Monday, April 15, 2024

PRIMETIME on Univisión (#1): Tu Vida Es Mi Vida, & Mujer - Week of Apr. 15, 2024

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Welcome to page 1 of Primetime TNs/Series! Mini-recaps/highlights are being provided for Tu Vida Es Mi Vida….and there is a nice little patio to tune in to. As always and PLE-E-EASE!!, if some other brave soul(s) would like to contribute a recap or just some highlights for any of the listed TNsit would be greatly appreciated. You can also add to or clarify scenes/details, especially those that are favs or not-so-favs. The TNs covered by this page are:

8-9 PM – Tu Vida Es Mi Vida: Ep. 63-65 (Últimas Semanas!)

9-10 PM – Mujer: Season 3 (Últimas Semanas!)

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VIDA Ep. 63 Part 1 (Scenes combined, drastically shortened or completely left out. And yes, there are typos :-)

El comienzo--Gnat heartlessly tells Paula that Rol is responsible for German;s death. Rol, of course, denies it. ROl and Gnat bicker while Paula is completely confused; "I don't understand! What are you talking about!?" asks Paula. Gnat coldly tells her to focus; the only important thing is that this man (Rol) has been lying to her for all these years. As Paula continues to say that she doesn;t understand, she sees German standing behind Gnat and Rol. Pepe asks Rol and Gnat to leave, but Rol continues his lies telling Paula that Gnat is lying and is only seeking vengeance against him because he got her fired from the company. Paula points out that Rol looks too nervous and demands that he tell her if he was responsible for her husband's death (yeah, like he's gonna admit it! PFFFT!).

Back at the restaurant, Gracia sings and sits beside Alex while Isa continues to watch suspiciously. Tha Lucia comes up and tells her that Gracia and Alex make a nice couple...then clarifies that they make a nice singing duo.

Over at La Bomba, Paula continues to insist that Rol explain, but Gnat hisses to Rol telling him that he should tell Paula how he watched his friend dying and did nothing because he was paralyzed from fear (oh sheesh, Rol is somewhat saved!) and by the time he dove into the water, it was too late. All this time, Paula has been standing by Rol and Paula hears him reproach Rol for letting him die. Paula cries and practically falls, so Pepe tells Rol and Gnat to leave!

At the restaurant, Andrea tries to talk Lucia into giving Emi another chance, but Lucia is afraid...she thinks R_ata is right about her not being able to handel Emi's problem.

At the jail, whiny R_ata demands that she be allowed another phone call, The guard tells her it will have to wait till the next day. When Rata mentions that she can pay her bail, the guard agrees to talk to his superior.

Lor tries to talk Rafa into telling Andrea about her mother and promises that he will always protect Rafa and Andrea.

Paula assures Pepe that she will be okay, She wants to talk to Rol alone and demands that Gnat leave! Once alone with Rol, Paual reproaches Rol since he watched how she and the children suffered so much after German's death. She demands that Rol tell her exactly what happened!

At the restaurant, Isa talks to Gracia who admits knowing about Alex's and Julieta's scheme. After Isa comments that she wasn't aware that Alex and Gracia were so close, Gracia explains that Alex needs her...as a friend. Isa knows ALex will one day make a life for himself, and wonders if Gracia wants to be the woman who will love Alex.

MAL sees Rafa leaving and questions where he will go. He tells her he will be staying a lush hotel...things will improve for him and his daughter. When he adds that Lor is going to help him out financially, Rafa replies, "with 10 million...just to start with." MAL hides her CARA IMPACTADA quite well, but we know she probably wants to kick herself...and we would gladly help her with that! After Rafa assures that Lor will give him the money, MAL tells herself that she was stupid...Paual might not die, She then tries to get Rafa to stay there, but Rafa insists on leaving since he has a commitment; he met another woman

At the restaurant, Emi comes to see Lucia and tells her he misses her. He tries to get Lucia to understand him, but Lucia doesn't want to suffer and she doesn't know how to help him.Just then Rata calls Emi and tells him how Lucia and Andrea got her arrested. He looks at Lucia reproachingly.

 

VIDA Ep. 63 Part 2

Gracia is shocked that Isa would ask her something like that since she has never seen Alex like that...they have been friends for many years. They continue going back and forth until Isa walks off apologizing for the insinuations.

Rol explains (with a bunch of lies) to Paula how he froze when German fell in the water. He ugly cries...spewing and EWWW! spit drips from his mouth! After Paula reproaches him for making Suzy and Emi confide in him and letting German die. She has trouble remembering Gnat's name..she wishes Gnat hadn't told her! As Rol continues to make excuses, Paula sees German who tells her that she is a strong woman...and her nose starts bleeding!

Inside, Pepe is berating Gnat for upsetting Paula....but Gnat could care less if Paula dies! Pepe warns that he is capable of doing anything to protect those he loves. When Gnat tells him that he shouldn't waste his time since Paula is just steps away from her tomb, he tells her she is a pigsty of a person (he's being too nice!) and she doesn't know who she is dealing with (more empty threats...).

Rol runs inside and tells the others that Paula is bad off. Pepe runs out and finds Paula sitting and holding her head . As she hugs Pepe tightly,s he cries that she doesn;t want Rol near her. Inside, Rol orders Rosa to call an ambulance. Once alone with Gnat, he reproaches Gnat for what she did...he will never forgive her. Gnat worries not; she reminds Rol that she gave him an out (by making up that he froze before helping German) and is sure he took advantage of it. When Rol wishes he had killed her when he had the chance, Gnat points out that if Paula and the cops found out that he murdered German, he would be finished.She orders him to resolve the matter because she isn't waiting until Paula dies to get control of the company again.

Out on the patio, Rosa tells Pepe that she is calling for an ambulance, but Paula doesn't want an ambulance; the kids will get scared. After she sees German who tells her that she cant give up, Pepe calls the doctor who tells him to remain calm and call an ambulance; Paula might die if not taken to the hospital immediately. The doctor also advises that Pepe speak to Paula calmly and to make sure Paula remains calm.

Emi reproaches Lucia for Rata being in jail...They bicker and Lucia ends up yelling at him to go and help Rata.

Rosa berates Gnat for causing Paula's setback. She pleads that Gnat stop her misdeeds...if she doesn't, Rosa will not try to survive her own illness and Gnat will stay without a mother!

Woot! Woot! We finally see Zaida (in prison)! She sits down across from a HAWT looking Lor.

Pepe has Paula in his arms when they hear the ambulance. Paula dries that her children cannot find out that Rol is responsible for their father's death, she will make sure Rol will be out of their lives. Pepe assures that he will support her. Rol then comes out with the paramedics. Pepe orders him to get out, but Rol growls that he has legal guardianship of Paula during her illness and he won't leave his wife!

El FIN!
 

VIDA

Great recap, Rgv Chick. Thank you.

Rolando was disgusting while he cried his way thru that scene with Paula.

I loved German's appearances. I'm still of the opinion that is his spirit/ghost and not hallucinations from Paula's brain tumor.

Isa's suspicion of Gracia liking Alex was odd. If nothing else, she planted the idea in Gracia's head. But Gracia was spot on when she told Isa that she (Isa) is starting over so why not Alex? Isa has no right to be jealous. At all.

Run, Lucía, run! Not you nor anyone can help an alcoholic get sober. I'm glad Emi's attempt manipulation didn't work. Runnnnn, Lucía!

Oooh Zaida! Finally! Squeee!
 

VIDA

Rgv Chick, I so enjoyed every word of your smart and savory recap. Everything is clearer seen through your eyes and your voice adds so much clarity.

I thought Gnat was going to woman up and tell Paula Rol's entire sordid story, that he murdered German in cold blood (water). I'm not sure her lie that Rol was too frozen in fear to save German helped at all because she is now clearly repulsed by even the sight of Rol. Join the club!"Seeing" German was such an effective (and moving) visual.

Poison was flowing fast and furious from Rol's lips who was"...spewing and EWWW! spit (dripping) from his mouth"! had me laughing away. Oh my, he is truly disgusting isn't he?

The best scene of the night was Rafa rubbing salt in MAL's greedy open wound by saying he got his (Lor's) money and is leaving without her! "MAL hides her CARA IMPACTADA quite well, but we know she probably wants to kick herself...and we would gladly help her with that!" HA! Perfect.

Isa is a piece of work. She (finally) picks Lor and yet, she will not let go of Alex. She was green with envy at the thought that Gracia and Alex might get together. You can't have everything or everyone; Isa is just going to have to let go of Alex.

Paula looks gravely ill. Rather than inching toward remission, she seems to be regressing. Very upsetting.

Now that Lor has tracked down Zaida, there will surely be even more fuel for the fire!

Diana
 

Mujer
It was great to read the discussion here as this story is winding up. I actually went way back to where I stopped in season one and just caught up. This took a couple of months! It really helped! What a tangled tale! As several of you mentioned, the strength is the family relationships! These actors are so convincing that I feel that I am part of the family, too, as I really care about them!

I am enjoying seeing Sirin lose a bit! I am hoping we are near the end, and can't wait for her anvil! The actress has done a great job playing evil.

I am wondering what the story will be with Cem! I can’t figure it out! He looks like Sarp to me. I wonder if that’s a clue!

The story with Seyda’s kids is so compelling! I disliked her at first, and now she’s probably my favorite! I love Arda! I think these people will bring the new kid into the fold. He seems to be observing a lot, and I’m hoping he buys in soon!

Glad there’s a little patio for this remarkable story!

Babachita
 

Mujer
Babachita, thanks for your comment, ITA with it all. I love how the main characters relate to each other.
Sirin gets such a look of glee when causing chaos! Had same thought re Cem and Sarp—shape of head? Satimis, taking it all in, he looks like Ceyda in his eyes and has her feisty ways!
Clara
 

Vida

Thanks, Rgv Chick, your recap was a fun read. More enjoyable than the episode!

I love when Paula sees German. I feel he’s really there. He told her she was strong and should fight her illness. I wish he’d told her Rol had killed him. Someone freezing and not being able to help is forgivable and I don’t want Paula to forgive Rol. I couldn’t believe he insisted on going with her knowing how he upsets her. It’s pretty obvious he’s fine with her dying. He was there a lot last night. I like it better when we don’t see much of him.

Emi and Renata deserve each other. Emi is upset that Lucia and Andrea got Renata arrested, but he apparently forgot what Renata did.

MAL losing out on all that money was fun to watch. But I don’t think Rafa will have it for long.

Anxious to hear what Zaida has to say.

Liz
 

Vida

I can barely watch thks sea of suffering anymore . I surf in and out.

I do think that our lost loved ones are still with us sending us messages when we need help. I have experienced this many , many tines .

Mexican Telenovelas usually give us HEAs . Would they ever let the leading lady die at the end?

Rafa...A fool and his money are soon parted.

Isa wants both those guys pining for her . Hey, pick one.

Can't wait to Hear what secrets Zaida has .
Susan
 

Mujer...Babachita and Clara...on the tiny side patio

I dont see a resemblance between Sarp and Cema. I thought Sarp was attractive , but I find Cema very creepy.

Who was the poor old guy in Ceyda's apartment ? Was he Cema's father? Why was he there ?

I hope we have seen the last of Bersan, a very annoying character.

Satimas (? New son) is an imp. The other three kids are so sweet , and he is so naughty but sharp and smart . The love in this family seems so foreign to the way he was raised . His " father" is awful . He has never known a man like Arif.

I love Arif who is inherently kind and caring of everyone. His face is so exoressive. ..those looks , those eyes.
Susan


 

vida
Thanks, rgv chick.
Emiliano pissed me off to no end.When Lucia brought up what Renata did, he was like 'but I talked to her.' Emiliano essentially picked Renata's side. And the worst thing is that Lucia will forgive him in the end regardless of the fact he absolutely refused to accept that what happened to Renata was her own fault. Is this just because she supposedly helped him when he was struggling after his father's death?That sounds a lot like those politicians who get their kids out of prison because it's for everyone else but not for their children.
It was nice to see Rafa getting back at Mal for all that humiliation. She thought Rafa would always follow her like a dog and now realised he won't.
I don't get why Rolando wants to be with Paula after what they'd just told her. Him being near her won't change the fact she won't choose him and prefers Pepe.
Isa really annoys me. I'm surprised it occurs to her only now that Alex might fall in love again. Ir didn't seem like this had crossed her mind until Gracia mentioned it. Why can't she let him go? I thought for sure she'd be happier once she made up her mind, but no.She and Rafa feel somehow alike in this respect:it's never enough. Isabela better hope she'll never learn what true misery is like.
 

VIDA

Thanks, everyone!

Doris, "Isa's suspicion of Gracia liking Alex was odd. " Isn't it though? It remind me of an old (Mexican) saying: El perro no come, ni deja comer. Translation: The dog won't eat, nor will it let anyone else eat. Your "Gracia was spot on when she told Isa that she (Isa) is starting over so why not Alex? Isa has no right to be jealous." is spot on!

Diana, "The best scene of the night was Rafa rubbing salt in MAL's greedy open wound..." That was so good to see, but I still worry that Gnat will take off with all that money. That salt will be coming right back at him!

Liz, "I love when Paula sees German. ..I wish he’d told her Rol had killed him." I was hoping for that too. Doris hopes it's German's spirit that is appearing, but I think it's more a hallucinations from Paula's tumor because it it were his spirit, he would have reproached Rol for having killed rather than just "letting me die."

I am SO looking forward to hearing Zaida's side. I think we are in for a totally different story from her.

Waterlily, ITA about Emi. The writers first presented him as a strong, responsible young man; and now all of a sudden he's a mean, unreasonable drunk. I also agree that Lucia will probably forgive him and try to help him; I just hope he doesn't do anything worse.

 

Mujer

Yes Susan, old guy was Cem’s father, a “package “ Cem ordered the ladies to pick up, now gone off to live with Bersan, Cem’s orders again. Maybe we are done with them!
Satimis’s “mother “ died and Satimis was raised in or near a garbage dump. Not much love in his life so far, but we can see it on the horizon.
Arif, and his eyes, yes! His manner so serious and thoughtful.
Clara
 

Mujer

Cem seems like Sarp in his eyes as well as shape of head. Probably nothing! But those eyes are so sad and expressive in both, IMO.

Agree that Arif is the best! He always seems to know what to say!

I also enjoy Raif when he smiles! Watching him with Seyda is a treat!

Babachita


 

Mujer
Babachita and Clara , I can't wait to see what happens tonight.

Nobody wanted that cake that devilish Sirin made , so Arifa's dad took it. How did such a creepy guy ever have a wonderful son like Arif? His mother must have been an angel.

Raif has a beautiful smile . He and spicy Ceyda make an interesting pair.

Susan
 

Mujer
Raif has expressive eyes too!
So much to enjoy, eyes and smiles, fantastic acting.
Clara
 

Vida #63

I'm late to the party; couldn't watch this until this afternoon.

I can't see how Renata could have been of any help to anyone because she is such a mess herself. She has such a bad combination of personality traits like both Gnat and MALena and she will come to a bad end like those two.

Zoraida looks like a fugitive from ID's Deadly Women. It might technically be wrong but I can't blame Rafa too much from not wanting his daughter to know about her. Otherwise he is the dullest knife in the drawer. So how did Andrea get so smart and responsible?

Lucia will forgive Emiliano, but probably near the finale when Renata gets her just desserts.

Rolando needs to die and I don't care how that happens.
 

Mujer

Satilmis knows a good thing when he sees it! I loved that he was looking out for Arda! He knew what a hell-hole Arda was headed for!
What a loving family he has now!

Sirin with a gun! What could go wrong?!!!

I strongly suspected the gun wasn’t in that package since they didn’t check! This seems to be a telenovela/dizi rule: if you don’t make sure it’s there, it won’t be!

Babachita
 

Mujer
Babachita, you’re far sharper than I am! What was that note Sirin was scribbling?
Oh, I was teary at Satimis/Arda scene. Did not think it through as you did Babachita about what Arda would be facing. Thought Satimis swayed by watching Ceyda’s love for Arda and could only “work” as he was accustomed to.
Emre was great with him!
Clara
 

Mujer

Hello there , Babachita and Clara, Satimas surprised us ! What love can do, right? The group hug was heartwarming . He is a cutie .

When Enver handed Arif that blanket, I had no idea what it was. When they removed the layers one by one ...A gun ! Then we see BSC Sirin with the gun and a flashback to her replacing it. I dont know what was written on the note she was scribbling , but Enver looks like he has had it with her and pushed it back under the door. Crazy girl.

Did Bahar go out to dinner with Arif and his college friends so that he would have a date?

I wonder how many episodes are left. Susan
 

TU VIDA #64 Part 1/3

Here is today's mini-recap, full of inaccuracies, typos, and mistranslated scenes. ;-) Some scenes are combined, etc,. etc,. etc.


We open at Casa Lugo, with Paula in bad shape and the men are arguing about who will accompany her to the hospital. Rolando does. not. care. that his behavior is upsetting Paula. He reminds them he has court papers and that that HE is the alpha male, large and in charge, and he is going to the hospital! He also tells Pepe that if he goes, he’ll have him put in jail, although what those charges would be are beyond this recapper. Maybe I misunderstood what he said. eh, whatever...

We meet Zaida! Lor introduces himself as Andi’s abuelo. Zaida says no way! Lor says yes way! Turns out Rafa is his bio-son. Zaida says it’s been 15 years and she hasn’t heard anything about the family, because Rafa abandoned her. But she asks, how is Andi? Lorenzo tells her she is doing well and has grown into a strong young woman who has no idea her mother is in jail. Zaida does not want Andi to see her or know anything about her in prison. Please tell Andi that her mother is DEAD. If I understood correctly, Zaida is serving a life sentence.

Rafa tells Nat he asked for the 10 million pesos and Lor is giving it to him. Nat is in her spray painted leather tights and she offers him a glass of red wine. Rafa says he prefers beer. Nat, always one to further someone’s education, tells him that he’s a millionaire now (wait! That's only $600k in USD!), so he better get used to fine wine. They drink, and then they go shake the sheets. and bed..

Over at the hospital, Pepe tells Rolandi that this episode of Paula’s is Rol’s fault. Rol, of course, blames Nat. (he kind of sort of has a point). They argue with much antler bashing, lather, rinse, repeat. Pepe calls Rol a coward and garbage. The patio agrees.

Lor walks in and overhears the argument part that Rolando was responsible for Germán’s death. Rol tells Lor that he owes him no explanation. Lor is appalled; YOU JUST LET HIM DIE?? (Oh, if he only knew!!!) Rol defends his…ahem… “version of what happened.” Now Lor is mad at Rol for upsetting Paula and triggering this episode. Rol tells Lor it was Nat who started the whole darned thing.

EMILIANO has gone to the jail, as predicted by Viewerville. He is told that visiting hours are over, come back tomorrow. Later, the guard tells Rata that Emi was ther and he’ll come back tomorrow. She screeches at him, "This is a joke! You don’t know who I am! My family is very powerful"! Blah Blah Blah and the guard does not give a hoot.

Emi calls Nat because that’s the only lawyer he knows. He needs help getting Rata out of jail. Nat says she’ll take care of it, and BTW, how is your mom…don’t you know she’s in the hospital ER ? Nope, Emi didn’t know that and he freaks out.
 

TU VIDA #64 Part 2/3

ISABELA takes off her wedding band and puts it in the night table drawer. MAL breaks up that scene when she comes in all HANGRY and being Mal. She tells Isa that she’s dying of hunger and demands Isa to go fix her some food. As if Isa is the hired help! Caray! The convo is interrupted by Pepe calling Isa to tell her about Paula. Mal grabs the phone (muy mal educado!) and tells him don’t worry about the kids, she’ll bring them to school, etc. Just take care of Paula. Then she tells --- not asks --- Isa to BRING HER A MEAL! NOW! Yeesh!

Her’s what the prayer warriors are doing for Paula:
- Emi is back home staring longingly at the liquor bottles
- Rosa is leading the kids in prayers
- Isa is saying the rosary
- Mal is HOPING PAULA WILL DIE AND PEPE WILL COME BACK TO HER

At the hospital, the doc tells the guys that Paula is stable and her vitals are good but it’s too soon to know if the radiation helped with the tumor. It’s possible some of the cancer cells went rogue (my version) and weren’t touched by the proton therapy. Lor and Rol argue over who calls the shots regarding Paula’s health. What else is new? ….

Oh, a scene where Emi finally caved and is literally chugging vodka.

Andi, Diego and Art are out horsing around that evening. Art takes them to a vacant house and the pool out back. They all jump in … fully clothed. Crazy teenagers being teenagers. They talk about Diego’s mom and how it would feel to lose a mom. Andi wonders where her mom is and if she ever thinks of her. Diego says he’s scared about Paula’s situation. Art reaches over and locks fingers with Diego. Andi senses she might be a third wheel and leaves.

PAULA is in the hospital having a nightmare about Rol having to drag her away from German’s coffin so they funeral home can close it and bury him. It wakes her up. Pepe calms her down.
 

TU VIDA #64 Part 3/3

** HERE IS WHERE IF FEELS LIKE A SCENE WAS CUT, BECAUSE next thing we see, Paula is back home, in her bed, asleep. She had a very bad night. Pepe asks Lor to NOT let Rolo get near her; he’ll only upset her. He is serious about this. Lorenzo promises.

BACK AT THE JAIL … Reni looks terrible (really) after three whole days in the clinker. She is screeching at Nat, who apparently paid the bail, and who says ‘watch how you talk to me because I’m not going to put up with your tantrums.’ ( Well for once, I am on Nat’s side.) Natalia tells Rata that she expects to get paid for her time; she does not work for free. Rata screeches at nat to GET HER OUT RIGHT NOW!!! Nat tells her to work on her patience and she’ll come back later. LOL!!! Renata looks like a completely deranged madwoman. It's great! If this was her audition scene, we can see why she got the role.

Emi comes to the jail later and Rata is glad to see him. He’s there for her because they’re such good friends, etc etc. etc. Seems like Rata had to plead guilty in order to get sprung. She feeds him a pile of cow patties that she is going to change her ways. The patio does a massive eye-roll. She also learns he broke up with Luci. Later, back at Rata’s, we learn that Fede went to Dubai. Reni offers him a drink and encourages him to take it. He does….he chugs it and then hates himself.

NICE FAMILY breakfast scene of Pepe and his family. Teo signs that Mal is a terrible cook and because Mal never bothered to learn sign language, she has no clue what her son just said. Luci smiles and Pepe cracks up.

After the kids leave, Mal tells Pepe that her accident showed her how important her family is to her. ALL of them. He asks her to stick around and help out with the kids and house whil e he’s taking care of Paula. Mal assures him she’s there for him. They hug and Pepe is playing right into her hands … er… arms. This guy could use a dose of cynicism.

Mal tells Pepe she doesn’t want to go out in public with this scar nor have people see her like that. Pepe tells her to be strong, don’t let it hold you back, the scar is the mark of a survivor who is brave. (gag! This guy is so gullible and way too nice.) Mal tells Pepe that she hopes with all her heart that Paula gets well, and we see her nose get bigger from that lie.

Natalia comes to visit Lor at his house. He tells her she’s not welcome in this house. She says she came to visit her mother. Lorenzo says you’ll have to see her somewhere else, leave, please. Nat tells him that if he had not allied himself with Rol and kicked her out of the company, none of this would be happening right now.
Lorenzo says --- how could you dare to put Paula in this dangerous health crisis? (meaning the news about Rol letting German die)

Natalia sneers, “that’s what I want! I want to see her dead.”

FIN
 

Vida

Thanks Doris, I enjoyed the recap. Although it looks like the bad guys are winning, big time.

Renata, like any true friend, makes sure the alcoholic she loves gets a drink. When will Emi wake up! As much as I dislike Nat I am glad she told Renata she expected to be payed.

Pepe seems to have forgotten every reason he and MAL were divorced as she turns on her charm. I’m getting worried that Paula is going to die and we have to see everyone work through their grief. And get involved with people they shouldn’t.

The other night MAL threw the tray of food. I would not be fixing her another tray. Isabela needs to tell her off.

I bet Nat will keep her relationship with Pepe a secret so no one warns him about her. It would be funny if he’s the one that reads the papers before he signs.

Zaida was going to come back and change so much. Hopefully prove MAL was the murderer. But with life in prison I don’t know how that will happen. I’m surprised Lor hasn’t investigated who she killed, etc.

The ending was horrible. Nat wanting Paula to die. But I was glad Lor told her to visit her mother elsewhere.

Liz




 

VIDA

Doris, your recap was outstanding. You relayed all the (mostly gruesome) events yet tempered them with your marvelous sense of humor. "Pepe is playing right into her hands … er… arms" being just one example.

Also loved "Here’s what the prayer warriors are doing for Paula - Emi is back home staring longingly at the liquor bottle...". Exactly right.

I'm not sure where the miracle cure for Paula is lurking but I hope it shows itself sooner and later. How many more of these kleenex inducing episodes must we endure before the tide turns?

I'm amazed Nat's blood can move through her systerm at all; she gives new meaning to the term ice in the veins. I can't believe she told Paula's father she wants her to die. She is even worse that Rol and I despise Rol!

Zaida's reaction to Lor's visit was quite realistic. I wonder when we will hear the backstory on who died and what the circumstances were. I sense she will be sprung but for that to happen, she needs to share and she doesn't seem likely to do that at this point.

I also thought Reni urging Emi to drink was sickening.

Isa needs to evict MAL. Immediately.

Andi was the one bright light here. When "Art reaches over and locks fingers with Diego" (in addition to a very meaningful, mutual stare), Andi saw and understood the gesture immediately. She briefly put her hand on top of theirs, and then swam away. This wonderful, kind young woman deserves a prince.

Diana
 

Mujer

Susan, I think Enver muttered “I’m not buying anything” when he shoved note back. Yes he’s had it with her, and no wonder!
Right, Arif had said he wasn’t going to meet his friends because they were all coupled up, and B volunteered.
I was thinking of you during dinner scene because B gave a really heart-warming speech about Arif’s special qualities. Principles, purity, nobility. That too got me misty eyed—and why Arif was looking at B sort of stunned.

Episodes, if Lucero and Jose Ron are taking over our time slot, not too many more.
Clara
 

vida
Thanks so much, Doris. "the prayer warriors'...marvelous...'Emiliano is staring longingly at the liquor bottles...'
Renata is just awful.I wonder how Emiliano got into sports because this seems to be what made him quit drinking for some time.I read a comment by someone who used to take drugs and they said it's easy to not take them if you are stable emotionally and things are going well, but if things change, they can't be sure they would refused if offered. It appears it's something similar going on here. If he went to rehab now, he'd also lose any time he might have spent with Paula because as far as I know you can't leave the rehab for a while. Unless it's like a meeting group or something. It's so unfortunate he has the worst person to'help' him. But I still can't believe he went to get her out. Both him and Pepe irritate me with how gullible they are.
I am so glad they got to make fun of Malena. Serves her right for not bothering to learn the sign language.
I was confused when one moment Paula was in the hospital,then suddenly she's at home.
 

VIDA

Thank you Liz, Diana and waterlily for your comments. I've put up my "anvil" avatar and am polishing it for Rol, Mal, Nat and Rata.

Wouldn't it have been great if Isa slipped some rat poison into Mal's meal? But Isa is not that kind of person, so we must bear with it.

I see on our home page that VIDA is in ultimas semanas. I'm ready for this novela loca to be over. LOL I want anvils!!!

And I'm still holding on to the hope that Paula will live.
 

VIDA --- OT

Does anyone have any idea what will replace VIDA?
 

Vida #64

Gracias, Doris

The Gnat is quite the predator. It takes a special kind of evil to wish someone dead in front of her own father. Is she related to ReFrida of Vivir or Ginebra of Receta? What a trio of SuperVillanas we have this season.

I was concerned until the hospital scene that Rolando would prevent Paula from getting any treatment at all and try to hold this up in court.

So how long will it be before we find out what Zoraida went to prison for and who really did it?

As for MALena, I'd never cook for her after she trashed the last tray. I would have thrown her out on her skanky butt.
 

VIDA

Doris, I've been meaning to tell you that I love your avatar!

Rgv Chick noted that El Gallo del oro (Lucero and Jose Ron) is replacing this. I looked it up and it's a miniseries, 2 seasons, 10 episodes each. Looks like it aired on VIX last fall.

The "galan" is supposedly enamored with cockfighting which makes it a definite no for me.

Diana
 

Diana --- Eew, cockfighting does not appeal to me, either. I'll pass.
 

Vida

Doris, thank you for bringing us every detail. This was another disturbing , depressing episode. I changed channels several times.

Renata needs a nice, shiny anvil. I couldn't believe her smile as she pushed that glass of wine on fragile Emi. She is a little witch.

I couldn't believe the long embrace Pepe gave MAL , whose wardrobe has certain!y changed. Pepe is hopelessly clueless.

Gnat is cruel coldness personified . Her lack of empathy is shocking. She is no longer trying to her evilness. I wonder if her anvil will be cancer . Wouldnt that be ironic?
Susan
 

VIDA Ep. 65 Part 1 (Very brief highlights with no sides...long day!)

Lor wonders what is wrong with Gnat...how can she wish death upon Paula! Gnat hisses that she is the victim; she is the orphan...everything was taken from her. Paula is going to die and Lor will cry tears of blood. She warns that she has an ace under her sleeve, but she will wait until Paula is at her worst to reveal it; Paula will not survive! She is going to get rid of Paula FOREVER!

Gracia thinks about the seed Isa planted when she asked if Gracia has ever looked at Alex in a different way.

Lor sees Isa at the restaurant. He is there to give Rafa the money. What money, asks Isa. Lor explains that Rafa asked him for money to start a new life. Lor feels he is doing something for his son after all the years of not being there for him. Rafa shows up so Lor hands him the check, but Isa snatches it from him since this is not right!

Patricio is with Paula who asks him to also help Rosa who is like a mother to her.

Apparently, Marcos has decided to leave town since Gracia won;' give him the time of day. Gracia tries to talk him into staying.

Paula gives Pepe a run down of what Patricio recommended. She needs to stay indoors for several weeks...and she will need a male nurse to care for and spoil her.

Rafa and Isa argue at length about the money FFW to Isa handing back the check after Rafa threatens to never see Isa again if she doesn't give him the check.

Paula asks Pepe not to put his life on hold for her, but Pepe can do it all!

Antler bashing between Pepe and Rol. It's about to get physical, but Lor stops them and orders them to sit down; he has to talk to both of them. Lor has trouble asking for help...but Gnat has gone completely crazy, she will stop at nothing to hurt Paula. They need to unite to protect Paula. Rol and Pepe agree. Pepe will protect Paula from everyone (as he points to Rol).

The idiot (Rafa) hands over the check to Gnat.

A week later--

Paula is fixing herself up. Patricio is coming with the results. Paula and Pepe are sure it will be good news.

Lor visits Zaida who looks annoyed. He tells her that his lawyer has been looking into her case and they have found some surprising things about her. Lor asks how she would feel if they could get her out of prison under a conditional release. Lor knows that Zaida got her degree after being in prison for 5 years; she has been a support to the inmates giving them therapy. Zaida retorts that all of that doesn't matter because to those outside, she is still a murderer...and they have never cared to hear her side of the story.

Patricio gives Paula bad news--her tumor has not only moved, it has grown. Paila cries as Pepe holds her. Patricio urges that Paula continue with her good attitude and not give up; he will meet with other doctors to look into possible options. Paula assures that she will continue fighting to the end! After the doctor leaves, Paula tries to stay positive but falls into Pepe waiting arms crying as she thanks him for being with her.

 

VIDA Ep. 65 Part 2

Rata shows up at the restaurant to taunt Lucia with a video of Emi and her having a good ol' time drinking. Lucia is livid and tells Rata that EMi needs REAL help, but Rata thinks she is helping Emi...and insinuates that they had "fun" until the wee hours of the morning.

Lor wants to hear Zaida's story and assures that she has a very good chance of getting out, especially with her good behavior. Zaida has doubts about being able to be close to her daughter...and Rafa whom she still loves. She shares that the man abused her; so she took a knife and killed her rapist! And she doesn't regret it!

Diego shows Arturo the treehouse. After Arturo gives him some decorating pointers, things get tense. Arturo likes to see Diego smile...then asks how Diego figured out that he is gay. Deigo explains the process he went through. At first, he thought something was wrong with him...but one day he got fed up and accepted who he was.

Lor explains to Zaida that Rafa has a very different idea of what happened. Zaida doesn't know how to explain what happened to Rafa or her daughter. She wonders how she will be able to live on the outside...no one will hire a murderer. Lor suggests that she work at Paula's foundation where she can be of help to so many.

As Arturo leaves, Rol approaches and yells at Diego that he is his guardian and he will not allow Diego to do his filthy deeds! He forbids Diego from bringing his little friends to the house. Rol brings up Diego overhearing him at the funeral and accuses Diego of lying, but Diego retorts that he knows what he heard! He continues that Rol cares only about himself!

Diego goes inside and sees that Paula has been crying. After Paula goes to her bedroom to rest, Pepe tells Diego that his mother needs much love, especially from them (the kids). It was a bad day and they need to help Paula maintain a good attitude and the will to continue her fight.

Rafa tries to get a hold of Gnat...but NADA!!

Diego runs out looking for Emi...and finds him laying on the ground sleeping and totally drunk!

Upstairs, Paula breaks down and yells frantically from the balcony...while Rol records everything from the garden. Pepe enters and consoles Paula telling her that she has the right to yell. Paula doesn't want anyone seeing her as a victim. Pepe assures that she is a heroine...she never gives up. Paula won't give up but she needs to prepare in case she loses her battle. They need to accept that she may not make it and she needs to prepare her kids. She doesn't want Rol to take care of her kids and asks Pepe to promise that he will take charge of her children.

FIN
 

VIDA

Thank you, Rgv Chick, for this recap. What a depressing episode.

Natalia has gone over the edge. She thinks SHE is the victim? Ha! She is loca. Completely gone BSC.

"The idiot (Rafa) hands over the check to Gnat." --- this scene was cut from my local Univision feed. Hmmm.... but we did get the scene where Rafa has left messages for four days and Nat hasn't called him back. My guess is she'll take the money and run.

Oh, Paula. The doctor only promised the treatment would buy her time. This is so depressing. La Rosa de Guadalupe probably can't even save her at this point.

Rolando deserves his very own place to burn in hell for the way he treats Diego, if nothing else.

On the brighter side, we got a break from seeing MALena tonight.
 

VIDA

Rgv Chick,

Your recap was a delicious, rich, satisfying dish in and of itself, seasoned to perfection, no sides necessary.

The depth of Gnat's hatred for Paula was startling. Ambition and jealousy have rotted her from within. Lor's face reflected his disgust and disdain.

I admire Paula's courage in the face of yet another setback. But how much more can she take? How much further will Paula need to deteriorate and suffer before a cure or miracle occurs? I'll take either but prefer it not happen five minutes before "FIN" flashes on the screen.

Isa treated Rafa like a child, taking Lor's check from him. However, she intuitively knew that he is immature and completely incapable of any sound decision making. She was proven right in a matter of moments when he handed the check over to Gnat. A fool and his money...Wait until Lor learns what happened!

Rata is just repulsive. Emi needs rehab desperately. Diego and Lucia are the only ones who realize how dire the situation is. Hopefully one of them will enlighten Paula and Pepe so they can convince Emi that needs to happen.

Rol filming Paula on the balcony made my stomach churn.

As Zaida killed her rapist, it appears she has been unjustly incarcerated and I have faith Lor will secure her release. Andrea deserves to have her mother back and who knows...perhaps there might even be a romantic reconcilation as "she still loves Rafa"!

Diana
 

Vida #65

Gracias, RGV Chick.

We know what Rolando will do with that recording.

Prediction: The tumor has moved to an operable location and Paula will be saved by way of surgery. That is still iffy, though, in the real world.

Gnat and Renata.... they're vultures.

Too tired to continue; see you all in the later AM.
 

VIDA

Question:

There was a scene last night (before the tree house on) where Arturo and Diego are walking with Andi, who is holding an envelope with a check in it from Renata. Where did that come from and why? IDK if that's another scene that was cut from our local feed, or Looneyvision, but it was confusing. Why would Andi have money paid to her from Rata?
 

Vida

Thanks Rgv Chick, your brief highlights were very thorough and filled me in on everything l needed to know.

Rol was horrible throughout the episode. I wish Lor knew the guy is as ready as Nat is for Paula to die. At least Pepe has some idea. Poor Paula. And Rol filming her was sick.

I had to laugh at Rafa not being able to reach Nat. He knew his parents were cheated out of their property but still trusted Nat. He deserved to lose his money but Lor did not deserve to have this gift to his son stolen. I guess he hasn’t realize his son is not the brightest bulb in the box.

Poor Diego having to put up with Rol’s rantings. I was hoping Pepe or Lor would show up or overhear. I wish Diego had told them when he went in the house.

Emi needs to realize Renata is not helping him. I guess this is how she helped him when his father died.

It sounds like Zaida should never have gone to prison. I can’t believe she still loves Rafa. It sounds like she never told anyone what really happened. I wonder if Rafa still loves her. Was he just to pig headed to stand by the woman he loves.

Doris, I also wondered about the money. But I didn’t even realize she got it from Renata. Which makes it even stranger.

Liz
 

VIDA

Thank you, everyone!!

Doris. I hate it when the local station cuts scenes that the rest of the nation can see UPHH! But the scene where Rafa hands over the check to Gnat was very brief. She did jump up on him and shrieked with glee...and I was hoping he'd fall over.

Diana, "The depth of Gnat's hatred for Paula was startling. Ambition and jealousy have rotted her from within. Lor's face reflected his disgust and disdain." I think my own face mirrored Lor's! As Doris said, the woman is BSC. She did mention and "ace under her sleeve" tha would completely destroy Paula. Is it that Rol murdered German...or is it something totally different and shocking???

Urban, "We know what Rolando will do with that recording." Yes, we do! There are times (very few) when I actually think that Rol cares about Paula...then I snap out of it...NO WAY!!

Liz, "Rol was horrible throughout the episode. I wish Lor knew the guy is as ready as Nat is for Paula to die. " Oh, if only! Lor dos have an idea, but he still trusts Rolando enough to ask him to help protect Paula. (So frustrating!

Liz and Doris, I completely forgot to include the scene where Andrea has the check Renata gave her. It was implied that Renata gave her the money to compensate for the pain and suffering of having Andrea's pics on social media. I THINK it was part of the deal Gnat made to have Rata released. Anywho, Andrea isn't keeping the money, she will be donating it to a good cause.
 

Vida

Chickie, thank you for chronicling every sad , disturbing moment .

Is it me, or have the writers brought a whole bunch of sharks to jump ? The weak seem to be to getting weaker ,the evil are on warp speed , and the dumb are even dumber . help.

Regarding the money , perhaps Renata was ordered to pay damages to Andrea .

Big Baby Rafa....grow up. Just because Gnat is bunny hoping with you doesn't mean she is your friend .

Is Zaida going to add a spark to this story by revealing that MAL killed that guy she is in jail for killing and framed Zaida? ...or will this storyline fizzle out?
I am ready for this sad story to end. I have had enough of Paula's suffering .
Susan
 

VIDA

" But the scene where Rafa hands over the check to Gnat was very brief. She did jump up on him and shrieked with glee...and I was hoping he'd fall over. "

Caray! I went back and did a slo-mo FFWD>>> thru the whole episode in case I blinked and missed it, and, nopis, it was cut out of our feed. This local Univision channel often has local commercials that extend the network commercials time and run over into the beginning of a segment, and that is probably how it got lost. It's very annoying.

Zaida seemed to own the fact that she killed her rapist, so my hope that MAL framed her has gone down the drain. Seems like she had terrible defense lawyer, too.

Rafa is just dumber than a box of rocks.

So Marcos has a job in some other city??? I thought he was working there, for Lorenzo, to spy on the family. Apparently the writers literally "lost the plot" on that one. Eh, whatever...
 

vida
Thanks, rgv chick.
I could only sigh when Zaida said she still loved Rafa. They keep mentioning the whole corazon no se manda, but loving a man who abandoned you doesn't sound like the kind of romance I'd be interested in. Rafa said she was ambitious and slept with a guy to secure a promotion. If this is a story he believes about Zaida, he deserves to be alone if he knows her so little. At least they could have given him a woman who is as messed-up as he is. Is it possible to study something like a psychology degree in prison?
Until Urban mentioned the possibility of the tumour moving to a place whre it could be removed, I was considering the possibility they might kill Paula off. At first I was absolutely sure she'd live and I'm back to believing this again.
Natalia's anger is actually funny. Who the hell complains about things like that? She sounded like a teenager when she complained about not being adopted by a rich family? And now she is again the victim for some reason. She says she worked to get to where she is now, but what exactly did she do? Her main achievement is being Paula's 'friend'?But she is bitter she had to work while others had a better start. She will be even more furious when she learns her real mother is not a rich business woman.
Emiliano is becoming a bit insufferable. I wanted to laugh when in the last episode he called Natalia. 'The onlylawyer he knows.'.. And he also gets drunk. And once again no one notices wha'ts going on. I'm not surprised now he turned to alcohol after German died and that Diego is so angry. It does feel like a repeat of what happened right after German died. Funny how Lorenzo had the time to visit Isa and suggest they travel together but apparently is both def and blind when it comes to his grandkids. Adults in this show drive me up the wall.
 

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