Thursday, February 28, 2019

Amar a Muerte, 2/28/2019, Episode 80: And the Truth Shall Set You Free…or NOT!



Previously: Lucía sent a message to LCJ that she has come to a decision and needs to talk to him right away. Mateo caught up with Eva as she was leaving Alacrán’s hideout. Eva’s lies didn’t help a bit; Mateo knows she’s been coming to see Alacrán.

Eva nervously stutters, so Mateo tells her not to deny it. Eva insists that she isn’t denying anything because she isn’t doing anything. Mateo knows she was with El Alacrán, the mob boss of the Cartel de los Sierra. Eva shushes him and tells him to calm down; she has no idea where he gets his ideas. When Mateo asks what she was doing there, Eva tells him she will explain…she continues with her pathetic story of getting lost; so Mateo orders her to stop and asks why she continues her lies. Eva wants him to stop yelling at her; and when he insists that she has been going there to see Alacrán with whom she gets along very well, Eva turns around and gets in her car because it is very dangerous there. Mateo tries to stop her, but she forces the door closed and drives off.

 LCJ (León/Chino/Jacobo) is walking through a park as he thinks about what Cami and Mateo told him about Eva. When he hears a siren, he covers his head with his hood and watches as a patrol car passes by. He then gets the message from Lucía.

At the company, Johny is talking to Magda, his secretary, and adamantly reminding her that he had some extra work (on the day Susana was killed) and they both stayed there. Magda hesitantly agrees that it may have been that way and asks why what he did that day is so important. Johny, quick thinking on his feet, tells her that he had a very important meeting that day which he didn’t attend…and they don’t believe that he was working late. If someone happens to ask her, she should tell them the ‘truth’…that they both stayed there working.   This is life and death Maggie, his life and your death if you don't lie for him.

At the Carvajal house, Renata and Guille arrive. Guille wonders if Renata is going to continue giving him the silent treatment. Renata just needs some time…since Mayela is too much to take. Guille sits her down and wonders how he can make her understand that there is nothing going on between him and Mayela (not letting Mayela hug and kiss you would be a good start, Gullible!); it is only a friendship. Renata understands that perfectly, but what Guille doesn’t understand is that Mayela is not a white dove; Renata knows the type of woman Mayela is and she is not going to rest until she gets her way. Guille thinks that in order for Mayela to get her way, he would have to agree with it, which he isn’t. They both start rambling in disagreement until Guille decides to go for a run and asks Silvina to make Renata something to eat. After Guille leaves, Renata notices that Silvina is uncomfortable and asks what is wrong. Silvina responds that she can make Renata whatever she likes…but the Sra. Eva asked her to serve her in the kitchen. Renata tells Silvina not to worry; she doesn’t have to make her anything…and if Guille asks for her, Silvina is to tell him that she went out.

Alicia takes Cami to the sanatorium to meet Micaela. Micaela doesn’t seem too keen about talking to Cami, the doctor. Alicia explains that Cami has been doing some research on the transmigration of souls. Micaela wonders if Cami comes for answers or to ask questions, so Cami responds that he is there because he needs answers. Micaela still doesn’t look too excited about the idea.

At Silvina’s house, Beltrino is looking for some more liquor. When he finds a bottle, he wonders if Lupita has been drinking with Panchito. Lupita responds that it’s none of his business and asks why he is there. Beltrino replies that he came to visit his family and takes a swig of liquor. Lupita chides him and tells him to go with his new wife and sick son. Beltrino hisses that what he thinks is that she is still hot and lunges toward her. 

At Renata’s apartment, Keila thinks Renata should tell Guille about the insulting thing Eva did to her. Renata thinks Guille has too many problems already without having to worry him about this…she hopes they won’t have to stay in that house for too long. She is very uncomfortable there and is afraid she’ll break something that she can’t pay for with her salary. What amazes Renata is that Eva thinks she is right. Renata wants a more simple life. Keila reminds her that the important thing is that she and Guille want to be together. Renata fears that her relationship is doomed to fail.   With a Carvajal?   Psha, ask Mateo.

At Silvina’s house, Beltrino has Lupita pinned to the wall and is forcing himself on her as she yells at him to stop and tries to push him off. Juls gets the bottle of liquor and smashes it on Beltrino’s head knocking him out. Lupita and Juls gasp as they wonder if Beltrino is dead.   Girls, if a butterfly tries to land, ...duck.

Montilla is walking toward the place where he is supposed to meet LCJ. Through his hidden mic, he tells his men to be alert; El Chino might appear at any moment…he doesn’t want him to get away. While Montilla waits and looks around, LCJ surprises Lucía as she walks outside the Carvajal house. She asked to see him and he wants to know what decision she has made. Lucía finds it very hard to make a decision; she has seriously considered leaving everything and going with him, but she doesn’t know what to expect from him. She doesn’t know whether to call him Jacobo or Chino; and she doesn’t know what his intentions are if he has a wife and daughter…she needs answers.  LCJ assures her that he will give her answers and everything will be clear to her. He wonders if she knows what it is that he feels for her. Lucía doesn’t know; she is losing control over everything around her. She doesn’t know if it’s destiny, but now she has her mother there at the house. LCJ is surprised since Lucía had told him she was an orphan. Lucía confesses that it’s a very long story which has only brought her problems.  Making a decision right now is not easy; she doesn’t know who to believe. She doesn’t know if she should believe in LCJ or if the life he is offering is one in which she will always be hiding like a fugitive.

At Silvina’s house, Lupita and Juls are in a panic since there is much blood spilled behind Beltrino’s head. Juls wonders if he is dead; she didn’t mean to do this; she just wanted him to leave Lupita alone. But our 'Everybody's fault but mine' twins are not that concerned about having possibly just committed murder.  Lupita yells at Juls who runs off to get something to help Beltrino. Lupita cries and kneels beside Beltrino hoping that he doesn’t die there.  Keyword....THERE.

 Back with LCJ and Lucía, Lucía reproaches LCJ for making her feel guilty about so many things that have happened, even León’s death; and then he asks her to run away with him. She really doesn’t understand. After she asks him if he wants her to go crazy…she is extremely tired, LCJ responds that he feels the exact same thing and it’s a mix of love and hate. Lucía is flummoxed that she provokes hatred from him after everything they have lived through. The only thing she has done is support and defend him. Even though he was a perfect stranger, she gave herself to him and fell in love with him. As she talks, Fabricio sneaks up behind her, draws his gun and taunts LCJ telling him that he came to give himself up.


At the park, Montilla gets tired of waiting for LCJ to show up and tells his men that they should leave; El Chino made fools of them. As he walks away, a street vendor stops him, hands him a box, and rushes away. Montilla opens the box to find a note. Meanwhile, Fabricio is still pointing his gun at LCJ as Lucía asks him what he is doing. LCJ thinks Fab is looking for a raise. Lucía tells Fab to lower his gun. When Fab insists that the authorities are looking for LCJ, Lucía sternly tells him that the only authority there is her; so he needs to lower his gun. After she pushes his arm down and tells him that is enough, she orders him to leave them alone…and he’d better not say anything.  Like “Give me your phone so I can erase Johny from your contacts.”

At the company, Johny is in his office telling (no)S-Bueno’s assistant about his conversation with Montilla, including that he was told not to leave the country.  Assistant tells him that that is not good and that the investigation cannot be linked with the candidate. Johny knows that very well and that is why he told him everything; Johny needs his help. The assistant responds that, unfortunately, under these conditions, they cannot help him. Johny questions why they can’t help him if they are a team. The assistant agrees…as long as Johny had everything under control. He reminds Johny that this whole scheme was to boost Sanchez-Bueno’s candidacy to the presidency. Until Johny resolves this situation, their alliance is discontinued.  Sniff, sniff, uff,  do you smell something?

On the Carvajal grounds, Lucía wants one reason why she should believe LCJ. LCJ could give her several reasons, but right now, all he can give her is his word. Lucía reminds him that he has always lied to her with his words. After LCJ counters that he is not the only one who has lied, he tells Lucía that he wants to take her somewhere; and when she gets there, she will understand everything. Lucía tells him to wait for her there.

At the park, Montilla walks as her reads LCJ’s note: I can imagine your disappointment in being stood up, but you can imagine my disappointment when I found out that you set a trap for me. The idea of going to jail does not agree with me, especially when I am innocent….because I am innocent. Why? Because I am not El Chino Valdez even though my face says the contrary. I am not Jacobo Reyes either; I am someone else, but that explanation requires a long conversation and, even better, over some drinks. Please play fair in our next encounter, Inspector. In the meantime, don’t waste your time looking for me. The real criminals in this story are much closer than you think, in front of your nose, Montilla. You’re a cop so pay attention to your intuition. For now, I leave with a name: Johny Corona, CEO of Grupo Carvajal. Think about that name, Inspector. After he finishes reading, Montilla grumbles, “Johny Corona! I knew it!”  Welcome to the patio, Monty.

At the company, Johny is on the phone with Fab who has already spilled his guts. Johny can’t believe he let LCJ go, so Fab asks him what he was supposed to do since the Señora told him to leave them alone…there was nothing he could do. When Johny asks where Jacobo is, Fab replies that he doesn’t know. Johny is pacing furiously as he tells Fab to go do his job and look to see what they are doing.

At the sanatorium, Cami notes that Micaela has the butterfly just like all the others. Micaela wonders if she’s crazy; so Cami assures her she isn’t and adds that not all the patients there are crazy. Micaela agrees since she knows that there are people there who are senile, sick or crippled…it’s a “court of miracles.” Cami looks confused so Alicia explains that “court of miracles” is a literary term. Micaela rambles about a novel and how she sang beautifully until she notices the looks on Alicia’s and Cami’s faces. She insists that she is not crazy; so they assure her she isn’t. In fact, Cami is fascinated with her and would like to talk to her some more…he would like to perform a hypnotic regression on her.

Vale is sitting in the living room looking catatonic when Guille comes in. He knows she went to Lucho’s funeral and asks how things went. Vale isn’t sure how it was because she just can’t believe Lucho is dead. Guille assures her that he will stay there for as long as she needs him. Vale realizes that she has been concentrating only on herself and asks Guille how he is doing. Guille finds it difficult to think that he left Toño in jail, but they are trying to help him get out. After she asks about Renata and he tells her she is at her apartment, Guille suggests that they watch reruns all afternoon. Vale smiles and agrees.



 At Silvina’s house, Loopy and Juls have managed to get Beltrino on a couch and are tending to his bleeding neck. Juls worries that they can’t just let him bleed; they need to call someone. Just then Beltrino comes to; so the ladies quickly step away and tell him to stay calm. Beltrino chides Juls for wanting to kill him. When Juls tells him that he was hurting her mother, Beltrino apologizes…when he drinks too much, his previous self comes out. Juls is confused and wonders if he’s talking about El Chino. Beltrino admits that it is El Chino who comes out, but this new life is changing him. When Loopy asks why there is so much blood coming out from his mark, Beltrino goes to look in the mirror and stands there disappointed in himself. Panchito then walks in and asks what happened. Oh Great just what we need! The part timer is here.

At the Carvajal house, Mateo demands to know why Eva ran off from where he found her. Eva wonders why he is doing this to her; she is pregnant! Mateo doesn’t want her bringing that up right now; and Eva wants him to lower his voice because others will hear them, but Mateo doesn’t care if they hear that a Carvajal is involved with a criminal. Eva retorts that she doesn’t know how he dares to connect her to a criminal. She wonders if he has forgotten that she is a married, decent woman from good family. Mateo hasn’t forgotten; he thought that was who she was and that she was worthy of being her father’s daughter. She should be ashamed of what she has done to her father’s last name. Eva tries to run off, but Mateo pulls her back and tells her she isn’t leaving until he has finished (‘Bout time Mateo! Tighten those pants!) He continues that he loves her; he always thought she was an honest woman with integrity…and it’s all a lie. He’s been going around like a stupid fool investigating the money laundering between the company and the Cartel and thinking that it was Lucía and Johny. He showed her the evidence and she played along that it was them, lying to his face because it turns out that all the while, it was her. Eva hopes he is done, but he isn’t. Mateo tells her, “All I needed was to find out who, at the Carvajal Group, was behind the money laundering…What you don’t know is that this was not the first time I was on that street; it wasn’t the first time I was at that place, but do you want to know what I saw the first time I was there? I saw you, Eva; I saw you with El Alacrán. I saw you looking into his eyes and asking him not to die, begging him not to die because (Mateo wipes his tears away) you loved him. I saw you. My heart broke seeing you in love with another man. It’s not even that you’re in love with someone else…that you’re in love with him; it’s that you’re in love with that criminal.” Eva tries to hold Mateo and cries that things are not that way, but Mateo pushes her away and asks how things are. Eva tries to explain that it was the circumstances; so Mateo chides her for trying to make him believe that it wasn’t her fault. Eva again tries to hold him as she tells him that it is difficult to explain, but Mateo pushes her away once more and tells her that it should be easy to explain.


 He sits her down and tells her to explain it. He wants her to begin by answering one question and he wants her to be honest…she owes it to him: Who does the baby belong to; is it mine or is it El Alacrán’s?”   The question IS your answer Mateo.

At Silvina’s house, Loopy has told Panchito what happened. He goes at Beltrino and plants a quick right hook into his face. As the ladies watch, Beltrino fights back and punches PancHITo several times until Beltrino realizes what he is doing and stops himself as he grunts in frustration and anger. 

After he helps Panchito up, he trudges away and stops by the ladies who look horrified. He hopes that they can forgive him…for everything.   Especially for beating up a kid.

Back with Mat and Eva, Eva wonders how Mat can think that of her. When Mat asks if she was sleeping with both of them, Eva cries as she denies it. Mat pleads with her to stop lying; now he knows why she didn’t want to sleep with him. After Mat asks her point blank if she slept with El Alacrán, Eva finally admits that she did with a simple “Yes.”   Um...there really is no such thing as 'Sort of' anyway.

At the sanatorium, Micaela has always been curious about hypnotic regression, though a little scared, but she read some books and found that her perception of hypnosis was incorrect. After Cami suggests that she read his book and she agrees, Micaela also agrees to undergo the hypnosis. Alicia is confused, so Cami explains what he is able to do with hypnosis. Micaela will have to go to Cami’s office for the session, so he will talk to the director about getting permission for Micaela to leave the hospital for the necessary time.

At Silvina’s house, Loopy doesn’t see how she can ask for a divorce from a transmigrant. Juls comments about how long Loopy searched for El Chino just to find this. Loopy thinks they were better off before. Pancho thinks that Beltrino still considers them his property, but Loopy decisively tells him that they are not and they made that clear to Beltrino. Neither Juls nor Loopy want him in their lives. When Loopy suggests that they talk to Beltrino to tell him, Juls points out that El Chino will not care what they want; he’ll probably lose it if he finds out that they don’t want to see him again. Juls thinks it’s best to leave without letting Beltrino know…the further the better. When Loopy agrees, Pancho doesn’t look too pleased and walks away as Loopy watches him. 

At the Carvajal house, Mat tells Eva how he first discovered that she was seeing El Alacrán; it was at the hotel. When Eva arrived, Mat followed her; his world fell apart knowing that she was dealing with those criminals. When he wonders if Eva is in love with El Alacrán (you’re a disappointment, Mat, if you still have to ask that), Eva asks him not to say that. Mateo reminds her that he saw her declaring her love to Alacrán and telling him that if he died, she wanted to die too. Eva pleads with Mat to forgive her. He asks what it is that he did wrong since the only thing he has done is love her and take care of her…and she was rolling around with him. Mat wants to understand what Eva was going on in her head and in her heart. When he asks how he failed her, Eva cries that it wasn’t his fault. 

Eva finally explains: “One day, I received an anonymous message at the office. They were offering me a super deal which involved a tremendous amount of money. I could finally be independent from the Carvajal Group and my father; something I had always wanted. I could finally be the owner of an empire and stop being my father’s daughter; I could be completely independent. Then I went to meet that person.” Flashback: Alacrán comes down the stairs of a hotel to meet a very young Eva. The man introduces himself as Emiliano Alvarez; he’s the one who arranged the meeting. Eva didn’t know what she was doing there since she never pays attention to anonymous messages. When Alacrán wonders why she went, Eva responds that it was possibly intuition. Alacrán thinks it was because of ambition. Eva agrees; the reasoning he gave was very convincing. She also agrees that there is nothing like the smell of money. Alacrán starts his seduction by telling her that he didn’t expect to be dealing with such a beautiful woman. Mat wonders how Eva could go so low; Eva doesn’t know how it happened either. They sit and have drinks. Alacrán continues complimenting Eva on her beauty which hypnotizes him. Eva asks why Alacrán wants to deal with them if he already has so much money. Alacrán replies that it’s so much money that they just can’t handle it on their own anymore. He doesn’t like banks because they want too much control; with her company, things will be much easier. Eva needs to know more. When she asks where the money comes from, Alacrán doesn’t hesitate to reply, “Drugs.” Eva starts to get up, but when she sees Gancho and friend approach with guns hidden under their shirts, she stays put as Alacrán tells her to remain calm; he is sure that after he explains everything, they will leave there being partners. Mat wonders why Eva didn’t tell him or her father; they would have helped her. Eva couldn’t because Alacrán threatened to kill them. Mat wonders if part of the deal was that she had to sleep with Alacrán. Eva tells him it wasn’t part of the deal and doesn’t want to continue, but Mat insists that they will continue until they get to the bottom of this. Eva doesn’t want to continue; he doesn’t know how she has suffered all these Y E A R S, Mat is appalled, YEARSYou’ve been cheating on me for years. Eva insists that it has been hell for her. Mat wonders if Alacrán forced her to fall in love with him. Eva replies, “Of course not, but…I don’t know…he gave me things that I never found in you. I fell in love."  There you have it Mat....now kill her.

At Silvina’s house, Loopy and Juls are getting ready to leave; they’ll get whatever ticket they can get out of there. Pancho approaches and tells Loopy that they don’t have to leave the city to get away from Beltrino. Loopy thinks that if they don’t leave now, that man might come back and move in. Pancho asks for one day to get them a place; the city is huge. All they need to do is go to another precinct and he won’t ever find them. Loopy feels that if they don’t leave now, Beltrino will find them; and she wants a new life. Pancho wants to be part of that new life. After he points out that if they leave the city, they will be alone and start from zero, Pancho asks if she wants to get away from those who love them. Juls approaches and agrees with Pancho; what she said before was foolish; they don’t even have any money to go to another city.

Johny drives into the Carvajal driveway in a craze and asks Fabricio where Lucía and LCJ are. Fab doesn’t know, but he does know that they are not at the house. One of the watchmen told Fab that he had seen her leave the back way…in a car…with LCJ. Meanwhile, LCJ and Lucía are walking into a theater; LCJ wonders if she recognizes it. When Lucía tells him it’s her theatre, LCJ clarifies that it belongs to the Carvajal Group. Lucía think it’s all the same. After they enter the theater room, LCJ stands in the middle among the seats and reminds her that the last time, she didn’t understand why they were dressed so elegantly only to come to the theater; they were supposed to go out to dinner. Lucía wonders what game LCJ is playing. LCJ is not playing; he is trying to give her some answers.  He guides her to where they sat the last time as he describes how they entered eating popcorn; they were late. Lucía still wonders what all this is about.

LCJ replies that this is the truth…it is their truth. This is where they sat. LCJ signals the technician who starts playing the recording León used to ask her to marry him.
Johny is driving furiously as he asks someone to track Lucía’s phone and tell him where she is; she is in a lot of danger right now and the person he called could be the one to save her life.

At the theater, Lucía questions where LCJ got the recording. LCJ responds that the recording is his and that is why he saved it. Lucía wonders if he also worked in the projection room. LCJ knows that this is very difficult to understand; he was sitting there beside her while he asked her to marry him through that screen. Lucía cries as she wonders if LCJ is going crazy; the person who brought her to this theater was León Carvajal; the man who asked her to marry him was León Carvajal. She wonders if LCJ wants to drive her crazy. LCJ wants to tell her the truth; and he will explain what this surprise is about so that she will understand. He asks, “Do you know how I know so much about León Carvajal? Why I am a friend of Camilo Guerra? And how I know perfectly well that to make an origami, scissors can’t be used? Why I worried when Guille was put in jail and why I sent you anonymous messages? Don’t stop looking into my eyes. I am not El Chino Valdez and I am not Jacobo Reyes. I am the person who has loved you most in this life; the person who loved you when he was alive and who continues to love you after death. Hey, I am León Carvajal.” Lucía, terrified, stares into his eyes dumbfounded by what she just heard.  (And now I want you to join me in Death?  Just Kidding)




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Best episode! Great recape, thanks
 

I hate Fabricio
 

Wow Rgv Chick. You got a blockbuster of an episode and did it justice. Wonderful screencaps also.

I find adulterous confessions very painful. And is it any wonder that the cheater focuses on himself...as in "oh how I've suffered! leading this double life... It's been horrible."

And thoughtful Eva added insult to injury by stating "he gave me things you couldn't". Our gal not only broke Mateo's heart, she's now eviscerating him bit by bit.

But choosing to cheat is the ultimate in Selfish.(I want what I want no matter how much it will hurt others when discovered.) So no wonder that the selfishness goes on, even when the cheating is revealed.

And I'm always amused when people ask "Why did you cheat?" People cheat because they want to. New romances and passions are exciting. The more interesting question is "Why do you remain faithful even when there are other exciting partners around who are interesting. What values keep you holding to your vows?"

The scenes of Beltrino drunk were interesting as was his prompt admission of guilt. He at least is changing. And loved your description of Pancho:

"Beltrino goes to look in the mirror and stands there disappointed in himself. Panchito then walks in and asks what happened. Oh Great just what we need! The part timer is here."

Yes, Pancho the part timer. Between his job and chasing after Lupita, does he ever see his kids? Another candidate for the Mariposa Life Lesson in my books.

Just gasped when Silvina told Renata she would have to eat in the kitchen. Mind you, I would much rather be in the kitchen with Silvina than out in those cavernous rooms all alone at a big table. And Leon clearly had no trouble hanging out with Silvina and munching on tomatoes and talking about life. But Eva's snobbism and cruelty is staggering. Not able to find any redeeming qualities in this character. And believe me I've tried.

Whew...this story stirs up a multitude of emotions. Very powerful. Thanks again Rgv Chick.

Wishing the Patio a great day. Lovely snow here. Just enough to frost the bushes and trees but not enough to make the highways dangerous. But a big snow is coming this weekend. Maybe I'll watch re-runs of Amar a Muerte!
 

RGV Chick: Wake me up when the anvil hits Eva.

Kirby: I doubt we'll see a happy ending.
 

Thank You RGV. Recapaholic.

Clever dishonest self centered Eva sits there all pouty and even crying passing off EXCUSES for her behavior as REASONS. There is a fine line between the two about the size of the Grand Canyon. On the surface they look similar, but that is as far as it goes.

And poor old stupid hurting Mateo has not even called the cops yet. She does not love you, the baby has a 1% chance of being yours based on activity, and she is a criminal who is in a drug cartel. Call ther popo, or at least Monty.

Where is his rage? If it were these hillbillies here in Florida, he would have already killed her with his bare hands.

Is there any rational way Lucia can not see that Jocobo LCJ is actually a repackaged Leon?
And where is his revenge plan hiding? He was as lovey dovey last night as the first time she had him wrapped around her little lying cheating murderous finger. He has learned nothing. Let Lucia get all in, then take him back Death Chick. Can't fix stupid.
 

Somebody cheated on me once. I caught her, took the big ole ring back, got my money back, and paid cash for a bigger boat. #notstupid
 

Chickie, thank you for the detailed recap and the photos.

Wow, things are heating up . I still do not know how the writers are going to wrap up all these storylines. Eval is awful and not worth cuckolded Mateo's Tears.


Kirby...your story ...ring>boat..very pragmatic. You are a survivor. Me..not so much. I was always devastated when a beau cheated on me. Luckily, I ended up with a loving, faithful hubby who restored my faith in men and love. I found a new quote yesterday that warms my broken heart... " "The most wonderful thing I decided to do was to share my life and heart with you." But it seems that we do not see much of this kind of love depicted in the new telenovelas. I was originally attracted to telenovelas when I first surfed in to " Alborada" years ago . Back then, true,devoted, lasting love was a dominant theme. I guess the world has changed and people have become jaded and don't believe that true love , faithfulness , and long , happy marriages are possible. They are. I know.
 

Good Morning! And thank you, Anon, Judyb, Steve and Kirby.

Anon, there are a few characters that I can not stand to watch and Fabricio is one of them. He's a worthless, bothersome gnat that just won't go away.

It was definitely a good episode, but somewhat exasperating as I watched the two numbnuts, Mat and LCJ professing their continued love for the skanks.

JudyB, " Our gal not only broke Mateo's heart, she's now eviscerating him bit by bit." She certainly was, but he asked for it. I just wanted to shake Mat. Why ask for more torture? He should have walked out as soon as she admitted cheating on him and as Kirby suggests, call the cops...not only on Eva but on Alacran too. He knows very well that the cops are looking for Alacran; why hasn't he called to let them know where he is? Oh, wait, I know, they need to prolong our agony! Ughhh!

Though I didn't enjoy watching Beltie lose it and revert to his old self, I think it served it's purpose--to show that Beltie is really changing. El Chino would have never stopped beating on Pancho; he would have killed him. I'm sure he lost a lot of points with Death Chick.

Pancho, the part-timer, wants to get Loopy and Juls a place to live?? With what money? I keep racking my brain trying to figure out what he sees in sulky Loopy...other than the physical aspect, she would really be a ball and chain for him.

Kirby, "And where is his revenge plan hiding?" In his pants?

 

Susanlynn, Thank you for sharing that beautiful quote. And, no, that kind of love is becoming extinct in the TNs. I suppose "true, devoted, lasting love" doesn't bring in good ratings...que lastima!
 

The revenge plan: Yeah, except for giving lip service to his two salvageable kids, Gullible and Val(ley of Sorrow) he has given a whole lot more than LIP service (See above--plan hiding place) to his lying cheating murderer-hiding former spouse. And by the way, this thing he is trying to remarry is carrying more baggage than a flight headed for London.

Ugh. Cut his eyes out and save them for RGV and Co. but tell Death Chick it is time to replant his ass. (Old Farmer's Almanac, between first and second full moon of the year.)

In his slobbery recreation in the theater of his proposal, maybe during the commercial breaks he could have thrown in some BatCave footage to level the LAYING field.

Oh ! Hoppy Friday.
 

I just started re-reading the recap and noticed the title, Truth will set you free...But in Eva's case, she should be under the jail soon. Like last year. #NotSoFree.

And RGV you make a good point, why does NuttyMat not turn in Alacran? He has to be one of the most wanted. Or at least let Montillo start secretly watching him to catch HIS boss.

They way things stand, Eva could slip out in the middle of the night and be in on another continent before her absence is discovered.
 

Ha. .. "Gullible and Val (ley of Sorrow)...that gave me a giggle.

Pancho should move on . Defending loopy Lupi has turned him into punching bag. The guy deserves better.
 

SusanLynn: That's my JOB.
 

"OK Kids, I guess you heard, I'm really your Daddy, I'm back now and I'm Hott. Your Big Sis is going to prison for a long long time, so bad, so sad. Moving on, let's now the three of us go out and find you two a StepMom that all three of us like and get this family back on track."

Jacobo, you have our permission to use that.
 

Kirby, I appreciate anything that gives me a smile or a laugh. My new normal makes me feel anxious and confused most of the time. All distractions from reality are welcome.

I wonder what Death Chick has up her sleeve. I hope that she has John on her list of things to do. I am very curious about how this strange take of life > death > life in another body ends. Will we have something to contemplate or will we be fuming and fussing at the end message?
 

Just a Reminder...

UA posted a "Karmageddon Awaits" page so that you can share your thoughts on what you think the writers have in store for the good guys/gals, the not-so-good guys/gals and the really bad guys/gals. I added a link on the sidebar (Under Amar a Muerte") for your convenience.

Share your thoughts on anvils and outcomes; we'd love to read them!
 

Gracias, RGVChick. Great job on a pivotal episode.

Eva is probably the type who gets off on defiance. She didn't want to work at Groupo Carvajal in the first place so despite the risks she was getting off on defying Daddy and convention by laundering money for the cartel. Emiliano (El Alacran) was clever in his initial approach: Dressing well, displaying his best manners, and coming on with just the right level of flattery. He is exactly what Leon would never have approved of due to other, invisible factors as well as how he makes his dinero. That is what floats Eva's boat. Mateo is the opposite in that he works for the company, probably comes from a decent family, and presented no adrenaline rush after the luna de miel.

Eva was not looking at the long-term consequence of her actions, which is that she was never going to be free of the cartel. We can't even be sure that it will be taken down by the finale.

More later. Are we going to have a two-hour finale next Friday or will it go over to the following Monday?
 

Totally Agree--best episode so far, best recap ever--so far--we have a few more to go from you RGV. Thank you. You balanced the Beltrino, Jacobo and Mateo scenes just right.

No, I don't want Johny to get smushed by an anvil just yet. I want him to need another box of Depends. Watching him lose control of that which he thought was not just essential to his future, but near and dear to him, has been refreshing. Manipulating a national election, making money illicitly off his former mentor's company and keeping his former mentor's wife while heading and controlling the reins of said company has been his forever goal. 'Taint happening, buddy. Not with Montilla beginning to sniff around (poor dear).

How many times have we seen an arrogant, self-centered, successful, attractive, powerful antagonista at the top of her game, suddenly lose her footing on the ladder of life, turn into a slobbering mess and declaring, "It wasn't my fault." Mateo dragged it out as long as he could (too long for my viewing pleasure) but in the end he pulled her completely off that ladder. Will he do the right thing? We all want HIM to call Montilla on Eva and "Emiliano." But will he--the sap may just decide she's been punished enough, cried a river of tears and welcomes her back into his arms. It should take more than that.

And what of our little Renata? Will Spineless Joe Jackson Guillable realize he's not fit for her? Is he too much of a Carvajal to put Mayela in her place and be willing to live a more modest life? Meanwhile, will Mateo's words echo more loudly for him to come back to his father's company and save it?

Take it away Jardinera--will we get Lucia's answer tonight? Will she think LCJ is a complete fraud or believe his tortured butterfly story?
 

UA, the last episode (or the last half of a two-hour finale if that is the case) will air on Monday, same time.
 

UA--if current tradition is followed, AAM will end on Monday and the next TN will start on Tuesday. But this isn't your ordinary tn and who knows, maybe Ms. Death Chick will have had enough by Friday, though Uni will have a vacancy to fill. Maybe an episode of Rosa de Guadalupe? A documentary on butterflies and their meaning in ancient beliefs? A lecture by Dr. Camilo Guerra on his findings of research into the various types of afterlife experiences?
 

I want Death Chick (are you reading this Pale One?) to bring Johny back as a '12 Double Rolls' of cheap bath tissue.

Seriously, it was worth it to see the candidate's ass (istant) tell him that he had flubbed things up so badly that he was on his own from here on. As Johny's backup plan appeared to be that if things went sideways, he could call in some favors from (No)S Bueno.

No honor among thieves Bub, it does not work that way.

"A lecture by Dr. Camilo Guerra on his findings of research into the various types of afterlife experiences?"
OR: The pilot for the Renata and Keila surfing competition.

And THANKS again RGV for all the things you give us. WOW
 

Kirby--Between the two options, Uni would choose the latter and send the former over to PBS or the History Channel (which features less history and more channeling these days).
 

What follows this series?

BTW, I checked out the first episode of JS's new one and while I adore him, I hate Marjorie de Sousa.
 

Urban--It's Por Amar Sin Ley. So get your running shoes on. They've been advertising it as starting Tue Mar 12.
 

One more thing: El Alacran also protected Eva's identity for a long time, but she is no longer safe now that Gancho and the others have seen her. If Alacran dies she's in hot water with the man he reports to.
 

BREAKING NEWS: Argentine Mexican Telenovela actress Christian Bach passed away at the age of 59.

Her last public appearance was in "La Impostora" from 2014.
 





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