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Mi verdad #70 part 1
Luciano and Mateo argue. You owe Belinda and Aitana an apology for insulting them. Mateo flies off the handle, you're not the boss of me vibes. Nobody can forbid me to see mama. Luciano wants to punch him in the face but won't because he is his brother. Instead he breaks a glass and tells him you've been warned.

Luciano goes to Eloisa's room where Aitana is actually with her for a change. Not awake yet? No, she replies. The doctor says deep sleep is good for her. Luciano thanks her for sticking up for Belinda (no thanks necessary). He is not looking forward to her leaving the house (“I've grown accustomed to her face” wending through my mind). Nobody is indispensable, she tells him. For me, you are, is his response. I have a surprise for you. Tomorrow the charges against Zac will be dropped.

Mateo returns to his apartment where Ximena is sitting at the table. Make me dinner, please. She thought he was staying at the hacienda with mom. I have some things to do (or did, tenses confuse me) in Matlan and I'm not feeling great so I came home. He's holding his side as he gingerly seats himself. He explains he removed the charges because some idiot recorded him stealing the knife and sent it to Luciano. She says it's a good thing they sent it to him and not Zac’s lawyer. He says I know ..

Aitana thanks Luciano. He discovered something which obligated Mateo to drop the charges, but he doesn't want to talk about it, it's too sad for him. She's still worried for his safety, each day is dangerous for him as someone tried to kill him already. They hug.

Iñigo takes photos of a sleeping unclothed Laura. He's doing this to stick it to Juanjo.

Uh oh, Mateo smells the fresh paint. Ximena says it must be my nail polish. He grabs her hands, these don't look freshly painted.

Caty, Bruno and her parents are given their new papers (well not Bruno yet as he wasn't in the original request, I think Armando tells him yours will be sent to you.). They are ready to commence their new lives.

Zac is released into the welcoming arms of his family and Aitana. Zac thanks his lawyer who.admits he didn't do much. Well Zac has some work for him, he wants to charge Mateo for what he did to him by sending him to prison.

Commandant Musquiz tells them this is the last time I'll see you, so Caty gives him a hug. You saved my life. Bruno thanks him also.

Eloisa wakes up. She needs some tissue. He gives her some from her desk and lo and behold he finds the letter from Bruno! He wants Mama to explain to him why he is blaming you and my brothers for these atrocities.

Adolfo, the lawyer, says I'll draw up the papers against Mateo and be in contact. Juventino thinks he should leave well enough alone. Zac just wants him to pay. Not positive how Aitana felt about it. I think she also wants him to leave it be.

Luciano demands to know what this letter means. She pleads ignorance. She has no idea why her own son would accuse her and his brothers of those terrible things. None of it's true, she insists. Do you swear, he asks.


 

MI verdad # 70 part 2

Eloisa can't believe Luciano would make her swear about something so horrendous, but if he insists, she swears she and his brothers are incapable of doing such a thing. She is deeply offended. She says he was probably drunk when he wrote that. But he's been clean for a while. She figures he fell off the wagon. That's probably why he decided to leave. Luciano says that's not why he left. He met a woman he fell in love with and he's giving up all for her. Well why didn't you say that from the beginning. Because it's just a theory I have, I'm not certain that's where he has gone. All the more reason to see that he's not thinking straight, giving everything up for a woman. He's obviously crazy. She goes on the offensive again about Luciano believing what Bruno wrote.

Aitana understands Zac wants justice, and she approves, but this would mean war to the death. That's what Juventino is afraid of. Clem is good with whatever Zac decides. He wants to go home and eat.

Eloisa calls Mateo. Find Bruno and make him shut his mouth. Mateo says he's an idiot. He'll find him, don't worry. Mom, you need to calm down. How can I, if your brother discovers our secret! He's already full of doubts. That's why we need to find Bruno before he does. I think she wants him and Iñigo to come to the hacienda to discuss strategies.

Luciano calls Armando. I need to talk to Bruno. I need to figure out what he wrote to mom. Armando says that's impossible. Bruno no longer exists. ( That's convenient for Eloisa and co.)

Make sure your sweetheart doesn't hear our talk. Don't worry, she's at University. He tries Bruno's number, but it's disconnected.

They are all boarding a bus to start their new life

Ok, I'm lost on what Luciano and Armando discuss in this segment. He says Iñigo abused his ex wife so I believe he is capable of doing bad things. Mateo he's not sure of after sending Zac to jail the way he did. And mom? I think she is capable of doing those things.

Juanjo gets a text. It's the nanny, Rosa, looking for his ex. She didn't come home last night after her date. He'll try to find her. (Although they didn't show it in the episode we watched Friday, I think in the version I saw on Dailymotion, Iñigo did put something in her drink).

Maid service knocks and enters the room where Laura continues to sleep. The closing door finally awakens her. Her phone is dead. Iñigo left her a note. She remembers nothing of the night before.

Luciano goes to Mom's room. She's mad that he gave Aitana time off. She went to the jail, Zac is being released. Zac was correct that Mateo set a trap for him and I have the proof. Were you involved?

Laura calls Juanjo. She had a dinner date. The whiskey must have been drugged because I don't remember anything. I don't feel well. You know I've never done anything like this before. He's just concerned about her. Is she going to get drug tested?

Iñigo slavers over the photos of Laura. Poor you, but your ex has to pay. Laura calls him. What did you give me. I feel drugged, don't remember last night…now you mention it that whiskey made me feel bad also he says. But you were incredible last night Laura. She looks like she wants to puke.





 

MI verdad #70 part 3
Luciano tells Eloisa some things I didn't quite catch. She says family is all important. He doesn't agree. She has overprotected Mateo. ( I could use some help on this scene....)

Inigo is laying it on thick about how she was such a wildcat in bed. She insists the whiskey was tampered with. Does he say he recorded their night of passion? He's talking too fast for me. She says she would never permit being recorded. You should be proud of how you made love.

Dinner at Zac's. He's going to the haciendas. It's time to sell the house and get part of your inheritance mom. Maybe not sell it, looks like they are moving in. Clem says she'd never permit it.

Iñigo and Mateo are talking with mom. How could you be so stupid to not destroy the letter? She says sorry, but your brother read it, so now what do.we do? Mateo says we can't call him, the phone is disconnected. I'll hire a PI. If he returns we'll make him deny what he wrote. He was drunk when he wrote.

Luciano is rereading the letter from Bruno. Why did you say I'm the only innocent one in this family. What happened at the festival 18 years ago?

Eloisa wants to know why Mateo changed his story and let Zac go. Because Luciano has proof against me. She thinks he'd never have used it, bit Iñigo sneers he's not like us. And Iñigo points out now he's free he'll be a much worse enemy.

Belinda sits with dad in the salon. What's up. The uncles are locked in with abuela and you were arguing with her before that. They discuss Bruno. She says I feel like he was saying goodbye to me the other night. I'm sure he'll be happy in his new life though.

Aitana and Zac meet a lady. She's Graciela's mom. She's been missing 3 years. She was going out to dinner with a friend but I never met him, only saw a photo.. Aitana finds a photo of Mateo on her phone.

Belinda tells dad that she and Gael are novios. She's loved him for years. Yes she just broke up with Rolando, but such is love.

The mom recognizes the guy. Now she can give the police a name to proceed with the investigation into her daughters disappearance. Aitana says he's Mateo Lizarrága and works as a vet. Her daughter worked in a veterinary pharmacy.

Luciano is ok with Gael as her novio. I don't want to tell the rest of the family she says but Aitana convinced me I should tell you. He appreciates that. She and I are now sisters in law, but I would have preferred her to be your girlfriend.

Micaela calls Ximena. She doesn't answer. Mica sends her a sweet text. I love you, take care.

Belinda tells Gael she told dad.

Mateo tells Luciano to not bother mom about the letter Bruno wrote. Luciano asks, why should I believe you and not Bruno. Because Bruno is sick in the head. Luciano points out that Mateo is also sick in the head. Don't you insult me Mateo threatens. I'm telling the truth based on your actions. Luciano mentions the abuse. Iñigo comes down the stairs and puts in his 3 cents. Luciano says I know you are capable of abusing a woman since you dit it to Nuria. They fight a bit.


 

MI VERDAD

Kat, thank you for your fantastic recap. You are doing a marvelous job.

The discord in the hornets nest among Eloisa, Mateo and Iñigo was gratifying. I hope it all implodes.

I fear Bruno is going to be hunted and can only hope he eludes capture.

Iñigo is disgusting; there is no limit as to how low he and Mateo can go.

I've been wondering all along if Aitana could live happily with Luciano knowing what his family did to her. Now, Luciano is coming to the terrible truth as his brothers' atrocities are slowly being uncovered. Once he finds out everything that happened to Aitana, will it be possible to live with the surely overwhlming guilt and sorrow?

I was so hoping Ximena would pick up Micaela's call!

At least Graciela's mother has a name to go with the face. It won't bring back her daughter but hopefully it will result in bringing Mateo to justice.

The noose is tightening, not fast enough though.

Diana
 

MI verdad

When I said she would never permit the Castillos moving into the hacienda, the she is Eloisa. The way I wrote it I seems I meant Clem. Because the page was put up late the first 2 parts I did in notes in my phone and it was actually not difficult to copy and paste, and I could proofread better. I will try to do them that way going forward.

And I just noticed I said 3 cents and not 2 cents in the last paragraph.

I'm not positive on the dead girls name, it was either Graciela or Gabriela, I didn't cross reference my old posts to see so excuse the error if I got it wrong. Ditto on Armando/ Adolfo. I get those names confused but pretty sure Armando was the CIA type guy and Adolfo the lawyer.
 

"MI RIVAL"
Looks like we're in the closing stretch of this Telenovela.

 

Mi verdad/OT

Thanks Diana. I'll be glad when this one ends. I like recapping but as you know 5 days a week is a lot. I usually start after 9 as the days are longer and my daylight hours at home are limited. I officially ended OT for my hip 2 weeks ago so that gained me a few more hours at home. I told the therapist I have too much gardening to do that will get me fit faster than PT. I still have some seeds to plant but for the most part the vegetables are in. The flower beds/ edge of the woods are being overrun with Japanese honeysuckle, smilax, vinca major and small trees.. The past few years while I was in so much physical pain, I Iet them go. Now I'm trying to tame it back to a semi manicured look.
 

Mi verdad

Kat, these episodes are intense and you are doing an amazing job of keeping it moving! Especially impressive with all your other activities together with health challenges. Thank you for your time and energy.

Agree with Diana, tough to see a way forward for Luciano and Aitana as a couple in the aftermath. Painful to watch Luciano figuring it out. And isn’t he going to feel betrayed by Aitana?

Fallout from Bruno’s letter to Eloisa was a lot of denial, how could you even think we’d be capable of atrocities, Bruno was an unstable drunk. Luciano pointing out that Mateo falsely accused Zac and Eloisa was overprotective of him. Eloisa: family is everything.

When Luciano was trying to convince Armando it was important he contact Bruno, Armando saying it was impossible, Armando busted out a saying from his mother: “water always clears on its own.” Sort of ironic in law enforcement context.

I think piggy Iñigo told Laura she WANTED him to record her in bed. I would never….
Clara
 

Mi Verdad

Kat, thank you an excellent recap as this plot unfolds and the anvils dangle over heads . You have soldier on despite your recent challenges. Mateo and Inigo are getting into place to receive their punishment for all their evil acts .

Uh oh Mateo smells the fresh paint .

Will Ximena ever learn ?

Yay , they found the mother of the girl Mateo killed ! That's a step forward .

At this point , it is hard to figure out who will survive . There are a lot of innocents in jeopardy . Susan

 

Mi verdad

So..I thought that Juanjo set up his ex Laura to trap Inigo, but did Laura and Inigo just meet by chance ??? If so, I must work hard to suspend my disbelief .
Susan
 

MI verdad

Thanks, Kat. Hope to watch this later.
 

MI VERDAD

Kat, you have been a trooper in recapping this every night with so much going on. Glad your OT has ended! It appears you wisely use every moment of your day.

"Armando busted out a saying from his mother: “water always clears on its own.” Sort of ironic in law enforcement context" had me smiling away Clara.

Susan, Iñigo plotted to meet Laura, theirs was no accidental meeting. What occurred was his revenge to Juanjo.I don't think Juanjo has any idea that Iñigo is the scum who set Laura up; wait until he finds out!

The anvils can't come fast enough for me...

Diana
 

Mi Verdad

Thanks so much Kat, you do an outstanding job on the recaps and get all the details down. This is getting fast paced as it heads toward the end.

If Mateo hires a private detective to track Bruno I think the good guys will haul Mateo and the detective into jail. I don’t think you can get away with looking for a person in the witness protection program.

I didn’t realize Mateo smelled paint in the apartment. I thought he noticed a painting missing! But now I know why he looked at Ximena’s hand.

I hope the only video Inigo took was of Laura sleeping. And I hope she gets a drug test too. Then Juanjo can go after Inigo. I have a feeling both brothers will get what they deserve without Aitana having to say or do anything. But I hope she tells Luciano just so he’ll know.

Susan, Inigo found Laura on social media and then went to her gym, where they met.
 

O/T

It appears Tan cerca de ti, nace el amor starring David Zepada and Oka Giner is replacing this.

I'm really disappointed, I was hoping it would be Corazón de oro with Gabe Soto, although this may be good. Alexis Ayala is always a good villian and Alfredo Gatica (Lomeli) is another good actor appearing.

Diana
 

OT
Diana, if it makes you feel any better, I watched a month of Corazón de Oro in Mexico. No spoilers since we may still get it, but I wasn’t wild about it. Loaded with evil-doers plotting evil.
Clara
 

OT

Thanks Clara. That is a bit disheartening but would rather be forewarned.

Diana
 

MI verdad

Liz and Diana, thanks for explaining how Inigo and Laura met .
I plan to check out whatever show replaces this sea of tears .
Can't wait to see how the plot moves forward tonight . I am hoping that the good guys start winning soon . Good must always win over evil . ..please .
Susan
 

Mi verdad

I was thinking the one redeeming quality of this show is that the protagonist, Aitana, doesn't have a sickly sweet role. So many shows I feel the better role goes to the antagonists. I will be glad when it concludes though.

Clara, thanks for the heads up about Corazon de Oro. Also thanks for elaborating on the scenes I didn't feel like going back and trying to figure out better.