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MI verdad #76 part 1

Well the numbers are messed since they did a 2fer on Friday. My YouTube TV says this is episode 74.

Mateo skedaddles through the hospital in a white lab coat ( I guess he stole that along the way) to the parking garage where he shoves a delivery driver away from his motorcycle, puts on the helmet (safety first) and makes his getaway.

Inspector Sergio alerts the staff to search for Mateo and let him know if he's found. Luciano is totally confused. Inspector tells him he has been charged by Micaela in the disappearance of Ximena.

Dr. Asks Eloisa if she can hear him and all she manages is a mumble. Can you speak, more mumbles. He tells her to be calm, she will likely get her speech back in a few days. But she has had a stroke and she's paralyzed on the left side. We hope therapy will help.

Sergio went to Mateo's apartment to search, but he wasn't there ( did they need him present to search the apartment or were they just searching for Mateo, I'm not sure). If you hear from Mateo let the department or me know. Luciano asks if he is escaping? Inspector doesn't know. After he leaves Aitana sits Luciano down to fill him in on why Mateo is a suspect.

Micaela, Clem and Juventino go to the church to pray for Micaela’s return.

Luciano can't believe what he is hearing about his brother. How does Aitana know this? She says that Micaela told her and Zac. Also the missing Gabriela is physically similar to Ximena.

At Clem's home Gael and Zac are with the 3 that returned from church. Clem and Juventino learn that Eloisa had a stroke. Gael says there is some good news. Zac stares at him. Gael says we are all family and they should know. Belinda's bio mom is Aitana.

Aitana thinks that Mateo and Eloisa were discussing the missing women and it caused her stroke. I think they are accomplices. Luciano really can't believe what he is hearing. Aitana thinks that Mateo was scared and upset mom as a result. Besides the photos there were abortion pills in his secret room to cause Ximena to lose her baby.

Gael doesn't spill the beans about bio dad at least. Zac gave him a dirty look to keep that secret. Zac said Aitana doesn't want to discuss that. Clem is glad mother and daughter have found each other, Juventino thinks it's like a telenovela, lol.

Well the delivery driver was from the hospital pharmacy and he reported a man in a lab coat stole his moto. Photos of Mateo will be shown to see if he is recognized as the thief.

Aitana and Luciano discuss Mateo and how he has to pay. I'm not sure if Luciano wants his mother to be held responsible too if she was involved. I think Aitana tells him not to discuss it with her while her health is so delicate.

Zac wants to have a celebratory dinner for Aitana and Belinda tonight. Micaela is not in the mood to celebrate. (I agree, not the time to do this). Zac will contact Aitana and Karime. It's at 8 p.m. tonight.

Mateo rides the scooter or motorcycle, not sure what it officially is, stops when he sees a parked police car then rides on. The dark helmet helps his disguise, but the flapping lab coat may be a giveaway.

Luciano visits Mama who moans trying to communicate. He tells her to keep calm. We hear her thoughts though. . where is Mateo? Why isn't he here with me?

 

Mi verdad #76 part 2

Aitana is talking to Karime on the phone about Mateo's disappearance when Iñigo arrives at the hospital. Aitana tells him that Luciano is with Mom but Mateo took off. Iñigo says good, he got away. He lets her know he contacted him when the police were looking for him at the ranch. Aitana says that's a crime! Iñigo justifies it because not telling him would be a betrayal of his brother. He asks Aitana who made you my judge? I'm going to find out your game, he taunts her. She's not afraid of him and leaves.

The inspector calls Zac to.letbhim know Mateo is on the run. Zac doubts he'll come to the ranch but he'll tell all the hands to keep watch for him. Aitana calls him. They doubt he'll go far since he's so dependent on mom. She tells him that Iñigo alerted Mateo. I think Zac will tell the police this so they can investigate.

Gael is out in the countryside where so many assignations (he's waiting for Belinda)and conversations occur. Ceci shows up to give him his share in their business venture. She's going solo now. He thanks her and agrees it's for the best. He hugs her goodbye which Belinda witnesses.

Mateo pushes the scooter past the stables at the hacienda. He kinda hides it in the woods.

Well actually Ceci is the one who hugged him and he pulls away and tells her off. She says it was an impulse. He thinks they should totally cut any ties. She wishes him well with Belinda because she won the jackpot with him. Poor Ceci.

Iñigo and Luciano argue about Mateo. Luciano says if he's guilty should pay. Iñigo says what about family first. Oh right you are the perfect son. And Mateo is the favorite of Mama ( which leaves Iñigo as the screw up, right?).

Thankfully Belinda is not mad about what she saw between Gael and Ceci. Gael tells her he only has eyes for her and they share a few kisses. She asks why did you want to see me? To invite you to dinner as a celebration. She's not interested in going. (Yup, too soon,).

Well, the deformity is a cleft palate. Larisa still doesn't want him. She has no money to pay for the operation needed in the first few months, though the doctor says there are medical loans she could get. She storms off.

Belinda is storming off too as she is in no mood to celebrate. She wants Gael to help her find her bio dad so she has the whole story. Gael tries to reason with her, you wanted to find your mother and you did. But I'll tell the family no special dinner tonight.

Iñigo insists that Luciano has to pay for a lawyer for Mateo as it's Mom's money. He agrees to that, I think. (I'm getting a bit confused in these scenes between Luciano and Iñigo.) Aitana comes into the waiting area and informs them when Eloisa leaves the hospital they will need 2 nurses. Her commitment ended with the final cancer treatment. Iñigo is mad.

Larisa wonders if Eloisa would accept her not so perfect baby as Iñigo is the father. Looking for her meal ticket again …

 

Mi verdad #76 part 3

Iñigo argues that Aitana shouldn't leave his mother in her hour of need. Luciano stops him from yelling at her. Iñigo mutters to Luciano, she's quitting because she is with Zac and she thinks he's rich. He goes to visit mom. Aitana questions why he said the things he said. Luciano informs her he spied us together and came to the valid conclusion that I have feelings for you. But, you have no obligation to mom, go ahead with your plans.

Iñigo tells a sleeping mom to look at your favorite son, he's an idiot and is in big trouble, and the son you are so proud of (Luciano )he's a stupid traitor. I'm here at your side and you need to give me what I deserve (help with this line please).

Nuria's boss wants to talk to her. He wants to give her a promotion. With a raise, of course. She's so happy, she can afford to take care of her girls without her ex now.

Iñigo plots with his girls on a video call to get them to ask Mom to take them to Mexico City and there he will be able to see them alone. But this is our secret.

Mateo is in a cabin full of cobwebs. No one will look for me here he thinks.

At the hacienda Belinda and Zac let the police search for Mateo. Zac asks Belinda how she is. She is upset, she likes Ximena. Zac tells her the hacienda may not be the safest place and she should go with Aitana. Belinda needs time and is sick of being pressured. Zac backs off, it's just my point of view. I don't want to be away from dad.

Luciano arrives home and he talks with Belinda about missing Mateo and sick abuela. He asks why she isn't at the dinner with Gael. Because they want to make it a celebration!

At Zac's Miriam has arrived. She's excited to formally meet her granddaughter. Gael arrives. No Belinda. She doesn't want to come. She's obsessed with finding her dad. Juventino suggests she should be told who it is to help her adjust faster. Aitana says that will never be.

Luciano schools Belinda on her bratty behavior. If anyone needs it described I'll add later. But he is an excellent father!

Aitana can't eat because she's so upset. A knock on the door brings Belinda and Luciano. Happy faces all around. She will stay with them until Luciano returns from visiting his mom.

Mateo is going a bit more crazy. He finds an axe handle and wipes the cobwebs from it.

Happy times at Zac's house. Miriam introduces herself to Belinda. Belinda calls her señora. No call me Miriam or abuela, not señora.

Mateo goes to Clem's house with his axe handle where Micaela is by herself. She hears a sound and goes looking. And we get a cliff hanger tonight. Will Micaela be the next casualty. Where are the police that are staking out the place, I'm pretty sure Clem's house is next to the hacienda (although the aerial view of the hacienda makes it look like nothing is nearby).

 

MI VERDAD

Kat, thank you for another outstanding recap. You brought all of the high anxiety and stressful moments vividly to life.

"Larisa wonders if Eloisa would accept her not so perfect baby as Iñigo is the father. Looking for her meal ticket again …" was spot on!

With Mateo completing his descent into madness, all hell is breaking loose. I hope Micaela is spared; haven't there been enough mental and physical casualties?

"Juventino suggests she should be told who it is to help her adjust faster. Aitana says that will never be". So what is Aitana's plan? If she won't tell Belinda the truth, there are only two options: to either lie or flat out refuse to ID him. Neither of those options seem at all plausible or realistic.

I still can't believe Aitana hasn't told Luciano the truth! Is this going to end up being an 11th hour confession??

Zac wants to have a mother/daughter reunion celebration? Really dude? Thick as a brick.

"...the deformity is a cleft palate. Larisa still doesn't want him." Speechless...

I wonder if Eloisa will regain her ability to speak. A fitting punishment (or at least one of them) would be that she doesn't. Her pitiful mewling and anguish regarding Mateo doomed to reverberate in her diseased brain without ever being able to be uttered.

Diana
 

Mi Verdad

Thank you Kat. Gonna get this comment in before sleep and I lose my train of thought.

Iñigo was super annoying to me in this episode. Firstly because he told Aitana that he warned Mateo and allowed him to escape then when he told Luciano that Aitana is with Zac because Z is rich and that’s why she kicked Luciano to the curb.

So basically Belinda was upset because she wants to know more about her biological father and what happened to him. She questioned if perhaps she is a result of a one night stand. Luciano reminded her that she went through all the trouble in trying to find her biological parents which resulted in her getting kidnapped and now that she knows who her biological mother is instead of being happy, she is complaining about whatever.

Juventino’s reaction to Aitana being Belinda’s mom was so funny.