Monday, May 28, 2018

Papá a Toda Madre, Episodes 91 & 92, 5/28/2018: Just in time…to Mess Things Up OR A (Child’s) Kiss Doesn’t Always Change a Frog into a Prince


Cut Scenes in Blue
At the orphanage, the director explains to R&R that they didn’t get to see the younger children the night before because they were being prepared to go to bed, but today, they will meet the babies and the children under 5 years of age. When Rafa gets shivers just thinking of the past these children have had, the director suggests that they concentrate on selecting which boy or girl they would like to have as their child. As soon as they walk into the room, Manolita, a five-year-old, runs to them and introduces herself. When she tells them that though she is very big, she would like to have a family, R&R are quite touched.


At the hospital, Renée and Mauricio enter to see Fabián. After Mauricio congratulates him and Renée calls Mau’s attention to the inappropriateness, Fabián tells them that he knows perfectly well about his condition. Renée responds that the important thing is that he is still there and that he needs to be open to whatever may come…maybe in time, things will improve with healing and alternative therapies. Fabián, however, thinks that he may as well accept it…considering alternatives will not help him. Mauricio encourages him by telling him that once he is home, he will feel better…and between that and the factory, things will get better. When Fabián tells Mau that everything is ready to transfer Logatoys back to him, Mauricio tells him it isn’t necessary, but Fabián insists that Mr. García will be contacting him…the factory is all Mauricio’s. 
At Vero’s house, Vero and Toño review their budget and bills. When Vero warns that, though they aren’t too bad off, they should be careful with their spending, especially the credit cards, Toño reminds her that they still have their severance pay…though it’s still pending. Vero agrees, but thinks that they still need to consider how they will invest the money; so Toño suggests that they invest in the Cooperative since it would be like investing in themselves. Vero agrees again, but suggests that they not put all their eggs in the same basket. As she explains that they could set up their own business, Esperanza enters and comments that it is a good idea. They could start with something that doesn’t require a lot of money and that someone they trust could help manage it. After Toño quickly thanks her and brushes her off, Esperanza is left looking insulted and walks away. (Espy, you reap what you sow. Aren't you proud?) Toño then suggests that he should be the one to handle the money, but Vero thinks that things work out much better when they work as a team. Toño asks her to trust him; so Vero assures him that she does trust him, but not with all the money. They end up arguing and accusing each other of not trusting each other. (How downright silly, after what we saw at your last jobs.)
Sammy and Baldo are at school sitting together as Sammy wonders if Baldo is really going back to Tijuana. After Baldo confirms, Sammy remarks that, at first, he really didn’t like Baldo, but now he likes him a little bit better and is going to miss him (Like getting used to a toothache?). When Sammy asks him not to leave, Baldo confides that he really doesn’t want to go, but Sammy’s mother can’t stand him or his sister; she probably hates them. Sammy doesn’t believe his mother could hate them and wonders why Baldo thinks that; so Baldo explains that it is obvious that it’s because they are Yuriria’s children. In the end, their parent’s problems affected him and Lili…and whether they like it or not, it also affected Sammy and Val. Meanwhile, Val is sitting by herself at a distance as she sends Kika a text message asking if Kika is angry with her…Val has sent thousands of messages and Kika hasn’t responded. Kika finally responds, but only asks Val to view her most recent tutorial before she posts it and sends her the link. Val immediately views the tutorial in which Kika gives her message: Hello, my people. Today’s topic is ‘detachment.’ You have surely heard that there are things that should be let go. It could be a love, a friend, someone you know…and even a relative. Even though it hurts, we must all learn what it is to let go. This farewell sometimes affects third parties, others that we loved very much (sniff, sniff), but are related to someone to whom we must say good-bye; and regardless of how much we will miss them, all we have left is to wish them good luck and much light in their path. Val then realizes she will never see Kika again. (Dammit, Kika, even my chickens are crying.)
At the hospital, Mauricio, Anifer, Renée and María are with Fabián. Renée tells Fabián that Anifer has been asking about him since the day before and that she didn’t want to leave the hospital until they convinced her that she could come see him the next day. When Mauricio mentions that Anifer needs to leave because she has to go to school, Anifer wants to stay longer, but Fabián tells her Mauricio is right. He then adds that when he is at his home, she can go visit him in the afternoons so that she won’t miss any school. Anifer agrees to leave and hopes that he will leave the hospital soon so that she can go see him. After Anifer kisses Fabián good-bye, María asks to speak to Fabián alone. Once alone, María reminds Fabián that they came to an agreement as to how he would handle things with Anifer after his operation and hopes that he hasn’t forgotten. Meanwhile, in the lobby, Renée tells Anifer not to worry; Renée will stay there with Fabián and will let them know if anything happens. (Is all this new attention to Fabián because if he dies, no one wants to miss it ???) After Mau adds that Anifer has nothing to worry about because Fabián has the best doctor and the best Renée, the nurse approaches and asks Renée is she wants a bed set up in Fabián’s room so that she…or her husband (as she looks at Mauricio) can spend the night; so Renée tells her that no one will be spending the night. After the nurse leaves, Anifer comments that it was really nice when they were a family; so Mau explains how ‘life happens’…Anifer’s mother arrived, then Ariel arrived, and things changed. Anifer, however, persists and remarks that they would have a lot of fun; so Renée points out how Anifer’s family has grown. Anifer then adds that they are now all friends, but when she asks if Fabián is also their friend…and her mother…and Ariel, Mauricio exaggeratedly agrees that he is such a gooood, close friend to Ariel. Renée nods and rolls her eyes…

Back in Fabián’s room, Fabián asks María what it is that she wants…whether she wants him to distance himself from Anifer completely and never see her again (duh! Hello-o! He did that already all on his own!). María acknowledges that he is Anifer’s biological father and Anifer knows it; what she wants is that Anifer not raise her hopes about so many things. Fabián, however, pleads that María allow Anifer to see him at least 1-2 times per week; he is sure Anifer will get bored when she realizes that he can’t do anything with her. María wonders if his intention is only to see Anifer; so Fabián confirms that it’ll only be for a while…unless he gets so bitter that he’ll ask her not to let Anifer see him in that condition. When María responds that she has to make that decision with Mauricio because he is Anifer’s real father, Fabián gives her an intense look. (Suckaaaa...)
At Vero’s house, Vero is on the phone stating that she is Mr. Barrientos’ personal assistant and is inquiring about the opening for a systems engineer. When they tell her that the position is already filled, she responds that she will send them his résumé anyway. They continue looking at the job postings until Vero points out one that would be good for Toño, but he doesn’t think it’s for him. Esperanza, who happened to pass by, comments that Toño has never known what was for him. Toño grumbles; so Esperanza comes back and tweaks his cheek telling him not to get upset. (Yeah, with offspring, you can't just put them back when you realize you made a mistake. This isn't Kroger.) 
At Jorge’s house, everyone is at the dinner table when Dulce announces that she suggested to their father that they go on a vacation. Sammy thinks it’s a great idea, but Jorge squelches the idea when he tells them “NO”…until he finds a job, they won’t be able to do anything; so they shouldn’t get their hopes up. When Baldo then comments that they can go to the beach and he can go back to Tijuana, Sammy complains that he is bringing that up again and asks his mother to tell him they don’t want him to leave. Dulce obliges, but Baldo asks why it is that she offered him the money. When he challenges Dulce to admit that she doesn’t want him or Lili there, Dulce denies it and adds that she would not be capable of feeling that way…all she wants is that they live in peace. Baldo chides her and adds that she is very anxious for them to leave. When Lili agrees, Dulce pulls her claws out and tells them that they should be grateful that she allowed them into HER home and that she is trying to help them because she is a good Christian. When Baldo points out that she is always stressing that they are children of sin, Jorge tries to stop him, but Baldo continues that Dulce hates them because Jorge cheated on her with their mother…the woman whom Jorge loved much more that he loved Dulce. Dulce then shows her fangs and tells Baldo that he is rude and ungrateful. When she turns to Jorge and points out how Baldo is speaking to her, Jorge remains quiet with his arms crossed as Baldo continues that Dulce is like a storybook stepmother…a WITCH! Jorge has had it and shouts, “Enough!” before he tells both of them to apologize to each other. Dulce responds that they should let it go…some day they will see that she only has good intentions. As Lili rolls her eyes, Dulce continues that she is giving the best of herself so that love and harmony will reign in this HER house. Baldo looks at Jorge who has his head down as he remarks that he only prays that God will help them so that they will end up being a family…because that is what they are…a family. After he asks them to please be conscious of that because that is their reality, Jorge gets up and walks away. (Yeah Baldo, ya little punk, you are growing on me too.) 
At the hospital, Renée tells Fabián that he can go home in a couple of days and that there is a type of therapy that might help him. When Fabián asks what she has been up to, other than trying to encourage him, Renée responds that she has been looking for Noel and Ariel has been helping her. Fabián hopes they find him before the cops do because it’s against the law to pretend to be dead. When Renée asks what they would charge Noel with, Fabián tells her not to take him seriously; he wants to sleep for a while.
At the gazebo, the Coop members meet. Toño wonders if Fabián is really going to give them the company back without asking for anything in return. Mauricio shares that they haven’t finished all the terms of agreement, but everything is going smoothly; they should take advantage of Fabián’s reasonableness. Nerón, however, thinks it’s very odd… Fabián must have had a hard hit to the head during the accident because, otherwise, he doesn’t understand it. Mauricio remarks that Fabián’s body was destroyed, but it seems that it saved Fabián from being insane because he seems very healthy in that aspect. Jorge thinks it would be good since Logatoys has the ideal conditions and machinery to produce toys. Toño then interjects that he has some money saved that he would like to invest in the Cooperative. Jorge and Mauricio are quite surprised and happy…

When they look at Nerón to see if he has anything to add, Nerón explains that he will owe them because a regiment happened to befall his home…they can just imagine the chaos. After Mauricio asks “Gilberto” how things are going at his home, Jorge responds that they are pulling through...trying to move forward with his marriage to Dulce. (Mauricio mentally tallies the remaining weeks in the TN and prays he does not run out of names.) When Toño wonders if Jorge is just going to forget about Kika, Jorge remarks that story has ended…because he needs a mother for his children…he has that responsibility. He doesn’t want to continue talking about it, but does want to assure them that the Coop meetings and the talks that they are like an oasis…he values them…because they have no idea what it is like to have to live with four adolescents day after day. Toño agrees and points out that he has his kids and Nerón has Milady; so they should consider these meetings as a vacation. Mauricio also agrees that running this company will be like being on a vacation. They all toast to “Life is coming!” (These people, blind optimism in a situation wherein they have accomplished absolutely nothing in recent memory.!)
A Couple Days Later???
Fabián is at his home in bed. Mauricio asks if he is okay there or if he wants to be moved elsewhere. After Fabián tells him he is fine there, Renée assures him that he will be well attended by the doctor. When Anifer adds that she will be there to take care of him every day, María corrects her that it won’t be every day, but some days. Fabián thanks them and tells Anifer that what counts is her intentions; though she does have many other things to do…go to school, design toys, and all those things. After Anifer asks if he will be okay, Fabián assures her that he will be fine…he will be waiting for her visits and her smile. As Anifer hugs Fabián, María looks vexed and glances at Mauricio who also looks worried.

Days Later—
At the orphanage, R&R watch Manolita play as they tell the director that, after thinking it over for days, they have decided that they want to adopt Manolita…she is the child that they want to love, educate and spoil. The director is elated and tells them they now need to start the paperwork, but warns them that there are other candidates. When Rafa worries that there were several candidates ahead of them, the director shares that many have already adopted, some have been eliminated, and though there are still some candidates ahead of them, they are progressing. This gives R&R renewed hope.
Mauricio is at Renée’s house just to let her know that they will start manufacturing the bracelet the next day. Feeling awkward, Mauricio starts for the door and tells Renée that is all he wanted to tell her, but Renée quickly says, “That’s good! I am very happy that your project is moving forward. You must be happy, right?” Mauricio responds, “Yes, and nervous. I don’t know why, but there are feelings coming from all over…” Renée thinks it’s normal…since he is returning to Logatoys. Mauricio laughs because it feels the same as when he would return from the boarding school to his father’s home. Mauricio then mentions the problems with Fabián, but changes his mind and tells Renée that it’s not her problem. As he starts to leave, Renée tells him that Fabián is a little better; Anifer’s visits help him a lot. Mauricio confides that every time he takes Anifer, he feels strange. When he tries to stop the conversation and tells Renée that he doesn’t know why he shares his problems with her, Renée responds that he shouldn’t worry because it’s normal that he should feel uncomfortable because, in a way, he is jealous. Mauricio smirks and denies being jealous of Fabián since things haven’t been going very well for him lately. Maurico starts to leave (again) but comes back. As they look awkwardly at each other, they start their jibberish as they try to explain their last kiss until Renée says that she thinks it was an accident…their desire overtook them. Mauricio’s confesses that his desires are overtaking him right now too. As he moves in for the kiss, the moment is squashed when Ariel walks in and says “Hello!” ( Three Words Mauricio: Deep Woods Off.)

Mauricio’s frown turns to a forced smile as he tells Ariel that he always arrives at opportune times. As Mauricio continues that Ariel is good looking and well dressed, Ariel walks over to Renée and kisses her. (At least he didn't raise his leg and mark her like Loopy.)
At Jorge’s house, Jorge is working on his laptop when Dulcer comes in with coffee for him and gives him a hug. After he tells her that he is working on preparations since they start production the next day, Dulcer suggests that they take advantage since the kids are at school, but Jorge politely turns her down because he is very busy. When she again suggests that they go somewhere the coming week-end, Jorge responds that he doesn’t think they can. She seems to give up and starts to walk away, but returns because she needs his help with something—no matter how much she tries to get close to Valentina, she can’t; it’s as if Valentina hates her. (Oh Dulce, it is probably just hormones, like 'Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me' hormones.) After Jorge tells her that she needs to make an exerted effort, Dulce brings up Baldo’s rudeness, especially with her. When Jorge remains quiet, Dulce gives up once more and walks off to the kitchen. (We listen intently, but do not hear her using the butcher knife on herself.)
At Renée’s house, Ariel wonders why Mauricio is there. While Renée goes to get some coffee, Ariel tells Mauricio that he is probably there to make his indirect remarks; so Mauricio clarifies that he is making very direct remarks…and he will speak even more directly to Renée. Upon seeing Renée walk back in, Mauricio comments that they were just talking about what a good guy Ariel is…well that is what he appears to be…though his appearance may not be real. Mauricio fumbles his words before he states that he needs to leave. Once alone, Renée comments that she doesn’t know what happens to Mauricio; Mauricio always acts strange when he sees him (Ariel). Ariel remarks that Mauricio is jealous and wonders if Renée hasn’t figured out that Mauricio is still in love with her, but Renée laughs it off and tells him that is not so. She walks back to the kitchen and sighs deeply as she thinks of and says Mauricio’s name.

At Nerón’s house, Socorro is serving breakfast. (Did these two meet at 'My parents were drunk when they named me Anonymous’?) After Cicero complains about how late it is and that the kids might have to stay home since it is too late to go to school, Socorro tells him everything she has already done that morning; so Cicero tells her that she needs to get up even earlier because he can’t have the kids at home doing nothing. Flor quickly comments that since he brought up “doing nothing,” she wonders what is going on with them because the few days they said they would be staying have already passed. When she asks how many more days they will be there, Cicero tells them that they will be leaving soon. Nerón then asks how things are going with the bank and his business, so Cicero responds that things are moving along. They continue talking until Socorro agrees that they have been there several days as interlopers; so Cicero clarifies that they are not interlopers because this is HIS house as well as his brother’s because it’s what their mother left them. Flor interjects that what Cicero has forgotten is that his mother has gone to a better place and now the house belongs to Nerón , Milady and her. (Just when we get Fabian under control, this Human Barnacle shows up.) 
Pablo and Lili are at Nerón’s repair shop talking about how Pablo has to sleep there and can’t continue going to school because of the many jobs he has. He really doesn’t want to stop going to school, but he can’t handle everything. When Lili suggests that he drop one of his jobs since she will soon have her brithday and will get her money, Pablo tells her that he would rather she not spend that money. He wants to continue working and will see about continuing his studies later. After he tells her that she should be the one to continue her studies, Lili comments that it is too bad that their plan to go to the US didn’t pan out…surely his father would have helped them. Pablo doesn’t want her thinking about that; and when Lili suggests that they both cross over to the US and look for work, Pablo evades the suggestion and tells her he has to get back to work.
At Nerón’s house, Cicero tells Nerón not to feel bad; he is taking care of everything. When his wife mockingly agrees, Flor interjects that since Cicero has so much time and does nothing, he should tell them about the troubles he had with his house and business. After Cicero’s wife quickly makes an exit, Cicero blames the bank and all laws regarding safety, health and hygiene. Nerón then suggests that Cicero could at least help out at the repair shop so that he won’t be there bumming around, but Cicero laughs it off and tells him that repairing tires isn’t for him…and he needs to be available in case his friends call him. As he continues explaining away, he gets up and walks away. Flor can only shake her head in dismay…and doesn't even want to look at Cicero (Oh Boy! Let's try something. You fix ten flats, you get a sandwich. No flats, no sandwich. Simple and fair, right?)

At Vero’s house, Toño, Vero, and Esperanza are having coffee together. Experanza appreciates how Vero pampers her and makes her feel at home…unlike others that she knows (as she looks toward Toño). Toño thinks that this is a day when everyone will be against him…even those %*&# at the company want to bleed him dry. They talk about the lawsuit they have against the company…Vero dreads having to face them the whole afternoon. After Esperanza comments that it will be worth it, she asks Toño how things are going with the administration of the savings. Toño fudges as he tells them things are going well; he invested some money in the Cooperative. Though it wasn’t a large investment, he is hoping they will have big returns. Vero also has faith in that, but reminds Toño that it is long-term; so they need to keep looking at other options. Esperanza then tells them that since their meeting is in the afternoon, she will take advantage of the time to go to the supermarket, but Vero and Toño have other things to do before the meeting and want Esperanza to go for the kids instead. Toño adds that she can do both—she can pick up the kids at school, then take them with her to the supermarket. When he lists some things that she can buy, Esperanza sarcastically asks what flavor of ice cream he would like, but Toño misses the sarcasm and tells her he wants guanábana (soursop). (It appears we have seen the one singular thing these two do well. That said, their timing leaves room for improvement.)
At Renée’s house, Renée tells Ariel that she is thinking of renting the house rather than selling it since selling it would take much more time to complete the transaction; and R&R really don’t want to spend too much money so that they can have the funds they need when they get their child. She then mentions that, though R&R might move to a bigger place later on, they will still remain good friends just as she and Sonia have become good friends. Ariel remembers that Sonia is the mother of the child that motivated Renée to make the robot design and asks how things are going with Fabián in regards to getting the rights for the robot. Renée sighs deeply and replies that she hasn’t been able to discuss that with Fabián; in fact, Fabián has already forgotten about launching the robot as a toy. When Renée thinks that it isn’t the best time to ask Fabián, Ariel comments that he knows Fabián has changed as has her relationship with him, but, in terms of legalities, being related doesn’t guarentee anything. He recommends that Renée make things clear and get everything in writing. Renée agrees, but doesn’t think it will be easy seeing Fabián in a wheelchair and asking about the robot…and then getting it in writing.
Outside, Moe (aka Mauricio) hides behind a car looking toward Renée’s house as Jorge comes out and wonders if he is okay. Mauricio responds, “Shhh! Can’t you see I’m incognito?” Jorge only sees Mauricio as he is and suggests that they go to Logatoys, but Mauricio tells him to wait and get down! Mauricio sees Ariel leaving Renée’s house and insists that Jesus (Jorge) get down! After Jorge asks why he should get down, Mauricio insists again that he get down and asks if he doesn’t think that guy looks suspicious…in just the way he moves…it seems like he is hiding something! As Ariel gets in his car and drives off, Mauricio tells Jorge to stay down so that they won’t be seen.

He also tells Jorge to take note of how Ariel drives and grabs the steering wheel. Jorge has no idea why Mauricio is pointing out those things; he sees nothing suspicious about it. Jorge then tells Mauricio that they should get going to Logatoys, but Mauricio has something else he has to do first. When he tells Jorge to hand him his car keys, Jorge hesitates before giving them to him and telling him to be very careful since the accelerator is very sensitive…and they take off after Ariel!
At the repair shop, Nerón shares that things are going well; Cicero hasn’t asked him for anything other than to stay with them….not even money. Pablo thinks that is more than enough since he is providing a roof over their heads and food. Nerón worries about his next electricity and gas bill, but excuses it since it deals with his son. He feels obligated since he wasn’t there for his children when they needed him. Nerón would have liked to have been a better father, but he couldn’t because he was always working and didn’t have time. Pablo thinks Nerón is cool and would have liked to have a father like him. After Nerón laughs, he asks Pablo when he will share what happened when he went to look for his father, but they are interrupted by Cicero’s annoying whistle. Nerón thinks Cicero is there to help, but after Cicero asks Pablo to step away, he asks Nerón for some money to buy things that his son needs. After Nerón comments that Cicero is going overboard with his requests, Cicero tells him to remember that it was he and his brother who gave him the money for the shop.
In a parking lot somewhere, Ariel is leaning against his car waiting for someone when the two stooges drive up and park a distance away. When Jorge comments that they are acting like adolescents, Mauricio responds that Ariel’s ill-intentions are obvious…he is two-faced. Jorge doesn’t think that this is the best way to win back Renée, but Mauricio doesn’t think Jorge is the most qualified to be giving him advice on romance. When Jorge asks if Maurico is worried that Renée is liking the guy too much, Mauricio tells ‘Dr. Love’ that he doesn’t want advice or questions, much less a sermon! Jorge points out that they are not at the age to be having these romantic bursts; Mauricio should be worrying about other things like his family and providing for his daughter. Mauricio assumes Jorge is implying that he try again with María…and he has thought about it. When Jorge remarks that Mauricio likes Renée more, Maurio becomes exasperated to see that Jorge thinks he is such an expert on love. Mauricio then refocuses and watches Ariel; he is anxious to know what or who he is waiting for!
At Renée’s house, Rodrigo shows Renée her newly painted old room which will be for their daughter. After Renée comments that it is looking very nice, R&R share how excited and nervous they are. Rafa puts a damper on things when he tells Rodrigo that he still needs to talk to his parents. Rodrigo, however, doesn’t think that Renée wants to listen to the problems Rafa’s having with his in-laws and asks Renée how things are going with her ‘galán.’ After Renée confides that Ariel is winning her over, R&R laugh and kid her about it.
At the parking lot, Moe and Larry (better known as Mau and Georgie) hide behind Jorge’s car as they watch Ariel meet with a shady-looking man. As Ariel hands a folder to the man, Mau wonders what it could be!! He won’t give up until he discovers who this man is!!... (Oh Boy, scratch that ..Oh Jeeeze)

Episode 92: If It Walks Like the Devil and Talks Like the Devil, It Must be…the DEVIL!

Renée and Vero bump into each other outside at the cul-de-sac. They hadn’t seen each other in a while. After Toño comes by and says ‘hello,’ Renée tells Vero that she is happy to see that they are getting along the way they used to. Vero asks about Ariel; so Renée shares that Ariel is a great guy and she feels very comfortable with him, but, officially, there is nothing more. Vero hopes that they don’t end up like Mau and María who were on and off; and it was just a waste of time and energy. Renée is surprised to hear her say that since Mau and María are together. Vero is shocked that Renée is so far behind on the news that Mau and María are Anifer’s parents…and that is as far as that goes. Renée wonders why Mau never told her. (TN rule #53: Talk until you are BLUE in the face so long as you never ever tell anybody anything useful.) 
After Mau makes up some wild assumptions regarding what Ariel could be up to (Pop quiz question for the Patio: What were the wild assumptions? Never mind, this scene was sliced, so no quiz!), Georgie goes to see what building Ariel and the shady-looking guy entered…it was a Rehab Center.
Esperanza is on the phone thanking the neighbor for taking care of Fidelito while she, Tania, and Neto are at the supermarket. After she hangs up, she tells Neto and Tania that they are there to buy only what is needed because they need to hurry back home.
At the gazebo, Renée still can’t believe that Mau and María are not a couple since they are always together and look so close. Vero explains that they are putting on an act for Anifer…so that she won’t suffer. Renée thinks that Anifer doesn’t know and it won’t take long for her to find out the truth. Vero still can’t believe Renée didn’t know and chalks it up to Renée being up in the clouds because of Ariel. Renée denies it. Ariel is charming and she can talk to him about so many things; he isn’t a machista like Alejandro or the jealous type like Lupe…and he isn’t immature like Mauricio. Vero thinks Ariel sounds like the perfect man for her, but Renée has many doubts.
At the supermarket, Esperanza and Tania freak out because they can’t find Neto.
At Fabián’s house, Anifer tries to encourage Fabián to go out to the garden, but Fabián prefers to leave it for another day; he prefers to stay in bed. He asks her if she is bored and if she would like to go outside, but Anifer refuses and tells him she invited him out since he is always inside. Fabián then asks María how the production of the bracelet is going; so she tells him that production will start the next day. Fabián comments that no one would have ever thought that Logatoys would be for the smallest and prettiest designer. Ani agrees that she is the smallest and the prettiest, but disagrees that Logatoys is for her. She adds that Anitoys is a little bit hers since it has her name and it has the toys she made with her father. Afterwards, Anifer shows Fabián a robot that she drew during recess and wants to explain it to him. Fabián doesn’t think he needs an explanation, but Anifer insists since adults always need an explanation and are always confused.
At the parking lot, Mau is still making wild speculations as to what Ariel is doing. After they watch Ariel and the shady-looking guy come out and get into Ariel’s car, Mauricio goes to find out what Ariel was doing in the building. As Mauricio leaves, Jorge calls him ‘Macario’ and laughs hysterically as he tells Mauricio that he will go with him.
At the supermarket, Esperanza pleads with the manager to announce the information on Neto. After he does, Tania worries that someone may have taken Neto. (So just in case, leave your number, as they will be returning him soon.)
At Fabián’s, Anifer is on the bed with Fabián finishing up her explanation of the robot she drew. María tells her they need to leave, but before they leave, Anifer asks Fabián how he is feeling and if anything hurts. Fabián replies that nothing hurts…it’s feels as if his legs are not even there. Every time she comes to visit, she will find him there because nothing will EVER change. As María walks out, Fabián stops her and tells her that she and Anifer could have been his family. María bluntly tells him neither she nor Anifer are a part of his life. Once gone, the therapist comes in with a cane and asks Fabián if he wants his therapy now, but Fabián declines the therapy because he would rather……WALK!!! 

At the rehab center, Mau questions the receptionist who refuses to give him any information. Mau understands that the man can’t SAY anything; so he tells him to nod if the answer is ‘yes’ and to shake his head if the answer is ‘no.’ After Mau asks him the first question, Jorge tells Mau that they should leave, but Mau insists on asking the man to confirm if Ariel is an addict or a local dealer. The man is shocked at the question and responds, “Local Dealer??” Mau immediately takes the response as confirmation that Ariel is a local dealer, so the man tells him that is NOT what he said. Mau tells the man that he doesn’t need to say anything else because he doesn’t want him getting into trouble. (Three episodes ago there was a fleeting glimpse that you had a brain. As I understand now, it was just a loaner?)
At Neron’s house, the kids are noisy and driving Socorro crazy. Flor walks in slowly with Milady and screeches, “BE QUIET!!” After everyone gets quiet, Flor rushes to the kitchen with her grocery bag. (Who knows where she left Milady because she doesn’t have her anymore.) As she angrily starts to put away the groceries, Cicero’s boys go in and tell her they are hungry. As they grab some apples, Flor takes the fruit away from them and tells them it’s for breakfast and for Milady. Soon after, Cicero comes in and after he tells the boys to go to the other room, he angrily tells Flor that she shouldn’t talk to his kids that way. If anyone is going to correct them, it’ll be him. Flor then retorts that they have abused their stay long enough and it’s time that he get his things and leave. Cicero laughs and tells her she is confused because this not her house; this is his father’s house…that is the way it is written in the deed…in his father’s name and he is the son…Flor is nobody! To aggravate her more, he grabs an apple and bites into it. (What this TN needs is a lot more butcher knives and guns.) 
At Fabian’s house, Fabián takes a few steps using the cane. The therapist comments that he does better every time. When he tells Fabián that it’s a miracle to see him walk again, Fabián responds that the miracle was made by the only specialist who gave him hope and told him it wouldn’t be easy, but it could be done. After Fabian has a flashback, he tells the therapist that he doesn’t know how long it will take or how much therapy it will require, but he will walk on his own.
At the supermarket, Toño has joined the hunt for Neto as he and Tania run down the corridor and out to the parking lot yelling out Neto’s name. Meanwhile Vero runs through the grocery section…also looking for Neto. Esperanza is searching in the stockroom with the store manager.
At Nerón’s house, Flor enters the kitchen being quite friendly as Socorro cooks. Flor doesn’t want to sound mean, but she asks Socorro how she can stand Cicero who does nothing but scratch the fuzz on his belly button. When Socorro hints that she could tell her lots more, Flor hopes that Cicero doesn’t hit her because that would be the last straw. After Socorro replies that it doesn’t happen now...it was in the past, Flor starts for the door, but Socorro stops her and tells her that Cicero got into some bad business that didn’t go well. Flor wants to hear more, but Socorro has to take the kids something to drink. She will tell her when she comes back. (Oh goody gumdrops. It will be flipping swell when his friends discover where he is hiding. Deep Woods Off for that little gnat Ariel, but this cockroach needs a big can of RAID!)
At the supermarket, the store manager tells the Barrientos family that Neto could not have left the store. Toño is hysterical; so everyone tells him to calm down which only gets him more upset. As the store manager turns to go check the surveillance cameras, Neto walks up from behind and says, “What’s up, Pa?” As Toño hugs Neto and tells him he shouldn’t walk off, Esperanza asks Toño to forgive her, but he only grimaces at her. (Why is it always the kids? Like, why can't Toño just wander off and never, ever, positively, for sure be seen or smelled again?)
At Logatoys, everything is ready to start the production of the bracelet. Nerón comments that it feels good to be back, but Mau feels strange…like his stomach is turning. When Mau remarks that Logatoys continues to be part of their lives, Jorge wonders why he doesn’t fight to get it back. Gladys agrees and tells Mau they miss him…and this is her saying it…and she never says it. Mau explains that it’s not that easy because he legally gave up the company. Anyways, Logatoys is in the past and the future is Anitoys. Mau walks off saying that this is just a nostalgic trip. Since he sounds so profound, Gladys shares that in her homeland, there is a saying, ‘You who are a poet can compose in the air…” She wants to share more, but Nerón rushes away with Jorge. (We have a saying custom made for Mauricio: “Even a blind hog finds an acorn sometime.”)
At Vero’s house, Toño and Vero discus Neto’s incident. Vero doesn’t think Toño should be blaming anyone; instead she is worried that Neto is regressing when she thought he was progressing so well. Toño insists on blaming Esperanza and tells Vero that he notices that she is worse every day…it’s like she’s in another world. As he remarks that he worries that she is so distracted, Esperanza walks in with her luggage in hand and tells Toño that he doesn’t have to worry about anything anymore. She is leaving this house NOW. (You can hear the cheers all over Mexico)
Meanwhile outside, Tania chides Neto for making everyone worry. When Neto complains that she is now getting after him too, Tania tells him that they will play instead. As they start to play, Jorge, Mau and Nerón arrive. As Nerón gets down, he sees Renée and goes to talk to her. In the meantime, Jorge warns Mau not to make a spectacle of himself; he shouldn’t mention anything about Ariel. Mau, of course, totally ignores Jorge and tells Renée that he needs to talk to her. Once alone, Mau starts a long speech so Renée tells him to get to the point. At that, Mau tells her that Ariel is not the man she thinks he is. 
At Neron’s house, Nerón asks Cicero how things are going with his house and business. Cicero makes a bunch of excuses and walks off because there are too many questions. He tries to get past Flor but she just stands there; so he goes around her. Once alone, Nerón asks Flor to get closer to him. After she walks slowly to him, Flor tells him that they have had enough. It’s time to tell his son and his family to leave. Nerón doesn’t feel right telling Cicero to leave since the bank was so harsh on him. When Flor tells him that things aren’t as Cicero said and that he was involved in some dirty deal, Nerón can’t believe it. (Nerón, you were the last holdout. You did not appear to be absurdly stupid. Until NOW.)
At Vero’s house, Vero and Toño sit down with Esperanza to talk. When Toño accuses her of wanting to go live with one of her other sons, Esperanza is exasperated and wonders why he would think that she has to depend on her children to make plans. She wants to know where he gets the idea that she can’t live somewhere other than with one of her children. He has no idea how bad she feels when half the world tells her what she needs to do…as if she didn’t have her own life. Esperanza continues that Toño knows very well that she was going to divorce his father and that she wanted to do things on her own. His father is gone; and though they didn’t reconcile, they made their peace. She was not buried next to him…she continues to be alive; and, for many years, she has wanted to do something other than take care of her children. At that, Vero apologizes for whatever part she has played in this; they have been very inconsiderate of her. Toño, however, disagrees that they have been inconsiderate; moreover, when she became a widow, they brought her to live with them so she wouldn’t be alone…and she never said ‘no.’ (Well, she just did, Einstein.) Vero interrupts and tells Toño to cool it and respect his mother; he needs to listen to what his mother is saying. Toño denies disrespecting his mother and asks Esperanza why she is throwing the fact that she is taking care of his children in his face; he didn’t force her to come, nor did he make her stay. Esperanza agrees that he didn’t put a gun to her head, but what he doesn’t understand is that if she agreed to take care of his household, it was because of the situation they were in…she did it for them. She doesn’t mind helping them out because she adores her grandchildren…and she adores them too…but she is more than a mother and grandmother. Children seem to forget that their parents are people; and they can make decisions about their lives just as anyone else does. In case they don’t remember, the responsibility for their children does not lie with the grandparents; it is solely the responsibility of the parents.
At the gazebo, Mau doesn’t want to go into much detail, but that is how he found out that Renée’s beloved Ariel is a VIP client at a rehab center. Renée listens to him, but can’t believe it. She thinks he doesn’t give a hoot about Ariel; all he wants is that she stop trusting Ariel. Mau ends up admitting that Renée is right, but only wants to protect her so that the guy won’t make a fool of her. Renée doesn’t believe Ariel has that type of problem; and even if he does and hasn’t told her, he must have his reasons. What Mau is doing is a result of his jealousy and prejudices which are overtaking him. When she tells him that he is making things out, Mau becomes upset and tells her, “Time out! Hold your horses! I didn’t make up anything…and if I told you it’s because I don’t want you tripping over another lout like Lupe and Alejandro. You need to keep your eyes open.” Mau then looks around because he thinks Ariel will probably show up at an inopportune time as he always does…but that may be good so that he can throw what he saw in Ariel’s face. Renée remarks that Mau has nothing to say to Ariel; the one that has anything to say and clear things up is her. After Mau tells her not to get upset, Renée chides him for talking dirt about Ariel when Mau hasn’t even told her about himself…things that should matter to him more….like the fact that he and María are no longer a couple. When she asks why he hadn’t told her, Mau responds that it was because he saw how enthused she was with Ariel, then the thing with Fabián happened…then a thousand other things happened. As he is about to tell her that now that she knows, he wants to tell her that he hasn’t stopped…..Ariel interrupts with, “Good Afternoon, Renée!” Mau is totally annoyed and in disbelief…
(Stalker)

At Vero’s house, Vero swears that the last thing they wanted was to infringe upon Esperanza’s life and her time. After Vero says that she is very embarrassed and apologizes, Esperanza replies that she loves her very much, but if things aren’t cleared up, they can rot inside one’s body…and that can destroy the love of a family. Toño brings up that she already has her luggage in hand and she hasn’t even told them where she is going or her plan; he worries. Esperanza shares that she found a retirement home where she can stay until she finds something else...and it’s cheaper than staying at a hotel. After Toño asks what she plans to do with the house in Hermosillo, Esperanza informs him that she sold it some time back. Toño accuses her of being impulsive and chides her for selling OUR home. Esperanza corrects him when she tells him there is no “OUR;” that house was hers because his father made it for HER…anyways, it was too big to maintain. When Toño brings up that they were planning to divorce, Esperanza acknowledges it, but clarifies that she and his father were not at odds. During those last days, she and his father talked about many things and he went peacefully and without resentments. Toño still doesn’t like the fact that she is leaving so abruptly. When he warns her that she will end up alone, Esperanza cries that was how she spent the last years she lived with his father…each one went their own way...and she felt alone in her own home….and now alone among the family that fell upon her. At her age, one gets tired and needs to be alone. She isn’t being selfish; it’s just that love shouldn’t tie them down…they should all feel free. Vero hugs Esperanza and tells her that she is teaching her a life’s lesson; she has just confirmed that a woman’s future depends on every decision that SHE makes and not on decisions that others make. (If both of you could somehow pry yourselves loose from that tarbaby Toño.....)
At the gazebo, Ariel tells Mau that he didn’t come to fight with anyone; he just wants to come talk to Renée without having to bump into Mau. When Mau tells Ariel to explain why he was at a rehab clinic a few hours ago and to confess that he is a drug addict, Ariel is shocked to know that Mau followed him. While Mau is distracted by the children, Ariel denies to Renée that he is a drug addict or a dealer. After Mau comes back and mentions the man he saw Ariel with, Ariel explains that the man is a private investigator. He didn’t want to tell Renée about it until they got some conclusive information. He and his father hired the man to find Noel. (Oh Noes, Mau, how dumb, how stupid, how abysmally idiotic.)
At Jorge’s house, Dulce comes back into the dining room complaining that Jorge is still working. When Jorge mentions that he has invested a lot in the Cooperative and hopes that they will soon make headway, Dulce hopes so too. She doesn’t want to seem pompous, but she has been covering the household costs for several days. Jorge thanks her and tells her that this is atypical; he will soon cover all the costs as that is how it should be…it’s his duty. When Dulce suggests that he get her into the company, Jorge responds that this is not a good time…but maybe when the company is functioning at 100% (What happened to not mixing personal life with business, Georgie Boy?). What worries him now is paying back the loan he got from Kika’s company and returning the money he borrowed from the twins. Dulce offers her savings, but when Jorge asks where the money came from and if she got it from Blanca Nieves, Dulce gets annoyed and completely evades responding. As she starts to walk away, Jorge stops her and tells her he wants to finish this NOW. (Take it and spend it before they come for her and the money. Never mind, that would be smart and you'd be kicked off the show right here at the end.)
At Mau’s house, María asks Anifer how she feels about Fabián…does she like him, not like him, does she feel something for him? Anifer seems to like him and thinks she may even love him a little…but not nearly as much as she loves Mauricio. When Anifer brings up that she likes Mauricio being María’s boyfriend, María gets nervous and tells Anifer that they haven’t talked about that in a while. Anifer then asks María about her relationship with Fabián and how it was that she ended up with Mauricio. María avoids the question by telling Anifer that they can talk about that later…when she doesn’t have homework. (Like, when you're eighteen?) Anifer is dismayed that María keeps avoiding the question.
At the gazebo, Ariel shows Renée the information the investigator gave him. The investigator thought he had a lead on Noel, but when they got there, they were told that Noel had never been there. When Mau questions why an old man like Noel would be in that type of clinic, Ariel thinks it would be to hide himself from everyone…incognito; Noel could go anywhere just to throw off everyone. When Renée remarks that the only thing she knows is that Noel left the city, Ariel tells her he thinks Noel is still in the city because Noel didn’t get on a bus or an airplane. If they continue looking for him, Ariel is sure they will find Noel.

By Rgv Chick and Ghost

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Well, Looney took to the shears AGAIN!

Chop, chop,
Snip, Snip,
Oh what a disaster this is!

Geez, can Flor go get some radiation fluid and poor it on Ciceron? Neron is losing points big time!

Let's see, what's stronger than Raid to kill all these pests? How 'bout a ginormous Fly Swatter...WHACK!!!

 

Thank you, RgvChick, for the excellent recap of the snipped and clipped episode.

So glad that Flor told Nerón that Cicerón was some sort of con-artist and that he need to go. Let’s see Nerón stand up to his grown family so he can take care of his new family.

Yes, Esperanza finally put Toño in his place. I loved her telling himit was HER house not THEIR house that she sold. I am glad she is leaving rather than being treated as a baby sitter and cook in her son’s house. Run, Esperanza!

Well, I don’t think anyone was surprised that Fabián is walking. He needs a walker and not a cane. The monster is on the loose and nobody is the wiser.

Ariel would have to come up smelling like a rose. 😕
 

Jarifa: Fabian will likely up the Body Count very soon.

RVG Chick: I hope Dulce dies!
 

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Rgv Chickie, thank you for this great recap and for filling us in on what Looneycision decided to cut, it's a huge help. My thanks to you and Ghost for all the great side comments as well.

Why, oh why are they turning Toño and Cicerón into such despicable men? I'm not saying they were wonderful before now, but they have gone downhill fast. There has to be a PSA coming up soon. And Cicerón is an idiot for messing with Flor, the human buzz saw.

I was shocked, shocked to see Fabián walk!

:-)

andy
 

Yikes, Wowzers, Hello Scissors, I assume they (Looney Vision) are as tired of these numbskulls as we are. What a piece of work, RGV Chik. Thank You so much. The TV episode made very little sense, like watching a movie where the DVR is malfunctioning. Your recrap, tied it all together, as we were shown bits and pieces of what, two? Seemed like three or four episodes

Was that Miss Kika's goodbye to us too? Silly girl, I'm going to miss her, maybe only her.

What a low blow slap in the face from Jorge. "Oh BTW, my hoe Kika, my cheating lying wife returned, so I'm kicking your ass to the curb, ya Hoe, and taking back my wifey, as you were second best and now that Dulcer is back, GOODBYE." What a creep. He and Dulcer are a match made in Hell, I just feel so bad for little Miss Val, what a sweetie. I hate Jorge too now. Tono ditto, Andy, and Ciscero, too.

Mauricio is too dam dumb to breathe on his own. What is keeping him alive?

Neuron, even though they are covered in rust these days they haven't fallen off, so use them and send Cis & Soc to the curb or jail. If this goes on much longer I hopeo Flor and MiLady do leave for good.

So Fab is going to walk around? Is the transfer of Logatoys to Mau cast in concrete now? Is a brainless organism allowed to own a corporation or business?

Fabian: "I am in the process of returning the ownership of the company I stole from you back to YOU,Mauricio."
Mauricio: "Huh, OK, whatever."

No brain activity detected.

Renee and Marriage fellow, then Lupe, Mauricio, Ariel, we have time, with some scissors, for her to break up R&R and get with one of them don't we? I mean it is OK, she doesn't sleep with any of these fellows, they just hold hands and talk over each other, that's not immoral is it?

Andy, this show, by comparison, makes you and I look pretty good, count our blessings. :-)

kj
 

Who is listening to your cell phone?------------------------------------------------------>>>>>
 

Thank you, Chickie, for slogging through this hot mess to bring us a great recap.

By the way,who is running Logatoys at the moment...Gladys?

The man meetings over here in the gazebo are getting old.

No passion , just frustration. Ho hum.

Final PSA....troubles just keep piling up if you are not proactive and trying to deal with them.

 

PSA#324...Let it go...courtesy of Kiki and Elsa from Frozen.😪
 

Excellent Rgv Cick. You made an interesting, fun mountain out of a dull molehill.

"Sammy remarks that, at first, he really didn’t like Baldo, but now he likes him a little bit better and is going to miss him (Like getting used to a toothache?)" and "Dammit, Kika, even my chickens are crying" were among my favs. “Mauricio mentally tallies the remaining weeks in the TN and prays he does not run out of names" had me laughing and "Yeah Baldo, ya little punk, you are growing on me too" mirrored my feelings as well (I begrudgingly admit) :)

While Mau and Renee are mildly suspicious, Maria is more so. I wasn't surprised he was walking. He has some nefarious plan in mind and I'm dreading to see what it is. I'm not convinced he cares one whit about Anifer either! "Monster" is right Jarifa.

Manolito is a sweetheart. But I must say I had hoped R&R were going to adopt the pre-teen who stole Rafa's wallet. Kid needs a good home and strict but kind parents. That scene must have meant something...

Cic is an abuser and a loser. 'nuff said.

I kind of enjoy the "man meetings" Susanlynn as well as Tono's colorful shirts (Tono himself? not so much).

Jorge has Dulce. Just what he deserves.

Renee was cute last night. I think she (the actress) was trying to stifle a laugh in a few of her scenes with Mau.

Kirby, what were those eagles perched on? Incredible shot.

Rgv Chick, excellent. Thank you!

Diana


 

Oh my goodness Rgv Chick, you must have put in HOURS on this. As someone else said, it seems like it ws 3 or 4 episodes squeezed into one. And without your recap, none of this mess would have made sense. Well, come to think of it...has it ever?

Like Diana, I loved your quip that even your chickens were crying. As well as that Mauricio's brain "was just a loaner". And on Esperanza Life is not like Kroger's, you can't put them back when you realize that you made a mistake.

Ciceron like a "human barnacle". True. We could say that about Dulce also.

and

(Mauricio mentally tallies the remaining weeks in the TN and prays he does not run out of names.)

Well when we get down to Jesus, we're pretty much at the end of the list. But I like that now Jorge is making up names for Mauricio.

Anyway, thank you so much Energizer Bunny. Between sleepless nights protecting your chickens and busy days keeping the ranch going, you must be even more exhausted than Esperanza.

Many thanks, muchas gracias, vielen Dank and merci beaucoup!
 

Diana a cell phone tower. Thanks
 

Kirby: I do NOT blame Kika for saying "GOODBYE FELICIA" to Dumb Jorge.
 

Steve, me neither, as that brought her back to her loving FLORIDA.
 

Good Morning, Patio Peeps! Thank you for being such an incredibly kind and supportive group! This TN is going south so fast...it amazes how some of us keep coming back...but oh silly me; it's not the TN that attracts us, it's the patio!! Everyone hear thinks pretty much the same...and the camaraderie is phenomenal...certainly no match for Jorge's oasis at the gazebo.

Jarifa, "So glad that Flor told Nerón that Cicerón was some sort of con-artist and that he need to go." Me too! but I wish Flor hadn't allowed Socorro to keep her from going after Sickyron and letting him have it. And no, no surprise that Fabian was going to walk, but within a few days???? It would have been more believable if they had said "a few MONTHS later!"

ANdy, "Why, oh why are they turning Toño and Cicerón into such despicable men?" I'm wondering if all the writers are man-haters...I can't think of any other explanation. I can't think of any man on this show that I could say, "Wow, what a man!"

Kirby, I would be even more disappointed if that was Kika's good-bye to the audience. BIG mistake if the writers take the only woman on this show that was worth watching (though she started bad at the beginning, she made up for it a thousand times). And "Mauricio is too dam dumb to breathe on his own." ...and eat on his own as well as poop on his own. You'd think he would have improved by now, but he keeps going backwards ALL the time. In fact, you would think that most of the "papas" would be close to sterling by now, but if they can make Fabian walk within a few days, I suppose they will attempt to make these papas "a toda madre" by the end of the show.

Diana, " I wasn't surprised he was walking. He has some nefarious plan in mind and I'm dreading to see what it is. I'm not convinced he cares one whit about Anifer either!" I don't think he cares about Anifer either, but a child can usually get to the meanest, most nefarious person...even if it is just a little dent. Will it help? Probably not. He doesn't deserve it anyway. Shall we start coming up with anvils for him? Maybe they can produce that robot he stole from Renee and that robots can attack him...and tear him to pieces...

Susy, "No passion , just frustration. Ho hum." DITTOOO!!

JudyB, I liked that Jorge made up a name for Mauricio too! Give that suckaaa some of his own medicine!

 

Flor isn't legally married to Neron to claim that the house is hers. In essence the two brothers do have a claim to the house, they grew up there, and it's rather unfair it just all ends up in Flor's hands. At the beginning of the show when she was accused of being a golddigger she said that Neron had nothing to his name, but she conveniently forgot that he was settled down with a house.
 

Anon 10:47, you are right. Flor is not married to Neron and it seems that common law marriage is not recognized in Mexico, but legal requirements set aside and IMO Flor is more than justified in demanding the respect and recognition as the lady of the house. Neron needs to grow some and set his son straight because, as Cicero pointed out, the house is in his father's name; so Neron still has time to marry Flor (which he should have done in the first place) and legally put the house in, at least, Milady's name.
 

Rgv Chickie, "I'm wondering if all the writers are man-haters..."

So am I. But this has turned out to be a quite strange TN in some ways. Early in the run they were pounding the Catholic Church something awful, without any balance whatsoever, even while they showed all the men to be jerks. Recently the men were starting to wise up a little bit, but that seems gone now.

Kirby, yeah, the one upside of this TN is that you and I don't look so bad in comparison.

:-)

andy
 

Chickie, "...Neron still has time to marry Flor (which he should have done in the first place)..."

YES! Is the guy a total idiot? (Although I suppose I could ask the same question about Jorge... and all of them, really.)

andy
 

Chickie. It seems that telenovelas no longer want to make galans heroes to look up to....not just strong and handsome but also intelligent, kind, resourceful, protective, and caring. Que lastima.
 

Are these writers men or women? Man haters? Maybe people haters! This show has not been a very positive look at humans,but most of the men were portrayed in a bad light....weak and clueless.
 

You've gotten my curiosity up.

Wiki shows 4 writers, all of them men.

I think that it goes along with what you said Susanlynn. I don't think the writers are fond of anyone. Perhaps Ani a bit, but they have showed her bratty side as well. It's interesting that no one here is bathed in a soft and perfect light.

And of course, totally agree with you Rgv Chick and Andy that Neron should have married Flor a long time ago.

Sorry, but I feel Flor has every right to a stake in the home, particularly in view of Milady (who has been inexplicably absent).

Diana
 

Hmmmmm....the four writers have 'Man Names', but I wonder......
 

Good morning everyone,

I'm actually tiring of this novela. Between Mauricio, Renee and Anifer's annoying behaviors, amongst other small things, it feels like it just hit a wall that it keeps trying to run over, burning the wheels further in the process. Anifer's sudden worry about Fabian's health went ridiculously overboard. Jorge's sudden reconciliation with Dulce made no sense (but then he makes no sense either, so that makes sense). The best thing I saw yesterday was Esperanza finally standing up for herself.

As for Ciceron's machismo, I actually think he's projecting what Carmelita dealt with in her life with Neron. Flor's been fighting that part of Neron throughout the whole novela, afterall. You can also tell that Ciceron feels a lot of resent towards his father's absence- yea Neron worked his butt off to maintain them, but he really was absent in their lives and who knows if Carmelia was even happy living with him. Suddenly Ciceron sees that Neron is with a woman who's as young as him or his brother at the very least, and treating her and Milady very differently compared to what he saw growing up. I hope at the very least Neron and his sons resolve their issues, as opposed to Neron's philosophy of just letting distance take care of things. The sons are emotionally distant because they learned it from him, and now they feel that Neron's distance from them is indicative of how he moved on in life with another woman, thereby replacing them completely. Remember that Neron preferred not to even tell them that he found another woman; if Neron hadn't ended up at the hospital, the sons probably would never have found out of Flor or Milady.

That being said, I do think that Ciceron is taking advantage of Neron and Flor. I don’t know if the rights/ownership of the house is the issue at hand here, though. But I did think it was very low of Flor to call them damnificados, not just because it was insulting for Ciceron’s family, but because it puts an ugly connotation to real displaced victims. Also, Flor may be the lady of the house, but it’s actually Neron who hasn’t given properly given her her place. It’s not just Neron to blame though, Flor too, for not thinking things through.

Maia
 

Oooohhh, I know...the human-hating aliens have come and taken over TNLandia...Invasion of the TN Writers...


 

RGV Chick, you are so dedicated to actually take on the two episodes and fill in with blue the missing parts. Bravo to you!

Was anyone surprised to see Fabian stand and take a step? I sure wasn't! I still think he's evil and he will go on to do more evil things. But that is the TN way. The evil don't die till the last or next to the last episode. They can be "mostly dead", but somehow they come back to life and start doing their evil deeds to the very end.

I am very tired of Anifer. She is very annoying. Whose idea was it to make up a kid character like this and thought it would be cute?
 

Maia, "Flor may be the lady of the house, but it’s actually Neron who hasn’t given properly given her her place. It’s not just Neron to blame though, Flor too, for not thinking things through." Great insight. Flor is putting up with a lot; she left once, and I think she should just pack up and leave again. Maybe all the women should just pack up and leave. The PSA given to us through Esperanza and Vero, a woman’s future depends on every decision that SHE makes and not on decisions that others make can be extended to everyone, not just women, but in the case of this TN, it's time that the women "LET GO!"

In regards to Flor's use of "damnificados," I agree that it is insulting, but based on Flor's language throughout the TN, nothing really surprises me when she opens her mouth...so I just ignore it.
 

Cynthia, thanks! And in response to your question, "Whose idea was it to make up a kid character like this" it was the human-hating aliens; they show no mercy! :-)
 

Ciceron is beligerant and insensitive. His wife is not an indentured servant and doesn't deserve to be condescended to or belittled.

So, his father worked to support them and was emotionally unavailable. I can think of far worse things. Most have a hard life.

Grow up and get over it...

Hi Cynthia. Totally concur Rgv Chick did an incredible job with this mmishash of many episodes! :)

Diana
 

Mishmash. Sigh - hurrying.

Diana
 

Chickie, I think you right! BTW, does anyone know what day is that last airing for the finale on this TN?
 

Cynthia, I believe the finale is June 11th.

Diana
 

Remember when Genovese had villains and heroes,but good always triumphed in the end. I think that it might have been Judy who pointed out to me years ago that telenovelas were actually morality plays. In the past, families were close and helped each other often living together. People had a strong faith and priests were wise counselors. Friends were loyal and trustworthy . I miss those uplifting tales. I especially miss the historical telenovelas...duels, boots, horses, pirates . Oh well, back to Outlander.
 

Sorry...the tablet from he** likes to change the word telenovelas to genovese....I changed it three times but 👿Diablo won😭😖😒
 

RGV Mama , you have done an amazing job with what you were given! It seems mostly all of the characters are flawed and have lost their ability to be interesting. This patio is the only reason to keep watching, it's a daily dose of fun.😊

I'm afraid this tn has given me ADD. I have to flip through the channels to Family Feud and play Scrabble on my phone to stay sort of sane.

LLinda
 

Thanks, LLinda! Totally agree about the patio being a daily dose of fun...and how uninteresting this TN has become.

Susy, I miss those TNs from a few years back too....Those were the days, my friend :-)
 

Susanlynn...I think it was actually Jane (Melinama) who pointed out that these stories were morality plays. I simply said one time that it was like Sunday School, but with sex. I certainly would have found Sunday School more interesting if Fernando Colunga were teaching the class!

This story became tedious because the writers were always harping on some "things have gotta change" theme, mainly targeting the church and menfolk. I'm sure there are abuses and inequities, but it added nothing to the humor and entertainment of this jumbled story.
 

LLinda.. "Stay sort of sane...a noble goal that I have more or less given up on.

Judy, whoever compared telenovelas to morality plays made an interesting observation that stayed with me through the years as I watched. But..hey.."Sunday School but with sex"...even better. Ha! I am sure that Mildred and Naomi ,two of my more formidable Sunday School teachers, would not have approved!! I think that you're right that religion and men were in The crosshairs of the writers. The writers seem to want to let us know that the world has changed a lot ....there is what they call "the new normal" ...now way? I dont think that the writers gave any answers to how to handle life in this new reality.


 

Thank you for your ”recrap”, RgvChick, the snark, and the deleted scenes. What a mess these characters are. Maybe we should thank Looneyvision for speeding up things and getting it over with?

“Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson”
by Louise Rennison, and all that series of books, make way much more sense than the eighth-graders on this show.

Jorge, thy name is Casper Milquetoast. You deserve D’ulcer.

I am not surprised Fabian walked. My telenovela beanie hat is lined with tin foil. 😜

I’ve got our 4-y/o granddaughter all day and am worn out. Already. LOL. It’s a good and happy tired! Not the Esperanza sort.
 

Flor & Neron, take note: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/23/judge-rules-30-year-old-must-move-out-parents-house/635924002/

And someone is willing to bail out the slug —- https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/05/24/30-year-old-evicted-parents-job-offer/642579002/

 

Doris: Love your, "Jorge, thy name is Casper Milquetoast. You deserve D’ulcer." Oh and I got one of those tin foil hats too. I just KNEW you couldn't keep the bad guy down. It's like a monster movie. No matter how much to shoot the monster, beat him, up, he still gets up and comes after you.

Poor Esperanza. She wants to be a happy granny, enjoying margaritas at a beach resort. She loves her grandchildren, but doesn't want to live with them or be their nanny. She wants to visit them on her terms and take lots of vacations.
 

Doris, is that really a book? Snogging..The Scottish term for kissing...and fullfrontal?

Even though we see two of our grandgirls before and after school five days a week, I admit that it would be difficult to all live in the same house. Hub squashed that idea early on when I proposed it. One needs some space.
 

Fabian = bop-,a,-,mole at the county fair !
 

Susanlynn - yes, in the YA category. I’ve read several in the series and they’re told from the POV of tween main character Georgia. Fun, light, sometimes a bit silly reads ( because, hey, it’s teenagers) when nothing else appeals. #escapereading Our local library even has them to borrow in Kindle version.
https://www.amazon.com/Angus-Thongs-Full-Frontal-Snogging-Confessions-ebook/dp/B00CD36FMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527622654&sr=8-1&keywords=louise+rennison
 

To spare our brains from telenovela locura, here is the latest fashion offering from the House of Balenciaga:
https://www.balenciaga.com/gb/shirts_cod38757019tm.html
That’s $1,240 USD, people.

And another offering:
https://www.balenciaga.com/us/shirts_cod38757013sn.html#/us/men/shirts

😳😳😳 🙄🙄🙄
 

BREAKING NEWS: MO Governor Eric Greitens (R) announced his resignation from the Governorship effective June 1st, 2018. MO LG Mike Parson (R) will be sworn into office as the 57th Governor on Friday afternoon & finish out the remainder of Greitens' term, which expires on January 11th, 2021.
 

Thanks, Rgv Chick. This show is slipping up, but not you. Fantastic recap -- and you gave us the cut scenes too. Muchísimas gracias. My faves:

Dammit, Kika, even my chickens are crying.

Yeah Baldo, ya little punk, you are growing on me too.

Whoa, I've come full circle from can't stand Baldo. Thanks goodness somebody calls Dulce on her bull.
 

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