Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Por Amar Sin Ley, Season 2 Martes 6/11/19 Episode 62: Money, Money, Money


I'm Christopher Mason. They say that money makes the world go around. It can change the lives of people who had less or who had none. It can tempt many and lead them to deceptions and crimes. In a world where upward mobility is increasingly more difficult those who have succeeded are always looking over their shoulder.

I'm Candice DeLong. Greed and envy are prime motives for crime and we've seen lots of it already. And the methods get more creative all the time.

Mexico City: Nicolás told Roberto that honesty is the most important thing, but one should not put one's feelings at unnecessary risk. He should not use his mother's abandonment as an excuse to reject the possibility of loving a woman.

Los Cabos: Sofia and Ricardo went to the courthouse to collect the DNA test results on their client. They presented the documents and received a condescending response from the receptionist, saying that they needed to present these before their client came in for the test. They told her that the test had been requested before they were retained but she would not change her mind, saying they needed to see the judge. Ricardo told her that they were well aware of local law on this subject and took out his business card.
The nasty receptionist continued to refuse to hand over the results as someone else handed results to another person who said “It's about time. I've been waiting an hour.” This receptionist claimed to never have heard of Vega and Associates and was dismissive when Ricardo said that they were from Mexico City. Sofia leaned on her and she finally relented, saying they would have to wait, just like everyone else. She got up and walked away.

Now, who is she protecting or does she just envy a woman with law degree?

Mexico City: Alonso and Lourdes were having breakfast. He talked about Miguel and how he reminded him of himself when he had been studying the law. He asked about Paula and Lourdes explained the problem. She asked him to talk to Jaime about this and he suggested she come to the office to do so. He told her he loved her sense of empathy and desire to help people.

Susanna liked the new furniture but was concerned at the cost because Juan had bought so much at once. He told her that their lives had changed and that she deserved to live like a queen. Now they could have the party. She asked for some time to plan because she wanted to make really great food for their guests.

Los Cabos: Sofia and Ricardo finally received the results and the answer was Positive. They looked at each other in shock.

Fabián tried to get his wife to talk to him, but she was still giving him the cold shoulder. This only became worse when Ricardo and Sofia arrived with the bad news.
She hit him with the document and called him names. He continued to deny it. She continued calling him a liar and then told the lawyers she wanted a divorce. Fabián then said. “NO! No divorce!” Lorenza left the room. Ricardo advised Fabián to allow some time. He continued to deny having cheated on his wife and shouted that he had no idea how that test could be positive.

Lorenza went out on the balcony and cried. Fabián went out to talk to her. She did not want to talk to him. He said this was either a mistake or a scheme to break them up. He sounded sincere when he repeatedly told her he loved her. She told him not to come home because she didn't want their daughter to see or hear them fight. She finally walked away.

Resorts like this are always dens of temptation. Lorenza must have witnessed quite a few steamy scenes both in and out of the jacuzzi. Many fueled by umbrella drinks, moonlight, and waves crashing against the shore.

Mexico City: Roberto nursed his hangover with his dark glasses but that didn't help when Juan arrived to tell him about the new furniture and the party. He had never given a party before so he asked Roberto for help. Roberto said he's putting himself in good hands. He said first of all that there should be more women than men.

Roberto is used to planning a different kind of party. I'm not so sure that is a good idea.

Carlos handed Alan a file about Michelle's situation and Alan was impressed with the photo of her. He asked about how Carlos met her and Carlos asked him why he asks such unimportant questions. Alan tried to get him to to reconcile from the previous day, but Carlos didn't want to say more. Alan pointed out that they both had responsibility for the firm and that he is also dealing with El Ciego's money. If anything went wrong they were both in trouble. He said that all he was interested in was protecting what was theirs. Carlos conceded.

Jaime went to Alonso's office and Alonso and Lourdes told him their concerns about Paula. They appealed to him as the person who knew her best. He thanked Lourdes for being such a good friend to Paula and said he would do what he could.

Roberto told Gustavo that a good party would cheer him up.

Los Cabos: Fabián went back into the office continuing to deny that this child was his, sure that even his lawyers didn't believe him. Ricardo told him that it was not their job to judge him but to help him in the best way possible. He said they needed to chill and think this through thoroughly and calmly. Sofia told him he had to be completely honest with them and tell them everything. He started by telling them that he had only seen this woman once and not in any way that this pregnancy could have happened.

It's happened before. Improperly supervised DNA tests can lead to falsified reports when enough money changes hands. Could that receptionist be in on it?

Mexico City: Susanna called Fernanda and asked when she was coming over. She suggested that she stop over right away. Fernanda told her she'd rather come over when Juan was not there. Susanna told her not to worry; he wasn't at home.

Los Cabos: Fabián explained that he only met the woman just over a year previously when she modeled for their ad campaign.
They were formally dressed and on the balcony drinking cocktails among other people doing the same. She made comments such as “To think you own all this!” and he talked very reasonably about making sure that everything was comfortable and luxurious for the guests. They both had at least one drink too many. She became flirtatious and provocative.
They started kissing and she had removed his shirt. She then pulled back and took off her dress. He looked at her for a moment, they kissed, and then he pulled back, saying this could not go any further. That was it and there had been no contact since then.
He backtracked, however, saying that she had whipped out a condom and put it on him before performing oral sex on him. He swore that no more than that happened. Ricardo asked what happened to the condom after that. He said it ended up in the garbage but could not remember throwing it away himself. So she must have. He then looked as though he was mentally kicking himself.

Mexico City: Jaime went to see Paula, who was in the garden in her pajamas. She told him that she felt worse every day. She would get up in the mornings and only want to go back to sleep. She felt she had nothing to live for. He reminded her that he was also in pain and that she had him and Lourdes. They would do all they could. He embraced her as she cried.

Adrián handed the sentencing report to Victoria. She looked at it then noticed a new e-mail came in. It was her bar exam results. She hesitated and he prompted her to open it. She then opened it and her expression was serious. He looked at her and then she grinned and said “I passed!” He grinned saying “I knew it!”
They both stood up and embraced. Roberto then entered the officeand stopped short.

Los Cabos: Fabián admitted he didn't see Ana throw away the used condom. He therefore could not be sure she had. It then occurred to him that she used the sperm to get pregnant.

Pregnancy entrapment is one of the oldest female tricks that doesn't need an instruction manual. Except this move – if that is what happened – is one of the most creative ones yet.

Mexico City: Roberto did a staged clearing of his throat. Adrián and Victoria separated and Adrián told Roberto he needed to congratulate Victoria on passing the bar and being able to practice in the US. Roberto congratulated her sincerely, then said he was there to invite them to Juan's housewarming party the next day. They accepted.
Roberto slipped out, but remained outside the door to eavesdrop on Adrián telling Victoria they needed to celebrate her new license. He was taking her out to dine that night.

Roberto's moves have done him no good in the game of love. It looks like Adrián has captured his queen.

Los Cabos: Ricardo told Fabián that Ana would have needed a doctor's help if she used the sperm in the condom to get pregnant. He knew of a doctor who could explain that.
He called Nicolás who told him that either the woman would need to use it within the hour or refrigerate it immediately. It would need potassium upon being thawed before being used for insemination. This was complicated enough that it was unlikely to have happened on that occasion. Ricardo explained what Nicolás told him and then asked what happened afterward. Fabián said she left the room immediately. Ricardo explained that she could not have done this alone. She had to have had an accomplice. Fabián wondered why and Ricardo said it was money. The law requires fathers to provide for their children and the mothers of those children in proportion to his income. In order to prove this they would need to investigate all the local clinics.

The one with the nasty receptionist should be their first stop.

Mexico City: Juan went to Tatiana's office to invite her to the party. She wanted to help, virtually begging him.

Los Cabos: Fabián wanted the lawyers to assure his wife that he was the victim and he also wanted to make sure that he would not be required to pay any money to the deceiving woman. Ricardo told him that would be very complicated if the child has his DNA because the judge will order that he recognize him. That was why they needed to find out the entire truth.

Mexico City: El Cuervo arrived at the hideout to find his boss drinking as usual. He told him he had information about El Gringo from an informant. He had him come over. El Ciego gave him a wad of cash and he went out happy. A goon with a high-powered rifle stood out in the corridor.

Jaime arrived at Paula's house with two suitcases. He intended to move in temporarily to help her. She refused at first, but realized finally that he needed to heal as well.

Money can buy a lot of things, but you have to be careful about what you're selling to get it. You have to be careful that it's legal.

Yes, indeed. It's obvious that two men here are being looked at for their money and status and at least one of them has the social sophistication to see this as a motive. Rather than pursuing Victoria at the moment Roberto should look to help out his junior colleague who doesn't see Tatiana's motive. Fabián will need to worry also because while he never had intercourse with Ana he was still unfaithful and I don't think Lorenza will take drunkenness as an excuse. El Cuervo's greed could be his downfall and we can't forget Téllez, who is still stalking Alan for more hush money. Until next we meet Behind the Walls of Justice, I'm Christopher Mason.

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Comments:
Thanks, UA! Mistressful as usual.

I love your screencap of Ric & Sofia talking to the nasty receptionist -- he's showing more cleavage than she is (although it didn't get him anywhere.)

My faves:

"Lorenza must have witnessed quite a few steamy scenes both in and out of the jacuzzi. Many fueled by umbrella drinks, moonlight, and waves crashing against the shore."

and

"Money can buy a lot of things, but you have to be careful about what you're selling to get it."

 

Thanks, Blue Lass. I love it when those lines come out of my brain!

Before this goes to court (if it does) I have to think that Lorenza will not be happy to hear the truth of this child's conception. Based on what we've seen of her in action I don't think she is capable of forgiving him even if he was drunk at the time. He may still be in for an ugly divorce. This would take a top-notch marital counselor to resolve.

Since Mexican law demands that he support the child (see Season 1 for the family of a teen who knocked up his girlfriend) Ricardo could possibly work out the following for this Deception Conception:

--- A lump sum in trust for the support of the child and for no other use.
--- Said trust fund to be managed by a lawyer specializing in financial affairs. This attorney signs and pays all bills relating to the child.
--- Ana must sign a non-disclosure agreement also restraining her from any future demands. Failure to comply at any later date results in forfeiture.
-- Neither Ana nor the child is to contact Fabian, Lorenza, or their daughter. Failure to comply results in forfeiture.
 

UA-Thank you again. This was certainly an interesting development. Remember Presumed Innocent? There was no baby involved in that one. Until Ric and Sofie came up with the possibility of artificial insemination, it was still a mystery of how his semen "didn't" get into her and she ends up having his baby.

The terms of the agreement sound so reasonable AND legal, but I have a feeling the writers won't use it. Of course there will be a "See you in Court Part 3" in our future.

Juan is still off the clock. When is he going to get another case? Bobby arranging the Fiesta and both Fer and Tat showing up is bound to end up with some broken dishes or wine-stained carpet.

If Bobby thinks there's something fishy about Adrian, he's not doing much to find out what it is--except he's now taken up listening at open doors.

I did think Nick's talk with his son may have sunk in. As usual, he's quite direct in giving Bobby the unvarnished truth about himself (as interpreted by dad, of course). Why didn't Nick do this 10 years ago, huh? It might have saved us and Vick a lot of time.
 

This case could be a lot more complicated than we already know about. There could be a major revenge scheme and what if this "model" isn't the birth mother? I know that if I were a model the last thing I'd ever want was to be pregnant and permanently ruin my figure. BTW, does anyone recognize the actress? She looks familiar.

Are they saying "ultimas semanas" yet?
 

JAJAJAJAJA. It's never more complicated. If anything, it's usually less so.

Having said that, I am insanely grateful I didn't have to recap any scenes involving discarded condoms. Guacala. You took one for the team, UA.
 

Thanks, Urban. What novel cases we are getting here.

I hope Mr. Dropped His Pants has to pay child support. The model would've never gotten pregnant if he hadn't cooperated a bit. I can see him lying to his wife, but lying to his lawyers was just dumb.
 

I don't think Fabian was lying to his lawyers. This is no ordinary case.
 





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