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DEJAN - Ep 38: Part 1

Still at the school, Alicia is aghast that they would call the cops, but the director insists that they are required to do so. Serjerk starts his little lecture that they could call the cops on Miranda but Miranda would be in the spotlight for only ten minutes; then the attention would turn to the school. After a few threats and bringing up that the Carranza Foundation has helped the school immensely, the director agrees to only suspend Miranda for two weeks but she has to have professional help. SerJerk then goes to tell Miranda and Alicia that everything has been settled. They should leave, and as he looks at Miranda, he adds “because this little piece of heaven has turned into a piece of hell!” Alicia cannot believe he said that and Miranda tells him not to worry; she won’t take any drugs from the office to her classroom. Alicia tells Miranda to take care of herself and not get into many problems. As Alicia asks how he managed to resolve the matter, third-wheel Martin comes rolling in. Serjerk wonders what he is doing there; he chides Alicia for bringing her lover to the school and thinks it is too bad Martin didn’t arrive earlier in her life to advise them on how to educate their kids. Sofia shows up and after she hugs Martin, Miranda and SerJerk coldly greet her (awkward!). Martin expresses that he hopes all goes well and leaves.

Lucas asks his mother if she has her bag ready. When she asks if he will tell SerJerk that she is going for her surgery, Lucas doesn’t think they need to tell him.

Rebeca is with the doctor who explains that the substance they found indicates that she has Alzheimer’s. He tells her they can start treatment, but Rebeca wants to know how long she has before she forgets who her husband is…or her son…or herself.

Gutierrez tells Karina hat Mujica has ordered that Cholo be killed at first sight. When Karina walks out she spots Facundo who tells her that he just spotted Cholo at the entrance of the building.

Sofia tells Martin that she is very happy that he came for her but she still has one more hour to go. She then asks if there is a problem with those people he was with, but he deflects and tells her that they are just friends and points out that the bell just rang.

Serjerk chides Alicia for bringing her lover to the school. Miranda interjects that Martin’s daughter attends school there so he probably came to see her (naive Miranda!) . Diego runs up to Miranda and asks if all is okay, but Serjerk turns on him and accuses him of getting Miranda on drugs. He then tells Diego to keep away from Miranda….he should not even look at her. After Diego and Miranda pointedly leave together, Serjerk turns his wrath to Alicia once more telling her that she is setting the example…Miranda has learned from her.

Juleech and Diablo have some sharp words for each other. She wants any new hires to be discussed with her and Serjerk, but Diablo clarifies that his job is only to look for talent…and that was Martin. Juleech scoffs that Martin wasn’t very professional when he messed with the boss’s wife…but the Diablo shoots back and asks “So where does that leave you as his lover.” (Exactly!! Thank you, Diablo!!) Juleech scowls and warns Diablo that he’d better be careful because no one is indispensable….so he’d better be nicer to her…or rather more obedient.

Miranda returns to the class for her things and warns Nicole and warns her that she doesn’t know when, but she will pay her back for what she did,

Serjerk doesn’t want “that man” near is children so Alicia retorts that she doesn’t want Julieta near her kids either, but she is getting used to it. Serjerk then tells her that Martin is only with her out of pity so she asks that he not get into her personal life. As they argue. Miranda approaches and tells them to stop, ya basta!

 

DEJAN - Ep 38: Part 2

At the hospital Lucas is accompanying his mother to the surgery.

Facundo tells Karina that he doesn’t know where Cholo went…he just disappeared, like magic. Karina thinks it’s for the best because if Cholo returns, he is a dead man…Mujica ordered that he be eliminated. Facundo points out that just proves that Mujica is hiding something.

Outside. Cholo walks along and stops at a tree. He thinks about Asote’s advice that he should leave the country and start a new life.

Mujica meets with El Toro Cruz who tells Mujica that he assured him that the waters were already still but he heard that Cholo escaped. Mujica tells him not to worry because they’ll get Cholo in a matter of hours and he will be eliminated. Toro tells him to hurry because he has much work to do. When Mujica tells him that there is a new gang trying to invade their territory, Toro assures him that no one will enter their territory. Mujica advises him to lay low…or at least until they eliminate Cholo and the Simon case is closed forever.

At the culinary academy, Gonzo is surprised that Lorena is no longer his partner. Natalia tells him to accept it…Lorena only did what she should have done a long time ago.

Fedora is talking on the phone with Carlota when Samuel arrives and asks if she is ready to go rescind the report.

SerJerk, Alicia and Miranda arrive home and SerJerk orders Miranda to her room…she should stay inside for the duration of the suspension. Miranda repeats that she doesn’t use drugs and suggests that she be tested for drugs, but Serjerk thinks that she is only suggesting that because she hasn’t used in days and the drugs won’t show up. Alicia defends Miranda and tells Serjerk that he should be more trusting and supportive (rather than a JERK!). SerJrek then starts in about Martin and Alicia brings up his 3 year relationship with Julieta. They throw a few more shots at each until Miranda shouts ‘Be Quiet!” and runs up to her room. After Alicia orders SerJerk out , Eva butts in and tells Serjerk that now they will talk.

Up in her room, Miranda talks to Benito, the fish, and tells him that she does everything wrong. He should see how her parents were fighting; and it’s all her fault. Her life is a mistake…or rather an error in the system…like a virus. As she slides down and sits on the floor, Diego calls her but she doesn’t answer.

At the school, Diego questions Nicole…how could she do that to Miranda? (Easily, Diego…she’s a venomous Beyotch!). Nicola wonders if that is how he apologizes since she was the one who ended up hurt after Miranda hit her. When Diego defends Miranda and chides Nicole for lying, Nicole assures him that she didn’t lie…Miranda had drugs in her backpack. Diego then tells her that they are over…he doesn’t want to be with a girl who likes to hurt others just for the fun of it.

 

DEJAN - Ep 38: Part 3

At the hospital, a nurse orders that receptionist to call for Dr Guzman since the patient is having heart complications. Lucas overhears and tries to get the nurse to tell him what is going on but she tells him he will have to wait for the surgeon. Lucas tries to call SerJerk but Serjerk refuses the call so Lucas leaves a message that his mother is having surgery and there have been complications which put her life in danger.

Eva and SerJerk talk (wish I could FFW). After they talk about Alicai, Eva asks for the PI’s contact info because she wants to ask him to get info on Martin because she is sure Martin is a player and Eva wants to get the dirt on him. SerJerk brings up the age difference between Alicia and Martin so Eva throws back the age difference between him and Juleech. After Serjerk, gives her the PI’s number, Eva needs another favor since the cost of the meds have gone up so much. When he transfers some money into her account, she thanks him and reminds him that she is his eyes in that house…and the only one who helps him…and she’ll do it until she dies (we can only hope…oops did I really say that?)

Fabian arrives home and sees Rebeca sitting at the rable. He starts telling her about Martin and Alicia, then asks if she knew about it. Rebeca brings up what we have been saying…SerJerk is much older (30 years) than Juleech and no one seems to be bothered by that. When Fabian notes her distraction, Fabian asks if something happened; so she tells him that she went to the doctor…and he told her the same thing as before…what she has is probably because of stress.

Samuel and Fedora are at the Public Ministry. They are met by Gutierrez who tells her they haven’t had enough time to work on her case. Samuel interrupts and tells him that Fedora is there to rescind her report. After Fedora agrees that is why she is there, Gutierrez asks if she is sure as he looks suspiciously at Samuel. After she confirms she is sure, Gutierrez tells them he will get the paperwork.

Gonzo approaches Lorena and asks that they talk since he feels like a fool. Lorena suggests that he go to therapy to figure out his relationships with women. Gonzo tries to get a word in, but Lorena tells him to go talk to Natalia so that he can practice what he will say about his foolish relationships with women.

Martin talks to Carlota on the phone and explains why he took Sofia to his apartment. When she continues to scold him, he tells her that he needs to hang up. Right after, Alicia calls and Martin apologizes for showing up…he was trying to help but just made things worse. Alicia then gives him an update on what happened with Miranda. Alicia then hears Sofi call out so she tells Martin that they can talk later.

Karina goes to see Yuri and tells her that Cholo was spotted at the Public Ministry but then he disappeared. After she tells Yuri that its best that Cholo not turn himself in because the order is to eliminate him, she adds that the only person who can save him is Yuri.

At the law office, Moises asks Andreina for the number of the agency that tracks and intercepts phone calls.

 

DEJAN - Ep 38: Part 4

Still with Yuri, Karina tells Yuri to tell Cholo not to turn himself in. Just then Alicia comes downstairs and after introductions, Yuri finds out that Karina and Alicia already know each other. Karina explains that they have seen each other by Martin’s apartment. Yuri then explains that Karina is helping her with Cholo’s case. After Alicia is surprised about Martin being involved in the case, Karina smirks and tells her that it’s surprising that, being so close to Martin, he doesn’t tell her about such important things.

Facundo goes to talk to Martin,. After Sofia leaves to walk the dog, Facundo tells Martin about seeing Cholo who was about to go into the Public Ministry then disappeared. Facundo thinks it was best because Mujica has his evil eyes on him. Facundo then tells Martin that Mujica assured him that the file on Cholo was full of evidence against Cholo, but when he reviewed it, he didn’t see much.

Mujica is still with El Toro, Mujica is leaving and assures El Toro that he will take care of Cholo since he has been cleaning up the mess El Toro made when he killed the cop’s son. El Toro justifies that he did what he had to do to protect them both.

Alicia is having a therapy session with Carlota and telling her about how awful she felt when her kids saw the pictures. Alicia thinks she needs to think things through before putting her family at risk. When Alicia wonders why SerJerK is set on making her life so miserable, Carlota replies that it’s because she is daring to be happy…with a younger man. Alicia wonders what she should do about her children…Miranda is in bad shape and there are more problems at school. When Alicia suggests that she should end the relationship, Carlota asks how she would feel about it. Alicia thinks it would feel life was being ripped from her. Carlota advises her to then hold on to that love….she should call that man and tell him that she wants to take all risks for their love…Alicia needs to be happy.

Juleech notes SerJerk’s bad mood and asks if it’s because he is in love with Alicia or was his ego hurt. SerJerk blames his bad mood on Miranda. Juleech then brings up that the one who worries her is Martin who is probably after SerJerk’s money. When she adds that it won’t be long before Martin opens the Carranza door for him and suggests that Serjerk needs to cancel all of Alicia’s credit cards and any other means of getting money, SerJerk won’t allow it..not over his dead body!! (Do us the favor!!) Serjerk gets another call from Lucas but he ignores it.

OH EM GEE!! El Toro arrives to his home…and is greeted by …LUNA who is happy to see her father!!!

Yuri is on nerves hoping that Cholo call her…and now the problem of her mother with that news reporter who works at the station. After Chela tells her about the shouting match between SerJerk and Martin, Yuri is glad because she gets the heebie-jeebies when she thinks about them together. Chela wonders how Alicia will feel when she finds out that her beautiful daughter fell in love with a man who is accused of murder.

Moises is at Mujica’s office and asks that they intercept Yuri’s calls.

Alicia goes to see Martin. After Martin assures her that his ex already took Sofi, they kiss….but…but…but Sofi hasn’t left and sees them!!

FIN

 

DEJAN
You captured all the action perfectly Rgv Chick. There were so many excellent lines but the one I smiled at most broadly was “third-wheel Martin”. Your tongue in cheek humor and wise wit were the perfect compliments to this episode.

Tonight, the interwoven threads of our characters’ lives were pulled in many directions – some were strengthened, some loosened and some completely unraveled.

“Juleech scowls and warns Diablo that he’d better be careful because no one is indispensable….so he’d better be nicer to her…or rather more obedient” My, my, the ego!

Alicia has little support from anyone. Due to her untimely appearance, Sofi will be another obstacle. Well, at least to Alicia as Martin seems to be completely oblivious to and uncaring about who doesn’t approve. 😊

“Diego questions Nicole…how could she do that to Miranda? (Easily, Diego…she’s a venomous Beyotch!)”. Exactly RgvChick! Diego took his sweet a**ed time breaking up with Nicole.
Miranda must also come to grips. She has to ignore Nicole, no matter how difficult that will be. Tormenters thrive on acknowledgement so Nicole must treat her as invisible. Miranda might consider getting a real flesh and blood friend. Socially awkward people do it daily. The average life of a goldfish is five to ten years. Goldfish get lonely and can get depressed being by themselves, Benny deserves a companion of his own species.

Although Facundo and Karina are working to unmask Simon’s real murderer, things are looking worse for Cholo. Mujica was enough of a formidable enemy and the return of El Toro make things look bleak indeed. Moises is contemptible and if he succeeds in intercepting Cholo’s calls to Yuri, things will be dire indeed.

Sad moments included learning Rebecca’s diagnosis and watching her bravely but foolishly hiding the truth from Fabian. In attempting to withdraw her complaint, Fedora was in such obvious distress that even the usually unsympathetic Gutierrez noticed. I was hoping Carlota would show up but to no avail. Lucas’ concern for his mother was warranted and hard to watch. I have no interest in Gonzalo and Lorena.

Things can always get worse, but let’s hope the light of dawn emerges soon.

A marvelous job RgvChick. Thank you!

Diana

 

DEJAN

Excellent, RgvChick! What a great way to start my day! Thanks.

Sorry, writers, for what I think was a bad move: I think that a Miranda in real life would have continued to emphasize how she had been picked on by Nicole and how she suspected her to have planted the drugs in her backpack. She would not have just shut up and seem to forget about it her given her state of mind.That might have piqued Sergio’s interest and gotten him off her back.

Diana, I could not believe Julieta’s ego either. Diablo made me laugh addressing her as “ama” (Mistress/Madam as feminine form of “Master” ) and comically shrinking in fear of her. Sergio better watch his back.

I wished I could have “FFW” through that talk between Eva and Sergio, too. She will do anything to keep those $$$$ coming.

Ha! I had to laugh when Culebra called Sergio “Boomer”. Guess it has become universal.

Looks like at least Moisés’ colleague saw right through him and didn’t want to break the law with illegally tracking Yuri's calls.

Nothing like Karina who could not resist sticking it to Alicia in her own house.

Another FFW moment: anything having to do with Fedora. She needed to have changed the locks, gotten an alarm system/hired a body guard for the time being, installed window coverings and not withdrawn her complaint but added to it.

I could not believe crybaby Gonzo finding out that Lorena was no longer his partner.

“Benny deserves a companion of his own species” Diana, that is so true! Also they should just put Miranda in a new school. I do not like this “tough it out” mentality when it isn’t necessary and is so dangerous for her well being.





 

Dejan #38

Gracias, RGV Chick. Things are taking a turn for the worse, but this is the timing. Does anyone know how many episodes this was planned to have?

Sergio has some damned nerve calling Alicia "old." He is older than she is and not in great health. He is looking older in every episode. The "disintegration" of his family started with his infidelity and now with his gaslighting Alicia and their children. Gonzalo and Yuri are now seeking their independence, which is completely normal. Miranda is having issues with the school bully and SerJerk completely ignores that. He blames everyone else -- starting with Alicia -- for her issues. Textbook narcissism.

I couldn't catch everything that Eva said but at least she is calling SerJerk out for getting involved with Juleech, with whom he has a bigger age difference than Alicia has with Martin. It will probably be a while before either Alicia or SerJerk find out where the money is going and neither of them will like this.

Eva should end this story by cleaning office restrooms at midnight because she sure knows how to dish the dirt.

Juleech actually told SerJerk she knows of good boarding schools for Miranda. That's exactly what we can expect from her, treating other people like trash to throw out. She's an older, more experienced version of Nicole.

I was trying to determine Guttierrez' reaction to Fedora and her monster. We have to hope he will realize that if anything happens to this stupid woman he will be at least partly to blame.

The writers seem to be setting up Alicia to end up without her two best friends. Fedora is likely to be murdered by Samuel and Rebecca has Alzheimer's. That will probably be when SerJerk cancels Alicia's credit cards.
 

DEJAN

Urban, Great choice of career for Eva “ . . . because she sure knows how to dish the dirt.”
 

DEJAN

"I think that a Miranda in real life would have continued to emphasize how she had been picked on by Nicole and how she suspected her to have planted the drugs in her backpack" was spot on Jarifa!! Miranda is so sullen and withdrawn she doesn't realize she needs to fight back with the truth rather than her fists.

Your comments on Fedora should go from your mouth to her ear. She should be fighting with everything she has - in order to stay alive. Unfathomable.

Urban, like Jarifa I loved your comment on Eva. "The writers seem to be setting up Alicia to end up without her two best friends" seems to be sadly spot on...

I believe there are 80 episodes so we will pass the halfway mark this week.

Diana
 

Dejan

Chick, thank you for yet another great recap .

Eva lying and holding her hand out to Serg was despicable .

Alicia is fighting an uphill battle that just seens to be getting worse and worse as Eva works against her and her 2 bffs struggle with their own issues . ....and such is life as we fight our own battles and worry about the ones our loved ones are facing .
 

DEJAN

Good Morning, Patio! And thank you Diana, Jarifa, Urban and Susanlynn! Great commentary with excellent insight!

You can see that I am getting quite frustrated with Martin--the nerve to show up at the school! Even if SerJerk hadn't been there, his presence would have caused more friction between Miranda and Alicia. He was very lucky that Sofi spotted him and went up to hug him; if not, things could have gotten so much more sticky.

Eva is just nauseating to watch and listen to...and talk about so I'll do my FFW here

...same goes for Gonzo-Lorena and Fedora

Diana, "Sad moments included learning Rebecca’s diagnosis and watching her bravely but foolishly hiding the truth from Fabian." My heart goes out to Rebeca; I am not looking forward to watching the demise of her memory. Que triste!

Jarifa, "Miranda in real life would have continued to emphasize how she had been picked on by Nicole and how she suspected her to have planted the drugs in her backpack." Excellent point! If she can deny using drugs and suggest that she be drug tested, she could certainly have brought up the bullying. Maybe she didn't because she wants to be the one to make Nicole pay for what she did. If it cna be proven that NIcole set her up. Nicole may not be at that school for very long and Miranda would loose her opportunity to pay her back.

Urban, "Eva should end this story by cleaning office restrooms at midnight because she sure knows how to dish the dirt." Love it!!! But office restrooms tend to stay cleaner than most, don't they? How about just plain public restrooms?? :-)

Susanlynn, "Alicia is fighting an uphill battle that just seens to be getting worse and worse as Eva works against her and her 2 bffs struggle with their own issues . ....and such is life as we fight our own battles and worry about the ones our loved ones are facing ." Sad, but true...well stated!
 

Dean #38

Public restrooms... does Mexico have those like they do in Europe? That's a thought. My feeling was the humiliation Eva would feel when people in the ad agency, law firm, or network would recognize her.

I agree that Miranda should be fighting more for herself. She should wear a body cam to record Nicole's nastiness.
 

Dejan

I wonder if Cruel Jul went to one of those "good"'boarding schools she wants to recommend for Miranda. Jul is one cold hearted climber.

As for Fedora...people who live in glass houses shouldn't...especially if they have a crazy, abusive lover.

Lots of toxic people in this one and innocents acting foolishly.
 

TU AMOR. In this episode we saw that though Yolanda and Patricia are evil, Leo is creepily evil. He actually smirked when Majo stumbled and fell over that plastic line he had stretched across the stairway and then again at the hospital when Majo lost the baby and was in a coma. I hope Uriel finds his conscience and turns Leo in. Helena's firm is in terrible difficulties because of the Yolanda/Francesco/Rocio machinations. How will she get out of this one? Could Claudio prove somehow that Rocio's "patents" are false? And once again, Val doesn't tell Claudio the real reason she's willing to marry Ricardo, though she seems on the verge, and once again, instead of doing a good lawyerly interrogation, he walks off in a huff. On a lighter note, it was hilarious when the Mother Superior tracked down Mina and Carlitos(?). Busted!
 

Dejan

People have suggested counseling for both Miranda and Final. Is Carlotta going to start counseling them , too ? Who's next ?

Police corruption is making its way into every telenovela. Mujica is so creepy. Karina gets nastier and nastier .
 

Final ????...was,supposed to be Gonzo ...which autocorrect keeps changing . grrrrr
 

TU AMOR

An excellent, succinct summary SpanProf! I'm unsettled as it was never explained what caused Uriel to become Leo's little beyotch. He must "have" something on him but what? Helena is shattered and I don't know who or what army will be able to put her back together again. Guillermo might be able to earn some redemption if he was to go to her aid but I expect to see flying monkeys before that happens.

Valentina's failure to level with Claudio was absurd. And his accepting her lame excuse by "walking off" as you noted was ridiculous.

I don't know if Ricardo has a conscience or a brain, but if he does, he should put them to good use by asking Valentina why the sudden change of heart.

Leo's goin' to hell.

Diana
 

TU AMOR. Yep, Diana. Hell was invented for people like Leo. Totally unredeemable!
 

TU AMOR. And I thought it was a good sign that Helena was able to forget her own troubles for a while and help in the search for Mina and be present for Majo at the hospital (I think).
 

Embajador S2 #45 part 1

Sancar tells his daughter the celebration will have to wait and Melek asks, did you break up? Sancar answers, no, you're wrong, Melek. Your mother and I just thought it would be better to give us more time. Melek wants to know why.

Sancar explains, remember when I gave custody to your mother? The day you found out I said something to you in the garden. If your mother wants, she can forgive me or she can deny me. But I told you she would stay here so you could stay with your father. Do you remember? Melek remembers.

Sancar continues, my love, look, your mother loves us both very much, but she agreed to marry before forgiving me. Melek asks, she can't forgive you yet? Sancar gives a sad smile, nods and replies, exactly. She is suffering. If she married now, she would be very unhappy Melek says, [Turkish] then let her be happy. Sancar asks his daughter to come hug him. She sobs in her father’s arms, while he silently cries. [When Melek cries, it’s so sad….]

Melek asks her dad, my mother is going to forgive you one day, right? Sancar answers, inshallah… inshallah… inshallah. He hugs Melek and she starts sobbing again. She tells her dad, being a family is not easy. [damn you, writers!]

Meanie is pacing around while the rest of the family sits. Atike gets a call from the mukhtar’s wife, Pakize, who was at the aborted henna night. Meanie is ticked and gripes, I’m sure she wants to talk to you about how great the henna night was. If there were no guards watching us, I would find way to mess up that night. Meanie tells her mom to answer.
Hello, Pakize? How are you? Atike gasps and her face lights up, really? Yes, tell me.

Atike hangs up and shares the news, Nare didn't show up to her henna night. Meanie is happy. Atike jumps up and starts to dance and sings, I managed to chase her away… Yes, I managed to chase her away. Atike is so proud of herself and tells Meanie, my voodoo managed to chase Nare. Meanie rains on her mother’s parade, don't say silly stuff. I sent Nare an ultrasound pic; i chased her away.

Necdet and Ceylan are not sharing in the happiness. Ceylan is particularly upset, is it my baby's fault that the alaca kuş did not show up? Ceylan gets up and goes to her room. Meanie has the nerve to complain about Ceylan, I'm going to finish off that woman. I promise I'll mess her up, I hope she doesn't make me mad anymore. Up in her room, Ceylan sniffles, [Turkish] My son, I hope we haven't separated the alaca kuş from her efe.

Sancar is in bed with Melek. She’s sleeping, he’s wide awake. Cut to Nare in Melek’s bed. She calls Sancar and asks, did you tell Melek? Yes, she knows. Nare asks, did she cry a lot? Sancar lies, no, not a tear. Nare says, stop lying to me. Sancar tells Nare, don't cry, and Nare responds, who told you I'm crying? [good grief, does she do anything else but cry?]

Meanwhile, Gediz has arrived at Nare’s house. The guard is asleep in his car. Gate is locked so Gediz climbs over the wall and enters the yard. Nare hears the noise outside. Gediz makes his way around the yard and finds one of the bugs. He enters the house through the unlocked kitchen door. He finds the second bug in the kitchen and heads to the living room. He finds the third bug in the fireplace as Nare turns on the lights. She has a vase in her hand ready to strike if necessary.

Nare is surprised. Gediz is startled and says, I thought you weren't here [he thought she would be at henna night]. Nare mocks, I'm very sorry to disturb you while you put microphones in my house, Gediz. Will you leave by yourself, or do I call the police? She starts to dial her phone. Gediz shows her the bugs, I was taking them off. Look, here they are.

dondi356

 

Embajador S2 #45 part 2

Nare accuses him of already planting them before. Gediz does not mention Sahra and lets her think it was him. [Turkish] Nare asks how he did it. Gediz replies, the guards Sancar has here are always asleep. Nare tells Gediz, please go or I'll call the police. I'm not kidding. She holds up her phone again.

Gediz says he’s going to go but asks Nare to come with him. What? Nare is angry, why are you asking me to come? She threatens to call the police again. Gediz stops her from dialing and says, wait a second, I'm not going to kidnap you. I have something to show you. What?!

The rest of this scene from Turkish. Gediz tells her, I'm finished, ruined. I’m in a lot of trouble, Nare. I’m pinned into a corner. I’ll fall to the bottom and pull you with me. You need to come with me and see something. You have to help me.

Nare is incredulous, are you asking me for help? Yes, exactly. Nare says, after everything you’ve done to us, should I help you? Gediz thinks she should. Nare tells him to get out. She grabs his arm and leads him to the door. I will not help you, I will not go anywhere with you! I do not believe you!

Gediz shuts the door and begs, listen to me, please listen. I was a fool, I fell in love with you. I lost my mind and betrayed Sancar. But if you forgave Sancar, who has done so much to you, then you will listen to me, too. If you say so arrogantly that you hate me, then prove it. Get ready and come with me. Hmm…will Nare go?

Sahra checks her laptop for more recordings. Something is wrong and she calls Kman. The microphones were removed, she tells him, they discovered them. Kman asks, who knew about them? Sahra replies, only Gediz. She worries, what if Sancar and Nare know about me?
Kavruk pulls up across from Nare’s house just in time to see her leave with Gediz and he follows them. He calls the teary Sancar, who is looking at the rings. Kavruk informs him, Gediz and Nare went somewhere together. Sancar sits bolt upright, what?!

We hear the dawn call to prayer as Gediz and Nare arrive at Feride’s house. Gediz says, [Turkish] soon the sun will rise, and we will all drown. Look. I found Akin’s grave. Nare says, I already warned you. if Sancar goes to prison, you will go with, too. Gediz replies, I know. That's the reason I’m ruined. That's why I asked for your help. Gediz motions to another car on the grounds, they don't work for me, they are Kahraman’s men. What?!

Gediz tells Nare, Kahraman sent men to follow me. He asked me for the shares, so he wouldn’t tell on Sancar. I told him that Sancar had them (the shares) and the bastard asked me for the money. Nare responds, you were left without money and lost your shares, good. You are ruined. I'm very happy to hear it.

Gediz says, you are making me angry, Nare. I will sink next to your beloved Sancar. Kahraman will act soon. When he gets the money, Sancar and I will end up in prison. Nare is alarmed, will they catch Sancar? Yup, and Gediz adds, then I will also end up in prison. Kahraman will finally eliminate Sadiclar. Nare exclaims, you're a damn fool, Gediz, a damn fool! [in the orig she said, may Allah punish you.]

Gediz replies, calm down, I already know that. I'm ruined. What's more...Sancar took my job and I will also lose my money. Nare tells him, you can cry in prison, Gediz. Gediz answers, yes, next to your beloved Sancar.

Nare asks, what will we do? Gediz thinks and says, you have control over me; Kahraman is in control of Sancar. It seems that we must find something to control Kahraman. He has us in his hands. Nare reasons, Kahraman must have a weak point. What is it? Gediz says, if I knew, we wouldn’t be here. Nare sighs in frustration.

Sancar arrives where Kavruk is already parked, a short distance from Feride’s house. Yes, that’s Gediz’ car and another is there, too. Efe looks angry. What will he do?

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Embajador S2 #45 part 3

Feride is mixing up a concoction in the kitchen, Halise and Gulsiye are trying to help. Elvan comes in and asks, what are you doing here ladies? Isn't it early yet? Is it a potion? Feride replies, it’s medicine that will help Nare. Your MIL asked me to prepare it. For the first time she used her head. This medicine is so powerful it would make an old man go for a run.

Elvan says, what Nare has is not serious. It's just a flu. Halise insists, it is serious. I'm going to see her. and I hope she improves soon. This medicine will help her. Henna night was a disgrace, I don't want it to happen again. I don't want anything to ruin the wedding. [we need more than Feride’s medicine.]

Feride gives something to Elvan to grind because she knows Elvan is very strong. Elvan thinks it’s better to use the mill. I'll take it down from the cupboard, she says, it will be more practical. Elvan hurries out of the kitchen and up the stairs to Grandpa’s room. She knocks on the door. Sancar abi, wake up. Sancar abi…Sancar. Señora Halise wants to go see Nare. Sancar, open. No answer so she covers her eyes and goes in.

She peeks and sees Melek alone in the bed. Where did your father go? Melek replies, he didn’t tell me. Elvan asks, did he go to see your mother? Melek sadly says, no, they broke up yesterday… he wouldn’t dare go. Elvan tries to reassure Melek, no, baby. They would never part. Maybe they just argued. Your mother is stubborn, and your father is grumpy.

Melek says, no, they broke up. My mom hasn't forgiven my dad yet. We probably won’t be a family. Elvan takes Melek’s hands and sits her up in the bed and says, Melek, look at me. Poor Melek is crying. Your mom and dad love each other intensely. Even if they both argue, they would never stop loving each other. They would find each other even if they lived in other worlds. Melek asks, would they meet? Of course, Elvan answers.

Melek thinks, it is so difficult to be an adult. You were going to get a divorce, but you haven't. Mom and dad were going to get married, but no. Everything is so complicated. Elvan tells her, we better not lose hope, Elvan raises one fist, I will divorce, and raises the other, and the wedding will take place. Melek raises her fist and says, and so it will be. Elvan laughs, if we don't hurry, your grandmother will go crazy and go looking for your mother.

Elvan and Melek appear in the kitchen with the mill. Elvan says she remembered something, Melek spoke with her mother. Halise asks Melek, what did she tell you? Melek lies, the doctor told her that her illness is very contagious. [That motion that Elvan made is similar to when we “knock on wood”.] Halise says, well, I'll send Nedim with the concoction and we can drop it off at the entrance. Halise takes the pot and Elvan and Melek hurry out behind her. Elvan happily tells Melek, I think Halise and Feride believed the lie. They do a bunch of high fives.

Halise, who is still in PJs and robe, asks Nedim to take her in the car.

Gediz drops Nare off back home and takes off. Sancar and Kavruk arrive. Sancar tells Kavruk, stay with Nare and I will go—Kavruk interrupts, no I’ll follow Gediz, you stay with Nare, Sancar agrees. Sancar fires the guard who is still asleep in his car outside of Nare’s house.

Sancar knocks at the door and Nare is surprised to see him. She lets him in. Sancar asks, are you okay? Nare says she’s sleepy. Sancar waits to hear more. Nare then says, Gediz looked for me last night. He smiles and says, I know. I was following you.

Right away she starts in, did you follow us because you were suspicious? Nare took her rings off and that's why now—Sancar interrupts her, but she tells him to be quiet. Sancar responds, you keep quiet; I haven't even spoken, and you are already shutting me up. Nare says, then speak now, why were you watching me if you don't suspect me?

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Embajador S2 #45 part 4

Sancar gets agitated, Gediz wants the body, you told him that you would send him to prison. You gave me back the rings and you are depressed. Kavruk told me that you went out with Gediz. What should I do? Should I still sleep next to my daughter? If I had called, Gediz could have acted like a madman, because that's what he is. What if he had hurt you? I know you think we are all civilized, don't you? So for that reason, I followed you civilly.

Nare tries to interject, but Sancar doesn’t let her. He jumps up. Let me tell you something, he says very pointedly, you are not the only one who is jealous. Just as you can't stand Menekse, I can't stand Gediz either, okay? He shouts, I can't stand it when he's with you under any conditions, understand! [Yes! Double standard Nare needed to hear that!]

Sancar continues, [Turkish] if Kahraman had not sent those men, I would have buried Gediz in Akin’s grave, just so you know. Nare responds, I know very well what you are capable of. She adds, I think Gediz feels regret for what he has done. I think Sancar dropped a nasty Turkish word on Gediz here because Nare gives him such a look. Sancar states, Gediz is not sorry.

Sancar has it all figured out. I realized it when Kahraman’s men were keeping watch at the grave, he tells Nare. Kahraman threatened him because he wants the money from his shares. Gediz will be betrayed by him and Kahraman will hand me over to the police! Gediz must go to prison and that's why he panicked, and he's scared. That's it.

Nare says, then there’s no need to talk, I see that you are aware of the situation. Sancar calms down and tells her, speak. I want to hear you and by the way ... do you have tea? [he did not ask for coffee in the original]. Sancar takes off his coat and sits down. Nare can’t believe this. She says, I'm anguished because you can go to prison, and you ask me for tea? Seriously? Sancar smiles at her, yes, of course. If I end up in prison, I want tea before they lock me up. Do you have tea? She goes to get the tea.

Sahra calls Gediz— go to your special place in an hour. He agrees. Kavruk follows him.
Nedim takes Halise to Nare’s and she sees Sancar truck. Uh, oh. She tells Nedim to go, just drive and don’t ask.

Sancar has his tea and asks Nare, who told Gediz about the corpse? She shows Sancar the bugs. They were placed throughout the house. He was spying on us. Sancar asks, do you know when he installed them? She doesn't know, but Gediz said the guard was asleep.

Sancar asks, what does he want from you, Nare? He wants my help, she replies, he just wants to find something to control Kahraman. Otherwise, Kahraman will report the body to the police. Sancar is stuck, if I go and remove the body, he will call the police. I will not be able to escape. Nare says, no, no, you won’t move the body. Kahraman must have something we can threaten him with.

Like what, Sancar asks with frustration. Nare says, I'm thinking my dad could help. He and Kahraman are friends. He must know something with which we can attack. My father found money for him in Japan. She continues, I'm thinking that Gediz should not pay what Kman asks, and my dad will threaten Kman by not giving the money. [sounds ridiculous in the original, too]

Sancar thinks Guven won't even lift a finger for them. He won't ruin his relationship with Kahraman because he protects him. That's why money doesn't work. Nare thinks if she insists since she is his daughter—Sancar interrupts, forget it. I'll make my men follow Kahraman, okay? But forget it.

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Embajador S2 #45 part 5

Nare asks, what's wrong with you, Sancar? Why are you giving me orders? Sancar takes her hand and says, [Turkish] Pamuk (cotton, his childhood nickname for her), then you will get upset and keep it all to yourself. Nare tells him, I loved when you called me that. When we were innocent. Me, too, Sancar says. There’s a moment….and then Sancar jumps up. I must go find that Gediz. I'm going to have a dialogue with him, and I'll try not to kill him. I will call you. He asks her, please, wait for me. [as in Nare don’t go see your father.]

Melek is with Elvan by the stable and they are trying to get Feride, the chicken, to eat. Not happening even after Elvan threatens to eat her with some rice. Elvan gets a call from Nare and she shows Melek the phone. Melek walks away. Elvan answers. Nare asks to speak with Melek. Elvan waves the phone and Melek shakes her head no. Elvan fibs to Nare, Melek is sleeping. We'll call you when she wakes up, okay? Nare knows that Melek sleeps when she’s very sad. Please call when she wakes up, she asks.

Elvan asks Melek why she didn’t speak with her mom. Melek answers, I don't want mom to be crying because I'm sad. She must not be sad, and she senses when I am sad. Elvan tells Melek, you have a very kind soul, my love, give me a hug.

Ayse shows up and says come have breakfast. Ayse asks Elvan, do you know if Halise is feeling well? Yes, why? Ayse replies, when I arrived, she had a pot in her hand and had her PJs on. Then she left. I think she has lost her sanity. Elvan panics, oh no! What do I do, what do I do?!

Nare’s phone rings as she heads out the door into the yard. She answers, Elvan, is Melek awake? Elvan says, not yet, but beware. Too late... as Elvan says this, Nare opens front gate to see Halise with her pot. Elvan continues, Halise came to see you, she told Nedim to take her, so be careful—Nare says, hello, Señora Halise, come in. Oh, boy…

And we are out.

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Embajador

Dondi , I just started reading the recap , but I had to immediate!y drop by to say.. Oh. my. heart . Watching that sweet face crumble . The writers are cruel. I love San at this point. He is trying so hard to protect and comfort Melek and to be patient with Nare. I hate Meanie , Sara, Gediz, and Kman who have taken over for Akin in preventing Melek from having her wish of a happy family. Uff
 

DEJAN

WOW RGVCHICK YOU GOT ALL OF THE DISGUSTING NASTINESS OF SIT ASS AND HIS NASTY GIRLFRIEND.
MOW she wants all the money to be saved for her. And stupid sir ass is listening to the network bitch.
Everything that's bad that will happen to these two nit-wits they will completely deserve.

Ok I hope that lucius's momma don't die cuz I think she could add some nails to sir asses coffin.

Carlotta don't know that its martin she is telling alicia to confess her heart to yet? Or does she?

Eve is a she devil in a gray wig.
She gotta have her chip shaped meds
Or she'll just die. Ok.

I hope miranda don't do the suicide
Thing. I want to see her get that
Bitch for setting her up.

I haven't seen this much but the it really is a good recap that does even better than what's on tv.

Thank you Chicky.
 

EMBAJADOR

DONDI LOVELY RECAP.
THOSE DARN WRITERS. MUST THEY MAKE A PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL CRY. ALL SHE WANTS IS MOM AND DAD TOGETHER. AND MOM IS JUST BEING ANNOYING. SANCARS
HEART WAS SO BROKEN WHEN SHE SAID
SHE COULDN'T MARRY HIM. THE LIGHT
LEFT HIS EYES, AND HES GOT THE MOST
GORGEOUS EYES. I DONT LIKE TO SEE TEARS IN THEM. ESPECIALLY MELEK.
Darn writers.

Have I mentioned lately how much I can. Not. Stand. Menekse? Why is she still alive? I dont like zahra
Either. She is just as twisted as akin. I think shes worst, she can kill a person and not miss a breath
Gediz has no idea who he in cahoots
With. Stupid gediz.

Momma helise is gonna knock some heads together. Maybe.
Oh this show this show.

Thank you lady Dondi

 

OT:

Nina, SpanProf, Susanlynn, TF, Jarifa, RGV Chick & Co.,: I'm assuming y'all heard about the passing of Lilia Aragon ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilia_Aragon

She used to be on "Amores Verdaderos".
 

DEJAN Episode 39 Stalked, Staked Out and Set Up Part 1

Once we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our mind, our duty is to furnish it well - Peter Ustinov

Previously: El Toro has returned ostensibly to suppress a gang uprising as Mujica issues a decree that Cholo be shot on sight. Miranda is framed but continues to fight with threats rather than rationale. Cholo continues to hide in plain sight. Moises works to try and implicate Yuri. Sergio continues to demean Alicia. Lucas’ mother takes a turn for the worse during surgery. Rebecca hides the truth from Fabian. Inexplicably, Fedora continues to take no proactive action to protect herself, and is in effect, a sitting duck. We cringe as she accompanies Samuel to withdraw her complaint an unfathomable version of dead woman walking. Alicia confides in Carlota who remains blissfully unaware of what is transpiring. However, Sofi’s eyes are now fully open as she sees Alicia and Martin kissing.

Sofia, still reeling from what she just witnessed, marches into the apartment, explaining she forgot her phone. She walks past them asking her father who Alicia is. Martin affirms she is a friend. Hola Sofi murmurs coldly without looking up. Is she your novia she queries stonily? Martin sidesteps by replying they just started seeing each other. When Alicia tells her that Martin has spoken much about her, Sofi smugly responds that her father never mentioned her. Martín explains that he was planning on introducing them, but not this way.

Carlota is waiting in the car. When Sofia and her pinched face arrive, Carlota asks what is wrong. Sofia says nothing and asks to get going.

Alicia tells Martin this isn’t the time for conflict with his daughter. Alicia enumerates all of the problems in her own house and family – Miranda, Sergio and Eva among them. Alicia thinks their relationship is causing too many problems and asks that they stop seeing each other for a while.

In the midst of Julieta complaining that Sergio is just not doing enough, his phone rings and she picks it up. Sergio grabs it and (once again) ignores Lucas’ call. In an attempt to show Sergio how warm and caring she can be, Julieta suggests she will look for a good doctor for Miranda. For a moment, Sergio seems grateful and holds her face (well, as tenderly as he is capable of). Julieta goes from kind to cruel in seconds flat, flitting back to Alicia, suggesting her credit cards be cancelled. After all Julieta spews, if Alicia wants to have a lover then the lover can support her. Sergio seems pleased…

In a less luxurious abode across town, El Toro picks up Luna’s computer, examining it. After she leaves, Toro is expecting a welcome home kiss from Marcela but shockingly, none is forthcoming. Marcela points out that he went to the store and disappeared for a year. This time, Toro affirms he will stay.

Rebecca is breaking down, emitting a primal scream, covering her face with her hands. Fabian rushes in to comfort her. She admits it is Alzheimer’s. It’s impossible he denies. She shakes her head and reiterates the truth. Fabian has made an appointment with the best neurologist and wants Rebecca to have someone who can go with her to the doctor. Rebecca doesn’t think she needs anyone else because this is her problem. Fabian corrects that it’s their problem.

Yuri tries to talk with Miranda, knocking on the door. Yuri tells Miranda that she can tell her the truth and asks if she took drugs. Miranda then calls her a hypocrite since she is a lawyer and judges her without hesitation. Miranda slumps against the door.

Diana
 

DEJAN Episode 39 Stalked, Staked Out and Set Up Part 2

Eva adds some fuel to the fire as Culebra knocks on the door. Despite Eva’s insults he asks to see Miranda. Eva retorts he can’t have everything he wants. She tells Culebra that he will not see Miranda...ever and slams the door in his face.

Martin and Alicia are sitting close as he works his subtle (and surprisingly effective) magic as he tries to change her mind, holding her hand. Martin admits that they knew things would get complicated once everyone found out. Alicia tells him things are a nightmare. Martin insists that they can’t think about others (no surprise there!). Alicia admits that her therapist had talked her into taking a risk but when she saw Sofia’s look, she realized that is how everyone will look at them. They may deserve their story. but in another life. Martin doesn’t believe in reincarnation so they need to live it now. Managing to continue moving forward (in spite of what Alicia may or may not want), they kiss.

Being the good mother that she is, Carlota continues to ask Sofia what is wrong, what happened at her father’s. Sofia finally admits that she saw him kissing a woman...an older woman. The kiss was a kiss of novios. Carlota tries to tell her that this was bound to happen but Sofi adds that the woman was old...she has seen her at her school.

Alicia talks to Yuri while Carlota calls Martin, who declines the call. Alicia mentions her conversation with Karina and asks him why he hadn’t told her about Simon since Yuri is defending Cholo. Martín gives her some details and adds that they are no longer sure that it was Cholo who killed Simon.

Cholo is desperate and starving as he stares at food being prepared but beats a hasty retreat as he sees a row of newspapers with his face plastered on the front page.

Cholo calls Miranda and leaves a message that he came to see her but was denied access by Eva. Miranda stalks down the stairs and gives Eva a piece of her mind. I hate you Miranda screams (you aren’t alone viewerville says staunchly). Eva thinks that the drugs that bad guy gave her froze her brain. Sigh.

Martin walks Alicia out suggesting he meet Alicia’s children. After all, the best way to end prejudice is to show them how abúseles they are. He wants her kids to know him so they can see how much he cares for her and that they are made for each other. Alicia likes the idea...but wisely suggests this be done later when things have calmed down. (How does 2025 look?)

Mabel asks Julieta if a wedding is imminent. Julieta says yes. Oh, and it would be perfect if Alicia would die so she could marry in the church! (Viewerville cringes with disbelief and disgust). Julieta spews more bile as to how much she hates Alicia...she wants to be the only Senora Carranza...with the house, the last name and everything else affiliated with that “honor”.

Sergio finally goes to see Prudencia. Lucas can’t tell Sergio how his mother is as the nurses won’t tell him anything. Sergio will see what he can find out.

El Toro tries to put the moves on Marcela, but she’s not having it. He asks if she has another man. She thinks she should have the right since he probably had several women in Tamaulipas. Inflamed by her answer, he violently grabs her, pins her against the wall and menacingly distorts her face with his thumb. He warns that he will kill her if she brings someone to the house. The brutalizing stops when Kique shows up. El Toro seems happy to see his son, but it appears that feeling may be one sided.

Diana
 

DEJAN Episode 39 Stalked, Staked Out and Set Up Part 3

Fedora tells Rebecca she rescinded the compliant against Samuel. Rebecca is aghast that Fedora would go out to dinner with Samuel afterwards! Rebecca tells Fedora she did nothing wrong and that further, she is taking the blame for Samuel. Fedora readily admits she is frightened. Rebecca admits that her forgetfulness is due to Alzheimer’s. Fedora looks shocked and concerned wondering aloud how life can be so unfair. Rebecca briskly voices that she hopes Fedora can accept her news soon because she doesn’t have time for this. Fedora thinks this is too much and asks if she has told Alicia. Rebeca is scared for herself, but more so for Fabian. She has made a decision but at that point, Fabian interrupts so Rebeca doesn’t finish.

Eva meets with Robles the PI asking him to find everything out about Martin. Robles assures her that if there is something he will find it since everyone has to hide...he could probably find out her secrets too. And oh, would the patio relish that! 😊

Martin goes to Carlota’s looking for Sofia. Carlota tells Martin that Sofi is traumatized as she saw him kissing a woman old enough to be his mother! She chides him for getting involved in a relationship that has no future. Martin gets uncharacteristically angry at these unexpectedly harsh words from Carlota. Martin tells her to butt out but Carlota insists she won’t if her daughter is involved. Carlota tells him that instead of finding a girlfriend, he found a mother! Sofi walks by obviously having heard her parents harsh and accusatory words.

When Alicia arrives home, Yuri judgmentally asks her mother if she was with her novio. Alicia wonders if Yuri would prefer that she be there waiting for her husband, the cheater or should she sit docily and watch his program. Alicia stalks off to see Miranda. Alicia knocks on the door but Miranda ignores her.

Martin sits down on Sofi’s bed telling her he thought they could talk about anything. Martin states that Alicia is not officially his novia (semantics but…). He knows that Sofi wanted her parents together, but it’s not going to happen. Life changes and love becomes something else. That said, they both love her dearly. When Sofi states that Alicia is the same age as her grandmother, Martin clarifies that Alicia is not that old. He hopes that Sofi will someday understand. Carlota leans against the door as tears pool in her eyes.

Alicia gets Yaya to unlock Miranda’s floor. She finds her daughter curled up, sitting on the floor. Alicia sits down next to her and hugs her. Miranda tells Alicia that Eva ran off Diego. Alicia is not surprised telling Miranda that she also had a horrible adolescence. She never met her mother’s standards, she was never pretty, skinny or intelligent enough. Miranda gives her condolences bestowing a rare smile to her mother. Alicia says her best friend was beautiful so she resolved to be the nice one. Alicia admitted she was scared and trying to hide, lost out on so many things and experiences. She suggests Miranda try to find the light but she doesn’t know how. Alicia tells her they will start with something simple. Upon hearing these encouraging words, Benito seems to swim around his kingdom excitedly.

Sergio wasn’t able to find out any further information on Prudencia’s condition. Lucas relates that his mother was scared. He does not know what he would do if anything happened to her. His mother thought Sergio was present in their lives but Lucas’ days and nights were filled with loneliness. Lucas asks Sergio why he never loved him. The callous answer, that Sergio was never sure he WAS his son was met with fury as Lucas throws Sergio to the ground nearly pummeling him until security intervenes. He asks him if he wants a DNA test.

Fabian arrives to join Fedora and Rebecca. A dinner offer of sushi is extended which Fedora smilingly accepts.

Diana
 

DEJAN Episode 39 Stalked, Staked Out and Set Up Part 4 (Last)

When he arrives home, Julieta harangues Sergio as to who he was with. He tells her he wasn’t with anyone else and is fed up with her and the divorce. When she calls herself an idiot for preparing a special dinner, he calms down. and tells he that he will make Alicia pay for all the humiliation.

Gonzalo comes home and Alicia comments he has been drinking. Gonzalo, never one to take responsibility agrees but it is because of HER relationship with that news writer! It’s a lot for him to process and HE needs more time to get used to the idea. He is frightened that she is getting involved with someone they don’t know. He bigmouths that if Martin hurts her he will have to answer to him.

Alicia calls Martin...she has been thinking....

Yuri gets a call and it’s Cholo. How are you? Where are you and are you all right she asks her words tumbling out worriedly. In response to her slew of questions, Cholo has only one. Why did she cancel the wedding? Yuri wants to explain, but she will do so in person.

At the station, Gutierrez rushes in, telling Mujica that Yuri and Cholo will be meeting today. Mujica strokes his scary skull.

And the parade of visitors continues. As the doorbell rings yet again, Eva grouses as to who it could possibly be calling so late. Ahhh, it is Martin with a huge bouquet of flowers. Good evening Dona Eva Martin says with a smile. Yuri peers out as well. There are no welcoming smiles or words. Eva stares unsmilingly, demanding to know what Martin is doing there AND at this hour!!!

And there we end!

Diana
 

DEJAN

As always, my appreciation and thanks to the wonderful Rgv Chick for all the dialog she so graciously provides. And of course you knew that "abúseles" wasn't my word, but hers...

Julieta's wishing Alicia would die so she could be married in the church was particularly sordid, even for her.

Martin still doesn't know what "no" means and happily forges on with surprisingly good results.

I felt very badly for Carlota. Being a doctor demands that you have complete control of your words and emotions at all times. That rule went out the window tonight. I wonder if finding out it's Alicia will escalate or diminish her pain...

Diana
 

DEJAN

Thanks, Diana. Another excellent retelling. What a good quote from Peter Ustinov . . . of all people.

Sofía insisting her name was SofíA not Sofi said it all. That being said, I was glad that now she knows the truth and that cat and mouse game is over.

“How does 2025 look?” Made me laugh but seemed quite appropriate given the situation but Martín just pushes on. I could not believe that he showed up at the house when Alicia had told him maybe they needed to break up for a while. He is starting to annoy me.

Thinking of anvils for Julieta . . . already. If only Alicia were dead? Cancelling Alicia’s credit cards?

Benito had his closeup last night (but was it for Mr. DeMille? Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Too bad Lucas couldn't have knocked out a couple of Sergio’s teeth.

So, Lobo is yet another abuser.

Gonzo “bigmouths”. Loved that. He is such a baby.

 

DEJAN

"Benito had his closeup last night (but was it for Mr. DeMille? Sorry, I couldn't resist)" made me laugh out loud Jarifa! I mean Nelson is beautiful, wise and kind, every inch the potential star. I'm sure the writers wanted to spare him the angst and anguish and did not include him in last night's upsetting events. And yet, his co-star Benny (not a four footed animal but a fish) gave us and Miranda a bit of comfort. It works, for whatever reason...Clever writers.

Martin is such a different galan. I was happy to see some emotion from him but sorry it was directed at Carlota. If only he would direct it Sergio's way. His singlemindedness toward Alicia can be a bit much at times. Is he even thinking about getting a job??

I admit I was itching for Lucas to teach Sergio a lesson too. I can't imagine your parent never acknowledging you. That must sting.

Thanks for your kind words as always Jarifa. I wonder what tonight will bring??

Diana
 

Dejan #39

Gracias, Diana.

I wonder whether Juleech ever watched Vino el Amor where the evil DisGrace bribed a crooked psychologist to mess with the mind of David's daughter, Sofia. This would be right up her alley.

Now we know what kind of a mother Eva was to Alicia: She wasn't. All she did was criticize. No encouragement. That explains her current attitude about Alicia's situation. She doesn't consider Alicia worthy of a man's fidelity. More than ever I want to see her cleaning toilets at midnight.

Sofie deserves a bloody good hiding. Her parents were not divorced last week or even last year and she is still in her little-girl-lost world of wanting them back together. She had some damn nerve calling Alicia "old."

A new school for Miranda sounded like a good idea the other day, but knowing Nicole she would have connexions that would allow her to torment her from afar.

El Toro is trash and his son is following in his footsteps.

As for Lucas, it would be beautifully ironic if he turned out not to be SerJerk's son. That would provide an explosion worthy of Vesuvius.

Nobody else in the Carranza household appears to understand SerJerk's crimes against Alicia.

Juleech's comment about how good it would be for Alicia to die was beyond disturbing. It was psychotic. Does she really think she can get Alicia and her "children" out of that house? Does she not realize that the house has 30 years of memories for SerJerk that could haunt him if she moved in there?

Finally, Rebecca's situation is sad. I don't know what can be done for Alzheimer's now but I know how bad it can get.

Yes, Benito needs a mate! He's so cute in his close-ups.
 

DEJAN

Hi Urban.

"Now we know what kind of a mother Eva was to Alicia: She wasn't". Well said and entirely true! I would be satisfied if Eva ended up alone and penniless but I suspect Alicia would never allow that as she is the dutiful daughter despite everything.

Miranda needs to stand her ground and deal with Nicole. Moving to another school won't allow her to face her demons and effectively combat them.

Here's hoping Benny won't be alone too much longer.

Diana
 

TU AMOR. I had to watch this episode online, where the sound quality isn't quite as good, but I think I got the gist of the episode. The mother superior is so understanding of Mina and Carlitos. It was really sweet. But I don't think Horacio should be breaking up with Consuelo just to placate Mina--very bad for her character! So Adelaida was carrying on with Armando, and her missing son is Patricia's half brother (and legally, I guess, Ricardo's as well), and the chauffeur was Ricardo's father. What a mess! Sounds like some people with too much time on their hands. :) Was Leo trying to make a pass at Helena? I wouldn't put it past him. Now Helena probably knows that Majo's fall wasn't an accident, since the security camera wasn't recording for just those few minutes. Val needs a female friend she could confide in honestly. Maybe Consuelo? Glad to see Hector and Helena back together. I wonder if Enrique is about to frame Humberto for the company's loss of funds. And I knew the government agent hadn't given up!
 

TU AMOR

Thank you for the clear and concise summary SpanProf.

Leo was definitely making a pass - he was clearly inhaling Helena's scent which gave me an icy chill.

I'm grateful that Hector is keeping Patricia at bay (at least for the moment) and that Leo has no chance in hell with Helena. Experience has taught her not to trust him for many reasons and those instincts should serve her well. Hector and Helena are magnetically drawn together and have stayed that way despite their obstacles. Claudio and Valentina should take note.

If Valentina couldn't confide in Majo or Helena, I'm not sure she would have done so with anyone else. Consuelo is an excellent idea but given Valentina broke up with Claudio - not likely.

Why some characters are allowing Mina to dictate their lives is bewildering.

Looks like an arrest may be imminent.

Diana
 

DEJAN

Diana, your recap is exquisite from he title to that very perfect quote to the very last word! Thank you!!

I actually thought Sofi reacted better than I expected. What a let down this must have been for her but as Urban so graciously shared "Her parents were not divorced last week or even last year and she is still in her little-girl-lost world of wanting them back together." Seeing Martin with Karina was bad enough, I think it will be a very long time before she accepts this "old" woman as her father's novia.

Diana, "I admit I was itching for Lucas to teach Sergio a lesson too." Tha makes 3 of us...anyone else???

Jarifa, " I could not believe that he [Martin] showed up at the house when Alicia had told him maybe they needed to break up for a while." I think that the call she made in the scene "Alicia calls Martin...she has been thinking...." was to ask him to come over. I may be mistaken but the way this woman changes her mind, I wouldn't doubt it.

Julieta is beyond redemption. I cringed when she said would prefer that Alicia die. I hope those words come back to her. Slow death by fire would be good!

Jarifa, "Benito had his closeup last night (but was it for Mr. DeMille? Sorry, I couldn't resist)" Ha! Ha! I'm starting to look forward to seeing the pets more than I am the characters LOL

I'm hoping that Karina overheard Gutierrez, but she'd better be careful if she calls Yuri.

Thanks again, Diana, you made my day brighter :-)
 

DEJAN

Thanks, RgvChick, for the clarification. It just shows how sometimes I (don’t) watch/read what is right in front of me. 😊
 

Embajador S2 #46 part 1

It’s too late for a warning, Nare has opened the door and comes face to face with Halise in her PJs and carrying a pot. You weren't sick, Halise asks? Nare is caught. She asks Halise, uh-- are you feeling well? I ask because—Halise interrupts, I went out in my pajamas, because you were supposedly not feeling well. She brushes Nare aside and enters the yard.

Halise starts in, you shamed us in front of all the guests. Nare attempts to de-escalate, Señora Halise, calm down, sit down—There’s no stopping Halise once she gets started. Don't tell me calm down, I won't. I'm not going to calm down. We all worked hard—"Nare deserves a great night out. Don’t forget any small detail.” But you never showed up.

Nare tries to use her customer service skills on Halise, Señora, first of all, I really appreciate everything you all did. But we must stop lying to ourselves. The engagement ceremony, bridal bath and the henna night was just for you. Did you ask me if I wanted all that? I don't think you ever cared.

But Halise is a tough customer. She responds, apparently you don't care about our customs. I can't believe this. You are looking down on us. Nare says, of course not. I love our customs and traditions, I mean it. But I don't like to be forced, Señora Halise. I feel very confused, and I have too many problems to solve. I don't know how to act when you push me, she stutters, I-- I feel exhausted.

Halise notices Nare is not wearing her engagement rings. She grabs Nare’s hand, you took off your engagement ring? It must have weighed too much, she snarks. [lol, that tiny ring] Nare counters, your ex-daughter-in-law weighs more, understand? And if you allow me, I will go to work.

Halise tells Nare, [Turkish] Listen, I am grieving that I made Menekse a DIL and ruined Sancar’s life. So I didn’t say no to you. My son loves you and for that reason I accepted you. But don't you dare talk to me about Menekse. Don’t make me call her back to the mansion. [OMG, no, please no!] Halise puts the pot down and storms off.

Meanie is pacing and Atike tells her to sit, she’s making her dizzy. Meanie says she can’t sit. She couldn’t sleep. She didn't close her eyes all night. Ceylan stops on the stairs and listens in. Meanie says, there must be a way I can separate that witch, Nare, and Sancar, once and for all. Atike asks, what are you planning?

Meanie replies, if I can stop the wedding until I give birth, it will be easy. I'll make Nare go crazy and then I'll continue with Melek. My son will be the only child in the mansion, do you hear? Ceylan looks worried. Atike warns, leave Melek alone; the last time you almost killed her. That's why your husband left you. Everything bad happened because of Melek. Meanie doesn’t care. She says, my son and I will be the only ones. His sister will have to go. His stepmother will have to go. But his dad is going to stay with us.

A sorrowful Ceylan goes back to her room and closes the door. She takes out her phone and pulls up Nare’s number. She doesn’t call but she speaks to her baby. This woman helped your mother without even knowing her. Did you know? But your mother, what did she do? She gave you to a witch. Now, son, how do we get you out of the grasp of these damn monsters? Tell me something. You have to help me. Help me, son. Ceylan cries, what I am going to do? Please someone help me… the baby gives her a kick. She cradles her baby bump and smiles through her tears.

Kman is trying to get Kdad to eat. He refuses and asks for Ceylan. Kman tells him, yes Ceylan, but she’s not here now. Kdad grunts and refuses to eat. Kman gives up and leaves.

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Embajador S2 #46 part 2

Kavruk is watching Gediz at his special place. Gediz gets a call from Kman, I want the money you got from Sancar. What happened? Give it to me. Gediz bargains for time, he says, the bank won't let me take out so much cash. It’s better if I make a transfer to your account, and in the comments it will say "blackmail".

Kman is not amused. He asks, when will the bank have the money? Gediz replies, I don't know. They told me it would take time. Kman informs Gediz, your time is up tomorrow. Bring the money or I will tell Sahra to report the corpse. Okay?

Sancar calls Kavruk from his truck. He asks, did you find him? Kavruk replies, yes, he's in his usual place. He watched the sea for a while, then his phone rang and he went crazy. Sancar says, I'm almost there. I'm going make Gediz angry, too. Kavruk sees a car arrive and he tells Sancar, do you want to know who just arrived? Who? Kavruk answers, Sahra. What?

Sahra gets out of her car and heads straight for Gediz. She pushes him and hits him. I believed you, she shouts. Gediz grabs her wrists, calm down. Sahra continues, I thought you were supporting me-- Gediz keeps holding on and she struggles. Calm down, Sahra. Sahra’s not finished yet—I thought we would take revenge of those malditos. You told them, she accuses. Sancar and Nare know that Akin is my brother.

Gediz tells her, nobody knows. Sahra calls Gediz a traitor. You betrayed me, she says, you made a deal with Kahraman. I discovered it, I trusted you. Gediz explains, that guy threatened me. He also threatened you. He has us in his hands, understand?
Sancar arrives and gets a look at Gediz and Sahra together.

Gediz asks, what is he blackmailing you with? What does that idiot know about you, Sahra? What does he know that you can’t report your brother's body without his permission? Answer me, doctor! Sahra says she can’t. Why? Sahra answers, because I know you will hate me. Gediz wonders, does that worry you? Sahra counters, why didn't you tell them that Akin was my brother? Gediz replies, because I thought you would hate me. Sahra wonders, does that matter to you? I guess it does, because Gediz tells her, I didn’t want you to get hurt. Sahra asks, were you looking to protect me?

There’s a pause and a stare, then Sahra suddenly kisses Gediz! And he kisses her back! Sancar gets an eyeful and looks at the bugs that were planted at Nare’s. He’s putting it together. He remembers when the ladies had “food poisoning” and Sahra asked him, “who is this guy?” Sancar whispers, Sahra, tell me who you are.

Melek is in the kitchen with Feride and Elvan. Feride is explaining about the herbs and oils she uses. She explains that lavender oil is good for burns and lice. Melek asks about the St. John's wort. Feride explains it helps you relax and calms your nerves. She tells Melek, let's make your grandmother a tea from this, she needs it. They laugh.

Elvan is impressed by what Feride knows and does. It occurs to her that they could sell the tea prepared from this as "Feride Efeoglu, stress tea". We would be a total success, Elvan states. Feride replies, no, I'm not interested in fame. I don't want to sell anything. Elvan says, please, Feride. I will get a divorce, I need money. Melek pipes up, you said we would paint castanets. [yes, they cut that scene out]

Elvan gets a call from Nare, who is outside Kman’s marina. Melek sees who’s calling and runs out of the kitchen. Elvan takes the call. Nare asks, is Melek awake? Can I speak to her? Elvan hesitates, uh - yes…. she is already awake… but, uh-- she went to the barn. Feride speaks out, what are you telling her? She (Melek) fled when she heard the phone. Why are you lying to her? Nare hears.

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Embajador S2 #46 part 3

Elvan tells the truth. Nare, I promise you she's not running away because she's mad at you. But she said she doesn't want her mother to know that she is sad because then you will be sad, too. And that's why she fled. Nare says she understands and she hangs up. Elvan calls Feride rude. [I think Feride did the right thing]

Stupid, stupid, Nare looks up and sees her father standing out on the marina terrace. [Once again, Nare did not listen to Sancar. Let’s see what kind of trouble she causes for him this time.]

Sancar and Kavruk return to the mansion. Sancar tells Kavruk, I’m going to see Melek. Take Elvan and go to Nare's house. When Sahra arrives, don't leave her alone with the girls until I know what she's up to. Kavruk says of course.

He asks Sancar, will you talk to Gediz? Sancar replies, Gediz and Sahra are allied, I'm going to keep an eye on them and find out who Sahra is. I already spoke with Muge and she will let me know when Kahraman gets money from Gediz. I must find something to blackmail Kahraman with.

Kavruk thinks Sancar should talk to Kman. Sancar thinks it’s useless, he wouldn't listen. Kavruk asks, will he still report the body? Sancar says, that's right. He wouldn’t want to miss out on getting rid of me. Kavruk asks, and ... if you go to prison, what would we do? What would happen? Sancar has no immediate answer for that.

Sancar gets a text from Nare: “Melek doesn't answer my calls. She doesn't want me to know that she's sad. Could you have a chat with her?” Sancar sighs and rubs his head. He replies to Nare and tells Kavruk let’s go inside. Nare received Sancar’s message: “keep calm. I'll talk to her.” Nare looks somewhat relieved. She looks up at her father again and heads into the marina office.

Nare runs into Muge in the lobby. Muge knows that Nare didn’t show up for her henna night. Refika told her. Nare acknowledges. Muge tells Nare [Turkish] she is sure she will survive this, too, because of everything else she’s survived.

Muge changes the subject. The one I'm worried about is Kahraman. Nare asks, did Gediz tell you? Muge answers, yes, Gediz told me, and Sancar, too. He wants me to find out when Gediz will give the money to Kahraman. Gediz is buying time. Nare worries, when Kahraman gets the money from Gediz, he will hand Sancar over to the police. But if he doesn't get the money, he will hand Sancar over to the police. I’m going to lose my mind.

Nare tells Muge, I came to see if my dad can tell us something about Kahraman, something to blackmail him with. Muge says, talk to your dad and meanwhile, I'll snoop around his (Kman’s) office. Nare thinks he probably doesn’t keep anything important there but it’s worth a try. Just don’t be discovered.

Muge replies, no one will discover me. Kahraman is not coming, because the fool is afraid of me. They laugh. Nare heads upstairs to see her father and Muge heads to Kman’s office.

Uh oh, Kman shows up in the lobby asking for one of the employees. She’s not there, she went to Istanbul to visit her sister who had a baby. Muge stops and listens. The receptionist asks, Mr. Kahraman, can I help you with something? Kman replies, she can’t feed my dad? He has not eaten anything. He will starve.

Muge walks back into the lobby and cheerfully greets Kman. Are you back, sir? Kman replies, I only came to see one person. Muge understands. Then she asks, can I help you? Kman shoots Muge a dirty look. He tells her he’d never ask for her help, he'd rather hang himself. Muge stays calm, I am a psychologist. I can help you with your dad. [I’ll supply the rope for Kman]

Guven and Nare meet out on the terrace. First thing Guven asks, you left the peasant’s son, is it true? Nare holds her hand out and replies, I'm fine, dad. How are you? He takes her hand and shakes it.

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Embajador S2 #46 part 4

Sancar comes downstairs and looks at the listless Melek sitting alone on the mansion balcony. He readies himself and goes to her. My love, how are you? She gives him a flat—good. Sancar asks for a hug and she can’t even put much energy into it.

Sancar starts, they told me there is a beautiful princess around here who is grumpy. Melek replies, I’m very sad, I’m not grumpy. Sancar says, okay, but would the beautiful princess want to accompany me to see to the great Gece? Melek perks up a bit and says, sure. They head hand in hand to the stable.

Guven says to his daughter, if I ask why you broke up, you will tell me that it does not concern me. But it's the best decision you've ever made. Nare surprises her father, I’ll gladly tell you about it. Guven asks, really? Tell me. Did he upset you again? Nare answers, no. This time it was the other way around. Guven says, he deserved it.

Nare sighs. [Turkish] We used to come here in the Summer. In sunny weather. Even if it rained, a rainbow would follow. The weather was good and hot. And I have always seen Sancar, like a mountain, in this homeland. And then I realized that there is not only summer in my homeland. There is also winter, frost, blizzard. And snow also falls on this mountain, too. As much as I love Sancar, I am not ready for this.

Guven responds, I can't tell it in such a beautiful way, but I knew it all these years and that’s precisely what I wanted to protect you from. [I gagged here.] Nare says, I would have loved if you had been by my side. Guven BS’s her, I wished for the best for you those years. [he might have wished but he did nothing but hurt her.] Why do you think I kept this position? To be near you. I am at the marina because you are working here, to be a little closer to you. Nare replies I really want to believe what you tell me. but I cannot. [yes, Nare, don’t believe]

While Melek brushes Gece, Sancar takes one of Nare’s letters he’s kept stashed under the stable floor. He stuffs it in his pocket. Sancar lifts Melek over the railing and sits her down next to him on a hay bale.

Nare blurts out the reason for the visit, I came here to request your help. Another surprise for Guven, you? My help, daughter? Okay, sure. Nare begins, Kahraman and you are great friends. You even got him credit in Japan. You know his movements well. Tell me something so I can blackmail Kahraman. You know everything about him. Do you have something that can help me?

The light bulb goes off in Guven’s dark mind. He says, so… he finally found Akin's body. Sancar will go to prison. You will need—Guven has a moment of ecstasy--his inheritance. Guven laughs and lifts Nare off of her seat. You will finally have his inheritance, Nare! He pulls her into a bear hug and she struggles against him. She breaks away and is horrified, what's up with you, huh? What happened? You’re going to ignore what I told you, right? Guven replies, the only thing I can do for you, is not to tell Kahraman about our conversation. Nare realizes her miscalculation too late. She tells Guven, do you know what you need, dad? Dignity.

Sancar tells Melek, when I was a boy, around the time when I met your mother, a lot of tourist girls used to come. They came from Istanbul and also many from abroad. He’s smiling at this memory. Melek asks, were you looking at them, dad? Sancar quickly answers, no, daughter, why do you ask? I was just a little boy. Melek pointedly follows up with, but you looked them when you were older, right?

Sancar mocks, hey, did I tell you that you are like your mother? You're the same. You and her are too jealous. Melek says, okay, sorry. Sancar laughs and answers Melek’s question, no, I never went to see them. But the older boys did. And why not go see them? The girls were like a dream and we were only peasants.

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Embajador S2 #46 part 5

Melek asks, what about the girls? Did they see the boys, too? Sancar replies, of course. They said they would send us letters. That we should wait for them. That they would soon arrive. He laughs, everyone was dying to have a wife, daughter. Sancar continues, obviously they never came back. We had no money, no internet. The older boys went to the post office every day. They did that every year. Yes, new girls and more dreams came. They were always excited.

Sancar takes the letter out of his pocket and shows the envelope to Melek, look. He tells Melek, I was surprised when I received this. Melek asks, this? Sancar tells her, this is first letter your mother sent me. He hands her the letter, read it.

Melek reads: "Hello, Sancar. I didn't forget about you as you had believed. I told you that I was not going to forget you. So you already lost, moron.”

Melek stops reading and asks, dad, you (both) were kind of aggressive. Sancar admits, yes, at that time.

Melek continues the letter: "what's up? I hope you're okay. It’s cold here, Oslo is icy. I miss Mugla. Can I tell you something? I wish that I was always with you. Gece must be huge. I'm afraid that he will no longer remember me the following summer. Do you remember me? Summer is coming, I know uh - 90 days to go. Maybe this time I'll see you for longer.”

“Can I confess something? I'm so bored in this place, the food is awful. I know you would say ‘don't say the food is horrible’. There are people who are hungry. As you can see, I always remember everything you say. Do you know something? They eat whales here. Can you believe it?" Sancar and Melek laugh.

She continues reading: "I'm a bit sad. You know, I keep the shell that you gave me in last summer.”

Melek gasps, was that the shell that gave me my name? He takes the letter from Melek. Sancar says that's right. [Turkish] I waited for these letters all the time. The first year those boys from the village made fun of me. Melek asks, and what did they say? Sancar replies, they laughed. Then they began to sing. Then-- they made jokes. They said it was just a summer romance and she wouldn’t write anymore. But your mother wrote letters and came every summer, and they saw it. And then, this was not just a summer romance, it was love.

And then one night, we parted. Your mom left and did not return. Kavruk wrote a poem, the poem became a song. And then they said, “this is not love, this is a legend.” Our longing made our love and our parting made a legend.

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Embajador S2 #46 part 6

Melek asks, what does that mean? Sancar takes her hands and tells her, my love, your mother and I have always been far away from each other. We don't know how to be together and we must learn. But it makes us very sad know that while we learn, we hurt you.

Melek replies, [Turkish] then I’ll be happy, maybe I will even teach you. Sancar asks, are you serious? Don’t fathers teach their daughters? Melek says he can teach her how to whistle. And so, he tries to teach her. They laugh and hug, but Sancar’s smile fades.

We see a flashback to little Sancar getting a letter from little Nare.

Stupid Nare is outside the marina office, upset by her meeting with her crappy father. She gets a text from Sancar: “I did it. Melek is happy.” Stupid Nare is relieved. [Thank you, Sancar]

Kman and Muge arrive at his house in separate cars. As they walk to the house, Muge asks, when will you ruin my brother? Kman realizes why Muge has come. He answers, tomorrow. Isn't that what you wanted to know? Now go away. Muge sighs and asks, and the kitchen? From the door, Kman points, inside. Muge enters the house. Give me patience, Kman says to himself.

Muge has prepared a meal and brings it to Kdad. His face lights up. Muge says, are you hungry, sir? She asks Kman for a chair so she can sit with his father. Kman brings one over. Kdad takes a drink for Muge. She smiles at Kman. I think Kman is about to short-circuit. This is very weird.

Kdad is very happy. He eats for Muge. Kdad turns to his son and says, your sister, you found your sister? Muge is puzzled. Kdad looks at Muge and asks again, you were able to find your sister?

Muge looks at Kman, who explains, whenever a woman comes to the house, he thinks she is his daughter. Muge asks, how many have you brought here? Kdad asks, or is she your girlfriend, son? Oh boy, talk about awkward…

And we are out.

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DEJAN

Thanks for your gracious comments Rgv Chick.

"Seeing Martin with Karina was bad enough, I think it will be a very long time before she accepts this "old" woman as her father's novia" was so true! Bad enough she met Alicia without proper intros, but to see them kissing was understandably a shock. This certainly wasn't the ideal situation for her to meet Alicia but feel it would have been painful no matter how it was done.

I fervently hope Carlota is told before she "sees" the situation live and in person. If that happens, she will be blindsided. And devastated.

Someone needs to spill the proverbial beans. Now...

I can't wait to see what happens with Cholo!

Diana
 

TU AMOR. Dare we hope that the representative from the foreign university hospital is a hunk Rosa Maria will immediately fall in love with? Nah. Not close enough to the end of the novela.
 

TU AMOR

You know SpanProf, there was a certain glow during that phone conversation wasn't there? Honestly that did cross my mind. It would be nice to have someone there when Claudio ultimately rejects her. She's not my favorite but doesn't deserve Guillermo :)

Diana
 

TU AMOR. Diana: :)
 

Embajador

Dondi , thank you for every detail of all the angst and anguish.

I have had it with Nare and her attitude . She tries to be large and in charge but always makes things worse. However, San seems to have made
The hero's journey and become a better man . I think his portrayal as Meleks dad is the sweetest father I have ever seen in a novela. I wonder if tbe actor has children . The scene in which he teaches Melek to whistle makes me think of my sweet dad who taught me to whistle and who whistled a lot.

The previews were interesting . How many more episodes do we have ? I will miss San and Mekek when this show comes to an end. Que lastima .
 

Embajador

Susanlynn, ITA about Nare. What really, really bothers me is that she doesn’t seek the help she desperately needs. She continues to mess with Sancar and even worse, she is hurting Melek.

The Sancar/Melek scenes are wonderful. Their scene last night was the highlight. Engin Akyürek does not have children but he’s a very good actor.

Since the next 10p show is starting on Aug 23, we don’t have much time left. I think we will end on Turkish ep 36 out of 52 so there are 16 more Turkish episodes left to their second season. I hope Univision decides to air the “third season” for us. There’s a lot more of Sancar and Melek to be shown!

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SI NOS DEJAN #40 Part 1

Things were poppin' tonight!

1. Martín is received rudely by Eva and then Yuri. Alicia overhears what si going on and goes to rescue him. He has brought flowers and a good dessert to go along with a good breakfast. He assures Eva he has already eaten so he won't be doing "THE FAMILY". Alicia rescues him and ushers him in. Alicia explains that Martín wanted them all to have a chance to get to know him. Eva, Yuri and Miranda continue their witchy act. Gonzalo is the only one (besides Yaya)who acts civilized and welcomes Martín. Eva refuses to take the flowers that he brought for her. Eva reminds everyone that Sergio Carranza is still the master of the house.

2. Julieta cannot quite appreciate the smell of a fresh newspaper no matter how Sergio tries to share it with her. Sergio is off to see his daughter at his house. Julieta wants to come along. He admits to missing his house but he has been thinking about the solution that Julieta herself gave him. She asks if he is going to throw Alicia out of the house. He asks what does she think. Julieta can only smirk.

3. Martín's visit continues in the living room over coffee. He asks Miranda about Culebra. She has node how he is because he came by and her granny kicked him out. She asks if her mother and he were together when they came looking for them. Martín says they weren't then and they aren't now. He is just getting to know their mother who is a wonderful woman. As Yuri starts to insult him one more time and Gonzo tries to shut her up, Eva calls Sergio to let him know who is in HIS house. Sergio is ready to kill him and leaves in a huff.

4. Mercedes checks up on Lucas at the hospital and discovers that his mother is now in intensive care. She tells him it will all urn out okay but he has to have faith. She has brought him an Our Lady of Guadalupe religious card and gets him to pray the Rosary with her even though he makes it clear that he si not a church going guy. Mercedes assures him she has a direct line to "Lupita."

5. Mujica calls Moisés to let him know that he was right. They have intercepted a call between Cholo and Yuri. They are meeting today and they will capture that criminal Cholo. Moisés sounds a bit too happy so Mujica ruins the moment by filling him in that it was Yuri who wanted to get together with Cholo for what seemed to be more than professional reasons. Suddenly Moisés wants to be there. Mujica tells him it will be far too dangerous. Moisés insists he is willing to take the risk.

6. Karina has no news on Cholo for Mujica. As he circles her and looks her up and down, she asks if she lost something. He asks her is she dresses like she does to distract her co-workers. Karina answers that she only tries to do the best work possible. He suggests they go to the movies or out dancing. She would prefer they concentrate on talking about work. She asks what has happened with Cholo. He says "a lot" and adds that after they catch him, she and he can go out and celebrate. She looks terrorized.

&. The two cops staking out Cholo's place became more interested in getting some tacos rather than watching his place. Cholo manages to get in over the wall .

9. Fedora wakes up with Samuel in her bed. She tells him it is late and she has to go to work. As he slams her back on the bed, she reminds him about the "no violence" pact they made and she finally is able to get up .


 

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DONDI I KNOW ITS GO OK BA BE A DOOZY OF A RECAP, BUT I JIST WANT TO SAY THIS, CONGRATULATUONS, ITS A
PILLOW!!!!!! AN UGLY PILLOW. COULDNT THEY HAVE FOUND A PRETTIER
PILLOW CASE THAN THAT? WHEN SANCAR WAS WALKING UP TO DOOR AND HE HAD THAT DEATH LOOK ON HIS FACE(and I love that look) and they slow mo'd it, so handsome. And he's so heart broken. But mad as hell. And nare.
Omg. Now some things will fall into place, start putting the thoughts together.

Helise is as selfish as usual. It's all about her. Again. But sancar put it together for her. She'll be ok once she get over herself.

Nare really shocked. This is gettin goooooooood!!!!!.

Ok more commenting tomorrow. Good night all
 

DEJAN Part 2

10. Miranda asks Martín why he would be interested in her mother who is old enough to be his mother. She smirks and laughs. Martín is happy she brought up age because he is not used to focusing on age, skin color, sexual preference with people that he is fond of. He focuses on their essence not on their wrapping. Yuri laughs and sarcastically says that nobody believes him. Martín says that is the truth. Their mother is a marvelous woman. Miranda is disgusted and leaves. Yuri admits she might be behind the times but you can still smell her father all over the house. He is still the man of the house and her mother's husband. Alicia is having a hard time recognizing Yuri the feminist of the house and that she doesn't see her as a woman with the right to live her own life. Martín says he only came to let them know that his intentions were genuine and honest. Gonzo is willing to give Martín a chance as long as he doesn't hurt his mother. He refuses be like his sister the "feminist lawyer" and leaves.

11. Martín reminds Yuri that they have already met and that they have something in common. She answers "Cholo." Martín says he has a dead brother and she has a charged murderer to defend. Yuri says Cholo is innocent. Martín agrees that it a possibliity but his act of fleeing doesn't help much. He should turn himself in. Yuri informs him that Cholo can't because if he does they will kill him. They want him dead. As Martín tries to get more info asking if Karina told her that, Eva interrupts with more of her insults. Martín will not be tempted to respond and decides it is time to go. Whenever he is with Alicia, he loses track of time. Eva accuses him being corny and Martín admits that he is. Eva suddenly wants him to stay and talk to her about his feeling for Alicia. That is not happening because Alicia agrees that Martín is leaving. On his way out he tells Yuri that he hopes that justice is done in Cholo's case. They all deserve that.

12. Inside of his house, Cholo sees the damage to his alebrijes, takes a shower and changes clothing.

13. Good news at the hospital Lucas' mother is out of intensive care. He can go visit her a son as they have her moved into her new room. Mercedes reminds him that the Virgin of Guadalupe never fails.

14. Fabián is trying to make eggs benedict for Rebeca with little success. The breakfast is to celebrate that they are going to see another doctor who is going to tell her she is just fine and then they can go get tickets to go to Italy. Rebeca says it doesn't matter what the doctor says, they are going to Italy anyway. He accepts that proposition.

15. Alicia gives her daughters a piece of her mind about how disrespectful they were to Martín. He only wanted to assure them that he was on the up and up with poor stupid Alicia. Miranda will only accept her father being in her other's life. She leaves. Yuri says at least Martín had the decency to introduce himself after having appeared in the photos. Alicia reminds her that her father father hired a detective to take them and has had a lover for three years. Yuri insists they are talking about HER not about her father. Alicia complains about how unfair Yuri is with her. Tye are interrupted by Sergio pounding on the door.

16. Sergio rushes in asking where Martín is so he can throw hi out. She asks how he knew that Martín was there. Ev has arrived on the scene and Alicia puts two and two together. Eva is the snitch. Alicia tells them all to leave her alone to talk to Sergio after he asks her how she could have invited the man she is having wild sex with to the house. He asks her how far she is planning going with this.


 

DEJAN Part 3

17. The cops hear a noise from inside of Cholo's, put down their tacos and go in with their guns drawn. They search his place but Cholo manages to escape with his copy of "Great Expectations" still in his possession.

18. Fabián and Rebeca are at a doctor for a second opinion. It is apparent that Fabián is having a harder time accepting the diagnosis that she. The new doctor will do all of the tests again.

19. As he enters a bar, Martín is on the phone and asks Carlota if it is okay to pick up Sofía after school to go out for pizza and a movie and finish the talk they started yesterday. She tells him the craziness he is causing isn't going to be solved by pizza and a movie. Martín knows that. She asks if he has thought that maybe his daughter doesn't want to spend any time with him or worse yet with that woman. Martín insists and Carlota comments that he always does what he wants anyway. She tells him to pay the tuition since he is going to be at the school. It is late. He tells her he can't because he was fired. As she complains, he tells her that he is getting a call for an interview and hangs up. Martín orders a beer as Diablo comes in to join him. The detective Sergio hired is watching them.

20. As Eva listens in from another room, Alicia tells Sergio they are no longer a couple. He has a new partner names Julieta. Sergio is wondering if he will find the gigolo's toothbrush in his bathroom. When Alicia says it is not his bathroom, Sergio informs her that the whole house, everything in it ,including the air that she breathes, is HIS. Alicia wonders if Julieta knows that he is putting on these attacks of jealousy, these scandals. Well, Sergio doesn't want that miserable guy here around anything that belongs to him. Alicia is happy she doesn't belong to him. Sergio reminds her that she is his wife. Alicia gets her phone and calls her lawyer who informs her, on speaker, that the divorce is final as of this morning. She is a free woman. Sergio is shocked but tells her it doesn't matter how many times she gets divorced from him. She won't be doing what she feels like. He will not allow the mother of his children turn into a loose woman with that guy who just happened to show up. Does she understand? He goes up stairs to see Miranda who is a drug user, thanks to her.

21. Sergio wants to know how his daughters could ever have allowed that man in their house. He only wants to protect their mother and them. Since he cannot count on Gonzo, he asks Yuri to take his part in this disaster and take control. The girls pledge their loyalty to daddy dearest. Alicia comes in to remind Sergio that they are divorced and to contact her the next time he wants to come and see his kids. She is a free woman and has been free ever since he got into bed with Julieta.

 

DEJAN Part 4

22. Martín brings Diablo up date on the detective, his daughter catching him and Alicia kissing, and Sergio having blackballed him the media business so he cannot even get an interview. Diablo says he hates to say it but he told him so. Sergio's revenge has only begun.

23. Eva is complaining to St. Jude when Alicia goes in to give her a piece of her mind. Alicia asks Eva what did she ever do so that she hates her sonmuch. Eva insists she did what she did for Alicia's own good. She is destroying everyone's life in the family and her own. Alicia tells her to butt out. She is 50 years old. This is HER family and HER problem not Eva's. Eva thinks that Alicia is being ridiculous because the happiness she is looking for does not exist and she is paying a high price for nothing. Alicia will be without a husband!!! Alicia leaves in disgust.

24. Mujica is angry that Cholo escaped. Karina thinks that Cholo had some "guts" to go to his own house. Mujica thnks that Cholo's luck has run out. Moisés arrives and Mujica dismisses Karina and Gómez.

25. Karina grabs Gutiérrez and wants to know what Mujica meant that Cholo's luck had run out. He isn't talking. If Mujica didn't tell her, he won't.

26. A couple of Toro's buddies visit him at home. He sends Marcela out to buy them some beers. They tell him that Trompeta has disappeared. Toro says he must be hiding like the rat he is. He wants him found and brought to him. He some pending business with him. He asks about Simón's murder. They tells him that Facundo came by the market shooting but they gave him a beating and that took care of him. They also took care of the lady lawyer defending Cholo. The problem now is that Cholo escaped. Toro is not concerned because Cholo's time has come.

27. Yuri tells Chela about Martín coming over. Chela doesn't understand why Yuri sees him in such a bad light. Yuri agrees he could be a great guy but for her mother??? Chela thought Yuri was more modern being in love with a fugitive from justice and all. Yuri brings Chela up to date on all things Cholo. Chela cannot believe that Yuri is gong to go meet him. She asks her if she is crazy. She reminds her that she also could end up arrested. Yuri cannot see that happening. She is just dying to see him!

28. Moisés finally convinces Mujica to allow him to go with them when they are going to pick up Cholo. His novia is going to be there as well as his defendant. He has to make sure nothing happens to Yuri. He leaves.

29. Mujica tells Gutiérrrez that today is the day that Cholo dies. He hopes that the little lawyer doesn't make a mistake because she could end up dead, too.

30.Yuri brings Miranda a charger for her phone to use while she goes out running. Miranda calls Culebra who is on the stairs at school as Nicole is telling him that she refuses that he break up with her because of that stupid Miranda. Nicole sees that Miranda is calling and grabs Culebra's phone to tell Miranda that she and Culebra are back together again. Culebra jumps up to get his phone but Miranda has hung up. He calls Miranda back but she isn't answering.

31. Yuri is running in the park. She is unaware that it is staked out with Mujica and his men. Mujica has a pair of binoculars and hands them to Moisés to get a better look a her. Moisés wonders what she is doing as she comes to a stop.

32. Sofía doesn't really want to see any movie with her father. She goes home. Martín notices the detective spying on him and confronts him.

33. Alicia talks to Carlota about her family's reaction to her new male friend. How could she have brought up such chauvinistic daughters? Carlota says daughters usually have a weakness for their fathers. Alica can see that. Gonzo reacted very well. Carlota asks Alicia to give this wonderful mystery man, who turned her life on its head, a name. Alicia does. He is a journalist and his name is Martín Guerra. Carlota tries hard not to react.

 

DEJAN


Well, that was the FIN.
 

DEJAN

I liked that . . .

Martín confronted the private EYE/MR. SPY when he saw him.

Alicia NEVER backed down dealing with Sergio. I hope that can continue.

Alicia FINALLY told Eva off.

The divorce was final.


I didn’t like that . . .

Yuri was willing to put herself and Cholo at risk just to see each other. What does she not get that meeting a fugitive could have LEGAL consequences? Not too bright. She better find a new profession.

It looks like Samuel is a permanent resident in silly Fedora’s bed.

Yuri and Miranda were all for their daddy dearest nor Carlota’s explanation.

Sergio still thinks he can control Alicia. I wonder what kind of settlement she will end up with.



 

Dejan #40

Gracias, Jarifa.

I can excuse Miranda's reaction because of her inexperience with this, but Yuri has gone right back to defending her lying, cheating father. Carlota's explanation makes a certain amount of sense but how on earth can anyone excuse three years of cheating?

I think Carlota is having issues now. She should refer Alicia to a colleague, but will she?

Despite the disagreement I can easily picture Juleech going to the house and trying to evict Alicia et al. That will put her in the doghouse with SerJerk because it would rob him of the pleasure of doing this himself. However I think he will have mixed feelings about this. I therefore hold out the hope that this will not end with him claiming MidLife Crisis and getting Alicia back.

Alicia needs to throw Eva out. What she did was unforgivable.
 

DEJAN

Jarifa, you concocted a fragrant, full-bodied wine followed by a visually stunning feast.
I savored some of this last night and finished this morning.

“Martín insists and Carlota comments that he always does what he wants anyway”. The truth laid bare.

Our greatest fears were confirmed when the knowledge of Alicia’s new love was revealed to Carlota by her own lips. I would say that Martin is in for another tsunami, but little seems to rock him, does it?

"I think Carlota is having issues now. She should refer Alicia to a colleague, but will she?" Excellent advice Urban! Let's hope she does.

“Eva, Yuri and Miranda continue their witchy act”. Martin was friendly yet formal and faced the firing squad with good humor and a smile. He was sincere in his remarks that he and Alicia were just starting to get acquainted which seemed like a rather gentlemanly way to say they hadn’t slept together. While Miranda might be given a “pass” for her rude and nasty behavior, Yuri’s reaction was inexcusable. “Alicia is having a hard time recognizing Yuri the feminist of the house and that she doesn't see her as a woman with the right to live her own life”. That was certainly crushing – almost as much as when Alicia went upstairs to find Sergio holding hands with her traitorous daughters.

“Sergio informs her that the whole house, everything in it, including the air that she breathes, is HIS”. The thin veneer of charm that we saw initially has rubbed off and the marred surface is rough and disturbing.

I agree that Alicia’s strength and resolve are growing and yes, hopefully she will keep it up.

Yuri is in a tight spot. I don’t see how she will be saved. Karina can hardly fly in and warn Yuri with the world watching. I AM hoping Karina and Facundo will be able to save Cholo from what appears to be imminent death.

“Julieta cannot quite appreciate the smell of a fresh newspaper” made me smile.

Mercedes and Lucas. For a moment, he dropped his toughness and there appeared to be a human being.

I felt an ache for the brave Rebecca who vowed she and Fabian would take their dream trip to Italy, whatever her final diagnosis.

A joy Jarifa. Thank you!

Diana
 

DEJAN

Urban, Yuri’s reaction reminds me of being raised back in the 20th century when I would notice men being crude and rude and was basically told by many that was how men were and YOU just had to deal with it because they weren’t changing. Yuri clearly has drunk the kool aid and I was glad that Alicia called her out on her hypocrisy. ITA that it would be totally in Julieta’s character to show up at Alicia’s and try a do-it-herself eviction. I am wondering how much Sergio will put up with from Julieta before he finds her too much of a liability.

Diana, so, now we know, thanks to Carlota, that Martín always does what he wants anyway. Just like you, I found that a valuable piece of info. It was a little much when Sergio told Alicia that even the AIR was his in HIS house. What has Alicia been all of these years? Just an employee who got room and board in exchange for providing sex, bearing/raising children, running the house, (exposing him to a leech of a mother-in-law, but I won’t dwell on that LOL) ???? I hope she takes him to the cleaners in her settlement. The way it sounded back when Alicia was starting the divorce procedure, was that the divorce would come first and property negotiations second. That seemed strange to me but I guess we will see since it promises to be contentious.

 

Dejan

Jarifa , thank you so much for terrific recap of this increasingly terrifying tale. Bikes

Serg is the So much worse than just being narcissistic womanizer and male chauvinist. He wants to complete!y destroy Alicia and cannot stand to think of a younger, handsome man being attracted to his woman. He considers her to be HIS property. He is evil personified.
Despicable Jul jumps right on the bandwagon . She wants this be Mrs. C and live in that house. Yikes

Evaevil cares nothing about Alicia and the familia. She just wants to keep her lux lifestyle in that nice home and her gambling cash flowing

Yuri acts more like a teenager than a young professional . She seems more immature than Miranda. Cholo deserves better. He needs To go to Martin and his dad. Yuri isn't going to be any help.

 

DEJAN

"The way it sounded back when Alicia was starting the divorce procedure, was that the divorce would come first and property negotiations second. That seemed strange to me..."

Jarifa, that didn't even occur to me but you are so right!! I sure hope Alicia and her lawyer have a strategy because at this point, Sergio would be happy to have Alicia evicted and penniless. He can then simply install Julieta as the younger, meaner wifey. Sadly, I wonder if either daughter would object...

Diana
 

Embajador

Nina...yes, that was some episode last night. ...lots of staring and secrets . I, too, loved Sancar's slow mo !we've and in charge walk and death stare. Yikes . I wonder why they showed him revealing the pillow in the previews on Tuesday night . Can't wait for Dondi's recap which I know will be amazzzing.

When San was leaving Sahra's room , I was yelling ,"The cellphone on the bed !!" ...and he turned around and found it . Ha. Glad he heard me.

I have no idea what anyone was saying . I was shocked when Gediz hit Kman . Never turn your back on any of these people. Is Kman dead?

I was surprised Necdet took Ceylon to the mansion . Will San help her?

Awful that Elvan is hurt again seeing that weasel Ya and treacherous Dudu looking at houses. I thought Dudu looked like trouble the first time I saw her when she came to the mansion asking San for work, but I thought she would go after the big dog San instead of wimpy little bro.
 

DEJAN

Jarifa, impressive recap of all the chaos, thank you!

It was a bold move on Alicia's part to have Martin coming over to introduce himself, especially at her family's home; me thinks Martin's impulsiveness is rubbing off on her. Maybe if she had waited at least a couple of days and planned the meeting at a neutral place, things would not have been so intense. I was not at all pleased with Miranda's and especially Yuri's reactions, but I will give them some leeway since this was done out of the blue and in "thier territory." Alicia can't expect to throw something into a hot frying pan and not have some serious stuff splatter.

Fedora--done with her FFW...

I too am gald that Alicia told Eva off, but she should have added a warning about being asked to look for her a own place if she continues putting her warty nose and big wig where it doesn't belong.

I like Chela! She always tries to show Yuri that she is being a hypocrite putting hersefl in harm's way. I'm surprised Yuri hasn't shown her the door because Chela doesn't hesitate in putting all the cards on the table. Yuri is notw under Mujica's evil eyes and he is not going to hesitate if she gets in the way...he'll take her down too. I wish I could feel really bad for Yuri, but she's bringing everything that is coming on herself. She isn't thinking things through and totally disregarding all the training she has had as a lawyer instead of using it to her (and Cholo's) advantage.

Urban, you're right, Carlota needs to refer Alicia to someone else; and in doing so, she should explain why. It's going to be interesting to see how she handles this since she has been so supportive of Alicia and advising her to "go for it."


I was just thinking...there really isn't a couple that I'm rooting for; and that is a first!
 

DEJAN

A lot of food for thought this morning.

Susanlynn, Facundo is definitely leaning toward Cholo's innocence. I'm not quite sure what Martin thinks. But you are right, Cholo needs someone else to step in and help.

"Alicia can't expect to throw something into a hot frying pan and not have some serious stuff splatter". Rgv Chick, you are completely right (and very well said). Since Yuri and Miranda can't even support Alicia, choosing Sergio instead, it stands to reason they wouldn't have stood up and cheered for her new romance. I'm not sure meeting in neutral territory would have helped though as their minds seem to be closed.

I think Carlota would benefit from some counseling herself.

Diana
 

DEJAN

"warty nose and big wig" had me laughing out loud Rgv Chick. Just great - thank you!

Diana
 

DEJAN

Susanlynn, yes, it seems that Cholo would have much better luck seeking out Facundo and Martín. I am hoping he is smart enough to see the set-up at the park and leaves Yuri high and dry. Yes,Sergio does see Alicia as his property and this is the 21st century. Go figure. Women like Yuri don’t help.

Diana, the daughters probably wouldn’t object because it is daddy dearest.

RgvChick, loved your description of Eva with “her warty nose and big wig”. You have me laughing this morning. ITA she should have had put Eva on notice. You are right that there is no way is Mujica going to give Yuri a pass. If Cholo doesn’t show, will he use her as bait???? With a blind eye to charging her with aiding and abetting a fugitive???? You are not alone in not having a couple to root for. Too many red lights in all of the relationships.
 

EMBAJADOR

So that's the house Sancar bought for Menekse-mother-of-his-son and her family? It looks exactly like the crappy house they had before and where Dudu lived.

And why on earth would he tell Nare on the phone "my beloved son is dead!" when as far as he knows, there never was a son. And there really never was a son, Menekse lost her pregnancy right at the beginning before there was a possibility of knowing if she even had a viable pregnancy, which she did not! Plus the whole world knows Loki was part of the story and might have been the father.

I would have thought his first words would have been, That weasel has been lying to us, I am so sorry I got you mixed up in this, plus Sahra is hugely evil, get her out of your life as well. It's like he's inventing new ways to upset Nare.


 

Dejan

It seems that we are being shown bad older guys...Serg, Muj, Moises, and a younger bad guy Sam. The good guys..Martin, Cholo, Gonzo , Diego are all younger guys. Is the message supposed to be that younger guys are better because their attitudes about women are changing? Are they ?

Another message seems to be women not supporting each other...Yuri , Miranda , Karina, Evileva .
 

Dejan


Well, there are some good older hombres...Fabian and Diablo .
 

TU AMOR. Val is so uncomfortable around Ricardo that I think she might be happier in jail. From the flashbacks it appears that the main reason Ricardo wants to marry her anyway is for community property access to that bank account he had her sign for. But the upshot of her having signed and his having not is that she would be the only one going to jail for non-payment of taxes. Camila over confides in Mina about men, romance etc., but Mina's reactions are very sensible--a smart little girl.
 

DEJAN

Excellent points, Susanlynn. We do have characters all over the place. Women undercutting each other bothers me the most.

I wonder what Eva will do when her gambling funds are cut off. I don’t think her funds will be a part of the divorce settlement.
 

TU AMOR

We knew Ricardo's jaundiced view was skewered. However, Valentina virtually recoils from his touch. He HAS to see that.

Looked like an interesting lunch/dinner - Guillermo, Nora, Yolanda, Val, Rosie and the cringing Claudio.

Too bad Val's conversation about her suspicions about Majo's "accident" was overheard. No one seems to be able to catch a break.

Val will likely be arrested before she weds. A much safer place and yes - happier certainly SpanProf!

Patty and Enrique are made for each other. Ack.

Diana
 

Dejan #40

I still doubt that either SerJerk or Alicia knows that Eva has a gambling addiction or that she owes mucho dinero to the casino. Neither will be happy about this. SerJerk will not want to bankroll this forever. Alicia will realize that the money was given to Eva for ratting her out and when that happens she must throw Eva out. If she doesn't do this Eva will make her life a worse hell than it already is.

I think that despite Carlota's words to Sophie she does want Martin back. I hope she walks away from Alicia and doesn't use her psych knowledge to gaslight her. She may be younger than Alicia, but she is no beauty (The hairpiece she wears is too obvious).

Fedora is a goner. She is likely to end up dead before Rebecca's Alzheimers gets substantially worse. Alicia needs new friends.

More layer when I'm not posting from my phone.
 

Embajador S2 #47 part 1

Gediz and Sahra are still at the special place. He has his arm around her. She walks away and Gediz follows. He tells her, Sahra, you have to go back to Istanbul. Sahra replies, but what about the kiss? I love you. (!) Do you want to send me back to Istanbul? She sighs and shakes her head.

Gediz admits, yes, we kissed, but you started it. He gives her his reason. I'm finished, Sahra, finished. Don't sink with me. You don't have to tell me [what it is], but Kahraman has the power to send you to prison when he wants. And if Sancar finds out that Akin is your brother ... and if he finds out that you helped Menekse with her fake pregnancy… he's going to go crazy.

Sahra tries to make a case, if Sancar goes to prison he will leave us alone. Gediz reminds her, if Sancar goes to prison, I’ll go, too. Doesn't that hurt? Doesn't it make you feel bad? Sahra says, manipulate Kahraman but not me, Gediz. He is the one in charge. She adds, I can't trust you, especially because you didn't hesitate to use my ... and she hesitates here… Gediz asks, use what? My weakness, she replies.

But Sahra remains determined and says, I will not change. I will report Sancar when Kahraman gives me the green light. I will get my revenge and my inheritance. And I don't care, if you want, go beg for Nare. She walks away from him. He sighs and says to himself, you won't get the inheritance.

Up in Grandpa’s room, Sancar is helping Melek with her homework. After Muge leaves Kman’s, she calls Sancar with the update. Gediz will give Kahraman the money tomorrow. We only have until tomorrow to blackmail him. She also tells him she discovered that Kman has a lost sister. A big surprise to Sancar.

Sancar asks, did he tell you himself? Muge answers, I went to his house. Sancar freaks, what?! He leaves the room to talk freely. What are you doing in that sick bastard's house, he asks, are you crazy? Muge ignores that and asks, do you think that his sister can be of any use to us? Sancar will have to think about that.

Nare opens the gate to Kavruk and Elvan. Nare looks surprised but happy to see him. Kavruk says, since you broke up with Sancar, I think you need someone's support. Nare smiles and gives him a big hug and holds it, thank you, Kavruk, you are very sweet. Feeling a little left out, Elvan comments, how are you, friend? I'm not a statue. Nare gathers her in, too.

They go in the house and Elvan and Nare settle on the couch under a blanket. Kavruk stands nearby. Kavruk looks at Nare and says, your eyes are puffy. Are you sure you're okay, Nare? She says she is fine, just exhausted.

Elvan says she is, too, and asks Kavruk, do you know anything to help us sleep? He nods. Nare says she would be willing to try it. Elvan remembers that Feride had something like that. Elvan says, I wanted to give it to my mother-in-law. They laugh. Kavruk says he'll make it into tea if you want to give it to your MIL. They laugh again.

Kavruk asks Nare once more, are you sure you're okay? Nare answers, obviously, I'm not good, but I don't want to talk about it. She changes the subject and asks Elvan about a business idea she mentioned on the phone. Elvan launches into an explanation. How she got the idea from watching and listening to Feride to sell herbs and teas. Kavruk sits with them on the couch as Elvan continues to explain. He doesn’t seem to enthusiastic about her ideas.

Nare thinks that Elvan has a great ideas. She says, we could open a store with oils and herbs. And not only that, but you could also expand to various countries. This is very common in Europe. People there are very interested in this, I have seen it. Nare has lots of ideas for Elvan: creams, lotions, masks, and other things. Elvan gets very excited, it's perfect, I love it. Give me a hug. I will be able to pay my rent!

dondi356

 

Embajador S2 #47 part 2

Sancar is headed out the door with Melek, when Halise stops them, are you going out? Sancar tells Melek to wait for him by the truck. Sancar tells his mother he’s bringing Melek to her mom, then going to work.

Halise says, is Nare the only mother here? Sancar asks, what do you mean? I have always appreciated your support. [Support? She’s derailed his life!] Halise says, show me, Sancar. I have been waiting to talk to you since henna night, son. I've been waiting for you to talk and to console you. I waited for you to ask me for affection and support. But you don't even deign to turn to see me. Yahya doesn't call either. Elvan is with Nare all the time. [And she wonders why??] I deserve more attention, Sancar [cue world’s smallest violin]

Sancar tries to explain without too many details, I already have many problems. I don't need another. I deal with Kahraman and with Gediz at the same time. I don't know what happens tomorrow, mother, stop pushing me.

Halise complains, you never think of me, but I think of you. I organized a spectacular henna night for your wife. What did I get in return? You stood me up. I went to Nare's house in my pajamas like a crazy person and Nare yelled at me. She didn't even apologize to me. But she is right. My son does not give me the place that he should, and that I deserve. So she doesn't have to.

Sancar can’t hold back any longer— [Turkish] how did you want her to act? You sent a group of men to chase her. Nare forgave you, but do you think it's easy? Look, she forgave me for what I did, but she gave me back the ring. After all the trouble you put her in, I can't say anything to her. What are you waiting for? For her to hug you? That knocked the wind out of Halise. Why would I, she asks? You don't even do it. If you at least gave me a hug, Nare might know what to do. Aww, poor Halise walks away.

Nare and Elvan are out in the car when Sancar calls. Elvan heads to the bakery and Nare answers the call. Sancar tells her he’s bringing Melek and asks if she needs bread. Nare says no thanks, they’ve been shopping. She asks Sancar, did you discover anything to blackmail Kahraman? Sancar replies, not yet. When I leave Melek, Kahraman and I will have a conversation.

Nare sighs and wishes him good luck. She adds, I feel like a prisoner waiting for his execution. Sancar looks at his daughter who is watching him by the truck and puts on a smile for her benefit. He laughs and tells Nare he feels the same way. When we arrive, I'll talk to you again, he tells her. Nos vemos. Sancar helps Melek into the truck and they go.

Elvan walks down the street with her purchases, singing as she goes along. Until she walks past a real estate office and sees Yahya and Dudu inside. She stops by the door and listens in. Dudu has found something she really likes, but Yahya says, that’s in the center of town. We want one that is near the sea, that has a big garden with a huge pool. And has a kitchen and a bar.

The agent says, yes, sure, but to the lady loves this one. Dudu says, that’s true, love. What do you say? Yahya laughs and gives in, she convinced me, she always does. So give us the house that she wants. A devastated Elvan drops her bags. Yahya turns and sees Elvan. So does Dudu. His smile fades and Dudu just tilts her head, leaving Elvan to deal with it. Elvan picks up her bags and goes.

Uni cut a scene that explains why Yahya and Dudu went to the real estate. He keeps sneaking around to see her and she’s worried about people talking. He says we will get married, and she asks, when? She tells him not to come back anymore. Since he can’t get divorced right away but he wants to be with her, he suggests renting a place in Bodrum. She’s excited.

Elvan comes back to the car and Nare notices that she is upset. Elvan tells her, Yahya got a house for Dudu.

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Embajador S2 #47 part 3

Ceylan is listening from the stairway while Meanie plots with her mother. I will call Sancar to tell him that I am sick. Atike asks, how will you make him believe you? Meanie says [Turkish] she will take castor oil. If Sancar wants to take me to the hospital, I'll tell him he will have to call Sahra. Atike asks, what good will this do? Meanie replies, Sancar will spend the whole day with me. Can you imagine Nare’s face because Sancar comes to take care of me? Don't you think that's a good idea? Atike smiles, oh, of course. your evil terrifies me, girl. Ceylan is shocked.

Meanie continues, by the way, talking about fear, we must find a nursing mother. Atike reminds her they already have Ceylan. Meanie nixes the idea. Do you think I'll bring someone to the mansion who can explode at any time? Once the baby is born, Ceylan will go.
That cuts it for Ceylan. She walks over to Meanie and announces, I'm not giving you my baby! Meanie asks, what are you talking about? Atike tries to play it off as a joke. Ceylan’s not joking around. Don't try to convince me, Señora Atike.

Celyan unloads, [Turkish] I agreed to give you the child so he wouldn’t disappear from my life. I wanted him to call me aunt, even if he could not call me mother. I would know that he was fine and that’s why I agreed! But you turned out to be devils! What you did to the alaca kuş and her efe… I'm better off at the club. You will have to search for another baby. I’m leaving.

Ceylan heads back to her room and finds Necdet waiting on the stairs. He signals to be quiet and come with him. They go to her room. Ceylan warns Necdet, if you dare threaten me, I'll call all the guards outside. Necdet says, no, I was going to tell you to go with the guards. Ceylan is confused, what? Necdet shares his plan. Do you want to enter the mansion? Well, I want to, he tells her. They want to hurt you and I want to help you. We are going to tell Sancar everything. He’s not a bad guy. He would not leave you on the street knowing your situation.

Meanie panics downstairs. What if she really doesn’t give me the baby, she asks her mom, what are we going to do? Atike advises Meanie to call Sahra. She’s the only one who can calm Ceylan. Sahra has left her phone by the pillow on her bed and doesn’t hear the call.
Sancar and Melek show up at Nare’s and Sahra answers the door. Pleasant greetings are exchanged. Nare is still out with Elvan. Sahra asks Sancar about his leg and he says it’s fine and he thanks her. She reminds him he needs to get it checked.

Sancar asks if Kavruk is there. He’s in the kitchen. Oh, Sancar says, I hope he doesn’t start a fire. I’ll see what he is doing. Sancar brags about being a good cook. He sends Melek off to do her online schoolwork. Sahra tells Sancar, she would love to learn, too, can I help you? Sancar tells Sahra she must be busy. So she goes off.

Sancar goes to the kitchen. Kavruk has nothing to report. Sancar says his lawyer found nothing, too. Kavruk asks, what will we do? Sancar tells him to keep Sahra busy and he will go search her room. Sancar rifles through Sahra’s bags, drawers and closet. He finds nothing useful. He’s about to leave the room and “ding”, there’s a message alert on Sahra’s phone that she left on her bed. [yes!]

Sancar grabs the phone and reads a message from Meanie: “ Doctor, why don't you answer me? Ceylan regrets it and doesn't want to give me her baby anymore, she went crazy. Come stop her or she will have an accident.” Sancar is stunned and has to sit. He sees there are missed calls from Meanie on Sahra’s phone. Sancar’s found a smoking gun.

Nare and Elvan pull up and Kavruk rushes outside with Melek, don't get out, Nare. You have to go to the mansion. Nare asks, what's up? Kavruk says, I'll tell you later, you have to go to the mansion.

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Embajador S2 #47 part 4

Sancar arrives at Meanie’s. [yes Nina, his look and the slo-mo walk to the door.] He stands at the door for a few seconds bracing himself for something he hopes isn’t true. He knocks, Meanie opens. Sancar? He studies her lying face for a moment and then he pulls at her dress to reveal—there is no baby, just a pillow [yes, Nina, an ugly pillow]. Meanie and Atike quietly panic. Sancar’s mouth falls open but there are no words, no sound, he just stares at Meanie. Nice touch with that thunderclap that cuts over to….

….Gediz in the rain, pacing the sea wall at his special place. Kman arrives and starts mocking, if I say money and I want the corpse, does it remind you of something, Gediz? Gediz has a sick look but says nothing. I think you are not in good spirits, Kman says while enjoying Gediz’ suffering.

Gediz gets a bag from his car and drops it at Kman’s feet. Kman points to the crumbling structure and says, you saved your sister in this place after I kidnapped her, remember? Who will save you now? Gediz worriedly asks, will Sahra report the corpse? Kman answers, how do I know? Sahra is not under my command. Ah, I almost forgot— I have control over her. Kman takes out his phone and says, what if I report it myself? He takes the bag, dials the phone, and walks a few steps to his car. Hello, I want to report the body of Akin Baydar. Gediz thinks this is it.

Meanie falls at Sancar’s feet. She latches on to his legs and cries, forgive me. forgive me, please Sancar. He just stands there, teary and numb. She continues to grovel and babble, I only did it to please you. Please forgive me, Sancar, I beg you, she cries, I wanted to please you, I swear, forgive me.

Sancar’s phone rings and he mindlessly retrieves it from his pocket. He opens the call but says nothing. On the other end, it’s Kman, hello, I want to report the body of Akin Baydar. [Gediz thinks Kman called the police, but he called Sancar] Sancar listens. Kman says, is there an offer? hello?

Gediz picks up a big rock and smashes Kman over the head. He falls to the ground. Gediz picks up the phone and sees Sancar’s name. Gediz stutters, please tell me you are not a police officer. Sancar? Sancar barely gets the words out, “oğlum yok.. yok… yok”, I don’t have a son….no ….no. Meanie looks up at Sancar and says, but I was expecting him.

Sancar’s tears fall. He asks Gediz, did you set this up? Did you plan this? Gediz assures him, no, no, it wasn't me. I'll come there, calm down, calm down. Gediz starts to drag Kman to the building.

Meanie sobs, we had a son, but I had a miscarriage. I couldn't tell you, understand me, I was afraid to lose you, my love. Sancar’s not even listening. He asks, did you bury my son? She looks up at him and he looks down at her. Her silence gives him the answer. He steps back from her.

They cut the rest of this scene. Sancar asks, he doesn’t even have a grave? And there’s a song.

Bir Melek Ölürken/When an Angel Dies – Cem Adrian
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pd7WKjVHoY
You can turn on the CCs. They are in Turkish but go to settings>autocaption>English

During the song, we see Sancar mourning the loss of his son outside Meanie’s gate and stupid Meanie crying because she got caught.

Nedim has been tailing Gediz. He calls Kavruk, you said to catch Kahraman when he received the money, but it was not necessary. Gediz has it. Kavruk is puzzled and asks, what?
Gediz has dragged Kman into the building. He begs the unconscious Kman, please don't die.
Nedim tells Kavruk that Gediz took the money and left. What do you want me to do? Kavruk tells him to forget it. He doesn’t have to follow Gediz. But get a doctor for Kman. Wait for me, he tells Nedim, I'm coming.

Nare notices that Kavruk has turned around and gone back, so something is up. Elvan tells Nare to do it now because Melek is asleep. Nare pulls over, she gets out with Elvan and makes a call to Sancar.

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Embajador S2 #47 part 5

Sancar softly says… Nare. She asks, Sancar, where are you? Did something bad happen? Sancar replies, I'm at Menekse’s house. Nare asks, did something happen to the baby? Sancar tries to hold back emotions and answers, [Turkish] that's right. I don't know when it happened. I don’t know if I was laughing when it happened. I don’t know what we were doing when the angel left us.

Nare is speechless for a moment then says, uh, okay, okay. I'm going to take Melek to the mansion and then I'll come to you, okay? Sancar answers, don't come. Take Elvan. Then go to the shack. I'll go too. I want to see my daughter. I want her to call me ... dad, alright? They end the call without another word.

Elvan asks, what happened? Tell me, Nare. She can’t find the words.

One of the guards from Meanie’s house has brought Necdet and Ceylan to the mansion. He asks them to wait outside the gate. Gulsiye answers the door, and the guard asks her to come out. He points and tells her they want to speak with Señora Nare, but no one was at her house. I think it is important, he says, I searched them, and they are clean.

Gulsiye goes out the gate and asks, what do you want to talk to Nare about? Dopey Necdet says, I would like to ask for your hand in marriage, but ... Ceylan interrupts, not now, another time. Gulsiye gets annoyed, did you come to ask for my hand? Get out of here. Out, now.

Nare pulls up to the mansion and asks, what's going on here? She looks at Ceylan, you are pregnant? A desperate Ceylan begs her, help me. There is no one else who can help me. I wouldn’t dare to come if Necdet hadn’t accompanied me. Please help.

Nare tells Ceylan to calm down. My patience is running out, she says, could someone explain to me what happened? Ceylan blurts, Menekse had a miscarriage months ago. She lost her child and wanted to give my baby to Sancar.Nare is stunned, what? Elvan thinks this can’t be true.

Ceylan spills, it was not my idea, I swear to you. You have to believe me, I had no choice. She drops a bomb, Menekse and Akin forced me to do it. Nare is stunned all over again. She asks….Akin? Necdet jumps in and drops another bomb, he planned the whole thing. Before dying, he brought Sahra to do it. Nare asks, what is Akin to Sahra? Ceylan answers, she did it because Akin is her brother.

Nare is floored, and we are out!

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Embajador

Sorry it took so long to get the recap up! I wish I could have snapped my fingers!

Thanks, Nina, I gave you a couple of shoutouts in the recap!

Susanlynn, even though I knew what was coming, I was ticked when I saw the reveal in the promo. That was stupid! And “wimpy little bro” was easy pickings for Dudu. She’s a smart gal.

Anon @ 11:52:00:

Sancar didn’t choose that house, Meanie chose that house herself. And Sancar paid for it, literally and figuratively.

“And why on earth would he tell Nare on the phone "my beloved son is dead!” Sancar didn’t say that in the original and I gave you the direct Turkish translation in my recap. The translations have been lousy throughout the show.

“I would have thought his first words would have been…” I guess one can say Sancar’s reaction was out of character but he’s really suffering. I’ll give him a few minutes to process what’s happening.

This was not Loki's baby. Meanie was a virgin when she married. Loki was in jail most of the time anyway. They translate it as they were "lovers" but it was more like the were innocent sweethearts and Loki assumed he would marry Meanie someday.

And I think Nare is the one trying to invent reasons to upset Sancar. Her passive-aggressive crap ticks me off.

Thanks for commenting, it keeps me going!

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Dondi , wowee wow wow. Thanks for an outstanding description of all the bombs that went off last night . I can't believe they actually showed San revealing the pillow in the previews on Tuesday night .

San was moving like a boss in this episode .... Charming Sahra, going through her things. I was sure he heard me yelling " The cellphone!!!" As he was walking out of the room , but I guess he heard the phone ding . ...whatever. After that he was a man on a mission . ...death stare and slow mo stride . Meanie draped around those jegginged legs was so pathetic.

Anyone who has had a miscarriage or lost a baby understood San's devastation learning the baby was gone . The actor did a great job of portraying those feelings. Excellent.

I was surprised Barnacle Necdet finally did the right thing and took Ceylan to the mansion. We know that Nare and San will help her.

Can't wait to see how the story unfolds tonight .
 

EMBAJADOR

Susanlynn, I understand very well what it is to lose a baby. But that is not what happened. Sancar didnt learn a baby was gone, he discovered that Menekse was faking a pregnancy. The boy baby was never real. It makes more sense that he would be angry at being deceived and distraught about Nare and Melek.

I am not necessarily team Nare but she is a modern woman while he is gorgeous but still kind of a cave man. And remember it was Nare who brought up Melek and made her so amazing, raising her to be independent, curious, thoughtful and open-minded. I too want them so much to forget everything in the past and be a happy family, but Sancar is still someone who beats people up, while Nare is all about diplomacy and integrity.




 

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Susanlynn, I agree Engin did a great job last night. Barnacle Necdet looks out for himself. This isn’t the first time he’s done something like this. That family is awful.

Anon@ 4:53,
Just to be clear, Menekse was really pregnant, it was confirmed. She had a miscarriage, but then she continued a fake pregnancy. There was a real baby lost even if it was early in the pregnancy. And it seemed to me that Menekse wasn’t as sorry about losing the baby as she was about losing the posh life with Sancar.

So Sancar got hit with a double whammy, he discovered his baby had died and that Meanie was faking I could buy his reaction. He kinda short circuited. He’ll be back.

Nare is a modern woman who is in desperate need of professional help. She’s attempted suicide twice. Not judging her, but how she can heal on her own? I know Nare does the best she can, but it’s a wonder that Melek is doing so well given the circumstances. The poor kid has had to grow up very fast.

I’ll give the gorgeous caveman a pass. He’s a product of the not so modern world he was raised in, but he’s slowly evolving.

Great conversation. Thanks.

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"DEJAN":

Susanlynn: Wake me up when the downfall of Jackass Sergio & Co., begins.

Miranda & Yuri are pieces of expletives!