Thursday, December 14, 2006
Navidad Sin Fin - Dec. 14, 2006
EPISODE 4:
Darro laughs at the thought of how rich Angelita and Rodito will make him. He stands them up by the bookshelf and takes a polaroid of them. They are scared as he talks about the new parents he has for them. Angelita says that Dona Reina is their new mom, and that they have a father who care deeply for them. Darro denies their pleas and tells them about how abusive parents can also be. He calls for Augustin to take the kids to the dorms. Before they leave, Darro asks Angelita if she can speak english. The three look blankly at him. He waves them out the door and makes his phone call to Isabel in the U.S.A. He informs her of the two little children he has for her to adopt. As soon as he hangs up, he smiles with his own thoughts. He stands and waves the polaroid photo - he is astonished when he sees that it shows nothing but all white.
Augustin leaves Rodito in the boy's dorm room. Angelita doesn't want to leave her brother alone, but Augustin pulls her out crying.
Chief, Felipe and Pedro are still astonished by the fact that they have no idea now who Angelita and Rodito's father is.
Augustin leaves Angelita in the girls' dorm room. She is quickly initiated in the pecking order by Claudia, the bully.
The boys initiate Rodito into the group - Rodito still holding his bear, screams for Angelita as he runs for the door.
Claudia hears Angelita crying for her "Papa". Claudia reminds her that no one's pleas are ever heard in the orphanage. Angelita talks to the girls about faith, prayers and her father's protection and Christmas.
Pedro, meanwhile, has returned home to tell mama Reina and Pancho what happened at the police station. No new leads - in fact, they don't even know who the parents' of Angelita and Rodito are. Pancho is confused as to Pedro and Mama's concerns for the little orphans. Mama tells Pancho, and Pedro adds that he feels more responsible for Angelita and Rodito now than ever before. They continue discussing the situation.
Felipe visits Veronica at her home. She mentions, without prompting, her hospital visit, which surprises Felipe. Felipe is also curious about where Jose Luis is, and if they have seen two little orphans. She's nervous and scared about answering. Jose Luis enters at that moment, and Veronica excuses herself from the room. Felipe starts to ask Jose Luis about Angelita and Rodito - Jose Luis plays ignorant and says what children? - Felipe continues to interrogate - Jose Luis becomes angry with the questions and throws Felipe out of his house. Jose Luis then vents his anger to Veronica. She gets a backbone, and tells him off. He is angry - she says he isn't the same man she fell in love and married. He dares her to leave him. She leaves the room in tears. Alone, Jose Luis pulls out the wad of pesos from his pocket.
Mama and Pedro are sitting at the table have tea and rolls and discussing all the bad things that has happened to him since finding Angelita and Rodito and bringing them home. Pedro isn't concerned about that. He is worried about Angelita and Rodito. As Reina runs to her bedroom, Pedro wonders out loud what to do next, where to start looking for the kids. Reina returns to the table and surprises Pedro with her shoebox cash savings. She wants him to take the money and use it to help with the search - he tries to refuse to take it, but she is very insistent - They hug.
Cleotilde enters the girls' dorm room and wakes all the girls up for breakfast. Claudia mentions they have to work at the orphanage. Angelita asks what work? Claudia leaves without answering. Another girl attempts to answer, the last girl to leave responds that they clean the linens from the dorm room and then nearby hotel. Angelita thinks about Rodito.
Angelita runs into the boys room looking for Rodito - no one but Augustin is there. Augustin walks her out to the hallway, saying they went to breakfast already. Angelita complains that Rodito is too little and shouldn't be made to work. Darro hears the complaint and permits Cleotilde to take the belt and whip Angelita in a private room. Angelita is crying as Cleotilde pulls her back out to the hallway. Darro asks Angelita if she has learned her lesson and will remember not to repeat it. Angelita says she has a poor memory - one of the girls tells her to apologize - Angelita says she only knows to tell the truth and won't apologize for it.
Jose Luis meets with Chief Solis in the office. As Jose Luis explains his story, he counter-accuses Felipe of trying to steal Veronica from him.
Darro pulls Angelita into his office. Angelita fights to get him to let go of her. Isabella calls Darro - Darro is very polite on the phone as he glares at Angelita. Isabella is planning on arriving in Mexico with her adopted daughter soon to meet the two children. For the moment, she wants to talk with the eldest. Darro hears her offer money, and he agrees to put Angelita on the phone. Angelita says hello to her new mother. Isabel tells her that she and her daughter will be there over Christmas Eve. Angelita tells her that Darro whipped her - Darro swipes the phone away from her - Isabella scolds Darro and warns him the deal will be off there is even one mark on either of the two children. He hangs up angry with Angelita - he snaps the belt in his hands and orders her to leave the office. Angelita, in fear, runs out.
Reina blesses Pedro and wishes him luck. He opens the door to find Pancho waiting there. Pancho is there for breakfast and to help with the search. Pedro asks him to work on a drawing with mama of Angelita, Rodito and Gabriel. Pedro then leaves for the police station.
Angelita talks with the orphans at the laundry basins. Manuel is disillusioned and warns her to be careful with Isabel. Angelita talks to them about having faith in their guardian angels. Manuel is pessimistic and walks away.
At the police station, Pedro asks Felipe for help in his search. Felipe can't because of Jose Luis. Pedro presses for even a small tip or clue - Felipe secretly gives him an address as a place to start.
Angelita, Rodito and two of the girls run laughing with the linens down the hall passed a sleeping Augustin.
At the laundry wash basin, Claudia stirs the linens in the soapy hot water. Rodito gets too close to the basin and Angelita pulls him back. Manuel snaps and asks "what like he doesn't have a guardian angel?" and storms away. Claudia sort of explains one of Manuel's problems.
Pancho and Pedro stop Julieta in the street and ask if she's seen or knows about the children in the drawing. Julieta feins ignorance on the subject and gets very agitated as they press her for information. She is disgusted and tells them to leave her alone or she will call the police. Pedro dares her to do so. She storms into her house in frustration. Pedro and Pablo follow her to the door. They bang on the door - Pedro tricks her into opening it, then storms in to search the place for himself. Pancho stands by the door, and shyly asks for some water or something. Julieta is disgusted and doesn't respond. Pedro finds no trace of Angelita and Rodito, and leaves disappointed and frustrated. Pancho asks her if she has a boyfriend - she throws him out.
Outside on the patio, Darro inspects the orphans and their work before lunch. The children sit down at the table. Darro notices Angelita and Rodito aren't eating, and presses for the reason. No satisfied with the answers received, Darro dumps Angelita and Rodito's food in the trash. He leaves. Manuel drops some of his food in Rodito's bowl - Rodito happily eats it. The other children share their food also. Angelita thanks Manuel for being like a guardian angel.
Pedro, Mama and Pancho are sitting down to lunch. Mama can't believe Pedro forced his way into Julieta's house like that. Pedro explains why - he had to search for himself. Pedro is to agitated to eat, and decides to leave and follow up on the address tip Felipe gave him. Mama presses Pancho to accompany him. Unfortunately, Pedro was too quick out the door so Pancho returns to finish lunch.
Darro finds two of the children with Rodito on the stairs with his teddy bear Gabriel. Darro says Rodito needs to grow up and swipes the bear from him. Rodito cries and the children huddle around him.
Pedro knocks on the door - Veronica answers - Pedro and Veronica are smitten at first sight. Nervous, they smile at each other. Pedro shows Veronica the picture and Veronica recognizes Angelita, Rodito and the bear Gabriel.
Updated Casting Notes:
Part 1 -Angelita - Nancy Patino; Rodito - Andres Garza; Pedro - Fernando Colunga; Reina - Ana Berta Lepe; Jose Luis - Eduardo Rivera; Julietta (social worker lady) - Alejandra Procuna; Francisco "Pancho" - Jorge Muniz; Solis (Chief of Police) - Juan Pelaez; Padre Miguel - Xavier Lopez Chabelo; Darro (the director) - Manuel Flaco Ibanez; Lola - Rosita Pelayo; Veronica - Ivonne Corona.
Part 2 - Angelita - Alejandra Barros, Rodito - Ignacio Lopez Tarso; Sebastian - Gerardo Munguia; Casimiro - Roberto Bolanos.
Part 3 - Angelita - Macaria, Rodito - Jan (Santiago/Luciano); Don Alberto - Sergio Sanchez; Blanca - Luz Maria Aguilar; Matilde - Blanca Sanchez; Ludovico - Gustavo Aguilar "Manotas".
Darro laughs at the thought of how rich Angelita and Rodito will make him. He stands them up by the bookshelf and takes a polaroid of them. They are scared as he talks about the new parents he has for them. Angelita says that Dona Reina is their new mom, and that they have a father who care deeply for them. Darro denies their pleas and tells them about how abusive parents can also be. He calls for Augustin to take the kids to the dorms. Before they leave, Darro asks Angelita if she can speak english. The three look blankly at him. He waves them out the door and makes his phone call to Isabel in the U.S.A. He informs her of the two little children he has for her to adopt. As soon as he hangs up, he smiles with his own thoughts. He stands and waves the polaroid photo - he is astonished when he sees that it shows nothing but all white.
Augustin leaves Rodito in the boy's dorm room. Angelita doesn't want to leave her brother alone, but Augustin pulls her out crying.
Chief, Felipe and Pedro are still astonished by the fact that they have no idea now who Angelita and Rodito's father is.
Augustin leaves Angelita in the girls' dorm room. She is quickly initiated in the pecking order by Claudia, the bully.
The boys initiate Rodito into the group - Rodito still holding his bear, screams for Angelita as he runs for the door.
Claudia hears Angelita crying for her "Papa". Claudia reminds her that no one's pleas are ever heard in the orphanage. Angelita talks to the girls about faith, prayers and her father's protection and Christmas.
Pedro, meanwhile, has returned home to tell mama Reina and Pancho what happened at the police station. No new leads - in fact, they don't even know who the parents' of Angelita and Rodito are. Pancho is confused as to Pedro and Mama's concerns for the little orphans. Mama tells Pancho, and Pedro adds that he feels more responsible for Angelita and Rodito now than ever before. They continue discussing the situation.
Felipe visits Veronica at her home. She mentions, without prompting, her hospital visit, which surprises Felipe. Felipe is also curious about where Jose Luis is, and if they have seen two little orphans. She's nervous and scared about answering. Jose Luis enters at that moment, and Veronica excuses herself from the room. Felipe starts to ask Jose Luis about Angelita and Rodito - Jose Luis plays ignorant and says what children? - Felipe continues to interrogate - Jose Luis becomes angry with the questions and throws Felipe out of his house. Jose Luis then vents his anger to Veronica. She gets a backbone, and tells him off. He is angry - she says he isn't the same man she fell in love and married. He dares her to leave him. She leaves the room in tears. Alone, Jose Luis pulls out the wad of pesos from his pocket.
Mama and Pedro are sitting at the table have tea and rolls and discussing all the bad things that has happened to him since finding Angelita and Rodito and bringing them home. Pedro isn't concerned about that. He is worried about Angelita and Rodito. As Reina runs to her bedroom, Pedro wonders out loud what to do next, where to start looking for the kids. Reina returns to the table and surprises Pedro with her shoebox cash savings. She wants him to take the money and use it to help with the search - he tries to refuse to take it, but she is very insistent - They hug.
Cleotilde enters the girls' dorm room and wakes all the girls up for breakfast. Claudia mentions they have to work at the orphanage. Angelita asks what work? Claudia leaves without answering. Another girl attempts to answer, the last girl to leave responds that they clean the linens from the dorm room and then nearby hotel. Angelita thinks about Rodito.
Angelita runs into the boys room looking for Rodito - no one but Augustin is there. Augustin walks her out to the hallway, saying they went to breakfast already. Angelita complains that Rodito is too little and shouldn't be made to work. Darro hears the complaint and permits Cleotilde to take the belt and whip Angelita in a private room. Angelita is crying as Cleotilde pulls her back out to the hallway. Darro asks Angelita if she has learned her lesson and will remember not to repeat it. Angelita says she has a poor memory - one of the girls tells her to apologize - Angelita says she only knows to tell the truth and won't apologize for it.
Jose Luis meets with Chief Solis in the office. As Jose Luis explains his story, he counter-accuses Felipe of trying to steal Veronica from him.
Darro pulls Angelita into his office. Angelita fights to get him to let go of her. Isabella calls Darro - Darro is very polite on the phone as he glares at Angelita. Isabella is planning on arriving in Mexico with her adopted daughter soon to meet the two children. For the moment, she wants to talk with the eldest. Darro hears her offer money, and he agrees to put Angelita on the phone. Angelita says hello to her new mother. Isabel tells her that she and her daughter will be there over Christmas Eve. Angelita tells her that Darro whipped her - Darro swipes the phone away from her - Isabella scolds Darro and warns him the deal will be off there is even one mark on either of the two children. He hangs up angry with Angelita - he snaps the belt in his hands and orders her to leave the office. Angelita, in fear, runs out.
Reina blesses Pedro and wishes him luck. He opens the door to find Pancho waiting there. Pancho is there for breakfast and to help with the search. Pedro asks him to work on a drawing with mama of Angelita, Rodito and Gabriel. Pedro then leaves for the police station.
Angelita talks with the orphans at the laundry basins. Manuel is disillusioned and warns her to be careful with Isabel. Angelita talks to them about having faith in their guardian angels. Manuel is pessimistic and walks away.
At the police station, Pedro asks Felipe for help in his search. Felipe can't because of Jose Luis. Pedro presses for even a small tip or clue - Felipe secretly gives him an address as a place to start.
Angelita, Rodito and two of the girls run laughing with the linens down the hall passed a sleeping Augustin.
At the laundry wash basin, Claudia stirs the linens in the soapy hot water. Rodito gets too close to the basin and Angelita pulls him back. Manuel snaps and asks "what like he doesn't have a guardian angel?" and storms away. Claudia sort of explains one of Manuel's problems.
Pancho and Pedro stop Julieta in the street and ask if she's seen or knows about the children in the drawing. Julieta feins ignorance on the subject and gets very agitated as they press her for information. She is disgusted and tells them to leave her alone or she will call the police. Pedro dares her to do so. She storms into her house in frustration. Pedro and Pablo follow her to the door. They bang on the door - Pedro tricks her into opening it, then storms in to search the place for himself. Pancho stands by the door, and shyly asks for some water or something. Julieta is disgusted and doesn't respond. Pedro finds no trace of Angelita and Rodito, and leaves disappointed and frustrated. Pancho asks her if she has a boyfriend - she throws him out.
Outside on the patio, Darro inspects the orphans and their work before lunch. The children sit down at the table. Darro notices Angelita and Rodito aren't eating, and presses for the reason. No satisfied with the answers received, Darro dumps Angelita and Rodito's food in the trash. He leaves. Manuel drops some of his food in Rodito's bowl - Rodito happily eats it. The other children share their food also. Angelita thanks Manuel for being like a guardian angel.
Pedro, Mama and Pancho are sitting down to lunch. Mama can't believe Pedro forced his way into Julieta's house like that. Pedro explains why - he had to search for himself. Pedro is to agitated to eat, and decides to leave and follow up on the address tip Felipe gave him. Mama presses Pancho to accompany him. Unfortunately, Pedro was too quick out the door so Pancho returns to finish lunch.
Darro finds two of the children with Rodito on the stairs with his teddy bear Gabriel. Darro says Rodito needs to grow up and swipes the bear from him. Rodito cries and the children huddle around him.
Pedro knocks on the door - Veronica answers - Pedro and Veronica are smitten at first sight. Nervous, they smile at each other. Pedro shows Veronica the picture and Veronica recognizes Angelita, Rodito and the bear Gabriel.
Updated Casting Notes:
Part 1 -Angelita - Nancy Patino; Rodito - Andres Garza; Pedro - Fernando Colunga; Reina - Ana Berta Lepe; Jose Luis - Eduardo Rivera; Julietta (social worker lady) - Alejandra Procuna; Francisco "Pancho" - Jorge Muniz; Solis (Chief of Police) - Juan Pelaez; Padre Miguel - Xavier Lopez Chabelo; Darro (the director) - Manuel Flaco Ibanez; Lola - Rosita Pelayo; Veronica - Ivonne Corona.
Part 2 - Angelita - Alejandra Barros, Rodito - Ignacio Lopez Tarso; Sebastian - Gerardo Munguia; Casimiro - Roberto Bolanos.
Part 3 - Angelita - Macaria, Rodito - Jan (Santiago/Luciano); Don Alberto - Sergio Sanchez; Blanca - Luz Maria Aguilar; Matilde - Blanca Sanchez; Ludovico - Gustavo Aguilar "Manotas".
Labels: navidad
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Navidad Sin Fin - Dec. 11-13, 2006 (the first 3 episodes)
EPISODES 1 & 2:
Pedro Montez sneaks in very late at night - his mom, Dona Reina, catches him and scolds him for worrying her half-to-death. He presents Angelita and Rodito to her and convinces her to let them stay for the night. He will notify his boss, Don Gregorio, about the truck in the morning.
Jose Luis returns home tired and hungry - his wife, Veronica, wakes up from her sleep on the sofa to be commanded to get him his breakfast and coffee. He vaguely tells her how awful his night was with the car accident. When she brings the meal, he insults and scolds her for her lack of cooking ability and then demands she bring him his coffee.
The next day, Pedro has breakfast with his mom, Angelita and Rodito. They discuss Angelita's dad and if there is someone to notify that they can stay with. No other relatives - Pedro sits with the kids as mama goes to the other room. Angelita touchs Pedro's heart - he convinces his mom to let them stay there for the holidays. Pedro gets a blessing from his mom, then rushes out the door for work - so fast that he forgets his jacket (but not his hat).
On the road to town, Jose Luis scolds Veronica over cb radio. Felipe tries to write up a ticket to orphanage director in car for speeding - director tries to debate his way out of the ticket - when he tries to bribe Felipe. He is pulled out of the car, cuffed and arrested. Jose Luis comes over to find out what happened when Pedro pulls up in his truck. The cops recognize the vehicle as the one that was reported stolen. Felipe approaches Pedro and asks for ID and papers - Pedro tries to explain his situation and that he doesn't have his papers with him. The cops don't buy the explanation - pull him out of the truck and arrest him also.
The director and Pedro are taken to the police station and put in side by side holding cells. Pedro explains to the police chief and the two cops that he didn't steal anything; he inadvertently left his papers at home, along with the two orphans he found on the roadside last night. The chief is half-way convinced and has the cops start to investigate Pedro's story.
Meanwhile, the director is released from the holding cell. Jose Luis works with the director on a plot to get Angelita and Rodito to his orphanage before Christmas. The director goes to Pedro's house and convinces Dona Reina he is there on Pedro's behalf - Dona Reina believes him and gives him the papers, but not the children. The director hands the papers over to Jose Luis on the rural stretch of road - Jose Luis rips up the papers and throws them in the air as they discuss the plan to get the orphans.
Jose Luis escorts the Department of Child Services lady to Pedro's house. Dona Reina explains that she gave the papers to another man who just left. Jose Luis acts understanding. He and the lady convince Dona Reina to let the children go with them. The kids voluntarily leave. Jose Luis makes Dona Reina promise to lie and say she doesn't know anything about any papers or kids.
The lady takes Angelita and Rodito to her house. She is rather nasty and rude to them; her sons are no better. Angelita gets them back after they drop hot dogs on the floor - she apologizes for being hungry and for her and Rodito not be worthy of sharing their table with them.
Jose Luis informs the police chief he found no papers nor children at Pedro's house. The police chief scolds Pedro for lying and making up stories to him. He is angry and will take on this case personally. Pedro, dejected, sits in his cell and prays.
Dona Reina goes to the station to find out about Pedro - he is innocent, she says. She explains to Felipe that she doesn't have the papers; he asks about the orphans, she lies and asks what orphans? Felipe thinks she is telling the truth and that Pedro must be lying. He advises her to get a good lawyer - and that she can return with food and blankets for Pedro.
Don Gregorio, Pedro's boss, is having problems with his girlfriend. She is upset that he lied about Pedro to the police. The only way he can redeem himself in her eyes is to recant his accusation and tell the truth (and set Pedro free).
Dona Reina returns to the police station with the stuff for Pedro. As she waits for Felipe, Veronica enters and asks where her husband is. Felipe doesn't know, but will give him the message that she was there looking for him. Dona Reina gives Felipe the stuff, as well as says her son is innocent.
Felipe takes the stuff back to Pedro - Pedro is hurt that no one believes him and doesn't understand why his mom is lying - he wants to talk with her but the chief won't allow it. Pedro takes the stuff out of the bag - he finds the card of the Virgin of Guadalupe - he makes a prayer to her about Angelita and Rodito and his story to the card and then he leans it on the table and wall. Felipe listens to the prayers and is curious as to the validity.
The next morning, Felipe wakes Pedro up and talks to him about the prayer and how to prove his story is true.
EPISODE 3:
Felipe stops by the apartment to talk with Dona Reina - he believes Pedro is telling the truth, after overhearing his prayers last night. Felipe convinces Dona Reina to tell him the truth about the papers and the orphans.
Angelita and Rodito are out wandering the dark streets, thinking they are lost. Rodito is getting sleepy also. As they find the house and look in at Dona Reina talking with Felipe, Jose Luis sneaks up on them and pulls them down the street.
Jose Luis takes the two to his house close by. Veronica asks questions, Jose Luis is bothered by all the questions and has no patience to answer. He leaves for the other room; Veronica is kind-hearted and polite to Angelita and Rodito. Angelita asks for her help.
Felipe talks with Pedro in the cell. The children are fine, they are with Jose Luis and the child welfare agency and will be well-taken care of. This just doesn't sit right with Pedro. Pedro is happy that the truth is out, but he's still worried about the kids.
Veronica brings the food and water out to Angelita and Rodito to eat at the table. As she tries to return to the kitchen, Angelita asks her not to leave. She assures them. Then she goes to Jose Luis and asks for basic information about the two kids. Jose Luis gives her the basics, but no specific details. He gets very annoyed and angry when Veronica tries to give her opinion about his duties and the kids. He slaps her; she starts to shake and cry; he leaves. Angelita and Rodito console her in the living room.
Jose Luis pays the lady a visit in her home. They discuss Angelita and Rodito, their business deal as well as their personal relationship.
Veronica and Angelita have a sweet heart-to-heart conversation about Jose Luis - there are two personalities: one is sweet and tender, the other is violent and nasty.
Francisco "Poncho" and the other drivers are voluntarily turning themselves in to police; for the same charges as Pedro. Felipe has to explain the situation to the chief.
Party time in Pedro's cell - Poncho and the others gather inside Pedro's cell; Poncho starts to play the guitar and sing.
Jose Luis calls in; Chief needs him there; Jose Luis says Veronica is sick and he has to take her to the hospital. He will be there later. Chief and Jose Luis discuss any leads on Pedro's case and the orphans.
Jose Luis hangs up and orders Angelita and Rodito to get their coats on, they are leaving immediately. Veronica is startled by the orders; Angelita tells her that he must be the second one (the nasty one). As they leave, Veronica hands Rodito his teddy bear, Gabriel. Angelita thanks her for her kindness. Jose Luis pull the two kids out the door.
Poncho interrupts the conversation between chief and Felipe - he wants to get some chips and beer - Chief orders him back to the cell; this isn't a bar after all.
Don Gregorio and his girlfriend appear at the desk. Don Gregorio wants to recant his charges against Pedro - he lied with the false report; to prove it, he pulls out enough cash from his pocket to bail all the drivers out of jail.
In the car, Jose Luis and lady discuss the plan for the kids - Angelita and Rodito start to ask questions - lady is shocked; Jose Luis is irritated and frustrated and answers vaguely.
A driver runs back to the cell and announces that Don Gregorio recanted and everyone especially Pedro is free - Everyone Celebrates! The chief comes back and says Pedro will be released first. Pedro and Poncho scold Don Gregorio at the front desk for lying on the report; they lead the drivers on a strike against Don Gregorio. Chief tells Don Gregorio he won't be pressing charges on filing a false report.
In the office, Chief and Felipe discuss Jose Luis taking his wife, Veronica, to the hospital. Felipe is stunned.
Jose Luis, lady and kids in the car in the countryside.
Felipe calls Veronica at home and asks her about her health; Jose Luis called and said he took her to the hospital. Veronica is stunned by the story, but does her best to cover.
Poncho and others are with Pedro and Dona Reina at the house. Poncho gets everyone excited to have a huge posada at the house with pinatas, mariachi and everything. Dona Reina is also excited to host the posada. Pedro isn't as thrilled and thinks Reina is ill. Reina pulls Pedro into her bedroom. She wants to tell him something important - he is only interested in where Angelita and Rodito are - she says with Jose Luis and the social worker lady. He says that isn't possible; he thinks that they kidnapped the kids - he has to know for sure and will investigate himself to find the answers. Before he leaves, she blesses him; he tells her to help the guys with the posada arrangements.
Chief and Felipe are talking about Jose Luis; Felipe checked out the Veronica story and thinks that Jose Luis is becoming corrupt, and could be involved in kidnapping. During the discussion, Pedro bursts in and demands by force that the chief tell him where his children are (Angelita and Rodito).
Jose Luis and lady have arrived with Angelita and Rodito at the orphanage. Angelita fights with Jose Luis about going inside. They don't want to stay; Jose Luis gives them no choice and picks them up and hauls them inside. Director and lady accompany them.
Poncho, Reina and others are busy preparing the pinatas and decorations and food for the posada. One man asks if Pedro has a girlfriend. Poncho and Reina say no he has no girlfriend. Don Gregorio stops by to talk with Pedro - Poncho takes over as man of the house and pushes Gregorio outside and slams the door in his nose.
Pedro meanwhile is back in lock-up to cool off (seems fighting the chief of police is a huge no-no even in Mexico). As Felipe talks with Pedro and opens the cell door, Pedro makes a break for it. Felipe aims his gun at Pedro to stop him from leaving. Pedro dares him to use it; he is determined to leave and find Angelita and Rodito. Chief, Felipe and other officer chase after Pedro, he's desperate and could do anything.
At the director's office, the director asks Angelita and Rodito some questions. Angelita tells him that they do have a father and he will come for them. Rodito is hungry and then mentions Pedro. The three adults are stunned. During the discussion, Angelita makes a prayer for Jose Luis and the lady; she also pleas to the lady to help them, not make them stay. This starts a brief argument between the lady and Jose Luis.
Chief sits Pedro down in his office. They talk as Felipe enters with the report about the car accident. Apparently the German guy driving the car isn't Angelita and Rodito's father after all. (Puzzle)
Director pays off Jose Luis and the lady for bringing Angelita and Rodito to his orphanage. They leave. Director laughs as he looks at the two kids. He states that he will be very rich now that they are there.
CASTING NOTES: Pedro - Fernando Colunga; Francisco "Poncho" - Jorge Muniz; Jose Luis - Eduardo Rivera; Police Chief (Comandante) - the actor who plays Don Clemente in "Mundo"; social worker lady - Alejandra Procuna.
Pedro Montez sneaks in very late at night - his mom, Dona Reina, catches him and scolds him for worrying her half-to-death. He presents Angelita and Rodito to her and convinces her to let them stay for the night. He will notify his boss, Don Gregorio, about the truck in the morning.
Jose Luis returns home tired and hungry - his wife, Veronica, wakes up from her sleep on the sofa to be commanded to get him his breakfast and coffee. He vaguely tells her how awful his night was with the car accident. When she brings the meal, he insults and scolds her for her lack of cooking ability and then demands she bring him his coffee.
The next day, Pedro has breakfast with his mom, Angelita and Rodito. They discuss Angelita's dad and if there is someone to notify that they can stay with. No other relatives - Pedro sits with the kids as mama goes to the other room. Angelita touchs Pedro's heart - he convinces his mom to let them stay there for the holidays. Pedro gets a blessing from his mom, then rushes out the door for work - so fast that he forgets his jacket (but not his hat).
On the road to town, Jose Luis scolds Veronica over cb radio. Felipe tries to write up a ticket to orphanage director in car for speeding - director tries to debate his way out of the ticket - when he tries to bribe Felipe. He is pulled out of the car, cuffed and arrested. Jose Luis comes over to find out what happened when Pedro pulls up in his truck. The cops recognize the vehicle as the one that was reported stolen. Felipe approaches Pedro and asks for ID and papers - Pedro tries to explain his situation and that he doesn't have his papers with him. The cops don't buy the explanation - pull him out of the truck and arrest him also.
The director and Pedro are taken to the police station and put in side by side holding cells. Pedro explains to the police chief and the two cops that he didn't steal anything; he inadvertently left his papers at home, along with the two orphans he found on the roadside last night. The chief is half-way convinced and has the cops start to investigate Pedro's story.
Meanwhile, the director is released from the holding cell. Jose Luis works with the director on a plot to get Angelita and Rodito to his orphanage before Christmas. The director goes to Pedro's house and convinces Dona Reina he is there on Pedro's behalf - Dona Reina believes him and gives him the papers, but not the children. The director hands the papers over to Jose Luis on the rural stretch of road - Jose Luis rips up the papers and throws them in the air as they discuss the plan to get the orphans.
Jose Luis escorts the Department of Child Services lady to Pedro's house. Dona Reina explains that she gave the papers to another man who just left. Jose Luis acts understanding. He and the lady convince Dona Reina to let the children go with them. The kids voluntarily leave. Jose Luis makes Dona Reina promise to lie and say she doesn't know anything about any papers or kids.
The lady takes Angelita and Rodito to her house. She is rather nasty and rude to them; her sons are no better. Angelita gets them back after they drop hot dogs on the floor - she apologizes for being hungry and for her and Rodito not be worthy of sharing their table with them.
Jose Luis informs the police chief he found no papers nor children at Pedro's house. The police chief scolds Pedro for lying and making up stories to him. He is angry and will take on this case personally. Pedro, dejected, sits in his cell and prays.
Dona Reina goes to the station to find out about Pedro - he is innocent, she says. She explains to Felipe that she doesn't have the papers; he asks about the orphans, she lies and asks what orphans? Felipe thinks she is telling the truth and that Pedro must be lying. He advises her to get a good lawyer - and that she can return with food and blankets for Pedro.
Don Gregorio, Pedro's boss, is having problems with his girlfriend. She is upset that he lied about Pedro to the police. The only way he can redeem himself in her eyes is to recant his accusation and tell the truth (and set Pedro free).
Dona Reina returns to the police station with the stuff for Pedro. As she waits for Felipe, Veronica enters and asks where her husband is. Felipe doesn't know, but will give him the message that she was there looking for him. Dona Reina gives Felipe the stuff, as well as says her son is innocent.
Felipe takes the stuff back to Pedro - Pedro is hurt that no one believes him and doesn't understand why his mom is lying - he wants to talk with her but the chief won't allow it. Pedro takes the stuff out of the bag - he finds the card of the Virgin of Guadalupe - he makes a prayer to her about Angelita and Rodito and his story to the card and then he leans it on the table and wall. Felipe listens to the prayers and is curious as to the validity.
The next morning, Felipe wakes Pedro up and talks to him about the prayer and how to prove his story is true.
EPISODE 3:
Felipe stops by the apartment to talk with Dona Reina - he believes Pedro is telling the truth, after overhearing his prayers last night. Felipe convinces Dona Reina to tell him the truth about the papers and the orphans.
Angelita and Rodito are out wandering the dark streets, thinking they are lost. Rodito is getting sleepy also. As they find the house and look in at Dona Reina talking with Felipe, Jose Luis sneaks up on them and pulls them down the street.
Jose Luis takes the two to his house close by. Veronica asks questions, Jose Luis is bothered by all the questions and has no patience to answer. He leaves for the other room; Veronica is kind-hearted and polite to Angelita and Rodito. Angelita asks for her help.
Felipe talks with Pedro in the cell. The children are fine, they are with Jose Luis and the child welfare agency and will be well-taken care of. This just doesn't sit right with Pedro. Pedro is happy that the truth is out, but he's still worried about the kids.
Veronica brings the food and water out to Angelita and Rodito to eat at the table. As she tries to return to the kitchen, Angelita asks her not to leave. She assures them. Then she goes to Jose Luis and asks for basic information about the two kids. Jose Luis gives her the basics, but no specific details. He gets very annoyed and angry when Veronica tries to give her opinion about his duties and the kids. He slaps her; she starts to shake and cry; he leaves. Angelita and Rodito console her in the living room.
Jose Luis pays the lady a visit in her home. They discuss Angelita and Rodito, their business deal as well as their personal relationship.
Veronica and Angelita have a sweet heart-to-heart conversation about Jose Luis - there are two personalities: one is sweet and tender, the other is violent and nasty.
Francisco "Poncho" and the other drivers are voluntarily turning themselves in to police; for the same charges as Pedro. Felipe has to explain the situation to the chief.
Party time in Pedro's cell - Poncho and the others gather inside Pedro's cell; Poncho starts to play the guitar and sing.
Jose Luis calls in; Chief needs him there; Jose Luis says Veronica is sick and he has to take her to the hospital. He will be there later. Chief and Jose Luis discuss any leads on Pedro's case and the orphans.
Jose Luis hangs up and orders Angelita and Rodito to get their coats on, they are leaving immediately. Veronica is startled by the orders; Angelita tells her that he must be the second one (the nasty one). As they leave, Veronica hands Rodito his teddy bear, Gabriel. Angelita thanks her for her kindness. Jose Luis pull the two kids out the door.
Poncho interrupts the conversation between chief and Felipe - he wants to get some chips and beer - Chief orders him back to the cell; this isn't a bar after all.
Don Gregorio and his girlfriend appear at the desk. Don Gregorio wants to recant his charges against Pedro - he lied with the false report; to prove it, he pulls out enough cash from his pocket to bail all the drivers out of jail.
In the car, Jose Luis and lady discuss the plan for the kids - Angelita and Rodito start to ask questions - lady is shocked; Jose Luis is irritated and frustrated and answers vaguely.
A driver runs back to the cell and announces that Don Gregorio recanted and everyone especially Pedro is free - Everyone Celebrates! The chief comes back and says Pedro will be released first. Pedro and Poncho scold Don Gregorio at the front desk for lying on the report; they lead the drivers on a strike against Don Gregorio. Chief tells Don Gregorio he won't be pressing charges on filing a false report.
In the office, Chief and Felipe discuss Jose Luis taking his wife, Veronica, to the hospital. Felipe is stunned.
Jose Luis, lady and kids in the car in the countryside.
Felipe calls Veronica at home and asks her about her health; Jose Luis called and said he took her to the hospital. Veronica is stunned by the story, but does her best to cover.
Poncho and others are with Pedro and Dona Reina at the house. Poncho gets everyone excited to have a huge posada at the house with pinatas, mariachi and everything. Dona Reina is also excited to host the posada. Pedro isn't as thrilled and thinks Reina is ill. Reina pulls Pedro into her bedroom. She wants to tell him something important - he is only interested in where Angelita and Rodito are - she says with Jose Luis and the social worker lady. He says that isn't possible; he thinks that they kidnapped the kids - he has to know for sure and will investigate himself to find the answers. Before he leaves, she blesses him; he tells her to help the guys with the posada arrangements.
Chief and Felipe are talking about Jose Luis; Felipe checked out the Veronica story and thinks that Jose Luis is becoming corrupt, and could be involved in kidnapping. During the discussion, Pedro bursts in and demands by force that the chief tell him where his children are (Angelita and Rodito).
Jose Luis and lady have arrived with Angelita and Rodito at the orphanage. Angelita fights with Jose Luis about going inside. They don't want to stay; Jose Luis gives them no choice and picks them up and hauls them inside. Director and lady accompany them.
Poncho, Reina and others are busy preparing the pinatas and decorations and food for the posada. One man asks if Pedro has a girlfriend. Poncho and Reina say no he has no girlfriend. Don Gregorio stops by to talk with Pedro - Poncho takes over as man of the house and pushes Gregorio outside and slams the door in his nose.
Pedro meanwhile is back in lock-up to cool off (seems fighting the chief of police is a huge no-no even in Mexico). As Felipe talks with Pedro and opens the cell door, Pedro makes a break for it. Felipe aims his gun at Pedro to stop him from leaving. Pedro dares him to use it; he is determined to leave and find Angelita and Rodito. Chief, Felipe and other officer chase after Pedro, he's desperate and could do anything.
At the director's office, the director asks Angelita and Rodito some questions. Angelita tells him that they do have a father and he will come for them. Rodito is hungry and then mentions Pedro. The three adults are stunned. During the discussion, Angelita makes a prayer for Jose Luis and the lady; she also pleas to the lady to help them, not make them stay. This starts a brief argument between the lady and Jose Luis.
Chief sits Pedro down in his office. They talk as Felipe enters with the report about the car accident. Apparently the German guy driving the car isn't Angelita and Rodito's father after all. (Puzzle)
Director pays off Jose Luis and the lady for bringing Angelita and Rodito to his orphanage. They leave. Director laughs as he looks at the two kids. He states that he will be very rich now that they are there.
CASTING NOTES: Pedro - Fernando Colunga; Francisco "Poncho" - Jorge Muniz; Jose Luis - Eduardo Rivera; Police Chief (Comandante) - the actor who plays Don Clemente in "Mundo"; social worker lady - Alejandra Procuna.
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