Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Amar a Muerte, 12/25/2018, Episode 36: A Gathering of (Non)Friends...Make More Coffee, Barb!



Leon/Chino/Jacobo (LCJ) and Guille continue their talk outside on the patio. LCJ wonders why Guille didn’t call the cops. Guille questions what they were supposed to say—that they were drunk and just got the idea to do hold up a liquor store and shoot a man. LCJ starts questioning Guille about that night; so Guille tells him that it was Toño who shot the man. He thinks there were cameras, but they were wearing masks. He confesses that every time he sees one of those masks, he recalls the man lying there in his blood; it’s was horrible, but the man is doing well. When LCJ asks if he has seen the man, Guille admits that he decided to help the man in his recuperation, but he posed as a representative of a foundation. LCJ thinks Guille did the right thing and would like to accompany Guille whenever he goes to see the man. After Guille thanks LCJ, he apologizes for bringing LCJ into the situation; he just needed to let out what he was feeling. LCJ then asks Guille if he has told anyone about the incident; so Guille tells him that he confided in his secretary. He trusts her and, in a way, she is very special. Yes, like in a TN, virtually married if she knows enough to send you to prison, Mr. Sharing.

 Inside at the party, Teo’s buddy is dancing with a brunette when a blondie goes and separates them. He goes to Teo and asks that Teo go distract the blondie so he can get to the brunette. Teo refuses since he is only there because of Renata who left without telling him. Teo wants to go look for her since she is not answering her phone, but his buddy advises him not to since girls don’t like to be harassed. On the other side of the room, Guille and LCJ walk into the party room. If it were up to Guille he’d run off everyone. Mayela walks over wondering where Guille had been, so Guille introduces her to LCJ. He then tells Mayela that he is going up to bed, but Mayela insists that he still needs to have a “shot” with her and continue celebrating. Did she hear the magic word ‘bed’ and get a second wind? As they walk away, LCJ smiles as he watches Vale dancing with her friend Juls who is having too much fun to look around. LCJ walks away unnoticed. Now THAT’s a makeover when your Daddy does not recognize you. Kick that sewing machine, start selling makeovers.

In San Antonio, Don Terecio questions Canito, his goon, who tells him that the couple staying at El Chino’s trailer have nothing to do with El Chino; they are just a couple who want to buy the trailer from Lupita. When Don T asks for Patas, Canito tells him he has disappeared, not even his wife has heard from him. Don T thinks that something is wrong; so he tells Canito not to come back until he finds Patas. After Canito tells him he’ll get on it tomorrow, Don T insists that he start NOW. That is why he is the head Goon Can-it.

Back at the party. Juls and Vale continue dancing when Lucho and Sergio come up and tell them that they want to continue partying elsewhere. Juls and Vale don’t want to go since Guille’s party is going well. Lucho gets pissy and storms off after he throws a slur at Juls. Once gone, Juls wants to know what’s up with Lucho; he seems to hate her. After Vale tells him that he just has a problem. Juls wants to go home, but Vale pleads that she stay. When Juls insists, Vale concedes and tells her Jacobo will take her home. Oh Boy.

Outside, LCJ sees Johny’s car and asks Fabricio if Johny came to the party. Fabricio responds that Johny and the Missus always have business to discuss; (Note to LCJ: At Midnight with a ‘do not disturb’ on the door)  he advises LCJ to mind his own business. Just then, Vale calls Fabricio and asks him for LCJ; so Fabricio tells LCJ that Vale needs him. LCJ wonders where Vale wants him to take her. Fabricio explains that Vale wants him to take her friend home…she is probably going to go buy drugs or liquor; lately, Vale is usually high or drunk. He points out that most of the kids at the party are either high or drunk; and Vale is usually the first one. Ever since her father died, Vale has spiraled downward.

At Renata’s apartment, Renata tries to convince Kayla to stay the night, mainly because she feels horrible. She tells Kayla how she saw Mayela and Guille kissing and wonders where that leaves her. Kayla reminds her that she warned her to get with it, but she didn’t, so Mayela beat her to Guille. Renata wants to turn in her resignation the next day! She refuses to go serve her boss coffee while he’s kissy-kissy with his girlfriend. Kayla chides Renata for beating herself over this; she has warned Renata that work and love just don’t mix. Renata chose not to listen; so now she has to be mature about it and take the consequences. After Renata runs off to her room, Kayla follows her and asks if Renata is really going to quit over the memory of a forgotten kiss with Guille. Kayla, if the tables were turned, you would be hearing the same speech from Renata.

At the party, Guille sits alone watching everyone as he remembers his kiss with Renata and cutting his hand. He walks over to Teo and asks for Renata. When Teo tells him that Renata left, Guille wonders why she didn’t say good-bye to him. He takes out his phone to call Renata, but decides against it. On the other side of the room. LCJ talks to Silvina who hasn’t gone to bed because of all the music. After Silvina tells LCJ where Vale is, he walks toward Vale and her friend, but stops short when he recognizes Juls (Flashback to when he first saw Juls in the trailer). His spidey sense tingling, he scales the outside wall of the Mansion and runs across the roof.  No but…..He quickly makes an exit. Vale goes to Silvina to ask for LCJ since they have been waiting for him for hours. When Silvina responds that LCJ had a phone call and left, Vale tells Juls that, if need be, she will take her home. Meanwhile, LCJ rushes into the Batcave and takes a closer look at Juls; he is sure that Vale is El Chino’s daughter.

At the party, Mayela gets the DJ to play a song for her. As everyone starts to boogie on down, Vale tries to call for LCJ.

At her rental, Lupita thanks Pancho for a nice time. Pancho tells her he’ll be glad to take her out again. Lupita just wants to thank him for being a good friend, especially during this time. Pancho will only be her friend if that is what she wants; he will also give her advice and protect and take care of her.  Just then, Lupita gets a message from Juls telling her that she will not be coming home for the night; she will be spending the night a Vale’s house. Pancho gets a glimmer in his eyes; so Lupita tells him not to get any ideas; she is going to bed, but wants him to remember that he still needs to take her sightseeing.

At Camilo’s house. Cami recalls the information Pedro gave him about Karla…how she used to bleed from her neck and stain the pillowcases; she would try to hide the pillowcases, but he would find them. When he would ask her about it, Karla would refuse to say anything. Pedro also told Cami about some horrendous episodes that Karla would experience…she would get extremely high fevers. He expected her to change, but she didn’t...it was horrible…she suffered so much in her last moments. Just then Berta, the housekeeper comes in; so Cami asks her to sit down. He wants her opinion of his work and his research…and his book which he gave her as a gift. Berta confesses that she has not read the book, but within her family, very strange things have occurred and that scares her. Cami would like to set up some consultations with her; she might be able to help him with his second book. When she asks if the second book will be about the same thing as the first book and Cami admits that it will; Berta thinks it would be interesting, but she prefers to respect the dead. Cami graciously accepts Berta’s refusal and bids her a good night.  Next on National Geographic, ‘Secrets of the Dead’….

At the party, Silvina and a security guard empty out the room. Vale complains because she wanted to continue dancing. Meanwhile, in her room, Lucía is in the edge of her bed feeling disgusted and regretful. She crawls over to Johny who is completely spent and asleep. She wakes him and tells him that the party is over; so he has to leave. Johny doesn’t want to leave; he can tell Fabricio to take care of his car, but Lucía insists because she fears that the kids will see him there. After she tells him that she is serious, Johny concedes. As Lucía sees Johny out of her bedroom in her robe, LCJ watches from the batcave and listens as Johny tells Lucía that he had a spectacular night. Johny continues that some day he will shout to the world that he wants to be with her forever.

In her bedroom, Vale puts on some music so she can continue dancing. Juls wonders where she gets so much energy. When Vale tells her that she got it from the “candy” and wonders if Juls didn’t get the same effect, Juls responds that it did affect her, but she got somewhat nauseated. Vale insists and pulls up Juls close to her so that they can dance. Vale then wants to play a touching game and they both end up sitting on the bed.

From the batcave, LCJ watches as Johny goes downstairs and calls out to Fabricio. After Fabricio shows up, Johny reminds him to keep his eyes open and to tell him if anything happens.

In Vale’s room, Vale is lightly touching Juls and gets closer to her (almost kissing range) when Guille walks in. Vale invites him to play with them. After Guille asks if she is plastered and refuses to cooperate, Vale wants then all to go swimming, but Guille doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Juls wants to go home and asks if someone can take her. Guille thinks all the chauffeurs have left, but offers to get her a taxi. Vale pleads that she stay; she still has a lot of energy and doesn’t want to stay alone. After Guille leaves, Vale asks Juls to help her out of her blouse. Juls agrees and slowly pulls Vale’s hair to one side as she looks at her soft neck.

In his bedroom, Guille picks up the book LCJ gave him and starts to read the inscription, “When death separates us from what we most love, it is difficult for us to understand…”


LCJ is in a vehicle leaving the Carvajal complex. When he comes to a stop so that Fabricio can let him out, Death Chick watches from a distance as LCJ wipes blood from his neck. After Fabricio asks if LCJ why he didn’t taken Vale’s friend home, Death Chick disappears, a black butterfly flies out from the vehicle, and LCJ sarcastically tells Fabricio that he is supposed to know everything…and by the way, Fabricio can get ready to follow him since he (LCJ) is going home. 

Next Day—

In San Antonio, Beltino wakes up Barbara and tells her they have to leave NOW. After Barb complains that it was her first night as a millionaire and she had a bad night, Beltino makes it clear that he is the only millionaire there. He is only going to give her 10%; and because she keeps messing up, he may give her less. Barb reminds him that she almost got killed; he should give her more and she won’t leave there until he gives her more. Beltino thinks that’s perfect…she can stay there. Barb then must have remembered a Bang! Bang ! yesterday in the jungle.  Barb quickly grabs her bag and tells him he isn’t going to get rid of her that easily. After Beltino goes outside to look around, a goon calls Canito and tells him that the professor has been there all night; so Canito tells him to get over to where he is because they can’t seem to find Patas who hasn’t shown up.

At the Carvajal home, Vale wakes up and sees that Juls is awake. Juls thinks it’s time that she go home, but Vale doesn’t want her to leave; she is famished. Juls insists that she needs to go home; so Vale tells her that she will ask that someone take her home. Vale calls Fabricio; and Fabricio tells her that Alirio is available. After Juls exits the house in jeans and a blouse (what happened to her dress; she took a change of clothes?), she looks up at Vale’s bedroom and thinks about Vale’s touching game. Alirio drives up and helps Juls into the vehicle; Juls still thinks about being with Vale and watching her sleep.

Inside, Vale tells Guille that she doesn’t know how so many others came to the party; Lucho invited the…and she didn’t even invite Lucho. Silvina approaches and Guille thanks Silvina for chasing everyone else out. Vale then wonders if Guille’s night ended with Mayela, but Guille avoids the question by telling Vale that he liked Juls…she’s cool. When Vale comments that Juls want to be a fashion designer, Guille remembers that his father who had a friend who was into fashion design. After Silvina responds that the lady’s name is Rafaela, Guille suggests that Vale introduce Juls to her. Guille also remembers that Rafaela has a school. Just then, Eva walks in wondering if Guille and Vale are hung over; Guille wonders if she is rancid. Vale laughs.

Cami and LCJ walk at the cemetery. LCJ complains that his son, whom he thought was the bread from God, is a criminal who was involved in a shooting and his daughter, whom he thought wouldn’t hurt a fly, is an alcoholic. He can’t sleep well or rest...and then he thinks of his best friend making conjugal visits with his wife. After Cami brings up the coincidence that El Chino’s daughter show up, LCJ responds that he has no idea how she and Vale became friends. LCJ worries that everything is going to cave in on him; Lupita is in Mexico looking for El Chino. If she is looking for El Chino, then she is looking for him. Cami suggests that they need to find out how they became friends, but LCJ is more upset that when he needed to be a father, he couldn’t be there. Cami tells LCj to lower his voice as they approach Karla’s funeral. As Cami remarks that he should have looked after Karla, LCJ notices the petals leading to Karla’s burial site; they are the same as those at his burial site. And if you look up fellows, there is probably one of those infernal black moths fluttering by.

In San Antonio, Canito and goons walk through the woods. This is where Patas was last known to be. Meanwhile, Beltino is in his trailer praying to La Santa Muerte. He walks to the other room and hopes he never sees this house again. As he opens the door to leave, he steps back surprised to see Fabian aiming a gun at him. Beltino wonders what he is doing there and asks that he lower his weapon, but Fabián demands to know what they are doing in El Chino’s house…the man who killed his father. Beltino acts surprised at the coincidence and tells Fabián that there is no El Chino there; there must be some mistake. Beltino wants to leave, but Fabián won’t have it…they need to explain what they are doing there first. Beltino explains that they met the owner who lent them the keys to the place. When Fabián asks who the owner is, Beltino pretends to try to remember the name; so Barb interjects that her name is Lupita. Fabián knows Lupita who told him that El Chino was in San Antonio…he doesn’t understand why El Chino is not staying there. Beltino has no idea how to help him, but what he doesn’t understand is how Fabián, being a man of the law, goes around with a weapon. Fabián explains that that is the only way to deal with such a man. He is not looking for him to give him a subpoena; he just wants to put a bullet in his head and end all of this.  Careful Fab, he might come back genuinely mean the second time, then your white bread behind is toast.

Back in the San Antonio woods, the goons are tired of looking for Patas. They don’t even want to think about what the boss will say when they tell him they haven’t found him. They give up and start back, but one of the goons has to do his business. As he goes to a tree, he spots dead- as-a-rock Patas and the other goon. Now they’re really gonna hear it from the boss!

At the Carvajal breakfast, Eva wonders if the spider isn’t going to join them. Vale thinks it’s too early to listen to her…and they still have a headache. When Guille tells her not to refer to Lucía in such a way, Eva doesn’t understand why they defend her. Some day they will know how right she is. Vale doesn’t want to hear it anymore, so she gets up to leave, but Eva orders her to sit down. She wants an explanation about why the party was held. She understands that Mayela planned the party, but demands to know why there were so many people that they didn’t even know. Vale explains that it was not her doing; people must have spread the word and everyone wanted to come. When Vale adds that nothing bad happened, Eva whips out her phone and shows Guille the picture of him and Mayela kissing…he is now the talk of the town. Everyone is saying that the most valued bachelor of Mexico now has a girlfriend…while everyone is still in shock because of their father’s death.  Renata’s bad day actually got worse, poor thing.

At Renata’s apartment, Kayla looks at the picture and is amazed about how quickly the news spread. Renata thinks it’s now official; Guille has a girlfriend. Kayla suggests she forget about Guille and follow her granny’s advice—one nail will take out another nail…Teo is available. Renata assures Kayla that Teo is just her friend. Kayla insists that Teo left her several messages and was probably worried about her; he is good guy. He wants to be more for Renata; and the best thing is that he is free for the taking. When Renata insists that she would rather be alone; Kayla tells her to continue that line of thinking and to get three more cats.

At the company, Lucía arrives at her office and is told that they have received several requests for interviews with her…from national, European and Latin American reporters regarding her interview with Armenta. Lucía assures her secretary that they will have the interviews, but they shouldn’t get sidetracked from all that has to be done. Lucía wants to have Jaramillo bring all the production leads. Just then a bouquet of flowers is delivered. After Johny walks in, he notices the flowers and reads the card…from Armenta. When he sarcastically comments that it is such a nice gesture, Lucía assures him that it is just Armenta’s way of showing appreciation after all that has happened…and to invite her to dinner.

In San Antonio, Fabián apologizes for scaring Beltino and Barb. Smooth Beltino! After his father was murdered, everything has been crazy. When Beltino indicates that they need to leave and that Fabián is welcome to stay, Fabián notices the candle on the Santa Muerte and asks about it. Beltino explains that his wife saw it and turned on a candle; she is somewhat of a witch. As Fabián asks for Lupita’s phone number, Barbara notices the truck full of goons arriving. Fabián goes to look and tells them that they are Alacrán’s men. He turns and questioningly looks at Beltino…Oops...not very smooth Beltino...



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Comments:
mayela needs to gtfo cuz ain't no one like her, gotta feel for Renata, she's WAY prettier btw

gotta understand fabian's obsession to kill the man who killed his father but it is going to lead his demise

loved the connection between Jacobo and Guille

love bel and barb, good comedic duo, impressed with Barba again, love him being able to switch in and out of beltran/chino

#juliantina not really interested in the couple, but im glad there's finally a lesbian couple in a TN, i had never seen one before

btw did u guys know that Guillermo and Juliana are dating IRL?
 

Lucia,
Smile, you're on Candid Camera!!!

Stupid, stupid girl, I feel betrayed, because I was rooting for her from the beginning. Did someone sucked her brain, emotions, dignity, self esteem in last 3 episodes? She could use doctor patient confidentiality and talk to psychologis-Camilo. He is a only normal person in this novela.

"Familia Perfecta" for Leon:
1. Guille involved in armed robbery,
2. Eva ivolved in money laundering with narco lover,
3. Vale is a alcoholic and drug addict and
4. last but not least ex prostitute cheating spouse.

Again, sorry for my bad English(spelling and grammar) and big thanks for recap.
 

RGV Chick
I continue to be in awe of your recaps. You must be able to view this novela earlier than the US air date.
I appreciate how detailed you are. You catch things that I miss because of the background noise or slang.
 

In case anyone is interested, I'm enjoying "En Tierras Salvajes on Univision Now. The plot is interesting enough to engage you, but not so strong that you binge watch it.
 

Thank You, thank you Ms Chik. Nice recap of an episode I feel like I could have rented at Porn Hub and seen the lights out activity too. Only those girls usually have massive gross tattoos.

Does LooneyVision think they have discovered showing two young girls 'together' in their underwear or swimming? WRONG. Just NOT Interested. Period. None. If it was somehow pertinent to the show, or could somehow be it would be fine. But the Vale and Juls scenes are like having Silvina feeding Max the dog and segueing right into a full on commercial for Kibbles N' Bits or Purina dog chow.

Anon 12:03 Me too. I was almost ready to start cheering for Lucia and trying to figure out how she could pay for her wrongs and make things right, but, meh..I will wait. I've been burned by leopards and their spots before.

Victoria, you had asked earlier how and why Leon had cameras in every room including bathrooms and bedrooms. I could not remember for sure, so didn't answer, but I do not remember him ever being able to see into 'private' locations. And last night sort of bore that out, in that we only saw him viewing hallways and 'public' if you will, areas. IE: he first saw Johny as he exited Lucia (and Leon's) bedroom.

I hope last night strengthens his (LCJ) resolve to not fall for her again and continue with his revenge plot. I wonder, will she sleep with Armenta?

And my beanie wants to know how Alacran got a whole truck load of goons, including truck and guns across the border from Mexico to San Antonio.
 

And Renata and Keyla are a continued delight. I might be on board with it if they were showing THOSE two in their undies. Anyway.

Renata, Renata, some other girl kissed the fellow who you WISH was your Boyfriend, but is NOT YET. So you are going to quit your job, return all those sexy new clothes, return your hair to it's natural color and become a crazy cat lady. It is nice to know that all this will blow over in a month. Listen to your friend Kayla, I'm hanging on her every word myself.
 

Good Morning, Patio. Gloomy day in the RGV, but visiting the patio always brings A bright spot to my day.

Anon 11:47, I also enjoyed the exchange between LCJ and Guille. I'm actually starting to like Guille. He is very remorseful about the night of the shooting and, although not completely upfront, he is taking responsibility for what they did. I also enjoy his brotherly moments with Vale.

Anon 12:03 and Kirby, I have never really "rooted" for Lucia. THere are times when she seems redeemable especially when she supports Vale and Guille, but once it comes to Johny; she ic back to her ambitious, selfish, conniving self. I just can;t seem to "forgive" her for plotting against Leon and going along with all of Johny's plans and doings. She may have not known that Johny was going to kill Leon on her wedding day, but surely she knew that Johny was going to kill Leon sooner or later.

Vale and Juls FF->FF->

Beltino sure is in a pickle. Kirby, those men that arrived at El Chino's trailer are only part of Alacran's clan of goons. Alacran and his other goons are still in Mexico.

I don't see where the Pancho-Lupita storyline is going or how it fits into the main plot....unless Pancho is somehow related or involved with Armenta, Alacran or one of the other Cartel bosses.
 

RGV "She may have not known that Johny was going to kill Leon on her wedding day, but surely she knew that Johny was going to kill Leon sooner or later."

If that is the case, it is simply a matter of scheduling, rather than him going off on a plan without her full knowledge and she is just as guilty as Johny. What I am waiting for is when and how LCJ figures out that it was Johny who killed him, or at least had him killed and then killed the killer. That is when the gloves should come off and he really goes after Johny and Lucia. By then I hopeo he actually has a dialog of some sort with Death Chick, and can maybe enlist her help. And NOT to make sure they STAY dead, but to bring them back so he can kill them over and over.

See there is a bright side to life after death. :-)
 

Even after so many episodes have passed, nothing exciting has happened yet. I try to watch this novela once in a while, but the lack of a strong storyline makes it incredibly slow and boring. A great deal of time is spent on characters that add nothing to the plot, and LCJ's lack of character development is just unpleasant to watch. In the last 20 episodes, he has been adamant on taking revenge, yet nothing has happened so far, he spends all his time drooling and moping about Lucia,although I can't deny that they have good chemistry. However, their story is badly written, especially because of this constant repetition of Lucia and Johnny's affair, which I deem as unnecessary, if we are to believe that she is in love with LCJ. At this point, I really don't see how this novela can be redeemable, in my eyes at least.
OC
 

So we see last night that Berta, Camillo's housekeeper, has seen some strange things which interest Camillo for his book happen in her family too. Dam convenient doinky dinky wouldn't you say?

So are all these things happening to people around Camillo, or is he just simply at the right place at the right time a lot? Like: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Is Camillo around a lot of transmigrations, or are a lot of them around him?

Yes, the only parts of this story which interest me are the spirits:
1 LeonChi gets a second, incognito for now, chance with his neglected children.
2 Karla got a second chance which she did not deserve, blew it and is thankfully dead again
3 BeltChino is being more of a husband and Father than he was in the past, but still has unfinished business from his past sins
 

Anon 11:08, sometimes there does seem to be a lag between episodes, but overall, I do think that this a one of Univision's best TNs...and I hesitate to call it a TN because it certainly doesn't fit the mold of the average TN as I know it. I think that if the writer's made things move faster, we would be wearing our beanies much more often. Does anyone recall how many beanie moments there were in La Bella y Las Bestias? Too many, but it did make the story move along at a rapid pace.

I'm still waiting for LCJ to find out what Eva is up to! That will really be an eye-opener for him.

Kirby, good observation about so many coincidences happening around Camilo...but then it is his voice of reason that we hear occasionally...so maybe he is the one who attracts all of these transmigrants. And wouldn't it be interesting if Cami gets a call from somewhere in Europe, Latin America, or Timbuktu...from a woman claiming to be Karla/Jeraldi? BWAHAHAHA
 

Thanks Rgv Chick. I'm thinking you're seeing a different episode than I did, just because there seem to be a few extras in the conversation, like that between Camillo and his housekeeper. But I'm glad you included it, since it clarified her situation.

"Just then, Eva walks in wondering if Guille and Vale are hung over; Guille wonders if she is rancid. Vale laughs."

I liked that exchange because for once I got the Spanish "joke". Crudo can also mean "raw". So contrasting it with "rancid" was great. One little bright spot for me in the fourth week of feeling rotten with this virus.

However, always lovely to spend time on the Patio with you all. Beltino's character continues to delight. His goofy portrayal of a professor, "get the man come cofee honey" and so forth is a treat. He's making this story for me right now.

Hope everyone had a healthy happy Christmas. Health is sooo important. You don't value it until you lose it. Wow.
 

OT-Victoria, I watch "En Tierras Salvajes" when I get a chance (e.g., when I have time). I agree that the plot line is interesting, but what attracts me most is those shirtless scenes with Cristian de la Fuente RAWRR!. JudyB, have you seen those?
 

Gracias, RGV!

Meyela wants Guille for the status. Not that he isn't easy on the eyes, but I don't think she's in it for love. She's there to annoy Renate and Eva (who should be reminded about people who live in glass houses).

I don't think we're far away from an encounter between Juliana and Jacobo. That will be explosive.
 





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