Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Por Amar Sin Ley, Season 2 Miercoles 4/10/19, Episode 21: True Lies
Damián
shook hands with the two young entrepreneurs who then left Carlos'
office. He then shook hands with Alan for his coup at having brought
the company to him at a lower price than he had originally intended
to pay. He then decided to retain the firm as is corporate counsel.
Ricardo
brought up that this entire matter ruined his client's life. When he
accused Mónica of luring Rafael into committing the crime by posing
as the doctor's abused wife she denied it again. She told him he had
no proof. He said, “Very well. It will be your word against
Rafael's.”
Alejandra
brought the video to Inspector Quiróz and pointed out that this car
was the same as the one identified in the photos relating to the
murder of Gustavo's family. He cautioned her not to discuss this
with anyone and warned her that her involvement is dangerous.
Gustavo's
realtor showed the house to a family with a son the same age as Luis
had been. The boy noticed the toys in the house. The boy's mother
loved the kitchen and the father then decided that they would buy the
house.
Carlos
got to the office to get the good news about their new client. Not
only had he brought the purchase in at twenty percent less than
originally estimated, but they would get a commission and the
contract for Damián's corporate legal services. He estimated that
within a few months they could pay off half of what Carlos owed to El
Ciego. Carlos was very pleased at this news. So pleased that he
decided to increase Alan's percentage of the profits and get new
office space, which would also have Alan's name on the door next to
his.
Alejandra
and Ricardo talked on the phone before turning in. (No new
information.)
Juan
told Fernanda and Susanna he was a bit nervous about court the next
day. He knew that there was no way their client wouldn't be going to
prison. Both Fernanda and Susanna pointed out that Mónica took
advantage of Rafael's feelings to get him to do the crime. He knew
that they were right but was still swayed by Mónica's apparent
motive.
Gustavo
began packing up the personal effects of Isabel and Luis with their
voices echoing in his head. He cried.
Carlos
visited Alejandra at home to tell him the good news about his firm.
This meant that he would needed more partners. He invited her to
join his firm.
Nicolás
and Astrid talked about her trip. She was going to stay with her
brother for awhile because he is alone in the world. However, she
didn't like leaving Nicolás because he gave her back a sense of joie
de vivre. She said she would call him every time she could. There
was a knock at the door and the others came in to party.
Alejandra
turned Carlos down. She was happy with her situation and her
colleagues. He said he could pay her much more dinero, but she still
refused his offer. He asked if there was another reason and she told
him that she and Ricardo were a couple and she didn't want to be
separated from him. She loved him. She loved him because he is a
man who can make her happy. Carlos tried pressing for more of an
explanation. She finally had to tell him that she had thought once
that she loved him but the night of his bachelor party ended that.
Ricardo had nothing to do with that. The incident with Patricia
showed her that he (Carlos) was capable of hiding things from her
that she might never find out about. He went on about wanting to
help her in her career and that he wanted her to be happy. She
subtly rolled her eyes and said she would consider it but would not
promise him anything. She said he would pay back the money she
borrowed and he said he needed to go home and sleep. He kissed her
goodbye and left.
Adrián
was downing an nth cup of coffee watching security videos of Rafael's
store when Manuel stopped in on his way out. He asked if he could
help and Adrián gave him instructions to watch some videos to look
for interactions between Mónica and Rafael. He showed him Rafael's
mug shot and Manuel ran for his laptop.
Alejandra
called Victoria and told her about what had just happened with
Carlos. She seemed to realize that Carlos was trying to undermine
her relationship with Ricardo and that he didn't want to know that he
would never get her back. She asked Victoria how she was and
Victoria replied that she was still angry and sad but that whatever
it took she would get over it. “It wasn't the first time, but it
will be the last. I will never trust anyone again.” Alejandra
offered to come over so they could talk about it, but Victoria said
No thanks; she didn't want to talk about this. She would get over it
and not let this happen again.
Roberto
went back to his favorite watering hole where a journalist began
flirting with him. He seemed to be enjoying himself. She boasted of
being a good baker, especially of cakes. He said he wanted to know
which was sweeter, the cakes or her kisses. She proceeded to
demonstrate the latter. Somewhere in the midst of which he appeared distracted. She asked whether anything was wrong and he
said, “No, nothing” and resumed returning her kisses.
In
contrast, Carlos poured himself a drink at home. He was interrupted
by a knock which was that of his least favorite client, El Ciego, who
noticed that something was wrong. “I've had a bad day. Lots of
work.” El Ciego laughed and said “I brought you more” and his
new goon tossed in a bag with the usual contents. El Ciego stepped
inside and asked what it was and he said “Just a personal problem.”
Carlos wasn't really interested in talking about it. El Ciego poured
himself a drink and said he could help. Carlos said “I don't mean
to be ungrateful but it's not necessary.” “Think about it,”
said El Ciego. “There are always ways to rid ourselves of people
who cause problems. And I know how to do it.” Carlos looked at
him intently.
Roberto
seemed to remember who he was, then not. He then suggested they go
elsewhere. He settled the bar bill and took the lady back to his
place and began shedding clothes en route to the bed. [I expect
there was a little visual censorship here.]
Adrián
looked at his watch as he yawned, commenting on the lateness of the
hour. He looked back at his screen and saw the first encounter
between Mónica and Rafael. Manuel looked at it over his shoulder
and then Adrián told him they needed to find something that showed
more interaction. Adrián made note of the date and time.
The
following morning Roberto dressed for work and looked back at the
sleeping woman in his bed. He woke her up and she tried to persuade
him to come back for another round. He told her he liked the idea
but he had to get to work early. He gave her a kiss, told her to
make herself some breakfast, and left. But there was no laughter in
his voice or his manner. This was not the Don Giovanni Roberto of
some months ago.
Roberto
gave his opening statement in Rafael and Mónica's trial. He
explained that Rafael came to the firm and confessed to the murder.
Also stating that Mónica had come to him saying she was the doctor's
wife and that he had abused her. She had said he was violent and
that the only way for them to be together would be if her husband
died. Mónica began denying this and the judge rapped her gavel,
telling her that she would have a chance to talk later. Sonia spoke
next, stating that Mónica had lost a malpractice lawsuit she had
brought against the victim. The statement of Rafael Olmos had a
description of Mónica and that this was of importance in this case.
Mónica continued to deny having done anything. Her lawyer tried to
get her to stop but she would not, saying that court was worthless.
She accused lawyers of only taking her money and not giving her the
justice she deserved. The Vega lawyers stared at her for a moment as
she continued crying for her audience.
Carlos
was in a bad mood when he got to the office. He was short with his
secretary and with Nancy. She recognized when to retreat and did so.
Sonia
started by saying to Mónica that while what happened to her son was
lamentable, they were there because of the homicide she planned in
revenge. Again, Mónica denied having done this and denied knowing
Rafael. He asked her why she was saying that, telling the court that
yes, they knew each other. Adrián stood up with an envelope in
hand, saying that Mónica was lying and that he had videos to prove
it. He slipped the flash drive into the computer and the judge asked
to see it. He played the first video on the monitor, then the
second. Mónica's lawyer said that this proved nothing; they only
showed him as a store employee helping a customer. Adrián ignored
him and turned to Mónica, asking her if any more happened between
her and Rafael. She said No and he asked “Are you sure?” She
did not answer and, in fact, looked afraid. Adrián produced a disc
that showed Mónica in the hotel lobby with Rafael. They were
kissing before going up the stairs to their trysting room. That
forced the admission of their relationship out of her but she denied
asking him to kill anyone. Ricardo asked that Rafael be sworn in.
After he was Ricardo questioned him about their relationship [I
will spare you the repeat of the details]. Mónica told him to
stop lying and he said he was not. He told her he had loved her
[past tense] and destroyed his life for her. And she was
denying everything. “I killed because I thought I was protecting
you. My only mistake was loving you.”
She
looked as though she were made of stone ...and her eyes were dry.
Alejandra
gave the file to Dr Moises, who told her that Ivan would need
physical therapy at least three times per week and that he would need
to be monitored constantly by three additional specialists. Alejandra
explained the complication that his mother is in jail pending
sentencing for murder.
Mónica
went for her Academy Award denying that she had supplied the weapon
and had never seen it. She continued to deny having had anything to
do with the murder. Adrián pointed out the motive. She said that
this did not mean she did the crime. Adrián said that she had taken
the time to plan it. And part of that plan was to impersonate the
wife of the victim. She began accusing Juan of trapping her by
pretending to be an accounting client. More denial and histrionics.
Dr
Moises explained that Ivan needed to be in a facility where all these
treatments can be done and he knew of one. Alejandra said that since
the mother didn't have the money to pay she could get the funds from
a foundation. The doctor said he would take him on as a patient
without compensation but Alejandra was in charge of the rest. He
told her that all would be well.
Closing
arguments were very short. Sonia stated that her investigation
indemnified both defendants. Roberto stated that his client had been
manipulated and had not acted alone. Mónica's lawyer stated that
she did nothing and should not pay for Rafael's crime. The judge
didn't even declare a recess. She pronounced both defendants guilty.
Mónica became histrionically hysterical. The judge sentenced
Rafael to twenty years as the actor of the crime while she gave
Mónica twenty-four years as the mastermind.
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Comments:
So appreciate your responses and Urban,you filled alot of holes in my understanding of all that's transpired. Wow...Munchhausen! Never would have thought of that. Again, thanks.
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There were some twists and turns in this episode it would have been tough to get were it not for this excellent, thorough recap! Thank you. So good.
A reality check on Mexico's legal procedures might be helpful at this point. The evidence against MoniCA was mostly circumstantial, although she did perjure herself about knowing Rafael. And she gets MORE time than Rafael who confessed to committing the crime. And if Rafael loves her so, how could he persist in a narrative that condemns her? Something's fishy. The crime here is keeping that child from his mother. I'm surprised at all the lawyers representing Rafael with no concern about the fate of Monica.
Also, isn't Ricardo's separation from his wife and family temporary? He's still married, yes? Are the kids returning with the wife? Seems silly for all the long term plans with Alejandra.
Roberto returns to his old ways? Ick
Carlos, El Ciego, etc. etc.....guess they're the guts of the story so no getting rid of them anytime soon.
A reality check on Mexico's legal procedures might be helpful at this point. The evidence against MoniCA was mostly circumstantial, although she did perjure herself about knowing Rafael. And she gets MORE time than Rafael who confessed to committing the crime. And if Rafael loves her so, how could he persist in a narrative that condemns her? Something's fishy. The crime here is keeping that child from his mother. I'm surprised at all the lawyers representing Rafael with no concern about the fate of Monica.
Also, isn't Ricardo's separation from his wife and family temporary? He's still married, yes? Are the kids returning with the wife? Seems silly for all the long term plans with Alejandra.
Roberto returns to his old ways? Ick
Carlos, El Ciego, etc. etc.....guess they're the guts of the story so no getting rid of them anytime soon.
Bienvenido, Dona Felipa.
Ricardo filed for divorce in the opening episode of Season 1, so he has been divorced for however much time has actually transpired since. Earlier this season there was a hint that Elena was thinking of making this move permanent.
The one thing about the Mexican legal procedures that bothered me is that Monica doesn't appear to have been given the additional charge of perjury. In the US that would add time to her sentence. As to Rafael, he has finally gotten the realization that Monica used him. After the murder she didn't return his calls or answer his text messages.
As for separating her from her son, I have been wondering whether she is a Munchhausen by Proxy case. She barely appears to have been reassured that he will be in good hands. I've been wondering whether she made Ivan sick for the usual reasons in these cases -- getting attention for herself as a maternal martyr -- and that it backfired. The boy's facial expressions were telling me that something is very fishy here. If we get an update about his treatment, we may find out that she had been keeping him incapacitated, which would add more time to her sentence.
She cold-bloodedly planned the murder of Dr Lara and used Rafael to be her weapon hand and for that she deserves the sentence she got. Her mistake in this plan was in not considering the possibility that Rafael would have a conscience about his actions. He did, and that is why she isn't getting away with this.
We had to expect Roberto to backslide, but that isn't going to make him happy.
As for Carlos, there is still a lot of unfinished business. Alan was Patricia's murderer, which he still doesn't know. I suspect he won't know until the end of this season; I hope that doesn't get carried over into a third season. His attempt at getting Alejandra to join his firm is another attempt at controlling her, which he will no longer be able to do. It would be a truly bone-headed move because she would potentially find out about El Ciego and fall into danger if things go south between him and Carlos. Nancy has only been there a couple of days and she is already on the brink of finding out about him.
Ricardo filed for divorce in the opening episode of Season 1, so he has been divorced for however much time has actually transpired since. Earlier this season there was a hint that Elena was thinking of making this move permanent.
The one thing about the Mexican legal procedures that bothered me is that Monica doesn't appear to have been given the additional charge of perjury. In the US that would add time to her sentence. As to Rafael, he has finally gotten the realization that Monica used him. After the murder she didn't return his calls or answer his text messages.
As for separating her from her son, I have been wondering whether she is a Munchhausen by Proxy case. She barely appears to have been reassured that he will be in good hands. I've been wondering whether she made Ivan sick for the usual reasons in these cases -- getting attention for herself as a maternal martyr -- and that it backfired. The boy's facial expressions were telling me that something is very fishy here. If we get an update about his treatment, we may find out that she had been keeping him incapacitated, which would add more time to her sentence.
She cold-bloodedly planned the murder of Dr Lara and used Rafael to be her weapon hand and for that she deserves the sentence she got. Her mistake in this plan was in not considering the possibility that Rafael would have a conscience about his actions. He did, and that is why she isn't getting away with this.
We had to expect Roberto to backslide, but that isn't going to make him happy.
As for Carlos, there is still a lot of unfinished business. Alan was Patricia's murderer, which he still doesn't know. I suspect he won't know until the end of this season; I hope that doesn't get carried over into a third season. His attempt at getting Alejandra to join his firm is another attempt at controlling her, which he will no longer be able to do. It would be a truly bone-headed move because she would potentially find out about El Ciego and fall into danger if things go south between him and Carlos. Nancy has only been there a couple of days and she is already on the brink of finding out about him.
Thanks Urban!
I almost felt like going all Tyra Banks on Roberto (“I was rooting for you!”). He seemed to really try to change for Victoria when she saw him with the other woman but didn’t see him send that woman home by herself but now is just back to his old ways. After all, he did betray Leo in part 1.
Would be interesting to see if there’s a follow up on Ivan’s health conditions. The outcome of the case was fair. Monica only thought about herself.
I almost felt like going all Tyra Banks on Roberto (“I was rooting for you!”). He seemed to really try to change for Victoria when she saw him with the other woman but didn’t see him send that woman home by herself but now is just back to his old ways. After all, he did betray Leo in part 1.
Would be interesting to see if there’s a follow up on Ivan’s health conditions. The outcome of the case was fair. Monica only thought about herself.
So appreciate your responses and Urban,you filled alot of holes in my understanding of all that's transpired. Wow...Munchhausen! Never would have thought of that. Again, thanks.
When I recap I usually watch the episodes twice. I scrutinize actors for facial expressions, especially if they aren't talking. Ivan could be a victim here.
Thanks Urban. Again I forgot to record. You cracked me up with "histrionically hysterical" and this:
Mónica went for her Academy Award denying that she had supplied the weapon and had never seen it.
Sorry I missed that very dramatic scene, but happy I missed Roberto going back to his old behavior. Vicky Vicky Vicky! Too bad.....
Mónica went for her Academy Award denying that she had supplied the weapon and had never seen it.
Sorry I missed that very dramatic scene, but happy I missed Roberto going back to his old behavior. Vicky Vicky Vicky! Too bad.....
Thanks, Urban. Always entertaining reading your recaps.
In reality it would be tough finding a good place for Ivan to get care for his complicated health problems. But this is TN land so Ale and the doc have it all sorted out. Too bad Monica didn't seek out Vega in the first place instead of going for revenge that did her kid no good. Hope he meets other kids where he's going and finally has a life.
I like Roberto but he really is a bad prospect for a woman with (well-earned) trust issues. So quick to fall back on his old ways when the going got rough. Even Carlos is better prospect right now. He's being true to his ex and ignoring Nancy's encantos.
In reality it would be tough finding a good place for Ivan to get care for his complicated health problems. But this is TN land so Ale and the doc have it all sorted out. Too bad Monica didn't seek out Vega in the first place instead of going for revenge that did her kid no good. Hope he meets other kids where he's going and finally has a life.
I like Roberto but he really is a bad prospect for a woman with (well-earned) trust issues. So quick to fall back on his old ways when the going got rough. Even Carlos is better prospect right now. He's being true to his ex and ignoring Nancy's encantos.
I think Carlos may also have a Madonna/Whore complex. In contrasting these two women Alejandra is the Virgin Mary and Nancy is Jezebel.
Urban, I too laughed out loud at "histrionically hysterical." And I love the Munchausen-by-proxy angle, but experience tells me that our imaginations range much more widely than the writers'. Sigh.
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