining it away as XYZ mental disorder. It's very misleading. However, I am officially "done" with Ximena, let's get her on a bus out of town with Johnny, no disrespect intended.
J in Oregon
The Bickersons (DF and Ana) were pretty funny. Poor Fernando has really had it, maybe he needs to get away for awhile...
Also, notice that Bruno lost his stutter when Manuela whacked him with the frying pan. Hmmm...
I wish the writers would engage a medical consultant before throwing in random violent behavior and explaining it away as XYZ mental disorder. It's very misleading. However, I am officially "done" with Ximena, let's get her on a bus out of town with Johnny, no disrespect intended.
J in Oregon
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 12:13:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 12:13:00 AM EST
As a person with Bipolar I disorder I very much resent the way the writers are portraying Ximena. Her character is so far from left field for a Bipolar character.
UA, thank you immensely for a great recap.
UA, thank you immensely for a great recap.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 2:37:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 2:37:00 AM EST
Wow Urban, thanks for a great recap. I enjoyed the dialogue among the Gods.
Your hypothesis about Fanny Sr being murdered is a great plot line. Hope the writers go there.
I think Manuela should have hit Johnny upside the head not Bruno--then we would be rid of this slimeball character.
Your hypothesis about Fanny Sr being murdered is a great plot line. Hope the writers go there.
I think Manuela should have hit Johnny upside the head not Bruno--then we would be rid of this slimeball character.
Thank you, Urban and Olympians, for another fantastic recap!
I hope the gods were wrong about Estefania's death. Finding out their mother was murdered would terribly disturb the kids.
Anon and J in Oregon - ITA about the misrepresentation of Xi's disorder. The producers and tn writers display incredible insensitivity toward those who suffer from it by portraying her as they do.
I love the Diego and Natalia plot! I far prefer their scenes to those with Fernanduh and screaming Ana. Frankly, other than a smokin-hot bod, I don't understand what Diego sees in Ana. She's poorly educated and ignorant (without any plans to alter these states) and uninteresting. She's in her 30s, and she hasn't accomplished more in her life than dancing around a pole, dating Johnny, creating superstitious rituals, and screaming? I find that paltry list pathetic por una protagonista. She doesn't have to have an advanced degree, but if Mexico has these public universities, shouldn't she have some sort of training in an employable skill?
What is the building Edith showed Fanny? Is it a large, single-family home? Or is it a shelter of some sort?
Have a great day on the patio, All!
I hope the gods were wrong about Estefania's death. Finding out their mother was murdered would terribly disturb the kids.
Anon and J in Oregon - ITA about the misrepresentation of Xi's disorder. The producers and tn writers display incredible insensitivity toward those who suffer from it by portraying her as they do.
I love the Diego and Natalia plot! I far prefer their scenes to those with Fernanduh and screaming Ana. Frankly, other than a smokin-hot bod, I don't understand what Diego sees in Ana. She's poorly educated and ignorant (without any plans to alter these states) and uninteresting. She's in her 30s, and she hasn't accomplished more in her life than dancing around a pole, dating Johnny, creating superstitious rituals, and screaming? I find that paltry list pathetic por una protagonista. She doesn't have to have an advanced degree, but if Mexico has these public universities, shouldn't she have some sort of training in an employable skill?
What is the building Edith showed Fanny? Is it a large, single-family home? Or is it a shelter of some sort?
Have a great day on the patio, All!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:03:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:03:00 AM EST
Gracias, Jarifa. I was way off base in what I thought and I'm glad I didn't write it out.
EB, I was also wondering about that building because it looked so odd. I hope we find out about it soon.
Ximena is on a collision course and whatever happens is not going to be pretty.
As to my theory about Estefania's death, we all speculated that something wasn't right about what Luz found. Also, did she see something we weren't told about?
EB, I was also wondering about that building because it looked so odd. I hope we find out about it soon.
Ximena is on a collision course and whatever happens is not going to be pretty.
As to my theory about Estefania's death, we all speculated that something wasn't right about what Luz found. Also, did she see something we weren't told about?
remember Luz went into such a traumatic state being the one that found her mom on the floor that she went mute for a year until Ana helped her out of it. So very likely Luz saw whatever happened to her mom prior to her death... and it might not have been either natural or an accident like her bumping her head on a nightstand or stte. So UA, you might be on to something here...
btw, great recap and comments from Mt Olympus...lets hope the gods get into action sooner rather than later for the sake of Ana/Fer, Ximena, Fanny, Nando et al.
Great recap and thanks for the Monty Python clip.
A request for Gustavo: When you go to L.A., please take Johnny, Ximena, and Laura with you. It will greatly improve the show.
A request for Gustavo: When you go to L.A., please take Johnny, Ximena, and Laura with you. It will greatly improve the show.
i still need recap relay for next week tues and wednesday. I am leaving the house this thursday afternoon to go down to Miami for a Disney Cruise... so we will be back next wednesday but i have a commitment that night. so i will need recap help next tuesday adn wed night... I will try to recap at least a bullet list for tonight and tomorrow night, in the middle of the crazy packing and getting last minute stuff lined up.
Urban, your recaps are such a joy.
I've always thought something wasn't right about Fanny Sr.'s death. She may have been sick, but, though I hate to admit it, there was something wrong about the body, the blood and the broken picture. Someone may have sped up the process, or perhaps caused whatever the "illness" was to begin with. Wonder if Fanny Sr. and Linda had a connection?
But I agree-- I did not want this TN to go the way of murder and mayhem like PEAM. All the villians are bad enough so we don't need that level of evil.
Now that said, I find that whole interaction between Gustavo and Nando interesting. On the surface, it was Meh and who cares except the guy is now being nice. BUT, what if the fact he's out of town plays into a future plot point. Someone claims to have been with him ( Laura?) not knowing he wasn't around? Lord, something about TN's makes you suspect every move and comment people make.
I'll admit it, Diego and nat look good together and they do seem to have a lot in common. If, well WHEN, they break up Ana and Diego, I can get behind him and Nat photo-snapping into the sunset. At least it would be someone who "gets" him. The man needs some reciprocation in his relationships.
Why is Johnny becoming the savior who can fix and know everything. And I'm guessing we see him and Manuela now hooking up? All signs point to it. And she was SOOOOO wrong to hit him on the head with that pan. Lord, that goes beyond funny. It was plain uncalled for. So now we get a non-stuttering Bruno hopefully with a whole new personality? (Can we have our suave Rene for awhile?).
Not sure I'm up for watching Ana and Fer bickering in a jail cell. I'm starting to get bored with their back and forth. Poor kids though, if this all goes public, they have to deal with the ridicule?
Daisynjay
I've always thought something wasn't right about Fanny Sr.'s death. She may have been sick, but, though I hate to admit it, there was something wrong about the body, the blood and the broken picture. Someone may have sped up the process, or perhaps caused whatever the "illness" was to begin with. Wonder if Fanny Sr. and Linda had a connection?
But I agree-- I did not want this TN to go the way of murder and mayhem like PEAM. All the villians are bad enough so we don't need that level of evil.
Now that said, I find that whole interaction between Gustavo and Nando interesting. On the surface, it was Meh and who cares except the guy is now being nice. BUT, what if the fact he's out of town plays into a future plot point. Someone claims to have been with him ( Laura?) not knowing he wasn't around? Lord, something about TN's makes you suspect every move and comment people make.
I'll admit it, Diego and nat look good together and they do seem to have a lot in common. If, well WHEN, they break up Ana and Diego, I can get behind him and Nat photo-snapping into the sunset. At least it would be someone who "gets" him. The man needs some reciprocation in his relationships.
Why is Johnny becoming the savior who can fix and know everything. And I'm guessing we see him and Manuela now hooking up? All signs point to it. And she was SOOOOO wrong to hit him on the head with that pan. Lord, that goes beyond funny. It was plain uncalled for. So now we get a non-stuttering Bruno hopefully with a whole new personality? (Can we have our suave Rene for awhile?).
Not sure I'm up for watching Ana and Fer bickering in a jail cell. I'm starting to get bored with their back and forth. Poor kids though, if this all goes public, they have to deal with the ridicule?
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 9:25:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 9:25:00 AM EST
DaisynJay, i get teh same feeling with the Ana and Fer bickering about the small stuff ... don't sweat the small stuff, people!
it was interesting that he called Ana and actually begged/pleaded for her to come meet him at the office after he left that hellish extraordinary (unplanned) board meeting. he certainly thinks of her as his 'pano de lagrimas' first thing.
but i agree, they are not quite ready to be a couple... she needs to come clean with the Chicago job secret, and stop yelling, for crying out loud... no pun intended.
He needs to stop living on the edge, he seems to be jumping every time he is confronted with a situation or a 'secret' that was kept from him... life is life. and you need to stop yourself in your tracks before you react the way he does. if he wants her in his life, he better start considering her and not classifying her at his convenience in the moment... (the woman he loves... the employee, the kids nanny, his confidant... back to the employee... back to the woman he loves...). he needs to climb off the roller coaster and if he really wants her he needs to go for it but put himself into it 100%, not just when it sounds like a good idea or he gets his hormone spikes.
it was interesting that he called Ana and actually begged/pleaded for her to come meet him at the office after he left that hellish extraordinary (unplanned) board meeting. he certainly thinks of her as his 'pano de lagrimas' first thing.
but i agree, they are not quite ready to be a couple... she needs to come clean with the Chicago job secret, and stop yelling, for crying out loud... no pun intended.
He needs to stop living on the edge, he seems to be jumping every time he is confronted with a situation or a 'secret' that was kept from him... life is life. and you need to stop yourself in your tracks before you react the way he does. if he wants her in his life, he better start considering her and not classifying her at his convenience in the moment... (the woman he loves... the employee, the kids nanny, his confidant... back to the employee... back to the woman he loves...). he needs to climb off the roller coaster and if he really wants her he needs to go for it but put himself into it 100%, not just when it sounds like a good idea or he gets his hormone spikes.
Love it UA.
Broken record, I know, but Juan turns my stomach and ruins every scene he is in. I turn away.
EB, I also think Natalia the better choice for Diego and totally agree on Ana. What in the world could Diego ever talk with Ana about?
Natalia - smart, fearless, artistic, beautiful, independent, well traveled, one of the boys
Ricky - pimp
Diego - "Open your eyes,
Look up to the skies and see"
Bruno - it's not you, it's me, works better
Lenny - do you like me? circle y or n
Nic - two birds one check
Linda - NOOOOOO, I'm not finished
Fernando - try driving with Ana screeching in your ear
Broken record, I know, but Juan turns my stomach and ruins every scene he is in. I turn away.
EB, I also think Natalia the better choice for Diego and totally agree on Ana. What in the world could Diego ever talk with Ana about?
Natalia - smart, fearless, artistic, beautiful, independent, well traveled, one of the boys
Ricky - pimp
Diego - "Open your eyes,
Look up to the skies and see"
Bruno - it's not you, it's me, works better
Lenny - do you like me? circle y or n
Nic - two birds one check
Linda - NOOOOOO, I'm not finished
Fernando - try driving with Ana screeching in your ear
tofie,
Fernando - try driving with Ana screeching in your ear
yeah, that is why i stopped driving when my husband was riding... the pilot in the passenger seat got angry very easily.
Fernando - try driving with Ana screeching in your ear
yeah, that is why i stopped driving when my husband was riding... the pilot in the passenger seat got angry very easily.
Wonderful recap Urban!
I'm with EB and hope that Fanny Sr. wasn't murdered. It would be way too hard on the kids.
Daisynjay: I thought the Gus/Nando convo was weird too. Though I wish Gus would take Xime with him. Something has to come of that convo later down the line.
Laura is really awful and seems intent on pushing Xime to suicide. She knows how vulnerable she is and keeps pushing her.
Ana seems to bring out the best and worst in Fer. When he said he was tired I couldn't blame him. A nanny was supposed to calm things down but Ana has turned the house upside down. Add to that work, Isa, Yomama, Nico, Bruno and Man saga...geesh guy needs a solo vacation.
I fear Diego's heart will be broken tonight (based on the previews), I hope Natalia can pick up the pieces without being used as a rebound. She seems like his perfect match.
I wonder if Doro will take Jenny's check for Ana's loan? He wants her under his thumb as much as possible and he knows her debt is what keeps her there.
Poor Manuela. I feel sorry for her. But at least Bruno was honest and didn't string her along.
I'm with EB and hope that Fanny Sr. wasn't murdered. It would be way too hard on the kids.
Daisynjay: I thought the Gus/Nando convo was weird too. Though I wish Gus would take Xime with him. Something has to come of that convo later down the line.
Laura is really awful and seems intent on pushing Xime to suicide. She knows how vulnerable she is and keeps pushing her.
Ana seems to bring out the best and worst in Fer. When he said he was tired I couldn't blame him. A nanny was supposed to calm things down but Ana has turned the house upside down. Add to that work, Isa, Yomama, Nico, Bruno and Man saga...geesh guy needs a solo vacation.
I fear Diego's heart will be broken tonight (based on the previews), I hope Natalia can pick up the pieces without being used as a rebound. She seems like his perfect match.
I wonder if Doro will take Jenny's check for Ana's loan? He wants her under his thumb as much as possible and he knows her debt is what keeps her there.
Poor Manuela. I feel sorry for her. But at least Bruno was honest and didn't string her along.
Marta, I had forgotten how Fernando did call Ana straightaway and did plead for her to come to the office and she came. That is the whole novela in a nutshell
Jarifa
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 10:59:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 10:59:00 AM EST
Ana's screeching has reached new levels of annoying. Why is SN doing this? I can't picture the director saying, "Now, every 15 seconds, screech like a fool." It was never funny to begin with!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:09:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:09:00 AM EST
Xi's condition doesn't jibe with that of either of the two folks I know well who carry bipolar diagnoses, but then they aren't exactly two peas in a pod.
When they are up, they are both incredibly energetic and full of plans and projects to reunify estranged relatives, ameliorate race relations, and generally save the world, now, all at once.
But other manifestations are quite different. One is on a very slow cycle with just two very serious depressive episodes and three notable phases of mania over 50 years, where she actually did achieve at least some of her plans and didn't go bankrupt or anything, the other has had over a dozen episodes over 40 years, has intermittent psychotic episodes while up, doesn't tend to self harm when down, but has made a mess of his life and finances while up.
Both are sweet nice folks between cycles.
If Xi were just already a witch with concurrent borderline or narsissistic personality disorder, or the like, is the portrayal necessarily that far off?
When they are up, they are both incredibly energetic and full of plans and projects to reunify estranged relatives, ameliorate race relations, and generally save the world, now, all at once.
But other manifestations are quite different. One is on a very slow cycle with just two very serious depressive episodes and three notable phases of mania over 50 years, where she actually did achieve at least some of her plans and didn't go bankrupt or anything, the other has had over a dozen episodes over 40 years, has intermittent psychotic episodes while up, doesn't tend to self harm when down, but has made a mess of his life and finances while up.
Both are sweet nice folks between cycles.
If Xi were just already a witch with concurrent borderline or narsissistic personality disorder, or the like, is the portrayal necessarily that far off?
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:24:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:24:00 AM EST
Ximena here is an unfortunate over the top caricature, no different than Nando's nerd look, Bruno the 50 year old virgin, or Ana suggestively dancing scantily clad at Dave & Busters. However, one is a serious, the others tomfoolery.
The Bickersons ?
HA-HA.
Now why is Fernando's psycho wife still plotting to hurt Ana or any of her close friends ?
HA-HA.
Now why is Fernando's psycho wife still plotting to hurt Ana or any of her close friends ?
Thanks UA, I appreciate all your efforts in doing your recaps. But I have to confess, I fast forwarded through a lot of this one.
I don't need to hear Fernando and Ana's idiotic arguments. I don't need to see or hear anything related to Jonny, Bruno, or Manuela. And add Ximena to that mix.
As for Jen paying off the loan, I don't see how legally Doroteo can not take it. If he turns it down, they should take him to court. They can't be forced into a slave like situation remaining indebted to him forever.
I don't need to hear Fernando and Ana's idiotic arguments. I don't need to see or hear anything related to Jonny, Bruno, or Manuela. And add Ximena to that mix.
As for Jen paying off the loan, I don't see how legally Doroteo can not take it. If he turns it down, they should take him to court. They can't be forced into a slave like situation remaining indebted to him forever.
I had the feeling a day or so ago when Doroteo last threatened Ana that she was paying him back in cash and therefore has no proof she paid him anything at all.
She now has the additional problem of the altered photo. This creep could easily come forward to the media if he thinks his dirty deals are sufficiently hidden.
She now has the additional problem of the altered photo. This creep could easily come forward to the media if he thinks his dirty deals are sufficiently hidden.
When's the last time you cared about the love life or (extra)marital activities of the president of Del Monte?
**crickets**
This is a ridiculous plot and Fernando should not be walking away from a company he and his dad founded.
Ximena sounds like she's saying Buh Bye.
**crickets**
This is a ridiculous plot and Fernando should not be walking away from a company he and his dad founded.
Ximena sounds like she's saying Buh Bye.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 2:25:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 2:25:00 PM EST
Thanks, UA. I had to FF>> through all the screeching so I missed some things. I'm glad the Olympians were watching it all.
Wow, when Don Hielo finally melts down, he REALLY melts down! He's lucky he didn't hurt or kill anyone, the way he was driving. And Ana was just making it worse with all the cacaphony she added. She should have taken away his phone. I noticed that after they were cited for not wearing seat belts, they weren't wearing the seat belts in the back of the police car, either.
Needing first aid and having Johnny as the only person nearby willing to give it to you has to be one of the levels of hell. Was Bruno's injury supposed to be funny? Manuela could have done some real damage. I'm sure he'll get over his amneedaplotlinesia eventually, and maybe lose the stutter, but whacking someone over the head with a skillet is assault.
I love how Fanny and Edith have become friends. Was that building some sort of palacial home? Maybe Edith used to be the sort of naive rich princesa she now despises.
Nando could use a little gym time. Maybe then he'd be able to push away leechy women. He needs to dump Ximena tout de suite. She has a wretched personality aside from the behavior her illness causes.
Wow, when Don Hielo finally melts down, he REALLY melts down! He's lucky he didn't hurt or kill anyone, the way he was driving. And Ana was just making it worse with all the cacaphony she added. She should have taken away his phone. I noticed that after they were cited for not wearing seat belts, they weren't wearing the seat belts in the back of the police car, either.
Needing first aid and having Johnny as the only person nearby willing to give it to you has to be one of the levels of hell. Was Bruno's injury supposed to be funny? Manuela could have done some real damage. I'm sure he'll get over his amneedaplotlinesia eventually, and maybe lose the stutter, but whacking someone over the head with a skillet is assault.
I love how Fanny and Edith have become friends. Was that building some sort of palacial home? Maybe Edith used to be the sort of naive rich princesa she now despises.
Nando could use a little gym time. Maybe then he'd be able to push away leechy women. He needs to dump Ximena tout de suite. She has a wretched personality aside from the behavior her illness causes.
Ana was wearing her seat belt when they were stopped but Fernando wasn't.
Nando does need to walk away from Ximena. She will drag him down into her abyss if he doesn't and she needs to be in a manicomio now before Laura drives her to suicide.
Nando does need to walk away from Ximena. She will drag him down into her abyss if he doesn't and she needs to be in a manicomio now before Laura drives her to suicide.
Dear UA,
Thank you for another tour de force recap! And thanks to those who have recapped this week. I was away doing some things for my mom and managed to read the recaps and see the episodes but never had a chance to thank our hard-working recappers.
I share the frustration of those who have had enough of several characters along with Ana's shrieking. I do like the friendship that Fanny has developed with Edith and in general how Fanny is making her way at the University. Likely that her nemesis will fall in love with her, no?
The humor is always so loud and broad in these Televisa comedies and a lot of the skit shows on Univision. Last Sunday Jorge Ramos interviewed Eugenio Derbez on his news program about several things, including the unique Mexican sense of humor and how hard it is to export. Derbez made some interesting comments about how he has had to modify his approach to producing material for cross-over to an Anglo audience. I have no idea, really, if this is relevant here. I just know that I always make it about half-way through the comedies and then can't do it any more. I am hanging in on this one because I love the scenes with the kids and several of the characters (including poor Bruno), but find myself FFing a lot.
Thank you for another tour de force recap! And thanks to those who have recapped this week. I was away doing some things for my mom and managed to read the recaps and see the episodes but never had a chance to thank our hard-working recappers.
I share the frustration of those who have had enough of several characters along with Ana's shrieking. I do like the friendship that Fanny has developed with Edith and in general how Fanny is making her way at the University. Likely that her nemesis will fall in love with her, no?
The humor is always so loud and broad in these Televisa comedies and a lot of the skit shows on Univision. Last Sunday Jorge Ramos interviewed Eugenio Derbez on his news program about several things, including the unique Mexican sense of humor and how hard it is to export. Derbez made some interesting comments about how he has had to modify his approach to producing material for cross-over to an Anglo audience. I have no idea, really, if this is relevant here. I just know that I always make it about half-way through the comedies and then can't do it any more. I am hanging in on this one because I love the scenes with the kids and several of the characters (including poor Bruno), but find myself FFing a lot.
Lenin will definitely fall in love with Fanny. He's pretty much dipping her braids in the inkwell already, a la Gilbert Blythe. But will she ever have any interest in him?
Natalia is way better for Diego than Ana. They have so much in common and she isn't in love with his brother. Of course, she hasn't met his brother yet. Plus, if she's deaf in one ear, maybe she won't be able to hear Isa muttering about how naca she is or the shrieking of all the others at family gatherings.
Natalia is way better for Diego than Ana. They have so much in common and she isn't in love with his brother. Of course, she hasn't met his brother yet. Plus, if she's deaf in one ear, maybe she won't be able to hear Isa muttering about how naca she is or the shrieking of all the others at family gatherings.
When Lenin was passing the note to Fanny and she responding there was a split screen with Leon ministering to his sick son. Fanny should just ignore the guy because we may be deep in another triangle before long.
Thanks UA, for the always great, detailed recap and all the other recappers last week. I finally caught up with the eps. Have to say thought the scene where they aged Luz and the twins was a hoot.
Don't remember the position of the pic when Estefania died, but couldn't she have had a blinding pain, dropped the pic, stepped on it and then staggered a little ways before falling hitting her head. Luz finding her mother dead, especially if there was blood, would be enough to traumatize her. Guess I'm not quite buying the murder scenario.
I must be the only one who doesn't mind Johnny. He's not nearly as annoying to me as he is to everybody else. Not that I like him. I just don't hate him.
Nanette
Don't remember the position of the pic when Estefania died, but couldn't she have had a blinding pain, dropped the pic, stepped on it and then staggered a little ways before falling hitting her head. Luz finding her mother dead, especially if there was blood, would be enough to traumatize her. Guess I'm not quite buying the murder scenario.
I must be the only one who doesn't mind Johnny. He's not nearly as annoying to me as he is to everybody else. Not that I like him. I just don't hate him.
Nanette
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 3:48:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 3:48:00 PM EST
As I remember that flashback, Estefania was face-down and the photo frame was north of her left shoulder. It was not close enough for her to have just dropped it.
I didn't want to think her death was by misadventure back then because this is supposed to be a comedy, but now that Linda's motive for ruining Fernando has been established I suspect her. Hissabela wouldn't have taken the chance back then (Now, however, is another matter).
I didn't want to think her death was by misadventure back then because this is supposed to be a comedy, but now that Linda's motive for ruining Fernando has been established I suspect her. Hissabela wouldn't have taken the chance back then (Now, however, is another matter).
Julia, ". . . dipping her braids in the inkwell." Great comment.
Jarifa
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 4:12:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 4:12:00 PM EST
I remember Edith saying she had a lousy step-family and problems with them. Guesses they were wealthy? Was it a step-mother or step-father? Either case, she may have actually lived the good life for awhile but her bad experience made her sour on it.
I can't watch Diego's heart break tonight. Just can't.
Daisynjay
I can't watch Diego's heart break tonight. Just can't.
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 4:22:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 4:22:00 PM EST
Edith said her father died when she was 15, so I'm guessing that place is where she lived while her father was still alive. Then, after he died, her mother remarried and one of her new stepbrothers apparently molested her or something in that horrid vein. I don't think we know if she was still living in the same home when the abuse happened and she left. Maybe they'd moved to a new home with the stepfather? But anyway, one scenario I can imagine as a contributing factor in her attitudes is that maybe her mother and stepfather were socialites who wanted her to keep up appearances of perfect princessiness instead of actually doing something about the abusive stepbrother.
If Edith went Goth as a rebellion against her previous life and her parents' lifestyle, we could see a transformation back to a non-Goth look that wouldn't be an indictment on her being Goth. That's what I was afraid they were going to do. Give her a transformation because Goth is "too weird". I guess I'm expecting a transformation.
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