Caray, Caray!

golden
#62 part 1

Ferit is petrified at grandpa’s door. He knocks and is called in. Halis stands with his back turned to Ferit and asks him to sit. Halis begins, my DIL was just sitting where you are, and we spoke. Ferit tries to speak, and Grandpa tells him to shut up. Why did you bring this girl to the house? I told you, Ferit replies, she needed help, you saw those men.

Halis asks, why did you bring her into your room? What is she to you, Ferit? Ferit begins to cry. Don’t cry, Halis responds, be a man. If you made a mistake, answer like a man! If you want to see your family and me in this house again, don’t you dare lie to me. Don’t you dare lie to me! Answer!

Ferit tearfully explains, when I married Seyran, Pelin was my girlfriend. Our relationship didn’t end immediately, but it eventually ended. And after it ended, she hooked onto some jerk. I treated this girl badly… It was a sin. I didn’t want to be cursed with this. I didn’t want her to ruin her life with this man, all because of me. I just wanted to help.

Halis asks, did your parents know you had a girlfriend when you married? Ferit nods yes. Halis asks, why didn’t you come and tell me, “Grandpa, I have a girlfriend, I love her, I want to marry her”. Why did you stay quiet?

No one asked me if I wanted to get married, Ferit replies, they only said, “you’ll get married. Your grandfather will find you a suitable girl from Antep and you will sit and be silent.” Ifakat Yenge said the topic was closed. What could I do? You said so and Mom, Dad, Yenge, they all agreed. I did what they told me. Grandpa, if you’d only asked me… if you asked me if I wanted to get married, I would have told you I didn’t want to. I didn’t want to marry anyone, but you didn’t ask me.

So now it’s my fault, right? Halis says, maybe you should ask yourself how it came to this. Have you ever once asked yourself that? Ferit wipes his eyes with a tissue. Halis shouts at him to get out. Go, so I don’t have to see you! Ferit leaves.

Ferit goes to see Suna. She immediately asks about Seyran. What happened? Where is she? Is she okay? I should be asking you, Ferit replies, you know your sister better. How is it possible for her to go so crazy?
I’m sorry, Suna says, but Seyran has endured a lot with you. Ferit seems surprised. She’s endured a lot? From me? [I guess he thinks he’s the one who’s endured.] Am I that hard to bear? I don’t understand. Suna is frustrated. Ferit! You are a fool! I swear, a complete idiot! Why do you think she did all this? I don’t know, he answers, that’s why I’m asking. I don’t recognize her anymore. I can’t understand her behavior. What’s happening to her?

Suna takes a breath. Seyran loves you as much as you love her, stupid. She pokes him in the head. Stunned Ferit asks, what? Who told you that? Was it Seyran? No, Suna replies, but actions speak louder than words. Ferit starts smiling. Suna explains, what my sister did was declare her love, understand? I know my sister well. She could have left, but she didn’t. Why? Because what she did was defend you and your marriage. Why else would someone do that? Don’t you see?

Ferit is giddy. Suna gives him a little kick—don’t laugh, stupid. You know what’s happening and why. Ferit can’t stop laughing with glee. Suna wants to know where Seyran is. He answers dreamily, Suna… Seyran is okay… she’s okay… you are incredible, baldiz (sister-in-law). I left her alone in the room to calm down a bit. Hell is about to be unleashed tonight. I don’t want to make it worse. You won’t ruin it, Suna says. Ferit jumps up. Well then, I’m going. Çak! Ferit slaps Suna high five, multiple times. Don’t forget what I just told you, she says, think about it.

 

golden
#62 part 2

Orhan and Fuat return to the yali. Asuman meets them outside. She tells them that everything is okay for now. Seyran spoke to grandpa and after what she said all hell broke loose. And she chased the girl Ferit brought to the house, out of here. Orhan thinks the apocalypse is coming.

Seyran is out on the balcony looking out over the water. Ferit is watching her from inside. We see Orhan and Gulgun together. Ifakat looks at them and goes to her room to cry. Abidin looks at a message from Suna: “As you suggested, I won't be coming down for dinner this evening. I'll be in my room. Thank you for the heads-up.” Abidin smiles. Everyone heads to the dinner table to wait for Halis to bring the mansion down on their heads.

Song: Viran/Ruined - Cem Adrian & Derya Bedavacı
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Halis begins, as is written in the Quran, verse 135 of Surah An-Nisa, the following: “Have integrity when you present as a witness of Allah, including against your parents, your relatives, even yourselves. You must defend justice scrupulously. Be they rich or poor, those you testify against, you must not forget, Allah is as close to them as he is to you. You must not follow your desires and deviate from justice. If you distort your testimony, commit false testimony, or avoid testifying, know that whatever happens, Allah knows certainly what you have done.”

Halis continues, you were scared of my power and wealth, and that’s why you lied to me. What good did it do? Becoming liars in front of Allah. How petty and insignificant are all these things you’ve been planning between yourselves. Do you think that Allah does not know what is truly inside your hearts? The punishments I could give you and all my yelling don’t have one iota of value compared to the punishments Allah himself will hand down. [cue the thunder from the storm outside.]

I am ashamed to see what you’ve become in front of my own eyes, Halis says. Have you ever looked in a mirror? Don’t you feel ashamed? Today, at this advanced age, I’ve discovered that my family is made up of a band of liars. While I was waiting peacefully for my time to walk with Allah, an immense fire burned within me. After this, how can I believe your words? How can I rest my head on my pillow? How can I close my eyes when my life is done? Didn’t you feel ashamed of telling those despicable lies? [Did I detect a slight nod from Seyran here?]

Halis isn’t done yet. Haven’t I given all of you the chance to choose the right thing? Orhan tries to interject and Halis slams the table. Silence! I took you and your son and stood you at the head of the company! As if you were truly a worthy son of mine. If I can’t trust you, who can I trust, Orhan? How many times have I told you to sort out the order in this house? You’re a coward, but the son next to you (Fuat) is an even greater coward.

And if the Korhanlar hadn’t heard enough, Halis says, today you have made me wish my family bloodline would disappear forever. [ha, does that mean Seyran doesn’t have to reproduce?] He calls Gulgun out—look at me. You call me “father”, my beautiful, graceful DIL. Have you ever asked yourself why you’re not the lady of this house after giving me two grandsons? It’s because you are selfish. You only think about yourself and your sons. And that’s what caused the most harm. You can’t hide your jealousy even with a smile.

 

golden
#62 part 3

Halis takes a sip of water. [I imagine he really needed it after all this.] Ifakat! When you came to this house as a DIL, you were a poor, ignorant girl. Now look at you. I thought you were the only thing left in memory of my son. And despite my DIL, who gave me two grandchildren, I made you the lady of this house. I trusted you to run my house. And you, so not to bother yourself and not reveal all the problems here, decided to hide all the dirty things that happened from me. [ah, there’s one more left to be discovered!] All for your comfort! I thought you were the lady of the house all this time, but it turns out you are a pathetic woman who only thinks of herself!

Halis delivers the blow. From now on, there will be new rules for all of you. First, the person in charge of this whole house will be Latif. That’s a shocker, or maybe not. [look at the staff. As if they thought it was bad for them before…]

Even you will tell him when you go somewhere, Halis tells Ifakat. When I’m not in this house, Latif will be my eyes and ears. If you did these things behind my back in the house, let’s see what you’ve been doing at work. I want everyone to know and hear that Halis Ağa is not dead! He pounds the table for effect. [cue the thunder outside.] He shouts, I will go back to work and make real men out of all you useless people!

Halis rises and so do the others. He says, all these years, I’ve lived to protect my name, my honor, my customs, my traditions as the most sacred. I’ve worked. I’ve put my life into you. For what?! So someone like you, that I trusted, can come and destroy all my work?! I am ashamed! Who are you?! I ask each of you! Who do you think you are? You are just a family of unhappy insolents! [that table is taking a beating tonight.] How smart are you that you think I’m stupid? What have you earned so far? Have you even put one stone over another? If it wasn’t for me and my fortune, where do you think you’d be?! [yes, we’re looking at you, Ferit.]

Final words from Halis Ağa—now, eat all you can! You shameless leeches! Halis and Latif leave everyone with their heads hanging. Ifakat falters. Sultan rushes over to her but Ifakat puts her hand out. She orders the staff out of the room. Seyran leaves the table. Ifakat turns on Ferit. All of this is your fault! It’s your wife’s fault! Get out! I don’t want to see you and take your wife with you! Ferit leaves.

Ferit enters the bedroom. Seyran is crying. He asks, are you seriously crying? As if you aren’t the one responsible? I’m sorry for your grandfather, she replies, no one else. Look at what he must face at his age. He should deal with all of you. Are you joking, Ferit asks, who’s fault is it that grandpa is like that?

Excellent question, Seyran answers, who did all those things to your grandpa? Tell me, I’m listening. Who made me tell him everything? Sit and think about what I said, please. Take responsibility for your part in everything. You’re responsible. Don’t deny it. Ferit doesn’t answer. Seyro continues, and then I want you to think about what will happen for a second.

Ferit asks, what are you trying to say? What are you going to do? Pour gasoline and set the yali on fire? What will you do? He sits next to her on the couch. The truth is… now I’m not grandpa’s favorite. I’ve fallen from his grace. He looks at Seyran—now you’re his new favorite. I think I deserve it, she replies.

Seyran gets up and says she’s taking a shower. [is Ferit smiling at the thought? lol.] Then I’m going to sleep, she says, I need to sleep. Tomorrow will be a new day for everyone, won’t it? Seyran gets her pjs and enters the bathroom. Ferit slaps his leg, raises his hands and says, yandık… vallah… yandık (we’re burned, I swear, we’re burned).

 

golden
#62 part 4

Hattuc is finally fed up with Kazim’s complaining. Why do you exaggerate? I’m getting angry, I tell you! The doctors know nothing about this, he replies, the only one who can say is the one who suffers. I know what this is. You’re tired of caring for me. Esme is annoyed at Kazim, too.

Hattuc’s phone rings. Who is calling at this hour? She asks Esme to look. It’s Halis. Esme is silent. Kazim asks, who is it? who? Esme thinks and says, uh, it’s no one. They are calling from Antep. An old friend of my aunt. She stares at Hattuc hoping she’ll catch on. Kazim gets annoyed with her “dead fish” look and accuses the women of doing something behind his back. Esme denies this. She was only worried about the call coming so late at night. He claims she’s emotionally traumatized by the thought her husband could die.

The phone keeps ringing. Hattuc gets up. Esme hands auntie the phone. Hattuc says she can’t deal with Kazim anymore. I’m going to my room. Kazim complains some more.

Hattuc answers the phone. How are you, Halis asks. Good, how are you, she replies. Today, a little girl enlightened my heart. Perhaps, I’m overwhelmed by worries. My poor heart closed itself up, but my beautiful Seyran filled it with light and gave me hope. I hope nothing bad happened, Hattuc asks, is Seyran okay?

Don’t worry, Halis answers, Seyran’s very well. Would I report bad news over the phone? Like you, Seyran is very patient and very brave. When she told me, “My aunt entrusted me to you”, there was such a light in her eyes. I remembered the trust you had in me. I felt I was back in those days.

Hattuc is emotional and so is Halis. He continues, tonight, I had to act on your trust in me, Hatice. I couldn’t take care of you, but tonight I took care of her. Since you don’t doubt my sense of justice…I want to tell you not to doubt my love… understand?

Edit: Hattuc returns to the living room. Kazim asks her what her friend wanted. Why did she call? She saw me in a dream and worried, Hattuc replies. See, Kazim says, she felt something happened to me, so she called you. Thank God we’re fine, Hattuc says, let’s go to the yali tomorrow and see how they are. What? Go to the yali, Kazim rants, what are you saying? I was shot! They must come here! Why should I go?

Hattuc snaps back, don’t make me angry! If I said we go, we go! What is with you? Thank God you’re fine. Since we became relatives, we should see each other more often. We’ll see, Kazim replies, if my leg doesn’t hurt tomorrow, I’ll call the in-law. When I call him, he doesn’t answer. [I wonder why.] I’m offended. May Allah send you reason, Hattuc says, I don’t know what else to say. Allah made me very smart, he tells her, very smart! End edit.

Seyran comes out of the bathroom. Ferit is already settled on the couch to sleep. She tells him, I’m going downstairs. I’ll sleep with my sister tonight. Ferit snarks, and if I say no, are you going to complain to grandpa? I’m not asking permission, she replies, I’m just telling you. It’s best you get used to it.

Suna is happy to see Seyran. Seyran tells her dinner was terrible and it was good that she didn’t go. Halis tore them to shreds. Suna says she heard, and she’s glad she didn’t go. What’s going to happen now? Seyran says she doesn’t know but now everyone in the house hates her. Even Gulgun Anne. Suna says, maybe they will learn not to praise their son unnecessarily. Their son is precious, but my sister isn’t? You did the right thing.

Seyran says, I never thought Halis Aga would talk to them like that. Didn’t he talk to Dad that way, Suna asks, what’s the problem if he talks to them that way? They know how he is. They’ll get over it. From now on, everyone in this house will learn to respect you. What happened with Ferit?

 

golden
#62 part 5

It’s the same as usual, Seyran replies, his feelings and his behavior don’t match. When he’s sad, he laughs like a madman. And when he’s happy, he might start crying. The sisters laugh. Seyran says she still doesn’t understand him. But for the first time, it seemed he was regretful and understanding. And curiously, he didn’t seem too upset.

Suna wonders if Halis isn’t mad at him and that’s why Ferit is calm. How would you know, Seyran asks. Well, I was worried about you but I couldn't call you, Suna says, so I called Abidin. He heard everything from the kitchen and told me. Seyran asks if she can sleep with her tonight.

To Seyran’s surprise, Suna says no. After all that’s happened, you must stay in the same room with Ferit. You defended your marriage. You can’t sleep in another room now. If Halis Aga finds out, I’m sure you’ll have to explain yourself. Besides, everyone in the house is watching your every move, you must be careful. Suna tells her she can stay for a little while and then go.

Orhan and Gulgun go to their room. Orhan thinks about his father’s beratements and has a panic attack and locks up. Gulgun is frightened but she manages to calm him. He sobs, I’m so sorry… forgive me… you didn’t deserve any of those words. Neither of us deserved it, she replies, we didn’t deserve it. Or maybe we did? We ended up ruining everything. We couldn’t be parents or husband and wife. Calm down. I’m here with you, I’m here.

Slight edit. Seyran returns to the attic bedroom. Ferit is sound asleep on the couch. She covers him and then she sits in the chair and watches him. She gets up and kneels beside him. She studies his face and leans in. So close… [it reminds me of the mountain house scene they edited out. Neyse…] Seyran backs away.

Edit: Before sunrise, Latif is helping Halis get ready for the day. Halis drops his watch. Latif quickly picks it up. Halis laments, I can’t even bend over to get it. Life makes me go through this. Latif says, ağam… I can’t fault your decision, but are you sure? You left the job because of health reasons. I don’t like that you will have this stress again. Halis asks, what should I do, Latif?

Halis sits and tells Latif, no matter what I did, it didn’t work. My family betrayed me, worse than how my body betrayed me. Don’t feel sorry for them. Don’t you dare. Everyone is responsible for their own behavior. Only Seyran will get special consideration. Latif asks, are you worried she will leave?

On the contrary, Halis replies, yesterday, for the first time, I saw that she could never abandon her husband. She stood before me so boldly and defended her marriage. I felt hopeful! He smiles, for the first time since my wife’s death, I saw that she will become a worthy lady of the mansion!

Latif questions this. Halis answers—you heard right, Latif! I’ll entrust Seyran to you. You’ll educate her and take care of her. But don’t set limits. Those are my instructions. You’ll do it with or without me. But don’t transfer your power to anyone before Seyran becomes the real lady of this house. Don’t feel sorry for anyone. As you order, Latif replies.

Halis tells him to wake up Ferit. He has to come with us. He’ll start working in the business from now on. We’ll see if he can face the responsibilities. I have no doubts for Ferit Bey, Latif says, but… Halis asks, you’re referring to Orhan and Fuat, right? Latif nods.

Halis smiles, I’ve been thinking about them all day but now that I’ve chosen Seyran to be the lady of the house, I need to be sure that Ferit will be able to manage the responsibilities he’ll have. Do it. And wake everyone else up. We’ll pray the morning prayer and then go to the company.

 

golden
#62 part 6

Latif knocks at Seyfer’s door. Ferit wakes, what’s happened? Seyran stirs. Latif knocks again. Ferit asks, who’s there? Latif calls out—Ferit bey? Ferit gets up. Seyran stops him from going to the door. The couch! They quickly remove the blanket and pillow, so the separate sleeping arrangement won’t be discovered.

Half asleep Ferit opens the door. Good morning, sorry to bother you, Latif says. Ağam sent me. Ferit replies, good morning? It’s still night, Latif Bey. Halis Aga has ordered you to get ready, Latif says, you’re going to work. Ferit asks, work? At the han? [where he worked with Necip.] No, Latif answers, at the company. Ferit asks, the company? With grandpa?

Seyran is standing in the background. Latif asks, Seyran Hanim, if you’d like something special for breakfast, I’ll alert the kitchen. Seyran is surprised and answers, no thank you, Latif Bey. Latif continues, you’ll go to morning prayer together. The car is being prepared, don’t be late.

Ferit sits next to Seyran on the edge of the bed. Ferit asks, did he say the company? Or did I misunderstand? Yes, he said that, Seyran replies, and he said “Seyran Hanim”, right? Yes, Ferit says, has he gone crazy? They laugh. Don’t laugh, he says, you went crazy, too. You infected him.

Seyran says, I think he was very serious. Come on, get ready, or you’ll be late. You know, you are blessed to have a grandfather like Halis Ağa. Ferit agrees. He has a question. Does this mean I have to wear a suit like my father and brother? No way. Seyran thinks, maybe not a suit. I’ll pick something for you. But you can’t go in those casual clothes.

Ferit smiles. What’s with you, Seyran? Yesterday, you went crazy with jealousy, caused a giant scandal, and now you’re picking out my clothes. She asks, what do you mean, “crazy with jealousy”? Do you think that was jealousy? He says yes. Besides, I thought you were staying with your sister last night. What happened? You came back like a cat and lay down on the bed.

[there were edits. Here’s the entire scene.] What can I do, she replies, I didn’t think I should leave you alone. He blocks her path. You’re going to keep saying you don’t love me, right? Yesterday, I brought the house down on your head, she says, do you think this is love? No, no… Ferit answers, you fell for me. I have never seen such a thing. You are crazy about me. In fact, at the airport I thought, this girl is dying for me!

Seyran places Ferit’s clothes on the bed. Don’t talk nonsense, Ferit, she says, come, try this on. I will, karıcığım, Ferit replies and he goes into seduction mode. For you, I will do anything. I’m thinking of starting with the pants. He takes off his pants. She looks at him, stoneface. I think you should start with the t-shirt, she says, I’d like to see your belly. [a fat joke.] Ferit gapes at her. Allah, Allah, he mutters and he throws his pants to the floor. What got into you? Why are you acting like this? I don’t understand.

Ferit puts pants on. Seyran asks, where is your phone? I’ll check it. Ferit points to the table—there it is, take it. You really are crazy. Seyran holds the phone up to him. From now on, there’s no password. Ferit moves in, takes her arm down, puts his hand around her waist, and pulls her in close.

They are nose to nose. Now what, he asks, what are we going to do? It almost looks like she will give in but she pushes him away. Ferit smiles.

And we are out.

 

Lobo

Jueves Part 1 of 2 We are back to El Azufrero threatening to cut out the eyes of Miranda’s child. Miranda says she cannot believe he’s capable of killing an innocent child. Cruz pipes up that she did that to César. [I find it hard to believe Cruz bought that story from El Az.] Miranda says she’s done things she’s not proud of, but they were to protect herself and to protect Renata. El Az says she won’t ever see Renata again unless she tells them where the cache is.

Antonia and Hugo are once again interviewing Oscar. She tells him that Misael didn’t deserve to die that way. Oscar gets a faraway look on his face. He should have stayed in the apartment. Antonia asks if Oscar was there. I didn’t want it to happen. It was Tuqueque. I yelled at him not to shoot, but Misael jumped in front to protect César.

Miranda tries to negotiate with Cruz and El Az to split the Jerarca three ways. Azufrero yells that she killed his son and points his gun. Cruz stops him. Miranda wants to speak with only Cruz.

Antonia shows Oscar a photograph of Renata, the child he lived with for a while. She says that his father kidnapped her a short while ago, and it won’t be good. Does he think his father can be trusted? Look at what happened to his brother. Oscar caves and gives up the location of the warehouse where his father is hiding.

Our Team talks about the raid. Lobo doesn’t want a huge number of cops there. That might risk Renata’s life. Antonia tells Lobo she wants a Damian cool and calculating, not the impulsive one.

Miranda tells Cruz when they’re alone that she doesn’t want the money. If they cut out El Azufrero, she’ll give it all to Cruz in exchange for the freedom of Renata and also her own freedom. How can you be sure El Azufrero won’t kill you as soon as you get to the cache? We have to get away and leave him behind.

Oscar stops to speak to Leonor in her cell. He begs her forgiveness and tells her about his father ordering César’s killing.

El Az goes to speak to Renata. He grabs Tato and takes him away.

Nacho is at Santi’s place, speaking with Graciela. She tells him about Cruz kidnapping Renata. Santi asks if Nacho has any idea where they might be. He does not, but he decides to call his father.

The cops roll up on the hideout. Lobo arrives in his own vehicle. Hugo begins to speak into a bullhorn, saying that the place is surrounded. El Az wants to go down shooting. Hugo says they want them to release Renata. El Az tells the others that they need her as a shield.

Lobo insists on going in for Renata. He shouts at El Az, who shouts back and shoots. Lobo says there doesn’t have to be more bloodshed. He also asks why Cruz is protecting the man who ordered Cruz’s son killed. He wanted to separate César and Misael and ordered César killed, although he didn’t count on his own son dying as well. We see El Az look nervous. Cruz then looks at a text from Nacho telling his father just what Lobo said about how César died.

Cruz tells Placido he forgave him for sleeping with his wife, that he cheated him in business, but this…He shoots El Azufrero several times in the chest and then runs off with Miranda.
 

Jueves Part 2 of 2 Lobo beats up some henchie and finds Renata. She runs into his arms.

Gah! We get one more scene where El Azufrero sees Remedios and Misael in the “good place” and says that he knows he won’t be joining them. And, at last, he dies.

Somehow Cruz and Miranda get away. When Miranda screams about leaving Renata, Cruz bashes her head into the dashboard. Nacho calls and begs his father to give up. Cruz says that he loved them very much. But men like him can’t be in prison. He also wants Nacho to know that the man who killed César paid with his life.

Miranda grabs the gun, but Cruz took the bullets out and we just hear a click. As they snarl at each other, he tells Miranda (and Viewerville) that it was her idea to kill Gustavo and get their hands on the big bucks. He says she’s going to guide him to the cache, and he’s going to get someone to bring Renata. We then see him speak with the skeevy Fabio.

Renata is happy to see Fer. Then Lobo takes her into an office at the cop shop. She says she has a bad feeling, like when she found out that her parents were dead. She doesn’t want to be without a family. Lobo mentions Antonia, Graciela, and himself. He tells her that he is her father. He only found out recently from her mother. If he’d known sooner, he’d never have been separated from her. Renata says that her father died, and his name was Gustavo.

Hugo tells Antonia that Fer hacked the computers and found out how money was moved. He shows that map found with El Az’s phone. He says something about the map not making sense.

Antonia calls Ale to say that Cruz and Miranda appear to be on their way to the cache. She wants info from him about what they’ll find at the border, booby traps? He says that not even Miranda knows. He designed everything to protect her and Renata. Renata’s eyes are not the only thing needed for access. Some codes are needed, a password, to open the door for first access to the cache. Does Miranda know this? If she doesn’t have this information, Cruz might kill her. Her life is in your hands, Antonia. You have to save Miranda.

Cruz and Miranda walk toward a car he’s arranged. They have on the usual telenovela disguises, baseball caps.

Adela and Fer approach just as Renata says that Lobo is lying. He is not her father. She thinks he’s saying this so she’ll stop loving Gustavo.

Cruz brings Miranda to some hideout and says she’ll be handcuffed. They’ll go to the cache with Renata, and she’ll get 10%. He’ll get the rest. He’s offering to spare their lives.

Antonia comes to talk with Renata. Renata says that Lobo is not her father. Her father died. Antonia gently says that both things can be true. Besides the father you knew your whole life, now you have a new father. Does she only want Lobo to be her friend. Friends don’t lie, says Renata. Antonia says he didn’t speak before so as to not hurt her. She talks about the plans the three of them had. They’d get married and have a little brother for her. Renata just says she doesn’t love Lobo anymore.

Cruz tells Miranda that Antonia does things by the book. She’ll give Renata to social services. When Miranda resists this, he says that he’ll get Renata, use her eyes, and then kill her so she won’t miss her mother. How’s that sound?
 

"LOBO"
Novelera: Howdy from the Alamo City & #GOSPURSGO

*Jackass Big Ed FINALLY dies! He is going straight to Hell while Misael & Remeidos enjoy the "Good afterlife".

*Not shocked about Hothead Oscar spilling the beans about the hideout when Antonia & Hugo interrogated him.

*I still do NOT trust Buji Goldie Locks: just saying!

*Slippery Cruz wants to take Renata's eyes & kill her OMG 😕

*Can somebody please bring down Skivy Fabio, whose damn slippery.

*Lobo, Antonia, Fernando, Hugo, Adela & Co., better find a way to take down Slippery Cruz. I think we all agree that Clingy Miranda is going to get whacked!
 

Golden

Thanks dondi. This show is so intriguing. I'm quite a few episodes ahead because I'm vested in learning the secrets slowly being divulged. The Halis/Hattuc story is especially interesting. Pelin is another character we want to see go away, but is hanging around. Ohan and Gulgun are another couple that has a backstory to learn. Honestly, all the side stories are what draw me to this show. I'm not a big Ferit fan so far, a spoiled brat that needs a kick in the butt, imo.
 

golden

Thanks, dondi, for another well written and interesting recap. Do you write for a living?

I didn't like Ferit's reasoning during his dressing down by his grandfather. "No one asked me if I wanted to get married." He certainly could have objected, but it seemed to me he just thought he'd have a marriage on paper and then go on with his carefree life, seeing Pelin when he wanted to do so. Plus, I still don't fully understand why he didn't marry Pelin anyway, since a marriage vow seemed to mean so little to him

I really love Suna. She's been SO angry with Ferit after finding out about the Pelin fiasco. But, when it's time to tell him the truth, she becomes the sister he never had.

Yes, indeed! That thunderstorm was perfect for the dramatic confrontation. You could see the rain lashing against the window in the background.

I don't agree with Halis about Gulgun being selfish. She's tried to make the best of having a husband who's seemingly "not that into her". Yes, she's spoiled Ferit quite a bit, but I don't think that's a selfish trait.

Yep..."there's one more left to be discovered". ITA. It's hard to believe this dizi will play out its episodes without someone discovering the Ifakat/Orhan dalliances. I get the feeling the writers may be bringing this to a close. Orhan's clinging to Gulgun in his grief, plus his reflecting on his past with Defne feels like a change in his character's arc.

I found it surprising that Halis said all those harsh and angry things to his family in full view of the three staff members who always stand at attention during meals.

Hattuc's phone rang that many times and didn't go to voice mail?
 

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I will recap the next one...sometime. I'm feeling a bit tied to my sofa watching and recapping two novelas.
 

"LOBO"
Novelera, Anastasia & SpanProf:
Which of the last remaining villains go down next?
A.) Slippery Cruz
B.) Clingy Miranda
C.) Skivy Fabio
 

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#63 – Woman to Woman - Part 1 of 4

Seyran and Ferit get very close in their attic abode. They almost kiss, but then she pushes him away. Ferit is very flirtatious. She wants to know about what he and Abidin talked about, but he just goes on flattering her. She tells him she’s going out. First, she’ll go to a salon with Suna and then to a private meeting. She assures him it’s not about working with Efe.

Gulgun comes to greet Fuat and Asuman in their bedroom. Fuat is Mr. Businessman today. You can see the warmth Asuman feels toward her MIL as she invites her in. Gulgun asks Fuat to be kind with Orhan and to also watch over Ferit. [Orhan was devastated by his father’s anger the night before.] She also reminds her elder son that Halis can be very demanding. Asuman agrees and asks if there’s anything to be concerned about. [Hmmm. Fuat is testy when asked this.] Asuman just says that Halis hasn’t worked there for a long time. She wonders if there might be something secretive going on. [We can bet our 401K’s that there is one for sure.] Gulgun advises Fuat to tell Halis right away if that’s the case. Trying to conceal it would only make it worse. Fuat says that they haven’t registered everything [?], but what we did was for the good of the company.

Fuat tells his father that Latif said Ferit would be coming to the office. Wow, his papí’s reply was that it’s okay; he’ll be in some corner. Fuat also asks if Orhan told Gulgun anything. He noticed that his mother was curious. They agree Gulgun doesn’t know. Orhan says they’ll figure something out before Halis discovers “it”.

Seyran and Suna come down for breakfast. She’s nervous because of the big scene with Pelin. Suna reflects and thinks that Ifakat might try to punish her. [I’m very glad Suna doesn’t seem to be under Ifakat’s spell any longer.] But ignore her. I’m by your side. They see that only Asuman is at the table. She says that Gulgun and Ifakat are in their rooms. Seyran senses something.

I’m grinning from ear to ear at the next scene. Latif asks Sultan why she’s not at the breakfast table. When she mutters something, he tells her it’s a flimsy excuse. Then he tears into her. Who do you think you are? How dare you do that without asking me? She asks if she and Dicle can alternate at breakfast. Nope! Sultan resists and almost gets a backhand from Latif. He tells her he’d have done it if her daughter wasn’t there. Don’t you dare talk back to me ever again! Your daughter is just like you. From now on, if either of you isn’t respectful with Seyran or her family, I’ll throw you out of here immediately. Get upstairs! Trembling, she asks him not to reproach her in front of her daughter. Then don’t behave in such a way that you’ll have to abandon them. Their father’s awaiting them.

Asuman tells Seyran that she should not feel bad. He said you were right in what you did. I told you that you’d adapt well here, and now I sort of envy you. Again, Suna chimes in and nails it. She says that Halis already felt that way, but he finally said it out loud. Everyone here, including Fuat, should be used to this. Seyran says that Fuat has a job to keep him busy, but Ferit has never had a real job. He didn’t even know how to dress. They all laugh.

 

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#63 – Woman to Woman - Part 2 of 4

Asuman asks if Suna has a boyfriend. It’s said very kindly and warmly. [Only on the second viewing did I wonder if she was fervently hoping that was the case.] Suna, looking a bit defensive (perhaps because of Abi) says that you have to get to know people (perhaps meaning she’s new to Istanbul). Sultan and Dicle come to the table, apologizing for being late. Asuman says they’ve finished and that she can clear the table.

A big, black SUV arrives at Empresa Korhan. It’s raining, and a guy has come to the car to hold an umbrella over Halis. Other guys do the same for Orhan and Fuat. I laugh when Ferit raises his hands in a big shrug when there's no umbrella for him. Then he places one hand over his head for ironic protection against the rain.

Halis is greeted respectfully by one Fehmi. He’s rebuked by Halis for the obsequious greeting. As they move into the executive area, he says that Orhan can choose another office that suits him. [Pure dominance!] He goes to the desk after saying that things look the same, but there’s a different smell. Fehmi pulls out the desk chair for Halis. [Latif always does that as well. I hope Halis doesn’t fall and break a hip someday should there be no one to wrangle his chair.]

Halis briefly asks about Merve. Orhan says she was sent to work in the accounting department and for Sr. Sadik. Halis is not best pleased. That can’t be. Sadik has a new assistant now. Speaking to Ferit, he’ll teach you accounting of life before that of dollars and cents. Halis asks Betul, Orhan’s assistant, to go with his grandson and introduce him to Sadik. And tell Sadik that he, Halis, will be here from now on.

Ferit reverts to type and flirts a bit with Betul. He notices her bracelet, and she says it’s his design. Betul knocks and then enters Sadik’s office with Ferit. Merve gets up with a big smile. She says that Halis brought him here when he was a small boy. She asks for the kissed hand of respect. Betul says Halis is back and Ferit will be working with us. She goes on to say that Halis wants to see him in Orhan’s office. As he leaves, he gruffly orders Ferit not to touch anything.

Halis is very dismissive of Orhan and Fuat. Orhan asks if his father needs anything more. What could I possibly need from you two! Only fix this office problem before you leave today.

Merve and Sadik come in all smiles. Halis smiles back and says that the old hands are here. Hand kisses ensue, and Sadik gets a hug. He tells Merve that she’s back to being his assistant, his hands, feet, eyes, and ears. Halis entrusts Sadik with what he says is his most precious thing. Do with him as you please. You can hit him with a bat, since it’s the only way to get through to him! But first, bring me everything, all the accounts, logs, and tax records.

Ifakat’s head hurts. Her snitch comes in to do some sucking up. We learn that the disrespect of only Carlos being at breakfast was Ifakat’s doing. Sultan tells her about Latif’s anger and insistence upon respect for Seyran. Ifakat doesn’t mind showing her true self around her flunky. She says that she’d have booted Seyran out if she had any leverage. Looking intensely at Sultan’s face, Ifakat intuits that she’s holding something back.
 

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#63 – Woman to Woman- Part 3 of 4

Sultan says that she has no proof, but the new guy from Antep… Sultan thinks they were more than friends before. And she thinks there’s something still going on between them. Ifakat says that this could fix her current predicament of being in disfavor. Get some proof!

Suna asks Seyran what Sr. Latif said to her. Seyran says she told him that they were going to a hair salon as an excuse. What if someone sees us? Seyran replies that it was all she could think of to say. She has to talk with her. Suna is worried.

Ferit humbly asks Sadik if he can help with anything. Just sit there! But perhaps I could help. Sadit orders him to just sit there and learn patience. Ferit gets a call from Burak, and Sadik, irritated, confiscates his phone. [I think I know why Burak was calling because of a later scene.] When Ferit says he’s bored, he’s told that work requires attention. He gripes that he was preparing documents for Sr. Halis, and the call distracted him. Errors can cost millions. Sadik then orders him to come around the desk and help sort the paperwork. There are production docs, income, expenditures. Every Ferit witticism is met with scorn.

Orhan has skipped out to meet with Defne. She says that Seyran did what she herself had dreamed of in the past. Orhan lied about a dentist appointment in order to unburden himself. Defne says that Halis just wanted to work again. Orhan whines about losing his office and being treated like a failure in front of the staff. She says he’s solid with everyone else but gets crazy about his father. You’re a much better person and father than Halis Korhan. She keeps encouraging him. And he says it’s been so long since he had anyone to confide in. Call me anytime. Think of what we’ve been through, and now we can be friends. She takes his hand. [I’m dying to know their past together.]

Yusuf is on his break in his room, texting Dicle. She says she’s right there. He gets up to open the door and discovers he’s been texting with Sultan instead! She screams at him about his garbage messages. It’s over for him when she shows the texts to Halis Aga. Yusuf is defiant. Go ahead. I’ll tell him we’re in love. We’ll get married, and the man you can’t bear to look at will be your son in law.

She tells him she’ll burn the place down rather than let him mess with her daughter. When he asks who she thinks he is, Sultan threatens to tell everyone at the yali about his “love story” with Seyran. She heard everything Ferit said to him through the door. He gets furious. She says she won’t let him use Dicle to make Seyran jealous. Fine! Go ahead. The thing with Seyran is over, and my relationship with Dicle is not what you think. As she turns her back to leave, Yusuf asks if Sr. Halis knows about her and Ferit. Sultan freezes. If you talk, so will I. I’ve seen you two together. We’ll see who’s fired first. Sultan round on him and gives him the Ottoman slap.

It turns out the “private meeting” is with Pelin at a mall coffee shop. Pelin, looking annoyed, asks what she wants. [I notice she didn’t refuse to show up.] Seyran says that she knows what she did was wrong, but Pelin was also wrong. Seyran is sorry and apologizes for what she did. Pelin asks what she wants. Seyran reminds her of the text Pelin sent her because Ferit was on his way to New York. You said I was the only one who could stop him. Pelin replies that she only did it so she wouldn’t lose Ferit. Seyran: But, when you texted me, you had already lost him. And, if not, why ask me for help?
 

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#63 – Woman to Woman - Part 4 of 4

I was a simple girl from Antep. I had dreams, hopes for the future. Then they just came to me to tell me I was marrying a man I didn’t know. They didn’t even ask. Pelin scoffs. You were marrying Ferit Korhan! And now you’ve come to bring me some drama? They brought me to Istanbul and said this is your new home and there are rules. It is a gilded cage. I was a fish out of water. My whole life changed so quickly. But my heart changed. The man I thought was a stranger suddenly became very familiar. His smiles, his anger, his affection, all familiar. I got used to him. We both broke our hearts. We said terrible things and tried to break it off.

Ferit can’t leave me, any more than I can leave him. We agree about one thing…you. As long and you’re in his life, I’ll never be able to trust him. I’m sorry. I know you were in a tough spot, but what about me? I had to put myself first. That’s why I did what I did.

Pelin says Seyran explained herself well, and she understands. But what about my feelings? Maybe it’s an obsession, but I’m in love with him. When he entered my life, he became my everything. When he left, I became nothing. There’s a void now. Losing Ferit means being lonely forever. Seyran reaches for Pelin’s hand, but it’s withdrawn. Have you thought about what will happen now? Now that Ferit knows I cannot be with him, he’ll focus on you. He never gives up until you completely give all of you. And, just when you’ve done so…bingo! Ferit will run off with someone else just like he’s always done.

You’ll go through the same thing I have. For example, if he thinks I don’t love him, he goes crazy. But he knows I love him so very much. He’s my obsession, my sickness, my whole life. And he knows he’ll be the last one I’ll ever love. But right now, when I look at you, do you know what I see? Me, years ago, having that new feeling in my heart. Maybe that’s why I hate you so much. I hate you with my whole heart. Or maybe I hate myself.

Fuat comes to see Halis, who tells him they’ll be leaving a bit early as there’ll be guests for dinner. [A visit from Kazim and the family were mentioned earlier in a conversation between Suna and Seyran.]

Seyran comes to see Gulgun. She apologizes, saying it was her fault Halis said what he did [disparaging Gulgun as a lightweight]. But I don’t want anyone else between your son and me. Isn’t that my right? Gulgun agrees. But she doesn’t know what to do about that kid. She can get mad at Orhan, at Fuat! Your son has good in him. He got it from you. Don’t worry. Whatever happened, he and I have that bond, and it’s thanks to you. I’m very glad you exist. And I’m glad you’re my daughter-in-law. Nothing is going to be the same in this house.
 

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Thank you novelera. I read your comment that you feel tied to your couch doing multiple recaps. I appreciate all you do. I'm way ahead now ( 94) so I can't comment much. I've switched to English captioning so I don't miss important things going on, especially with the work at the office being introduced. I'm so intrigued by this story. Like you, as the back stories are hinted at throughout this show,, I can't wait to discover more. It's telling me that it's in ultima semanas in my recorded episodes so I looked to see how many are left. The scheduled episodes is through 111 airing tonight. I realize there is no way this story will be tied up by then so I researched it and discovered there are 3 seasons of this show so if Telemundo shows the rest that means there may be 200 more episodes!

I do feel a bit sad for Pelin. Ferit has used her, but she was cruel telling Seyran that he loves the chase and will drop her after she falls into his arms
That is her experience because he doesn't really love her. If he did she would have been his wife, not Seyran.
 

"LOBO"
Novelera, Anastasia, Kat in SC: We're in the final two episode of this intriguing, chaotic Telenovela.
 

lobo

Anastasia, would you prefer to recap tonight or for the gran final?
 

Lobo

I will have more time on Wednesday to recap Tuesday's finale. Thanks for asking.

 

lobo

OK, I'll do tonight's recap.