Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Papa a Toda Madre #7 1.23.18: Guess Who's Moving Next Door?
Wilma calls Renee to the university to inform her that they are reducing the amount of students that are accepted in a US university in her field. Renee asks if she’s safe, as she was already accepted, but Wilma explains that she needs to complete the required forms in time or they may give her spot to a waitlist student. Renee can’t believe the dilemma she’s in: she can’t apply for a student visa without being formally accepted into the university, which she can’t do if she has no money to pay for it. Wilma hopes they find a solution soon but Renee sighs heavily.
That night, Mauricio meets with Leopoldo, who has reconsidered, at Logatoys and offers to buy some shares in the company on the condition that he oversees all the finances and can provide input when and where needed. Mauricio is wary, as Fabian already handles that, but Leopoldo is firm. Mauricio can’t fathom why he’s so interested in his company and Leopoldo explains that he likes a challenge and he knows Logatoys can be successful if they course correct. Mauricio nods, mulling it over.
As Veronica and Renee fold laundry at her house, Veronica encourages Renee not to give up her dreams, no matter how many “no’s” she’s heard. Just then, Veronica instructs Tania to take care of her brothers, who are misbehaving, and Renee asks if Tono helps out when he’s home. Veronica laughs and tells her that he barely pays attention to the kids but then reassures Renee that she will solve all her problems soon, especially if Lupe is helping her. Renee makes it clear that Lupe is not her boyfriend and she won’t allow him to pay anything else as she still owes him for the funeral. Just then, one of the kids gets up on the couch again and Veronica goes to reprimand him.
The next day, at the office, Mauricio informs Fabian of Leopoldo’s offer. Fabian wants to look everything over first, just to be sure, and Mauricio agrees. Just then, Leopoldo arrives and they sit down to look over the offer, the conditions, and everything else.
Outside the office, Neron begs Jorge to help him with his retirement pay and Jorge promises to do what he can. Just then, Jorge steps away to answer a call from his local priest, who tells him to come to church right away. Later, the priest informs Jorge that some children at school were watching pornography on a tablet, which belonged to Samuel, and Jorge is shocked. He argues that Samuel didn’t look up that “material” but the priest is chucks it up to Samuel’s sexual awakening (which happens at a younger age now) and instructs Jorge to guide his son away from temptation and “impure” thoughts. Jorge nods but begs the priest to reconsider the suspension as he has no one to take care of him. The priest assumes Dulce will but Jorge can’t bring himself to say the truth: his marriage is over. Either way, the priest’s decision is final and Samuel is suspended.
Outside of Logatoys, management gathers all the assembly line employees, including Renee, and informs them that they are fired. They all demand answers but the men inform them that the decision is final and demand they leave. Renee faces her coworkers and tell them that she has a plan because someone needs to explain what is happening. They all agree.
Neron is pacing outside of Mauricio’s office when the same men who fired the employees come and inform him that they have his check and he only has to sign one final document. Neron looks at the check, but finds that it’s only 1/3 of what he is owed, and the employees explain that there were changes and that is his check. Neron is adamant: he will sue Logatoys but the employees remind him that he doesn’t have money to pay for lawyers and they will also sue him. Neron throws the check away and declares that he won’t back down. The employees shrug and walk off as Neron tries to talk to Mauricio and Fabian but finds them both gone. He stops short when he sees Veronica and Tono, who has a long face, and they explain that they were both fired. Just then, Renee arrives will the employees and declares that, until Mauricio arrives and gives them an explanation, they are not leaving.
Mauricio says goodbye to his penthouse as Anifer walks down the steps and asks him where they are going to live. Mauricio explains that they are moving to a house his father owned though it will be a little bit smaller than this one. He then begs Ruby to come with but she is tired of cleaning up and cooking for him, without pay. Fabian then calls him to inform him that he got his car and Mauricio hopes it’s not a trash heap.
Renee declares that no one is moving until they receive an explanation but Veronica reminds them that that Logatoys can fire anyone at will, especially if they are near bankruptcy. Renee won’t back down though and everyone agrees that they something must be done. Just then, the new Logatoys lawyer (Leopoldo’s lawyers) arrive with the two employees that fired everyone and Renee demands that they give them an explanation. The lawyer demands that someone call the police and kick everyone out, by force, and Tono grabs him by the collar. They pull him off the lawyer but Renee declares that they have rights and won’t stop fighting for them.
Mauricio puts his bags into the car Fabian got for him (a brown rust bucket) and Mauricio can’t believe this is all he has left. Fabian explains that his new home is close to the factory, though far from everything else, and Jorge will be waiting for them to arrive. Mauricio begs Fabian to not leave him like this but he wishes him luck and goes. Mauricio then helps Anifer into the car and gets into the driver’s side but finds that the seatbelt barely works and the car doesn’t turn on. When it does, Mauricio prays hard that he can drive as he’s used to manual and not automatic.
Jorge picks up his kids from school and pulls Samuel aside to ask him about the pornography incident. He demands Samuel tell him who put those images in his tablet but Samuel is quiet. Jorge then loads the kids into the car and promises to find out the truth.
Mauricio arrives at the cul-de-sac and finds that it is everything he hates: colorful houses, a weird smell and plenty of children of all ages. As he gets out to smell the putrid air, a balls flies at his face, which he catches in time, and he demands to know which kid threw it so he can speak to their parents.
Just then, everyone he just fired this afternoon comes out and demand to know what he is doing there, as he has already done enough damage. Mauricio is shocked that they were all fired, and tries to explain, but Renee can’t believe he was so cruel. Tono and Veronica then demand to know why he’s picking on kids and Mauricio tries to explain what happened, to no avail. Jorge arrives then and walks over to Mauricio so he can explain what is happening, namely, the fact that Mauricio is their new neighbor.
Everyone is floored and Mauricio asks Jorge to find another house as he is in enemy territory. Jorge thinks he’s exaggerating and introduces everyone to him again though he can barely remember Flor’s name. Mauricio hopes they can start from zero but Tono reminds him that they have to start from zero because they have no job and Neron doesn’t have a pension. Flor is surprised to hear this and Renee tries to distract everyone by getting Anifer out of the car and taking her to meet everyone. Of course, everyone loves the little girl and Veronica takes her around to meet everyone. Mauricio takes the opportunity to explain that his new shareholder fired them but, when they move some things around, everything will be okay. Neron turns red and, as Flor tries to calm him down, Jorge tries to defend Mauricio but finds that no one is sympathetic. Mauricio tries to explain the recession, etc. to everyone but they all leave, frustrated, and Renee shows Anifer her house, and asks her to come by whenever, before leaving too. Tono comes back for Ernesto, who tells Mauricio he is watching him, and Anifer shakes her head at Mauricio’s cluelessness.
Veronica prepares a tea for Tono and asks him to calm down. Tono can’t believe Mauricio’s audacity though they can barely talk as their kids interrupt them to ask for new clothes. They tell them that they should use the ones they have for now and the kids run off. Once alone, Tono asks Veronica to find a part time job, so she can take care of the kids, and he will find another job to support them, completely. Veronica can’t believe he is being a macho about this but Tono jokes that he is the alpha man and that’s that.
Jorge explains that Bosco build the cul-de-sac for his employees and kept a house for himself, just in case. Mauricio is shocked at his father’s generosity but Jorge reiterates that his father was very kind to them. Mauricio though he would live somewhere nicer but he is distracted by Anifer, who is happy that their new home has a yard and trees. Mauricio smiles, as she is happy with so little, and asks Jorge to show him the house (Mauricio thinks it’s the biggest but it’s actually Jorge’s).
Once inside, Mauricio can’t believe this expect him to live in this mess. Jorge explains that Bosco used the house for storage though Mauricio can’t bring himself to accept his fate. Anifer couldn’t be happier, and Jorge expects that the movers will clean everything when they bring his furniture, but Mauricio reveals that he sold everything. Jorge offers to help but Mauricio prefers to ask Fabian. After an awkward moment, Jorge leaves and Mauricio can’t remember his name (still!) though Anifer can.
As they set up dinner, Veronica asks Renee is she has any inside information on Logatoys. Renee shakes her dead but wonders what will happen with Anifer, as she’s too nice for a father like Mauricio. Tono warns them not to help Mauricio, as then he gets used to it, but asks Veronica for a beer (the irony is not lost on Renee).
Mauricio calls Fabian to tell him how old and decrepit the house is but Fabian, who is clubbing, is unsympathetic and suggests he start exploring. Just then, Anifer announces that she chose her room and Mauricio is shocked to find the house only has one bathroom. Anifer suggests they pretend they are in a castle but, soon, their hunger gets the better of them and Mauricio asks Anifer to unpack so she can distract herself.
Jorge sits down with his children at home and tells them to please treat their new neighbor with respect, despite all the bad things he’s previously said about him, and then asks Valentina to go make dinner as he has to talk to Samuel, much to Samuel’s chagrin.
Anifer starts looking in various boxes, though Mauricio asks her to stop, and they find a beautiful doll, which was part of Aurora’s doll collection. He smiles when he remembers his mother and Anifer asks if she can play with it. Mauricio shakes his head and tells her to leave him alone because he has a call to make. Once alone, he hugs the doll and his eyes fill with tears.
As Flor paces, and wonders what they will do about the baptism, Neron asks her to calm down as his business will save them. Just then, Milady poops but they don’t have a diaper to change her and Flor hands her to Neron, who tries to calm her down.
Mauricio looks around the house and pulls back the covers on a train set. He smiles big when Anifer comes and declares that she’s hungry and wants to ask the neighbors for food. Mauricio reminds her that they are a team and, if the neighbors hate him, they also hate her. Anifer asks if she fired all of them and Mauricio explains that the company is passing trhough a tough patch but he hopes to recover. Either way, Anifer wants to go to Renee’s but Mauricio refuses to give in and begins to play with the train set as Anifer goes back to her room.
Sometime later, Mauricio gives in and goes to knock on Renee’s door with Anifer. Renee doesn’t answer and Mauricio assumes she’s avoiding them but Anifer assumes she’s out. Either way, they are still hungry and Mauricio declares that they will have to go food (and prays his credit card works).
Later, Mauricio explores a Mexican supermarket for the first time and decides to get some packaged food though Anifer tells him not to because they are bad. He reads the nutritional facts and puts back all the packages; a few feet away, they find a deal on steak and Mauricio grabs at least 10.
Neron goes to buy diapers for Milady and the attendant assumes he needs adult diapers. Neron explains that it’s for a baby and the attendant asks how old his granddaughter is. Neron makes it clear that he is the baby’s father and then pays for the diapers, which are extremely expensive.
Mauricio passes by a display of one of his inventions and laments that fact that no one has bought this ugly chicken, despite the discount. Anifer tells him that no one wants to buy an ugly chicken, which only sings two stock songs, though Mauricio things she’s being ridiculous. Anifer suggests they do a toy that sings a song of the owner’s choosing but Mauricio declares she’s being annoying and puts the toy back before leaving.
Veronica puts the kids to bed and then confers with Tono on the current job listings. Veronica thinks she has found something but Tono declares that he is the breadwinner and will find a job. Just then, the kids start a ruckus and Veronica goes up to see what the problem is. As she does, Tono see that they are both contemplating the same job listing. Tono is shocked.
At the cash register, Mauricio prays that his credit card works and he never loses his hear. The cashier finishes ringing everything and then Mauricio hands her the card but it doesn’t pass. He gives the cashier some cash and then takes most of the healthy items, as they cost too much, and leaves with Anifer. She thinks they barely have any food to eat tonight but Mauricio thinks they could all stand to loose some weight. He promises to call Fabian tomorrow and ask about his money when Anifer notices a few cans that weren’t charged at the bottom of the cart. Mauricio tells Anifer to hold on and they race out of the supermarket.
At home, over dinner, Renee tells Lupe what happened at Logatoys. He wonders why she didn’t call him immediately and Renee shrugs before telling him that everything must get resolved, soon, or she will be in trouble. Lupe reiterates his support and Renee wonders why it took all these things happening for her to realize his true value. He tells her that he has been waiting for this opportunity for years and gives her a kiss. Renee is quiet and Lupe asks if it means what he thinks it means.
In the car, Anifer chides Mauricio for not paying for the cans but Mauricio thinks they will be okay, especially since he needs the help. Anifer tells him that her mother thinks stealing is bad but Mauricio thinks it depends. Just then, sirens appear in Mauricio’s rearview mirror and both of them tense up but it’s just a police car trying to pass. He asks Anifer to hide the stolen goods, just in case, and he continues driving, as calmly as possible…
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I really do like this TN, but I'm beginning to feel a bit put upon. It's a little long, but I think an alternate title for this TN might be "Women are wonderful, smart, capable, and long-suffering; men are all jerks, not even as smart as a six year old girl."
OK, maybe that's a bit long, too long for poster. Still...
OK, having gotten that off my chest I have to admit I enjoyed it. But how is it that those bad guys fired everybody? I thought Mau was holding out for a deal that would protect the workers. No?
What is the mysterious Fabian up to? He got that rust bucket for Mau, is he still drawing his salary?
Lots of questions, no answers yet, let's hope soon.
Andy, that is an interesting title but one that would probably not draw many viewers. the strong woman theme is becoming increasingly popular. Why can't we just have strong people ?
I am impressed with Rulli's English. He is fluent in two languages..not just a pretty face . I dont know how his writing and reading skills are, but he has a great pronunciation. Last night , he used more English than ever. He slips effortlessly back and forth between ENglish and Spanish. Here's the list:
Hooligans...okay..give me five...nice to meet you...take it easy...look at me...look at this...no, sorry...a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....dont touch anything
I can't think of another telenovela where we have spent so much time...or any time..in a grocery store.
Anyway, have a good day , all. Colder and windy here.
OMG now tonight Renee DOES have on Fabiola's mauve/pink Pleather jacket I was laughing about yesterday. ???
Lots of E-Bombs tonight
Really?
Fun and games
Nice to meet you
Take it easy
Jesus
Oh No (and another on I forgot to remember)
Dont touch anything
long time ago
Give me five
I have a new respect for Tono. He took off his jacket and was going to drag that guy over the counter and whip his arse.
Did anyone else catch Fabian's casual shoes and no socks when he was showing Mau his junk car.? And his pants were waaaay to short to be dress panrts. HUH? Mau in blue cloth sneakers.
And with all those snazzy cars he just sold, Mauricio can't even drive a stick?
Well, at least Ani will now have some normal kids to play with.
And Anifer still has her plant
Renee's burgundy hair streaks are sexy, she kinda grows on you doesn't she?
I'm glad the Samuel mystery is solved already. Porn? Now I'm relieved about that, as that's a normal part of being a boy his age.
Oh Sheezo, like sending a couple of ten year olds to the store.
The look on Ani's face, (her mouth) when his card was declined was the best !
Oop. Tail Wagger is baaaaack !
Don't kiss him, don't do it. You did it.
If TOno and Vero both apply for that same job, I bet I know who is going to get it and who stays home with the kids.
Is Neron going to have his workers wear those matching overalls like they did in Ramon?
Okay...Renee just kissed PUppy...not smart, and now Maur is right next door.
Yeah Andy, I'm in. This one is turning out to be a hoot. I'd watch it just to see the comical, touching, Father/Daughter relationship develop with Mauricio and Anifer. They are good.
I think little Anifer is a testament to how good kids can be when things are bad. That is what I have seen in real life, too.
In his mind she may as well have had him chipped.
"Mauricio arrives at the cul-de-sac and finds that it is everything he hates: colorful houses, a weird smell and plenty of children of all ages". Drink it in pal. This is your reality.
“Tono jokes that he is the alpha man and that’s that”. Hmm, I keep waiting for him to start waving a caveman club.
Andy, unless I'm way off base, I think Fab is not so fabulous. I think this is all part of his master plan to destroy Mo. Kirby's no socks observation sealed it for me. Blech.
I smiled at Neuron’s adventures in diaper buying and that everyone thinks he is a grandfather.
Susanlynn, I wasn't sure about Rulli initially but he is winning me over.
There is little worse than being fired or laid off. Mo is in hostile territory indeed and he better fix things before he loses all.
Kirby, I've always thought Maite was the entire package. Cute, smart, sexy but very down to earth. She's perfectly cast here.
Crazy day at work so better get back.
Alfredo, thank you!
Diana
Yeah it is hard to find anything wrong with Maite. I was ambivalent about her in Lichita, but it was with Soto, and that molester guy on CET, maybe that was it.
Yeah Andy, to see these TNs you'd think the only reason guys are alive is they are the only source of sperm, otherwise humanity would die out.
Well, at least we know what Samuel was up to. No wonder he was at the center of the squealing mob yesterday.
Diana, ITA that Mauricio better watch his back in the cul-de-sac. Talk about “hostile” territory . . .
Susanlynn, yes, the kiss was a bad idea. Dr. Lupe will inevitably take it to an unintended place. Renée just muddied the waters.
Kirby, I was surprised that Toño was ready to take the demonstration to the next level but I sure like his character better.
Andy, it does make you wonder if Fabián still has a job since the new partner is going to do what he was supposedly doing and is calling the shots but, hey, this is a telenovela . . . Maybe they like his “style”. Lol.
Something has to be up with Fabian. That car is terrible. Fabian must not own any stock in the company otherwise I would think he would be selling stuff too. I can't imaging Mark Tacher taking the role of Rulli's sidekick so there must be some more umphh to his character.
All I thought when Ani discovered the doll was money. Those old dolls can bring in a lot. Of course, Mau would have to be desperate to sell his mom's things.
There is a guy in my office that hates socks and he wears all of his suits without socks, just loafers. He has a common name so we differentiate by calling him "sockless ____"
I'm enjoying this quite a bit. Anifer is so strong, stronger than her father. She will straighten him out!
So Tono and Vero have the same qualifications to do the same job but he wants her to stay home. Typical.
Just then, everyone he just fired this afternoon comes out and demand to know what he is doing there, as he has already done enough damage. Mauricio is shocked that they were all fired, and tries to explain
Mauricio is lucky they didn't attack him with pitchforks. I never imagined him living in the neighborhood. And inquiring minds want to know where Fabian is living.
So Samuel was looking at porn? I wonder if it was simply racy, or really hardcore. Seems they need to put a block on his access. I don't remember Samuel saying more than three or four words at a time, so I don't have a read on this kid.
Niecie...somehow I just figured that Mauricio would end up in that pastel Paradise of a cul de sac ...and right next to Renee's cozy little home.
Susanlynn, "I wonder if Ani is going to be a toy savant whose innovative ideas eventually save the company."
You betcha! That dumb bird was marked down by 70% and not selling. Anifer tells Mau exactly why, but he doesn't get it. Eventually he will and Anifer will save the day.
OT: Kirby, that's an Eldredge knot? Meh. I learned two knots, decided on the one I liked better, and stuck with that. Every weekday morning, after finishing my breakfast sandwich and coffee, and making sure my hands were not greasy, I would reach into a drawer of my desk and pull out a tie and tie it without ever looking at it while I checked the computer.
Every once in a while someone would later say to me something like, "Hey, I like that color combination!" and I would look to see what I was wearing.
8-)
AAA, thank you for this most excellent recap and I enjoyed the screenshots! Great job!!
Andy, “But how is it that those bad guys fired everybody? I thought Mau was holding out for a deal that would protect the workers. No?” I was really surprised that Mau would just sign over the decision-privileges, especially regarding the staff for the same reason you cited. He was dead set on not cutting staff, then he turns right around and lets this guy do whatever the heck he wants…QTH??
Kirby, “I have a new respect for Tono. He took off his jacket and was going to drag that guy over the counter and whip his arse.” I really enjoyed that scene, Toño has my respect too although he lost a few points when he was telling Vero that he was the one that should find work and that she should stay home…I’m hoping he’ll have his words for dinner. AND “I'm glad the Samuel mystery is solved already. Porn? Now I'm relieved about that, as that's a normal part of being a boy his age.” Me, too!! My mind went really south when those kids ran out…what a relief!
Susy, “I wonder if Ani is going to be a toy savant whose innovative ideas eventually save the company.” And “I think that Ani will be an asset to Mauricio by showing him what kids like.” My thoughts exactly…if only Mau would listen! “I just figured that Mauricio would end up in that pastel Paradise of a cul de sac ...” Good call!
Diana, “I think Fab is not so fabulous. I think this is all part of his master plan to destroy Mo.” I’m at this table…let’s not forget that Fab also brought the DNA results to Mau; so-oh…is Anifer really Mau’s daughter??? And “I smiled at Neuron’s adventures in diaper buying and that everyone thinks he is a grandfather.” I laughed out loud when the sales guy brought out the Depends…that was hilarious!
Alfredo, “Anifer was extra adorable in this episode, shaking her head at all of Mauricio's high jinks. Her and Renee are going to be the dynamic duo to save Mauricio from himself.” I am really looking forward to the slow transformation…what fun that will be for us; though it may not be so much fun as it will be frustrating for Ani and Renée.
Niecie, "Mauricio is lucky they didn't attack him with pitchforks." I sure am glad they didn't have pitchforks or rocks; they surely would have used them.
Ties were almost a hobby to me. I used to specifically look for ties which "Wouldn't go with a white shirt".
I am glad Susy and I no longer have to worry about Renee's finances, :-) as it was a surety that she would not be able to move to Mary-Land with Loopy and be the costar in Luuuuurve with Mauricio too. They quickly side stepped that one. Hopeofully we will hear very little about Maryland from here on.
I am suspecting along with everyone, that Anifer Senior is alive. Then after we have the obligatory three way goat rodeo with Renee, Loopy, and Mauricio, with Mauricio winning, Ta..Daaa...Maria, the Mother of Mauricio's daughter arrives and upsets the Renee/Mauricio applecart.
I even googled some images and found him in the same "outfit" so I think it was a purposeful wardrobe "malfunction." I had to chop off his head... LOL
OT- Prayers to the students, parents and school staff at Marshall County High School, Kentucky. 🙏
Chickie, I recently saw an actress talking about goat yogo...paying for an hour of doing yoga in a pasture with baby goats walking on and around you. #chachingmoneymaker
Ot..yes prayers...
'High waters' didn't just name themselves.
Now I'm sure we can't trust him.
Susy, that Goat Yoga, Chick? I'd say RGV probably has a pretty good case. I'll get hold of Margarita for her. :-)
Hmm...a long Off Topic. Thanks for another wise and informative recap AAA. First time for me hearing about kids watching porn in a telenovela but as I remember, some of the 6-year-olds in Towanda, PA (coal mining town) were into some some creepy fantasies. Heck, they had to make up their own porn in those days, no watching the internet. Kids today. No creativity.
I thought Mauricio's house looked quite charming from the outside. All those flowers and potted plants. Wish the outside of my house looked that good.
Guys, thanks for the tutorial on ties and knots. Knew nothing about it. Husband favored turtlenecks and sports jackets when teaching. But usually managed to knot his tie for funerals and weddings.
Add me to the list of those who think Fab is murky down to his bones.
But obviously it will make for better comedy when Veronica gets the job and he has to grapple with naughty kids. I understand the set up.
Well , anyhoo, I wonder how Mauricio and Ani are going to eat. Mauricio does not seem to have a lot of life skills and relies on Fab . That may turn out badly if Fab is not really his friend. Maybe Renee will take pity on her two new neighbors and invite them to dinner.
Kirby J - I especially looked at those shoes Fabian was wearing. They look, at this distance, like the Samuel Hubbards my hubby loves to wear. Those socks were either really light color, or he was sockless. Nonetheless, the high water pants and the socks/no socks were very disturbing. I don't trust Fabián.
I am just trying to catch up since last week when I missed Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Whew!
I'm still trying to figure out how Mauricio loses this business and ends up with absolutely NOTHING. If his business was a corporation, then it should not have affected his personal property or his own personal monies. He should not have had to leave his home or sell his cars unless they were owned or leased by the corporation.
So Anifer's mother is dead from a fire? I am going to have to see if I can watch these episodes myself.
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