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MI verdad #57 part 1

Aitana tells Luciano the history of how she discovered her daughter was alive after he jumped to the conclusion she came to the hacienda because of Belinda. He thinks she was lying to them the entire time (she was but not about Belinda). She discovered the truth from her mother when she went to visit her.

Nuria gingerly walks down her stairs. Ceci comes in. Did you kick Iñigo to.the curb she asks. Nuria admits she didn't. The girls did well at Grandma's, unfortunately ceci's call to Gael went poorly. As Nuria heads to the door to leave for work Ceci notices the split lip Nuria got from Iñigo.

Luciano says what the clinic did was illegal. Aitana agrees. She explains when Belinda told her about her mother being in a coma and her birthdate she got a DNA test. See, here are the results and the date I received them. I can't bear finding my daughter and losing her again. Luciano now better understands her despair. And Luciano asks the million dollar question, whose the daddy?

Ceci feels like an idiot leaving Nuria alone with Iñigo... Nuria says it's not your fault. 8 asked you to leave with the girls so they wouldn't see dad leaving with his suitcases. Ceci asks did you report him. Nuria says no. He's my husband still 8 can't claim he raped me. Ceci says he lied. It's a crime if you don't consent, here and in China! Nuria feels such shame she can't stomach reporting him. I'm afraid he'll take my girls from me. Ceci hugs a crying Nuria.

Luciano repeats the paternity question and Aitana days I don't know. Luciano says you should have told her you were her mother so she wouldn't have gone looking for her bio mom and been abducted. Aitana has been beating herself up about this also and she says I'm so sorry. Luciano apologizes back at being so harsh with her. She was afraid how Belinda would react to learning she was her mother because of the father issue. Her conception was terrible event.

Ceci calls Juanjo. Nuria needs you as a lawyer and a friend. Juanjo asks what happened. She says the worst that can occur between a husband and wife.

Back to Luciano asking for answers from a weeping Aitana. She tells him the most likely scenario is that Belinda was conceived during a gang rape. He hugs her.

Poor Katy was the blood donor. She's furious she was forced to give blood to that horrible negro. Belinda comforts her. She's feeling a bit woozy and hungry.

Luciano is furious about what she has endured. She says for many years she was just half alive. Luciano asks why aren't you sure it wasn't one of the rapists. She says I also had a boyfriend. Luciano asks if she has been in contact with him to check if. He's the father. She says yes, they are awaiting the results. But Aitana says I realize it was never the fault of my innocent baby, she also is my blood. Luciano admires her fortitude. He imagines the baby brings back the awful memories ( I don't think this is helpful). She says yes but I got to know Belinda and I'm also glad you and your wife adopted her.

He says we are the parents of Belinda. She reminds him they are not a couple, but they are united in their love for Belinda. She asks him not to tell anyone about it yet until they figure out how to move forward. He promises to stay silent until she tells Belinda. She can't get over the fact that her daughter has been kidnapped. She can't bear the thought she is abused and has to live a life like she has lived. Luciano says they deserve the maximum sentence for what they do. But we will find her safe and sound.

Food is brought to Belinda and Katy. Belinda says it's not much but drink the water to rehydrate. Belinda doesn't want to eat, it will make her vomit. Katy says we have to eat to stay strong so we can escape.

 

MI verdad episode #58 part 2

Aitana sweats she never imagined when she came to the hacienda to care for his mother that she would find her daughter. Luciano says destiny is playing games with us. He mentions the violaters and having to tell Belinda. Aitana prefers to wait to see if her ex is the dad.

The girls agree to drink the water together (I'd be worried it's drugged). Belinda says why are you so nice to me. Because your uncle was nice to me Katy says. She hugs her and says I'll take care of you. (I think Katy may actually be in her 20s and could possibly be a match for Bruno).

Luciano reassures Aitana they will get Belinda back. He has confidence in Armando.doctor tells henchy 1 that negro is feverish and really should be in a hospital. Call Tomàs. Oh, he has a name, Horacio, as he identifies himself to Tomàs. I'm not sure exactly what was said here. Tomas says the family is searching high and low for her. You need to demand a ransom (I think). Horacio doesn't like this idea but is told to do it.

Luciano tells Aitana he needs to check on mom and tell his brothers about what is happening. Aitana says please tell me if anything transpires, no matter how small. He promises he will. But he can't resist telling her they should be together, she doesn't love Zac like she loves him. She says Zac remains in my life and Larisa in yours. He says Larisa is no longer in my life. Aitana says she will always be in your life if she is actually carrying your child. That catches his attention.

Rolando talks with someone, from the police department perhaps, about finding Belinda. He says there is nothing to go on at this time, unless a ransom is demanded. Rolando says that's what my dad said too.

Lots of Aitana and Luciano scenes tonight. This one is Aitana saying sometimes love isn't enough. Luciano disagrees. As he leaves to check on mom, Aitana recalls that Belinda told Rolando she was adopted. She's not sure if that's important to know. It's all clear to Luciano now and he'll let Armando know.

Well Mateo has enrolled Ximena is a real college and she's happy she's no longer trapped in his apartment. They walks together companionably, then mama calls. I need to speak with you urgently and he's off

Ceci meets Juanjo at a cafe and tells him about Nuria. He's furious. She asks him not to let Nuria know it was her that told him. He says leave it in my hands.

Bruno and Luciano are with Mama. Karime will take care of me. Aitana is very upset about Belinda. Bruno is confused about her concern but Luciano kinda smoothes it over. Iñigo and Mateo show up.

Aitana and Zac are out in the countryside where they tend to meet. She really hopes he's the dad. So does he. He hasn't opened it yet, he was waiting for her. And they break for a commercial if course as he opens his phone. (So if he's not the dad there will most likely be some matching since we are assuming Clem is the daughter of Grandpa)

The news is broken to Mateo and Iñigo. Mateo looks upset. Iñigo not so much.

Negative..they are both sad. Which of those wretches is the father of my daughter she cries?

Sure enough Iñigo is an ass. How can you pay a ransom. The ranch can't cover it, bla bla. Eloisa rebukes him. He says it's true mom. Luciano says hopefully nothing similar ever happens to your daughters (is this a foretelling of Belinda's parentage,?) Eloisa says I'm the boss here. Get out of here. He says I'll be back later.

Aitana tells Zac about what all went on with Luciano. He's mad. Did you tell him his brothers abused you? No, I didn't reveal that. Zac says I'll assume paternity. She says no



 

Mi verdad #58 part 3

Nuria's boss sends her home to rest. He's not buying the I hit my face on a door story. He sends Juanjo a text about it and figures her ex hit her.

At a different? car dealership Iñigo has the title of his car transferred into Gaspar's name and tells him our business deal is complete.

Gael tells Luciano and Eloisa that Juanjo needs to speak with Eloisa. They tell Gael to tell him not now, but Gael days he told me to tell you it was a matter of life or death. Juanjo storms in and tells them last night Iñigo sexually assaulted Nuria.

Zac talks to Karime about not being the dad. And now Belinda will learn one of her uncles raped her mother.

And back to the rapist Iñigo. Eloisa says you can't make those accusations. Juanjo says she has the bruises to prove it and I am going to encourage her to report him Luciano is agreeing.

In the kitchen all are upset about Belinda. Gael says Ximena went willingly with Mateo (Micaela insists he manipulated her). Gael can't imagine how horrible it is to be kidnapped.

Inigo comes barreling into the house claiming his car was stolen! Luciano greets him with a powerful right hook and a brawl ensues with Eloisa hollering for help. Juventino, Gael, and Bruno pull the fighters apart (not sure if Mateo was involved). Inigo says she's my wife and he's her lover. Juanjo says I have proof you destroyed my car, etc and I'm going to report you. Eloisa takes control.

Ximena calls Mateo because he hasn't called her. He says something terrible happened. I'll tell you this evening. She's like tell me now. I'll come out to the ranch. He blows up, quit acting like a capricious child. Stay away and I'll see you tonight.

Juanjo tells Eloisa he's not happy, but he'll leave. Iñigo insists he's lying. Luciano tells him abusing a woman is never acceptable. Everyone nods in agreement.


 

MI VERDAD

Tonight was one nightmarish scene after the next. Emotionally draining; stomach churning, heartbreaking and despicable. Kat, thank you for soldiering through this unrelenting, depressing, mired in muck episode to provide such a marvelous recap.

"Luciano tells him abusing a woman is never acceptable. Everyone nods in agreement". Little do they know this is one crime among many.

I thought the writers would surely have some empathy but nopis, Zac is not Belinda's father. We now echo Aitana's cry "Which of those wretches is the father of my daughter...? We know Lomeli's black heart, some of Iñigo's many sins (multiple rapes), but Mateo may well have others even more heinous including possibly, murder. All sickening options.

I thought the Aitana/Luciano scenes were very well done. I admit my eyes filled up more than once, especially after she told him about being raped. He was sympathetic and empathetic. Aitana courageously pooled all of her emotional resources together to tell him about Belinda. While I wish she had also revealed who she really is, but that might have been too much for him to process at once. Hopefully he will feel the same way when she tells him the rest of the story, explaining why she returned.

Do we know what Mateo was doing with that hypodermic needle or is it best we don't know?? Trying to hold all of his emotions in check must be exhausting. He is a powder keg, waiting to explode. I do not understand why Ximena has not left him.

Ceci is exhibiting real growth. She realized right away that Nuria was battered and was proactive in calling Juanjo. She truly loves her sister and it's clear she will be there for her, supportive and watchful.

Thanks again Kat for your time and superb attention to detail.

Diana