Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Tres Veces Ana # 50 and 51 - In which it seems that the odds are stacked against Ana Le, yet it is too soon for the good to triumph
Hold on to your flat screens, Patio friends, we have a lot
to cover here today.
Rehash: Santi and Sole continue to figure out whether he
still loves his wife.
Tin is asking fake Llora to not let TioM separate them. Tin
will die if he loses Llora. In her fake faint, too sweet voice, “Llora” asks
Tin what he has against her tio. Well, says surprised Tin, it is actually him –
the crippled by TioM poor schmuck who is entitled to feeling snubbed. TioM made
him like this!!!
Out at the get-away ranch, TioM presents Llora to Viridiana
and talks about his never-ending love for his nieces. Viridiana is impressed,
Llora is touched. They talk about Ana Le and Llora reveals they are triplets.
TioM quickly says that the third sister is dead, but that doesn’t sit well with
Llora. She asks him not to say that, they argue some, making Viridiana
uncomfortable, and Llora excuses herself. Viridiana and TioM get back to
staring and flirting.
New stuff (scenes somewhat consolidated):
Sole continues her futile attempts to convince Santi to
leave Ana Lu alone. He will not, it seems. He says he is a different man – one,
who now also sees how much Sole loves Ana Lu. He will not let anyone take Ana
Lu away from her and the only thing he asks is that she doesn’t judge him. But
if she decides she is against him, he can be very dangerous. He will fight for
Ana Lu and her love.
While that staring contest continues, we are on to more entertaining
scenes, and Ana Le was far from boring today, as usual. She stares at Tin,
processing his accusation of her favorite Tio. No doubt having to bite her
tongue, she softly whispers that, while regrettable, it is by no means her Tio’s
fault. Besides, Tio has paid him a hefty compensation and it is also not Tio’s
fault that the woman Tin was with took all his money and left him with nothing.
Towards the end of this monologue, Ana Le gets tired of
faking Llora’s voice and continues in her own: it’s all Tin’s fault. That woman
left him to marry another man, she must have never loved him at all. Tin is
incredulous – why is Llora speaking to him like this? Ana Le continues to
provoke him in a decidedly not Llora-like docile manner, until he yells out that Gina wouldn’t have
left him if not for her (Llora’s) stupid ex-novio! Ana Le puts two and two
together – Gina was the woman who left him for Ramiro. He is planning to exact
revenge on her Tio and Ramiro. Well, no wonder Gina left him, says Ana Le – she
would have as well, especially now that he probably doesn’t have much manhood
left. A very late light bulb goes off in Tin’s brain, who finally realizes it’s
not Llora. (He has definitely not missed his calling as Colombo.)
A short memory scene is plugged in here, where Ramiro is
remembering Gina confessing her eternal love to him, and saying she would just
kill herself if she ever lost him. Ramiro looks guilty.
Back to the lunch scene, where Tin is beating himself up for
not recognizing the deception and showing his hand so soon. Ana Le finds a much
cruder way to make the detective joke. She relaxes at the table and puts her
feet up (yes, pretending to have a limp must have been very tough on her, while
seated). Ana Le wants Tin to know that she won’t let him hurt her Tio and she wants
him away from her sister as well. Tin is not disposed to take orders, but Ana
Le threatens him and says she isn’t Llora and he better be afraid of her. He spits
some threats right back and mentions Marcelo. Now it’s Ana Le, who folds too
fast and she lets on that she is aware that Marcelo is alive, giving the
advantage back to Tin, or at least making them equal. (Well, neither one of
them appears to be cut out for a career in law enforcement, though in Ana Le’s
case we might not want to be so hasty. She may yet find her calling on the
other side of the bars before the show is over.)
Somewhere in foresty paradise Llora wonders about Ana Lu.
Does she think about Llora? Does she “feel” Llora the way Llora “feels” her?
And Ana Lu does, it appears – she is walking around and nervously shivering. Of
course she might just be worried about Sole and Santi.
Orlando asks Maribel about Ana Lu leaving Mexico city. Maribel
doesn’t know anything about it. They trade some smart remarks and Orlando brags
that he kissed Ana Lu, but venomous Maribel declares that she knew that already
from Ana Lu herself, who told her it felt disgusting. Orlando proves he can dish out,
as well as take, and asks Maribel if she would feel the same way about his
kisses. Well, of course she wouldn’t, he continues – it’s just too bad he doesn’t
feel like kissing her. Maribel is off to sulk somewhere else.
Inaki and Javier meet up to talk about Soledad and Ana Lu,
as well as their own mother, who Javier misses and Inaki doesn’t remember by
now.
Llora and Julietta sit down to chat, while our two would-be
love birds – Viridiana and TioM – are off elsewhere. Julietta marvels at how
different Llora is from her sister. Llora misinterprets that to mean her
disability. Julietta clarifies she only meant that Llora is much more pleasant,
and why didn’t her son fall in love with Llora instead. Mama Bear Julietta is
upset that Ana Le does not appreciate her woman-beating, cheating, scheming,
rude and unpleasant….err… that is to say great and fantastic…. son – a gift for
any woman. Noble Llora, of course, thinks that is due to Ana Le still having
feelings for Marcelo and his memory.
Viridiana and Mariano talk about his pain and loss. Mariano
cries and Viridiana consoles him. He is grateful to have her there …and it
sounded like there was more to that scene, but it was cut rather suddenly.
Ana Le shows up at Ramiro’s ready to go celebrate their
noviazgo.
Rodrigo and Miranda are chatting as well. Rodrigo can’t put
down that dating app, and is trying to talk to this Dama Solitaria, who is not responding.
Miranda looks very sly and insists that he should continue writing.
Back at Casa Alvarez Abue is reading these messages. Leonor
catches her at this and they talk about Abue’s life and how she let her one
true love slip away. Topic of conversation switches to Leonor – why didn’t she
ever marry, when she had enough male attention? Leonor, it seems, always felt
anger and shame at something her mother did. He mother became interested in
someone she shouldn’t have, and Leonor paid for her mistake. Abue wonders why Leonor
can’t forgive, if she - Abue - has forgiven. (And we wonder if that does in fact
mean Leonor and Abue are sisters….)
Santi comes back to the hostel. Ana Lu wants to know what is
going on, and Santi tells her he loves her and has decided to ask his wife for divorce.
He will fight for Ana Lu and if she will have him, would be so happy to marry
her. Everybody wants a reaction from Ana Lu, but she – a smart girl – wants to
talk alone with him. Our Mercurial Marcelo lays it on thick how much he loves
Ana Lu and wants to be with her. He was so confused before, but he isn’t any
more. He took Sole out to talk, because he didn’t want her influencing Ana Lu, as she has
already done many times. He wanted to convince Sole to trust him before
speaking with Ana Lu. As far as Ana Lu’s concerns about breaking up his
marriage – it was already broken and he was cheated on.
Ana Lu asks if he would be divorcing still, had she not been
there as an option for him. Santi says that he would be, regardless. Ana Lu says that
she loves him, but she cannot give him an answer right now – not until he is
divorced and his situation is resolved.
Ana Le and Ramiro are happily dining and exchanging
carefully crafted comments, fishing for information. Ana Le tries to find out if
Ramiro knows who Gina’s lover was, the one she dumped for Ramiro (i.e. does he know
who Valentin is?). Of course she claims not to know the name of said lover herself,
and Ramiro didn’t even know of his existence until Ana Le brought it up.
Ramiro has some bait of his own. He claims that Marcelo
confided in him that Ana Le has asked for a divorce, as well as that he
followed her to the hotel room and saw her there with her lover. Marcelo knew Ana Le
was cheating.
Having gotten over the shock of this bit of news, Ana Le handles it spectacularly. From the time she was a girl, she says, everyone’s attention went to searching for Ana Lu and to Llora. Nobody paid attention to her, Ana Le. And then she got married, and her husband was looking for Ana Lu day and night as well, coming home late, Ana Le felt abandoned. She wanted to show him that their marriage was in danger and so she asked for divorce. It was a bad call, and she regrets it. And when that didn’t work, she wanted to make him jealous. She only cheated the one time, and she felt dirty doing it. Ramiro doesn’t know what to think and whether to believe her. Point to Ana Le, well played.
Having gotten over the shock of this bit of news, Ana Le handles it spectacularly. From the time she was a girl, she says, everyone’s attention went to searching for Ana Lu and to Llora. Nobody paid attention to her, Ana Le. And then she got married, and her husband was looking for Ana Lu day and night as well, coming home late, Ana Le felt abandoned. She wanted to show him that their marriage was in danger and so she asked for divorce. It was a bad call, and she regrets it. And when that didn’t work, she wanted to make him jealous. She only cheated the one time, and she felt dirty doing it. Ramiro doesn’t know what to think and whether to believe her. Point to Ana Le, well played.
Remedios and Sole are talking about Sole’s relationship with
Ana Lu. Remedios is trying to guilt her – to no avail - by mentioning Ana Lu’s
real family, who were looking for her all these years. Instead Sole says that
now she has another person, who will keep her secret – Santiago.
Rem is shocked and later lets Santiago know as much. She is not happy that Santi will become an accomplice in this lie. Santi thinks it’s a bit hypocritical, as Rem is covering up for Sole herself. Santi is doing it in hopes that one day Ana Lu’s family will forgive Sole – after all she saved Ana Lu’s life. But even beyond that, he needs to protect Ana Lu from his own wife – Ana Le, who is a danger to her.
Rem is shocked and later lets Santiago know as much. She is not happy that Santi will become an accomplice in this lie. Santi thinks it’s a bit hypocritical, as Rem is covering up for Sole herself. Santi is doing it in hopes that one day Ana Lu’s family will forgive Sole – after all she saved Ana Lu’s life. But even beyond that, he needs to protect Ana Lu from his own wife – Ana Le, who is a danger to her.
Mariano and Llora share a nice moment, he helps her put some
ointment on her leg and asks her forgiveness for not spending more time with
her.
Meanwhile Ernestina is remembering Marcelo’s funeral and his
inconsolable father. She is determined to tell him she saw Marcelo alive.
Leonor tries to talk her out, suddenly Ana Le comes from behind, fresh from her
romantic dinner with Ramiro. Who are they talking about? Abue says they are
talking about Llora and missing her. It was Abue’s idea to sent Llora along
with Tio. Ana Le has a new target for her anger and hisses that she hopes Abue
wasn’t mistaken – Tio wanted to be alone. No matter, what Ana Le wants now are
those earrings Abue was going to gift to Jenny. Ana Le will wear them tomorrow
to a dinner, where she will introduce her new boyfriend.
Next morning Leonor is in Ana Le’s room and asks her again
about this boyfriend. After a bit of back-and-forth, no doubt out of desire to
torture Leonor, Ana Le extracts a promise that Leonor won’t tell anybody, and
confides that it is Ramiro. Leonor is shocked – what about Llora? Well, Llora is
happy with Tin, who everyone likes. And Ana Le and Ramiro always had that
attraction, and now that they both lost their loves and are alone, they decided
to give each other a chance. Leonor thinks it’s ridiculous, but Ana Le reminds
her that she is keeping one of her secrets and so expects that Leonor will keep
this secret for Ana Le as a return favor.
Speaking of Llora, she and TioM are having breakfast. She
mentions Viridiana, who TioM can’t stop staring at. No-no, he can’t think of
anyone right now. Llora consents that Jenny’s death is very recent, but Tio can’t
spend his whole life alone. No, says Tio, but you can also make a mistake if
you jump in too fast – look at you, Llora, you jumped from Ramiro to Tin, and likely
made a mistake. Llora doesn’t even care about Tin enough to ask what Mariano meant
by this. She is off confessing that she never stopped loving Ramiro and
describing the butterflies she feels in his presence – her one and only love.
Tio doesn’t trust Ramiro. Ah, but Ana Le made us all believe that, says Llora.
Tio wants to know what she means and Llora spills the beans about their entire
plan. Mariano thinks it’s a bad idea and not a correct way to handle it, but he
hopes that Ana Le did not lie. He doesn’t know if he could handle knowing her
capable of something like that.
Bright and early in the morning Ramiro thought he would be
off to work, when he receives a surprise visit from Leonor, who is there to
read him the riot act on how not to treat Llora. Just as she is settling in her
monologue, Santicelo comes out of the bedroom and Leonor is in for a surprise.
Marcelo!
Marcelo, in the meantime, remembers a scene he witnessed, suggesting there was something going on between Leonor and his father. You are the woman, who loved my father, says Santicelo. Where is he? Leonor doesn’t now, she hasn’t heard from him in ages. But she does want to know how long Ramiro knew Marcelo was alive and what they are playing at. Santicelo explains about the memory and receives advice to talk to Ana Le immediately. He doesn’t want to do that, his life circumstances changed, and hers as well. Santicelo doesn’t think she wants to hear from him, and yet she will soon when he will serve her divorce papers. Leonor is outraged – that is no way to handle the situation. And what is going on with Ramiro and Ana Le?
Ramiro asks for time alone with her and explains the situation as best he can, explaining that Llora knows about this set up. He asks to trust him and Marcelo and keep their secret. Leonor will think about it, but she cannot promise anything.
Marcelo, in the meantime, remembers a scene he witnessed, suggesting there was something going on between Leonor and his father. You are the woman, who loved my father, says Santicelo. Where is he? Leonor doesn’t now, she hasn’t heard from him in ages. But she does want to know how long Ramiro knew Marcelo was alive and what they are playing at. Santicelo explains about the memory and receives advice to talk to Ana Le immediately. He doesn’t want to do that, his life circumstances changed, and hers as well. Santicelo doesn’t think she wants to hear from him, and yet she will soon when he will serve her divorce papers. Leonor is outraged – that is no way to handle the situation. And what is going on with Ramiro and Ana Le?
Ramiro asks for time alone with her and explains the situation as best he can, explaining that Llora knows about this set up. He asks to trust him and Marcelo and keep their secret. Leonor will think about it, but she cannot promise anything.
Ernestina, meanwhile, calls Jenny’s brother wanting to know
where Facundo (Marcelo’s dad) is. Apparently no one heard from him in over two
years. But lo and behold, Facundo appears living as a hermit somewhere in a
little cabin, looking at Marcelo’s picture and remembering their conversation
on Marcelo’s wedding day, when he asked his son to stop the dangerous life.
Inaki runs into Daniel and they exchange some niceties.
Daniel apparently now has some bodyguards to protect him against Marcelo’s
shadow. He came by the real estate agency to pick up Ana Le for lunch. Inaki is
not impressed.
At lunch they talk about Marcelo, and Daniel is getting more and more nervous. He wants to leave the country and Ana Le calls him a coward. Not at all – he wants her to come with, and when she doesn’t bite, screams that they conspired to assassinate her husband and now he is looking for them. Ana Le is trying to quiet him and eventually tells him to go ahead and leave the country, disappear anywhere he wants, but she will not see him again. She does not need him becoming another problem for her. (He doesn’t either, we are guessing, because we all know what she does with her problems…)
At lunch they talk about Marcelo, and Daniel is getting more and more nervous. He wants to leave the country and Ana Le calls him a coward. Not at all – he wants her to come with, and when she doesn’t bite, screams that they conspired to assassinate her husband and now he is looking for them. Ana Le is trying to quiet him and eventually tells him to go ahead and leave the country, disappear anywhere he wants, but she will not see him again. She does not need him becoming another problem for her. (He doesn’t either, we are guessing, because we all know what she does with her problems…)
Meanwhile Viridiana admits to Julietta that Mariano is
making her nervous. Mariano is not ready to date though yet she thinks.
Soledad is at the boutique helping to get it ready for the
opening. She almost has a heart attack when Ana Lu comes to visit (lest someone
sees Ana Lu) and pushes her out the door so fast that it might have been the
shortest scene of these two hours.
Santi is packing up to leave for the hostel. Ramiro
questions him on the divorce, and Santi wants to know what Ana Le told Ramiro.
The latter recounts the story of poor abandoned Ana Le. Santi doesn’t know what
to think. Ramiro thinks he should talk to Ana Le about it, but Santi doesn’t
think it’s prudent. What he needs is the name of a lawyer.
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Thanks, Ria, I missed most of this. Your excellent recap sure has filled me in on the latest!
A general comment: seeing Ana Leticia at her crazy best with loony Valentín makes me think that Ana Lucía was really lucky being taken in and raised by Soledad and not becoming another victim (likeAna Laura) of Ana Leticia in a dysfunctional family where granny and tío Mariano did very little to control Ana Leticia but instead caved to her whims. Blood ties are not always the best ties.
Yay! Santiago is thinking before acting and wants to talk to a lawyer.
A general comment: seeing Ana Leticia at her crazy best with loony Valentín makes me think that Ana Lucía was really lucky being taken in and raised by Soledad and not becoming another victim (likeAna Laura) of Ana Leticia in a dysfunctional family where granny and tío Mariano did very little to control Ana Leticia but instead caved to her whims. Blood ties are not always the best ties.
Yay! Santiago is thinking before acting and wants to talk to a lawyer.
Thanks, Ria. Great job with the double episode. Yes, it does look like things are stacking up against AnaLet, which is precisely why I think she'll get out of it and win. I keep waiting for Ramiro to call Ana Llora and tell her, not knowing it's AnaLet on the other end of the cell phone, about how their plan worked.
AnaLet letting her true self out, while still looking like Llora, as she ripped into Val was fun. Enjoyed watching them both squirm. Love that she thinks Val is in cahoots with Mariano.
Jarifa- I don't know. I feel like a big part of the dysfunction of that family was being consumed by the search for AnaLu and all the guilt wrapped up with that. I don't think AnaLu would have been so easily victimized by AnaLet, and I think her presence would have brought more balance to the family.
AnaLet letting her true self out, while still looking like Llora, as she ripped into Val was fun. Enjoyed watching them both squirm. Love that she thinks Val is in cahoots with Mariano.
Jarifa- I don't know. I feel like a big part of the dysfunction of that family was being consumed by the search for AnaLu and all the guilt wrapped up with that. I don't think AnaLu would have been so easily victimized by AnaLet, and I think her presence would have brought more balance to the family.
Sounds like Leonor's mom got involved with her boss (and maybe impregnated by him), and Leonor was determined not to get involved with anyone above her social class (which is stupid) because of that. In the convo between her and Marcelo's dad, he pointed out that she was NOT making the same mistake her mother had, because unlike the man her mother got involved with, he is free and single, a widower of many years. Leornor still refused because he's rich and important, and she's a servant.
Gracias, Ria. I was up until 1AM watching this.
Did anyone else think that the scene between Ana Llorona and Mariano was creepy? Ana Llorona must truly be thinking like a child if she thought this was OK. As for Mariano, I couldn't tell whether he was repulsed, suspicious that Ana Llorona was trying to seduce him, or whether the light bulb about Ana Leticia went on.
I think it's natural for the family to search for a missing child. Ana Leticia's demand to be the constant center of attention predates that situation, probably for at least a couple of years.
Leonor should be an ally to SantMarc because she doesn't want things to get any worse than they are. I'm not sure how I feel about her not knowing that Ana Lucia is alive. She might not be able to keep that under wraps, but other than Ramiro she is the only person who knows the real deal about AnaMeMeMe (which, por supuesto, she did not reveal in order for this to go around in circles for a while). Her "secret" about Facundo is meaningless since he is widowed.
He needs to get out of hiding. The hermit look doesn't suit him.
On another wardrobe note, let's hope the purple necktie brings Ramiro better luck than it did its previous wearer.
Did anyone else think that the scene between Ana Llorona and Mariano was creepy? Ana Llorona must truly be thinking like a child if she thought this was OK. As for Mariano, I couldn't tell whether he was repulsed, suspicious that Ana Llorona was trying to seduce him, or whether the light bulb about Ana Leticia went on.
I think it's natural for the family to search for a missing child. Ana Leticia's demand to be the constant center of attention predates that situation, probably for at least a couple of years.
Leonor should be an ally to SantMarc because she doesn't want things to get any worse than they are. I'm not sure how I feel about her not knowing that Ana Lucia is alive. She might not be able to keep that under wraps, but other than Ramiro she is the only person who knows the real deal about AnaMeMeMe (which, por supuesto, she did not reveal in order for this to go around in circles for a while). Her "secret" about Facundo is meaningless since he is widowed.
He needs to get out of hiding. The hermit look doesn't suit him.
On another wardrobe note, let's hope the purple necktie brings Ramiro better luck than it did its previous wearer.
Jarifa, my consolidating scenes made that last bit lose some of its actual meaning. So Santi actually wants to talk to lawyer so lawyer goes ahead and sends divorce papers to Ana Le. Ramiro is telling him to talk face-to-face with Ana Le and Santi is so upset by his near death experience at the wheels of her convertible and his subsequent memories that he doesn't want to do that.
So really he is definitely making the right choice knowing (as we know) how insane Ana Le is, but one can also argue in a perfect world - a less honorable choice.
So really he is definitely making the right choice knowing (as we know) how insane Ana Le is, but one can also argue in a perfect world - a less honorable choice.
Thanks, Ria. Terrific job. Sorry the double episode doubled your work, but it doubled my reading pleasure too!
I saw the Mariano-Ana Laura bedroom scene as a breakthrough for Mariano. He had a lightbulb moment about what she's dealing with. I got the impression it was the first time he'd seen her stub as an adult, or maybe ever. I think it finally crept in his mind that, yes, a physically whole man like Ramiro could love his niece. Maybe the writers set that scene in the bedroom to contrast between Ana Leticia's sick seduction attempts and the healthy (now improving) relationship between Mariano and Ana Laura.
So surprised Ana Leticia blew her cover with Valentín. On the plus side, I don't see how she can hurt Ana Laura with this.
So Lenore was in love with Marcelo's dad? I'm starting to feel like the writers are having a contest to see how many side stories and actors they can fit in.
I saw the Mariano-Ana Laura bedroom scene as a breakthrough for Mariano. He had a lightbulb moment about what she's dealing with. I got the impression it was the first time he'd seen her stub as an adult, or maybe ever. I think it finally crept in his mind that, yes, a physically whole man like Ramiro could love his niece. Maybe the writers set that scene in the bedroom to contrast between Ana Leticia's sick seduction attempts and the healthy (now improving) relationship between Mariano and Ana Laura.
So surprised Ana Leticia blew her cover with Valentín. On the plus side, I don't see how she can hurt Ana Laura with this.
So Lenore was in love with Marcelo's dad? I'm starting to feel like the writers are having a contest to see how many side stories and actors they can fit in.
Vivi, with so many people now in the know on Ramiro's plan, I am afraid the number of ways in which it will all explode just grew exponentially. That will be a shame too, because I was really looking forward to that dinner and the introduction of the new novio Ramiro.
Urban, it was a bit of a strange scene, but for me just long and unnecessary for the plot, more than anything else.
So on Leonor too - I was surprised she was sticking up for Ana Le as much as she did. I wonder now if, feeling bad for Ana Le with a resurrected husband, she will reveal everything.
So on Leonor too - I was surprised she was sticking up for Ana Le as much as she did. I wonder now if, feeling bad for Ana Le with a resurrected husband, she will reveal everything.
Niecie, so very true on the side stories, as well as the number of ways they can all be connected together, so we never have to leave the hostel, house of Abue, Ramiro's and Inaki's apts and now, apparently, the cabin in the woods too.
Ria, thank you the clarification. I appreciate it. I cannot even imagine doing a recap of a double episode. A special thank you for your time and effort.
As for honor, at this point I would rather that Santiago protect himself and Ana Lucía as much as possible from the impending craziness about to ensue at the hands of Ana Leticia. Can't wait to see how this plays out.
As for honor, at this point I would rather that Santiago protect himself and Ana Lucía as much as possible from the impending craziness about to ensue at the hands of Ana Leticia. Can't wait to see how this plays out.
Niecie- I read that scene with Mariano and Llora the same way you did. By finally seeing Llora's amputation and the bruises and callouses, he was finally seeing who she was and how strong she is for the first time. It was a revelation for him.
Now, since they are so rich, surely they can afford to get her a prosthesis that doesn't cause her so much pain from a casual stroll at a resort or neccisate her holding on to people for balance. Seems like they are overdoing it. But maybe I'm wrong.
Vivi (from my phone which won't let me sign in)
Now, since they are so rich, surely they can afford to get her a prosthesis that doesn't cause her so much pain from a casual stroll at a resort or neccisate her holding on to people for balance. Seems like they are overdoing it. But maybe I'm wrong.
Vivi (from my phone which won't let me sign in)
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I didn't find TioM helping Llora creepy, I saw him in the way a father would help his little girl (which everyone seems to view Llora as). From that context, he was being very attentive and humbled by her. I saw his hesitancy & guilt on his face, which he then confirmed when he said he felt bad he didn't take her 'everyday struggle' into consideration. I think in that moment he saw how fragile, yet strong she was. He was definitely overcompensating (for being a neglectful uncle) when he was helping her--I'll give you that, but it would've been weirder if he just stood there and watched her clean her wounds herself.
I loved the Santi & AnaLu scene. It was poetry and I just kept thinking that him & Boyer weren't acting in that moment. The love felt genuine & real.
I'm thinking Tin & AnaLet might team up eventually. Especially when Ramiro's plan hits the fan & she's ready to exact her revenge.
Mi madre & I had a bet from the beginning that Leonora's secret involved her having an affair w/ Ramiro's dad & Ramiro being her son. Welp, that bet's over. I didn't see a guy like Facundo being w/ her. It made more sense that the accountant & the help had a tryst which led to a child, this would've explained her bond w/ Ramiro. Oh well, it seems the writers are trying to throw us off as much as possible by avoiding any predictable plotlines.
I'm glad there are now more people aware of everyone else's plans. Tin's plan is out. Ramiro's plan is out. And Santi's plans as well. Now I'm just waiting on Evaristo, whose plan I still don't have my finger on. I can't wait for everything to blow up in Ana Locura's face. But I fear what her wrath might unleash as a result.
I loved the Santi & AnaLu scene. It was poetry and I just kept thinking that him & Boyer weren't acting in that moment. The love felt genuine & real.
I'm thinking Tin & AnaLet might team up eventually. Especially when Ramiro's plan hits the fan & she's ready to exact her revenge.
Mi madre & I had a bet from the beginning that Leonora's secret involved her having an affair w/ Ramiro's dad & Ramiro being her son. Welp, that bet's over. I didn't see a guy like Facundo being w/ her. It made more sense that the accountant & the help had a tryst which led to a child, this would've explained her bond w/ Ramiro. Oh well, it seems the writers are trying to throw us off as much as possible by avoiding any predictable plotlines.
I'm glad there are now more people aware of everyone else's plans. Tin's plan is out. Ramiro's plan is out. And Santi's plans as well. Now I'm just waiting on Evaristo, whose plan I still don't have my finger on. I can't wait for everything to blow up in Ana Locura's face. But I fear what her wrath might unleash as a result.
I'm such a slow typer, which sometimes makes my posts sound redundant lol. But yes agree w/ everyone here :)
Thanks Ria for the great recap! I'm looking forward to watching this one tonight. Sounds like some good stuff.
Marcelo knowing that AnaLet tried to run him over, wanted a divorce and was cheating on him, I can understand why he doesn't want to see her. I also think though he fears remembering the love he had for her and thus ruining what he feels for AnaLu. Cowardly on both counts.
Glad to hear someone else now knows Marcelo is alive. Can the jump to AnaLu be so much farther behind? Probably.
Marcelo knowing that AnaLet tried to run him over, wanted a divorce and was cheating on him, I can understand why he doesn't want to see her. I also think though he fears remembering the love he had for her and thus ruining what he feels for AnaLu. Cowardly on both counts.
Glad to hear someone else now knows Marcelo is alive. Can the jump to AnaLu be so much farther behind? Probably.
Thanks Ria. Loved your snappy opener:
Hold on to your flat screens, Patio friends, we have a lot to cover here today.
I had forgotten we were in double episodes and kept wondering (watching Hulu) why the H*** the episode didn't just wrap up. Kudos to you for covering the whole darn thing.
Another great line was "a very late lightbulb goes off in Tin's brain". Oh yeah, Colombo he's not. But just found the scene hilarious...the overdone shy Ana Laura imitation morphing into the vintage vicious Ana Leticia version. Sweet!
Now was it just me or were Tio Mariano's eyes impossibly blue and mesmerizing in this episode? Does he wear tinted contact lenses? Yep, spent a great deal of time drooling and thinking deep thoughts about those eyes. Yowza.
UA...have to admit I was somewhat uncomfortable with the Tio/Ana Laura scene in the bedroom also. It just seemed unusually intimate for an adult male, albeit a relative, and an adult female. But evidently that's how they roll in the family. Ana Leticia is all over him like a rug. Maybe the Latino approach to family is different from our Anglo-Saxon reserve once a child reaches puberty.
I would say the votes are in for Abuela and Leonor as half-sisters. Leonor's mother had an affair with Abuela's dad and Leonor is the consequence. But Abuela has forgiven the indiscretion and sees her as a true sister. Another reason why Leonor would feel very connected to the triplets..la llamada de la sangre!
Okay Ria..get some rest now girl. I used to hate those double episodes back when I was recapping. You did a splendid job.
Hold on to your flat screens, Patio friends, we have a lot to cover here today.
I had forgotten we were in double episodes and kept wondering (watching Hulu) why the H*** the episode didn't just wrap up. Kudos to you for covering the whole darn thing.
Another great line was "a very late lightbulb goes off in Tin's brain". Oh yeah, Colombo he's not. But just found the scene hilarious...the overdone shy Ana Laura imitation morphing into the vintage vicious Ana Leticia version. Sweet!
Now was it just me or were Tio Mariano's eyes impossibly blue and mesmerizing in this episode? Does he wear tinted contact lenses? Yep, spent a great deal of time drooling and thinking deep thoughts about those eyes. Yowza.
UA...have to admit I was somewhat uncomfortable with the Tio/Ana Laura scene in the bedroom also. It just seemed unusually intimate for an adult male, albeit a relative, and an adult female. But evidently that's how they roll in the family. Ana Leticia is all over him like a rug. Maybe the Latino approach to family is different from our Anglo-Saxon reserve once a child reaches puberty.
I would say the votes are in for Abuela and Leonor as half-sisters. Leonor's mother had an affair with Abuela's dad and Leonor is the consequence. But Abuela has forgiven the indiscretion and sees her as a true sister. Another reason why Leonor would feel very connected to the triplets..la llamada de la sangre!
Okay Ria..get some rest now girl. I used to hate those double episodes back when I was recapping. You did a splendid job.
Quick question, what secret does AnaLet have on Leonor? Is it that she dated Marcelo's father or something else? That doesn't seem like that big of a secret to me, at least not one to hold over someone's head.
Ria you are a rock star with the double episode recap. Great stuff.
I read this with coffee this morning and was so immersed I was almost late catching the bus for work. So only having a breather now to jump in. Missed seeing these looney tunes after being away for business all last week.
AnaLe and Tin - what a pair. The way those two were BS'ing each other, lightening should have been flaring down from the sky. And frankly, if they both became toast, wouldn't bat an eyelash. But I guess we need to put up with them now. Maybe the two crazies will play a game of who can get the other and they will just do each other in before this is all over. Seems poetic.
I wasn't uncomfortable with the idea of the Mariano/Llora scene, it was just filmed odd. I think it was an eye-opener for him and having that one on one with her, seeing what she has gone through, right after with putting up with flouncy AnaLe for a few days...what a contrast. Llora should be the one complaining and demanding and she isn't. Mariano feels very much like the father to those girls, though the way he tries to express it affectionately to Ana Le comes off ICK since we know what she's thinking. For Llora, it would be what a father helping his injured daughter, even an older one, would most likely feel fine to do. And I think she took it that way as well.
I agree Anna on the Santi/AnaLu scene. Rulli has it bad and there is a whole lot of personal feelings in those looks between the two. Rather cute to see.
Facunda...dude, get a shave. I'm surprised we didn't see a soccer ball with a smiley face sitting there he was talking to.
And how much do I hate these plots with the "I'm a servant so I can't love someone"...let me count the ways. I'll put up with it since we are talking another generation, but cliche number 62 can be checked off.
I read this with coffee this morning and was so immersed I was almost late catching the bus for work. So only having a breather now to jump in. Missed seeing these looney tunes after being away for business all last week.
AnaLe and Tin - what a pair. The way those two were BS'ing each other, lightening should have been flaring down from the sky. And frankly, if they both became toast, wouldn't bat an eyelash. But I guess we need to put up with them now. Maybe the two crazies will play a game of who can get the other and they will just do each other in before this is all over. Seems poetic.
I wasn't uncomfortable with the idea of the Mariano/Llora scene, it was just filmed odd. I think it was an eye-opener for him and having that one on one with her, seeing what she has gone through, right after with putting up with flouncy AnaLe for a few days...what a contrast. Llora should be the one complaining and demanding and she isn't. Mariano feels very much like the father to those girls, though the way he tries to express it affectionately to Ana Le comes off ICK since we know what she's thinking. For Llora, it would be what a father helping his injured daughter, even an older one, would most likely feel fine to do. And I think she took it that way as well.
I agree Anna on the Santi/AnaLu scene. Rulli has it bad and there is a whole lot of personal feelings in those looks between the two. Rather cute to see.
Facunda...dude, get a shave. I'm surprised we didn't see a soccer ball with a smiley face sitting there he was talking to.
And how much do I hate these plots with the "I'm a servant so I can't love someone"...let me count the ways. I'll put up with it since we are talking another generation, but cliche number 62 can be checked off.
Carvivlie- They didn't make clear what secret AnaLet has over Leonor. It might be Marcelo's dad. It might not be. But even though Leonor having a relationship with Marcelo's dad isn't a big deal to us, and certainly wasn't to Marcelo's dad, it IS a big deal to Leonor who seems to feel ashamed of both her mother's mistake and of herself for having any amorous feelings for a man above her "station."
JudyB I'm so glad you said that! Yes, his eyes were piercing! So ice blue, I wouldn't bat an eyelash if he randomly broke into that Frozen song. Too bad he's not ready to "Let it Go" just yet.
Carvivlie I think it may have to do w/ Marcelo's dad seeing as how that's her FIL (father-in-law) & Marcelo caught them. He probably spilled the beans to her, but yeah it does seem pretty tepid for a secret. I mean, who is she keeping her secrets from? Aside from Llora, she's not exactly chummy w/ anyone else.
Daisy Lol, WILSOOONNNNNNNN!!!!! And I'm so w/ you on this whole caste system. You'd think we've been beaten over the head w/ Cinderella & Snow White marrying "up", that this old plotline would die. Not sure why it's ok for a street beggar like Tin to nab himself a high-class maiden like Llora, yet she's not fit for a detective's dad.
Carvivlie I think it may have to do w/ Marcelo's dad seeing as how that's her FIL (father-in-law) & Marcelo caught them. He probably spilled the beans to her, but yeah it does seem pretty tepid for a secret. I mean, who is she keeping her secrets from? Aside from Llora, she's not exactly chummy w/ anyone else.
Daisy Lol, WILSOOONNNNNNNN!!!!! And I'm so w/ you on this whole caste system. You'd think we've been beaten over the head w/ Cinderella & Snow White marrying "up", that this old plotline would die. Not sure why it's ok for a street beggar like Tin to nab himself a high-class maiden like Llora, yet she's not fit for a detective's dad.
Maybe Leonor wants to hide her past thing with Marcelo's dad cause Marcelo's mom was still in the picture at the time?
I agree with Anonymous about the prosthesis. You'd think that Llorona would have one that looked natural and not cause her pain to use. Those long skirts she wears to conceal it look very dowdy and awkward.
Anna, it was never OK for a man to marry "up" while women could get away with it. Since women still don't quite have the same earning potential as men in most countries I suspect this is still accepted.
Anna, it was never OK for a man to marry "up" while women could get away with it. Since women still don't quite have the same earning potential as men in most countries I suspect this is still accepted.
Urban- I was the Anon above who mentioned the prosthesis. I'm ok with the long skirts. They don't have to be dowdy. There are many fabulous maxi skirts and dresses (that I always have to get shortened for my 5'2' height).
Niecie- Facundo pointed out to Leonor that he was a long-time widower, so there was nothing wrong with them being together, and she was still acting like they were committing a mortal sin.
Niecie- Facundo pointed out to Leonor that he was a long-time widower, so there was nothing wrong with them being together, and she was still acting like they were committing a mortal sin.
Vivi, thanks for clarifying for me. Wow, Leonor does have a problem about staying in her station in life. Abuela is not a snob, so I guess this is shame rooted from Leonor's mom or from abuela's mom.
Urban Right. So it enhances my point further about why Leonora thinks Tin isn't overstepping his bounds (even at one point vocally encouraging about him being w/ Llora), yet this isn't applicable to her situation.
I agree about the prosthesis. They have the means to pay for the best medical device, so not sure why she's stuck w/ one that still causes her to limp & bruise.
I agree about the prosthesis. They have the means to pay for the best medical device, so not sure why she's stuck w/ one that still causes her to limp & bruise.
I think Ana Let wants to break up Llora and Tin so that Llora will be devastated when she shows up with Ram.
Carvivlie, I hope Ana Lu cannot be that far behind everyone else in finding out the truth too, though who knows here! I like your strategy of being cautiously optimistic.
JudyB, we must be tuned in, I kept staring at those blue eyes wondering when they have become so deep and blue. TioM has a very intense stare. First time I see this actor in a novela, but definitely not the last!
Daisynjay, you made me laugh with your Cast Away reference!! Facundo really needs to shave, and maybe comb his hair while he is at it.
Happy belated birthday, Anna!
JudyB, we must be tuned in, I kept staring at those blue eyes wondering when they have become so deep and blue. TioM has a very intense stare. First time I see this actor in a novela, but definitely not the last!
Daisynjay, you made me laugh with your Cast Away reference!! Facundo really needs to shave, and maybe comb his hair while he is at it.
Happy belated birthday, Anna!
I'm sure once Facundo knows his son is alive, he'll snap out of it and get back to civilization...and shaving. ;-)
Carvivlie- That's what I was thinking too. She wants to both demolish Llora's relationship with Val, at the same time as she rubs stealing Ramiro from her in her face-- leaving her with nothing and devastated.
golly Ria sounds like you got a big epi and you did a great job conveying all the action
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: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 8:55:00 PM EDT
Big Thanks!!! Your recaps are even better then 3VA.
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: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 9:12:00 AM EDT
Thanks Sneaky and Anon 9:12.
Anon, hope you can come on over and join us in discussion, watching is so much fun in this lively company too!
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Anon, hope you can come on over and join us in discussion, watching is so much fun in this lively company too!
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