Caray, Caray!

Keeping it short tonight, fill in any of the blanks I may have missed.
 

Hola, Cynthia! Thank you for doing this recap for us, it's much appreciated. I haven't had a chance to see this episode yet, but I'm hoping I will be able to later. If I don't get a chance at least I won't be all confused Wednesday night.

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more later

andy
 

Thank you Cynthia for your recap!

Imelda always reminds me of the famous line. “O what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive” !!! Maybe she will get voted off the island. 🙄
 

Thanks, Cynthia, for the wonderful recap. What a great choice of screen caps!

I was happy that Robert and Julieta finally had it out about the nanny. They agreed to try out a nanny and if she didn’t work out Blanca would take care of the kids. Robert gave Julieta an extra nanny before defaulting to his mother. It was good that Robert reminded her that they had an agreement.

Now, I am well aware that diabetes is a serious illness and have seen enough people suffer and die from it but, geez, Canuto is not at death’s door for Susana to call that family meeting. Canuto was not right in not telling Crisanta about his health. Yep, I, too, wonder what they will do when they find out about another family.

Last night, Pancho sounded somewhere between a braying burro and Woody Woodpecker. What fun! I loved Pancho and Eugenio on cucaracha patrol.
 

Thanks so much Cynthia for keeping us up to date and also including those great screen caps. Quite a lot of slapstick humor in this one, and I especially loved Acapulinski, or however it was she said it.

Canuto certainly has trouble being honest, doesn't he? The man looks chronically furtive. Not a good look and not a good way to lead one's life, but so it is. Imelda is equally prone to hiding the truth and presenting a false face to the family. They are "tal para cual" it seems.

Happy Wednesday everybody, and thanks again Cynthia.
 

Cynthia, your screen shots were an excellent accompaniment to your fantastic recap. Every picture told a great story. You captured everything you needed to, and did it so well.

“She is quite upset to find out that he was hiding the diabetes from the family. [Wonder how she will feel when she finds out he has more family?” was excellent.

“Pancho arrives at the bakery and Robert is never too happy to see Pancho arrive”. No, he wasn’t was he? Robert’s angry arched eyebrow and his “in your face” hugging of Blanca and Eugenio made that all too evident. Our galan is human after all.
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“Everything is damaged at her house, even her money is wet since she kept it under the bed” made me smile. I wonder if the old mattress might have been better?
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I really dislike Julieta and Robert and Dani and Gabe arguing. I sympathize with the nanny/babysitter problem. However, you are so lucky you have options!! Not one but two grandmothers, let alone the ability to pay for assistance if needed. I really wanted to reach through the TV and wipe that smirk off Axel’s face. Permanently. And none too gently either.

Doris, I vote to evict Canuto off the island before Imelda. She is going to have a heart attack trying to keep this under wraps. Little does she know, the package has already been opened and the surprise has already been sprung. It's just that not everyone has seen it.

“Pancho sounded somewhere between a braying burro and Woody Woodpecker”. That’s it Jarifa. “The man looks chronically furtive” was stellar Judy.

What a fun way to begin the day. Thank you Cynthia!

Diana
 

I did not understand a word that Robert and Pancho said to each other. Could someone kindly tell me anything that was exchanged? I'm asking as Robert looked somewhat mollified at what Pancho said (whatever it was).

Thank you.

Diana
 

Diana, if I remember correctly, this was the gist. Pancho tells Eugenio he could digitize his photo once they found it. Robert says he could do that. Pancho Is not dissuaded and offers his help with the cucaracha problem as a fumigator if necessary and keeps going on about how there are no worries because he is happy to help out Eugenio and Blanca. Then the hospital calls and Robert has to leave.
 

Cynthia: Did Carolina's house get flooded ?
 

Thanks so much Jarifa. I suspect Pancho recognizes the angry eye when he sees it (I could never use "evil" in conjuntion with Robert), but apparantly doesn't care.

I don't know what word describes it best. It's not a rivalry (exactly), but definite tension!!

Diana
 

Thanks Cynthia! Can't wait to watch this episode.

Sounds like Axel is having lots of fun with his new cousin Dani! He has no other family members around his age so maybe he is a little too excited and annoying. If Linda was around she probably would be flirting with him.

Canuto can't tell the truth to his sons until he tells his current immediate family. He loves Crisanta and so I can only imagine he is waiting so as not to hurt her but that hasn't been exactly shown in his actions---more just lack of follow through.

I guess Catalina can take care of the kids if she is stuck in their house. Like Juli needs more stress.
 

I loved the first seaso..this one, not so much. Axel. Sebas, Amalia, Julie’ rants,Crisanta and Imelda hijinks...meh.
I’m rooting only for Pancho and his son....
 

JudyB - yes tal para chap is perfect for Imelda and Canuto.
 

I don't think the writers are doing a good job with Imelda and Crisanta. Imelda is looking more and more awful as she tries to sabotage Cris. Cris has done nothing evil or criminal to Imelda. She is coming across like a nice woman while Imelda...not so much.
 

Gotta agree with the doc on the nanny situation. Trusting a complete stranger with your kids? And then Julie's solution was to install nanny cameras? What's so wrong with the grandmothers taking care of the kids? At least Rob finally stood up for himself. It sucks when others make the decisions without asking for an opinion, but Julie does it all the time. That was a very pot calling the kettle black argument they had right there.

The show constantly teases that Julie will leave the doc because of his ever expanding family. But what if it's actually Rob the one who finally puts an end to her garbage and says goodbye?
 

Thanks everyone! I had a bit of troubles trying to do this one. I recorded the show on my DVR, but too late and I missed the very beginning. So had to watch much later on Univision's online repeat, but it was getting late and I couldn't spend a lot of time with it. Loved everyone's comments.

I can't figure out why Robert seems to not like and be suspicious of Pancho. I wonder if he thinks Pancho will take advantage of his parents?

I am on Robert's side about the nanny situation. I really don't know what Julieta's problem is. She should be grateful to have local grandmothers who want to help out. I didn't have that luxury when raising my kids.
 

I totally see Juli's side of the nanny situation. Blanca is always criticizing her and wants things done her way--and refuses to listen to what Juli wants. A nanny doesn't fight because she is being paid but Blanca, and Catalina, constantly question Juli's decisions and actions. I can see why Juli doesn't want another avenue of fighting with the in-laws, especially over her children.
 

Thank you, Cynthia.

So many unhappy people.

Julieta has it all..a sweet hot hubby, two healthy kids , a good job, a nice place to live .....but...she is always cranky and sees her glass as half full.

Hey, I think that grandparents are ideal babysitters because they love their grandchildren and they don't charge for their services !!! However, I am prejudiced since hub and I have been babysitting two of our Grandgirls since they were babies and consider ourselves blessed to be able to do so...and sometimes exhausted.
 

Carvivle..I have to agree with you that both grandmothers have issues.
 

Thanks a bunch, Cynthia. Looking forward to reading your recap tonight.

The rivalry between Pancho and Robert made me laugh. It seems Pancho is gaining favor with Eugenio too - love the shtick of them in the dark hunting for cockroaches.

I have to agree with Dani. Gabriel needs a gig outside of helping her with her gig.
 

I think that Robert is jealous of all of the attention and help Pancho can give to his parents and the attention and appreciation Pancho gets from them. I think he is upset at some level that he cannot be the one to do everything for them and spend more time with them. He is still that needy little four year old that got lost.
 

Thanks, Cynthia! Great comments from everyone. I especially agree that the writers are not doing too well with some of the storylines; and Julieta's crankiness can be a turn off, but I'll keep watching so I can continue returning to the patio. Good friends, good conversations, and always good support.

Here's hoping for a good episode tonight!
 

"He is still that needy little four year old that got lost" brought a tear to my eye Jarifa.

RgvChick, I think the first act was a tough one to follow. The characters are regressing a bit. While Juli does have reason to be cranky, I agree with Susanlynn that she has much to be grateful for. That said, even Robert has lost some of his sparkle smile.

Yup Niecie, Gabe needs some diversion and another purpose. Dani doesn't seem exasperated with him. Think I would be.

Diana
 

Add me to the list of those who think the writing is weak for this season. The Korean version did not have a second season, as best I can tell, so I think this one is on Telerisa’s team.