Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Pasión y Poder Martes 3/22/16 #109
Chapter
109: Second Chances
Second
chances are often heavily anticipated and highly over-rated. They
can be both too late and inadequate to the task. In theory everyone
deserves one, but in practice this doesn't always play out. And
nobody who looks for them ever thinks about that. – D.D.
Eladio
was dismissing the meeting of the Business Association when Arturo
arrived to confront him.
“You
and I have to talk.”
“About
what issue?”
“You
are a wretch. I've come to close this business right now before you
ruin any more of my life.”
“No,
Arturo, you're wrong. I'm going to make this clear that these
confrontations are going to continue until one of us leaves this
world.”
“I'm
not afraid of you, Eladio. If that's how it is, that's how it will
be.”
“I
will start by hitting you where it hurts the most.”
“You
had better not hurt my family.”
“Don't
be mistaken; I'm not talking about that. I'm not talking about that
because I'm not like you. You're only selfish, only thinking of your
own happiness. Haven't you thought about how you've hurt Regina, and
my son?”
“They're
young and they will fix their own lives. You, on the other hand,
stole the love of my life. Julia.”
“You
are selfish. In whatever way you have made my son suffer. And your
daughter as well. I hope it's not the same story with Daniela. Oh,
please. Does anyone other than you deserve to be happy?”
Arturo
was being hit in a vulnerable place, but didn't take the bait.
“Don't
interfere with my family. They're my daughters and don't mix
business with personal. Dani is my daughter, not yours!”
“It
doesn't look that way. But don't worry. Good luck with the Mayan
Riviera. And remember what I said. It's you or me.”
He
walked away without unclenching his teeth.
Gabriela
was in Franco's office. He told her that she should have all the
tests and treatments available to her. When she told him that David
had said the same thing he embraced her. She was relieved, as she
had been having trouble concentrating on her work over this.
He
was concerned (or seemed to be) until she looked him in the eyes and
said “Promise me you won't let us be like my uncle and aunt.
Please, I couldn't take anything like that. I want to be happy
forever with you.” When he embraced her his face had guilt carved
on it in stone.
Arturo
went back to his office and talked to Augustin.
“Eladio
is an imbecile. You won't believe what he had the gall to say to
me.”
“I
can imagine.”
“He
was threatening me in front of the whole world, the idiot!”
“It
was always like that between you.”
“No;
now it's worse. I'm not going to back down.”
“You
never did.”
“Yes.
Now we have to be more alert than ever.”
“Yes,
you're right. For the moment I think we have to come up with a new
project because the Mayan Riviera won't get off the ground.” He
sat down at the conference table.
“That
idiot won't do anything to us.”
“Daddy,
I've been looking for you,” said Daniela as she entered the open
door.
“What
is is, daughter?”
“My
friend Lulis is looking for work and I thought what better than a
chance to work here?”
“Very
well, tell her to come. But let her know that working here is a big
responsibility. The tiniest mistake and she's fired. I'll fire her
just as I did Angeles.”
“Daddy,
with this attitude it's easier to work for Eladio.”
Arturo
realized that his recent discovery had gotten the better of him.
“I'm
sorry,” he said.
“I
should have known. I also came to tell you I'm leaving tonight for
the beach. For work. I thought you should know.”
When
he took longer than one second to react she headed for the door.
“Alright,
Dani, tell your friend to come.”
She
nodded on her way out.
Humberto
rode into the study, looking left and right on his way. The
mechanism needed oil because it made the noise no one normally heard
from it. Satisfied that he was alone he called Arturo on his cell.
“Arturo,
I'm very worried that Eladio will find out that I told you about
Franco and you told my daughter. He threatened to kill me. Yes.”
He looked up to see Franco, who had followed him inside. “I'll
talk to you later.” He ended the call.
“I
knew it was you,” said Franco.
“You
were just listening,” said the old man as he stashed his cell in
his pocket.
“Yeah,
yeah. So I just heard. Good thing I found out.” He took out his
own cell. “Father?”
“Hang
up. Please don't tell Eladio. Please hang up.”
Franco
pretended to hang up on the call he had pretended to make.
“You
are nothing more than a coward.”
“Well,
I'm sorry. I'm only thinking of my daughter's well being. Thanks
for being so considerate with me.”
Franco
wasn't taking anything from the old man.
“From
now on you will treat me with respect.”
“Yes,
of course.”
“You
will also convince Julia to get Eladio to accept me and give me his
name.”
“Alright,
alright, but please don't say anything, Franco.”
Franco
leaned in without taking his eyes off his old nemesis.
“Yeah,
yeah. I'll keep this secret, but you will do everything I tell you.”
“Yes,
yes. You a good person and in the name of love for my granddaughter
don't hurt me.”
“Don't
tempt me. You don't know what I can do.”
Humberto
nodded. “Yes.”
He
knew. He knew he was playing a dangerous game with an impatient
opponent. One perhaps more so than Eladio had been at the same age.
“Franco,
we need to go back to the beginning.”
“You
have never believed me. You have always hated me as a suitor for
your granddaughter.”
“But
now that you're married things have to be otherwise.”
“Only
if you keep your promise and do everything I ask. Think about it.
Think about it a little.” He gestured. “In my hands you will
continue to enjoy all of this. If not you get nothing. You're
interested, aren't you? Look, look. Use your disability to your
benefit...”
“Very
well. I'll do what you ask. But I can't promise the name because
that doesn't depend on me. Well, I'll give it my best effort.”
“You'd
better,” said Franco as he gripped the old reprobate's left
shoulder and removed the breathing canula. He then left him alone in
the study. Humberto put back the breathing tube.
“Damned
social climber! This doesn't end here. This doesn't end here.”
Eladio
and Julia were standing before a judge, who was holding out his pen.
A legal clerk was in the room as a witness.
“This
is the last opportunity you have to save your marriage,” the judge
said. “Are you sure you want to divorce?”
Julia
and Eladio looked at each other, but neither said anything.
“Very
well. It's ready. If neither of you wants to end the proceeding, we
will move on. You may now sign.”
He
laid his pen on the desk. Eladio looked down for a moment, then
withdrew his gold pen and signed. He offered it to Julia, who
hesitated for a second, then took it to sign. Eladio stepped away
and turned his back to avoid seeing her actually sign away their
marriage. He turned around and came back to the desk when she was
finished. She handed the pen back.
“You
are now officially divorced. You will receive your copies before you
leave,” said the judge. He and his clerk left the room to make the
copies, leaving Eladio and Julia alone. She covered her face and
began to cry.
“No,
no, Julia, don't be like this,” he said. He embraced her. She
turned her face away from his and didn't see his pained expression.
“This
must be better. With all my heart I don't want you to go.”
“But
it will be better this way.”
Neither
of them looked as though they truly believed it at that moment.
When
the clerk returned with their copies they were standing apart and not
looking at each other. He handed over their copies and left them
alone. Julia told Eladio she was going home and wished him well. He
did the same and left. They did not touch each other. Julia stood
there a moment and cried as though she had failed. She tried to take
off her wedding ring, but changed her mind. She wasn't ready.
David
was in the reception area of GM waiting for Daniela. She said her
flight was in the morning but suggested they leave earlier. She
didn't want to be around Regina. They started out. She talked about
wishing she could exchange her father for his, but he didn't take the
bait. He suggested they hang out together (during working hours?
His work ethic was beginning to suffer) but she said she needed to go
home to see her nephew. She went on about how cute he was but
finished by saying she could tolerate Consuelo now that she didn't
see her all the time. She seemed to have conveniently forgotten that
Consuelo led her to her current career. She made the usual comment
about her and Miguel, then caught herself when she realized she was
equally guilty. David said he hoped she would soon understand them.
Gabriela
told Julia that she wanted to adopt if the fertility treatments
failed.
“That
is such a great idea! There are so many children in need of good
families. I'm glad you feel this way.”
“I'm
glad you think so. And how are you, Aunt? Do you feel calmer after
the divorce?”
“You
know, it's very strange. I had such anxiety before it happened and
now that it's over, I feel very strange.”
Humberto
entered the room during this description. Gabriela got up and
excused herself.
“No,
don't go,” said Humberto.
“What
do you want, Grandfather?”
“To
invite you and Franco to dinner,” he said. Both women looked
surprised.
“Really,
Father?” asked Julia.
“Yes.
To heal the rift between Franco and me and start fresh.”
Julia
and Gabriela exchanged looks. This didn't sound like Humberto in the
least.
“We'd
be glad to, Grandfather, but I wouldn't want to inconvenience you. I
am considering my husband's feelings.”
“After
everything that's happening I had to change,” said Humberto. “As
I feel the end coming I want to be at peace with the world.”
“If
that's how you feel, I will talk to Franco.”
“I'm
not sure what will happen but that isn't your problem.”
“Good.”
She got up to leave. She kissed Julia and Humberto as she went to
the door.
“Father,
father, what happened?” Julia said, suddenly in a good mood.
Humberto chuckled. “It's like I don't know you!”
“Until
now I had the idea that you didn't support Franco having Eladio's
name.” He saw that Julia was still struggling with that. “It
all affects you, daughter. You can't go through life being angry,
holding grudges, or, daughter, you'll end up like me.”
“Why
do you say that, Father? Do you know how hurt I am by what
happened?”
“Yes.
But that's about Eladio, not the boy. Besides, he's married to your
niece. Wouldn't you prefer he be a recognized son?”
Julia
shook her head. “You know it's all the same with me. Maybe you're
right or.... oh, people can talk all they want. But I should ask
David because who knows how it will affect him.”
“I'm
sure it would be best if you did, daughter.”
“Father...
but why are you so insistent on this? Are you sure it's the right
thing, like you're saying?”
“Of
course, daughter. For what other reason?”
Eladio
berated Franco for the false information about the alleged new
business association. He told him in no uncertain terms that he
wasn't going to excuse mistakes that have an impact on him. Franco
apologized, but that didn't satisfy Eladio.
“What,
do you hope for, that I'm converting into someone like Arturo who
forgave that idiot Erick?”
“No.
And I'm not anything like Erick.”
“You
aren't getting it, are you? That was careless. And if you think you
can get away with more you are mistaken.”
“What
was so bad about this?” He looked genuinely confused. As to
whether he was or not, Eladio didn't care.
“Why
don't you think like I taught you, with intelligence and severity?
You're on the wrong path. Be careful.”
Franco
nodded and Eladio waved his hand dismissively. As Franco started out
he ran into David. He looked up and shook hands with David. They
greeted each other civilly.
“Hey,
I'm on my way to the beach, but let's get together for dinner when I
get back,” David said.
“Sure,”
said Franco. He smiled and they shook hands again. “See you
then.”
Franco
left the office and David approached Eladio's desk. He noticed his
father's confusion, as though he were asking whether he had really
seen what happened. David sat down.
“I'm
not deceiving you, Father, it's real,” said David. “I'm trying
to improve my relationship with Franco because my cousin asked me to,
I talked to Daniela she doesn't I don't have a reason to not get
along with him and I think they're both right.”
“Good,
so in this case Daniela has done you some good.”
“Yes.
I came to tell you that I'm going with Daniela to the beach for the
catalog photos and surrendering Santa Fe tomorrow.”
“Are
you sure you don't want the penthouse?”
“Absolutely
sure, thanks. Listen, I wanted to ask you whether you'd be alright
with me working abroad. Would you help me?”
“Of
course, but why are you thinking about this?”
David
hesitated for a moment.
“Well,
I can't lie to you. I can't handle seeing Regina with someone else.”
“Well,
well, well, that's a problem. You really want to say that you still
love her.”
“Yes,
but it's clear I have to move on. Life has to go on.”
Eladio
looked at him like he had just learned that lesson himself.
David
went back to his own office where he and Justino talked about the
penthouse. David had sold it to another friend. Jacinto was to give
it a new paint job and would be able to use it as a honeymoon suite
after the wedding. He was excited about this and about the extra
money he would get for the job. He later teased Clara by asking her
where she wanted to go on their honeymoon.
Erick
was in a trendy bar with two other layabouts.
“We
haven't seen you in a long time,” one said.
“I've
been very busy,” he answered, picking up a shooter glass filled
with something that looked rather fruity.
“Being
a nanny?” said one. The other laughed. Erick looked annoyed.
“Whatever,”
he said.
“So,
tell us, what?”
“Problems
at work, like always,” Erick answered.
“Then,
your son?”
“You'll
learn. That's a job for old women, takin.g care of babies. Cheers”
They
all drank. The blond guy signaled for a waiter.
“You'll
all learn this<” Erick said. “The only thing I want is to
have a good time.” He drank down another shot which looked like
high-end tequila and followed it up with the fruity stuff.
While
Erick was having a good time acting like a frat boy from Omega House
his mother was going through a few drawers in the master bedroom.
She must have been a fan of classic movies because her makeup,
timeless dress, large pearl stud earrings, movements, and facial
expressions looked copied from a 1940s black and white drama. She
found the purple necktie she had once given Arturo for good luck.
She inhaled the scent of Arturo's cologne, something crisp and
traditional by George F. Trumper. She didn't have much time to
think, as Daniela entered.
“I'm
off to the beach. What's the matter, Mama?”
“Now
it's done, Daniela. Tomorrow I will be divorced from your father.”
She looked at the tie. “I feel like a failure.”
“I
know, but would you really rather be at the side of a man who doesn't
value you?”
“That
man is the only one I have loved,” she said.
“Yes,
but sadly, he doesn't feel the same. Nothing for nothing, but I'm
sure that he will miss you. I can see Julia ruling him for a while
and well, then he'll leave her.”
“If
that's how it is, you think your father will believe I'd take him
back?”
Daniela
shook her head, unsure.
“Ay,
no. No, but I don't want you to stay here by yourself. Mama, you
have all the right in the world to be happy. Why don't you come to
the beach with me? I'm sure David would understand why I asked you
to come with us.”
“No,
no,” said Nina. “That's your thing, but thanks for caring about
me.” She looked like she would cry at any moment. “But you're
right. I have to learn how to move on alone.”
She
was ready for her close-up. She embraced her daughter as she cried
and looked toward her imaginary cameraman. But she was no Mildred
Pierce.
A
little later Consuelo was getting ready for bed when the doorbell
rang. She was alone and wasn't expecting anyone. There was a knock
as she put on the bedjacket.
“Who
is it?”
“It's
me,” said Erick. Consuelo opened the door.
“What
do you want?”
“Hi.
May I come in?”
“No.”
She could see he was drunk. “Erick, get out of here.”
“I
want to talk about the baby.”
“What
happened? What do you mean? Tell me.”
He
inched his way in, checking out the hallway as he said “What
happened is the baby –” Consuelo tried to hold him off.
“No.
You're drunk. Get out of here. Don't come any closer.”
“Why
don't you want to go out when I want to go out with you?”
“I'm
not going anywhere with you. The only thing we ever have to talk
about is our son.”
He
grabbed her as he stepped just far enough inside to close the door.
She tried to push him away, but he pulled her back before shoving her
against the opposite closed door.
“Shhhh,”
he said as he held her head between his hands and forced a kiss on
her.
“You
will do as I say if you want to see the baby.”
“Erick,
stop, please,” she said as she continued to struggle. “Let go of
me.”
She
got enough leverage to get away from him but he was still in front of
the bedroom door.
“I
will call the police! Don't come any closer,” she yelled, but
didn't back away fast enough. He closed the distance in two steps,
grabbed her right arm, and pulled her in against his chest. He
leaned on the other wall, closed his arms around her, and crossed his
forearms in front of her in a lock. He dragged her slightly away
from the door and closed it quickly.
“You
wretch!”
“You
know perfectly well that I promised threats. And I've won. You have
to learn your place. You better accept it for the good –”
“Let
go of me!” She managed to get free. “I don't want anything to
do with you, Erick. The only thing that interests me is my son! My
only relationship with you is about him. Don't come near me.”
Unfortunately
he was already too close and was backing her into the wrong
direction. He grabbed her hand and pulled her closer.
“You
are my woman and we have a son,” he said as he backed her against
the couch.
“No,
please!” She fell back onto the couch and he straddled her thighs.
He pushed her back so that her head was pushed down against the back
of the couch and she could not move. He held her down with all his
weight and forced himself on her. Her protests went unheeded.
In
another neighborhood Gabriela walked into a trap she didn't see.
“Can
you believe my grandfather invited us to dinner?”
“Are
you serious?”
“Yes.”
“Well,
that's good, isn't it? He's finally seeing reason. Maybe he's
coming around.”
“I
hope so. My tests are tomorrow. Will you come with me?”
“Of
course, my love.” They kissed. “Are you hungry? I'll prepare
something.”
“No,”
but he seemed to be jesting. They kissed again and Gabriela gor up
and went to the kitchen. Franco's cell rang. He checked the screen
before answering.
“What
is it, Marcos? Have you finished with the value assessment on the
factory that belonged to my inlaws?”
“Yes.
It's valued at seventy million.”
“Good.
Therefore we can put it up for sale tomorrow morning?”
“I
have two interested parties. They want to see it. Are you alright
with that?”
“Yes,
perfect. We need this money to continue with our plan.”
“I
only hope your wife doesn't find out.”
“No.
Gabriela doesn't have the slightest clue about this and I must ask
you to be discreet. I'll see what I can tell her.”
“Good.”
“Partner,
very soon you and I will have everything we've planned.”
The
following morning Arturo and Nina stood before a judge.
“I
have the papers prepared in New York. If you have nothing else to
say, I will ask you to sign.”
Nina
picked up the pen and signed first without saying a word. Arturo
then did the same. She then looked at him.
“I
suppose now that you're free you'll go straight to your lover.”
“If
course not,” Arturo whispered back.
“Now
you are officially divorced. I will have copies of the papers
prepared for you.”
Nina
started crying on cue, but the expression Arturo could not see when
she cried on his shoulder was one of anger.
At
the office, Miguel paced as he tried to work with Clara.
“I
can't believe this. I can't be without Consuelo. I feel bad without
Consuelo. There's no life without her.”
“I
understand, Miguel, but it's only for a while. In the end the two of
you will be together, with the baby.”
“The
while is eternal.”
“You'll
see.”
“And
you? How are things going?”
“Well.
Justino is working hard until the wedding. We can't wait to live
together.”
“Good.
I'm happy for you.”
Clara's
cell rang. She checked the screen before answering. It was
Consuelo. Clara did not give that away as Consuelo told her she had
to see her right away. She ended the call and told Miguel that a
neighbor of hers needed help. She declined his offer to driver her
and walked out. He was confused.
David
and Daniela arrived at the Fiesta Americana in Cozumel. She
suggested they check in and go to the beach so she could get the tan
she wanted for the photo shoot. She was hoping to spend the rest of
the day in their room.
“Okay,”
said David with some confusion.
“It
was a joke,” she said. And they walked around to see the fountains
and the pool before heading for the beach.
At
the sunbathing area they got onto a platform that was like a
four-poster bed without canopy or curtains.
“Can
I tell you something? This is like the memory of Cancun when we met
for the first time. It's like we're starting all over from the same
place.”
“Well,
yes, but I hope this time nothing goes badly.”
“No,
how could you think that? Never because I will be happy with you.”
“Can
I say something? Me, too.”
“It's
like life is giving me another chance. This time I'm going to make
sure it goes well. They kissed. Later they ran into some autograph
and photo op seekers on the beach.
Regina
and Jorge were taking a walk on the grounds of her home. It was
their day off and he wanted to surprise her by showing her part of
the city she didn't know. They walked to the Metro station and ended
up at an amusement park I will spare you the details of the childish
activities that Regina miraculously managed in a skirt and
high-heeled boots.
Nina
was holding her grandson and walking around to try to stop his
crying. Petra heard him and came out to see if she could help.
“He
must be teething,” Petra said and she gently touched the baby's
head.
“Yes.
Prepare some anise tea and that should make him feel better,” Nina
said.
Petra
cooed a little to the baby as she backed out of the room. Nina
continued to do so but the baby wouldn't stop. Erick came down the
stairs in his sweats and hoodie.
“Mama,
what's going on? Why is he crying so much?”
“How
do I know?”
“Give
him something, please. I couldn't sleep all night.”
The
baby cried louder and Nina finally lost her patience.
“Erick,
come right down here.”
He
rolled his eyes and came down the stairs.
“What's
up, Mama? What's happening?”
“He
is your son and you should be concerned about him.” The baby cried
louder. “Yes, yes, my love,” she said to the baby. “Last
night until whatever time before dawn you were out. Where were you?”
“Mama,
I have to live my life. I'm young.” He looked at the baby. “Hey,
Erick, please!”
He
walked away and went back upstairs to avoid Nina telling him off.
She was nearly speechless at his attitude. Slowly she looked at the
baby and quietly said “I think I've been mistaken about your
father.”
Caridad
was complimented on her appearance by another woman in the office.
She tried to sound modest about it and Julia arrived just as the
other woman walked away.
“I
suppose you have heard that my husband and I are divorced,” she
said. Caridad tried to say something but Julia interrupted her. “No,
no, no, stop. Now I have no doubt that the best thing I ever did was
to divorce Eladio.” She handed her a brown interoffice envelope.
“Give that to him. It's his passport and visa he forgot in the
study when he moved out.” She made a dismissive sound and walked
away. Caridad tried to get her back.
“Julia
–”
“Don't
touch me. Don't touch me! Just give those things to him.”
She
left. Caridad fanned herself with a file folder and headed to
Eladio's office. She suggested she order in food for him, but his
mood would not be changed.
“Julia
left this for you.” She handed him the envelope.
“That
is from Julia? Why didn't you tell me she was here?”
“Because
you were in a meeting and I didn't want to interrupt you.”
“You
know how important Julia is to me every second. I don't believe it.
If she comes back you have to interrupt, whatever that takes.” He
picked up some portfolios from the desk. “Take these and –”
“May
I come in?”
They
looked up to see Nina. She was wearing the same black dress she had
worn in the judge's chambers.
“Come
in, Nina, please. Have a seat.”
“Eladio,
I've come for you to help me with the shares. I've signed my
divorce.”
“Be
calm. That must have been painful.” He indicated for her to sit.
“Please, tell me what you want.”
“Could
we go out for something to eat?”
“We
could, yes.”
Caridad
studied his face while he looked back at Nina.
Clara
arrived at Consuelo's apartment She knew something was wrong from
the second she saw her friend's face.
“What
happened, Consuelo?”
Consuelo
closed the door and put on the safety chain.
“Erick.
He came here and I had relations with him. He threatened me again
that I would never see my son and I... had to.”
“That
wretch! He was your husband but this was rape. You have to report
him!”
“I
can't report him. Then I will never see my son again.”
“No,
Consuelo, you have to do it. You need protection. This was a rape.
At the very least you have to tell Miguel.”
“No.
No! Erick is capable of killing him. Not only could I lose my son.
I could lose the love of my life.”
Arturo
waited outside for Julia holding a bottle of her favorite bubbly.
“Hello.
Why are you here?”
“I've
signed my divorce.”
“How
do you feel?”
“Happy.
Happy, free. You should know. I brought your favorite champagne to
celebrate. Now we're free; nothing should stand in the way of our
being together as we were meant to.”
Julia
was caught a little off guard.
“Ay,
Arturo. I didn't get divorced because of you. I'm happy that you
aren't with Nina if that's what you want but I didn't get divorced
for you. It's to look for whom to be happy with.”
Labels: poder
Comments:
<< Home
Official Secrets List:
Consuelo's (from most people): Prostitute mother/raised in a brothel before being in the orphanage Revealed; That she left the house after coming home the night of the murder and was MIA during the rest of the party. Status quo
– New (known only to Clara): Raped by Erick
Arturo's (from his family): That he had a great love before Nina plus his secret meetings with Julia (First now known but not the second... yet) Details of the second not known yet; bribing of witness to not identify Erick the night that Orkin came to call Erick knows but not the details; that Humberto told him that Franco was Eladio's bastard. see below; that Franco tried to sell out GLA to him (possibly known by Augustin, but no one else) Status quo; that he will give worthless shares to Humberto (still known only to Augustin)
Julia (from Eladio): Secret meetings with Arturo Details probably not known yet; that Arturo told her about Franco
Humberto: That he told Arturo about Franco. Now known to Eladio and Franco
Eladio (from Julia): All his affairs and crooked deals (she now knows about the first but not the second) Some secrets still pending; his entire past
Erick (from Consuelo): His affair with the Rat Revealed; his hiring of thugs to beat up Franco Status quo: (from everyone) what really happened the night that Orkin came to call Status quo (known only to Pedro, but the nurse could ID him): That he is behind the kidnapping scheme Status quo That Nina bribed the judge to rule in his favor in the custody case currently under suspicion by Miguel, Consuelo, Arturo, Regina, and Augustin; status quo
Gabriela : That she's boinking Franco Revealed and resolved;
(from Julia): That she knew six months before the wedding that Franco is Eladio's son Status quo
Franco: That he was cheating on Gaby with Marintia and now the baby is born Currently known only to Caridad and Eladio ; (from Julia): That he knew six months before the wedding that he is Eladio's son; (from everyone) his hiring of thugs to cut the brakes of Erick's car (same thug as the one who beat him); tried selling GLA out to Arturo (but got caught); bribing Angeles for inside info on GM (possibly known to Eladio) the latest confirmed by Augustin to Arturo; the rest status quo
Clara (unknown to everyone, including herself): Origin Status quo
Daniela (from everyone except Nina and Erick):: That she is boinking Assmore but both Augustin and David are suspicious; no real change; (from everyone): That she knows about Marintia and Franco and the baby Status quo
Nina: Details of her past beyond her brief acting career. Status quo (known only to Fanny): that she has been meeting with Eladio Status quo; that she bought off the judge to rule in Erick's favor in the custody battle currently under suspicion by Miguel, Consuelo, Arturo, Regina, and Augustin; Status quo
Marintia: (known only to Caridad, Eladio, Franco, and Daniela): Pregnancy and birth of son; Paternity of child Status quo
Angeles (known only to Franco, but possibly suspected by Eladio): That she is selling out GM to Franco Now known to Arturo and Augustin
Revised 3/22/16 following episode 109
Consuelo's (from most people): Prostitute mother/raised in a brothel before being in the orphanage Revealed; That she left the house after coming home the night of the murder and was MIA during the rest of the party. Status quo
– New (known only to Clara): Raped by Erick
Arturo's (from his family): That he had a great love before Nina plus his secret meetings with Julia (First now known but not the second... yet) Details of the second not known yet; bribing of witness to not identify Erick the night that Orkin came to call Erick knows but not the details; that Humberto told him that Franco was Eladio's bastard. see below; that Franco tried to sell out GLA to him (possibly known by Augustin, but no one else) Status quo; that he will give worthless shares to Humberto (still known only to Augustin)
Julia (from Eladio): Secret meetings with Arturo Details probably not known yet; that Arturo told her about Franco
Humberto: That he told Arturo about Franco. Now known to Eladio and Franco
Eladio (from Julia): All his affairs and crooked deals (she now knows about the first but not the second) Some secrets still pending; his entire past
Erick (from Consuelo): His affair with the Rat Revealed; his hiring of thugs to beat up Franco Status quo: (from everyone) what really happened the night that Orkin came to call Status quo (known only to Pedro, but the nurse could ID him): That he is behind the kidnapping scheme Status quo That Nina bribed the judge to rule in his favor in the custody case currently under suspicion by Miguel, Consuelo, Arturo, Regina, and Augustin; status quo
Gabriela : That she's boinking Franco Revealed and resolved;
(from Julia): That she knew six months before the wedding that Franco is Eladio's son Status quo
Franco: That he was cheating on Gaby with Marintia and now the baby is born Currently known only to Caridad and Eladio ; (from Julia): That he knew six months before the wedding that he is Eladio's son; (from everyone) his hiring of thugs to cut the brakes of Erick's car (same thug as the one who beat him); tried selling GLA out to Arturo (but got caught); bribing Angeles for inside info on GM (possibly known to Eladio) the latest confirmed by Augustin to Arturo; the rest status quo
Clara (unknown to everyone, including herself): Origin Status quo
Daniela (from everyone except Nina and Erick):: That she is boinking Assmore but both Augustin and David are suspicious; no real change; (from everyone): That she knows about Marintia and Franco and the baby Status quo
Nina: Details of her past beyond her brief acting career. Status quo (known only to Fanny): that she has been meeting with Eladio Status quo; that she bought off the judge to rule in Erick's favor in the custody battle currently under suspicion by Miguel, Consuelo, Arturo, Regina, and Augustin; Status quo
Marintia: (known only to Caridad, Eladio, Franco, and Daniela): Pregnancy and birth of son; Paternity of child Status quo
Angeles (known only to Franco, but possibly suspected by Eladio): That she is selling out GM to Franco Now known to Arturo and Augustin
Revised 3/22/16 following episode 109
UA, thank for posting recap so quickly. I will start reading it until I doze off, but wanted to say that is such a great title and the director's cue board is perfect! How do you come up with these? I think that statement hits close to home to some us, okay, well me for sure.
Thanks again for what Is going to be delish recap, diving in!
Leticia
Thanks again for what Is going to be delish recap, diving in!
Leticia
Permalink posted by 
: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:53:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:53:00 PM EDT
Thank you, UA.Why are they suddenly having Dani's friend Lulis ask for work with Art's company?
Hubba walked into the room just as Err was smarming all over tiny Connie, and he asked "Is that guy a vampire?"
Fun at the beach and the amusement park. Do I care? ..no.
Hubba walked into the room just as Err was smarming all over tiny Connie, and he asked "Is that guy a vampire?"
Fun at the beach and the amusement park. Do I care? ..no.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 6:01:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 6:01:00 AM EDT
Urban,
Thank you for the magnificently written recap. I really appreciate your storytelling.
I only have 3 words...
DIE, ERICK, DIE!!!!!!!
Hasta Pronto..
Thank you for the magnificently written recap. I really appreciate your storytelling.
I only have 3 words...
DIE, ERICK, DIE!!!!!!!
Hasta Pronto..
I come up with the title once the pages are written. All novela episodes have themes that are usually relevant to the series and this series is rich with them. I then do a photo search for the title or something relevant to it. The director's slate was a lucky find, as Nina is a would-be actress playing the role of a lifetime.
Relevant to my comments about her appearance, I think this actress would look fabulous in 1940s clothes, hair, and makeup.
When Nina finds out what Erick did in this episode I hope she freaks out. I strongly doubt that this would make her any more sympathetic to Consuelo or that it will make her take a closer look at her own parenting. The freakout might make her freeze long enough for someone else do whatever it takes to get that baby out of that house. If she suddenly becomes sympathetic toward Consuelo because she herself was raped (speculation) I will call shenanigans on the writers (again). If Nina had been sexually abused by a family member we should have already been told this.
Clara seems to be serving as Consuelo's voice of reason. She should tell Augustin ASAP with or without Consuelo's permission. She will be grateful later.
Erick rapes Consuelo while Franco rapes his father's company. These two are more alike than they would ever want to know.
Humberto is now looking truly frail (Luis Bayardo is 80). He could die of natural causes soon. It would be interesting if he tries to take Franco down with him in the process by framing him in advance.
The amusement park scenes clearly were a regression to the childhood friendship of Regina and Jorge. These two are not meant to be together. The beach scenes could remind David of how Daniela blew him off previously but it may be too soon for that, Ultimas Semanas or no.
Relevant to my comments about her appearance, I think this actress would look fabulous in 1940s clothes, hair, and makeup.
When Nina finds out what Erick did in this episode I hope she freaks out. I strongly doubt that this would make her any more sympathetic to Consuelo or that it will make her take a closer look at her own parenting. The freakout might make her freeze long enough for someone else do whatever it takes to get that baby out of that house. If she suddenly becomes sympathetic toward Consuelo because she herself was raped (speculation) I will call shenanigans on the writers (again). If Nina had been sexually abused by a family member we should have already been told this.
Clara seems to be serving as Consuelo's voice of reason. She should tell Augustin ASAP with or without Consuelo's permission. She will be grateful later.
Erick rapes Consuelo while Franco rapes his father's company. These two are more alike than they would ever want to know.
Humberto is now looking truly frail (Luis Bayardo is 80). He could die of natural causes soon. It would be interesting if he tries to take Franco down with him in the process by framing him in advance.
The amusement park scenes clearly were a regression to the childhood friendship of Regina and Jorge. These two are not meant to be together. The beach scenes could remind David of how Daniela blew him off previously but it may be too soon for that, Ultimas Semanas or no.
Susanlynn, I don't remember if you saw the episode, but there was a scene a few days ago where Daniela had coffee with Lulis who asked if there was an opening at GM. She apparently has the hots for Ape Child. Daniela told her she was nuts. I can't wait for her to find out how right she was.
It was the episode where Assmore arrived after Lulis left. Today was the second consecutive Assmore-free episode, so we can expect him to re-surface soon. In thinking about Nandicta's report of the comments about him I definitely agree that he is a dirty old man. He is older than Arturo and Daniela would be younger than his own daughter. I can't think of a better qualifier than that. I also agree with Nandicta's comments about this actor's performance; he is also well-written.
I probably take negative gringo characters too personally after the vapid gringa girlfriend of Valentino Lanus in Primer Amor.
It was the episode where Assmore arrived after Lulis left. Today was the second consecutive Assmore-free episode, so we can expect him to re-surface soon. In thinking about Nandicta's report of the comments about him I definitely agree that he is a dirty old man. He is older than Arturo and Daniela would be younger than his own daughter. I can't think of a better qualifier than that. I also agree with Nandicta's comments about this actor's performance; he is also well-written.
I probably take negative gringo characters too personally after the vapid gringa girlfriend of Valentino Lanus in Primer Amor.
UA...HMMM..What is going to happen between Err and Lulis? After last night, Err needs to end up in prison with a big, nasty cellmate. Let's order an adjoining cell with an equally fierce cellmate for Franky. These two little boys think that they can do anything to anyone .
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 8:39:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 8:39:00 AM EDT
Fabulous screen shot and opening paragraph UA. You always put such care into your recaps and we are the lucky recipients. Haven't seen this yet, but have to admit felt nauseous just reading the recap. And not the fault of your writing. Hate scenes of sadistic sex. Ugh. Die Erick Die indeed! Plus clearly the two divorces are causing so much pain...at least to three people. Arturo, clearly, is happy as a clam. Love how he promised Julie to give her "tiempo" and there he is, as soon as the ink has dried on the papers.
Not sure if I want to watch this episode, but such a well written recap deserves kudos. Thank you.
Not sure if I want to watch this episode, but such a well written recap deserves kudos. Thank you.
AuntyAnn and Susanlynn,I'm still not sure what I want to see happen to Franco. This might deserve an operatic ending such as him and Eladio finishing each other off, simply because they are too much alike in most things. What I don't want to see is Gabriela killing him for any reason and repeating Caridad's story.
As for Erick, I still vote for the nasty cellmate or cell block. Kidnapping and endangering his own child and later raping his ex -- the baby's mother -- should get him some nasty times in the penitentiary. He should also be disowned by both parents although I think we can only count on Arturo for that.
Anon207, to your final comment yesterday: Nina is responsible for that. After keeping the children to herself for long enough to know that Erick and Daniela were like her and Regina wasn't, Arturo didn't stand a chance once they were old enough. The other issue that I have pointed out several times is that they were never on the same page about discipline. Even in normal marriages that last item is deadly to any future sense of responsibility in many children.
Leticia, to your last comment yesterday: We don't know what Consuelo told the police about Erick the night of the Rat's death. Her full interview at the police station in a closed office was not shown to us.
Diana, about Julia and Eladio from yesterday: Eladio isn't directly responsible for Franco repeating his story, but the fact that he shares this secret with Caridad is the most damning element of this sin against Julia. When you add up the sum of the sins Eladio committed against Julia he is completely unforgivable. I consider the writers to be completely irresponsible in trying to redeem him after 25 years of abuse.
JudyB, this is told in more re-arranged manner than most of the previous ones. Just a warning. Also, what was shown in the rape scene was more psychologically than physically sadistic.
I have another comment on another subject but it will need its own post.
As for Erick, I still vote for the nasty cellmate or cell block. Kidnapping and endangering his own child and later raping his ex -- the baby's mother -- should get him some nasty times in the penitentiary. He should also be disowned by both parents although I think we can only count on Arturo for that.
Anon207, to your final comment yesterday: Nina is responsible for that. After keeping the children to herself for long enough to know that Erick and Daniela were like her and Regina wasn't, Arturo didn't stand a chance once they were old enough. The other issue that I have pointed out several times is that they were never on the same page about discipline. Even in normal marriages that last item is deadly to any future sense of responsibility in many children.
Leticia, to your last comment yesterday: We don't know what Consuelo told the police about Erick the night of the Rat's death. Her full interview at the police station in a closed office was not shown to us.
Diana, about Julia and Eladio from yesterday: Eladio isn't directly responsible for Franco repeating his story, but the fact that he shares this secret with Caridad is the most damning element of this sin against Julia. When you add up the sum of the sins Eladio committed against Julia he is completely unforgivable. I consider the writers to be completely irresponsible in trying to redeem him after 25 years of abuse.
JudyB, this is told in more re-arranged manner than most of the previous ones. Just a warning. Also, what was shown in the rape scene was more psychologically than physically sadistic.
I have another comment on another subject but it will need its own post.
JudyB, did the ink really have time to dry? LOL! He bought that bottle the minute Nina said she wouldn't fight and it's been sitting in his car waiting for the signing day.
I really like how they made me dislike Art. I went from liking him and being afraid for Julia, to liking Eladio and wanting to slap the smug grin off Artie's face. What a credit to this TN! Rarely do they go from good to bad (not quite horrible, but just bad)
I really like how they made me dislike Art. I went from liking him and being afraid for Julia, to liking Eladio and wanting to slap the smug grin off Artie's face. What a credit to this TN! Rarely do they go from good to bad (not quite horrible, but just bad)
Thank you so much Urban. You must spend so much time on these. I always appreciate all the detail and the dialogue translations.
Prison with a "friendly" cellmate would definitely be the perfect anvil for Erick. Prison is what he fears the most so that is what he should get.
Two divorces in one episode. While the young couples frolic at the beach and have fun at the amusement park. I liked the divorce scenes. They were both very well done. However, it would have made things more interesting had both divorces happened on the same day.
Well, Franco has Hummy in his hands now. The old man is despicable but I like him better than Franco who is so hateful. Come on Hummy, don't let that bad seed blackmail you!
Prison with a "friendly" cellmate would definitely be the perfect anvil for Erick. Prison is what he fears the most so that is what he should get.
Two divorces in one episode. While the young couples frolic at the beach and have fun at the amusement park. I liked the divorce scenes. They were both very well done. However, it would have made things more interesting had both divorces happened on the same day.
Well, Franco has Hummy in his hands now. The old man is despicable but I like him better than Franco who is so hateful. Come on Hummy, don't let that bad seed blackmail you!
It looks like the divorces were no more than 48 hours apart; the same episode is good enough for me. I should have said something about Julia wearing white for hers while Nina wore black. Despite her feeling of strangeness (which is totally realistic) Julia is starting fresh while Nina doesn't have a real concept of that.
Humberto is far too physically vulnerable to stand a chance if Franco decides to shove him down the stairs. He would have to scream very loudly, grab the bars on the banister, or prepare proactively with poison or something else.
I laughed at the vampire remark before, but Erick lacks the elegance of a proper vampire.
Humberto is far too physically vulnerable to stand a chance if Franco decides to shove him down the stairs. He would have to scream very loudly, grab the bars on the banister, or prepare proactively with poison or something else.
I laughed at the vampire remark before, but Erick lacks the elegance of a proper vampire.
Wonderful recap Urban, thank you!
Has Eladio's comment now foreshadowed the end that he or Art will die? In the beginning I assumed one would die, primarily Eladio, but after his rehabilitation I was hoping both would live, without Julia.
Die Erick Die can't come soon enough. And Nina's sudden realization about Erick doesn't fit. She knew he was doing this to get back at Connie. She knows her son.
I can understand Connie not wanting to go to the cops. The family's influence is far reaching and without a witness, and unless really good physical evidence, he'll be free.
The not so dynamic foursome of J, R, D and D all looked like they were having a good time. If it ends this way I won't care.
Eladio always seems so on top of the business I just can't see how Franco can get away with his scheme. Eladio is in the office all of the time working. He just seems like the type that knows where every decimal is, unlike Art.
Has Eladio's comment now foreshadowed the end that he or Art will die? In the beginning I assumed one would die, primarily Eladio, but after his rehabilitation I was hoping both would live, without Julia.
Die Erick Die can't come soon enough. And Nina's sudden realization about Erick doesn't fit. She knew he was doing this to get back at Connie. She knows her son.
I can understand Connie not wanting to go to the cops. The family's influence is far reaching and without a witness, and unless really good physical evidence, he'll be free.
The not so dynamic foursome of J, R, D and D all looked like they were having a good time. If it ends this way I won't care.
Eladio always seems so on top of the business I just can't see how Franco can get away with his scheme. Eladio is in the office all of the time working. He just seems like the type that knows where every decimal is, unlike Art.
I hope Franco won't be able to get away with this latest scheme. There is some hope that he won't because Marcos looks like the afraid type that will get nervous and make a mistake.
Actually, both Arturo and Eladio were on top of their businesses at the outset. When Arturo's distractions began Augustin was always there for him and he still is. Eladio is now getting distracted by all his chickens coming home to roost and he doesn't have an Augustin. He has no real friends he can trust. While he has been the same workaholic that Arturo has been he could be losing his mojo because of losing Julia. That is what's allowing the opening for Franco to do what he's doing.
After having been deceived in the past by opening and closing credit images I'm not putting all my stock in the ones for this series. However, Eladio has foreshadowed his own death more than once and he's frequently flipping a Zippo lighter. There could be arson in his future.
Since Nina doesn't know about Erick being the real kidnapper he wouldn't have told her he raped Consuelo. However it's TN law that she will have to find out before this is over because he has to pay for those crimes.
After having been deceived in the past by opening and closing credit images I'm not putting all my stock in the ones for this series. However, Eladio has foreshadowed his own death more than once and he's frequently flipping a Zippo lighter. There could be arson in his future.
Since Nina doesn't know about Erick being the real kidnapper he wouldn't have told her he raped Consuelo. However it's TN law that she will have to find out before this is over because he has to pay for those crimes.
Now for a new dissertation:
The whole issue of family and family names that is constantly gone over in this series is very antiquated now in a world where people can come out of nowhere and become successful. I think that Franco is intelligent enough to know this because Eladio was a Johnny-come-lately himself. There are certainly famous actors whose children change their names to distinguish themselves in the same profession and manage to become successful if they are seriously talented. Nothing new under the sun.
Franco's issue about his name isn't so much about having the surname of an ex-con but about being accepted fully by Eladio and treated so in public. Although he seems to have been favored over David during their childhood and youth, I don't think he ever got any feeling of being loved by Eladio. He has nothing to envy in David, as David was kept at more than arms' length. Having the Gómez-Luna name doesn't compensate David for that. The only person who ever got on Franco's case for being a “no-name bastard” was Erick, who is worthy of Franco's contempt for reasons having nothing to do with either's social status.
I don't know if anyone else caught this, but the other day Arturo mentioned something in the midst of a rant about his father having once favored Eladio over him. Was Montenegro Sr's favoritism a strategic move to awaken a greater work ethic in then-playboy Arturo or was it something else? There were no details provided, but this raises questions for me (since I'm developing such detective instincts lately):
-- Are Arturo and Eladio half-brothers? We've asked ourselves this before but when looking at this comment from Arturo it seems more and more likely. It could help explain Eladio's horrible family of origin with an abusive father and a mother who ignored him. Did she ignore him because Montenegro Sr wouldn't marry her when she told him she was pregnant or was he already married to Arturo's mother when that happened? Did she then marry the first man who asked to save her rep only to later realize she had made a horrible choice?
-- No major details were ever provided about Eladio's embezzlement from GM. We don't know the amount, but the timing would be when he and Arturo were both young and single. I've wondered why he was never arrested or prosecuted, but on the basis of the above hypothesis Arturo's father could have given him the money for a startup and kept mum about the rest. Otherwise, unless Eladio killed Smith (or Schmidt) where else could he have gotten enough money to become as wealthy as he was by the time he married Julia (assuming he was completely honest in business dealings, which is still doubtful)?
Eladio never rants about youthful resentment of coming from nothing while Arturo would inherit GM. He has the intelligence to know that somebody has to get rich though working for it and he is at a point where a family name doesn't matter as much as a personal reputation. What is inconsistent with this is that he should know that his rep would not be hurt by recognizing Franco, yet he refuses to do it. If what we saw last night is valid Julia is over her resentment of Franco and is now divorced, so Eladio can't use her as the excuse. This is about unresolved parental relationship issues.
On the basis of this it wouldn't surprise me if the series ended with him dying in front of Arturo following a reveal that they were the David and Franco (or the Miguel and Erick) of the previous generation. The one thing that stands in the way of that would be the source of the proof. There is no logical situation to provoke a DNA comparison between the two of them and unless someone decides to retcon the DNA results on Arturo vs David there is no evidence there. That test proved that Arturo wasn't David's father (which Julia already knew) but the lab didn't say “They are not father and son, but there is a relationship more distant.”
The whole issue of family and family names that is constantly gone over in this series is very antiquated now in a world where people can come out of nowhere and become successful. I think that Franco is intelligent enough to know this because Eladio was a Johnny-come-lately himself. There are certainly famous actors whose children change their names to distinguish themselves in the same profession and manage to become successful if they are seriously talented. Nothing new under the sun.
Franco's issue about his name isn't so much about having the surname of an ex-con but about being accepted fully by Eladio and treated so in public. Although he seems to have been favored over David during their childhood and youth, I don't think he ever got any feeling of being loved by Eladio. He has nothing to envy in David, as David was kept at more than arms' length. Having the Gómez-Luna name doesn't compensate David for that. The only person who ever got on Franco's case for being a “no-name bastard” was Erick, who is worthy of Franco's contempt for reasons having nothing to do with either's social status.
I don't know if anyone else caught this, but the other day Arturo mentioned something in the midst of a rant about his father having once favored Eladio over him. Was Montenegro Sr's favoritism a strategic move to awaken a greater work ethic in then-playboy Arturo or was it something else? There were no details provided, but this raises questions for me (since I'm developing such detective instincts lately):
-- Are Arturo and Eladio half-brothers? We've asked ourselves this before but when looking at this comment from Arturo it seems more and more likely. It could help explain Eladio's horrible family of origin with an abusive father and a mother who ignored him. Did she ignore him because Montenegro Sr wouldn't marry her when she told him she was pregnant or was he already married to Arturo's mother when that happened? Did she then marry the first man who asked to save her rep only to later realize she had made a horrible choice?
-- No major details were ever provided about Eladio's embezzlement from GM. We don't know the amount, but the timing would be when he and Arturo were both young and single. I've wondered why he was never arrested or prosecuted, but on the basis of the above hypothesis Arturo's father could have given him the money for a startup and kept mum about the rest. Otherwise, unless Eladio killed Smith (or Schmidt) where else could he have gotten enough money to become as wealthy as he was by the time he married Julia (assuming he was completely honest in business dealings, which is still doubtful)?
Eladio never rants about youthful resentment of coming from nothing while Arturo would inherit GM. He has the intelligence to know that somebody has to get rich though working for it and he is at a point where a family name doesn't matter as much as a personal reputation. What is inconsistent with this is that he should know that his rep would not be hurt by recognizing Franco, yet he refuses to do it. If what we saw last night is valid Julia is over her resentment of Franco and is now divorced, so Eladio can't use her as the excuse. This is about unresolved parental relationship issues.
On the basis of this it wouldn't surprise me if the series ended with him dying in front of Arturo following a reveal that they were the David and Franco (or the Miguel and Erick) of the previous generation. The one thing that stands in the way of that would be the source of the proof. There is no logical situation to provoke a DNA comparison between the two of them and unless someone decides to retcon the DNA results on Arturo vs David there is no evidence there. That test proved that Arturo wasn't David's father (which Julia already knew) but the lab didn't say “They are not father and son, but there is a relationship more distant.”
Thank you UA.
Horrible as the rape is it served as a vivid reminder the largest harm Eladio did to Julia, the rape on their wedding night Sympathetic as he is now and I do not like Julia to the ash heap he goes
Horrible as the rape is it served as a vivid reminder the largest harm Eladio did to Julia, the rape on their wedding night Sympathetic as he is now and I do not like Julia to the ash heap he goes
tofie, did you watch Robo? Seb raped Ang on their wedding night and he was supposed to be the galan. I was never able to really root for him again. I was at the lonely Jose Luis table.
I didn't see Robo, no matter. I don't like TN's obsession with rape even galan rape. If they want a flawed galan why not they accidently killed a man on a bar fight or they always bite into a tootsie pop right way.
Nina never kept those kids away from Arturo. If he had wanted to spend any time with them, she would've made them available to him. She had no reason not to.
Arturo had no interest in the children when they were young and has no real interest in them today. That's not Nina's fault, that's Arturo's. There is nothing preventing Arturo from spending time with his (adult) kids today. The kids are SCREAMING for him to pay attention to them. If Arturo can find ways to constantly be where Julia is at, meet Humberto at the park and bust up in GLA to taunt Eladio, he can find a way to spend time with his kids.
Whatever her faults are, we cannot blame NINA for Arturo's actions/inactions with the ADULT children today (or even yesterday).
If the Montenegro kids do not want to spend time with Arturo today, that's between him and them and has nothing to do with Nina.
Arturo had no interest in the children when they were young and has no real interest in them today. That's not Nina's fault, that's Arturo's. There is nothing preventing Arturo from spending time with his (adult) kids today. The kids are SCREAMING for him to pay attention to them. If Arturo can find ways to constantly be where Julia is at, meet Humberto at the park and bust up in GLA to taunt Eladio, he can find a way to spend time with his kids.
Whatever her faults are, we cannot blame NINA for Arturo's actions/inactions with the ADULT children today (or even yesterday).
If the Montenegro kids do not want to spend time with Arturo today, that's between him and them and has nothing to do with Nina.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:51:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:51:00 AM EDT
Tofie..same thing in Amor Real. Manuel (Fernando C.) Fell in love with Matilde (Adela Noriega) who was in love with Adolfo . Her mother set up the marriage to Manuel because he had money. On the wedding day, Manuel found out that his bride was planning to run away with her love. He raped her on their noche de boda on the way to his hacienda. I could not believe that he was supposed to be the galan. It was odd. They fell in love. Then, things got nasty again, but in the end, he was redeemed. I wonder if the same thing will happen in this novela.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:54:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:54:00 AM EDT
But see TN's make forcing a woman ok since she falls in love with her rapist. That's all kinda wack.
Urban, shining and soulful. You made the tension, despair and heartache clearly palpable. And almost unbearable. Sensational.
"Arturo was being hit in a vulnerable place, but didn't take the bait" and "She embraced her daughter as she cried and looked toward her imaginary cameraman. But she was no Mildred Pierce" were a few of my favorite lines.
Your "Eladio is now getting distracted by all his chickens coming home to roost and he doesn't have an Augustin. He has no real friends he can trust. While he has been the same workaholic that Arturo has been he could be losing his mojo because of losing Julia. That is what's allowing the opening for Franco to do what he's doing" was incredibly insightful and spot on.
Eladio's wrath when he discovers Franco's treachery will be something to behold.
I'm rather at a loss today. I agree that Julia in white and Nina wearing black at their respective divorce signings was very fitting. The scenes were beautifully acted by all 4 actors and I felt for all of them. Arturo and Nina's hug was touching and for a moment, felt there might be hope for them if not for his obsession with Julia.
Hummy is getting noisy. And careless. I don't care what happens to either of them!
Erick was already wallowing in filth, he's descended even lower (if possible). He seems to be one of several doomed characters. In his case, he really has no reason to live.
I will give Nina the benefit of the doubt. Her utterance to her grandson that she is finally realizing who her son is seemed genuine. And utterly sad.
Carvivlie, regarding Rulli in Robo after the rape, "I was never able to really root for him again. I was at the lonely Jose Luis table". You weren't really alone. There were a few other diehard Jose Luis fans scattered amongst the tables - I was among them.
UA, thank you so very much!
Diana
"Arturo was being hit in a vulnerable place, but didn't take the bait" and "She embraced her daughter as she cried and looked toward her imaginary cameraman. But she was no Mildred Pierce" were a few of my favorite lines.
Your "Eladio is now getting distracted by all his chickens coming home to roost and he doesn't have an Augustin. He has no real friends he can trust. While he has been the same workaholic that Arturo has been he could be losing his mojo because of losing Julia. That is what's allowing the opening for Franco to do what he's doing" was incredibly insightful and spot on.
Eladio's wrath when he discovers Franco's treachery will be something to behold.
I'm rather at a loss today. I agree that Julia in white and Nina wearing black at their respective divorce signings was very fitting. The scenes were beautifully acted by all 4 actors and I felt for all of them. Arturo and Nina's hug was touching and for a moment, felt there might be hope for them if not for his obsession with Julia.
Hummy is getting noisy. And careless. I don't care what happens to either of them!
Erick was already wallowing in filth, he's descended even lower (if possible). He seems to be one of several doomed characters. In his case, he really has no reason to live.
I will give Nina the benefit of the doubt. Her utterance to her grandson that she is finally realizing who her son is seemed genuine. And utterly sad.
Carvivlie, regarding Rulli in Robo after the rape, "I was never able to really root for him again. I was at the lonely Jose Luis table". You weren't really alone. There were a few other diehard Jose Luis fans scattered amongst the tables - I was among them.
UA, thank you so very much!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
UA thank you for the thorough recap, it hit all the right spots for this great eppy! Second chances...hmm. I still hold out hope for Eladio and Julia ( I know you think he's unforgivable UA).
I tend to think where there is enough remorse and love between two people anyone is forgivable. It's just how I am. I think what a sad world it would be if we gave up entirely on the one's we love, especially if there was a glimmer of good in them. I believe for all of his wrongs in his life (some of it speculation as we've not seen everything on screen only Arturo's accusations/rants) Eladio has way more good in him. It's obvious to me that Julia sees that as well and it's what keeps her from being able to just walk away without any heartache. The thing that may actually prevent it will be the secret of Mateo and Eladio's part in it. I don't see it as exactly the same situation as Eladios keeping Franco a secret. This is between Gaby/Franco and largely orchestrated and manipulated by Caridad, Eladio was dragged into it by unfortunate circumstance and Caridad's underhanded manipulations. Eladio foolishly has tried to (what I see/my opinion) protect Gaby/Mateo in his own way. I think Eladio knows somewhere inside that this last lie, is the one that would ultimately do him in, so he let Julia go knowing that it wouldn't even be right for him to expect her to forgive this one.
Errrick/Consuelo. I truly felt nothing in that scene. Consuelo is just an idiot, she is in some ways the creator of her own misfortune. She knew what Errick was and she put up with it, thinking that a baby would solve the issues. Well here you are Con, a baby an uncontrollable ape man, and a stalker creep as your boyfriend. Good luck w/all of that.
Dani/David--It's too good to be true. Dani for sure is going to meet her maker by the end of this TN.
Regina/Jorge-I felt pure pity for her as she endured turtle boys kisses on that couch while Dani/David made their plans in the foyer. I'm not sure if the nauseous look was from turtle boys kisses or David w/Dani.
Auggie - I love how he has been telling Arturo some hard truths. You're an asshat Art, deal with it.
Caridad - This woman is a snake, she's trying to give consoling to Julia while slithering up to Eladio for a lunch date. This wench needs her extensions snatched by Julia. The only satisfaction was Eladio flicking her off like a piece of lint from his designer suit in favor of Nina who came in like a diva. *snap-snap* Have a seat Caridad.
The icing on the cake! Julia cracking Arturo's dimples. Get over yourself Arturo, you aren't all that.
I can't wait for tonight!
I tend to think where there is enough remorse and love between two people anyone is forgivable. It's just how I am. I think what a sad world it would be if we gave up entirely on the one's we love, especially if there was a glimmer of good in them. I believe for all of his wrongs in his life (some of it speculation as we've not seen everything on screen only Arturo's accusations/rants) Eladio has way more good in him. It's obvious to me that Julia sees that as well and it's what keeps her from being able to just walk away without any heartache. The thing that may actually prevent it will be the secret of Mateo and Eladio's part in it. I don't see it as exactly the same situation as Eladios keeping Franco a secret. This is between Gaby/Franco and largely orchestrated and manipulated by Caridad, Eladio was dragged into it by unfortunate circumstance and Caridad's underhanded manipulations. Eladio foolishly has tried to (what I see/my opinion) protect Gaby/Mateo in his own way. I think Eladio knows somewhere inside that this last lie, is the one that would ultimately do him in, so he let Julia go knowing that it wouldn't even be right for him to expect her to forgive this one.
Errrick/Consuelo. I truly felt nothing in that scene. Consuelo is just an idiot, she is in some ways the creator of her own misfortune. She knew what Errick was and she put up with it, thinking that a baby would solve the issues. Well here you are Con, a baby an uncontrollable ape man, and a stalker creep as your boyfriend. Good luck w/all of that.
Dani/David--It's too good to be true. Dani for sure is going to meet her maker by the end of this TN.
Regina/Jorge-I felt pure pity for her as she endured turtle boys kisses on that couch while Dani/David made their plans in the foyer. I'm not sure if the nauseous look was from turtle boys kisses or David w/Dani.
Auggie - I love how he has been telling Arturo some hard truths. You're an asshat Art, deal with it.
Caridad - This woman is a snake, she's trying to give consoling to Julia while slithering up to Eladio for a lunch date. This wench needs her extensions snatched by Julia. The only satisfaction was Eladio flicking her off like a piece of lint from his designer suit in favor of Nina who came in like a diva. *snap-snap* Have a seat Caridad.
The icing on the cake! Julia cracking Arturo's dimples. Get over yourself Arturo, you aren't all that.
I can't wait for tonight!
UA: Thank you very much for the recap of last night :)
1.) Purple Lips & Eladio likely going to be a couple at some point.
2.) Erick going down in flames & he's taking more people down with him.
3.) Daniela & David hanging out at the beach, but you know Ashmore is going to have the last laugh sooner or later.
4.) I watched the previews for tonight's episode, where Arturo goes off on Ashmore: I'm guessing he finds out that Ashmore is the drug dealer!
5.) Julia: Don't get me started on this woman, who can't make a clear decision to save her life.
6.) Eladio predicting his own death ? Why would he do that ?
1.) Purple Lips & Eladio likely going to be a couple at some point.
2.) Erick going down in flames & he's taking more people down with him.
3.) Daniela & David hanging out at the beach, but you know Ashmore is going to have the last laugh sooner or later.
4.) I watched the previews for tonight's episode, where Arturo goes off on Ashmore: I'm guessing he finds out that Ashmore is the drug dealer!
5.) Julia: Don't get me started on this woman, who can't make a clear decision to save her life.
6.) Eladio predicting his own death ? Why would he do that ?
I forgot to comment on the second most pivotal scene of the night: Julia's declaration to Arturo.
Arturo appeared thunderstruck. Is it just that Julia's intentions (unintentions in this case) were readily apparent to everyone but him?
From his perspective, perhaps Julia did lead him to hope. She never uttered they would never be together, she was simply vague but frankly, did nothing concrete to dissuade him. She should have been more open and honest and tell him she was getting divorced for herself, for her reasons only.
Still can't imagine how all this will end.
Diana
Arturo appeared thunderstruck. Is it just that Julia's intentions (unintentions in this case) were readily apparent to everyone but him?
From his perspective, perhaps Julia did lead him to hope. She never uttered they would never be together, she was simply vague but frankly, did nothing concrete to dissuade him. She should have been more open and honest and tell him she was getting divorced for herself, for her reasons only.
Still can't imagine how all this will end.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 1:44:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 1:44:00 PM EDT
From his perspective, perhaps Julia did lead him to hope. She never uttered they would never be together, she was simply vague but frankly, did nothing concrete to dissuade him. She should have been more open and honest and tell him she was getting divorced for herself, for her reasons only.
In the beginning yes Julia did lead Arturo to believe she wanted to be with him. But later, and consistently she has made it clear she wanted to work on her marriage to Eladio and she even went so far as to tell Arturo that she was in love with Eladio. She told him she was happy and that he needed to work on his marriage. This was repeated time and time again. Arturo wouldn't take no for an answer and then began colluding w/Hummy to break up the marriage and succeeding by finding out the deets of Franco's parentage.
Julia being gobsmacked and vulnerable has allowed Arturo to be her shoulder to cry on and in my opinion in her distraughtness he has used it to further his own fantasies. Julia has only said she was confused and needed time, and who wouldn't? She had her world rocked by Eladio's lie and then there's Art pressuring and stalking.
I put Art's divorce and crude dismantling of his marriage and Regina/David's relationship squarely on his arrogant, egotistical shoulders.
No one deserved to have his bubble burst more than Arturo for his shady underhanded scheming in Eladio's marriage to Julia. I hope Eladio wipes the floor with him.
In the beginning yes Julia did lead Arturo to believe she wanted to be with him. But later, and consistently she has made it clear she wanted to work on her marriage to Eladio and she even went so far as to tell Arturo that she was in love with Eladio. She told him she was happy and that he needed to work on his marriage. This was repeated time and time again. Arturo wouldn't take no for an answer and then began colluding w/Hummy to break up the marriage and succeeding by finding out the deets of Franco's parentage.
Julia being gobsmacked and vulnerable has allowed Arturo to be her shoulder to cry on and in my opinion in her distraughtness he has used it to further his own fantasies. Julia has only said she was confused and needed time, and who wouldn't? She had her world rocked by Eladio's lie and then there's Art pressuring and stalking.
I put Art's divorce and crude dismantling of his marriage and Regina/David's relationship squarely on his arrogant, egotistical shoulders.
No one deserved to have his bubble burst more than Arturo for his shady underhanded scheming in Eladio's marriage to Julia. I hope Eladio wipes the floor with him.
Perhaps if Julia had played a little Taylor Swift for Art " We are never, ever, ever getting back together." Okay, Art, did you get that? Julia is just too wishy-washy.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
Diana..I am with you. I have no idea how this hot mess will end. We had no examples of a happy marriage except for the WTF family and the promise of the Clara\Justino match. Depressing. A long, happy marriage IS possible.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:09:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:09:00 PM EDT
Tofie, I stopped watching US soaps when they retconned rapist characters into heroes. Luke and Laura of General Hospital was what did it. Some early historical romances had that scenario, too, but thank the public that this didn't last long.
Anon207, she may not have actively done so, but no way did Nina try to get Arturo more involved with his children when they were young. Narcissists will rewrite history to suit their present arguments and that is what she has done.
Those of you who say we can't take Arturo's word about Eladio embezzling funds 26+ years ago because we can't see it and there are no living witnesses have to accept not taking Nina's word on trying to get Arturo more involved with his children 20+ years ago for the same reasons.
Delilah63, there are situations in which there can be no forgiveness. If someone keeps hurting you forgiving them just gives them license to keep on doing so and I think Julia should have bailed on that marriage the second Eladio accused her of having boinked Arturo prior to the wedding.
This is what gave him the excuse to deny paternity of David. Julia already knew that Eladio was David's father. She did not leave him out of financial dependence and fear that the undeserving Humberto would be sent to Shady Pines Lite. Fast-forward 6 years to the world of DNA and Eladio refused to be tested. That was another milestone in the abuse. Through her foundation work she should have looked for a female lawyer who could have filed a court order for a DNA test to settle this once and for all and either stop the abuse or take him to the cleaners in divorce court. Instead, thanks to Humberto laying the foundation for her victim status, she stayed and played the role of Trophy Wife for the sake of appearances.
Consuelo (Julia, Jr) was desperate for love and a family. Your implication is both cruel and disturbing. Nobody deserves to be raped.
Steve Boudreaux, we have an agreement on this blog not to bring up previews. Some of us see different ones from what airs on Univision and some online sites like Hulu or UVideos don't have them. They are also often misleading, so please refrain from these as well.
Eladio has "predicted" his own death since the opening episode with his statements to Julia about "You're mine until I die" and other such things.
Everyone, it seems to be Televisa's MO these days to deliberately confuse these situations. I'd love to know how the actors feel about this because we know from past series' post-interviews and other info that some of them really hate this.
Anon207, she may not have actively done so, but no way did Nina try to get Arturo more involved with his children when they were young. Narcissists will rewrite history to suit their present arguments and that is what she has done.
Those of you who say we can't take Arturo's word about Eladio embezzling funds 26+ years ago because we can't see it and there are no living witnesses have to accept not taking Nina's word on trying to get Arturo more involved with his children 20+ years ago for the same reasons.
Delilah63, there are situations in which there can be no forgiveness. If someone keeps hurting you forgiving them just gives them license to keep on doing so and I think Julia should have bailed on that marriage the second Eladio accused her of having boinked Arturo prior to the wedding.
This is what gave him the excuse to deny paternity of David. Julia already knew that Eladio was David's father. She did not leave him out of financial dependence and fear that the undeserving Humberto would be sent to Shady Pines Lite. Fast-forward 6 years to the world of DNA and Eladio refused to be tested. That was another milestone in the abuse. Through her foundation work she should have looked for a female lawyer who could have filed a court order for a DNA test to settle this once and for all and either stop the abuse or take him to the cleaners in divorce court. Instead, thanks to Humberto laying the foundation for her victim status, she stayed and played the role of Trophy Wife for the sake of appearances.
Consuelo (Julia, Jr) was desperate for love and a family. Your implication is both cruel and disturbing. Nobody deserves to be raped.
Steve Boudreaux, we have an agreement on this blog not to bring up previews. Some of us see different ones from what airs on Univision and some online sites like Hulu or UVideos don't have them. They are also often misleading, so please refrain from these as well.
Eladio has "predicted" his own death since the opening episode with his statements to Julia about "You're mine until I die" and other such things.
Everyone, it seems to be Televisa's MO these days to deliberately confuse these situations. I'd love to know how the actors feel about this because we know from past series' post-interviews and other info that some of them really hate this.
UA, Please do not imply or misunderstand that I think Con deserved to be raped. This is a TN not real life. How I feel about a TN is not how I would feel about life. The two are not even close. There's reel and real.
So to clarify my point regarding Con. I feel she had plenty of opportunities to get away from Erick and she has had many warnings about Ericks behavior, but kept opening the door to him knowing what he was capable of. Even now she refuses to report him knowing now what he is capable of. Her handling of Erick through out this whole Tn has been foolish, of course milage varies.
So to clarify my point regarding Con. I feel she had plenty of opportunities to get away from Erick and she has had many warnings about Ericks behavior, but kept opening the door to him knowing what he was capable of. Even now she refuses to report him knowing now what he is capable of. Her handling of Erick through out this whole Tn has been foolish, of course milage varies.
Thanks again Urban, you're so thorough. If you were doing a musical score, you wouldn't miss a beat.
When he (Franco) embraced her (Gaby) his face had guilt carved on it in stone. Yes, that scene really caught my attention last night. Carved in stone it was.
Mauricio---Good point at 10:23
About Consuelo and Erick last night---I was thinking that she wouldn't let him in but after she did and Erick started to get rough with her, I was expecting her to yell her head off for help and to find something to smash him over the head with but she did neither of these.
Steve---I saw the advances also. It did look as though Arturo has words with Ashmore
Can't wait to see what becomes of that.
Urban---I enjoyed reading you comment analyses today. You always think things through so completely.
Yesterday the patio peeps were asked to choose up sides. I missed the boat. So today I will cast my vote. My vote goes to Julia and Eladio. Urban I have read your comments as to Eladio's past actions being unforgivable but on this one, I will be siding with Delilah63. If Julia is willing to forgive Eladio's past, well so be it.
Sorry Arturo but I just cannot side with you. You had by far a less than envious family but still you are throwing everything away because you covet another man's wife and I can't walk down that road with you. --- I did have to smile at the last scene last night when Arturo was waiting with the champagne all ready to rock and roll. That look on your face Arturo was priceless when Julia told you something to the effect that she hadn't yet made her decision. I thought that Arturo was going to soil his trousers upon hearing that. Oh No!!! I was so sure!!!
must see tv
the gringo
When he (Franco) embraced her (Gaby) his face had guilt carved on it in stone. Yes, that scene really caught my attention last night. Carved in stone it was.
Mauricio---Good point at 10:23
About Consuelo and Erick last night---I was thinking that she wouldn't let him in but after she did and Erick started to get rough with her, I was expecting her to yell her head off for help and to find something to smash him over the head with but she did neither of these.
Steve---I saw the advances also. It did look as though Arturo has words with Ashmore
Can't wait to see what becomes of that.
Urban---I enjoyed reading you comment analyses today. You always think things through so completely.
Yesterday the patio peeps were asked to choose up sides. I missed the boat. So today I will cast my vote. My vote goes to Julia and Eladio. Urban I have read your comments as to Eladio's past actions being unforgivable but on this one, I will be siding with Delilah63. If Julia is willing to forgive Eladio's past, well so be it.
Sorry Arturo but I just cannot side with you. You had by far a less than envious family but still you are throwing everything away because you covet another man's wife and I can't walk down that road with you. --- I did have to smile at the last scene last night when Arturo was waiting with the champagne all ready to rock and roll. That look on your face Arturo was priceless when Julia told you something to the effect that she hadn't yet made her decision. I thought that Arturo was going to soil his trousers upon hearing that. Oh No!!! I was so sure!!!
must see tv
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
Delilah63 @1:26
Well here you are Con, a baby an uncontrollable ape man, and a stalker creep as your boyfriend. Good luck w/all of that.
Yes! As a matter of fact, to your entire comment - YES! Hilarious. I too have no real feelings about what happened. Not at all my thoughts against rape, just I'm so over Connie.
David/Dani - growing on me.
Regina/Jorge - gag me with a shovel
Nina/Arturo - still #teamNina, but I can't root for the relationship anymore. I tried.
Julia/Eladio - #YoSoyGomezLuna. Julia irritates me and then she doesn't. I wanted her out of that relationship before, but then I didn't - but it's over so I don't care.
Can't wait until they get their just desserts. Erick, Franco, and Humberto.
Well here you are Con, a baby an uncontrollable ape man, and a stalker creep as your boyfriend. Good luck w/all of that.
Yes! As a matter of fact, to your entire comment - YES! Hilarious. I too have no real feelings about what happened. Not at all my thoughts against rape, just I'm so over Connie.
David/Dani - growing on me.
Regina/Jorge - gag me with a shovel
Nina/Arturo - still #teamNina, but I can't root for the relationship anymore. I tried.
Julia/Eladio - #YoSoyGomezLuna. Julia irritates me and then she doesn't. I wanted her out of that relationship before, but then I didn't - but it's over so I don't care.
Can't wait until they get their just desserts. Erick, Franco, and Humberto.
Thanks, Urban. Excellent recap.
Between the scenes that took place between Erick pouncing on Consuelo and finally Consuelo phoning Clara, I was hoping she had managed to whack him on the head with a blunt object and he was dead. But nope. Oh well, Erick has sealed his fate -- death or imprisonment. I'm thinking death so Consuelo or the baby will never have to deal with him again.
Arturo is a good man doing bad things and I continue to enjoy watching him squirm in a stew of his own making. Anon207, agree with all you said about his blowing chances to get closer to his kids now that they're adults. Daniela has been crying out for help from the start, but he didn't keep trying with her as he should've. I'm predicting he and Nina will grow closer (not in love, but in mutual comfort) when/if Erick and Daniela hit the skids or worse.
Consuelo should tell Augie and Arturo too about the rape. Art has always sided with her and I bet he'll believe her.
Franco feeling guilt? I'm shocked. I thought he had no feelings except for Eladio (resentment and anti-hero worship) and now the baby. But what he should feel is fear. Eladio has already warned him he's not a chump like Art who would forgive a son's betrayal.
That chaste night Art and Julia spent with her head resting on his shoulder, when she thought Eladio was hooking up with Caridad, gave Art hope. Fool.
I love all of Julia's clothes. Wardrobe has done a great job. Poor Nina has lost her mojo, wearing solids instead of wild prints as before.
Clara, please don't marry in Consuelo's old wedding gown. That thing has bad omen written all over it.
Between the scenes that took place between Erick pouncing on Consuelo and finally Consuelo phoning Clara, I was hoping she had managed to whack him on the head with a blunt object and he was dead. But nope. Oh well, Erick has sealed his fate -- death or imprisonment. I'm thinking death so Consuelo or the baby will never have to deal with him again.
Arturo is a good man doing bad things and I continue to enjoy watching him squirm in a stew of his own making. Anon207, agree with all you said about his blowing chances to get closer to his kids now that they're adults. Daniela has been crying out for help from the start, but he didn't keep trying with her as he should've. I'm predicting he and Nina will grow closer (not in love, but in mutual comfort) when/if Erick and Daniela hit the skids or worse.
Consuelo should tell Augie and Arturo too about the rape. Art has always sided with her and I bet he'll believe her.
Franco feeling guilt? I'm shocked. I thought he had no feelings except for Eladio (resentment and anti-hero worship) and now the baby. But what he should feel is fear. Eladio has already warned him he's not a chump like Art who would forgive a son's betrayal.
That chaste night Art and Julia spent with her head resting on his shoulder, when she thought Eladio was hooking up with Caridad, gave Art hope. Fool.
I love all of Julia's clothes. Wardrobe has done a great job. Poor Nina has lost her mojo, wearing solids instead of wild prints as before.
Clara, please don't marry in Consuelo's old wedding gown. That thing has bad omen written all over it.
Arturo will definitely side with Consuelo when he hears about this. This will definitely be the final straw for him.
Perhaps I should have clarified the point about Franco's guilt, which is that he knows he did it. He's worried about getting caught regarding Mateo (although I think he will be caught about the money first).
I'm trying to predict Franco's next move. If Gabriela does turn out to be "barren", will he divorce her to marry Marintia? Or will he try to ditch both of them and look for a chick from an Old Money family? We probably won't get that far.
What is interesting in this situation is that so far Arturo has not ratted Franco out about trying to sell out GLA early in this tale. I wonder if the writers dropped the ball.
Julia has had the best female wardrobe in this series. Nina's wasn't the worst -- that dubious honor belongs to Daniela -- but hers is definitely improved.
I don't know how much Consuelo knows about Caridad's backstory, but if she does know it she might not want to repeat her story by whacking Erick. You know that Nina would call her pet judge and tell him to throw the book at her. Although a kitchen is full of nice sharp -- and blunt -- objects...
Perhaps I should have clarified the point about Franco's guilt, which is that he knows he did it. He's worried about getting caught regarding Mateo (although I think he will be caught about the money first).
I'm trying to predict Franco's next move. If Gabriela does turn out to be "barren", will he divorce her to marry Marintia? Or will he try to ditch both of them and look for a chick from an Old Money family? We probably won't get that far.
What is interesting in this situation is that so far Arturo has not ratted Franco out about trying to sell out GLA early in this tale. I wonder if the writers dropped the ball.
Julia has had the best female wardrobe in this series. Nina's wasn't the worst -- that dubious honor belongs to Daniela -- but hers is definitely improved.
I don't know how much Consuelo knows about Caridad's backstory, but if she does know it she might not want to repeat her story by whacking Erick. You know that Nina would call her pet judge and tell him to throw the book at her. Although a kitchen is full of nice sharp -- and blunt -- objects...
You're right Urban---If Consuelo were to bust Erick's head open both Erick and Nina would be back in front of the judge in no time with BIG charges against Consuelo as being a violent person. But he raped me your honor. Erick would deny, deny, deny and Consuelo would loose without a doubt and most likely wouldn't be allowed to see her son again.
Your right Urban, I didn't think of that. I was so angry with the scene last night that I wanted Connie to bust him a good one. Good thing that she didn't.
must see tv
the gringo
Your right Urban, I didn't think of that. I was so angry with the scene last night that I wanted Connie to bust him a good one. Good thing that she didn't.
must see tv
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:55:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:55:00 PM EDT
Kendra I like Dani and David too. He got the better sister.
I don't know if I agree that David got the better sister, but what is obvious is that with Dani, he doesn't have to work so hard. Regina for all her wonderful qualities is exhausting. The constant reassuring she needed and chasing. The heart wants what it wants so I won't fault David, but Regina from my pov never really gave much back. It seemed as if David always love her more. It's pretty obvious that Dani is headed for a fall, but it's nice to see her this way with a galan who treats her well and to see David smiling and having some fun for a change.
Arturo is a good man doing bad things and I continue to enjoy watching him squirm in a stew of his own making. Anon207, agree with all you said about his blowing chances to get closer to his kids now that they're adults. Daniela has been crying out for help from the start, but he didn't keep trying with her as he should've. I'm predicting he and Nina will grow closer (not in love, but in mutual comfort) when/if Erick and Daniela hit the skids or worse.
I'm enjoying watching Arturo's fall immensely. He's always given off a vibe of thinking he was better and beyond reproach for any of his actions. I'm not a Nina fan, but I don't hate her and I think she deserved far better than she got from him. As far as we know, she has been loyal and faithful to Arturo their whole marriage and admittedly is the only man she has loved. Was she a perfect mother? No, but Arturo will get no father of the year awards and in some ways, one could say his damage is far worse and more lasting. He's enabled his son to skip a stint in prison for taking another person's life. He bailed on therapy to help his obviously hurting daughter. Now he's destroyed Regina's relationship with David, knowing the torment. Miguel could point to his neglectful father for the cause of his emotional stunting. Nina and Erick not accepting Miguel was not harnessed by Arturo. One could assume there were no family vacations or the usual father son outings where both boys could have bonded. Being blood doesn't always make a family, it takes work on the part of the parents to rear happy healthy children in an atmosphere of balanced nurturing; by BOTH parents. I place at least 75% of this failure on Arturo as he preferred to look the other way or just ignore it by retreating to his office. Now as he sees the shamble of his family he is still focused on winning Julia, to hell with his family. He deserves to sit alone somewhere with his memories to haunt him.
Post a Comment
I don't know if I agree that David got the better sister, but what is obvious is that with Dani, he doesn't have to work so hard. Regina for all her wonderful qualities is exhausting. The constant reassuring she needed and chasing. The heart wants what it wants so I won't fault David, but Regina from my pov never really gave much back. It seemed as if David always love her more. It's pretty obvious that Dani is headed for a fall, but it's nice to see her this way with a galan who treats her well and to see David smiling and having some fun for a change.
Arturo is a good man doing bad things and I continue to enjoy watching him squirm in a stew of his own making. Anon207, agree with all you said about his blowing chances to get closer to his kids now that they're adults. Daniela has been crying out for help from the start, but he didn't keep trying with her as he should've. I'm predicting he and Nina will grow closer (not in love, but in mutual comfort) when/if Erick and Daniela hit the skids or worse.
I'm enjoying watching Arturo's fall immensely. He's always given off a vibe of thinking he was better and beyond reproach for any of his actions. I'm not a Nina fan, but I don't hate her and I think she deserved far better than she got from him. As far as we know, she has been loyal and faithful to Arturo their whole marriage and admittedly is the only man she has loved. Was she a perfect mother? No, but Arturo will get no father of the year awards and in some ways, one could say his damage is far worse and more lasting. He's enabled his son to skip a stint in prison for taking another person's life. He bailed on therapy to help his obviously hurting daughter. Now he's destroyed Regina's relationship with David, knowing the torment. Miguel could point to his neglectful father for the cause of his emotional stunting. Nina and Erick not accepting Miguel was not harnessed by Arturo. One could assume there were no family vacations or the usual father son outings where both boys could have bonded. Being blood doesn't always make a family, it takes work on the part of the parents to rear happy healthy children in an atmosphere of balanced nurturing; by BOTH parents. I place at least 75% of this failure on Arturo as he preferred to look the other way or just ignore it by retreating to his office. Now as he sees the shamble of his family he is still focused on winning Julia, to hell with his family. He deserves to sit alone somewhere with his memories to haunt him.
<< Home
© Caray, Caray! 2006-2022. Duplication of this material for use on any other site is strictly prohibited.
