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DORIS...Any chance you could take Wednesday and Friday of this week? I'll do M,T and Th. I believe Anita is traveling again.
 

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Judy - I can take Wednesday and Friday, this week. Ultimate capitulos ..... wheee!
 

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Bless you and thank you Doris!!!!!!
 

HIJAS #70 TAKE ME HOME BABY, THIS PARTY'S GETTING ROUGH!

Part 1

Well, there was a lot of carnage today. We don't really care about Ernesto Cifuentes biting the dust, and I honestly don't care that Steff, at the last moment, is seen holding a hammer over a sleeping Juana Victoria's head--but dang it, they let Estefania kill our beloved little Petunia. I cry foul!

Actually Petunia did a great job of acting and I have to applaud her trainer. But I admit, I had to keep bleating "It's just a story, just a story" during that very sad visit by the vet who saw that the poor animal was suffering, affirmed that she had been poisoned, and that it was best to put her out of her misery. Tough scene really. And Petunia handled it like the pro actress that she is. Cynthia Klitbo did pretty well too.

So that's the big news. I mean, who cares about Sebastian and Juana Victoria? Or about Teresa and Todoelmundo? Or about Margarita and her ridiculous jealousy? But I'll give you the rundown anyway.

First, Miserable Marg. She's still treating Isadora so evilly, the gal gets up and leaves. Won't even answer her cellphone. Is that any way to treat a client? But after being admonished for her ridiculous jealousy, Marg brings in another decorator, a bosomy, middle-aged harpy who's all over Xavier like a rash. Capping off the visit by planting a gooey, gelatinous kiss on his innocent lips. Presumably Marg has now seen the error of her ways and will henceforth act like a normal human being. But don't hold your breath.

Second side story: the lopsided romance between Todoelmundo and Teresa. He's hoping by breaking the truth to Mundito--that his mom didn't leave to pursue climate-saving trek in the Amazons, but rather dumped baby Mundito with dad in order to pursue career opportunities in the U.S. And has never been heard from again. Todoelmundo wrote all those loving letters, not "Mom". Well the little guy is heartbroken. But no more ready to accept Tere in his life than before.

Todoelmundo and Teresa are all sad. I don't care. But I'm sure it will all work out.

Now on to the main couple. Steff is upping her game by throwing hard objects at her husband. Mama Leonora is outraged, and never one to measure her words, promptly tells Seb not to go through with the religious ceremony. Afterwards, we see Steffi grinding her teeth and vowing to make Leo pay. And she does, dumping a lot of arsenic into Petunia's healthy greens. And goodbye Petunia.

Meanwhile, Juan and Sebastian are trying to talk Leonora down from her new high horse. They finally let her in on the dark secret--Dario has obligated Sebastian to marry his daughter in order to pay off the Oropeza family debt. Not only a civil wedding, but a religious wedding. And not only marry her, but sleep in the same bed with her every friggin' night--and if not, he'll have him beaten up again. Again! What!? Leo is outraged and wastes no time returning all of Dario's furniture to his office and berating him for ordering Sebastian beaten to a pulp.

And as for Steffi, she's not getting better! She may be seeing "the best psych" in Mazatlan, but it's not helping her. Dario declares his love for Leo for the umpteenth time, but also admits he loves his little princess even more. So there.

Nevertheless, Dario, like our other middle-aged lovers is all sad. "I've lost her forever," he muses after Leo storms out.
 

HIJAS #70 TAKE ME HOME BABY, THIS PARTY'S GETTING ROUGH!

Part 2

And speaking of sad, Sebastian and Juana Victoria are all sweetly sad as they have a little good-bye chat by the sea. He's moving into the nuptial home with his psychopathic bride, and Vicky is musing that his love for her will die out and lessen little by little. He, naturally, is saying that No,no, no, his Love will last forever more! And so forth.

But he's a little less forthcoming when he and Steffi are having a private chat with Padre Camilo. The good priest has learned of Steff's latest assaults on human and animal alike, and is wisely saying that he wants to hold off on the religious ceremony until Steffi is a little calmer and more centered. At first, our bride denies ever having harmed wee goat, but finally admits that "yeah, well, she just wanted to make Petunia sick, not do away with her completely. But resisting her impulses is hard, ya know?" Padre is unswayed. No ceremony unless we really see an improvement. Steff is furious and stomps out. Seb, when questioned by the priest, admits he stays with his wife in spite of the dangers. Because leaving her would be even more dangerous.

Later, Sebastian goes along with Steff's desire to simply hold the wedding in another church with another priest who won't be so persnickety about her mental health and homicidal tendencies. Seems reasonable.

Eugenia arrives all a-lather in Dario's office, enraged to learn from the newspaper, that Juan's son is marrying Dario's daughter. "You're backing Juan, not me! I'm going to show people who you really are!" Dario belts him. He falls against a piece of furniture. We get another gory scene with dark blood pooling under his head, and Ricardo and his boss have to start plotting to dump the body in the ocean under cover of darkness.

Seriously...this is our afternoon comedy? Okay folks.

On to other carnage. Juana Barbara has a match with Pati la Pantera in la Dolorosa. Everybody's there, including an enthusiastic Leonora (now reconciled with the three Juanas at least) and the malevolent Steffi. Pati, who looks a little chunky and out of shape, is knocked out by Barb and it's all joy joy and loving winks from new novio Fernando. Sebastian is distracted from the fight because he's too busy making googly eyes at Juana Victoria. Steff sees this and seethes some more. When she reports back her fury to Daddy Dario, he sighs that sometimes Life and Circumstances make us do things we don't like.

And next thing we know, in the dark of night, a stealthy figure creeps into Teresa and Juana Victoria's room. It's our Steff in a white ball cap and carrying a big hammer which she raises over her head.

Stay tuned to see if she actually connects. Not sure whom I'm rooting for in this scenario.

Oh c'mon, we know Juana Victoria is going to make it till the end, and will be all gussied up in a white bridal gown for El Fin. But in the meantime, it could get dicey.
 

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It's Ultimos Capitulos already ?
 

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OOOh, JudyB, I can't wait to watch these crazy mixed up characters forced to act by the crazy mixed up plot devised by some ???? writers. (Insert whatever adjectives you prefer, crazy, lazy, dozing, absent, malicious, vengeful, devilish etc.) Thanks a bunch. Will be back later.

Sorry I can't help out this week or next, but if this is still unrolling the week of the 9th, I can splice together another recap. (Will need the prior weekend to catch up.)
 

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Judy - Thank you for your snarktastic recap. You got a doozy of an episode!


I cannot believe Petunia was killed off!!! Now Stefi has really upset me. Our sweet Petus! My husband was watching and marveled over Petunia's superb acting skills with that death scene. I was impressed, too. We can only hope no animal (Petunia) was harmed in the filming of that scene.

Well, hopefully Stefi will get a perfect anvil for this crime, but somehow I think death will be the only way out, thus freeing up Sebastian.

I just had to FFWD-> thru the Margarita scenes and still managed to catch the gist of what was going on. ~meh~

I had to laugh when the Stef told the Padre she is seeing a shrink and he replied with "I don't think it's working" or STTE. lol

I'm beginning to wonder if the actor who plays Juan is having some real-life back problems. (I still think it might have begun when he carried Leo up those stairs) Sometimes that gets worked into the story. I remember a telenovela where Sabine Moussier hurt her leg in real life, and in the story she was getting around on crutches with little mention.
 

Judy...thanks. I was out today and missed the show.

Well, these writers have jumped several sharks at this point.

I guess I was wrong about Michelle wearing a stragly wig that was destined to be changed to her own lovely locks after a makeover. It seems it actually is her own hair . Will she comb it for the final? We here at caray could have written a betterstory.
 

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But. But. Petunia getting murdered? Just horrible.

Such a sad, sordid story you had tonight Judy. But, you made the unbearably bitter tolerable with your sweet sugar.

"I had to keep bleating "It's just a story, just a story". Now, I wasn't expecting to smile but that took me surprise and I quickly caved.

A bright spot "The good priest has learned of Steff's latest assaults on human and animal alike..." gave Sebas an out to the church ceremony. However, looks like the mission is to find "another priest who won't be so persnickety about her mental health and homicidal tendencies". Huge sigh.

I'm with doris that Steffi get a fitting anvil. Killing an innocent animal is unforgiveable so I won't shed a tear if Steffi comes to an end. Period.

And at this point, is there anyone left to care about? :)

Gracias amiga. Your talent always lends itself to give the darkest, dourest dreck lightness.

Diana
 

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"I had to keep bleating???"
I had to laugh at Judy's play on words, too, Diana.
 

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Judy, thank you for another fine recap of an awful episode. I can't believe Petunia got killed off. She was one of the mainstays of the show, possibly the best as she never let us down as Leo did a few times.

Ah, well, this TN will soon be over and done with, thankfully.

andy
 

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JudyB, you simply amaze me. I was so distraught that Petunia perished, but I was able to rehash that memory because, just as Petunia was a pro during that scene, you are a pro at making the worst possible scenario into something bearable. "I had to keep bleating" was priceless, thank you!!

Steffi is definitely dead to me now. To hurt a defenseless animal is unforgivable and there is nothing that can redeem her; I'm with Diana, no tears for her when she gets her anvil.
 

Greetings Petite Patio and Fellow Mourners...Yeah, as if this mess of a telenovela weren't enough of an irritation, then the writers had to go and kill off our favorite character! For many of us, the Leonora and Petunia scenes were the only ones worth watching.

ANITA...Sorry, not sorry you can't help out this week or next. Not sorry because honestly, this novela is a trial! But we can always hope the next one will be better.

DORIS...Now my friend, you know you don't really want Steffi "offed". There's been too much bloodshed in this comedy already. I'm willing to bet she comes to her senses at some point. Although we can never forgive the killing of Petunia. Glad you agreed with me though that the li'l goat's acting was superb in that scene. Hope that we see Petunia again someday in another story.

SUSANLYNN...Jumped the Shark indeed. What a wretched way to inject some drama into a dumb story. Animal sacrifice. Ugh.

DIANA...Like all of us, you are upset at Petu's demise. And you don't even watch this one (and consider yourself lucky, amiga). But just horrible to see an innocent animal die, even if it is "just a story".

ANDY...You made me laugh with this: [Petunia} She was one of the mainstays of the show, possibly the best as she never let us down as Leo did a few times. Yes, our Leo did let us down on more than one occasion. Definitely a flawed character. But a funny one. And usually a well-dressed one. We look for our perks where we can.

RGV CHICK....Definitely on your side. Killing innocent goats is the one unforgivable sin with this crowd. Steff is going to have to rescue a gazillion orphans and raise a few folks from the dead to redeem herself. And she'd better raise Petunia from the dead too! Although it can't have been much of a life for Petunia being confined to the laundry room all the time.

STEVE...Your powers of prediction are amazing.

Ah well. It's JUST A STORY. AND IT'S ENDING SOON!



 

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JudyB "Ah well. It's JUST A STORY..." But still, It would have had just the same impact on the viewers if Petunia had just been made sick, but survived. Steffi would have been just as guilty. It was hard to watch Pet's demise, but even harder to see all the characters just MOVE on to human woes after a few tears.

I'm glad it was you that had to report on her demise. You are always so caring and have just the right words for those who mourn along with you. Thank you for the recap.

I guess one of the reasons I keep watching is to see if Vick changes her hairstyle and if she and Seb get their HEA how does Steffi get moved out of the way.
 

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ANITA...I don't know why the writers love to kill off innocent characters but they do. Do you remember in Soy tu Dueña when the lovable nana (played by Ana Martin) got pushed off the balcony by the baddie cousin? There she was, adorable little gal, splat on the courtyard tiles below. I'M STILL TICKED OFF ABOUT THAT!

And now I'm just going to have to add Petunia's sad demise to that little Box of Resentments I keep under the bed.

As for Juana Victoria's unfortunate hairstyle, I'm losing hope there too. But even if it changes, she's still All-World Annoying.
 

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The thing about killing Petunia is that it signals to the audience that Stefi is now capable of killing a person. It is a plot device and it has been bothering me since yesterday. Back when I answered the crisis line for a domestic violence shelter, we were trained to ask if any pets had been killed by the abuser. If "yes", it was always a signal of just how dangerous that person has become. While I was never given that "yes" answer, I was told by one caller that her husband had picked up their puppy and thrown it against the wall. I was severely haunted by that image in my mind for a long time. It still upsets me today when I think about it, some 20+ years later. The woman calling could choose to leave her situation, while the puppy had no say in the matter. But I digress . Stefi is dead to me and deserves the worse punishment for what she did to sweet, trusting, innocent Petunia. She is a menace to society. Maybe she will drive off a cliff soon.
 

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Juana Victoria's hair matches her personality. Epic annoyance.
 

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Oh doris, what a sad, moving story. One that has stayed with you all these years. God bless you for the work that you did. It takes a special person to deal with human demons, one who is beyond kind and courageous.

Angels do walk among us and you are living proof.

God bless.

Diana
 

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Diana--Thank you for voicing what I was thinking, but didn't know how to express. We have experienced so many occasions when compassion and caring is needed in the Caray community, I'm glad you have the right words to convey.
 

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Dreadful story of violence DORIS, but did love your characterization of Juana Victoria as Epic Annoyance. Perfect!
 

HIJAS #71 THE BRIDE RUNS AWAY AND AN INCONVENIENT SPOUSE RETURNS

Part 1

Well, we don't know if Todoelmundo and Adela are still married but she is indeed back in the picture, mixing English liberally into her Spanish to reclaim her rights as Mundito's mama and casting shade on Teresa-Old-Enough-To-Be-Your-Mother, Dude! The main development though was Estefania's supposed regret and repentance, mixed with a mysterious disappearance, giving rise to suspicions of violence. The outcome is in doubt, meaning we'll have to go on watching this mess a bit longer.

First though, we watch Estefania, under cover of darkness, raise a lethal-looking hammer over a sleeping Juana Victoria's head. Steff stops, shakes herself, turns around and leaves without attacking. Outside though, she's so nauseated by what she almost did, that she throws up in a handy trash can. Seb, along with Mom and Dad, all in jammies, are sitting in the luxurious newlywed home, worried sick about where Steff might be.

When Estefania finally shows up, asking forgiveness from everybody, Seb points out that words are not enough to show repentance. Acts are needed before forgiveness is given. And Leo is not about to forgive and forget. When Steff admits she killed Petunia in order to hurt her "suegra" Leo snaps that it was plenty effective. You broke my heart! Steff's words and contrite heart seem to be winning over Juan, but Leo is not fooled. And Sebastian is not moved. He quickly phones the house to see if Juana Victoria is okay. And then asks her to check on the other Juanas. Only when he knows for sure that no one has been harmed, does he seem to relax.

The Repentance Circuit continues with Estefania arriving at the Blue House to offer Juana Victoria a brand-new laptop--even though she admits it doesn't make up for pouring water on Vicky's old one and ruining her chances for an early prepatoria degree. Vicky is also suspicious of this newly repentant Steff and refuses both the laptop and forgiveness. Not even when Steff gets down on her little knees does Vicky give in. But she turns aside as she thinks about it, and in that moment, Steff grabs the glass Vicky was using and places it in a ziplock bag. Stay tuned. This has Skullduggery written all over it.

What else happened in the first 15 minutes or so of this? Well, the love story twixt Barb and Fernando is coming along nicely. Some juicy kisses are exchanged and Barb is getting all dopey and sparkly-eyed about it. Nice sea change for our bellicose boxer.

And Teresa and Todoelmundo are all sad and blue missing each other. Mundito tries to console his father by bringing home a half-melted, totally mangled chocolate bar. When that doesn't do the trick, he brings over Teresa instead, places their hands together and gives his blessing, so to speak, to the union. Awwwwwww. So sweet. Pass me my insulin.

Back at the newlywed home, Leo is still expressing skepticism with a classic telenovela phrase: "Piensa mal y acerterás" [literally, think 'bad' and check things out] In other words, don't be gullible. Seb is just happy that his parents are back together, and we have a group hug with Leo pinching Juan's nose and chuckling "lies, lies". ( I do love these two mature actors together. They play off each other well.)

Meanwhile, back at the Blue House, Juana Victoria is trying to convince her sisters to attend the wedding, if only to support Sebastian in his hour of need. At first they resist, but she wins them over.
 

HIJAS #71 THE BRIDE RUNS AWAY AND AN INCONVENIENT SPOUSE RETURNS

Part 2

Well, here we are at the cathedral, with the easy priest, ready to celebrate the troubled nuptials. Leo is looking splendid in her mother of the groom gown. Dario not so much. He's forgotten to put on socks. Terrible look for a formal occasion, jeez! The Juanas, all made up and gorgeous, are there after having helped Steff into her bridal gown and veiled-hide-the-scars wedding hat. Seb in snazzy tux, awaits the limousine. It arrives. Empty. No bride to be found. The groom and Daddy Dario dash to the house to look for her. Passport is still in the drawer. Mystery deepens. Dario calls Sebastian an "infeliz" [wretch, bastard] and asks what he did to her. That slander out of the way, he calls Ricardo and asks him to check the airport and the bus station. Steffi's car is missing. Get on it and find her!

Vocabulary Alert. Because it's all about the Spanish, guys. When Seb explains to Dario that the day before, Estefania was all shook up, he uses the word "cimbrado". Cimbrar, and cimbrear both mean to agitate, shake etc. One is transitive, the other intransitive. So just add that to your little Español Kit Bag. And remind yourself, you're not just lolling around watching crap TV. You're studying!

Okay. Back to our regularly scheduled mess. When the Juanas get back to the Blue House, they discover that Juana Victoria is also missing. Zounds! What can this mean? When Vicky does finally return, she's in a zombie-like state, but with alarming scratches all along her arms. This looks like a NINA LIFETIME movie, y'all. Stay tuned.

In another room, Leo and Juan are still trying to figure out what's up with their disappearing daughter-in-law. Leo reasons that there's no understanding "crazies", but quickly points out that talking to goats is not an indication of mental instability. Still, Juan is puzzled. Why is there so much hostility between Steff and Vicky. This makes Leo plenty nervous, as you can well imagine. Her guilty secret is still a secret. And that's how she wants it!

Leo also wants to protect herself, figuring that if Steff can poison an innocent little goat, who knows what's coming next. With that in mind she asks Barb to give her some boxing training. Our pugilist is reluctant, given Leo's heart condition. But allows as how she's probably made a lot of enemies, given her prickly character. Leo assures her the heart condition is due to emotional stress, not physical weakness. So let's get started! It'll be slow, Barb says. Well, I need fast, thinks Leo. Yep, she's definitely worried about Steff.

Vicky continues to act like a zombie and ignores Sebastian's attempts to connect. And Todoelmundo, Teresa and Mundito, arrive home after a gala day at a street fair, to find Inconvenient Adela sitting on the doorstep. She wants a hug from Mundito and she wants Teresa gone! Neither is forthcoming. So we have a big "it's all your fault for turning my kid against me and copping a new girlfriend old enough to be your mama! Yeah, I made a mistake, but I have a right to look my son. I've come back to reclaim my family!" Well, folks, if you're worried, watch tomorrow to see how all this resolves.

Our final scene is Seb and Papi Juan back at the house, finding a scrap of wedding gown in the swing and a broken vase. Oh dear! Looks like there was a violent struggle here!

And that's our cliffhanger. Try not to worry too much. I'm sure it will all work out. And remember...IT'S JUST A STORY.
 

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correction: but I have a right to look after my son....
 

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Fantastic title Judy, especially "Inconvenient Spouse"...

"Piensa mal y acerterás" [literally, think 'bad' and check things out"] and "Español Kit Bag" were among many favorites.

"Repentance Circuit" and "bellicose boxer" are proof positive of your superior writing.

It's always a joy Judy but you deserve so, so much better than this mediocre (at best) material.

"Stay tuned. This has Skullduggery written all over it". I'm still mourning Petunia so perhaps this is mean spirited but should I care if Steffi never returns?

Thank you Judy!

Diana
 

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JUdy, thank you. Steffi is scary crazy or crazy scary. What havoc will she cause next? What will stop her from harming herself and otbers? Muy BSC.
 

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Thanks for checking in Diana and Susanlynn.

DIANA, we're all pretty upset about Petunia. You're totally forgiven if you don't care if Steffi never returns. I'm ready to say farewell to all the characters in this one, frankly.

SUSANLYNN, Scary Crazy or Crazy Scary? Or just Plot Device? Whatever, Steffi and Daddy Dario are both highly dangerous at the moment. But we should be wrapping this up soon. Must remember that!
 

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Another great recap, Judy. Thank you! I particularly liked:
--- The Repentance Circuit
--- This has Skullduggery written all over it.
--- Inconvenient Adela (did anyone on The Patio *not* think she would show up?)
and my favorite:
--- And remind yourself, you're not just lolling around watching crap TV. You're studying!

I loved Leonora’s MOG dress and her hair today. She got some real mileage out of that outfit with the later scenes back at the house.

I totally did not see sockless Dario at the wedding. Missed that detail. Good eagle eye, Judy!

Why on earth was Adela talking Spanglish to TEM? Good grief, that was rather lame, IMO. And she is upset because she has been gone eight years and her son does not know her and her husband has moved on? Puh-leeze. Girl needs a reality check.

Hopefully, we will find out why BSC Stefy took that glass Juana Victoria drank from.

And ... why is Victoria in Zombie mode?

Must see TV! (well, really not, but ...)
 

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Good morning, Patio!

JudyB, thanks for another snarktastic summary of all the crazy.

All I can add is that Michelle does zombie just as well as she does everything else in this TN. I too want to know why Steff took the glass. Is she going to plant it somewhere to implicate Vic for her disappearance? If this is one of Steff psychotic plans, she must have given Vic something to put her in the zombie mode.

Adela returns??? That’s really stretching it, writers!

So shall we start the countdown? 11 more episodes to go!!
 

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Hello Doris and Rgv Chick. Let's all stick together and keep chanting "Only 11 more episodes to go!".

DORIS...Like you I'm mildly intrigued by Steffi's plans for the glass and also the reason for Juana Victoria's zombie-like behavior. Although I guess I do prefer it to her over-the-top-aren't-I-just-the-cutest! everyday behavior.

RGV CHICK...I think you're right. It's tied in to blaming Vicky for Steff's disappearance. Anyway, I hope our Hyper Heroine Vick stays in zombie mode for a bit. I need a break!
 

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No plot device or trope really lasts very long in this show, so it is doubtful ZombieVic will last long.
 

Judyb...okay, I am counting the days until this odd show ends. I am most anxious to see if Vicky ever combs her hair.

And I hope Cynthia got to keep her elegant wardrobe. Wardrobe seems to be what most of the money was spent on..clothes and hair dyes.

Steffi and Daddio are over the top weird . Basta.

In the words of our very dear amigo Dr. carlos..NEXT !
 

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Doris: Zombie Vic ? ROFLOL.
 

HIJAS - #72 and The Plot Train Just Keeps Chugging Along (part 1 of 2)

Today’s episode is definitely worth FFWDing thru just for the scenes with Leonora. She is a hoot. First in her track suit jogging with her posse, then later dressed as a home girl at the drugstore.

Today’s recrap is more than six lines long, but it is condensed, brief, etc. Scenes are combined so they make sense (at least, to me) and some are left out because, well, you know.

- We open at the Oropeza house that has been trashed. The Great Brain Trust of Mazatlan a/k/a Sebastian tells his dad there must have been some sort of fight here. (duh!) They search the house, finally hear a cell phone ringing, track it down to the kitchen trash can, and it is Stefy’s phone. (no mention of who is calling her on the Caller ID screen)
- The police arrive, do their thing, and say the place has been wiped clean of finger prints.

- Adela is still talking to TEM in Spanglish (because, really, WHY???) and it’s more of the same. blah blah blah.
- Mundito shows her all the letters he received “from her” about her adventures in the amazon as an explorer and then says TEM finally told him the truth.
- Adela tells TEM that she wants to stick around and have a chance to get to know Mundito. She hopes maybe he will come to forgive her and love her. (somehow this recapper thinks she is a short-timer)
- Later on, Mundito gives Adela all the Mother’s Day cards he has made in school, including preschool. Awwww….she is so not deserving.

- Well, good news, Patio! Juana Victoria has woken up lucid and no longer a zombie. This made my day. How about you? ;-)

- Dario is coming apart at the seams (figuratively) over his missing princess. The actor is muy guilty of overacting today. He could win an award for male drama queen (because “drama king” is not a thing).

- Very attractive, well dressed (including spike heels) lady police investigator is working her way thru the offspring, questioning them as a group and then individually about Stefy, etc.
- Juana Victoria is worried about the questions she will have to answer because her answers will truly make her look guilty. Sebastian says just omit anything about their own relationship and the fact that they are not siblings. Victoria says “no” that would be lying.

- In a bizarre story twist, we see Leo in her track suit out jogging. (Yes, Patio, you read that right. Leo. Jogging.) She comes upon Tere & Marga kvetching over Adela’s return. Oooh! Leo wants to know more! She joins them on the park bench and tells them to start from the beginning. She needs her RDA of gossip.
-Barbi shows up to this tete-a-tete; its her training session with Leo. Margarita suggests to Barbara that she also train Tere in boxing. Bless her heart, Barbara says “what? another viejita?” and the ladies are not pleased about being called viejitas. Barbara, using her excellent good judgment, acts like a tree and leaves, before she is assaulted by said viejitas.

- Much male drama all around when Dario gets a call and learns a body has washed up on the beach. Turns out, the body is Ernesto Cifuentes. Dario freaks out. It must be hard to find good henchman to do your dirty work properly. Roberto (or whatever his name is ) clearly has poor body disposal skills. Roberto (that’s what I’ll call him today) replies with --- well I’ve never had to dump one before, I’m new at this.
 

HIJAS - #72 and The Plot Train Just Keeps Chugging Along (Part 2 of 2)

- Later, the AARP workout club (las tres viejitas --- Margo, Tere & Leo) are out jogging through town, ready to collapse. These ladies are not in good shape. Leo has almost reached her max allowed heart rate of 120. Barbara is all “no pain, no gain”, ladies! They are literally saved by the bell when Barbara gets a phone call and has to go somewhere. Phew! They finally get a break.
- They return to Xavier’s house to “Venutian” ** about Adela’s return. Tere is not jealous, but she is uncomfortable. Margarita says “donde hubo fuego, cenizas quedan” (where there’s smoke, there’s fire). Leo jumps on that comment and tells Marga “so now you know how I felt about you when you showed up here”. Margarita denies it and blows it off, the moment passes.
- Leo’s hair is as messy as we have seen it. The actress was having fun with this scene today.

Later or next day --- At the drugstore, Adela is buying what is a big tube of something and she doesn’t quite have enough money. Leonora approaches, swaggering, dressed in a white short sleeve tee-shirt, blue jeans, baseball cap on backwards. I love this look. Leo strikes up a conversation with Adela … .IN ENGLISH! “How are ya?” “Where’ya from?” They end up hablando in Spanish. Leo pays for Adela’s purchase, they do a sort of kind of girly fist-bump thing. Camera pans backward and we see Tere & Marga at the entrance to the store, watching covertly. Stay tuned for tomorrow to see what the girls are up to.


- Anyway , back to the more boring stuff: our MIA Stefi.
- Carla, the Investigator, is questioning everyone. Nothing really worth repeating here, but what you need to know is this: As predicted by her own self, Juana Victoria is looking like a pretty good suspect in Stefy’s disappearance. Carla tells Sebastian there are some “serious inconsistencies” in the sisters’ testimony.

--- BREAKING NEWS! --- (aren’t we all burned out on that with our local TV news teams?) Stefi’s car has been located in the middle of nowhere. There is no body, but the cargo area has blood stains all over it. The police/sheriff guy tells Dario that despite no body, he says that Stefi must be dead. There is no telling where he got his detecting skillz, probably at Televisa U. school of detecting. But it is a good plot device because Dario starts to wig out.

And that’s it, Patio. I’ll tune in to see what the AARP workout club has in store for Adela. As for the rest . . . meh.

**Reference to the book "Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus"
 

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Even tho there was sadness because of petunia, it was abit
Rather funny JudyB.

Stefie committed goatacide. She
Murdered the poor petunia. That
Goat Was well trained she laid there And didn't move, and she moaned. Thats a pro.
The goat deserves an Oscar for
Best supporting actress of the year.

Stefi is a raving loonitick.
He girl is past lifetime. And she didn't fly over the coocoo's
Nest, she crashed into it. Dario
Need to have her kidnapped and taken to that psych place he was
Thinkin of sending her to, or she could be the death of him.

Fun read JudyB. Thanks.
 

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doris, first, thank you for "BREAKING NEWS! --- (aren’t we all burned out on that with our local TV news teams?)" Yes, yes! Ack. Basta!

"The Great Brain Trust of Mazatlán" and “donde hubo fuego, cenizas quedan” (where there’s smoke, there’s fire)" were great - thank you.

I like Cynthia Klitbo and though I've not seen her in this can visualize her antics here thanks to your crystal clear descriptions. She's such a talent.

I can't muster up much enthusiasm for the show but the recaps are an entirely different matter. All smart and great fun.

Thank you doris!

Diana
 

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Doris and Judy, thank you for these fine recaps that I just got a chance to read.

Lately a few of my not very well laid plans have gone awry and have chewed up all my free time, but things should be back to normal soon. (fingers crossed :-)

andy
 

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Thanks for checking in NINA. I know this show doesn't grab you like Amor Eterno does, but you have to admit, the goat is a winner. And "gone too soon". Steff has indeed flown over the cuckoo's nest, but hopefully she'll end up in a good institution somewhere and realize Babyface Sebastian is not worth all that bother.

ANDY...Very happy to hear from you and to know all is well. You are just busy. Always fret when folks disappear suddenly.
 

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Wow DORIS...you wrote a fabulous recap...so funny. Loved the title and agree completely that our lovely Leonora was the star of the episode, bonding with Tere and Marg, faking being über-energetic and then collapsing against Teresa anytime Barb turned her head, and then morphing into a Chicago Homey when trying to connect with Spanglish-spewing Adela. Cynthia Klitbo has made this mess fun, whenever she's on the screen.

Got a kick out of your many quips:

Great Brain Trust of Mazatlán aka Sebastian

[Dario] muy guilty of overacting (Yikes, yessss, I was afraid the actor was heading for another infarto. His face practically turned purple. High blood pressure much?)

AARP Workout Club

"Venutian" (Sure glad you explained that. I had NO idea...)

Barb "acts like a tree and leaves" (You weren't drinking while writing, were you?)

and of course, your mention of the comely Inspector with the 4 inch spike heels....NO WAY would a professional policewoman wear those. I'm not expecting Emma Jettick shoes like Inés wore for a while, but puh-leeze. On the other hand, those shoes did look fabulous, and so did the inspector.

Enjoyed the episode (huh?, no really) and enjoyed the recap even more. Just great, partner. Thank you.
 

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Doris, this was such a fun read, thank you!

I have to agree with JudyB about all the wonderful quips, but my absolute favs were "The Great Brain Trust of Mazatlán aka Sebastián" and "The AARP Workout Club."

I had the same reaction to those 4-inch spike heels the detective was wearing; and I would add her whole outfit including that fancy badge holder. As Judy put it so well, "NO WAY!"

So they found Luni-Steff's car...I'm betting they find that glass (with J-Vic's fingerprints) in the vehicle.

Now repeat after me-- TEN more episodes! TEN more episodes! :-)