Caray, Caray!

Thanks UA! Glad to see that we were able to get one of your great recaps this week.

Josefa just needs to crawl into a hole and stay there. (I should probably just copy & paste that sentiment because no doubt I will feel that way after every episode). Glad Fermin put her in her place. And Isela needs some major therapy for having to share living quarters with that crazy. Still don't like her though, especially after she told Claudio that she doesn't want Julian in the office. Although I'm sure Max, Leo, & Andrian will be quick to nix that idea if anything comes to fruition. I wonder if Julian has some type of contract in writing with Claudio about renting the office space.

And as was mentioned before, Claudio & Isela are not very subtle in their affair. They are already so many mummers within rich street & the barrio. I wonder what's going to eventually break that secret wide open.

Had to laugh at the way Doris was checking out a shirtless Orlando. Don't blame the girl hehe. I'm really liking the way the actress is playing Doris. The last time I saw her was in Rebelde as Celina and I was less than impressed with her character. Here she's one of my favs.

jlk


 

Excellent recap Urban!

Poor Orlando, his heart got crushed here.

I also don't mind MD taking her time to correspond Max's feelings. This time seems to be helping her detox from Daniel and appreciate Max.

Ivana is only hurting herself with Daniel though, she needs to wake up and see she's only hurting herself.

Jarocha
 

Urban so glad your computer is working and you're turning out your usual outstanding recaps.
To me, this probably was one of the most boring episodes to date.
I like the actress who is playing Ivana, she has a big bomb up her sleeve which she is ready to let it explode.
I thought Ivana wasn't suppose to know she had a total hysterectomy but then Dan told MD which was stupid if it's suppose to be hush-hush. Anyway I guess Ivana find out from the doctors .
 

Once upon a time on a US soap there was a storyline about a wealthy controlling father who didn't want his diabetic daughter to know she had early-stage retinopathy. He convinced her ophthalmologist to tell only him about it. The oph didn't exactly look comfortable with this.

The father then convinced his daughter she was going blind so she would break up with her boyfriend (a handsome young doctor who didn't come from money) because her eventual blindness wouldn't be fair to him. The doctor eventually found out in some other way and just in time. I don't remember how the father managed not to be cut off by his daughter.

I'm sure if the internet had existed there would have been a page of rants about this.

Back to our story: Orlando deserves much better. I hope Doris gets him.
 

Excellent recap, Urban! Glad to have you back this week.

Loved that hug Gerry (now we know his name is Gerardo because Dan called him that in the meeting) gave Ivana at the end, and that he told her she's hurting herself. So true.

Ivana is sneaky, and I'm glad she knows about her hysterectomy but is playing along like she doesn't. I'm fine if she wants to expend her energy getting back at Ursula and Dan. But I'm betting her plans still include MD. *sigh*

jlk- Not only did Isela get on my bad side because she's now trying to kick Julian out of his new office spaces, but because she's making Orlando think it's HIS fault why she turned down his proposal. Because he (saw the truth and) suspected she was cheating on him for a few seconds. Break his heart, fine. But don't make him think it's his fault.

 

I wonder what Isela plans to tell Alma to throw off suspicion? The two of them should have taken time out of their all day nookie session to come up with an alibi. They're really bad at this cheating stuff when everybody already suspects. I do like that not much stays secret in this tn for long.
 

Thank you UA, enjoyed your retelling.

Early I had sympathy for Islea but she is doing this for herself now. If she wants another man fine, if she can justify the deceit of Alma as someone she barely knows, ok, but to rip Orlando apart, a guy she has known, said she loved and has always supported her, unforgivable. She's one of the bad guys.

 

Thanks Urban! Loved the pic. Hoping to watch the episode in the near future and savoring this recap.
 

Thank you UA, I'm glad to see you back in action.

I don't like Isela making Orlando think that the breakup is because he didn't believe her either, but I hope he sees the truth when he finds out that Isela is screwing Claudio. Then he will have righteous anger at her.

Dan just keeps trying with his lies to MD, doesn't he? I did laugh at seeing him in the work meeting though. I can't wait to see how he screws up the company.

We never did find out what Claudio said to Alma to cover his story. They just seemed to drop it.

Based on past behavior, I don't see how Claudio is going to get Leo out of the shop and into the office. Leo seems to stand firm on what he wants to do.
 

I'm thinking that Isela will tell Alma that they stayed together late talking about his marriage and Isela gave him advice on how to make their marriage better.
 

But stayed together, WHERE? Everyone, including Alma, knows neither of them made it to the office.
 

Cathyx- I think Alma just let the conversation drop and didn't push it. Claudio said he had a flat tire which delayed him, and also that he stayed late in the office. Alma did not let on that she knew perfectly well that he didn't go to the office. I think she has her suspicions, but she's going to keep quiet (and stew) for now.
 

Thank you Urban. Isela sure broke Orlando's heart back there. I suppose tolerating Isela in "Bitch" mode will need time to get used to. Finally Alma and Julian got their eyes open about Isela and Claudio. People are not as silly as the deceivers want them to believe.

And I am a bit confused on how Ivana learned about her missing uterus, who told her? Was it Ursula or her doctor?

What is up with Gerry and Ivana now, will they get together now on the plan for vengeance? When Gerry came in the room I expected a long kiss instead.

I was so glad that Dan and Josefa got put in place by MD and Vermin respectively. These two vampires suck a lot of energy from their victims!
 

I am also wondering where you get these black, noir like images. They are very random but they fit so well!
 

Didn't Claudio also admit to being with Isela to Alma?

Alma is going to be another Ivana/Maria Dolores, choosing to keep the wool pulled over her eyes.


 

I don't mean being "with" Isela as in "Yeah I'm sleeping with Isela" but more of "Yes, I was with Isela today."
 

Claudio did admit he was in Isela's company but not what they were doing.

Count, I just google "film noir" and click on "images". Some of these come from famous films and others could have been book covers.

MD will suffer a great deal more before this is over.
 

Well, pain is her middle name.
 

Isela has done a very bad thing in making Orlando believe that it was his fault. She was very hypoocritcal acting all offended about Doris when she was bumping uglies all day with gross Claudio. The money that Orlando was saving for the wedding was it the same money He lent to Ari?
Oops, thank you so much for recap. I did not mean to be unappreciative but I was actually really happy and excited to read your recap and I had missed them when you had computer problems. So if I ever forget to thank you, pls know that its because I get ahead of myself sometimes and not because I meant any harm. I lurk because I don't want to get embarrassed if I forget to.

Thank you and everyone in advance for all the nice recaps.

 

UA--If this tn weren't so brightly lit, I could very well believe it's an excellent presentation of one of the most noir of film noirs. You do the genre proud in your recap. Thank you very much.

Victoria and CountX--I too wondered how Ivana found out she had a complete hysterectomy. It would have been important to us to find out who spilled the frijoles. Neither doctor has been very forthcoming to her. Susana would do it out of spite.

Vivi--Gerry came verrrry close to kissing Ivana right on the mouth. I almost wish he had. I got goosebumps when he walked in the door. It was quite emotional. Dang, I do like Ivana when she's all vulnerable like that. Oh, and thanks for reminding us that MD's middle name means pain! She seems to be holding up rather well, though. I think Isela is the one who will suffer the most pain in the long run. Let's see. (I know we're not supposed to get off topic onto the actresses, per se, but is anyone else bothered by Isela's front teeth? I don't know if it's so, but I think wardrobe is making her wear a set of false teeth to make her look more pouty.)

I'm dying to know if Dan-Dan is going to move in with Ivana and share her bed, or merely share her fortune!
 

Thanks, Urban. Fine recap.

I’m actually liking Isela a little bit more now. Rotten of her to let Orlando think their breakup is his fault, but at least she had the decency to separate from him. I was afraid she’d accept his ring for public appearance purpose only. She’s obsessed with Claudio now, but clearly not over Orlando the way her jealousy cropped up when he was shirtless with Doris.

I’m enjoying the game Maleny is playing with Alma, not that it’s right.

Can’t wait to see what Ivana has up her sleeve. Hope she does it soon, before all her employees, except Gerry, flee from Dan's "leadership."

Fermin was quite the gentlemen sending everybody home so as not to gawk at Orlando’s humiliation.
 

Anita, didn't Ivana say to Ursela that Dan wouldn't be living with her?
 

Anita- I still have no idea if Gerry is gay or not. But, damn, is he ever making me dearly hope that he isn't.

Those are Fabiola's/Isela's real bucked teeth. Doesn't seem to keep her from getting roles as the pretty girl/temptress in these tns, so more power to her. In Por Ella Soy Eva, she played the VERY young girlfriend/plaything of Eva's boss. In De Que Te Quiero, she was the bad girl sister of the protagonist, cheating on her good guy boyfriend just like she's doing here.
 

I thought Ursula said to IVANA that Dan wouldn't be living with her.
 

Oh, that might be, Anon207. I only remember being surprised at that comment, but maybe it was the other way around.
 

Yes, it's as Anon207 said, but we never got any explanation for what Ursula meant and why. Ivana sure as heck didn't look happy when Ursula told her her husband wouldn't be living with her. We'll see how this all shakes out.
 

Remember Fanny Jr.'s buck teeth in MCET, I thought they were a little unsightly but Isela's buck teeth, while trying to add to her sex appeal, just make me think nasty Claudio with a pre-brace young girl. --- Ikes and Yucks
 

Thanks Vivi re Isela's teeth. I can stop worrying about them now!
 

For appearances sake, unless dunderhead Dan can't see it, he should move in with Ivana. In a way it will be LESS stressful than having to interact with Mad Mamma Dearest everyday. He can live in one wing and Ivana in another and the media will never know it. That is, unless Susana drops a juicy tid bit on a reporter at the Mexico Daily News or Mexivision!
 

Anita, I don't think Dan wants to be held accountable for where he is or what he's doing. Maybe that's why he doesn't want to live with her.
 

Are they editing? Is that why we're surprised that Ivana knows she can't get pregnant? And does anyone remember who set up the wedding between her and Dan? I'm wondering if it was Ivana, and she's in for the long con. Playing Dan's own game against him. She's clever and vengeful enough to make this happen.

And I wonder if Isela is really into Claudio, or if she thinks she has to play along with Josefa in order to get her life back. Of course, the better thing would be to tell Orlando what's going on, marry his shirtless self, and get the heck away from her mother, but how much fun is that to watch? Except for the shirtless part. That's always acceptable.

Kelly
 

Well, it was last conversation last night, so Ivana may reveal to Gerry tonight how she found out and what are her plans.
 

I hope so. It's so exciting. I hope she really gets Dan and his family, and then realizes that MD isn't who has hurt her and leaves her alone.
 

I wish I could see Ivana going toe to toe with the reptiles, but don't think she can do it being outnumbered 3 to 1 (possibly 4 to 1 if Maleny joins the fun). Of course if she ropes in Gerry & possibly her aunt it would even out. Plus I think her fragile ego makes her easy to manipulate. There are so many lies, agendas, & secrets it's hard to keep everyone's motivation clear (IMO it's what makes this tn so intriguing!)

Kelly: I don't think Isela knows herself. The reality of putting the vengeance plan into action is causing all types of confusing emotions within.

jlk
 

CathyX--He's taken over as "head" of the company (temporarily, we hope, until his unmasking and downfall). That's what I meant by for appearances sake he should be near his wife, in consultation with her, living with her, and not still living with Mommie Demonia. I'm not saying he will or he won't. Your assessment is spot on.

Also, he probably knows Ivana will have him on a very short leash if he moves in with her and won't be able to keep sniffing around MD--which he shouldn't be doing, as "head" of the company.

Can't wait for Gerry to sign on to Team Long Con.
 

Urban, thank you for that thought provoking
Recap. Danny looks lost in that office. He is out of his element. Hes never worked a day In his miserable life.
I'm sorry for Ivana. Shes dived into a snake pit. And shes being swallowed whole. Maybe sweet sweet gerry can pull her out. She has to stop hateing on maria delores. Shes not the problem, its her mom n law from hell,
Her compulsive lying husband, and her bipolar sister n law. What a loveing family shes married Into. And don't forget sweet
Black hearted aunty suzanna. That revenge plan has cost her never having children.
O Ivana was it worth it. Im so glad MD and danny aren't never ever ever getting back together again.
But just think yall after all the liars and craps been washed away, theres a happy ending, before Thanksgiving I think.

Thanks again Urban;-)