Tuesday, April 09, 2019

Por Amar Sin Ley, Season 2 Martes 4/9/19, Episode 20: Justice Without Law


I'm Christopher Mason. In the pursuit of justice some people forget that for society to be orderly and functional law enforcement needs to left to do their duty. There is sometimes good reason not to think they are, but that unless higher authorities agree it isn't considered a valid reason to take the law in one's own hands.

I'm Candice DeLong. People can have the most understandable motives for revenge, but they are breaking the law just the same. This is a lesson that is not easily learned.

Mónica said she did everything for her son. And cried.

Javier visited Quiróz who told him that the weapons used in the killing had been smuggled in from El Norte. Javier said he needed to find the connexion to Jacinto Dorante. Quiróz told him that this is where they are focusing the investigation. Also that he would be in charge of the investigation.

Mónica said – in front of two Vega lawyers, Rafael, and Sonia – that three years previously her son had an infection that led to a severe fever. She had gone to Dr Lara where they waited for two hours, was told that he was on his way, and in the end waited for eight hours. They tried to bring down the fever but it didn't come down until dawn. [Can someone make sense of this incoherence?] The child was left prostrate in bed. The hospital told her that this had been preventable. Adrian asked what had happened in court. She replied that she didn't know other than the judge saying that the doctor had not been negligent, that he had done all he could. Rafael said he understood why she wanted the doctor dead but that he didn't deserve to have his life destroyed like this. Sonia then told her that she was detained n suspicion of being the mastermind of the murder. Mónica stood up and got hysterical about them taking her child.
Sonia pulled back the gate and told her not to worry because her son would be alright. Mónica begged not to be arrested, but Sonia instructed the police to arrest her.
She almost dragged her to the door to the waiting police.

This woman eats drama for breakfast.


Back at the office Alejandra told her colleagues that Mónica's son was in the pediatric institute. They saw a case of malpractice. Ricardo said that he wanted to talk to Mónica. He wanted to calm her down by assuring her that Ivan was in good hands. Roberto said he would talk to his father to get a recommendation for a good doctor. They talked about the defense but Alejandra and Ricardo reminded the others that the priority now is the boy. Ricardo said that cases don't end with the sentence; they needed to find help for the boy.

Nancy sauntered into Carlos' office to tell him that El Chivo had been freed, since the cop changed his statement.
Carlos said “Good job” which prompted her to handle his tie in a way that said she'd rather be handling something else. He said this was an excellent demonstration of her abilities. “This and more you don't know about,” she said, as she left.

Carlos could not have missed the phallic significance of her handling his tie. If I read him correctly, it looks as though he's fantasizing what abilities she is really looking to show off.

Adrián volunteered to visit Mónica with the news and left the office. Alejandra told Juan he shouldn't be taking on so much. He said he felt really bad for this woman. Roberto told him not to take on any guilt about this and not to feel bad. Juan apologized, excused himself, and left Ricardo's office. The others talked about how he will learn not to take so much of this upon himself.
Manuel came in and handed documents to Alejandra regarding security tapes, then went back to work. Roberto left to call his father and Alejandra was about to leave to continue the investigation into her father's kidnapping. Ricardo told her he didn't want her doing this for the sake of her safety. He told her that the only suspect they had in the killing of Gustavo's family turned up dead, which meant that there is an information leak. He told her to leave this with Quiróz, but she refused.

The Golden Girls drank wine and played poker at Paula's house. Alicia and she asked Lourdes about how things were going with Alonso and she didn't want to talk. She was finally cajoled into telling them that Alonso had been a bit distant for the past few days. They encouraged her to call him.

Ricardo told Alejandra he understood, but continued to worry about her safety. He wouldn't be able to take it if anything happened to her. She told him that this had been the hardest experience of her life, finally telling him she is only going through documents. She told him she was going to review what she had and that she would be careful. He offered to take her home.

Juan arrived home to find his mother and Fernanda waiting for him. He told them the bad news about Mónica. As shocking as this was, Susanna said nothing justified killing another person.

Ricardo took Alejandra home and found the Golden Girls talking about Lourdes' stalled love life. Ricardo told Paula he would spend his life making Alejandra happy. All approved of him. Alicia was caught by surprise when Alejandra asked about Gilberto, who was still out of town.

Carlos spoke to El Ciego to tell him that El Chivo was freed. This was worth the 300,000 pesos (a little under $16K US) it would cost him.
He was pleased but told Carlos he was anticipating work problems and he was to be alert because he might need him again soon. Carlos was not happy about this.

Carlos had been lucky for quite a while. He has managed to keep his connexion to El Ciego under wraps. But his cousin Alan is not a good repository for secrets. Nor will Nancy be if she doesn't get what she wants.

Juan talked to his mother and Fernanda about Mónica, emphasizing her maternal worries and her financial situation. He said that everyone has the right to a good defense. Susana told him he was right, but he shouldn't get so involved, since this woman didn't look lily-white in this situation.

The next morning Roberto's father came to the office with him. Nicolás had a good time greeting the ladies. He felt a chill wind blowing in their interaction with Victoria. Roberto told him that things had gone south and Nicolás told him that everything has a solution. They headed for Roberto's office.

Gustavo was speaking to a realtor when Alonso entered his office. Both had prospects for new housing and Alonso said that he was sure this change would do them good.

Roberto took his father to Alejandra's office and they sat down to discuss the case. He recommended a doctor who knew many rehabilitation specialists and gave her his contact information.

Manuel and Lorena met in the library and talked briefly about their current situations. He had extra work because he was a semester short of graduation. Things in the real world didn't look the same as what they imagined in school.

Alejandra spoke to Dr Moises and made an appointment with him the next day to discuss the case. She and Ricardo agreed to go out later.

Adrián and Juan talked abut the case. They were to go through the security videos from Rafael's place of work to find one with him and Mónica together, which would no longer permit her to deny having known him. Adrian took a call from Sonia in which she told him that Rafael would be in front of the judge the next day, so they needed to get together with Roberto and Ricardo to prepare their case. Juan brought up Mónica's defense and Adrian said that she didn't have much in her favor.

No judge in his right mind would allow her to get away with this.

Manuel delivered copies of the security videos to Alejandra.
She looked at the video, then played it back. She got up and bolted out of her office.

Roberto told his father what happened with Victoria, saying that it was all a misunderstanding. He had tried to explain it to her but she would not believe him. Nicolás advised him to be patient and give it some time. He was having his own troubles in this area, as Astrid was leaving to stay with her brother for three months...without him. He didn't seem certain she would return.

Alejandra asked Javier for the folder he had on the murder of Gustavo's family. She looked at the photos and said that the car matched the ones in the video taken the night Jaime was kidnapped. Javier looked a bit put out.

Ricardo, Adrián, and Juan were discussing Rafael's defense when Roberto arrived. When Juan raised the issue of Mónica's motive and of her defense, Ricardo said that they should get her to plead guilty in exchange for the care of her son. This should also make things better for Rafael. Adrian said that if this did not work they needed security videos of her with Rafael, to put her statement in the Lies column. All went off to do what they had to.

Javier warned Alejandra of the danger. His manner didn't please Alejandra, who let him know that she understood who these people were in the scheme of things: People whose crimes take away their right to be free.

Alan gave the two tech guys the contracts to sign for the sale of their business. There was an additional clause regarding the continued employment of certain people, which they didn't expect. The people in question were friends of theirs.
After a little resistance Alan and Damian got them to sign.

Alan and Damian looked like they had just taken candy from a baby.

Adrián went to Victoria for a take-out recommendation. She told him that Carmen had all that information, but he asked for her favorite. She told him she liked the place with good salads. He asked if he should order something for her and she said no thanks. He asked Victoria if something had happened. She said No. Adrian wasn't buying this, but did not press the issue but wanted to make sure the door was open.

Roberto and Juan visited Rafael to prepare him for his court date. He was to tell how he met Mónica, that she had tricked him into thinking she was Dr Lara's wife, etc. Juan emphasized that this was to make the judge see that Mónica had manipulated him. Rafael was not ready for this. He had done the killing. Roberto tried to get him to admit to himself that he had been manipulated by a woman with an agenda. He was still in a state of disbelief... and sadder than ever because this now affected her son. Rafael said he should confess to the total crime. Roberto told him he needed to demonstrate that Mónica had deceived and manipulated him. Juan pointed out that Sonia had evidence against her and it would not be likely for her to go free. However, Rafael seemed to go into self-destruct mode, sayiing that if he died in prison he leaves nobody behind. But he was worried about Mónica's son. Roberto tried to reassure him that the boy was being cared for. He was only to tell the truth.

Monica had truly brainwashed this man. Here he didn't look fit to stand trial.

Ricardo went to see Mónica, who insisted she had to get out to see her son. He tried explaining that he was in a good pediatric hospital and that the court date was the next day. She continued to deny knowing Rafael and that she had done anything wrong. She did not think that justice existed. Ricardo told her that people aren't entitled to take justice with their own hands, which is what she had done.

The law doesn't like situations like this. Both of these people will pay, but what looks like martyrdom isn't going to get Rafael any points with a judge.

I agree, Candice. The twenty-first century isn't fond of such things at any level. While Rafael isn't well-educated he should have been able to recognize a manipulative woman as soon as the word “kill” came into the conversation. That he is still in love with her despite her deceptions indicates that he needs more help than the Vega lawyers can give him. And considering their own situations right now their own judgement could be called into question if Sonia decides to really dig up dirt. Until next we meet Behind the Walls of ustice, I'm Christopher Mason.

Labels:


Comments:
"This woman eats drama for breakfast." Jajaja don't we all...

I haven't had a chance to watch yet, but I'm not sure I can, er, handle the necktie scene. I wonder what Nancy's backstory is?
 

Blue Lass: Let's see what the backstory is IF the producers go down that road.
 

Thanks, joven, for the recap. Your sidekicks are quite entertaining. Candice DeLong's face is priceless!

Have we had an explanation as to the bruises on Monica's back? I'm assuming she somehow did it to herself.

I forgot about Roberto's dad! I enjoyed his retirement home ladylove. I hope they bring her back this season.

R la O
 

Carlos said “Good job” which prompted her to handle his tie in a way that said she'd rather be handling something else.

Whoa Urban! You certainly are having fun with this new character Nancy. Once again,I forgot to record this but I have a feeling reading your recaps, with risqué commentary by your two guides, is much better than watching the actual episode.

Thanks as always.
 

Thanks, Urban. Great to have Christopher and Candace visit again.

What is Nancy's game and why did the writers give her an Anglo name?

Not sure why Ale thinks she's Teflon coming up against ruthless thugs.
 

Thanks Urban,this was rather spiiiicy.

When Carlos finds out about Ali & rick
Are an idom, if he don't already know
He might just let Nancy handle a few
Things. And then go after rick in his
Insane way that rivals life Time. I
Mention lifetime cuz they have a very unique way of doin crazy on that network and Carlos fits in perfectly.

Rafael needs some serious couciling.He
Seems starved for love and grabs what
Is thrown at him. And monica saw him comin a mile away. She needed someone
Desperate, and here comes Rafael. But he'll Pay for his crime,as will monica .Who Is in some serious denial mode. Or she Is just plain stubborn and thinks she's Above the law.

This was inter-resting Urban, thanks.

 

I am wondering about Nancy and that Anglo-sounding name. She has an agenda but she should see now that there is a lot of shenanigans going on in Carlos' firm.

I also agree that Rafael needs a shrink badly. And Ivan needs a new mother.
 





<< Home

Newer›  ‹Older

© Caray, Caray! 2006-2022. Duplication of this material for use on any other site is strictly prohibited.

Protected by Copyscape Online Plagiarism Finder