Monday, April 02, 2018

Papá a Toda Madre, Episode 53, 4/2/2018: The Snake Who Stole Christmas


At the school, Laura tells Vero and Toño that they all need to meet together because there is an issue with Ernesto. Vero reminds Toño that she has told him that he always needs to be attentive toward the children, but Toño wants to know if she told him before or after their break. As they argue, Laura tries to get their attention until she raises her voice and tells them that marital problems do tend to affect children, but that is not the cause of the problem she wants to talk about. They have noticed that Ernesto may have an attention deficit; though it still needs to be confirmed with a child psychiatrist.  Laura can refer them to a psychiatrist, but she wants Vero and Toño to discuss everything that they are going to talk about amongst themselves.
At the repair shop. Nerón is setting up a Christmas tree when Pablo arrives with a big smile. He just picked up his paperwork and is now waiting for them to send him his notice. Nerón congratulates him and is glad that he will be in Mexico legally. When Pablo tells him that he took longer because he went to pick up his book, Nerón is happy that he will soon finish his schooling too.

Pablo then asks Nerón if he knows anything about Lili since he only goes to the cul-de-sac hurriedly so no one will see him; so Nerón tells him that she is just about the same as he is. Nerón hardly sees anyone since he is now consulting with Logatoys and then comes straight to the repair shop. What Nerón does know is that now with the two jobs, he is doing well with his plan to leave his family in good hands. When Pablo asks what plan he is talking about, Nerón hesitates and is saved from answering by Robledo who has come by. As Nerón and Robledo greet and hug each other, Pablo remains pensive.
At the school, Vero tells Toño that she can’t believe what is happening with Neto as they leave the school. Toño can’t believe she hadn’t noticed before now since she was supposedly taking care of the kids for many years. Vero reminds him that the kids did not live with her alone; and he is the one who has been taking care of them recently. If he, who spends all his time at home, hadn’t noticed; she would have certainly not noticed since she spends all her time at the office…working! After Toño tells her that they won’t get anything resolved by arguing, he adds that they need to make an appointment with the specialist and wait to see what she has to say. Vero thinks they need to share the information with Toño’s mother, since she spends half a day with the kids, but Toño chides her for talking as if his mother were her mother rather than her mother-in-law. Toño thinks the situation is serious. His mother is leaving after Christmas and Vero is taking advantage of her. Vero gets upset and thinks Toño is jealous because his mother stayed with Vero to help with the kids…and if he had asked for his mother’s help; she wouldn’t have even come. Toño retorts that Vero is not that important; when his mother finds out about the break and that everything is a bust, she will dash back to Sonora.


Veronica disparagingly tells Toño that she now understands…Toño, on his own, has decided that they will get a divorce. Toño wonders when he said that; so Vero repeats his words, “The break has gone bust and everything is worthless.” When she asks what she is supposed to interpret that as…it certainly doesn’t mean that they have reconciled and they are now a happy family, Toño responds that she is exaggerating and adding more to their problems. Vero reminds him that the break was only for a time to think and evaluate whether they could continue living together; and with what he just said, that time has come to an end. As Toño repeatedly asks when he said that, Vero walks away; and Toño continues that the words ‘break’ and ‘divorce’ are completely different. (Oh Toño, Toño, Toño!) (Wasn't there a similar movie by that name, with Kamakazi airplanes crashing into warships?)
At Logatoys, Mau practices his Christmas speech for his employees in front of Renée and Anifer. After they clap, Anifer tells him that she thinks everyone will like his poem; and Renée thinks they will like it especially since it comes from his heart…everyone knows that it has been a difficult year and Mau has worked hard to help the factory move forward. Mau shares that the success of the Papa/Mama toy along with having Anifer and Renée make him very happy. When Anifer asks when they will get married, Renée and Mau fumble their words until Mau says he needs to practice his speech again. Renée thinks he needs to practice it at least four more times to make sure he gets it right. Just then, Fabián barges in followed by Falcón and two of his cronies though Gladys tries to stop them. Gladys tries to tell Mau that she tried to stop them, but Mau thanks and excuses her. After Mau asks what they are doing there, Fabián hisses that Falcón is there to claim his rights as an associate. When Mau reminds him that the Papa/Mama toy belongs to him and Anifer and runs them off, Mau adds that he has evidence that Fabián committed fraud and that Falcón was his accomplice. Fabián goes behind Anifer and swings her as he tells Mau, “Do whatever you want; I have nothing to lose. The one who can lose the most valuable thing he has is you, not me.”

Mau tells him not to dare open his mouth, but Fabián responds that if Mau doesn’t want others to hear what he has to say, they should speak alone; so Mau tells Renée and Anifer to wait outside. After everyone leaves, Fabián sits smugly as he smirks.
At Nerón’s house, Flor walks around admiring the Christmas decorations. When Nerón comes out of their room, Flor tells him she is very excited because this is the first time she gets invited to an event as a first lady. (Careful, Flor, one look at your wardrobe and somebody could take that as 'Off The Clock')  After Pablo arrives and tells them they can go ahead and leave, Nerón goes off to look for his tie. When he is out of sight, Flor tells Pablo that she forgot to tell Nerón that Robledo had called. It was nothing urgent, but she doensn’t like to eat up messages…she might gain wait! When Pablo asks if she has met Robledo, Flor tells him she hasn’t, but Nerón is always talking about him and is set on her meeting him…he is even going to come spend Christmas with them! Pablo then asks how Nerón’s health is because he has overheard him talking with Robledo. As far as Flor knows, all the results were good. When she tells Pablo not to scare her, Pablo tells her he heard a couple of things, but he may have heard wrong so she shouldn’t pay him any attention. Nerón then comes out so Pablo goes to another room. Flor tells Nerón that now that they are alone, she wants him to be honest and tell her if there is something wrong with him…is he having health problems? Nerón makes light of it, but Flor tells him not to be joking around and asks if he is keeping something from her.

Nerón avoids the question and tells her they need to leave, but Flor pushes him to sit down and tells him they aren’t going anywhere until he tells her what is going on.
At Logatoys, Mau chides Fabián for being hateful, resentful and predictable. Mau knew he would come with his little friend, Falcón, when things got better at the factory. Fabián mockingly tells him he just came to congratulate him for his success; he never thought his Papa/Mama toy would be such a success. When Mau tells him he is tired of his ironic comments and tells him he is going to send him to jail, Fabián wonders if Mau really thinks he can threaten him, especially with all he knows about Mau…and about Anifer. Mau tells Fabián to leave Anifer out it…she has nothing to do with their affairs, but Fabián retorts that Anifer definitely is involved since she carries Mau’s last name…though not his blood. Fabián then adds that he has come with a proposition…with all good intentions; he will keep quiet about Anifer being his daughter…not Mau’s, but Mau has to give him something in return—nothing important, just his factory! Mau reminds him that he can’t sell the factory as written in his father’s testament, but Fabián doesn’t want him to sell him the factory since he knows very well what the clause states. Fabián just wants Mau to step aside and give him control of the factory…or to give it to him as a gift…whatever he wants to call it; this is what he wants…or the whole world will know that Anifer is his (Fabián’s) daughter. (Ten reasons ago you had enough reasons to kill him. Hire it out to be safe.)
At Nerón’s house, Nerón curses Pablo and tells Flor he is going to give him an earful…he doesn’t care for Pablo going around tattling. Flor demands to know the truth about the tests he went for, but Nerón tells her it was just some tests the doctor asked for…nothing to worry about. When she tells him she wants to see the results, Nerón tells her that won’t be possible…because he hasn’t gone for them. Flor then goes off on one of her verbal rampages and tells Nerón he just doesn’t want to know if he is sick; if he is sick the doctor will treat him. Nerón gets frustrated and tells her to stop; whatever happens he already knows how he is going to make sure she and Milady are protected...they will lack nothing. As she helps him with his tie, Flor tells Nerón that he needs to go for the results. They will go early tomorrow morning for the results and she wants no lip from him!
At Logatoys, Mau can’t even think of a word to describe Fabián… he is…mean…and never ceases to surprise him; he is worse than Mau could imagine. Fabian responds, “Say whatever you want, but if you give up Anifer, you will end up in jail for pretending to be her father…and at the same time, you would make her look like the victim.” Mau replies, “Do you think I am capable of giving up my daughter? I am not trash like you.” Fabián laughs mockingly and tells Mau, “I am putting the cards on the table. I assure you that Anifer’s life at my side would be everything, but pretty. You said it yourself; I am a mean person…I am trash. Imagine the future your dwarf would have! So now you know; if you don’t want your daughter ending up being trash, like me, give me the factory. If you have to think about it, make it fast.” As Fabián is about to exit, Mau says, “I have nothing to think about;” and Fabián turns in disbelief… (OK, Mau, your phone, or the security cameras, or Renee, or Gladys, or Renee's robot, something...is recording this, right?)

Outside in the lobby, Anifer comments that her dad is taking long and wonders why they have to wait. Renée explains that Mau probably had some things to talk about with Fabián and didn’t want to bore them with work things. When Anifer asks Renée if she thinks Fabián is bad, Renée doesn’t know what to tell her and wonders why Anifer asks that; so Anifer responds that Fabián is strange and is always angry. When Renée tells her that some people just have an angry face and others have nice face…but that doesn’t mean that they are really that way, she adds that Anifer shouldn’t judge people by the way they look. Just then, Renée sees Fabián leaving, so she tells Anifer to wait there while she goes to talk to Mau.
In his office, Mau is torn with his decision… (DIY or hire a hitman?)

But as Renée walks in, he puts on a smile and tells her, “Everything is fine. I just needed to come to an agreement with Fabián about his dismissal. You know…things…” After Renée wonders if he is being honest, Gladys rushes in and tells Mau that everyone is arriving. After Gladys leaves, Renée looks at Mau and soothingly caresses him; so Mau asks her if they can talk later…Renée nods.
In her suite, Kika tells Jorge that she doesn’t know how they ended up together. When she asks for Jorge’s opinion, Jorge would rather not think about those situations, but Kika thinks it would be healthy to talk about it. She wonders if he has had a good time with this Venezuelan candy, so Jorge assures her he has…it had been years since he had such a good time. Kika is surprised to hear him say “years’ since he had been married until recently. When she asks if he and his wife had a terrible time in bed, Jorge admits that it was bad, but wants her to kiss him because she is driving him crazy…so she obliges…(Jorge makes a mental note to see if Amazon carries Duluth’s when he gets home.)

Just then, Jorge’s phone rings and he realizes it is very late. He won’t have time to go pick up his kids and then go to Logatoys. After he answers, Valentina tells him that she has left several messages and wonders where he is; so Jorge tells her he is on the road (as his nose grows longer); he will be there soon. After he hangs up. Jorge tells Kika he has to leave, but hopes to see her soon. Kika tells him he should take advantage of the time she has in Mexico and asks him to stay a few more minutes as she kisses, but Jorge tells her he can’t…well maybe a few minutes…
At Veronica’s house, Esperanza and the kids are at the table as Veronica and Toño are standing away from them. Veronica doesn’t want to be rude, but she doesn’t think there is any point in going with them. Toño tells her to do whatever she wants; he is going with the kids…he invited his mother, but doesn’t know if she wants to go. Veronica then starts walking toward the kids and tells Toño that she will call the specialist tomorrow for an appointment; they can’t let too much time pass before taking Neto to the doctor. Tania overhears and wonders why they are taking Neto to the doctor and wonders if there is something wrong with him; so Toño assures her there is nothing wrong. When Toño tells the kids that he just has to get his keys, Neto asks him why he is living elsewhere and wonders if he doesn’t want to live with them anymore. Veronica interjects that they had already discussed that; their father is not living at home, but he is living with Rodrigo and Rafa…and he is close by for whenever they need him. Esperanza then adds that is the way things are; the parents are adults who know what they are doing (really?)…and the children shouldn’t be asking questions. Toño asks Esperanza if she will be going with them to Logatoys, but she refuses and tells them to go. Toño then turns to Vero and asks her, but she turns her face and walks away. After Toño follows her, Neto asks Esperanza if they can change the station because it is very boring, but Esperanza tells them to settle down and turns up the volume.
At Jorge’s house, the kids wait for Jorge to come pick them up. Valentina talks about past events at Logatoys and how they used to give toys to children under 13 years of age. Lili seems bored and Samuel comments that he used to like going, but now…not so much. Baldo kids Samuel that he probably still likes it and doesn’t want to admit it. Just then, Jorge comes in all disheveled and rushes them to get in the car. Baldo wonders if Jorge is going to go all disheveled and asks if he shouldn’t spruce up a bit. Jorge tells them that he had the window open and how he looks doesn’t matter; they need to hurry. When Lili questions if they all have to go, Jorge gives his little speech about the family code and spending time together. After he repeats that they should go now, the kids just sit and stare with long faces; so Jorge tells them that if they are going to have such long faces, they might as well stay home. Baldo thinks that Jorge is backing down and that no one at his job knows that they are his children. So Jorge orders all of them to the car. (Well, Jorg's losing his virginity ,which seemed to have grown back, hasn't changed much of anything positively for the kids.)
At Logatoys, Gladys is walking around making sure that everyone is comfortable. Jorge walks in with the kids and goes to Toño commenting about the excessive decorations. After Toño tells Jorge that he arrived just in time for the Christmas speech, Mau gets up and thanks everyone for joining him in making this toast. He also thanks everyone for helping to make the business a success…without them this could not have happened. After everyone claps, Mau thanks Renée, who helped him ground himself and whom he loves so much; then he thanks Anifer, his beloved and adored child. When he adds that Anifer is his anchor, his motor, his heaven, his universe and his stars, Anifer tells him, “Enough! Tone it down, papa!” He then addresses the employees and tells them, “You all know that in previous years, I would be accompanied to this event with anohter type of chicks…but now I have the honor of having with me the two women of my life.” After everyone applauds, Mau continues, “I also want to show my appreciation for those who had the patience to live through the bad times…such as Jorge Turrubiartes (he said JORGE! Jorge is shocked and didn’t realize he was talking about him!) or to wait for the opportunity to return, like Nerón and Antonio among others. But what I am most grateful for is your trust. Thanks to them and everyone, Logatoys survived the crisis and we can look to the future with optimism. That is why…maybe…it is time to change..to initiate a new adventure. That is why, I am taking this opportunity of the Christmas holiday to announce that…(Mau pauses) I am going to sell Logatoys to Mr. Falcón!” Everyone flips out…(andy TV flipped upside down for a second!).



Mau asks, “Isn’t that great news?” as Renée and Anifer look at him questioningly. (And the whole world answers with one voice...NO!)
At the Carbajal home, Fabián tells his father that they did it. He came to an agreement with Mauricio. Mau will announce that he is going to sell the factory to Falcón; that way they can avoid any explanations. Falcón explains that no one would have believed that Mau would sell the factory to Fabián since their relationship ended so badly, but Noe shouldn’t worry…the factory is theirs; he will leave it in their hands…in return for practically nothing. As Fabián tells his father that he offered Falcón a piece of the pie so he can regain his capital, Noe turns away, but Fabián continues to tell Falcón that it doesn’t mean his work is finished; they still need him at Logatoys for a while. When Falcón questions why he would have to stay, Fabián orders him not to complain and to be grateful that they are allowing him to be a part of this. Noe remains silent, but doesn’t seem content.

At Logatoys, Mau tells everyone that everything has been said and asks for requests…what should he sing? After he urges them to sing with him, Toño asks, “You’re going to sell now that the company is doing well? That doesn’t make sense.” Nerón adds, “For sure that man, Falcón, will kick us to the curb, right?” Mau tells them that no one mentioned running anyone off…and with what Falcón will pay him, he is going to establish a new factory….something modern…super cool! When he adds that things will be better, Jorge comments that things could be better…or they could be worse. Mau tells tehm to consider this a great opportunity for everyone. Renée then steps up and suggests that they all hold up their glasses and make a toast, “I toast that this era will be new beginnings for everyone…because we learn from the experiences that life gives us, that we not repeat mistakes, and that the people we love will be with us…and that, every day, we be better persons.” As everyone toasts, Anifer tugs on Renée and asks her why her father wants to sell the factory, but Renée doesn’t know; so she tells Anifer to go play with Fidelito and Neto. They can talk to her father later. After Anifer leaves, Renée asks to talk to Mau and he agrees. Meanwhile, Toño and the others wonder what is going to happen after this, but Jorge tells them that he doubts that this can happen. Once Renée and Mau are alone, Renée asks Mau, “Why hadn’t you told me about this? Where did you get the idea to sell the business?” Mau replies, “I don’t know…they made me the offer and I told myself that it’s Christmastime; let’s make a life change…let’s do something completely different and be happy.” Renée responds that she thought that they were already happy and wonders if it is a question of money…because she really doesn’t understand him, but Mau denies that it was because of money. He doesn’t know how to explain to her…it was his desire to be free. He felt trapped and he had the option right in front of him. Renée can’t explain it, but she does not believe him. Mau then tells her that there doesn’t have to be an explanation; it is simply the best thing for everyone…beginning with Anifer. When Mau asks her to trust him and tells her that he will explain it some other day, Renée tells him that she will be uneasy. If he doesn’t want to tell her, that’s fine, but he knows how she is; she won’t rest until she finds out on her own. Mau does know how she is and that is why he is telling her that they can talk some other day. Just then, Jorge walks up and tells Mau that he doesn’t understand what just happened. When he asks Mau if he has forgotten about the clause in his father’s testament, Mau tells him that Fabián helped him find a loophole. Jorge responds that, as his attorney, he is advising him that he cannot sell Logatoys. Mau tells Jorge that they should stop talking about work and enjoy the celebration. He suggest that Jorge go have fun, be with his kids, and look for a girlfriend…he should do something to help him have a very merry Christmas. (He doesn't notice that Jorge smells like Victoria's Secret rather than Old Spice.)
The Next Day…
Fabián slithers into Mau’s office and sits at Mau’s desk as Mau glares at him.

Fabián tells Mau that as soon as his attorneys finish the second part of the contract, he will let him know. Once he gets some of the money, Mau can go on a vacation…which is what he really wants to do. Mau chides Fabián for pretending to know him; he has no idea what he wants. Fabián smugly tells him not to talk to him like that; they have always been friends and there is no reason to end things so badly. When Mau asks Fabián to promise that he will retain all the employees, Fabián responds that Mau is in no position to set conditions, but Mau assures him that it is not a condition; it is a favor. When Mau adds that it is for old time’s sake…for his father and Fabián’s father, Fabián hisses that he not dare mention their fathers. Fabián then changes his tone and, as he leaves, he tells Mau that he wouldn’t be able to find any people experienced in toy-making other than at Logatoys. After Fabián slithers out, Jorge arrives and asks Mau what Fabián was doing there…he doesn’t understand. Mau tells him that he doesn’t have to understand; Fabián was there just to help with the roll over to Falcón. Jorge questions how Mau can accept advice from ‘that one;’ the one who said he was his friend and who was swindling him for years. Jorge then tells Mau that he has been investigating Fabián and shoves all the evidence in Mau’s hands; it shows all the money Fabián was stealing for all these years. As Mau turns away to look at the documentation, Jorge sees some documents on Mau’s desk. Though Mau tells him to put the folder down, it’s TOO LATE! Jorge questions why Mau is giving up the company to Fabián…or rather he is not giving it up, it’s more like he is giving it to him as a gift! When Mau tells Jorge that it is for his daughter, Jorge yells that he does not understand…and no one will understand it! Mau then tells Jorge that he has to catch up with Fabián because he forgot to tell him something.
At her job, Veronica is on the phone with Toño and asks how things went at the reception. Toño tells her that he doesn’t know why there was a reception since things are not such that would call for a celebration, but it’s better to have problems at Logatoys than not having a job at all. Veronica then tells Toño that she has already made the appointment with the psychiatrist for tomorrow afternoon. Toño chides her for making an appointment without telling Neto anything…they will just proclaim him sick and off he’ll go to the looney bin. Veronica reminds him that they had already agreed to this, but Toño isn’t convinced about it. When he reminds her that they are supposed to leave for Sonora tomorrow with his mother, Veronica does remember but comments that during the holiday season, appointments are scarce with the type of doctor that was recommended. Toño complains that she didn’t talk to him about it first; they will have to cancel the tickets and talk to Neto about why they are canceling their vacation and taking him to a doctor’s office when his son doesn’t even know that he needs a doctor.
At Veronica’s house, Esperanza compliments Fidelito and Tania on their drawings and tells them she will miss them. When the kids question why she is leaving and who will take care of them, Esperanza tells them not to worry; their parents will take care of them. Esperanza has to go home and take care of her big kid, their grandfather. Esperanza then asks Neto what he drew; so he tells her it is a rocket because when he grows up, he wants to go to the moon, but Esperanza reminds him that she told them to draw for a Christmas card. When she asks if he wasn’t listening, Neto responds that he heard her, but he forgot.
At the repair shop, Flor reminds Nerón, who is messing around with the Christmas lights, that they are to go for the results of his tests; and he is being a clown about it. Nerón tells her he still has to go to Logatoys to see what is going on with the chaos the owner caused. Flor insists that going to the doctor is more important than fixing Christmas lights, but Nerón makes more excuses to not go. When Flor tells him she is going to get really angry, Nerón assures her that he will go later, but Flor chides him for acting like a child; so Nerón promises he will go later and rushes off. (Nerón, nobody actually ever died directly of plain old stupidity. What are you worried about?)
At Logatoys, Mau catches up to Fabián at his car and demands to know what happened to María, but Fabián insists she is dead and asks what Mau thinks he would gain by lying about it. When Fabián comments that it’s what is best because it wouldn’t be to Mau’s advantage that she be alive, Mau wonders how Fabián can say such a thing…he is crazy…but Mau doesn’t care; he just wants the truth because he is tired of all the lies. Fabián tells Mau to stop his little drama; María was not the woman Mau thinks she was. If Mau wants to take her flowers, then Fabián can tell him what cemetery she is in and how to get to her grave. When Mau nods, Fabián tells him to make sure he takes carnations on his behalf because María liked those. Mau is ambivalent and asks how he will know that Fabián won’t just give him whatever directions because this could just be one more of his lies. Fabián tells him, “No le busques tres patas al gato” (which, literally, means don’t be looking for the cat and trying to find three feet [when you know there are four]. Figuratively, it means: Don't look for an explanation or a reason when you already know the truth OR don't try to find a problem that isn't there.) He then adds with a smirk that Mau already has his little daughter with him…that is what is important to Mau…to have his daughter. Mau looks at him as if he wants to choke him (and Viewer Ville wishes he would! How long does it take to have a tombstone engraved and installed?).

Nerón is at the public registry inquiring about writing a testament. After the man explains what he needs to do, Nerón tells him he is not worried about his sons who are grown already; he is worried about his Flor and his daughter. When he tells the man that he might die if he waits too long to make the testament, the man insists that Nerón make a list, think about how he is going to divide up his assets, then come back later.
At Mau’s house, Anifer is excited that Mau is finally going to take her (to visit her mother’s grave). Mau has everything ready to take her early in the morning. Anifer thanks him with a hug and says that she would really like to talk to her mother. When she asks Renée if she is also going with them, Renée responds “no;” she will wait for them there, but promises that the three of them will go together some day. Anifer thinks her mother would really like for her to go with them; so Renée explains that this is the first time Anifer will go see her mother and it will be a very special moment. She thinks it would be best that only she and her father go. After Anifer leaves to go pick out what she will wear to go to San Crispín, Renée shares with Mau that last night she wanted to talk to him about his decision regarding Logatoys, but she understands if he still doesn’t want to talk about it. What she would like to know about is the new project he mentioned; she would like to help him with that. Mau tells her that they can talk about it after his trip…and since they are talking about trips, Mau asks about her mastery program since there are only two months left, or less, before she leaves. Renée assures him that just because they will be far apart, they won’t need to end their relationship; they can talk on the phone or through Facetime…she can come visit or they can go visit her. When she tells him she won’t be gone for the rest of her life, Mau tells her it won’t be the same. They can talk through Facetime, but he won’t be able to hug her…or kiss her like this…

Renée tells him to stop being a clown. She knows that he is being romantic to keep her from asking questions. Mau remarks that he is incapable of using his multiple charms for that ….and he continues to kiss her…
At his home, Nerón is making the list of his assets and what he will leave to Flor and Milady. As Flor comes in, Nerón throws his notepad under the table. Flor notices, but asks him if he went to get the results of his tests. After Nerón tells her he didn’t have time, Flor scolds him and tells him to go wash his hands. After he leaves, Flor darts under the table and gets the notepad. When she sees that he is writing a testament, Flor realizes that Nerón really thinks he is going to die…and that the executor of the testament will be Mr. Robledo! (Is this a self-fulfilling prophecy? Because Flor may very well kill him now.)

By RgvChick and Ghost

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Rgv Chick and Ghost - Wow, you got this recap up quickly!!! I love the title, the snark, and thank you!
CCs are terrible at my end and they all talk so fast, than when CCs work, I cannot keep up. Recaps rock!

Neron/Neurotic = FFWD-->

Jorge the Jorndog .... guilty of lust (#7deadlysins) and if he is not officially divorced from Dulce, add breaking the 6th commandment.

Vero just makes decisions, takes action, seems to never consult Toño. (she bought that car/truck, now the appointment for Ernesto) Yet she accuses him of saying the marriage is over. Pot calling the kettle black.
 

Perfect title and snake vocab for Fabián. Excellent recap as usual. Thanks.

I am glad that Flor has found out about Robledo being the executor of the will. Nerón has really gone off the deep end.

Ha! Jorge can’t take his mother being friendlier to Verónica and vice versa. Serves him right.

So ADD and treatment for the condition is the PSA of the week?

Good move for Pablo becoming legal in Mexico.

Typical kid with convoluted thinking: Baldo not wanting to do the Xmas party at Logatoys but does not like Jorge giving in so easily so that must mean Jorge doesn't want his colleagues to know about him or Lilí.
 

Sometimes I wonder if Vero purposefully doesn't consult with Toño to get him mad. She was even considerate to la suegra's opinion and wellbeing, and Toño just gave her a 'seriously' type of look. I don't think it was right for Vero to just involve la suegra without consulting him. That was her purposefully crossing a line. And if she really wants the divorce she should just say so, rather than force him to blow up.

I agree about Jorge committing more sins, but at this point Dulce abandoned him anyway. Though technically the church doesn't believe in divorce.

Neron's story is just retarded. He might as well just end his relationship with Flor and force her to move on to younger pastures. If he's so concerned about being so old he's going to die soon, why not? This isn't funny anymore.

I feel bad for Mauricio and Anifer. But if he had done his proper research beforehand, he wouldn't be in this mess. Fabian's plan for the proper time to attack is retarded too. Who wastes most of their life plotting revenge? What if the fire that killed Mauricio's mother wasn't actually an accident? Maybe Fabian's father wanted to burn down the whole factory but wasn't able to.

Maia
 

Rgv Chickie and Ghost, thank you for this excellent recap and the great screenshots. I did not love this episode, but I did love the recap!

But, tsk, tsk, tsk!, Chickie. It was just yesterday you were wanting to see Mau in some Duluth unmentionables and now it's Jorge! :-)

Milady is back, but is it the same baby? I can't tell but I thought she looked a little different.

I admit that I am easily confused, but I am still very confused with the 'dos meses después', especially when it comes to Vero and Tonto... and Esperanza too. And I wish I could understand Vero and Tonto's conversations better. It seems to me that Vero is being unreasonable a lot, but I can't be sure.

But the time dilation is not just with them, but Lili and Pablo also. They really haven't seen each other in two months? Unless it's over between them this is hard to believe for kids that age.

To me, TN time seems more relativistic than on a space ship :-(

andy
 

Andy: To be unmentionables them dam Duluths sure are getting mentioned a LOT !

Thank You RGV for another rolicking recap. And thank your imaginary friend for me. It seems half or more of this show has been to do with keeping some life changing secret from Anifer. The first life changing secret (Moma's deadarific) changed nothing. There must be a way around this latest obstacle to Nirvana also.

Seing Mauricio cave with so little time given to considering his course of action, I'd normally think he had some clever plan in mind to thwart the Necktie Mafia's plans. But, Mauricio is just not that sneaky, or, sadly, smart.

I am completely disinterested in Toro and Voro. Their story and their lives and their kids are so frigging boring. The most interesting thing I have seen out of those two was Vero crossing her legs. The second was her new Hoochie hair. DONE.

Neron, Neuron, Neutral, Neutron, put him in his box, nail the lid on and let him have his wish. With his will, and list and assets and who gets what you'd think he was leaving them Miralago and Trump Towers in NY. Just weeks ago his sons had to pay his fine so his "Forking, Fighting, and Fixin Flats' could reopen, it is not like he has that much to divy up. Next.

The best solution is still for Fabian to become deceased. Maybe feed him some chocolate? I am still suspicious about Maria Cruz's grave too. And RGV that's a good point, is there a granite tombstone or a second grader's wooden cross with Maria Cruz on it in Magic Marker? Where are the public records? Argh !

®kirbo
 

Another wise and witty recap of a very disturbing episode. And I haven't even seen it yet. But just listening to you Chickie and Ghost tell the tale, I was verrry disturbed. Don't like all this downturn and drama.

BUT, this lifted my spirits:

"(Jorge makes a mental note to see if Amazon carries Duluth’s when he gets home.)"

If Jorge is a hot stud now, imagine what he'll be with those Duluths! Kika will NEVER go back to Miami.

Also, always delighted when someone uses the word "slither". Just the greatest verb ever for some vile, nefarious character. Thanks Rgv Chick. Or was it Ghost who wrote that?

Hope this sad downturn doesn't last too long, but in the meantime, have our team's great recaps and this friendly patio to keep me feeling sunny. (Although at the moment we've got thunder, lightning and heavy rain here. Weather is as dramatic as the episode!)
 

"What do you mean I'm grounded, Pop. I just friggin learned to fly !"------------------------------------------------>


®KJ
 

RgvChick, you (and ghost) did a masterful job with this somber, sobering story RgvChick. Enjoyed every single word.

"Pablo remains pensive". "(Oh Toño, Toño, Toño!)" and "In his office, Mau is torn with his decision… (DIY or hire a hitman?)" were excellent. All.

"then he thanks Anifer, his beloved and adored child. When he adds that Anifer is his anchor, his motor, his heaven, his universe and his stars" made my eyes mist.

There is nothing more despicable than anyone who would use a child in any way, particularly to blackmail. And to use your own child is contemptible. "Weather is as dramatic as the episode!" was spot on Judy.

Vero and Tono are just plain painful to watch. And listen to. That said, I'm with you Jarifa in kind of smiling that Tono's mother likes Vero best. Shades of the Smothers Brothers...

Andy, I think Milady looked different as she wasn't sporting one of her ususal sensational bonnets...

For me, the highlight was Jorge dressed in Kika's white bathrobe, embroidered with the huge "K". For some reason, the T shirt was kinda sexy. I almost even like Kika when she is with "Jorgeboy".

Screen shots were amazing.

Kirby, your avatar at 7:42 is just incredible. What a way to lift spirits!

Thank you again RgvChick. Andother savory story.

Diana
 

Diana Junior and Pop in that tree look just like Baldo and Jorge. Junior's mouth wide open and Pop looking at him sideways like "Just STFU kid"
 

JudyB, we have rain today and a bit of snow coming overnight. As it is April, I fear we will go from winter straight into into summer. Springs have gotten much shorter (sometimes nonexistent) over the years around here,

Another great photo, Kirby!

If time is passing by so quickly, they may need older babies eventually. Andy, I agree that Milady looked different,

Diana, yes! The Smothers Brothers. I always enjoy the actress Raquel Pankowsky playing Toño’s mother. She may inject some needed humor in that sad situation.
 

RVG CHICK: I loved your recap.

Who's the Old Guy with the big black turtleneck ?

Jarifa: The showdown between Fabian & Mauricio: who wins ?

Kirby: Veronica needs hair makeover because whoever is doing her hair needs to get fired.
 

I doubt they'll let him die in the end.

Unless the Feds can bring up charges against him.
 

What's Veronica's problem ?
 

Milady looked different to me, too. Maybe the "dos meses despues" required an older infant since babies change so much in those early months.
 

Good Morning All! Thank you for a great start to this Tuesday morning. Comments are great as ever...and Ghost thanks you too!

Doris, from what I remember, Jorge is not divorced. He went to the priest for advice and the priest told him not to even think about it.

Jarifa, “Typical kid with convoluted thinking…” So true…so glad it backfired on him!

Maia, “I don't think it was right for Vero to just involve la suegra without consulting him. That was her purposefully crossing a line. And if she really wants the divorce she should just say so, rather than force him to blow up.” I am starting not to like Vero. It does seem like she is trying really hard to get Tonto out of her life; she just doesn’t have the $%^& to come right out and say it…but she does twist Tonto’s’ words to her benefit, doesn’t she?

Andy, “It was just yesterday you were wanting to see Mau in some Duluth unmentionables and now it's Jorge! :-)” No, no, no! I don’t care to see Jorge is Duluth’s, but since Kika has developed a thang for him, I figured she might like to see him in those…though she may not like what she sees :-) Anyway, once Jorge sees the prices, he’ll probably not buy them.

Kirby, Ghost reads the comments and appreciates all the kind reviews…and Ghost is anything but imaginary…though Ghost does have a great imagination and flare for snark :-) AND “Seeing Mauricio cave with so little time given to considering his course of action, I'd normally think he had some clever plan in mind to thwart the Necktie Mafia's plans. But, Mauricio is just not that sneaky, or, sadly, smart.” Mau has been figuring out that Fakian is NOT who he thought he was for quite some time. What puzzled me was that he told Fakian that he was predictable; so why didn’t Mau know what was coming and plan for it???

JudyB, “Don't like all this downturn and drama.” I don’t either! This is supposed to be a comedy…so bring on the laughs!

Diana, “Vero and Tono are just plain painful to watch. And listen to…” Yep! Can’t they just FFW on that?

Steve, the old guy is Fabian’s father who was supposedly dead, but has been heading the plot against Logatoys and Mauricio. And Veronica’s problem is...Toño. It seems she has grown tired of him and wants him to kick himself to the curb!

Jarifa, “I always enjoy the actress Raquel Pankowsky playing Toño’s mother.” I’ve never seen this actress before; is that a real lisp that she has or will the writers try to link that to a disability in an effort to show that disabilities are prevalent in this family?

 

RgvChick, Pankowsky always sounds that way. She is a hoot. The last thing I saw her in was “El bienamado” and before that “”Qué pobres tan ricos”.
 

Blogger Steve Boudreaux said...
What's Veronica's problem ?

She brought home a retard and now can't remember where she got him and has lost the receipt.

I thought if Mauricio had not shown his hand yet, he might have been able to set a trap for Fakian and beat him at his own game. But Fakian out snaked him on both evil and smart, it appears.


 

I meant to add something to what you posted earlier Kirby.

Fab's Not So Daddy Dearest looked very somber at Fab's relating his latest treacheries. I don't think it's Mau fueling the hatred but he is undoubtedly the recipient. I'm puzzled here.

Diana
 

Andy for $22.50 you can sport the Buck Nekkid No Pinch ? No Sweat, No Stink that everyone is raving about.

But that is $157.50 for a week's worth.....or however many you think you'd need in order for her to not realize she's already seen that color.............Choices, choices.

Me, I could probably just get by spending 22.50 plus tax.

®kirbo
 

I've been trying to figure out the pecking order with those guys for a while too Diana. Is Fabi just an obedient Son, carrying out Dad's lifelong dream?

And how did they drag Falcoon and the boys into this? The little henchboys are probably just paid employees, but Falcoon I wonder about. And has this plan been ongoing for a lifetime for Fabian?

When I get old like that if I am like him will someone here please email me some Anthrax or something lethal?
 

RVG Chick: It seems like a massive conspiracy against Mauricio.

 

Thank you to Chickie and Ghost.

I enjoyed all the comments, too.

Milady looked different to me, too. ...lighter hair and eyebrows.

Kirby, I especially appreciated your funny comments. You gave me a giggle on a gray day. Easter is over. Hubba took our older daughter's family to the airport two hours away early this a.m. Then, I found out that the cousin of a former beau died of a massive stroke. We used to double date...hiking, swimming, movies. Also, my dear friend with stage 4 cancer did not get into a clinical trial. Not a good day, but your comments gave me a smile.

Judy and Jarifa, cloudy , damp, dismal, and drizzly here...upper 30s but going up to about 50. More rain and maybe thunderstorms predicted for tomorrow. I think that whatever you are getting is headed toward us.

Okay..stuff to do. Later.


 

Diana, "Fab's Not So Daddy Dearest looked very somber at Fab's relating his latest treacheries." Yes, he did look somber...and very bitter. For some reason, the first time he came out and Fabian told him that he had done everything and things just went wrong, I got the feeling that Noe is the mastermind behind everything. I'm wondering how far back this plan goes. Maia brought up a good question: "What if the fire that killed Mauricio's mother wasn't actually an accident? Maybe Fabian's father wanted to burn down the whole factory but wasn't able to." ...and so did Kirby, " Is Fabi just an obedient Son, carrying out Dad's lifelong dream?" My thought is that Little Fabian was with Little Mau when the fire started. If Fabian is willing to use his daughter for such a vile plan, does this nut fall far from its tree? Did his father use little Fabian to carry out his schemes?

Steve, it is very definitely a massive conspiracy against Mauricio...or Mauricio's father and his descendents...

Kirby, luv the pic! Thanks!
 

Yours
 

The beanie is screwed down pretty tight today:

1. If this macabre plan has been ongoing for decades, would it have been easier to just start another company and 'Out Toy" Logatoys?
2. In the past it appears that a smidgen of benign neglect could have allowed Mauricio to put himself out of business.
3. If Fakian and Renee are half siblings, who would luuuurve to be a mouse in the corner when Renee finally does meet Papa?
 

RGV, I definitely don't like Vero anymore. I think she just doesn't want to be the one to break up the family so shes behaving this way to get Toño to be the bad guy. I dont even sympathize with Toño completely because he does dumb things too, but she drastically changed and uses everything he says against him. If she can easily be bossy and condescending to him, why can't she just tell him she wants to divorce?

Maia
 

Thanks, Rgv Chick. Fab recap. Loved this caption with Mau's photo: In his office, Mau is torn with his decision… (DIY or hire a hitman?)

I honestly don't know what to say about this plot. Does Mau have something up his sleeve or not?

But one thing I know for sure is the baby was different. The new Milady has a rounder face and lighter eyes. Glad everybody commented on this because I spent way too much time ruminating over the baby. Now I can relax. :D
 

Susanlynn, sorry about the sadness and pain happening all around you. Remember when our lives were plans for the future, new romances, wedding and baby showers? Now it's nursing home visits (STILL better than being there) funerals and visitations. That's why it's a good idea to work as long as you can. A pressing assignment or task distracts from the latest bout of bad news.

Still haven't seen this, waiting till dinner time (because for one thing, have a nursing home visit!) but have enjoyed all the comments from our lively patio. Had our rain been snow, I think we would have had 10 inches!
 

Et tu Niecie? :)

Drat. I thought for sure it was the same lil Milady. Guess I was wrong. I must learn to be more observant...Such keen eyes you all have.

Kirby, I have definitely thought that Mau's mother might have been murdered. My memory. RgvChick, I think Fab was there when the fire started. Did he start it? Did his father??

Diana
 

Susanlynn, I'm sorry you are having such a sad day.

I will keep your friend who passed in my prayers. Also, I know how important clinical trials are to those looking for hope. For any sort of miracle. Forgive me for repeating but there is always hope. Sometimes, that is all we have.

Judy, I hope your nursing home visit went well. Bless you.

Diana
 

Diana, trust me, everything else about this episode went right over my head. :D

Susanlynn, so sorry. Caray picks me up on down days too. Everybody has a sense of humor, and no shortage of thoughtful opinions and advice here.
 

Good afternoon, good peeps!

I think it's a new Milady, but I'm not certain. What would have really helped with the transition, if there has been one, would have been her wearing one of those bonnets as usual and then the other things would have been less noticeable.

Re Georgy Boy, didn't he sign the divorce papers with Dulce's lawyers? If so he should be free again as far as civil law is concerned. Not so with the Church as someone pointed out. But it looks like for Georgy Boy it's absolute obedience to God and Church... unless it's a girlfriend you haven't seen in a while, or a leggy, cheeky blonde who wants to see if you're wearing Duluth's.

OK, it makes sense to me, but I don't go around preaching about morality.

Re Vero and Toño, it's all in Vero's hands. She should either just say she wants a divorce or she should put a lip lock on him. Even just a quick one and he would fold like a house of cards.

Andy
 

There's an old rhyme...

Georgie POrgie,

Pudding and pie,

Kissed the girls,

And made them cry,

When the boys came out to play,

Georgie POrgie ran away.
 

Andy, I guess that Jorge forgot that marriage is a sacrament in the Catholic CHurch.
 

They way Kickie Baby's robe fit him, I bet Jorgy Boy is a Methodist by tonight.
 

If I were in his shoes I don't know what I'd be.

A sinner.

:-)

Tired Sinner.

I can't wait for his daughters who he forbade to hang with Kik to catch him.

Maybe Baldy and Sammy too. They'd be impressed. The girls, maybe not so much.
 

Kirby...Tired SInner would be a good online name.
 

Thanks RGV!! So late to the party.

First thought, why didn't Mau have Fab sign his parental rights away to Mau for Anifer? At this point, he could come back and claim her right?

Definitely new baby for Flor.

Vero and Tono just want to be mad at each other so neither is budging.


 

SusanLynn: Tired Sinner HAS to be already taken. I mean that would be like thinking you're the only Bob.

:-)
 

OMG Carvivlie you are sooo right. Mau didn't really ask for or get anything, except a half promise of silence. Don't send him to the UN to negotiate the new nuclear non proliferation treaty.

Poor Mau. a loving, good Daddy even given the recent events, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
 

"First thought, why didn't Mau have Fab sign his parental rights away to Mau for Anifer? At this point, he could come back and claim her right? "
Carvivlie - the answer is .... because Mauricio is wearing his telenovela beanie hat, too. 😉
 

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