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MONTEVERDE #74, Part 1 of 3

Juan David and Angelina thank Sister Celeste as she helps the good padre up from the couch.

At the reception, Juanita and Hugo are happily dancing as Gloria and Manuel cut in. Erika is keeping Moises and Andres company at their table; always curious Moises asks Erika if she has a novio! The answer is no.

Manuel clinks his glass and gives a sweet speech to the glowing couple. Everyone toasts to their happiness as bride and groom take a sip from their glasses as they profess their love for and to each other.

Cárcamo and Gloria welcome the newlyweds to “Doris’ place”! She presents them with their key as they ascend the stairs. Hugo effortlessly carries Juanita over the threshold. The romantic setting reveals rose petals on the floor and in a heart shape on the bed. They kiss deeply and passionately. Let the honeymoon begin!

Celeste spoon feeds Father Gabriel some soup. They talk about Oscar and Carolina but exactly what they say eludes me.

Oscar strides through the bus terminal, a man on a mission, with a smile on his face.

The next morning Juanita and Hugo wake up. She looks like a cat who has supped cream as she stretches luxuriously. She is the happiest woman she tells him as they kiss.

Oscar calls Lucas. How was the wedding? Good is the answer but it almost didn’t happen he states as he tells the story. Is the father all right Oscar asks worriedly. Yes. And you, he asks Oscar? Fine he effuses. Oscar tells him again to watch the boys.

Rosalia tells Father Gabriel he is doing well. He wants to go home but he is going to stay where he is. Juan David rearranges his pillows as he is told Rosalia left strict instructions (I think).

Oscar alights from a taxi and opens the convent door. He sees Carolina and calls her on the phone. How are you she smilingly asks; fine he says. Are you busy he asks as he watches her across the corridor. I’m not in Monteverde he teases her. Zacatillo she guesses as they play where in the world is Oscar Leon. 😊 She looks around as Oscar tells her she is getting warmer, warmer. She sees him and they rush toward each other as he drops his bag, hugging each other tightly. He wanted to surprise her and indeed he has! Madra Gustava and cool nun surprise them and the madre greets him warmly.

Father, still in bed, finishes a breakfast of eggs and toast.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #74, Part 2 of 3

Carolina and Oscar kiss again amidst stares from one of the residents. Oscar admits his love as she sweetly peppers his face with kisses. She returns the sentiments as a few of the nuns walk by giggling. That does nothing to dampen their enthusiasm as they kiss again. She says something I didn’t understand that made him smile a huge smile.

The happy couple return to Manuel’s the next morning.

Juan David and Angelina are talking with a crowd about his presidential campaign but are upstaged by Cárcamo and Doris who are on a bus hawking Cárcamo for the job.

Carolina goes through her clothes.

Moises and Andres are playing by a fountain when Corina walks up, bidding hello. Moises stares are her as she puts out her hand. When he asks if Erika OK’d this, she lies and says yes, after all she is his abuela! Andres rushes up and Moises introduces them but she quickly takes Moises hand and rushes him off.

Cool nun comes in and sees Carolina dressed in Celeste’s habit. She asks her what she is doing and asks her not to lie to her. She tells Carolina that her novio met an untimely death and seems to understand Carolina’s plight. Muchas gracias Carolina effuses, shaking her hand.

Carolina calls Oscar.

Andres makes a beeline, running up to Lucas and Erika. Moises went with the senora; they are going to Zacatillo he tells them excitedly.

Carolina walks down the convent hall with her bag and hurries past several nuns. She ends up at the fence and throws her bag over it hitting Oscar in the head. She scales the fence and as Oscar helps her down he puts his hand on her face as they hurry off.

Juan David and Angelina tell Father Gabriel about Cárcamo and Doris’ latest venture. Father Gabriel seems to have an idea. Angelina records Juan David as he gives a speech the good padre has written. Father Gabriel seems on edge and anxious; he is not exactly resting and avoiding stress is he?

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #74, Part 3 of 3

Corina and Moises are at the fence at Oscar’s ready to get away when Lucas and Erika catch up with them. Lucas tells Corina off as Erika angrily asks what she is doing. She tells her mother that if she shows up again she is going to call the police! Lucas tells Augustin to accompany Corina off the property. Don’t touch me she tells Lucas indignantly.

Erika thanks Andres for alerting them. Lucas looks grave as Eriks tells Moises that her mother is not a good person. Lucas chimes in that he needs to listen to his mother.

Carolina, still in her habit and Oscar visit a café. She makes a quick trip to the women’s room, returning in a pretty, short, flowered dress which does not go unnoticed by the patrons or the server. Oscar and Carolina realize their mistake and quickly leave as everyone stares.

Doris and Cárcamo’s campaign bus is causing quite a stir. Although Juanita and Hugo are enjoying the music, Doris comes out being her usual discouraging self.

Carolina and Oscar are out on the street kissing. Does anyone think this is a good idea?

Lucia and Rosalia are at the doctors. I can’t tell what is being said other than something about reconstruction but from the expressions on the doctor and Rosalia’s face, it doesn’t seem to be good news.

Oh noes! Carolina’s lawyer knocks on her door but there is no answer. The bed sheets are pulled back to reveal Carolina has flown the coop! Cool nun tells her Carolina isn’t there! The lawyer can’t believe it! Cool nun begs her not to tell Madre Gustava as there will be a scene and the police will get involved. The lawyer says she better be back tomorrow. After she walks off, cool nun looks heavenward saying she did it for love.

Oscar and Carolina are strolling along, taking in the sights, hand in hand, kissing…Oscar asks Carolina to be his novia and she accepts. They eat cotton candy and Oscar buys her a single red rose with a bit of baby’s breath. They see policemen and scurry away. Oscar takes selfies as they both smile into the camera.

The women at the inn are playing cards when they get notifications on their phones, about Juan David, I think.

Erika tells Lucas she is very worried about Moises since her mother showed up. I think she wants Moises with her (?) The boys magically show up, Moises pleading his case.

In the last scene, Oscar and Carolina enjoy some café time. He is concerned about Moises and Oscar at the ranch. I have a sinking feeling Carolina suggests she go back to Monteverde with him. Did I get that right??

I was happy Corina’s plans were thwarted so quickly! I am sure she will not slink away though, tail between her legs.

Whatever are Oscar and Carolina thinking?? Oh wait, they aren’t!

I know I missed things but did the best I could. I thank Jarifa in advance for her sure to be marvelous extras!

While I can’t shovel, I will be up and out early trying to help out as best I can with the over 30 inches of snow we received. ☹ Hope everyone stayed safe and warm…

Diana
 

Monteverde

That was a frustrating episode. The boys are sitting ducks just waiting for an abduction, be it Carlos, Padilla, Sara or abuela? And now Erika wants to have them stay with her at the posada. Carolina is totally messing up and she deserves to be sent back to jail. Oscar is no better aiding her. Does he realize she is on house arrest. And now she plans to return to Monteverde.

Juan David's campaign is being built around text messages. I guess everyone had each other's phone numbers already. Some of the posada women are about to vote for someone else because they are being inundated with messages.

Good luck with the snow. I grew up in upstate New York and Northern Jersey and my husband was stationed in Boston 2 years so big snows were common.