Thursday, January 29, 2026
PRIMETIME on Univisión (#2) Papas Por Siempre, Doménica Montero, & Monteverde - Week of Jan. 26, 2026
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Thanks Susan. The big awful secret was quite a surprise. I too saw a movie like that. I don’t remember who was in it but the mom started relating to friends how she was feeling nauseous etc. Then the family went to Hawaii. The big reveal happened because the child was in the hospital and only the mother could go in. I think it must be your movie. Troy Donahue was in it too I guess they wouldn’t let her have the baby, but not sure how you’d get away with that! Unless she was unfit.
I don’t like Jeni at all. I don’t think it’s Poncho’s. If she’s pregnant I think she set him up to take the blame.
Liz
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Papas #75 part 1
Five years earlier Aide is crying. Tino wants her to be happy. She can’t, she’ll never get over this pain.
Melina leaves with Alexandra.
The judge feels Uli is at fault, it asks the lawyer for anything else in his defense. He has testimony from teachers at his school. Aide and Tino feel Uli won’t go free.
Emi is worried something happened to one of his siblings, or his parents. No, they’re together, the others no but they wanted to tell him away from others. He asks why and Lila tells him they love each other.
Prisma is looking at family pictures. She tears one up of her and Nazario. She answers a call from an unknown caller and it’s Nazario. She’s not going to get away from him. He tells her they go to court tomorrow and she better not act like a feminist, they’ll lose Natalia. She says, we’ll see tomorrow.
Emi is not happy with the news. He says Bill is his biological father, was with both their mothers and is 1,000 years older than she is. He says Bill is manipulating her. Bill denies it, Lila wants to talk to Emi alone.
Gisela and Aurelio have looked all over for Alexander. Gisela wants to call Aide and Tino. Aurelio says let’s get Emi and Scarlet from school and have them look. Then we’ll call Aide, Tino and the authorities.
Melina gives Alexander an ice cream cone and Cotten candy and tells him to go play. They’re at some kind of park.
Chofis tells the judge she and Uli oth had a painful past where they were sexually abused. She knows he would never disrespect a female. Uli asks if he can speak. He says he would never have shared their intimate moments on the internet.
Rudolf says no one in the building saw the woman. Clara Luz says what if Pipe had been home and saw all this. They start talking about the court and Natalie. They say azario showed up in their life, then Fibron was killed, then Nazario tried to blame Rudolf. Rudolf suddenly asks why she was home when she was going out. She tells him she lied, Martin isn’t gay and they went on a date, but nothing happened. So she didn’t tell him the whole truth, I hope she does.
Uli continues his testimony. He feels he recorded the woman to prove his manhood, but he was broken. He’s going to be more mature in relationships in the future, more responsive and not use social media. He thanks his parents, Chofis, and the judge for letting him speak. Yevette stands up and says she forgives him, she knows he didn’t intentionally post the video. The judge declares that considering the pardon from Yvette and his talk he will not be held responsible for the videos.
Emi accuses Lila of being with Bill to hurt their parents. She says no. He thinks it’s because she’s been angry at them. She says he doesn’t know what they did. She won’t tell him. But she tells him Vill loves him.
Rudolf now understands why Clara Luz wanted space. She tells him she never stopped loving him. Do they have a future together. Rudolf doesn’t know, but Pipe needs his parents. Is that enough reason to stay together.
Liz
Five years earlier Aide is crying. Tino wants her to be happy. She can’t, she’ll never get over this pain.
Melina leaves with Alexandra.
The judge feels Uli is at fault, it asks the lawyer for anything else in his defense. He has testimony from teachers at his school. Aide and Tino feel Uli won’t go free.
Emi is worried something happened to one of his siblings, or his parents. No, they’re together, the others no but they wanted to tell him away from others. He asks why and Lila tells him they love each other.
Prisma is looking at family pictures. She tears one up of her and Nazario. She answers a call from an unknown caller and it’s Nazario. She’s not going to get away from him. He tells her they go to court tomorrow and she better not act like a feminist, they’ll lose Natalia. She says, we’ll see tomorrow.
Emi is not happy with the news. He says Bill is his biological father, was with both their mothers and is 1,000 years older than she is. He says Bill is manipulating her. Bill denies it, Lila wants to talk to Emi alone.
Gisela and Aurelio have looked all over for Alexander. Gisela wants to call Aide and Tino. Aurelio says let’s get Emi and Scarlet from school and have them look. Then we’ll call Aide, Tino and the authorities.
Melina gives Alexander an ice cream cone and Cotten candy and tells him to go play. They’re at some kind of park.
Chofis tells the judge she and Uli oth had a painful past where they were sexually abused. She knows he would never disrespect a female. Uli asks if he can speak. He says he would never have shared their intimate moments on the internet.
Rudolf says no one in the building saw the woman. Clara Luz says what if Pipe had been home and saw all this. They start talking about the court and Natalie. They say azario showed up in their life, then Fibron was killed, then Nazario tried to blame Rudolf. Rudolf suddenly asks why she was home when she was going out. She tells him she lied, Martin isn’t gay and they went on a date, but nothing happened. So she didn’t tell him the whole truth, I hope she does.
Uli continues his testimony. He feels he recorded the woman to prove his manhood, but he was broken. He’s going to be more mature in relationships in the future, more responsive and not use social media. He thanks his parents, Chofis, and the judge for letting him speak. Yevette stands up and says she forgives him, she knows he didn’t intentionally post the video. The judge declares that considering the pardon from Yvette and his talk he will not be held responsible for the videos.
Emi accuses Lila of being with Bill to hurt their parents. She says no. He thinks it’s because she’s been angry at them. She says he doesn’t know what they did. She won’t tell him. But she tells him Vill loves him.
Rudolf now understands why Clara Luz wanted space. She tells him she never stopped loving him. Do they have a future together. Rudolf doesn’t know, but Pipe needs his parents. Is that enough reason to stay together.
Liz
MONTEVERDE #57, Part 1
“Buenos dias” Mother Gustava greets an obviously agitated Oscar. He asserts that he is at the end of his patience! He rudely snaps his fingers and tells the sisters to leave. While Celeste looks like she just swallowed a lemon whole, feisty Mother Gustava fights back but Oscar gives her one hour to get out or face the consequences! Celeste rolls her eyes heavenward.
Hugo and Juanita greet each other; it is clear Juanita is missing Carolina and Andres. Hugo suggested she call Carolina and her eyes light up; they rush out to where I assume is the only cell phone hot spot in town, Oscar’s ranch…
Angelina is helping Gloria as she models her wedding dress. Juan David enters and Gloria hides behind Angelina to shield herself from his sight. (I know the groom is not supposed to see the bride in her dress before the wedding but is it bad luck for the bride’s son-in-law to see her? I had to chuckle). I must say her cream colored sleeveless dress is quite lovely. Angelina seems to be tightening something in the back.
Franco arrives and is told about what Oscar is doing to the school. Is that true he asks Oscar? Oscar says yes as Franco stares incredulously.
Much to my shock, there actually IS a line around the block filled with those who are applying to entertain at Doris and Cárcamo’s hotel. Juan David seems to be halfway down the line.
At the convent, the fun nun (do we know her name?) is playing kickball with Andres. Juanita calls and fills her in. Carolina asks about Oscar just as he rides up chastising Juanita and Hugo. He badmouths Carolina for being an imposter and then proceeds to ask her questions about Carolina. She then declares she was talking to her mother, not Carolina! She and Hugo run toward and scale the iron gate as Oscar stares.
Celeste and the Madre are still struggling to remove the straw bales. Celeste frowns as a truck pulls up driven by an embarrassed Augustin. He apologizes as more bales are unloaded.
Doris and Cárcamo are conducting interviews with the hopeful entertainers, none of whom seem to fit the bill. Finally it is Juan David’s turn. Whatever he tells them has them smiling and checking the right boxes on their forms.
Mother Gustava reads the riot act to the workers who are honestly just trying to do their jobs. She mentions the children and Celeste stands in front of the door, arms wide open to block the men from entering. One of the men hoists Celeste over his shoulder and carries her away from the door. All of a sudden one of the bales being thrown from the truck hits Mother Gustava in the shoulder and she leans down on one of the bales in pain.
Gloria and Angelina are in church, Gloria thinking about her dear deceased husband. She seems genuinely sad and Angelina offers her support and encouragement, saying what a good man Manuel is. With that, Manuel comes in and it appears Father Cucho has taken a powder! They quickly cross themselves and leave.
Diana
“Buenos dias” Mother Gustava greets an obviously agitated Oscar. He asserts that he is at the end of his patience! He rudely snaps his fingers and tells the sisters to leave. While Celeste looks like she just swallowed a lemon whole, feisty Mother Gustava fights back but Oscar gives her one hour to get out or face the consequences! Celeste rolls her eyes heavenward.
Hugo and Juanita greet each other; it is clear Juanita is missing Carolina and Andres. Hugo suggested she call Carolina and her eyes light up; they rush out to where I assume is the only cell phone hot spot in town, Oscar’s ranch…
Angelina is helping Gloria as she models her wedding dress. Juan David enters and Gloria hides behind Angelina to shield herself from his sight. (I know the groom is not supposed to see the bride in her dress before the wedding but is it bad luck for the bride’s son-in-law to see her? I had to chuckle). I must say her cream colored sleeveless dress is quite lovely. Angelina seems to be tightening something in the back.
Franco arrives and is told about what Oscar is doing to the school. Is that true he asks Oscar? Oscar says yes as Franco stares incredulously.
Much to my shock, there actually IS a line around the block filled with those who are applying to entertain at Doris and Cárcamo’s hotel. Juan David seems to be halfway down the line.
At the convent, the fun nun (do we know her name?) is playing kickball with Andres. Juanita calls and fills her in. Carolina asks about Oscar just as he rides up chastising Juanita and Hugo. He badmouths Carolina for being an imposter and then proceeds to ask her questions about Carolina. She then declares she was talking to her mother, not Carolina! She and Hugo run toward and scale the iron gate as Oscar stares.
Celeste and the Madre are still struggling to remove the straw bales. Celeste frowns as a truck pulls up driven by an embarrassed Augustin. He apologizes as more bales are unloaded.
Doris and Cárcamo are conducting interviews with the hopeful entertainers, none of whom seem to fit the bill. Finally it is Juan David’s turn. Whatever he tells them has them smiling and checking the right boxes on their forms.
Mother Gustava reads the riot act to the workers who are honestly just trying to do their jobs. She mentions the children and Celeste stands in front of the door, arms wide open to block the men from entering. One of the men hoists Celeste over his shoulder and carries her away from the door. All of a sudden one of the bales being thrown from the truck hits Mother Gustava in the shoulder and she leans down on one of the bales in pain.
Gloria and Angelina are in church, Gloria thinking about her dear deceased husband. She seems genuinely sad and Angelina offers her support and encouragement, saying what a good man Manuel is. With that, Manuel comes in and it appears Father Cucho has taken a powder! They quickly cross themselves and leave.
Diana
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: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:15:00 AM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:15:00 AM EST
MONTEVERDE #57, Part 2 of 3
Rosalia examines Mother Gustava and tells her she won’t need to go to the hospital. With that she pulls her arm/shoulder and whatever was dislodged is now in place. Mother Gustava is still a bit squeamish as her arm is put in a sling.
Oscar is told what transpired but he isn’t the least bit sympathetic. It was an accident Franco says. Moises pipes up and the men can’t help but smile.
Manuel runs up and tells the good padre, Celeste and Mother Gustava that Father Cucho is gone.
Oscar walks back into his room and takes out Carolina’s letter. I can only say that there were several elements including an apology and much sadness but will rely on Jarifa to kindly translate. Oscar’s cheeks are slightly damp with tears. All of a sudden, hearing Moises, Oscar rips the letter into several large pieces and puts it on the floor. Moises says how much he misses Andres. Oscar leaves the room and of course smart as a whip Moises doesn’t miss a trick and immediately sees the torn letter pieces on the floor.
Ahhh, the lost padre has been found. He walks up to Oscar who seems totally confused by what he says as is Moises (and I). He does tell the father he is confused. Oscar takes off with the lost priest.
The search party has come up empty. Father Gabriel seems to tell Gloria she is responsible for insisting on bringing the father there.
Yup, Moises goes straight into Oscar’s room and puts the pieces of the letter together and starts reading it.
Father Cucho and Oscar have another meaningless conversation. All of a sudden, Gloria, Father Gabriel, Angelina and Manuel walk up and are relieved to see Father Cucho. Gloria blames Manuel for the father wandering off. In another (another) misunderstanding, Gloria talks about her wedding but Father Cucho thinks someone has died!
Moises asks Franco for a favor – he wants to call Andres. He convinces Franco to let him use his phone and texts Andres.
Oscar and Father Gabriel talk; he tries to convince Oscar to calm down. He talks about Carolina and says the school needs to open – for the children. Oscar wants nothing to do with Carolina or Celeste. Celeste walks in the middle of his tirade. She confronts him about badmouthing her sister. Oscar says con permiso but only to the father as he stares daggers at Celeste. Oscar then says he will allow the school to reopen on one condition – that Madre Celeste NOT be the director!
Diana
Rosalia examines Mother Gustava and tells her she won’t need to go to the hospital. With that she pulls her arm/shoulder and whatever was dislodged is now in place. Mother Gustava is still a bit squeamish as her arm is put in a sling.
Oscar is told what transpired but he isn’t the least bit sympathetic. It was an accident Franco says. Moises pipes up and the men can’t help but smile.
Manuel runs up and tells the good padre, Celeste and Mother Gustava that Father Cucho is gone.
Oscar walks back into his room and takes out Carolina’s letter. I can only say that there were several elements including an apology and much sadness but will rely on Jarifa to kindly translate. Oscar’s cheeks are slightly damp with tears. All of a sudden, hearing Moises, Oscar rips the letter into several large pieces and puts it on the floor. Moises says how much he misses Andres. Oscar leaves the room and of course smart as a whip Moises doesn’t miss a trick and immediately sees the torn letter pieces on the floor.
Ahhh, the lost padre has been found. He walks up to Oscar who seems totally confused by what he says as is Moises (and I). He does tell the father he is confused. Oscar takes off with the lost priest.
The search party has come up empty. Father Gabriel seems to tell Gloria she is responsible for insisting on bringing the father there.
Yup, Moises goes straight into Oscar’s room and puts the pieces of the letter together and starts reading it.
Father Cucho and Oscar have another meaningless conversation. All of a sudden, Gloria, Father Gabriel, Angelina and Manuel walk up and are relieved to see Father Cucho. Gloria blames Manuel for the father wandering off. In another (another) misunderstanding, Gloria talks about her wedding but Father Cucho thinks someone has died!
Moises asks Franco for a favor – he wants to call Andres. He convinces Franco to let him use his phone and texts Andres.
Oscar and Father Gabriel talk; he tries to convince Oscar to calm down. He talks about Carolina and says the school needs to open – for the children. Oscar wants nothing to do with Carolina or Celeste. Celeste walks in the middle of his tirade. She confronts him about badmouthing her sister. Oscar says con permiso but only to the father as he stares daggers at Celeste. Oscar then says he will allow the school to reopen on one condition – that Madre Celeste NOT be the director!
Diana
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: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:18:00 AM EST
MONTEVERDE #57, Part 3 of 3
Moises texts Andres his father loves Carolina and he is very sad. Moises has a plan but has to give Franco back his phone before we are able to hear it. Don’t tell my padrino he begs. Franco smiles (and what a nice one he has) as he agrees; he and Andres fist bump.
Boda/soda, the good father’s hearing continues to fail him. Gloria and Manuel have gotten him back and the father instantly falls asleep the moment his head hits the pillow.
Franco is introduced to Achilles, a beautiful horse but I could not determine what the point of the scene was.
Mother Gustava and Father Gabriel visit Oscar. Oscar repeats his condition saying that Mother Celeste will not be in charge. Mother Gustave rues this decision and while she agrees to the condition, she does say it’s a shame as Celeste is wonderful. She sticks her hand out and agrees as Father Gabriel rolls his eyes.
Doris and Cárcamo visit Juan David and Angelina. Cárcamo says congratulations so I gather Juan David got the job as he and Angelina jump up and down joyously. Then there is a bit of a monkey wrench thrown in, something about needing to speak English (?) Angelina pipes up saying “I can help him” in English while Juan David smiles, shaking his head in agreement. However, it appears Juan David’s English is limited to the word “yes”. 😊
Oscar is insupportable Celeste tells her sister. Celeste asks how she made out with the lawyer. Carolina mentions something about a document but Celeste turns the conversation back to Oscar.
Cárcamo and Franco talk about Lucia.
Celeste complains about Oscar to Father Gabriel and Mother Gustava. Father Gabriel asks Mother Gustava who she is going to appoint as director; the answer is Mother Cecelia.
Gloria is sipping wine as Manuel tells her nicely but firmly that Father Cucho is not in shape to perform the ceremony. Gloria gets up (leaving the table loaded with dishes, doing nothing to clean up) and she and Manuel kiss. Tomorrow they will be married Manuel says happily.
Carolina is in bed thinking of Oscar. Oscar puts Carolina’s letter back together as her words reverberate in his head. Carolina slips out of bed and goes outside. Phone in hand she hesitates…then we hear Oscar’s phone ring. He stares at it, then picks it up and asks, “what do you want Carolina?” Carolina smiles happily but says nothing. Yet.
So, will it be boda or boda interruptus??
Diana
Moises texts Andres his father loves Carolina and he is very sad. Moises has a plan but has to give Franco back his phone before we are able to hear it. Don’t tell my padrino he begs. Franco smiles (and what a nice one he has) as he agrees; he and Andres fist bump.
Boda/soda, the good father’s hearing continues to fail him. Gloria and Manuel have gotten him back and the father instantly falls asleep the moment his head hits the pillow.
Franco is introduced to Achilles, a beautiful horse but I could not determine what the point of the scene was.
Mother Gustava and Father Gabriel visit Oscar. Oscar repeats his condition saying that Mother Celeste will not be in charge. Mother Gustave rues this decision and while she agrees to the condition, she does say it’s a shame as Celeste is wonderful. She sticks her hand out and agrees as Father Gabriel rolls his eyes.
Doris and Cárcamo visit Juan David and Angelina. Cárcamo says congratulations so I gather Juan David got the job as he and Angelina jump up and down joyously. Then there is a bit of a monkey wrench thrown in, something about needing to speak English (?) Angelina pipes up saying “I can help him” in English while Juan David smiles, shaking his head in agreement. However, it appears Juan David’s English is limited to the word “yes”. 😊
Oscar is insupportable Celeste tells her sister. Celeste asks how she made out with the lawyer. Carolina mentions something about a document but Celeste turns the conversation back to Oscar.
Cárcamo and Franco talk about Lucia.
Celeste complains about Oscar to Father Gabriel and Mother Gustava. Father Gabriel asks Mother Gustava who she is going to appoint as director; the answer is Mother Cecelia.
Gloria is sipping wine as Manuel tells her nicely but firmly that Father Cucho is not in shape to perform the ceremony. Gloria gets up (leaving the table loaded with dishes, doing nothing to clean up) and she and Manuel kiss. Tomorrow they will be married Manuel says happily.
Carolina is in bed thinking of Oscar. Oscar puts Carolina’s letter back together as her words reverberate in his head. Carolina slips out of bed and goes outside. Phone in hand she hesitates…then we hear Oscar’s phone ring. He stares at it, then picks it up and asks, “what do you want Carolina?” Carolina smiles happily but says nothing. Yet.
So, will it be boda or boda interruptus??
Diana
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: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:21:00 AM EST
Papas #75 part 2
Serena is crying. She thinks she’s being moved to prison. She says it wouldn’t cost the guard to answer her. The guard says she’s free. Cheno and the lawyer are there. There’s not enough evidence to declare her free. Serena says will get it.
A teacher comes after Poncho to tell him how well he did on the math. He could get a huge scholarship. Keep studying and be responsible.
Uli thanks his parents, they thank Chofis. Checo says they’re family. Uli tells Chofis he’ll be a better man because of him. Aide gets a call from Gisela. She tells her Alexandra has disappeared.
Alexander asks where his parents are. She says he’ll see them soon. It first she’ll take a picture. She takes one of the two of them and one of Alexander alone. He’s hungry. She sends him off to play with a promise of going to a special place soon.
Gisela says she only took her eyes off Alexander for 3 minutes. Aide is furious and blaming her, she was never a good mother. Tino says he’ll call the police, Circe and Uli will look around the house, maybe he’s hiding.
Jeni is talking to Poncho, it’s good the rest of the family are gone so she can rest. He has something to tell her. She thinks he’s told the family she’s pregnant. Poncho tells her Chofis will take her to the clinic. If she is pregnant he will help her. She isn’t pleased about the clinic.
The older kids didn’t find Alexander. Aurelio brings the younger ones home from school and they find out. Tino asks Gisela if Melina was around. Aide overhears and asks if he thinks she took him. He doesn’t know. Scarlet is with Emi. She thinks they should call Lila to help. Emi says she doesn’t get along with their parents. Scarlet said Lila had fun with the concert and said she’d come back. This would be a good way to mend their differences.
Lila is upset with the way Emi took their news. Bill thinks he’ll come around. She wants to be alone. As Bill gets up Lila gets a text from Emi. Something horrible has happened.
Melina and Alexander are at the cafeteria. Alexander is eating an ice cream cone. Where are his parents. Melina says he’ll see them soon. Rino calls. He asks if she was at Maximax. Yes, she was. She had to pick up some papers and an IBS. Tino wonders if he can believe her. She sends the pictures. They’re coming right over. Melina Eli a texts Nazario that she needs his help.
Liz
Papas #75 part 3
Chofis comes in and tells Jeni they’re going to the clinic. Then Cheno comes in, he has a big surprise. All the kids are there and Serena comes in. Much jumping hugging and I missed you. When Jeni speaks up Cheno points to the door, wondering why she hasn’t gone yet. She announces she’s part of the family. There’s some confused looks and a how. She announces she’s expecting Poncho’s baby. Shock all around.
Natalia asks Prisma if they can fix a plate for her dad. Prisma says her dad is never going to live with them. Someone that loves you never yells and hurts you. Natalia is worried that the judge won’t let her live with her mom. Prisma says she’ll be in a house filled with love, which would please Prisma even though she would miss her. Natalia admits she loves Rudolf and Clara Luz, and especially Pipe but she wants to be with her mom.
Serena asks Poncho how he could be so irresponsible. Chofis says Jeni is older. Cheno says you give someone a hand and they take a foot. Poncho says he’ll take responsibility for the baby and Serena agrees he has to be responsible. Chofis mentions Jeni did a pregnancy test but Chofis plans to take her to the clinic. Serena says we’re going right now. The 3 woman and Poncho leave.Chachito is annoyed he’ll have to share his room.
Serena is crying. She thinks she’s being moved to prison. She says it wouldn’t cost the guard to answer her. The guard says she’s free. Cheno and the lawyer are there. There’s not enough evidence to declare her free. Serena says will get it.
A teacher comes after Poncho to tell him how well he did on the math. He could get a huge scholarship. Keep studying and be responsible.
Uli thanks his parents, they thank Chofis. Checo says they’re family. Uli tells Chofis he’ll be a better man because of him. Aide gets a call from Gisela. She tells her Alexandra has disappeared.
Alexander asks where his parents are. She says he’ll see them soon. It first she’ll take a picture. She takes one of the two of them and one of Alexander alone. He’s hungry. She sends him off to play with a promise of going to a special place soon.
Gisela says she only took her eyes off Alexander for 3 minutes. Aide is furious and blaming her, she was never a good mother. Tino says he’ll call the police, Circe and Uli will look around the house, maybe he’s hiding.
Jeni is talking to Poncho, it’s good the rest of the family are gone so she can rest. He has something to tell her. She thinks he’s told the family she’s pregnant. Poncho tells her Chofis will take her to the clinic. If she is pregnant he will help her. She isn’t pleased about the clinic.
The older kids didn’t find Alexander. Aurelio brings the younger ones home from school and they find out. Tino asks Gisela if Melina was around. Aide overhears and asks if he thinks she took him. He doesn’t know. Scarlet is with Emi. She thinks they should call Lila to help. Emi says she doesn’t get along with their parents. Scarlet said Lila had fun with the concert and said she’d come back. This would be a good way to mend their differences.
Lila is upset with the way Emi took their news. Bill thinks he’ll come around. She wants to be alone. As Bill gets up Lila gets a text from Emi. Something horrible has happened.
Melina and Alexander are at the cafeteria. Alexander is eating an ice cream cone. Where are his parents. Melina says he’ll see them soon. Rino calls. He asks if she was at Maximax. Yes, she was. She had to pick up some papers and an IBS. Tino wonders if he can believe her. She sends the pictures. They’re coming right over. Melina Eli a texts Nazario that she needs his help.
Liz
Papas #75 part 3
Chofis comes in and tells Jeni they’re going to the clinic. Then Cheno comes in, he has a big surprise. All the kids are there and Serena comes in. Much jumping hugging and I missed you. When Jeni speaks up Cheno points to the door, wondering why she hasn’t gone yet. She announces she’s part of the family. There’s some confused looks and a how. She announces she’s expecting Poncho’s baby. Shock all around.
Natalia asks Prisma if they can fix a plate for her dad. Prisma says her dad is never going to live with them. Someone that loves you never yells and hurts you. Natalia is worried that the judge won’t let her live with her mom. Prisma says she’ll be in a house filled with love, which would please Prisma even though she would miss her. Natalia admits she loves Rudolf and Clara Luz, and especially Pipe but she wants to be with her mom.
Serena asks Poncho how he could be so irresponsible. Chofis says Jeni is older. Cheno says you give someone a hand and they take a foot. Poncho says he’ll take responsibility for the baby and Serena agrees he has to be responsible. Chofis mentions Jeni did a pregnancy test but Chofis plans to take her to the clinic. Serena says we’re going right now. The 3 woman and Poncho leave.Chachito is annoyed he’ll have to share his room.
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I’ll have to do part 3 tomorrow. I forgot to publish part 2 and when I finished my comment was too long. I kept deleting paragraphs and taking pictures but I’ll have to watch what I erased and can’t do it until tomorrow.
Liz
I’ll have to do part 3 tomorrow. I forgot to publish part 2 and when I finished my comment was too long. I kept deleting paragraphs and taking pictures but I’ll have to watch what I erased and can’t do it until tomorrow.
Liz
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Liz, thank you for a great first part. I will just comment on what you've posted for now.
My heart went out to Emi trying to process Lila being with Bill. I thought Bill genuinely loved his son. How on earth could he do that? How vengeful and sickening.
Uli was to foolish to videotape but he was sincere in his apology and very fortunate Yvette forgave him. Chofis was so brave to testify. A hard lesson learned for Uli.
How many ice creams did Melina feed Alex? The poor child was lucky he didn't fall into a sugar coma especially after the cotton candy! Melina is cold, calculating and beyond cruel.
Thank you Liz. I can't wait to read the rest of your recap.
Diana
Liz, thank you for a great first part. I will just comment on what you've posted for now.
My heart went out to Emi trying to process Lila being with Bill. I thought Bill genuinely loved his son. How on earth could he do that? How vengeful and sickening.
Uli was to foolish to videotape but he was sincere in his apology and very fortunate Yvette forgave him. Chofis was so brave to testify. A hard lesson learned for Uli.
How many ice creams did Melina feed Alex? The poor child was lucky he didn't fall into a sugar coma especially after the cotton candy! Melina is cold, calculating and beyond cruel.
Thank you Liz. I can't wait to read the rest of your recap.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:32:00 AM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:32:00 AM EST
Doménica
Elvira, please hurry up 😉
Nothing happened in episode 38, but 36 and 37 were really interesting 🤔
It's not the same without your personal touch 😉
Anon
Elvira, please hurry up 😉
Nothing happened in episode 38, but 36 and 37 were really interesting 🤔
It's not the same without your personal touch 😉
Anon
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:54:00 AM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:54:00 AM EST
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Thank you for an on the edge of your seat Part 2 Liz. Your recaps are the best!
I know Alex's disappearance wasn't Gisela's fault, but she doesn't seem to be as vigilant as she needs to be at times.
"Lila is upset with the way Emi took their news. Bill thinks he’ll come around." What did Lila expect??? Does Bill really think his biological son will accept his being with his sister?? Bill's storyline is beyond the ridiculous at this point. He let his son's love go to be with someone he doesn't care about for pure vengence??
Look forward to reading your part 3. Thanks Liz!
Diana
Thank you for an on the edge of your seat Part 2 Liz. Your recaps are the best!
I know Alex's disappearance wasn't Gisela's fault, but she doesn't seem to be as vigilant as she needs to be at times.
"Lila is upset with the way Emi took their news. Bill thinks he’ll come around." What did Lila expect??? Does Bill really think his biological son will accept his being with his sister?? Bill's storyline is beyond the ridiculous at this point. He let his son's love go to be with someone he doesn't care about for pure vengence??
Look forward to reading your part 3. Thanks Liz!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:56:00 AM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:56:00 AM EST
Monteverde/OT
The boutique hotel seemed to come out of nowhere! Did I miss something? I'll read your current post Diana after I watch last night's episode this evening.
OT
I'm running a day behind as I finally had a successful sleepover with my almost 3 y.o. granddaughter Wednesday night which entailed me staying with her from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. preceded by a 4 a.m. call from our neighbor that my horse was loose and hanging out near their gelding's paddock. Horse brought home, left out house at 8:30 a.m. and by 9 :45 got another message she was loose again! So I packed Fiona up and down to "the farm" we went to try and diagnose how she was escaping. We never did. Best I can determine is she wedges herself through the 4 strand flexible rope electric fencing. She has been in this set up nearly 10 years without trouble. I did find a medium sized branch on it which I removed, then off to the solar charger to see if that was functional. My husband tells me just touch the rope with the back of your hand! I hate electric as my father, a master carpenter, was not much of an electrician so I was shocked often as a child by our outlets. At any rate, the fence was electrified last year during Helene because it shocked me when getting a large branch off it. I guess maybe I shut the current off then because lo and behold it was in the off position. But it still didn't shock me or Fiona when we touched and grabbed it (while searching for clues, i.e.hoof prints) on the wrong side of the fence. So I told my husband to get a new charger , which unfortunately requires 3 days of charging before use! On a positive note, the fence is generating a small charge so it is holding my mare in ok.
And after the 4th time is the charm sleepover attempt my granddaughter informs me as I put her in the car, "your place is amazing, Nana". May she always feel that way. I also walked over 13k steps Wednesday which is the most post hip surgery....
The boutique hotel seemed to come out of nowhere! Did I miss something? I'll read your current post Diana after I watch last night's episode this evening.
OT
I'm running a day behind as I finally had a successful sleepover with my almost 3 y.o. granddaughter Wednesday night which entailed me staying with her from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. preceded by a 4 a.m. call from our neighbor that my horse was loose and hanging out near their gelding's paddock. Horse brought home, left out house at 8:30 a.m. and by 9 :45 got another message she was loose again! So I packed Fiona up and down to "the farm" we went to try and diagnose how she was escaping. We never did. Best I can determine is she wedges herself through the 4 strand flexible rope electric fencing. She has been in this set up nearly 10 years without trouble. I did find a medium sized branch on it which I removed, then off to the solar charger to see if that was functional. My husband tells me just touch the rope with the back of your hand! I hate electric as my father, a master carpenter, was not much of an electrician so I was shocked often as a child by our outlets. At any rate, the fence was electrified last year during Helene because it shocked me when getting a large branch off it. I guess maybe I shut the current off then because lo and behold it was in the off position. But it still didn't shock me or Fiona when we touched and grabbed it (while searching for clues, i.e.hoof prints) on the wrong side of the fence. So I told my husband to get a new charger , which unfortunately requires 3 days of charging before use! On a positive note, the fence is generating a small charge so it is holding my mare in ok.
And after the 4th time is the charm sleepover attempt my granddaughter informs me as I put her in the car, "your place is amazing, Nana". May she always feel that way. I also walked over 13k steps Wednesday which is the most post hip surgery....
Papas #74 part 3 continued
Clara Luz is in the studio. Rudolf and Pipe call her. Pipe’s sad because he doesn’t play with Natalia much.Clara Luz says Prisma is working but soon things will be back to normal. Martin texts her. He asks her to gather Gibron’s things from the studio for the ex. His next text says the ex isn’t cooperating with the police. Clara Luz says El Chacal is dead. Martin texts back that that doesn’t close the case.
Melina walks in with Alexander. She says they had a good time. Aide wonders why she would take him as she’s also a mother. The police agent comes in about the missing child. They tell him Melina kidnapped him. She says they’re infused. Why would she be here if she had kidnapped him. He was wondering around outside and she brought him home. The agent asks what is the relationship between them. Just then Lila runs in and rushes to Alexander and hugs him. Circe takes him out of the room. Melina says this might be a good time to clear up the huge misunderstanding.
Serena thanks Chofis for being a good influence and being there for Poncho. The doctor comes out. They will see if she’s pregnant and then tell them how to proceed. Poncho tells his mom he had a STD.
Clara Luz is putting Gibron’s things in a box. She sees a group picture and Nazario is in it. She wonders why he’s in it. Maybe this is the beginning of the end for Nazario’s.
The doctor says Hernan can go. There are no police here so he’s free. He just needs to sign a release. He’s quite happy until Nazario walks in. He has a message for him from Melina.
Aide tells the agent Melina is telling the truth. She found her son in the street and brought him home. The agent says denouncing someone is very serious. Don’t do this again. After he leaves Melina says he was asking for his mom. Aide agrees, but Melina says no, his real mom, Lila
LIZ
Clara Luz is in the studio. Rudolf and Pipe call her. Pipe’s sad because he doesn’t play with Natalia much.Clara Luz says Prisma is working but soon things will be back to normal. Martin texts her. He asks her to gather Gibron’s things from the studio for the ex. His next text says the ex isn’t cooperating with the police. Clara Luz says El Chacal is dead. Martin texts back that that doesn’t close the case.
Melina walks in with Alexander. She says they had a good time. Aide wonders why she would take him as she’s also a mother. The police agent comes in about the missing child. They tell him Melina kidnapped him. She says they’re infused. Why would she be here if she had kidnapped him. He was wondering around outside and she brought him home. The agent asks what is the relationship between them. Just then Lila runs in and rushes to Alexander and hugs him. Circe takes him out of the room. Melina says this might be a good time to clear up the huge misunderstanding.
Serena thanks Chofis for being a good influence and being there for Poncho. The doctor comes out. They will see if she’s pregnant and then tell them how to proceed. Poncho tells his mom he had a STD.
Clara Luz is putting Gibron’s things in a box. She sees a group picture and Nazario is in it. She wonders why he’s in it. Maybe this is the beginning of the end for Nazario’s.
The doctor says Hernan can go. There are no police here so he’s free. He just needs to sign a release. He’s quite happy until Nazario walks in. He has a message for him from Melina.
Aide tells the agent Melina is telling the truth. She found her son in the street and brought him home. The agent says denouncing someone is very serious. Don’t do this again. After he leaves Melina says he was asking for his mom. Aide agrees, but Melina says no, his real mom, Lila
LIZ
Papas
I’m so sorry for messing up like I did. One thing I figured out is it’s not a good idea for me to do this when I’m tired. I even had trouble finding the photos I took with my phone. Actually the first few were videos.
I had no idea what the secret was but I never suspected this. I actually never suspected anything because they never gave any clues. I wonder if they forced Lila to give them the baby. On a happy note, Bill now has a ready made family! What was Melina’s motive for taking Alexandra. To give him a sugar high? I think the security of that fenced yard usually kept Alexander safe. You never see a yard in the street scenes.
I still don’t trust Bill. Emi is right that he’s been with both his moms, and now his sister. And he cheated on his pregnant wife and was with Paulina when she and the baby died. I’m sure Aide didn’t know that!
Things are unraveling quickly. Six episodes left and still mysteries to unfold. And no one knows Iker is missing, whereabouts unknown.
Liz
I’m so sorry for messing up like I did. One thing I figured out is it’s not a good idea for me to do this when I’m tired. I even had trouble finding the photos I took with my phone. Actually the first few were videos.
I had no idea what the secret was but I never suspected this. I actually never suspected anything because they never gave any clues. I wonder if they forced Lila to give them the baby. On a happy note, Bill now has a ready made family! What was Melina’s motive for taking Alexandra. To give him a sugar high? I think the security of that fenced yard usually kept Alexander safe. You never see a yard in the street scenes.
I still don’t trust Bill. Emi is right that he’s been with both his moms, and now his sister. And he cheated on his pregnant wife and was with Paulina when she and the baby died. I’m sure Aide didn’t know that!
Things are unraveling quickly. Six episodes left and still mysteries to unfold. And no one knows Iker is missing, whereabouts unknown.
Liz
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Kat, I'm glad you spent quality time with your granddaughter. "your place is amazing, Nana" is just the sweetest!
Fiona sounds like a smart escape artist! Good luck in keeping her home, she sounds quite intelligent and determined she will get out if she chooses to. :)
I cannot remember exactly what promted Doris and hubby to turn their house into a boutique hotel but it sounds like a great idea and it seems that they are well on their way to having it become a reality.
"I also walked over 13k steps Wednesday which is the most post hip surgery."...OK, I AM impressed! Good for you!
I'm always glad when you can join the discussion.
Diana
Kat, I'm glad you spent quality time with your granddaughter. "your place is amazing, Nana" is just the sweetest!
Fiona sounds like a smart escape artist! Good luck in keeping her home, she sounds quite intelligent and determined she will get out if she chooses to. :)
I cannot remember exactly what promted Doris and hubby to turn their house into a boutique hotel but it sounds like a great idea and it seems that they are well on their way to having it become a reality.
"I also walked over 13k steps Wednesday which is the most post hip surgery."...OK, I AM impressed! Good for you!
I'm always glad when you can join the discussion.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:01:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:01:00 PM EST
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Liz, your recap was first rate. I enjoyed every single word. You did an amazing job. Please don't apologize for anything. Recapping is exhausting and I completely understand what it's like to try and soldier on when you are tired yet want to do a good job. You did more than great.
OMG. I never, ever expected Lila to be Alex's mother!!! Like you, I never dreamed the big "secret" would be that! Not understanding most of the dialogue, it was only when Lila flew over to Alex with such intensity did I realize she was his mother. Shifty eyed, malicious Melina's declaration to that effect hovered in the air. So who is the father?? I have a feeling that will be central to Tino and Aide's declaring Alex to be their biological son. Why Lila would agree to that is a totally different matter; obviously she is hateful and resentful to them.
Hopefully, Bill will now wander off. Permanently.
Melina just took Alex because she could and just wanted to rub it in Aide and Tino's faces.
Yes, what about Iker? The poor kid. He and Emi are just heartbreaking.
I don't see how they are going to wrap all of this up.
This was great Liz, thank you!
Diana
Liz, your recap was first rate. I enjoyed every single word. You did an amazing job. Please don't apologize for anything. Recapping is exhausting and I completely understand what it's like to try and soldier on when you are tired yet want to do a good job. You did more than great.
OMG. I never, ever expected Lila to be Alex's mother!!! Like you, I never dreamed the big "secret" would be that! Not understanding most of the dialogue, it was only when Lila flew over to Alex with such intensity did I realize she was his mother. Shifty eyed, malicious Melina's declaration to that effect hovered in the air. So who is the father?? I have a feeling that will be central to Tino and Aide's declaring Alex to be their biological son. Why Lila would agree to that is a totally different matter; obviously she is hateful and resentful to them.
Hopefully, Bill will now wander off. Permanently.
Melina just took Alex because she could and just wanted to rub it in Aide and Tino's faces.
Yes, what about Iker? The poor kid. He and Emi are just heartbreaking.
I don't see how they are going to wrap all of this up.
This was great Liz, thank you!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:15:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:15:00 PM EST
MONTEVERDE Extras parte 1
Oscar gives Mother Gustava a half hour and not a minute more to leave the school property. Agustín encourages her to leave ASAP. Sister Celeste asks what are they going to do. Mother Gustava answers that they will get back to work, of course!
As Angelina adjusts her mother's wedding dress, Gloria wonders if a woman her age is foolish getting married in white. Angelina supports her decision to do so. Juan David tells his wife he is going to his job interview. She wishes him luck. After he leaves, Gloria tells Angelina that she doubts that Juan David will get the job because he isn't as smart as she thinks he is. She suddenly feels a sharp pain as Angelina adjusts her dress. Gloria asks her not to squeeze her so hard. Angelina puts the cherry on top saying she is is only fixing her dress so nobody notices her belly. The adjustments continue. . . . .
Oscar labels Juanita as Carolina's accomplice. She is as much of a liar as is her boss. Oscar wants to check her phone to see who she was talking to. Hugo gets them out of there before yielding.
Doris and Cárcamo are interviewing people to do everyday work at their hotel not to be entertainers.
When asked why he wants to work for Doris and Cárcamo, Juan David first answers the money but quickly corrects himself and tells them that he wants to be a part of the business they are building with so much hard work. They all smile ear to ear.
Oscar's men tell the nuns that they are merely following orders.
Gloria tells Angelina she is so glad she lives nearby because if she and Manuel fight too much, she will be coming back to her place. Angelina quickly tries to assure her how good a man Manuel is . . . We also find out that Gloria is not getting her four course dinner. To her disappointment: barbecue it is! When it comes down to it, Gloria wants her wedding to be remembered for the grandest event ever in Monteverde. Manuel asks Angelina and Gloria if Father Cucho could be "on the right" like Jesus being seated to the right of God the Father (just another way of saying DEAD) Gloria makes it clear she will not be getting married without Father Cucho doing the ceremony.
Oscar gives Mother Gustava a half hour and not a minute more to leave the school property. Agustín encourages her to leave ASAP. Sister Celeste asks what are they going to do. Mother Gustava answers that they will get back to work, of course!
As Angelina adjusts her mother's wedding dress, Gloria wonders if a woman her age is foolish getting married in white. Angelina supports her decision to do so. Juan David tells his wife he is going to his job interview. She wishes him luck. After he leaves, Gloria tells Angelina that she doubts that Juan David will get the job because he isn't as smart as she thinks he is. She suddenly feels a sharp pain as Angelina adjusts her dress. Gloria asks her not to squeeze her so hard. Angelina puts the cherry on top saying she is is only fixing her dress so nobody notices her belly. The adjustments continue. . . . .
Oscar labels Juanita as Carolina's accomplice. She is as much of a liar as is her boss. Oscar wants to check her phone to see who she was talking to. Hugo gets them out of there before yielding.
Doris and Cárcamo are interviewing people to do everyday work at their hotel not to be entertainers.
When asked why he wants to work for Doris and Cárcamo, Juan David first answers the money but quickly corrects himself and tells them that he wants to be a part of the business they are building with so much hard work. They all smile ear to ear.
Oscar's men tell the nuns that they are merely following orders.
Gloria tells Angelina she is so glad she lives nearby because if she and Manuel fight too much, she will be coming back to her place. Angelina quickly tries to assure her how good a man Manuel is . . . We also find out that Gloria is not getting her four course dinner. To her disappointment: barbecue it is! When it comes down to it, Gloria wants her wedding to be remembered for the grandest event ever in Monteverde. Manuel asks Angelina and Gloria if Father Cucho could be "on the right" like Jesus being seated to the right of God the Father (just another way of saying DEAD) Gloria makes it clear she will not be getting married without Father Cucho doing the ceremony.
MONTEVERDE Extras parte 2
Mother Gustava in a sling with her relocated shoulder, says whether Oscar likes it or not, the children will have their school.
Oscar tells Franco and Moisés that the nuns came looking for it and they got it!
Agustín concludes that Oscar is as bad as he he was before. Franco says will do what he can to open the school. Moisés pipes up with that if he doesn't, he will have to do it himself. Franco asks what he is going do. Moisés answers whatever it takes to calm it all down.
It is as if the earth has swallowed Father Cucho!!!
Carolina's letter:
Dear Oscar, in my life, nothing weighs on me more than having caused you so much pain. I almost don't sleep at all and when I wake up, my memory of you is the first thing that embraces me. i know that apologizing is not enough and that there are no words capable of repairing that which cannot be repaired, but even so, I need to tell you that I am sorry from my very soul. I am living trapped in remorse and the certitude that you least deserved what I did to you. I found true love in you and I let it escape. I know that there is no justification for what I did to you and I also know that asking for your forgiveness is perhaps an impossible dream but one thing you can really be sure of is that my love for you was never a lie. My heart is still following yours and it will until I draw my last breath. My only desire is to run into your arms and lose myself in them and stop time. In our last conversation, I could not really explain what was going on.I need you. If there is any bit of love left in your heart for me, I beg you to call me, write me, allow me to hear your voice although it be only for an instant. What would happen if I were to call you? Would you answer?
Father Cucho offers Oscar his most sincere sympathies on the woman's death.
Where is the wake?? Oscar tries to explain there is no dead woman but Cucho cannot hear. Oscar will take him to the church. Cucho offers to drive. No, Oscar will do the driving.
Gabriel tells Gloria she is irresponsible for Cucho getting lost by having Cucho officiate at their wedding given his condition. She doesn't want to hear it. She blames Gabriel for not keeping track of Cucho but has great hopes for him officiating at their wedding. Father Cucho makes it clear he doesn't do exorcisms. He is there for the funeral.
Oscar expresses his literal hatred for the twins.
Mother Gustava in a sling with her relocated shoulder, says whether Oscar likes it or not, the children will have their school.
Oscar tells Franco and Moisés that the nuns came looking for it and they got it!
Agustín concludes that Oscar is as bad as he he was before. Franco says will do what he can to open the school. Moisés pipes up with that if he doesn't, he will have to do it himself. Franco asks what he is going do. Moisés answers whatever it takes to calm it all down.
It is as if the earth has swallowed Father Cucho!!!
Carolina's letter:
Dear Oscar, in my life, nothing weighs on me more than having caused you so much pain. I almost don't sleep at all and when I wake up, my memory of you is the first thing that embraces me. i know that apologizing is not enough and that there are no words capable of repairing that which cannot be repaired, but even so, I need to tell you that I am sorry from my very soul. I am living trapped in remorse and the certitude that you least deserved what I did to you. I found true love in you and I let it escape. I know that there is no justification for what I did to you and I also know that asking for your forgiveness is perhaps an impossible dream but one thing you can really be sure of is that my love for you was never a lie. My heart is still following yours and it will until I draw my last breath. My only desire is to run into your arms and lose myself in them and stop time. In our last conversation, I could not really explain what was going on.I need you. If there is any bit of love left in your heart for me, I beg you to call me, write me, allow me to hear your voice although it be only for an instant. What would happen if I were to call you? Would you answer?
Father Cucho offers Oscar his most sincere sympathies on the woman's death.
Where is the wake?? Oscar tries to explain there is no dead woman but Cucho cannot hear. Oscar will take him to the church. Cucho offers to drive. No, Oscar will do the driving.
Gabriel tells Gloria she is irresponsible for Cucho getting lost by having Cucho officiate at their wedding given his condition. She doesn't want to hear it. She blames Gabriel for not keeping track of Cucho but has great hopes for him officiating at their wedding. Father Cucho makes it clear he doesn't do exorcisms. He is there for the funeral.
Oscar expresses his literal hatred for the twins.
MONTEVERDE Extras parte 3
Moisés tries to talk Andrés into them coming up with a plan to getting Oscar and Carolina back together again. He has to hang up when Franco appears. Franco knows he is hiding something but Moisés will not give it up.
Manuel wants the sisters to go with him to Oscar's to offer a truce. Mother Gustava will never do that. Ceelste says Oscar has made an offer they should not ignore.
Knowing how Lucía loves training horses after seeing her do a wonderful job with one of his, Franco is going to pretend to be a deceased horse owner who will ask Lucía to train his horse Achilles. He has bought the horse and will board it at a ranch in the area. Franco hopes to win Lucía back eventually giving her a chance to do what she loves.
Juan David ends up being hired to do general cleaning, help at the front desk and act as the bellboy. Knowledge of a foreign language could be a plus!!
Celeste cannot understand how her sister ever fell in love with a man like Oscar. Carolina explains he is only going through a bad time and there is a good man behind what she is seeing. Celeste says it must be very far behind. Carolina mentions her run in with Padilla and how he said he had proof that Carlos is guilty. Celeste thinks she needs to talk to him and see what he has.Celeste is in a hurry to get off of Oscar's property.
Franco tells Cárcamo that the next day he is going to write a letter to Lucía to see if she will train Achilles. All communication will be done through the mail. The dead man whose identity he will be using is the late Arturo Rizopatrón's.
Cárcamon isn't too sure about the plan because he is lying to her. Franco sees it as a white lie. Cárcamo thinks she will be furious when Lucía finds out so Franco better be prepared. Franco thinks he has nothing left to lose.
Sister Celeste complains about the way Oscar treats her. Mother Gustava tells her she has it coming having allowed Carolina to impersonate her and then on top of it all, Carolina having fallen in love with him. She allowed it to happen. Mother Gustava expects her to live up to her responsibilities and put up with Oscar and his bad mood. Those are her consequences. Sister Celeste apologizes. Mother Gustava has a Sister Cecilia in mind to be the principal for the school. The good father laughs and says he hopes she doesn't have a twin sister.
Gloria will not give up her idea that Father Cucho has to marry her to Manuel. Their wedding will be unforgettable.
Moisés tries to talk Andrés into them coming up with a plan to getting Oscar and Carolina back together again. He has to hang up when Franco appears. Franco knows he is hiding something but Moisés will not give it up.
Manuel wants the sisters to go with him to Oscar's to offer a truce. Mother Gustava will never do that. Ceelste says Oscar has made an offer they should not ignore.
Knowing how Lucía loves training horses after seeing her do a wonderful job with one of his, Franco is going to pretend to be a deceased horse owner who will ask Lucía to train his horse Achilles. He has bought the horse and will board it at a ranch in the area. Franco hopes to win Lucía back eventually giving her a chance to do what she loves.
Juan David ends up being hired to do general cleaning, help at the front desk and act as the bellboy. Knowledge of a foreign language could be a plus!!
Celeste cannot understand how her sister ever fell in love with a man like Oscar. Carolina explains he is only going through a bad time and there is a good man behind what she is seeing. Celeste says it must be very far behind. Carolina mentions her run in with Padilla and how he said he had proof that Carlos is guilty. Celeste thinks she needs to talk to him and see what he has.Celeste is in a hurry to get off of Oscar's property.
Franco tells Cárcamo that the next day he is going to write a letter to Lucía to see if she will train Achilles. All communication will be done through the mail. The dead man whose identity he will be using is the late Arturo Rizopatrón's.
Cárcamon isn't too sure about the plan because he is lying to her. Franco sees it as a white lie. Cárcamo thinks she will be furious when Lucía finds out so Franco better be prepared. Franco thinks he has nothing left to lose.
Sister Celeste complains about the way Oscar treats her. Mother Gustava tells her she has it coming having allowed Carolina to impersonate her and then on top of it all, Carolina having fallen in love with him. She allowed it to happen. Mother Gustava expects her to live up to her responsibilities and put up with Oscar and his bad mood. Those are her consequences. Sister Celeste apologizes. Mother Gustava has a Sister Cecilia in mind to be the principal for the school. The good father laughs and says he hopes she doesn't have a twin sister.
Gloria will not give up her idea that Father Cucho has to marry her to Manuel. Their wedding will be unforgettable.
Papas,
Liz, thank you for an excellent review of a surprising episode . Wow, I never for a minute suspected that Lila's big secret was that Alexander is her child!!! Back in the day , the unwed expectant mother would be whisked off somewhere . Then , people would be told that the baby's grandmother was his mother . An old movie " Susan Slade" starring Connie Stevens had this theme . They show it on TCM from time to time. However, it seems strange that happened in this day and age when single mothers aren't uncommon .
Well, there are so many plotlines to tie up . I hope the anvils are hovering over wicked heads , and I hope these kids from different mothers and fathers get happy endings ...
New PSA...Stds. Poncho is evidently smart in math but is lacking in knowledge of the facts of life. So I wonder if conniving Jeni is really pregnant and if Poncho is the father . Susan
Liz, thank you for an excellent review of a surprising episode . Wow, I never for a minute suspected that Lila's big secret was that Alexander is her child!!! Back in the day , the unwed expectant mother would be whisked off somewhere . Then , people would be told that the baby's grandmother was his mother . An old movie " Susan Slade" starring Connie Stevens had this theme . They show it on TCM from time to time. However, it seems strange that happened in this day and age when single mothers aren't uncommon .
Well, there are so many plotlines to tie up . I hope the anvils are hovering over wicked heads , and I hope these kids from different mothers and fathers get happy endings ...
New PSA...Stds. Poncho is evidently smart in math but is lacking in knowledge of the facts of life. So I wonder if conniving Jeni is really pregnant and if Poncho is the father . Susan
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:12:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:12:00 PM EST
Thanks Susan. The big awful secret was quite a surprise. I too saw a movie like that. I don’t remember who was in it but the mom started relating to friends how she was feeling nauseous etc. Then the family went to Hawaii. The big reveal happened because the child was in the hospital and only the mother could go in. I think it must be your movie. Troy Donahue was in it too I guess they wouldn’t let her have the baby, but not sure how you’d get away with that! Unless she was unfit.
I don’t like Jeni at all. I don’t think it’s Poncho’s. If she’s pregnant I think she set him up to take the blame.
Liz
MONTEVERDE
Excuse the typos, please . No time to proof read. Loved Mother Gustava, the good father, Moisés and Father Cucho. Cannot wait until the wedding.
Excuse the typos, please . No time to proof read. Loved Mother Gustava, the good father, Moisés and Father Cucho. Cannot wait until the wedding.
MONTEVERDE
Jarifa, thank you for your another sparkling summary that dazzled and shone brightly.
Thank you for translating Carolina's letter which I loved, particularly: "I also know that asking for your forgiveness is perhaps an impossible dream but one thing you can really be sure of is that my love for you was never a lie. My heart is still following yours and it will until I draw my last breath. My only desire is to run into your arms and lose myself in them and stop time". It was so lovely and piercing.
"Oscar labels Juanita as Carolina's accomplice. She is as much of a liar as is her boss. Oscar wants to check her phone to see who she was talking to". What gaul! He is insufferable at times!
"Angelina puts the cherry on top saying she is is only fixing her dress so nobody notices her belly." Love it! I didn't think Angelina had it in her. Glad Manuel prevailed in the dinner preferences, I'm sure the bbq will be delish!
Franco's plan seems well thought out although he is being rather deceitful...Hmmm.
I appreciate your clarifying what position(s) Juan David will have! Busier than a bee for sure!
So, will they or won't they make it down the aisle???
Jarifa thank you for taking time from your busy day to provide this!
Diana
Jarifa, thank you for your another sparkling summary that dazzled and shone brightly.
Thank you for translating Carolina's letter which I loved, particularly: "I also know that asking for your forgiveness is perhaps an impossible dream but one thing you can really be sure of is that my love for you was never a lie. My heart is still following yours and it will until I draw my last breath. My only desire is to run into your arms and lose myself in them and stop time". It was so lovely and piercing.
"Oscar labels Juanita as Carolina's accomplice. She is as much of a liar as is her boss. Oscar wants to check her phone to see who she was talking to". What gaul! He is insufferable at times!
"Angelina puts the cherry on top saying she is is only fixing her dress so nobody notices her belly." Love it! I didn't think Angelina had it in her. Glad Manuel prevailed in the dinner preferences, I'm sure the bbq will be delish!
Franco's plan seems well thought out although he is being rather deceitful...Hmmm.
I appreciate your clarifying what position(s) Juan David will have! Busier than a bee for sure!
So, will they or won't they make it down the aisle???
Jarifa thank you for taking time from your busy day to provide this!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:35:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:35:00 PM EST
Monteverde
I'm going to write observations as I watch! Finally, someone says what I've said all along. Oscar points out there is only one student in Monteverde and he now has a private tutor so a school isn't needed.
Oscar chews Juanita out for being in his land and using his cell service. Hugo, tell Grandpa to get a Star Link setup and open an internet cafe! Doris and Caracamo, I'm looking at you too!
All the potential hires for the job wait in a line during the interview and hear the other's responses! Strangest interview system ever.
Father Gabriel is missing an opportunity to preach forgiveness lessons to Oscar. Oscar actually isn't out of line requiring that sister Celeste isn't in charge of the school if he reopens it though. Still, what a cushy job, teaching one student for the next 5 years! Unless there is a housing boom in Monteverde and outsiders with kids move there.
Why is nobody writing to Padre Cucho what he can't hear. Manuel should have suggested to Gloria that Padres Cucho and Gabriel co officiate the wedding ceremony.
I'm going to write observations as I watch! Finally, someone says what I've said all along. Oscar points out there is only one student in Monteverde and he now has a private tutor so a school isn't needed.
Oscar chews Juanita out for being in his land and using his cell service. Hugo, tell Grandpa to get a Star Link setup and open an internet cafe! Doris and Caracamo, I'm looking at you too!
All the potential hires for the job wait in a line during the interview and hear the other's responses! Strangest interview system ever.
Father Gabriel is missing an opportunity to preach forgiveness lessons to Oscar. Oscar actually isn't out of line requiring that sister Celeste isn't in charge of the school if he reopens it though. Still, what a cushy job, teaching one student for the next 5 years! Unless there is a housing boom in Monteverde and outsiders with kids move there.
Why is nobody writing to Padre Cucho what he can't hear. Manuel should have suggested to Gloria that Padres Cucho and Gabriel co officiate the wedding ceremony.
OT
Fiona is my grandbaby, Lily is my horse! Thankfully Fiona is not an escape artist, though she did come out of my house while I was checking the fence (I left her watching TV which is a treat as Mama wants 30 minutes only of TV time for her per day and Fiona was not being very cooperative about me doing what needed to be done.) I actually called on a neighbor to stop by and sit with her while I got the branch off the fence but that was enough to convince her to walk the fence line with me and help. Fortunately I caught sight of her going one direction looking for me while I was returning from the other side of the garden.
Fiona is my grandbaby, Lily is my horse! Thankfully Fiona is not an escape artist, though she did come out of my house while I was checking the fence (I left her watching TV which is a treat as Mama wants 30 minutes only of TV time for her per day and Fiona was not being very cooperative about me doing what needed to be done.) I actually called on a neighbor to stop by and sit with her while I got the branch off the fence but that was enough to convince her to walk the fence line with me and help. Fortunately I caught sight of her going one direction looking for me while I was returning from the other side of the garden.
Papas,
Jarifa,, thank you so much ! Maybe my comment was too long.
Liz, yes , that was the movie ! Troy Donahue fell in love with her . The guy who made her pregnant died . Back in the day , girls often had to put their babies up for adoption.
Now, will the writers reveal why Tino and Aide raised Alexander as their own son. Did they send Lila away when she got pregnant ? I don't think we'll get a lot of details . Susan
Jarifa,, thank you so much ! Maybe my comment was too long.
Liz, yes , that was the movie ! Troy Donahue fell in love with her . The guy who made her pregnant died . Back in the day , girls often had to put their babies up for adoption.
Now, will the writers reveal why Tino and Aide raised Alexander as their own son. Did they send Lila away when she got pregnant ? I don't think we'll get a lot of details . Susan
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:38:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:38:00 PM EST
MONTEVERDE
Kat, your advice to Father Gabriel to "preach forgiveness to Oscar" was well said.
I agree that others should step up and get internet access. Surely Doris and hub will right? I mean it will be a boutique hotel. :)
At some point, it was said that students from surrounding towns would also be attending the school.
Poor Padre Cucho! I wonder what will happen tonight...
Diana
Kat, your advice to Father Gabriel to "preach forgiveness to Oscar" was well said.
I agree that others should step up and get internet access. Surely Doris and hub will right? I mean it will be a boutique hotel. :)
At some point, it was said that students from surrounding towns would also be attending the school.
Poor Padre Cucho! I wonder what will happen tonight...
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:39:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:39:00 PM EST
Papas #76 part 1
Melina is looking at a photo from a box of photos. The age of Alexander and the date of baptism don’t correspond. She wonders if there are two different babies. She needs to look for clues to reveal the secret. As Cindy she contacts Uli. She was a friend of his sister who lost contact with her. She asks about her. Uli says she went to an academy for a while and then returned home. Aide checks out the academy and she never attended, but was gone long enough to give birth. She’ll need a dna test from Aide, as she’s not the. Illogical mother of Lila. This is probably when she first contacted Uli.
Aide and Tino tell her she has no right to meddle in their family. She points out that Lila broke contact with her family but there’s nothing to connect her to Alexander’s birth, and Aide and Tino never legally adopted him.
Nazario says Melina is putting the money she owes into Hernan’s account. Hernan doesn’t believe him. Melina said she’ll give him the money but he has to stick around. Nazario shows him the amount and Hernan is pleased. Nazario sends it to Hernan’s account but it is much less. Nazario says to be patient. He’s at the foot of the bed and it looks like he twisted Hernan’s feet to break them. Hernan is in pain.
They don’t know yet if Jeni I’d pregnant. They’ll find out tomorrow. Serena tells her she is the older person. Jeni wonders if they’re going to throw her out. Serena looked like she would strangle her but told Poncho they were going in his room to talk.
The kids are all mad. Alexander brought them much happiness. But at what cost. Aide tells them they lost their son after a few months. Tino says it was so painful no one would mention him around Aide. Then a flashback, Lila is telling Tino she’s pregnant. Neither she or her boyfriend want to be parents so they’re going to terminate the pregnancy. Tino wonders how she can do that when they just lost a baby. She says no one can change her mind. Aide asks Tino to help her change Lila’s mind. They tell her they’ve enrolled her in a school away from here, but in reality Berta will go with her and she’ll have the baby. The boyfriend will be told she terminated her pregnancy and Aide will tell people she’s expecting again. The kids realize that’s why Aide was away to recuperate from her sadness. To hide that she wasn’t pregnant. Tino says they did it for the good of the baby. Lila disagrees, they did it to fill the emptiness of the lost baby. Lila says she came home and had to be a sister to the baby that was hers. While her parents grew closer and closer to her baby. Tino says she never told them how she felt. He asks forgiveness. Lila says she saw them getting closer and closer to her baby, the baby they made her carry. She felt invisible. She couldn’t claim the baby as it would destroy the family, that’s why she left home at 18 and went far away. Emi realizes that’s why she never wanted to visit. It was too painful for her to see her baby. Scarlet realizes that’s why Lila told Scarlet her parents were liars after she saw Facundo.
Liz
Melina is looking at a photo from a box of photos. The age of Alexander and the date of baptism don’t correspond. She wonders if there are two different babies. She needs to look for clues to reveal the secret. As Cindy she contacts Uli. She was a friend of his sister who lost contact with her. She asks about her. Uli says she went to an academy for a while and then returned home. Aide checks out the academy and she never attended, but was gone long enough to give birth. She’ll need a dna test from Aide, as she’s not the. Illogical mother of Lila. This is probably when she first contacted Uli.
Aide and Tino tell her she has no right to meddle in their family. She points out that Lila broke contact with her family but there’s nothing to connect her to Alexander’s birth, and Aide and Tino never legally adopted him.
Nazario says Melina is putting the money she owes into Hernan’s account. Hernan doesn’t believe him. Melina said she’ll give him the money but he has to stick around. Nazario shows him the amount and Hernan is pleased. Nazario sends it to Hernan’s account but it is much less. Nazario says to be patient. He’s at the foot of the bed and it looks like he twisted Hernan’s feet to break them. Hernan is in pain.
They don’t know yet if Jeni I’d pregnant. They’ll find out tomorrow. Serena tells her she is the older person. Jeni wonders if they’re going to throw her out. Serena looked like she would strangle her but told Poncho they were going in his room to talk.
The kids are all mad. Alexander brought them much happiness. But at what cost. Aide tells them they lost their son after a few months. Tino says it was so painful no one would mention him around Aide. Then a flashback, Lila is telling Tino she’s pregnant. Neither she or her boyfriend want to be parents so they’re going to terminate the pregnancy. Tino wonders how she can do that when they just lost a baby. She says no one can change her mind. Aide asks Tino to help her change Lila’s mind. They tell her they’ve enrolled her in a school away from here, but in reality Berta will go with her and she’ll have the baby. The boyfriend will be told she terminated her pregnancy and Aide will tell people she’s expecting again. The kids realize that’s why Aide was away to recuperate from her sadness. To hide that she wasn’t pregnant. Tino says they did it for the good of the baby. Lila disagrees, they did it to fill the emptiness of the lost baby. Lila says she came home and had to be a sister to the baby that was hers. While her parents grew closer and closer to her baby. Tino says she never told them how she felt. He asks forgiveness. Lila says she saw them getting closer and closer to her baby, the baby they made her carry. She felt invisible. She couldn’t claim the baby as it would destroy the family, that’s why she left home at 18 and went far away. Emi realizes that’s why she never wanted to visit. It was too painful for her to see her baby. Scarlet realizes that’s why Lila told Scarlet her parents were liars after she saw Facundo.
Liz
Papas # 76 part 3
Chofis was advised by Lila that Bill is going to close the cafeteria. They’re sure it has something to do with Emi. Circe says she needs to talk to her and Uli wants to go now. But Circe doesn’t want to talk to her in front of Bill. She’ll leave her a message. Uli says if she doesn’t hear from her by tomorrow they’ll look for her.
Aide is crying. Rino says they’d try to talk to them and tell them more details. Aide says if she were them she’d feel the same way as they do. She should have realized Lila’s feelings for her baby. Gisela comes in to tell them Alexander is sleeping and Scarlet is with him. Rino asks Gisela if she can stay with Aide. He has somewhere needs to do. Fisela comes in and Aide asks her not to judge her. She says she only came in to offer her a hug and comfort. She’s so sorry she wasn’t there when she lost the baby and asks forgiveness.
Rino is trying to talk to Lila. He’s leaving messages. She calls to tell him to leave her alone. He wants to fix things between them. She’s not interested. The truth is what’s important,If it wasn’t for Melina no one would have known the truth. Tino tells her Melina did it to hurt them. She’s thankful they all know now how they stole her baby.
Melina texts Tino she wants to talk to him. The police have released her apartment and she wants him to come when Iker is out, so he doesn’t know and suffer. Then she leaves a message for Iker wanting him to call her and let her know where she is. She’s humiliated. Then she leaves a second message saying Tino hasn’t asked for him. His other kids are more important to him.
Gisela wants them to start over, from zero, and form a new relationship. She’s so proud of her and loves her more than ever. Aide loves her too.
Melina thinks she did Tino a favor. He says she doesn’t know what’s good or bad for his family. He tells her Aide manipulates him. He says he’s resyfor his actions and makes his own decisions. He tells her not to talk about Aide. She says ok. She wanted to see him to make a proposition. She wants him to come away with her and Iker, to form a family.
Bill is with a lawyer. He wants to have custody of Emi. He’s in luck,since Emi is 13 he can tell the judge what he wants, and that is taken into consideration.
Melina says Lila and Iker are his only real children. Rino says all the children are his. Melina says that’s what Aide sold him. He goes to leave and she tries to kiss him. He asks if she’s crazy. He heads toward the kitchen and passes out.
Cheno tells Serena she’s loving to everyone but cold to him. He tries to get close and she pushes him away. She’ll wait to see if Jeni is pregnant but it will be best if they separate.
The lawyer tells Bill it would still be up to the judge. Bill wonders if since Aide has heart problems and Tino has Leukemia he would have a better chance. The lawyer thinks it would be good to use that. Then Bill says he also wants to get custody of another child, a minor. He would make the denouncement against Tino and Aide, who have custody.
Tino is at the hospital. Melina wants to know what’s wrong with him. She spins a tale that thought they’re not married he’s the love of her life. They’ve been together for years and have a son. He tells her his leukemia is more advanced that they thought. He needs a bone marrow transplant. Melina goes to see Tino. She tells him she has him exactly where she wants him, by her side. And finally, his life is in her hands. She kisses him although I’m not sure if he’s conscious.
Liz
Chofis was advised by Lila that Bill is going to close the cafeteria. They’re sure it has something to do with Emi. Circe says she needs to talk to her and Uli wants to go now. But Circe doesn’t want to talk to her in front of Bill. She’ll leave her a message. Uli says if she doesn’t hear from her by tomorrow they’ll look for her.
Aide is crying. Rino says they’d try to talk to them and tell them more details. Aide says if she were them she’d feel the same way as they do. She should have realized Lila’s feelings for her baby. Gisela comes in to tell them Alexander is sleeping and Scarlet is with him. Rino asks Gisela if she can stay with Aide. He has somewhere needs to do. Fisela comes in and Aide asks her not to judge her. She says she only came in to offer her a hug and comfort. She’s so sorry she wasn’t there when she lost the baby and asks forgiveness.
Rino is trying to talk to Lila. He’s leaving messages. She calls to tell him to leave her alone. He wants to fix things between them. She’s not interested. The truth is what’s important,If it wasn’t for Melina no one would have known the truth. Tino tells her Melina did it to hurt them. She’s thankful they all know now how they stole her baby.
Melina texts Tino she wants to talk to him. The police have released her apartment and she wants him to come when Iker is out, so he doesn’t know and suffer. Then she leaves a message for Iker wanting him to call her and let her know where she is. She’s humiliated. Then she leaves a second message saying Tino hasn’t asked for him. His other kids are more important to him.
Gisela wants them to start over, from zero, and form a new relationship. She’s so proud of her and loves her more than ever. Aide loves her too.
Melina thinks she did Tino a favor. He says she doesn’t know what’s good or bad for his family. He tells her Aide manipulates him. He says he’s resyfor his actions and makes his own decisions. He tells her not to talk about Aide. She says ok. She wanted to see him to make a proposition. She wants him to come away with her and Iker, to form a family.
Bill is with a lawyer. He wants to have custody of Emi. He’s in luck,since Emi is 13 he can tell the judge what he wants, and that is taken into consideration.
Melina says Lila and Iker are his only real children. Rino says all the children are his. Melina says that’s what Aide sold him. He goes to leave and she tries to kiss him. He asks if she’s crazy. He heads toward the kitchen and passes out.
Cheno tells Serena she’s loving to everyone but cold to him. He tries to get close and she pushes him away. She’ll wait to see if Jeni is pregnant but it will be best if they separate.
The lawyer tells Bill it would still be up to the judge. Bill wonders if since Aide has heart problems and Tino has Leukemia he would have a better chance. The lawyer thinks it would be good to use that. Then Bill says he also wants to get custody of another child, a minor. He would make the denouncement against Tino and Aide, who have custody.
Tino is at the hospital. Melina wants to know what’s wrong with him. She spins a tale that thought they’re not married he’s the love of her life. They’ve been together for years and have a son. He tells her his leukemia is more advanced that they thought. He needs a bone marrow transplant. Melina goes to see Tino. She tells him she has him exactly where she wants him, by her side. And finally, his life is in her hands. She kisses him although I’m not sure if he’s conscious.
Liz
MONTEVERDE #58 Part 1 of 3
Carolina nervously stands outside and calls Oscar. He sees it is her and answers, curtly asking what she wants. Did you open my letter she inquires hopefully? No, he lies. I’m not interested in your letter he spits out; he angrily spews he doesn’t want to hear from her and hangs up. She cries as he rearranges the letter and grimaces in sadness.
Hugo sweetly kisses Juanita on the cheek and turns to leave but she calls him back. She nervously walks up to him, puts her hands on his neck and kisses him several times as music plays. He picks her up and they kiss again. At last they are novios. He kisses her hands and sends several “gracias” heavenward. (I find myself smiling away. Finally!)
Good morning my love Angelina coos as Juan David repeats it in English. Next, they test out the word “coffee”. Gloria arrives saying she is nervous. It is one of the most important days of her life; talk then turns to Father Cucho.
Oscar talks about Mr. Rios; it’s time for school! Moises is not a fan. Oscar says that Madre Celeste is not going to be the school director as Moises looks stern.
Franco and Oscar discuss Manuel and Gloria’s wedding.
Uh oh, Father Cucho isn’t answering the door when Manuel knocks. “Father are you are right” he calls out, worry clearly etched on his face.
Madre Gustava tells Juanita and the other women Madre Celeste will not be in charge of the school. Juanita looks confused and disappointed.
Hugo picks the door lock and he and Manuel enter, Father Cucho appearing lifeless, hands folded on his chest. After a quick look, he doesn’t appear to be breathing. Hugo takes out a hand mirror to see if there is any breath, and there is none.
Carolina is sad and Andres asks if it is about Oscar; she doesn’t answer him. Andres then calls Moises who is yawning in class much to Mr. Rios’ consternation. Franco enters and gets Moises out of jail if only for a few moments. He gives him the phone and they high five as he returns Andres’ call. The boys both agree Oscar and Carolina aren’t happy. Carolina walks out and catches Andres on the phone and sees he called Moises. He knows she is unhappy but she tells her son it is impossible. Mr. Rios comes out, scolds Moises and herds him back into class.
In English, Juan David says he is opening the door. It’s Manuel and Hugo, looking very grim. Gloria hides behind her daughter so as not to let Manuel see her. Manuel regretfully announces that the poor Father has passed. Gloria is sad and cries. Why she moans. Gloria wants to cancel the wedding but an angry Manuel says Father Gabriel will perform the ceremony. Startled, Gloria seems to acquiesce.
Lucia and Diego are looking at apartments online when she sees the ad for a trainer for Achilles. She enthuses about how handsome the horse is and shares with Diego that horses are her passion. Diego, who seemed a bit reluctant at first, then smiles and encourages her.
Diana
Carolina nervously stands outside and calls Oscar. He sees it is her and answers, curtly asking what she wants. Did you open my letter she inquires hopefully? No, he lies. I’m not interested in your letter he spits out; he angrily spews he doesn’t want to hear from her and hangs up. She cries as he rearranges the letter and grimaces in sadness.
Hugo sweetly kisses Juanita on the cheek and turns to leave but she calls him back. She nervously walks up to him, puts her hands on his neck and kisses him several times as music plays. He picks her up and they kiss again. At last they are novios. He kisses her hands and sends several “gracias” heavenward. (I find myself smiling away. Finally!)
Good morning my love Angelina coos as Juan David repeats it in English. Next, they test out the word “coffee”. Gloria arrives saying she is nervous. It is one of the most important days of her life; talk then turns to Father Cucho.
Oscar talks about Mr. Rios; it’s time for school! Moises is not a fan. Oscar says that Madre Celeste is not going to be the school director as Moises looks stern.
Franco and Oscar discuss Manuel and Gloria’s wedding.
Uh oh, Father Cucho isn’t answering the door when Manuel knocks. “Father are you are right” he calls out, worry clearly etched on his face.
Madre Gustava tells Juanita and the other women Madre Celeste will not be in charge of the school. Juanita looks confused and disappointed.
Hugo picks the door lock and he and Manuel enter, Father Cucho appearing lifeless, hands folded on his chest. After a quick look, he doesn’t appear to be breathing. Hugo takes out a hand mirror to see if there is any breath, and there is none.
Carolina is sad and Andres asks if it is about Oscar; she doesn’t answer him. Andres then calls Moises who is yawning in class much to Mr. Rios’ consternation. Franco enters and gets Moises out of jail if only for a few moments. He gives him the phone and they high five as he returns Andres’ call. The boys both agree Oscar and Carolina aren’t happy. Carolina walks out and catches Andres on the phone and sees he called Moises. He knows she is unhappy but she tells her son it is impossible. Mr. Rios comes out, scolds Moises and herds him back into class.
In English, Juan David says he is opening the door. It’s Manuel and Hugo, looking very grim. Gloria hides behind her daughter so as not to let Manuel see her. Manuel regretfully announces that the poor Father has passed. Gloria is sad and cries. Why she moans. Gloria wants to cancel the wedding but an angry Manuel says Father Gabriel will perform the ceremony. Startled, Gloria seems to acquiesce.
Lucia and Diego are looking at apartments online when she sees the ad for a trainer for Achilles. She enthuses about how handsome the horse is and shares with Diego that horses are her passion. Diego, who seemed a bit reluctant at first, then smiles and encourages her.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:39:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:39:00 PM EST
MONTEVERDE #58 Part 2 of 3
Poor Padre Cucho Father Gabriel laments. Then, talk of marriage. Is it possible you can perform the ceremony Manuel asks him? He seems surprised and I think he asks if Gloria is all right with it. Looks like the answer is a resounding yes!
Andres questions Caolina again, saying he wants to see Moises.
Lucia has risen to the bait and texts her response to the ad. Franco sports a huge smile as he replies.
Oscar and Moises meet up with Franco for what they think is the wedding. They walk into the church and upon seeing the funeral mass are understandably confused. Gloria kisses the casket as Trinidad and another of the women walk in, also wondering what is transpiring.
Carolina meets with her lawyer about the investigation. I am unable to translate other than there is discussion about custody of Andres and (I think) Carlos being violent. Carolina looks stern and very concerned.
Oscar tries to sneak out of the church but Madre Gustava stops him. There are a few brief words about the school director and Operation Genesis. As they leave, the two sisters cross themselves in unison.
A small group gathers at the cemetery where Padre Cucho is laid to rest. Father Gabriel sprinkles holy water and Angelina and emotional Gloria lay flowers at the grave.
The men change from their funeral garb to festive wedding wear. Angelina is showing her mother no mercy by pulling the strings on her dress tight. As I mentioned yesterday, Gloria looks lovely in her cream sleeveless wedding dress. She wears a flowered headpiece placed low with a veil attached.
There are several conversations between Carolina and Andres about Zacatillo and taking a trip although it appears money is an issue.
The group transitions to a happier venue for a celebration of life and love. Gloria arrives at the church with a simple bouquet of flowers alighting from a red-hot van. Everyone is assembled outside the church and claps upon her arrival. Angelina wears a white dress with large polka dots, Juan David in a blazer and tie. As they start to go in, Gloria starts hesitating and crying. Juan David says something sweet to her and she turns and thanks him. She dries her tears and with Angelina’s encouragement, puts the veil over her face and moves forward.
Diana
Poor Padre Cucho Father Gabriel laments. Then, talk of marriage. Is it possible you can perform the ceremony Manuel asks him? He seems surprised and I think he asks if Gloria is all right with it. Looks like the answer is a resounding yes!
Andres questions Caolina again, saying he wants to see Moises.
Lucia has risen to the bait and texts her response to the ad. Franco sports a huge smile as he replies.
Oscar and Moises meet up with Franco for what they think is the wedding. They walk into the church and upon seeing the funeral mass are understandably confused. Gloria kisses the casket as Trinidad and another of the women walk in, also wondering what is transpiring.
Carolina meets with her lawyer about the investigation. I am unable to translate other than there is discussion about custody of Andres and (I think) Carlos being violent. Carolina looks stern and very concerned.
Oscar tries to sneak out of the church but Madre Gustava stops him. There are a few brief words about the school director and Operation Genesis. As they leave, the two sisters cross themselves in unison.
A small group gathers at the cemetery where Padre Cucho is laid to rest. Father Gabriel sprinkles holy water and Angelina and emotional Gloria lay flowers at the grave.
The men change from their funeral garb to festive wedding wear. Angelina is showing her mother no mercy by pulling the strings on her dress tight. As I mentioned yesterday, Gloria looks lovely in her cream sleeveless wedding dress. She wears a flowered headpiece placed low with a veil attached.
There are several conversations between Carolina and Andres about Zacatillo and taking a trip although it appears money is an issue.
The group transitions to a happier venue for a celebration of life and love. Gloria arrives at the church with a simple bouquet of flowers alighting from a red-hot van. Everyone is assembled outside the church and claps upon her arrival. Angelina wears a white dress with large polka dots, Juan David in a blazer and tie. As they start to go in, Gloria starts hesitating and crying. Juan David says something sweet to her and she turns and thanks him. She dries her tears and with Angelina’s encouragement, puts the veil over her face and moves forward.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:42:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:42:00 PM EST
MONTEVERDE #58 Part 3 of 3
The wedding march plays as Juan David escorts Gloria down the aisle, Angelina right behind. Gloria and Manuel smile and approach the altar, kneeling as Father Gabriel starts the ceremony. He talks about romance and love and even Oscar smiles a bit. Lucia and Diego arrive as Franco turns and stares. Father talks about love in sickness and in health. I cringe as Hugo is wearing that horrible black and white plaid jacket. I’m unsure if he is pretending he can’t find the rings or is just fumbling, but thankfully he procures them. Wedding vows are exchanged; Gloria fanning herself, overcome with emotion. Manuel asks if she is all right and she is, saying “si accepto”. Father Gabriel blesses them and declares them husband and wife. Gabriel goes for the Gusto, planting an amorous kiss on his bride, bending her backwards! Everyone cheers as they emerge from the church. Hugo congratulates his abuelo and hugs and kisses Gloria. Congratulations mama Angelina says smiling away. Juan David wishes her every happiness.
At the reception, Hugo gives a toast first wishing his abuelo the utmost of happiness; then wishing Gloria the same. The newlyweds kiss as they are toast4ed. Oscar and Moises hesitate in the doorway and as Madre Celeste glares at him, his eyes flash as he takes his son and leaves.
All of a sudden Padilla reappears! Carolina angrily approaches him telling him she already told him she didn’t want to see him. He won’t be dissuaded and brandishes a USB which he waves in her face. He claims he has evidence of Carlos’ wrongdoings. She wants to give it to her lawyer but of course he wants money, which she doesn’t have. He gives her a paper with his contact information. I didn’t quite follow the last scene where Carolina and Andres are talking and she pulls out a jewelry box. Jarifa, can you kindly clarify this for me?
The best part about tonight was that Gloria finally seemed to accept Juan David.
The Father was granted one of life’s greatest blessings, the grace of a happy death. It seemed somewhat fitting that a celebration of life and love immediately followed.
Diana
The wedding march plays as Juan David escorts Gloria down the aisle, Angelina right behind. Gloria and Manuel smile and approach the altar, kneeling as Father Gabriel starts the ceremony. He talks about romance and love and even Oscar smiles a bit. Lucia and Diego arrive as Franco turns and stares. Father talks about love in sickness and in health. I cringe as Hugo is wearing that horrible black and white plaid jacket. I’m unsure if he is pretending he can’t find the rings or is just fumbling, but thankfully he procures them. Wedding vows are exchanged; Gloria fanning herself, overcome with emotion. Manuel asks if she is all right and she is, saying “si accepto”. Father Gabriel blesses them and declares them husband and wife. Gabriel goes for the Gusto, planting an amorous kiss on his bride, bending her backwards! Everyone cheers as they emerge from the church. Hugo congratulates his abuelo and hugs and kisses Gloria. Congratulations mama Angelina says smiling away. Juan David wishes her every happiness.
At the reception, Hugo gives a toast first wishing his abuelo the utmost of happiness; then wishing Gloria the same. The newlyweds kiss as they are toast4ed. Oscar and Moises hesitate in the doorway and as Madre Celeste glares at him, his eyes flash as he takes his son and leaves.
All of a sudden Padilla reappears! Carolina angrily approaches him telling him she already told him she didn’t want to see him. He won’t be dissuaded and brandishes a USB which he waves in her face. He claims he has evidence of Carlos’ wrongdoings. She wants to give it to her lawyer but of course he wants money, which she doesn’t have. He gives her a paper with his contact information. I didn’t quite follow the last scene where Carolina and Andres are talking and she pulls out a jewelry box. Jarifa, can you kindly clarify this for me?
The best part about tonight was that Gloria finally seemed to accept Juan David.
The Father was granted one of life’s greatest blessings, the grace of a happy death. It seemed somewhat fitting that a celebration of life and love immediately followed.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:45:00 PM EST
: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:45:00 PM EST
PAPAS
Liz, your first and third parts were amazing.
I am going to wait to comment until your part 2 is posted. For now, I will simply say the entire episode was bone chilling.
Diana
Liz, your first and third parts were amazing.
I am going to wait to comment until your part 2 is posted. For now, I will simply say the entire episode was bone chilling.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:01:00 AM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:01:00 AM EST
Monteverde
Diana, great recap. I know Jarifa will fill in all the holes, but I wanted to mention one thing you seemed to wonder about. Gloria was sad she had no one to walk her down the aisle, so Juan David offered. That was sweet of him and I was glad Gloria accepted the offer.
I'm confused what will happen to Andres if and when Carolina turns herself in. I'm guessing dad would get custody.
I think Padilla will be the same to solving her problems so I'm thinking making a deal with him is in her best interests.
One other item of note, the nuns are called sisters (hermana Celeste, etc). The head nun of the order is called mother. Mother Gustavo is a refreshing addition to the cast.
Diana, great recap. I know Jarifa will fill in all the holes, but I wanted to mention one thing you seemed to wonder about. Gloria was sad she had no one to walk her down the aisle, so Juan David offered. That was sweet of him and I was glad Gloria accepted the offer.
I'm confused what will happen to Andres if and when Carolina turns herself in. I'm guessing dad would get custody.
I think Padilla will be the same to solving her problems so I'm thinking making a deal with him is in her best interests.
One other item of note, the nuns are called sisters (hermana Celeste, etc). The head nun of the order is called mother. Mother Gustavo is a refreshing addition to the cast.
domenica and OT Lejos
I posted this on the Telemundo page as well.
The themes from dizis and tns often play in my head. Of course, the Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez was already a favorite (the main theme in the Turkish Lejos). Me esta doliendo also gets in my head (from Lejos).
Another favorite theme is from Domenica Montero, Ahi estabas tu. I looked up the artist and found, to my surprise, that Carin Leon did both Me esta doliendo and Ahi estabas tu! I really need to stay more current with Spanish language artists.
Babachita
I posted this on the Telemundo page as well.
The themes from dizis and tns often play in my head. Of course, the Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez was already a favorite (the main theme in the Turkish Lejos). Me esta doliendo also gets in my head (from Lejos).
Another favorite theme is from Domenica Montero, Ahi estabas tu. I looked up the artist and found, to my surprise, that Carin Leon did both Me esta doliendo and Ahi estabas tu! I really need to stay more current with Spanish language artists.
Babachita
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:57:00 AM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:57:00 AM EST
Papas
Liz, sorry I have read part 1 and part 2 , and I just can't wait . The plot thickens and gets more and more bizarre. The writers keep adding more trauma to the lives of the innocents. How will they resolve these terrible storylines ?
Yuck, Tino looked unconscious when Mel put that lip lock on him just like she did when he fainted after playing in that concert.
Now, we know how things played out and Aide and Tino sent Lila away with Berta and wouldn't let Lila terminate the pregnancy. Aide was grief stricken after just losing a baby . This show is getting very hard to watch, but I have to hang in there to see how the writers wrap things up. Susan
Liz, sorry I have read part 1 and part 2 , and I just can't wait . The plot thickens and gets more and more bizarre. The writers keep adding more trauma to the lives of the innocents. How will they resolve these terrible storylines ?
Yuck, Tino looked unconscious when Mel put that lip lock on him just like she did when he fainted after playing in that concert.
Now, we know how things played out and Aide and Tino sent Lila away with Berta and wouldn't let Lila terminate the pregnancy. Aide was grief stricken after just losing a baby . This show is getting very hard to watch, but I have to hang in there to see how the writers wrap things up. Susan
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:46:00 PM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:46:00 PM EST
Papas #76 part 2
Serena feels guilty. She was looking for “likes” and to be an influencer when Poncho was the most important thing. He says it’s not her fault. He didn’t want to talk about sexual things with her. She tells him she’s always here to listen to him. He tells her he was bullied for being a virgin, then for having a STD. He thought he’d be respected if he were dating Jeni, an older girl. She says both sexes are vulnerable. She’s here for him.
Rudolf and Clara Luz are looking at the group picture with Nazario in it. Rudolf says he thought Gibron wanted to talk about the kids music, but he’s sure it was something much more serious.
The kids are all mad at Tino and Aide. Aide says they did what was best for the baby. Circe says you didn’t have the right to decide for Lila. Melina says Aide didn’t only take away Lila’s rights but all of their rights and maternal instincts. Tino tells Melina she’s hurt their family enough, go. Melina tells Lila she’s did it for her, she deserves justice.
Poncho says how Chofis was a big help and gave him the conato talk to her. He feels bad about the baby. Serena says he’ll have to learn responsibility, but she’ll be there to help him.
Aide apologizes to Lila. She never knew how she was feeling. Bill says apologies don’t help, they need to compensate for all the physical and psychological pain they caused. Tino asks Bill not to meddle, he’s not welcome here. He tells him to leave. Lila and Emi both leave with him. Scarlet says, what a deception. Aide says she and her siblings are the most impotent things to them. She’s going to her room. Tino tells the older ones that Emi and Scarlet are young, he can understand their reaction. They’re older and he hopes they can understand better. Uli says they need to have patience, it will be a long time to process what they did. Circe doesn’t want to talk to them. Aide cries to Tino that the kids are never going to forgive them.
Rudolf and Clara Luz are talking to Prisma about Maximax. Prisma will be working from home while the office is closed. Clara Luz asks if she ever worked from home in Columbia. She says yes, sometimes. They ask if she enjoyed it. And were she and Nazario happy in Columbia. And where is he. Prisma says he’s looking for work and Rudolf comments on the hour,when will he return. Prisma mentions the hearing and says they should only talk of necessary things.
Serena goes to the gym to talk to Cheno. He asks if it’s urgent. It is, there values are very different. He was not there for Poncho. He never tried to get close to him. Cheno mentions trying to give him the computer. Serena says that’s different. The math Olympic was important to Poncho and Cheno forgot. She thinks it’s better if they separate.
Emi now understands why Lila left him and thorhers. He says nothing and no one will separate them again. He has to get used to Alexander being his nephew, not his brother. He thinks his parents did it to protect the life of the baby. Bill disagrees, they should never be forgiven. Emi says he doesn’t think they meant to hurt Lila. When Bill starts to disagree Lila stops him. Emi wants to stay with Lila, she says yes. Bill says they can stay with him tonight. Lila feels protected by them both.
Uli is trying to see his parents point of view. Circe is never going home and is going to contact Lila. Uli is going to call Chofis.
Liz
Serena feels guilty. She was looking for “likes” and to be an influencer when Poncho was the most important thing. He says it’s not her fault. He didn’t want to talk about sexual things with her. She tells him she’s always here to listen to him. He tells her he was bullied for being a virgin, then for having a STD. He thought he’d be respected if he were dating Jeni, an older girl. She says both sexes are vulnerable. She’s here for him.
Rudolf and Clara Luz are looking at the group picture with Nazario in it. Rudolf says he thought Gibron wanted to talk about the kids music, but he’s sure it was something much more serious.
The kids are all mad at Tino and Aide. Aide says they did what was best for the baby. Circe says you didn’t have the right to decide for Lila. Melina says Aide didn’t only take away Lila’s rights but all of their rights and maternal instincts. Tino tells Melina she’s hurt their family enough, go. Melina tells Lila she’s did it for her, she deserves justice.
Poncho says how Chofis was a big help and gave him the conato talk to her. He feels bad about the baby. Serena says he’ll have to learn responsibility, but she’ll be there to help him.
Aide apologizes to Lila. She never knew how she was feeling. Bill says apologies don’t help, they need to compensate for all the physical and psychological pain they caused. Tino asks Bill not to meddle, he’s not welcome here. He tells him to leave. Lila and Emi both leave with him. Scarlet says, what a deception. Aide says she and her siblings are the most impotent things to them. She’s going to her room. Tino tells the older ones that Emi and Scarlet are young, he can understand their reaction. They’re older and he hopes they can understand better. Uli says they need to have patience, it will be a long time to process what they did. Circe doesn’t want to talk to them. Aide cries to Tino that the kids are never going to forgive them.
Rudolf and Clara Luz are talking to Prisma about Maximax. Prisma will be working from home while the office is closed. Clara Luz asks if she ever worked from home in Columbia. She says yes, sometimes. They ask if she enjoyed it. And were she and Nazario happy in Columbia. And where is he. Prisma says he’s looking for work and Rudolf comments on the hour,when will he return. Prisma mentions the hearing and says they should only talk of necessary things.
Serena goes to the gym to talk to Cheno. He asks if it’s urgent. It is, there values are very different. He was not there for Poncho. He never tried to get close to him. Cheno mentions trying to give him the computer. Serena says that’s different. The math Olympic was important to Poncho and Cheno forgot. She thinks it’s better if they separate.
Emi now understands why Lila left him and thorhers. He says nothing and no one will separate them again. He has to get used to Alexander being his nephew, not his brother. He thinks his parents did it to protect the life of the baby. Bill disagrees, they should never be forgiven. Emi says he doesn’t think they meant to hurt Lila. When Bill starts to disagree Lila stops him. Emi wants to stay with Lila, she says yes. Bill says they can stay with him tonight. Lila feels protected by them both.
Uli is trying to see his parents point of view. Circe is never going home and is going to contact Lila. Uli is going to call Chofis.
Liz
MONTEVERDE
Thanks so much Kat.
I apreciate your explaining that Juan David offered to walk Gloria down the aisle. So thoughtful and caring! It was obvious she was touched.
If Carolina is arrested or voluntarily turns herself in, I've no doubt Carlos would get custody of Andres.
I should try and remember the hierarchy and call Celeste "hermana". :)
This show is so much fun...
Diana
Thanks so much Kat.
I apreciate your explaining that Juan David offered to walk Gloria down the aisle. So thoughtful and caring! It was obvious she was touched.
If Carolina is arrested or voluntarily turns herself in, I've no doubt Carlos would get custody of Andres.
I should try and remember the hierarchy and call Celeste "hermana". :)
This show is so much fun...
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:43:00 PM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:43:00 PM EST
PAPAS
Liz, this was one of your finest recaps yet. It was impeccably detailed and conveyed everything, words and deeds, so vividly. Thank you.
The secret was so unexpected and so shattering, I'm still trying to process it. I would never have envisioned Tino and Aide even considering what they did let alone actually doing it. How could they not have realized what Lila would go through? How she must have suffered all this time! My heart goes out to her...
Although Tino and Aide had been genuinely good people, this was a deed that was far from it. I think I would have reacted like Circe and not wanted to see either again.
I don't see how they are going to put their house back together again after this crushing disaster.
I am glad Gisela finally supported Aide though. The scene where the camera panned out showing all their children had left was stark and real.
Melina is pure evil and needs to be vanquished asap. That said, she is not alone. A second major villain emerged last night. "Then Bill says he also wants to get custody of another child, a minor. He would make the denouncement against Tino and Aide, who have custody". Bill is the devil...Sickening to the core.
So many other things happened but this is the only thing I can think of.
Liz, thank you for all that you do; your time and effort are truly appreciated. This was great. Thank you.
Diana
Liz, this was one of your finest recaps yet. It was impeccably detailed and conveyed everything, words and deeds, so vividly. Thank you.
The secret was so unexpected and so shattering, I'm still trying to process it. I would never have envisioned Tino and Aide even considering what they did let alone actually doing it. How could they not have realized what Lila would go through? How she must have suffered all this time! My heart goes out to her...
Although Tino and Aide had been genuinely good people, this was a deed that was far from it. I think I would have reacted like Circe and not wanted to see either again.
I don't see how they are going to put their house back together again after this crushing disaster.
I am glad Gisela finally supported Aide though. The scene where the camera panned out showing all their children had left was stark and real.
Melina is pure evil and needs to be vanquished asap. That said, she is not alone. A second major villain emerged last night. "Then Bill says he also wants to get custody of another child, a minor. He would make the denouncement against Tino and Aide, who have custody". Bill is the devil...Sickening to the core.
So many other things happened but this is the only thing I can think of.
Liz, thank you for all that you do; your time and effort are truly appreciated. This was great. Thank you.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:08:00 PM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:08:00 PM EST
MONTEVERDE Extras parte 1
Gloria only hopes that Father Cucho had a good night's sleep so her wedding is perfect! Juan David only hopes he realizes it is a wedding and not a funeral.
Gloria doesn't like his humorous response. This is the most important day for her life and he is making jokes in bad taste. Juan David insists it is the truth. Angelina agrees with her husband and Gloria gets even angrier. Gloria cannot deal with them!
Moisés wonders why his godfather has such an angry look on his face. Did he have a nightmare? Oscar tells Moisés that the school will be opening with a new principal not Sister Celeste. No, Andrés will not be coming back to go to school with him. Neither he nor his mother can set one foot in Monteverde. (Really??? Is he the law now, too?) Mother Gustava will bring a new nun to run tehe school. Moisés prefers the pretend nun. Oscar says she wasn't a nun but a fake. Moisés agrees but she taught him how to read and write. Oscar is done talking about the matter.
Oscar feels sorry for Manuel marrying Gloria. She is a big gossip. She makes big deals out of nothing.
Mother Gustava tells the women that she is going back to Mexico City. Sister Celeste will be staying on with the women to oversee Project Genesis but not as the principal.
Franco gives Moisés his old cell phone so he can call Andrés whenever he wants. He asks him not to tell their father. Moisés promises he won't.
Andrés agrees with Moisés that they have to get Oscar and Carolina together because they are so sad. Moisés says they have to get Andrés and his mother to Zacatillo and then make sure that Carolina and Oscar bump into each other as if by chance. Andrés asks what if they fight?? Moisés says that doesn't matter. They will end up happy. They have no other choice. Andrés wonders how he will convince is mother to go to Zacatillo since it is so far away.
Andrés tells his mother that Moisés said that his father read her letter, is also very sad and loves her. Carolina thinks it is best for the boys not to get involved. Andrés says they are worried about her and Oscar. They even have come up with a very good plan to get them together. She is grateful for the plan but doesn't even want to hear about it. She advises him to talk to Moisés about their kid things nothing else.
Manuel tries to calm Gloria down by telling her that at least Father Cucho died calmly and at peace. He died the death of the righteous. She cannot believe such a vigorous, forward-looking man could be dead! He only wanted his remains to rest in a tranquil place far from the noise of the city. God in His great mercy, gave him his wish. After Manuel has informed Gloria that she will be putting on her wedding dress and that they will be married by the good father, he tells Hugo to go find Rosalía so she can take care of the death certificate.
In the message, Arturuo tells Lucía that he would like her to train Achilles because he knows she uses the wholistic approach to training called "Rational Horse Training." Diego is concerned because the ranch where Achilles lives is an hour and a half from Zacatillo one way. She doens;t know how often she wold be going. Dieog wonders if she will be able to keep her pastry business gong. She says of course! She says that doesn't take much time and Miranda and Alana are helping her out. Training only takes an hour or two. Diego says with the driving time that is 5 hours. She doesn't care about time. Horses are her passion. Diego admits he thinks it is crazy BUT she needs to accept the offer since it is for doing something that excites her as much as it does. He smiles. She feels like she is going to be successful with that horse.
When the good father finds out that he will be performing Manuel's wedding, he congratulates him on finally putting his pants on (putting his foot down). Manuel has to admit that his pants are still pretty loose. They laugh.
Gloria only hopes that Father Cucho had a good night's sleep so her wedding is perfect! Juan David only hopes he realizes it is a wedding and not a funeral.
Gloria doesn't like his humorous response. This is the most important day for her life and he is making jokes in bad taste. Juan David insists it is the truth. Angelina agrees with her husband and Gloria gets even angrier. Gloria cannot deal with them!
Moisés wonders why his godfather has such an angry look on his face. Did he have a nightmare? Oscar tells Moisés that the school will be opening with a new principal not Sister Celeste. No, Andrés will not be coming back to go to school with him. Neither he nor his mother can set one foot in Monteverde. (Really??? Is he the law now, too?) Mother Gustava will bring a new nun to run tehe school. Moisés prefers the pretend nun. Oscar says she wasn't a nun but a fake. Moisés agrees but she taught him how to read and write. Oscar is done talking about the matter.
Oscar feels sorry for Manuel marrying Gloria. She is a big gossip. She makes big deals out of nothing.
Mother Gustava tells the women that she is going back to Mexico City. Sister Celeste will be staying on with the women to oversee Project Genesis but not as the principal.
Franco gives Moisés his old cell phone so he can call Andrés whenever he wants. He asks him not to tell their father. Moisés promises he won't.
Andrés agrees with Moisés that they have to get Oscar and Carolina together because they are so sad. Moisés says they have to get Andrés and his mother to Zacatillo and then make sure that Carolina and Oscar bump into each other as if by chance. Andrés asks what if they fight?? Moisés says that doesn't matter. They will end up happy. They have no other choice. Andrés wonders how he will convince is mother to go to Zacatillo since it is so far away.
Andrés tells his mother that Moisés said that his father read her letter, is also very sad and loves her. Carolina thinks it is best for the boys not to get involved. Andrés says they are worried about her and Oscar. They even have come up with a very good plan to get them together. She is grateful for the plan but doesn't even want to hear about it. She advises him to talk to Moisés about their kid things nothing else.
Manuel tries to calm Gloria down by telling her that at least Father Cucho died calmly and at peace. He died the death of the righteous. She cannot believe such a vigorous, forward-looking man could be dead! He only wanted his remains to rest in a tranquil place far from the noise of the city. God in His great mercy, gave him his wish. After Manuel has informed Gloria that she will be putting on her wedding dress and that they will be married by the good father, he tells Hugo to go find Rosalía so she can take care of the death certificate.
In the message, Arturuo tells Lucía that he would like her to train Achilles because he knows she uses the wholistic approach to training called "Rational Horse Training." Diego is concerned because the ranch where Achilles lives is an hour and a half from Zacatillo one way. She doens;t know how often she wold be going. Dieog wonders if she will be able to keep her pastry business gong. She says of course! She says that doesn't take much time and Miranda and Alana are helping her out. Training only takes an hour or two. Diego says with the driving time that is 5 hours. She doesn't care about time. Horses are her passion. Diego admits he thinks it is crazy BUT she needs to accept the offer since it is for doing something that excites her as much as it does. He smiles. She feels like she is going to be successful with that horse.
When the good father finds out that he will be performing Manuel's wedding, he congratulates him on finally putting his pants on (putting his foot down). Manuel has to admit that his pants are still pretty loose. They laugh.
MONTEVERDE Extras parte 2
Andrés tells his mother he is not only going to miss Moisés but everything that has to do with Monteverde. He does't' understand why his mother doesn't want to know about the plan that he and Moisés came up with. Andrés says all they have to do is go to Zacatillo. She says if Oscar sees her he will be angry. Andrés answers that they do not know that. They have to try something. They have nothing to lose.
Franco, as Arturo, texts Luísa that he will be in contact with her as to where and when they will meet tomorrow.
Carolina's lawyer tells her that she has consulted with two criminal judges about her case. The first thing she has to do is turn her self in and stop being a fugitive. The sooner she does it the better.
It seems that Mother Gustava has made Sister Celeste thank Oscar the Grump for changing his mind about re-opening the school. Mother Gustava says she doesn't kow when the new principal will be arriving but she will working on it as soon as she gets back to Mexico City. Oscar is not happy that Celeste will be staying in town to oversee Prjoect Genesis. A feisty Mother Gustava assures him that Celeste will not be involved in any of his affairs. He won't even see her.
The conversation ends when Oscar is needed as pall bearer.
Carolina expresses her doubts about turning herself in fearing she could be locked away for years without getting even a hearing while the true criminal Carlos is out free. Her lawyer says it won't be like that. As soon as Carolina is arrested, she is going to ask for home confinement while they do the investigation.She explains that Carolina will not be able to leave her home. Carolina wonders what would happen if they do not agree tot hat and she is jailed. The lawyer says to trust her. She will make sure that the court knows that her husband betrayed her so that the authorities will go after him. Carolina is worried about who could end up with custody of her son. Her lawyer says that is why she wants to push for home confinement. Carolina is also concerned about a penalty for the very fact that she is a fugitive. The lawyer says she will argue that she was not trying to escape from justice but rather from her husband who is a violent person. Carolina will be shown to be the victim, not a criminal. That is how they will get the judge to decide in her favor. The lawyer says she doesn't have to turn herself in today. Carolina says that she has to think about it and take care of a few things. She will let the lawyer know when she is ready.
Father Cucho was Rogelio Díaz. Manuel gets a well-deserved elbow to the gut from Gloria, when he tells the good father to hurry the funeral along because they have a wedding coming up. Gloria and Angelina leave flowers.
When Andrés finds out that his mother was to see her lawyer, he asks her why she looks scared. She says that she has realized that her case is going to take a long time. He asks if she would tell him if something bad was happening. She says she would. She tehn tells him that since once her court case starts they will have to be in Mexico City for a long time, she has reconsidered his idea of a trip to Monteverde. If they are going to go, they have to go now!
Juan David wins his mother-in-law's heart (I hope forever) by agreeing to give her away at the altar.
Oscar doesn't want to stay around for the reception because Sister Celeste is present.
Andrés has all sorts of interesting but impractical ideas on how to raise money to go to Zacatillo. Ask the nuns? Bake and sell cookies? Buy a lottery ticket? Ask Lalo's mother who used to be her good friend?
Andrés tells his mother he is not only going to miss Moisés but everything that has to do with Monteverde. He does't' understand why his mother doesn't want to know about the plan that he and Moisés came up with. Andrés says all they have to do is go to Zacatillo. She says if Oscar sees her he will be angry. Andrés answers that they do not know that. They have to try something. They have nothing to lose.
Franco, as Arturo, texts Luísa that he will be in contact with her as to where and when they will meet tomorrow.
Carolina's lawyer tells her that she has consulted with two criminal judges about her case. The first thing she has to do is turn her self in and stop being a fugitive. The sooner she does it the better.
It seems that Mother Gustava has made Sister Celeste thank Oscar the Grump for changing his mind about re-opening the school. Mother Gustava says she doesn't kow when the new principal will be arriving but she will working on it as soon as she gets back to Mexico City. Oscar is not happy that Celeste will be staying in town to oversee Prjoect Genesis. A feisty Mother Gustava assures him that Celeste will not be involved in any of his affairs. He won't even see her.
The conversation ends when Oscar is needed as pall bearer.
Carolina expresses her doubts about turning herself in fearing she could be locked away for years without getting even a hearing while the true criminal Carlos is out free. Her lawyer says it won't be like that. As soon as Carolina is arrested, she is going to ask for home confinement while they do the investigation.She explains that Carolina will not be able to leave her home. Carolina wonders what would happen if they do not agree tot hat and she is jailed. The lawyer says to trust her. She will make sure that the court knows that her husband betrayed her so that the authorities will go after him. Carolina is worried about who could end up with custody of her son. Her lawyer says that is why she wants to push for home confinement. Carolina is also concerned about a penalty for the very fact that she is a fugitive. The lawyer says she will argue that she was not trying to escape from justice but rather from her husband who is a violent person. Carolina will be shown to be the victim, not a criminal. That is how they will get the judge to decide in her favor. The lawyer says she doesn't have to turn herself in today. Carolina says that she has to think about it and take care of a few things. She will let the lawyer know when she is ready.
Father Cucho was Rogelio Díaz. Manuel gets a well-deserved elbow to the gut from Gloria, when he tells the good father to hurry the funeral along because they have a wedding coming up. Gloria and Angelina leave flowers.
When Andrés finds out that his mother was to see her lawyer, he asks her why she looks scared. She says that she has realized that her case is going to take a long time. He asks if she would tell him if something bad was happening. She says she would. She tehn tells him that since once her court case starts they will have to be in Mexico City for a long time, she has reconsidered his idea of a trip to Monteverde. If they are going to go, they have to go now!
Juan David wins his mother-in-law's heart (I hope forever) by agreeing to give her away at the altar.
Oscar doesn't want to stay around for the reception because Sister Celeste is present.
Andrés has all sorts of interesting but impractical ideas on how to raise money to go to Zacatillo. Ask the nuns? Bake and sell cookies? Buy a lottery ticket? Ask Lalo's mother who used to be her good friend?
MONTEVERDE Extras parte 3
Padilla is offering Carolina a USB with all of the banking movements Carlos made with the money under the names of FAXO and Felipe Narváez. It also includes all of the transfers he made through the purchase of shell companies.
She can prove her innocence and jail her husband with the information but everything has a price.She reminds him she has no money. He wants her to sell her house and then they can negotiate a price for the information. He will be awaiting her call.
As money continues to be a problem in making that trip to Monteverde, Carolina suddenly remembers her engagement and wedding rings that can be pawned. That is how they will get to Zacatillo and meet up with Oscar again.
Padilla is offering Carolina a USB with all of the banking movements Carlos made with the money under the names of FAXO and Felipe Narváez. It also includes all of the transfers he made through the purchase of shell companies.
She can prove her innocence and jail her husband with the information but everything has a price.She reminds him she has no money. He wants her to sell her house and then they can negotiate a price for the information. He will be awaiting her call.
As money continues to be a problem in making that trip to Monteverde, Carolina suddenly remembers her engagement and wedding rings that can be pawned. That is how they will get to Zacatillo and meet up with Oscar again.
MONTEVERDE
It turns out that we are all right when it comes to the use of "Mother" and "Sister." Diana is right using "Mother" for all of them because that is how they are addressed/described in the novela. Evidently there are congregations that follow that pattern. I, like Kat, automatically switch them up to "Mother" and "Sister" because I am used to that tradition in this country. I have never heard anything else.
The pacing of this novel continues to be wonderful. There is just enough action in each episode so we are not overrun and also plenty of humor to keep things in perspective. I love dramedies!!! Monteverde is such a marvelous blast from the past with all of its idiosyncrasies.
Loved the funeral and the wedding ceremony.
I cannot wait for Carolina to darken the town of Monteverde with her presence. LOL That is how Oscar is going to view it I am sure.
I think that Franco made a big mistake with Lucía. I guess the next episode will tell.
It turns out that we are all right when it comes to the use of "Mother" and "Sister." Diana is right using "Mother" for all of them because that is how they are addressed/described in the novela. Evidently there are congregations that follow that pattern. I, like Kat, automatically switch them up to "Mother" and "Sister" because I am used to that tradition in this country. I have never heard anything else.
The pacing of this novel continues to be wonderful. There is just enough action in each episode so we are not overrun and also plenty of humor to keep things in perspective. I love dramedies!!! Monteverde is such a marvelous blast from the past with all of its idiosyncrasies.
Loved the funeral and the wedding ceremony.
I cannot wait for Carolina to darken the town of Monteverde with her presence. LOL That is how Oscar is going to view it I am sure.
I think that Franco made a big mistake with Lucía. I guess the next episode will tell.
MONTEVERDE
Jarifa, thank you for yet another amazing, detailed summary. You are so knowledgeable on everything! I always learn something new and fascinating. Today it was "the wholistic approach to training called "Rational Horse Training." Who knew? Now I do! Incredible :)
"Neither he nor his mother can set one foot in Monteverde. (Really??? Is he the law now, too?)" is exactly right! Who died and left Oscar boss?? SO rude.
The wedding turned out to be such a sweet affair. Like you Jarifa, I fervently wish "Juan David wins his mother-in-law's heart (I hope forever) by agreeing to give her away at the altar". The funeral, then wedding. The circle of life...
I think the boys' plan to get Carolina and Oscar together is a pretty good one. I grinned ear to ear reading "Andrés has all sorts of interesting but impractical ideas on how to raise money to go to Zacatillo". I have faith in them though and agree that an "accidental" meeting seems to be the only thing that might cause hard headed Oscar to capitulate and soften a bit. :)
I'm very worried about Carolina turning herself in. I'm glad she will pawn her wedding rings to pay Padilla, seemingly her only hope at this point (I appreciate your explaining that).
"When the good father finds out that he will be performing Manuel's wedding, he congratulates him on finally putting his pants on (putting his foot down). Manuel has to admit that his pants are still pretty loose. They laugh" was a gem. The characters are so realistically drawn, the good, the bad, warts and all. People who in real life you would care about and want to be friends with. Well, not all but many! :) If only Monteverde were real...
Jarifa, thank you for your time and effort to explain and to delight. This was perfect.
Diana
Jarifa, thank you for yet another amazing, detailed summary. You are so knowledgeable on everything! I always learn something new and fascinating. Today it was "the wholistic approach to training called "Rational Horse Training." Who knew? Now I do! Incredible :)
"Neither he nor his mother can set one foot in Monteverde. (Really??? Is he the law now, too?)" is exactly right! Who died and left Oscar boss?? SO rude.
The wedding turned out to be such a sweet affair. Like you Jarifa, I fervently wish "Juan David wins his mother-in-law's heart (I hope forever) by agreeing to give her away at the altar". The funeral, then wedding. The circle of life...
I think the boys' plan to get Carolina and Oscar together is a pretty good one. I grinned ear to ear reading "Andrés has all sorts of interesting but impractical ideas on how to raise money to go to Zacatillo". I have faith in them though and agree that an "accidental" meeting seems to be the only thing that might cause hard headed Oscar to capitulate and soften a bit. :)
I'm very worried about Carolina turning herself in. I'm glad she will pawn her wedding rings to pay Padilla, seemingly her only hope at this point (I appreciate your explaining that).
"When the good father finds out that he will be performing Manuel's wedding, he congratulates him on finally putting his pants on (putting his foot down). Manuel has to admit that his pants are still pretty loose. They laugh" was a gem. The characters are so realistically drawn, the good, the bad, warts and all. People who in real life you would care about and want to be friends with. Well, not all but many! :) If only Monteverde were real...
Jarifa, thank you for your time and effort to explain and to delight. This was perfect.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:01:00 PM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:01:00 PM EST
Papas
Thanks Diana. I lost the second part because they said it was too long when I tried to publish it. I took a picture of the last paragraph and tried to publish with one less paragraph and the publish rectangle wouldn’t turn red. I was hoping that meant it was published.
It took me a minute to figure out he wants custody of Alexander too. I think Lila is going to turn against him. She didn’t like what he wanted to say to Emi about their parents. Also, he knows Jason’s money goes to Emi’s dad. It doesn’t seem like Tino knows about the money. I thought Bill was a nice guy but no more.
I wonder what Melina’s plans for Tino are. Since he’s not married to Aide how will she find out he’s in the hospital. It seems Melina plans to donate bone marrow, but is she a match?
Liz
Thanks Diana. I lost the second part because they said it was too long when I tried to publish it. I took a picture of the last paragraph and tried to publish with one less paragraph and the publish rectangle wouldn’t turn red. I was hoping that meant it was published.
It took me a minute to figure out he wants custody of Alexander too. I think Lila is going to turn against him. She didn’t like what he wanted to say to Emi about their parents. Also, he knows Jason’s money goes to Emi’s dad. It doesn’t seem like Tino knows about the money. I thought Bill was a nice guy but no more.
I wonder what Melina’s plans for Tino are. Since he’s not married to Aide how will she find out he’s in the hospital. It seems Melina plans to donate bone marrow, but is she a match?
Liz
MONTEVERDE
Diana, I am not an expert at much, but I was able to research the horse training technique that they were referring to online. That is what I love about these novelas. I always get to learn so much.
Diana, I am not an expert at much, but I was able to research the horse training technique that they were referring to online. That is what I love about these novelas. I always get to learn so much.
Monteverde
Parelli is one method of natural horsemanship. I learned this style when I trained my unbroken 8 year old mare 20 some years ago. It's very commercialized, but the methods are sound. If anyone watches Heartland, Amy (Amber Marshall)also follows this natural horsemanship style.
I could have sworn father et al kept calling Celeste Hermana. Thanks for setting the usage straight Jarifa.
Parelli is one method of natural horsemanship. I learned this style when I trained my unbroken 8 year old mare 20 some years ago. It's very commercialized, but the methods are sound. If anyone watches Heartland, Amy (Amber Marshall)also follows this natural horsemanship style.
I could have sworn father et al kept calling Celeste Hermana. Thanks for setting the usage straight Jarifa.
MONTEVERDE
Thank you, Kat, for explaining that particular horse training method that is evidently nothing new. You never know what they are going to come up with in a novela!
Thank you, Kat, for explaining that particular horse training method that is evidently nothing new. You never know what they are going to come up with in a novela!
Papas
It's interesting that the boys, Emi and Ulli are willing to see their parents' side of what happened , but the girls are outraged and rejecting them Aide had just lost a baby , and Lila was going to terminate her pregnancy . If Aide and Tino hadn't stopped her, there would be no Alexander . I guess my own experience colors my view. When you lose a baby, all you can think about is trying to have another baby.,We lost our baby boy with no warning the day after he was born . When I returned to the high school where I taught, there were several pregnant teens . That was hard. Susan
It's interesting that the boys, Emi and Ulli are willing to see their parents' side of what happened , but the girls are outraged and rejecting them Aide had just lost a baby , and Lila was going to terminate her pregnancy . If Aide and Tino hadn't stopped her, there would be no Alexander . I guess my own experience colors my view. When you lose a baby, all you can think about is trying to have another baby.,We lost our baby boy with no warning the day after he was born . When I returned to the high school where I taught, there were several pregnant teens . That was hard. Susan
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:57:00 PM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:57:00 PM EST
Papas
Susan, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know it is always a part of you. I think they did the right thing too. I guess the bad thing is they failed to acknowledge that Lila was the mother and never thought she’d be hurting. I didn’t think about the boys being more open to forgiveness. Maybe the girls are thinking from a girls view, they don’t want to think their parents could make them go through with a pregnancy.
Liz
Susan, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know it is always a part of you. I think they did the right thing too. I guess the bad thing is they failed to acknowledge that Lila was the mother and never thought she’d be hurting. I didn’t think about the boys being more open to forgiveness. Maybe the girls are thinking from a girls view, they don’t want to think their parents could make them go through with a pregnancy.
Liz
Permalink posted by : Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:05:00 PM EST
: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:05:00 PM EST
PAPAS
Susan, I can't imagine the loss you suffered and my heart aches for you. I've "known" you for many years now and you are the kindest and most gentlest of souls. Bless you.
Diana
Susan, I can't imagine the loss you suffered and my heart aches for you. I've "known" you for many years now and you are the kindest and most gentlest of souls. Bless you.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:10:00 AM EST
: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:10:00 AM EST
Papas
Diana ...yes , we have "known " each other for a long time...through all the ups and downs . Thank.you for your empathy and support.
Liz, Thank you for your thoughts . These novels storylines sometimes bring to mind our own situations .
I don't see how the writers will bring this complicated show to an end. I nave seen so many different anvils over the many years I have been watching tns.
Susan , waiting to see the finale
Diana ...yes , we have "known " each other for a long time...through all the ups and downs . Thank.you for your empathy and support.
Liz, Thank you for your thoughts . These novels storylines sometimes bring to mind our own situations .
I don't see how the writers will bring this complicated show to an end. I nave seen so many different anvils over the many years I have been watching tns.
Susan , waiting to see the finale
Permalink posted by : Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 10:26:00 AM EST
: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 10:26:00 AM EST
DOMENICA— This is also Elvira, on the blogger account I used when I recapped Te Doy La Vida. My iPad logged me into it automatically. I don’t remember the password, but apparently it does!
I haven’t read all the comments yet, but I’m still all in with this novela and can write a recap later tonight (hopefully). I’m going to watch Friday’s episode first.
In case nobody else has commented yet - wow, Cosme’s wife is something! And it looks like Mercedes isn’t just acting out of misinformation, now she’s being deliberately nasty and unethical, and I don’t know well she’ll be able to pull herself out of this. As for Luis, his “upside down smile” (sad face) is really getting on my nerves. I know they’ll be a happily ever after, but I am hoping he’ll do a lot of soul searching and suffering and forgiveness doesn’t come easy. Also, yay Cute Lawyer, I’m glad Blanca prefers him (as I suspected).
Anyway, off to watch the episode, and I apologize for the delay!
I haven’t read all the comments yet, but I’m still all in with this novela and can write a recap later tonight (hopefully). I’m going to watch Friday’s episode first.
In case nobody else has commented yet - wow, Cosme’s wife is something! And it looks like Mercedes isn’t just acting out of misinformation, now she’s being deliberately nasty and unethical, and I don’t know well she’ll be able to pull herself out of this. As for Luis, his “upside down smile” (sad face) is really getting on my nerves. I know they’ll be a happily ever after, but I am hoping he’ll do a lot of soul searching and suffering and forgiveness doesn’t come easy. Also, yay Cute Lawyer, I’m glad Blanca prefers him (as I suspected).
Anyway, off to watch the episode, and I apologize for the delay!
Doménica
Another misunderstanding - cliché in episode 39😠
Elvira, I'm still waiting 🤔
Anon
Another misunderstanding - cliché in episode 39😠
Elvira, I'm still waiting 🤔
Anon
Permalink posted by : Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:57:00 PM EST
: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:57:00 PM EST
Domenica - Anon, the recap will come in stages! I saw Cap 39; yep, more misunderstandings! And dumb Cute Lawyer - way to spoil things immediately!
Domenica - end of cap 35 (to eventually cap 39, this is going to be fast and cover the main plot points.)
There’s this thing going on between Adelaida (granddaughter), Pedro, and Simon, the cute employee who is really stuck on Adelaida. I’m going to summarize what I think is happening with their story from eps 35 - 39.
Pedro had broken up with Nieves (because he mistakenly thinks she’s a gold digger). Pedro’s and Nieve’s relationship has always been difficult and it took a while for them to get together, because for a long time he thought he was “cursed” in love, and “bad luck” happened when he liked a girl. Nieves and Pedro both pine for each other but are separated for stupid telenovela reasons. Pedro thinks he’ll “get back in the saddle” and console himself by dating Adelaida, who likes him, but he’s too late. Cute, geeky Simon gets there first by charming her and being very gentle and courtly with her - he’s not a turd like Osvaldo.
When Pedro mentions to Nana that BOTH Nieves and Adelaida have rejected him, Nana astutely notes that Pedro wanted Adelaida to be like a “consolation prize,” to help him get over Nieves, and that’s not okay. Meanwhile, Simon, once Adelaida accepts him as her novio (after a few chaste kisses), rushes to get permission to date her from Prudencio, who at first is gruff, but soon respects that Simon has the “pantalones” to come talk to him.
Later, in eps 38, 39 I think, Simon really jumps the gun by showing her a printout of his bank accounts - to show her he’s a man of means and can support a wife. Whoa whoa whoa buddy, you go from a few kisses to marriage? She’s not in the mood for this. He alludes to something about he doesn’t intend to “pressure her” (to get her in the sack, the way Osvaldo was trying to). This is too much, too soon for her, understandably. There are other scenes where it looks like she’s putting out feelers to Pedro, like she’s interested, but Pedro makes it clear that he’s Simon’s friend and she’s Simon’s novia. I’m on Team Simon, I just hope she’ll learn to be as enthusiastic about him as he is about her. He’s a sweetie.
Domenica is crying and hurt by Luis’s distrust in her. He has the AUDACITY to come visit her with the “generous” offer to listen to her confession of guilt. “You were angry with me when we first met, so you arranged to the fake deed to get back at me. I get it. Just admit it and tell me who helped you!” Oh dude, you are insufferable and deserve the misery coming your way!
Domenica is beside herself with anguish and gets drunk and visits Luis’s hacienda at the end of ep 35. Angelique Boyer is fantastic! She weaves around and tells Luis how much she loves him. Max is there; she pushes him away, she wants nothing to do with him. Luis puts her under a cold shower to snap her out of it, they end up kissing under the shower stream, but of course nothing has really changed - he still thinks she’s guilty.
End of part 1.
There’s this thing going on between Adelaida (granddaughter), Pedro, and Simon, the cute employee who is really stuck on Adelaida. I’m going to summarize what I think is happening with their story from eps 35 - 39.
Pedro had broken up with Nieves (because he mistakenly thinks she’s a gold digger). Pedro’s and Nieve’s relationship has always been difficult and it took a while for them to get together, because for a long time he thought he was “cursed” in love, and “bad luck” happened when he liked a girl. Nieves and Pedro both pine for each other but are separated for stupid telenovela reasons. Pedro thinks he’ll “get back in the saddle” and console himself by dating Adelaida, who likes him, but he’s too late. Cute, geeky Simon gets there first by charming her and being very gentle and courtly with her - he’s not a turd like Osvaldo.
When Pedro mentions to Nana that BOTH Nieves and Adelaida have rejected him, Nana astutely notes that Pedro wanted Adelaida to be like a “consolation prize,” to help him get over Nieves, and that’s not okay. Meanwhile, Simon, once Adelaida accepts him as her novio (after a few chaste kisses), rushes to get permission to date her from Prudencio, who at first is gruff, but soon respects that Simon has the “pantalones” to come talk to him.
Later, in eps 38, 39 I think, Simon really jumps the gun by showing her a printout of his bank accounts - to show her he’s a man of means and can support a wife. Whoa whoa whoa buddy, you go from a few kisses to marriage? She’s not in the mood for this. He alludes to something about he doesn’t intend to “pressure her” (to get her in the sack, the way Osvaldo was trying to). This is too much, too soon for her, understandably. There are other scenes where it looks like she’s putting out feelers to Pedro, like she’s interested, but Pedro makes it clear that he’s Simon’s friend and she’s Simon’s novia. I’m on Team Simon, I just hope she’ll learn to be as enthusiastic about him as he is about her. He’s a sweetie.
Domenica is crying and hurt by Luis’s distrust in her. He has the AUDACITY to come visit her with the “generous” offer to listen to her confession of guilt. “You were angry with me when we first met, so you arranged to the fake deed to get back at me. I get it. Just admit it and tell me who helped you!” Oh dude, you are insufferable and deserve the misery coming your way!
Domenica is beside herself with anguish and gets drunk and visits Luis’s hacienda at the end of ep 35. Angelique Boyer is fantastic! She weaves around and tells Luis how much she loves him. Max is there; she pushes him away, she wants nothing to do with him. Luis puts her under a cold shower to snap her out of it, they end up kissing under the shower stream, but of course nothing has really changed - he still thinks she’s guilty.
End of part 1.
Doménica
Thanks Elvira
Keep going 😉
Yes, Luis Fernando is now one of the worst galáns ever. I hope that he will be on his knees begging for forgiveness pronto.
Anon
Thanks Elvira
Keep going 😉
Yes, Luis Fernando is now one of the worst galáns ever. I hope that he will be on his knees begging for forgiveness pronto.
Anon
Permalink posted by : Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:51:00 AM EST
: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:51:00 AM EST
Domenica - part two, eps 35-39.
Again, I’m going to summarize storylines in “sort of” order, but I’m covering 4-1/2 episodes and it’s a lot to remember. I’ll also sometimes cover certain character’s storylines from eps 35-39, then go cover someone else’s storyline fron eps 35-39, etc - hopefully it won’t be too hard to follow.
Luis is encouraged by Lawyer Friend (San Genis) and Mercedes to press charges against Domenica, Genaro, and Cosme. Since Domenica got the fake deed from Genaro, she fires him - she no longer trusts him. He’s upset but goes to crash at Gabriel’s place.
Genaro, Gabriel, and Cosme are freaking out about the fake deed being discovered. Genaro will throw Cosme under the bus, because Cosme was the one who arranged to have the fake deed made. Cosme is upset about losing his prestige in the town, he knows it’ll be all over for him. He gets really drunk (encouraged by his wife) and decides he’s going to run away before they arrest him. He collects stacks of money on his desk and gets drunker and drunker.
Cosme’s wife realizes she’ll be dragged down with Cosme. She’s really ambitious and loves her position as “First Lady” of the town. She sweetly tells Cosme that she’ll fix it all for him. She brings some blank sheets of paper and asks him to sign them; she tells him she’ll write a letter to go along with the signature that will explain everything and get him out of trouble. He signs the paper.
Cosme’s wife has also has loudly declared in front of many patrons at the cantina in town that her “gordo” did something really bad and let down the whole town and she’s really disappointed. She makes sure a lot of people hear her.
Later in the night, she goes back to Cosme’s office where Genaro is making sure Cosme’s cup is always full. She reassures Cosme she’ll handle everything and get him out of this mess. Cosme had his gun with him (he was drunkenly waving it at Genaro earlier). She picks up his gun, using a scarf to protect her from leaving fingerprints, and shoots him in the temple (off screen) as Genaro watches. She’s a bit shaken up, says something about how she didn’t know if she could be capable of doing that.
There’s a little side story with Blanca and Cute Lawyer (Ernesto). The two moron lawyers (San Genis and Ernesto) want her to say which one of them she picks. Ernesto is waiting for Blanca as she comes into work the next morning. She had (I think) tried to get him to help her with her her mom’s house deed transfer, but couldn’t reach him and San Genis helped instead. (But as we know, she grabbed Domenica’s genuine deed, San Genis knew what that meant, and they both rushed to the city to deal with that, as covered I covered in the previous recap.)
So, Cute Lawyer is waiting to talk to her about what transpired with that legal matter. Then he wants to talk about whether she’s seeing San Genis - they kissed, after all. She says, “Look, don’t take this the wrong way, but some men dare to do something, and some don’t.” Cute Lawyer thinks on this for a moment, then impulsively and passionately kisses her - and she responds. She definitely is into this kiss. This is a much more romantic kiss than what she shared with San Genis. She asks Cute Lawyer why he did that, and he says, “I dared! That’s what you were insinuating, right?” She’s flustered, goes into Cosme’s office - and screams in horror at what she sees. Cute Lawyer is there to comfort her.
End part two - the rest will come later in the day.
Again, I’m going to summarize storylines in “sort of” order, but I’m covering 4-1/2 episodes and it’s a lot to remember. I’ll also sometimes cover certain character’s storylines from eps 35-39, then go cover someone else’s storyline fron eps 35-39, etc - hopefully it won’t be too hard to follow.
Luis is encouraged by Lawyer Friend (San Genis) and Mercedes to press charges against Domenica, Genaro, and Cosme. Since Domenica got the fake deed from Genaro, she fires him - she no longer trusts him. He’s upset but goes to crash at Gabriel’s place.
Genaro, Gabriel, and Cosme are freaking out about the fake deed being discovered. Genaro will throw Cosme under the bus, because Cosme was the one who arranged to have the fake deed made. Cosme is upset about losing his prestige in the town, he knows it’ll be all over for him. He gets really drunk (encouraged by his wife) and decides he’s going to run away before they arrest him. He collects stacks of money on his desk and gets drunker and drunker.
Cosme’s wife realizes she’ll be dragged down with Cosme. She’s really ambitious and loves her position as “First Lady” of the town. She sweetly tells Cosme that she’ll fix it all for him. She brings some blank sheets of paper and asks him to sign them; she tells him she’ll write a letter to go along with the signature that will explain everything and get him out of trouble. He signs the paper.
Cosme’s wife has also has loudly declared in front of many patrons at the cantina in town that her “gordo” did something really bad and let down the whole town and she’s really disappointed. She makes sure a lot of people hear her.
Later in the night, she goes back to Cosme’s office where Genaro is making sure Cosme’s cup is always full. She reassures Cosme she’ll handle everything and get him out of this mess. Cosme had his gun with him (he was drunkenly waving it at Genaro earlier). She picks up his gun, using a scarf to protect her from leaving fingerprints, and shoots him in the temple (off screen) as Genaro watches. She’s a bit shaken up, says something about how she didn’t know if she could be capable of doing that.
There’s a little side story with Blanca and Cute Lawyer (Ernesto). The two moron lawyers (San Genis and Ernesto) want her to say which one of them she picks. Ernesto is waiting for Blanca as she comes into work the next morning. She had (I think) tried to get him to help her with her her mom’s house deed transfer, but couldn’t reach him and San Genis helped instead. (But as we know, she grabbed Domenica’s genuine deed, San Genis knew what that meant, and they both rushed to the city to deal with that, as covered I covered in the previous recap.)
So, Cute Lawyer is waiting to talk to her about what transpired with that legal matter. Then he wants to talk about whether she’s seeing San Genis - they kissed, after all. She says, “Look, don’t take this the wrong way, but some men dare to do something, and some don’t.” Cute Lawyer thinks on this for a moment, then impulsively and passionately kisses her - and she responds. She definitely is into this kiss. This is a much more romantic kiss than what she shared with San Genis. She asks Cute Lawyer why he did that, and he says, “I dared! That’s what you were insinuating, right?” She’s flustered, goes into Cosme’s office - and screams in horror at what she sees. Cute Lawyer is there to comfort her.
End part two - the rest will come later in the day.
Domenica - I agree, Anon! Luis deserves to SUFFER SUFFER SUFFER! I’m so tired of him. I hope he has to grovel.
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