Thursday, September 22, 2016
Tres Veces Ana # 100 - To tell or not to tell – that is the question…
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If Rodrigo sees him with Ana MeMeME he could blow the lid off everything, but I think Ana MeMeME will get a bit farther along the situation. If he gets her to the altar (which doesn't seem to be her intention) it would not be legal but could lead to a reveal in a church. If that doesn't happen and he drops dead in the honeymoon suite that would have interesting legal implications. There are so many things I can think of to come out of this situation.
However, rather than something like with comic overtones I think we'll end up with something melodramatic, like Ana MeMeME trying to kill Ana Lucia.
More later. I need more caffeine.
Inaki…some advice…hit it and quit it.
She kinda had her hands full with HornGoat too. He just K N E W SoeSorry would not let her out of the house without the benefit of any more fabric than she had on. Iskidrow asks more questions than a four year old. He’d better.
I see Pennzoil took my advice about a shower. To say he looked better gives too much credit, but all that dried blood was mysteriously gone. It was raining in one scene, maybe he went for a walk.
How the mighty fall. We were seeing some bumbling from Evaristo a while back, now we know why. He deteriorated quickly. Evil as he is, I just plain felt shitty after this episode. He made it look waaaay too real. I have watched Don Castillo for over twenty years. I have watched his girls grow up. I have seen him in so many roles, but the ones I always thought he shined in were the benevolent, wise, Father or Grandfather and I always suspected, from what I knew about him, that those roles more reflected him in real life. A great big, gruff, scary looking guy with a heart of gold. I assume it was his comeuppance in the show, but it was still disturbing. sniff
toa
On other fronts, not too much progress. I felt like we had already heard that conversation between Mariano and Sebastian. Should Mariano buy the amnesia or not? Mariano is certainly a flawed character but he does get the complications of the situation for his nieces. Meanwhile no news on Remedios.
It looked at the end like AnaLu was being passively led to believe that Marcelo's wife is the daughter of Mariano. Soledad will extend the lie as long as she can. Truly nuts.
Urban - I like your parsing of the Isidro situation. There are so many possibilities plus unanticipated events that may come into play. Inaki looks like a willing accomplice but he is also smart (previews suggest that he is recording a confession from AnaLe to give himself some insurance) so we will have to see.
I did appreciate someone finally asking AnaLeticia about her lack of appropriate clothing!
Traveling Lady, so crazy that the old fool is the only one to voice what we've all been saying. I do not like having anything in common with him!
Never thought I'd feel sad for Ev, but I do. His dementia is so unexpected but so real.
Also kudos to Ana Lucia for defending her adulthood and her relationship with Santiago. Mariano's refusal to accept the dual personality disorder is illogical, as he had no reason to suspect that Marcelo had any motive to fake this. The only thing that I suspect could be in his mind is the idea that Marcelo got a kick out of cheating on Ana MeMeME with her own identical sister, which reads like a huge case of projection. Maybe Mariano himself pulled something like this in his own past.
Mati, I agree with you that Soledad is 'truly nuts" especially when she "gave it her all insisting that Evaristo overcome his dementia to help her." She can share a room with Ana Leticia in a mental health facility. I cannot see Ernestina's family pressing charges against Soledad (one of their own ) but if Ana Leticia ends up in jail then the roomie thing won't work. So sad, too bad.
Nerina did so much to pave the way for Soledad to tell Ana Lucía the truth and she still flubbed the opportunity. Chana is so mercilessly matter of fact about everything, maybe she can just blurt it all out. Will somebody just tell Ana Lucía already before Ana Leticia comes calling?
Jarifa- Indeed, Nerina did Soldead a HUGE favor by paving the way for her to tell the truth to AnaLu. But it looks like she'll blow it.
I'm starting to doubt Soledad's ability to love anyone, even AnaLu. AnaLu is her property and her emotional crutch after losing Sofia (for whom she has clearly not let go of her grief). And seeing how she treated Ev with so much indifference just sealed it for me. Doesn't matter if he's a criminal. This is a man who has loved her since before she was born (taking care of her pregnant mother, even though Sol wasn't his child). He then cared for her her whole life, even bringing her into his home after her mother died. That merits some feelings of care and affection, in my book. But as soon as she saw he was of no use to her in his deteriorating condition, she just left. Focused on just herself and HER needs, as usual. That really ticked me off, and I'm no fan of Evaristo.
SoleBad doesn't really know what love is. I have to wonder whether she suffered a lack of it from a mother who we believe was abandoned by the man who knocked her up only to repeat her story when she was knocked up herself. To now hear that Evaristo killed Sofia's sperm donor has to be quite a shock no matter what she felt for this unknown man.
Evaristo seems to love her despite her being the result of his wife's adultery. That is the one redeeming feature he has. SoleBad seems to forget that she should be grateful for this. All she is thinking about is that he is of no use to her in his present condition and possibly that he might be a liability, as in talking about her actions to the "wrong" people.
She should enter a convent.
Inaki is either playing Ana MeMeME by promising to deliver Ana Lucia on a plate or he is seriously delusional. Doesn't he know that she put a contract out on Marcelo? Shouldn't he realize that he's setting himself up for the same if she is even mildly displeased with him?
I feel very bad for Tadeo. He will lose Inaki and he has suffered enough with Ghoulieta's rejection.
I agree that Evaristo's decline was disturbing. My grandfather, my father's father, had Alzheimer's. It didn't progress nearly as quickly, but the result was exactly the same. Sometimes, in the evenings, my grandfather would be in a panic, thinking he needed to get my grandmother "home" to her parents before dark. Other times, he'd ask her, "don't we have kids someplace?" He didn't recognize us most of the time. Sometimes, for a moment, he would realize how confused he was, and cry. It was horrible.
However, at all times my grandfather did know enough to answer a phone when it was ringing. So, ignoring a buzzing phone is a symptom that's unique to Evaristo!
I was also thinking that Evaristo didn't do himself any favors the other night when he told Orlando not to use names on the phone. I think that's why the notes he wrote down in his little book weren't helpful. When Orlando called again, I don't think he said who he was, and Evaristo didn't know who he was, so he didn't write it down, and so those notes were useless.
Does a one legged duck swim in circles?
He wants to MARRY her.
TOA
Anyway, I actually felt a little sorry for Evilristo last night. I’ve had several relatives who have had severe cases of dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s very sad because you see the relative sometimes go very quickly downhill. Right now I’m dealing with my mother and her dementia. She is on medication and that slows it all down, but the eventual result is the same. My mom has forgotten what schools I went to, all my old friends from our old neighborhood as well as her old friends. She forgets who her grandchildren are, even the firstborn grandchild who is my son. I have to keep reminding her and keep showing her pictures of everyone. But I know one day I will not be able to successfully remind her. :(
Anon- Yes. Margarita was his lover, and the lover of Ernestina's papa (Sol's papa) before that. Although, I'm starting to doubt if Margarita was really Ev's lover, or just the woman he was hopelessly in love with and devoted to. From the little we have heard, Margarita never got over her love for Erni's evil pappy and his rejection of her. It's just as believable that Ev worshiped her, but never got anywhere with her. From Soledad's point of view, she might have just assumed her mother was Ev's lover, from his intense devotion to her.
Eva
We all seemed to have the same reaction to Soledad's selfish attitude towards Ev last night. It just sealed the fact that everything has always been about her, and though she might not be as overtly nuts and manipulating as AnaLoon, her approach towards people is the same. People and life OWE HER and there is never really understanding or compassion for anyone that she doesn't see a benefit from. Too bad the 9:20 bus didn't come out of nowhere as she left the building and walked across the street.
As for Ev, not a nice guy and his past machinations are unforgivable. But that was hard to watch last night, a man's mind slipping away from him.Don Castillo was amazing and so believable in his protrayal. His constant searching in that little book brought tears as I remembered someone who use to do something similiar. Like many of you, I saw this first hand with family (my mother) and, for several years, worked in the accounting end of a nursing home/assisted living large facility. You get close to the residents and watching them slip daily, their frustration and sadness, some days are unbearable to see a lovely person being so affected so cruelly. I've always given such respect for caregivers who watch over them.
But Ev seems to be going it alone except for Chana, and I don't know how much she can handle. What comes around in his case.
So the comment by Isi to AnaLoon...is that a set up for her to start dressing more demure in his prsence and then we are going to see him mistake Llora for who he thinks is AnaLu?
toa - yes, I was curious where Orlando found a shower in that car, so your idea of a walk in the rain might just be it!
Anon 8:53 - I was so disappointed too Rod/Isidro conversation did not produce more clues for Rod. Hopefully one of these days - though at this point we have so many possibilities for the truth reveal and none of them are panning out.
Mati - Curious you bring up the contrast between Isidro and Ev. I did not pick up on it originally, but you are very right. As to Mariano/Santi conversation, yes - definitely been there, done that. Several times actually.
Niecie - YES! on the clothing, as well as on feeling bad for Ev. Now we can't even wish for an anvil for him. He already got one.
Jarifa - I was thinking the same thing staring at my TV last night - would one of them finally just tell her the truth?? Anyone!
Vivi - I felt the same way about Sole's treatment of Ev. Villain or no, he took care of her all her life, got no gratitude and she is still thinking about herself. Not Ana Lu even - just herself.
Julie - sorry your family had to go through that. Alzheimers - or any diseases affecting the mind - are terrible. Even watching Evaristo yesterday was indeed disturbing.
Cynthia - my heart goes out to you as well for having to deal with such a disease in a loved one, a mother at that. Your mom is lucky to have you by her side.
Carvivlie - yes, it's a bit of a difficult episode, but overall an interesting one. So when it's done marinating on your dvr, give it a shot!
Ria- Fantastic recap! Loved all the Shakespeare.
Sounds like Inaki has officially crossed to the dark side. He suspects AnaLet murdered Jenny, knows she is trying to kill her sister and is robbing an old man and yet he not only wants to marry her but will help her murder too. Is he any better than AnaLet? Nope
If you need a guest recapper, I can do it if you would like me to. I did one toward the end of Hotel de los Secretos. So just let me know if you need me to fill in.
Ria, this was just marvelous. I drank in every single word.
Far too many wonderful lines to quote but "...except our lion’s dementia affected him such that he cannot remember who he is hunting or where for that matter", "the forthcoming fashionable orange suit fitting" and of course "Sole is on the verge of breakdown but is not admitting her defeat, probably thinking she can shake the old man and maybe the pebbles in his head will re-order themselves" were excellent.
"(We smell a power struggle for mad king's riches brewing...)". Yes. I wonder if there is any real love and affection for Ev from his family. Soledad was unfazed and not in the least bit bothered by Ev's plight. As Vivi noted, his pain and anguish simply obstructed her needs, her wants her desires and therefore her father like figure was dismissed without a thought. How sad.
"Obviously our Tio, surrounded all his life by an inappropriately touchy-feely-eat-up-your-every-word niece and a voiceless another, is not used to such treatment. He pauses to check if the world is ending" was another wonderful line. I wish I cared for Mariano but his icy blue eyes and unfathomable expressions leave me cold.
Ahh, Tadeo. I agree Urban. He is in for much heartbreak. I had given Inaki more credit for realizing who Ana is. Well, perhaps he does realize. In any event, why on earth would he want to marry Ana? Anyone can see she should never be married. Another impenetrable stare. I would love to know what is flashing through his beautiful head...
And Orlando. Dear boy. The last beating must surely have scrambled your brains. Get out while the going is good. This will not end well I fear...
Ria, thank you for this exceptional summary!
Diana
While I'm not happy that AnaLet is using her sister's name to fool Isidro, it's still hilarious to see her plan unfold. Isidro is like a lovesick puppy like he doesn't even suspect a thing. I wonder though if he's attracted to "Ana Lu" precisely because she's playing hard to get and is supposedly attracted to him. Just wait until he finds out that the real Ana Lu has a completely different personality and would NEVER allow a man like him to come on to her.
Iñaki is getting crazier by the episode. AnaLet could and would probably kill him before he gets his way. She wouldn't marry him.
I hope Remedios survives.
"Evaristo’s CPU is already at 1000% at this point and flashing bright red." Like I said, this was hard to watch. It's hard for me to feel sorry for Evaristo specifically, but this kind of thing is hell on the rest of the family, too. Except Evaristo doesn't have much family left. Chana (not technically family) is being a trouper so far, and Soledad doesn't care about other people; but that grandthug is totally lost. (I guess I don't feel horribly sorry for him either, but this kid has no idea what to do with himself now.)
"Nerina has this interesting great wide smile that she abruptly erases from her face and frowns. It’s a constant puzzle as to how she actually feels." I think she is feeling happy that AnaLu is finally at the edge of learning the secret, but at the same time is also thinking how her own children turned against her. It's pulling her face in opposite directions!
Your description of Evaristo's sad demise reminded me of what a good job Don Eric has done with this character, particularly last night.
Thank you for all the hard work you put into this fabulous recap.
toa
INaki is a treat to look at, but I am amazed that he is still complete!y smitten by AnaLetme. Girl must have special skills..... just saying. Se has him under her spell. Snap out of it, dude. You are standing right next to her when her gigantic anvil drops.
I am fascinated by Analetme as she nibbles on her food with that teeny, tiny red mouth.
Old guys and young chicks..ew.
Nerina and Remi are just victims of their own weaknesses, but still decent at heart.
Evaristo is looking at a fate far worse than a quick painful death.
toa
toa
The comments from everybody have me nodding my head. I still think Iñaki has a chance to pull himself back from the brink, but scratching my head why the doofus showed his cards and told AnaLe he's budddies with AnaLu and knows where to find her. Iñaki and AnaLe are so hot together. They remind me of 1950s film noir.
And Orlando. Dear boy. The last beating must surely have scrambled your brains. Get out while the going is good.
Diana, Oily might be the stupidest one in this TN. I can't believe he didn't high-tail it out of town.
Sam
By the way, this actor (Eric Del Castillo) is the father of Kate Del Castillo (from La Reina Del Sur), the woman who tried to profit off the interview w/ El Chapo and got double-crossed by Sean Penn. She's also the former wife of Aaron Diaz (who played in Teresa with our beautiful Angelique Boyer). Small frickin world.
Oh and Ernestina (Susana Dosamantes) is mother to pop star Paulina Rubio :)
Wonderful Shakespearean quote Ria. As were all the rest. What an original, interesting way to organize and theme a recap. Well done!
Hard to see Evaristo so befuddled. My mother developed dementia (although it was not full blown Alzheimer's) but a colleague, much younger than I, has developed it and it escalated quickly from random forgetfulness to all out Alzheimers. She comes to my class as a student now, rather than as a teacher, but it is like having a large 2-year-old in the room. You don't know when she's going to suddenly turn off the lights, inadvertently lock the bathroom door so no one can get in, or just wander off if her ride doesn't show up on time. She can follow visual dance moves but not verbal instructions.
She is still sweet and loving, but also very anxious and confused. "Nadie tiene la vida comprada" but it breaks your heart to see something like this.
Human life and human health are so fragile. Treasure yours while you have it.
Thanks for the recap Ria. Nicely thought out and knit together with the Bard.
Obviously our Tio, surrounded all his life by an inappropriately touchy-feely-eat-up-your-every-word niece and a voiceless another, is not used to such treatment. He pauses to check if the world is ending.
He wants to meet her, but Creesidro is not about to introduce her to competition until he seals the deal. Ana Lu is special and there isn’t another one like her in the world (Oh how disappointed the old creep will be - we cannot wait!)
On their way back Ana Le and Inaki had time to stop by hotel try out the new set of sheets.
There is no fool like an old fool. I wonder whether Ana MeMeME will allow enough time for him to make out his will. Actually, since she is planning on him killing Ana Lucia she wouldn't have thought of that. Marrying him and killing him would benefit her far more.
Diana - why indeed would Inaki want to marry Ana Le? Is it money? Or is he so in love? Very strange, but beginning to think he won't end well.
TF - Isidro certainly has a giant disappointment in his future. I, too, hope Rem makes it.
Niecie - I was shocked too that Inaki decided to let Ana Le know he is acquainted with her sister - he must really want that 'yes'
JudyB - I am very sorry for your friend. You are very right, wise amiga, that one needs to cherish every day and not take any for granted.
Urban - such a great plan to marry Isidro, then kill for Ana Le. She needs to think more broadly indeed!
Anon 8:39 - definitely an original way for a villain's end in this one!
Thanks all for your comments and sorry I am coming back late! Another great episode tonight - will post a discussion page for it right now.
Thank you so much again for offering to help and I will plan to get a discussion page up for that day, where you could post a recap in the comments and I will move it later to the main body of the post. I will let you know if I have any further schedule changes, but I am hoping it is all set by now!
Btw, forgot who asked, but Marcelo has both keys. The one he took back from Ev (along with his cellphone) when he knocked him out at his hotel, and the key he threatened Samuel to give back.
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