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FUGITIVAS #58 Part 1

Isamel enters Florencia’s office. Why are you here she asks? (the huge folder in his hands should have given her a clue). He hands her the folder – it is a divorce complaint!

Florencia grimaces almost imperceptibly as he tells her the relationship is over. He hands her a pen expecting her to sign on the dotted line then and there (really Ismael??). He finally understands that won’t happen and says muy bien and leaves.

Arturo meets with Ivan to talk about Lorena and the murder of Juan Pablo.

Florencia is staring at the sonogram again as Vero comes in beyotching about Nico. Vero tells her she and Nico broke up much to Florencia’s consternation. Florencia asks for some alone time to process her problems; Vero begrudgingly agrees.

Matias and Dario talk as Natalia smiles, (listening at the door) as he gives his son a pep talk and then kisses and hugs him.

“Hello, my love how are you” Alejandro asks Lorena. Not well is her answer. He talks about Juan Pablo and Vincente meeting up in Buenos Aires.

Dario and Frida run into each other in the hall. For a minute he looks like he might soften but no.

Lisset brings cranky Charo a picture of Florencia and Vincente, smiling, trying to get her to give her information. I think Charo relates their mother had problems with Arturo. Charo tells her to get back to work.

Amanda enters Ismaels office and they discuss Natalia’s case. Ismael tells her she is an excellent detective. All of a sudden, Amanda’s demeanor changes. Her lip trembling, I believe Amanda confesses to Ismael that Nicolás plans to take the fugitives' case away from her. AND she also reveals that she was the one who leaked Vilchis' information to the press. He stares wide eyed taking it all in. He shakes his head. He tells her to collect her things and leave. Crying she leaves the police station, berating herself.

Arturo visits Florencia in her office. He tells her not to worry, Lorena killed Juan Pablo (which of course she didn’t).

Montse’s beau invites her out; she can’t go.

Diana
 

FUGITIVAS #58/59 Part 2

Dulcet toned Patricio calls Marta. He invites her over to his house and she accepts. He wants to pick her up but she says she will go to his house herself. She writes down the address.

Florencia tells Vero to cancel her appointments; she has to leave. Vero wants to attach herself like a barnacle to Florencia but she wisely declines and leaves a “hurt” Vero staring after her.

Natalia joins Montse and Frida. They all concur; Dario is such a good father! She shows them a picture of her love, her baby’s father. who she is clearly mooning over. Montse grabs her phone and starts composing a text but Natalia takes the phone back and shares a bit about her love Daniel…

Lorena calls Gabriela who gives her a frosty reception. Lorena, convinced Vincente murdered Juan Pablo, tells her sister this is a certainty. Gabriela digs her heels in and refuses to believe it. Lorena says there is proof he is violent. Gabriela passionately defends him, saying he is innocent and she won’t allow her to spread her falsehoods. Lorena tells her Vincente was in Buenos Aires at the same time that Juan Pablo was there. “Basta” Gabriela says saying something to the effect she wants her to believe the only person who supports her is a murderer. Gabriela hangs up on her sister.

Amanda shows up at her father’s office crying. He stares, concerned. She confesses it was she who leaked the information about Claudio Vilchis. She shares more of the ugly truth as he glares. Forgive me father she says. He is understandably angry. She mentions Nico (not sure exactly what she shares) as she takes her badge from around her neck and puts it and her gun on his desk. After she leaves, he sits down stunned.

Florencia visits her psychologist; she shares she is pregnant; oh and the baby is not Ismael’s.

Lorena shares with her friends that Gabriela doesn’t believe Vincente is the murderer. She emphasizes that Vincente is indeed violent.

So you had a relationship outside marriage the doctor states (nothing gets past her does it?) She says Nico is the baby’s father and in love with her. She asks if Nico knows, no, Florencia states, there would be a scandal. Also, Nico is the novio of her good friend. And there is the issue of Ismael suing her for divorce! The doctor seems to tell her actions have consequences. Florencia doesn’t seem happy with her therapy session, gets up and thanks the doctora for her time.

Diana
 

FUGITIVAS #58/59 Part 3 of 3

Vincente comes home and Gabriela can only stare into space. He starts talking about Teo but she isn’t listening to a word he says. She just stares. What is it he asks? She asks him if he knows Juan Pablo and says Lorena told her he killed him. He denies saying Lorena is insane. She asks if he damaged JP’s car and the answer is yes. He spews some story that includes his father. Your sister is muy mal Vincente finishes.

Amanda has her box packed and stops by Ismael’s office. To my surprise, I gather the gist of the conversation is that he is going to give her another chance! Amanda smiles and thanks him.

Lucre talks with her friend about Teo; her friend gives her what appears to be a new hoodie.

Nico enters Ismael’s office but I couldn’t translate. Ismael does say something about Amanda and I got the impression he was testing Nico…

Amanda goes into Patricio’s office and gives him the joyous news Ismael is giving her another chance. Patricio is relieved and delighted. He gives her back her gun and put her badge around her neck.

Marta shares with the girls she is going to Patricio’s; cat calls ensue and the girls excitedly help her get ready.

Amanda looks at the board and zeros in on Natalia’s picture. She looks at the file and notes her boyfriend’s name “Daniel”.

In the last scene of the evening, Lorena gets a voice mail from (I believe) Gabriela telling her she is done and wants nothing to do with her!

As we had a two for one double episode a while ago, I am updating my numbering as well. Rather than just noting this as 59 (as Comcast indicated), I will note this as episode 58 and 59 to show nothing was skipped.

Another extremely challenging episode. Knowing exactly what Amanda told Ismael is a pivotal part of the storyline and I apologize I was unable to translate. Kindly fill in that and anything else I missed or misinterpreted.

Diana
 

Juana #52 part 1 of 3

It opens with Juana and Gabriel kissing and ending up in the bed. Scene fades.

Camila and Manuel are talking. Camila is explaining that she loved Gabriel when he was with Paula. Then Gabriel introduced her to FransIsco and he could give her the life she wanted. When they returned to Mexico she still thought she might have a chance with Gabriel, as he and Paula were having problems. He asks about her and his dad. She tells him that he helped her when FransIsco disappeared, payed the hotel bills etc. When Paula saw him kissing her she couldn’t stay at Paula’s anymore and his Dad got her the apartment. But he treated her like he owned her. Manuel said he treats everyone that way. Then he asked if she still felt she had had a chance with Gabriel even after Juana. She said we both know she’s not the girl for him.

Paula asks Rogelio what will happen when Gabriel gets caught. She hopes Juana looses the baby and they’ll be no more Rubios. He says she’ll get Gabriel’s shares, and Elvira will vote with them. Astro beer will be able to buy the shares cheaply and it will be the end of Rubio beer. Paula asks why Astro beer. It seems Rogelio is the major shareholder there. Amparo has heard most of this conversation.

Salvador is talking to Julian and Gerardo. The signal hasn’t moved but he’ll sent his men in the opposite direction so the Salvador can help Gabriel. When the bodyguards leave Jenny comes over. She wants to know what’s happening. She wants to go with him as Juana is her daughter. He tells her ok, he’ll wait for her shift to end but when she goes up to the bar he leaves.

Felipe is,looking at a picture of Enriqueta and him. Ramon comes up to him and tells him Enriqueta loved him from the moment she saw him. Ramon tells Felipe to fight for this love.

Carlos is still working as Enriqueta is leaving. She’s worried about him. He says he’s worried, Gabriel is like a son to him. She invites him home for something to eat and some company.

Jenny wants to leave work. Fabio tells her she needs to stay or Ricardo will fire her.. Ricardo comes over and she tells him she has to leave, he says she’ll be fired, she tells him she resigns.

As Manuel is leaving he tells Camila that when she was in school he liked her but felt she wanted someone with more power. She tells him if things had been different they would have made a good couple.

Amparo tells Paula she saw her talking to her father and asks what about. Paula tells her it was business. Amparo tells her not to try and manipulate her dad, he’s a dangerous man, he killed FransIsco. Paula says if he did he must have had a good reason.

Gabriel and Juana are I. Bed telling each other they love each other and don’t ever want to be far from the other.

Jenny is packing. Josefina doesn’t want her to go, they’re assassins and she’s not the police. She has to go. She had talked to Pacheco.

Salvador tells Pacheco he’s going. He says Jenny Ben’s calling. Sal says she’s calling him too. Don’t answer. Just then Yadria shows up. She wants to go out, she felt fire when they were together. He either says throw ice or he felt ice. She sees his bag and wants to go with him. He says they’re finished.

Liz
 

Juana #52 part 2

Ramon comes in to talk to Josefina. He’s having a good day. He says she deserves to be happy. She wonders why he thinks she isn’t. She asks what she can prepare for him and he tells her nothing, he’ll be in charge.

Juana and Gabriel have not left the bed. She’s sleeping and he’s talking to her. He knows he put her in danger by staying with her He thanks her for her love and for the gift of their son.

Enriqueta and
Carlos are ar her place. She goes upstairs,and there’s a knock on the door. It’s Felipe and he wonders what Carlos is doing there He grabs him by his lapels as Enriqueta comes down the stairs. She tells him this isn’t his house and sends him away.

Yadria is still trying to get Salvador to let her go with him. She says she’s in love with him and he says no, she’s just bored and alone. He tells her to peddle a different bike, she tells him she already peddled Felipe’s, she wants to go with him. He tells her he’s not going on vacation, he’s going into danger, to save a life. She says she’s can help, she knows karate. Jenny comes upon them and thinks he’s taking Yadria instead of her. Salvador tells them he’s the police and he’s going alone. Jenny says it’s her daughter. Looks like she’s going with him but Yadria seems to think she’ll wait there for him.

Enriqueta says she’ll make the sandwich but Carlos says, this man is important to you. She says she’s loves him. Carlos says change of plans, he’s going to She tells him not to but he goes.

Felipe is at the garage, mad at himself and saying he lost Enriqueta.

Salvador pulls up where Gabriel left the tracker. He finds the tracker as Jenny wakes up and goes looking for him. Juana is awake and Gabriel wakes up. That surprises me as I was sure he was going to leave her so she wouldn’t be in danger. Juana goes to fix breakfast. Salvador and Jenny are
Eaning on the car and Sal is on the phone with Pacheco. He tells him to let the bodyguards know the tracker was in the trash. He tells Jenny they may be far away but they’ll get a hotel room and think about their next move. Jenny says no to a room with him as Yadria,is his girlfriend. He says Yadria isn’t his girlfriend. He needs to concentrate and works better alone.

At the police station Quiroz asks Pacheco where Castillo is. He tells him he’s looking for Gabriel and Quiroz wants to know where. Pacheco tells him he’s talking to Juana’s family and Gabriel’s coworkers to get some idea of where to look. Quiroz wants to have that information as soon as possible. Pacheco nods his head.

Liz
 

Juana #52 part 3

Camila’s mom is enjoying her breakfast. She tells Camila even though she’s blind she is happy here. Camila is worried. Her mom says she’s has difficult times but here she is, at Camila’s side. She will always help her

Amparo tells Manuel she’s worried about his sister. Rogelio is using the hate she feels for Gabriel to get her to help him. She tells him she told Paula that Rogelio killed FransIsco but she didn’t believe her. He asks her if she has proof. Then he says they should give him the benefit of the doubt. Rogelio comes in and tells them Fransisco’s body will be at her home and they should go as a family. Then he says, poor guy, he didn’t deserve to die.

David and Dani are watching a news report about the body being found and Gabriel being the prime suspect. David says he’s innocent. Enriqueta comes i. And tells them the body will be at Elvira’s and the employees should go. David says first he needs to tell them about FransIsco being found.

Pepito is eating breakfast with Josefina, Margarita and Ramon. Felipe comes in and asks where Jenny is. Felipe is surprised she went. Margarita says when you’re in love you’re capable of anything. Ramon wonders how she knows about being in love.

Gabriel and Juana are eating breakfast. She says she’s eating for two. She tells him she didn’t eat much the first three months but now she’s always hungry. He says he’s hungry for her.

David makes the announcement to the employees that FransIsco has died. One of the workers says the news says Gabriel killed him. David says he is innocent and will prove it. Carlos says they have to remain united. Gabriel’s enemies want to destroy the business and they have to prevent that from happening.

Camila goes in to see Quiroz. She wonders why she, the wife of Francisco, wasn’t notified first when they found his body. Why did his mother learn first. He tells her they were busy looking for Gabriel. She asks why they think he killed Francisco. He tells her the body was found on his land, they looked there because Elvira suspected it was there. Camila wonders who put that info into?Elvira’s head. When she leaves his office Quiroz calls Rogelio. He has to see him before they go to Elvira’s.

There’s only one room in the hotel and Jenny makes it very clear to the clerk that they need separate beds as they’re not married. She goes off to check and Salvador wonders why she’s making such a big thing of this. She doesn’t think she’s making a big thing, he thinks this is all in her head.

Quiroz tells Rogelio that Camila was acting strange, and not just because she wasn’t notified first. Rogelio tells Quiroz that Camila is very dangerous and he should investigate further the death of her father.

Juana is sleeping on the couch as Gabriel reads the news of FransIsco on his computer. He thinks back to when FransIsco was in his office and Rogelio came in. He begins to cry.

Everyone is at Elvira’s telling her how sorry they are. Paula and Rogelio don’t seem very sincere. Elvira sees Camila and yells, what are you doing here.

Liz
 

FUGITIVAS

Another excellent recap! Thank you, Diana, for keeping us going with this novela.

They announced that on 1/21/25 the novela replacing FUGITVAS will be "Papás por conveniencia" with José Ron and Ariadne Díaz.

EXTRAS #1

Ismael reminds Flo that when no property is held in common, there are no children and one of the two parties asks for a divorce, the marriage is dissolved. She answers that is to be seen. He warns her that with her signature or not, the divorce proceedings will go on.

Arturo tells Iván that his daughter is very worried because Lorena told her that she had been investigating and could very soon uncover the true murderer of JP. They are worried that Alejandro could reopen the case. Iván assures him that no matter what Lorena and her lawyer say reopening an already adjudicated case takes a very long time. He also has many contacts who can put the brakes on any attempt to do so. There is nothing to worry about.

Unfortunately, Lorena is still stuck on the notion that her sister is living with a murderer. Alejandro reminds her they cannot prove anything. He did find out that JP was in Buenos Aires two weeks before he was killed. Lorena is not impressed. He sees it as one more piece of information they have. She insists they need to find out why Vicente took a bat to JP's car. She is still worried about he sister living with somebody who can be so violent. It doesn't take much for Erick to convince Lorena that she has to tell her sister about what she suspects about Vicente.

Charo tells Lisset that Vicente didn't always live at the house because he was very rebellious and had a lot of problems with his father who is very strict. That being said, Vicente is one of the most noble people she knows.

Ismael tells Amanda that he is very pleased with the team he has formed with her and her father. He trusts them completely. Amanda tells Ismael about Nico's plans to get him off of the case. Nico told her that Ismael had something to do with Lorena and that is why she hadn't been caught. She admits to having believed Nico at first but as time went on and Ismael explained everything to her, she realized how wrong she was. She never acted on what he said. She just listened. She goes on to tell him how Nico wants her to talk to his boss to get him taken off the case and replaced by Nico. She admits she should have told him before but Nico was threatening her. She confesses to having been the one who leaked the story about Lorena having beaten up Vilchis to the press. She knew it was wrong but at the time it was the only way she could think of for Lorena to find out that they knew what she had done and then capture her. Nico discovered what she did and the threats started. She also tells him that Arturo is supporting Nico using his influence with the those in power. She tells him to talk to his boss and bring him up to date with what is going on.He can't allow Nico to get his way. Ismael tells her she is off the case, to get her belongings and leave.

Patricio tells sobbing Amanda that she made a mistake because she was impulsive and reminds her of the many times he told her you have to have a cool head to do this job. She tells him everything about Nico and his threats. He wanted them to work together and for her to go and bad mouth Ismael to his boss so he could end up taking the case over. Patricio wonders what that imbecile thinks of himself. He is inept!
 

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EXTRAS #2

In his conversation with Gabriela, Vicente seems surprised that Lorena knew about him bashing in the head lights and tail lights on JP's car but admits that he did it in response to JP and his father having done him dirty. What they did could not be forgiven. He wanted to go study in Copenhagen. JP told his father not to waste his money on him because he was a good-for-nothing and all he wanted to do was live the good life in Denmark. He also told him what he should do is put him into a military school so he would learn what discipline is. His father always gave JP what he wanted so he was enrolled in a military academy. It drove him out of his mind that JP could influence his father like he did so he took the bat to his car. Vicente admits that his reaction was a bad one but he was so full of anger that he had to get even with JP. He attacked his car but he didn't kill him. He asks her if she thinks he is capable of killing somebody. She answers no. Vicente tells her that her sister is very sick and that will do anything to alienate his family from him.

Isamel orders Amanda to not tell anyone anything about Nico.

Lucre's friend tells her if she goes on flying like she has been lately, someday she is going to stay on her trip for good. She also tells her that that guy (Vicente) came looking for her and left her a jacket. Lucrea is concerned that he saw her. Her fiend says he couldn't help but see her. Lucre doesn't want to be like she is. Her friend has heard that before when Lucre is hungover but then she forgets and returns to doing what she always does. Lucre explains that she doesn't want to feel the heartache that she does ever since she has been separated from Teo. Her friend encourages her to take advantage of this guy's offer to help her get clean so she can be reunited with her boy. She knows she should. The friend gives her the jacket.

IMHO, it seems that Ismael is setting up Nico who has come into his office to update a lead. Nico says that ever since Ismael complained to him about him calling Amanda a lesbian, he has noted a certain distance between them. Nico apologizes and says Ismael was right. He shouldn't mix his personal and private lives. Ismael says, as a matter of fact, he should be the one apologizing to him. His mind has been all over the place since he separated from Flo. Truth be told he hasn't acknowledged Nico's accomplishments and professionalism. He wants to thank him for all of the support and effort he has put into the FUGITIVAS case. Now more than ever, he needs Nico by his side. Just between them, he has lost all confidence in his team: especially in the Rojas (Patricio and Amanda) Nothing has happened; it is just his intuition. He needs a person he can trust by his side. Who would be better than him? They also have been friends for many years. Nico smiles and says that matters more than anything else. Nico adds that Ismael can count on him. He will never fail him.
 

FUGITIVAS

Jarifa, your thoughtful and illuminating insight is always a gift, but tonight shone especially bright.

"His father always gave JP what he wanted". But why?? The little we've seen of him in flashback (and even less of what I remember), portrayed someone loathsome and unlikeable. Yet, what was the hold over Arturo and the allure for Florencia? I wish we would see a few more flashbacks to reveal a bit of the mystery.

Based on your excellent interpretation of Ismael and Nico's conversation, "IMHO, it seems that Ismael is setting up Nico" seems exactly right!! When Ismael (so sincerely and with such a straight face) murmured "Truth be told he hasn't acknowledged Nico's accomplishments and professionalism" you could actually see Nico preening a bit, lapping this lie up as his rightful due. Well done Ismael!

I like that Natalia seems to be integrated into the storyline. I like the unexpected twists and turns this is taking.

I can't wait for Marta to have her date with Patricio!

Thank you so much Jarifa for adding your exceptional comments once again!

Diana
 

FUGITIVAS

EXTRAS
Correction:
Last paragraph. He shouldn’t mix his private and professional lives.
 

JUANA

Liz, I'm not watching this and outside of the principals, don't know any of the other characters. I am not following the storyline but couldn't resist reading this; you did an incredible job.

Loved "Gabriel and Juana are eating breakfast. She says she’s eating for two. She tells him she didn’t eat much the first three months but now she’s always hungry. He says he’s hungry for her".

I'm so glad you decided to take the leap and recap. You are a wonderful addition to the team.

Diana
 

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With Christmas on our doorstep, I wanted to wish everyone a joyous holiday.

I am grateful for much including this incredible community, filled with generosity and kindness.

Wishing you all the happiest of days...

Diana
 

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Diana: Merry Christmas to you & your family: From the Boudreaux's of San Antonio, TX.
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Merry Christmas!