Monday, September 15, 2025

PRIMETIME on Univisión (#1) A.Mar, Los Hilos del Pasado, & Amanecer - Week of Sept. 15, 2025

Welcome to page 1 of Primetime TNs/Series. Recaps are being generously provided for A.Mar and the discussion is ramping up on Hilos, so drop in and join the fun. As always and PLE-E-EASE!!, if some 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 – A-Mar: Ep. 81-83

9-11 PM – Los Hilos del Pasado: 4-6

10-11PM – Amanecer: Ep. 50-52

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A.MAR #81 (Original #83) Parte 1 Notes from the Couch. . .

Sergio Declares He is Free!!!
. . . after his father goes into cardiac arrest and dies right before his eyes in the hospital and Sergio does nothing to help him. The problem is that his father said he was looking forward to going home with Sergio and recuperating with his granddaughter by his side. Sergio tells father that he cares not if he lives or dies. He has complete control over the company and that is all he ever wanted. Also, he (Sergio) made the company what it is. What is more, he doesn't have the happy home that his father thinks he has. Yes, he fell in love with Estrella but she betrayed him like all the others. He tells his father she is just like Beatriz, a real social climber. That is why he killed Beatriz and he is planning to do the same to Estrella but first, he is going to make sure she sees how he is going to destroy everything that she loves.

When he is sure his father is dead and gone, he calls for help and puts on a good act as the "grieving son."

After finding out that Estrella is the new president of the union,. He tells Juanjo that tomorrow they will start purchasing property in the town. That damn town will soon be history.

Sergio appears at Estrella's first union meeting just as she is telling the fishermen that they need to document everything that is going on and that he Sergio is their worst enemy. He congratulates the mother of his child for her comments. He wants to repair the relationship between his fishing company and the fishermen so things are more civilized with no hostility. Estrella informs him that as long as his company plays by the rules, there will be no problems or protests. He loves the new conciliatory tone she has! He wants to tell them what kind of plans his corporation has for the town. He says it is a real estate project. He explains that any of them, who have houses from the middle of town to the sea shore, are going to receive a very lucrative offer for their property. As some of the fishermen seem interested, Fabián asks what the purpose is for purchasing all of this property. Sergio says they will find out in due time. He tells them all to think of their families and their futures.

Gabriel goes "undercover" to find out what is going on from Porfirio. He says he is looking to go work for who is going to offer him the most since he has to support his son. Porfirio tells him thing are going to get much much worse for the traditional fishermen. After Sergio puts his plan into effect, the fishermen will not be catching a small amount of fish. They won't be catching any fish at all. The town is going to die. Gabriel tells Estrella and Fabián that Sergio isn't only planning on getting rid of fish they can catch but also he is planning on getting rid of the fishermen themselves.
 

A.MAR Parte 2

Sergio tells Azul How Things Are
Sergio is with Azul at the restaurant. She asks him if he is planning on reopening his fishing company. He says that he is because it is his job. She asks if he doesn't know how that is going to hurt the people in town and the environment. He has had it and says she sounds like her mother with all of her complaints. She argues that she is also worried about what is happening to the town. Sergio tells her off starting with saying he doesn't have to justify his actions to a little girl like her, her mother or anyone else. What he does is within the law. He is no criminal. She is upset about his tone with her. He says he only wants to make sure that he has made himself clear. She says he is being rude like he was before. He answers that is how he is. She argues that he has been so affectionate with her and her mother. Now he seems like another person. He asks what he got out of being affectionate with her mother. Nothing. She forced him to go against his own father and it so happens that he is coming from burying her grandfather who died from a heart attack. He couldn't even give him a last hug because her mother made sure he wasn't talking to him. So if she is angry, she can go and cry on her mother's shoulder. He is not the villain. He excuses himself saying has to go to a meeting. He throws some cash on the table and says he will come back to see her some other time.

Fabián finds Azul crying alone with her piece of cake at the table where Sergio left her. She tells him that her father told her that her grandfather died and then left her all alone. She needs a hug and he gives her one. She then tells him how she said things to her dad that angered him. She blames herself. He tries to make her feel better telling her that sometimes parents are upset about other things and then sound angry with their children. He admits that he has done it with his own daughter. Parents never want to hurt their children. It is not her fault. He takes her out to the beach to make a sand castle. Estrella is grateful for his help when he tells her what happened.

Brisa on a Mission
Brisa brings Pascual a piece of cake hoping to chat with him. He accepts the cake to take on his trip to the seminary and shows her the door. She goes back with Perla and wants to talk to him. She cries when she finds he has left. The tears do not last long because she decides to go find Pascual, the love of her life, at the seminary.

Estrella Vacillates Again and Again.
Her mother tries to tells Estrella to fight for the love of her life. In the meantime, Gonzalo tells Fabián it is really odd that Erika turned up pregnant and raises the possibility that Estrella is not going to want to be with the father of her half-sister's baby. He tells his son it will be hard but not impossible and he will be there for him. It turns out that Estrella finds it is just "too much" that Erika is pregnant with Fabián's child. He tries to convince her again and again but she is not too sure . . . It doesn't help that

Erika Seems to Have Fabián on a Short Leash
when she suddenly calls Fabián because she is suffering from some pain in her belly. Her doctor meets with him and Estrella and says that Erika is fine but needs to be on bed rest for at least two weeks. She has a high risk pregnancy. When he becomes aware that Erika's mother cannot be counted on, he puts the ball in the baby's father, Fabián's, court. Fabián agrees to take care of Erika. Erika looks too happy about it especially she is all alone. Heck, she has moved into Fabián's room.
 

A.MAR Parte 3

NIcolás Imposes HIs Will
Nicolás takes Sergio up on his offer and signs the contract. They toast together to put an end to this miserable town.

Nicolás calls Gabriel and tells him he wants Iker to come over and spend the night at his and Marina's house. When Gabriel hesitates, Nicolás gets angry. He is not asking for "permission" . He is his father. Gabriel suggests that Iker should have a choice. NIcolás thinks not. Marina tries to talk him out of forcing the situation with Iker. Nicolás says he agreed to put off filing for custody but Iker is the child and he is the parent. That trumps giving Iker a choice. He has waited long enough to be the boy's father.
 

A.MAR

Jarifa, your detailed, superbly written recap totally drew me in. Just fantastic.

I enjoyed all of your clever captions especially "Estrella Vacillates Again and Again" and "Erika Seems to Have Fabián on a Short Leash".

To Estrella's credit, although devastated, she is trying her best to be supportive of Fabian. That said, in all fairness, I can't blame her for not wanting to "...be with the father of her half-sister's baby". The fact Erika isn't her sister or carrying Fabian's child being moot points So frustrating that Fabian is taking Erika at her word and not questioning anything; even Gonzalo has a clue! Now that she is esconsed in Fabian's room, her demands on Fabian will be even more incessant and she will want him at her beck and call.

Loved Gabriel going "undercover" plying blabbermouth Porfirio with shots of tequila. It didn't take long for him to spill his guts did it? At least they know what is ahead. But what will they do to thwart it?

Watching her husband's patience evaporate, being replaced by anger and irrational demands, a sad Marina was caught in the crosshairs, getting more distraught by the minute. By aligning himself with Sergio and his nefarious plans, Nicolas has left the realm of rationality and will now likely lose his family altogether.

Sergio was sickening watching his father die before his eyes, taunting him refusing medical intervention that might have saved him. His cruelty to his own daughter was beyond...And now he pushes forward to impose total devastation of the town and its denizens.

I'm looking forward to seeing Brisa at the seminary. Can she woo her boo back? This should be fun.

Jarifa, thank you for another exceptional recap. I can't wait til tomorrow!

Diana
 

Los Hilos

Did I miss something? Help me out. So we had Catalina in the rain with her little baby which she left on the doorstep of some rich guy. That is Cristina, who grew up in an orphanage, right? Then Catalina, soaked and in her hospital gown or something similar ended up huddled on someone’s doorstep away from the pouring rain. A man came out and gave her a hand up and told her to come in. Wasn’t that man Ramiro, the bad guy who slapped a young woman last week? If so, how has she grown into a strong woman? He looks like an abuser to me and maybe a child abuser. I don’t understand her upbringing. Has it been mentioned?

I’m very impressed with the production values. This is a big-budget show. First off, they hired a ton of leading stars, but what I was noticing tonight was the sets and scenery. They are sparing no expense. Everything very polished, and lots of extras. I noticed in the scene where Cata the Tarot card lady was talking that down on the street below there was a lunch counter with a sign and customers on stools eating. Usually TNs can’t afford small details like that. And the other night when we had the fashion show they had actual fashionable dresses that were pretty impressive.

 

A.Mar

Thanks Jarifa, you always clarify and remind me of the events I watched the night before!

Sergio really showed who he truely is. It seemed to me he deliberately causes his fathers heart attack, and them watched him die. What an unfeeling, cold person he is. Then he goes to Azul and tries to blame her mother for it. What a cruel man. I wonder if he’ll really try to kill Estrella!

Poor Fabián, he never could say no to Erika. Estrella would be a fool to put up with him giving into Erika’s demands because he is the baby’s father. Estrella deserves more. We can see from how he comforts Azul that he would make a great father.

I think Nicholas just effectively ended his marriage. As soon as Marina finds out he’s working with Sergio to ruin the town, she’ll be gone. It’s obvious that it’s Gabriel she loves. The more time she spend with Nicholas the more he seems to repulse her.

I’m hoping things will turn around but I bet we have a week of disasters for our favorites. Maybe Brisa will find some joy at the seminary! And Meche and Gonzalo should be relief from the bad guys winning.

Liz


 

Los Hilos

I don’t think I comentes on this show yet. I need to make a list of names to help me comment. Cristina and her friend are two innocents. Their new roommate is already after Catalina’s husband, who is really negleted by Catalina. She was such a sweet girl, but has become very hard as a successful woman. I wonder if Ramiro was the cause of the change. And his son is apparently going after the daughter because she comes from money.

I was hoping the husband of Catalina was going to be a devores husband, since he was such a cheater the last time we saw him. But I don’t think he stands a chance against the new roomie! I am glad the girls seem to have good neighbors!

Liz
 

Los hilosI

Maggie, I agree, the fashion show was quite fashionable with a lot of models. The C names are going to drive me nuts. Christina, Cata(lina), Carolina, Carlos. Are there more?

Marisol seems to like Cata's son, Ricardo. I'm not sure if Lorena really will become a move interest if Manuel, but given Carolina's lack of ardour towards him if he strays it won't be a surprise. Also if Ramon and Carolina are end game with him leaving the priesthood then I wouldn't begrudge him a HEA.
 

Los Hilos

I agree that this show is much higher quality (other than some of the dialogue). Great cast! Loved the dresses. The preponderance of red reminded of Velvet’s red dress, of course.

Has there ever been a TN with a priest leaving the priesthood? I figured that was a non-starter! It would be nice, though! I agree then that Santamaria’s character might get a HEA. But so often he goes bad, so might not deserve one. I really enjoy his acting! One of the greats!

Lorena makes me laugh. But she is going to disrupt the calm apartment ambiente really fast! There are some evil types lurking who will no doubt take advantage!

Babachita




 

A.MAR

Thanks, Liz and Diana for the comments.

Diana, "I'm looking forward to seeing Brisa at the seminary. Can she woo her boo back? This should be fun." And I am up for some fun at this point! I hope they spend some time on that plot line in the next epsiode.

Liz, "Poor Fabián, he never could say no to Erika." I do not know what is wrong with him. He should have gotten money from somewhere, anywhere and hired somebody to look in on Erika for a couple of weeks; ANYTHING but allow her to move into his house. If Estrella were out of there because of this, I would not criticize her. .

Can't wait until tonight!









 

A.MAR #82 Parte 1 (Original #84 ) Notes from the Couch . . .

Iker in the Middle
Marina brings Iker over to spend the night at Nicolás' place. Nicolás welcomes him and says he is just in time for some snacks. He has some steamed broccoli among other things. Iker complains to his mother that he thought there would be french fries.

Nicolás then shows Iker a prized possession: a model WWII plane that his father gave him. Iker says he likes boats better. Nicollás says they can continue working on the Golden Treasure ship model.He tells Iker how happy he is that he is there. He gives him a hug and says they are going to have an incredible time. When he has left the room, Iker rubs his hands together and with a mischievous smile agrees.

At supper, Iker eats with his hands and wipes them on the table cloth. He then jumps on all of the couches. When he and Nicolás work on the model, he covers his hands in glue and then messes up the model. Next, he is throwing a basketball around the living room. Marina goes running after Nicolás telling him not to yell at Iker. Finally, Iker prepares a cup of coffee for Nicolás with plenty of salt. Marina grabs the cup before Nicolás can and asks Iker why???

Nicolás tells Marina that he is angry. He has done everything he can to make sure Iker has a good time and he only can provoke him. Marina asks if he has asked himself why??? It is clear that Iker doesn't want to be there. Nicolás thinks it is because Iker has not been brought up very well. Marina tells him that she warned him that it was too early to have him stay over. Nicolás says it is time that Iker learned that you don't always get to do what you want to. In the mean time, Iker reappears and picks up the prized WWII plane model. He plays with it appropriately. When Nicolás sees him, he bellows at him to put it down. Iker is so shocked that he drops the plane. It breaks into many pieces.

Iker apologizes and says that he got scared when Nicolás yelled and dropped it. Nicolás does not believe him and accuses him of lying to him. He yells at him that he knew how important that plane was to him and he broke it on purpose. Marina tries to intercede on Iker's behalf. Nicolás shuts her down. He insists that Iker is poorly behaved because he thinks that he can do whatever he wants. Iker runs off. Marina tells NIcolás that nothing that Iker did makes him deserve how he is talking to him. He will no let his child behave like some animal. Marina reminds him that Iker is a ten year old BOY not an animal. He does not agree.

Marina discovers that Iker is no longer at Nicolás' house. She blames Nicolás for yelling at Iker. His answer is that somebody has to show Iker some discipline. Gabriel calls that Iker is at his house. She is going to go see Iker. Nicolás insists on going, too.

Iker tells Gabriel he never wants to go back to Nicolás' house again as Marina and Nicolás arrive at Gabriel's house. Marina is overjoyed to see Iker and he her. Nicolás confronts the boy saying they have a lot to talk about. Iker refuses.
Gabriel tells him to maybe talk later trying to diffuse the situation. Nicolás disagrees. Iker is having a tantrum. All afternoon, he showed no respect and disobeyed. He acted as if nobody ever taught him better. The plane comes up and Iker says it was an accident. Nicolás calls him a liar. Gabriel tells him that he will not talk to his boy that way. Nicolás is not moving until Iker realizes what he has done wrong.
 

A.MAR Parte 2

Gabriel asks Nicolás and Marina both to leave. Tomorrow they can discuss everything with cooler heads. Nicolás refuses and tells Gabriel that Iker needs to learn about limits and how to behave PERIOD. He is sick of having no voice in his son's upbringing. He criticizes Gabriel for how he has brought up Iker. He is going to file for custody. Gabriel says if he truly cares about Iker, they need to take things slowly so he can adjust. Nicolás says that hasn't worked and he is the one who has ended up losing. Gabriel reminds him that he has been with Iker since he was an infant. Nicolás counters with Iker is HIS blood.

Marina tells NIcolás he cannot make a custody decision like that just because he is angry with Gabriel. They agreed to wait and talk about that decision. He notices that she is on Gabriel's side once again. She makes it clear that she is on nobody's side. She only wants her son to be well. Nicolás sees that she has no interest in distancing herself from Gabriel. She informs him, whether he likes it or not, Gabriel knows their son better than either of them. He was with Iker since he was a baby, They weren't. Gabriel taught him everything.He is his father. An angry Nicolás disagrees: HE is his father. He thinks once he has custody, Iker will get used to things and it will all turn out. He reminds her that their son's name is NICO. Marina tells Nicolás that she tried to make things work between them but she will not allow him or anyone to hurt her son. He feels the same way about his son so he will be fighting for legal custody with her or in spite of her.

The next morning, Nicolás wakes up in Adriana's bed. He remembers that happening before when he was married to Antonia. He remembers when Nico was born and he and Antonia didn't agree about anything. He had forgotten how onerous it was arguing with her. Adriana concludes that history repeats itself. She reminds him that she told him so. She is sure that her sister is consoling herself in Gabriel's arms. Nicolás tells her that he needs her as his lawyer. Gabriel will not end up with his son.

Marina tells Gabriel that she has ended it with Nicolás because he wants to fight for custody of Iker. She will not be at his side knowing that he will be hurting her child. Nicolás is set on going to court. Gabriel knows that he cannot fight and win against Iker's biological father in a court of law. Marina knows that but she, as Iker's mother, can. She is going to fight as hard as she can for custody of Iker because she knows that forcing Iker to leave Gabriel, the most important person in his life, would hurt him. Gabriel is his father. She reminds him that she once told him she would never separate him from her son for anything in the world. He thanks her.

Erika's Short on Funds
It seems liken Erika is expecting more of Fabián than just giving her a safe place to stay. She wants to talk about baby names. He thinks it is a little early for that. She is so excited about having the baby. She hugs him (he allows himself to be hugged by he???) and she tells him how excited she is to be having his baby! Yazmín saunters in and finds out she is going to have a baby sister or brother. She is so excited! Erika tells he not to let anyone know . . . for now. Fabián makes it clear he will be there to support Erika as the mother of his child but they will not be a couple.

Rosalba comes over to see her daughter. It turns out that Dr. Ernesto is demanding more money to keep his mouth shut about her fake pregnancy.
He wants 100,000 pesos (5,449 dollars). Erika doesn't have it but will get it.
 

A.MAR Parte 3

Erika calls Sergio to lend her the money. She admits that she is in a bind. It is for a very sensitive matter. She is pregnant with Fabián's baby. She tells him that the pregnancy has been difficult, she needs some procedures done and Fabián is low on money. The pregnancy was a surprise. He agrees to send her the money in cash the next morning with Juanjo. He tells Juanjo that he wants him to keep his eyes and ears open when he is there.

Juanjo delivers the money. He makes a comment on how she is glowing like pregnant women do.She says she just got out of bed. He peppers her with questions until Dr. Ernesto arrives. Finally, Juanjo leaves.

Erika gives Dr.Ernesto the money. When it seems like he might be pressuring for more to keep his mouth shut about the false pregnancy, she reminds him that she could easily open her mouth about his unethical activities and ruin his business. it is a draw.

Sergio's Plan is Revealed
Rosalba is still entertaining Porfirio in her room at the inn. She finds out that four properties have already been sold to Sergio's company with Porfirio acting as the negotiator, She cannot believe how much money is involved. She reminds him that he said he was going to cut her in on the deal. Porfirio says he is getting a good cut on the deals. He advises her to go the restaurant and talk the fishermen into selling their homes. She is on board.

Gabriel brings Estrella and fishing friends a drawing of the processing plant that Sergio wants to build. When they see the size of the plant. They understand why Sergio needs to buy up all of the houses. What to do? Estrella says whatever it is, it will need to be done quickly. She informs Fabián about the plan that will destroy their town. They have to find a way to stop Sergio any way they can. They conclude that they need to keep everyone united and remind them that what Sergio promised and what he failed to deliver when he opened his commercial fishing company. Fabián finds it interesting that they are together again fighting for their town. They conclude that if they stay united they can get though whatever ends up happening.

Estrella addresses the fisherman about the supposed Alfa Sur real estate project. She says it is really a fish processing plan. They cannot believe that Sergio could be allowed to do that but now understand that is why Sergio wants to buy up al of their homes. Fabián says they all know how Sergio operates. He will get the permits he needs and all of their homes will be destroyed. Sergio arrives telling Fabián not to be such an alarmist. Fabián asks if he is going to deny that he is going to build a processing plant in town. No, he is not denying that. Sergio sees it as a great opportunity for everyone. Gabriel asks if that would be a great opportunity to destroy their town. Porfirio says this is a chance to sell their properties at above market value and a chance to work at the processing plant. Sergio adds the town will be stabilized by investments. Estrella asks if that would be the same stability that one of his companies provided for the town of Santa María del Oro where his company installed a hydro-electrical plant. From what she understands, they also were promised work and were made generous offers on their real estate but the agricultural workers ended up out of work. Those who refused to sell were pressured until they took ridiculous prices to avoid harassment. Sergio accuses he of comparing apples and oranges. Sergio has a study showing the environmental advantages provided by the plant. Estrella cannot stand to even hear that. She asks how much did he pay to get s study done to come out in his favor. Fabián asks what ever happened to the property he bought that was supposed to be sued to enlarge the school. That never happened and now there is going to be a fish processing plant being installed instead. What other lies does he have for the? Azul comes running out and pushes her father back. She tells him to go away and not destroy their town.
 

A.MAR Parte 4

Estrella says NO!!!
Estrella makes it clear she cannot continue her romance with Fabián because of Erika.

Valentín's Patience Runs Out
After Perla tells Valentín how worried she is about her town disappearing, he tries to comfort her by getting romantic and she tells him she is not in the mood. That is not what he wants to hear at this point. He says it is the same thing every night. She always has an excuse. He hasn't pressured her and had agreed to wait until she was ready but he cannot take it any more. He doesn't know what else he can do. He loves her with all his heart. Evidently, that is not enough for her. He begs her to tell him what is wrong so he can help her. She says it isn't his fault.He answers that patience isn't solving the problem. He takes a blanket and leaves their room.
 

Los Hilos

What is the name of the red-headed roommate? And that Lorena! She is repeat dialing a married man in the evening when he’d be home with his wife?

I snoozed out during part of this. Not that it was boring! I need to go back and look at the bits I missed.

 

A.Mar

Thanks Jarifa, that was a great read. I am happily surprised to discover the pregnancy is a lie. Not sure what Erika’s plans are. I guess a miscarriage and then needing consoling from Fabián. Which might work for a while, but not forever! I was hoping Yazmín would notice the money being passed to the doctor!

Nicholas is a repeat cheater. Not surprised. Adriana is more his type than sweet Marina. And apparently they were fighting about Nico when he was a baby. I imagine Nicholas expected him to sleep through the night and have a rigid schedule. I’m glad Marina will fight him for custody. Íker was annoying but Nicholas had no patience.

So Sergio destroyed another town before this. I hope the town people band together against him. Surely they trust Fabián and Estrella over Porfirio and Rosalba! Hopefully the back story of these two will come out.

This was a good episode with the good people at least having plans to fight against the bad.

No Brisa but I’m glad Valentín is questioning Perla.

Liz
 

A.MAR

Jarifa, you set the bar higher with each successive recap. Enthralling...

Steamed broccoli? Nicolas deserves to lose custody for that alone. :) "Nicolás is not moving until Iker realizes what he has done wrong" .Dictatorial and dismissive, he failed Fatherhood 101 right out of the gate.

Nicolas and Adriana ending up in bed was something else I hadn't expected! They deserve each other. Despite an occasional flash of seemingly earnest behavior, I don't see how Marina ever fell in love with Nicolas. I liked Gabriel's somehow managing to control himself despite Nicolas' baiting. Gabriel and Marina will now fight together. I also admired their singular goal: keeping Iker with them. I liked they didn't fall into each other's arms; more important issues await. Speculation only but in order to have their happy ending, I don't see Nicolas surviving...

Speaking of not surviving, I can't envision Sergio (the king of oxygen wasters) continuing to spew his poison and lies much longer. Perhaps the town will band together to come up with a feasible plan, although I don't have a clue what might work.

Liz, I was also hoping Yaz would see the two bulging packs o'cash but no such luck. I suspect Erika will claim a miscarriage but I don't know what she plans to lie about after that.

Hoping Perla finds the courage to confide in Valentin. He loves her so much.

Bring on Brisa's hopefully successful adventure. Stealing her man from the seminary is par for the course for this crazy character, right?

Just a joy Jarifa. Thank you.

Diana
 

A.MAR

Rats, my comment of earlier this morning has disappeared.

Jarifa, could you kindly retrieve it when you have a moment? Thank you...

Diana
 

A.MAR

Thank you for restoring my comment!!! Diana
 

Los hilosI
Redhead is Marisol.
 

No problem
 

A.MAR

Liz and Diana, since it looks like there are still plenty of plot lines to get resolved in 6 episodes, I guess we can expect these episodes to be packed until the end on 9/24.

Liz, I think "rigid" is an excellent adjective for Nicolás. It is his way or the highway. He always mentions how Iker going missing affected HIM. Like anyone should care. Diana, I wondered. too, who in their right mind would serve steamed broccoli to a kid as a snack/appetizer aside from a meal? Another good question is how Marina could have ever ended up with him. Her personality is so different. At the present time, I do not really think Nicolás cares so much for Iker as a person but more as a possession whose acquisition will help prop up his image of himself. Hmmmm, his relationship with Marina was in bad shape when Iker was born. He couldn't get himself into Adriana's bed fast enough, could he?

I have liked how this novela doesn't necessarily visit each plot line in every episode. I am hoping tonight we finally get Brisa's visit to the seminary.

How much longer will we have to put up with Erika pretending to be pregnant? I hope they do not let that go until the bitter end. Here is hoping her and Rosalba's anvils are huge ones.

Loved that Estrella had done her homework and could confront Sergio with facts and figures.

I admit that I feel for Azul now that she is aware of what a bad man her father is. Come to think of it, it is only because of Erika she even knows him. Erika deserves an anvil for that alone.

Can't wait for tonight.
 

A.MAR #83 Parte 1 (Original #85) Notes from the Couch . . .

Sergio Tries to Impose His Will
Sergio accuses Estrella of making his own daughter attack him at the meeting. She rejects that idea but has Meche remove her. Fabián wants to know how many jobs will be available at the fish processing plant. Fabián guesses maybe 80. Sergio says maybe. Fabián asks what will happen to the other 150 fishermen. Sergio says they all will have the chance to make out like bandits if they sell their property. Porfirio has estimates of what all of their properties are worth and they will be paying them 30% above market value. Rosalba then warns them that after tomorrow, the 30% will no longer be available. Sergio is confident they will make the smart decision. Estrella tries to talk them into sticking together because the only way they will win is as a block. Fabián explains that Sergio needs to buy adjacent properties in order to build his company. If he can't do that, he cannot build. One of the fishermen says the problem is how long they can last. Estrella reminds them that they are all stronger together.

Azul complains to Sergio, who has just referred to her as the brat to Juanjo, about how he is destroying their town and how she is worried about her granny. He says he is only doing business. He is also disappointed in her for not being a real Contreras. She is lacking the winning spirit for negotiations and making money. That should be running in her veins. She says he was the best father ever in the city and he is so different now. He makes it clear that this is who he has always been. She says she will never destroy the world to make money. She wants something better. He tells her dreams don't make things happen. Only decisions do but few people are up to making them.

Fabián explains how Sergio is sowing fear to divide the fishermen and buy their properties. Estrella can see Sergio buying up the town and everyone going their own way wherever they can find work. She would go with her family, he with his and Erika and their child. Their relationship would be over. He agrees but asks but why couldn't they be together. Fabián is in love with her. She says her love for him has not changed ever. He believes their paths in life are meant to be together.

Sergio appears with Adriana at Gabriel's to collect on the debt he owes to Sergio. Gabriel protests saying that he has been making all the payments. He is told he didn't read the fine print. He has three days left to pay the remainder of the debt with accrued interest or Sergio will take control of his property. Gabriel admits he cannot do that. Sergio suggests he gets ready to move because his house will be razed with the rest of the houses.
 

A.MAR Parte 2

Sergio and Estrella talks. She says there are three fishermen who want to take him up on his offer. He suggests they wait a while to see what happens. He reminds her that she rejected him for a poor fisherman. She tells him his plan didn't work so he should stop pressuring everyone. He says it is too late for that. She will have to accept the consequences.

Sergio tells Juanjo his plan. He is going to make sure the fishermen cannot catch anything. From now on, the sea belongs to them. They will not respect any limits on where they are allowed to fish. Juanjo warns him that Estrella will not be happy when she finds out. Sergio says that will not happen right away because he is going to talk to Porfirio about issuing a fishing ban due to excessive wind.

Estrella feels like Sergio is doing all of this as revenge for her not being with him. Fabián can understand how disappointed she is since she is such a wonderful woman.

They are about to kiss when Yazmín bursts in with great news. She got the highest grade average out of everyone in her class. She wants a family gathering to celebrate. Fabián agrees. She wants to include Erika since she has been such a help to her. Fabián wants to include Estrella. Estrella thanks them for the invite but she will not be be able to come.

Erika
Erika gets a bouquet of flowers and a cute little onesie. Yazmín delivers them. She pretends they are from her mother. When Yazmín leaves, Eriks opens up the card. The message says that he knows what she is doing. It is signed by Sergio. Rosalba wonders how he found out. Erika tells her that Juanjo was delivering the money as the doctor was leaving. She is sure he paid him off for the info. Rosalba suggests that she call Sergio to get a lay of the land with him. That is exactly what Erika does. She thanks him for the flowers but adds that she really didn't understand his card. He finds it incredible that she would want to put one over on Fabián but she had better not do the same to him because he thought they were friends. Eriks says she will be paying him back ASAP. He tells her to forget about the money. He only wants her to find out if Fabián goes out tomorrow to haul in his nets. She doesn't like doing that. He makes it clear she is the one who has something to lose if she doesn't do it, not him.

Juanjo has to talked to Porfirio about changing the weather forecast. It is ready to go. Sergio says now they only have to wait until the fishermen hear about the terrible climate change.
 

A.MAR Parte 3

At Yazmín's celebration, Sergio says he will be hauling in his nets tomorrow. He knows the weather better than anyone. Tomorrow the sea will be nice and calm. The bad forecast is another lie from that corrupt Porfirio. Erika calls Sergio with the news.

The next day, in pure rebellion with no cares about possible fines, Fabián and his crew go to gather up their nets and fish. They are surprised to see two of Sergio's ships invading the section of the ocean that is reserved for the traditional fishermen. Fabián radios the Alfa Sur ships that they are out of bounds. There is no answer as the ships approach them blowing their horns. Fabin decides to go and confront them.

The Fight for Iker
Marina shows up at Gabriel's boat. Iker is there and wants Gabriel to take them out for a ride but not with Nicolás. Gabriel joins them. They need to talk. She tells Iker she is no longer with Nicolás. He is overjoyed and hopes he is gone for good. Gabriel tells him that is not going to happen. Marina explains he is very important to Nicolás. Nicolás will fight for custody of him but she will too. She has no plans on taking him away from Gabriel. The three of them will fight together but it will be a decision made by the court.

Adriana tells Marina that Nicolás has hired her to get him custody of his son.

Marina tells Gabriel she is going to try to get her and Nicolás' mutual friend Felipe to represent her because he is a lawyer. Apart from him, she has nobody else to help them. Gabriel is desperate because if he doesn't have a house, he will not be able to care for Iker. Marina is renting a house in town and invites them to stay with her. Given that, Marina is afraid of losing Iker. Gabriel tries to lift her spirit is and reminds her of the last time they fought for Iker when he thought all was lost. Gabriel says no matter what she feels for him, he still loves her and will do all he can to fight with her for Iker's custody.

Marina has managed to get Felipe the lawyer to come and talk to her about her custody case. Unfortunately, he has invited Nicolás hoping to broker a deal between them. He believes that even a bad negotiated settlement is better than a court ruling. It turns out that Nicolás will grant Marina full custody with only one condition: that she take Iker and move far away from Gabriel. She refuses and says she will see him in court. He arrogantly tells her that if she does that, he will win custody.

Marina tells Gabriel about what happened. She is confident she will win. In court, mothers have priority and they will listen to what Iker wants. Iker is on their side. Gabriel knows all that but he still feels that Nicolás knows something that they don't know to give him such confidence. They do not know that Iker is nervously listening to the conversation. Marina has no fear of him or Adriana. They will not be taking her son away from her forever. Gabriel asks her to ask Felipe for some pointers on how to prepare for the hearing. She tells him to not get upset. They will move heaven and earth to get custody of Iker.
 

A.MAR Parte 4

Brisa's Adventure
Brisa arrives at the seminary and calls Perla to tell her. Perla tells her to go in there and fight for Pascual and call her to tell her what happened. She knocks on the door. A priest tells Brisa that Pascual cannot talk to her because he is following the rule of silence and will not be talking for two weeks. She uses every excuse she can think of and every part of her body to try to change the priest's mind and get in. In the end, she loses and is faced with a closed door.

That does not stop Brisa. She dresses like a nun (I wonder if they used the same nun outfit on Africa Zavala in Monteverde) and is quickly admitted when she tells another priest at the door that she has some ecclesiastical papers to deliver to the head of the seminary. She finds Pascual standing and praying but not talking. He is shocked to see her.

Perla Tells the Truth
Perla is crying on the beach all alone when Valentín finds her. She says she just cannot keep it from him anymore: Tiburón raped her. She is so sorry. Valentín is so sorry that she did not tell him earlier. He assures her that if he had known, he would have helped her, protected her. She explains that she has been in therapy and that her family has been trying to help her. He doesn't think any less of her. He will do whatever he can to help her. He loves her. They kiss.

Everything Else
Yazmín is going to go study in Mexico City and Oliver is going with her.
 

A.MAR

I wanted more of Brisa but loved that we were out on a boat on the sea even though it could be run over by the Alfa Sur ships.
 

Los Hilos

I’m wondering if Manuel doesn’t know that Carolina had a child before he met her. How could a husband not be able to tell his wife had gone through a childbirth? Anyway, she sure took a fit over a kiss. Her poor daughter!

The actress playing Christina isn’t doing it for me. She’s supposed to be amazing so that everyone admires her and Carlos falls instantly in love with her. To me, she just doesn’t project warmth or particular intelligence. She’s kinda serious and blah. Marisol the red-headed roommate radiates sweetness and Lore the blonde has tons of sparkle.

I wonder why they’re hard-pressed for models. I’m sure there are lots of agencies with scads of hopeful young women on file.

A tiny gripe: the makeup people shouldn’t paint outside Carolina’s lipline so much. It’s really noticeable and makes it look like a tiny pink moustache has slipped down on the top of her lips. I can’t take my eyes off it – ha!

I’m loving Cata the Tarot card lady. And I’m worried about Laura Flores. She has been a leading lady and now she has this small, nothing part. I hope her character gets to do something besides tell Carolina how fabulous she is.



 

A.Mar

Thanks Jarifa, you recaps are great. I enjoy them almost as much as watching the show! And you point out things I miss! I didn’t realize Sergio had Erika tell him if Fabián takes his boat out. I sure hope Fabián finds out every dirty deed Erika did.

It looks like Valentín and Perla have worked things out. Valentín surprised me with what he told Perla. I was impressed. I’m sure Brisa and Pascual will be working things out by tonight.

I did feel sorry for Azul. She’s learning exactly who her father is.

Another custody fight. I hate Íker over heard and worry about what he’ll do. Nicholas saying Marina could have Íker If she moved far away from Gabriel makes me think he really doesn’t want Íker, he just wants to hurt Gabriel. Pure jealousy.

Each show is more intense than the previous one! I’m going to miss this when it’s over.

Liz
 

Los Hilos

I was surprised that Manuel doesn’t seem to know Carolina’s past. But her friend/coworker knows all about it. How do you keep a secret like that. She’s so different from the sweet girl she was. I wonder if she sees her self in Christina, and that’s why she’s training her.

I loved the scene with Christina and Father Sebastián. How great that they have this great relationship, without knowing they’re father and daughter.

Manuel is going to end up in an affair with Lorena. Just a prediction, but she’s not going to take no from him.

I like Marisol, I think she’ll end up with Cata’s son!

Liz
 

A.MAR

Jarifa, your recap was spectacular and reflected all of the events perfectly.

I had so many questions about what was said. I was on the edge of my seat straining to hear what Perla was telling Valentin, but didn't hear "Tiburon" which I obviously missed. Every word can be extremely important and you masterfully filled all of it in.

"The next day, in pure rebellion with no cares about possible fines, Fabián and his crew go to gather up their nets and fish". Like Fabian and company, we are skimming across the water's edge at high speed, crashing through the waves, confronting danger, unfraid and head on! What a thrilling ride at sea...We couldn't possibly have a better David vs. Goliath scenario.

"Juanjo has to talked to Porfirio about changing the weather forecast". Small town or no, a pretty impressive feat. Sergio, the son of Satan has his fetid fingers seemingly everywhere.

The blows are landing; Gabriel will lose his home and is now fully embroiled in the custody fight. "Gabriel knows all that but he still feels that Nicolás knows something that they don't know to give him such confidence" was so intuitive. My heart went out to Iker who heard much no child should be burdened with.

I thought Marina finally remembering that Nicolas was cheating on her with Adriana would be a huge reveal. Now, I'm wondering if it is going to make any difference? With Sergio's money behind him, surely the judge will be bribed? There seems little time left to stem the tide. I can't wait to see what the writers have in store.

I find it interesting there seems to be little closeness between Yazmin and Estrella. Well, Erika has certainly seen to that. Estrella being invited to the celebration seemed to be an afterthought (she was sitting right there for heavens sake). I can't wait for Erika and her lies to be exposed.

Nothing can deter our hard headed Brisa can it?? Not even a high walled monastery. Like you Jarifa, I wish we'd seen more! Hopefully, we will tonight.

Jarifa, thank you for this splendid story.

Diana
 

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