Thursday, August 21, 2025

TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#2): Velvet, Bahar y más: Week of August 18, 2025

TELEMUNDO WEEKEND EDITION (continuación)

Here's Page 2 for the week.  The current telenovelas are as follows (all times are Eastern Daylight Time):

  • 9-10PM -  Velvet
  • 10-11PM - Bahar

Everyone is welcome to join in the conversation.   Since discussions of all the Telemundo novelas share the same page, please remember to put the name of the telenovela you're referring to at the top of your post, so readers can easily find the conversations they're looking for.

By common agreement, this group DOES NOT DISCUSS previews, trailers, or any other plot information not found in a current or past episode of the current production.  Spoilers WILL be removed by the admin.  This includes references to earlier productions of the story, and even the original novel. Thanks for your cooperation!

Labels: , ,


Comments:
Velvet was preempted by some football game in my area. Sometimes it shows up later though .
 

Bahar

Dora is back. She's the daughter of the insurance underwriters, or maybe the lawyers representing the hospital . Evren gives her a tour of the hospital when Dr Reha bows out. After the tour some bantering ensues.

Nevra is having nightmares. The death stairs are prominent in them. She calls a director of the orphanage she dropped Ari (Ali?) at many years ago. She wants to know if he's okay.

Bahar meets with lawyer Liberte.

Seren checks with Reha, are the videos confidential? He tells her no. Now what does she do with her information? She uses is against Rengin with insinuations. Meanwhile the interns have noticed Evren's interest in Bahar and are gossipping about them

The lawyer Ayhan Liberte is going to hang Timur. Bahar uses the bathroom to wash her face. Lawyer advises Cagla to not to spill the beans about Parla unless there is proof she is his daughter.

Rengin tells Parla Timur will tell the family about her after his mother's surgery.

Nevra is trying to get Bahar to come back. She's taking a luxurious bubble bath but complains she can't eat anything, Cagla, who is driving when she gets the call, reminds her about the first rule of divorce. Don't go home.

Murat, the guy she called, can't tell her about Ali. Nevra is fearing death and wants to apologize to Ali. Murat calls Evren. He tells him what Nevra said.

All the family along with Cagla are eating at Bahar's moms. Umay says she can't make a project for the school exposition . Not enough room to work at Grandma's . Timur drops by uninvited. After he leaves Bahar tells him no more dropping by without calling first. He pulls the I wanted to see my kids. She recalls rule number 2. Then later Timur wants to talk with her alone after nevra's surgery. Rule #3. Bahar has hired a village woman to care for Nevra after the surgery. Was she one of the 2 wives? I've forgotten.

The surgery was a success.

Ayla visits Timur. She advises he gets a lawyer.

Evren tells Bahar the apartment she looked at has been rented but the realtor found a better place if she wants to see it. Timur overhears and thinks they are moving in together. Yelling occurs and after Timur insults Bahar one too many times Evren socks it to him.
 

Bahar

The woman to care for Nevra does look like one of the two wives. She looked familiar, but I didn’t make the connection!

The lawyer is a character! Her rules make sense and they seem to have helped Bahar make better choices thus far.

So Evren is Ali. Nice they keep the secret. Nevra’s remorse will last only as long as the surgery. I loved when Bahar ordered food when Nevra wanted her to come cook.

What will happen when someone else sees the video?

I like Dora, but I like Evren for Bahar. Dora is able to do whatever she likes, thanks to family money. Must be nice!

OT Kat, welcome back from Fatmagul. That wonderful dizi takes over your life until you reach the end! So well done!

Babachita
 

Bahar

Wow, you did a recap, Kat! Wonderful! And yes, I so agree, Babachita! Evren must end up with Bahar, or I’ll be crushed. I also agree that Dora is pretty cool, though.

I really enjoyed the lawyer and her rules for divorce, and how Bahar had to apply all of them. It was interesting to see that the orphanage had kept track of Evren.

Say, the lawyer looks like the actress who played the mother of Bahar (not this Bahar) in Mujer. Do you think it’s her?


 

Karsu

Bright eyes, Maggie. I just looked up the cast, and the same actress portraying this Bahar’s lawyer played Bahar-Mujer’s mother. Bennu Yuldilrimlar is something like her name, but my spelling is probably way off.

I’ll be so glad when Bahar finds out about Parla. I would like to see Parla get to enjoy being a sibling under Bahar’s loving embrace. The blended family will take some time to build, but Bahar has such good instincts.

We don’t know if Nevra “helped” Selma down the stairs, do we? Is she just feeling guilt about dumping Ali/Evren at the orphanage or something worse?

Babachita
 

Karsu

Yildirimlar is more accurate spellng of actress’s last name.

Babachita
 

'"VELVET"
Babachita, SpanProf, Dondi356: This Telenovela has so many twists & turns, you cannot seem to get one storyline straightened out.
 

Bahar

Babachita - thank you for researching the actress! By the time it dawned on me last night it was too late to go looking things up, so I just slapped my post up and went to bed!

Maggie
 

velvet

Here's a couple of things: Esteban is completely outed for his treachery. Sofía was very sad and refused to go anywhere with him. Blanca knows all and was castigating herself for falling for the BS once again. IIRC Emilio comforted her. His loving sister, of course, won't let him back in the apt overlooking Central Park. And she's given him a job, overseeing the sweat shops in India. Sofi won't go with him.

Ana told Alberto that she won't have much to do with him until he gets that divorce. Will we see Carlos back on the hunt soon?

At least the simmering plot to blame the espionage on Rick is off the table.

Valentin's overbearing mother came to Velvet to buy something, but really to make it clear to Valeria that Valentin was engaged to some other woman, a woman that the harpy produced and had walk into Velvet. But later Valentin assured her that was a non-starter. Something was said at some point about HarpyMom wanting grandchildren and pronto.

Ana is thinking over Barbie's asking her to return to Velvet. Raul flat refused to ever work with Ana.

Margarita went for an interview only to discover it's at Pima Fashion. Pilar offers her triple her salary. Considering the appeals of her ghastly mother, she may accept.

Victor seems fine with Cris's "dominatrix" behavior.

I fully expect Ana to return to Velvet and endure whatever crap Cris is planning to dish out. IIRC she said she was going to blacken Ana's reputation by sabotaging something Ana creates, making her persona non grata in the fashion industry.
 

Velvet

Thanks dondi. I was hampered by it being the on demand version I had to watch which means the CC's lag 3 or 4 sentences behind and not all are provided. I can't understand Al with his accent so any scene with him I'm lost. Didn't realize all that went down about Estaban going to india to manage the sweat shops.

Well at least he's still employed.

I'm ambivalent about Margarita moving to pima fashion actually could be a good career move for her so I'm not totally opposed. As long as Pilar stays out of jail and the company doesn't fail, that is.
 

velvet

Thanks VERY much, novelera, for this short but immensely helpful account of
last night's episode. You've pointed out some things that I somehow
missed.

I fear you're right in suggesting that we haven't seen the last of Carlos.
And Ana does not seem aware of what a dangerous person he is. My guess is
that she will agree to go out with him, and bad things will happen or at
least threaten. And even if she doesn't agree to go out with him, I suspect
he will not take no for an answer.

Yes, I too am relieved that the plot to accuse Rick of stealing the designs,
etc. and passing them on to Pima Fashions seems dead in the water, now that
Esteban has confessed.

I too remember Valentin's HarpyMom saying that she wanted grandchildren
ASAP, and I think I vaguely recall Van2 saying something about his not being
able. It wasn't in last night's episode, IIRC, but it was sometime this
week. Unless I made the whole thing up.

Like Cristina, Pilar thinks nothing of spending whatever it takes to get
what she wants. IIRC, she offers Marga triple the considerable amount she
had already offered her. If Marga accepts in order to help her mother, I
applaud her. And if she turns Pilar down because of Pilar's dishonest
practices, I also applaud her. Either way, brava Marga!
 

Bahar

Bahar had a horrible day. Umay had a horrible day. Nevra feels much better though and even had the delusional idea to have an anniversary cake to save the marriage. Bahar whispered in Timur’s ear to tell him about the video. At the very end, she whispers again but I couldn’t make it out and the captions disappeared. What did she whisper?

Rich lady Dora is probably thinking she had a good day. She’s very hopeful!



 

Bahar

Maggie, Bahar’s second whisper in Timur’s ear was that she knew about Parla.

I think Nevra was trying to get hold of her boyfriend who now appears to have disappeared. Uh oh!

It was sad watching the three siblings. What is wrong with Parla’s hand? I thought Bahar told them carefully, describing Parla as innocent in this. But they reacted angrily. I think Umay felt betrayed by Parla not telling her. But the tussle has resulted in an injury to Parla’s hand. Might it have exacerbated a preexisting condition?

Earlier, when Cagla told Bahar the news, Bahar seemed to immediately realize that there was a problem much earlier in the marriage than she had realized. How many relationships are like this with one party oblivious to a behind-the-scenes drama that dooms the marriage from the start, no matter what the innocent party does to try and fix what they don't understand!!!

Best part of this episode IMO was at the end when Dora reveals herself to Evren as Ali’s childhood girlfriend! I really like her! He seemed to recoil involuntarily from her hand near his face. I wonder if he suffered physical abuse either from Nevra or someone else. Dora will be a good friend for him, but I want Evren and Bahar to end up together!

Babachita
 

Bahar

I also enjoyed Seren opening up about her parent's relationship and that she never forgave her father. I'm thinking that needs resolving. Driving like a bat out of hell was foolish in city traffic, though. I guess she and Bahar will become buddies.

I think Umay felt betrayed by Parla, even though Parla only found out herself a short time ago. The guy they both seem to like doesn't help. The last straw was seeing her holding the same paintbrush as the one Timur gave her. Why Parla was carrying it in the first place is a mystery as the paintings were finished. Perhaps in the tussle Umay broke her hand. It was a pretty violent fight. If she is permanently injured as a result it will be hard for Parla to forgive her

Yeah, Nevra has been stood up by her beau.

Nevra throwing a party as soon as she is discharged certainly means she doesn't need Bahar's help around the house.

Dora definitely is an interesting addition to the storyline. If they are childhood friends was she also an orphan or were her parents very involved in philanthropy there and she spent time at the orphanage.

Well Nevra is better now so Rengin is entitled to the truth emerging. It's happening whether Timur likes it or not with the 2 tangible forms of proof that were handed to her tonight.

 

velvet #68 (Thursday show)

Thanks, novelera, for putting up notes.

I loved what Blanca said to Albert. How she explained her history with Esteban and asked Albert not to do the same with Ana. ITA, Blanca, if Albert really loves Ana, he should let her go. And he shouldn’t allow her to be subject to daily abuse at Velvet.

Esteban overseeing a sweat shop? Don’t those poor people have it bad enough? He should be working alongside them as a punishment.

Mateo caves into his mother with the wedding plans. Lol, an intimate wedding of 400 people. And the Archbishop is booked up until next summer.

The Friday recap is coming shortly.

 

velvet #69 part 1

Same old: Albert wants Ana. Ana doesn’t want to be the “other woman”. She agrees to wait for him until he’s divorced.

Albert heard that Barbie asked Ana to return to Velvet. Ana hasn’t decided yet. She’s afraid to face Cris everyday but she knows it’s important to finish the collection. Albert stupidly thinks that Cris will be able to separate personal issues from the professional. [Hasn’t he witnessed enough from Cris to know better?] Ana stupidly agrees to return to Velvet. Albert plans to beg Raul to return. And if he can’t, he asks Ana if she could complete the collection on her own. She will try. Then Albert drops the bomba—Cris will be Velvet’s creative director. [Run, Ana, Run.]

Marga tells Pedro about the Pima job offer. A creative director position. Triple the salary of Velvet. But it means working for evil Tia Pilar. Pedro worries that Pilar wants Marga to spy. Marga snaps back, I’m not a spy. They want to hire me because I’m great at what I do. Besides, I can’t work for an enemy. But she adds—should I leave?

Ana comes to Velvet, and she’s greeted by Emilio. Are you sure you want to work here, he asks. Yes, she replies, I can’t leave the work unfinished. Emilio’s not pleased but answers, okay, but don’t let Cristina disrespect you. If she tries anything, quit. Marga is happy that Ana is back.

The Vals are drinking at the official Velvet hangout lounge. Valetin gets right down to it. Is your family bankrupt? Of course not, Valeria replies, Velvet might not be doing as well as before, but we are not bankrupt. Your mother told you? He nods. Valeria asks, what did I do for her to hate me so much? He answers, she doesn't hate you. Regardless of what my mother thinks, does it really matter? What matters is us. Enrique arrives at the lounge and Valeria puts on a show, gushing over Valentin.

Marga starts to tell Ana about her interview with Pima but Cris walks in to see Ana. Ana freezes in fear.

Valeria returns to Velvet with Enrique in pursuit. He grabs her. Barbara is right, he says, you’re after Valentin for his money. Val insists they were only talking about business. He doesn't believe it. She calls him jealous. He scoffs.

Good, Val replies, because Valentin doesn’t even reach the ankles of a man like you. She puts her hands on him. I was recalling how much fun we used to have and my whole body bristled remembering it. Enrique responds—really? And Val immediately drops the act—too bad you think I’m a traitor because I didn’t tell you what was going on between Albert and Ana. She turns and walks.

Marga excuses herself so Ana and Cris can talk. Cris starts, I’m glad you agreed to come back to finish the collection. I promise to put our problems aside. Yes, I came back, Ana replies, I know how important this collection is for Velvet. I’m dedicated to the company. Cris snarks, we finally have something in common other than my husband. Ana tells her she’s here to work and won’t put up with insults.

Cris laughs, it’s a joke, relax. As long as you do your work, I’ll keep it professional. I’m the new boss so you’ll report to me. We will meet every day on your progress. Understood? For now, work on the evening collection. After that we will figure out what to do with Raul’s dresses. And one more thing—Albert and I are still married. Try not to get too close to him. Let’s keep up appearances. Second thought—keep away from him completely. Cris leaves.

Vic’s new watch is the talk of the break room. Marga calls it elegant and sophisticated, like something from Dubai. Mateo walks in and says Marga is right. It’s a classic, an original and it costs a lot of money. Vic says it’s just a starter watch. High quality. That’s why I work, so I can indulge my tastes.

 

velvet #69 part 2

Clara enters the convo and Vic leaves. Mateo asks the ladies, what’s going on with Vic? Clara answers, he’s been acting weird the last few days. I get the feeling he’s seeing someone here. [right, Clara.] Mateo says he feels sorry for Vic. Working for Barbie and Cris can’t be easy. Clara thinks Vic must be a bit of a masochist. [right again, Clara. And he’s an opportunist.] He loves being with them. Lol Marga’s reply—Both of them? Ay, Marga.

Ana is boxing up things that Raul left behind. Emilio walks into the atelier. She says Raul’s rejection really hurt. Emilio notes that sometimes people can be quick to judge. We don’t put ourselves in others’ shoes. I never thought Raul was like that. [me neither.] Ana says that Raul is more of Cris’ friend. She tells Emilio she spoke with Cris. Cris said she could work at Velvet if she stays away from Albert. Emilio wonders if Ana can do that. Ana says yes. All she wants is to finish the collection. All that’s left is the day collection.

Cris shows up dressed to kill. Vic takes note. Where are you going looking so fine? Cris says that’s not the kind of question an employee should ask the boss. Depends, Vic replies, I’m not just any employee. He makes a move and Cris pushes him back. I just touched up my makeup, don’t ruin it. That’s not what your eyes are telling me, Vic counters. They are nose to nose now.

They are interrupted by Clara shouting for Vic. She rushes into the room. She didn’t realize Cris was there. Clara asks Vic, should I wait for you at the bar? Vic says no, he can’t make it. He has other plans. Clara excuses herself. Cris tells Vic, see you later… don’t be late. [I hope Clara becomes suspicious.]

Glo visits Pilar at Pima. Ay, look who’s back. [I like the English translation—look what the cat dragged in!] Pilar says Glo looks different. Did you get work done? No, Glo replies, in fact I was locked away in hell. Albert lied to me and my daughter betrayed me. Now I understand why you detest your family. Pilar is glad they share this opinion. Why this visit? Glo says she came to make an offer Pilar can’t refuse.

There’s a knock at Blanca’s door. It’s Jenny! Emilio contacted me, she says, he told me you weren’t doing well, and you needed me. Blanca is ticked. Emilio shouldn’t have done that. He has to stop meddling. Don’t be mad, Jenny says, Emilio was worried. Mom, what’s wrong? Blanca starts to cry, and Jenny pulls her in for a hug. I’m here mom, I’ll never leave you alone.

Rick tells Sofi that Angi was the music coordinator for Sunday services at church, but his parents were very religious and traditional. [not sure what one has to do with the other.] Sofi says her family was never religious. Rick says because of this his parents would never let him work in a fashion company. Sofi asks why. Angi quickly answers, because people would think he’s gay. What’s wrong with that, Sofi asks.

Nice, Angi responds, and BTW I’m gay. Sofi says, I had a very open circle of friends in London. I like people to be free to live exactly as they are. Angi tells Rick, your lady and I will get along just fine. [wonder how fine?] Sofi gets a notification from a school in London. She’s been accepted. She rushes off to tell Blanca. Rick sighs. This might not be good news for their relationship.

Pilar tells Glo, I hope you won’t take this the wrong way, but you’ve never been a businesswoman. You were the wife in my brother’s shadow. There were rumors you were an alcoholic. Glo admits all that is true. She adds, but I spent years learning about the industry, and now I’m sober. Good, Pilar replies, I’d like to hear your offer.

 

velvet #69 part 3

Glo starts, there are things you don’t know about Albert and his romantic life. Information is power and I have it. Didn’t you want to end up with your brother’s company? We can split it between us. I love hearing this, Pilar replies, now we are talking seriously. Welcome to Pima Fashion, SIL.

Ana and Emilio come to Raul’s place. It’s strange, the door is open. Raul? Emilio turns on the light. Raul? Raul is on the floor and bloodied. He moans… help…. help. A masked man jumps out at Ana and Emilio. He threatens them with a baseball bat and runs out. Ana calls an ambulance.

Albert and Val meet Ana and Emilio at the hospital. Raul is in surgery. Ana and Emilio explain they were returning Raul’s things, and they found him. It looked like a man broke in and robbed him and beat him with a bat. Val wonders how the man got in if Raul’s building has security. Ana says it appears Raul let him in. Supposedly it was a date. Ana informs Albert and Val that the doctors said Raul’s right hand might never work the same again. The hand he uses to design.

Cris and Vic in bed. [Yuck.] He asks, how do you feel after being named the new creative director? That should be announced to the world. He says he’ll work on the campaign, talk to the press, put it on social media, and set up a photo session. I didn’t ask you to do that, Cris says. I know, he replies, but you’ll be busy. It makes sense for me to be your press liaison. She laughs. Vic continues, who better than me to manage your public image? I’ve been preparing for this for a long time.

Cris sits up. Vic says it’s time for promotion. She says she didn’t realize he was like this. Like what, he asks. Ambitious, she replies. He responds, I don’t want to be an office assistant all my life. What’s more, I earned the opportunity, didn’t I? Cris says she likes his ambition and perspective. She’ll help him as long as he does his work at the office… and in bed, too. [more yuck.] They get busy and Cris’ phone buzzes. It’s Albert.

I guess Cris got the message because she shows up at the hospital. Albert tells her Raul is out of surgery and his hand should be fine in a few weeks. Val tells Cris what happened. Cris wants to call the cops. Albert says it’s being investigated.

Albert was worried when Cris didn’t answer her phone and notes she hasn’t been sleeping at the apartment. Cris says she was at her dad’s house. She didn’t think Albert cared. Cris wants to speak with Raul. She’s told she can’t because Ana is with him right now. Ana and Emilio found him. They arrived just in time. Who knows what could have happened.

Ana asks Raul what happened. You were there with Emilio, he says, I used a dating app for men, but I never imagined that animal would do something like this to me. He had a bat. It’s over now, Ana says, you’re okay. I’m not, Raul replies, look at my hand. I can’t work, my career is over. Don’t say that, Ana answers, your hand will heal. You’ll design again after physical therapy. I can’t go back to my apartment, Raul says. Ana offers that he can stay with her. We can take care of you. He turns her down saying he has friends he can stay with for a few days. Whatever you want, Ana says, feel better.

Cris and Barbie meet with a divorce lawyer. She’s a beast. She hasn’t lost a single case. Barbie says she handled her cousin’s divorce and got every last cent from her husband. She will tear Albert to shreds. Barbie asks if Cris has heard from Raul. No, Cris says, it wasn’t serious, but after his surgery, he won’t be designing any more. Truth is, this is just what I need for my plans.

 

velvet #69 part 4

Cris orders a glass of champagne and Barbie pipes up, just kidding… we’re pregnant. She whispers to Cris, if anyone sees you with alcohol, your little performance falls apart. Cris really wants that drink. Now she understands Gloria. And speaking of, Barbie asks what’s up with Glo? Don’t ask, Cris replies, just know that things will change at Velvet.

Blanca is back at work and sorry to hear about Raul. Emilio says Raul doesn’t want many people to know because it will spread on social media. She says she will visit him. But now she has to catch up on work. She tells Emilio that Jenny’s visit helped. He’s happy to hear it. She says she was upset with him at first but now she’s grateful. She was able to tell Jenny about her relationship with Esteban and…

Emilio interrupts. The problem with the past is that we cling to what was and what never was. That’s what make us human. Sometimes we fall in love, sometimes we fail, but the one thing that’s always there is friendship. I’m saying I’ll always be your friend. Forgive me for what I’m going to do, Blanca says, and she gives him a big hug. You’re the best friend anyone could have.

Cris has called a meeting with Albert, Val, and Mateo. We need to decide something important. With everything that happened to Raul, I won’t let Ana be the only designer at Velvet. She’s an unknown and doesn’t have the taste to manage a collection alone. I found a very good designer. Enter Sebastian, Velvet’s new designer. [is he supposed to sabotage Ana? He looks like a jerk.]

Blanca comes to see Raul in the hospital. She asks what happened. He tells her about the dating app. Her eyes widen. She says everyone at Velvet sends their best wishes and they miss him a lot. Things have gone from bad to worse there. Raul says, I heard that Ana was fishing in troubled waters in her quest to become creative director.

Blanca is shocked and adamant—that’s not true, she wanted to leave Velvet. She only came back because we need to finish the collection. Ana is not an opportunist and never was. Raul is surprised that Blanca is on Ana’s side. Blanca rolls her eyes, yes, Ana’s situation is complicated. But that concerns only her, Albert, and Cris. I didn’t come to talk about them. I came to see you and beg you to come back to Velvet.

Raul refuses. Blanca makes her case. The collection you designed is almost ready. It can be the grand success you’ve dreamt of for so long. Will you cast aside your dreams over a conflict that has nothing to do with you? Raul claims it’s about principles and loyalty to Cris.

Blanca replies, and what about her loyalty to you? Instead of not involving you in her problems and asking you to come back, she’s looking for a designer to replace you. Un tal Sebastian. That gets Raul’s attention. It can’t be. Cris didn’t tell me anything. Of course, Blanca replies, why would she? She’s only thinking about her interests, and you ought to do the same.

Albert is upset with Cris’ choice of designer. Sebastian is the youngest designer I’ve ever seen. Cris replies, Velvet needs to be revitalized. Sebastian will bring fresh ideas. It will be a scandal, Albert says, we tried that during Raul’s first go around and it didn’t work. I can’t accept that designer. Besides we don’t know if Raul will return to work or not. Cris snarks, Raul isn’t returning his little hand doesn’t work.

Val enters the room. Albert asks her, your vote is important. Do we wait for Raul, or do you vote for Sebastian? Val immediately says to wait for Raul. Big mistake, Cris says, you don’t know how hard it was to get Sebastian. Albert tells her she should have consulted him first. You are the creative director but I’m the president. Things don’t work like that. Cris walks out.

 

velvet #69 part 5

Raul is having trouble finding a friend to take him in for a few days. He realizes he should have taken Ana’s offer to stay with her. Not a bad idea, Blanca says, if you were in Queens, we could all look after you, taking turns. Raul says there’s no need. Cris told him she’d send a team to the apartment to handle it. I thought you didn’t want to go back there for a while, Blanca replies.

Raul says he has no choice. Blanca says he does. Instead of nurses, he could be surrounded by people who love him. She offers to let him stay with her. Raul is stubborn. He doesn’t want to be around Ana. Blanca persists, please let us take care of you. Accept that Ana loves you very much and she isn’t a bad person. [Apparently, he’s forgotten how badly Cris treated him.] Velvet is your place.

Divorce meeting. Cris’ lawyer says Cris will sign today if Albert agrees to the offer. Leo thinks the conditions are excessive. Cris’ lawyer counters, considering the offenses committed against my client by Mr. Marquez, the offer is more than generous. Albert speaks up. There’s a clause regarding Velvet’s assets over which Cris wants total control. Cris says there are investments she wants to make.

Albert asks what assets? Leo says that’s on the next page of the document. She wants the building in Queens and the factory in Mexico. Cris smiles, why are you questioning it? Just sign and you can do whatever you want with your life. Albert asks, why the building in Queens? It’s a total waste, Cris replies, Velvet needs capital and that’s the only way to finance it. He reminds her his grandpa bought it for all the employees. If you sell it, they have no place to live.

Cris laughs, no company provides housing for its employees. Same with the factory in Mexico. We are paying for the upkeep. We have to shut it down. Albert says, I’ve accepted all your conditions, I don’t care if you take everything from me, but I won’t allow you to put all those people out of work and out of their homes. She replies, it’s that antiquated way of thinking that’s put Velvet on the verge of bankruptcy.

Velvet is doing much better, Albert notes. Cris smirks, take it or leave it. You knew I’d say no, he tells her, I wouldn’t accept you jeopardizing our employees. Albert closes the folder, plops it in front of Cris’ lawyer and pronounces, this is a farce. The lawyer responds, please maintain your composure. Remember we have a solid case against you. My client is being generous by not suing you. It’s in your best interest to sign. Albert refuses.

Leo steps in. It’s in nobody’s best interests to take this further. If it’s alright, we’ll make a counteroffer for you to review. I’m sure we can come to an agreement. Cris laughs again. She looks at Albert, all you had to do was sign and poof, you’d have absolute freedom. That’s what you want, isn’t it? Cris and her lawyer walk out.

Ana comes to see Raul. She says she heard Blanca came. Yes, he replies, she came to convince me to return to Velvet. Ana asks, did she? He nods yes. Ana lets out a squeal and goes to hug Raul. Careful there. Ana tells him his designs are wonderful, and the world deserves to see them. If you want, come to my apartment. You can recover there, and I can help with the designs we have left.

Raul tells her he has decided to stay with Blanca. She understands that he hates her but she’s glad he will be close by. I don’t hate you, Raul replies, I think I’ve been unfair by not hearing you out and I want to change that. I want your version of the story. Ana is happy but she doesn't want to talk about it now. Recovery is more important. They hug carefully.

 

velvet #69 part 6

Marga tells Pedro she’ll turn down the Pima offer because Ana will be working on the Velvet collection alone. She will need help. Pedro asks if she told Ana about the offer. No, Marga replies, with all her problems, she doesn’t need more pressure. Pedro is glad she’s staying but he’s sorry she’s losing this great opportunity for her career. Marga says they must hold onto friendships and Ana needs her. Ana would do the same for her.

One month later.

Raul is back in the atelier. A woman comes in. What? Is that Ana Barbara? He called her and she came to help somehow? She had to move her schedule around. How’s his hand? He tells her, the biggest pain can’t be seen in an x-ray. She asks, what about the guilt? It’s the factory setting, he replies, my father made sure to embroider it at my baptism when he told me if anything bad ever happened to me one day, it’s divine punishment for being different. It’s not a punishment, Ana Barbara says, you know what punishment is? Denying your brilliance to put others’ minds at ease. She starts singing. She signs his cast. [Guess this appearance was to promote Pase a la Fama?]

Valentin brings Valeria a beautiful necklace, a family heirloom, made with the most beautiful diamonds. I want you to have it, he tells her, it’s yours. I appreciate it, she replies, but I can’t accept. It’s too much. [besides what would mommy dearest say?] He says, this is nothing compared to what a woman like you deserves. I’m sure it wouldn’t look as good on anyone else.

Valeria takes the gift. They hug and then she kisses him. She apologizes for getting carried away. I’ve been dreaming of that kiss, she says. He’s been dreaming of it too, and that’s not all. He wants to make her his official girlfriend. She accepts that, too. He leaves and she drops the act, but she loves the necklace!

Raul’s cast is removed. Ana asks, how does it feel? Like it needs some grease, Raul replies. The doctor said that’s normal, Ana says, it will be fine with PT. He thanks Ana for taking care of him. Ana notes it was a collective effort. She just did her part. He says, I know some ugly things happened between us because of others but, I’d like to apologize. I promise nothing like that will ever happen again between us. Apology accepted. And now… get ready world because Raul de la Riva is back!

Pregnancy is getting harder for Barbie. She asks Cris, are you sure you want to get pregnant? [how many months has Cris been pretending she’s pregnant? How will she explain?] Cris screams from the other room. She runs in with a test—I’m pregnant! I’m gonna have a baby! Barbie is excited but then she looks worried.

And we are out! I saw últimas semanas.

 

Velvet

Wonderful as always Dondi. I'm watching this while cross stitching a Christmas stocking that I should have been working on all year but with cataract surgery etc, I put it on the back burner. Yay ultima semanas for 2 shows I'm watching.

What ever happened to the house Chris and Al were renovating after their marriage. Did Chris just decide to stay in the family apartment?

Chris made a very good point to Al, all he had to do was sign away the factory and the apartment building. If he had taken to heart the advice in his dad's final letter, he should have just walked away. I know they are showing he has this huge heart for all the Velvet employees, but I don't think he truly loves Ana enough. Velvet always comes first. And this is the guy who spent nearly a decade in Spain? (Europe) furthering his education and not being involved with Velvet. I just don't get it.

And of course Chris is pregnant. In that month Al forgot about going with her to an OB Dr. He has to realize somewhere along the line that the child is not his. It has to be at least 3 or 4 months since the honeymoon. If course, given that he wants a divorce, Chris can be the bitch she is and just not allow him to go with her to the appointments.

OT any other great TN suggestions like Fatmagül? I finished it so looking for something else to watch, especially on weekends.
 

Bahar

Loving the comments!

Babachita – thank you for telling me what the last whisper was!

Kat – I hadn’t thought about Parla’s paintbrush. Too funny! I just thought she’s an artist, so of course she has a paintbrush. Carpenters don’t carry a hammer everywhere they go either. My duh!



 

velvet

Queens? The apartments are in queens? Sure seemed like it was next door to Belvet the way they’re always coming in and out. Telenovela subway? I suppose the department store could also be in queens but that’s a little too far fetched. Don’t think Cris or Barbie would leave Manhattan.

I look forward to seeing how Cris explains the baby being three months late.

K
 

velvet

Another fine recap, dondi. Thanks!

I think because it's a remake we get some very tired melodrama tropes. Ana sometimes makes me think of a heroine tied to the railroad tracks.

Sigh. Valeria just can't let that itch for the despicable Enrique disappear. She always seems to be looking for ways to make him jealous. I do like it when she makes him suffer, but I wish she'd MOVE ON.

Is it possible Victor isn't really that into Cris and is after her money and a high paid position at Velvet? Initially he came across as being obsessed with her, but I'm starting to wonder.

Sofi was kind of insensitive crowing about her being accepted to college in London in front of Rick. Is this meant to be a scholarship; they've made the point dear daddy gambled away her college fund.?

One month later Cris gets the positive pregnancy test. This makes it even more insane that she's going to say Alberto is the father.

¡Ultimas Semanas! Yay! I'm ready for this to be over. I think the Ana actor has potential, but she's had to be naive and sweet for so long I hope she throws tantrums and throws food at the wall at home.
 

velvet

Dondi, thanks so much for this superb recap.

I was away all day, and I'm exhausted, but I may not have an opportunity to
comment tomorrow, so I'll try to offer a few thoughts now. Actually, perhaps
I'm misremembering this, but I think that Pilar doesn't offer Marga triple
her Velvet salary but rather triple the already generous offer Pilar made
when she was first trying to woo Marga to Pima Fashion. In other words, a
lot
more than triple her Velvet salary.

Wow, it's too bad Raúl didn't hear his "dear friend" Cris's response to the
news that he won't be designing any more because of the injury to his hand:
"Truth is, this is just what I need for my plans."

In the same episode, when Alberto won't sign an agreement that would enable
Cris to tear down the Queens apartment and the Oaxaca factory because it
would "put all those people out of work and out of their homes," she
accuses him of "antiquated thinking." I once felt a twinge of pity for her,
but no longer.

I'm hoping Cris's pregnancy proves to be her downfall.

Thanks for the announcement about últimas semanas.
 

velvet

Thanks, everyone. Great comments.

Ha, Kat, I forgot all about that house Cris was renovating. Ha, no importa… As for Albert not taking the divorce offer, I think Ana wouldn’t want him to take it. I don’t think she’d be on board with people losing their jobs and homes either.

“Queens? The apartments are in queens?” Yes, K. And I ask, where in Queens? This has bothered me throughout. People from Queens tell you their neighborhood/section first and then if the person asking doesn’t know, they will say it’s in Queens. Brooklyn people say Brooklyn, but you might have to ask them what section. And “the city” means Manhattan. There are reasons for this but it’s way off topic.

Lol, “Telenovela subway”. It depends on where you are in Queens. Some are only a couple of short stops into Manhattan. Velvet is definitely in Manhattan. And I agree that Cris and Barbie wouldn’t be caught “slumming” in Queens. From the interstitial shots, I would guess Los Marquez live on 5th Avenue overlooking Central Park.

“Is it possible Victor isn't really that into Cris and is after her money and a high paid position at Velvet?” Yes, novelera, I think Vic is an opportunist. Sleeping with her is a great side benefit. He can blackmail her later, too. I also agree with you on the Ana actor.

Juanita, you might be right about Pilar’s offer. Whatever it was, it was eye-popping to Marga. And yes, Raul needs to realize Cris is nobody’s friend.

I can’t see how Cris’ pregnancy plot can work. She might have gotten away with one month, but 3 or 4? She could be caught with a drink. Or better yet, Clara catches her with Vic.

 

OT Kat

Congratulations on finishing Fatmagul. It’s a tough act to follow. Are you looking for any recommendations—dizi or novela? Does it have to be something we recapped here? Let us know.

 

OT
Dondi I I just commented on the Karsu thread. I would prefer recapped shows because it helps, but I have watched many without and get the general gist of the plots. I'm starting Kara Para Ask on ViX as I really liked the actor Engin Akyürek. I'm on the 5th episode and I've already adjusted to his new persona. The challenge is finding the shows on the apps I have.
 

OT Kat

I commented on the Uni page about this.
 

Post a Comment



<< Home

Newer›  ‹Older

© Caray, Caray! 2006-2022. Duplication of this material for use on any other site is strictly prohibited.

Protected by Copyscape Online Plagiarism Finder