Friday, August 28, 2015

Yo no Creo En Los Hombres, Cap 33, Thu 08-27-15: In which Maleny is BSC and Ursula is colder than ice

Footsteps fall on the parquet floor, muffled only by the Persian rug the mystery man skirts in approaching the door. He opens it to reveal his lover, posed seductively, reclining on the sofa and waiting for him. She is not the mystery: he is. And he is…Ari. (Yes!) and he is clearly out of sorts. Upset about Doris, he strips and prepares to seek oblivion in the skinny arms of his lover…

But wait a minute, what about Max. He’s in his own bedroom and someone has strewn rose petals all over the bed. Who? And why?
There’s a note:


Forgive me for not telling you that I was going to come by your apartment one last time, but I wanted to steal a moment in this space that we shared so many times to be alone and remember all of the beautiful moments that I lived here at your side. I took away all of my clothes and I wish I could do the same with what I feel for you. But I can’t because I could never get you out of my heart. I left you flowers and what you like in the refrigerator, but now [I do it only] as a friend that cares about you and hopes to maintain that friendship always. I’m giving you back your keys and with them your freedom to seek out…happiness.


Max is swept away in memory. He recalls when he gave Maleny the keys to his apartment, so that she could get used to sharing a life with him, in the hopes of convincing her to marry him. He cooked her dinner and afterwards presented the key on a platter of chocolate covered strawberries. She was quietly thrilled and they christened the bed, now “theirs” rather than “his”...


Doris cries in Orlando’s apartment. (I love that she’s using a roll of toilet paper for tissue. So true to life.) She doesn’t know why Ari thought Orlando told her (about Maleny). She asked him directly on MD’s advisement because she had a point: If Ari’s only her tennis instructor, why would Mal ask him to help her run away? Orlando says he was never on board with Ari’s game because Max is a good person who doesn’t deserve to be cheated on. “And what about me?!” Doris asks, offended. Orlando continues that Ari’s like a brother to him, but he’s always told him to do the right thing and not hurt anyone. If it helps at all, Orlando confirms that Ari did in fact break up with Doris. Doris just wails harder.


Back at the Santibanez manse, someone’s at the door. Maleny hustles a naked Ari up the stairs and opens the door. It’s Max, and this time it's not a dream or a fake out. He apologizes for not calling ahead but they haven’t been able to talk since they broke up and they really do need to. After reading her letter, he realized just how important she is in his life. He abruptly pulls her into a hug, stepping through the doorway she’s been trying to block with her body. Maleny’s frantic gaze shoots to the stairs, but Ari’s no where to be seen. She breathes a relieved sigh into Max’s chest.


Isela tells MD that she and Orly broke up. Isela doesn’t think he’ll ever forget the things Josefa said. MD sits her down and says she doesn’t think Isela giving them the whole truth either. First, she said someone at work forced a kiss on her, then Honoria heard that she’s got something going on with Claudio and now her own mother says she’s sleeping with some guy to make her way up the socioeconomic ladder. Isela insists that it’s all gossip. She’s not seeing anyone…she was sexually assaulted. MD seems just as surprised as if Orlando hadn’t told her that this afternoon. Who was it? Was it the guy who kissed her by force?


Claudio gets home. Alma meets him in the dining room. She wants to know what Clara said. Claudio says they pretty much just talked about helping Leo catch up in the schoolwork he missed. Alma reveals that she heard Clara and Leo talking about the fact that Max told MD he loves her! She might have said she still loves Daniel, but Alma’s convinced she was just saying that to play hard to get and that she and Max are really going out! Claudio has faith in Max. He’s been honest and upfront about this situation. Alma’s sure that MD will hurt him. Ivana told her that MD declared that she would use Max to pay for all of the hurt she’s suffering. She’s already started (seeking vengeance): it’s her fault Ivana lost the baby. They have to get Max away from her!


Mal says she thought Max was going to ask her to get back together. Max replies that she’ll always be very important to him. She was the first woman he really loved and she’s been “His Girl” for all these years. He was crazy about her. That’s why he asked her to marry him so often. She claims she couldn’t accept because they were too young; she wanted them to really enjoy life first (um…you haven’t been “that young” for several years, sweetie). Yes, well, Max says that’s changed and they’ve both changed and that love has become deep affection. Mal says that this is happening because she was so sure of his love. It’s been a huge blow to her ego. Max assures her she’s a wonderful woman and he’s sure someone will love her just like he once did.


Isela comes home and asks Jo why she told Orlando what she did. Jo admits she wasn’t really thinking. She got so mad when Claudio told her Isela was doing things behind her back. But then she remembered that Isela had said that when she finished with Claudio, she was going to get back together with Orly. Jo just figured she should try to help move things along i.e. skip straight to the Orly breakup part. Isela doesn’t buy any of that crap. She goes to her room where Josefa has made a collage of couples from wedding magazines. She’s replaced the original faces with pics of Isela and Orlando. “Why do you torture me like this?!” Isela screams out. Jo hurries into the room and claims that she wasn’t trying to torture her. Kneeling next to Isela, Josefa sweetly claims that a wedding with Orlando is their next goal. The collage is just a reminder that once they get through with The Claudio Bustamante Project, Isela can focus on getting her happy ending with Orlando. Her voice hardens as she finishes “…so hurry up [with Claudio].” When she leaves, Isela rips the pictures off the wall and sobs. She remembers talking to Claudio in his car, telling him that Orly’s lack of faith hurt her and she was thinking of Claudio while she was kissing Orlando.


Maleny quietly returns to her room and leans on the door. Ari teases her, mockingly repeating Max’s words that she’s wonderful and special and should find someone to love her the way he did. Suddenly, Maleny marches to the bed and points a gun at Ari! That shuts him all the way up. She says the good thing is that he can’t leave her like Max did. “…Or you’ll kill me?” Ari asks. “You wouldn’t be the first one,” she mutters as she jumps onto the bed. He struggles with her as she puts the gun up to his head, then hers then tosses herself halfway off the bed. Ari’s freaking out, but Maleny is laughing. “You’re crazy,” he says, frantically trying to put on his pants. He tries to shake her off, but she drapes herself over him, slapping him and telling him not to push her. She outlines her plans: she’s going to keep playing with Max until he falls back into her trap. She and Ari will continue as they have been and everything will get back on track. She forces Ari back down onto the bed, literally sitting on him, and tells him to relax and enjoy it. Ari is freaked all the way out.


The next morning, MD has made breakfast for the family. Espy says she should’ve woken her, but MD says she must be very tired from working the taco stand last night. Espy says Hon was depressed by how little they sold. MD hopes they keep it up because Julian still has to furnish the office. Clara joins them and says MD didn’t sleep all night. MD confesses that Dan called her and said he was with Ivana and things were really bad, but he couldn’t tell her more until he saw her in person. Clara adds that no one’s been able to see Ivana and all of her friends are really worried.


In Cuernavaca, Ursula’s all dressed up for something. She asks Isidro if Ivana’s ready, but he says she’s totally knocked out. Ursula relays this to the doctor. “She can’t seem drugged or we’re going to have problems,” she warns. The doctor protests that she’s already been taking too many drugs and that’s probably why she’s taking so long to regain conciousness. Ursula’s out of patience and snaps at him to do whatever he has to do!


Gerry’s on the phone with Max begging for his help. He’s looking less that his usual high-fashion self. No cravat, no waistcoat, just a shirt with the top buttons undone…it’s pretty hot. Anyway, he wants to know what he can do. Ursula took clothes, yes, but she also took papers out of her safe. Max says that changes things. Then again, if Ivana's lawyer was there...All Gerry wants to do is see her and make sure she’s ok. He asks Max to get the address for the Cuernavaca house, but Max says he knows where it is and they decide to head down there right away.


MD and Orlando talk about his broken engagement with Isela. Orly feels like an idiot for the fight. MD encourages him to fight for his love.


Mal calls Max to tell him she thinks Ivana’s at the Cuernavaca house. He says he’s heading there now. She reminds him she’ll always try to help him if she can. Ari, laying on his stomach on the bed, listens to all of this. Mal hangs up and tells Ari she’s leaving and he should follow after 10 minutes (why, if no one’s home?) He pretends to be asleep while she’s talking. As soon as she leaves, he springs up from the bed and starts dressing. He gets distracted by the jewelry box on Mal’s vanity and fingers some earrings and a necklace.


Doris is doing her makeup in front of the tailor shop. MD opens it and Doris continues furiously powdering herself until MD asks what’s up. Doris confesses that Ari was cheating on her with Mal. MD says she doesn’t deserve that jerk. Doris thinks they should tell Max, but MD doesn’t want to. Max and Mal are broken up and Max’s parents already think she’s trying to get with him. Doris says if MD can’t do it, she just might.


Mal eats with Claudio and Alma. They ask how she’s doing, and she continues to play the heartbroken victim. Claudio says he’s talked with Max, but they can’t force him to get back with Maleny. She swallows her disappointment and says she doesn’t want to be with someone who’s forced either.


Julian, Jenny and Fermin are trying to get furniture for the office. Julian hopes MD likes it. Since he’s self-employed and doesn’t have his own credit card, they have to try his credit score, but it’s not high enough. Jenny insists they charge it to her card.


Claudio assures Mal that they don’t trust MD, but after Maleny's reaction to the break up and all of Daniel’s actions in general, he’s not to interested in join their families either. Mal pulls the dad card and says she understands; anyone would think twice about getting involved with a suicidal family. She’ll respect whatever decision Max makes. Claudio says they’re behind her.


They all go up to say hi to Leo, but Isela’s already in his room. She came to leave him a gift. Alma suggests that Claudio give her a ride since he’s also heading to work. Mal takes note.


Julian and Adriano (Max’s accountant friend and now Julian’s associate) wait for Max, but he’s not answering his secretary's phone calls. Adriano demonstrates interest in Jenny. The secretary gives them a list of Claudio's students that he thinks could help them out in the office (intern material).


Claudio kisses Mal and Alma goodbye. When Alma gives him a polite peck, he pulls her in for a much bigger kiss. Isela looks away. Mal notes everything. After they wave goodbye, Mal starts sewing seeds of discord: Isela doesn’t like Mal, but Mal’s not surprised because she’s good friends with MD. Alma admits she had her doubts about Isela too, at first, but she’s proven she’s trustworthy and not like MD at all.


In the car, Claudio and Isela fight. He’s mad about her showing up at his house like that. She snaps back that his big goodbye kiss was an obvious ploy. He says he loves his wife and he can revive their passion. Isela reminds him that he himself told her the passion was gone. If it’s revived, it’s because of her! He reminds her she’s marrying Orlando. She tells him the wedding’s off. It’s not fair to lie about being raped for one, but also she doesn’t want to be with Orly…she wants to be with Claudio.


Ivana’s lawyer has showed up at the C. House. Ursula’s upset and wants to know who called him. “I did,” Ivana answers. She pale and shaky, but she's awake.


Gerry and Max are on their way up there now. Gerry says he's tried to talk sense into Ivana to get her to leave Daniel and leave MD alone, but she won’t listen. Max says MD’s just as much a victim, but Gerry won’t stick his neck out for MD again. He only cares about Ivana and will defend her against any and everyone. Max looks like he wants to ask what we all want to know: Is Gerry in love with Ivana? But he doesn’t.


So everyone’s all dressed up because IVANA AND DANIEL ARE GETTING MARRIED RIGHT NOW!!! But before they do, Ivana’s lawyer wants to make sure they’re getting married with a separate property policy (akin to a prenup, yes?) Daniel professes to be in agreement, though Ursula looks like she swallowed something bad. Dan says all of his family’s property is in his mother’s name anyway, so it doesn’t really matter, but the lawyer insists that it’s important they do this so that future properties are considered.


Mal continues her plot. She tells Alma that it would be best if Leo and Clara stopped seeing each other. If she and Max get back together and marry, Mal would never feel comfortable having MD around. Alma intimates that she and Claudio have no intention of letting them stay together. Especially since someone tried to hurt Leo at the mechanic shop. Mal is surprised. Wasn’t that an accident? No, Alma shares. No, it wasn’t.


Dan stands behind Ivana’s chair at a small table set up next to the pool. Ivana is decked out simply in a white wrap dress, Daniel in a summer suit. The table is simply decorated with tulips and some lilies for contrast. The day and the guests are quiet and calm. So just like that, as if nothing sinister is going on, Dan and Ivana sign the marriage certificate. Arango and Ursula sign as witnesses. A (real, we assume) judge declares them man and wife. They toast to the occasion. The doctor warns Ivana that she can’t drink, but Ursula says a toasting sip won’t hurt. It’s a moot point because as Ivana raises her glass, she passes out cold. Everyone looks at her prone body in surprise. The doctor feels for a pulse and shakes his head.


Back in La Vecindad, Jo yanks Orlando into her apartment. She points at something off camera, a table maybe, and orders him to look at it. He seems crushed by whatever it is, but we don’t get to find out what’s up.


Isidro offers to call for an ambulance, but Ursela says no, they’ll take care of it. She orders the servants away. The doctor is still frantically checking Ivana’s vitals. She has no pulse. They need to get her to a hospital, he reports. Ursula, Arango, and Dan just watch on dispassionately. Daniel shuffles a bit. Arango takes a sip of champagne. “She’s going to die!” the doctor continues. No reaction from these horrible, horrible ice people. The doc stands. “Oh no. No, this time, I won’t do it. This time I will. Not. Do it.”


“You already are,” Ursula silkily points out. “[As the doctor] You’re in charge.”


“I won’t allow it,” he insists.


Before anyone can say another word, URSULA SUDDENLY ROLLS IVANA’S UNCONSCIOUS BODY INTO THE POOL! “Ursula! What are you doing?!” the doctor cries, horrified. Dan looks on in mild surprise at his mother’s actions. Arango's face is as blank as Claudio's usually is.

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Comments:
hellashelle- I had to catch my breath all over again at the end of your spectacular recap, as I did at the end of the actual episode. OH MY GOD!!!!! The Santibanez family (and Arango) are a bunch of cold, crazy, killers!

I have faith Gerry and Max will get there in time and save Ivana from that pool.

I had to applaud the game Maleny is playing. She's playing Max perfectly. Although I'm not sure it will result in him wanting to date/marry her again, it certainly keeps him as a friend and ally, and someone she can play and use for other ends. And she sees right through what's going on between Isela and Claudio. Isela better watch her back.

Ari is sinking lower each episode. Now he's stealing Maleny's jewelry and sleeping with her after she held a gun to his head. Clearly, losing Doris has thrown him off his game.
 

I thought it was interesting that Maleny pointed out that Clara and Leo are the same age she and Max were when they started dating long, long ago. Does that mean she is the only woman Max has ever slept with?
 

Vivi - I was thinking of you when Maleny was weaving her web because you made a comment about Isela playing Claudio perfectly too. You're so spot on. And those two ladies are so much alike it's crazy. If they weren't cautious enemies right now, they'd probably be best friends.

Gerry and Doris are my faves (Max, Clara and Leo are my second set). I can't wait to see Gerry dive into that pool for Ivie and I won't be mad if Max and Dan come to blows again.

The Santibanez crowd is just SO TWISTED. They're so cold and calculating, it's eerie. And Maleny, bruised and broken as she is, is also super nuts. That girl needs serious help.

 

hellashelle- That's so true. Both Maleny and Isela were twisted and used by their mothers for their own nefarious plans. Both have been trained to use their guile and feminine wiles to get and use the men their mothers have picked out for them.
 

Despite being drugged and in pain, Ivana scored points for both managing to call her lawyer (pre-nup/separate assets!) and looking fabulous. The curls made the side ponytail look classy, and the wrap dress looked great on her.
 

Ah, I forgot to mention the curly side ponytail. Definite step up. I think she looks so much better when she wears her hair down than in that severe side ponytail. The curls definitely softened it up beautifully.

Yes, Ivana didn't have much going on today, but it's good to see she's not toally blinded by Daniel. I am curious as to how he plans to get around the prenup, especially since there's no baby whose trust he might use to circumnativagate legal roadbloacks.

This show is great at playing on realism and subtlties. Alma's position is hard to take, but understandable when we consider that MD's neighborhood really isn't all that safe. Someone did try to kill (or at least severely hurt) him, Mal's car was stolen, Ari and Orly didn't help by getting into that fight either (Ironically, Mal didn't bring up the class factor either what with her tantrum). I'm still struggling with Alma's take though. The way she believes that MD deliberately tried to bring on Ivana's miscarriage, but doesn't seem to blame Dan. And the fact that even though MD told Max to his face that she still loves Dan and Max himself said she's told him that and he's the one with feelings for her, she still wants to paint MD as this vengeful seductress. Not cool...but believable because she does love her kids and she sees the broken Mal as one of hers.
 

Yeah, it's not cool how Alma glosses over Dan's responsibility in the WHOLE thing (never mentioning him or HIS deeds), while painting MD as the responsible party. I was glad when Claudio said straight up that he doesn't want Max to marry into the Santibanez family either, after all that Dan and Maleny have done. I mean, if you're going to be a snob and selective about who your family associates with/dates/marries, then the rules should apply to both the rich and the poor.
 

Wow, what an episode. I'm surprised that Ursela would do that with so many witnesses. The butler has to speak up, I know the others wouldn't. And I agree that Max and Jerry will probably save her. I don't think they would write her out yet, would they? But on second thought, maybe they will because that sets Dan up to be free to go after MD.

Thanks Hellashelle, great job with everything. I'm impressed you got the letter down, I had a hard time with it.
 

Ok. I'm tired of trying to peck out my comments on my phone. Sneaking onto the work computer.

Thank you hellahshelle! I am STILL behind, but I want the recappers to know this week that I appreciate the recaps that I'll be reading later this weekend! Y'all are awesome.
 

Thanks cathyx! The letter took a good while and many rewinds. Direct translations care tricky for me.; meaning's a little easier.

The butler didn't actually see the attempted murder, so even if he testifies to Ivana being out, it's also true that there was a doctor there attending to her. They would def say that she revived, they ran for help, she walked into the pool herself and Dan couldn't pull her out alone (and Dan would take such sick pleasure in playing up her weight for that purpose).

No way they'll right her off, but if she ends up in a coma, Dan gets control of her assets, right?
 

Awesome Hellashelle. Thank you

I am stunned. Agree these people are ice cold. Usurla is wicked.

In the mountains of northern Thailand
 

Sara! Hi! Sorry you're having to steal away to comment, but love that you're here!
 

Cathyx- This is the same butler who helped Dan with his drug and rape MD scheme. He won't say anything. That whole household is corrupt!
 

I was wondering why the DOCTOR didn't preform CPR on Ivana when she didn't have a pulse. I hope Jerry or Max knows CPR.
 

Hey tofie! Wow, Thailand! I hope you're having a great time and that you'll share some pics with us back here.

Both Maleny's crazy and Ursula's malevolence are really blossoming in these past few episodes. Claudio's instincts are right; he should get all of his family so far, far away from these people, he doesn't even know!
 

Wow! Great write-up! I envy you getting this episode.

The music in the fatal wedding scene reminded me of the soundtrack of Body Heat. This is a noir in bright sunlight. I hope Ivana's lawyer is smart enough to keep Danny-Boy from getting his hands on any of her money and that Gerry and Max get there in time to pull her out of the pool.

As for Maleny, she is BSC and needs a giggle jacket and a padded room. Not getting a shrink years ago no matter what actually happened may have kept her father's ugly death a secret but has clearly warped her beyond any hope of getting better.

I'm shocked that Claudio ever allowed her to have a relationship with Max.

Ari should just get his gorgeous ass out of town yesterday and never look back. He's right in the line of fire now.

And as far as I'm concerned Isela has gone over to the dark side.

More later.
 

Thank you Hellashelle for the recap. Jesus Christ this episode was straight something from Saw or something, scary as all hell. I dont know what was more terrifying , sick and BSC Maly or Ice Queen Ursula . The whole houshold is a lair of reptiles and they play Game of Lies to perfection. Now we have a lot of people with severe mental issues .

Daniel
Maleny
Ursula
Ari
Arango
Isela
Josefa
Claudio

Now mirror on the wall tell us who is the biggest stud of them all!
 

Thanks, hellashelle. Fine recap.

I can’t believe Ari was dumb enough to fall asleep and spend the night with someone who pulled a gun on him. Now it looks like he might steal Mal’s jewelry. I feel for him cause, well, he’s dumb (and cute) but not evil.

What are the chances that Maleny made herself an extra copy of Max’s key? Max, change the lock.

If Isela is going to continue playing with Claudio, her mental health would be better off if she dumped Orly.

Urban - Glad to see your computer is back up.
 

On yesterday's thread, JdesdeNYC asked for a sub for tonight's recap and I said I could do it, but I haven't heard back on anything. I don't want to step on anyone's toes, so if someone else is doing it, please let me know.
 

Ari definitely took his life in his hands falling asleep in Maleny's bed. Here's hoping he doesn't end up with a Darwin award.

It's easy to see how she and Danny-Boy became what they are now. These two are sociopaths, just like their mother.

As for Ho-sefa's threat to kill Isela I would take that very seriously. BTW, just what is Ho-sefa's source of income? Is she on the dole?
 

Urban- It was mentioned by Hon or Espy early on that Josefa lives off of Isela. I assume she also lives off of some public assistance too. He place is certainly smaller that Hon's or Espy's, who both own their apartments. I wonder if Josefa owns hers?
 

I believe that the guy who was visited by Honoria to give him the papers owns the three apartments that were given out of good will. Josefa most likely lives off Isela or social transfers. She should start working in a circus since she is experienced enough to start one!
 

Countx- Honoria has just mortgaged her apartment to that loan shark to pay for her, Julian's and Fermin's expenses. So yeah, he basically owns her place now-- but it was her property until recently.
 

Now that we're almost up to the 30% mark I really wish these lies would slow down and MD would start seeing the light about Danny-Boy. And Ivana, too, if she survives. Both deserve better.
 

MD has admitted that she WANTS to be fooled by Dan. And Ivana knows exactly what he is. Their eyes have already been opened, they have just both chosen not to rake him over the coals and destroy him for their own reasons. MD has recently not really given a lot of thought to Dan, and her moments of reverie have been about that kiss with Max (#bagdrop), so I think Dan is slowly working his way out of her system.
 

Max and Gerry may get there in time to save Ivana but Urusla, Arango, and rat Daniel will make it look like she just feel in the pool from being drink.
Just my guess my guess. They are all such horrible people I will never expect an ounce of good will from Ursula after this.
 

Sorry,
I have no sympathy for Maleny, kids have come out of situations much worse without being the crazy person she is. When she became an adult and with Max's help she could have gotten professional help had she wanted to. But all the Santibanez family are narcissistic turds.
 

Oh and Sri is just a pimp with good looks and body.
But for pimps I'll go with Richard Gere.
 

But it's okay foot Claudio to Allerton around with new slur of the barrió? ?
 

OMG Vivi

As usual I'm missing stuff, is Hulu just censoring the sex stuff. I swear I don't turn my head at all. My cell phone is almost pegged to my nose.

I totally didn't see Daniel rape MD .please please direct me to that episode! !!
 

Hellashelle
OMG
Such a detailed episode that descriped to perfection that I was re-watching it in it's entirety.
You did a magnificent job. Word for word, you captured the essence of the evilness, malevolency, and wickiness of the Santibanez family and even Isela.
All for now.
 

Hellashelle, this is a cold episode, but a good recap, you done good. Thank you much. These people are evil and dead, they have no
Soul. I guess we know who killed the husband and father of these evil dead people. O what a mess. And that lawyer, Arango, he's slimy.
 

Victoria- It was early episodes. Dan didn't get the chance to rape her. Before the drug took complete effect MD got the urgent call from home and had to return. Also, Ursula had invited Ivana out to the Cuernavaca house, and they were both right next door. MD never figured out that she was so woozy because Dan drugged her and had every intention of raping her. It was that butler that helped Dan with the ruse (that his mama was a maid at the Cuernavaca house) and provided him with his "usual" to get the woman in the mood (date rape drug).
 

Viví, Thanks so much for the refresh. And, as you mentioned, that was the same day Dirty Dan was surprised with Mommy's little gift, Ivana. Also I seem to remember MD getting woozy from the date rape drug.
I just thought the other comment meant that Dirty Dan had successfully succeeded at another time. The honeymoon counts for me.!
Thanks again for the remind. I keep thinking I'm getting dementia from this novela.
 

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