Thursday, July 21, 2016
Tres Veces Ana #42 - Run into, then run away!
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Wow! I can see how abuela ended up in the hospital after seeing Santiago/Marcelo.
So glad I did not have to watch Julieta playing the martyr once again with Daniel.
Interesting relationship dynamics developing between Remedios/Soledad/Ana Lucía
First Ana Le comes in. When she first showed up at the hospital, she had to experience a terrible scare of not being the center of attention for about five minutes, as everyone was consoling Llora.
Yes, indeed.
I think Remedios has had it with Soledad's desperation. She seems to get that a line has been crossed here. Soledad has been selfish and it's only getting worse. Ana Lucia is 25, not 10. She should be on her own at this point. Nobody should be interfering in her career decisions, especially since she can be very successful at this. And once Ernestina learns the truth I would totally back her if she wanted Soledad in prison for kidnapping.
I get the irritation over Remedios keeping Soledad's secret and using it to blackmail her on AnaLu's behalf, but in all fairness, that's pretty much what Soledad begged her to do. Soledad insisted that she was keeping the secret... for AnaLu's own good. Remedios is now keeping her promise by continuing to keep the secret - and using that secret for AnaLu's benefit. She's certainly not getting anything out of it for herself. (Or is she? I can't see any benefit to Remedios, but maybe I'm missing something? Keeping AnaLu from her real family keeps her local, and keeping AnaLu local keeps Santi local? Is that too much of a stretch?)
Whatever, it's unrealistic in the extreme for Soledad, Remedios, Evaristo, or anyone else to believe that AnaLu won't meet her sisters soon. Indeed, the only reason they haven't been reunited yet is because of ridiculously contrived scenarios. Their social circles have already begun to overlap. Really, it's all over except for the crying.
Couldn't believe how Mariano was mad-dogging Ramiro when he came to the hospital, but was perfectly fine sitting next to Valentin (the guy who defrauded him and held a gun to him) during the performance. I continue to think it's ridiculous how rabid with hate Ernestina and Mariano have become over Ramiro, with no shred of evidence of his supposed gold-digging ways. Plot contrivance.
Glad that Remedios put her foot down about Soledad crushing Ana Lucia's hopes, dreams and career. But how does she justify helping to hide the truth from her?
Because, I mean, really...Soledad? She is throwing her weight around with a 25 year old woman and thinking she'll just curl up and go sit in a corner just because she says so? Thank goodness AnaLu is showing she is still "Free Spirit" and hopefully planning to go rogue. Of course, I'm guessing SoleDearest will probably back down thanks to Remedios.
How much did I love AnaLe having to take second place...oh, that was fun! And Mariano isn't exactly caving to her every whim anymore which is even better.
I think all these events are strictly setting us up for the big TaDa moment as we stop for the mid-show break. I was actually surprised Santa and Auntie ran into each other already. So what will be the TaDa moment--the sisters all running into each other in one location, AnaLe coming face to face with her hubby, or Soledad being ratted out and AnaLu going in search of her sisters? I'm guessing some sisters reunion...but whatever it is better be good with all these stupid almost misses we keep getting. (Personally, my two moments of bliss will be when Mariano finds out AnaLe killed Jennifer-but guessing that will come Part 2).
Loved it too watching AnaLet in second place. Whenever she is annoyed I'm happy. I find her insufferable.
Why does Inaki have no money? Is he paid strictly off commission?
A guy in a wheelchair, living in a ratty apartment gives no whiff of gold digger but an accountant, who has known the family his entire life, living in a nice place from a good family, obviously must be after money. Geesh!
Great point, Carvivlie. The problem with that situation is that AnaMeMeMe has seduced both Mariano and Ernestina into believing the worst of Ramiro while the oboe and the wheelchair give Valentin a pass.
Inaki might be paid strictly on commission and how much time has he spent working lately? Every time I see him he's drinking or eating with someone (in that order of priority). And how can he be an effective realtor without a car?
Hello Patio! I've been trying to keep up with the recaps but haven't had time to comment until now. I can't stay away from this blog for too long, I love having a place to discuss these crazy TNs.
Carvivlie you made such a great point and I agree with UA that Valentin gets a pass too because he and Ana Laura both have a disability.
The engagement scene that Abue remembered was very touching but I find it so difficult to believe that Santi/Marcelo could be so in love with Ana Let who is clearly disturbed, selfish and evil.
I felt really sad for Julietta being so mistreated by her son and practically abandoned by her husband but when we found out that she is the mother that left behind her 2 young sons and Tadeo, I felt glad that she is getting her karmageddon.
Can't wait to find our what favor Ana Lu will ask for.
What I doubt they'll do but would be great is if he could witness the reunion from adequate distance to not be seen by them but close enough to see the evil expression on AnaMeMeMe's face.
Well I see I picked the same favorite quote as UA. But it bears repeating. Just a delightful scene watching Ana Leticia gnashing her teeth in jealousy.
Also loved Santiago "swimming deep in the river of denial". Do we believe that Abue will doubt what she saw. To me, it seems possible that she'll try and talk herself out of it.
Okay, Julietta is now every bit as annoying as Soledad. Yikes, couldn't stop dabbing that sore spot (just let the thing heal naturally lady!) and couldn't stop jabbing the sore emotional spot either. Am beginning to sympathize with the husband who travels a lot. Though not with the petulant Daniel.
Thanks for another entertaining, well-constructed recap. You're a treasure.
I'm starting to think more and more that when BadAna does finally meet Analu she will lose it for good, they're certainly foreshadowing a complete mental break for her, not least by her picture being broken in the intro.
Jarifa - interesting dynamic indeed between Sole, Ana Lu and Rem. I keep waiting for Rem to do the right thing, but might be waiting in vain for now.
Urban, agreed. Though I fear Ernestina will back down when Ana Lu will ask for clemency for her "mother".
Julie, too funny you mention this - little kids hiding a limb and assuming the whole body is hidden was the first thing that came to my mind too! And true, Rem is trying to adopt the mid-course correction, but seems that she needs more drastic measures here.
Vivi, oh I am so with you being annoyed at how the plot developed into everyone hating Ramiro, but no one bats an eye when Valentin shows up with his history.
Daisynjay, you gave me something to look forward to in the end with the imagery of Mariano finding out who killed Jennifer. Ana Le's karma must be coming.
Carvivlie, I was trying to figure out Inaki's deal. Perhaps he spends all his money on suits and entertainment, but to not have a couple pesos for a lottery ticket seems so strange!
Hi Lily and welcome! I agree with you that it is unbelievable that Marcelo did not see through his wife's dark little soul. Though maybe he did and at the time Marcelo was ok with it. Let's hope Santiago/Marcelo isn't.
JudyB, I too fear Ernestina will convince herself that she saw a phantasm. And ditto on Julietta's annoyance factor rising exponentially. Though I agree, no one deserves the treatment that she is getting.
Sneaky, really how did they miss Ernestina's heart problems? I am fairly sure I remembers at least a couple times Leonor was next to her when she felt unwell! Very strange.
Thanks again everybody for reading and such great discussion!! Looking forward to see what we get tonight.
Sneaky, I agree that Ana Let is going to freak out when she meets Ana Lu. The other day someone commented that they want to see Ana Let come on to her uncle so that everyone can realize what a nut case she is LOL it sounds gross but I agree. If she tries anything with him, the family will know what she really is.
I think Angelique is doing an excellent job portraying the sisters. I find myself believing that there are 3 different women. The hair and makeup helps and Angelique's acting is top notch.
Remedios is only keeping this secret b/c of the tangled situation of her godson's marriage to Ana Lu's sister. Revealing that Ana Lu is a kidnapped orphan is one thing, but revealing that she's a triplet to her lover's wife would be disastrous to the peace & happiness of both Ana Lu & Santi. Keeping the secret maintains their ignorant bliss. Of course, Rem doesn't know her godson knows all if this already.
RAMIRO vs VALENTIN, or Romeo vs Voldemort:
I think the writers are hoping to validate the hate against Ramiro via the incident in which Llora confesses seeing his kiss w/ LetTeaseYa. Add in Leti's insistence that he's playing w/ both of them really puts a stain on his character. It doesn't help that he ditched his bride on their wedding day for Llora, only to leave for 3 yrs. Or that his dad reinforces their consensus by kicking him out. The incident where he requests money for Ana Lu's picture didn't help his case either. Villantin is seen as a mirror of Llora, so is innocent by default. He comes off fragile at best, even if he is a bit looney. He seems to them (& to us viewers) as a good influence on Llora. Aside from Mariano who has reservations, he seems to have convinced everyone (including Leonora) that he's a good guy.
INAKI, most likely to vote for Trump:
Inaki isn't very bright & definitely lives beyond his means. Clearly by his clothes, apartment, & outings, he's trying to keep up with the Castillo's and going broke doing it. Even Ana LetTeaseYa teases his inability to buy champagne. She knows as well as we do that he's faking it to make it.
MARCELO, love is blind & distance makes the heart grow fonder:
I think it was established that Marcelo was on business alot. Many flashbacks show Leti on her best behavior around him, she seemed to be truly in love with him. I'm sure he was aware of her selfish, bratty, shallowness (according to his flashbacks, he's no peach either), but most likely was in the dark about her evil nature (which seems only to have triggered around the time she realized she couldn't be satisfied). It wasn't until the culmination of their relationship that we see her cheating, paying Gina, paying Mariano's secretary, paying Evaristo, etc. I think as he deviated his attention from her to finding Ana Lu, she lost her mind.
As for Iñaki, he owes a lot of money which he'll probably never pay back (Including no doubt the latest pilfering from the ready cash drawer at work),, he's dissed his father in countless ways (and disrespecting your parents is a HUGE no-no on telenovelas), he's a gambler on horse races and loses, then tries to cadge more money out of friends and relatives, and.....
I dunno, the guy is charming in spite of all that. A rascal and a rake but charming. Hopeful this rather shabby character will be redeemed at the end so us gullible gals won't feel too guilty for secretly liking him.
Oh yeah, I forgot that he gambles too! Yes, he has that bad boy effect down pat but you can tell he's got a heart. I think that's what makes him so attractive to us. A rake w/ charm, so most definitely set up for some kind of redemption. I'm more anticipating to see how this character evolves, than the muddled Santicelo.
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