Caray, Caray!

Looking forward to it! I haven't even gotten to watch it yet.

Sleep well and have fun tomorrow!
 

Like Sara, I was not able to watch this but eagerly look forward to your recap Marta.

Sweet dreams all.

Diana
 

Sounds good, Marta.

Jarifa
 

No worries, Marta. Haven't even seen the epi yet.
 

Marta, thanks again and again. And again, to all you wonderful recappers.

Estfi has been removed from my redeemable list for good. She was on it up until these last two episodes. Facu, you are dumber than dirt; but hey, we knew that.

Lola
 

Thank you, Marta, the recap was wonderful! Loved "They all start marching like animals." Yup, that's what they looked like. You didn't miss much with the animals. Facundo the horse was just making the great announcement how they were all returning to enjoy in the country again quicker than the English rooster can crow.

A few thoughts:

I liked seeing more of what happened between Isabel and her sister re: Rocío. I also liked Isabel asking Rocío what she wanted to do with her life beyond marrying Beto. He was going to have a career. What about her and her dreams?

I sure would hope that Facundo by now (after how many years of marriage and a second honeymoon?) would trust María and not Estefany, a relative stranger, with the crappola she is telling him. Of course there will be now the photo to support her claims. But unfortunately, I don't think Facundo has turned the corner yet in his character development as shown with him lying to María about the move.

It was hard to believe that they made Facundo so naïve that he would think he could just wash his hands of the company and walk away.

It still annoyed me how now at the university Diego was holding Carmen back from getting in her tormentor's (Francis's) face. He is prolonging and enhancing Francis's harassment of Carmen and looks like he is protecting Francis. He needs to go bye bye. Carmen should handle her own business without interference.

Then of course we had the "truth will set us free" speech of Jacinto boy genius!

All in all a fun episode!

Jarifa


 

Marta, thank you for making precious time to craft this amazing recap. It was peppered with sweet treats including "She leaves Facu there a bit angry but controlled… (can you say internal combustion getting started?)" which was just great...

Now, I am always upset when I don't get to see episodes but I am thrilled beyond words to have missed Francis tormenting Carmen. Again. And Again.

Jarifa, I agree that Diego needs to let Carmen go after Francis. I hate to say it but I'm for anything that will stop her vindictiveness once and for all. There's nothing interesting about a character when all one can do is speculate what cruel trick is up her sleeve next. Ack.

I'm disheartened to learn that Estefi is stepping up her campaign of lies. The sooner she is exposed, the better. I gather Florencio has not fallen for her and won't be abducting and running off with her anytime soon??

I'm sorry I missed the animals and the scenes between Isa and her sister. I am going to try and watch over the weekend.

Marta, thank you for the splendid story.

Diana
 

Diana, Estefany and Florencio did exchange of phone numbers so I am hoping they do get together sooner rather than later. Maybe when he is finally convinced María is with Facundo for good he will be more eager to go out with her.

Jarifa
 

Marta - Terrific title and recap.

Fac beamed like a proud papa when Carmen yelled at the house crashers to get out of her house - cute.

Writers, I need to see Estefany kicked out of the Carmona house too. She may still find redemption later, whatever -- but first I want her butt bounced out of there.

I did like that Fac blamed himself -- no one else -- for foolishly signing the documents and that he trusted Beto and then Carmen with the truth. In the office, he looked so sad at his desk. Poor thing feels like a failure.

After Estefany told Fac the lie, she moved in to give him a consoling hug, which he refused, telling her to stay right over there where she was. Back at home, he showered Maria with kisses. He doesn't believe Estefany now, and I'm hoping that preview is deceptive because the so-called incriminating photo doesn't show Maria and Florencio in a liplock. Come on, Fac. I'm rooting for you to get this right.

Isa all punked out with a shaved head was a hoot. Can't argue with her advice to Rocio.

That letter Isa's dying sister gave her - I'm thinking Isa has already read it. Is she suppose to give it to Rocio when she turns 21? If so, we've got to wait two years since Rocio is only 19.
 

Thank you, Marta! I'm about to watch the episode. Armed with your details, I should have no trouble understanding the mushmush and the business talk.


 

I really like this show but because of late classes, I've missed a ton of episodes. I can kind of get what is going on in the recent episodes and the recaps are super helpful! However, does Susana "gusana" like Andres? I thought she had no interest in him but it seems like she does??? Also, what happened that made Carmen "Yoya" like Diego? Does she not love Felipe??? Please and thank you! Keep up the great work!
 

Thanks so much, Marta! I just watched the episode, but read your great recap beforehand.

I hope that they can turn the business around. Although I'm sure they'll be fine without it, I don't want the Carmonas to lose their money. But Fac, and everyone, she tell Maria the truth. Yes, she is extremely happy with the prospect of going to the country, but she's no delicate flower who can't handle the truth.

Has Isa really decided to turn over a new leaf? Her advice to Rocio was good, but she is hiding whatever she learned from her sister before she died, and whatever news that letter contains. Can't wait to find out what all the secrets are that her sister left behind.
 

Vivi, I'm inclined to think Isa may be changing. But it's so hard to tell!

I really want to know what her sister said in that letter...

Anon, I am just speculating on answers to your questions but I do think Carmen became intrigued with Diego. I still think she loves Feli but Diego is hawt let's face it and she seems really tempted.

I don't know if Susana liked Andres at first. She is such a loyal friend to Ale, she has always stepped aside. I think if Ale wasn't in the picture Susana would like him. He's a nice kid and frankly, there's a lot to like and nothing to dislike. The family is loaded with charm...

Diana
 

I'm watching and fast forwarding through the episode now. A thought just occurred to me and it doesn't necessarily have to do with this episode.

I still feel like Diego is the better guy for Carmen. I know I know, the heart wants what the heart wants and right now Carmen wants Feli. But Diego has shown an incredible amount of respect for her and her family in regards to wooing her and dating her. He's been up front with Fac and not wanted to hide anything. Feli and Beto concocted the idea of sneaking Carmen out for a date. Fac is kind of unreasonable though.

Diego also seems to be the only one trying to help with Francis. I think that it was smart to stop Carmen from beating up Francis. Francis would have just called the police. Diego just always seems to be there for Carmen and Feli doesn't.
 

And you are right, Diana. Diego's family has the charm built into their DNA. :-)

It's genuine charm, too. Not the smarmy (yet funny) kind of charm that Santi has. Wait. Feli and Santi aren't related by blood.
 

I love El Panzón in that chef's hat. And I want the ring tone that everyone on this show has!
 

Sara- Thanks for the reminder. I thought Panzon in the chefs hat and apron was funny and adorable. I think it's great that he loves to cook as much as he seems to love to eat.
 

It kind of makes him less of a bad guy to me. He's Hilda's dad, right?
 

I think he was just her boss, not her dad.
 

Ah. OK. Thanks!
 

Sara, I feel Carmen has a great choice between Feli and Diego.

But after reading your comments that Diego has indeed been upfront and seems to be omnipresent to protect her are very true. So, I'm with you. Diego is pulling ahead right now for me.

Feli is very likeable. And steady and dependable.

But excitement, attraction and good looks have their own merits, don't they?:)

Diana
 

It's such a tough call. Feli and Diego have been neck and neck the whole show and I flip flop. Though I tend to give Diego more points.

Steady and dependable are good for truly long term relationship building. I don't think Carmen is looking for any sort of fling. Diego must get her motor running though since she said she would like him to be her first. I think given Carmen's age, looks and excitement do go a long way.

At my age steady, dependable and funny make me swoon.

PS: I found the "dark" and punk Isa very disturbing. I hope they don't show us that again.
 

GAh! Comment bomb

Marta the title was SO perfect. I was just throwing up my hands by the end of this thing. I can't even keep up with the lies anymore.
 

So grateful for Marta and all who are recapping this show. It's been difficult trying to follow the storyline on this novella in particular...at least for me, more so than other novellas. Absent the wonderful, thorough recaps, I don't think I'd still be tuning in. That being said, I can't understand why Isa's story line is what it is and why the initial promotions suggested something a little more solid than what's happened with her and Facundo. Ernesto Laguardia's acting chops continue to save the day and he's the reason I wanted to watch in the first place. And he's the reason I'm still watching. Also, the idea of Yoya as an "ingenue", same with "Francis"....really? They both look like they should be playing "Mom's". I've yet to understand what's up with that bunch of fellows, always meeting around a table, who seem to be in alliance with...Florencio? And the new mystery fellow (from Italy?) is a threat to...who? The crazy psychotherapist lady ...out for good? Makes my head spin. Maybe my memory is going faster than I thought and its hard to remember who's who and what's what. So, again, a very very special thanks to the recappers on this one because otherwise, I'd be even more lost than I already seem to be.
 

Dona Felipa, no it is not your memory. It is hard to keep track if all of plots and subplots being played out or those just alluded to. The guys with Florencio seem to be just hangers on, sort of like his possee eventhough at least El Panzón has a business of his own. There is a male investigator from the Caribbean looking for info on the whereabouts of Granpappy Porfirio (hired by a mystery woman) and another mystery woman from Italy. Mireya the psychiatrist, who knows if she will be back. If the writers successfully tie up all of the loose plot lines at the end, this one could be a keeper.

Jarifa
 

Interesting comments about Diego versus Feli. I too was surprised Carmen wants Diego to be her first, since she's always looking so gaga over Feli. I'm still on the fence. I love Feli's hardworking nature and I just have a hunch he values Carmen more than Diego does. Diego is nice, but he's still too playboy for me though honestly this boy hasn't played in a long time. It's crazy that no other girl on campus but Frances has hit on Diego.

Nuts that all the Carmona's, even Jacinto, know about Fac's business problems except his wife. Surely all can't keep this secret. Wondering who will be the first to crack, hopefully Fac.

Looking forward to tonight. I'm still into every storyline.
 

Dona Felipa- I tuned in for Big Ed, but Ernesto has totally stolen the show! I think Francis looks too old for her role. I go back and forth on Carmen. Some days she looks too old, but she can play whiny child pretty well.

When it comes to Diego, I think I am channeling my 17 year old self. "He's really a good boy, but he's hiding his pain behind a mask of playboy." I'm a little ashamed of myself.

Neither Feli nor Diego have done anything horrifically bad, so I am so on the fence for both of them. I don't think they've done enough with Feli, though. I don't feel like I've seen him with Carmen enough to make an informed decision.

Isa is another character that I just don't get. I know we discussed at the beginning that she was supposed to be a protagonista...but I'm still not finding her likable.

I still want to see Fac and Florencio team up against Santi and Esteban.

I can't wait for tonight either, Niecie!
 

Add me to the list of those ready for more of the story tonight!

Jarifa
 

Now that we are getting more and more flashbacks to Rocio's mom, I am getting more and more impatient!

It may have already been asked, answered and discussed, but the actress playing Rocio's mother...wasn't she in Corazon Indomable? She played the cousin who ended up living in the shanty town?
 

Sara- Yes. That's the actress.

Dona Felipa- I don't think anything serious will ever happen between Fac and Isa. First, he's a protagonist (and supposedly so is she, according to credits). Second, he's married, in the Church. A good guy, breaking his Catholic marital vows--- not going to happen on a Televisa comedy (family show). And if it did, they would jump through hoops to make things ok between Fac and Maria so that there wouldn't be a divorce.
 

The actress who plays Corina Bocelli is Lorena Velázquez. I recognized her as Isabel from "Qué pobres tan ricos." I did not watch "Corazón indomable" close enough to remember if she was in that.
 

Last comment was from Jarifa.
 

I wonder when we will finally get to see her. I did like her on QPob.
 

That was another fun one with an Italian connection again. I loved Sylvia Pasquel as Ana Sofía with her "Porca miseria!" I hope the writers continue to flavor Corina's Spanish with Italian in this one.

Jarifa
 

Jarifa- I think Sara was asking about the actress playing the sister, not the mother. Thanks for the info on who will be playing the mom. I've seen that actress in a lot of things. She always seems to play a snobby rich lady. Elizabeth Valdez is playing the sister Malena, and in addition to CI, she was in Cachito.
 

I hope with the arrival of Isa's mom we finally get some revelations.

And I wonder who will play Mrs Porfirio. I assume she will actually return.
 

Thanks Marta. The recaps and comments are what's keeping me interested.

I'm kinda tired of this one. The only thing I'm intersted in at the moment is Isa's secret and Frances' and Hilda's anvils.

 

This has had it's pacing issues, Nanette. The patio makes it fun most of the time. And when the show is on point it's really fun! I can say that there is something in EVERY episode that has entertained me, even if it isn't a plot movement.

There's only 15 episodes left in Mexico, which I guess just makes 35 for us? I hope things start picking up.

(And that Univision airs Lichita!)
 

Thanks for the recap! Haven't had much time to comment. Looking for things to pickup a bit in this one. Seems a little slow going.
 

Thank you so much for the much-needed clarifications and comments....Sara, Jarifa, Vivi in DC, specially so. A big help! The church-sanctioned marriage till holds in Mexico, I suppose. Here in the state's there's the "annulment" possibility but so be it. Hope they end up living happily ever after. But I still can't figure out what Isa's is supposed to be. And guess I have to go along with Sara's assessment of Big Ed stealing the show. May have to print out some of what you wrote to help me keep track.
Again, gracias!



 

No problems, Dona Felipa. This one can be hard to keep up with since we've been going round on round. I tried keeping up with things, but I stopped after a while.

Sometimes it helps to just look at at the animals.

I keep forgetting to mention that I notice that Maria's hair and makeup are still different, but she seems to have moved back to the dress and boots look. Or did I see wrong?
 

Less than an hour to a possible Margarito sighting!

Jarifa
 

I was thinking today that I hope the animals will play a big part in the Fin.
 

Sara- Yes. Noticed Maria's clothes the last episode were the dress and boots. She's getting ready to go back to the country. We'll see if she goes back to the old-new look, or just mixes it up from time to time from now on. I noticed a while ago that Carmen dropped her new look permanently. She's back to her braid and ponytail, and dresses (no more jeans). I wish she would mix it up to, and do both looks.
 

I believe Lorena Velazquez is playing the mysterious italian lady on the phone, not Isa's sister. Lorena Velazquez has been playing villain and semi-villain roles in Televisa since the 60s or 70s... she was in the older versions of La Mentira and other Caridad Bravo Adams story novelas with young Angelica Maria, Julissa, etc...