Monday, July 08, 2019

Por Amar Sin Ley, Season 2 Lunes 7/8/19 Episode 77: The Front Page



Mexico City:  Carlos shouted at Nancy to make all evidence of El Ciego disappear. She told him that this was impossible but he was not being reasonable. She finally fled from his office.

Alan's picture was on the front page. Alonso showed it to Roberto and Juan, who noted that if Téllez had been extorting money from Alan, he must have known something. Alonso said that this must be very hard on Carlos. Roberto then noticed Juan's new watch. Alonso advised him to think of the future before buying any more luxuries, like first buying a house. Roberto seconded that and Juan thanked them. Then he and Roberto left Alonso's office to look into Alan's case.

Boston:  Victoria and Ricardo were discussing the case when Victoria got a call from the DA's office that the case will go to court in a few days.

Mexico City:  Alan kept shouting to the guards that he had the right to counsel. A guard made threatening motions with his club, saying that people like him had no right to anything. He did say that he was allowed a call. After he left the cellblock two thugs walked up to Alan's cell and one said “I see you are the cousin” and made an evil eye gesture that said “I am watching you”. Alan was smart enough to be afraid. [He also looks too good after Carlos did that number on him.]

Carlos paid Roberto a call to talk about when he investigated Patricia's murder. He asked why he suspected Alan at the time; what evidence he had. Roberto answered that it was because Alan had arranged the party, invited the hookers, ordered the champagne, and had a copy of the key to his suite. However, when Pedro turned up the judge thought that he had a more powerful motive. Carlos asked why he didn't continue to investigate. Roberto said they had done what they could. Carlos wanted the whole truth. Roberto asked why and Carlos told him that Alan had deceived everyone. He had killed Patricia and Téllez knew about it.

Camila and Nicolás were walking in the park and sat down by the fountain. She talked about her French class and the teacher who didn't speak any Spanish. She sensed that something was bothering Nicolás and he told her about Lucia's appearance and his concern for Roberto. He was sure that Lucia's reappearance would ultimately hurt Roberto.

Roberto was incredulous at Alan's actions. Carlos felt like an idiot for missing any sign of it. He wasn't sure why this happened other than Alan always resented him. However, at least he was in jail where he belonged. Roberto asked whether he wanted the case expedited, but Carlos told him not to bother. As far as he was concerned it was too late because Alejandra wasn't there with him to find out.

Nicolás told Camila that Lucia said that he kept her away from Roberto all those years. He denied that this was the case. He was worried that Lucia would manipulate Roberto to be on her side. He wanted above all for Roberto not to get hurt.

Carlos finished venting and thanked Roberto for hearing him out. They metioned that nothing had yet been done to get Pedro out of prison. Just before Carlos left he said “Now I understand so much more.” Roberto's phone rang and Carmen told him that there was a call from the prison.

Shortly thereafter he was in the visiting room at the police station talking to Alan, who continued denying that he had killed Téllez. He wanted Roberto and Juan to represent him. He was willing to pay what it would take to get him out of there. [Fat chance; that would be the equivalent of the US national debt.]

Nancy went to the police lab and chatted up the fingerprint expert. When she took out the cash the woman tried to brush her off. However, Nancy knew that she had trouble paying for her child's school...

Roberto declined the request. He said he had met killers in his time, “But you are unique.” Alan tried to say that Sonia was picking on the first suspect as she had done with Carlos. Roberto said that this was completely different. Alan implied that he would call Alonso to come in to see him. Roberto told him he knew that he had killed both Patricia and Téllez. The only thing he could do is accept that he had done this. He had deceived everyone once, he could keep trying it but that would not work anymore.

Nancy left the building and met up with Herrera [who probably was the one who told her about the fingerprint expert]. He was getting annoyed with her, telling her that this doesn't always work and what if she goes to her boss? Nancy said that wouldn't happen and she had no proof. Herrera seemed to be kicking himself for having given her information in the past. She seemed to think he would continue as she left.

Alan grabbed Roberto's hands and almost begged him to get him out of there because he couldn't take it. Roberto refused as he withdrew. Alan said he could pay whatever he asked but Roberto told him that principles were more important to him than money. There was no perfect crime. He didn't like being deceived. He stood up, telling him that he would see to it that he paid for his crimes, including sending an innocent man to prison. Alan almost groveled. Roberto wished him luck and asked to be let out. The guard – who had been watching and listening to all – gave Alan a dirty look.

Jaime showed Paula the front page. She could barely believe it. Jaime commented on how Carlos must feel at the moment and Paula was happy that Alejandra never married him, thus ending up with a murderer in the family. She caught herself, speaking of Alejandra as though she were still alive. Jaime said that was because she was in their hearts.

Javier discussed the latest development with Alonso, the discovery of a hideout and a dead body. There were fingerprints on the beer bottles found there and they were hoping those would match up with some the police had on file.

Carlos dined with Michelle that evening and was not his usual self. He had been crying and she encouraged him to talk to her. He had to go on. He said he wasn't sure he had the strength.

Boston:  Victoria and Ricardo ate on the hotel terrace while disussing Diego's case and immigration law. He had entered the country legally to work, had not committed any real crime, and had been a productive member of his community. His basic human rights had been violated and he had not been properly informed about what he had signed ten years previously.

Mexico City: Carlos and Michelle continued to talk. He was starting to feel better. She talked about wanting to be close to him. [She looked like she meant it, but considering who she is we have to wonder.]

While Carlos was being comforted by his new dream girl, Alan's worst nightmare had only begun. He was surrounded by others in the facility so he headed back to his cell and slid the door shut. The same one who had given him the evil eye introduced himself as El Chulo. Alan asked him what he wanted only to get laughs in return.

Boston:  On the way to court the next morning Victoria was nervous. They called Diego to let him know they were on their way to court. They told him they were going to do everything possible. He told them that if they lost he wanted to know. They ended the call. Kate, Emma, and Jordan arrived and they went to court.

Mexico City:  Camila told Sofia about her day, including Nicolás' concerns about his ex-wife appearing in Roberto's life. Sofia found some of this surprising. Camila told her that what never happens is that parents stop worrying about their children when they become adults. She brought up Ricardo, but Sofia had nothing to report. Camila had sensed that Sofia had a thing for him.

Boston:  Court was convened in Diego's case. The very WASP prosecutor gave Victoria and Ricardo a condescending look as he went to his desk. Ricardo told her not to worry. She gave the opening statement, saying that Diego was a valued member of his community and although he had not committed any crime he was deported as a criminal. The prosecutor talked about ICE having the power to deport illegal immigrants in the name of national security and that the defendant was in the country illegally, taking advantage of their system. “That is why he can't come back.” He looked smug as he resumed his seat.

Mexico City: Camila was truly hopeful about something happening between Sofia and Ricardo. She said she couldn't sit around waiting for Mariano to return. Sofia tried to explain that what she felt for Ricardo was friendship and professional admiration but Camila seemed to see through that. She said she just wanted her to be happy. Sofia told her she was.

Boston:  The prosecutor presented a document saying that Diego committed a crime; that he was caught in a raid. Victoria argued that his case had been appealed. The prosecutor said that Diego stayed ten years past his welcome. Victoria countered that only immigrants guilty of violent crimes and those who present a threat to national security were to be deported. Many don't know their rights, mostly because they don't speak English. They also don't have legal representation. She called Jordan Evans to the witness stand. He testified that Diego Molina was a good person and a great boss. He was well-known in the neighborhood and his customers liked him. He had helped him through college. The prosecutor said that this was irrelevant. Victoria countered that this contradicted the characterization of her client as a criminal.

Mexico City:  Alan was being stalked by El Chulo. He asked the guard for help, but it didn't look as though he would get it.

Boston:  The prosecutor said that the appeal made no sense because “the man is in Mexico.” Victoria pointed out that the court had the power to review such cases but that this did not happen here. She then announced that her client's daughter is an American citizen and of legal age to petition the court for her father's return. The prosecutor tried to say this was inadmissible. Victoria said that her client's only crime was to be caught in a raid at the age of sixteen. Nothing else. He had never sold drugs or been involved in a gang. She said that Emma wants to make the petition through the department of immigration services. Form I-130 gives the right to American citizens with immediate relatives from foreign countries the right to bring them back and obtain citizenship for them. The prosecutor tried to say that this was how immigrants take advantage and that times have changed. Victoria said that while the political atmosphere has changed, the law is just and protects the innocents. The judge asked if there was anything else. Victoria said “Your Honor, I know you will be just.” The prosecutor sang his refrain about immigrants taking advantage and that they could not allow this to continue. The judge called a recess. After he left Kate thanked Victoria and Ricardo. Emma asked whether they had a chance; Ricardo was hopeful.

The judge returned with a preamble on liberty being the basis for justice... and a verdict in Diego's favor. He was a free man whose rights had been violated under state law; the deportation was illegal. He had the right to return as soon as his daughter's petition was processed. Case closed. The very WASP prosecutor [who looks like he came from money] was not so smug after this.

Mexico City:  Sonia paid Alan a visit. Alan reminded her of the offer she had made him. However, she reminded him that this was before he was proven guilty of two murders. Also of getting an innocent man sentenced for the crime. He offered to help her bring Carlos down. She seemed willing to listen.

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Comments:
I am wondering why the producers didn't have an actor with a Boston accent playing the judge.
 

That's a good question Urban, why didn't they have a Boston judge without an accent. Not that I find any
Thing wrong with the judge they had, cuz Im sure they have Latin judges In Boston. And maybe they had the judge they had to show that there are Americans that have accents from the country's they were probly born in but
Became American citizens. I'm glad he won That case.It showed the dishonesty
Of some people higher up who take advantage of people who don't really understand how these laws really work. They're hitting close to home with these cases.

Alan is really thinkin he can get away with these murders? Hes about to turn over on Carlos. This might get him dead. Most likely it will. He looks so
Pitiful. He brought it on himself.

Carlos and his new dream girl. That's not going to end well, especially when
Nan finds out about it. Shes bribing
Fingerprint lady for him, that's a big
No No! She Could wind up in the poky
While he is crying to Michelle.

Nicolas is hiding something. He needs to let the cat outta the bag. I don't trust Lucia either. They need to come
Clean with their son. And The patio.

Urban you put the recap up before the
Episode? Oops. I thought you were writing while watching and then when it was done you put it up. I thought good, now I can comment while it's all
Fresh on my mind. Well, good recap.

This was a good episode. A really good reprieve from the one earlier today.
The good guys do win.

Thank you Urban.


 

I posted accidentally.

Alan is likely to get killed in the slammer. El Ciego would see to that because Alan knows too much. Carlos would seem so fed up with it all that he would ask him this favor, which only gets him deeper in the pits of hell.

As for Sonia's offer, I thought her more intelligent than that. Alan killed two people and that is no small thing. He needs to rot in prison. His motives for killing Patricia show a deep psychopathy and the murder of Tellez shows sociopathy. If Sonia actually lets him go she should be his next victim because this would make her too stupid or insane to live.
 

Thanks, Urban. My fave: While Carlos was being comforted by his new dream girl, Alan's worst nightmare had only begun.

Alan deserves life behind bars, but I'm disturbed by Carlos in the previous episode telling El Ciego that that wasn't enough, he wanted his primo to suffer. I don't even want to think about what El Chulo and and his gang have in mind.

Will anybody jailed ever realize that the guards are moles on the take? That guard eavesdropped on Sonia and Alan and will surely head straight to El Ciego.

Alonso is like a father to his brood, telling Juan to buy a home instead of frittering away his money on trinkets like an expensive watch.

Yay, Vicki won her case. Was there ever any doubt? I would like to see Diego back in his shop selling his $20 medicinal teas.
 

Mariano? Mariano??? They're still introducing new characters at this late date? They must be feeling confident about a third season. (Or perhaps a spinoff: NOUNS BEHIND BARS.)

Thanks for the vivid recap, UA. I feel like I was there. (Wipes hands on pants.)
 

Nouns Behind Bars! Blue Lass, too funny. Thanks for my afternoon lol.

I love the pace the show has now, but earlier it was too draggy. Some of the cases last too long for me, like which parent harmed their kids, while others, like Diego's deportation, are too short. The length of the unsuspecting sperm donor case and the lesbian mother's parental rights were just right.
 

Notice that most of those nouns start with the letter C. What's that about?


 

Ha ha, good question. Should we all have thug names? I'm calling dibs on El Conejillo de Indias.
 





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