Thursday, March 08, 2018

Por Amar Sin Ley, 3/8/18 Chapter 4 Jueves: Life Tips, Swaying Hips, and Guilt Trips


Chapter 4: Life Tips, Swaying Hips, and Guilt Trips

After closing his apartment door Ricardo looked at the garter he picked up in the parking lot prior to the wedding that didn't happen. He remembered Jaime introducing him to Alejandra. He then put the garter in a book-shaped box that he kept on his nightstand.

Anna Maria, Leonardo's girlfriend, arrived at his hospital room shortly after Olivia arrived with the oversized teddy bear. He introduced them and Anna Maria thanked Olivia who was clearly (at least to us) discomfited at hearing she had a rival. Anna Maria didn't appear to notice this; she treated Olivia very graciously.

Ricardo confronted Benjamín about how he had mocked Mendez the other day in the office. He told him that if he had not done that Mendez would not have come after him in the parking lot with the gun and Leonardo would not be in the hospital with a gunshot wound. Benjamín asked whether Ricardo was blaming him for this and Ricardo wasn't afraid to say yes. Benjamín didn't seem to get that and appears to have little or no emotional intelligence with how to handle clients, thinking that his billable hours and contingency wins were all that mattered. Ricardo tried to get him to understand that Leonardo's life was put at risk because of this and this was not the first time that Benjamín's attitude had caused problems. After Ricardo left his office Benjamín slammed his portfolio on his desk. There is probably a pink slip in his future.

Roberto went to visit Leonardo and met Anna Maria at the water cooler on his way in. He introduced himself and flirted with her; she told him she was visiting a relative. He continued the flirtation and put his phone number into her cell. He definitely has ideas about her.

Alejandra visited Carlos in the jail after having had a bad (possibly sleepless) night. She told him she wanted to end their relationship because of his infidelity. She needed to start over. He freaked out, ranting about “It was just one night!” Who was he kidding?

Ricardo met with Aloso regarding the need to prosecute Mendez. Ricardo excused himself to send a few e-mails before they discussed their next move. They also talked about the immediate need for a new family law specialist due to the caseload. They needed to decide whether they would promote Victoria or Letizia or look elsewhere. Alonso asked him to review documents by Letizia to see whether she deserved a promotion.

Carlos protested that he loved Alejandra and didn't intend to hurt her, but she wasn't buying it. He pleaded and she cried, but...

Roberto tried to encourage Leonardo to relax and not think about work. Finally he commented on how many beautiful women he observed in the hospital. “You never change, do you, Bobby?” Olivia asked him.

Alejandra told Carlos that he was not honest with her. She could not forget what had happened and she had always been honest with him. She ended their engagement and left. He trie to follow her, raving like a lunatic until the guards dragged him back.

Roberto continued talking about women in an effort to amuse Leonardo. He couldn't settle for just one and disappoint the others, or nonsense to that effect. Olivia finally said he would be eating his words someday when the right woman came along for him. Alonso and Ricardo arrived and Leonardo wanted to talk about his girlfriend.

Alejandra walked out of the jail, trembling and somewhat out of breath.

Alonso and Ricardo said they would love to meet the novia, then Ricardo excused himself to return to the office to work on his challenging case. Alonso shooed Olivia and Roberto out and hung back and talked briefly with Leonardo about how this experience had affected him, since brushes with death are life-changing. Anna Maria came back and Leonardo introduced them.

Benjamín tried to get jiggy with Letizia in his office. She reminded him that they could not risk being caught. He scoffed at this, saying that the others were all visiting Leonardo. She was wearing a dress that was watermelon on the left side and papaya on the right; maybe she thought that would make her look more tasty to him. He then complained about Ricardo's scolding. Letizia took Benjamín's side. He suggested they get a room and she said she had work to do for Olivia and that she had not been promoted in the two years she had been with the firm. He told her to be patient. After he left Elena called and asked how things were going. Letizia told her that Ricardo was at the hospital. Elena told her “I'm changing my strategy about Ricardo. I'll let him be with the children as much as he wants so other women can't get near him. I'll make sure that the children won't accept him being with anyone else.”
Bitch.

Ricardo caught up with Alejandra near the courthouse. He offered help. Mild flirtation ensued.

Alan visited Carlos, who could not stop ranting about getting him out of jail. He told him that Alejandra came to break up with him and he was afraid of losing her. He said he wants her back “because she is mine!” Alan tried, but failed, to get him to calm down. Carlos demanded to know the court date, which had not been set. He then demanded that Alan get Alejandra involved in his defense. Alan told him that this wasn't her specialty, but Carlos didn't listen or didn't care. He wanted her involved because he was afraid of losing her. He should have thought of that at his bachelor party.

Without revealing any details Alejandra was telling Ricardo that her life had become very complicated in recent days. Ricardo said that she should take things one at a time. Daniela arrived and Alejandra received a text message saying that her client, Nuria, had arrived at the courthouse and was waiting for her. She went inside and Daniela thanked Ricardo for taking her case.

Olivia went back to the office and confided in Victoria that she had met Leonardo's novia and that he seemed besotted with her. She was upset because “nobody could love him more than I do.” Victoria advised her to get him out of her head.
But he's not just in my head, he's also in my heart,” was the answer.

In family court Ricardo began by clarifying that his client was the biological father of the child and since he had changed sex the documents reflected that. The judge acknowleged that this was completely legal.

Victoria tried to get Olivia to be more practical and to look for an available single man. Olivia didn't want to. Victoria told her then that her only option would be to hope that this relationship will end and she didn't want to see her become Miss Haversham. That would not be worth it. She tried to get her to Get Busy. Roberto entered – he actually knocked! – and saw that Olivia was not in great spirits. He said “Love isn't to suffer about; it's to enjoy” which caused Victoria to laugh, which was probably his intention. She accused him of having sex on the brain and doing nothing else. His response was about being good at it “And the demonstration would be free.” More of their usual banter. We know where this is going.

Ricardo reminded the judge that Mexico had no law forbidding a transgendered parent from petitioning for primary custody of a child. Alejandra countered with reminders about the rights of the child. Ricardo pointed out that the child had the right to a family and Alejandra pointed out the possible psychological damage over the father's sex change. Ricardo pointed out that her client had hidden the fact of the child's existence, which got the judge's attention.
Is this true?” he asked.
My client knows what her child's father did with his body,” Alejandra said. “She does not want her son to be confused.”
Mr Bustamante, are you aware that the rights of the child are the most important ones here in this court?”
Yes, Your Honor.”
I wish to hear the testimony of a child psychologist before rendering my decision. We are ajourned until then.” Court was ajourned. Alejandra and Ricardo looked at each other.

Carmen showed a Mrs Lupe Sanchez into Gustavo's office, along with her five-year-old son, Paco. Gustavo noticed that the boy's shoes clearly should have been replaced long before this visit. She was looking to get the boy's father to provide child support. She did not make enough money during her ten-hour workdays to pay for everything. Gustavo asked whether Mrs Sanchez was married to the boy's father. She said she was not but that his name was on the boy's birth certificate. Gustavo said that this was a good thing and that he would be able to help her.

Juan Lopez approached Ricardo on his way out of court to congratulate him. As soon as he was on his way Nuria got nasty with Daniela, declaring that no psychologist would give custody “to a monster like you” and that Ricardo was worse because “only a crazy person” would defend a freak like Daniela. Alejandra tried to tell her that her attitude wasn't going any good, but she walked out. Alejandra apologized to Daniela, who accepted graciously before departing. There were mutual compliments between the two lawyers regarding their legal talent and he followed that up with an invitation to dine with him.

Mrs Sanchez apparently worked on the cleaning staff of a supermarket and her son's father owned a business. Gustavo told her that she should not worry and he would be able to help her.

Product placement (aaaack!) while a receptionist displayed a shoe catalogue to Carmen, telling her that she was making enough money to buy a car.

Carlos approached an old acquaintance – or client – named Sergio who was sentenced to 20 years of hard time. The guy blamed him for it. Sergio had three thugs with him. This did not look like a class reunion.

Alejandra did not want to talk about Carlos. Ricardo offered to help and she declined.
If one has problems of the heart, it's because of having given it to the wrong person. If you look for solutions they could be right in front of you.”
Long goodbye “until the next audience.”

Juan told his mother about the case he observed. She found it astonishing and did not approve, thinking this was crazy. Juan tried to get her to understand that the client had the right to her child and that the child had the right to the truth. They did not agree, Juan's mother finally citing how she felt bad for the child. What she found more interesting, however, was the identities of the lawyers in the case.

Gustavo drove over in his lovely white car to the business owned by Paco's father and took photos with his cell phone.

Paula was having coffee with her friends and talking about how Alejandra was dealing with her situation. Alejandra came home and told them she had broken up with Carlos. Paula was pleased, saying “I am happy that you made this decision and that for once you are thinking of yourself.” She hugged her.

Gustavo approached a man at the counter of this business (hardware store? plumbing?) pretending to be a future customer while he looked for information.

Elena tried to talk to Federico about him not wanting to participate in sports. Ricardo arrived and told Federico what he needed to hear, which was that he would help him. Elena asked if he wanted to stay for dinner, but Ricardo declined, saying he was just there to see the children.

Roberto went to the club where his client's patient worked and flirted with her. He finally asked her out for that night. They left together... and were seen by Victoria and Olivia, who recognized her. Victoria was shocked that Roberto would date his client's witness; this wasn't cricket. They talked about being outsiders in matters of love because of what they saw all day in their work. Victoria got on Olivia's case about her issues again.

Ricardo helped his kids with their homework which appeared to have gone well, then Elena told them it was their bedtime. After sending the children to get ready for bed she unsuccessfully tried to persuade Ricardo to get back together with her. He told her that this was not possible. They would only fight all the time. She asked him not to hurt her or the children. She finally handed him his jacket. After he left without kissing her she was clearly disappointed.

Alan showed up at Alejandra's home to tell her how bad Carlos felt. Alejandra made it clear to Alan that Carlos had hurt her badly.
He destroyed my dreams. He was unfaithful.”
Alan tried pleading Carlos' case but Alejandra gave all the reasons why the evidence didn't support it. Carlos wasn't the man she thought he was. Alan admitted bringing the hookers to the bachelor party but this didn't matter. Alejandra didn't want to get involved in Carlos' defense. Alan tried playing on her empathetic nature. After he left she looked as though she might cave.

Another man in the club came on to Olivia but struck out. Olivia told Victoria that he wasn't her type. Victoria was a little annoyed that Olivia was still thinking of Leonardo.

Anna Maria had brought Leonardo some food she had prepared and he appeared to be pleased. Ricardo came to visit and was introduced to Anna Maria who then took her leave. Leonardo asked about the custody case and Ricardo told him about it. He said that Alejandra wasn't making it easy for him so he thought she was a great lawyer. Leonardo asked about Elena and he told him that she was letting him see the kids.

Carlos asked Sergio how he could be so calm knowing that he was going to be in prison for twenty years. He got an NYOB response. Carlos provoked him verbally with insults until a fight began, a fight that involved Sergio's three bros. They began beating the merde out of Carlos, leaving him a bloody pulp.
This looked deliberate on Carlos' part, designed to send Alejandra on a guilt trip.

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Comments:
And that will probably make her feel
Guilty, or sorry for him.

Thank you Urban.

See I told y'all he would be nasty.
And Elena would be bitch.
And that other girl thats in love with the guy that got shot might play dirty too. "Nobody can love Him
More than I do".

That woman's husband owns a store &
Hoz child is walkin around with raggedy Shoes.That judge ought to clean his clock.
I can't stand a dead beat daddy.
I Dont like alena. She bad. For any man.
,
Carlos is the type of person to help
That thug get out of jail, and Elane Is the tpye to sceam with him to get
RIC away from ale. Ok until tomorrow night.
 

It can't take the entire series to get Carlos out of jail. It may just be long enough for Elena to figure out how to enlist him in her mission to get Ricardo back.

What I find disturbing about Carlo's rants is "She is mine!" Women are not property. If she had married him he would probably have tried to knock her up and then force her to stay home with a crying baby while he cheated on her with someone who kept her figure by not getting pregnant.

Deadbeat sperm donors have no right to be called fathers. I'm not in favor of Nanny States but I know that in Germany this doesn't happen. If this series were happening there Paco's sperm donor's bank assets would be tapped by the state.
 

Ferreteria is a hardware store.

Paco’s grandfather is the one who owns the hardware store. Lupe Sanchez said that Paco’s father doesn’t work, but he receives money monthly from his father’s business, which seems to be successful because the owner is opening another location.

Anyone who is willing to hurt himself as a means to an end is dangerous. Carlos and Elena will definitely be a difficult team. They’re both possessive. Carlos definitely would knock up Alejandra just to keep her tied down, but what’s strange is that Alejandra had quit her job just prior to the botched wedding. Was she going to move on to another job, or was she getting ready to have kids with him at once?

Anon1146

 

She was preparing to join Vega & Associados. Alonso was looking to hire her and I'll bet that based on her legal skill in the current custody case and the fact that she and Ricardo are total pros in how they are dealing with each other about it she will get the position and Letizia will not get the promotion she thinks she deserves.

I agree that Carlos is dangerous. All you have to do is look at his eyes to know that he is a minion of Satan.
 

Thanks, Urban. I appreciated the comment on the dress of many colors.....great title also.

Carlos is calculating and possessive --a deadly potent combination. but not necessarily for the prostitute methinks. I wonder if an angry ex con set Carlos up maybe. I noted the descriptor the public defender's (Juan?) mother used during the discussion about the custody case he with the bio-dad. She used "trastornar"/trastornado [disorder, upset/medical type of disorder/madness/crazy/deranged/unhinged] when mentioning the angst and type of disruption this whole thing was going to cause his/her kid. [I say it would not be pleasant no matter what age.]
 

Ale was probably preparing to be a stay at home wife and mother. Remember, before the Carlos/Hooker revelation came to light, Ale's dad told her not to give up her career and be dependent on Carlos.

Anna Maria told Roberto at the vending machine that she was visiting a "relative," not her boyfriend. This does not speak well of her character or commitment to Leonardo.

If Benjamin lost Mendez' case and then mocked him about it, Alonso should fire him. And Letizia. She seems to do nothing in the office except wear short, tight dresses. That is her lane and she needs to stay in it instead of whining about not being promoted.

Elena is another one who needs to stop whining. Get a job and get a life and stop sitting around the apartment all day gossiping and whining.

I hope they delve into Alonso's personal life and give Paula something else to do except comfort Alejandra and say "ya, ya".

I think Nuria hiding the existence of the child from Daniela is a strike against her with the judge. I also think Nuria would've hidden the child from Daniela had she remained "Daniel."

The actor who portrays "Daniela" is the Televisa hair/makeup specialist.



 

I don't think that Alejandra was planning on getting pregnant, at least not right away. I think the writers had Jaime tell her not to give up her career to show that he recognized her abilities and her right to be more than a wife and mother.

Despite what has just happened to both of them, Alejandra copes much better than Elena does. Although she won't admit this, Elena has a poor sense of self and thinks she's nothing without a man. This is pathetic. From the looks of her apartment I suspect she's a trust fund brat. Nuria might be one as well, but we need more evidence.

If there is going to be a Fashion Felon in this story it will probably be Letizia.
 

BTW, Anon207, Benjamin represented Mendez' ex-wife so some other lawyer from another firm lost that case. Benjamin's behavior was still out of line and he could end up losing his place in that firm anyway.
 

I'm back and two episodes behind. Remembering the comment in the first episode about the reunion of the three Sortilegio actors, don't forget Azela Robinson was also in Sorti, as Maria Jose's bio-mom and in episode two, I got a chuckle out of seeing Arturo Lorca the bumbling chauffeur in Sorti, sitting on the bench deciding whether to let Carlos out on bail. He's interesting because he also worked as a production manager behind the scenes for many of Carla Estrada's best telenovelas.

Thank you for picking out some of the folks from VEA. After CET, it faded into the deep recesses of my mind, better to be filed and forgotten.

See you when I catch up.

Kirby, I hope you and Susanlynn will stick this one out. You two are such fun when you get going.
 

UA, thanks for reminding me that she was going to become a Vega associate. Another thing I noticed about Alejandra is that she keeps saying Carlos destroyed her dreams. Is it possible she was actually settling down without really loving him? I'm assuming her dream meant she wanted a family.

Anon1146
 

Thanks, Urban. Your recap is great and the title itself is award-worthy.

Carlos has some nerve trying to making himself pitiful to tug at Alejandra’s heartstrings. I almost laughed at the way he instigated his beatdown by the thugs. He took quite a risk, they could’ve killed him or messed up that pretty face for life, but then, there’d be no story.

Still trying to remember who's who. This is a big cast and I'm guessing new cases will roll in and roll out regularly.

Anita, welcome back. Looking forward to your take on the goings-on.

Anon207, the Televisa hair/makeup specialist must've had a ball playing Daniela. I have some fashion advice for him. Since Daniela has straight hips, put her in flared, instead of pencil, skirts.
 

For real he is?
 

Yeah Kirby and SusyQ hang around. I
Like the Way y'all go at these people
When they do stupid stuff. Which is most of the time. It Would have been a
Blast with yall commenting on the one
Before this one. There is Plenty to
Snark to go with these characters.

That guy must be Havin fun dress In like a girl.
 

NiNa....
When he/she/it first met Ricardo, I was not really paying attention as it started tallking. But it's voice is a little deeper than Ricardo's.
When I glanced back at the TV, I thought I heard Ricardo talking, the lower voice, but the he-she was talking and my beanie spun around a little.
 

Hi Anita. Thanks. I'll try to behave.
Every time I see A Brenda C in that long straight dress and that hair I think we're watching the Flying Nun.

Nothing's bursting into flames when she and Zapper are together.

:-)

It was nice seeing Carlos start repaying me for marrying Marjorie and making her cry. I hadn't forgiven him yet.
 

Well just hope we don't see him start
Up another relationship with one of his costars just to have it blowup. Again.After their child isborn. Again.
 

I really like Ana Brenda. When she smiles, she has those twin dimples!
 

There will be bullet points of last night's episode in about half an hour.
 





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