Caray, Caray!

PSA: Julia the Most Awesome has started a list of compound words. We will add to it as compounds arise. I took the liberty of adding words for "unibrow."

Now the episode. Things felt a little slow today, but Willy continues to make me laugh.
The big events in a nutshell:

• Horty and Manuela are still clawing at each other. Horty wants Manuela to leave, and Manuela wants to stay. Horty thinks the threat of telling 'Nando about Manuela's involvement in Sofia's death will keep Manuela in line. Manuela thinks there is a flaw in that reasoning. Won't 'Nando get mad a Horty for withholding the truth about Sofia's death?
• I missed a very important conversation between Ceci and Felipe. It seems Felipe has a history with Manuela/has always had the hots for her. What was the bit about the tattoo? 
• Cecilio gets Moncho and Juancho freed from jail. There were no fingerprints on the M&Ms, so it couldn't have been their property.
• Babs continues to be a threat. She makes moves on Juancho, but he resists. I think he knows what's going on and is a little creeped out by it (I may be projecting.)
• Sor Ernestina thinks Lucia should leave the habit for a while to get her feelings straight. Willy is over the moon because now he thinks he and Lucia can be together. Lucia doesn't think so. We finally get to see Lucía looking like a knockout. 'Nando asks Lucía to stay at his place while he's in Puerta Vallarta.
• There's a dinner party from hell. Felipe and Zoe invite Isa, 'Nando and Cecilio over to dine...and so Ceci can meet Zoe. Ruh roh. It isn't pretty. Felipe is kept in the dark, but Zoe confesses to Isa that Ceci is her ángel and Ceci confesses to 'Nando that Zoe is his "estupida suicida." Ceci is going to back off. He even tells Felipe he wants to dissolve the partnership (?) and move away from the DF.
• Guillermina makes up stories about robbery(?) She still needs money to keep the PI on the case. She decides to sell a ring and puts Héctor (her lover?) in charge of getting a good price. Ha ha, Héctor sells the ring to Jaibo's woman and then tells Guillermina he was robbed! 
• Did I hear correctly? Did Manuela actually tell Marifer that the asthma was all in her head?????  Seriously dangerous.
• 'Nando overhears a phone conversation and flips his lid. (He really needs to chill.) Marisol enlists her little sisters' help in seeing  Juancho. While the family and Mine are away, Juancho comes to call and they start making out pretty heavily....and Isa walks in.

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Alternate Titles

Maldita Carmina!
Damien and Elisa Return Home

Casa de Castanon-Home Office Agosto has calmed down and now feels like crap (he should). Tears are flowing.  Good!  Don Lucio is pouring extra salt on Agosto’s wounds (as he should).  He chides Agosto for being a jerk to Elisa based on a lie from Carmina.  Agosto says he’s depressed because he’s treated Elisa like a red-headed step child and mentally abused her for most of her life.  Don Lucio agrees with Agosto that he has not been “Dad of the Years”.   Elisa is my child.  Maldita Carmina!  Lucio tells him to make amends with Elisa even if it means that he has to accept Damien as a son-in-law.  Lucio says that Elisa will forgive him and when Agosto works up the courage to apologize, Agosto knows where she’s staying.  Agosto says that he can’t forgive himself (and he shouldn’t).    

Casa de Don Lucio-Paloma is visiting Elisa, who is still wearing that little stupid halo braid.  Paloma tells Elisa that she and Damien being siblings is the dumbest thing that she has ever heard of in her entire life.  Now Paloma understands why Elisa moved out of Agosto’s house.  Paloma tells Elisa about the argument that she had with Gael.  She mentions that Gael did not tell her about Damien and Elisa being siblings.  Elisa asks why they fought.  Paloma explains that she saw Gael hugging Elisa and jumped to the wrong conclusions.  She knows that Gael still loves Elisa and now that Damien and Elisa are siblings, she’s afraid that Gael will dump her to be with Elisa.  Elisa assures Paloma that she only thinks of Gael like a brother.  There will never be anything more between them.  Paloma tells Elisa that she will put those thoughts out of her head.  Elisa uses this opportunity to make herself the subject of the conversation.  Oh well, Paloma has come to expect this by now.  They sit on the couch.  Elisa tells Paloma that she has always thought of Gael as her brother and Damien as her lover.  She is sad that Damien is actually her brother.  While Elisa tells her that Damien is the love of her life for always, Paloma dutifully strokes Elisa’s hair and holds her friend’s hand. 

Casa de Castanon-Home Office-Agosto is sitting at his desk rubbing his temples when Carmina IMUSTHAVEADEATHWISH Castanon strolls in.  What do you want?  She says that she wants to talk to him.  He tells her that they have nothing to discuss, but she closes the door (this is so there will be no witnesses to her murder at the hands of her irate husband) and walks further into the room.  She wants to explain why she falsified the DNA tests and led him to believe that Elisa is not his daughter.  She wanted him to forget his wife.  Agosto slams his hand on the table and starts yelling.  Side note:  when Agosto gets angry, he reminds me of a chained vicious foaming, barking and growling dog.   It’s unnerving.   Not only did she make him believe it, but she kept the lie going for years.  She also brought it up at every possible opportunity.  She falsified the test results and made him hate his own daughter.  Carmina blames Elisa for the death of their son. She says it was crib death?  She wanted to make Elisa pay.  Agosto defends his daughter (FINALLY!).  Carmina begs Agosto to forgive her.  She sinks to the floor and conveniently puts her face in his crotch.  At that point, Little Agosto wanted to forgive her, but fortunately, Angry Agosto was thinking with his upper brain and refused.  She continues to beg forgiveness.  He tells her that she has to move out so that he an Elisa can start their new life. 

Hacienda Arango-Damien is unpacking his bags while Florencia hovers around him like a puppy dog.  She says that she couldn’t believe it when Alfonsina said that he’d move back in.  May I state that Damien is looking mighty dapper in his clingy white shirt?  Damien tells her that he heard that Guido is Up the River; but he can’t believe that Guido was capable of doing something like that. Florencia says that she can’t believe it either, but there’s a mountain of evidence against him.  She asks to change the subject.  Damien hangs his clothes in the closet, but strikes a pose for the camera so that we can enjoy his handsomeness.  The pause delays his unpacking, so Florencia removes some of his stuff from the suitcase and tries helping him put things away.  Damien protests.  He says that the wants to be alone; he’s got a lot of things on his mind.  She’s not taking the direct hint.  She asks if she still has a chance with him.  Is she one of the things on his mind?  He says that he has to think about them reuniting and he’ll let her know the outcome tomorrow.  This desperate chick even moves in for a kiss; he doesn’t return the smooch.  Between Florencia and Paloma, I am going to vomit.  A LOT. 

Casa de Mickey and Mallory-Ingrid is leaving the house for the evening.  She doesn’t notice Horacio, who is standing in the shadows.  As soon as she is safely away, Horacio rushes towards the front door.  Hopefully, none of the neighbors will notice a complete stranger who is hurrying towards the front of a house (Mrs. Kravitz lives on the other side of town, so he should be safe).  After arriving at the door, Horacio removes a knife from his pocket, and turns back towards the front yard, displaying the knife that twinkles in the moonlight.  This is so that anyone watching will be able to easily identify him to the police (if La Ermita had a police force).  He picks the lock and lets himself in.  Like all people on covert missions, he turns on theoverhead lights instead of using something inconvenient, like a stupid flashlight.   He pauses, looks around and then walks over to a drawer and removes a folder; it wasn’t what he needed, so he returns it to its place.  Commercial. 

Casa de Arango-Alfonsina wants to know where Braulio is going.  She reminds him that the staff members are not allowed into the bedrooms.  Braulio explains that he’s heard about the whole sibling thing and wanted to be supportive to Damien.  Alfonsina tells Braulio that she is worried about her son.  Damien needs a good friend right now, but he won’t let her be his friend.  She wants Braulio to take Damien out and show him a good time.  She butters him up by telling him that he is a good father to Vincente.  He thanks her for her confidence in him.  Sucker!

Casa de Arango (Damien’s Bedroom)-Poor cutie pie is holding his amulet like a rosary and thinking of Elisa (which is kind of disturbing because he still believes that Elisa is his sister.  Shouldn’t he been gargling or something?)  He sighs deeply and places it on his nightstand.  Braulio knocks on the door.  Come in.  Braulio invites Damien to go toss some beers back at the cantina.  At first Damien refuses, but Braulio talks him into it. 

Church-Gael is just about to enter the courtyard, when Ingrid approaches him.  He asks her if she has information about Kenia.  No, I don’t, but can I have some money?  Gael wants to know why she can’t get some cash from Gabino.  Isn’t Gabino supporting her?  He must not know that Gabino is a pimp for life and pimps don’t give hos money.  He would know this if he listened to Rap music.  Geez.   She tells him that Gabino took all of her money.  She needs the money because she doesn’t want to work the stroll anymore; she wants to leave Gabino.  Gael says that he can’t believe Gabby stole her money (Again, this is what pimps do!)  She clarifies her statement by saying that Gabby is “saving it” for her.  She can’t take it anymore and wants to leave.  He tells her to stop by tomorrow around the same time and he will give her a couple of bucks.  She asks him to bring the money to her and not to tell Father Lupe.  Gael agrees. 

Casa de Mickey and Mallory-Horacio is now in the bedroom with the lights on.  He is loudly ransacking the drawers.  Eureka!  He found the tickets!  He shoves them in his shirt under his armpit and turns out the bedroom light.  Right as he’s about to leave, Gabino walks in and calmly asks Horacio what he’s doing there.  They stare each other down. 

Casa de Don Lucio-Agosto is in the living room waiting to speak to Elisa.  She doesn’t look happy when she sees him.  She wants to know why he’s come.  He wants her to come home.  Luke, it turns out that I am your father after all.  She tears up and tells him that she doesn’t understand.  Remember yesterday, when I told you that you weren’t mine.  I was mistaken.  You’re my kid; you’re my blood.  For years, your crazy aunt Carmina has told me that you weren’t mine and I stupidly believed her.  Elisa is confused and starts to cry.   He asks her to forgive him and asks for an opportunity to make it up to her.  He looks so sincere this time.  She grabs him and hugs him.  My little princess, he whispers in her ear.  He tells her that he adores her.  This scene is so sweet.  I almost teared-up!  (OK, I lied.  I actually did get misty because she finally got her daddy back).  Thank goodness for the commercial!

Casa de Don Lucio-We are back from the commercial and they are still holding one another.  I may not be able to continue with the recap.  This is so sappy, but cute.  Finally, they break apart and she asks about the DNA test.  He lowers his head and tells her that Carmina falsified the results.  He tells her that Lucio has the true test results if she would like to see them.  No, I know in my heart that you are my father.  She wants to know how he convinced Carmina to tell the truth.  He tells her that Father Lupe forced her to do it.  They hold hands and he tells her that the most important thing is that they start their new life.  He wants Delores to pack her bags so that they can come home.  They kiss and hug each other some more.  She is so happy and this is so sweet.  She hurries off.

Casa de Mickey and Mallory-Um Gabino is not so calm anymore.  Answer me!  What the hell are you doing in my house?  He pimp slaps Horacio in the head.  Horacio lies and tells Gabby that he was looking for him.  The door was opened, so he just walked in.  Gabby doesn’t believe it.  Nobody knows where I live.  He wants to know who told him.  Horacio says a worker told him.  Gabino is so hot when he’s angry (and when he’s happy and when he’s sad).  Horacio backs away from him.  Gabino grabs Horacio by the back of his neck and slams his face into the table.  Who sent you to my house?   He slams his face into the table again.  He threatens to break Horacio’s bones one by one.   Horacio tells Gabino that Carmina sent him.   Gabino calls him a traitor and demands to know why she sent him.  Horacio frees himself and tells Gabby that Carmina sent him for the airplane tickets.  Horacio gives Gabby the tickets and wants to know what Gabby is going to do with him.  Gabby kicks Horacio out of his house and tells him next time things will be different.    

Church-Gael is in the bedroom.  He checks the drawers and the closet and determines that Damien has moved out.  Father Lupe comes in.  Gael wants to know where Damien went.  Lupe tells Gael that Damien when home, but also mentions that Damien and Elisa are not brother and sister.  Gael asks, “Are we sure this time? Are all of our Ts crossed and our Is dotted?”  Yeah, third time’s the charm, says Padre.  We are almost absolutely positive (I think) that Damien and Elisa are not related.  Padre asks Gael if he is going to see Paloma tonight.  Gael doesn’t know.  Paloma is a girl of good qualities and she’s cute.  What is your problem?  Gael says that he’s physically attracted to Paloma; but he’s not in love with her.  Padre doesn’t want to hear all of the details of the physical attraction.  Gael thinks that there should be love and lust in a relationship.  He tells Lupe that she holds himself back with her and that’s not fair. 

Casa de Castanon-Carmina is pacing in the foyer; the phone rings.  Carmina rushes to answer it.  It’s Gabby, calling from a pay phone.  He tells Carmina that her plot failed; she’s not getting the tickets.  She tells him that he has to vacate her house.  She’s been given the big boot, so she has to evict them.  He tells her that their not leaving and hangs up on her.    

Cantina-Damien is blasted out of his mind and tossing back triple shots of Tequila.  He’s crying (literally) about Elisa.  He says that it’s best that he and Elisa don’t’ see each other for a while.  Braulio tells him that it will be hard to forget Elisa.  Damien says that he can’t have her near him because he will violate her.  Apparently, she has great lips (Dude, you’re talking about your faux sister! Snap out of it!)  He continues to talk about her body (I know that you don’t know that she’s not your sister, but this is gross!) and how when he holds her, he wants to make her his (again, that is the polite way for saying that he wants to jump/deflower her).  He tells Braulio, that Elisa is the only woman that he will ever love!  She’s the only woman that he’s wanted most in his life.  Braulio contradicts himself (see above) and tells him to find another woman and forget about Elisa.  Damien doesn’t think another woman will do the job.  Braulio basically tells him that there are other fish in the sea.  Damien reminds Braulio that although he is legally married to Tonia; his heart, body, soul and loins long for Lolita.  Tonia hasn’t made you forget a thing, says Damien.  Braulio does not respond, but downs a triple shot as well. 

Casa de Arango-Agosto, Dolores and Elisa enter the house.  Dolores is thrilled to be back.  Horacio brings in the boxes.  Carmina comes out of the office; she doesn’t look happy about Elisa being there.  Agosto sees his wife and tells her that he still expects her to be gone in the morning.  The two women exchange stink eyes.    

Witch Mountain-Who knew?  Ramona has a hobby.  She is in the kitchen beading shells by candlelight, when Paloma walks in.  Have you spoken with Gael yet?  No.  Paloma says that Gael is still mad at her and that he probably won’t come.  Ramona wants to know why he’s mad, but Paloma doesn’t want to talk about it.  Ramona mentions that she saw Elisa at the cemetery.  Paloma tells Ramona that Elisa is still sad for Damien and begins to tell her about the DNA test, but Gael knocks on the door.  He greets Ramona and asks to speak with Paloma alone.  The two go outside.  Paloma apologizes for how she reacted to the hug between he and Elisa; she assures him that it will not happen again.  She tells him that Elisa was completely right when she told Paloma to get some self-confidence.  Paloma has no reason not to trust Gael.  At that moment, Gael tells Paloma that he wants to break up.  He doesn’t feel the same for her as she feels for him.  He tells her that she is a very nice chick, but he’s not in love with her.  He doesn’t want to play with her feelings.  She tells him that his obsession for Elisa is out of hand (ya mean like your obsession for Gael?).  Friends, asks Gael?  No, I won’t be able to be your friend, Gael.  She tells him to leave.  He walks off and she hugs a tree.  Commercial. 

Casa de Arango-Elisa’s Bedroom-Oh joy, Elisa is unpacking her ugly clothes.  She removes the picture and the amulet from the suitcase.  She’s looking at the picture of her mother and godmother when Carmina walks in (This chick is fearless.  Doesn’t she know that her actions are worthy of death?  Or at least a good punch in the face?)  She asks Elisa to forgive her.  Elisa doesn’t believe that her aunt is being sincere.  Carmina begs Elisa not to be so tough on her.  She reminds her niece that they have the same blood and that she is her only family.  Elisa rolls her eyes.  Carmina (no shame) sits down on Elisa’s bed.  She asks Elisa to ask Agosto not to kick her out.  She’ll do anything.  Elisa apologizes, but tells her that Agosto has made his decision and she has nothing else to say.  Carmina tells her that she understands.  She tells Elisa that Estefania would have given her a second chance. Elisa signals that she’s bored with the conversation by arranging the picture and the amulet.  Carmina thanks her niece for listening and leaves. 

Witch Mountain-Ramona finds Paloma sobbing by the tree.  Did Gael leave?  Yes, Grandma, Gael left.  Then what are you doing here?  Come eat dinner.  I’m not hungry.  Paloma tells her Grandmother that she wants to be alone.  Grandma gives her a kiss and tells her not to stay out too long.  Don’t be sad; it’s not the end of the world.  It is to me, says Paloma. 

Casa de Arango-Damien’s Bedroom Ummmmm this is kind of strange, but….OK.  I can only report what I see.  Alfonsina is in Damien’s bedroom wearing a pretty silk robe.  She appears to be lighting candles, for what seems like a romantic evening, when she discovers the amulet that he left on the night stand.  She takes the little necklace and sticks it in her bra and continues setting the ambience.  Hmmmmmm.  I don’t know what to say.  Normally, I am not speechless, but this is just downright odd.  Isn’t incest illegal in Mexico?  Florencia enters the room and asks if Damien has arrived yet.  Alfonsina says that he should be there shortly and tells Florencia that Damien will be lit up like the fireworks on Cinco de Mayo or the 4^th of July (except if you live in San Diego because of a computer glitch).  Don’t miss this chance, says Alfonsina.

Cantina-Damien has drunk all of the Tequila.  Certainly, there’s none left in that cantina.  Oops, I was wrong, he has a little left in his glass.  As Braulio lifts him out of his seat, Damien takes that last swallow.  Damien is so sexy when he’s drunk (and when he’s sober).  Braulio almost has to carry him out of the bar.  Damien keeps insisting that Braulio order another bottle. 

Casa de Castanon Home Office-Agosto is studying some paperwork when there is a knock at the door.  It’s Elisa, she’s come to say goodnight.  I’m so happy for her that I am not going to mention that her boobs are out and that is an inappropriate low-cut nightie to be wearing whilst you say goodnight to your father.  She gives him a big hug and a kiss.  He thanks her for forgiving him.  He doesn’t know how he believed that she was not his kid.  She doesn’t want to talk about it.  They’ve agreed to let bygones be bygones. He tells her that she is a very noble girl.  She tells him that Carmina came to her bedroom and repented.  She feels sorry for Carmina; she seems very alone.   She doesn’t mind if Carmina stays.  Whatever he decides; she will not oppose it. What???????  It’s my mother’s sister.  What????? Elisa’s back my dumb chick list.  Move over Paloma and Florencia.  Luckily, Angry Agosto’s main brain is still doing the thinking.  He says that he has already made his decision.  Car-azy has got to go!  He hopes that Elisa respects that.  Elisa says that she’s not going to argue with him about that.  OK, so I will just keep her name penciled in on the dumb chick list…for now.  She wants to talk about Damien.  She loves him with all of her soul.  She wants to know if she can date Damien since they are not related.  He tells her that Alfonsina will never accept it.  She will make your life hell, but he’ll allow it.  He tells her to inform Damien that they can get married.  She’s so happy.  She thanks her father and gives him a hug. 

Casa de Arango-So Dam Inebriated can’t find his bedroom door. Apparently, while he was out at the cantina, someone moved it.  His mother comes out of her bedroom and watches while he stumbles down the hallway.  She adjusts her satin evening gown and robe.  You son is gorgeous, but someone please inform Alfonsina that incest is against that law in Mexico.  I’ve looked it up.  Florencia is wearing a negligee and waiting in Damien’s bedroom.  Damien wants to know what she’s doing there.  My bad, now I get it!  Alfonsina was not lighting the candles to take advantage of her hot, delicious and intoxicated son.  She was setting a romantic mood so that Florencia could have sex with him while his defenses are down.  What kind of mommy from hell is she?  She got Braulio to take Damien out drinking, and then prepared the bedroom so that Florencia could sleep with him.  Florencia nibbles on Damien’s neck.  Damien tells Florencia that he needs her.  Alfonsina’s probably out in the hallway listening to her son having sex.  Gross!  Credits. 

Advances
Kenia’s body is floating around.  Elisa walks in on Damien and Florencia in bed together.  

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Part I Recap by Madelaine

The Night Before The Pie Cart Hit

Mexico City:

We are still in Gharabaldi Square dancing and having a great time. Rod and Luci are smoochy, and that pie cart is getting closer all the time. Vio and Polo join the happy party, and she informs everyone Marcial stood her up, she has a shot of tequila. Marcial does show up finally, and tells Vio he had lots of work, and Aldo also comes with Vicky, who he says is his future novia! Rod asks if this is Don J's daughter, and Aldo says yeah, Rod is giving her a good stare. There is line dancing, drinking and smoochies. Now there is picture taking and lots of dancing and smoochies, the poor things, that pie cart is almost upon them.

We now join the three conspirators as Don A joins them. They are all having champagne but Don A would like a double cognac, that is his drink of choice. Lastra tells Don A that Luci worked for him at Inferno. Lastra tells Julie and Gala whatever they want him to do he will. The Don pipes up that he doesn't take orders from anyone, he wants an explanation and make it quick. He wants to know what is this about my palomita? Julie tells the Don that chacha stole Rod right from the altar from Gala. Don A wants to know what chacha? Suprisingly he isn't agreeable to their plan it seems. They tell the Don Luciana Jacinto of course. The Don is getting upset and says Luciana is the most beautiful girl in the pueblo, while Lastra is removing his glasses and Julie is sneering. He tells the table that Luciana is a good girl. Gala now pipes up and says that this girl was a servant (note to commenters, we really SHOULD count how many times she says domestica, cause it IS in every sentence she utters). and they are both her victims. Don asks Lastra why he is there and Lastra just grins and Gala gives the Don the stinkeye. Each then proceeds to tell the Don the "plan" on taking down Luciana Jacinto. Gala is claiming that Luci stole Rod right at the altar, Lastra is claiming that Luci is a thief who stole from him when she worked for him. The Don doesn't think any of this is true, he thinks Rod is at fault for leaving Gala, and Lastra is insulting his palomita and he won't have it, by gum. The Don wants to leave but Gala tells him to be calm. She tells him to sit back down cause they are taking Luci down manana. He tells Gala he has had enough of Lastra insulting his palomita, he finishes his drink and starts to leave when Julie calls him back. She has taken something out of her purse she hands to him. It is those pics of Luci working at Inferno. Well the Don takes those pics, and wait for it, tears them to pieces and throws them back on the table, he did look at them. He says he doesn't care about these things, I have to say here, yay Don Aquiles! Don Aquiles leaves in a huff, and the rest of the conspirators say they really don't need his help and can proceed anyway. Gala tells them once they all confront that DOMESTICA and she learns Don A is in town too, she will flee all the way back to Het Het. They toast each other with champagne. After Don A leaves this meeting he is walking the streets of the D.F. and saying to himself that his palomita couldn't have done these things, the chilangos must have turned her.

Hanna, Rosa and Conny are in the library at Torreslanda, and Rosa is talking about Conny's love life, Hanna says she wants to be like Tia Conny, full of happiness and love and the phone rings. Aldo is calling her from the little party, he needs a loan, of precisely 30 thousand pesos that his friend Lorenzo needs. As soon as Conny mentions Lorenzo, the bro of Luci, Hanna takes off to talk to Boris, and Rosa is all ears. Conny is shocked and can't beleive Lorenzo needs that much, but Aldo says Lorenzo is in a jam. While Aldo is on the phone, Lorenzo is nearby and hiding his face. He has heard everything. Rosa is still listening to Conny and now Rosa thinks the whole family are money grubbers.

Max and Oscar are at the office and Oscar tells Max that Claudio is in Belgium. Max wants to know why Belgium. (I have to say here, how is Oscar always getting this info on Claudio?) Oscar tells Max that Claudio is attending a conference of lawyers that specialize in fraud and banking. Max isn't liking that. Max is convinced that Claudio is a formidable enemy and out to get him. Oscar tells Max to calm down, he can't touch the money, but Max says Claudio isn't after money, he is after ruining Max's prestige and "good name". Oscar says well he is just in Europe so what? Swiss Banking anyone? Max tells Oscar he is leaving with Pato for Boston in the morning. He leaves Oscar in charge of the business and tells him he will be focused on Pato's recuperation and hopefully Pato will be able to walk again. Oscar tells Max he wants to call it a day, it is Sunday after all. Max wants one more thing from Oscar. He wants Oscar to keep an eye on Aldo and give him, wait for it, an office! Oscar is like why? Max tells him Aldo is very ambitious. Oscar says this is Conny's son correct, the gopher. Max says yes. Oscar also tells Max, he wants to take his relationship with Conny to a more formal level. Max is pleased with this.

Brussels, Belgium:

Claudio is wanting to check Swiss Bank Accounts, didn't I tell you? He is trying to find one connected to Max, about the time the fraud happened. He is also wanting to check Carribean Accounts, Cayman Islands, anyone? He is checking all these out to see if any can be connected to Maximino Torreslanda and the fraud charges against Claudio. He also says why, Max, why did you do this to me? Claudio wants to get postive proof that Max framed him for this fraud.

The Next Morning or The Day The Pie Cart Hits:

Mexico City:

Everyone has come to see Pato off. Everyone from the family is there but Melissa. They all wish him luck, including the Frigid one, who Pato cuts off, and Mati is the last to wish him luck, he tells her he loves her. Melissa finally rushes in, says she was late due to traffic, and was hoping to catch him before he left. She also wishes him good luck. Everyone goes outside with Pato but Frigid who is giving the eye roll. Meantime, Max is in his little home office, calling Vicky, who is at work, and tells her she *better* answer his calls while he is away no excuses and he will be back soon. Frigid is in the kitchen now at Torreslanda and Gala has called. She wants Frigid to get rid of Mati for a couple of hours so there is noone to defend Luci when the intervention loca (thanks Anon 12:29) happens. Frigid says she will take care of it.

Het Het:

Ariche and his little friends run into Copio. Ariche tells Copio he is leaving soon for the D.F. with Magda and Paz to see Luci and his friend Rod. Copio says that's funny, that's where my Patron went. Ariche tells Copio they are going for a special reason and tells Copio bye.

Magda has gotten her new dress for the wedding and is thrilled with it. They are so looking forward to the wedding and Magda is especially happy to be seeing Vio who she hasn't seen in some years.

Airport:

Now we are at the airport where Max and Rosa have brought Pato, and Luci and Rod come to bid Pato bye. Rosa comes over to Rod and gives him a kiss and Rod goes over to Pato. Rosa is with Luci and wishes her a good day, but you can tell Luci is very wary of her. Rosa invites Luci over to the Torrelanda home in the afternoon (Run Luci Run, please run) and now Luci is even warier of Rosa, and Rosa is doing a horrific, fakey smile at Luci. Luci, unfortunately agrees to come over. Luci joins Rod and Rosa says to herself, ay Luciana you only have a couple more hours of happiness with Rodrigo, mi hijo. Meanwhile Luci is wishing Pato the best of luck. She asks if she can give him the blessing, he is like sure, she does and Rosa is giving her the major death ray. Luci kisses Pato on the cheek, he thanks her for coming and goes off with Max, as he goes off he tells Rosa adios, she says adios back, no hug or kiss for Pato from Rosa, gee what a Moms, jus' sayin'. After Max and Pato go, Rosa is giving Luci and Rod that fakey smile and Rod and Luci just look at her. She goes finally and Luci gives Rod a kiss on the cheek and tells him everything will be fine.

Pie Cart Afternoon:

Rosa is home finally and calls Rod from her bedroom, he is wanted at the Torreslanda home y punto. He says he's at work, but Rosa will not take no for an answer. She hangs up and Rod is left staring at the phone.

Frigid is in the upstairs hallway, fake dusting and looking for Mati. Finally Mati comes in the hall and Frigid says she is busy and could Mati dust the elevator that Pato uses. Mati goes to do so and when she does, Frigid has the remote control and basically locks Mati in the elevator. The only way out is with the remote Frigid has. Poor Mati is yelling at Frigid to let her out, and Frigid doesn't answer her.

Now the coven of the brujas that will be performing their intervention loca tell Frigid, who is there too, that when Luci comes to bring her to the library. Rosa has that magazine in her hand. Rosa also wants to know where Mati is? Frigid says she is in her room. Rosa thinks that it is best that way, she won't interfere. Note to Frigid, I hope they lock you up somewhere, so you get claustrophobia, jus' sayin'. Rosa also wants no interruptions. Rosa says she can't wait for Rod to find out about esta typa. Rod will be the first victim of these brujas and their "intervention" and he walks right in and is surrounded by these brujas. Rod greets them all and wants to know from Moms why she invited Luci this afternoon. He is very suspicious. She won't tell him, only that she wanted to see him first. He wants to know what is so urgent. Those brujas are surrounding him. Rod is starting to get the heebie jeebies. Meanwhile, Luci has arrived and Gennaro lets her in. He tells her to wait for Frigid. Luci is left cooling her heels in the hallway.

Rosa tells Rod she is very disconcerted and Rod wants to know why she is saying this in front of Gala and Julie? Is there some type of problem? Gala will not look at Rod and Julie says they aren't the ones with the problem. Gala wants to leave, but Rosa makes her stay. Rod is getting way uncomfortable. Luci is still waiting and looking around. Frigid finally comes and escorts Luci to the piano room and tells her to wait here until Senora Torreslanda is ready for you, (Note to Luci, run girl and don't look back). Rod wants Rosa to tell him what the hell is going on here. Rosa tells him oh, I'll tell you what is going on so you fully understand. He doesn't understand what she is talking about. Rosa whips out that magazine and says she wants to talk about the woman on the cover of this magazine, the same mag Gala came by with the other day. Rod throws the mag down and says this muchacha works at the antro so what? Rosa tells him this woman is your wife, and proceeds to open the mag up to the pic of Luci and Vio together. She points to Luci with Vio and says that's your wife. Rod is just staring and Gala and Julie are smirking behind his back. Rod accuses Gala of doing this. She says she didn't do it and Rod doesn't beleive her. Julie claims they knew nothing about this till Gala did the expose and Lastra told them the name of the girls in the pics. Gala tells Rod, Lastra knows Luci very well. Rosa is giving Rod the stink eye. Frigid comes into the piano room, and says Luciana, oh, I mean Senora Luciana, she does this a number of times. Frigid brings her lemonade, which Luci doesn't drink. She thanks Frigid for bringing it to her, she wants to know how much longer she has to wait there, and is Rod with Rosa? Frigid tells her just a little while longer and yes Rod is with Rosa.

Poor Mati, is still in that elevator, banging and yelling for someone, anyone to let her out.

Serena has come by to see Vio and they are going to eat, Serena goes in the junk drawer to get the placemats and sees that envelope with Luci's name on it. Vio finally sees it, opens it, even though it has Luci's name on it and sees that mag. Vio says oh this can't be good, and shows it to Serena. She tells Serena the covergirl of this mag is Luci. Serena can't beleive it.

Now the three brujas have cornered Rod and start in with all the bad things Luci has done. Gala wants to know why Luci never told Rod about working at Inferno and she tells him Lastra told them all about Luci. Gala says Rod should have found out all about Luci. Rosa is egging Gala on, by saying that Gala "ferreted" out the truth for a good reason. Rosa thanks Julie and Gala, who are smirking behind Rod's back, about bringing it to their attention what class of woman, Luci *really* is. Rod grabs that mag and throws it, but Rosa picks it up and puts it in front of his face and Julie tells him that Lastra told them what type of woman Luci really is, like robbing clients and Lastra wanted to put her in jail. Rod grabs the mag again and remembers the talk he had with Ivan, while Polo was listening in the background, the night of the fight at Inferno. Meanwhile Luci is still waiting and looking at an artbook thinking about ceramics. Meanwile the brujas, keep up the attack on Luci's character. She ran away from Don A in Het Het, worked at the antro and then as a maid in this house. Don't beleive a word Luci says. Eva. Luci isn't the innocent she pretends to be. Rosa closes the door to the library and he is stuck in there with them. Gala leaves and Rod is now stuck with Julie and Rosa.

Gala is driving and Don A calls her. She asks Don A if he has thought about the proof he saw with his own eyes. He wants to know if what Gala and Co. have done will seperate Luci and Rod and Gala tells him Luci should be leaving soon. Don A wants a call at the hotel when she does. He wants to take her back to Het Het away from all these chilangos.

Meanwhile Julie and Rosa are tag teaming Rod, hard about Luci. Julie tells him the night he defended Luci, it bothered Gala a lot and she will never forgive him for dumping her. Rod is getting more upset and Rosa tells Julie to stop. Rod wants to find Luci so she can do some 'splaining, but Rosa stops him and tells him how can he love and trust this type of woman and why Luci never told him any of these things from her past. Rosa tells Rod she is his Moms, loves him and is trying to defend Rod, but she is really trying to stop him from talking to Luci alone. She tells Rod she wants to talk to Luci alone to see if she tells the truth. (Note to Luci: last chance girl, run for your life, jus' sayin'). Meanwhile, in the den of the brujas, Rod has had enough and is yelling at Rosa, you go Rod, he tells her she never liked Luci and he accuses Rosa of trying to find a way to get rid of Luci. Rod also tells Rosa that since Luci has been in the Torreslanda home, she has been treated badly and Rosa has tried to find every way to be rid of her. Julie was NOT expecting this. Rod tells Rosa he left the Torreslanda home and moved into the apartment cause Rosa never liked Luci from the get go and why is Rosa wanting to seperate him from Luci? Rosa tells him it is her JOB, doncha know, cause she is his Moms to UNMASK this woman. Say what????? He wants to talk to Luci and Rosa wants to know why, oh come on now! (Note to Rosa: What are you dense? Do you think he should just beleive YOUR TRUTH????). He wants to know from Luci herself that Gala, Julie and Rosa lied. Julie says she has proof what they say is true. She goes. Rod tells Rosa you are my Moms why are you hurting me this way? Rod tells Rosa that Luci is his happiness and means the world to him. He wants to know why she is so insistent on this? Rosa tells Rod cause she's his Moms and only wants the best for him, Rod is crying. Julie leaves and calls Lastra and tells him to wait just a little longer. She hangs up and has a way smarmy look on her face.

Lorenzo is at Inferno and is meeting with Ivan. Ivan chews Lorenzo a new one and tells him he trusted him and look what he gone and did. Robbed the place. Lorenzo tries to get a word in edge wise but Ivan is going on and on, until Lorenzo pulls out the 30 thousand pesos from his pocket and gives it to Ivan. (Note to Lorenzo: bad move dude, the cash that is, should have given him a check). Ivan wants to know if Lorenzo got a receipt for this cash, no but it's all there. Ivan says too bad cause Lastra is pressing charges, I think. Poor Lorenzo.

Oscar and Aldo are at Torreslanda and Oscar is showing Aldo his new office which is, wait for it, the janitor's closet, lol. Aldo thinks it is a joke, but it isn't. It is truly his new office. Aldo asks how the hell he can work here and Oscar tells him he'll find a way to adapt. Also Aldo said something about a secretary. Of course, Aldo doesn't get one of those. Oscar tells Aldo to have a great day. Aldo is so not down with this.

Mati is still banging on that elevator door and calling Frigid to let her out already. Frigid finally answers her and tells her they can't find the remote to let her out , and had to call the architect to get a replacement. Frigid is filing her nails, and that remote is on her hand, what a beyotch.

Boston, Massachusetts:

Pato and Max have arrived, and beleive it or not, speak perfect English to the bellboy as he brings up their bags. Max is happy they have gotten there and Pato is anxious, that dad is taking time away from work. As a matter of fact, he wants his dad to go back to Mexico, since they are so busy at Torreslanda, and then come back for him. Max says no way, Jose. He's staying and Pato wonders how long this will take. Max tells him little by little he will get some feeling back, look how his hand is moving already. So Pato is happy with that, and so Max is happy too.

And The Pie Cart Hits:

Frigid finally comes for Luciana, oh excuse her, Senora Luciana, she begs her pardon again, for just calling her Luciana. She tells Luci they are waiting for her in the library. Luci thanks her and goes and Frigid says, after Luci goes, the pleasure is all mine, yeah right, you beyotch, jus' sayin'

Luci goes to the library and Rosa is giving her the stink eye and Luci goes to greet Rod. Rod who is very pithed now, holds up that mag and asks her if this cover is true and is this Luci on the cover? Luci is struck dumb with shock and Rod is DEAD TO ME!

Part II Recap by Anita

Highlights for Today
The Harpies Gang up on Rodrigo
Gala Supervises from Command Central
The Greatest Love Story of the past 61 hours—Over in 20 minutes
Patricio Gets Good News
Claudio Expects Helpful News
Violeta Gets Bad News
Aldo Tells Lorenzo Not To Worry About the Charges or His Job
The Only Happy People Live in Het Het
Rodrigo Competes With Victor Newman (Y&R) at the Punching Bag

NOTE:  Due to the amount of dialog (some of it quite loud) your faithful scribe is doing a lot of paraphrasing and using personal pronouns without quotes, so forgive the presumption of quotable accuracy.  The Luci take-down will appear in as few continuous scenes as possible.

In the Library-The Beginning of the End
Lucia arrives and immediately knows something is up with Rod.  He stands with his back to her.  She realizes she is cornered like a frightened duck by Roselena.  Rodrigo shows her the Glam-rag with the article on Antros de Moda.  Rod says: Tell me there’s no truth to this.  Tell me it’s not you.  That you had nothing to do with this.  Rosie wonders if she’s brave enough to admit it.  Luci admits it is she.

In the ‘hood
Violeta and Serena are talking about the self-same issue of Glam-rag.  They don’t like it.  It was done by someone who wants to annoy or hurt Luciana.  They’ve made it look like she was a regular employee, but she only worked there one night.  She never put that costume on again.

In Gala’s Office
Gala is pacing back and forth in Communications Central.  There’s no word on how Operation Sink Lucy is proceeding.  Her long-haired, head-banded personal assistant says that with all the stuff they have against her, the outcome shouldn’t be in doubt.  Gala asserts she did not invent the Lucy story, she just put out the facts (as she deemed most advantageous).

In Boston, MA
Patricio is shirtless (and hawt), undergoing tests with a doctor who, wow, speaks excellent Spanish and is proud of it.  He’s hooked up to machines to record any nerve reaction.  Max is a bit non-plussed because they did the same tests in Mexico.  Things look good for Pato.  Even though it will be another day before doc gets the results, he gives them the good news.  They will, Wait for It, operate tomorrow morning.  Later, Max and Patricio are talking about his chances of recovering.  Pato doesn’t know if he believes in miracles, but he’s sure he needs one now.  (Sigh, Pato has such a gorgeous smile.)

In the Library-The Middle of the End
Rose is spitting venom at Luci:  Now do you know why I can’t stand you?  Why I didn’t want you anywhere near my family.  I never would have imagined you were a, a--cabaretera. 
Rod:  That’s enough mamá.
Rose:  O qué (it always sounds like OK) are you going to defend her now?  This woman abused our trust.  She made fun of the unconditional affection Patricio had for her.  The same woman you surrendered your love to.  Neither of my sons deserved this, Luciana.  We know you worked in an antro and we have witnesses who can testify that you robbed a Mr. Lastra’s wallet.
Luci:  No, I never robbed any one.
Rose:  It’s on the public record that you did.
Luci:  (Unintelligible, protesting)  I never knew anything about those photos.
Julie enters: Luci, don’t lie.  Here’s the form with your signature attesting that you received a copy of the magazine.
Luci:  I never received anything.
Julie:  Is this your signature?
Luci: (after being badgered by Rose) Yes, it’s my signature (after she remembers signing for an envelope).
Rose: You deceived everyone.       
Luci: But I’m not a thief.
Julie: Your whole family is like that.  Rod, did you know her brother works in the same antro?
Rod:  Yes, I knew that
Julie:  Ah, but did you know he stole 30,000 pesos?
Luci: That’s not true.
Julie:  Yes, it’s true.
To prove it, the doors slide open to reveal a Satanic-looking Lastra.  Rodrigo reacts with rage and tries to throw Lastra out.  Rosie wants Rodrigo to hear him out.
Lastra:  I’m here to corroborate the story of tal Joanna, I mean Luciana.  In effect, she stole my wallet and this fellow here defended her, probably because of her innocent-looking little face.  She asked me to forgive her.  She didn’t want me to bring charges because she was working here, for this important family.
Luci: I never stole anything.

He doesn’t mention that things got a little out of hand and the estupida judge charged him with contempt, put him behind bars and dismissed the case.  But ni modo.  Rodrigo is about to throw him out when Lastra aims a parting shot.  It’s a family of thieves, her brother just stole 30,000 pesos from the firm and is going to be charged and sent to jail for robbery.  He yells they deserve a warning (Merecen un escarmiento) as he retreats.  Rosa has a very pleased look on her face as Lastra leaves and Rodrigo is no sé donde in all this.

Luci is shocked.  She begs Rod to listen to her.  If looks could kill, Luci would be dead at Rose’s hands.  Then she drops the bomb--Aldo borrowed that exact amount from Conny for his friend Lorenzo who was in trouble and she herself heard the conversation.

Rose:  And that’s not all, do you know with whom she has a very amicable relationship?  Claudio Linares, our family’s worst enemy.  She abused our trust, passing on information about our every move.  If she hid her friendship with him, there has to be some ulterior motive.
Luci:  You always judged me unjustly without knowing me, Señora.  Rodrigo, listen to me.
Rose:  Son, don’t let her ridicule, deceive or lie to you.

They both look at Luci with such scorn.  Rosa’s advice is to divorce her as quickly as possible, send her back to her lands, her pueblo, far from here.  Rod is still in shock.  He wants to be left alone with Luciana.  Rose’s parting words: Don’t think with your heart; think with your head.

At the Movies
Boris, Hannah, Melissa and Conny emerge from the película, STILL eating popcorn and discussing the action >>FF.  He volunteers to take Hannah and Melissa tomorrow with Luci to help her register to finish her preparatory course for college (la prepa).

In the Elevator
Frigida continues her little juego with poor Mati to keep her trapped in Pato’s elevator while the drama takes place in the Library.  She’s thumbing through the copy of the Glam-rag and muses about Luci having wanted to make herself the Mistress of the house.  She lies to Mati that she’s called the architect and that Roselena is resting.

In Het Het
The excitement over the trip to la capital grows by leaps and bounds.  Magda is excited that Violeta has a boyfriend.  Paz does take a couple of minutes to relay her nervousness about meeting Roselena face to face.  If she says anything to Rosa, Magda wonders, how will Luciana react to the news that Paz and Galdino were not her biological parents.  Ariche arrives to show them his new outfit.  It’s white so Magda can’t touch it until after she washes her hands.  Later, Paz is showing Magda some gold earrings that Galdino gave her on their 10th wedding anniversary.  She could have sold or pawned them, but she didn’t.

On the backstreets of the ‘hood
Fabian and Lorenzo debate whether or not they should tell Luci about the money.  Lorenzo thinks it’s only going to trouble Luciana, so close to her wedding.  Fab reflects that had Lorenzo filed charges the police would have come and taken him away.  They are in a quandary.  Fab thinks the right thing to do is to call Aldo and ask for help—he was the one who started it all.

In a Berlin hotel room
Claudio Linares is sure he will learn a lot at the bank in the morning.  He’s on the trail of the unjust accusations against him.  He muses to Aurora: How could a noble, wonderful woman like Roselena stay married to someone as wretched as Max.

In the ‘hood
Estelita knocks on Violeta’s door bringing her a visitor.  It’s, Wait for It, Mrs. Marcial.  She looks around the place as if she’s going to pick up cooties and declares, so this is her husband’s den of iniquity.  Husband?  What is she talking about, Vi wants to know.  Marcial is her husband.  Vi swears she didn’t know he was married.  Mrs. Marcial swears she’s not going to let a “tipa” like her leave her two children without a father.  She wants Vi to leave *him* alone.  (Wait a minute, what’s wrong with this picture—shouldn’t she be telling hubby to leave *her* alone?)  Vi is rightfully offended and tells her to Largate.  A mini-cat fight follows and Vi finally gets her out.  Shouting continues from outside (unintelligible, but probably unkind—one was desgraciada).  Vi dissolves into tears on her couch.  Later, Marianita and Estelita knock.  They want to know what all that commotion was about and who was that lady yelling like that.  Vi tells them of Marcial’s deception. 

Poolside
Don Aquiles is dressed to the nines, sitting by the pool, watching the lovelies, but chafing to get out of this city hotel hell-hole.  All he can think about is his Lucianita, being reunited with her again and flying back to Het Het with his Palomita, as Srta. Gala promised.

In GaLaLa Land
Gala, meanwhile, is savoring in her mind’s eye the delicious scenario of Luciana suffering at Rod’s hands.  Sadly for Viewerville, she’s watching the right channel.  Ms. personal assistant congratulates her on her planning.  Gala cuts her off.  They didn’t  P.L.A.N. anything, they merely showed Rodrigo what type of person Luci is.  (With just a few embellishments, naturally, weighted evidence and questionable witnesses  she, er, Rose had to pay through the nose to get.)  Gala knows he hates lies the most and she knows all about what it’s like to be on the receiving end of Rod’s fury, so she wouldn’t want to be in Luciana’s shoes.

In the Library – The End of the End
Luci wants to know if he’ll listen to her.
Rod says: Only if you are going to tell the truth.  I *only* want to know if everything they’ve said is true, Yes-Or-No.
Luci: Please, give me a chance to defend myself.
Rod: Yes-Or-No (bad Rod).  You deceived me.
Luci: Yes. Yes, it’s all true, but I didn’t deceive you.
Rod: If you weren’t deceiving me, why didn’t you tell me you were the waitress at the Inferno.
Luci: Because I had nothing to do with that place or that man.
Rod: You should have told me about it *and* Claudio Linares.  Didn’t you know he was our family’s worst enemy?
Luci: Yes, I knew that.
Rod: All the accusations are true.  I can’t believe it.
Luci: I was afraid.
Rod: Afraid of what—that you did something so wrong that you were afraid?
Luci: I didn’t do anything wrong.  Claudio Linares is my friend.
Rod: Then why did you hide it from me, Luciana?  Why did you lie about it?
Luci: I didn’t lie.
Rod: But you didn’t say anything, that’s a form of lying (remember what Padre said, Luci….).  Why did you make me believe you are someone you aren’t—who are you, then, the woman I gave my whole heart and whole life to.  (Luci doesn’t answer him.)
Rod:  So, answer me, not one more lie.
Luci: I’m not a liar.
Rod: Well then, tell me the truth; at least try it for once in your life.
Luci:  You are offending me.
Rod: I’m offending *you*?  What’s my offense?  For having loved you? For having left everything for you? For defending you against everyone?  I left a woman at the altar (well, civil registration table) who had always been honest and frank with me.
Luci: Well then, vete with her then.  She’s worthy of your love, your trust, and your piety.  Call her (handing him the phone), call them, that’s what they want; they’re waiting for this to be over so they can come save you, Rodrigo.  (What, did Rodrigo think she would cave and crumple like a discarded piece of wrapping paper—GO Luciana, through your anguish, show him who’s wearing the rocks.)  Is that what you want?  Well, keep that woman, then, if she’s so worthy of you…and me?  Erase me from your life.

Luci makes a beeline for the door but Rod grabs her for a second round of verbal sparring.

Rod:  Why did you deceive me?  I didn’t deserve it, Luciana.
Luci: I  N.E.V.E.R. deceived you.  I love you.
Rod: I don’t believe you anymore.
Luci: Look at me.  These eyes can’t lie to you.  For as much as they (the harpies, not the eyes) accuse me, I *am* innocent.

Rod is as unbending as a rod.
Luci pleads with him: All these things have a reason, but none of them have anything to do with our love.  Please, you know me, you’ve been to my pueblo, you met my people, my family, but if you doubt the kind of woman I am, it’s no use, there’s no use fighting for you.
Rod: Así es, no tiene caso. (That’s right, it’s no use.)
Luci picks up her purse to leave:  Goodbye, Rodrigo. 

Slam go the sliding doors.  Rod is startled.  (What was he expecting, more begging?)  No, he’s clearly deshecho and sinks down on the carpet, crying, real man-tears.  (It tears me up—the watery kind and the ripping up kind.)

Out in the Living Room, et seq.
Julie is on the phone with Gala telling her that they are hoping the chacha won’t convince him.  Gala is pithed because they should never have left the two of them alone together.  Gala is afraid that this is their last opportunity.  All they can do is wait.  Even though Rosie thinks the longer they are together, their chances lessen, Julie doesn’t think Rod is tonto.  Julie and Rosie are waiting for the fireworks to be over and the waterworks to turn on.  Julie doesn’t think they should cry *Mission Accomplished* just yet.  They need to wait until Rodrigo runs her out of the house.  Julie is sure that Rod will see that she’s just a fortune hunter.  Just then Luci passes the ladies on her way out the door.

Rosa runs after her:  So you thought you could win this one.  Now you see, a mother will do anything to save her son.
Luci turns and addresses Roselena: You don’t know how much I would like to have known that good and generous lady that Claudio Linares talks about.  Don’t worry, he isn’t going to learn what you are really like on my account (ooh, I bet that smarts).

What about Linares, Julie wants to know.  Rose says not to ask, it’s none of her business.  Rodrigo walks out right past them.  Rose wants to know where Rodrigo is going.  Rodrigo is out of the house asking Jenaro where the Sra. went.  He’s into his blue car like a batman without a robin and nearly blows Boris, Conny and Hannah away.  Boris manages to tell him that Luci just got into a taxi. 

Frigida brings the two harpies some té de tila. (Linden-flower tea—sounds delicious.  I say we add serving tea to upset, sick or sleepless people to bingo cards, but it takes three teas to get one bingo square.)

Rosie wants to know where Mati is.  Frigida tells her about Mati being trapped in Pato’s elevator, but not to worry, she’s on top of things.  Just then the three who were nearly blown away by Rod’s exhaust, reach the living room.  Hannah learns that Mati is “indisposed” at the moment and can’t bring Conny any coffee.  Hannah and Boris go flying to the rescue.  Conny mentions that she just saw Luci leaving in a very agitated state.  It was kind of strange to see her get in a taxi while Rod got in his auto to follow her.  Rosie and Julie try hard not to look as though they just swallowed a Luci-sized canary.

Out on the streets of DF, a typical car chase ensues.  Luci is in the forward car, crying her eyes out while Rod follows, getting hemmed in by turning cars in a round-about.  He loses her and gives up, pounding the steering wheel in frustration.

Hannah is telling Mati to stay calm.  Since the elevator doors can only be operated with Pato’s control, Hannah can’t figure out how the doors closed on her.  Frigida volunteers to go look for the control (i.e. her pocket).  Whoopee, Frigida must have “found” the control and Mati is free.

Lorenzo Talks to Aldo
Aldo’s not worried about a measly little 30,000 pesos.  It isn’t a fortune but it’s the principle (and the principal) of the matter.  Lorenzo needs to clear things up.  He’s already lost his job and he’s facing arrest for theft.  Worse is what he’s going to have to tell his sister.  Aldo tells him not to worry about the job, he’s got some major pull with Lastra, so he’ll fix things.

Rod Works Out but Doesn’t Work it Out
Rod has a boxing match with his punching bag.  (Does he wish it were Luciana or his mother?)  He works off some of his anger and frustration (we think), while in his mind he runs through some of his and Luci’s earlier conversation.

Back in the ‘hood
Luci arrives back at the apt.  Vi tells Luci the Marcial backstory.  Vi shows Luci the antro spread.  She’s afraid it might cause problems with her husband—it’s stale news now and only makes Luci sadder.  She tells Vi that it’s over; she and Rod are done.

Back at Communication Central
The two twitter-birds are back to check on Gala.  Julie has reported that Rod knows everything,  the serving wench has left disconsolate (desolada) and Rodrigo is furious.  Valentina (the blonde who talks straight) wonders if there might not be a chance for a reconciliation.  Gala thinks that if Rod has a shred of dignity left, he’ll start divorce proceedings first thing tomorrow.  Well, ya, says Val, but what if instead he begs for forgiveness.  They scoff at her (good place to use escarnecer).  Nope, Gala assures her, there will be no reconciliation.  They should have been there and seen him.  The first thing Rodrigo did was to look at her, Gala, as if she were the cause, so she made a quick exit.  She knows she has to give him time (before she goes hunting and trapping).  Rod needs to send Luci back on the first bus to where she came from—from where she should never have left.  Ever optimistic, Val says maybe it was destiny, destiny that brought Luci here.  Val stays on topic, destiny is something of a mystery.  If it’s their destiny to be together, then they’ll be together (no truer tn words were spoken, but we have a ways to go).

Gala calls Don Aquiles to tell him the deal is done, but would he please wait until tomorrow.  He gives a reluctant ok.  He wants to leave asap and needs the flight info for himself and his little Palomita, back to Het Het.

Bedtime in the ‘hood
Luci is ready for bed when there’s a knock at the door.  She thinks it’s Estelita, but it’s Rodrigo.

Avances
Gala celebrates her victory with a toast in the company of other Luci-haters
Rod shows up at Luci’s door – Luci wants to know what he wants.
Rod shows up at Gala’s door – Tu y yo vamos a hablar

Vocabulario
Fregar = Lit. to rub, or scour; fig. to annoy, tease
Un escarmiento = a warning, caution, chastisement
(Dictionary serendipity) Un escarnecimiento = scoffing, derision
Exhibir = to expose (No estoy inventando, estoy exhibiendo—the Luci story)
Una cabaretera = a cabaret employee, used derisively by Rose in Luci’s case
30,000 pesos = $2,239.61 at today’s exchange rate
Burlar (trans.) = to laugh at, mock; Burlarse de tí (reflexive) = make fun of you, ridicule or deceive you
Engañar = to deceive, cheat on (stronger than burlar), mislead, delude
Una pista = track (for racing), trail, clue, scent
Mendigar = to beg; un mendigo = a beggar; salir por las mendigas = live on alms (something Don Aquiles said about all the chilangos around him)
Intentar = to try
El desprecio = scorn (not used in text, but it’s the look Rosa & Rod give Luci at the end of Rosa’s harangue)
Un/a descarado/a = impudent or insolent person
Un/a desgraciado/a = disgraced person; una desgracia = a disgrace
Deshecho = undone (v. deshacer)
Desolado/a = disconsolate, desolate
--There are lots of wonderful words that start with the prefix –des- as in the examples above.

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• Pick a classic movie, any genre.  Title translation optional.

• Give your dream cast for the Televisa Remake you would produce.  Actors currently under contract to Telemundo are also invited to the casting call.  Although most or all character names would be changed into Spanish ones, use the original character names for clarity.

• Make note of any minor changes to setting, character relationships, etc.

• Comment on any previously posted project.

• New projects should occur at least every third post, but more frequently is good, too!

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Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del mal is set to begin this Monday at 10pm/9c and the good news is that our own Hombre de Misterio has said he’ll be mini-capping it here (Yay!). Some of us won’t be watching because of the subject and I can understand that. But I’m curious to see how the writers treat this grim interlude in Colombia’s recent history. From the previews, it doesn’t look like they are planning to do much airbrushing.

I happen to be on the email list of the guy who sells “Learning Spanish Like Crazy”, Patrick Jackson. Patrick is an American-educated lawyer who grew up in Queens, New York and then moved to Colombia several years ago. Now he makes his living selling language learning products. Anyway, he lives in Medellin, the city that was, until only a few years ago, most closely associated with – and tainted by -- Pablo Escobar; and he mentioned in a recent email that many people on the street still think of Escobar as a hero who was out to help the common man. When Patrick challenged the myth and told these same folks about some of the more notorious bloodletting for which Escobar was responsible, they seemed surprised to hear it.

Well I hope the writers don’t show try to sell us a modern-day Robin Hood who loves his mami, his wife and his kids and is out to shake up the corrupt establishment and then goes a little too far. I guess we’ll know soon enough.

I do admit I have a weakness for the Colombian style of telenovela. While there is, of course, loads of trash out there, when the Colombians get it right, they get it spectacularly right – as writers and as actors – whether they’re doing drama, history or comedy. Let’s hope this is one of the good ones.

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Telemundo is running promos for Rosa Diamante, starring Mauricio Ochmann, Carla Hernández and Lupita Ferrer (and featuring Sofía Stamatiades). The screen says it begins this Tuesday at 8:30pm/7:30c while the voice-over says “este verano”. So who knows. My cable provider isn’t yet listing the program.

The promos stress that this is a MEXICAN novela and imply that they actually invested a little money in making it. As you may recall, the story has an impressive pedigree (Perla Negra in Argentina, Perla in Mexico and Pérola Negra in Brazil.) I’m guessing that the decision to air it on the half-hour rather than the hour is a way of screwing with the competition.

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I’m intrigued by the promos for El rostro de la venganza which is promised rather vaguely for “este verano”. It looks like the kind of suspense story that Telemundo has gotten good at and it features a couple of my favorites, Saúl Lisazo and David Chocarro.

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Of course as you know, Una maid en Manhattan is in its “últimos capítulos”. Fans, keep an eye on the time-slot so you don’t miss the final chapters of your favorite show.

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