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MONTEVERDE #75, Part 1of 3

Carolina is asking Oscar why they should wait? She wants him to take her back with him to Monteverde! Oscar regretfully says that it won’t work. She worries about going to jail but he tells her they are going to live in love happily ever after. She waltzes off as he smiles away.

Erika and the boys are still working on Lucas to allow them to stay with her. They plead and against (my) better judgement, he agrees! Erika thanks him…

Poor Lucia is worried about the surgery as Rosalia supports her. You aren’t alone she tells her. Rosalia asks if she has told Franco. No is the answer, he has the baby and his own issues she says sadly.

Juan David is getting feedback on his campaign and it doesn’t seem positive. Father Gabriel gives advice from his sick bed…

Celeste hands Andres her phone so he can call Carolina. Oscar gets a call from Lucas at the same time. Celeste questions Carolina but Lucas (unbelievably) doesn’t tell Oscar that the boys have taken up residence at Erika’s, at least for the moment. Erika is sitting with Moises on the edge of his bed as Andres climbs in the other bed. She tells them a bedtime story…

Carolina (in her habit) and Oscar return to the convent. He nuzzles her neck as they walk.

Padilla calls Carlos and says Andres isn’t at the convent. Carlos is not happy. He wants him found pronto and hangs up on Padilla.

In Peru, Franco is hugging his daughter as Julieta smiles in the background. Julieta and daughter leave his hotel room as he looks rueful.

Oscar and Carolina hold hands and as walk up to the convent they are shocked to see the police are there as well! The men alight from the squad car and tell cool nun they are there to see Carolina Robles. The sister tries to dissuade them but they demand entry. She pretends to have locked herself out and rings the bell. Oscar sneaks back to Carolina and they head for the fence leading to the back entrance. The nun rings the bell again and it is finally answered and they are given entrance. Oscar helps hoist Carolina up on a tree but she falls on the other side of the fence, grabbing her bag in pain, hobbling up the steps.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #75, Part 2 of 3

Cool nun is walking as slowly as she can down the corridor as the policemen quickly lose their patience. Good evening Madre Gustava greets the officers. The police show her a folder which she scans and hands back as the small party traverse the hall. Cool nun stands in front of Carolina’s door barring entry. The Madre protests and knocks. To our shock, Carolina answers the door wrapped in an ivory blanket. She signs the paper as the officers politely thank her. Carolina smiles at the cool nun who gives thumbs up. Once the door is shut, Carolina takes off the blanket revealing her habit. She calls a relieved Oscar…

Rosalia is visiting the good father, prescription pad in hand. It seems Father Gabriel has been given his walking papers, so to speak. Angelina and Juan David murmur under their breath, seemingly anxious to have their home back. Father gets up, appearing a bit dizzy but he presses on, making a face, sensing he has overstayed his welcome, grabbing his clothes.

VOTE POR GLORIA posters grace Manuel’s restaurant as she tries out the audio to address her “people”. There are drinks and refreshments laid outside, along with a podium and rows of chairs. Angelina, Father Gabriel and Juan David take it all in. Angelina walks up as Father and Juan David leave. Angelina makes it clear she supports her husband.

Joyously affirming they are novios Carolina kisses Oscar goodbye. He tenderly puts his hand on her cheek as she smiles but has tears in her eyes as she watches him walk away.

Cárcamo sees his bus has been vandalized as we see VOTE X GLORIA scrawled in black paint on the side of his cherry red bus. “Gloria!” Doris mutters as she seethes in anger.

The women from the inn arrive at Gloria’s rally, sitting in the front row. All of a sudden a parade of cheering men arrive with signs as Gloria addresses her peeps.

Oscar calls Erika saying the boys aren’t answering their phones. I’m unsure if Oscar knows they are there with her or not.

All of a sudden, the bus pulls up in front of Manuel’s (aka Gloria’s campaign headquarters) with Doris angrily asking her what is the meaning of this?

Lucia and the doctor talk. I can only say the doctor seems to reassure her.

Gloria waves Doris aside. Doris points to the bus as evidence of Gloria’s treachery. The two go back and forth as Manuel and Angelina unhappily look on. Doris points out the vandalism and the men slink away, leaving only the handful of women whose reactions range from enthusiastic to indifferent (Trinidad). Gloria imperiously steps inside as her daughter and Manuel follow. Gloria vows to soldier on.

“Buenas tardes” Carolina greets her lawyer. Needless to say, the lawyer is incensed about Carolina’s great escape and reads her the riot act. Carolina apologizes and the lawyer finally seems mollified. She seems to have good news which I am sure you will interpret perfectly Jarifa, as I sadly cannot.

Diana
 

MONTEVERDE #75, Part 3

Julieta and the baby accompanied Franco to the airport. He says goodbye to his daughter and kisses Julieta on the cheek. She sadly watches him walk away. He turns and looks back at her as he goes through the gate and she gives him a smiling little wave through her tears.

A tearful Lucia, dreading her surgery, visits Rosalia who tells her she is “mal”. Rosalia tells her how strong she is and hugs her.

Father Gabriel is back in bed strategizing. But first, he is asking for delicious gooey, spicy food. I gather his cravings will not be given into. 😊

Rosalia shares her worries about Lucia with Lucas; he is supportive.

Carolina shares her news from the lawyer with Celeste. Celeste tells her to be patient and gives thanks. Carolina smiles as she says te quiero.

Oscar arrives home and the boys are there to greet him, enthusing they are super bien! They tear through his suitcase looking for souvenirs. Lucas reassures Oscar that everything is fine.

Oh noes! Sara arrives at Cárcamo and Doris’, suitcase in hand. She lies through her teeth (does she say she is an ornithologist?) She signs in and goes to her room.

The boys see the postcards and Oscar admits he saw Carolina, much to the boys’ delight. Lucas, Moises and Andres smile as Oscar is asked if he and Carolina are novios. Yes is the smiling answer as the boys are thrilled. Celeste comes in and says something like it will soon be proven Carlos is guilty of fraud; Oscar looks pleased.

In the last scene of the night, Sara calls Carlos. I am in Monteverde she tells him as he crooked smiles.

Carolina was so careless! Worse yet was Oscar going along with her little get out of jail scheme! Had they arrived even a few minutes later, Carolina would have had her goose cooked (so to speak).

I am not a fan of Julieta’s but admit I felt a pang of pity for her when Franco boarded the plane. It was clear he felt guilty leaving, especially his daughter.

The campaign is getting down and dirty. No decorum to be seen!

Wow, Sara didn’t waste a minute did she?? This is going to be bad. Very bad…

Diana