Caray, Caray!

"MEPS" Episode 95 (Part V)
39.) Franco pulling a Sherlock Holmes or Paul Drake asking pestering questions trying to get Silvestre to open up about Ana Gregoria's past, etc.,

40.) We learn Martina's Grumpy Daddy doesn't know who the Baby Daddy is (something tells me we're going to find out that dirty little secret about Ana Gregoria's past down the road).

41.) Just as we were getting into the intriguing part: Cranky Redhead Fernanda calls Eduardo/Franco to come over. He obliges.

42.) Psycho Barbara upping the ante even further in her most sinister EVIL plot against Gullible Aurora.

43.) Santiago's getting suspicious about Psycho Barbara's intentions regarding Aurora. Just wait until your EVIL big bro ups the ante against your girlfriend buddy.

44.) Silvestre lecturing Eduardo/Franco about hate & vengeance, etc.,

45.) Damian getting cranky about Fernanda & asking Psycho Barbara over the phone.

46.) Martina tells her father that she & Dr. Carlos are together. Then she naively gives him the phone number of the condo where she, Venus & Liliana are staying: what could possibly go wrong ?

47.) Over in the hood: Psycho Barbara insulting Aurora as we listen to her EVIL inner thoughts OMG: Fast Forward.

48.) Santiago gets rejected by the Padre in terms of attempting to discuss wedding plans, etc.,

49.) Psycho Barbara must be paying the Old Witch lots of $$$.

50.) Eduardo/Franco shows up at the secret undisclosed location to meet with Fernanda: I noticed she must've cut her hair & got new bangs.

51.) Back in the hood: Aurora tells Old Witch that she caught Psycho Barbara & Damian getting their freak on way back. She also confesses that Rebecca Sanchez is her biological mother!

Following this: the Old Witch tells Psycho Barbara about Aurora seeing Damian & Psycho Barbara getting their freak on. We know Psycho Barbara will up the ante even further!

Episode 96 will be recapped sometime today.

 

"MEPS" Episode 96 (Part VI):
52.) Franco & Fernanda still nagging & fighting. Franco explains he's in touch with a psychiatrist who can help Liliana recover.

53.) Damian nagging with Vladimir over the phone to meet with him immediately (more likely plans to frame Florencia even further).

54.) Over at Grupo Lactos: Florencia tells Erika over what she saw: Damian over at the apartment complex along with Vlad & Priscila.

55.) Over at the country house, Fernanda still pissed off that she got into a fight with Franco, gets a phone call from Clingy Erika.

56.) Primary Bruja & Psycho Barbara plotting to intimidate Aurora even further by driving the gullible idiot crazy.

57.) Franco meeting with Dr. Sotomayor, discussing the case of Liliana Elizalde.

58.) We FINALLY see Liliana....looking at the windows while Martina wants to play chess or playing with popcorn & telenovelas. We get to see Martina & Carlos getting all eye-googling each other over the phone.

59.) Getting an intriguing view of Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Steve, Jr., presents Venus (AKA Lovely Norton) with a cell phone explaining it was the central tool of her work. We can figure out that Venus will be distracted with Jackass #2 Camilo (once he's finished destroying Stupid Aurora).

60.) Over at the Elizalde Mansion: STUPID Aurora still being stupid: Fast Forward!

61.) Dr. Sotomayor & Franco leave in order to meet with Liliana.

62.) Over at Grupo Lactos: both Daddy Elizalde & Rolando both go beast-mode upping the ante in scolding Florencia: both accusing her of trafficking information about Grupo Lactos while Rolando launched vicious insults at Florencia saying she was "romancing" with Jaime Correa, who implicated Florencia.

63.) Both Daddy Elizalde & Rolando still upping the ante in scolding Florencia even further. It results in Florencia getting FIRED AGAIN LOL. She needs to leave the country & STOP working for Grupo Lactos. We see Vladimir seeing this all puzzled, but knowing he framed her for embezzlement & other crimes, looks guilty.

64.) Fernanda goes beast-mode on Daddy Elizalde blasting him for firing Florencia, who is like part of the family & believing the word of a dumb jackass such as Jaime Correa. Daddy Elizalde doubling-down like an IDIOT sits there. I wonder how far the framing of Florencia will escalate ?

 

QT #50 Part 1 of 3

The Mexican standoff continue with Tirso holding the gun at Sabina's head and Mateo playing hostage negotiator. He pointed out that Tirso had saved his life, so why is he doing this? Tirso almost threw Sab toward Matt, but did not put down the gun. Sab hid behind Chacho who was halfway behind Basurto while Matt was the most exposed. Tirso went on about having done ten years for a crime he had not committed. Val yelled to Matt to back off, but Matt kept talking. Tirso put the muzzle to his own head, then dropped the gun and nearly collapsed. Basurto read him his rights. Matt said he was surrendering of his own will. Basurto and Chacho took him and he cursed Sab, calling her a bitch and a murderess. Val hugged Matt as Tirso was cuffed and put into the police car.

At the same moment Leo was aiming his pistol at the hidden Tito and threatening to shoot. The boy came out with his hands up. Servando yelled to Leo that Tito had been caught. He came in and gave a little detail. He saw Tito and referred to him as a demon spawn. Leo said they were turning him in to the police. He begged them not to. Servando grabbed the child roughly and forced him out.

Dalia explained the inheritance issue to the lawyer, who took the will with him to study. He told her not to worry and he would call her in the morning.

Val and Matt caught Leo and Servando dragging Tito by the shirt. She told them to let him go. Tito bit Servando's hand, kicked him in the shin, and ran to Matt. Leo accused Val of deceiving him and hiding the kid, whom he threatened to take to the police. Val defended Tito, saying he would end up in an orphanage, “Do you realize what you're asking?” she said. Leo stopped and changed the subject to Tirso. Val said it was horrible and that Basurto was getting a statement from Sab. They were in the stable. Leo and Servando headed there, the latter giving dirty looks to Val and Tito.

Dalia was telling Magdalena about this, as she was a little in the dark about Tirso. Dalia told her that there was a long line of men unlucky enough to cross Sab's path. She then asked Magda why she had been in Leo's room. She said she was looking for photos of Val. Dalia told her she was responsible for her and not to do this again.

Basurto finished his notes and told Leo he was done. Tirso would be in the slammer for a while. Leo wanted it to be para siempre. Basurto did not react to this and left. Servando then left. Sab told Leo that the insults hurt but his indifference hurt much more. He wasn't buying this and he wasn't falling for the victim act. He grabbed her. She shoved him back saying if he won't protect her he can't touch her.

Matt was explaining this to Sandy, ending with the comment that Tirso was out of control. She was angry that he risked his life by intervening in this. He said nothing bad happened and Tirso had saved his life. She said that didn't erase what had just happened and he was her uncle [actually he's Eva's cousin]. He then told her about Tito and how he had found him.
 

QT #50 Part 2 of 3

The police brought Tirso in and Artemio was gloating; he had the press there with their cameras. Luisa came out and said she was going to the church to pray for her father's soul. He got angry and she told him off. She left him standing there alone. Vicente, the journalist who didn't print the scandalous crap about Padre G, was there listening. He put Art in his place before leaving.

Camila brought in a huge bouquet of red roses and a note for Esmeralda from “Don Carlo” who wanted her to close the saloon for the evening so they could dine together. Esme said she would not do this for any stranger. Camila asked if she was willing to live with this big unknown for the rest of her life.

Vicente wrote on his tablet during lunch at Luisa's place. She asked him how much Art paid him to write fake news. He asked “How much does he pay you to treat you like this?” This became a torrent of home truths Luisa couldn't take and she slapped him. She apologized,but said he should not have insulted her. He said “The truth is not an insult, but it's worth more than any blow.”

Corina was cleaning the floor as Tito's spider crawled along the entablature below the ceiling. Angelita came in asking her if she had seen the spider. This freaked her out.

Sab paced her room and was short with Ange when she asked what was wrong.

Val paid another visit to the shaman who put her in a trance. In a black and white trance filled with smoke Remi called her but she went to Matt and kissed him. Fade to a pastel memory of the semi-farewell before the departure and finally the photo shoot and the kiss that did happen. This blended with the almost-kiss in the woods and ended on her memry of being in the copter. She sat up quickly, saying she had to see Matt ASAP.

Camila put a Closed sign on the saloon doors and set a table for two. Esme was not pleased. Camila about finding out who this man was.

Aaron visited Tirso who got sarcastic with him... until he told him that Sab had killed Amara.

Sab was still angry with Leo who said he wanted to protect her from Tirso. She didn't believe him. He wondered why she was afraid of Tirso. What was she hiding? When she did not answer he said he would talk to Tirso. She then told him she had killed his wife.

Aaron did not believe Tirso and called him a liar. Tirso asked “What if I have proof?”

The spider – named Ramona by Tito – crawled into an upstairs laundry hamper as Corina was on the hunt with a broom. She leaned the broom against the wall and picked up the hamper.

Val texted Matt to see if he could talk. He was in town so this had to wait.

Camila lit the candles – which were too close to the roses in the vase – while the mytery man was behind Esme opening the wine. Esme talked about this only happening because she was curious. The mystery man spoke and she recognize him. She told Camila her life was not in danger and Camila left. Esme then turned around and said “So now your name is Carlo.”

 

QT #50 Part 3 of 3

Leo brought a suitcase out; he told Sab he would be elsewhere that night. He mentioned talking to a lawyer. A knock on the door later Aaron entered with Basurto who handed Leo the arrest warrant with Sab's name on it. He then cuffed her and she began denying the crime. Leo did not prevent them taking her to the slammer.

As he served the pasta “Carlo” talked about where he had been: He had been in culinary school in Italy so now his name is Carlo Roselli. He had returned for her. She was not convinced. His last business venture had been an Italian restaurant in Barcelona where his biz partner had taken French leave and he ended up broke. He was looking to start over... with her. He was looking to buy the saloon from Leo. She was sure Leo would not sell.

Val had fallen asleep. She dreamt of the conversation she had with Remi in which he told her not to trust Sandy. Also to forget about her and Matt and her problems would disappear. She was saying Matt's name in her sleep when Magda came in with a food tray. She woke up and Magda asked if anything had happened with Matt. Val said they were friends and nothing bad happened. Magda excused herself and left.

Leo talked to his lawyer who said he couldn't do anything until morning. Minerva came inand was amused when he told her Sab had been arrested. He was not amused at her reaction, but told her what Sab was charged with. She sat back in her chair as Sandy called; she and Leo were supposed to meet.. Leo apologized and said he was going to be a little late because of a household matter. He ended the call and left the den. Minnie was then gleefully reunited with her shot glass.

Carlo knew quite a lot about the saloon and Esme's role, asking if she wanted to go on about this for the rest of her life. He handed her a glass of red. She was still sure Leo would not sell, but thanked him for a crazy idea that helped her deal with a great sadness.

Leo went to his destination to meet Sandy, telling her Corina would clean the place the next day. This was his father's first house. It was going to be used for her wedding reception and would later be his campaign headquarters. She asked why Dalia wasn't informed. As they uncovered the dining room table she asked about Sab; she had heard about the arrest from Chacho. Leo evaded the subject. They went upstairs to work on those room, which would become offices.

Basurto escorted Sab to her cell, which was next to Tirso's. He talked about them going to hell together.

The upstairs room had a king-sized bed, which Sandy threw herself onto, saying she'd like to sleep there. Leo saw this as a come-on. She told him he was too late, but... she still knew how to get to his hormones despite him saying she would not get a single peso of the inheritance. She got his shirt off, revealing the beautifully sculpted ad manscaped chest. At least this time they had a clean bed to desecrate.
 

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"QT":

UA: Mateo is the Scotty of Mexico: Mateo Doesn't Know!

Wake me up when Karma hits Sandy!
 

QT #50

Thanks, UA! I'm woefully behind in watching full episodes. I'll try to catch up this weekend. I don't want to miss anything.
 

QT #50

I know; I often fall behind on Acuerdas due to my online social life via Zoom.

The actor playing Dalia's lawyer is Ricardo Vera, who was a very smart police inspector in Amor Bravio and has played the same judge in episodes of Por Amar Sin Ley and Medicos. He seems somewhat typecast as a legal eagle just as some other mature actors over the years have been typecast as priests.

Not going to predict who "Carlo" will end up with but it would be refreshing for a mature lady to have a younger man.
 

"MEPS" Episode 97:

I'll be posting recap on today's episode sometime over the weekend.
 

QT #50

I knew I'd seen that lawyer somewhere! Yes, every actor of a certain age seems to take a turn as a judge. I don't see as many priests...but if Eric del Castillo came at me with That Voice, I'd probably convert on the spot.
 

"MEPS" Episode 97 (Part VII)
65.) Picking from overnight following Florencia getting fired from Grupo Lactos once AGAIN.

66.) We also see Liliana having nightmares of Psycho Barbara being abusive towards her. In reality, she's being freaked out by Dr. Sotomayor.

67.) Knowing our sweet Liliana: she attacks Dr. Sotomayor.

68.) Following this chaotic meeting, Dr. Sotomayor looked so freaked out, she hurriedly left the room.

69.) Meanwhile Venus & Martina were having one of those girl talks as Franco enjoyed it.

70.) Dr. Sotomayor informed Franco on what had occurred with Liliana. Martina went back to Lili's room to see what's going on.

71.) In the meantime at the Elizalde Mansion: Psycho Barbara gives Jackass #2 Camilo the drug he'll use to rape Aurora.

72.) Back at the Condo: Liliana staring out into outer space while Martina & Venus have fun.

73.) Casa Santorro: Eduardo/Franco & Steve, Jr., discuss who's the traitor or as I like to call it: the snitch. Nagging Gardenia shows up: Fast Forward!

74.) Grupo Lactos: Daddy Elizalde doubling-down on being a total jackass of jack-assery in firing Florencia. Fernanda snaps at the Old Gasbag.

75.) Vlad calls Jaime Correa & demands him to keep up with the framing of Florencia. We know Vlad freaks out because Fernanda is heading over to Prolasa.

76.) Casa Santorro: Clingy Erika & Franco.

77.) Nagging Gardenia sees Franco kissing Clingy Erika.
 

QT
Friday's recap for #51 may not be posted until Saturday.

 

QT

No worries, Paloma. Friday recapper always gets more latitude because we have all weekend to comment. You're doing a great job!
 

"MEPS" Episodes 98/99:

I'll be posting double-recap on these episodes sometime Tuesday morning.
 

Quererlo Todo # 51 Friday March 19, 2021
Apologies for the delay—I had out-of-town company on Saturday and used all my time and energy with them. Some scenes may be combined. I got carried away and did full transcriptions for some sections—sorry if you wanted a quick summary.
Part 1
Sandy and Leo have finished their encounter on the bed and chat as they dress. Leo likes Sandy, but also likes cuckolding Mat, his father’s protégé. (So Leo doesn’t want to run the ranch, but he models himself after his dad’s side shenanigans?) Mat texts Sandy; she says she’s still working. (That’s true—she’s working Leo for the potential money.)

Mat and Val are in the barn, talking. While she was with Surem, she remembered why she was flying away—it was to escape her love for Mat. He embraces her and passionate kisses ensue. Later, they are still kissing when Mat’s cell rings. Sandy wonders how he is. She chatters about some photos or other wedding details, then sends him love and kisses. Val left during the call and is on a bench outside, asking “What was I thinking?”

Min is tucking herself into bed as she asks Aaron by phone what’s going on with Sabina. He replies that Sab is charged with the murder of his sister Amara. Min says she’ll see him tomorrow, downs her last sip of tequila, turns off the light, puts on a face mask and snuggles into her pillows. She doesn’t see what we can—the pet tarantula creeping across her bed.

Val hears a shrill scream for help and runs to the house. Min is blubbering about the enormous spider that bit her! She’s going to die and needs Doc Aaron right away! (Some viewers wouldn’t care if she did die.) The female servants and Angelita have joined the group. Aaron examines Min’s arm, tells her she won’t die and she needs to calm down.
Still whimpering, drama queen Min demands an ambulance. Aaron says she’s seen too many movies. He applies an ice bag and says she’s not showing any allergic symptoms. The spider was just using its defense mechanisms. The female group returns, reporting they couldn’t find the spider. (Angelita admits the beast is Tito’s pet.) Leo comes to discover the cause of such commotion. Min says call the priest, she’s dying. Leo tells her to take it easy and tells Aaron they need to talk.

Aaron tells Leo his mother will be fine. As for Sabina, they need proof of guilt to convict her. Aaron wonders why Leo wants to defend her—does he still have something going on with Sab? No, he insists. He’s doing it for the child, not for the mother.


 

QT Ep. 51 3-19-21
Part 2
Inspector Basuro, Leo, and Artemio discuss Sabina’s legal case. There are some missing elements which the authorities need to see. Art asks the inspector to do Leo a favor and don’t bother with this. Basuro refuses, says this would be an abuse of authority. They must follow procedures. Leo, as usual, is angry. If there is proof of her crime, bring it to Basuro. Aaron wants justice for his sister. If Sabina is guilty, she must pay.

Our dauntless policeman, Chacho Moreno, is staggering down the street to the church. He calls out the Padre and says he’s a coward. He’s here to defend Bere and break the padre’s face. Remi comes out and tells Chacho this is like an 80s telenovela. Padre tells Chacho he’s drunk, but Chacho just repeats his challenge, pulling off his jacket and raising his fists. Remi says the police shouldn’t act like this. Padre says goodnight and turns around. Chacho knocks both men down.

The seated padre proclaims that he is a priest, but also a man who will defend himself. Again, he tells Chacho to leave. The big guy takes another swing, catching his foot under the padre’s leg. Chacho takes a hard fall and is down for the count. Padre tells Remi to escort the fallen fighter home and returns to the church. Remi seizes the opportunity to give Chacho a sneaky kick, while calling him a drunken barbarian. Chacho rolls over and groans in pain.

Chacho is in his room at Eva’s inn, sprawled face down on the bed. Berenice arrives, bearing remedies. She examines his back and asks who he was fighting. “Guys who were talking bad about you!” “So you were my hero?” she says. He sits up and tells Bere she is very important to him. She asks him to lie back down and begins a back massage, which he says feels good. She gently scolds that it’s only for therapeutic purposes. He sits back up, while she tells him she wasn’t finished. He looks deeply into her eyes, she protests, but he kisses her. The kisses continue as they recline together.

The morning light wakes them and Bere is surprised to find herself in Chacho’s bed. “What happened last night?” She doesn’t know what they can do. Chacho assures her he loves her, now and for always. He thinks they should start over again. Bere is tentative, but agrees. A loud knock on the door startles them. It’s Eva, with clean laundry and news of breakfast. Bere pulls the sheet around herself and rolls under the bed while Chacho answers the door. Eva wonders if he’s seen Bere. When Eva leaves, they fall into each other’s arms, smiling and laughing. (Sounds like a new life for Bere.)

 

QT 51 3-19-21
Part 3
Val is in bed, dozing. She hears a noise outside and goes to the window. Mat is calling her and needs to see her. Someone comes through the yard, investigating the sounds (not sure who). Val stays inside. The next day, she’s on a tele talk with her counselor/doc. She’s not sure if her memories are dreams or real? Doc will give her some exercises to bring more oxygen to her blood and muscles. She’ll feel better.

Mat and Tito’s kitchen chat is interrupted by a knock at the door. It’s chef Carlito, aka Carlos Roldan or Rossetti. Warm greetings are seconded by Dalia, who gives him hugs and says he isn’t the skinny kid he used to be. It’s 15 years since they’ve seen him. He’s now an artiste, although Tito thinks a chef is just a cook.

Carlos is the topic of conversation between Esme and Camilia at the cantina. Cami is digging into Esme’s past with Carlos. The young man appeared at the cantina 15 years ago and adored Esme. It was a bad time for her, since her baby was gone and Patricio had turned his attention to other things. “Were you in love with him?” Cami wondered. “No,” Esme responded. He was only 15 and I was still in love with Patricio. I did like the way he saw me.” “Que romantico!” thinks Cami. “One day he disappeared and I didn’t see him until now. Why not like a man who makes me feel special for the second time? But nothing serious,” Esme concluded.

Aaron is checking Min’s arm. Min declares the she never thought Sab was a murderer. Aaron thought his sister’s tomb was crying out for justice. Min says there is no proof that Sabina did it. Aaron tells her she is mistaken. Tirso said he hid the pistol, and also said where.

Later, Aaron is with Inspector Basuro, who says there is very little time to bring in the evidence. Without it, Sabina is being held illegally. Basuro says we’ll get to the bottom of this. Aaron says Tirso said the pistol was at the abandoned cabin. Aaron will have to find the place and the weapon. He asks the inspector to wait for the search. Of course, Minerva was listening at the door. She turns and leaves to search for the pistol on her own.

 

QT 51 3-19-21
Part 4

Over at the jail, Tirso and Sab are still in adjacent cells. (No, this isn’t the greatest protocol, but we’re in Telenovela Land.) They have a prolonged and revealing conversation:
T: Why did you ruin my life like this?
S: Don’t be so stupid!
T: You were living the good life!
S: Shut up! Enough!
T: I saved your life and gave 10 years of mine!
S: Do you suppose I killed her to defend you? I killed her to defend myself!

(Sab goes into a flashback with Patricio and another conversation)
P: What do you see in that imbecile Tirso?
S: You know?
P: For sure. Do you know what else I know? Amara, the wife of your lover, wants to open her mouth. And she would show me as a cuckold in the sight of everyone! For your cursed fault! No! No one will humiliate me like this. I would eliminate her! If you won’t do it, you can forget about my money. (Sab shows disbelieving face.) I’ll see you in the street and you won’t see a peso. If you want to continue the good life . . .
S: I’ll be a model (of behavior). I can’t do poverty. I’ll give up everything.
P: Your future will be gone—no future, no money.
S: I can’t be poor.
P: But you know what to do.
S: Don’t ask me to do such a thing!
P: You choose. Kill Amara or get used to living in misery, mi amor. Do what I tell you and we’ll be a very happy couple.
(Sab takes in what he said. End of flashback back to convo with Tirso.)
T: I believed you did it for me.
S: For me, you’re nothing.
Tirso reels back in disbelief, crying and clinging to the bars.

 

QT 51 3-19-21
Part 5

Tirso has a visitor, while Basuro escorts Sab to the office for some paper work. The padre listens to Tirso’s tale of woe. “This woman ruined my life. I’m blind and full of hate. All I want is vengeance. Nothing matters to me.” Padre asks “Not even your daughter? Think of the good things.” Padre counsels that he has been to the depths and fights every day to improve. Tirso says “Perhaps if I were good like you—but I’m trash and I only want to see Sabina in prison or dead.”
Sabina is the topic between Min and Leo. Min knows that Aaron will bring charges against Sab. She says there is a murder weapon and she knows where it is. “Tell me,” he demands. She asks if he wants it for free and he responds that she’s trying to extort the money. She tells him Sab could go free today and Leo opens the safe and gives her a stack of bills.
“How do I prove Sabina’s innocent?” he queries. “Don’t be confused,” Min retorts. “She’s not innocent. I said she could go free. Two different things.” Leo wants more and Min explains that Tirso hid the murder weapon. Aaron knows where it is and when he finds it, will present it to the judge as proof. If Leo got it first, he could be in control. It’s in an abandoned cabin. Leo asks Min if she knows it? “It’s the one your father built as one of his deals.” Leo looks interested.




 

QT
The flashback with Don Patricio and Sabina shows what a hard-hearted, egocentric, and controlling bastard he really is. And Leo is following in his father's footsteps.
 

"QT":

La Paloma: I'm NOT shocked about Don Patricio being an EVIL bastard & quite obvious we already knew Leo is following in the same footsteps.

I hope Leo suffers a similar fate Don Patricio did in the end.
 

QT #31

Excellent work, Paloma.

I was right all along; Sabina was a greedy golfa. And Don Patricio was just as toxic as he is in Leo's memories. No real surprises there.

The surprise in this episode was Berenice getting her freak on with Chacho.

More tomorrow.
 

QT #51

It was nice to finally see Bere smiling. I don't think she has feelings for Chacho -- she was just carried away by his manly physique. But you go, girl.

I still don't quite get why anyone would go for Patricio, much less four different women. I guess he was nice to Mat and Ange -- two youngsters he had no reason to believe were his children, right? -- but to everyone else he was pretty much a tick.
 

QT #51

The answer to that question is.....dinero y control

People often change their attitudes as they get older and the negative, evil ones only get worse. We need a body count on how many deaths he was responsible for and who they were. We saw him kill someone in front of a pre-teen Leo. The flashbacK from the other day had him ordering Sabina to kill Amara -- the sister of one of his closest friends and the wife of another friend -- or he would dump her skanky ass.

We need to wonder about the fire that Matt escaped from. There was a land dispute because the Garcia-Durans didn't want to sell their land to him.

He was just as selfish as Minnie still is, except for the money he put in Esmeralda's safekeeping for Angelita.

I am also wondering whether the end picture of Don Patricio will make sense, since we are getting it piecemeal.
 

QT #51

I can see Minerva and Sabina were in it por interes, but Esme and Dalia were both in love with him, too. Why??? Neither one was after his money.

And why in the world was he willing to marry Sabina at the end? (Of his life, I mean -- at the beginning of the telenovela.) Having a hot mistress and baby-mama was good enough for 8 or 10 years, so what changed?
 

QT #51

That is an excellent question.

I question that old country song Behind Closed Doors in this case. Lots of peeps in our story think they know everyone's business.

Don Patricio may have made this decision to thumb his nose at Minnie and Leo. He did not change his will to leave anything to Sabina and it doesn't look like he made her sign a pre-nup. He trusted both Esmeralda and Dalia with his a$$et$ and Dalia with his favored son. However, both will be frustratedly furious with him when that truth comes to light. I hope they don't take it out on each other.

What we still don't know is the extent of his crooked business dealings. They probably were substantial, as Artemio feels entitled to the dinero that Esme and Aaron have finally put in a safe place.