Thursday, September 17, 2015

Amores con trampa #122 and #123 9/16/15 and 9/17/15

Before I jump into the recap, I just want to thank Sara and Marta for being such great recapping team members. I really enjoyed working with you both on this one and am looking forward to working with you again on "Antes muerta que Lichita." I cannot believe "Amores con trampa" is almost over.

Capítulo # 22

So, here we go. . . .

Out in the country, Felipe is convinced something stung him and he rolls around in pain in Hilda's arms. He is going to die, everything is blurry, he sees the light, he sees the tunnel. He does not want Hilda to leave him alone. The tarantula is on its way away from him through the grass. Hilda tells him to take it like a man, not to move and just wait, wait . . .

The Carmona's are all around the table eating. Carmen is crying that after the latest Francis attack, nobody is going to want her as a model. Maybe she should just kill herself As she holds a roll up to her neck. They all tell her not to be so dramatic. Facundo tells her first she is going to finish her studies, second she is going to graduate and third they will see what happens then. The door bell rings and Conchita goes to answer it.


Back in the country, Hilda has loosened Felipe's belt and lifted his shirt to try to see what the problem is as he writhes around in pain. She sees the sting and sucks out and then spits out the venom. He doesn't think she got it all because he sees the black buzzards are starting to circle and point them out in the sky to her. Since he is going to die he wants her to know that he really loves her a lot. It looks like he has lost consciousness when an elderly gentleman appears having picked up the tarantula. His talking to the tarantula brings Felipe back. It turns out the old gentleman lost his favorite tarantula Lorena. She bites but does not sting. In other words even though she bit Felipe there was no venom or poison. Now that Hilda knows there was no threat to Felipe's life she tells him he is a "collón" (coward) like all men. She ends up chasing him around the field they are in.

At the Carmona's Diego has arrived dressed in his own version of "ranchero style". He tells her in his best flowery "ranchero" style of talk that she is the best model in the world as far as he is concerned. He would love to be her catwalk so she could step on him over and over again. He has also brought her a gigantor bouquet of red roses. Facundo looks impressed. Carmen is so impressed she goes to kiss Diego. Then Facundo asks what is going on. The boy genius Jacinto tells Facundo not to be the jealous father in law. He needs to remember that the only thing that can fix everything in this world is love. María looks proud of Jacinto.

Isabel is on the phone with Florencio. Yes, she would love to come to see the ranch but only with her husband Santiago. He cannot wait to show her his magical town San Bartolo el Chico. She just needs to pick a time. Also, he is putting he himself at Santiago's (he looks uncomfortable saying Santiago's) and her service when they visit his ranch.

There is a meeting at the business. Everyone (Santiago, Beto, Felipe, Florencio and others) is there when Facundo just barges in per usual asking why they are all united there in his office. Santiago tries to remind him of the niceties he might want to use first like a simple "Good morning". He tells Facundo to just calm down because these gentlemen are a judge and his secretary. He has something very important to tell Facundo. The judge gives Facundo a document to read carefully.

Isabel is meditating in her bath tub in the middle of a bubble bath when she hears someone come into the bathroom. Is it Santiago? Felipe? Mauricio? Nope, we see it is Esteban creeping his way in.

Facundo is reading the document. Santiago, very pleased with himself tells him that after all of the work and declarations they made along with the evidence and testimony, the judge has decided to return the company to Facundo. It was clear that Esteban had robbed him by forging his signature. Facundo is so happy he didn't sign something unknowingly he goes around roughly hugging Florencio, Felipe and Santiago. There is an arrest warrant out for Esteban.

Esteban is removing his disguise as Isabel now very apprehensive keeps asking who is there. She finally sees him and is terrified in her bubble bath. He tells her she can scream all she wants because there is nobody at home. He wants to join her in the Jacuzzi. Does she mind? He starts getting undressed. Isabel tries to keep Esteban off his game by telling him she always wanted to see his pecs but by keeping partially dressed he would make the experience more romantic and sexy. She will take off the rest of his clothes once he is in the tub.

At the office, Santiago summarizes it all by telling Facundo that he is the owner of his (Santiago's)company again. Facundo is back at his desk.

Esteban gets in the tub with his pants on and a rope to tie Isabel's hands if she wants She is being very playful, takes the rope, wants to give him a kiss and starts throwing bubbles in his face. He tells her she is being naughty and is laughing. Isabel then takes a plunger she has hidden in the tub and plunges his head and eyes with it. She drives him down as he screams for her to let him go.

At the office, Florencio tells Facundo that he hopes that Facundo getting his company back is not going to interfere with their bet that they agreed to the other day. Facundo says of course not and the two start arguing until Santiago quiets them down. Santiago starts talking to Facundo calling him a "ranchero", so Facundo calls him a "chilango" (person from México, D.F.) adding "monta gatos" (cat rider) (guess because Santiago has always called him a "monta perros" dog rider). They just trade more insults.

Back at the bubble bath, Isabel is fleeing the situation. Esteban tries to grab her foot, she stomps him and she runs out. She grabs her robe on the way. He screams that she is his!

Hilda is at the door of Florencio's apartment (?) and getting a delivery, a big box and paying for it in cash. She is all excited about what is in the box.

Isabel is running across her be to the window to escape. She climbs out and is pushed back in by Mauricio. She pulls him in and tells him about Esteban and now he tried to attack her. Mauricio just has to see him. Yes, he did something very bad to her. Mauricio knows karate and cannot wait to get his hands on him. they both go running and screaming hoping to bring the fight to Esteban. She and Mauricio arrive in the bathroom and Esteban is gone, but his clothes remain. Mauricio sees this as a plot for a movie "El desaparecido de la espalda mojada" ) "The Disappeared Wet Back").

Back at the office, Santiago is trying to impress Facundo with his good character and heart in helping with getting Facundo's company back for him. Facundo tells him not to be so self congratulatory because he Santiago just did what a good Samaritan should do and he thanks him for that. They shake hands and start insulting each other again. Florencio tries to get them to stop.

Back at the Carmona's, Conchita is dusting a family photo and talking to Porfirio in the picture asking him in baby talk who loved him the best. Porfirio comes in with Martina. They wonder where everyone is. Conchita tells them. Porfirio and Martina have been busy bringing all of the documents to the priest for their vow renewal. They needed the documents to get t to San Bartolo el Chico on time for their vow renewal. Porfirio is just confused.

At the company there is a big spread of food and drink to celebrate Facundo's getting back the company. It seems that Santiago tried to order all of the food that Facundo would like. Facundo would like to take this opportunity to thank --Santiago thinks it is going to be him as Facundo gets closer but it isn't. Facundo wants to thank God. He does the same schtick with Florencio.

Hilda is using what was in the box the "Artist Wave" makeup applicator. She is pleased with the results. You can find it on Amazon. It really does exist!

At the Carmona's, Carmen talks about how happy everyone must be because her dad got his company back. It seems that Porfirio went to take a bath but has not been seen for a while. When he does come out he is just as confused as ever. It seems that he gave up his hard boiled eggs because of the cholesterol. Martina was concerned. Granny Perpétua tells them he never had any problems due to the eggs.  She decides that is what he needs: his hard boiled eggs to get him back on track. Cochita goes t get them ready.

Isabel comes out of her house to talk to María. She wants to talk calmly with her. She admits her love for Facundo was a fantasy. She realizes it now. She also realizes she and María are different but she wants to get along because of Rocío and Beto being together. Isabel feels guilty. It was terrible the way she treated María. It was all her fault. She asks for María's forgiveness. Maybe they can be friends some day. María says that if God can forgive, so can she. They shake hands.

Facundo is alone in his office thanking God for his family and children. His moment of tranquility is interrupted by La Pantera who has just dropped on by to apologize for the scene she caused at the fashion show. He tells her not to worry because that is how María is and that is why he loves her like he does. She also wants to congratulate him on getting his company back. He is a good man. She is glad to see him happy. She herself does not know much about happiness. She is a woman alone. She only had her mother and when she left, she had no family. Facindo tries to cheer her up by telling her that sooner or later somebody who will treat her right will come along. Her eyes tell him she is a good person. She came to see him to give her good luck. He just needs to kiss her hand. He does but wipes it off first.

In the kitchen. Porfirio tells Conchita he is not going to have any eggs after all because he has to live up to what he promised his beloved Martina. Conchita tells him he has really been out of it. He insists he is just fine. He then asks her who she is. Just joking!!!

María has rushed over to see Frederick. He wanted her to come and see him. She tells him about Facundo getting back company. He tells her as far as her business goes, it could not be going any better. He has also found a beautiful woman who is going to be able to show off her shawls with such elegance, nobody will be able to resist buying them. What about Carmen? Carmen is the youth model. "La Pantera de ojos grises" can present her fashions to another section of the buying public. María does not want that woman working with her. Frederick sees her as the best choice. María has a bad feeling about her. Frederick tells her it is too late because La Pantera has already signed a contract. María is not happy but Frederick tells her to make peace with La Pantera because like it or not she is part of their team.

Florencio walks into Facundo's office where Facundo is doing some math thinking very carefully. Florencio gets him off track and he says he will have to start again. Florencio wants to talk about the bet that is still on. He wants the competition to take place as soon as possible. Facundo tells him it does not matter to him if Florencio wants to lose today or tomorrow. If they can get it over tomorrow he won't have to see his face again.

At the Velasco's, Santiago is reacting to Isabel telling him about Esteban's attack. He is very upset. She says the bad part is that Esteban fled. He got away again. Santiago does not know what they can do, maybe get a patrol to protect them. Isabel wants to change the topic and asks him how things went at the company and if he talked to Facundo. Santiago is agitated by that topic. Yes, Isabel talked to María. Yes, he talked to Facundo and got him his company back. Isabel smiles and kisses him. Santiago says they are so sweet they are dripping honey. Santiago is still upset. He has something else to tell his Puchis. The company he always talked about having started on the side does not exist. There is nothing. Isabel is shocked. But that is not all of it. Santiago asks her to listen to him before she judges him. She wants to know about what happened to the money. He invested the money in the stock market. (Mauricio is eavesdropping) Santiago did well, almost too well. Now they have a lot of money, a real lot of money. He is unsure whether he should tell Facundo about it because he might consider it was his money that Santiago had invested. He asks his Puchis what to do. Mauricio is still listening.

At the Carmona's, Martina is asking Porfirio if they should invite Humilde to the ceremony after what she did to them. Porfirio says that in spite of all that he likes her and she should be invited. Perpétua has to get her two cents in saying Humilde has a tongue that is longer than Lent. Martina agrees. Porfirio says she is family and she has some legs . . . like turkey legs in mole sauce that are very tasty. The women laugh.


Facundo comes into his house and is looking for Beto to get his horse ready for the bet he has with Florencio. It is a gentlemen's bet because they are both gentlemen. Facundo is not planning on losing. Porfirio wants to know how he can bet the whole company. It is such a big risk. Facundo asks who taught him to play billiards on horseback. It was Porfirio of course. Since he will be riding the horse called Facundo, Porfirio knows that Facundo will win. Beto appears and Facundo tells him to get the horse ready for the competition. Martina talks about being so upset witnessing all of this. Porfirio assures her it will all be fine.

Santiago is still asking Isabel what to do. Should he return Facundo's capital along with the earnings even though it was he who made those earnings? Isabel is stone faced. She tells him to do the right thing. There is nothing else to do but do what they should do. Mauricio is twirling his mustache still listening. Santiago finally agrees. Isabel also tells him that if he wants to do the right thing he cannot keep things from the past hidden no matter how hard that might be. Rocío has now joined the spying Mauricio and they are now both watching the "Isabel and Santiago" show. Santiago start shouting "no!" He asks if she is sure she wants to do this. It could cause her family so much pain. She tells him the time has come for the truth to be known.

At the Carmona's, Facundo is practicing his billiard skills. María sees this whole bet thing as being senseless. Facundo sees it as a point of honor nothing more or less. María doesn't get the horseback part in playing billiards. Porfirio taught him. That is why he is going to win. Facundo jumps on Beto's back to practice.

The bomb drops at the Velasco's when Isabel tells Santiago that Rocío has to know she is his true biological daughter and her sister Mariana's daughter. Rocío hears this and comes out to confront them.

Florencio is doing his own practicing at the billiard table with El Panzón and the Zamarripa brothers. He is confident he will win.

Isabel is crying as Rocío is shouting "what?" She wants to know if her "uncle" Santiago is her father by her mother Mariana. Rocío is very upset. She knew they had some kind of secret but this is just horrible. How was it that her mother got together with her uncle Santiago? How did that happen? Isabel tells her that yes it is that horrible and that is why they did not tell her for all those years. Santiago repeatedly goes to hug her and she pushes him away telling him not to touch her. She finally slaps him. Isabel goes off in defense of Santiago screaming that he is Rocío's father. Rocío screams back in her face that Santiago is not her father. They are all crying except for Mauricio who just looks worried. He is probably thinking of a plot for another movie.








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Seemed like nonstop action tonight! They sure are trying to tie it all up in a neat little bundle.
 

This has been a lot of fun, Jarifa! Thank you and Marta for all the help!

I can't wait to read the recap. I missed last night's fun :-(
 

Jarifa- Thank you so much for jumping in to help this small recapping team, and doing it so well. You are a fabulous recapper.

This episode definitely had some momentum. Since we don't have much time left, then we know Rocio won't be mad at Isa and Santi for too long. But that was a painful scene.

Loved Diego and Carmen.

Martina annoys me. Who is she to drop in after all these years and dictate Porf's habits? I was getting really worried about how forgetful he is getting. If eggs will solve the problem, get the man some eggs! Shut up, Martina.

I thought Isa was very brave in the way she subdued and then fought off Este. That was scary.
 

Isn't there a number missing in the title? The 1-- 122, 123.
 

Thanks, Vivi!
 

Just thinking, we just may have seen the last of Estefany. A while back, Esteban asked her if she could forge signatures and she was open to it. Facundo's signature was forged. How could she reappear and not be charged along with Esteban if he ends up being caught and prosecuted? I am sure he will implicate her in a heartbeat. If she is long gone, I wonder what she got in exchange for her participation in the fraud. I hope we find out what happened to her one way or the other.
 

Jarifa, how your recaps have delighted and informed. Your summaries never failed to enrich and to fill in everything that I missed. I feel so fortunate to have had the pleasure to read your amazing recaps these many months.

"Santiago starts talking to Facundo calling him a "ranchero", so Facundo calls him a "chilango" (person from México, D.F.) adding "monta gatos" (cat rider) (guess because Santiago has always called him a "monta perros" dog rider). They just trade more insults" was one of many favorites. Love the way you incorporate vocabulary into the narrative.

There was some heartrending drama last night. I hated Esteban stalking Isa. She did an excellent job in that scene. Her utter fear was palpable and was relieved she was able to gather her wits about her and escape.

I felt myself tearing up at Rocio's pain and incredulity at learning Santi was her father. Her lashing out in such anger and hurt was hard to watch, but certainly understandable given the situation. I felt sad the episode ended on this heartbreaking note.

But, I am grateful for many light moments. I grinned ear to ear watching Facundo envelop all the meeting participants in a grizzly bear hug. Santi did the right thing - I'm so proud of him!

I had to begrudgingly respect Hilda for sucking up and spitting out the venom. Girl is tough. Yet, not tough enough to chase Beto around after his miraculous escape from death.

He needs to remember that the only thing that can fix everything in this world is love. How I will miss Jacinto and that sweet smile!

Vivi, Martina seems like a piece of this puzzle that doesn't fit. I see her as an interloper who has no business being there. Too harsh? Perhaps but seeing her sail in at the nth hour without a hitch doesn't seem quite right.

Diego is a young dreamboat. Carmen has found her soul mate.

Jarifa, thank you again. Looking forward to seeing you on the next...

Diana
 

Oooh. Today is Thursday so we have one more of your recaps to look forward to on this Jarifa.

Excellent.

Diana

 

I have to agree with Diana, reading your recaps all these months have been an absolute delight! Thank you for your dedication. I am so happy you are staying on for Lichita. We will be in good hands!

I am happy to see that Maria and Isa have made a step toward peace.
 

Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. This has been pure fun for me: an entertaining novela with wonderful company on the patio to watch it with.

Vivi and Diana, I agree that Martina does not quite fit. She reminds me of the husband/wife of a friend that prompts the question: how did THEY end up together??

Sara, I hope you get to see this one eventually for the visuals if nothing else. Isabel "plunging" Esteban in the head and Facundo jumping on his "horsey" Beto's back to practice for the billiards competition were my faves. Now that Isabel has done right by María, I hope that Santiago can do the same.

Aside from Esteban and Francis, who else needs an anvil at this point?
 

Wonderful wonderful recap!

ITA Diana that Martina doesn't fit. That whole storyline isn't working for me.

Hilde with her makeup was funny. Since it's real I guess it is product placement but enjoyed it.

When Esteban started taking off his clothes I was like "hell no" not watching that! Glad Isa was able to get away. That was turning ugly quick.

Poor Santi and Rocio! How will Rocio be able to forgive Isa in the amount of time we have left? Santi didn't know so I can see her forgiving him but Isa?

I enjoyed Fac and Santi calling each other names. I hope Santi offers Fac his money back but Fac only takes back his original amount so Santi and the family have some money. Santi lost everything (not that he didn't deserve to) and he isn't working. He has redeemed himself though.
 

Don't worry, Jarifa! I am prioritizing this episode. Watching it is the first thing I'm going to do when I get home today.

This has been a total blast! I've had a lot of fun.
 

Thanks, Jarifa. Terrific recap. My favorite: Back at the bubble bath, Isabel is fleeing the situation. Loved that plunger move.

Diego talking ranchero – so cute. I think he finally convinced Fac that he’s committed to Carmen for the long haul.

Did Santi and Isa even have the police do a sweep of the house? Esteban could still be in there somewhere. But then, Esteban looked like he hadn’t bathed in ages, so surely they would smell him.

Facundo and Santiago trading insults never ever gets old with me. After all the times Santi has said monta perros, it’s about time Facundo fired off a monta gatos.

Facundo hopping piggyback onto Beto, and Beto does not stagger, whoa!

Yep, Martina should leave Porfirio alone about the eggs. If he hasn’t gotten high cholesterol from them yet, he’s not going to.

Poor Santi. But yep, we know Rocio will come around. The look on Mauricio’s face at the revelation was priceless. First Mauricio is enjoying the eavesdropping and Rocio joining in with him, then he’s got a big “Uh-oh!”

Sick of Frederick. It’s Maria’s company, so where does he get off entering a contract with La Pantera?

I too hope we see Estefany again. Maria pulling out her extensions was fun, but Estefany deserves more of a farewell in the TN.
 

Carvivlie, I like your idea about Facundo letting Santiago keep some of the money. Santiago might have started the mess but Facundo has not been an angel either and like you said, Santiago has redeemed himself. I loved the product placement. Never saw anything like that. Learn something every day.

Niecie, yes, Beto must be one strong guy. Great comment about a "smelly" Esteban. You got me laughing!
 

Capítulo #123

Part 1

We now have an animated rooster crowing and cackling between some scenes and here he starts off the episode with his outburst. Okay

Rocío has taken refuge in her room. Mauricio is bouncing off her door and sort of knocking on it at the same time..Santiago and Isabel are hysterical at the door just wanting to talk to her and explain. Rocío does not open the door.The fallout from telling Rocío the truth about her parentage continues when Ale wants to know what is wrong with Rocío. Isabel tells her the truth: that Rocío is her sister and not her cousin. No more secrets! Ale does not take the news well at all.

Estefany has reappeared and is talking with Esteban out over coffee. He has left his homeless man disguise behind and now is dressed with round black glasses, a knit vest shirt and tie. Estefany is laughing her head off over how funny he looks. He doesn't want her to call attention to them. He grabs and squeezes her arm hard until she gets the message. She does not know why she is there anyway. Now that he is a fugitive he is worthless. He says it is because they are friends. Sure.

At the Velasco's, Isabel and Santiago are begging at Rocío's door for her to forgive them. There is no answer. Rocío climbs out her window and goes over to the Carmona's for some peace.

Esteban is telling Estefany that she just does not get it. If he falls she falls, too. He is not going down alone. He will say that she is his accomplice and lover. She asks if he would be capable of that. Just try me is his response. What does he want for her. The same old same old. He wants her to help him and give him some new ideas because her old ones all failed.

Beto has found Rocío outside of the Carmona house next to the billiards table. The whole Carmona family is there. Beto is comforting her as she fills him in on her real parentage. She is upset that nobody told her. María says she can understand why they didn't tell her. They just wanted to protect her. Daddy's girl Carmen tells her at least she knows who her real father is which is the most marvelous thing in the whole wide world. Facundo tells Rocío she is welcome to come and live with them. She can stay with Susana or Carmen but he doesn't want to see Rocío and Beto out and about at night looking for each other. He jokingly asks when she and Beto are getting married anyway. Rocío and Beto look happy.

Esteban is telling Estefany how he wants to finish off the Velasco's and really give them the final blow. Estefany who is no longer smiling asks him if it he wants to finish off both of the Velasco's or just Isabel. He wants to finish off Santiago and Isabel. He says he knows she also wants to finish off Isabel. But first, Isabel will be his. Estefany just smiles.
 

Part 2

Rocío has returned to her room to pack up to go to live at the Carmona house. Santiago is there begging her to listen to him. She tells them Facundo invited her and she cannot believe what they did to her. Isabel is angry she is going to be with the Carmona's. she barely knows them. Felipe says her moving out is for the best. Ale wants her to stay.. Rocío tells Ale she is full of love for her as her sister. Mauricio is recording the whole thing.

It is dinner time at the Carmona house. Facundo is all happy with everyone at the table and first wants to thank God for their food that represents Rocío's introduction to their family. Conchita made a special dish for the occasion: chicken cordon bleu with a touch of huitlacoche (corn fungus--they actually called it "the Mexican truffle" on Master Chef this week). Granpappy Porfirio wants to know where his eggs are. Martina reminds him they decided no eggs. Granny Perpétua tells Rocío to lift up her pretty face since she still looks upset. María goes outside to pick some herbs to make a calming tea for Rocío. Rocío says she is trying to perk up but . . Porfirio says there ar no "buts" in the Carmona family's desiremto try and live a happy life. He says it is so good that she is ow with them and that they all should celebrate her being there with them. They all cheer and Rocío smiles. Beto is just beaming. The doorbell rings and it is Santiago who greets everyone and his "daughter" Rocío.

Outside María is thinking about the herbs to pick to calm down Rocío's nerves. As she is crouched down picking the herbs, La Pantera sneaks up behind her and is going to hit her over the head with her riding crop but María is quick and grabs the crop before it can hit her. María calls her a coward for attacking her from behind and that she will leave her more fluffed up than a plush teddy bear. La Pantera responds with she doesn't know with whom she is dealing. María tells her she is about to find out what it is like to deal with María Carmona. They both pull for control of the riding crop but María remains in control. María tells her she has put plenty of treacherous women just like her in their place. La Pantera is frustrated and tells her not to be so sure because it isn't over yet.

Inside, Rocío gets up and in a soft voice tells her "uncle" that at this very moment she does not know what to tell him. Facundo tries to intercede on Santiago's behalf asking her to please not treat her dad that way. She repeats that she just cannot talk to him right now. Facundo invites Santiago to have supper with them. Santiago thanks Facundo but says that the conversation he wants with Rocío (father to daughter) would be better at another time. He apologizes, shakes hands with Facundo and leaves.

María tells La Pantera that she is going to tell her why she is bothering her first at her store and now at her home. La Pantera say a she does not have to tell her. María wants to know why she hates her so much. She goes on to tell her she never did anything to her. La Pantera just talks around in circles telling her she is going to pay without telling her the truth. María is left confused by the encounter.




 

Part 3

María's last thought is that she does not know what is wrong with those light haired girls. Maybe the peroxide affects their heads.

Rocío is sharing a room with Carmen. Carmen wants to chit chat. Rocío is worn out and wants to sleep. Beto comes by to give Rocío a goodnight kiss and leaves. Carmen asks if she can call Rocío "sister in law" and is ready to talk some more when Rocío turns off the light and says goodnight.

At the Velasco house, Isabel is crying looking at Rocío's photos lamenting the fact that she never told her the truth earlier.Santiago tells her that he never got to explain anything to Rocío but sooner or later they will have to talk with her. Isabel says that Rocío will have to know that she Isabel didn't feel betrayed by Rocío's mother Malena or by Santiago. Santiago joins her crying over the photos.

La Pantera is visiting Florencio at his apartment. She tells him this will only be over when she has buried María. Florencio reminds her that she lost the bet and he will not permit her to go ahead with her revenge plan. La Pantera wants to know any María has that inspires people to take care of her, to protect her. Florencio answers that it is her goodness. At that point La Pantera has had enough r and just wants to know where she is going to be sleeping. She expects to stay in Florencio's apartment. There is no room with El Panzón, Hilda, and the Zamarripa brothers all staying there already. He offers to pay for a room in a hotel for her. She ends up sleeping in Florencio's bed and Florencio ends up in the same room as El Panzón whose snoring keeps Florencio awake for a good part of the night.

Perpétua finds her daughter María with a dead calf face sitting alone I'm the kitchen in the middle of the night. María ends up telling her about La Pantera. Perpétua suggests they take a trip to San Bartolo el Chico to see if she can find out what La Pantera's story is and why she hates María so much.

Felipe and Hilda are talking. She wants to know if he remembers what he told,her during the tarantula experience. He was so upset he doesn't remember telling her anything.,,she asks if a kiss might help him remember. So, they sit kissing.

Porfirio and Martina watch 3 D TV and talk about how so many technical things have changed from when they were young. Conchita gets a small oven, shipping included from CJ Shopping. It is delivered right to her door.






 

Part 4

At the Velasco household's breakfast table, Mauricio is asking odd questions like since he is the last member of the family to be on the scene, he would like to know what they are trying to hide. Santiago asks him not to start with his strange questions. He feels like they have tired of his presence and intensity . They all say no., Isabel says they love him a lot and they like that he is there with them. Ale,talks about how sad she is, is trying to get over ithe Rocío thing but it is not easy. Pelancha comes in with the coffee and her phone with earphones to watch "Amor impossible".

At the Carmona's house, Perpétua announces at the breakfast table that she and María are going to go to San Bartolo El Chico. We also find out that Martina has limited Porfirio to two eggs a day. Susana has to bring up Jacinto's bed wetting one more time. Porfirio makes a proclamation that his grandson Jacinto does not wet either his bed or his pants and that the whole Carmoma family should be proud of that. They all cheer and applaud.

Back at the Velasco's, Isabel and Pelancha try to both watch and listen to "Amor imposible " then Mauricio takes the phone.Mauricio sees an actress that he wants for his next movie on the show. Pelancha finally gets her phone back. Felipe tells all present that he is going to San Bartolo el Chico with Hilda on vacation. Santiago is against any relationship with Hilda and is very vocal about it. Isabel does not complain about Hilda.

María tells Facundo and everyone else, she needs to go and investigate La Pantera on her own. She needs to find out for herself why La Pantera hates her so much.

At Florencio's, El Panzón and the Zamarripa brothers, tease Florencio about La Pantera staying in his bed. He tells the Zamarripa brothers they will be out of his place for biting the hand that feeds them. They get on their knees and apologize. Florencio announces he is going to find María and tell her all about La Pantera.

Florencio appears at the Carmona house and Facundo answers the door. As usual he is not happy to see him. Florencio tells him he has something very important to tell him about María and Perpétua. Florencio explains that La Pantera wants to seriously harm María and Perpétua. Beto tells them that María and her mother left for San Bartolo el Chico already. Florencio says they are in real danger.

Isabel sees Florencio leaving and wants to know what is going on. Quickly he tells her about María being in real danger from a woman in their town. Facundo is trying to find María and he is going home to see if La Pantera is there. He goes off running and jumps over some bushes and sort of falls.

Martina is sitting with all of grandchildren who want to know her story. They have all sorts of questions. She left when she thought Porfirio had another woman which he didn't. She went far away to the Caribbean because of the great pain she was in . She didn't want to live but just kept going, She ended up working for a man who owned several jewelry stores. She was a sales woman. When the man died he left her one of his stores. She bought a house and never planned on coming back.

 

Part 5

Esteban is on the move. He is impersonating an Arab sheikh businessman and arranging a boutique hotel deal in Cancún with who else but Santiago. Santiago is interested. He wants to know how they got his name. He was recommended by some professional organization in Paris.,Santiago is believing all of it.They will get together this afternoon to talk about it in person. They hang up and Esteban gives his opinion of Santiago: stupid!

Martina is continuing her story with the children. The kids want to know if she ever thought about coming back, She just couldn't thinking her husband was with another woman or had forgotten her. Then one day arrived and she just had to come to see what had really happened. That is when she discovered it was all just a big misunderstanding caused by gossip. After meeting all of her grandchildren, she is the happiest woman in the world and loves them all so much.

Isabel walks in on Santiago who has just gotten off the phone. He explains the investment. She says but they were going to return the money to Facundo. She has no interested getting caught in the same old games. After the investment in this project, he can return the investment capital to Facundo and they can live off the interest. Isabel is not happy; the building is not happy either.

La Pantera is back at Florencio's place complaining that the Zamarripa brothers told her that he Florencio was going to tip María off. Florencio reiterates to La Pantera that he will protect María no matter the cost. La Pantera gives him a big kiss and he kisses back,
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One correction: second to last paragraph, last sentence, please ignore: " the building is not happy either." ??? I made myself laugh this morning!
 

LOL,Jarifa. Well, I don't think the house, office, or fake hotel were happy about Santi falling into Este's trap and risking his and Fac's money again.

Still not impressed with Martina's reasons for abandoning her child for FOURTY YEARS. She wasn't in a coma, being help by pirates, slaving away in indentured servitude somewhere. She was in the Caribbean, selling jewelry to rich people, and then became a rich person herself. Sounds like she was having a jolly time not thinking of her child at all.
 

Held, not help, by pirates.
 

Jarifa, dead calf face had me smiling away. Loved your detailed recap. You included so many details I missed. Your swan song for this TN was lovely.

A few moments that made me laugh: Mauricio whose clawing at the door made me smile and mercifully, momentarily distracted me from the pain Rocio was going through. I have to ask: when someone is crying as though their heart is broken and obviously needs time to grieve and absorb what happened, isn't it best to give them say a few minutes to do so??? The hysterical Isa and Santi obviously know nothing about personal space and the fact they are not the people Rocio needs to have in her face right now.

Pelancha's inability to watch her TN in peace with must wrestling over her earphones.

Also enjoyed the scene when the knock came at the Carmona's door. Everyone was silenced and by the reaction, I suspected Hannibal Lechter had just walked in! Rocio was obviously calmer and I am glad Santi made this overture and left gracefully.

Martina's lovely grandchildren took her reasons/excuses quite well. Forgiving hearts are wonderful. I would be berating myself at having missed my grandchildren growing up and knowing how my child was. She is a fortunate woman to have reentered the picture without any nicks whatsoever.

Not much time for Pantera's presumably ill fated revenge against Maria and Esteban's hopefully failed plot to scam Santi once again. Too bad Estefy is involved. I had high hopes.

No Margarito. I hope that we are treated to many more scenes of the pets/animals we've come to love these many months.

Jarifa, thank you for everything. Look forward to reading your Lichita recaps.

Diana
 

I love reading your recaps Jarifa. They are so filled with details. And it is so clear how much you enjoy the comedies. It comes through in your recaps. Your lists and recaps have just supplemented my enjoyment of this series. Thank you for all your work on this. I'm looking forward to your Lichita recaps too.

Again, I have not seen the episode. I am disturbed to hear that Florencio responded to La Pantera. Blech.

I hope the Fin has LOTS of Margarito and the animals. I've missed them too, Diana.
 

Vivi, all I can say is that Martina is something else.

Diana, your observation about Isabel and Santiago not being able to give Rocío her space was very true. I was glad to see her climb on out to get some peace at the Carmona's. We better see more Margarito!

Sara, I have enjoyed your and Marta's recaps as much as you have enjoyed mine. We each have our own unique perspective and style which makes this all so interesting and entertaining. Thanks again for taking the initiative last spring in getting this novela covered in the first place. I marvel at how busy you are but still manage to do all you do so well.

On to the last two capítulos, hopefully lots of animals, and then, Lichita!
 

Thanks, Jarifa. Excellent. It has been a ball reading your recaps. A lot of action and anguish last night, and you nailed it all. And honestly it is true that nobody’s happy with that yucky La Pantera-Florencio kiss, not even the building!

Yay, Estefany is back. I was beginning to think maybe something had happened with the actress. I have no idea what will happen in the TN, but I expect Estefany to stab Esteban in the back – hopefully.

Funny: Maria asking herself if the peroxide is driving these women nuts. She’s had quite a run with Isa > Estefany > La Pantera. Loved her grabbing the riding crop from her big sister.

Amidst the crying and anguish over Rocio, did I hear Beto ask if anybody knew anything about his father? If so, I don’t think Isa and Santi heard him. I couldn’t help but laugh.

Florencio’s wife died a year ago and he’s been alone, so I’m going to give him a break with that kiss. But I’ve got my fingers crossed that he’ll come to his senses tonight.

ITA about Martina. She talks about missing Porfirio all those years, but not much of anything about missing out on nurturing her son, seeing him get married, etc. Who knows, maybe Fac would’ve graduated from high school if she’d been there to help out. She certainly is lucky her grandkids bought her fairytale. Beto looked a little skeptical to me, but he’s too sweet to rock the boat if everybody is down with this new grandma.
 

Another stellar recap!

ITA that Martina's reasons for abandoning her child all these years doesn't hold water.

Can't believe we have just 2 episodes left. Feels like we have a lot of unfinished business.

I do enjoy seeing Esteban's costume changes. He must live above a halloween shop!

Ale got on my nerves. Why is she taking this so hard? She didn't know her Aunt and if the whole story is out, she knows her Dad didn't cheat on Isa and didn't know who Malena was. And at breakfast she was saying how much she missed Rocio. She's been gone for half a day and she is right next door. Walk 20 yards!

I still don't see the point of the cousin in the story.

And just a big EWW to La Pantera and Florencio kissing.
 

Niecie, "Amidst the crying and anguish over Rocio, did I hear Beto ask if anybody knew anything about his father?"

Umm, I don't know but I'm glad you mentioned it. Do we know who Beto's parents are? I'm a little embarrassed to ask because if it is clear, I'm still foggy...

Carvivlie, yes, Esteban's costumes have been fun, especially as they have all been pretty awful!

Diana
 

The last couple of episodes Feli has become funnier and wittier. Where was that earlier in this show?

Also, will Francis get her anvil? PLEASE LET THAT HAPPEN!
 

Diana and Carvivlie, Oops I said "Beto" but I'm glad you realized I meant "Feli."

The one or two times Malena's husband has come up, Isa has just said something like, "don't even bring up that bum." There was something said about him being in jail, but nothing at all specific. Poor Feli doesn't rate having any info about his dad.

I kind of liked Esteban's Poindexter costume with the mustache and glasses. At least he cleaned up. But isn't it crazy that a fugitive would have a meal in such a public restaurant?
 

Sure would like the "Malena's husband's current status" clarified before the end of this.
 

I really don't have anything to add, but I am glad that we were able to get this show covered thanks to Jarifa and Marta and all the people who commented.

There are only two episodes and I have no idea what is going to happen and if everything will get wrapped up!
 

Niecie, I'm laughing because I wrote Beto in my comment (several times) but knew you meant Feli and I went right along.

Sara, I'm sad this is almost "it". I am going to miss this so much.

Diana
 

Sara, Jarifa, and Marta, I won't be able to comment for a week or so, but I've so appreciated your efforts over the last few months. This has been fun, and I'm looking forward to the next one.

A big THANKS !!!!
Lola
 

Lola, we will save you a seat on the patio!
 

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