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MIRADA

Ep 13: Part 1 – Admission of Love

Beto is checking on Vanesa’s ankle when Lino arrives and tells Beto that the drug store would not give him the meds without a prescription. Soon after, Susana comes to the bedroom door and as she passes Lino she pinches her nose and makes a face; so Lino leaves. Su wonders why a peon is allowed to come near Vanesa’s bedroom.

Marina arrives home followed by Yola who tells them that Lino is not leaving after all. She also brings the latest gossip on Vanesa and mentions that Beto left her alone on her birthday. Later, Damiana has gone out when Baldo comes looking for her. When Marina tells him that she is not there, Baldo asks that she tell Damiana that he needs to talk to her and leaves. As he leaves, Blado tells Tori to go with him. As they walk, Baldo scolds him for talking to Angustias…though things turned out well. Tori wonders what Baldo means by that.

Alone, Vanesa thinks about how Lino told her that he can’t stop thinking about her.

Vanesa’s birthday is celebrated in her bedroom with cake and all. Afterwards, Angustias is finishing cleaning up when she hears Lino start to sing. She offers to close the window if the music bothers Vanesa, but Vanesa doesn’t want her to close the window. After Angustias leaves, Vanesa has a big smile as she listens to Lino’s song. Meanwhile, Beto walks outside and goes to talk to Lino. They both admit that they have feelings that they would like to run away from. Later tha night, Beot tosses in bed as he thinks about Marina.

Next Day—

Beto checks on Vanesa’s ankle and tells her that the swelling is going down. Vanesa thatnks him for worrying so much about her. After he leaves, Beto decides to go out riding.

Pru and Don Louse arrive at the cemetery. After they are greeted by Baldo, they enter and walk around. Pru finds Eulalia’s grave and Don Louse notes that she is quite affected…he wonders why. Pru responds that she felt a sadness when she saw the grave. Baldo approaches and explains that the grave is that of a mother and child. The child was neve baptized; so a name was not given. Pru suggests that the baby could have been named Angela.
Out in the woods, Marina is at her swing when she hears a sound. She thinks it’s Tori, but no one responds when she calls out. As Beto watches her on her swing, Marina senses him and starts to run away, but Beto catches up to her and holds her as he tells her that he has a great need to see her; it is a feeling stronger than his will. After he tells her that he needs her, they KISSSSS. When Beto admits that when he met her, he felt things that he had neve felt before, Marina remarks that she knew he had felt the same thing she felt when they first kissed…but now he’s getting married to someone else. Beto explains that he has had a long relationship with Vanesa. His father expects a wedding; and Beto was willing to go along with it, but then he met her and everything changed for him. After he adds that he tried to stay away from her so that she wouldn’t be hurt by him, he admits that they can’t go on like this…he luuurves her! Marina shares that she thought of them as a fantasy that couldn’t come true. If they are to be together, she does not want to hide from is family or her mother. Beto then responds that he doesn’t want to hurt Vanesa; he knows that he was stupid to ask Vanesa to marry him. When he asks Marina for time so that he can find a way to end things with Vanesa, Marina agrees to wait for him.

 

MIRADA

Ep 13: Part 2 – Admission of Love

Don Louse talks to Angustias about the trip to the cemetery which he has known about for many years. He was affected by the grave they saw since the mother and baby died on the same day that Beto was born. Don Louse then remembers that Margarito had mentioned that Damiana was helping another woman give birth on the same night that Beto was born. Later Angustias talks to Pru and thinks that now Pru can stop obsessing about the baby, but Pru tells her that she wants the baby to be named Angela.

Later Angustias goes to the cemetery and pays Baldo to put a name on the baby’s grave. When she tells him the name “Angela,” Baldo thinks it’s odd that it is the same name that Don Louse’s wife suggested. As Angustias leaves, Damiana arrives. After they give each other a scornful look, Damiana tells Angustias that she found the place where she buried the baby…she will take her there if Angustias wants to go. After Angustias leaves, Damiana goes to talk to Baldo who brings her up to speed with everything that has happened regarding the grave. He looks suspiciously at Damiana as she pretends to not know why Pru and Angustias are so interested in the grave.

Marina meets up with Tori and shouts with joy because Beto luuurves her!! Later she gets home and tells Damiana all about her encounter with Beto. He luurves her so she is going to wait for him. Damiana thinks that justice is being served from up above. Mariana wonders what justice Damiana is talking about.

Angustias walks through the orchard and sees Lino who asks about Vanesa. Angustias makes it clear that he should worry about his job and not the young lady.

Zac goes to give Don Louse the heads up about a project that Lino is working on…it has to do with producing organic fruit. Don Loue emphasizes that only he will make decisions about his ranch. Meanwhile, Lino tries to explain his project to Beto, but Beto shows no interest and walks away.

Vanesa tries to talk to Beto about some sites for the wedding. Beto avoids making a decision and she tells him that there is no rush. Her mother can look for other options.

Don Louse and Susana have a drink together. Susana complains about how some business wants to overcharge her for the wedding, but Don Louse tells her that money is not an issue; he will give her as much as she needs. She then mentions that the happy couple is not very enthused about the wedding; they keep putting off making decisions.

Don Louse goes to Beto and questions him about the wedding. He dictates that the wedding WILL happen! Likewise, Susana goes to talk to Vanesa and tells her the same thing—the wedding WILL happen!

Angustias goes to visit Damiana at her house. She wants to know why Damiana is so evasive about the baby’s grave. She thinks Damiana is angry because Angustias made her switch the babies. Angustias explains that Pru had never looked for the baby because she refused to come to the ranch for many years—she was afraid Don Louse would find out about the baby switch. When Angustias asks if Damiana is going to try to get more money from Don Louse, Damiana takes offense and reminds Angustias that it was not she who asked for money from Don Louse. As Angustias leaves, Damiana asks her not to tell Don Louse where she lives.

Don Louse and Pru are in their bedroom. As Don Louse hugs Pru and tells her that she seems to be in a better mood, Beto enters; so Don Louse leaves them to talk alone. Once alone, Beto blurts out that he has realized that he is not in love with Vanesa; he has found true love with Marina.


 

Good recap Rev.

Beto better not tell his fake bio dad he is in luv with the blind poor girl. Talk About explosions.

Augustias is scarred of Don Lou. And
She should, He didn't want a girl. He
As much told his wife that when she told him she was with child. Who knew
He would grow to be an Even bigger ass
Down through the years. He might thank her for switching the bebes.

2 nights a week hallmark shows christmas movies. Well everything else is off why not that.

Ok back to the wackiness of love in the spring. I was watching the happy couple at the bedroom birthday party.
If I didn't know better I would think
Beto & van-nessa were so in love. Poor
Kids are miserable.

Why does baldo want to see damiana? I
Wonder if those two have a past? And
What is it? Is he a priest? And he broke her heart and married the church
Instead of her?

Looks like Don Lou was gettin ready for some afternoon delight.Not tonite,
Baby boy gotta talk to momma. About love. His fake bio dad wouldn't know nothin bout dat. Maybe he'll go tickle Susana.

 

Excellent recap, Chickie, thank you very much.

andy
 

Thanks Rgv Chick. Well, this episode was a bit better than the last weeper. At least we got to see some happy love scenes even if they were with "the wrong people".

Yep, Vanessa and Beto are the helpless pawns of their very determined parents. And after years of following their wishes and demands, it's going to be hard to rebel...lots and lots of episodes to come for sure.

Interesting though to watch the actress playing Prudencia being so "abnegada" and timorous. She was such a terror in el Color de la Pasión. Quite an actress.

Have a great day everybody. Between my cat asthma and the rain, I feel like I'm breathing underwater this morning but "this too shall pass". I hope!
 

Thanks, Nina, Andy and Judy B.

Nina, explosions are exactly what I am expecting when both Beto and Vanesa reveal that they don't love each other and don't want to get married. Baldo wanted to see Damiana to tell her about Angustias finding Eulalia's grave and now knowing that the baby is (supposedly) buried there. If Damiana had known that prior to seeing Angustias at the cemetery, she wouldn't have had to lie (again) about (supposedly) finding where she had buried the baby in the woods. Damiana was pretty much caught in her lie.

JudyB, yes, a much better episode than the weepy one. I did think, however, that there was alot of filler; it dragged a while until Beto met up with Marina at her swing. I'm supposing that all those little tidbits of info will eventually lead up to something bigger (i.e., Zac telling Louse about Lino's project and Angustias warning Lino to stay away from Vanesa)

Hope you get over your cat asthma quickly, JudyB.

#prayersfordoris Wishing her a quick recovery and hoping to "see" her soon.
 

MIRADA
Ep 14: Part 1 – More Than Fireworks at the Fiesta

*Beto and Pru are talking n Pru’s bedroom. Pru reminds him that he has committed himself to marry Vanesa; he even rushed to have the wedding. Beto tries to explain the effect Marina had on him; and Pru agrees that Marina is very sweet and impressing, but Beto is not going to be able to convince his father to accept Marina. Beto wants to break off the engagement and asks Pru to help him talk to Vanesa. (Excuuuse me? You got yourself into this all by yourself; so be a man and get yourself out!)

*Susana is with Vanesa in her bedroom. Vanesa doesn’t want to go to the fiesta, but Susana orders her to go. Vanesa agrees, but she doesn’t want to be in the procession.

*At the fiesta, Damiana and Baldo are with Marina at her booth. Damiana instructs Marina as to where everything is placed. Marina assures Damiana that she will be fine; so Damiana and Baldo go to the other booth Damiana set up for herself to sell her creams.

*The Fiesta of Santa Lucía is kicked off with a procession led by the Ocaranza family. Vanesa, who insisted that she would not be in the procession, walks beside Beto. Later, everyone gathers to listen to Lino play a lively tune on his guitar. Vanesa looks at him and smiles while he looks at her and smiles back. Beto indiscreetly steps away and goes to Marina’s booth. After Tori asks Beto for his girlfriend, Marina wonders if he has already talked to her. Beto confesses that he has not had a chance. Meanwhile, Susana sees Beto talking to Marina; and Angustias motions to Pru that Beto is with Marina. As Beto tells Marina that he doesn’t know how long it will take him to talk to Vanesa, Yola and Lino approach; so Beto buys a lemonade and leaves. Yola wonders why Beto is still bothering Marina. She then tells Marina that she should have worn her earrings. Marina brought the earrings with her and was going to put them on later, but Yola convinces her to put them on now so everyone can see how pretty she looks. At a distance, Susana sits at a table with Vanesa; she thinks Marina is a sly fox. Pru wants to go talk to Marina to tell her to stay away from her son, but Angustias convinces her that she (Angustias) should be the one to approach Marina. Once Angustias gets to the booth with lollipop in hand, she immediately sees the earrings and asks Marina where she got them. (Note that the lollipop disappeared!) Marina replies that her mother, Damiana, gave them to her. Angustias becomes extremely angustiada and impactada.

*At Damiana’s booth, Margarito approaches and starts talking to Damiana. Baldo comes over and tells Margarito that he saw Yola talking to Erasmo; he thinks Erasmo is too much older than Yola. After Margarito leaves to look for Yola, Damiana chides Baldo for what he told Margarito; so Baldo responds that he doesn’t like Margarito talking to Damiana. When Damiana tells Baldo that he shouldn’t be like that because there is nothing between her and Baldo, Baldo replies that it is only because she doesn’t want there to be anything between them. He thinks that though Margarito is still mourning the loss of his wife, he might still have feelings for Damiana since they were an item before Margarito got married.

*Angustias can barely walk back to Pru who quickly notices that Angustias is not well. After Angustias slowly sits o on a bench, she tells Pru that her blood pressure is low and she hugs Pru. Pru goes for Beto.

*Erasmo teases Lino about the way Vanesa is looking and smiling at him.

*Zac goes to Damiana’s both and is his slimy self. He tells her he is her best admirer. Damiana is disgusted with him as is Baldo who wants him to back off.

*Beto is now with Vanesa and Su. When he offers Su some lemonade, she tells him that she prefers some orange juice with tequila. Once he leaves, Su comments to Vanesa that Beto was just looking for a reason to go back to Marina’s booth.

 

MIRADA
Ep 14: Part 2 – More Than Fireworks at the Fiesta

*Vanesa goes to Marina’s booth. After Marina recognizes her voice, Vanesa tears into her and tells her to stay away from her boyfriend who is only using her as a pastime. Vanesa thinks that Marina uses her blindness to attract men; she tells Marina that she is a useless blind person. She then notices Marina’s earrings and takes one from her ear. When Marina demands that she give it back, Vanesa throws it at Marina and walks way. Marina is on her knees looking for the earring when Tori arrives and helps her find it.

*Ramona asks Doc Mask if he is going to the fiesta. He doesn’t want to go because everyone will stare and make fun of him. He asks Ramona to tell Marina that he misses her.

*When Beto comes back with Su’s drink, Vanesa tells him that she wants to leave. Just then, Pu approaches and tells Beto that Angustias is not feeling well. They decide to go back home, but Susana stays behind to let Don Louse know what is happening.

*Don Louse is with Margarito when he catches sight of Marina; so he decides to go to her booth. Maragarito tries to stop him, but Don Louse pushes him aside. He goes to Marina and slams his whip on the table which startles Marina. As he starts throwing lemons around, Don Louse tells Marina that since he has forbidden her from going to his ranch, she probably set up this booth to attract Beto. When Don Louse tells her that she is not going to get one cent from Beto, Marina blurts out that she is not interested in money…she loves him!! After Don Louse kicks over Marina’s table, she warns her to remain with her own…the monkeys with the monkeys (and a**holes with a**holes?). He laughs as he walks away and Marina cries. Margarito stays with Marina who cries that Don Louse hates her. Margarito wants to go get Damiana, but Marina stops him; she just wants him to help her pick up her things and take her home.

*Don Louse is showing off his shooting skills at a booth when Su calls out to him. Aggravated, he tells her he has some “stones” to take care of…he already took care of one when he kicked over the blind girl’s table with all the juices. Su insists that they go have a drink; so he hands out some money to the people before leaving.

*Beto and company arrive at the ranch. Pru takes Angustias to her room while Beto sees Vanesa to her room.

*At the fiesta, Damiana worries about Marina since she can’t see her anymore, so Lino and Yola tell her that their father took Marina home. Damiana wants to leave too since she hasn’t sold much. To help her out, Lino and Yola buy some creams.

*At the ranch, Vanesa wonders if Beto is going back to the fiesta, but he wants to have a serious talk with her about their future.

*At Marina’s house, Margarito now understands why Lino fought with Beto…he must have found out that she was interested in Beto. Marina explains that she met Beto and they became friends; she didn’t know he was committed to someone else. After Margarito advises that she should not give her heart to Beto since he is getting married and can’t return her love, he tells her that he is going back to town. Tori wants to stay with Marina, but Marina insists that he go with Don Magos (Margarito). She will stay and go to bed early.

*At the ranch, Vanesa senses what’s coming and gets nervous. Beto sits her down and explains that he has never had a chance to experiment with relationships since he has been so focused on his studies. Meanwhile, Pru is with Angustias who is trying to tell Pru why she was so upset, but before she does, she faints. Pru runs to call Beto and interrupts Beto’s talk with Vanesa.

 

MIRADA
Ep 14: Part 3 – More Than Fireworks at the Fiesta

*Ramona approaches Damiana with the pretense of buying some lotion. When she asks for Marina, Damiana tells her that Marina has been very busy preparing for the fiesta, but she is keeping up with her studies. After Ramona leaves, Baldo approaches and Damiana remarks that Ramona was probably there getting info for the Doc.

*Don Louse and Su are having drinks at a restaurant. Su is blabbing away about how Pru was lucky to snatch him when Don Louse gets up abruptly and leaves.

*At the ranch, Angustias wakes up and Beto tells her that she needs to rest. After everyone leaves, Angustias wonders if Marina could really be Pru’s baby.

*At the fiesta, Lino is throwing darts as Erasmo watches. Yola approaches and makes some remark that sends Erasmo off. Lino chides her for giving boys hopes and then pushing them away.

* Marina recalls Don Louse’s harsh words and Vanesa’s insults. She thinks that Don Louse will never accept her.

*Don Louse tells Pru about Marina saying that she loves Beto. He also tells her how he kicked over her table. Pru becomes upset and can’t believe what he did. Don Louse makes it clear that he will never accept Marina…and next time, the devil will appear to her.

*Damiana arrives home and sees that Marina has been crying again. When Marina tells her about Vanesa’s insults, Damiana wants Marina to tell Beto so he can know what kind of person Vanesa really is, but Marina refuses because she thinks Vanesa has every right to defend her relationship. Marina then tells Damiana about her encounter with Don Louse. Damiana fumes and starts to say that the family doesn’t know that she is…but ends with…an intelligent, kind young lady. Damiana will make sure that the family hears what she has to say to them.

*Pru talks to Beto and asks if he has thought about what his father would say about his relationship with Marina. She then tells him what Louse did to Marina at the booth.

*Vanesa is alone in her room thinking about her kiss with Lino. She now thinks it was a stupid thing to do.

*Marina tells Damiana that she shouldn’t have put her heart where it didn’t belong. She doesn’t want to wear the earrings because they haven’t brought her any luck. After Damiana assures her that the earrings can change her life, Marina tells her about the woman who asked her about the earrings and that she told the woman that her mother gave them to her. She then thinks that the woman sounded ver much like the woman that had come to their house at night. Damiana realizes that the woman must have been Angustias.

*Vanesa and Susana talk about Angustias. Su thinks Pru is probably stressing about it, but would rather hear what Vanesa said to Marina. She urges Vanesa to defend what is hers. Later, Susana is talking to Don Louse. He mentions that he argued with Pru about the blind girl. After Susana assures him that he had every right to put the girl in her place, Beto storms in and tells his father that they need to talk.

 

Don Louse is really a mystery to me. Seems to cycle in a bi-polar way every day. Of course his behavior with poor Marina was execrable, as is his heavy-handed treatment of his wife, son, and hapless servidumbre. But I liked how he abruptly got up and left when Vanessa's skanky mom started dissing Prudencia and coming on to him. Is there a decent fella deep inside struggling to get out?

Inquiring minds want to know and are darn confused right now.

Anyway, thanks Rgv Chick for pounding out these daily recaps and giving us a patio to kevetch, wonder, natter on and share our impressions. You're a doll.
 

RGV--Thank you for the wonderful review of a very active episode. Too many scene changes and we're still right where we were before it started.
Marina still doesn't want to wear the earrings.
Pru doesn't know Marina may be her child.
Don Louse is lousier than ever.
Susana is still trying to flirt and drink her way into his bed.
Angustia is still keeping secrets.
Damiana can't sell enough of her pomades and salves to make a living.
Doc. Isauro is still hibernating.
Beto is still being a mama's boy (you got it, RGV--he got himself into this, he should get himself out).
Toribio is still a loose cannon.
Baldo is still Baldo (and what a plot set-up--Damiana should never have left Marina alone at a booth with just Tori--it should have been Baldo, but then he might have ended up with a crop mark across his face).
Vanessa and Lino still can't DO anything about their "illicit" relationship.
Did I cover everyone?
 

Thanks JudyB and Anita!

Seeing Don Louse treat Marina the way that he did was very upsetting to me. I don't recall ever seeing a villain as ruthless as Don Louse in a TN. They are usually cunning and at least pretend to be civil in the eyes of the public, but this guy doesn't hold back and doesn't care who sees or hears his hate and derogatory acts. To top it off, NO ONE did anything to defend Marina; they just stood there and watched. Margarito tried to stop the LOUSE, but then also stood there while Louse degraded and humiliated Marina. The other thing I noticed was that when Margarito told Lino and Yola about it, they both took it very calmly. Yola even seemed to insinuate that Marina was at fault. ARGHHH!!

The one thing I liked about this episode is that we got some history about Damiana and apparently she has had a few suitors. She and Margarito were novios before he got married; Zacarias seems to have a thing for her; and Baldo has been trying to sway her for quite some time. Hmmm, so why is she still single?

JudyB, I also liked the way the Louse got up and left Susana talking...at least he doesn't discriminate.

Anita, you covered just about everyone. "Too many scene changes and we're still right where we were before it started." You got that right! And I thought the exact same thing about whom Damiana left with Marina...and how is it that she didn't notice the chaos when Louse was attacking Marina??

Upsetting episode! And I'm still wondering where Angustias' lollipop ended up!
 

RGV--And why did Angustia even need a lollipop for a prop? She should have been munching on a carrot stick or something a little healthier. Tori should can the candy, too.

Can generic candy be considered "Product Placement" for Bingo?
 

Chickie, thanks much for another of your excellent recaps.

I suppose Don Louse and his property must be the all-powerful economic engine of the area, pretty much giving him the "right" to do whatever he wants.

Somebody should give him a hint by erecting a guillotine in town somewhere.

andy
 

I'm all caught up. Thanks a million for the terrific recaps, Rgv Chick!

That bullying of a blind girl by the Louse was SO awful. I also found it upsetting, and the actor playing Marina was terrific, actually trembling with fear.

Beto is a bit of a wimp. Monday's scene between he and his father might be epic. I'm not sure if Beto will actually tell him of his love for Marina or just express generic anger at what he did to Marina.

Andy Banda, love the guillotine suggestion!

I also noted that Louse isn't up for Susana's dissing of Pru. I've revised my earlier thought that these two would end up in bed. And recently we saw him coming on to his wife.

I get the impression Baldomero knows about the baby switch. It's never been said outright, but he seems to hint in conversations he has with Damiana.

They surely are jerking us around with the earrings. If she'd had them on when Louse came up to her little beverage stand, there might have been a nuclear eruption in the Valle de Bravo.

Angustias did not share her suspicions about Marina with Pru. I can't begin to guess if she'll do so quickly or keep the secret. When she passed out, I thought at first they were going with the person dying before they can blurt out the big reveal.

Also, Angustias fainting postponed Beto telling Vanessa he had changed his mind about the wedding, maybe the whole relationship.

Telenovelas: The land of delayed gratification
 

Anita, I have no idea if the lollipop can be used for product placement...we could always call it a Tootsie Roll Pop :-)

Andy, you have my vote for the guillotine you idea!

novelera, glad you got caught up. They do seem to procrastinate, don’t they? Yes, yes...TNLandia of delayed gratification...and expedited frustration.
 

RGV...
Louse is just a worthless brute, it amazes me how Marina could have his blood... you can imagine how much we've put up with here 😶

Has anyone noticed the strange lack of law enforcement in Valle de Bravo? This should have earned Louse a stay in jail even if for a few hours! Never have I witnessed such impunity in a novela...

Also, it is a bit irritating to see Marina only worry about this ogre's approval,as if it were that important... he doesn't deserve it!
 

Ay, novelera--you made a sidebar worthy contribution: "Telenovelas: The land of delayed gratification." That is so true, on both sides of the screen, the doers and the watchers.

Hello to Brian. Not only was there a lack of police presence, but NO ONE came to assist Marina, even after the assault on the limes. Everyone was just going about their business. No crowds gathered around to watch, either. You'd think a ruckus like that would have attracted a lot of attention.
 

Brian, "it is a bit irritating to see Marina only worry about this ogre's approval, as if it were that important." More than a bit! OMGOSH, don't you just want to shake her? And she even made excuses for Vanesa! ARGHH!
 

Thank you for this very lively recap.
The louse is making an even bigger ass
Of himself in each episode. I didn't see the episode friday, but I gotta go back on on-demand and see the look on
Angustias'face When Baby girl told her her mother gave her those earrings and
It's kinda true, they are her mothers earrings. No wonder she almost had a stroke,the Woman has come face to face with her deception. Somebody is gonna have to be able to put papa Don louse in his place. Who better to do it than baby girl? I want to be sure and see that episode. I fear that when angy has time to think about things she won't say anything to pru just yet. But she Will probly have some colorful words to say to the Dami. Yeah girls get all caught up on stuff.

Looks like everybody took a turn at poor marina. The last one was the worst. Big ox. And then had the nerve to throw money at the poor people. That reminds me of someone else tossin paper towels at people. I'll Leave That there.

So sussy stays behind to let the louse
Know what happened, yeah that's why she stayed. Skank!

So damiana has two hounds sniffing
Around. She was a popular lady in her
Vibrant day and even more so now. Well
I was half right, somebody broke her heart but it wasn't the priest/grounds
Keeper or whatever baldo is. It was one of the louse's employees. Margarito. And why does he have a girls name? He doesn't look like a margerito,he looks like a Marco. Well his moma n daddy named him. And the writers, I didn't.

Marina is a very strong young woman. pru and the louse should be proud,she
Will be anyway, pru. I could care less what Jackass thinks.

Van can't have her cake(lino) and eat
Beto while she's tasting lino. And Snatching marina's earring and throwing it at her won't get her either one.

That's right Ns Chick, beto better man up and tell van he ain't feelin it. But he is with marina. Moma can't fix it for ya. Now put on your big boy drowers and get her done. Lol.

Thanks Ms Chick. This was a fun read.
 

Novelera:"Telenovelas, land of delayed
Gratification". I totally agree, don't cha just hate it?