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HIJAS # 60 ALBERTO GOES SPLAT, WEDDING FALLS FLAT, BUT JUAN AND LEONORA ARE SMOKIN' HOT!

Part 1

The remaining Juan Pack Plus make up a rather morose table at the wedding. They're all worried about Barb, Vicky and Marg and whatever danger they might encounter in the big, bad capital city. Meanwhile, some really lame music plays (a sure sign this marriage is doomed) and it's time for the bride and groom to dance. After that Dario with daughter, Seb with mom, and then a truly uncomfortable pairing with Leonora and Dario. Leo's so uncomfortable even Steff notices and learns papa was stupid enough to confess his burning love for Leo...only to be rejected.

And Papa also gets rejected by Sebastian when he offers tickets to Paris, Madrid and Roma for the wedded couple's honeymoon. And not only that! but their very own house. Nuthin' doing sez Seb. My bride will only have what I can provide, and that's a room in my father's home. No trip, no nuthin. And by the way, how's that money for my dad's bail coming along?

Steff, who was rapturous hearing about the travel plans and casa, quickly regroups and says she'll support her husband whatever he chooses for their life together. Later, she explains to a furious Dario that she'll have to be "supportive" in front of others, but fear not....she'll find ways to bring him 'round.

Seb hears the news that his dad is about to be transferred to the penitentiary and hotfoots it out of there, with Leonora and the rest of the amoeba clan in hot pursuit.
Have to admit, this old cynic was chuffed to see Leo wrap herself around her hubby and vow never, never to let him go. "Te amo amorcito" , all is forgiven, and tender, passionate kisses ensue until the guards pull them apart.

Elsewhere the relationships are a little more fraught. Alberto has been lurking outside Vicky's apartment in his car. So our trio decides to set a trap for him. Marg and Vicky walk off, saying good-bye to Barb. The latter returns alone to the building and conveniently leaves the outer gate unlocked. Alberto enters and corners her in the bedroom. She whacks him with a pole but it wasn't hard enough. They struggle and end up on the balcony (like where else?)and when he swings at her and misses, he falls over the edge.

But wait! where are her buddies? Yes, they've come back with a police officer, but their way onto the balcony is blocked. They can't help her.

And wait again! Alberto hasn't actually fallen. He's clinging to the edge by his dirty, nasty, pervert hands. Ever noble Barb now tries to save him from death by pulling him back up. Turns out his plan is rather to pull her over with him to the concrete below.

Yikes! the trio of Marg, Vicky and officer, finally arrive and hold on to Barb as Alberto keeps trying to pull her to her death! He falls. He splats. The camera focuses on a truly gory picture of his bloody face and a whoppin' big pool of dark blood all around him. A gross scene and then some. Hope somebody loves gore. 'Cause we got a lot today.
 

HIJAS #60 ALBERTO GOES SPLAT, WEDDING FALLS FLAT, BUT JUAN AND LEONORA ARE SMOKIN' HOT!

Part 2

Well, Steff had to cut the cake all by herself as her newlywed husband was off at the jail trying to help his dad. She's resilient though, and back at the mansion she reassures her furious father that she won't be mistreated in her marriage. No way José! She'll be so sweet, so loving, so understanding, so supportive, that Seb will once again fall madly in love with her. And make her happy.

Well, somebody's happy. Juan's bail has been paid and he and a cuddly, amorous Leonora are back at the house, kissing and hugging to beat the band. She suggests they go up to their room and relax. He suggests something a little more high energy. And slings her over his shoulder like a caveman and starts to climb the stairs.

Honestly Patio, I was so impressed by the Juan actor. My college beau slung me over his shoulder like that once. But he was 6'5" and a hunk. And I only weighed about 115 pounds. Leo is a big beautiful gal and Juan is past the first bloom of youth. Kudos to both of them for pulling that off. Even for only a minute. Just WOW!

We only get to see the after-glow, but it was sweet. Lots of laughing and tickling and then more snuggling. Yes, I'm a cranky, disillusioned old cynic, but these two get me, they really do.

If Ernesto had his way, he'd be making whoopee himself-- with Juana Inés. But the conniving doc enters the room, Soledad kicks his shins and the gals high tail it out of there with the incriminating x-rays showing that Cifuentés injuries are all fake. They dash around the hospital, with doc in hot pursuit, even hiding at one point in the morgue. But all good. They later show the proof of Juan's innocence to the authorities. Man in charge thanks them for their "pesquisas" [research] and confirms that Señor Oropeza is exonerated, and Cifuentés is headed for the hoosegow instead.

Sebastian, the runaway groom, has since returned to the mansion and his waiting bride. He offers a haphazard apology, but she's all happy that his dad is okay. Dario goes over the amount of money the Oropezas owe to one and all and promises that he'll make a money transfer the very next day. That settled, a doleful Seb and a radiant Steff leave Dario and his big, empty mansion behind to head for the Blue House and his single room.

When they arrive, an exultant Soledad and Juan Inés, still in her skimpy nurse's outfit, give Seb the happy news about Papi Juan's innocence. They get lots of enthusiastic hugs from Seb while Steff watches sourly. And speaking of sour, there's Dario, nursing a drink and shooing off his maid who wants to fix him dinner. No thanks. I want to glower in misery at my first night all alone in my home. Without my princess. Sigh.

Well, somebody got into Seb's bachelor quarters and threw around some rose petals and candles. A bit scant, but then....And Steff emerges from the bath dressed in a sweet, virginal white nightie and robe. She kisses him gently. He kisses gently back. If anything else transpired, we don't get to see it. But next day, Steff is up and dressed and off to somewhere, when Juan Victoria comes in the door. There's some "what are you doing here? I thought you were gone for good." and "gosh, that's quite a welcome!" hissing and scratching going on. Vicky finally wraps it up with "Well, you're living your dream now" while Steff reproaches her for her betrayal. These two will make great housemates.

Our other housemates are having a bit of a tiff. Xavier is still outraged that Marg did not adequately explain her sudden flight from town. He was worried sick! And what is he? A "pareja" or just a guy to have a good time with! Because "parejas" share everything--the good, the bad and the even worse. Marg does a little groveling, explains she was only trying to protect him and eventually peace is reached.

 

HIJAS #60 ALBERTO GOES SPLAT, WEDDING FALLS FLAT, AND JUAN AND LEONORA ARE SMOKIN' HOT!

Part 3

We have a weird, random scene at la Dolorosa. The girls are out of their medical disguises and hanging around the bar in their skimpy waitress outfits canoodling with Octavio and Mau. Suddenly the noxious, sulphuric mist from Hell arises once again. And then clears slightly to reveal the burning outline of a map.

They're clueless and so are we. Stay tuned.

We're now dealing with the aftermath of all this financial wedding drama. Juan is bemoaning the fact that his son had to sacrifice himself to save the family. Vicky is crying on Teresa's ample shoulder about losing her heartthrob and having to share living quarters with his bride. Fernando is trying to reconnect with Ms. Vicky and she's pretending to be enthusiastic over his latest portrait of Juana Barbara.

But the worst? Let's be honest. It's Sebastian's polka dot Bermudas. They don't look like dress shorts...but rather like elongated boxers. Just no. And once he hops into his orange jeep, it gets worse. Juana Victoria is lurking in the back, ready to rag on him for being stupid enough to call her "bonita" when they were all at la Dolorosa the other night. Now Estefania knows that I'm the one you're in love with! How about that!?

"Oh boy, this complicates everything," sighs Sebastian.

Indeed it does.

And there we end.
 

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Thank you for the recap, Judy. I'm. It sure if I will have time to watch all of this, but am definitely gong to enlist the services of Señor FFWD to catch Juan and Leo going up the stairs ... and those polka dot shorts of Seb's. 😳

Shall we take a moment to mourn the passing of Alberto? Um, no. Just NO. Good riddance. He got his anvil. We can check that plot line off. Next...?
 

Judyb...thanks. When I watch these novelas, I am always amazed that anyone would want someone who obviously does not want him or her. Que?
 

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Ahh Judy, what an excellent recap! You take the mundane and make it fascinating and intriguing.

"some really lame music plays (a sure sign this marriage is doomed)was wonderful as was "Suddenly the noxious, sulphuric mist from Hell arises once again". And of course, my favorite was "chuffed". You've hit the high note of utilizing a wonderful but seldom used word once again.

I will have to get a gander at Dario who sounds just ghastly.

So Seb is reaping what he sowed. That doesn't mean I'm not supportive. Marrying to absolve the debt, etc. is admirable. Vicky sounds quite annoying so am not sure if either Steffi or she is prize package.

And as for "amoeba" clan, I found a quote I thought you might like. "Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” –Jane Howard.

Kudos for another wonderful job well done Judy! Thank you.

Diana
 

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Judy, an excellent recap! Thank you very much.

I'm sure that Babyface heard the call of duty when Steff cozied up to him, and I'm also quite sure that he, a stand-up kind of guy, answered the call.

Good for him. In light of this I'm even willing to overlook some of his previous bad behavior, e.g., wearing those ridiculous Bermudas.

andy
 

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Good morning Diana, Doris and Andy. I think I saw a patch of blue sky today. We've been enduring days of rain rain rain and lots of gray. Zoloft and Prozac sales have surged!

DIANA...I love your quote about clans. Excellent. And culturally, I do think the Hispanic way of support is better than our own suck-it-up and go-your-own-way style of coping.

DORIS...I would love to see the outtakes from that scene of Juana hoisting Leonora up the stairs. Our son tells me the Fireman's Carry is easier on the back than other forms, but still! However, you definitely want to skip the scene of Alberto on the pavement below. Way too graphic.

ANDY...Babyface and all young men thank you for your belief in their ability to rise to the occasion. I imagine that you're quite right. After all, biology is not dependent on being with your "own true love of a lifetime". It it were, the human race would have died our centuries ago.
 

Thank you, JudyB, great recap! It's amazing how we both "see" the same thing--Seb's shorts and Juan carrying Leo upstairs! Wow! what a man! Like you said, Leo is not small; so kudos to Juan.

Yay, the wicked Al is dead! So now we just need to wait for the anvils for Cifuentes, Dario-dious and Steffi.

Susanlynn, "I am always amazed that anyone would want someone who obviously does not want him or her." It happens in every TN and frustrates the heck outta me! I just wanna hit 'em.
 

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Helloooo out there--JudyB, a reverential thank you for the recap. From High (Juan carrying Leo UP) to Low (Alberto going splat) you delivered not only the highlights and lowlights, but everything else in between.

I join you in the cynical and old category, not yet cranky or completely disillusioned, but the Juan and Leo reunion was a lot hotter than than anything the youths have pulled off. Nice to see Leo's finely coiffed wig got a bit tangled in Big Juan's arms.

This "vision" thing has me baffled. It hasn't really worn well throughout the run and now we have something spectacular everybody was able to see? It was hard enough to believe there are four shapely Juanas and four (well, 4 1/2, Ray came in quite late) lusty guys at a beach resort to cavort for our viewing pleasure. Then we seethe through the all-encompassing "gentlemanly" through-and-through evilness of a somewhat perverse Daddi Dario (minus twirling mustache). Ok, call me chuffed. These antics alone could have filled 70 episodes, but did we need to add malevolent spirits (ya, I'd call Octo's mom one of those)?

OTOH, I really enjoyed "doc" Sol and "nurse" Inez and even old lech Cifuentes in the hospital caper. At least some good came of that.

I didn't need the Xavier and Marga reunion. I really liked Xavier through the first part, the stoic, advice-giving bro, tender with his nieces and lending Seb an ear. A secular substitute for the not-now everpresent priest. This Xavier is someone new and not sure I would go to him for advice. Ok, call me chuffed.

I wonder what Steffi is really UP to. Seb wasn't reacting much until she said so sweetly that she wanted to have a baby with him. Seb's brain cells should have told him to keep his soldier in the barracks.

I missed the polka-dot bermudas!!!!??? I was so busy watching Seb in a suit with long pants and Steffi in her wedding dress, it was enough to fill my memory banks. And yes, what hot-blooded Latino would ever choose a Strauss waltz for a wedding dance. That got left behind in El Hotel de los Secretos. (Great ending, Andy? Or are you among the cynical?)
 

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Helooooo Susanlynn, Rgv Chick and Anita. Chickie, glad you mentioned Susanlynn's comment because I forgot to respond. But actually, I totally understand the misguided, doomed intent of once dear, sweet Steffi. I love the illusion that I'm in control. In 8th grade, our English teacher made us memorize one poem a week. And the only one I remember even a smidge of is:

I AM THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL; I AM THE MASTER OF MY FATE

That's what Steffi is shooting for. It won't work. It didn't work for me in college when my total for all time heartthrob didn't fall for me, but rather my cute, effervescent roommate. But hey, I gave it my best shot. So "no unfinished business". When this marriage fails, Steff won't look back and wonder "Could I have done more?" She's know for sure, once and for all, that she had no chance. Closure, baby, closure!

RGV CHICK...I have to admit, I'm a bit worried about the actor's knees. Climbing steps with that delightful load of Leonora is hard on those joints. But God love him, he did it!

ANITA...Thanks for bringing up the conumdrum of the "vision thing" It was funny when Soledad saw a vision of Leonora looking like a voracious Medea, but since then, it's been utterly tiresome. I'd rather have some local curandera reading snail shells or something if they want to bring in the supernatural. And ditto on Xavier's 180 from wise counselor to emotional angry-weepy "pareja". Yuck. Plus I'm not a Marg fan either. Just color me Mean Girl.

Thanks all for checking in. I'll be toiling at the typewriter again today, but tomorrow Anita is filling in for me. Yay!
 

correction:
She knows for sure
 

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Anita, I don't know yet.

I have been both watching and recording, but I fell more than a week behind on the watching for various reasons, and there was no way I could catch up. So I have been saving the recordings and will now binge watch, starting a bit before I left off so as to bring myself back up to speed.

I also read the recaps and comments from the initial run, so this should be fun.

I did see a little last night, to make sure it was recording properly. I would probably throw myself out a window if I didn't get the final episode. (OK, I live on the ground floor, but still...)

I did see Matilde buss Ayala! That pair was a bit of fun silliness.

This TN is so convoluted that I may have to go back to read all the recaps and comments up to where I left off, and maybe more.

:-)

andy
 

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"Seb's brain cells should have told him to keep his soldier in the barracks."
ANITA - Isn't that the truth!?! And to proceed with such lusto ... er .... gusto right after Stefy tells him she wants to have his baby. This guy is dumber than a box of rocks. THe marriage has been consummated (it was inferred), so just how the heck is Seb going to get this annulled? Well, that will not be keeping me up at night with concern.

I finally got to FFWD thru this episode during lunch, today. Thanks to Judy's recap, I kept FFWDing thru the Alberto scenes and lunch was not adversely affected.

I could barely make out the polka dots on Seb's shorts, and that was only because I was looking for them. My TV screen isn't very large. I only watch on the bigger TV when I have to recrap an episode. But I digress ... They weren't all that bad, IMO. I just pretended they were little beige whales embroidered on the fabric, like any good yuppie/prep boy would wear.
 

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Doris—Little beige whales? That was a perfect guffaw moment.

HOTEL
Andy—I’m glad I didn’t spoil anything for you. Let’s keep in touch. Let me know which Episode no. you are up to. Reading the recaps and comments again was a lot of fun—especially all the speculations. I’m really surprised I wasn’t commenting at all until the very last. That was during the time I was doing Un Camino almost exclusively.
 

Judy I enjoyed the funny in the recap
From yesterday. I did not see that one
So I went back and looked at a few scenes and FFWW, the others. That evil Guy that tried to pull the boxer over
Was pretty bloody. They seem to be so
Much gorey, now than years gone by.
Take a bow hair and make up.

Now that one where papi jaun was goin
Up the stairs, he kinda struggled abit
On the two first steps. I assume his back was I good shape, wink!! wink!!

The marriage from hell. Won't last long. Our little angel, ain't.
He will do his husbandry duties and think of jaunaV. Kinda.

It was a fun read tho.
Thank ya Ms JudyB.
 

HIJAS #61 HACER CIRCO, MAROMA Y TEATRO

Part 1

Since "it's all about the Spanish" I thought I use some español for our title. Juan used this expression when he said Soledad and Inés "did everything in their power" to unmask Ernesto Cifuentés' scam. But Steffi is doing "circo, maroma y teatro" to hold on to Sebastian, Dario is doing "circo, maroma y teatro" to help his daughter, and Leonora is doing "circo, maroma y teatro" to assist her daughter-in-law also.

Now if that doesn't drum in some new vocabulary, nothing will! Be sure and find a way to use this expression in the days to come, even if you're not speaking Spanish. Just throw it out there! I sometimes walk around the house speaking Spanish to myself like a crazy person, so why not join me?

Now to the episode. Steff arrives back home with lovely and appropriate gifts for her new besties: a stethoscope for Soledad, a calculator for Inés and a high-falutin' Fitbit for Barb. They're "chuffed" [British expression meaning 'more than pleased'] and are roped in to helping her make a sushi dinner for the entire family. Leo doesn't want to sit at the same table with the "ilegitimas" but Steff explains it's part of her Make Seb Fall In Love With Me Plan. She's going to pull the family together as part of her irresistible charm, and restore peace, unity of spirit and reconciliation to the fractured family. (Who knew that was considered a turn on?)

Juana Victoria sulks through the sushi dinner and spills a lot of food, being new to chopsticks and all. And is questioned by Fernando as to why she hightailed it out of town with no real explanation to the rest of them. "We left because we were in danger," snaps Vicky. And glowers some more.

Steff is doing her own share of glowering when she gets together with Leonora later in the laundry room. "Dang that Juana Victoria, she made herself the total center of attention at the dinner table!" Leo becomes distraught as Steff also goes on to declare how disgusting it is that Sebastian and his sister... "Wait!" sez Leo, madly stroking the goat in her distress---"Juana Victoria is NOT his sister. Sebastian is Jerome's son, not Juan's." "But what does Seb think?" queries Steff."Oh, he still believes he's Juan's son..and you have to promise to keep my secret! Otherwise, think of the scandal!" moans Leo. Well, they hash out a few more murky details. Leo learns that Juana Victoria and Seb had a thing going. And they were both in love. And Steff ain't havin' it!

Other stuff happened too. Dario, back in his ugly horse blanket jacket, is conferring with Ricardo, who tells him Alberto fell to his death and Ernesto's scam has been unmasked. Dario is like "What else can go wrong!? Well, just keep Ernesto out of sight and drunk as a skunk.
 

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Part 2

Leonora, recovering from her shock at learning who "bonita" is, keeps her eye on the prize. "Okay, Steffi, we've got to join forces to make sure that skank doesn't get her mitts on your marriage." Estefania has a plan.

Well, if Steffi has Leo, Juana Victoria has Teresa. But the latter is offering scant sympathy tonight. "So you're sad. You got what you wanted--Seb to marry Steff, getting the whole family out of debt and able to rebuild Media Luna. And why be mad at Steffi? It's not her fault. And perfectly normal that she'd want to ingratiate herself with the family by buying some gifts and arranging a family dinner."

Vicky huffs that her rival "bought" Sebastian. Well, all's fair in love and war" muses Teresa. Wow. Tough Love Madrina!

Leo's wicked secret doesn't stay secret for long. Steffi blabs to Dad that Seb is not really Juan's biological son and that's why her husband felt no guilt bagging his putative sister. Dario's head is about to explode with all this new information. And he's gobsmacked that his darling Leo could actually be unfaithful. But on to more planning then. He's all for eliminating Vicky permanently (an idea I find attractive) but Steff nixes that one. She'd just become a martyr in his memory. That doesn't suit me. He has to HATE her--become totally disillusioned with her.

Well, Fernando is certainly disillusioned. Vicky has finally confessed that their first kiss was strictly done to upset Sebastian and drive him into Steffi's arms. Poor ol' Fer doesn't know what hurts him more--that Vicky is really in love with Seb, not him--or that she used him, played with him, lied to him and broke his heart.

Well, after that tirade, we're pretty much sure it's the latter. Vicky is all wah wah "perdoname" and all the rest as Fernando stalks off. But oh boy, when he arrives home, it's cryin' time for our guy as well. He falls into Juana Barbara's muscular arms and unloads his tale of woe. She's mad as hell that her sister would treat a guy so shabbily. But has a solution. Instead of leaving him alone to wallow in his misery, she makes him start hitting a pillow which she holds in her mid-section. (Not a bad idea. I've worked out some similar heartbreak beating the bejesus out of a pillow with a tennis racket. Just sayin'.)

Okay. Let's take a break from all this drama and check in at la Dolorosa. Mundito is the entertainment for the evening and he successfully demonstrates a card trick. Apparently with the help of the murky sulphuric spirit which the Juana Pack has decided it a pirate. Those fellas landed at Mazatlán in 1587. A certain Francis Baker at the helm. So maybe his spirit has returned to show our pack where a buried treasure awaits them. Got it?

Now back to our drama.
 

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Part 3

Steffi overhears Fer and Barb's "therapy session" and smiles to herself.

Teresa and Todoelmundo are bonding like mad after she puts little Mundito to bed. They both admit that their hearts are like sponges, overflowing with juicy love for each other. Could have been a tender scene were there not a really unfortunate song wailing in the background.

Teresa, later confiding in Margarita, admits that she's a lot older than her swain, and a lot heavier than the good-looking younger gals around, but goshdarnit, we love each other. Marg is all giggly and way to go girlfriend! Why not?

So, on to more complicated love questions. Seb has arrived home to a languorous Steff, arranged attractively on the bed in a black negligée. He's brought a big bouquet of roses for her, but Steff has other things on her mind. Like..."I want Juana Victoria out of the house." "No can do," replies Seb. "My dad would never permit it." -"Alright, then why can't we move into the house Daddy gave us?"-"No. We're not moving until I myself can afford to buy us a home. After all, you said you'd support me." -"Yes, but I know you're in love with Juana Victoria." Seb decides to unload a big whopper here, and tells Steff he's not actually in love. He and Vick simply confused their sibling affection for something more. So...no worries." -"Well, I really want us to be the happy couple we once were. And know what would bring us closer? A little baby of our own!"

Seb nixes that idea as well. He's not ready financially to take on the responsibility of a child. Steff appears to cave and whispers sweetly, "As long as you're with me--the rest can wait."

Well, ONE couple is having some fun. Leo and Juan are snuggling and tickling and laughing and either about to make whoopee or relaxing post-whoopee, when she blows it. Juan is thanking her for loving him again, being his favorite person, being just who she is, and accepting his daughters..."HOLD THE PHONE BUSTER! I haven't accepted your daughters. No way. Just because I showed up at dinner with 'em--that was for Steffi." -"Well, I wish it had been for me!" snaps Juan. And rolls over, turns off the light, and pulls the yanks on the covers. Oh my, Leo looks crestfallen. Guess she really does love her middle-aged caveman.


 

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Final Part

We wrap up this episode with Sebastian's confession of his "dark side" to Xavier, and Steffi and Leonora's plot to sprinkle the beaches of Mazatlán with lots of little Steff/Seb grandchildren.

First Seb. He's had a couple of conversations with old Tio Xavier, but in this one, he confides that it wasn't just pride that kept him from accepting the gift of a house. He's so resentful at the way Dario cornered him into marrying his daughter that he just wanted to enjoy seeing Dario's rage when he threw the gift offer back in his face. In other words, it makes him happy to make Dario furious.

Well, that's understandable. We're giving ol' Seb a pass on that one. Go in peace and sin no more, buddy.

Now, what about Leo and Steffi's plotting? Over lunch by the way. At the very same café where Leo used to meet Jerome.

Here's the upshot. First of all...grandchildren. "Yeah, Seb doesn't want a baby. But how is he to know I'm not taking my contraceptives?" muses Steffi. Leo thinks that's great. And while we're talking numbers...how about 4 little ones? (Presumably one at a time.)

Steff's on board.

Plan No. One in place. Here's Plan No. 2.

We need to turn the other three Juana's against Juana Victoria. That way, they'll insist the skank leave the house. We won't appear to be the culprits.

Could work. Stay tuned tomorrow for Anita and her recap to see if it does.
 

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NINA..Yeah, Juan was struggling up those stairs. But he was doing it. I'm still thrilled with the guy.

ANITA...Glad you survived another close encounter with the dentist. Or endodontist. Or whoever he was. Certainly hope he was cute since you were no doubt close for some time.
Thanks for taking on tomorrow for me.
 

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Thank you for another snarky recrap, Judy! I FFWDed thru a lot of the sniveling Vic scenes. Thank you for watching, so that I did not have to!

”Juana Victoria sulks through the sushi dinner….”
Is there anyone on the Patio (all four or five of us?) who is not sick to death of Vicki? Argh…..
She and Sebastian are perfect for each other.

Oh good heavens, why would Leo tell Stefi that Juan is not his bio-father? Before the week is over, all of Mazatlan will know, but nobody will know the other knows, etc. etc. etc .

Petunia sighting, but her screen time was meager. Boooo! Hisssss!

Dario’s jacket is tragic. Can we issue him a fashion citation? For a crime of fashion?

Does Fernando know that Vicki and Seb are NOT siblings? Or is he just not disgusted by them being in love with each other? I still haven’t figured this one out.

Yay for Mr. & Mrs. SpongeBob Square Hearts. They’re so sweet.

Is this the first episode where Mundito is not dressed identically to Todoelmundo?



ANITA - Hopefully you will recover quickly from the dental surgery!
 

Thank you, Judy. romance

Well, now they have thrown in a May December romance....with an older woman and a younger man. Nice change from the older man much younger woman that we so often see. s

Question ...remember when bleached blondes tried not to have their dark roots showing ?
 

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Judy, first thank you for "circo, maroma y teatro".

This was another sweet and savory treat. A mediocre story transformed into an interesting, lively tale. I don't know how you manage to do that but you do so. Beautifully.

"how about 4 little ones? (Presumably one at a time.)"and "whoopee or relaxing post-whoopee" were but a few favorites.

"She's going to pull the family together as part of her irresistible charm, and restore peace, unity of spirit and reconciliation to the fractured family. (Who knew that was considered a turn on?)" had me smiling away.

"Steff nixes that one. She'd just become a martyr in his memory. That doesn't suit me. He has to HATE her--become totally disillusioned with her." So, the gloves are now off. The mask has dropped and Steffi's not quite pure heart is revealed.

doris, yes, I'm rather sick of Vicky and I'm not even watching this :)

Anita, "They drilled but didn’t find oil" was priceless! No drill can dampen your sense of humor. And, for that I am happy. I hope you feel better soon.

Judy, another hit! Gracias, amiga, gracias.

Diana
 

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DORIS...Mr. and Mrs. Sponge Bob Square Pants...wow, you do come up with some great quips. And I can tell you've been watching cartoons with a granddaughter.

SUSANLYNN...There's a special name for that kind of bleaching just half the hair...I can't remember what it is, because I've never had it done. But my daughter did once. I'm sure one of our hip folks knows the name for it. It looks especially odd though when the do an overhead camera shot of Steffi.

DIANA...You cracked me up with this "Doris, yes, I'm rather sick of Vicky and I'm not even watching this :)

Vicky Vicky Vicky...we're all sick of her! But half-time is over, gotta get back to the game.
 

Anita...Feel better soon .
 

HIJAS
Home safe after 5 hours in and out of a “relaxing” dental chair. I deleted my earlier comment that came in the middle of JudyB’s recap. I didn’t want my woes to interfere with the flow of words. I didn’t realize my comment would generate comments. Thank you all for your kind words. The bottle of Motrin is close at hand.

I’m in the middle of watching the episode right now. Amazing how JudyB’s recap follows the action so precisely. Thank you for the accurate reportage with all the added spice. (OK, taking time to go back and forth between Hijas and Debates.)

How on earth would the great Alex Ayala agree to such an uncomplimentary jacket. OK, maybe it’s expensive suede, but Sr. Iriarte dresses a lot better than that. He should have put his foot down.

I’m 100% in agreement that Juana Vick should just leave the scene, stage right. For our sakes, she should find somewhere else to boohoo. I don’t agree that she and Seb deserve each other. He’s too cute to deserve a mop head.
 

OT—The dentist is cute, but not the right gender for me...and she’s married.
 

OT

Anita, I'm happy to hear you're doing OK, but don't misplace that Motrin, just in case.

andy
 

Hijas

Judy, thank you for another fun read and vocabulary lesson.

"Steffi overhears Fer and Barb's "therapy session" and smiles to herself."
I saw this part and didn't know what to make of it. It looked a lot like one of those old bits where someone eavesdrops on a couple's bedroom conversation and totally misinterprets what he/she hears.

"Teresa and Todoelmundo are bonding like mad after she puts little Mundito to bed. They both admit that their hearts are like sponges, overflowing with juicy love for each other."
Eeeuwwww! "their hearts are like sponges, overflowing with juicy love"? Well, gag me with a spoon!

:-)

Evil Steffi is growing on me and I can't imagine why Babyface would prefer Vicky and her Sesame Street hair.

"He's [Dario] all for eliminating Vicky permanently (an idea I find attractive) but Steff nixes that one."
Now that Steffi has completely gone over to the Dark Side I think she should somehow manage to push Vicky and Daddy Dearest both off a roof, sell it to the authorities as a suicide pact, inherit everything, and let Babyface find consolation in her, um, arms.

andy
 

HIJAS

ANDY...I didn't know what to make of that Steffi/Fernando/Barb scene either. So I let the description just "hang there" without saying any more. And I like your "final solution" for the annoying Dario-Juana Victoria duo. Steffi seems like a perfectly acceptable fall back for Babyface. Most gorgeous "second choice" I've ever seen. And she cooks!

ANITA...Well, glad she's cute anyway. And that you still have your sense of humor after a grueling dental visit.
 

HIJAS

"Eeeuwwww! "their hearts are like sponges, overflowing with juicy love"? Well, gag me with a spoon!"
--- ANDY - I know, right? Just gross and deserving of Patio snark.
 

HIJAS #62 – Can’t Say it Often Enough – El Fin, Por Favor
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020
Part 1 of 6

This episode had so many scene changes, unnecessary ones, I might add, to make recapping un-fun. Here it is, stripped down to its essence. (I apologize in advance.)

Sol & Octo
Sol is admiring Octo’s painting abilities—not on canvas, but on Todo’s newly painted Mini Blue House. He has a purpose—-to get the hangers-on at his place to move as soon as possible, so he and Sol can have the place to themselves. She likes the idea.

Juan, Seb & Xavier
Juan has found out that the scoundrel insurance agent, Blanca Raimundo is living high on the hog in Rome. However, the little she stole from him would not have been enough to sustain her for long. Seb deduces someone else is bankrolling her. Juan says just so—someone who also has the money and the power to pay someone for falsifying X-rays. Xavier gets a call. It’s good news. The government approved the loan application to make all the repairs necessary for the Hotel Media Luna.

Daddi and Steffi
He’s being reassured by Steffi that her game is still in play—to recover Seb’s love, to get rid of Vick and separate Leo from Don John (aka Juan Oropeza), since the two have now reconciled. She explains that she is in cahoots with Leo, so all good. She’s sure her plan for separating the reconciled couple will work 100% with the information that Seb is not Don John’s bio-son. He will surely walk out on her infidelity and Daddi will be there to pick up the pieces of Leo’s heart. There’s only one “pero.” Steffi is the only one who knows this about Leo and Seb, so Daddi can’t use it or she will know where the leak came from. Dario will take it from there and thanks his darling daughter.

Leonora and Petunia
Leo tells Petu that she’s not in accord with Steffi’s subtle methods to rid them of Vick. She likes direct action. Petunia is not all that interested. She feigns interest only so it doesn’t interfere with her next snack.

Todo and Octo
Todo el Mundo admires the paint job on his house. Octo listens as he claims the apotheosis came just in time because he has a novia—a wonderful woman, Teresa, and he doesn’t care if she has a few more miles on her than he does. Octo is happy for him—and for the fact that he’s moving out of his own house for similar reasons, to be alone with his Sol.

Fernando and Vicky
Debbie Downer Fer gets a visit in his room by “tormented” Vick. She knows she hurt him and used him. He tells her he’s mortally wounded. He’d like to get as far away from her as possible, but right now he can’t. He has commitments. He’ll just have to tolerate her presence. Now, GET OUT of MY ROOM.
 

HIJAS #62 – Can’t Say it Often Enough – El Fin, Por Favor
Part 2 of 6

Vicky and Leo
Vick does get out and on returning to her own room, finds Leo packing up all her stuff. (As Leo said, she likes direct action.) In a bit of a surprise move, she helps Leo pack. She’s willing to leave. Leo thanks God for answering her prayers. Vick warns her that God is listening to everyone. Vick takes her suitcase and heads downstairs. As she heads for the door, she notes Leo making a video of her exit—to remind her that it’s happening. Vick puts on a show and gets in the last word. She’s elated she’ll never have to see those witchy eyes again. Leo turns to us to let us see those big, lovely amber witchy eyes.

Seb and Juan
The two discuss repairs and cost with a contractor in a neighborhood restaurant.

Vicky and Xavier
Vick has found a safe haven not far from the Big Blue House. She’s at Xavier’s telling him how she told Fer the truth about using him in order to push Seb into marrying Steffi for the money. Xavier is back in his advice-giving role. He tells her she’s too impulsive (ya think?). She says staying in the Blue House will just make it worse for Fer and besides, glad to see her go are Steffi and Leo.

Leo and Steffi, Seb and Juan
Leo is so pleased with herself for running Vick off. She was afraid that Steffi’s long-range plan might take too long. Steffi is not pleased. It could bring them problems by uncovering who is behind all the machinations. Father and son return to paired-up hugs about getting a start on the hotel repairs. Leo guesses that the insurance money finally came through. In the middle of all this joy, Sebastian takes a phone call (a land line, no less) from Xavier telling him about Vick’s new housing arrangements. He gives Leo a dirty look and flies out of the house. Steffi also gives Leo a dirty look and she rolls her witchy eyes heavenward as though declaring her saintly innocence.

Mau and Some Random Guy
They are standing in front of lockers at work. Mau says that now that he has Inez, the love of his life, he doesn’t need hundreds of pictures of the lovely, talented Pascuala. He hands the one taped to the door to his co-worker.

Sol and Inez
For some reason all the photos on Mau’s cell phone end up on Inez’ tablet. Sol knows who she is. Inez doesn’t. She’s afraid she’ll lose Mau to this cute (?) celebrity and decides to do something about it.

Xavier, Juan and Seb
The trio discuss the Vick thing. Juan is incensed that Leo would do such a thing and run her off and Seb says he’s surprised Vick let her do it.
 

HIJAS #62 – Can’t Say it Often Enough – El Fin, Por Favor
Part 3 of 6

Steffi and Leo
Steffi is haranguing Leo about what she did. It wasn’t in the plan. The result of her actions? The first thing Seb does is run to find his Bonita. Leo apologizes. Steffi’s controlling nature slips out. And how long does she think this will last, she demands. What explanation is Leo going to give for running her off. Now Steffi apologizes to a chastened Leo.

Seb and Vicky, Beso Interruptus and Xavier
Seb knocks on Vick’s door at Xavier’s. Things during this encuentro get a bit steamy, but not hot enough to burn. Seb has come to talk to Vick (and do more if he can). The gist of the matter is that he still loves his Bonita. He wants to know if Vick still feels the same. He puts his hands on her waist and draws her close. He can’t live without her. He needs her near him. She on the other hand reminds him he’s married. He’s beginning to wear down her resistance. A kiss may be in the offing. NOPIS, Xavier ruins the moment (for us). The only thing he has to say is that Juan is going to have a “word” with Leo.

Steffi, Barb (en pintura) and Fer
Fer is astonished to learn Vick has left the Blue House. Steffi tells him she knows he and Vick aren’t together any more. At least, Fer says, he won’t be running into her at every turn.

Juan, Leo and Others who Gather
Steffi and Fer hear Juan’s raised voice downstairs. He’s seething at Leo. How dare she run one of his daughters out of the house. While in the middle of the scold, Vick shows up behind his back followed by Seb. Before Leo can think fast on her feet to give an explanation, Vick steps in and ask Juan not to blame Leo. She left on her own accord because she didn’t want to make Fer uncomfortable by her presence. Juarever, Juan insists angrily that Vick is to stay with the rest of the Juana Pack, all happy together.

Sol and Inez and Shopping Mall
Sol is carrying all the purchases. Somehow I think some of them are for Inez. She’s still disturbed about Pascuala and begs Sol to teach her the most popular song.

Steffi and Leo
See? Told you so, says Steffi. Vick is baaaack and back on her pedestal to boot. Leo hasn’t seen Juan so angry at her, he could easily have run her off. Leo agrees to the not-too-clear plan of pitting the sisters against each other.

Vicky and Teresa
The two are cleaning up the kitchen. The blue and white jar is prominently in view. Nothing else is really critical—lather, rinse and oops, no repeat this time. Vick wonders why it was right now that Leo decided to run her off. Vick surmises Steffi put her up to it.
 

Those poka dot shorts look like
Underwear.
 

HIJAS #62 – Can’t Say it Often Enough – El Fin, Por Favor
Part 4 of 6

Sol, Inez and SIL, Steffi
Steffi is roped into a make-over on Inez.

Octo and Ray
Octo tries to make a case for Ray to move out. Ray gets huffy about getting evicted. Octo says it’s not like that, nothing immediate, but do hurry. Just about then, Fer walks in, suitcase and paint stuff in hand asking for political asylum.

Sol, Inez and Steffi
We still don’t get to see the results of the make-over on Inez, but we can almost smell them as Sol drenches Inez in Vick’s perfume. Methinks Steffi just got a long-range plan idea.

La Dolorosa
The crew is getting ready for another event night. Todito acts as the host and introduces, ta da—Pascuala. Well, nobody is fooled, not even Mau who watches enthralled as his noviecita performs, tight pants, black halter and hair colored half-way down, or is it half-way up. Who cares. Inez vamps and sings, but I doubt she’ll ever get a recording contract. Mau doesn’t care. He’s still enthralled with her rendition of one of the theme tunes.

Commercial Break
The cute little tune is interrupted and we are forced to watch a perfumated commercial, brought to you by a very calculating Steffi. She is busy poisoning one of Seb’s shirts with Vick’s perfume. (Dare we ask why at this juncture? No, this is just a commercial.) Petunia is so bored she doesn’t even watch. Maybe that’s what we should do.

Back to the Regularly Scheduled Extravaganza at La Dolorosa
Inez is still singing. Mau is over the Media Luna with pride.

Steffi in the Laundry Room, NOT doing laundry
Steffi returns with one red tennis shoe. (Guess who wears tennies.) She sticks it in the laundry basket along with the “smelly” shirt and other things.

Back to the Regularly Scheduled Extravaganza at La Dolorosa
Mau and Inez are making googly eyes at each other. He tells her he likes her rendition much more than Pascuala’s. (Smart man, Mau.) Kissing and whoops of encouragement from the chorus follow.

 

HIJAS #62 – Can’t Say it Often Enough – El Fin, Por Favor
Part 5 of 6

Steffi and Leo, Juan later
They are sitting in the Blue House and Leo is happily drinking, but doesn’t know to what they are toasting. Steffi answers that they are toasting to her PLAN. (Please pronounce this in Spanish—it’s much more fun that way.) Without letting on, she also launches the Separate Juan from Leo Sub-Plan B. She tells Leo that her Daddi is so depressed and sad. Leo suggests he buy a convertible. That solves all kinds of problems. Still, Steffi asks Leo to go talk to him. Don John arrives back home in an odd mood. He gives Steffi a buss on the cheek. Leo greets him happily, asks if he’s hungry and tells him his dinner is ready. He leans down to Steffi and asks her to tell the Sra. he already had dinner and turns his back on them to leave. Leo is perplexed.

Seb and Vicky at the Dolorosa—and Boy How it Hurts
The two are standing very close at the cash register, trying to reconcile the receipts. Vick tells him she’ll finish up and he should go home to his wife. Seb says he’d rather be here with her. He’s making her nervous, being so close. Some electronic thing isn’t working. It keeps beeping. Since she can’t get Seb to go home, she gives him the receipts and says she’s going home to feed Petunia. (Since when is that her job?)

The Babes and the Pirates, Seb and Vicky Redux
Nothing more to say here. The babes get escorted home by their galanes, while Seb snags Vick for some more accounting.

Leo and Juan
Leo can’t sleep. In the universal comedic trope, she asks if he’s asleep. He answers that not only asleep, but also dreaming. She asks if he’s still angry with her. He says yes, and sadly he has no interlocutor this time around. If that’s so, why hasn’t he ejected her from the bed? Oh, the way she did before? (I guess he’s awake now.) The answer he gives turns out to be musical beds and he’s just not up to it. She starts enumerating the number of beds and rooms, so he certainly could eject her, so it must be that he wants her by his side. He avers that she’s right, he wants her by his side, but he’s still angry with her. He turns out the light and snuggles down. She leans over and kisses him. He smiles to himself.

Steffi and Whichever Juanas Come in First
As soon as she hears the door, Steffi puts some “tear” drops in her eyes and seats herself so they can’t miss her. She’s now crying a rivulet. Inez and Barb wonder what’s wrong. Steffi says it hurts to say it, but she thinks Seb is cheating on her with another woman.

Seb and Vicky Redux Redux
The two are together, reconciling the accounts. Well Vick learns the accounts were fine, it was just an excuse to be alone with her. Seb is aware that she decided to come back to the Blue House and stay. He begins to woo her as only a sensible galán can—lamenting each kiss he can’t give her, the embraces he can’t have. (Boy can that Seb use his eyes. How can any gal possibly resist, but resist Vick does, reluctantly. But, I might add, she takes her time.) She throws the married man part at him again and declares she cannot fall into temptation and flees.
 

HIJAS

Thank you for your very thorough recap/recrap, Anita! You got it all.

There was so much in your recap that was a snarky hoot, but to list a few, I just loved:

--- “Debbie Downer Fer…”
(isn’t that the truth!?!)
--- “Fer walks in . . . . . asking for political asylum.” LOL
--- “Petunia is so bored she doesn’t even watch. Maybe that’s what we should do.”

--- “Mau is over the Media Luna with pride.” ;-)
--- “Octo says he painted a house to get rid of a house guest and a painter fell into his house (or sth like that—it SBIS).”
Oh, you ISBIS’ed us, Anita!!! I haven’t seen that here in ... years! Yay! (lol)
--- “(Victoria) says she’s going home to feed Petunia. (Since when is that her job?)”
Seb is such an imbécil, he wouldn’t know the difference.



I actually enjoyed this episode; it had some very funny scenes that had me laughing out loud. My faves were:

- Juana-Victoria sparring/bickering/sniping with Leo while packing & leaving Juan’s house and Vic telling Leo she had big ole buggy bulging eyes *and* Leo's face upon hearing that. :-)

- Octavio thinking he and Sol would finally have some privacy with TodoElMundo out of the house, when in comes Fernando to live with them. Pobre de Octavio! He can’t get a break. Or privacy. His face was comical.

- Petunia sighting and Leo brushing her with a toilet bowl scrub brush. LOL Leonora probably has no clue what that brush is for, nor how to use it, bless her heart.

Awww, Mr. & Mrs. Sponge Heart Square Love were sweet again, today. So, is TEM up for the task of deflowering Teresa? My vote is YES.

Did anyone else notice Mundito’s poster on the wall for something “Magic” with/by Neil Patrick Harris’?

Juana Ines’ “Pascuala” act was so out of character, but it gave me hope. (I really did not recognize her, up there on that stage.) Eh, nopis. She was right back in her potato sack dress after the show.

Seb is really dirt in my book after today. Dumber than a box of rocks. Dude, you are married and you’re macking on Juana Victoria? YOU ARE MARRIED! You made your bed, no matter how icky and treacherous, now go sleep it it and leave the “ love of your life” alone! Sheesh

So much for "never go to bed angry". Ahem. The dookey is really going to hit the proverbial fan when JuanO learns of Leonora’s indiscretion and that Seb is not his son.
 

HIJAS #62 – Can’t Say it Often Enough – El Fin, Por Favor
Part 6 of 6

Soledad and Octavio
On their way home, Sol is questioning Octo about their little love nest not working just yet. Suddenly she stops. Sol has another vision. She tells Octo that she saw hordes of people walking into his house. However, it’s Ray that brings her back down. He sort of forces Octo to tell Sol how it is. Octo says he painted a house to get rid of a house guest and a painter fell into his house (or sth like that—it SBIS).

Todo el Mundo and La Virgen Teresa, Todito
The two are on the steps of his house. He’s happy they are in love. He’s probably thinking this is the night. But unfortunately for him, Teresa shares that she is still virginal, her female parts untouched my any male parts. Todo (who obvio knows everything in the whole world or he wouldn’t have been named so), is sort of at a loss for words. Before he has time to react further, they hear Todito’s voice calling out something about Pirates. Teresa hurridly says goodnight and flees. Todito tells his papi about his dream of a pirate and how now he has to search for his own treasure.

Mau and Octo
Back at Octo's place, the two are discussing Inez’ performance on stage as Pascuala and her hair color. Octo teases Mau about being a blue-blood and Inez with red hair, what color will the babies be?

Sol, Inez and Barb gets in the act too.
Inez decides she needs to tint her hair permanently since Mau liked it so much. The conversation turns to Steffi and Seb. Inez tells Sol that Steffi only suspects Seb of cheating on her.

Steffi and Seb
Seb comes to bed, where Steffi is waiting. He’s tired, his head hurts. He avoids coitus. (Been watching reruns of The Big Bang Theory, sorry.). Next morning he’s up and dressed, ready to go--out, while Steffi is just opening her eyes. Busy, busy, contractors, etc.

Barb, Sol and Inez
Barb can’t find one of her stinky red tennies. Inez doesn’t have it and wouldn’t have touched it with a pair of pincers. Sol says let’s look or we’ll never hear the end of it.

Steffi, briefly, then Leo and Dario
Steffi calls Daddi to let him know that Leo is on her way to cheer him up and to act according to the scenario she worked out. As Leo sweeps in, we see her in her best funereal garb, black upon black, even though it is sexy, white beads at her neck. She’s only here because Steffi asked her to. Dario accepts that. He admits to having been a fool to bring up all the love he felt for her. He never should have. Then, very calculatingly, he also admits to all the financial help he gave Juan and Sebastian to help them get out of debt and repair the Hotel. Leo is completely gob-smacked.

Anita signs off
What will the morrow hold for Leo, Petunia and all the hijas? Gotta tune in.
 

Doris--Apologies for deleting and reposting Part 6 in the middle of your posting. I left out a very important word - DEBT--in the last line. While I was debating whether to add it in a comment or correct it, you posted. I couldn't believe you'd already read it and reacted. Thanks for the pats on the back. I needed them today. Yes, I agree, this was one of the better episodes to recap. I was just generally annoyed. Maybe it was some residual Motrin coursing through my system. My jaw and cheek are still swollen.
 

HIJAS

Always love the way you use language, ANITA.

Particularly enjoyed [Todoelmundo] "he doesn't care if she has a few more miles on her than he does" and even more....

Debby Downer Fer Lordy! what a soggy sop of a man he is. I've never seen such sniveling over a "romance" that consisted of a few kisses and a couple of dopey compliments on his painting.

I have to admit I rather enjoyed this episode. I think the key is knowing that I didn't have to take laborious notes and recap the whole darned thing.

And because I was in a merry mood, I absolutely howled when the disingenuous (thank God for spellcheck) Leonora brightly suggested that Dario's low mood over his "nido vacio" could be cured by a "convertible...that works so well at this age!" We have a lot of those convertibles around here, all driven by gray-haired fellas so I guess it does work "so well at this age".

And I have to admit I found Juana Inés quite fetching in her reggaeton persona, and thought her voice was a lot better than whoever was screeching out the song that played during Teresa and Todoelmundo's Sponge Love Number the day before.

Thanks ANITA. I have to admit...I once again used my free time this afternoon to clean bathrooms. I know you want me to have something better to do, and sometimes I do...but cleaning bathrooms brings its own kind of satisfaction. With two men (husband and son) in the house, it's also a total necessity.

Eternally grateful to you dear lady. Recapping this drivel will put us into the Recapper Hall of Sainthood one of these days I'm sure.
 

HIJAS

And recapping while recovering from Dental Mayhem and in the kind of pain Motrin can't touch, you are in the All World All Time Recapper Hall of Fame. Long live Anita and her Suffering Molars!
 

If I know Juan, he's a loyal, stand-up kind of guy. He will accept "the real father is the one who raised me" bit from Seb, but it might take him a bit longer to accept and forgive Leo's indiscretion. It's obvio he's very much in love with her still and she's never strayed since. I'd call it Even-Steven for Juan and Leo and Oley Oley Out for Dario, especially after all his cruel misdeeds are uncovered.
 

JudyB--Recapping with snark (although I'm not as proficient in it as you are) has become one of the few pleasures I have to release pent up frustrations with national and world events I cannot have an effect on.

I just stumbled on the Post Mortem I did for Vino el Amor. It was a collection of a variety of comments the recappers and posters made on a TRULY crappy show. It's in the index for Vino on the side bar. It's better than cleaning bathrooms, but I know what you mean about men.

Or you can catch the link here
http://caraycaray.blogspot.com/2017/05/vino-el-amor-y-se-fue-postmortem-5-11_11.html

Especially, scroll down to the discussion on slicing crusts off bread and the discourse on toast. Then there is Susanlynn's announcement she was retiring.

I say I stumbled on it because Late Comments come to my mailbox and I get to delete them (most are spam). Then I go into the episode and close comments--something we should all be doing routinely.
 

HIJAS

ANITA - I can NOT imagine the dental work you had that is still causing you discomfort a day later, but five hours in the chair had to have been brutal. You truly are a trouper. (((Hugs))) 🤗💕
 

OT—Doris, it was 5 hours at the dentist, not really that long in “the Chair.” It was for two crowns to take care of two well hidden cavities (at my age, I was surprised) in two rear molars. I have a small mouth (if you can believe that). Times like these I wish I had Juana Vick’s or Julia Roberts-sized mouths. They now do a laser scan of your real teeth and then make the crowns on a 3-D “printer.” She guaranteed that they would last until I left this earth (although I was a little cruder about my future demise). All in all quite an experience.
 

HIJAS

Anita, wow and thank you! This was a great, and long, read. It struck me as more a book proposal than a recap.

And very interesting the way you listed the characters for each "chapter".

La Virgen Teresa? Really? There's an outbreak of virginity in Mazatlán!

I have to admit I'm sorry I didn't watch this episode, I would have liked to see J. Inés and her act. Inés is more fun lately and is getting screen time. Unfortunately, J. Vick also keeps getting screen time.

Anita, thanks again!

andy
 

OT - Anita --- Ugh, crowns. And two at the same time?!? Nunca! The 3-D printer crowns sounds fascinating.

Hubby and I have both had our share, over the years, and (zero dental insurance). I've had cavities develop under old crowns, the most expensive one was an anchor for a bridge. It all had to some off with two new crowns + bridge. Hubby has had a series of problems with his teeth and crowns (did I mention we have no dental insurance 🙄) he was finally referred to a specialist who immediately took a look and said his blood pressure RX was causing the problem. Change of meds and all is good....except for the price of the new med.

As Roseanne Roseannadanna's father told her, it's always something.


 

HIJAS

Wow ANITA...Thanks for the link to the wit and wisdom of Vino el Amor. I am only down to the comments on Marta's footwear but everything is hilarious. Loved Bill C.'s "apocalyptically bad taste in shoes" remark and all the rest. This will be my go-to page on gloomy days!
 

OT - VINO

ANITA - thank you for the link! I did not watch Vino. Am sorta kinda sorry about that for all the Patio snark I missed. Your compilation is so funny that I was guffawing too many times. Bad telenovelas bring out the best in us, no? LOL. When the writers, directors, producers, actors, et al, let us down, The Patio of Lowered Expectations steps up to the plate, every time, and never fails to deliver. 💗💗💗
 

Greetings, Hijas Patio.

Wow Anita, thank you for doing such an outstanding job while recovering from your "dental mayhem" (thanks Judy). And a belated thank you to JudyB for her snarktastic recap yesterday. You all make this TN so much more enjoyable; and appreciates all the smiles you bring. The comments are just as entertaining; so thank you Doris, Andy, Diana and Susanlynn.

I'm getting tired of all the Juana storylines...I feel sorry for those mice that have been spinning that wheel for such a long time.

I find the Leo-JuanO a bit more interesting, but I just can't understand how Juan could still be wanting Leo since she only agreed to "forgive" him because Seb married Steffi; so her son was actually the sacrificial lamb. So what if Seb hadn't gotten married???

 

HIJAS
RGV--It would have just taken longer for Leo & JuanO to reconcile. Way past the expiration date of the tn, but he would never have given up, HA!
 

This was a fun recap JudyB. The club of caboots sisters(leo,stefi&petunia)
Don't have there stuff together very well.leo is going off half cocked with
Doing things her way. This could blow up pretty quickly well nobodys sure of what's goin on. Ok I rambling.

The truth seems to be coming slowly.
Dario should really be careful doing this stuff for the child he thinks is snow white. Crazy people like her end up on lifetime, and they kill their parents on Lifetime and look as sweet as she does doing it. Smiling:-) & in the process.
I guess they won't be changing vicky's
Hair. It's looking worst than it did when the show first began. What's wrong with these hair and wardrobe people.

Did Leo think hot hubby would not get mad cuz she kicked one of his longlost
Daughters out of his house? She got
Nerve,having gotten knocked up by the
What's his name? Hot guy. I think he's
Hot, I don't know whatever.

Ok. Thanks JudyB. Youre s funny lady.
Thanks forgiving us something to laugh about in this dark environment.


 

HIJAS

Thanks for those kind words, NINA, but I really can't take credit for this recap. My good friend ANITA wrote it.

I just finished up today's episode though on the new CarayCaray page.

I agree though, that whoever is at the helm, we do need our laughs and our smiles in "this dark environment". And I also agree that Steff, in her craziness, is a perfect subject for a Lifetime story!