Monday, January 15, 2018

Enamorándome de Ramón, 1/15/2018: Gran Fin…Por Fin!

Skipped Scenes in Blue
Previously: Fabi keeps asking Francystco where her daughter is, but as he is about to tell her where Ana is, Francystco passes out. While Ramón tries to hold Fabi back, Fabi curses and yells, “Damn you! You can’t die! Tell me where my daughter is! Tell me! Francystco! Francystco! Where is she?” As Ramón manages to pull Fabi away from Francystco, Francystco coughs and passes out.

Outside, Juana worries that they are taking too long and wants to go inside, but Antonio tells her the cops are doing their job. As Juana insists that they may need her help (yeah, right! if they really do, send in the parrot!), she sees Fabi and Ramón walk out and asks them for the baby. After Ramón tells them that Francystco was not able to tell them anything and that he is dying, Sofía yells from the patrol car, “Don’t even look for her! By this time, that child should be dead!” Fabi tries to dart toward Sofía, so Ramón holds her back, but Juana turns into Calamity Jane as her pigtails twirl furiously and she grabs a pistol from a cop. After she pulls Sofía out of the patrol car, Calamity Jane yells, “Get out! Get out! You tell me right now where my granddaughter is, or you die right here!” Ramón tries to tell Calamity Jane to let Sofía go, but Calamity Jane won’t be stopped.


After Calamity Jane tells Sofía, “Tell me where she is, or I’ll blow your head off!” Lt. Cuellar warns her that she will only get herself in trouble, but Calamity Jane doesn’t care if she has to spend the rest of her life in jail! When Calamity Jane again demands to know where her granddaughter is, Sofía tells her that the baby is in her apartment and gives her the address. Calamity Jane steps back as her twirling pigtails come to a stop, so Lt. Cuellar takes the pistol from her. Juana then goes and tells Fabi and Ramón to hurry and go get the baby, so they rush off with Lt. Cuellar as Juana cries.
At Sofía’s apartment, Ramón rushes in followed by Fabi and Lt. Cuellar. They all search the place, but find nothing. Fabi cries that she isn’t there. Ramón surmises that Sofía lied (no, duh!) as Fabi curses her. (First time for everything)
In her jail cell, Sofía sits with her long face as Lt. Cuellar comes in and tells her that the baby was not at the address she gave; she lied. Sofía questions that the baby wasn’t there since she left her there. When Lt. Cuellar doubts her, Sofía insists that she isn’t lying and states that she won’t say anything else without her attorney. Lt. Cuellar responds, “Whatever you want, but I warn you that we have ways to make you talk.” When Sofía asks if he is threatening her, Lt. Cuellar replies that he is only warning her. Sofía repeats that she left the baby there, but if Francystco got rid of her, that is his story to tell. Sofía then remarks that Francystco didn’t turn out to be that soft after all; there’s nothing she likes more that to make that stupid Fabiola suffer. Lt. Cuellar tells Sofía she is gross; and as he walks away, Sofía smiles sinisterly.
At Benito’s house, Teófilo arrives and tells Fredes that his boss called to tell him he is in a town call Marbury? Mayberry? Finito hasn’t been able to get to Indianapolis because someone stole everything he had at the Houston airport. When Teófilo gives her the message from Finito…to call Ada and tell her that he is on his way, Fredes responds that will be difficult because Ada is already on her way to Indianapolis too. After Teófilo gives Fredes Finito’s number, she calls Finito and chides him for having them worry about him. Fredes tells Finito that Ada never left…well she did leave, but only after she found out he had left to go look for her. When they didn’t hear from him, they thought he had been in an accident; or maybe he had been taken away by the border patrol. After Finito tells Fredes that he needs to let Ada know that he is fine, Fredes tells him to go to Indianapolis since Ada should be arriving soon. When he hangs up, Finito asks the waitress for directions to Indianapolis, so the waitress tells him to wait as she goes to talk to another customer. When she returns, the waitress tells Finito that the other customer, Angel, is willing to give him a ride after he finishes eating. Finito is grateful and waves to the man (Finito wonders how long it takes from Houston to Indy on Angel's flying cow).
At the hospital, Fabi cries as she wonders what will happen if Francystco dies (too soon). Ramón tells her he can’t die (yet) without telling them where Anita is. A little further away, Juana talks to Don Pedro and thinks they will surely file charges against her for taking the pistol from the cop, but Don Pedro hopes not; if they do, he will take charge of her defense. When Don Pedro comments that what she did was very risky, Juana tells him that, for her loved ones, she is capable of giving her life…so he can imagine what she would do for her granddaughter. Just then, Lt. Cuellar arrives and tells Ramón that Sofía reported the same thing—that she left the baby in the apartment and if she wasn’t there, Francystco must have acted on his own. Ramón turns to Fabi and tells her their only hope is that the idiot survive (Long Enough); and Fabi cries on his shoulder hoping that the idiot lives (long enough to tell us).
The Next Day—
Don Pedro brings coffee to Juana who is asleep on the chair. When she awakens, Don Pedro tells her that he talked to Lt. Cuellar regarding her concern, but the Lieutenant assured him he wouldn’t file charges against her. Just then, the doctor comes and tells Fabi that Francystco is asking to talk to her. Once in Francystco’s room, Francystco calls out to Fabi. After she gets closer, she begs him to tell her where her daughter is. When she tells him that they didn’t find her in the apartment and that Sofía told them he was the last one to be with the baby, Francystco admits he was, but he didn’t leave the baby in the apartment; he wasn’t going to allow Sofía to get rid of her. He then recounts how he took the baby and left her in a church. Francystco doesn’t know the name of the church, but gives them a description of the area and what streets he went through; so Lt. Cuellar calls in and orders the agents to check the area. After Francystco tells Fabi that he didn’t want to hurt the baby and asks Fabi to forgive him, he expires (perfect timing). After Fabi and Ramón leave, the doctor tries to resuscitate him, but is unsuccessful (and secretly hopes his Trivago reservations are still good).
In the church, Doña Lupe is cleaning the pews when she hears a baby cry. She picks up Ana and wonders what she should do; so she immediately takes Ana to her home and tells her husband she found the baby in the church…someone abandoned her. The husband tells Doña Lupe that they should take the baby to the police (SMART), but Doña Lupe thinks that God put the baby in their path for a reason. (DUMB, she could be a regular on this show.) If they take the baby in, the baby will be taken to an orphanage; it’s best that they just keep her. When her husband tells her they are not at an age to be raising a child, Doña Lupe insists that she is not taking her to the police. After she reiterates that the little angel will stay with them, she orders her husband to go get a baby bottle, powdered milk, and diapers.
Ramón runs up to the church followed by the mod-squad, but the church is locked. They run to the sacristy, but the man who answers the door tells them he hasn’t seen a baby. After Fabi explains that the baby was stolen and the man who stole her confessed to leaving her there, the man allows them in; and they all go looking for Ana. They look all over the church until Juana finds the box where Ana was and her bib which Fabi quickly recognizes. When Lt. Cuellar asks the man who would have been in the church before them, the man tells them that Doña Lupe would be the only one. Ramón asks where they can find her, so the man tells them her information is in the sacristy. (If you don't have anything else, a Wild Goose Chase is always good)
In her home, Doña Lupe talks to Ana and checks her diaper. When she feels that the diaper is dry, she assumes that Ana is dehydrated; so she decides to take her to the clinic to get electrolyte serum. As she leaves, the phone rings. When the man tells the mod-squad that Doña Lupe doesn’t answer, they all rush to her house.
At the clinic, Doña Lupe enters and tells the nurse that she thinks her baby is dehydrated, so the nurse takes her in to the doctor. After the doctor checks Ana, he tells the nurse to go get some oral solution and starts asking Doña Lupe questions to which she struggles to answer. After the doctor goes out and tells the nurse that the woman is very suspicious, he tells the nurse to call the police because something tells him the baby is stolen.
At Doña Lupe’s home, the mod-squad arrives. After the sacristy man tells Doña Lupe’s husband that the baby was stolen and her parents are desperately searching for her, Doña Lupe’s husband admits that Doña Lupe found the baby, but she isn’t there right now. Doña Lupe’s husband then tells them that he went to buy diapers and milk, but when he returned Doña Lupe was no longer there. After they discuss where Doña Lupe might be, her husband suggests that they can wait there for her. (Ah, perfect time for a nap, right Fab?)
At the clinic, the doctor stalls by administering the electrolytes very slowly and taking his time giving Doña Lupe instructions. Meanwhile, Lt. Cuellar gets the call about a possible stolen baby at a nearby clinic, so the mod-squad rushes off to the clinic.
At Hortensia’s home, Hortensia packs as she comments to Julio that she never thought she would leave there after living there all her life. When Julio tells her that change is good and that she shouldn’t start reminiscing, Horhellia tells him that she can’t wait to leave the building…it smells of ingratitude. (As compared to…say...a homeless shelter which smells of gratitude, unwashed laundry, and urine...enjoy !) When she asks Julio if he has seen his nieces, he responds he hasn’t and he has no interest in them. Just then, Marg arrives and sees that they are getting ready to move, but tells them she came to tell them that Fabi’s baby was stolen. After Hortensia gives her regrets, she tells Marg that she sold her apartment so that her bother and she can invest the money in a business. When Marg questions her, Hortensia retorts that if Marg hasn’t had an interest in knowing about her during all this time, Marg shouldn’t worry how she will live now. After Hortensia tells Marg that they will live in a better place, Marg wishes them well and leaves.
At the clinic, the mod-squad rushes in and Fabi runs to Ana. After Lt. Cuellar explains the situation to the cops and tells them he is authorized to take the baby, the cops agree, but will have to take Doña Lupe with them. Doña Lupe pleads that they not arrest her; she swears she didn’t steal the baby and didn’t want to cause any harm (she is perfect for this show). After she gives her reasons for not taking Ana to the police and why she brought Ana to the doctor, Ramón tells her they believe her; and Fabi asks the cops if they have to take her since they will not file charges against her. The cops agree not to take in Doña Lupe after Lt. Cuellar supports Fabi.

After Ramón asks about the baby’s health, the doctor tells them she is dehydrated, but with feeding and electrolytes, she will be fine; she is a strong baby.
Fredes calls Ada in Indianapolis. Ada rants that she still can’t find Finito and doesn’t listen when Fredes tells her they have located him, so Fredes rolls her eyes and repeats herself. When Ada finally listens, Fredes tells her Finito is on his way to her house and shouldn’t take long to get there; so Ada wants to hang up quickly so she can go spruce herself up for Finito.
At the clinic, Fabi and Ramón come out to the waiting room with Ana. Everyone is happy that things out turned out well. Later, the mod-squad arrives at Ramon’s apartment and are greeted by the rest of the family. Ramón and Fabi tell them how they found Ana after Francystco told them where she was right before he died. When Ramón comments that they no longer have to worry about Francystco or Sofía, he adds that the nightmare is over. (Does he know it is the last episode?)
As Hortensia and Julio move in to a new apartment, Hortensia complains that she doesn’t know how she is going to fit all her things in there. After she tells Julio that he needs to get them something bigger, like a house, Julio assures her that once their winnings start flowing in, they can move to a bigger place.  
In Indianapolis, Ada paces as she worries that Finito is taking too long. Just then, Finito arrives and they are so happy to see each other that Finito forgets he is still married! They kiss passionately…
At the Lopez apartment, Ramón and Fabi host a celebration dinner, When Juana, Jorge and Andrea arrive, Juana brings her usual rice pudding. Juana goes to coddle the baby as Ramón invites everyone to sit down to eat. Juana asks what it is that they want to talk to her about that merited this fine dinner. Fabi explains that they have been thinking much about her, especially since she now lives alone in the Medina apartment. After Juana shares that she and Luisa have been thinking about opening their own business…related to food. Andrea thinks it sounds like a good idea, but they have another offer—they would like Juana to take charge of the farm since it was her idea to be out there and cultivate the earth. Juana likes the idea, but doesn’t want to be a third wheel in Andrea’s home, so Andrea tells her they can build her a small home on the farm. When Fabi adds that they can sell the apartment and use the money to build her home, Juana likes the idea even more, but still hesitates. After Ramón mentions that Juana can be close to all of them, Juana is happy and blesses the day Ramón fell in love with Fabi…she can now have all of them close to her. Jorge pleads with Juana to accept, so Juana finally is in full agreement and thanks them for thinking of her.
In Ada’s home, Ada sighs deeply as she tells Finito that he made her touch the heavens. Finito also admires how her curves made him feel…the curves he so admired since the first day he saw her. When Ada comments that they had to go through so much adversity to get to this moment, Finito responds that is in the past; and they should enjoy the present…and the future. Ada suggests that they stay in Indianapolis, but Finito thinks that Mexico has just as good opportunities as the United States…and he already has his business. Finito worries about being able to return to Mexico since he lost his documents, but when Ada suggests that they can go to the embassy and fix the issue, Finito would like to touch the heavens again (but she is no longer a 45 year old virgin...Fin).

Ramón goes to visit Marg at her office to ask about Fabi’s marital situation and is elated to hear that, since Fabi is a widow, she is considered to be single; so they can get MARRIED!
Julio closes the deal on the investment he chose and gets the import permits along with other information. After the man tells him that all the equipment is ready to arrive at Manzanillo, he hopes that this is not the last business deal Julio has with him. Julio assures him that this is only the first of many.
Fredes calls Ada who tells her that she and Finito are already “together.” Fredes chides her for being with a married man and demands that she return to Mexico immediately so she can live with Fredes until they show her the documents that show that Finito is divorced. When Ada tells Finito about the call, Finito is more than happy to return to Mexico, so he can get his marriage annulled and marry Ada (and tell Fredes to her face to MYOB and STFU!).
Ramón gathers the men at the shop to discuss an idea. After they agree to help out, Ramón talks to Antonio about his idea, but it will require the use of the shop and Antonio’s participation.
Somewhere outside, the quadrangle of lovebirds are together. Benito doesn’t want to wait until Luisa's marriage gets annulled; he wants to go live under their blanket of luurve. Ada agrees so she can go live with Finito and her aunt can think whatever she wants…especially since Ada now knows what it feels like to touch the heavens. Benito thinks that now that the cup is broken, everyone can go to their own home (it rhymes is Spanish…lost in translation!).

At her apartment, Fabi asks Juana to take care of Ana because Antonio needs her at the shop.
Julio arrives at his office building only to be told that he can’t enter because the offices were closed down…it seemed that there was shady business going on there so the entire floor was sealed off by the police (Music from 'Jaws'?).
At MedFer, Ramón has everything and everyone ready as Dalia comes to tell him that Fabi is on her way. Dalia tells him that it pleases her to see him so happy and tries to apologize if she ever did anything…but Ramón interrupts her and tells her he will always hold her in high regard (as he doesn't know half the shit this little bitch pulled.) 
At their new apartment, Hortensia complains bitterly that the place is not big enough as Julio walks in with a sour face. After he plops down on the couch, Hortensia tries to get Julio’s attention, but he motions her to be quiet and wait as he calls Agent Madrigal at the customs office to check on the medical equipment. When Julio is told that there is no equipment for him, he hangs up looking dumbfounded. Hortensia again asks when they will move to a bigger place, so Julio tells her, “That won’t be happening…we lost all the money! It just disappeared…the medical equipment never arrived!! They stole from us! They swindled us!” When Hortensia wants to sue them, Julio reminds her they disappeared; so Hortensia demands that Julio had better get them out of the predicament…he needs to work….doing whatever! She will NOT live in misery. (You might want to rethink that. You have seemed pretty happy being miserable thus far.)
At MedFer, Dalia goes out to meet Fabi and tells her that she Antonio will be right back so Fabi needs to wait. Fabi has no problem with it, but looks around and, seeing no one, asks for Ramón. After Dalia tells her he isn’t there because he went out to eat with the guys, Fabi suddenly hears music and sees Ramón followed by the dancing mechanics as they start to dance to “Volví a Nacer.” (Oh, if only Ramón had been shirtless…and Jorge and Rulo had joined them…shirtless! Ay, CARAY!!...oh I just took a close look, most of the men could be shirtless too! RAWRRR!)

Fabi thoroughly enjoys the show as she laughs and claps. As the song ends, Ramón reaches out for Fabi; and as he takes her hand he kneels in front of her with all the men kneeling around her.

As he takes out a small black box from his chest pocket, Ramón declares that there is only one thing missing that will make him the happiest man in the world. When he asks Fabi to marry him, she quickly responds, “Yes! Yes! A thousand times, YESS!” After Ramón puts the ring on her finger, he kisses her hand…and they kiss longingly.

In prison, Sofía sits pouting and with arms crossed as Graciano, the attorney, walks in. When she asks him why it’s taking so long to get her out of there, the attorney tells her she will have to look for another attorney because he is dropping her case…as per her father’s orders since he found out that she was the one that turned him in which led to his imprisonment. Her father will no longer help her (strike TWO of the anvil!). When Sofía argues that her father can’t abandon her because she is his daughter, Graciano tells her that, for her father, she is no longer his daughter. As he gets up to leave, Sofía grabs his arm and begs him to not leave her there, but Graciano tells her to let go and yells for the guards. As she keeps yelling not to leave her there, two guards come in and restrain her (Ya still Luuurve Ramoon?).

Fabi and Ramón arrive at their apartment and Fabi announces to Andrea and Juana that Ramón asked her to marry him. When she tells them how Ramón proposed and that he sang and danced, Juana and Andrea want a sample of the show, so Ramón obliges.
Later at the farm, Andrea walks with Juana showing her where her house will be built. Juana likes the site especially since it’s a distance from the farmhouse; and she won’t be a bother. They talk about waking up to the morning sun and the birds singing. Juana smiles and enjoys the site.
In an office surrounded by stacks of paper, Julio sits as his new boss comes in and tells him that he is useless since the figures he handed in don’t add up. Julio thinks there must be an error, but his boss tells him there is no error…his work is a pigsty. When the boss asks him if he has another assignment ready, Julio reminds him that he isn’t that quick at working. His boss suggests that Julio had better find a way to do it because the boss needs quickness and efficiency. After the boss leaves, Julio thinks, “What a hell!”

At Finito’s sub shop, Ada waits tables as Finito watches and admires her as she bends over to clean a table. Teófilo can’t believe how many more customers there are since Ada started working there. (Male or Female, Teo? It worked at MedFer!) When Teófilo makes a suggestive comment about why the numbers of customers grew, Finito bops him on the head and demands respect. After Teófilo gets back to work, Finito continues admiring Ada’s ASSets.
At Luisa’s house, Fredes arrives with her luggage and tells Benito to help her as Luisa’s jaw drops. When she asks which will be her room, Dalia tells her there is no more room for her; there are too many people already and Valente also lives there. When Fredes comments that it doesn’t matter, she is sure that Luisa’s room is big enough for the three of them! Luisa’s jaw drops even lower… (There's never a cop with a pistol around when you need one.)

In a small, low class apartment, Julio arrives as his mother tells him to go get some gas because they ran out and the stove won’t turn on. Julio tells her there is no money since they have given him his biweekly check…the money he got for his car is all gone too. Hortensia tells him to go look for a second job…even as a night guard. When Julio suggests that she sell her furniture since it’s in a storage rental which also takes up their money, Hortensia refuses…he will NOT touch those! Julio then suggests that she ask her granddaughters for money, but Hortensia will NEVER do that! After Julio tells her she will just have to starve to death, they start arguing back and forth…
At the farm, Jorge walks in to find Andrea at the table. When he kneels beside her, he tells her how much he loves her and that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. When he adds that when he sees her carrying Ana, he gets that urge, but Andrea reminds him that they have talked about that…they first want to work on their careers. When Jorge asks about getting married, Andrea smiles and wholeheartedly agrees with that…whenever he wants.
Weeks/months (?) later, Fabi stands in her wedding dress as Juana, Andrea and Luisa admire her. They talk about her parents being there, so Fabi tells Juana she feels them in her heart. Juana is very pleased that she can now call Fabi ‘daughter,’ but when Luisa reminds Juana that she is to give Juana some advice, Juana doesn’t know what advice to give since she knows very little about these things. She finally thinks of one piece of advice: don’t give him too much bread at night because he will get really fat. After they all giggle, Luisa adds that Fabi should never go to bed angry with her husband…but the best thing is making up! She then adds that Fabi needs to always look pretty and wear perfume when going to bed so her husband can cloak himself in her aroma. They all laugh again. Meanwhile, Ramón is drenching himself in cologne as Valente and Benito are with him. When Ramón tells them he is a bit nervous, Benito responds that he has nothing to worry about since he and Fabi were made for each other. Benito adds that Ramón should repeatedly tell Fabi that she is the woman of his life and that every day that passes, he is proud to be at her side. They all laugh and go on their way to the church.
At the church, Fabi and Ramón stand together as the priest starts the ceremony by telling them that love is sacrifice, giving oneself to each other, and happiness... They continue with each part of the traditional ceremony until the priest declares them husband and wife and tells Ramón that he can now kiss the bride…which he happily does…everyone claps as the bride and groom face the crowd and kiss again.

At the reception, the newlyweds dance slowly as they kiss and everyone watches. Everyone dances and they continue with traditional activities—throwing the groom up in the air, the throwing of the garter. When Fabi gets ready to throw the bouquet, Dalia doesn’t want to go because she doesn’t even have boyfriend. After Benito suggests she get to it or he will have a raffle, Valente steps in and tells Dalia he will be first in line and buy all the tickets…and in front of everyone, he asks Dalia to be his girlfriend. Dalia thinks he could have been more romantic about it, but accepts. Luisa rushes Dalia to the throwing of the bouquet. Fabi then throws the bouquet…and JUANA catches it!! She excitedly jumps up and down and turns to kiss Don Pedro (who is right in the middle of all the single women…Yeah, it sucks! When you are old enough, you start being gender invisible!).
After the wedding, Ramón and Fabi get to their honeymoon suite; so Ramón lifts her and carries her across the threshold and on to the bed. As he slowly puts her down, he welcomes Mrs. Lopez and tells her that at her side, he is the happiest man in the world. Fabi tells him that she is the happiest woman to have him with her.

By RgvChick and Ghost
And so the story of absurdities and dimwits ends. Fabiola and Ramón together…living happily ever after…and reading all the “How to…for Dummies” books they can get their hands on…
I’d like to give my most heartfelt thanks to Amazing Alfredo Aparacio (AAA), our dedicated leader, and to Cynthia and Sandie for allowing me to be part of such an awesome team. It has been a privilege and an honor working with such dedicated and talented persons. I also want to thank all the loyal commentators and followers/lurkers in the patio who made this so much more enjoyable and rewarding with your kind words, insightful comments and interesting perspectives. The TN was a less-than-mediocre story, but the patio made it so much more fun; and I couldn’t wait to see what witty and ingenious comments each episode would generate. I bow to you, my friends, you are an awesome group!

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Thank you so much, RGVChick! It was a pleasure working with you! May we get better stories in the future :)

"Juana turns into Calamity Jane as her pigtails twirl furiously and she grabs a pistol from a cop. After she pulls Sofía out of the patrol car, Calamity Jane yells, “Get out! Get out! You tell me right now where my granddaughter is, or you die right here!” Ramón tries to tell Calamity Jane to let Sofía go, but Calamity Jane won’t be stopped. After Calamity Jane tells Sofía, “Tell me where she is, or I’ll blow your head off!” Lt. Cuellar warns her that she will only get herself in trouble, but Calamity Jane doesn’t care if she has to spend the rest of her life in jail! When Calamity Jane again demands to know where her granddaughter is, Sofía tells her that the baby is in her apartment and gives her the address. Calamity Jane steps back as her twirling pigtails come to a stop, so Lt. Cuellar takes the pistol from her. Juana then goes and tells Fabi and Ramón to hurry and go get the baby, so they rush off with Lt. Cuellar as Juana cries."

This whole scene was worth the price of admission and I thank you for capturing it perfectly. It's sad that it took a kidnapping for Juana to get some fire in her blood but I'm glad she did. It was great to see Sofia tremble after all she had done. What a mediocre character arc and I commend the stellar Fabiola Guajardo for bringing it to life. May she also get better roles in the future.

As for the rest of the finale...well...as turd filled as the rest of this story. I can't believe Dalia was going to "confess?" and Ramon was all like "the past is the past." Huh? No, Ramon, she was going to tell you how she got you kidnapped on your wedding, so yeah, pretty important. I thought for a second she wouldn't get Valente but poor sap. He got roped in good and she even complained about how you asked her to be your gf. MAybe she expected a necklace and escargot, dude...

Hortensia and Julio suffering, haha!, yes! Julio managed to find hell on earth and it was glorious. THough Andrea and Jorge never found out about the farm poisoning, bleh!

Th dancing and proposal was nice but Fabiola never did get justice for her rape or her money so...I wonder how happy we can be about this. Oh well, everyone seemed happy enough.

I can't believe Benito, after 116 hours, can't tell Fredesvinda to take a hike! Really guy?! She lives next door! At least FInito finally explored Adalgiza's curves and they will be happy together. Four idiots and a suegra, what can go wrong....?
 

Thank You RGV chick. Wow, the parts they cut out sure helped put all this together.
I was beginning to almost like Lieutenant T-Mobile. I really enjoyed your Calamity Jane part.

I'm with Alfredo, Benito....send Mom packing. Do like some 'Kids'. Move and don't leave a forwarding address.

I see why the chicks luuurve Ramoon.. The boy can dance. Dumber than a box of rocks, but he is a chick magnet.

It appears to have been the first time for Finito and Adalgiza. Well, beats the back seat of a car.

PATM looks good so far. Kids are always fun as are short skirts. I'm writing this with one eye and reading the Cliff's Notes PATM with one of the others. :-)
 

Chickie...thank you so much for this final recap and for all the weekly time and effort you put into supplying us with recaps...even during the epic goat birth rodeo. I have been here even before it became caray, and you are a wonderful addition to the patio.

I did a double take when Juana grabbed the gun and Sofia's head. Wow Juana. And it looks as though Pedro just might get lucky. Speaking of getting !ucky, are we to be!ieve that both Ada and Fin have never touched heaven before? And then there's hell..living with Hor.

My favorite part was the Chippendales' dance. Ramoon is a very good dancer, but Ant was the most enthusiastic.I wish I could have seen Jorge and Rullo grooving.

Fabu was a gorgeous bride. I loved her gown and her hair.

Well, snow predicted starting tomorrow at 5 a.m.

 

I wondered why Jorge was not in the male revue. He would probably be a good dancer also.

Ghost
 

Alfredo, Kirby, and Susy, you are so very welcome and thank you for your kind comments. I also want to thank Doris from the Mi Marido patio for inspiring the title :-)

Alfredo, ITA that the Calamity Jane scene was well worth the wait--totally out of character, but what else is new right? :-) Susy, I had to do a double take too! AND "I can't believe Dalia was going to "confess?" and Ramon was all like "the past is the past." Huh? No, Ramon, she was going to tell you how she got you kidnapped on your wedding, so yeah, pretty important. I thought for a second she wouldn't get Valente but poor sap. He got roped in good and she even complained about how you asked her to be your gf." I couldn;t believe it either...this I did not like at all!

Susy, "Chippendales..." Oh I wish I had thought of that! and I agree, best scene in the episode! I am glad I recorded it!

Kirby, "It appears to have been the first time for Finito and Adalgiza." Yup! Another character change....Finito wouldn't touch Luisa until they were married...oh wait, Finito is married...HA!

GHOOOST!! You finally "showed up!" teehee...Oh how I would have luuurved to see Jorge with the Chippendales!!

My inquiring mind wants to know how Rosendo found out Sofia was the one who turned him in...didn't she make the call as an anonymous tip??

Susy, I am so glad I found Caray! I felt welcomed from the very start and really appreciate and cherish all the friends I have made here. Every day, I look forward to spending time on the patio and reading such delightful and interesting comments. I even enjoyed spending time in detention hall :-)

More tomorrow (yaaawwn)



 

Rgv Chickie, thank you so much! You did a truly superb job on this final and so important episode. You covered everything so well and even filled in the gaps!

I was not a great fan of this TN, but I think they ended the run well. The good got rewarded, the bad got punished, though not horribly. Francisco had a chance to partly redeem himself before croaking, nobody was burned to death screaming, etc. Dalia did get off easy, but I guess it's OK. Valente deserved to wind up with somebody not in prison, though he could have better taste in women. Not that she is bad looking, she's not at all. But kinda sleazy.

I'm sorry they turned Sofia into a nut job, she started out so nice. Anyway, I was thinking maybe I could help her out, help pay for another lawyer, but then I remembered what happened to other guys who helped her out and decided against it.

So not a great TN, but a great ending to it, including a sweet wedding. (What would a TN happy ending be without a wedding? :)

A huge thank you to Rgv Chickie and all the recappers. You did a great job and your recaps were always much better than watching the episodes, and that's just what I did quite a bit, read the recap and comments, skipped watching.
 

Rgv Chick, simply sensational.

There were far, far too many superb lines to list but "As Juana insists that they may need her help (yeah, right! if they really do, send in the parrot!", "Calamity Jane", " twirling pigtails" were in a league of their own.

You have added so much here! To you, Alfredo, Sandie, Cynthia (and anyone who may have "guest recapped" that I missed, a heartfelt and grateful thank you!

"Sofía smiles sinisterly". Dear papa did find out about your machinations and you will pay dearly for it, won't you? To the woman we first met who was fearless, brave, bold and intelligent, adios, we will miss you. To the soulless, cruel, cunning and monstrous character you morphed into? Good riddance.

"Doña Lupe thinks that God put the baby in their path for a reason. (DUMB, she could be a regular on this show' was spot on.

I could have done without the "Wild Goose Chase" but I have to admit, I really enjoyed the finale. And the dancing? I realized I was smiling through it. I'm with you and Susanlynn in that Arturo/Antonio was really getting into it (the man has an amazing smile. If only they'd let him do it more often. And Lucho was busting quite a few moves. That said, I have but one regret "(Oh, if only Ramón had been shirtless…and Jorge and Rulo had joined them…shirtless!" Amen, sister.

I like that we didn't see a gruesome end for Sophia, or that what befell Rulo and Os were simply left to the imagination. No overt, gruesome punishment. "The good got rewarded, the bad got punished, though not horribly" said it perfectly Andy.

As for the newly sorted out quadrangle," Four idiots and a suegra, what can go wrong....?" had me laughing away Alfredo!

Ramon and Fabi maintained great chemistry. And yes Kirby "Ramon is a chick magnet" and he did end up who was meant for him all along.

Julio and Hort will be miserable. Together. There is justice.

This patio has been very special. I feel like we have been kindred spirits these many months. You've all been a thoughtful, caring and supportive group. You've made me think but most of all, you've made me laugh. Thank you...

Rgv Chick, thank you, thank you!

Diana
 

The Finale Finally!!!! Great title and another snazzy, slick, funny recap that I've come to expect and enjoy from you Octoplusmom. Loved all the asides, including "does he [Ramon] know it's the last episode?" The Juana scene threatening Sofia was masterful, both in the episode and in your re-telling. Flat out wonderful. And believable. Mujeres abnegadas can be raging bulls when it comes to defending their young. Hormones are powerful.

One of the recurring themes in these recaps over the years is "sounds better in Spanish". I was intrigued by (I think)"Aqui se rompió una taza y cada quien a su casa." As you pointed out, rhymes nicely en español. Didn't know if that was some kind of folksy proverb or just another dumb utterance by our hopeless Mama's boy Benito. Hope Mamita doesn't deep six his smouldering love life. But if so, she can always shuttle back and forth between Finito's house (which seems quite spacious) and Luisa's. A little period of fluctuating abstinence will keep both flames burning.

Anyway, loved Finito's "product placement" for Mexico. Why live in Indianapolis when we can go back home? In spite of the pollution in Mexico City, I'm in total agreement. I've lived in Indianapolis, Paradise it ain't.

Now...onto the dance scene. Wow, yes, Ramon moves very well. But so does our button-busting gorilla Antonio. And all the rest. I understand that in these actor prep places run in Mexico, there is training in dance, voice and acting and it certainly showed up here. But I too missed Jorge and Rulo.

And I loved Hortensia and Julio's "punishment". He looked like some hapless Russian bureaucrat in the 19th century, buried under piles of useless documents, hectored at work by a nasty boss (in a sooo ugly sports jacket) and hectored at home by a bitter, entitled mama. Perfect. Just perfect.

Now my one kvetch. Dalia. Hell's bells, I was even ready to let the past slide, like Ramón) but then her bitchy, ungrateful acceptance of Valente's affection!!!!!!! No way. And I thought it was darned romantic. He would "buy every single ticket if someone raffled her off". Lordy, grab the man and kiss him! That was awesome. I can see their future together...every present is "not quite what she wanted". Every loving gesture will be "never enough". She'll gradually grind him down to a point where he is indeed a mediocre lover and a disappointment as a husband. But she'll have brought it about. Jeesh...what an unsympathetic character!

Okay, rant over. Trying to decide if I'm going out early to an exercise class or avoid the snow and ice. Decisions, decisions....

Thanks RGV Chick, hope you'll be recapping Papa a toda Madre and that the whole patio will be there...
 

RVG Chick: I enjoyed watching the Gran Final!

Ramon & Fabiola getting their Happy Ending.

Sofia FINALLY in prison, plus her Daddy telling her GOODBYE FELICIA!

Julio's anvil was EPIC ROFLOL!
 

What I was most befuddled about was the writers complete lack of knowledge of geography. I believe they think Indianapolis is a suburb of Houston, or IN Texas somewhere anyway. It is about 5 states away. His asking the waitress which way to Indy is like asking someone in Calif which way to Memphis. If they don't point out into the Pacific, they are correct. BTW it is about 1000 miles to Indy from the Houston airport.

Then some stranger is going to give Fin a ride there? What a coinky-dinky, some random stranger happens to be heading out to the same town a thousand miles away. Good thing that cows DO fly RGV. So after 16 hours on the road, or half that by BovineAir, Finito arrives looking pretty good and horny as hell.

Dalia is just miserable. Poor Valente. He could do so much better if he only knew that there are more than four single women in Mexico City. Nice trim package, healthy looking and almost pretty, but rotten inside, like NudyB said, she will eventually turn V into someone miserable enough to match her.

You gotta luuuuurve these weddings when someone in the audience is holding their BABY ! Nothing like getting a head start.

Thanks again RGV and your supposed ghost ? and the other recappers. I understand how much work and dedication this must take, and we all appreciate it so much. This has actually been a fun ride.

kirbo
 

Good Morning to All, a cool, windy morning in the RGV and temps are dropping. Thank you, Andy, Diana, Steve, and JudyB…I thoroughly enjoy your comments!

Susy, the epic goat birth rodeo was quite trying, along with the combining of episodes…that is why I recruited the assistance of a dear and talented friend, Ghost!

Andy, “ Dalia did get off easy, but I guess it's OK. Valente deserved to wind up with somebody not in prison, though he could have better taste in women.” I think we can all say, “Ditto!” to that!

Diana, “I like that we didn't see a gruesome end for Sophia, or that what befell Rulo and Os were simply left to the imagination.” I’m was happy about that, too. Other than Sofia morphing at the end, none of the “bad” people were horrendously evil people, so the punishments received were quite befitting.

JudyB, about Dalia and Valente: “I can see their future together...every present is "not quite what she wanted". Every loving gesture will be "never enough". She'll gradually grind him down to a point where he is indeed a mediocre lover and a disappointment as a husband. But she'll have brought it about. Jeesh...what an unsympathetic character!” OMGoodness, you’re probably SO spot on about that!

Steve, “Julio's anvil was EPIC” Yes, it was! As Judy so eloquently stated, “He looked like some hapless Russian bureaucrat in the 19th century, buried under piles of useless documents, hectored at work by a nasty boss (in a sooo ugly sports jacket) and hectored at home by a bitter, entitled mama.”

Kirby, “What I was most befuddled about was the writers complete lack of knowledge of geography. I believe they think Indianapolis is a suburb of Houston, or IN Texas somewhere anyway. It is about 5 states away.” That was totally off…unless some scenes were cut in the first part and Finito was somehow in Indiana????

 

Thanks RGV!!!!! So much hard work you recappers put into some really terrible shows. You guys and gals are the only reason I stuck around with this one.

I thought the finale was completely awful. I didn't believe for a second that meek Juana would grab a gun. Totally implausible to me. Once the baby was found the rest felt like filler. No shoring up of dangling story lines....the whole thing was pathetic to me.
 

Thank you, Rgv Chick for this excellent installment and all the previous recaps of this story.

The proposal was fun. It was interesting to see Lucho, Antonio, Valente, Guero and Ramon dance. It looked like they enjoyed doing it. Fabi loved it.

It was an entertaining novela. I didn’t do a lot of fast-forwarding, which indicates that it kept me interested. Most of the FF was about Benito/Finito scenes. Recaps and comments of this patio added a lot to the enjoyment.
 

Well, we here at Caray know how to move forward even if the characters don't. Looks like many peeps have relocated to Papa thanks to Alfredo's excellent, detailed recap of the first episode of that tn. I did not realize the show was starting , so I missed the first episode, but I will definitely watch tonight. Lots of followers making comments already, so it looks hopeful. ...and no guns or parrots.
 

Thank you, Recappers, for making this tn somewhat palatable. I agree with all the comments, especially those about the Indy/Houston proximity. Fred spoke to Ada to tell her Fin had surfaced, then told Fin (still in Houstin) that Ada was at home (in Indianapolis) and to head that way (asks the waitress for directions. The waitress who, by the way, called him, "Hey, Mexican!" - sofunny - when Fred called him). Ada rushes her off the phone so she can get ready to receive him. Finito, with no money, no luggage, no English ... knocks on Ada's door JUST as she finishes "getting ready" ... Huuuh??

And whereas the church cleaning lady totally belonged in this tn, the Clinic Doctor certainly did NOT. In two minutes he determined the baby was a newborn, did not belong to this woman, was stolen ... aaannd, instructed his nurse to call the police while he stalled. Hey, Doc, where do you get off being in this telenovela with all that common sense? Vamonos!
 

I may miss the parrot. But if the new TN has as many kids (children) as it appears at first, I will not miss him long. Many times you can understand what kids (children) are saying, and they say the most entertaining things.

Luuuurve kids, wish I could have a do over and have some of my own.

bye
kj
 

Thank U RGv Chick For this fun filled
Episode recap. This was suppose to be a comedy but the last episode was where all the funny came in.
Y'all remember the "Rowan and martin"
Laugh-In show that used to come on, on
Tuesday night's on ABC I think? And they had this skit where all of them would be running in a line down a hall
Way saying funny stuff and then start
The run again? That's what they made me think of when they were running to all those places tryin To find baby ana/anita. And Lt.Cellular brought up
The end. They looked like they were having fun doing all that running.

Julio,"what a hell" it was of his own making.And he's got Lucifer's momma in there with him. A life well deserved.I
Think it's not a good idea to invest
All your money into something cuz you
Never know, you could loose that cash investment.
At least you'll have something to fall back on. Now that's the way yall and I
Might think, but julio...NO! His brain
Cell don't work like that. Yeah a hell of his own making, him & hellia.

Sofia, also a life well deserved. She
Better make some friends fast cuz her
Hell is about To start.

When jauana took that gun out, held it
At sofia's head I think don pedro got
Turned on abit, started thinkin about
The little blue pill,Lol.Moma got heat

Ok Ramon didn't think maybe that since Franco kicked the bucket that would
Make fabi a widow? Dead husband not married anymore,single girl?Is he that
Dumb? Yeah, he is. That was filler to
Take up time till the end. Just made
The already dumber character seem more
Dumber.
So everyone is happy. Momma gettin a new house. "I'm glad ramon fell in love with Fabiola". Yeah look at all the money That's coming in and a brand spanking New house. All because of luuuuurve♡

Aaaaawww,happily ever afters,don't cha
Just love em?♡

This was fun, sometimes frustrating, and at times maddening. But the good guys won out in the end. We need that
These days some happiness,even if it's
Fake characters on tv.
This was good y'all. I'm looking forward to reading y'all in the next
Adventures of "dumb dumbs and misfits in love".
Later patio peeps. Stay warm. Burrrrr


 

RGV Chick SUPERB for your final recap of this mediocre TN.

Your retelling of Juana's scene with Sofia was too funny. Twirling pigtails...lol.

I do agree that this scene was completely out of character for her, but it was her granddaughter we are talking about, any one with children will understand that you will do anything to defend your children/grandchildren. So good job Juana.

The dancing scene had me smiling, too cute, especially Lucho and Antonio. "A" for effort.

Pet peeves: Dalia's conniving actions against Fabiola and Ramon were forgiven, Julio's involvement in his wives death was never discovered. He was there when she had her accident and was the reason why she crashed. Julio's involvement with the field poisoning. Nasty nurse attempted murder, Frank's attempted murder, any way there were way too many lose ends left in this TN.

I was not planning to watch the next TN but I will miss this Patio so I may watch it just to have a reason to come back here.

Thank you to Alfredo, RGV Chick, Cynthia oh yes and to Ghost,this has been fun.



 

Thank you Carvivlie, Lucio, Anon 12:27, and NiNa! The patio is what kept this TN worth watching, just to be able to join in all the fun comments and look at things differently because of all the insights and different perspectives that were provoked by the senselessness of this TN.

NiNa, "Y'all remember the "Rowan and martin" yes I do...and it DID look like that!! Wow, you have a good memory!

Sandie, I agree about Dalia's misdeeds being forgiven by the writers. The characters may have not been so forgiving if they knew all that she did.

I agree that there were so many loose ends, but oh well, on to the next TN. For those of you who haven't transitioned to the "Papa" patio, please join us. It's going to be a rockin' patio since this patio and the Mi Marido patio have joined forces.
 

don pedro got
Turned on abit, started thinkin about
The little blue pill,Lol.Moma got heat

NiNa cracking me UP.

 

Thank you RGV Chick! I loved your reference to Calamity Jane. That was great! I was kind thinking along the line that she found "huevos" to put on, big ones! It was so great so see mousy little Juana get really TOUGH. "I don't care if I have to spend the rest of my life in prison, I am willing to sacrifice my life for my granddaughter." I totally understand being a grandmother myself of three darling little granddaughters.

I loved the guys dancing to the theme from "Despertar Congtigo." I just love that song. In fact, I was shopping at JC Penney last evening and that song came over the intercom. And I was humming and singing to it, thinking, "I know that song!" There was a sales clerk nearby (who heard me) and I kind sheepishly explained about how much I liked the song and that it was the theme in one of the Spanish novelas I watch. She was Hispanic and a fellow fan, so she totally understood. :)

Ha! It was so funny to see Horrortensia and Julia living in a dump and they have no money. So I guess Julio works for someone who doesn't even provide a computer? That's ok, he should work days and maybe find a night job too. They so deserve this...

I enjoyed Fabi & Ramon's wedding. It was beautiful.

Many of you didn't like this TN, but I pretty much liked it most of the time except for the parts about Luisa and Benito. I just found that so slapstick sometimes. I found the Benito character very irritating, along with Fredesvinda.

Well on to "Papa!" I look forward to it and loved the first episode.
 

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