Thursday, July 30, 2026
PRIMETIME on Univisión (#2) Tan Cerca de Ti, Nace El Amor, Guardian de Mi Vida, & Corazon de Oro - Week of July 27, 2026
Welcome to page 2 of Primetime TNs/Series. Discussion for Tan Cerca de Ti, Nace El Amor is going strong!! Thank you, Jarifa, for your outstanding notes from the couch! Discussion on Corazon is still struggling to take off, but it has hopes. Drop in and join the fun! As always and PLE-E-EASE!!, if some brave soul(s) would like to contribute a recap or just some highlights for any of the listed TNs, it would be greatly appreciated. You can also add to or clarify scenes/details, especially those that are favs or not-so-favs. The TNs covered by this page are:
8-9 PM – Tan Cerca de Ti, Nace El Amor: Ep. 44-45
9-10 PM – Guardian
de Mi Vida: Ep. 53-54
10-11pm – Corazon de Oro: Ep. 13-14
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GUARDIAN
Outside the only two doors in the only hallway on the only floor in the only apartment building in Mexico City (and with a nod to "The Californians"):
Sofia: This is Limon's apartment?
Rulo: Well, he TOLD me it was his apartment.
Sofia: That's funny, because that one is MY apartment.
Ines: Rulo, what are YOU doing here?
Sofia: Altagracia, what are YOU doing here?
Aramis: Sofia, what are YOU doing here?
Sofia: Papa, what are YOU doing here?
Aramis: I asked you first.
Rulo: Limon's mama, what are YOU doing here?
Ines: I am not Limon's mama. I'm not Altagracia. I am your father's fancy-woman.
Rulo: I'm out of here.
Limon: Me, too.
Sofia: Not so fast, Limon. What is your relationship to this woman?
Ines: He's my...friend.
Sofia: Friend? You mean like informant? You mean like spy? Limon, you are so fired.
Ines: I'm sick of pretending!
Aramis: You can be sick of it somewhere else. Pack your bags and go.
Sofia: I CAN'T HANDLE ALL THIS.
Patio: Is there anything you CAN handle? Seriously? Because let us know.
Outside the only two doors in the only hallway on the only floor in the only apartment building in Mexico City (and with a nod to "The Californians"):
Sofia: This is Limon's apartment?
Rulo: Well, he TOLD me it was his apartment.
Sofia: That's funny, because that one is MY apartment.
Ines: Rulo, what are YOU doing here?
Sofia: Altagracia, what are YOU doing here?
Aramis: Sofia, what are YOU doing here?
Sofia: Papa, what are YOU doing here?
Aramis: I asked you first.
Rulo: Limon's mama, what are YOU doing here?
Ines: I am not Limon's mama. I'm not Altagracia. I am your father's fancy-woman.
Rulo: I'm out of here.
Limon: Me, too.
Sofia: Not so fast, Limon. What is your relationship to this woman?
Ines: He's my...friend.
Sofia: Friend? You mean like informant? You mean like spy? Limon, you are so fired.
Ines: I'm sick of pretending!
Aramis: You can be sick of it somewhere else. Pack your bags and go.
Sofia: I CAN'T HANDLE ALL THIS.
Patio: Is there anything you CAN handle? Seriously? Because let us know.
TAN CERCA DE TI NACE, EL AMOR # 44 Page 1
Notes from the Couch
KASSANDRA
In the morning, Kassandra's efforts to land Joaquín, like a prize fish, seem to be having a positive effect on him. He, who seems to be ready to settle for something lesser for himself in the service of the kids, asks her how she would feel about getting married. Her answer is PERFECT!
Kassandra and Facundo talk about Vero and Joaquín. She is finding it harder than she thought to separate Joaquin and Vero and wants to know he is doing his part to get Vero out of the house. He says he can't. It is not as easy as she thinks. That piques her interest. What doesn't she know about the situation? He tells her to take care of Joaquín and he will do the same with Vero.
That very night, Joaquín is still avoiding going to bed at the same time as Kassandra. She tells him he doesn't have to hide until she falls asleep. She is not pressuring him.He insists that he is not sleepy yet so he is going to get some work done. He confides in her that he is worried about his relationship with Vale. He has never seen her like she is and it hurts that she doesn't seem to trust him anymore. She thinks that if the kids can manipulate him, his authority will be gone. She goes on to say that Vale in particular should be grateful having been adopted this family and wanting for nothing. Joaquín looks offended by that comment and remarks that it goes deeper than that but thanks her for her advice.
FACUNDO MAKES HIS MOVE
That evening, Facundo shows up at Vero's unannounced. She apologizes for the whole pregnancy mess. It was a big mix-up. He knows. What he wants her to know is that when he thought she could have been with somebody else, it made him so very jealous. That has made him decide that he does not want their relationship to continue as it its. He wants her to be his wife. Vale just stares and finally says she is surprised which is clearly not what he was expecting. He thinks she's scared. They could build a future together. She tries to explain that she is very confused and is not sure about who she even is. He insists that he wants to help her. She makes it clear that she needs to resolve the situation with her daughter. He asks if she doesn't feel like he does. She is careful to explain that he is a great guy but no matter how she might have wanted to fall in love with him, she can't. He refuses to take NO as the answer offering her more time. He is willing to wait for a great woman like she is.
Facundo then changes the tone of the conversation. He asks her to look him in the eyes and tell him if she feels something for Joaquín. She asks why he would ask her something like that. He says he needs to know. She suddenly thinks that Kassandra must have set him up to ask her. He tells her that Kassandra is jealous and sees her as her rival. She asked him to help her get Vero out of the house. She even asked him to get her a better job. Vale repeats that the only reason she is at the house is her daughter. Facundo reveals Kassandra is obsessed with Joaquín. He also told Kassandra that she and he were together and that she would never cheat on him. Vero reassures him she is not interested in Joaquín. He is with Kassandra. She doesn't want to be asked about something so silly again. He apologizes.
Notes from the Couch
KASSANDRA
In the morning, Kassandra's efforts to land Joaquín, like a prize fish, seem to be having a positive effect on him. He, who seems to be ready to settle for something lesser for himself in the service of the kids, asks her how she would feel about getting married. Her answer is PERFECT!
Kassandra and Facundo talk about Vero and Joaquín. She is finding it harder than she thought to separate Joaquin and Vero and wants to know he is doing his part to get Vero out of the house. He says he can't. It is not as easy as she thinks. That piques her interest. What doesn't she know about the situation? He tells her to take care of Joaquín and he will do the same with Vero.
That very night, Joaquín is still avoiding going to bed at the same time as Kassandra. She tells him he doesn't have to hide until she falls asleep. She is not pressuring him.He insists that he is not sleepy yet so he is going to get some work done. He confides in her that he is worried about his relationship with Vale. He has never seen her like she is and it hurts that she doesn't seem to trust him anymore. She thinks that if the kids can manipulate him, his authority will be gone. She goes on to say that Vale in particular should be grateful having been adopted this family and wanting for nothing. Joaquín looks offended by that comment and remarks that it goes deeper than that but thanks her for her advice.
FACUNDO MAKES HIS MOVE
That evening, Facundo shows up at Vero's unannounced. She apologizes for the whole pregnancy mess. It was a big mix-up. He knows. What he wants her to know is that when he thought she could have been with somebody else, it made him so very jealous. That has made him decide that he does not want their relationship to continue as it its. He wants her to be his wife. Vale just stares and finally says she is surprised which is clearly not what he was expecting. He thinks she's scared. They could build a future together. She tries to explain that she is very confused and is not sure about who she even is. He insists that he wants to help her. She makes it clear that she needs to resolve the situation with her daughter. He asks if she doesn't feel like he does. She is careful to explain that he is a great guy but no matter how she might have wanted to fall in love with him, she can't. He refuses to take NO as the answer offering her more time. He is willing to wait for a great woman like she is.
Facundo then changes the tone of the conversation. He asks her to look him in the eyes and tell him if she feels something for Joaquín. She asks why he would ask her something like that. He says he needs to know. She suddenly thinks that Kassandra must have set him up to ask her. He tells her that Kassandra is jealous and sees her as her rival. She asked him to help her get Vero out of the house. She even asked him to get her a better job. Vale repeats that the only reason she is at the house is her daughter. Facundo reveals Kassandra is obsessed with Joaquín. He also told Kassandra that she and he were together and that she would never cheat on him. Vero reassures him she is not interested in Joaquín. He is with Kassandra. She doesn't want to be asked about something so silly again. He apologizes.
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AURELIO WANTS TO MOVE ON
During the day,, Aurelio shows up at Isaura's door with flowers since she has not answered any of his calls or texts. Shew is in the middle of what looks like an avocado facial She says that she didn't answer him because she was a warned not to pursue anything with him by his wife. Aurelios says that his wife is dead. It must have been his sister-in-law Consuelo. He has no idea why she would do such a thing. Isaura soon is giving him a facial, too. Isaura can only think of two motives for Consuelo's actions. Either she thinks he is betraying the memory of her dead sister or she has feelings for him. He says neither. She never got along with her sister and has shown him more resentment that affection.
Later, Aurelio confronts Consuelo about he meddling in his affairs. He knows she hates him. Why doesn't she want to see him happy? She explains that it all comes down to what he did to Vero by putting the baby up for adoption. He answers that he only did it to protect Vero from a life of being a single mother.
and all that implies. Nobody wants to thank him that the child got the opportunity to grow up in a family where she got things they never could have given her. Consuelo says eh took away what is most valuable to a child: her mother's arms and the right to grow up with her. He answers that he decided for everyone because he was the only one who had the courage to do it. He insists he was the best husband her sister could have ever had. He never failed her as a husband or a father to her children. Now, his children are grown and he has the right to redo his life anyway he wants to. He warns Consuelo to never stick her nose in his business again.
VALE IS STILL STEWING
Joaquín tells Vero that Vale has been closed up in her room all day and won't talk. He thinks that her rebellion and bad temper come from her background. Her mother abandoned her at birth so it must be very hard to have that kind of pain in one's heart. They agree that a wound like that is difficult to heal. Vero reminds him that Vale also lost her step mother.
Later, Vero tells Consuelo that Vale is still not talking to her. Vero thinks she needs her mother with her. Consuelo reminds her that she already has her with her.
Joaquín, also later, pays a visit to Vale who doesn't want supper and doesn't want to fight. She prefers to stay in her jail of a room and be left alone. Diego visits Vale and tells her to just show up a the track the next day and ride. Vale doesn't seem to be ready to defy her godfather to that degree yet.
AURELIO WANTS TO MOVE ON
During the day,, Aurelio shows up at Isaura's door with flowers since she has not answered any of his calls or texts. Shew is in the middle of what looks like an avocado facial She says that she didn't answer him because she was a warned not to pursue anything with him by his wife. Aurelios says that his wife is dead. It must have been his sister-in-law Consuelo. He has no idea why she would do such a thing. Isaura soon is giving him a facial, too. Isaura can only think of two motives for Consuelo's actions. Either she thinks he is betraying the memory of her dead sister or she has feelings for him. He says neither. She never got along with her sister and has shown him more resentment that affection.
Later, Aurelio confronts Consuelo about he meddling in his affairs. He knows she hates him. Why doesn't she want to see him happy? She explains that it all comes down to what he did to Vero by putting the baby up for adoption. He answers that he only did it to protect Vero from a life of being a single mother.
and all that implies. Nobody wants to thank him that the child got the opportunity to grow up in a family where she got things they never could have given her. Consuelo says eh took away what is most valuable to a child: her mother's arms and the right to grow up with her. He answers that he decided for everyone because he was the only one who had the courage to do it. He insists he was the best husband her sister could have ever had. He never failed her as a husband or a father to her children. Now, his children are grown and he has the right to redo his life anyway he wants to. He warns Consuelo to never stick her nose in his business again.
VALE IS STILL STEWING
Joaquín tells Vero that Vale has been closed up in her room all day and won't talk. He thinks that her rebellion and bad temper come from her background. Her mother abandoned her at birth so it must be very hard to have that kind of pain in one's heart. They agree that a wound like that is difficult to heal. Vero reminds him that Vale also lost her step mother.
Later, Vero tells Consuelo that Vale is still not talking to her. Vero thinks she needs her mother with her. Consuelo reminds her that she already has her with her.
Joaquín, also later, pays a visit to Vale who doesn't want supper and doesn't want to fight. She prefers to stay in her jail of a room and be left alone. Diego visits Vale and tells her to just show up a the track the next day and ride. Vale doesn't seem to be ready to defy her godfather to that degree yet.
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NICO BACK IN THE MIX
Nico talks to Consuelo who admits she is jealous of who Aurelio is seeing. She saw Aurelio marry her sister and her heart broke into so many pieces. Nico says she made herself strong after that. She disagrees. She made herself HARD which isn't the same thing. Then, she made a bad choice with Nayeli's dad and after him, there was Bruno's father who ended up in jail. Bruno doesn't know that. She worries that Bruno has the same bad habits that his father has and will go down the wrong road. She fears her love will not be enough. Nico disagrees.
Aurelio's next stop is NIco's where he rages on about what Consuelo did. Nico cuts to the chase. Consuelo was originally the sister Aurelio fell in love with and he only ended up with Beatriz due to his parents' pressure. Aurelio assures him that Consuelo never knew about how he felt. Nico accuses him of never being brave enough to fight for Consuelo. Evidently, Aurelio considers those fighting words because he reminds Nico that he also gave in to is parents and never fought for the love of his life either. So there! It is so easy for him to hide behind being a priest but he was a coward.
Nico runs into Facundo on the street who recognizes him as Nico Arellano who is related to Vero. Nico says she is his niece. Nico asks how does Facundo know her. He answers that she is his novia. Nico asks him if he is ever in touch with the mother of his (Facundo's) son and asks how she is doing. Facundo smirks and says she is much better without him (Nico) and goes laughing down the street.
Nico goes to talk with Consuelo about posing as Aurelio's wife. She says she did it to protect Vero. She explains that the situation is dangerous because Isaura is the mother of Kassandra who is Joaquín's novia. Joaquín is Vero's boss at his house where she is working to be close to her daughter. If Isaura finds out who Vero really is, everything is going to fall apart. Nico opines that a lie stretched that far will end up exploding. (Maybe he should ask if that applies to him, too!)
A BROTHERLY CONVERSATION
Iván tells his brotherJoaquín that there must be somewhere else they can have Olga work. Maybe they could start a branch in Australia and send her there! Joaquín tells him to stop being so goofy. He is talking about the mother of his child and she is staying where she is. Majo is going to do well having her close by. Iván informs him that Majo swam across the Atlantic Ocean to get away from her. Joaquín admits that adolescence is difficult but in Majo's case she is more mature than him and Olga together. Iván thinks Joaquín is doing a really great job with Luis's kids. Incredible! He has a beautiful heart and he is proud of him. Joaquín half smiles.
MAJO WOULD RATHER NOT
Majo is reluctant to continue a "secret" relationship with Diego given the situation with Claudia. It is making everybody miserable, She refuses to kiss him and pushes him away. She thinks it is better that they take a break for a while.
CLAUDIA ON THE MOVE
Claudia asks Vale if she can move in since she cannot stand her mother and is moving out. Vale tells her she can't because Joaquín has become unbearable. Claudia also tells her that Joaquín told her mother about the pregnancy test. That angers Vale even more. She thinks that was none of Lorena's or Joaquín's business.
NICO BACK IN THE MIX
Nico talks to Consuelo who admits she is jealous of who Aurelio is seeing. She saw Aurelio marry her sister and her heart broke into so many pieces. Nico says she made herself strong after that. She disagrees. She made herself HARD which isn't the same thing. Then, she made a bad choice with Nayeli's dad and after him, there was Bruno's father who ended up in jail. Bruno doesn't know that. She worries that Bruno has the same bad habits that his father has and will go down the wrong road. She fears her love will not be enough. Nico disagrees.
Aurelio's next stop is NIco's where he rages on about what Consuelo did. Nico cuts to the chase. Consuelo was originally the sister Aurelio fell in love with and he only ended up with Beatriz due to his parents' pressure. Aurelio assures him that Consuelo never knew about how he felt. Nico accuses him of never being brave enough to fight for Consuelo. Evidently, Aurelio considers those fighting words because he reminds Nico that he also gave in to is parents and never fought for the love of his life either. So there! It is so easy for him to hide behind being a priest but he was a coward.
Nico runs into Facundo on the street who recognizes him as Nico Arellano who is related to Vero. Nico says she is his niece. Nico asks how does Facundo know her. He answers that she is his novia. Nico asks him if he is ever in touch with the mother of his (Facundo's) son and asks how she is doing. Facundo smirks and says she is much better without him (Nico) and goes laughing down the street.
Nico goes to talk with Consuelo about posing as Aurelio's wife. She says she did it to protect Vero. She explains that the situation is dangerous because Isaura is the mother of Kassandra who is Joaquín's novia. Joaquín is Vero's boss at his house where she is working to be close to her daughter. If Isaura finds out who Vero really is, everything is going to fall apart. Nico opines that a lie stretched that far will end up exploding. (Maybe he should ask if that applies to him, too!)
A BROTHERLY CONVERSATION
Iván tells his brotherJoaquín that there must be somewhere else they can have Olga work. Maybe they could start a branch in Australia and send her there! Joaquín tells him to stop being so goofy. He is talking about the mother of his child and she is staying where she is. Majo is going to do well having her close by. Iván informs him that Majo swam across the Atlantic Ocean to get away from her. Joaquín admits that adolescence is difficult but in Majo's case she is more mature than him and Olga together. Iván thinks Joaquín is doing a really great job with Luis's kids. Incredible! He has a beautiful heart and he is proud of him. Joaquín half smiles.
MAJO WOULD RATHER NOT
Majo is reluctant to continue a "secret" relationship with Diego given the situation with Claudia. It is making everybody miserable, She refuses to kiss him and pushes him away. She thinks it is better that they take a break for a while.
CLAUDIA ON THE MOVE
Claudia asks Vale if she can move in since she cannot stand her mother and is moving out. Vale tells her she can't because Joaquín has become unbearable. Claudia also tells her that Joaquín told her mother about the pregnancy test. That angers Vale even more. She thinks that was none of Lorena's or Joaquín's business.
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Claudia has no where to go until she surprises Eleazar and moves in with him at Facundo's. He asks her to let him now what is going on next time. She talks about how she cannot stand their mother Lorena. Eleazar says he just saw her and she sent some burgers for them. It seems that his feelings towards his mother have softened a lot.
In a previous scene Eleazaar talks to his mother and tells her he realizes all she has always done for himself and Claudia. She is a real survivor and he is like her not his father. He also mentions that Claudia and she are exacltly alike. He suggests that she be a little less insistent with her and back off a bit.
Claudia wants Eleazar to help her find her father. She has no name, no photo, nothing. He left before she was born. Eleazar says he will do his best to help her find him.
MARCOS IS AFRAID
Marcos cannot sleep. He tells Romina that tomorrow he gets the results of his medical tests. What if HE siteh problem??? She says not to think bout that. Things like this are nobody's fault. It all comes down to God's will whether they have kids or not. He doesn't want to hear anymore. He is afraid. She hugs him.
FIN
Claudia has no where to go until she surprises Eleazar and moves in with him at Facundo's. He asks her to let him now what is going on next time. She talks about how she cannot stand their mother Lorena. Eleazar says he just saw her and she sent some burgers for them. It seems that his feelings towards his mother have softened a lot.
In a previous scene Eleazaar talks to his mother and tells her he realizes all she has always done for himself and Claudia. She is a real survivor and he is like her not his father. He also mentions that Claudia and she are exacltly alike. He suggests that she be a little less insistent with her and back off a bit.
Claudia wants Eleazar to help her find her father. She has no name, no photo, nothing. He left before she was born. Eleazar says he will do his best to help her find him.
MARCOS IS AFRAID
Marcos cannot sleep. He tells Romina that tomorrow he gets the results of his medical tests. What if HE siteh problem??? She says not to think bout that. Things like this are nobody's fault. It all comes down to God's will whether they have kids or not. He doesn't want to hear anymore. He is afraid. She hugs him.
FIN
Guardian
Blue Lass, ha...thanks for the dialogue to match the visual I got of that hallway encounter !!! I noticed that Vic had to go to the hood and taunt mostly unflappab!e Franco . I am guessing it was about Sofia.. I hope the funeral is finally over . I also hope that we don't get anymore scenes with Androm and Vic. Ugh
I haven't had a chance to watch last night's episode ...... You never know what the writers are going to throw at us next. Susan
Blue Lass, ha...thanks for the dialogue to match the visual I got of that hallway encounter !!! I noticed that Vic had to go to the hood and taunt mostly unflappab!e Franco . I am guessing it was about Sofia.. I hope the funeral is finally over . I also hope that we don't get anymore scenes with Androm and Vic. Ugh
I haven't had a chance to watch last night's episode ...... You never know what the writers are going to throw at us next. Susan
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: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:07:00 AM EDT
: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:07:00 AM EDT
Tan cerca
Jarifa, thank you so much for those terrific notes from the couch . You provided every moment as we Tumble forward ...sometimes backwards .
Hmmm...Facundo recognizes Nico ...so we can assume that Nico is Claudia,'s dad . He became a priest and abandoned Lorena due to pressure from hos parents . yikes .The relationships of these characters is becoming more and more convoluted . Everybody is tied to together from the past.
The one person I see moving forward on a hero's journey is Marcos .He got the medical tests done ,and he has an eye on what is happening at the racetrack and garage.
Ivan continues to be comic relief ...and still doing little and living off his brother ...no hero's journey happening for him.
Got a big kick out Of Isaura sharing hervprobab!y expensive facial goop with Aurelio. Susan
Jarifa, thank you so much for those terrific notes from the couch . You provided every moment as we Tumble forward ...sometimes backwards .
Hmmm...Facundo recognizes Nico ...so we can assume that Nico is Claudia,'s dad . He became a priest and abandoned Lorena due to pressure from hos parents . yikes .The relationships of these characters is becoming more and more convoluted . Everybody is tied to together from the past.
The one person I see moving forward on a hero's journey is Marcos .He got the medical tests done ,and he has an eye on what is happening at the racetrack and garage.
Ivan continues to be comic relief ...and still doing little and living off his brother ...no hero's journey happening for him.
Got a big kick out Of Isaura sharing hervprobab!y expensive facial goop with Aurelio. Susan
Permalink posted by : Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:50:00 AM EDT
: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:50:00 AM EDT
TAN CERCA
Jarifa thank you for your superb summary. I missed so much dialog and you cleared so much up for me. Loved "Kassandra's efforts to land Joaquin, like a prize fish..: 😄
Aurelio is so delusional thinking he was the best husband or best anything for that matter! Isaura has Consuelo pegged exactly right. A bit more insight into Consuelo but I have no clue as to who is the father of her children. Or who Nico' love is. Vale needs to mature, something Eleazar seems to be accomplishing at least in terms of his mother.
Facundo will only take being put off for so long. Poor Vero nothing is going right. Marcos being afraid and admitting it is a positive sign.
Jarifa thank you so much.
Diana
Jarifa thank you for your superb summary. I missed so much dialog and you cleared so much up for me. Loved "Kassandra's efforts to land Joaquin, like a prize fish..: 😄
Aurelio is so delusional thinking he was the best husband or best anything for that matter! Isaura has Consuelo pegged exactly right. A bit more insight into Consuelo but I have no clue as to who is the father of her children. Or who Nico' love is. Vale needs to mature, something Eleazar seems to be accomplishing at least in terms of his mother.
Facundo will only take being put off for so long. Poor Vero nothing is going right. Marcos being afraid and admitting it is a positive sign.
Jarifa thank you so much.
Diana
GUARDIAN
In other news:
Vic taunts Franco that RealSofia will be back in his arms in no time. Franco suggests that it’s her decision, not his.
Barb and Carlo pop over to the penny arcade to cheer up Rex and Chava and end up deciding to get a divorce RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM. Boundaries, kids — they’re a thing.
Gonzalo tells Barb and RealSofia that he wants them to be a family again. “Again”??
Marisol asks Gonzo to his face when he’s going to tell RealSofia he’s been slipping it to Grecia. She’s probably safe for the moment since he doesn’t have anyone at hand to order to kill her.
Franco moves out of the mansion with Rex. If he’s going back to Salvador’s place, they’re going to need bunk beds, since it looks like Ines is going to fetch up there too.
In other news:
Vic taunts Franco that RealSofia will be back in his arms in no time. Franco suggests that it’s her decision, not his.
Barb and Carlo pop over to the penny arcade to cheer up Rex and Chava and end up deciding to get a divorce RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM. Boundaries, kids — they’re a thing.
Gonzalo tells Barb and RealSofia that he wants them to be a family again. “Again”??
Marisol asks Gonzo to his face when he’s going to tell RealSofia he’s been slipping it to Grecia. She’s probably safe for the moment since he doesn’t have anyone at hand to order to kill her.
Franco moves out of the mansion with Rex. If he’s going back to Salvador’s place, they’re going to need bunk beds, since it looks like Ines is going to fetch up there too.
Tan cerca,
Diana, I think that Nick's love was Lorena , and he is caustic Claudia's father . I wonder if Facundo knows that ..
Susan
Diana, I think that Nick's love was Lorena , and he is caustic Claudia's father . I wonder if Facundo knows that ..
Susan
Permalink posted by : Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM EDT
: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM EDT
Guardian
Blue Lass, thank you for the information .
The arcade dance off was a nice break from the doom and gloom. Poor Carlo .
I just love watching Sergio thinking up new ways to over act ....throwing his arms in the air, sputtering and stuttering with those icy blue eyes Snapping wide open . I keep hoping that one of his exaggerated gestures is going to make that little ponytail come undone .Are the other actors in scenes with him thinking " What is this dude going yo do next?"
So who knows that Cat and Julian are Rex's biological parents I cent keep up with who knows what..
Ines Is in everybody's orbit.
Yes, They'll have to get some bunk beds . Susan
Blue Lass, thank you for the information .
The arcade dance off was a nice break from the doom and gloom. Poor Carlo .
I just love watching Sergio thinking up new ways to over act ....throwing his arms in the air, sputtering and stuttering with those icy blue eyes Snapping wide open . I keep hoping that one of his exaggerated gestures is going to make that little ponytail come undone .Are the other actors in scenes with him thinking " What is this dude going yo do next?"
So who knows that Cat and Julian are Rex's biological parents I cent keep up with who knows what..
Ines Is in everybody's orbit.
Yes, They'll have to get some bunk beds . Susan
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Terrific job, Jarifa. Every episode a little bit more of a mystery is revealed.
So both brothers are cobardes. Aurelio married the other sister because the parents wanted her and not Consuelo. Pre-padre Nico dropped his lady love (presumably Lorena) because his parents didn't want him with a divorced woman. I had imagined both men made their decisions based on excruciating circumstances, but nope.
Joaquin never asks Ivan "exactly what work are you doing around here?" But kid brother is good for lifting Joaquin's spirits.
Nice to see Eleazar trying to give his mom and sis good advice.
I miss Polito.
Terrific job, Jarifa. Every episode a little bit more of a mystery is revealed.
So both brothers are cobardes. Aurelio married the other sister because the parents wanted her and not Consuelo. Pre-padre Nico dropped his lady love (presumably Lorena) because his parents didn't want him with a divorced woman. I had imagined both men made their decisions based on excruciating circumstances, but nope.
Joaquin never asks Ivan "exactly what work are you doing around here?" But kid brother is good for lifting Joaquin's spirits.
Nice to see Eleazar trying to give his mom and sis good advice.
I miss Polito.
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Susan, Aurelio with that green goop on his face looked so silly. He is so vain! At least it was good for a laugh.
Diana, "Facundo will only take being put off for so long." Oh, yeah. I fear that Facundo is going to blackmail her eventually in his vendetta against Joaquín.
Niecie, congratulations on being a good detective! You were the first one to predict (a couple of weeks ago ) that Nico was Claudia's father. It sure looks that way. I miss Polito, too. He was a fun character.
I got the feeling that Facundo knows the truth about Nico in his rather sarcastic exchange with him.
So many plot lines!
Susan, Aurelio with that green goop on his face looked so silly. He is so vain! At least it was good for a laugh.
Diana, "Facundo will only take being put off for so long." Oh, yeah. I fear that Facundo is going to blackmail her eventually in his vendetta against Joaquín.
Niecie, congratulations on being a good detective! You were the first one to predict (a couple of weeks ago ) that Nico was Claudia's father. It sure looks that way. I miss Polito, too. He was a fun character.
I got the feeling that Facundo knows the truth about Nico in his rather sarcastic exchange with him.
So many plot lines!
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The only people who know or suspect the truth about Rex’s parentage are Franco, Candelaria, and Ines, I think (Gina confided in her.) No one else even knows she’s adopted.
I’ve completely given up tryIng to keep track of who knows the truth about Barbi’s pregnancy. I think both questions will be moot soon, anyway — everyone on this show is crap at keeping secrets.
The only people who know or suspect the truth about Rex’s parentage are Franco, Candelaria, and Ines, I think (Gina confided in her.) No one else even knows she’s adopted.
I’ve completely given up tryIng to keep track of who knows the truth about Barbi’s pregnancy. I think both questions will be moot soon, anyway — everyone on this show is crap at keeping secrets.
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1. Vero is getting Meli and Dani their lunches as they leave for school. Vero has included a lunch especially made for Alexa who never has a good lunch and so eats part of Meli's.
2. It turns out that Claudia has made breakfast at Facundo's. He is surprised that she slept over. She says that her bro gave her political asylum.Facundo hopes her mom knows because he doesn't want problems. Eleazar says he notified Lorena. She leaves and Eleazar explains what a bad state she was in. She is his sister. Facundo gets it but doesn't want him to get involved in any problems because he needs to be dedicating himself to his racing and nothing else. Eleazar looks less than convinced.
3. Olga arrives at work and notices that a serious Romina doesn't look good. Nothing that a little concealer wouldn't help though. Romina admits she didn't sleep well. Marcos kept her up. Olga is envious. She'd love for Iván to keep her up all night long. Romina half smiles to herself. Olga asks if she has noticed any woman who could be after Iván. Romina says she hzsns't seen anyone. Olga says that she can smell that a woman is after him and she is very close by. When she finds her, she will hear from her! It looks like Romina doesn't know what to think.
4. Consuelo brings Bruno to Navarro cross so he can met with Romina about that messenger job. She decides sshe cannot go with him and decides to leave ASAP when she sees Joaquín talking to Kassandra outside the building. She turns around so he can only see her back. Joaquín keeps looking in her direction. He tells Kassandra that he thought he saw somebody he knew but he was wrong. They leave. Consuelo blesses Bruno and sends him on his way.
She leaves as he runs off in another direction.
5. Vero is talking from the laundry room with Flores about an article she was late with. Just as she sends it to him, Carmen comes in and she hides her tablet under the laundry. She leaves with Carmen who seems to suspect that Vero was doing something else than working on the laundry,
6. Joaquín checks in with Olga to see how the job is going. She thinks she is a disaster. He kindly tells her she cannot expect to know everything from one day to the next. She thanks him for his patience. He asks her how things are with his brother. She says they are best she could expect. Diego wants to talk to Joaquín now. Joaquín has a meeting. Diego insists on talking to him before the meeting. It is something that won't take long. He tlels Joaqui3n to wait in his offcie.
7.. Olga makes a comment about Diego's strong personality. Joaquín says he is just like Luis but Luis was his partner. Sometimes, He smiles as he says Diego seems more like his enemy.
8. Eleazar meets with his mother at the snack bar to let her know that Claudia had breakfast and went to school. She is happy that her two children are united. He makes it clear that Claudia can always count on him. and she can, too. She smiles. The mood changes when he asks if she knows where Claudia's father is. He explains that Claudia wants to know him. She says it will not be possible because there is no way to locate Nicolás. He asks what his last name is. Claudia has a right to know who he is. Lorena says it has been years since she knew anything about him He tells her not to lie. What s she hiding?
1. Vero is getting Meli and Dani their lunches as they leave for school. Vero has included a lunch especially made for Alexa who never has a good lunch and so eats part of Meli's.
2. It turns out that Claudia has made breakfast at Facundo's. He is surprised that she slept over. She says that her bro gave her political asylum.Facundo hopes her mom knows because he doesn't want problems. Eleazar says he notified Lorena. She leaves and Eleazar explains what a bad state she was in. She is his sister. Facundo gets it but doesn't want him to get involved in any problems because he needs to be dedicating himself to his racing and nothing else. Eleazar looks less than convinced.
3. Olga arrives at work and notices that a serious Romina doesn't look good. Nothing that a little concealer wouldn't help though. Romina admits she didn't sleep well. Marcos kept her up. Olga is envious. She'd love for Iván to keep her up all night long. Romina half smiles to herself. Olga asks if she has noticed any woman who could be after Iván. Romina says she hzsns't seen anyone. Olga says that she can smell that a woman is after him and she is very close by. When she finds her, she will hear from her! It looks like Romina doesn't know what to think.
4. Consuelo brings Bruno to Navarro cross so he can met with Romina about that messenger job. She decides sshe cannot go with him and decides to leave ASAP when she sees Joaquín talking to Kassandra outside the building. She turns around so he can only see her back. Joaquín keeps looking in her direction. He tells Kassandra that he thought he saw somebody he knew but he was wrong. They leave. Consuelo blesses Bruno and sends him on his way.
She leaves as he runs off in another direction.
5. Vero is talking from the laundry room with Flores about an article she was late with. Just as she sends it to him, Carmen comes in and she hides her tablet under the laundry. She leaves with Carmen who seems to suspect that Vero was doing something else than working on the laundry,
6. Joaquín checks in with Olga to see how the job is going. She thinks she is a disaster. He kindly tells her she cannot expect to know everything from one day to the next. She thanks him for his patience. He asks her how things are with his brother. She says they are best she could expect. Diego wants to talk to Joaquín now. Joaquín has a meeting. Diego insists on talking to him before the meeting. It is something that won't take long. He tlels Joaqui3n to wait in his offcie.
7.. Olga makes a comment about Diego's strong personality. Joaquín says he is just like Luis but Luis was his partner. Sometimes, He smiles as he says Diego seems more like his enemy.
8. Eleazar meets with his mother at the snack bar to let her know that Claudia had breakfast and went to school. She is happy that her two children are united. He makes it clear that Claudia can always count on him. and she can, too. She smiles. The mood changes when he asks if she knows where Claudia's father is. He explains that Claudia wants to know him. She says it will not be possible because there is no way to locate Nicolás. He asks what his last name is. Claudia has a right to know who he is. Lorena says it has been years since she knew anything about him He tells her not to lie. What s she hiding?
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9. Diego has come to talk to Joaquín about Vale. She didn't send him. She doesn't need anyone to defend her but he is worried about her. Facundo ie also worried a lot about her. He is trying to do the best he can. Diego tells him he is making a mistake. He knows her better than anyone. They grew up together and spent their best times and worst times together. He knows her better than anyone. Joaquín agrees because he is her brother not like him her guardian. He is trying to make the right decisions for all of them. Diego warns him that he could be ruining his relationship with her and suggests that he allow her to train. She needs to race and he should let her.
10. Meli has lunch with Alexa. Alexa has a couple of hard boiled eggs and a black banana so she is overjoyed that Meli has brought her a good lunch. She leads Meli away so her friends don't' see them eating together.
11. Carmen discovers Vale's tablet hidden under the laundry. She knew she was hiding something and reads what Vero was writing about women. Vero rushes in and Carmen asks what has she been doing???
12. Eleazar is insisting hat Claudia needs to find her father. Lorena says she has nothing to hide. Claudia's father simply went away one day and she never heard from him again. That was the end of the story. He doesn't believe that. She says she found out she was pregnant with Claudia one week after Claudia's father left. He concludes that he never found out that he was going to be a father. She makes it clear that she didn't want him with her out of pity or obligation. She says she looked for him, didn't find him and life went on. She says she made sure that his sister never wanted for anything. He suggests that if she helped Claudia, it might make them closer. The answer is no. She will not be talking about this topic again.
13. Diego thinks that Joaquín is doing what is most comfortable for him because he is afraid. He admits he doesn't want Vale to have an accident. If she only wasn't so impulsive, he might give it a chance. He feels that if he allows her on a motorcycle, it is like he is putting a gun in her hands. At three she crashed her tricycle, at six she took the wheels off her bicycle and and at ten she was on a motorcycle for the first time. This is her life. By stopping her, Joaquín is killing her. Joaquín says his father was not in favor of her racing. Diego knows but he also thinks that Vale would have convinced him. because he trusted her. Joaquín says he trusts her, too. Diego tells him to show her that he does! A flower cannot grow without water. That is what motocross is for Vale. He tells Joaquín to not allow her to whither.
14. Carmen confronts Vero about what she is doing on the sly. Vero apologizes and says . . . she is finishing secondary school. Carmen supposes she didn't tell her before because she was ashamed. Ver nods. Carmen tells her she should be proud. Vero shocks her with a hug. Carmen makes a joke of going from her "tablet" to the ironing board ("tabla de planchar").
15. Consuelo is passing by Aurelio with her wash on the street. He is sitting and reading the paper. She pauses and he complains. She suggests if he doesn't want to be bothered that he go sit in the park. He will be tranquil there.
He grabs his chair and leaves as two of the neighbors see them involved in some sort of competition to see who will say "I love you" first. They laugh.
9. Diego has come to talk to Joaquín about Vale. She didn't send him. She doesn't need anyone to defend her but he is worried about her. Facundo ie also worried a lot about her. He is trying to do the best he can. Diego tells him he is making a mistake. He knows her better than anyone. They grew up together and spent their best times and worst times together. He knows her better than anyone. Joaquín agrees because he is her brother not like him her guardian. He is trying to make the right decisions for all of them. Diego warns him that he could be ruining his relationship with her and suggests that he allow her to train. She needs to race and he should let her.
10. Meli has lunch with Alexa. Alexa has a couple of hard boiled eggs and a black banana so she is overjoyed that Meli has brought her a good lunch. She leads Meli away so her friends don't' see them eating together.
11. Carmen discovers Vale's tablet hidden under the laundry. She knew she was hiding something and reads what Vero was writing about women. Vero rushes in and Carmen asks what has she been doing???
12. Eleazar is insisting hat Claudia needs to find her father. Lorena says she has nothing to hide. Claudia's father simply went away one day and she never heard from him again. That was the end of the story. He doesn't believe that. She says she found out she was pregnant with Claudia one week after Claudia's father left. He concludes that he never found out that he was going to be a father. She makes it clear that she didn't want him with her out of pity or obligation. She says she looked for him, didn't find him and life went on. She says she made sure that his sister never wanted for anything. He suggests that if she helped Claudia, it might make them closer. The answer is no. She will not be talking about this topic again.
13. Diego thinks that Joaquín is doing what is most comfortable for him because he is afraid. He admits he doesn't want Vale to have an accident. If she only wasn't so impulsive, he might give it a chance. He feels that if he allows her on a motorcycle, it is like he is putting a gun in her hands. At three she crashed her tricycle, at six she took the wheels off her bicycle and and at ten she was on a motorcycle for the first time. This is her life. By stopping her, Joaquín is killing her. Joaquín says his father was not in favor of her racing. Diego knows but he also thinks that Vale would have convinced him. because he trusted her. Joaquín says he trusts her, too. Diego tells him to show her that he does! A flower cannot grow without water. That is what motocross is for Vale. He tells Joaquín to not allow her to whither.
14. Carmen confronts Vero about what she is doing on the sly. Vero apologizes and says . . . she is finishing secondary school. Carmen supposes she didn't tell her before because she was ashamed. Ver nods. Carmen tells her she should be proud. Vero shocks her with a hug. Carmen makes a joke of going from her "tablet" to the ironing board ("tabla de planchar").
15. Consuelo is passing by Aurelio with her wash on the street. He is sitting and reading the paper. She pauses and he complains. She suggests if he doesn't want to be bothered that he go sit in the park. He will be tranquil there.
He grabs his chair and leaves as two of the neighbors see them involved in some sort of competition to see who will say "I love you" first. They laugh.
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16. Romina is in the break room remembering Iván telling her that if he were going to die he didn't want to without tasting her lips or having sampled her kisses. Marcos breaks the spell in a nasty mood complaining about how long he had to wait to get his test results. His results were good. Like he told her, there is nothing wrong with him. She asks seriously? He asks what did she expect. She answers nothing only that there is nothing wrong with her either.
He compares himself to a finely tuned motor and adds if they are both okay then the problem might be that she doesn't feel like having a child.
17. Kassandra asks Facundo if he talked to "Consuelo". He says he asked her directly if she felt anything for Joaquín. Kassandra thinks that she must have said no. He supposes that she must have asked the same thing abut Vero to Joaquín. She says he denied it but there is a flame they have to extinguish before it grows any more. Facundo says her novio is the problem. He assures her that Vero isn't in the house to have a romance with the boss. She wants to know what her interest is then. She worries so much about Miranda kids and Joaquín. Facundo says that is what she was hired for. Kassandra doesn't want her around Joaquín.Facudno tells her to make up things so he stays at the office longer. She is the queen at the office. She should take advantage of it. She smiles.
18. Romina doesn't know why Marcos is attacking her like this. He wants to know what is going on with her. She angrily says what is going on is that she is tired of all this, of the tests, keeping track of dates, counting the days when . . . and she is tired of the disappointment when the result is negative. She is almost in tears when he asks if she is tired of making love, too. She tells him to lower her voice. He wants an answer. How long has it been since they were together. She has had enough! He leaves in a huff.
19. Iván sees Marcos and asks how he is but Marcos is too angry to answer.
20. Olga comes running to Iván to tell him that Marcos and Romina's marriage isn't exactly going well. He tells her not to be a gossip and answer the phone. It is her job.
21. Iván goes to see Romina in the break room but she isn't talking about her disagreement with Marcos..
22. Joaquín tells Kassandra about Diego's visit on Vale's behalf. He liked how Diego spoke to him. Kassandra says that may be but assumes he won't give in. He says Diego made some good points and then there is what Vero told him which is exactly what she doesn't want to hear. What right does she have to weigh in. He answers because she worries about the kids. Kassandra points out that Vale is worse every day and is defying him. She needs limits that she has to respect like them or not.
23. Eleazar goes to talk to his father about Claudia wanting to find out who her father is. Her mother has nothing to tell her. He si wondering if he ever met him. He knows that Facundo was recently divorced from his mother.. Facundo remembers running into Nico on the street.
24. Vero is in the laundry room She has made a list of all the lies she has told and who knows what. She asks herself if all of this is worth while as Vale walks in. Vale asks if she is busy. Vero smiles and confuses Vale when she says it is worth all the pain in the world.. Vale asks what is worth while. Vero starts by apologizing for the mess she caused Vale. Vale has no idea what she means to her. She loves her with all of her heart.
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16. Romina is in the break room remembering Iván telling her that if he were going to die he didn't want to without tasting her lips or having sampled her kisses. Marcos breaks the spell in a nasty mood complaining about how long he had to wait to get his test results. His results were good. Like he told her, there is nothing wrong with him. She asks seriously? He asks what did she expect. She answers nothing only that there is nothing wrong with her either.
He compares himself to a finely tuned motor and adds if they are both okay then the problem might be that she doesn't feel like having a child.
17. Kassandra asks Facundo if he talked to "Consuelo". He says he asked her directly if she felt anything for Joaquín. Kassandra thinks that she must have said no. He supposes that she must have asked the same thing abut Vero to Joaquín. She says he denied it but there is a flame they have to extinguish before it grows any more. Facundo says her novio is the problem. He assures her that Vero isn't in the house to have a romance with the boss. She wants to know what her interest is then. She worries so much about Miranda kids and Joaquín. Facundo says that is what she was hired for. Kassandra doesn't want her around Joaquín.Facudno tells her to make up things so he stays at the office longer. She is the queen at the office. She should take advantage of it. She smiles.
18. Romina doesn't know why Marcos is attacking her like this. He wants to know what is going on with her. She angrily says what is going on is that she is tired of all this, of the tests, keeping track of dates, counting the days when . . . and she is tired of the disappointment when the result is negative. She is almost in tears when he asks if she is tired of making love, too. She tells him to lower her voice. He wants an answer. How long has it been since they were together. She has had enough! He leaves in a huff.
19. Iván sees Marcos and asks how he is but Marcos is too angry to answer.
20. Olga comes running to Iván to tell him that Marcos and Romina's marriage isn't exactly going well. He tells her not to be a gossip and answer the phone. It is her job.
21. Iván goes to see Romina in the break room but she isn't talking about her disagreement with Marcos..
22. Joaquín tells Kassandra about Diego's visit on Vale's behalf. He liked how Diego spoke to him. Kassandra says that may be but assumes he won't give in. He says Diego made some good points and then there is what Vero told him which is exactly what she doesn't want to hear. What right does she have to weigh in. He answers because she worries about the kids. Kassandra points out that Vale is worse every day and is defying him. She needs limits that she has to respect like them or not.
23. Eleazar goes to talk to his father about Claudia wanting to find out who her father is. Her mother has nothing to tell her. He si wondering if he ever met him. He knows that Facundo was recently divorced from his mother.. Facundo remembers running into Nico on the street.
24. Vero is in the laundry room She has made a list of all the lies she has told and who knows what. She asks herself if all of this is worth while as Vale walks in. Vale asks if she is busy. Vero smiles and confuses Vale when she says it is worth all the pain in the world.. Vale asks what is worth while. Vero starts by apologizing for the mess she caused Vale. Vale has no idea what she means to her. She loves her with all of her heart.
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25. Facundo is sorry but he cannot help Claudia. If Lorena doesn't want Claudia to find her father, it is for a very good reason. Her father was very aggressive, impulsive and violent. Facundo says that he and his mother were recently separated but Claudia's father was obsessed by the idea that something was still going on between them. There was nothing going on but he didn't care. One time he even started fist fight with him. His mother was very afraid of him. He knew that he mistreated her. Once he was rid of him, she swore that she would never let that man near her again. Eleazar concludes that is why she never told him that she was pregnant with Claudia. He adds that there are things that are better left buried. He wants Eleazar to concentrate on his racing and not these other things.
26. Nico is alone in his room working out his body and soul with his punching bag. He remembers everything that his brother told him about going into the seminary and leaving the woman he loved because he was a coward. Nico prays. to know why his heart cannot forget what it still feels after all of these years. If here is no redemption in his love he prays that he can find redemption in God's love.
27. Vale admits she is a bit uncomfortable with Vero telling her that she loves her. Vero says she has just felt a connection with her ever since she came to work there. She saw the pain she was trying to hide to be the strong one with her siblings. She saw her pain from the loss of her mother and her disappointment in the woman who gave her life but wasn't at her side. That is when she started to feel real affection for her, like a mother would feel. Vale smiles. She wanted to take care of her and protect her. She makes it clear that she is not trying to replace anybody..Vale found her way into her heart.
28. Joaquín discusses the Vale racing situation with Iván. He thinks that Diego knows he better than anyone else. Iván says they are almost like twins due to when Diego was born. Iván encourages Joaquín to let Vale race. Joaquín is afraid. Iván asks if he is afraid of contradicting Kassandra. He says no, he is afraid that something could happen to her. He would never forgive himself. Iván reminds him that her father raced and he himself raced. Joaquín says motocross is a hard world. Iván thinks that is how the world itself is and he cannot put Vale in a glass box to protect her from life itself. He needs to give her freedom. If he trusts her then he needs to prove that by showing her that he does. Joaquín then says he does't know if Vale has done enough to earn this now. Iván doesn't like what he is hearing and asks if he is suddenly talking to Kassandra the Iceberg.
29. Vero apologizes for having disappointed Vale. There is no excuse except she has come to love her so much. Vale tells her not to cry. It is no big deal. They all did something bad. She and Claudia certainly weren't very careful. They were so nervous . That is why they left the box behind. All Vale is asking that if something like that happens again, please come and talk to her first. They agree they are at peace and shake on it. Vale says that since she Vero she has always trusted her and now she feels a great deal of affection for her. She loves her a lot, too. Vale gets a call from Joaquín to come to the office. She has no idea what he is going to tell her now. She leaves.
30.. Vale is all alone but is overjoyed because Vale said that she loves her.
31. Nayeli is with Hugo. She notices how quiet he is. He says he has a lot on his mind. He now has to work super hard to win back his ranking on the team. She asks if if it has anything to do with MIss Fancy Schmancy. She wants to know if he is sure that he doesn't feel anything for Vale. He gets a call from Joaquín to come into the office and never answers her question. She kisses her champ goodbye with a big kiss. After he leaves, it is clear she doesn't believe him. He doesn't look like he was thrilled with the kiss either.
25. Facundo is sorry but he cannot help Claudia. If Lorena doesn't want Claudia to find her father, it is for a very good reason. Her father was very aggressive, impulsive and violent. Facundo says that he and his mother were recently separated but Claudia's father was obsessed by the idea that something was still going on between them. There was nothing going on but he didn't care. One time he even started fist fight with him. His mother was very afraid of him. He knew that he mistreated her. Once he was rid of him, she swore that she would never let that man near her again. Eleazar concludes that is why she never told him that she was pregnant with Claudia. He adds that there are things that are better left buried. He wants Eleazar to concentrate on his racing and not these other things.
26. Nico is alone in his room working out his body and soul with his punching bag. He remembers everything that his brother told him about going into the seminary and leaving the woman he loved because he was a coward. Nico prays. to know why his heart cannot forget what it still feels after all of these years. If here is no redemption in his love he prays that he can find redemption in God's love.
27. Vale admits she is a bit uncomfortable with Vero telling her that she loves her. Vero says she has just felt a connection with her ever since she came to work there. She saw the pain she was trying to hide to be the strong one with her siblings. She saw her pain from the loss of her mother and her disappointment in the woman who gave her life but wasn't at her side. That is when she started to feel real affection for her, like a mother would feel. Vale smiles. She wanted to take care of her and protect her. She makes it clear that she is not trying to replace anybody..Vale found her way into her heart.
28. Joaquín discusses the Vale racing situation with Iván. He thinks that Diego knows he better than anyone else. Iván says they are almost like twins due to when Diego was born. Iván encourages Joaquín to let Vale race. Joaquín is afraid. Iván asks if he is afraid of contradicting Kassandra. He says no, he is afraid that something could happen to her. He would never forgive himself. Iván reminds him that her father raced and he himself raced. Joaquín says motocross is a hard world. Iván thinks that is how the world itself is and he cannot put Vale in a glass box to protect her from life itself. He needs to give her freedom. If he trusts her then he needs to prove that by showing her that he does. Joaquín then says he does't know if Vale has done enough to earn this now. Iván doesn't like what he is hearing and asks if he is suddenly talking to Kassandra the Iceberg.
29. Vero apologizes for having disappointed Vale. There is no excuse except she has come to love her so much. Vale tells her not to cry. It is no big deal. They all did something bad. She and Claudia certainly weren't very careful. They were so nervous . That is why they left the box behind. All Vale is asking that if something like that happens again, please come and talk to her first. They agree they are at peace and shake on it. Vale says that since she Vero she has always trusted her and now she feels a great deal of affection for her. She loves her a lot, too. Vale gets a call from Joaquín to come to the office. She has no idea what he is going to tell her now. She leaves.
30.. Vale is all alone but is overjoyed because Vale said that she loves her.
31. Nayeli is with Hugo. She notices how quiet he is. He says he has a lot on his mind. He now has to work super hard to win back his ranking on the team. She asks if if it has anything to do with MIss Fancy Schmancy. She wants to know if he is sure that he doesn't feel anything for Vale. He gets a call from Joaquín to come into the office and never answers her question. She kisses her champ goodbye with a big kiss. After he leaves, it is clear she doesn't believe him. He doesn't look like he was thrilled with the kiss either.
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32. Olga tries to seduce Iván at the office. He reminds her about their agreement. She says they are at work and not at home. It is neutral territory. He asks her to leave.He reminds her there is nothing between them any more and if she wants the unvarnished truth: YES, there is a woman in his life.She is shocked!
33. Joaquín tells Vale that she is going to race and Hugo will train her.
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32. Olga tries to seduce Iván at the office. He reminds her about their agreement. She says they are at work and not at home. It is neutral territory. He asks her to leave.He reminds her there is nothing between them any more and if she wants the unvarnished truth: YES, there is a woman in his life.She is shocked!
33. Joaquín tells Vale that she is going to race and Hugo will train her.
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Sorry but I have no time to edit this. It was another entertaining episode.
More later.
Sorry but I have no time to edit this. It was another entertaining episode.
More later.
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Jarifa your level of detail tonight was extraordinary. Clear, engrossing and beautifully conveyed.
Vero's list of who knows what grows daily. Her lie to Carmen and gaining Vale's trust while misrepresenting her identity are two more grievous transgressions. She will have a lot of explaining to do. I so enjoyed Eleazar's maturity and kindness in going to bat for his sister. Conversely Hugo 's treatment of Yaneli was sad. How far he's fallen. So happy Joaquin is letting Vale race.
I had hope (now dashed) for Marcos and am bitterly disappointed. As much as it pains me to admit it, Ivan, who clings to Romina like a barnacle, gave Joaquin good advice about Vale racing. He has Kassie's number doesn't he?
I better stop before I lose another comment. Thank you again Jarifa.
Jarifa your level of detail tonight was extraordinary. Clear, engrossing and beautifully conveyed.
Vero's list of who knows what grows daily. Her lie to Carmen and gaining Vale's trust while misrepresenting her identity are two more grievous transgressions. She will have a lot of explaining to do. I so enjoyed Eleazar's maturity and kindness in going to bat for his sister. Conversely Hugo 's treatment of Yaneli was sad. How far he's fallen. So happy Joaquin is letting Vale race.
I had hope (now dashed) for Marcos and am bitterly disappointed. As much as it pains me to admit it, Ivan, who clings to Romina like a barnacle, gave Joaquin good advice about Vale racing. He has Kassie's number doesn't he?
I better stop before I lose another comment. Thank you again Jarifa.
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Thanks so much, Jarifa, for all the entertaining and informative recaps. I got behind and had to catch up! I had high hopes for Marcos and then he ended up blaming Romina. If you could will yourself not to get pregnant there’d be a lot less unwanted pregnancies. He was coming so far and then sent himself way back.
Hugo and Eleanor have seemed to exchanged personalities and suddenly Eleazar is kind and caring while Hugo is lying to Nayeli. I guess Facundo knows Nicholas isClaudia’s dad. I’m sure what he told Eleazar was lies, just not sure if it’s so Eleazar can concentrate on his racing or because he doesn’t want Lorena to be reunited with the man she loves. Although I don’t think they ever have had a priest leave the priesthood for a woman he loved. Not in telenovela land!
I think Facundo is very soon going to make things bad for Vero, he prefers to get his way. And he knows too much about Vero, I can see him using it against her.
Thanks so much, Jarifa, for all the entertaining and informative recaps. I got behind and had to catch up! I had high hopes for Marcos and then he ended up blaming Romina. If you could will yourself not to get pregnant there’d be a lot less unwanted pregnancies. He was coming so far and then sent himself way back.
Hugo and Eleanor have seemed to exchanged personalities and suddenly Eleazar is kind and caring while Hugo is lying to Nayeli. I guess Facundo knows Nicholas isClaudia’s dad. I’m sure what he told Eleazar was lies, just not sure if it’s so Eleazar can concentrate on his racing or because he doesn’t want Lorena to be reunited with the man she loves. Although I don’t think they ever have had a priest leave the priesthood for a woman he loved. Not in telenovela land!
I think Facundo is very soon going to make things bad for Vero, he prefers to get his way. And he knows too much about Vero, I can see him using it against her.
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Thanks , Blue Lass, for writing out the hallway conversation. It was funny to watch and then fun to read. Also for the info on who knew about Rex being adopted. Although it looks like Gina confided in the wrong person. I didn’t remember that so was surprised when Inez blurted it out. What a mean woman she is. Why would you hurt a young girl. She had no right to share that information. I’m glad she knows, and Catalina and Jason will soon know, but Rex should have been told a long time ago that she’s adopted.
Wow, it seems everyone knew Inez was Salvador’s mother. I felt bad for him, but at least he knows why his mother abandoned him, and what type person she is.
Now we need to wonder what fakeSofia’s next move will be. Too many bad guys in this show!
Thanks , Blue Lass, for writing out the hallway conversation. It was funny to watch and then fun to read. Also for the info on who knew about Rex being adopted. Although it looks like Gina confided in the wrong person. I didn’t remember that so was surprised when Inez blurted it out. What a mean woman she is. Why would you hurt a young girl. She had no right to share that information. I’m glad she knows, and Catalina and Jason will soon know, but Rex should have been told a long time ago that she’s adopted.
Wow, it seems everyone knew Inez was Salvador’s mother. I felt bad for him, but at least he knows why his mother abandoned him, and what type person she is.
Now we need to wonder what fakeSofia’s next move will be. Too many bad guys in this show!
Guardian
Well, I was making hardboiled eggs and lost my long comment . grrr.
Why does Vic want Carlo to stay in the marriage to Barbie ? Vic looks crazed with his bloodshot eyes . That encounter with Androm seems to have left him even more damaged than he already was. I hope the writers give Carlo HEA.
In the final scene , Tiger mom Sofia is confronting two of the toxic men in her life and Carlo trying to protect her cub. Sergio pulls out all the stops as he yells and stutters and tosses Carlo and Vic backwards onto the couch .What a man!!!
In the first scene last night , Sergio forcefully throws a pen onto the desk. Perhaps his signature cellphone throw is coming uo.soon .
I'm getting tired of the kitchen staff stuff. The previews looked interesting .Any help with dialogue would be appreciated . Susan, off to check the eggs
Well, I was making hardboiled eggs and lost my long comment . grrr.
Why does Vic want Carlo to stay in the marriage to Barbie ? Vic looks crazed with his bloodshot eyes . That encounter with Androm seems to have left him even more damaged than he already was. I hope the writers give Carlo HEA.
In the final scene , Tiger mom Sofia is confronting two of the toxic men in her life and Carlo trying to protect her cub. Sergio pulls out all the stops as he yells and stutters and tosses Carlo and Vic backwards onto the couch .What a man!!!
In the first scene last night , Sergio forcefully throws a pen onto the desk. Perhaps his signature cellphone throw is coming uo.soon .
I'm getting tired of the kitchen staff stuff. The previews looked interesting .Any help with dialogue would be appreciated . Susan, off to check the eggs
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Liz, there are indeed way too many bad guys. And most of them hate each other, so it's super hard to tell who's going to threaten/attack/double-cross/excoriate/blackmail/murder whom next. But at least we're not sorry to see any of them go.
Susan, I missed the pen-throwing. I have noticed that the goings-on in Gonzalo's office frequently knock the desk phone off the hook. I don't actually think it's scripted, but it is funny.
So, quite a number of big secrets are semi-out now, but it will as usual be hard to keep track of exactly who knows what...sadly, this will no doubt translate into interminable reveals and "no puede sers" as various players find out (or pretend to find out) and express real (or feigned) outrage.
* Barbi confessed to Sofia that she was never pregnant and that both Carlo and Vic knew this. Sofia confronted the Kuris, and Gonzo tried to pile on before they accused him of knowing the truth as well.
* With Barbi's permission, Sofia discussed her rhabdomyolysis with the family doctor.
* Carlo told Vic about the divorce and threatened to move out unless Vic told him everything about the dirty family business, so he did. Carlo is probably thinking how much happier he was before breakfast.
* Candelaria told Aramis about Rex's true parentage, and Franco told Rex. Cata and Julian don't know yet, but it's only a matter of time.
* Of course Chava now knows that Altagracia/Ines is his deadbeat Mom, and he knows that everybody else already knows, which has sent him into a spitting rage. (Poor little Mia! "Do you hate me now, tio?")
* And Barbi confessed to her online followers that she suffers from body dysmorphia, anorexia/bulimia and exercise addiction. But she was still talking when the episode ended, so more may be revealed.
Liz, there are indeed way too many bad guys. And most of them hate each other, so it's super hard to tell who's going to threaten/attack/double-cross/excoriate/blackmail/murder whom next. But at least we're not sorry to see any of them go.
Susan, I missed the pen-throwing. I have noticed that the goings-on in Gonzalo's office frequently knock the desk phone off the hook. I don't actually think it's scripted, but it is funny.
So, quite a number of big secrets are semi-out now, but it will as usual be hard to keep track of exactly who knows what...sadly, this will no doubt translate into interminable reveals and "no puede sers" as various players find out (or pretend to find out) and express real (or feigned) outrage.
* Barbi confessed to Sofia that she was never pregnant and that both Carlo and Vic knew this. Sofia confronted the Kuris, and Gonzo tried to pile on before they accused him of knowing the truth as well.
* With Barbi's permission, Sofia discussed her rhabdomyolysis with the family doctor.
* Carlo told Vic about the divorce and threatened to move out unless Vic told him everything about the dirty family business, so he did. Carlo is probably thinking how much happier he was before breakfast.
* Candelaria told Aramis about Rex's true parentage, and Franco told Rex. Cata and Julian don't know yet, but it's only a matter of time.
* Of course Chava now knows that Altagracia/Ines is his deadbeat Mom, and he knows that everybody else already knows, which has sent him into a spitting rage. (Poor little Mia! "Do you hate me now, tio?")
* And Barbi confessed to her online followers that she suffers from body dysmorphia, anorexia/bulimia and exercise addiction. But she was still talking when the episode ended, so more may be revealed.
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Busy day , but I must Take time to thank.you , Jarifa, for that excellent recap that brought us every moment as the his story unfolds . I appreciate the dialogue .
Vero is getting careless in her conversations with Vale .
I thought That things were going to get better between Marcos and Romina after he had the test done . However, there is still so much tension between them , and Ivan still won't leave Romina alone .
Its fun seeing Olga in the same company uniform as Romina. I got a kick.out of relentless Olga once again trying to seduce Ivan. I like her strappy shoes!! I'd wear them! Will the writers put them together in the end ???
Liz, you are right that Hugo and Eleazer seem.to have switched personalities .
I am.a little confused about the timeline of the Nick Lorena Facundo triangle . Nick probab!y didn't know that she was pregnant when be became a priest . Claudia is still in high school , but I guess Eleazer hasn't been out of school for long , so they must only be a few years apart. So, a more a married awful Facundo and bad Eleazer. Then she had Claudia with Nick either while she was still with Fac or after they parted ways . Fac is lying to El, but there must be lots of locals who know this story susan
Busy day , but I must Take time to thank.you , Jarifa, for that excellent recap that brought us every moment as the his story unfolds . I appreciate the dialogue .
Vero is getting careless in her conversations with Vale .
I thought That things were going to get better between Marcos and Romina after he had the test done . However, there is still so much tension between them , and Ivan still won't leave Romina alone .
Its fun seeing Olga in the same company uniform as Romina. I got a kick.out of relentless Olga once again trying to seduce Ivan. I like her strappy shoes!! I'd wear them! Will the writers put them together in the end ???
Liz, you are right that Hugo and Eleazer seem.to have switched personalities .
I am.a little confused about the timeline of the Nick Lorena Facundo triangle . Nick probab!y didn't know that she was pregnant when be became a priest . Claudia is still in high school , but I guess Eleazer hasn't been out of school for long , so they must only be a few years apart. So, a more a married awful Facundo and bad Eleazer. Then she had Claudia with Nick either while she was still with Fac or after they parted ways . Fac is lying to El, but there must be lots of locals who know this story susan
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: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:23:00 PM EDT
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Sorry for the typos . Rushing and didn't proofread . So ...Lorena married Facundo and had Eleazer. Then a few years later , she had Claudia with Nick , whose parents disapproved of a divorced woman . Nick probab!y didn't know Lorena was pregnant when he became a priest . Eleazer seems obsessed with helping Claudia find her father , but Facundo is lying to him . This story is getting tangled . p.s. Not many positive moments , but I loved sweet, kind Meli asking Vero to make her new friend (?) A good lunch because Meli gives her some of her good lunch...or does Alexa just take it from.tiny Mel? Susan
Sorry for the typos . Rushing and didn't proofread . So ...Lorena married Facundo and had Eleazer. Then a few years later , she had Claudia with Nick , whose parents disapproved of a divorced woman . Nick probab!y didn't know Lorena was pregnant when he became a priest . Eleazer seems obsessed with helping Claudia find her father , but Facundo is lying to him . This story is getting tangled . p.s. Not many positive moments , but I loved sweet, kind Meli asking Vero to make her new friend (?) A good lunch because Meli gives her some of her good lunch...or does Alexa just take it from.tiny Mel? Susan
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: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:38:00 PM EDT
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Diana, You hit it on the had with: "Conversely Hugo 's treatment of Yaneli was sad. How far he's fallen." and "I had hope (now dashed) for Marcos and am bitterly disappointed." Yes, two more male characters bit the the dust tonight. For me, they are joining Facundo, Aurelio and Mario in the trash heap. What a crew! The only good thing is that Nayeli seems to be aware of what could be going on. Marcos is just mean. Run, Romina, run!
Liz , interesting observation " . . . I don’t think they ever have had a priest leave the priesthood for a woman he loved. Not in telenovela land!"" I have never seen it either. So, will they surprise us for him to have a HEA? It will be interesting seeing how they resolve that plot line. What will Claudia think if/when she finds out?
Susan. supposedly Lorena never told Nico she was pregnant before he entered the priesthood. Meli asked Vero especially to make lunches for her friend Alexa because her lunches were so miserable. Guess that is one reason she was taking them from Meii to begin with as well as the harassment factor. .That overripe black banana and the with three hardboiled eggs were something else. I am starting to enjoy Olga, of the strappy shoes!, and Iván more and more as the tension ramps up in the other relationships. Their problems seem miniscule.
Diana, You hit it on the had with: "Conversely Hugo 's treatment of Yaneli was sad. How far he's fallen." and "I had hope (now dashed) for Marcos and am bitterly disappointed." Yes, two more male characters bit the the dust tonight. For me, they are joining Facundo, Aurelio and Mario in the trash heap. What a crew! The only good thing is that Nayeli seems to be aware of what could be going on. Marcos is just mean. Run, Romina, run!
Liz , interesting observation " . . . I don’t think they ever have had a priest leave the priesthood for a woman he loved. Not in telenovela land!"" I have never seen it either. So, will they surprise us for him to have a HEA? It will be interesting seeing how they resolve that plot line. What will Claudia think if/when she finds out?
Susan. supposedly Lorena never told Nico she was pregnant before he entered the priesthood. Meli asked Vero especially to make lunches for her friend Alexa because her lunches were so miserable. Guess that is one reason she was taking them from Meii to begin with as well as the harassment factor. .That overripe black banana and the with three hardboiled eggs were something else. I am starting to enjoy Olga, of the strappy shoes!, and Iván more and more as the tension ramps up in the other relationships. Their problems seem miniscule.
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Ok you all convinced me and I'm all caught up. I want some clarification on the phrase mi amor. My love seems to be the translation but If it's honey, or something like that, ok, but Franco calling Rex mi amor all the time gives it a weird vibe. Is it a given phrase for parents to their children rather than terms of endearment to your significant other.
I don't think I 4e is moving in. Hope she socked away some money for a rainy day. I hate to say it but she aged well and I can see why Aramis has remained with her for so many years. Candelaria looks much older and frumpier. But Aramis keeps insisting she is the love of his life so I guess he has a single redeeming quality. Undying faithfulness to her.
Since I took a 2 or 3 week break then binged I've forgotten something or never caught it. What gynecological surgery does Sofia need?
Ok you all convinced me and I'm all caught up. I want some clarification on the phrase mi amor. My love seems to be the translation but If it's honey, or something like that, ok, but Franco calling Rex mi amor all the time gives it a weird vibe. Is it a given phrase for parents to their children rather than terms of endearment to your significant other.
I don't think I 4e is moving in. Hope she socked away some money for a rainy day. I hate to say it but she aged well and I can see why Aramis has remained with her for so many years. Candelaria looks much older and frumpier. But Aramis keeps insisting she is the love of his life so I guess he has a single redeeming quality. Undying faithfulness to her.
Since I took a 2 or 3 week break then binged I've forgotten something or never caught it. What gynecological surgery does Sofia need?
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I 4e = Ines.
Also maybe Carlo and Rex will become a couple. He looks so much younger than Barbie. Is he younger irl?
Rex isn't too bright. She knows Cata and Julien are searching for their bio daughter. Obviously that's how she is related to Aramis (though with all the daughters coming out of the woodwork he could have fathered other children along the line I guess.
Going back a few episodes Carlo and Barbie investigating the murder scene was so unrealistic. He rocks the police car and a dozen officers run to it as they access the scene. And if you find something how would the police know it came from that crime scene? Like I said, very far fetched.
I 4e = Ines.
Also maybe Carlo and Rex will become a couple. He looks so much younger than Barbie. Is he younger irl?
Rex isn't too bright. She knows Cata and Julien are searching for their bio daughter. Obviously that's how she is related to Aramis (though with all the daughters coming out of the woodwork he could have fathered other children along the line I guess.
Going back a few episodes Carlo and Barbie investigating the murder scene was so unrealistic. He rocks the police car and a dozen officers run to it as they access the scene. And if you find something how would the police know it came from that crime scene? Like I said, very far fetched.
GUARDIAN
Kat, Sofia has fibroid tumors and needs a complete hysterectomy.
It is common for parents to call their children my love, my life, my (little piece of) heaven, etc. But in my opinion Sofia goes overboard with all of these. Franco seems pretty normal, though.
The actress who plays Barbi is considerably older than her cohort in this tn.
Kat, Sofia has fibroid tumors and needs a complete hysterectomy.
It is common for parents to call their children my love, my life, my (little piece of) heaven, etc. But in my opinion Sofia goes overboard with all of these. Franco seems pretty normal, though.
The actress who plays Barbi is considerably older than her cohort in this tn.
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Super storytelling, Jarifa. My favorite scene was Meli sharing lunch with Alexa too. After Vero, little Meli is my favorite.
Marcos sure is shooting himself in the foot. He doesn't realize he's turned the home into a jail for Romina. He's always about what she should do, not about finding out what she wants.
Wondering if we'll get a "call of the blood" scene between Claudia and Padre Nico.
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Super storytelling, Jarifa. My favorite scene was Meli sharing lunch with Alexa too. After Vero, little Meli is my favorite.
Marcos sure is shooting himself in the foot. He doesn't realize he's turned the home into a jail for Romina. He's always about what she should do, not about finding out what she wants.
Wondering if we'll get a "call of the blood" scene between Claudia and Padre Nico.
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