Wednesday, February 25, 2015

2/24 Tuesday #133 Hasta del Fin del Mundo – Oh, what a tangled web we weave...

Lupe arrives at Javier's bedside

Paco arrives at Grrrreta's. 

Fausto shames Grrreta to tell the truth!

And now for today's episode:

Casa Ripoll – You can’t handle the truth!
Greta tells Fausto to stop with being absurd and leave the room.  Iker is lurking just outside the room but manages to sneak away before Fausto gets to the door.  Paco asks again, “Is Sofia my daughter?”   Greta responds by telling him her lips are sealed by an oath she took years ago.  Paco guesses at the truth, “Then, it's true.....Sofia is my daughter.”  Greta grudgingly admits it.  Por Fin!  Fausto weeps in the foyer and Iker wants to know why.  Fausto explains that beyond loving Greta, he's come to adore her and now can't stand by and see her consumed by an absurd promise she made years ago.  He can't continue to keep her secret.  Of course, Iker has to ask, “hmmmm, what secret?”  In response, Fausto can only weep more and says Greta will never forgive him.  He embraces Iker and immediately apologizes for the indiscretion.  Fausto assumes he'll be fired and asks Iker for one last favor:  a cuppa of that marvelous relaxing tea.  He sure can use one now.


Back in the den, Paco insists on an explanation.  Why did Greta keep this a secret?  She explains about the Unbreakable Vow.  Paco is understandably upset, asking if she preferred he thought she had slept with yet another man.  He begged her, implored her to tell him the truth, and all she did was lie.  She explains about the Unbreakable Vow she made on the day of her wedding to Octavio.  A vow that she would never, ever tell Paco he was Sofia's father.   She made an Unbreakable Vow before God.  Paco is astonished Octavio married her knowing she was expecting another man's child.  Paco demands to know why she went through with the marriage even though she was carrying his child.  Why?  Paco is very emotional now and accuses her of preferring to tie (atar) herself to Octavio only because of the financial benefits and luxurious lifestyle that came with it. “I could have given you a future.  I would have taken responsibility.  I loved you Greta.  I loved you with my soul.  I would have given everything for you and our daughter.”  Greta responds by saying he never would have survived her family's ruin.  She explains how her father died the day she and Paco were planning to elope. She and her mother then realized they were destitute.  Her mother couldn't face it and asked Sofia to make the sacrifice for the family and marry Octavio.  That was the only way to avoid the shame and poverty.  For her mother, Octavio was the answer to their prayers.  Greta debated between love and duty.  Paco knows, obviously, that duty won out even though she was expecting his child.  Greta says she expected Octavio to reject her.  Her plan then was to return to Paco and tell him the truth.  Paco can't believe it.  “He agreed to marry you, knowing you were carrying my child, and then obliged you to keep the truth from me forever.  Of course, no one could guess that the ever powerful, Proud Octavio would marry someone knowing she was carrying someone else's child.”  Greta admits this was the price for his support.  She accepted and doesn't regret it.  Paco becomes angry, “and you know why he did it?  Because he always hated me.  He wanted to take everything from me.  He stole the formulas that brought prestige to his company and that would make him rich.  He stole the woman I loved.  He even stole my daughter!”  Greta can only look down in shame.

Hospital
Sofia and Chava are speaking with the Doctor and Sofia tells the doctor to let her know if they need anything, anything at all.  Chava seems to think Marisol's insurance will cover everything and he can assume anything not covered by the insurance.  Doctor explains the wait list for a liver donation is long.  Considering Javier's age, his chances of receiving a transplant are dwindling.  The best they can do now is stay calm and trust in the care they are providing.  Marisol is on the phone with Lucas explaining Javier's condition. 

Casa Ripoll
Paco doesn't understand how Greta was able to allow Octavio to take everything from him.  Greta explains she felt powerless.  She knew Octavio and Coria conspired to steal Paco's formulas.  Paco can only hope those two traitors are burning in hell.  He asks why she didn't do anything if she knew about this.  (Really, Paco, do you have to ask?)  Greta claims to have vehemently opposed their plan but Octavio threatened her with Paco's life if she intervened.  She had no choice but to remain quiet, for her daughter's sake, and for Paco's sake.  Paco is incredulous that Octavio threatened his life.  Still, he would have preferred death to the hell she put him through.  She allowed Octavio to get away with it.  Just one word, one word, and it would have changed everything.  She swears she couldn't say anything.  Not even when Sofia learned she wasn't Octavio's daughter.  She preferred to have Sofia think the worst of her: that she had cheated on Octavio, that he was unaware she was expecting another man's child.  And she didn't, couldn't, say anything because of that Unbreakable Vow she made before God.  She realizes that in Paco's eyes, Octavio was evil (malvado).  But she has to be honest and admit that he tried to be a good husband and above all, a good father.  Even though Sofia wasn't his daughter, he made her into the successful, brave woman she is today.  Despite everything he did to Paco, she will always be grateful for the love he gave to Sofia.  Ooooooh, Paco is glaring now.

Hospital
Chava is crying to Sofia.  He's beating himself up, saying they shoulda, coulda done something for the old man.  She reminds him Javier left them for many years.  Chava feels guilty, wondering if he could have helped him if only he'd forgiven him and accepted him earlier.  She reminds him he helped Javier by giving him a place to live, paying his bills.  He's not to blame for Javier's drunkenness.  Chava believed Javier had stopped drinking because he'd promised Lupe.  She tells him not to blame himself.  He needs to remember that despite the mistakes Javier made, Chava is there now to help him. 

Casa Ripoll
Paco says the love given to Sofia was his to give, not Octavio's.  Octavio even stole that from him.  Now Paco hates him and despises him more than ever.  Why, when Sofia finds out all this......Greta stops him and begs him not to tell Sofia.  She insists Sofia continue to think Cipriano Fuentes is her father and is surprised to see that Paco doesn't agree.  What a nut.

Hospital
Javier confesses to Lupe that he led her to believe he was a changed man in order to steal her away from Paco and take advantage of her.  He cries that he's a miserable soul and asks her to forgive him.  He didn't know how good he had it.  She was the love of his life.  He regrets not realizing this sooner so they could grow old together.  He admits his mistakes and cries again that he doesn't want to die alone here like a dog.   Lupe promises him they won't leave him.  They're all here to care for him.  He kisses her hand and is grateful to learn she won't leave. 

Casa Ripoll
Greta explains Sofia threatened to leave the company and not return unless Greta revealed the name of her father.  She repeats she couldn't break her Unbreakable Vow even if it meant giving Sofia false information.  She claims she did this in order to ensure Sofia would return to the company and put this miserable chapter behind them.  She admits she knew tal Cipriano was dead when she gave Sofia his name.  Paco is incredulous that Greta would send Sofia looking for a ghost.  Greta tells him how Sofia cried over Cipriano and even forgave him and it allowed her to resume her life.  Greta admits her behavior was deleznable (contemptible).  It was awful seeing her daughter cry over someone unrelated to her and all because she wanted to heal that wound.  Paco still can't believe it and tells her he never would have expected this of her.  He's convinced Octavio knew perfectly well what he was doing when he made her take that Unbreakable Vow of silence.  Greta has the gall to say the past isn't important (!!!)  What's important now is that her daughter has had closure and can now go on with her life.  Paco, verging on a busting a gut, “Do you think you can cover a lie with another lie?  Do you really think you have the right to keep me from telling Sofia that I'm her father?”  Greta thinks she's paid a high price for her lies.  Her daughters hate her, thinking she deceived their father by keeping her pregnancy a secret from him.  She thinks she's suffered enough.  She begs Paco to leave things as they are. 
P:  “After everything you've done, you have no right to ask anything of me.”
G: “I've accepted my punishment.”
P:  “And why was I punished? You don't think I've suffered enough?  Kept from the truth all this time, being kept from my daughter?”
G:  “Our sin was falling in love and now we're paying a high price.  I know I don't deserve your forgiveness and that you don't agree with all the decisions I made.  But right or wrong, I did it all for the good of our daughter.  I beg you; I implore you to remain silent.  Promise me.”
P: “NO!  No!  I can't promise you anything.  Nothing!”

They're both in tears by the time this convo is over and Paco storms out.  He meets Fausto in the foyer.  He can't believe Greta would keep a promise to a man who ruined their lives.  He doesn't understand how she allowed this promise to condemn her and condemn him.  Fausto tries to defend Greta, saying she's suffered so much.  He understands how this can be incomprehensible, but Paco needs to forgive her.  Paco can't see how.  For now, he doesn't know if he'll tell Sofia the truth.  He'll let his heart guide him.  Iker is skulking at the top of the stairs and has heard all. 

Hospital
Lupe meets with her children and Sofia after seeing Javier.  She tells them he feels Death calling to him.  Sofia tries to comfort her by telling her to stay positive and she'll see that her husband will get better.  Lupe thanks her but explains he's no longer her husband.  The divorce proceedings are in the works, awaiting the final decree.  Marisol thinks this would be in poor taste, considering Javier needs her now.  Lupe explains she has no intention of abandoning him in his time of need.  Chava chimes in, saying they'll all be there for him.  Chava and Sofia agree it would be best for Lupe to go home and get some rest.  Lupe tells Chava that Javier confessed he faked sobriety to take her away from Paco.  She and Chava pray for Javier.  Yup, he’s gonna need it

Empresa Ripoll
Lucas advises Sylvana that Marisol wasn't at work because of her dad's illness.  He blurts out that Sofia is at the hospital with them.  He meets Dani on his way out of Sylvana's office and tells her all about Marisol's dad and how she forgave him all his sins.  Dani uses this opportunity to ask how he would feel if his mother reappeared.  Heck no!  She forgot all about him.  No card, no call, nothing. 

Lugar de Cuco
Rosa tells Cuco about her visit with Dani and he fills her in that Dani used to be Lucas' girlfriend.  He's shocked to hear that Dani is going to help her out and that she told Dani she's Lucas' mom. 

Meanwhile, Sofia checks in with Dani who fails to tell her Grrrrreta chased Lupe out of the building. 

Lugar de Cuco
Rosa explains to Cuco about the why and how she told Dani about Lucas.    Zzzzzzzzzz

Casa Ripoll
Greta is still crying in the den.  Fausto comes in, suitcase and all.  He's assuming he's fired and is there to resign and tells her he doesn't regret his actions.  He still feels that absurd promise has been a burden for her.  He can't continue to see her suffer like this.  If he spoke, it was only to free her.  And so, he leaves with a clean conscience.  He thanks her for all their years together and for making him feel like one of the family.  They're both weeping when she tells him she doesn't want him to leave.

Elsewhere, Iker is on the phone with Sylvana and tells him what happened earlier and how Fausto spilled the frijoles.  Sylvana is pithed!  Stupid Fausto, now Paco will tell Sofia and Pato won't have anything to hang over Greta's head!  Curses!  Foiled again!  Iker sarcastically says at least she'll have Pato back in her arms as she's always wanted.  On the contrary, Pato will be furious because then, he will have failed his boss and then........she stops herself from saying more.  Suffice it to say, the last thing on Pato's mind would be marriage.  So, until they're married, Pato is never to know Greta told Paco the truth. 

Casa de Ripoll
Even though this wasn't the best way to reveal the truth and that she never planned on breaking her Unbreakable Vow, Greta has to admit Fausto was right.  That secret was like a cancer, killing her.  Fausto tells her he would risk his job or worse to ensure her health and happiness.  She's very grateful and despite breaking her Unbreakable Vow, she feels liberated.  She tells a weeping Fausto, “All these years, you've been my confidante, my conscience, my best friend.  You've shown an immense love to my daughters and to me.    You are part of our family.”  Fausto:  “You know I adore you all and you are my life.  Hopefully, now that the truth has come out, the light will return to your life.”  Greta's fear is that Paco will reveal the truth and her suffering will start all over.  Fausto explains this is now out of her hands.  Greta will pray for forgiveness for breaking her Unbreakable Vow and hopes Octavio won't condemn her.

Paco's Place
Paco arrives and Aracely and Nandito both notice he's in bad shape.  Paco goes to take a much needed rest.  Armie calls to check in on Nandito and Aracely tells him Irma came by to see Nandito.  He's not happy to hear this and she reminds him that the house they've shared with Irma has always been Nandito's home.  She thinks it would be best for his emotional health to return to Irma's house.  She explains she's still representing Irma and plans to enter a motion for Nandito to live at his registered residence, Irma's house.  She recommends that if Armie wants Nandito to spend time at his apartment, then he needs to register his address officially.  (I hope I got that right).  Armie is not amused.  He assures her he will fight for Nandito with everything he's got.

Chava's House
The family returns home from the hospital along with Sofia.  Everyone is still upset and somber when Lucas arrives.  Sofia wishes she could do more, smoochies.  Don Manuel calls to advise a few car parts  have arrived for Patotas.  Sofia finally has the time to fill him in on her meeting at the bank.

Irma's House
La Loca is throwing dishes around, saying Armie will not get away with this and take away her son.  Someone is ringing the doorbell and she swears that if it's Armie's lawyer, well, she'll break a dish over his head!  Dish in hand, she answers the door only to see it's Renzi el Tostado calling!  Scary!  “Hola Irma”

Empresa Ripoll
Chava calls Armie to tell him about the parts but Armie thinks it's gonna be tough going right now because of his battle for Nandito. 

Irma's House
Renzi can see she's walking around despite her accident.  It was an accident right?  Irma can't recall the details but says she was told it was a suicide attempt.  He's surprised she would choose his office building, of all places.  He wonders if maybe she came to see him that day.  He tells her she told him about all her marital troubles.  She's surprised to hear this since they were just co-workers.  He tells her they were much more than co-workers.  Wink-wink.  She can't believe that. She would never cheat on her husband.  He backs off and says he didn't mean it in that way, he meant to say they told each other everything and that's why he visited her in the hospital.  She doesn't remember.  He tells her they miss her at the office, that their door is always open to her.  She doesn't think she's well enough to work yet.  He suggests going for a cup of coffee and then maybe he can help her with her memory.

Registro Civil
Sylvana is there to arrange for her wedding.  She and her “novio” are loco in love and can't wait to marry.

Irma's House
Irma doesn't think it would be seemly just now.  She's been having problems with her husband and it wouldn't look right.  Ok, maybe another time.  He's glad to see she's doing well and says he'll keep coming around to check on her.  (yikes)  He hopes she'll come back to work as soon as she's better.   Before he leaves he asks her to give his regards to her son.  Bwahaha

Casa Ripoll
Greta is in the attic looking at her wedding photo.   She asks Octavio for forgiveness for not keeping her promise.  She can only hope this hasn't caused his soul unrest.  She weeps and cries out for him to forgive her.  “Perdoname! Por favor Perdoname!”  Of course, Iker is skulking just outside the door.

Oficina Renzi
Janitor guy reports to Chava that some important, elegantly dressed dude with three bodyguards came to visit.  Who knows, maybe he's the owner?  Chava puts on his Holmes cap and thoughtbubbles:  “Supposedly Renzi is the sole owner.  Maybe his cousin is behind him, and that dude, and who knows how many more?  We will find out soon enough.”  Janitor tells him Renzi left before the dude did.  Chava asks him to give him a call tomorrow as soon as Renzi leaves the office.  He leaves him some money, enough for a torta and a phone card.  Last time, he only gave him enough for a torta.  Things are looking up for the janitor.  Sherlock/Chava thinks, “You're up to something Renzi.  You and your cousin.  But I'm gonna catch you.” 

Avances
Sylvana tells Pato the date is set
Sofia confronts Greta



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Comments:
Cesar Evora was at his best. The scene between Paco and Greta was so dramatic, I had to keep reminding myself to keep typing. It was hard to concentrate on the other scenes which weren't all that important today so I hope I got it all in.

I'm sure the daughters will forgive their mom for this as well but oh my goodness, what was Greta thinking? Once the cat was out of the bag, she should have just thrown herself on their mercy and tell the truth! At the very least, she should have seen a priest to get some relief from that Unbreakable Vow. Honestly. Come to think of it, there's no priest figure in this novela. If there had been, he most likely have been murdered by now. Priests seem to have a high mortality rate lately in novelas.
 

Paquita, thanks so much for your comprehensive recap. I fell asleep after the Greta/Paco conversation during one of the hospital scenes. Guess too much senseless blah blah blah for me with Javier.

Why would Greta worry about a dead man condemning her????? She needs help.

I was sorry to hear that Fausto adored Greta as much as he does, I would have preferred that he work there mainly for the daughters, So even my favorite character has to be terminally flawed in this one. :(

Jarifa
 

Paquita, this was a delicious, detailed recap. Excellent title.
"
So many wonderful lines but He leaves him some money, enough for a torta and a phone card. Last time, he only gave him enough for a torta. Things are looking up for the janitor" was my favorite.

I adore Cesar and yes, he was in full blown emotional mode last night and did it splendidly. I sincerely appreciate your including all of Greta and Paco's conversation!

Thank heavens for Fausto.

I could not believe Greta kept calling on Octavio to forgive her. The man forced her into marrying him saying he would kill Paco if she didn't and she is apologizing! Where IS my beanie??

Renzi's not so subtle threatening of Nandito was chilling. I've no doubt cagey Irma sensed it too. Living with her is the very last place Nandito should be now...

Silly Silvana. I fear I've given her far too much credit for being an intelligent woman. Does she really think Pato will ever marry her?

Diana
 

So very good, Paquita

Why doesn't Greta just own it, she made a choice and it was the right one. She did over step a bit, falling for Paco may have been her sin but Paco falling for her, he doesn't see it that way. I think it was a tragic case of oneitis, of which there is no cure.

Loved the conversation between Renzi and Irma and the chess game, with her and Nando's life the stakes.

 

Paco has every right to be PISSED OFF!


 

Paquita- Thank you so much. Excellent recap of the showdown between Paco and Greta. I can't believe that she's acting like Paco should just let it go. Like his CHILD is just some random object. No big deal. Because you know, SHE (Greta) has suffered enough. B*tch, please!

I don't even know why the writers threw in that "death threat" from Octavio. It doesn't make any sense. It doesn't fit with anything else he did, and it doesn't even fit why Greta chose to go along with his plan to destroy Paco and keep his kid from him. Don't even get me started on the stupid Unbreakable Vow. None of that makes any sense. Let's just keep it simple. Greta bowed to the demands of her mama and Octavio, and found that when she made that choice she really, really, really enjoyed continuing to be rich and being the wife of a rich and powerful man. End of story.
 

I couldn't care less about Javier. Why are they wasting SOOO much time on such an unlikeable character who has done nothing to advance the plot in any way?
 

Chava should tell Javier. "Yo..where's your Mariachi outfit. We need to get it to the dry cleaners and then to the funeral director, you POS. Why did you come home to share your miserable last days with us?"
 

Thanks, Paquita. Excellent recap.

I've got my fingers crossed that Paco will put himself first and tell Sophia the truth. He has a right to bond with his daughter. He would've been a great father without all that bitterness against Greta. He should be asking himself, "Who is this woman that I fell in love with? She is so damn weak and spineless!"

Also, though it will hurt Araceli at first, she has a right to know she has a sister.

ITA about all the blah about Javier. Who cares? Other than that, this was one of the best episodes in a long time, with Greta-Paco and Irma-Renzi.
 

I agree with you Vivi and Niecie about Javier. I suppose in the scheme of life, the family of such a despicable character would likely feel pity and try their best to help. But, although it doesn't sound charitable, I have no empathy or sympathy for him. At all.

Is it truly any wonder why Araceli is so unhappy? Imagine growing up with Paco, cloaked in bitterness. Her perpetual frown mirrors his.

Instead of concentrating on who he had, a wife and daughter who loved him, Paco spent his life in seething anger and resentment over Greta who clearly moved on with her life, certainly not a bad one, immersed in creature comforts (as you noted Vivi).

I'm not excusing things Araceli has done but her obsession with Chava shows she truly is her father's daughter.

Diana
 

Thank you Pacquita! Very, very well done!

I have to agree with you about Greta, Vivi. Greta just wanted to continue living the rich life. Unless Greta actually had some feelings for Ocatavio, the whole Unbreakable Vow thing is nonsense. Regarding the death threat, I do remember Octavio threatening Greta with a knife, but I thought it was over stealing Paco's recipes.

I cannot stomach the sniveling Javier. It's all about him and it's always been about him. Good grief, he's always been a burden to his family and even more so now. The honorable thing to do would be to die and set them free.

I have to admit, Irma was very clever in handling Renzi, but that won't last long.

 

Paquita---I know that you put a lot of long, hard work into the recap today and it shows. Fabulous
today, just fabulous.

I was holding my breath for Irma
last night. I know that she isn't the nicest person around but she does love her son, not the pig though. I got in on the story a little late so I don't know all of the earlier details but in a small way I will join Carlos in feeling sorry for her. Anyway---Irma is still alive for one more day.

Will Paco tell Sophia that she is his daughter?

Does Silvana go down tonight? Pato
is seen putting something in her drink.

Must see tv
the gringo
 

Thanks Paquita, nicely done.

More than anything at this point, I'd enjoy seeing Irma outwit Renzi. It looked to me like her little hamster was going at full speed during that cat and mouse exchange she had with him.

I'm also looking forward with great anticipation to see how Peralta pursues Sofía. I see a huge bunch of flowers in her near future.

If a big race is coming up soon, Chava simply doesn't have time to gift chunk of his liver to his dad... Next!

Maybe Marisol?

With his history, there are bound to be a few little Javiers running around out there.

And how about Benito? According to some they share a common heritage.

Carlos
 

Thank you for the recap Paquita.

"Sylvana is there to arrange for her wedding.  She and her “novio” are loco in love and can't wait to marry." (Fave.)

Nandito doesn't take TAE KWAN DOE for nothing. I'm sure he'd kick Renzi's butt. Irma has them hands too.

I KNEW it would be FAUSTO who would have the balls to get the family secret out to Paco.

Best Novela Characters
Willy (AC)
Alejandra (LM)
Cristina (LM)
Illeana (PSMA)
Fausto (HEFDM)

Javier needs to just die. Please novela-gods, he is a nuisance to society.
 

Kill Javier NOW !

Greta is pissing me off: Where's the ANVILS ?
 

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