Thursday, October 22, 2015
Antes muerta que Lichita #22 Wednesday 10/21/15
We left Alicia smiling and telling us that even if Marcelo could make her up to look like a queen, or even a goddess, what she really would be pleased with is if he could make her up so she would make people's heads turn . . .
On we go with the story . . .
Augusto arrives home and is trying to sneak in very quietly in spite of still being in so much pain from his accident. It is bad for him but funny for us when Beatriz sees him and gives him a great big hug from the front. Beatriz cannot stop praising Luciana and her work at Icónika. Just then Dafne comes in and is so glad to see her dad she gives him a great big hug from the back. He is sandwiched in pain between the two of them with Beatriz asking what is wrong as he is wincing in pain.
At Icónika, Braulio is trying to get the videomatic shoot ready. It is chaotic. Roberto is getting impatient hoping he knows what he is doing when he turns and sees Alicia who has been made up by Marcelo. He and Braulio are both in shock with how good she looks. Braulio takes his team and leaves Roberto to give Alicia the third degree about what she did. It just was a little touch up that Marcelo gave her. Roberto tries to ferret out info about her having boyfriend(s) (he is still jealous thinking that she and Braulio are together). She says that is all her personal business. She has to go check on things but keeps running into everything (she is so flustered) on the way out of the studio.
Augusto is explaining to his family that he was in a taxi accident in New York so he is suffering from some internal injuries but nothing too bad eventhough he did have to spend the night in the hospital. He asks them to please not squeeze him so hard. If Beatriz would have known, she would have prayed for him. He needs to go to the office ASAP and Dafne wants to go with him but that is a "no go". Beatriz and Dafne are left on the couch. Cold move: Dafne puts her head on her mother's shoulder so Beatriz moves over to get it off.
Magos is at home when the phone rings and it is a debt collection agency. She hangs up. The debt collector Vidriato calls back so she puts the blender on so he can't hear her. She argues with him some more and even calls herself "Alicia." He seems to be enjoying their interaction. She has a nice voice, too bad about her character. Would she do a survey about customer service? She is left looking at the phone when "elevator" music starts to play.
Alicia is trying to find out where Luciana is because she is running late. Brisa comes in with design proposals for Oki Oki and the topic quickly goes to how good Alicia looks. Brisa says with her new look Roberto is going to notice her for sure. Alicia is afraid that he and Luciana have something going on. Brisa says she needs to fight for him if he is anything short of being engaged.
Elsa is having a good old time selling her coffee at her stand. Chuchette just being rude grabs a cup of coffee to proclaim it not bad but not as good as that served at the People's Café. As introductions are being made and Chuchette is making snide remarks about Alicia's relatives needing low level jobs to keep them from being criminals, Augusto arrives and wants to know what is going on with Elsa and her coffee stand. He is not pleased.
Brisa is telling Alicia not to be so shy and to flirt with Roberto. Alicia says she can't and admits she had this thing for Braulio back in college but never told him and now they are friends. Brisa reminds her this is the 21st century and she needs to tell Roberto how she feels before somebody else tells him they like him.
Sandra appears at the coffee cart and Elsa is off the hook when she tells Augusto that she was the one that gave Elsa permission.
Finally Luciana arrives but Marciano makes her wait since he is on the phone. When he is off she is apologizing saying she needed her full eight hours of sleep and that is why she is late. That is how she keeps herself as beautiful as she is. Just look at her! He tells her she is not going to make him wait for her again. She agrees so he can get to work on her makeup. He tells her to shut up and he will make her majestic, divine . . .
Back at the coffee cart, Augusto is concerned about liability if someone gets sick. Sandra assures him that won't happen. Everything is first rate. He gives his approval. He would like to see Elsa in a uniform, though. Elsa tries to offer him a complimentary coffee. Nope, he doesn't want any. Elsa makes sure Chuchette pays. Sandra needs to talk to Augusto in her office right away to tell him what went on in his absence. He has things he needs to tell her, too.
Back in the studio, Braulio is still overexcitedly trying to organize the shoot. He leaves again with his team following. Roberto expresses his lack of confidence in Braulio but Alicia sticks up for him. Roberto tells her how nice she looks and keeps asking questions about "her Braulito" to try to find out what is going on. Alicia calls him on it. She tells us that that is how guys like him are, they try to make you feel bad and when you call them on it, they act like they are the offended party.
Magos and her dad are in the kitchen. She asks if he needs something or wants to know something. He asks where Elsa is. Magos said she left early to go to work. She and Alicia got up real early. He says that is not quite like her who gets up at 3:00 p.m. Magos says that in spite of all of her sleep she took out the time to make him some nice eggs that are even hot this time. The plate is covered. She leaves. He looks puzzled. He eats. The eggs are good.
Back at Icónika, Sandra is giving Augusto (he is seated in a chair like a throne and she is at his feet) the third degree about why after ten years together he did not call her about his accident. He says his wife didn't even know. She is not complaining. She only wanted to know so she could help him. Augusto does not like that she is asking so many questions. She says that she did not even know about Luciana's promotion. He is a very discrete person and not a little boy who is going to hide in her skirts, his wife's skirts or those of his niece. It is clear that Sandra smells something rotten when she asks him when exactly did he change his opinion about Luciana. Did something happen? Did it have to do with the accident? Maybe with this accident he saw the light at the end of the tunnel, had his life pass before his eyes or as his wife would say maybe he repented for his sins. His response is a smug smile of sorts.
Finally back in the studio, Roberto is attacking the issue head on acknowledging that if Alicia is going out with Braulio or not it is her own private business and he apologizes for sticking his nose in her business. She is quick to clarify that Braulio is her best friend. She thought she was in love with him back in college but she knows that love is something very different. Roberto insists if it isn't Braulio then she must be involved with someone else.
Augusto is talking again about how the accident affected him and now he started thinking about his life. He could have died and Luciana "blood of his blood" deserves a new opportunity. He has been way too hard on her. Sandra is not buying it. She knows he is not sentimental in the least bit. Could it be he is hiding something from her? Like what? Sandra thinks he is just being nice to Luciana to get back at his brother. Augusto knows he cannot hide anything from her. Sandra is delighted with her discovery of Augusto's true intentions but does not hear him say that she sure fell into his trap after she leaves. She needs to organize a meeting in two hours (Augusto says there will be a surprise for her there) and do the magazine interview. Augusto is feeling very good.
Back in the studio, Roberto apologizes again and is leaving when Alicia, talking a mile a minute, launches into taking his advice to just go with her feelings by telling him she likes him, no, she loves him. She thinks he feels something for her, too. She isn't stupid and thinks he has something going on with Luciana. So, he can make fun of her if he wants. He tells her he feels nothing for Luciana but the only woman he feels something for is her. They kiss and kiss and kiss.
Chuchette has a big piece of gum sticking in her mouth as she greets Clementina who is there to interview Luciana and Sandra for the magazine. Clementina notices that Chuchette's name tag says Jesusa and calls her such as she asks to see Luciana.
The happy kissing couple both want to pinch each other to prove they are not dreaming as they continue. Roberto says he has not felt that alive or awake in years. As Braulio and his team return to the studio, they jump apart. Luciana is not far behind and calls over Alicia to find the journalist who is to do her interview. She makes fun of Alicia being all made up. Alicia leaves. Luciana wants to know what went on between Romeo and Lichicienta. (you can tell that Roberto is not enjoying this but is feeling the pressure to go along with Luciana). Luciana wants him to tell her, tell her, tell her! She wants to know what tacky things he was whispering in Alicia's ear because she could tell she was just melting with whatever he was saying to her. Roberto tells her to just forget it and whispers something in her ear to give her a sample. He says he loves her little game with Alicia. Luciana tells him he is as perverse as she is. Roberto says if they really want to have fun then they must make sure Alicia does not see them together, because if she does then the game could be over. Luciana agrees. Chuchette brings in Clementina the journalist from the magazine "Mujer de Hoy".
Back at the mansion, Dafne is having a hard time picking a photo for her profile on her social media site. Yesenia the maid is trying to help out but Dafne just thinks she looks fat. She tries taking some selfies but is not satisfied. She finally decides to photoshop a picture when Beatriz comes in to make her life miserable moaning about how she is glued to the demon machine and about how she should be out with people her own age and not chatting with the "help" who is poor. Dafne sarcastically comes back with "aren't blessed are the poor because theirs is the kingdom of heaven"? Beatriz is not pleased in the least. She is convinced that a boarding school in the U.S. would be in Dafne's best interest and believes Augusto will support her. She reminds Dafne that she is still a minor so she had better get used to the idea. Dafne looks worried.
At Icónika, Clementina is quickly discovering the vapid nature of Luciana who only knows how to talk in circles. The interview quickly falls apart. Luciana says she is sort of Argentinian but is really Mexican. She is single, her favorite color is red and she is allergic to blueberries. As the interview limps along, Alicia helps Luciana by talking about Luciana's accomplishments and position. Clementina ends by saying knowing what she does now about Luciana,they should have sent the "social" reporter instead. Luciana would love to do that! Luciana leaves and Clementina wonders how a woman like Luciana who is the most frivolous and silly woman she has met could have gotten so far. Alicia tells her that Luciana's last name is that of the owner of the company:nepotism. Clementina probably will not even use the interview because Alicia did so much of it. Alicia takes Clementina to Sandra's office next.
Alicia stops off at her mother's cart to see how she is doing and to tell her about having kissed Roberto for the second time. Elsa notices her makeup and likes the new look. Alicia also tells her mother to not to pay attention to any teasing or jokes that are directed at Alicia. That is now things are there and it does not bother her. She just does not want her mother to be uncomfortable if she hears something.
Clememtina is now is Sandra's office where Sandra is clearly not in the mood for an interview. She wants Clementina to get right to the point and not waste her time. Clementina tries to bring up the topic of nepotism but Sandra is not biting. Everything is just great at Icónika. There is a photographer who keeps snapping photos with a flash. It is clearly getting on Sandra's nerves especially when they tell her to pose this way or that. A participularly hard question is how Sandra balances her personal life with her work life. (Guess we know the answer to that).
Back in the studio, the videomatic recording is under way with Braulio and two models. Luciana is now moaning that he does not know what he is doing. As Roberto turns to talk to her he is transported back to kissing Alicia and that is all he sees. The spell breaks and he is facing Luciana who is still moaning about one thing after another. Alicia arrives in the studio.
Sandra is in here office telling Fátima her secretary that she never should have accepted doing the interview. She is upset that it went beyond her job. Fátima says it was good to do it because it was for a very important magazine that could help her in her career. Sandra is wondering if it has been worth it to sacrifice all she has for her career. No more time to talk about regrets: it is 20 minutes to meeting time with Augusto, the directors and executives. He has something very important to tell them.
In the studio it is Alicia's turn to take the absent model's place and be photographed. She is doing well with Braulio when Luciana shoves her out of the way so she can do the shoot herself when she does not like Alicia's delivery of the line she has to say. Roberto reminds Luciana this is just a test and not the real thing but she cannot be dissuaded. Roberto says she should either act or critique. She cannot do both. She says that Chespirito (Mexican comedic actor) could do it all: he wrote, he directed, he acted . . . So what did Chespirito have that she doesn't? Alicia's answer: talent. Roberto hears and agrees. Chuchette and Néstor come into the studio: Chuchette to tell them about the meeting and Néstor to be brown nose with Luciana. Luciana grabs Roberto by the elbow and they are off to the meeting.
On their way, Luciana has to bring up about how much she is enjoying playing with Alicia. She thinks it would be really great if Roberto proposed to Alicia or something like that. She brings up the fact that Alicia put on makeup just for him. He says no, it was the the videomatic. She disagrees saying that he does not know women. Roberto is saved by the bell (sort of). It is call from Gumaro.
Braulio finishes recording Alicia. He is pleased. She looks good on the screen. He teases her saying that she must be in love. She gets defensive and says that is not the case. Alicia tells us with a little smile that she was surprised that it was so noticeable. What a shame!
Gumaro is working on a model car as he is talking to Roberto about the apartment, mortgage, the bank, etc.The process of buying the apartment is moving along. Roberto has to tell Gumaro that he kissed Alicia again. Gumaro is under a table this time and hits his head again as he hears the news (just like he did the first time) Gumaro asks again? Yes, again. Gumaro is sorry "again". Roberto cannot stop thinking about her. Thoughts of her just keep going round and round in his head and then he kissed her. He can't get her out of his head. He kissed her!!!!
Previous: Episode 21
Next: Episode 23
On we go with the story . . .
Augusto arrives home and is trying to sneak in very quietly in spite of still being in so much pain from his accident. It is bad for him but funny for us when Beatriz sees him and gives him a great big hug from the front. Beatriz cannot stop praising Luciana and her work at Icónika. Just then Dafne comes in and is so glad to see her dad she gives him a great big hug from the back. He is sandwiched in pain between the two of them with Beatriz asking what is wrong as he is wincing in pain.
At Icónika, Braulio is trying to get the videomatic shoot ready. It is chaotic. Roberto is getting impatient hoping he knows what he is doing when he turns and sees Alicia who has been made up by Marcelo. He and Braulio are both in shock with how good she looks. Braulio takes his team and leaves Roberto to give Alicia the third degree about what she did. It just was a little touch up that Marcelo gave her. Roberto tries to ferret out info about her having boyfriend(s) (he is still jealous thinking that she and Braulio are together). She says that is all her personal business. She has to go check on things but keeps running into everything (she is so flustered) on the way out of the studio.
Augusto is explaining to his family that he was in a taxi accident in New York so he is suffering from some internal injuries but nothing too bad eventhough he did have to spend the night in the hospital. He asks them to please not squeeze him so hard. If Beatriz would have known, she would have prayed for him. He needs to go to the office ASAP and Dafne wants to go with him but that is a "no go". Beatriz and Dafne are left on the couch. Cold move: Dafne puts her head on her mother's shoulder so Beatriz moves over to get it off.
Magos is at home when the phone rings and it is a debt collection agency. She hangs up. The debt collector Vidriato calls back so she puts the blender on so he can't hear her. She argues with him some more and even calls herself "Alicia." He seems to be enjoying their interaction. She has a nice voice, too bad about her character. Would she do a survey about customer service? She is left looking at the phone when "elevator" music starts to play.
Alicia is trying to find out where Luciana is because she is running late. Brisa comes in with design proposals for Oki Oki and the topic quickly goes to how good Alicia looks. Brisa says with her new look Roberto is going to notice her for sure. Alicia is afraid that he and Luciana have something going on. Brisa says she needs to fight for him if he is anything short of being engaged.
Elsa is having a good old time selling her coffee at her stand. Chuchette just being rude grabs a cup of coffee to proclaim it not bad but not as good as that served at the People's Café. As introductions are being made and Chuchette is making snide remarks about Alicia's relatives needing low level jobs to keep them from being criminals, Augusto arrives and wants to know what is going on with Elsa and her coffee stand. He is not pleased.
Brisa is telling Alicia not to be so shy and to flirt with Roberto. Alicia says she can't and admits she had this thing for Braulio back in college but never told him and now they are friends. Brisa reminds her this is the 21st century and she needs to tell Roberto how she feels before somebody else tells him they like him.
Sandra appears at the coffee cart and Elsa is off the hook when she tells Augusto that she was the one that gave Elsa permission.
Finally Luciana arrives but Marciano makes her wait since he is on the phone. When he is off she is apologizing saying she needed her full eight hours of sleep and that is why she is late. That is how she keeps herself as beautiful as she is. Just look at her! He tells her she is not going to make him wait for her again. She agrees so he can get to work on her makeup. He tells her to shut up and he will make her majestic, divine . . .
Back at the coffee cart, Augusto is concerned about liability if someone gets sick. Sandra assures him that won't happen. Everything is first rate. He gives his approval. He would like to see Elsa in a uniform, though. Elsa tries to offer him a complimentary coffee. Nope, he doesn't want any. Elsa makes sure Chuchette pays. Sandra needs to talk to Augusto in her office right away to tell him what went on in his absence. He has things he needs to tell her, too.
Back in the studio, Braulio is still overexcitedly trying to organize the shoot. He leaves again with his team following. Roberto expresses his lack of confidence in Braulio but Alicia sticks up for him. Roberto tells her how nice she looks and keeps asking questions about "her Braulito" to try to find out what is going on. Alicia calls him on it. She tells us that that is how guys like him are, they try to make you feel bad and when you call them on it, they act like they are the offended party.
Magos and her dad are in the kitchen. She asks if he needs something or wants to know something. He asks where Elsa is. Magos said she left early to go to work. She and Alicia got up real early. He says that is not quite like her who gets up at 3:00 p.m. Magos says that in spite of all of her sleep she took out the time to make him some nice eggs that are even hot this time. The plate is covered. She leaves. He looks puzzled. He eats. The eggs are good.
Back at Icónika, Sandra is giving Augusto (he is seated in a chair like a throne and she is at his feet) the third degree about why after ten years together he did not call her about his accident. He says his wife didn't even know. She is not complaining. She only wanted to know so she could help him. Augusto does not like that she is asking so many questions. She says that she did not even know about Luciana's promotion. He is a very discrete person and not a little boy who is going to hide in her skirts, his wife's skirts or those of his niece. It is clear that Sandra smells something rotten when she asks him when exactly did he change his opinion about Luciana. Did something happen? Did it have to do with the accident? Maybe with this accident he saw the light at the end of the tunnel, had his life pass before his eyes or as his wife would say maybe he repented for his sins. His response is a smug smile of sorts.
Finally back in the studio, Roberto is attacking the issue head on acknowledging that if Alicia is going out with Braulio or not it is her own private business and he apologizes for sticking his nose in her business. She is quick to clarify that Braulio is her best friend. She thought she was in love with him back in college but she knows that love is something very different. Roberto insists if it isn't Braulio then she must be involved with someone else.
Augusto is talking again about how the accident affected him and now he started thinking about his life. He could have died and Luciana "blood of his blood" deserves a new opportunity. He has been way too hard on her. Sandra is not buying it. She knows he is not sentimental in the least bit. Could it be he is hiding something from her? Like what? Sandra thinks he is just being nice to Luciana to get back at his brother. Augusto knows he cannot hide anything from her. Sandra is delighted with her discovery of Augusto's true intentions but does not hear him say that she sure fell into his trap after she leaves. She needs to organize a meeting in two hours (Augusto says there will be a surprise for her there) and do the magazine interview. Augusto is feeling very good.
Back in the studio, Roberto apologizes again and is leaving when Alicia, talking a mile a minute, launches into taking his advice to just go with her feelings by telling him she likes him, no, she loves him. She thinks he feels something for her, too. She isn't stupid and thinks he has something going on with Luciana. So, he can make fun of her if he wants. He tells her he feels nothing for Luciana but the only woman he feels something for is her. They kiss and kiss and kiss.
Chuchette has a big piece of gum sticking in her mouth as she greets Clementina who is there to interview Luciana and Sandra for the magazine. Clementina notices that Chuchette's name tag says Jesusa and calls her such as she asks to see Luciana.
The happy kissing couple both want to pinch each other to prove they are not dreaming as they continue. Roberto says he has not felt that alive or awake in years. As Braulio and his team return to the studio, they jump apart. Luciana is not far behind and calls over Alicia to find the journalist who is to do her interview. She makes fun of Alicia being all made up. Alicia leaves. Luciana wants to know what went on between Romeo and Lichicienta. (you can tell that Roberto is not enjoying this but is feeling the pressure to go along with Luciana). Luciana wants him to tell her, tell her, tell her! She wants to know what tacky things he was whispering in Alicia's ear because she could tell she was just melting with whatever he was saying to her. Roberto tells her to just forget it and whispers something in her ear to give her a sample. He says he loves her little game with Alicia. Luciana tells him he is as perverse as she is. Roberto says if they really want to have fun then they must make sure Alicia does not see them together, because if she does then the game could be over. Luciana agrees. Chuchette brings in Clementina the journalist from the magazine "Mujer de Hoy".
Back at the mansion, Dafne is having a hard time picking a photo for her profile on her social media site. Yesenia the maid is trying to help out but Dafne just thinks she looks fat. She tries taking some selfies but is not satisfied. She finally decides to photoshop a picture when Beatriz comes in to make her life miserable moaning about how she is glued to the demon machine and about how she should be out with people her own age and not chatting with the "help" who is poor. Dafne sarcastically comes back with "aren't blessed are the poor because theirs is the kingdom of heaven"? Beatriz is not pleased in the least. She is convinced that a boarding school in the U.S. would be in Dafne's best interest and believes Augusto will support her. She reminds Dafne that she is still a minor so she had better get used to the idea. Dafne looks worried.
At Icónika, Clementina is quickly discovering the vapid nature of Luciana who only knows how to talk in circles. The interview quickly falls apart. Luciana says she is sort of Argentinian but is really Mexican. She is single, her favorite color is red and she is allergic to blueberries. As the interview limps along, Alicia helps Luciana by talking about Luciana's accomplishments and position. Clementina ends by saying knowing what she does now about Luciana,they should have sent the "social" reporter instead. Luciana would love to do that! Luciana leaves and Clementina wonders how a woman like Luciana who is the most frivolous and silly woman she has met could have gotten so far. Alicia tells her that Luciana's last name is that of the owner of the company:nepotism. Clementina probably will not even use the interview because Alicia did so much of it. Alicia takes Clementina to Sandra's office next.
Alicia stops off at her mother's cart to see how she is doing and to tell her about having kissed Roberto for the second time. Elsa notices her makeup and likes the new look. Alicia also tells her mother to not to pay attention to any teasing or jokes that are directed at Alicia. That is now things are there and it does not bother her. She just does not want her mother to be uncomfortable if she hears something.
Clememtina is now is Sandra's office where Sandra is clearly not in the mood for an interview. She wants Clementina to get right to the point and not waste her time. Clementina tries to bring up the topic of nepotism but Sandra is not biting. Everything is just great at Icónika. There is a photographer who keeps snapping photos with a flash. It is clearly getting on Sandra's nerves especially when they tell her to pose this way or that. A participularly hard question is how Sandra balances her personal life with her work life. (Guess we know the answer to that).
Back in the studio, the videomatic recording is under way with Braulio and two models. Luciana is now moaning that he does not know what he is doing. As Roberto turns to talk to her he is transported back to kissing Alicia and that is all he sees. The spell breaks and he is facing Luciana who is still moaning about one thing after another. Alicia arrives in the studio.
Sandra is in here office telling Fátima her secretary that she never should have accepted doing the interview. She is upset that it went beyond her job. Fátima says it was good to do it because it was for a very important magazine that could help her in her career. Sandra is wondering if it has been worth it to sacrifice all she has for her career. No more time to talk about regrets: it is 20 minutes to meeting time with Augusto, the directors and executives. He has something very important to tell them.
In the studio it is Alicia's turn to take the absent model's place and be photographed. She is doing well with Braulio when Luciana shoves her out of the way so she can do the shoot herself when she does not like Alicia's delivery of the line she has to say. Roberto reminds Luciana this is just a test and not the real thing but she cannot be dissuaded. Roberto says she should either act or critique. She cannot do both. She says that Chespirito (Mexican comedic actor) could do it all: he wrote, he directed, he acted . . . So what did Chespirito have that she doesn't? Alicia's answer: talent. Roberto hears and agrees. Chuchette and Néstor come into the studio: Chuchette to tell them about the meeting and Néstor to be brown nose with Luciana. Luciana grabs Roberto by the elbow and they are off to the meeting.
On their way, Luciana has to bring up about how much she is enjoying playing with Alicia. She thinks it would be really great if Roberto proposed to Alicia or something like that. She brings up the fact that Alicia put on makeup just for him. He says no, it was the the videomatic. She disagrees saying that he does not know women. Roberto is saved by the bell (sort of). It is call from Gumaro.
Braulio finishes recording Alicia. He is pleased. She looks good on the screen. He teases her saying that she must be in love. She gets defensive and says that is not the case. Alicia tells us with a little smile that she was surprised that it was so noticeable. What a shame!
Gumaro is working on a model car as he is talking to Roberto about the apartment, mortgage, the bank, etc.The process of buying the apartment is moving along. Roberto has to tell Gumaro that he kissed Alicia again. Gumaro is under a table this time and hits his head again as he hears the news (just like he did the first time) Gumaro asks again? Yes, again. Gumaro is sorry "again". Roberto cannot stop thinking about her. Thoughts of her just keep going round and round in his head and then he kissed her. He can't get her out of his head. He kissed her!!!!
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Next: Episode 23
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Hmmm. Roberto is getting into increasingly dangerous territory acting like he is in on Luciana's plot to make Alicia think he is in love with her just to make fun of her. This is bound to backfire. Of course he does not have much of a choice if he wants to keep Luciana happy and keep his job. The world of the "malentendido" will be rearing its ugly head (I am afraid).
I always look forward to your recaps, Jarifa and you never disappoint. I LOVED this episode and squealed several times as it aired. I completely agree with you that Roberto is marching into very dangerous territory and my concern is how much it will hurt Alicia.
I pretty much suck at analysis and commentary, so I will leave that to the patio. It's such a shame that blogger doesn't have buttons we can click for each comment. I would be using them all the time. This recap needs an "awesome" button.
The guy calling from the collection agency was Garabato in La Gata. La Gata was crap, but I think he's a decent actor. I was excited to see him again...and I wonder if he will be a regular character. He seemed taken with Magos.
I love watching Dafne interact with the maid. I don't like seeing her self-confidence flagging. That's pretty typical for that age so it's such a shame that she is back in that awful house right when she needs more attention and affection.
I pretty much suck at analysis and commentary, so I will leave that to the patio. It's such a shame that blogger doesn't have buttons we can click for each comment. I would be using them all the time. This recap needs an "awesome" button.
The guy calling from the collection agency was Garabato in La Gata. La Gata was crap, but I think he's a decent actor. I was excited to see him again...and I wonder if he will be a regular character. He seemed taken with Magos.
I love watching Dafne interact with the maid. I don't like seeing her self-confidence flagging. That's pretty typical for that age so it's such a shame that she is back in that awful house right when she needs more attention and affection.
PLease allow me to comment bomb...
I really enjoy this show. It's different from AcT, but I still find myself grinning 95% of the time and it really just makes me happy.
There are scenes that are heart-wrenching and there are unlikable people, but I think the writers are doing a good job of keeping that aspect of the show from dominating AND I don't feel like it's gratuitous. There are legitimate and plot-driven reasons for it.
Did I mention Garabato? I really think that was the highlight of the night for me. He was doing such a good job.
I really enjoy this show. It's different from AcT, but I still find myself grinning 95% of the time and it really just makes me happy.
There are scenes that are heart-wrenching and there are unlikable people, but I think the writers are doing a good job of keeping that aspect of the show from dominating AND I don't feel like it's gratuitous. There are legitimate and plot-driven reasons for it.
Did I mention Garabato? I really think that was the highlight of the night for me. He was doing such a good job.
Sara, it would be interesting if the collection agency guy keeps calling. It might give Magos an option and example beyond her fellow losers she hangs out with. Seems like "La gata" really made an impression on you. Lol. Never saw that one.
Yes, I am hoping Mr Collection ends up being a reason for Magos to change. That's got to be why they went with a recognizable actor, right?
OT - La Gata left an odd impression, the show was just awful but the company on the patio was just wonderful. We all feel that bind of having been through something bad. So in a way, La Gata does hold a place in my heart.
OT - La Gata left an odd impression, the show was just awful but the company on the patio was just wonderful. We all feel that bind of having been through something bad. So in a way, La Gata does hold a place in my heart.
Jarifa, what an awesome recap and thank you!
Sara, yep a bond with you guys but I got rope burns from La Gata that won't go away. Fancy seeing Garabato.
Loved they didn't do a total makeover, attractive but still my bff Alicia.
Pleased Roberto is feeling it too and he is quick to defend Alicia over trivial attacks just hope he does when something big comes down. Kinda worry about Alicia hearing from another and being crushed this is all a cruel play.
Beatriz is just horrid to Dafne and makes me mad.
Sara, yep a bond with you guys but I got rope burns from La Gata that won't go away. Fancy seeing Garabato.
Loved they didn't do a total makeover, attractive but still my bff Alicia.
Pleased Roberto is feeling it too and he is quick to defend Alicia over trivial attacks just hope he does when something big comes down. Kinda worry about Alicia hearing from another and being crushed this is all a cruel play.
Beatriz is just horrid to Dafne and makes me mad.
I'm sort of obsessing about the future makeover and honestly it they just go with an eyebrow tweeze and lose the bangs that will be enough. They don't need to go overboard. Alicia has nailed it with the Oki Oki campaign. Inner beauty indeed.
Jarifa, thank you !!! The rapid fire talk in this tn leaves me perplexed at times, so the detail is appreciated.
Hi Sara, "just go with an eyebrow tweeze and lose the bangs that will be enough." I agree, keep it subtle, but can we just add, please Alicia, stand up straight?
Lola
Hi Sara, "just go with an eyebrow tweeze and lose the bangs that will be enough." I agree, keep it subtle, but can we just add, please Alicia, stand up straight?
Lola
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: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 9:16:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 9:16:00 AM EDT
Lola - WORD! Maite did an interview and she mentioned how tiring it was to be hunched over all the time.
Great recap!
Highlight was Roberto squealing like a little girl about kissing Alicia! It was like he was the 9th grade girl being kissed by the star quarterback.
I think the plot is setting Alicia up for a big heartbreak. We know Luci's "game" will come out and Rob will probably let Luci and Alicia believe he was playing it. I do hold out hope that the writers won't go down the obvious path and maybe Rob will stand up for his feelings, and Alicia's.
I noticed it was Garabato too! Maybe he can get Magos out of the house and working.
What do we think Augusto's announcement is? I have no idea. He already made Luci creative director. Gosh, I hope he's not promoting her to Sandra's job!
Highlight was Roberto squealing like a little girl about kissing Alicia! It was like he was the 9th grade girl being kissed by the star quarterback.
I think the plot is setting Alicia up for a big heartbreak. We know Luci's "game" will come out and Rob will probably let Luci and Alicia believe he was playing it. I do hold out hope that the writers won't go down the obvious path and maybe Rob will stand up for his feelings, and Alicia's.
I noticed it was Garabato too! Maybe he can get Magos out of the house and working.
What do we think Augusto's announcement is? I have no idea. He already made Luci creative director. Gosh, I hope he's not promoting her to Sandra's job!
Carvivlie - heaven help everyone if he promotes Luciana to Sandra's position! Wow. That's a very real and scary possibility. :-(
Jarifa, yet another careful, exceptionally detailed recap. I especially loved how you summed up Roberto’s growing feelings for Alicia: “Thoughts of her just keep going round and round in his head and then he kissed her. He can't get her out of his head. He kissed her!!!!” Perfect.
What I am so surprised at is how sexy Roberto and Alicia’s kisses are coming across. Would never have guessed at the chemistry these two characters are exuding!
Beatriz has lost her charm – “Cold move: Dafne puts her head on her mother's shoulder so Beatriz moves over to get it off”. Icy indeed Jarifa. Coupled with “ Beatriz comes in to make her life miserable moaning about how she is glued to the demon machine and about how she should be out with people her own age and not chatting with the "help" who is poo” made me grimace. I hope she realizes what a gem Dafe is. We certainly do.
“He eats. The eggs are good”. Could this possibly signify a career for Magos? Know I’m grasping at straws…
Thanks Jarifa!
Diana
What I am so surprised at is how sexy Roberto and Alicia’s kisses are coming across. Would never have guessed at the chemistry these two characters are exuding!
Beatriz has lost her charm – “Cold move: Dafne puts her head on her mother's shoulder so Beatriz moves over to get it off”. Icy indeed Jarifa. Coupled with “ Beatriz comes in to make her life miserable moaning about how she is glued to the demon machine and about how she should be out with people her own age and not chatting with the "help" who is poo” made me grimace. I hope she realizes what a gem Dafe is. We certainly do.
“He eats. The eggs are good”. Could this possibly signify a career for Magos? Know I’m grasping at straws…
Thanks Jarifa!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
If we think Luciana is bad now just wait. However, I hope if Augusto is fool enough to promote her, everyone mutinies.
I want the reporter to mention Alicia in her piece.
I want the reporter to mention Alicia in her piece.
I kept hoping that the Oki Oki Jinsei CEO would come in and say he wanted Alicia running the account but never happened. Oh well
"help" who is poo” wasn't an intentional mistake, but maybe subliminal? ;)
Diana
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:56:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:56:00 AM EDT
Diana- yes! Roberto and Alicia are smoking! Sparks were flying everywhere. Who knew whispering sweet nothings could look so sexy.
tofie - it would be wonderful if the reporter gave all the props to Alicia, but those questions she was asking Sandra made it look like the report may be less than flattering. Could that be bad for the company?
Carvivlie - if Mr Matsumoto had recognized Alicia's talent and requested her that would have been fun too watch.
tofie - it would be wonderful if the reporter gave all the props to Alicia, but those questions she was asking Sandra made it look like the report may be less than flattering. Could that be bad for the company?
Carvivlie - if Mr Matsumoto had recognized Alicia's talent and requested her that would have been fun too watch.
Thanks for the recap Jarifa!
Such a squee worthy episode. I could not enjoy the kiss cause I feared her nasty co-workers or even Lichita's boss would walk in and wreak havoc. I also thought Elsa would overhear Luciana and Roberto loud convo about the games they were playing on her. That scheme will not go well for Roberto once Lichita finds out.
I do not know who is worse as parents....Beatriz or Don Augusto...they are both so cold hearted. I expected more of Beatriz since she also preaches about morals....It is sad to see Daphne rejected every time she reaches out for affection.
Funniest part of episode is Sandra's awkward smile with the photographer. Does this woman know how to have fun or even relax?
Such a squee worthy episode. I could not enjoy the kiss cause I feared her nasty co-workers or even Lichita's boss would walk in and wreak havoc. I also thought Elsa would overhear Luciana and Roberto loud convo about the games they were playing on her. That scheme will not go well for Roberto once Lichita finds out.
I do not know who is worse as parents....Beatriz or Don Augusto...they are both so cold hearted. I expected more of Beatriz since she also preaches about morals....It is sad to see Daphne rejected every time she reaches out for affection.
Funniest part of episode is Sandra's awkward smile with the photographer. Does this woman know how to have fun or even relax?
Jarifa---A great and very detailed recap---so refreshing to start out the day with.
A BIG thank you goes out your way.
Could a change be coming for Magos? I have faith that she won't stay as she now is till the novelas end.
Lichita looked so good on camera last night. Could she be given the Oki Oki account
at sometime in the future? I have my fingers crossed.
I don't think that Daphne will be sent away---if that happened, she would be of no help to Lichita. Lichita needs her to help keep Luciana under control so Daphne being sent out of the country to attend school, ain't gonna happen.
must see tv
the gringo
A BIG thank you goes out your way.
Could a change be coming for Magos? I have faith that she won't stay as she now is till the novelas end.
Lichita looked so good on camera last night. Could she be given the Oki Oki account
at sometime in the future? I have my fingers crossed.
I don't think that Daphne will be sent away---if that happened, she would be of no help to Lichita. Lichita needs her to help keep Luciana under control so Daphne being sent out of the country to attend school, ain't gonna happen.
must see tv
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 12:59:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 12:59:00 PM EDT
Cece: Watching Sandra try to smile was hilarious. That woman is so tightly wound that I don't think even having sex with Augusto is loosening her up! I hope she finds a man of her own. I mean after 10 years you would think she would need more than what Augusto is giving her.
Jarifa- Such a terrific recap. I can tell you are enjoying this. Nothing new to add. ITA with all of you about the scorching kisses, the hilarity of Sandra's "smile" face, annoyance at Bea's coldness towards Dafne, and the certainty that Lichita will be hurt beyond belief when she hears that Rob was only seducing her for sport (when he and we know the opposite is true).
I think Lichita was goading the reporter on to write her article about the evils of nepotism. I really hope it's a scathing article, and that Don A knocks Luci down a few pegs as a result. Unfortunately, I do not have a good feeling about the announcement he's about to make to the exec team.
Wow. Magos actually decided to wake up before noon, and cooked her father, who just got home from working manual labor on the graveyard shift, some eggs, that were still warm! Lordy be!
I think Lichita was goading the reporter on to write her article about the evils of nepotism. I really hope it's a scathing article, and that Don A knocks Luci down a few pegs as a result. Unfortunately, I do not have a good feeling about the announcement he's about to make to the exec team.
Wow. Magos actually decided to wake up before noon, and cooked her father, who just got home from working manual labor on the graveyard shift, some eggs, that were still warm! Lordy be!
Whoa! My comment disappeared. That hasn't happened to me in a long time. Not going to retype all I wrote, except thank you, Jarifa.
Vivi- your comment came through for the folks getting email notifications. I hope you don't mind my taking the liberty of copying and pasting it from my phone:
Jarifa- Such a terrific recap. I can tell you are enjoying this. Nothing new to add. ITA with all of you about the scorching kisses, the hilarity of Sandra's "smile" face, annoyance at Bea's coldness towards Dafne, and the certainty that Lichita will be hurt beyond belief when she hears that Rob was only seducing her for sport (when he and we know the opposite is true).
I think Lichita was goading the reporter on to write her article about the evils of nepotism. I really hope it's a scathing article, and that Don A knocks Luci down a few pegs as a result. Unfortunately, I do not have a good feeling about the announcement he's about to make to the exec team.
Wow. Magos actually decided to wake up before noon, and cooked her father, who just got home from working manual labor on the graveyard shift, some eggs, that were still warm! Lordy be!
Jarifa- Such a terrific recap. I can tell you are enjoying this. Nothing new to add. ITA with all of you about the scorching kisses, the hilarity of Sandra's "smile" face, annoyance at Bea's coldness towards Dafne, and the certainty that Lichita will be hurt beyond belief when she hears that Rob was only seducing her for sport (when he and we know the opposite is true).
I think Lichita was goading the reporter on to write her article about the evils of nepotism. I really hope it's a scathing article, and that Don A knocks Luci down a few pegs as a result. Unfortunately, I do not have a good feeling about the announcement he's about to make to the exec team.
Wow. Magos actually decided to wake up before noon, and cooked her father, who just got home from working manual labor on the graveyard shift, some eggs, that were still warm! Lordy be!
Thanks, Jarifa. Your recaps are amazing in their detail!
One plot element puzzles me. Wouldn't someone with Augusto's degree of narcissism be fooling around with a bevy of twenty somethings and not a fortyish person like Sandra? Just wondering.
One plot element puzzles me. Wouldn't someone with Augusto's degree of narcissism be fooling around with a bevy of twenty somethings and not a fortyish person like Sandra? Just wondering.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
Denise: I was kinda thinking he may have someone else too and that was who he was visiting. I also was thinking he may have a secret love child and that was who he was visiting. Maybe his announcement tonight will let us in on the reason for his trip.
I think that is Sandra's fear and hasn't been helped by some of Fatima's comment. She's at a dead end though, after dedicating her adult life to her career, her marriage fell apart and carrying on with a married man who will never leave his wife. Without that job at the agency she got nothing.
Thanks to everyone for stopping by the patio today.
Tofie, I am also enjoying that Alicia's makeover has been subtle. I cannot wait to see what she looks like at the end when her transformation is complete.
Lola, glad you enjoyed the recap!
Diana, the chemistry between Alicia and Roberto surprised me, too. Wow!
Carvivlie, you called it perfectly about Roberto "squealing like a little girl" like a "9th grade girl being kissed by the quarterback". Yes!
CeCe, it definitely was a "squee worthy" episode. Too funny!
Gringo, I am hoping that we are seeing the first signs that Magos is salvageable. Hey, this is a dramedy, so I am betting on Magos becoming a good and responsible person by the end (through many trips and falls/trials and tribulations of course!)
Vivi, yes, I am really enjoying this one. Augusto's announcement does have a sense of foreboding about it. I hope we are wrong.
Denise, interesting comment about Augusto and who his female company "could" be.
Tofie, I am also enjoying that Alicia's makeover has been subtle. I cannot wait to see what she looks like at the end when her transformation is complete.
Lola, glad you enjoyed the recap!
Diana, the chemistry between Alicia and Roberto surprised me, too. Wow!
Carvivlie, you called it perfectly about Roberto "squealing like a little girl" like a "9th grade girl being kissed by the quarterback". Yes!
CeCe, it definitely was a "squee worthy" episode. Too funny!
Gringo, I am hoping that we are seeing the first signs that Magos is salvageable. Hey, this is a dramedy, so I am betting on Magos becoming a good and responsible person by the end (through many trips and falls/trials and tribulations of course!)
Vivi, yes, I am really enjoying this one. Augusto's announcement does have a sense of foreboding about it. I hope we are wrong.
Denise, interesting comment about Augusto and who his female company "could" be.
About Sandra-I don't think she's got nothing. Maybe it's because I like her so much, but I don't like to think that the only reason she's made it this far is by sleeping with Augusto. She is a career woman in her own right and can be stressed and tightly wound even with a great sex life. But, she is older and she probably feels that is a disadvantage and that her age would make it difficult to start over at another agency.
*sigh* I am reminded of PVAA where Antonia started her own business. I would love to see that here.
*sigh* I am reminded of PVAA where Antonia started her own business. I would love to see that here.
Thanks, Sara, for salvaging my comment! ITA about Sandra, and I love the idea of her doing what Antonia did in PVAA.
Antonia is probably my all time favorite female TN character (I know....I haven't seen nearly enough of them.) Wouldn't it be great if Sandra started her own group and took Alicia with her?
Jarifa- It was Para Volver a Amar. It won all the tn awards in Mexico when it came out a few years ago. Uni not only delayed showing it, but showed it at midnight! Then they replayed it once a week on Sundays or something. Anyway, those of us who made the effort to watch it were not disappointed.
I wonder how many Caray mates have Netflix. I always hated that we didn't cover it. I think it aired right after La Verdad Oculta (another one I need to add to my list) and the recapping team for LVO needed a break.
I started watching PVAA when it aired at midnight, but I was still pretty recap dependent at that time and so gave it up pretty soon after it started.
I started watching PVAA when it aired at midnight, but I was still pretty recap dependent at that time and so gave it up pretty soon after it started.
Thanks for the info! I always enjoy hearing your opinions about viewing possibilities. Just got Netflix last month to see this season of "Longmire" and ended up keeping it for so much more. I have yet to explore the Spanish language offerings.
Thanks, Jarifa. Great till the last drop. It didn't seem like it last night, but reading your recap I realize a lot happened in this episode.
My favorite moment was Roberto telling Gumaro about the kiss, "Oops, I did it again!" So cute. I'm trying not to think too much, but Robert has no reason not to tell Alicia the truth about his son and Gumaro's faking. He knows he can trust her.
Sandra seems to have feelings for her ex-husband. Hope they bring him back.
My favorite moment was Roberto telling Gumaro about the kiss, "Oops, I did it again!" So cute. I'm trying not to think too much, but Robert has no reason not to tell Alicia the truth about his son and Gumaro's faking. He knows he can trust her.
Sandra seems to have feelings for her ex-husband. Hope they bring him back.
Niecie, that was my favorite part, too. I loved Gumaro hitting his head again and having the same reaction as to the first kiss. It would be great if they brought Sandra's ex Elías back so maybe she would leave Augusto.
I echo Vivi in that La Verdad Occulta was also one of my favorite TNs. Yes, it had Yanez but the equally hunkalicious Soto and an excellent cast.
The recaps were stellar. Vivi was joined by Jeri and Aribeth (both of whom I miss).
After Corazon Salvaje was banned to the midnight hour, I set my alarm so I could get up and watch (Yanez, natch). And when this followed, I continued, I thought oh, I'll watch a few and then stop. I can stop anytime I want. Ha! Very different but wonderful character development and many surprises.
Diana
The recaps were stellar. Vivi was joined by Jeri and Aribeth (both of whom I miss).
After Corazon Salvaje was banned to the midnight hour, I set my alarm so I could get up and watch (Yanez, natch). And when this followed, I continued, I thought oh, I'll watch a few and then stop. I can stop anytime I want. Ha! Very different but wonderful character development and many surprises.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 5:10:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 5:10:00 PM EDT
Off Topic: Jarifa- You're the only other person I know who watches Longmire. I'm only on episode 4 of the third season now. But, damn, Henry!
Vivi, I absolutely love it. How else would I ever know about "cattle detectives" and "pop up rodeos"? Season 4 was my favorite. Longmire actually smiles in Season 4. Sure hope Netflix produces a Season 5. Let me know how you like Season 4.
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