Monday, March 09, 2020
Me Declaro Culpable #15, 3/9/20: The Tables Are Set And The Knives Come out
Another rough episode with treacherous women dealing out low blows to our clueless heroes and heroines. Perhaps this is why Univisión has bumped the show up to 2 pm. We don't want the kiddies coming home from school to see this kind of emotional carnage on the TV. I'm assuming Como Dice el Dicho is milder fare.
It's not all misery though. Ingrid and Julián apparently pass a hawt Nooner Only Sooner at his place; and Gabriel has an opportunity to do the same with a paid escort the previous night, but gallantly saves himself for the First Time with someone he loves. Too bad that "someone" is the sexy young mom of his best friend.
Urzúa Mansion
We begin the show with another "guess who's coming to dinner?". In this case it's Paolo, come to confront Natalia. "How could she play with his feelings this way? Breaking his heart while she blithely has a festive dinner with family?" He wants an explanation for her ghosting him. She feebly assures him that she and Juls are back together. He doesn't buy it. And demands that she look him in the eye and tell him what's really going on. He knows she doesn't care a fig about Julián. The latter clamps a meaty hand on Paolo's shoulder and coos that he knows this is tough, but..."Forget it!" snaps Paolo, "I know you're enjoying this." -"GET OUT!" shrieks Roberta, and that pretty much wraps up the fun part of the evening. The ever noble Franco offers to take Paolo home and off they go.
Aqua House
Ingrid has arranged a fun part of the evening as well. A sexy brunette call girl to initiate her nephew into the joys of heterosexual sex. A wad of money is handed over and our gal saunters into Gabriel's bedroom to wake him up with kisses and then some. As it turns out, he's dreaming of exactly that--only with Julieta. Well, boys that age may be "hormones in shoes" but Gabriel is saving himself for something better. He kindly refuses the lady's generous offer, but advises her to keep the money and reassure his aunt that everything went gangbusters. After all, he knows Tia Ingrid only had his best interests at heart. What a thoughtful kid!
Back at the Mansion
Roberta is sneering at the pathetic scene Paolo caused, while Alba listens wide-eyed. Papi Mauro is of a like mind. And furthermore Franco was way too nice offering to take that guy home. Time to get in a dig or two at Alba: "My husband always has compassion for weaklings," smirks Roberta, looking daggers at her rival. A frail maid arrives at the table just in time to come in for a tongue lashing herself. "I hope that you don't expect to get off early, just because you fainted this morning," snaps Roberta. " I want the dishes cleared, washed and my kitchen impeccably clean before you go to your room!" Naturally, the noble, hard-working Alba offers to do it instead, and is accepted with acid alacrity. Our Roberta is so good at putting an unwanted guest in her place. Especially in the absence of Natalia and Franco. (Does anybody ever actually eat at these dinners?)
In the car with Franco and Paolo
Paolo is not holding fire--he may be getting a ride but he's still complaining about Natalia's shabby treatment. "Do you think it's right for her to play with my feelings this way?" Franco knows his daughter and one thing he's sure of is that she has a big heart. (But a weak backbone, Daddy). Well, Paolo will get over it, he's sure. And with that Paolo exits the car, Franco gets out the wheelchair, and the gala evening is over.
Natalia's Bedroom
Julián, (always there, never wanted) is trying to grope Nat as usual and exulting that Paolo is finally out of their lives. Nat just wants him to vamoose. She really fell in love with Paolo and now...she just wants to be alone. Alone! Juls proclaims that his love for her is so great, he'll always be there--waiting--until she comes to her senses and realizes he's her destiny.
Paolo's Apartment
The loyal Dante is trying to buck up our guy Paolo but all he wants to do is cry. So he does.
Urzúa Mansion
Roberta, who's enjoying the evening in her own special fashion, is now reaming out Julián. " Good Lord, I almost had a heart attack thinking Natalia was going to give us away [delatar] right in front of everybody! You have got to do a better job of controlling her!" -Juls tries to defray the attack by wondering why Roberta allows Alba to be at her table. -"Because I want to keep her close. CON-TRO-LADA!!!!! Understand, Dummy?"
Aqua House
Next morning, Gabe saunters out of the bedroom, claims he's ravenous after the night he had and...Tia interrupts, she's so happy. And wants to hear all the details! (Wow, could she possibly get any more inappropriate!) He nobly declines to share, but is happy she's reassured about his interests. Although he points out, who he loves is not as important as being a good person. Yeah, yeah, whatever. Tia is just pleased that he liked her surprise present.
Urzúa Mansion
Franco returns and checks on his daughter. Nat pretends to be asleep. Roberta, though, having finished up with Julian, is ready to land a few knife thrusts in her husband's tender flesh. "Feeling good after your little act of charity?" she sneers. Franco is more than equal. "You have no idea how offensive I find your tone, and how I hate the way you treat people." -"People!--he's just a paralyzed no goodnik, and you're a wuss [blandengue]. -"I can't believe I ever fell in love with you!" he snaps. -"And I can't believe you're so nice with everybody but the people who love you the most!" -"With you, it's not about love, it's about control, manipulation, power. You want to stage manage Natalia's life." -"No, I just want her with a man who can take care of her, not a penniless wreck of a guy." -"Ah, so it was you who persuaded her to dump [botar] Paolo and go back with Julián." -"Don't be absurd. But your daughter is just like you--she wants to rescue people, scrape them off the floor like garbage. And she's buddy buddy, just like you, with that murderess." -"Her name is Alba, and she's not the reason for our separation. You and I share nothing. We don't think alike." -"You're abandoning us?! Your daughter?" -"Our daughter is a grown woman. And I'm not abandoning her. I'm just separating from you." Whew. Speaks softly but carries a big stick, does our Franco.
Rehab Gym
I've forgotten the therapist's name but let's just call him Dr. Tough Love. He's ignoring Paolo's humble apologies for giving up the other day, but after a couple of insults, he finally agrees to give him another chance. But arrive on time; no whining; and if you're the champ you believe yourself to be, then show me by your worth ethic, man!
Patio of Urzúa Mansion
Roberta, all radiant after a night of humiliating people, is exulting to her doc friend Luciana that she just knows she's pregnant. She can feel it. When Luci cautions that it's too soon to feel anything, Roberta dismisses her as behind the times [retrogrado] (Nice way to talk to your gynocologist friend!) Natalia comes to join them in her jammies, but when Mom starts in about the very unpleasant evening wherein Nat had to put an importunate young man in his place, Natalia rapidly goes back to bed. Another productive day for our young heroine.
Café
Alba's doing cleanup while Bianca fumes about the former being dragged into maid duty at the Urzúa mansion last night. Just then Franco and Gael enter and twixt Alba and Franco we have.....the LOOK. Lordy, these two are burning up the atmosphere, causing global warming all by themselves. Once we get past that, we hear her Sad Mommy Wish to dedicate a song to her son. And Gael reminds Franco that he helped a radio client a few years ago. Zass! just like that, they've found a way for Alba to reach out to her son via radio frequencies. Ain't Life grand?
Julián's Pad
Ingrid arrives all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, happy to know there's no inconvenient girlfriend around. Sexy electric guitar music twangs as those two get busy. Presumably Life is grand for these two. For the moment.
Rehab Gym
Dr. Tough Love is working Paolo's legs while Katia looks on, teary-eyed from the doorway. Sum total she's determined to get Paolo back and he's determined not to let her. But she finally gets him to agree to breakfast. Her treat. Okay, after a shower. The camera pans to his cellphone, left behind, wedged between two of the workout pads. Yep, you guessed it. Natalia picks that moment to call. Katia picks it up, announces herself as Paolo's girlfriend.. So nice that Nat kept him company while she was away. But she's back now, so no worries! See ya. Natalia tearfully asks her to take care of him. Katia cheerfully asks her to never call him again. No doubt it will be a while before Destiny joins up our two lovebirds for good. But hopefully by then, Paolo will not be such a crybaby. Nor will Natalia.
Paolo's Apartment
They've had breakfast. Katia is sticking like glue in spite of Paolo's disinterest, and insists on taking him home. She's pushing his wheelchair like he's incapable, tries to put him to bed (he manages that himself), undresses him like a toddler, and then snuggles in close to reminisce about all the good times they had. Especially in bed watching movies all day. Well, he liked driving around better and remember the night they spent in the car? Wasn't she scared.? Nooooo, not scared at all. Because she was with HIM. (Okay, looks like she's effectively weaseled her way back in. Hope Dante kicks her tush right back out.)
Radio Station
It all starts well. The radio host gushes about what a lifesaver Franco was for him, and assumes Alba is his novia. They explain about the song dedication and he suggests Alba also speak directly into the microphone afterwards about her feelings for her son. She's all timorous, like the blushing maiden she is at heart, but finally agrees. A mushy love song plays-- "Le Arrancaron de mi"-- and then she goes into an equally mushy soliloquy about how she loved Gabriel from the first moment she knew she was pregnant, from that first heartbeat. And hows she wants to be with him forever. -" Yes, we make mistakes and there are many better mothers than I am, but I want you to love me. You're my reason for living [tú eres mi motor] and all I want to hear is 'Te amo mamita' The radio host is so moved he's sure every single listener wants to call his mom and tell her he loves her. And Gabriel, who's listening on his computer, is all awash in tears listening to his dear mommy. Not to mention Franco who's listening in his office and sipping some adult beverage. (Does he ever actually work?)
Gosh. This would be just too too sweet, but wait! now it's time for the listeners to call in. Alba thinks the first caller is her boy, but nope!--it's her nemesis, Roberta. With her three-pack-a day whiskey voice, Roberta hisses into the phone:
"I know this lady. Her name is Alba Castillo. And everything about her is a lie!"
And there we end, dear Patio. Another day of weeping and wailing, love-making and score settling. What's not to love?
It's not all misery though. Ingrid and Julián apparently pass a hawt Nooner Only Sooner at his place; and Gabriel has an opportunity to do the same with a paid escort the previous night, but gallantly saves himself for the First Time with someone he loves. Too bad that "someone" is the sexy young mom of his best friend.
Urzúa Mansion
We begin the show with another "guess who's coming to dinner?". In this case it's Paolo, come to confront Natalia. "How could she play with his feelings this way? Breaking his heart while she blithely has a festive dinner with family?" He wants an explanation for her ghosting him. She feebly assures him that she and Juls are back together. He doesn't buy it. And demands that she look him in the eye and tell him what's really going on. He knows she doesn't care a fig about Julián. The latter clamps a meaty hand on Paolo's shoulder and coos that he knows this is tough, but..."Forget it!" snaps Paolo, "I know you're enjoying this." -"GET OUT!" shrieks Roberta, and that pretty much wraps up the fun part of the evening. The ever noble Franco offers to take Paolo home and off they go.
Aqua House
Ingrid has arranged a fun part of the evening as well. A sexy brunette call girl to initiate her nephew into the joys of heterosexual sex. A wad of money is handed over and our gal saunters into Gabriel's bedroom to wake him up with kisses and then some. As it turns out, he's dreaming of exactly that--only with Julieta. Well, boys that age may be "hormones in shoes" but Gabriel is saving himself for something better. He kindly refuses the lady's generous offer, but advises her to keep the money and reassure his aunt that everything went gangbusters. After all, he knows Tia Ingrid only had his best interests at heart. What a thoughtful kid!
Back at the Mansion
Roberta is sneering at the pathetic scene Paolo caused, while Alba listens wide-eyed. Papi Mauro is of a like mind. And furthermore Franco was way too nice offering to take that guy home. Time to get in a dig or two at Alba: "My husband always has compassion for weaklings," smirks Roberta, looking daggers at her rival. A frail maid arrives at the table just in time to come in for a tongue lashing herself. "I hope that you don't expect to get off early, just because you fainted this morning," snaps Roberta. " I want the dishes cleared, washed and my kitchen impeccably clean before you go to your room!" Naturally, the noble, hard-working Alba offers to do it instead, and is accepted with acid alacrity. Our Roberta is so good at putting an unwanted guest in her place. Especially in the absence of Natalia and Franco. (Does anybody ever actually eat at these dinners?)
In the car with Franco and Paolo
Paolo is not holding fire--he may be getting a ride but he's still complaining about Natalia's shabby treatment. "Do you think it's right for her to play with my feelings this way?" Franco knows his daughter and one thing he's sure of is that she has a big heart. (But a weak backbone, Daddy). Well, Paolo will get over it, he's sure. And with that Paolo exits the car, Franco gets out the wheelchair, and the gala evening is over.
Natalia's Bedroom
Julián, (always there, never wanted) is trying to grope Nat as usual and exulting that Paolo is finally out of their lives. Nat just wants him to vamoose. She really fell in love with Paolo and now...she just wants to be alone. Alone! Juls proclaims that his love for her is so great, he'll always be there--waiting--until she comes to her senses and realizes he's her destiny.
Paolo's Apartment
The loyal Dante is trying to buck up our guy Paolo but all he wants to do is cry. So he does.
Urzúa Mansion
Roberta, who's enjoying the evening in her own special fashion, is now reaming out Julián. " Good Lord, I almost had a heart attack thinking Natalia was going to give us away [delatar] right in front of everybody! You have got to do a better job of controlling her!" -Juls tries to defray the attack by wondering why Roberta allows Alba to be at her table. -"Because I want to keep her close. CON-TRO-LADA!!!!! Understand, Dummy?"
Aqua House
Next morning, Gabe saunters out of the bedroom, claims he's ravenous after the night he had and...Tia interrupts, she's so happy. And wants to hear all the details! (Wow, could she possibly get any more inappropriate!) He nobly declines to share, but is happy she's reassured about his interests. Although he points out, who he loves is not as important as being a good person. Yeah, yeah, whatever. Tia is just pleased that he liked her surprise present.
Urzúa Mansion
Franco returns and checks on his daughter. Nat pretends to be asleep. Roberta, though, having finished up with Julian, is ready to land a few knife thrusts in her husband's tender flesh. "Feeling good after your little act of charity?" she sneers. Franco is more than equal. "You have no idea how offensive I find your tone, and how I hate the way you treat people." -"People!--he's just a paralyzed no goodnik, and you're a wuss [blandengue]. -"I can't believe I ever fell in love with you!" he snaps. -"And I can't believe you're so nice with everybody but the people who love you the most!" -"With you, it's not about love, it's about control, manipulation, power. You want to stage manage Natalia's life." -"No, I just want her with a man who can take care of her, not a penniless wreck of a guy." -"Ah, so it was you who persuaded her to dump [botar] Paolo and go back with Julián." -"Don't be absurd. But your daughter is just like you--she wants to rescue people, scrape them off the floor like garbage. And she's buddy buddy, just like you, with that murderess." -"Her name is Alba, and she's not the reason for our separation. You and I share nothing. We don't think alike." -"You're abandoning us?! Your daughter?" -"Our daughter is a grown woman. And I'm not abandoning her. I'm just separating from you." Whew. Speaks softly but carries a big stick, does our Franco.
Rehab Gym
I've forgotten the therapist's name but let's just call him Dr. Tough Love. He's ignoring Paolo's humble apologies for giving up the other day, but after a couple of insults, he finally agrees to give him another chance. But arrive on time; no whining; and if you're the champ you believe yourself to be, then show me by your worth ethic, man!
Patio of Urzúa Mansion
Roberta, all radiant after a night of humiliating people, is exulting to her doc friend Luciana that she just knows she's pregnant. She can feel it. When Luci cautions that it's too soon to feel anything, Roberta dismisses her as behind the times [retrogrado] (Nice way to talk to your gynocologist friend!) Natalia comes to join them in her jammies, but when Mom starts in about the very unpleasant evening wherein Nat had to put an importunate young man in his place, Natalia rapidly goes back to bed. Another productive day for our young heroine.
Café
Alba's doing cleanup while Bianca fumes about the former being dragged into maid duty at the Urzúa mansion last night. Just then Franco and Gael enter and twixt Alba and Franco we have.....the LOOK. Lordy, these two are burning up the atmosphere, causing global warming all by themselves. Once we get past that, we hear her Sad Mommy Wish to dedicate a song to her son. And Gael reminds Franco that he helped a radio client a few years ago. Zass! just like that, they've found a way for Alba to reach out to her son via radio frequencies. Ain't Life grand?
Julián's Pad
Ingrid arrives all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, happy to know there's no inconvenient girlfriend around. Sexy electric guitar music twangs as those two get busy. Presumably Life is grand for these two. For the moment.
Rehab Gym
Dr. Tough Love is working Paolo's legs while Katia looks on, teary-eyed from the doorway. Sum total she's determined to get Paolo back and he's determined not to let her. But she finally gets him to agree to breakfast. Her treat. Okay, after a shower. The camera pans to his cellphone, left behind, wedged between two of the workout pads. Yep, you guessed it. Natalia picks that moment to call. Katia picks it up, announces herself as Paolo's girlfriend.. So nice that Nat kept him company while she was away. But she's back now, so no worries! See ya. Natalia tearfully asks her to take care of him. Katia cheerfully asks her to never call him again. No doubt it will be a while before Destiny joins up our two lovebirds for good. But hopefully by then, Paolo will not be such a crybaby. Nor will Natalia.
Paolo's Apartment
They've had breakfast. Katia is sticking like glue in spite of Paolo's disinterest, and insists on taking him home. She's pushing his wheelchair like he's incapable, tries to put him to bed (he manages that himself), undresses him like a toddler, and then snuggles in close to reminisce about all the good times they had. Especially in bed watching movies all day. Well, he liked driving around better and remember the night they spent in the car? Wasn't she scared.? Nooooo, not scared at all. Because she was with HIM. (Okay, looks like she's effectively weaseled her way back in. Hope Dante kicks her tush right back out.)
Radio Station
It all starts well. The radio host gushes about what a lifesaver Franco was for him, and assumes Alba is his novia. They explain about the song dedication and he suggests Alba also speak directly into the microphone afterwards about her feelings for her son. She's all timorous, like the blushing maiden she is at heart, but finally agrees. A mushy love song plays-- "Le Arrancaron de mi"-- and then she goes into an equally mushy soliloquy about how she loved Gabriel from the first moment she knew she was pregnant, from that first heartbeat. And hows she wants to be with him forever. -" Yes, we make mistakes and there are many better mothers than I am, but I want you to love me. You're my reason for living [tú eres mi motor] and all I want to hear is 'Te amo mamita' The radio host is so moved he's sure every single listener wants to call his mom and tell her he loves her. And Gabriel, who's listening on his computer, is all awash in tears listening to his dear mommy. Not to mention Franco who's listening in his office and sipping some adult beverage. (Does he ever actually work?)
Gosh. This would be just too too sweet, but wait! now it's time for the listeners to call in. Alba thinks the first caller is her boy, but nope!--it's her nemesis, Roberta. With her three-pack-a day whiskey voice, Roberta hisses into the phone:
"I know this lady. Her name is Alba Castillo. And everything about her is a lie!"
And there we end, dear Patio. Another day of weeping and wailing, love-making and score settling. What's not to love?
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Judy, just loved "hawt Nooner Only Sooner" and of course "acid alacrity" because I simply don't recall ever having read "alacrity" elsewhere!
"You're my reason for living [tú eres mi motor]" was sublime vocabulary.
I can't comment on the story but I loved the title and your clever summary. "Another day of weeping and wailing, love-making and score settling. What's not to love?" Indeed.
Thank you Judy!
Diana
"You're my reason for living [tú eres mi motor]" was sublime vocabulary.
I can't comment on the story but I loved the title and your clever summary. "Another day of weeping and wailing, love-making and score settling. What's not to love?" Indeed.
Thank you Judy!
Diana
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: Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7:22:00 PM EDT
Gracias, Judy. Superb!
I cringed when Alba offered to do the dishes and the kitchen. She should have just offered to clear and run the dishwasher. Roberta must be have been Simon Legree in a previous life. Alba had only opened the door to more abuse from this bitch.
I hope Franco was still listening when Roberta called in. In fact, since Alba's case is still pending, couldn't he file charges against Roberta over this?
As for Ingrid, she is truly the Queen on Impropriety here. Gabriel will spend a lot of money on shrinks when this is all over.
I cringed when Alba offered to do the dishes and the kitchen. She should have just offered to clear and run the dishwasher. Roberta must be have been Simon Legree in a previous life. Alba had only opened the door to more abuse from this bitch.
I hope Franco was still listening when Roberta called in. In fact, since Alba's case is still pending, couldn't he file charges against Roberta over this?
As for Ingrid, she is truly the Queen on Impropriety here. Gabriel will spend a lot of money on shrinks when this is all over.
Lovely recap, Judy! Thank you! "...a few knife thrusts in her husband's tender flesh." How apropos. I also loved "Dr. Tough Love", "Roberta, all radiant after a night of humiliating people" and the poetic "Natalia tearfully asks... Katia cheerfully asks..." .
I agree with UA that we want Franco to have still been listening and heard Roberta. Even with that hanky covering the phone, her voice would be recognizable. If that can't happen, then I hope they had a 7 second delay and were able to cut her off.
Good for Sweet Gabriel in his bicycle pjs that looked an awful lot like Alexander's train pjs in the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day book, to reject the... oh man, so many prostitute words to chose from Anita's list... I'll go with caulquiera. But does he truly believe he only likes females? His hot for mamma dream seems to suggest that, but why write the love letter to a guy? I guess he's as confused about his sexuality as I am (about his sexuality). I just want him to be happy and respond well to the therapy he's going to need after Ingrid's influence.
Alba looked stunning in that turquoise dress. That is her color!
I agree with UA that we want Franco to have still been listening and heard Roberta. Even with that hanky covering the phone, her voice would be recognizable. If that can't happen, then I hope they had a 7 second delay and were able to cut her off.
Good for Sweet Gabriel in his bicycle pjs that looked an awful lot like Alexander's train pjs in the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day book, to reject the... oh man, so many prostitute words to chose from Anita's list... I'll go with caulquiera. But does he truly believe he only likes females? His hot for mamma dream seems to suggest that, but why write the love letter to a guy? I guess he's as confused about his sexuality as I am (about his sexuality). I just want him to be happy and respond well to the therapy he's going to need after Ingrid's influence.
Alba looked stunning in that turquoise dress. That is her color!
Hola DIANA and URBAN ANTHROPOLOGIST! Great fun to hear from you so early in the evening.
DIANA...I have to admit I thought of you when I wrote "acid alacrity". You always pick up on those snazzy words. And I'll be watching RINGO tonight. Usually I wait until the next morning but with "capitulos finales" I'm feeling the urgency. Thanks for being so supportive of a story that you can't even watch. We sure wish you could though! Stay healthy during this scary time, by the way. Ohio now has three cases of Coronavirus and our governor has declared a State of Emergency.
URBAN...You are totally right. Ingrid is so out of line "I can't even"...as they say. And did you think, as I did, that she picked a call girl who looked somewhat like Alba herself? Just couldn't bring myself to put it in the recap though. Gabriel will either spend a lot of money on shrinks as you said--or become one himself! As for mistreatment of servants, that's one of the clues (as if we didn't know) that Roberta is a baddie and beyond redemption. The heroes and heroines are always kind to the humble hardworking. Julián is also rude and dismissive with the hired help. Another clue in addition to his wretched wardrobe.
DIANA...I have to admit I thought of you when I wrote "acid alacrity". You always pick up on those snazzy words. And I'll be watching RINGO tonight. Usually I wait until the next morning but with "capitulos finales" I'm feeling the urgency. Thanks for being so supportive of a story that you can't even watch. We sure wish you could though! Stay healthy during this scary time, by the way. Ohio now has three cases of Coronavirus and our governor has declared a State of Emergency.
URBAN...You are totally right. Ingrid is so out of line "I can't even"...as they say. And did you think, as I did, that she picked a call girl who looked somewhat like Alba herself? Just couldn't bring myself to put it in the recap though. Gabriel will either spend a lot of money on shrinks as you said--or become one himself! As for mistreatment of servants, that's one of the clues (as if we didn't know) that Roberta is a baddie and beyond redemption. The heroes and heroines are always kind to the humble hardworking. Julián is also rude and dismissive with the hired help. Another clue in addition to his wretched wardrobe.
Thank you for your recap, Judy! Great title and sub-headings, too.
”hawt Nooner Only Sooner" is a winner.
Ew, Ingrid is such a skank and Julian is such a manwhore. They really are perfect for each other but that relationship will never go anywhere but horizontal.
Horrifying that Ingrid hired a hooker for Gabe. (gee, tía, thanks for the favor?).
Wow, after seeing Bertie in this episode, methinks she lost the plot on “attracting more flies (Franco) with honey.” Yeesh.
Oh good grief! Katia does not give up, does she?!? The girl is like a Whack-a-mole game.
”(Does anybody ever actually eat at these dinners?)”
Who would have the appetite, after putting up with creepy Julian and Bertie?
Franco and Alba are just too hands/holdy/toucy in public to convince anyone they are not a thing. At least Franco should know better. Alba is just to naïve/stupid.
”Julián is also rude and dismissive with the hired help. Another clue in addition to his wretched wardrobe.”
We know nothing of his parentage or history, and I just wonder about his background. Probably raised by wolves, but still…
Roberta's rooster tail hairstyle intrigues me.
#hartoycansada with Paolo's crying. Time to man up, dude.
”hawt Nooner Only Sooner" is a winner.
Ew, Ingrid is such a skank and Julian is such a manwhore. They really are perfect for each other but that relationship will never go anywhere but horizontal.
Horrifying that Ingrid hired a hooker for Gabe. (gee, tía, thanks for the favor?).
Wow, after seeing Bertie in this episode, methinks she lost the plot on “attracting more flies (Franco) with honey.” Yeesh.
Oh good grief! Katia does not give up, does she?!? The girl is like a Whack-a-mole game.
”(Does anybody ever actually eat at these dinners?)”
Who would have the appetite, after putting up with creepy Julian and Bertie?
Franco and Alba are just too hands/holdy/toucy in public to convince anyone they are not a thing. At least Franco should know better. Alba is just to naïve/stupid.
”Julián is also rude and dismissive with the hired help. Another clue in addition to his wretched wardrobe.”
We know nothing of his parentage or history, and I just wonder about his background. Probably raised by wolves, but still…
Roberta's rooster tail hairstyle intrigues me.
#hartoycansada with Paolo's crying. Time to man up, dude.
Just to add to what I said earlier, the funniest part of this episode was watching Ingrid imitate sex gyrations when she sent the cualquiera into Gabriel's room. Sabine really is a great comedic actress.
As wacky as this telenovela is, it serves as my oasis in the sea of bad news swirling around everywhere, What would we do without these silly escapist telenovelas? and Hallmark movies?(LOL). ~le sigh~
Good Morning Frisky Patio.
ROSEMARY LA OTRA...For some reason your sweet and sassy comment didn't show up last night. Maybe it arrived while I was replying to Diana and UA. And very good call on the possible 7 second delay. Alas, Alba and Radio Man heard the hurtful words even if the other listeners didn't. And we know how easily the guilt-prone, tender-hearted Alba is beaten down. On the other hand, she always gets back up. And let us not forget this damsel can change a tire all by herself!
Thanks also for pointing out this morning about Ingrid's gyrations--as if our "cualquiera" didn't know darn well the practiced moves of her craft. I guess that was Ingrid's version of mansplaining.
DORIS...Loved your comparison of Katia to the Whack-a-Mole game. Ugh. The lady just will. not. be. denied. Not sure what her motivation is at this point. She seemed very focused on Paolo's financial future when the story began. Now that he's penniless [sin oficio ni beneficio], are we to assume it's true love after all? Doesn't seem likely. And interesting question about Julián's parentage. I'm still holding out for some weird biological link to one of our major players. But who knows? In the meantime, please! no more crying from our alleged galán, Paolo.
LA PALOMA...Good to see you here lady. Sorry about the 2 pm mix-up. Anita mentioned it on her blog line over the weekend. And my DVR just automatically adjusts when there's a time change for the episodes. But I like the earlier transmission time also. Especially since I'm already a bit groggy from the time change. And has Julián been raised by wolves? Actually I think that mama wolves are quite nurturing with their whelps. Whereas human beings have,alas, rather a mixed bag of behavior. Our darling Roberta for example....
and DORIS REDUX...I agree these shows are an escape from the horrors of the Coronavirus coverage. But I am worried about ADRIANA NOEL, whom we have not heard from since she mentioned the outbreak in France and her high-risk job in an airport hotel. ADRIANA...We hope that you and your family are okay and just very very busy...but healthy.
ROSEMARY LA OTRA...For some reason your sweet and sassy comment didn't show up last night. Maybe it arrived while I was replying to Diana and UA. And very good call on the possible 7 second delay. Alas, Alba and Radio Man heard the hurtful words even if the other listeners didn't. And we know how easily the guilt-prone, tender-hearted Alba is beaten down. On the other hand, she always gets back up. And let us not forget this damsel can change a tire all by herself!
Thanks also for pointing out this morning about Ingrid's gyrations--as if our "cualquiera" didn't know darn well the practiced moves of her craft. I guess that was Ingrid's version of mansplaining.
DORIS...Loved your comparison of Katia to the Whack-a-Mole game. Ugh. The lady just will. not. be. denied. Not sure what her motivation is at this point. She seemed very focused on Paolo's financial future when the story began. Now that he's penniless [sin oficio ni beneficio], are we to assume it's true love after all? Doesn't seem likely. And interesting question about Julián's parentage. I'm still holding out for some weird biological link to one of our major players. But who knows? In the meantime, please! no more crying from our alleged galán, Paolo.
LA PALOMA...Good to see you here lady. Sorry about the 2 pm mix-up. Anita mentioned it on her blog line over the weekend. And my DVR just automatically adjusts when there's a time change for the episodes. But I like the earlier transmission time also. Especially since I'm already a bit groggy from the time change. And has Julián been raised by wolves? Actually I think that mama wolves are quite nurturing with their whelps. Whereas human beings have,alas, rather a mixed bag of behavior. Our darling Roberta for example....
and DORIS REDUX...I agree these shows are an escape from the horrors of the Coronavirus coverage. But I am worried about ADRIANA NOEL, whom we have not heard from since she mentioned the outbreak in France and her high-risk job in an airport hotel. ADRIANA...We hope that you and your family are okay and just very very busy...but healthy.
Judy - yes, I hope ADRIANA NOEL will check in with us regularly, if only just to let us know she and her family are well. 💗💗💗
Katie is probably one of those people who just has to have a man in her life and can't stand the thought of being single. She is also a good plot propeller. Does Katia even have a job?
Katie is probably one of those people who just has to have a man in her life and can't stand the thought of being single. She is also a good plot propeller. Does Katia even have a job?
I don't think so Doris. I think previously her "job" was servicing Paolo's needs and looking forward to that big windfall. But who knows? Still, takes a lot of free time to follow your former novio around and stick like glue. I may have ADRIANA'S email address. Will try writing directly to her today.
Hey, just checking in to let you know that I'm OK. I haven't had the time to watch or even come to the site, unfortunately. One of my daughters is home for the week because of some of her teachers being quarantined, so I have a hectic schedule between staying home with her and having a full time job.
The danger is real and is very close, but the virus is not high risk for healthy people. I didn't want to scare you, right now I'm more worried for my job and my daughter's school than everything else.
Judy, thank you for reaching out, you're great! I'll try to get back in here soon.
The danger is real and is very close, but the virus is not high risk for healthy people. I didn't want to scare you, right now I'm more worried for my job and my daughter's school than everything else.
Judy, thank you for reaching out, you're great! I'll try to get back in here soon.
JudyB, thanks for the stellar recap! I am mining like crazy for sidebar quotes. Sooo much material...
Did Gabe at least get a receipt from the cualquiera to show his social worker?
Did Gabe at least get a receipt from the cualquiera to show his social worker?
My fave not already mentioned:
"Natalia comes to join them in her jammies, but when Mom starts in about the very unpleasant evening...Natalia rapidly goes back to bed. Another productive day for our young heroine." HA!
"Natalia comes to join them in her jammies, but when Mom starts in about the very unpleasant evening...Natalia rapidly goes back to bed. Another productive day for our young heroine." HA!
ADRIANA, Bless you for checking in. Best news I've had all day. Unfortunately on the news this morning they showed a young man in his 30's, ostensibly healthy until contracting the virus, and he is deteriorating rapidly. Since I'm officially "elderly" (80) I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, but....
Still, smiling all over knowing that you and your family are okay.
BLUE LASS..You scamp, "Did Gabe at least get a receipt from the cualquiera to show his social worker?" I love it. That's the kind of snark you come up with so well. And I have to agree with you-- Natalia is prodigious waste of oxygen right now--decorative--but functionally useless. At least get back to school, girl, instead of just mooning around. Or better still, start working in the café because our dear Alba seems to be MIA quite a bit around there.
Our "little tornado" is about to arrive so will get off the computer for now.
Still, smiling all over knowing that you and your family are okay.
BLUE LASS..You scamp, "Did Gabe at least get a receipt from the cualquiera to show his social worker?" I love it. That's the kind of snark you come up with so well. And I have to agree with you-- Natalia is prodigious waste of oxygen right now--decorative--but functionally useless. At least get back to school, girl, instead of just mooning around. Or better still, start working in the café because our dear Alba seems to be MIA quite a bit around there.
Our "little tornado" is about to arrive so will get off the computer for now.
JudyB I'm sure you'll get back on the computer after the little tornado retreats, leaving a loving mess in his wake. Nothing dampened your literary output purely for our enjoyment. What an episode--what a recap. Thank you.
You had a perfect way of starting us off, "We don't want the kiddies coming home from school to see this kind of emotional carnage on the TV."
Thank you for pointing out that Ingrid's whole house is tinted aqua.
"Does anybody ever actually eat at these dinners?" Hardly ever, as I can recall. If they do, it's usually breakfast or a salad (and we know Franco loves salads).
"Natalia is prodigious waste of oxygen right now--decorative--but functionally useless." How long can this go on? I can't believe very long unless she gets clinically depressed and needs medical intervention and we have to suffer through that.
Watching Julian during Paolo's confrontation made me sick yesterday, with all his pawing and cooing, touching and kissing, manhandling Nat and she was frozen stiff and could do nothing to get him off of her. He's definitely marking his territory. Can't Franco see any of that? He certainly has never had a heart-to-heart about Julian with her.
I'm wondering if Paolo has been on the verge of tears and crying so much up to now to make his rehab all the more striking. Go Dr. Tough Love! He'll be hale and hearty, possibly learning to walk again (miracles do happen) and when he crosses paths with Natalia again, she's a wet basket case.
Alba went on for so long with her tearful soliloquy I FF a bit. No doubt many out there in the listening audience would have changed stations (unless you were a mother of a certain age and know whereof Alba speaks).
Darn Roberta! She's like Julian--always popping up where she's not wanted or needed. In this case, she just HAPPENED to be at Franco's door. How could she know what he was listening to, if he had an earpiece. At this point I twisted the drawstrings on my beanie tighter. (Which makes me recall, Blue Lass--POP GOES THE SLEAZY---we certainly have several of those now.)
Coinkydink? Over on Operaction Pacifico, a young man in the police force (in Colombia) who was seeking safety from police killers, admits to his protectors that several of them are recruited to be PROSTITUTOS MASCULINOS. Ok, it's Spanish, but we still don't have a bunch of English slang words for the male side of the profession.
RLO--In reference to Cualquiera, it would be ok if she's a person of low status who sleeps around. I think Ingrid's "friend" is in the business, she puts out for money and considers herself a professional, so there's only one word for that.
You had a perfect way of starting us off, "We don't want the kiddies coming home from school to see this kind of emotional carnage on the TV."
Thank you for pointing out that Ingrid's whole house is tinted aqua.
"Does anybody ever actually eat at these dinners?" Hardly ever, as I can recall. If they do, it's usually breakfast or a salad (and we know Franco loves salads).
"Natalia is prodigious waste of oxygen right now--decorative--but functionally useless." How long can this go on? I can't believe very long unless she gets clinically depressed and needs medical intervention and we have to suffer through that.
Watching Julian during Paolo's confrontation made me sick yesterday, with all his pawing and cooing, touching and kissing, manhandling Nat and she was frozen stiff and could do nothing to get him off of her. He's definitely marking his territory. Can't Franco see any of that? He certainly has never had a heart-to-heart about Julian with her.
I'm wondering if Paolo has been on the verge of tears and crying so much up to now to make his rehab all the more striking. Go Dr. Tough Love! He'll be hale and hearty, possibly learning to walk again (miracles do happen) and when he crosses paths with Natalia again, she's a wet basket case.
Alba went on for so long with her tearful soliloquy I FF a bit. No doubt many out there in the listening audience would have changed stations (unless you were a mother of a certain age and know whereof Alba speaks).
Darn Roberta! She's like Julian--always popping up where she's not wanted or needed. In this case, she just HAPPENED to be at Franco's door. How could she know what he was listening to, if he had an earpiece. At this point I twisted the drawstrings on my beanie tighter. (Which makes me recall, Blue Lass--POP GOES THE SLEAZY---we certainly have several of those now.)
Coinkydink? Over on Operaction Pacifico, a young man in the police force (in Colombia) who was seeking safety from police killers, admits to his protectors that several of them are recruited to be PROSTITUTOS MASCULINOS. Ok, it's Spanish, but we still don't have a bunch of English slang words for the male side of the profession.
RLO--In reference to Cualquiera, it would be ok if she's a person of low status who sleeps around. I think Ingrid's "friend" is in the business, she puts out for money and considers herself a professional, so there's only one word for that.
YES! Just like P.UTA. Love it. But then what happens when we're really talking about pine trees? Maybe it's just for the Caray lexicon. Have we ever had an occasion to discuss Pine Trees?
Hi Ms. ANITA...Thanks for stopping by. I have to admit the Little Tornado leaves me absolutely exhausted these days. The energy of a 2-year-old boy is overwhelming.
As to our tumultuous story, like you I find Julian's slimy pawing and hovering over Natalia to be loathsome. But the actor is certainly doing a fine job of making us hate him.
And I also had the same reaction to Alba's excessively long, lamenting plea to her son. Honestly, if she'd gone on one minute longer I would have had to look for an insulin pump. Roberta's nasty rant was something of a relief. Like a nice sip of strong, black coffee after a too sweet dessert.
Right now our heroines are both a little too "blandengue" for me, not to mention weepy Paolo and "calmate, calmate" Franco. Still like Dante though. He's helpful, practical and quite fetching in those worn-out jeans.
Anita and Blue--Barring catastrophes, I can fill in for Anita on Friday the 20th when she is away. So plug me in to the chart.
As to our tumultuous story, like you I find Julian's slimy pawing and hovering over Natalia to be loathsome. But the actor is certainly doing a fine job of making us hate him.
And I also had the same reaction to Alba's excessively long, lamenting plea to her son. Honestly, if she'd gone on one minute longer I would have had to look for an insulin pump. Roberta's nasty rant was something of a relief. Like a nice sip of strong, black coffee after a too sweet dessert.
Right now our heroines are both a little too "blandengue" for me, not to mention weepy Paolo and "calmate, calmate" Franco. Still like Dante though. He's helpful, practical and quite fetching in those worn-out jeans.
Anita and Blue--Barring catastrophes, I can fill in for Anita on Friday the 20th when she is away. So plug me in to the chart.
JudyB--Ok, we're in line for you taking Friday the 20th for me. Thank you. Can I take your Wednesday the 25th in return? I will still do Friday 27th.
Yes, Anita, that would be great if you take Wednesday the 25. Right now there is nobody on the grid for that. I have Monday the 23rd. There is no listing for Doris or PJJ for that week. But I hope that they will be recapping.
OT...just a bit OF into regarding this worldwide virus scare. My daughter in Canada called today and said that her 7year OLD daughter's school has created a policy that any students who travel internationally must stay out of school for 2 weeks before they can return to school.
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JudyB—I forgot you aren’t scheduled for Wednesdays (duh—you did Monday)). Well, it’s good to have some coverage for that Wednesday.
How about them KNIVES? They REALLY came out today. Can’t wait for the recap.
Susanlynn—Very interesting news. Thanks for sharing. It’s always good to know what those nice Canadians are doing for their folks.
How about them KNIVES? They REALLY came out today. Can’t wait for the recap.
Susanlynn—Very interesting news. Thanks for sharing. It’s always good to know what those nice Canadians are doing for their folks.
Judy, thanks for the recap! I am more that late to this patio! I missed the episode since I had visitors, but I knew I could count on you to provide all the info needed with your snarky sides. I'm bettin' that the recap is much more entertaining :-)
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