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PAPAS #14 Part 1

I could not translate much. I’ve tried to provide some brief notes which may or may not be accurate.

In a flashback from months ago, we see Hernan and Melina plotting, which seems to be related to the cell phone El Chacal found.

El Chacal and Melina are interrupted by Hernan who explains she is Iker’s mother. El Chacal realizes they are thick as thieves. I think he wants in on the action. Later, El Chacal gives Hernan a USB which is a sure harbinger of something devastating to come. Tino shows up and asks El Chacal who he is. Melina shows up to feign being faint and Tino goes to help her inside. It’s plain to see he is disconcerted with so much going on and the loss of his mother. Uh oh, he sits on the bed to talk further about music and Maximax.

Tino seems to lay down the law to Bill as to when he can reveal his true identity to Emi. In another scene, Bill talks about his brother Ronnie who had the same health issues as Emi.

Clara Luz, Rudolf, Prisma and Nazario discuss Pipe and Natalia being siblings. Is he angling for a job at Maximax?

Chano tells Serena something about Lichita, the word “divorce” is mentioned but not sure in what context.

Gisela, Aide and Alexander go shopping. Gisela’s attention is diverted by some jewelry and when she turns around, Alexander is gone! She panics, looking for him when he comes out of a shop with Aide! She is verklempt.

Circe is talking with a friend about Checo. Said Checo talks with a woman and takes pictures of people waiting in line. All of a sudden, he freezes, flashing back to a closeup of a gun going off. We see blood splattered on the pavement.

Uli steals a kiss from Chofis…Melina calls Serena (?)

Aide and Tino catch up and start bickering right away. Bill and Adriana meet up. She says “congratulations.” Bill seems uncomfortable but I can’t shed any light on their conversation.

Diana
 

PAPAS #14 Part 2

Iker asks his mother if he can get her anything. Tino approves of Iker's musical aspirations . Iker asks her a question and Melina flashes back to her recording a conversation in the hall; when Iker comes out of his room, she scurries back into hers. It was then and there that Tino saw him and we now know that this is why Iker was blamed for the recording! Of course, Iker wouldn’t rat out his mother. She tells Iker something about a presentation for Maximax he looks confused; Tino comes in and conversation stops. The poor kid.

El Calacas is throwing money at one of the denizens and calls someone.

Gisela is deciding on her dinner choices when Hernan interrupts, cozying up, calling her “princess”.

Tino and Aide say something about the bank and Melina eavesdrops in plain sight. Aide and Gisela argue.

Nazario seems to comment on Pipe’s behavior for some reason. Rudolf and Nazario have a scene later I can’t interpret.

Checo and family have dinner, Checo and Chano verbally sparring; Chofis has had enough! Later, she goes to the gym and warns Serena off, talking about her mother. Serena seems deflated.

A montage of scenes, Circe thinking she sees Checo; Aide and Gisela playing with Alexander; Iker playing the drums with Tino there, Emi watching and then leaving quietly. Gisela has words with Melina.

Hernan is at a computer and when we see Aide and Tino’s pictures on the screen we sense a rat. Melina comes in and give him a scrap of paper…All of a sudden, Aide calls out to Tino; it is clear Hernan has hacked their account which is now empty…

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #6 Part 1

Juan David muses about the love of his life to the good padre.

Juanita shows up at Manuel’s and starts taking orders. A smitten Hugo smiles from afar (behind the bar). He later helps her bus a table.

The bus driver (I don’t know her name) stops by but the father hustles her out.

Carolina and “her boys” Andres and Moises are on a field trip. The boys skip stones as she smiles and daydreams a bit with a smile on her face.

When Angelia shows up at work, she cold shoulders Juan David. She returns the gift he gave her, much to his consternation. They are done! She moondoggies him as he looks like he is going to cry. Ahhh, then he lip locks her and all is forgiven as many arduous kisses ensue.

Lucia has baked a luscious chocolate cake and Franco is suitably impressed. They talk to Manuel to see if he is interested in purchasing them for the restaurant and he likes what he sees. Franco invites her over and she hesitates because of Lucas, whom he lives with. Lucas tells Franco he has no problem with her visiting

Nestor shows up at the clinic and Rosalia tends to his bloody hand wound. Another potential candidate has supplied DNA material!

Moises and Oscar have a nice talk; as they eat, Oscar is happy he is pleased with his classes. I believe Moises identifies a leaf; Oscar seems thoughtful and suitably impressed.

Nestor comes to the restaurant and Juanita smiles. Nestor stares at her (back to them) leaning over Hugo to do so Hugo senses a rival and his hackles are up…

Nestor goes to the clinic and finds one of the potential DNA tests Rosalia has squirrelled away. He puts two and two together and confronts Rosalia but she grabs the test and bids him goodbye as he scowls.

Gloria says good night to a smitten Manuel as the women stare.

Franco samples some of Lucia’s cake and he moves forward to kiss her. Alarmed, Lucia says “no”, then “I’m sorry” and backs up. She takes her cake and leaves. He is angry with himself for moving so fast. The next morning Franco and Lucas have breakfast and he tells him what happened. He is clearly charmed.

Oscar is sitting in bed thinking of Carolina as he berates himself for doing so. Carolina is doing the same!

Carolina and Oscar talk, I can’t follow the conversation but there is a lot of smiling.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #6 Part 2

Lucia shows Rosalia her engagement ring (is she offering to pawn it?) Lucia brings Manuel a delicious looking white cake with nuts.

Carolina and Sister Celeste talk but I couldn’t follow. Oscar hears the word “lawyer” and comes in and questions Carolina. He seems to feel it is his house and he has the right to know. He asks if she has a legal problem. She seems to talk her way out of it and leaves to resume her classes.

A cranky Nestor visits the good padre asking him about Rosalia. He is none too happy.

Gloria comes down for coffee and the bus driver starts to tease her. Gloria acts mortally wounded and disrespected and is sharp tongued.

Rosalia hands the good padre her DNA envelopes and asks him to go to the lab. He tells her Nestor was by and doesn’t seem pleased. She talks about secrets of the confessional. Lucas comes in at that point asking for mail. Rosalia leaves behind him. She later tells him she is looking to find her father. Their attraction is obvious.

Andres asks his mother about his father. Carolina looks at him as Oscar comes in, asking about Andres’ father. The kids are adorable.

Gloria comes into the office and tells Angelina she wants to talk to Juan David alone. She asks what his intentions are toward her daughter. She natters on leaving him open mouthed. Angelina comes back and is worried about what her mother said. He assures her all is well.

Oscar (having no business to do so) asks Andres what the problem with his father is! Oscar hands him his phone…Oh noes, Andres doesn’t want to cause any problem and with that starts dialing and I assume he is calling his father!!

I hope most of this was relayed correctly although I could not follow everything. Thank you for your comments and insights.

Diana
 

O/T

Looks like Doménica Montero with Angelique Boyer and Marcus Ornellas and Brandon Peniche is set to air at 9 ET next month when Los Hilos ends.

Diana
 

hilos

Things are snowballing now. Manuel and his ex are getting very close. He still believes Ramiro’s lies.

Carlos is stuck with Tamara who lost her baby in the accident. Alonso, who seems a really nice guy, is very close to Cristina and didn’t bolt after hearing about the pregnancy. As I said, Manuel’s getting dangerously close to his ex, not that I blame him!!! The Padre is still emotionally attached to Carolina.

What needs to happen is for Carolina to tell Manuel the while story, but it may be too late.

Ramiro knows some of the story but is staying silent for revenge.

Carlos knows half of Carolina’s story.

Leonardo knows about Tamara’s lies and has done some other research.

Alonso knows about the pregnancy.

They all need to talk and get this ball rolling to its fast approaching end!

Babachita
 

"HILOS"
Babachita: I'm interested to see Ramiro & the villains stirring the pot to take down Carolina, who needs some juicy KARMA.

Tamara is NUTS & crazy.

Confident about Carlos & Cristina being endgame when all is said & done.

Diana: Carolina's half-truths are becoming irritating LOL.

 

MONTEVERDE #6

Thank you, Diana!

As Carolina and Oscar stumble around each other after the awkward embrace on the banks of the river, she asks him if he wants to dance. He says he didn't know that nuns dance. She says of course they do. What about him? He answers that years ago he was the king of the dance floor. They used to call him John Travolta. She would have liked to have known him back then. He asks her if she would like to dance now. She reluctantly admits that it wouldn't be appropriate. They share one last gaze filled with longing.

The bus driver stops by asking when the parts for her bus are coming so it can be repaired. Padre Gabriel has no idea.

Néstor was bitten by a horse he was trying to give an injection to. Another time a sheep kicked him in the face and he ended up with a black eye. No painkillers are necessary for Néstor!

Franco tells Lucía she can come over to his place and bake her cakes there. He and Lucas are not there during the day. She insists he talk to Lucas first. Lucas has no problems but jokes that one day he could be moving out because of Lucía moving in.

The question is why would Nosy Néstor suspect that a DNA test was being done on him. Is he hiding something?

Lucía is planning on selling the ring.

Celeste tells Carolina that she contacted a law firm and a lawyer costs an arm and a leg. Celeste wants to sell the house their parents left them. Carolina disagrees. Half of it belongs to Celeste. Celeste doesn't care. If they can prove that Carolina is innocent, Carlos will end up in jail. Is Carolina ready to deal with that? Carolina's answer is to find a good lawyer. Nosy Oscar begins his inquisition. She lies saying that one of the women who came with her needs a lawyer.

Rosalia says that her ethical code as a doctor is that same as that of the priest in keeping the secrets of the confessional.

Lucas also doesn't know who his father is and wants to go to Naples to search.

ITA how inappropriate it is for Oscar to stick his nose in Andrés' relationship with his father. He even encourages the kid to lie by omission telling him that nobody has to know about him making a call to his father. Sorry to say but I am not liking the Oscar character at all.
 

Doménica Montero

Thanks, Diana, for letting us know what is coming up.
 

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Jarifa: I NEVER liked that Oscar fellow from the beginning.
 

MONTEVERDE

Jarifa, thank you for insightfully threading the needle and explaining the many loose ends from last night. Everything you added was really helpful.

"They share one last gaze filled with longing" had me sighing away. John Travolta? Who'd have thought it? It's conversations like these that add so much spice to the storyline.

Looks like the ranch denizens don't care for Nestor. Animals are a great judge of character so this does not portend well for him! Yes, Jarifa, I would say he is definitely hiding something. Or somethings! :)

"Nosy Oscar" has way overstepped his boundaries! Carolina does not need to answer every overly curious and inappropriate inquiries.

I'm so appreciative of your providing "Rosalia says that her ethical code as a doctor is that same as that of the priest in keeping the secrets of the confessional". I was wondering what the rest of it was...And, it's very true.

Yes, not only has Oscar intruded where he should dare not tread, he wants Andres to keep quiet about it! What a breech of trust. I'm not seeing much of a galan here at all :(

Diana
 

Monteverde

I’m reading the wonderful recaps and comments, but one day late because this TN is on at the same time as Lejos over on Telemundo. I tape it and watch the next day. That’s why I haven’t been commenting – too late!

I have a question about the basic premise though. Who actually lives in this town? When the story description came out before the TN started, they said that the ladies are coming to a town with 100 single men and no women for them. I fully expected the town to be a dusty pueblo with a lot of men in equally dusty work clothes. But no! Look at that cute town! It’s as immaculately clean and freshly painted as Downtown Disney. There are perfectly kept potted plants on the sidewalk. Astonishingly, all the trucks are shiny clean too and the men are neatly dressed.

So is it a town where only 100 people live, or is it a town that has married people too somewhere? Who keeps it so nice? How can a town of 100 support a restaurant? Why are there buildings of more than one story? When you have a lot of space, you don’t need to put second stories on buildings. And why are the buildings so tightly clustered, right against each other? If you have space you can sprawl. The town looks like a mini urban place.

Are there other citizens we never see?

 

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Maggie, there is a sign in the promo poster that says 100 men, 0 women. That is about it. Go figure! I have the same questions you have. There is a lot of disbelief to be suspended but it is a dramedy so I guess almost anything goes.
 

Papas

Thanks Diana, I enjoyed your recap. I don’t have to much to add. I was what Hernan and Melina were plotting. As far as I know the USB was going to help Hernan get in the bank account of Tino and Aide, or their business. Which he ended up doing!

Rudolf gave Nazario too much information. Nazario asked if the house was there’s and he said it actually belonged to Pipe as Serena left everything to him. Nazario said either then it’s Natalia’s too, or it should be her’s too. I’m pretty sure he knows there’s money involved too. Rudolf also thinks he’ll be able to get him on at Maximax. Not Rudolf’s brightest move.

I feel sorry for Tino and Aide. The freeloaders living with them are using them and Bill might really care about Emi but Paulina, or is it Adrianna(Emi’s mom) wants the money her ex left to Tino and Emi. So a lot of people want money from Tino.

Liz


 

Hilos

I feel sorry for Carolina, which I never thought I’d say. But Ramiro’s lies sent Manuel straight to his ex. And when she erased the call from Carolina from his phone I decided I didn’t like her. Now three people are out to ruin their marriage. And RRomina is horrible to her mother. She and Ramiro are both blaming her for Omar’s death, which is wrong. If anyone is to blame it’s the thugs that were following them.

I’m waiting for Christina to tell Salvador and the nun what Ramiro told her. Which should make them wonder why he came in and told the story about reuniting mother and daughter. I was also hoping Salvador would realize the man wanting to see Christina was Ramiro. He knows they both lost sons. What are the odds of two different men looking for an orphan and both recently lost sons. Actually, two men looking for a 20ish girl should be coincidence enough.

Liz
 

PAPAS

Thanks so much Liz.

No surprise Paulina wants her deceased ex's money, but I can't figure out how she is going to maneuver that...

Thanks for this golden nugget which I hadn't understood: "Nazario asked if the house was there’s and he said it actually belonged to Pipe as Serena left everything to him. Nazario said either then it’s Natalia’s too, or it should be her’s too". Very telling.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE

Maggie, loved "Downtown Disney".

Great questions to which I have no anwers. I think Jarifa nailed it in her response, "almost anything goes". I think we need to "go with the flow". :)

Diana
 

Papas
Diana,thank you for the recap. As Liz stated , Tino and Aide have a house full of freeloaders. I can't believe that Tino's own father is trying to steal money from his son !

. I still can't figure out how Hernan connected with Tino's one night stand . I also wonder Just is her son . Altair is doing her usually wicked glances and smirks as she sneaks around eaves dropping .

The police guy is scary . Why is he after Hernan? This show has gotten confusing .
It is fun seeing Erika in this crazy role .she is usu ally cast as the good girl.

P.s. Looking forward to a new show with Angelique Susan
 

PAPAS #15 Part 1

Way too many quick scenes and rapid-fire dialogue. My only option was to capture the little I thought I may have understood or what seemed to be a reasonable guess. Much was omitted.

Hernan hesitates outside a casino, arguing with himself…we flash back to Aide and Tino realizing their bank account has been hacked and they’ve been cleaned out. Aide holds her chest as he anxiously tells her to calm down. Aide gets on the phone…

Hernan gives Melina (who has now shed all her medical assistive devices, looking the picture of health) a bank card (?) and Uli comes in to interrupt their (indistinguishable to me) conversation.

At Pipe’s, Nazario (who is always eating) gets edgy about Pipe’s trust fund; I believe he demands part of it for Natalia (more like for himself).

Chofis is still talking with Serena whose responses are soft and kind. She sticks out her hand to Chofis who stalks away. In a later scene, it seems Serena has been helping Melina with PT. Her tio Aurelio works at the house. He and Gisela introduce themselves. After, Gisela and Aide get in a tiff which Tino tries to smooth over. Aide is upset she is defending her mother.

More texting between Valerio and “Pancake”. Blech. Then, Checo texts her. I think she mixes up her texts and sends them both the same message.

Aide is on the phone with the bank asking about recouping the money. He explains there is a process, much to her frustration. Gisela comes in and in the following scene, Tino tries to calm Aide down.

Hernan puts something under his mattress as Iker comes in. El Chacal wants a meeting.

Pipe is engrossed in his music when Clara Luz tries to talk to him. Rudolf gives the win to Pipe.

Prizma is with Natalia and Nazario in the marketplace. He combs his mustache and talks again about the money.

Hernan and Melina text each other. We then see him outside the casino (again) and it appears he is well known to the casino staff as he is barred from admittance.

Diana
 

PAPAS #15 Part 2

Iker watches Scarlet do her “influencer” schtick. It is obvious they are attracted to each other.

Circe is at work in the dress shop or rather, hardly working as she texts her friend. We next see her in sunshine yellow (“borrowed from the shop I’d wager), sitting outside with Checo. She congratulates him on his photographs. Later a waiter walks by and accidentally spills tomato sauce down the back of her dress.

At a hotel bar, Bill looks at a picture of Aide and Emi. He focuses on Aide. Paulina slithers into the seat next to him, seeing what he is doing. He tells her Aide is an excellent mother, gets up and leaves.

Tino tells Melina what happened to his and Aide’s money. She feigns sympathy. Tino, Iker and Melina head out for some fun. It was nice to see Tino have his arm around Iker. El Chacal films them.

Hernan does find a casino that will take him and his money. At first, he starts winning but then inevitably starts to lose. He loses control and starts acting like a madman and is physically tossed out. He then shows up at home and after Tino and Iker depart, he frantically tells Melina what happened (I think).

At “Silente”, Circe’s posh job, she talks with her amiga, Lorena. The manager brings over the yellow dress with the stain and throws it at her. Her boss threatens to call the police. Circe insults the clothing and it seems she leaves before she can be fired.

Tino, Uli, Iker, Emi and Alexander are together. Emi seems out of sorts as the others leave. Bill texts him and he confirms a meeting.

Chofis and Checo talk. I didn’t understand much except did laugh at Checo’s poses.

Gisela is wedged in the back seat of the car trying to retrieve her purchases. Aurelio helps her out of the car. They are thisclose and sparks start flying.

Circe gives her mother much disrespectful lip and acts like the out-of-control brat she was in the first installment. Tino comes in hearing all the screaming…Circe goes on a tirade and Aide collapses.

Kindly fill in and/or correct; your help is greatly appreciated.

Diana
 

PAPAS

Thanks Susan!

I'm also confused about how and why Hernan and Melina are plotting together, especially Hernan who seems to have no qualms about hurting his own son.

Erika seems good at heart just rather over immersed in furthering her interest. I cannot fathom that she almost never saw her grandchildren or her own daughter.

I find this storyine interesting but unfortunately, extremely confusing.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #7 Part 1

Mercifully, Carlos doesn’t answer his phone. “Hola pa, it’s Andres” is the message.

Andres had a great time with the animals and is all smiles when he returns to his mother. Oscar and Moises take their leave, Carolina oblivious to what has transpired.

Oscar’s phone rings and when he answers, Carlos digs right in, telling him Carolina is his esposa! He asks if Oscar is her amante. Carlos threatens to call the police as Oscar stares at the phone and hangs up.

After the fact, Andres goes to his mother’s room and tells her about the call as her face falls. She is sweet to her son and takes him back to his room.

Juan David complains to the good padre about his problems; it doesn’t appear there are any obvious solutions. Lucas confesses to Manuel that he likes Juanita. Manuel recommends romance and chocolates.

Oscar arrives to talk with Carolina. What is the problem she asks. He says he talked with Carlos - Andres’ father! He says he wants the truth. Carolina makes something up as to “Carolina’s” true identity, I believe she says Andres’ mother is Juanita’s sister. He seems to agree not to talk to Carlos further. She rushes forward and hugs him; he seems shell shocked and unable to move. They wish each other a good night.

Dear Father Gabriel offers a box with a wedding ring to Juan David. It was his mother’s…Juan David hugs him, extremely grateful. He says something about a millionaire I didn’t get.

Hugo, who seems to have had but a few conversations with Juanita, asks her to be his novia. She graciously declines citing her nephew but wants to be friends. She gives him a warm smile and he nods although it is clear he is devastated.

The next morning, Oscar and Moises arrive. Carolina smiles sweetly and tells Oscar that Juanita is very grateful. She smiles and an uncomfortable Oscar takes his leave.

Father Gabriel gets a mail delivery and it appears the DNA tests were in the outgoing mail.

Lessons continue, today it’s learning the names of various shapes.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #7 Part 2

Gloria sits at the table while the other women work in the kitchen. Juan David procures the sparkler and getting down on one knee, asks Angelina to marry him. “No” is the shocking answer! She leaves as mama Gloria is in shock. (Not sure what her reason is for declining; does she feel Gloria pushed him into it?) You don’t like the ring he asks. Yes I do it’s precious she answers. He offers it again and slides it on her finger. He kisses her hand and she is overcome with emotion; kisses ensue.

Hugo goes to Manuel for advice; he is supportive and encouraging.

Nestor barges into Doctor Rosalia’s office; I believe he threatens her.

Carolina comes across a brick house and opens the gate when Oscar shows up, annoyed. He asks why she isn’t in class then asks her why she is there at his private property. It becomes clear it is the house where he raised Franco. She asks about his mujer but he won’t answer, asking her again about her classes. She apologizes, turns on her heel and leaves. He gives the house one last sad, stoic look and then leaves.

Gloria wants a word with her daughter but whatever was said eluded me. I think she tells her she knows/saw her leaving Manuel’s house the other night. Gloria puts her hand to her heart as though she was wounded.

The bus driver seems to call a garage to ask when she will receive the necessary parts to fix the bus; she doesn’t get good news.

The father tries valiantly to tell the boys a joke. Oscar and Carolina arrive and she takes the boys to class. The padre tells Oscar to be calm…he has a letter from Eva his mujer!

Manuel comes upon Gloria and Angelina talking. I didn’t understand what they were saying but Manuel was very upset and turned away. Can anyone translate?

All of a sudden, Oscar goes crazy and burns the letter! He orders Carolina to leave, which she does, quickly. Moises is upset and asks what’s wrong. Oscar stalks off. Lucas and Nestor watch Oscar flying by on his horse.

"Are you all right" Juan Davied asks Angelina. Something else about the millionaire again. They passionately kiss.

Nestor finds Oscar alone, licking his wounds. Oscar tells him “Eva” and Nestor looks suitably grim. I think Oscar says he can’t believe he heard from her after all these years. He despises her and to him, she is dead. Nestor watches him ride away.

Father explains to Carolina that he gave Oscar a letter from his mujer. I believe Carolina says she abandoned her hijo…

Hugo tries to cheer up a depressed Manuel. He’s upset with what he heard but as I didn’t understand it, can’t fill in this blank. Whatever Hugo’s advice was it cheers him up considerably and they hug.

“Franco” Andres calls out, handing him the fragment of the letter. “Mi mama” he immediately cries! Oscar comes in and Franco explodes asking him why he destroyed his mother’s letter! Oscar stares stonily.

Another great episode! I look forward to your insights and comments and hope you might be able to fill in the blanks regarding what Manuel overheard and why Angelina turned down Juan David’s proposal.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #7

Thank you, Diana. Yes, this was another very entertaining episode. Poor Manuel. The sooner the better that she find out how Gloria really is: only about the $$

Carolina explains to Oscar that she is looking for a lawyer for "Carolina." Carlos is a criminal. Oscar asks Carolina how she got involved in all of this mess. She says because nuns are there to help people, not to judge them. Juanita asked her for help for her sister and she couldn't deny her request. She warns him that if he tells Carlos where his son is, it will weigh on his conscience. The next day, he tells Carolina that if Juanita wants, he could put her in contact with a lawyer to help her sister. She thanks him and he smiles. She asks if the way he is smiling means that he is over his hatred of women. He quickly answers that the only reason he is doing this is to help out Andrés. He shouldn't have to go through this. He looks like he is ready to linger a bit longer but decides he has to get to work.

Yes, Angelina feels like her mother forced Juan David into proposing to her and also she wants them to get to know each other better before they get married.

Franco is lending his vehicle to Lucía so she can go to town and sell her ring. He is excited thinking that means she is over her ex.

Padre Gabriel looks at an envelope and sees the return address. He cannot believe who it is from.

Nestor comes into Rosalía's office for some vet supplies. She tells him to basically mind his own business. DNA tests are confidential She questions his ethics because he was snooping through her things and talking to Father Gabriel about it. He angrily suggests that from now on, they only talk about business. She agrees.

Gloria lectures Angelina on how to get the most $$$ out of men since Juan David now has given her a ring. Angelina tells her to stay out of her love life as she is staying out of hers. When Gloria tells her that she has no love life, Angelina laughs tells her that everyone knows that she spent the night with Manuel. Gloria denies it saying she would never settle for that lowlife, old man. Well, Manuel is right there overhearing it all. He is upset and leaves.

The bus driver calls the garage to check on her parts order only to find out that the good father never put in a parts order as he said he did.

The joke: What is the name of the Japanese diving champion? "Toko Fondo" ("Toco fondo" I touch the bottom) Ja! Ja!

Padre Manuel is surprised that Carolina is now defending Oscar against what Eva did to him when she has been so critical of him. She says if nothing else, it is unforgiveable that she abandoned her son.

Hugo tells Manuel that he is aging in style and that nothing that Gloria said is true. He hopes to be like him when he is his age.
 

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Jarifa, thank you for your marvelous insight in filling in so many necessary details! I'm so appreciative of your time...

Thank you for explaining the joke. I admit I laughed. :)

"Gloria denies it saying she would never settle for that lowlife, old man". Ouch! Oh my, far harsher than I thought and a surprise to me. I thought she seemed genuinely enamoured with Manuel. I'm not quite convinced it is solely about the bucks as her "afterglow" seemed quite real.
I really like Carolina! Her defense of Oscar was proof positive. She has a great temperment and is kind and sweet. As for Oscar, your "He looks like he is ready to linger a bit longer but decides he has to get to work" perfectly reflected his obvious reluctance to leave.

Another surprise was that the padre never ordered the bus parts! It makes sense, he wants the women to stay.

Hugo is gorgeous and a catch!

This was great Jarifa, thank you, thank you!!

Diana