Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Juan Q 2-6-08 - Nid shows some motherly like love, Anga some brotherly love, and Pau wonders is it love?

Pastie and Cl are chatting about Juan being back in town. Pastor suggests it will be adisaster if Pau and Juan meet up. CL yells at him for suggesting that his wife might fall into improper conduct. Pastor apologizes and Cl ralizes that Pastor has his own agenda for Juan not seeing Pau, but Cl swears Juan won't get near his wife, nor even see her from afar.

The trash man takes Oscar and the Grouch out. He has a hard time moving these heavyweights.

Because MAPAT (shows real producer) expresses interest, Juan wonders when the camera trucks will show up. She tells him she needs to discuss it with the executives, and there will be preproduction and proposals, that he needs to put his proposal in writing, and include photos maybe before they even get to that point. She asks him to guarantee that these women are beautiful. He says there is pure beauty in Achi, though they aren't as pretty as she He says she lools like a Spanish belle (pareces maja espanola).

Oscar and grouch tell each other how much it sucks to live in trash can. Grouch says he's giving up he can't stand it any more he's dying in there. He crawls past the guards and garbage man. Oscar follows suit and insults Grouch for being a chicken and foiling his "perfect plan". Delirio complains about how bad it stinks Gutis calls him a stink beetle (pinacate) and he calls him a a (slimy) salamander (tlaconete).

Juan tells Kike in the truck it's a done deal, and at least she didn't send them out on their ass.

Cl gets dresses to go out and Pau says he's nuts. He says he has to go to the office because things require his personal attention. She thinks he should stay in bed.

Juan is getting praised by the store lady as the famous flower guy who caused a sensacion. The lady tells him 3 other people came already asking about these famous flowers. She describes them as a 2 women and a man, well sort of a man. He asks how the women were. She says they were beautiful like models, very much putting on airs (pipirisnais). He determines that one has to be his Paulita.

CL says goodbye to Pau and that she doesn't need to pick him up. He goes in and addresses the office randoms that yes he's back, so they had better get back to work.


Ivonne goes in to say hello to him and he rips her a new one for making him get cut open. He tells her to shut up or he'll fire her or worse strangle her. He asks her to get him two tickets to Jamaica for this weekend and that he wants to speak to Pastor and Moni.


Pau talks to Marely. She wants to know if Juan is here. Mar lies and says no he's not here, if he were he'd look for you, and she has lots of work so has to go now.

Ana asks what she's up to. She breaks the news that she is going away with CL.

Pastor tells CL and Moni about Juan's return that he spoke with him briefly, and that he must be working with Anga on the Anthurium deal, and CL surmises that maybe he was the one who robbed them of the deal. They send Pastor on recognaisance to confirm that Juan is behind this. Moni doesn't think they should trust Gaytan but Cl thinks they need to find out for sure. Moni thinks that Juan's presence is a warning for him.



Just then, Pau calls Cl and asks if they can change their plans so they don't eat together because she wants to eat with her Mom instead. He says that's fine. Mom is listening and wonders why she's lying. Pau says she can't tell him about going to see if she can find Juan. Ana points out the inconsistencies of her actions. She tells her Ma she has to go.



Cl tells Moni that she needs to stop meddling in his life. Cl asks how Moni found out about the flowers, Consuelo? Moni says yes she made a small comment about it casually. CL pushes her on this because he didn't know she talked with Consuelo and there are too many coincidences. She is in defense mode explaining away how this happened. CL warns her to stay away from the two of them. He is fine with her worrying about his health but her investigations are too much. She tells him well it hurts her to see him jump hoops for Pau whose only desire is to see Juan again.



At Casa Cachon, Nid and Juan are chatting when the door rings. Nid comes running that it's Pau. Juan decides he doesn't want her to know that he's there. Nid says she won't say anything. He flips back and forth a little but stays firm she shouldn't know he's there.



Nid invites her in and wonders what she wants. Pau begs her to tell her where Juan is. Nid says she shouldn't be looking for him because she's are married. Pau says they need to clear up some things so she needs to find him and confront him with her feelings. Nid understands.

Nid wants to know what Pau wants to tell him. Juan is upstairs yelling at himself that he came back to fight for this woman and now here she is in front of him and he's afraid to show his face. He decides to summon his courage and go down. He stops to listen in and Nid sees that he is there. She tries to get Pau to tell her what she'd tell Juan if he was in front of her. Pau admits she doesn't really know what she's looking for, sometimes she thinks she's in love with him and other times not.
Nid asks why she ended up with CLimeball if she cares about Juan. Pau says she never could image herself married to Juan. He proclaims chinchas bravas, why? Nid repeats it. Pau begins to describe that CL has everything a woman wants, he knows how to treat women. Juan asks to himself what about him, he doesn't know how? Pau then redeems herself by saying that Juan's heart is so big it doesn't fit in his chest, and he too knows how to treat women.

Fer and Marely discuss lunch and other cutsy things.


Ivonne digs on Mar about Juan being back and that Fer has competition. Mar tells her to bug off because Fer is her boyfriend and Juan doesn't interest her.





Pau confirms the problem is that Juan is too common (corriente). Nid wonders if she is ashamed to be with him then. Pau says yes, crying. Nid thinks that's a problem, and that she should get Juan in front of her to figure out how he makes her feel. Juan overhearing is offended and says that he has his goofy style, but it's his own style at least. Nid ends up telling Pau that she'll contact her if she hears anything from Juan.



Pastor is hanging out with his bro at the market. They chat briefly about the business with the Japanese and Pastor wonders if Juan is goign to come by. Anga thinks not because of the time.

Nid and Juan discuss Pau's admissions. She tries to tell him that sometimes people say things they don't mean. Juan says no she's wrapped herself around it completely to have said it in that way. Nid tells him it's nothing for him to be so gloomy about. She continues that's what happens when others don't understand those of us who walk to the beat of a different drum, those of us with character and valor. She says she was shamed by her family and own daughters too; even called a naca by people she didn't even know only because she had her own sense of style and likes to dress the way she does and so forth. She tells Juan that Ceasar Farells are many, but Juan Dominguez is unique and there is only one. She thinks only he made Pau feel love for the very first time. He wonders if he should go look for her and she says no let her suffer; it should cost her blood.


Anga invites Pastor to live together with him as a family because they are both rather alone in this world and he's grown to care for him.


Nid comes up with the idea that if Pau wants to look for him then she should do it on his territory in Achichipico. Nid calls Pau and tells her Juan's town is named Achichipico and that's where she can find him, with her cousin. [A double entendre occurred to me not long ago that this name could mean "to poking or pointy tits." Chichi is slang for breasts like tits, and pico is picks or pokes or points. They probably did this on purpose, it certainly wouldn't surprise me.]

Nid tells Juan now the ball is in Pau's court and we'll see what she does.

Pau lies and tells CL that is was her Mom who called and that she wants her to go look at some special pigments.



Pastor asks if Ivy can receive a very sad friend. She tells him she's not dressed, he says like he's going to care. I tell you, she looks so much better without all that make up. He wants a drink to make him forget all this upsetness.

Juan wonders if NId is really right about this idea he concludes that Pau would be desperate to search for him this way.

Pau can't sleep and Cl accuses her of jumping around in the bed like a grasshopper. she blames it on the moon. He wants to take advantage of the moon to moon her. She tries to resist that he needs to get better, but of course he wins for now.



Pastor cries his woes on Ivy that he thinks Juan is rejecting him again and it breaks his heart. Ivy tells him he needs to drop this obsession he has before it gets worse and she warned him not to get excited about Juan's return. He says it's already worse, there's something else. He confesses that he's just about to betray his brother Juan.

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Novela recommendation - La Traición

I just want to make sure that anyone who might be interested knows about this great new novela, La Traición (The Betrayal) on at 8pm EST on Telemundo. (You can watch episodes on Telemundo’s website or on YouTube). The website is:
http://tinyurl.com/27mtgv

If there is enough interest , I would be willing to participate in recapping it. For me, half the fun of watching a novella, is chatting about it on Caray Caray!

Here is the Synopsis from Telemundo that I translated from the Telenovela-world website:

La Traición is a beautiful story set at the end of the 19th century, in an era where the double standard of appearances and secrets will determine the direction of the lives of two beings who will succeed in love from beyond another dimension. Hugo de Medina, one of the most attractive and rich men in the town has a secret; he suffers from catalepsy, a disease that caused the death of his father who was buried alive. Hugo is tormented by the fear that he will suffer the same fate. This man with an air of mystery seduces the most beautiful women in the area and then leaves them. He meets Soledad de Obragón, a beautiful young woman who puts true love before social conventions, and ends up falling deeply in love with her.

Soledad returns his love and knows that Hugo is the great love of her life and in spite of all the obstacles put before her, decides to fight for their love and unite their lives in marriage.

Soledad realizes that she is pregnant but decides to wait until after the marriage to tell Hugo. However, this doesn't happen because Hugo has an attack of catalepsy just before the wedding and, like his father, is buried alive, realizing his greatest fear.

Unexpectedly, Hugo is saved from death by the Burkes, a pair of amusing, petty criminals who make their living by robbing graves to sell cadavers to a scientist who uses them in his experiments.

Since Soledad is pregnant she is forced by her family to marry Alcides de Medina, Hugo's brother, who hides his resentful and envious personality and who has been in love with Soledad for a long time. Alcides, in spite of knowing about the disease that Hugo endures, does nothing and says nothing. On the contrary, he takes advantage of the situation and manages to be the one to marry Soledad by claiming to want to help save her from the dishonor of being an unwed mother.

When Hugo returns to town, he discovers that Soledad and his brother have married. Unaware of the pregnancy and not understanding her motive, he feels that he was betrayed. In that moment, carried away by pain and rage, he decides to revenge himself on those who have caused him such suffering.

As Hugo and Soledad go their separate ways down roads full of obstacles and conflicts, they are separate in the physical world but in reality united by a strong psychic connection between them that, without their realizing it, makes them appear to act in concert.

Only time will tell whether Hugo and Soledad will be reunited in the physical world as they are united in the mental and emotional world.

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Yo Amo a Juan, Tuesday, 2/5/08: Juan is back in town, but don't tell!

We start with Nidia lunging at Juan, and then agreeing to close her eyes. He scoops her up, carries her out of his bedroom, and locks the bedroom door behind him.

It is morning and Marely is getting ready for work. Juan knocks on the door and apologizes for the scene with Fern last night. Marely is the most beautiful woman. He's sorry things didn't work out between them and gives her a hug. She pulls away and leaves for work.

Kike, at breakfast with his bib, is worried that Yadi will forget him when she starts her studies. Of course she won't!

Delirio and his esteemed partner in crime are in their khaki prison duds, talking to the lawyer. Whey are they in jail, when Don Pastor is free? The lawyer tells them he can't do anything for them and takes off.

Kike and Juan are driving in the truck and Kike remarks that Juan has really made something of himself. Juan more humble. Kike starts talking about the mother-in-law and Juan reflects on his previous close encounters with Nidia.

Yadi comes down the stairs and tells her Mom all the baby's stuff is ready. Nidia is lusting over photos in her wedding album. The phone rings and Yadi picks up to greet Delirio, calling from jail. Nidia gets her to tell Del that she's already left. Del tells Yadi not to even bother telling his dear Nidia that he called. His fellow prisoners wait for the phone as he goes on about the saintly Nidia.

In the prison yard, Delirio continues his sob story. Most of the guys in the yard look a lot happier than he is. Delirio whines, hugs his nervous friend and starts to lean into him. The friend turns to see some prisoners mock them and whistle. Delirio continues with his drama and his friend tries to pull him away from the audience. Words are exchanged with nearby prisoners and Delirio lunges at the largest prisoner there before his friend pulls him away.

Paula steps into the flower shop to investigate the true source of the flowers from Juan. Behind her, Monica is also venturing into the shop and they bump into each other. What a coincidence! Monica is there for a friend's birthday... Paula is there for her mom... Such an orginal gift!

Delirio and has friend are conspiring about how to escape. The friend has a a plan, they'll escape via the trash. Delirio yells, The trash!?! The friend shushes him and they plan.

Pastor is telling his bro Angarita that if he ever needs help with his business, he should turn to Farrell Industries. They have experience and know how to deal with overseas customers. Angarita doesn't need anyone's help, what he needs is capital. That's what Pastor says he's talking about! Angarita wants to know why Pastor is pushing Farrell. He wants the truth from Pastor and says he has ways of getting it out of him! Angarita calls his assistant who has been waiting for this moment (to get the machete??). The horror! Pastor backs down.

Monica and her cousin are discussing Cesar Luis, Paula, Juan and the encounter at the florist. They think that Paula looking for Juan. Monica won't have to find Juan herself, she'll let Paula do the work for her.

Paula greets grumpy CL in his PJ's at home. He asks where she was and she tells him she came from the florist where she ran into Monica! So??? So it's Monica who is the joker. And CL wants to know exactly what Paula herself was doing there at the florist!

CL yells at Paula, what is she hiding? They said they weren't going to hide anything from each other. She says she was just trying to find out who the flowers were from, and she didn't tell him because she knew he would get angry like he did. He thinks she was trying to find Juan.

Pastor says he's not trying to pressure Angarita about Farrell Industries. But Angarita thinks Pastor is pressuring him because Farrell helped him out of the criminal charges. Pastor stares into space, dejected.

Just then, Juan runs up to them. Pastor throws his arms around Juan and gives Juan a big hug. Juan tells him how he just came back into town and about his business. Pastor is thrilled and falls back onto his brother. Angarita rolls his eyes and Pastor says his goodbyes, giddy.

Paula is hugging her teddy bear, hearing CL's words about her ex. Paula says to herself, Juan is not her ex. He's a man that can make her happy.

Juan talks business with Angarita and tries to push the concurso. Kike asks Pastor if it isn't time for Pastor to go back to the office. Pastor is there on behalf of his boss and wants to know what Juan is up to. Kike tells Pastor that he'll have to ask Juan himself. Pastor wants to know if Juan is single. Kike says that Pastor will need to ask Juan directly about that also.

Juan swears on his name to Angarita that he's going to get Televisa to help him out with his project. Pastor comes back and makes eyes at Juan. Angarita tells Pastor that the deal is his and he's sick of Farrell trying to get involved. Juan snaps at Pastor to try to wake him from his daze. Pastor says he'll call Juan and shakes his hand without letting it go.

Juan has a favor to ask Pastor: don't tell anyone that he's back in town, much less the folks at Farrell. Pastor says, count on it! Juan squeezes Pastor's arms and Pastor giggles and turns away.

Nidia and Anna check out a studio space. Nidia has the baby stroller and is thrilled about the studio for Anna's art. Anna thinks it's too big.

Juan works his way onto the Televisa lot by ingratiating himself with the receptionist and going along with her when she thinks he's a famous actor. He says he has an appointment and barges into another office and charms the female office staff there. Kike is tagging along and silently cheering.

Marley gets a romantic note and goes to a restaurant. She is serenaded and Fern appears. They kiss.

Pastor goes to the flower shop and makes his inquiries. Funny he should ask about flowers for Cesar Luis!

Paula tries to apologize to CL and he relunctantly accepts. Juan's out of the picture, of course. CL gets her to agree to go away with him for the weekend.

Delirio's friend gets him to squeeze into a trash can. The trash guy comes out to take the cans away. Delirio and his friend pop their heads up from the trash cans to get some air and duck back down. A guard comes by and hits the side of the trash can and Delirio startles in his trash bag.

Juan tries to sweet talk the gatekeeper at Televisa with the big heart earrings.

At long last, Pastor is able to call his boss with his report. Guess what? Juan's back in town!


*Note: Any similarity to real events is purely coincidental.*

*Extra Note: Soccer game on Univision tomorrow, Wed. 2/6 starting at 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST. On the West Coast Juan Q airs at 8:30.*

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Pasion - Feb. 5, 2008 - Rico and Cami's secret wedding

(ed. note: new word - hambriento means hungry, starving, famished; new character - Don Laurenzo is played by Luis Courturier, AR, DA, stage play TDM with FC and Cesar Evora.)

* Sofia and Ofelia make arrangements to talk privately later. Cami asks Sofia for her help, in convincing Jorge not to take the mill from her father - it may kill him for sure. Sofia pledges her assistance.

* Paco tells Justo of Santo's arrest - Justo is impactado and asks for Ofelia. Paco explains no one is there but them and his aunts. Justo is insistent. Paco leaves to get Ines and Rita.

* Sofia and Ursula barge into the office to confront Jorge. He thinks it's about Ursula. Sofia and Ursula get after him about Santo's arrest. Sofia and Jorge argue - Jorge laughs and dares her to try and stop him. Sofia is so angry, she yells and screams and scolds him, and as he turns his back to her. She starts to hit him. Ursula tries to pull her back and make her stop. She continues to scold and hit. Jorge slaps her hard across her face. Ursula is impactado. Sofia stops and indignantly leaves the room. Ursula asks Jorge about Santo's sentence. Jorge says it will be one week in jail and then a public whipping of 20 lashes. Ursula leaves.

* Sofia sits in the raguan, crying.

* Ines and Rita talk, gossip about Santo's arrest, then Rita starts to whine and moan about her jealousy over Cami and Rico again. She goes on and on. Ines scolds Rita for continuing her jealous rants - she yells at Rita to stop, no wonder Santo is so fed up. Rita stares at her. Ines apologizes. Rita is hurt and goes inside.

* Ofelia, Rico and Cami meet in the bedroom with Justo. Justo grunts his argument to Cami for her to leave town with Rico and get married, in order to protect her from Jorge. Rico hesitates but agrees. Ofelia explains to Rico that Monte Carmelo is outside the territory and Jorge has no jurisdiction and the friar monks will cooperate with them. Cami agrees to the plan. Rico asks about the distance. Ofelia explains and then says they need two witnesses for the ceremony. Ofelia offers to go as one. Justo grunts for them to ask Sofia to go also. Cami looks at Rico, who is in his own little thought bubble.

* In the kitchen, Ofelia talks with Cami and Rico about the plans. Ofelia is worried about leaving with Santo in jail; she will go visit Sofia to ask about him as well as being witness to the ceremony. Rico agrees; he tells Cami that he will meet them at her house, to receive word from Sofia. He leaves still in his thought bubble. Ofelia and Cami wonder what's bothering him.

* Rico walks through the shop and pulls Ascanio away to walk and talk to him. Rico explains to Ascanio that he has to marry Cami right away to protect her from Jorge; Ascanio gets after him about the false name. Rico knows that but has to choice; Rico explains all his motivations as well as Jorge's determination to take the businesses away. Ascanio agrees to go along with him, but only for Cami's sake. Rico leaves. Ascanio returns to shop. Vasco asks what that was about. Ascanio lies and says about a job but he couldn't accept. Ascanio gets back to work.

* Ines and Cami are talking by the gate. Rico joins them. Ines wishes them the best. Ines watches Rico and Cami leave.

* On the street, Cami asks Rico what's bothering him. He covers by saying he has lots on his mind (investigation of the robbery, Vasco, the letter, his mystery truth he needs to tell her later). Cami assures him about the friars at Monte Carmelo will help them. As they walk through the plaza, Ofelia walks silently passed them to the mansion.

* Ursula is in her bedroom telling her maid what she wants done. Maid leaves and Fortunata, who had been listening from the side of the bed, talks to Ursula if this has to do with Vasco. Ursula is still upset with him. They discuss Sofia's interest in Justo and Santo. Tita is playing with her mom's feathers on the bed. Ursula suspects that her mother's interest is for diversion. Ursula plans on having a little fun herself. Fortunata gets after Ursula and reminds her to keep it clean, she has to continue to report to Sofia.

* In the raguan, Sofia and Ofelia talk. Ofelia asks about Santo, and Sofia tells her to have patience and everything will be resolved. Sofia asks about Justo, and Ofelia tells her he is recovering well. Ofelia tells Sofia that Rico and Cami have decided to run off to Monte Carmelo to get married in order to protect Cami from Jorge and have asked Sofia to be a witness. Sofia grumbles that she would be delighted to be a witness, to the disgust of her leech of a husband.

* In the salon, Rico and Cami tell Jimena the good news - they're getting married. Jimena is thrilled and asks to go also. Cami tells her that she can't go, they are trying to keep it a secret. Jimena suggests that she help get the dress and other items ready for the wedding. Rico tells Cami she does have a point, this is your wedding after all. Jimena leaves to get things ready. Rico and Cami sit down and talk about their love and the marriage. She only wants to know if he really loves her. He tells her he loves her with all his heart. She promises to never doubt him. They kiss. (AY!)

* In the raguan, Sofia and Ofelia continue their conversation. Sofia mentions all the illegitimate daughters Jorge has to his credit, but no sons. Sofia brings up her suspicion that Santo is Jorge's only son. Ofelia gets nervous and scared, she says her son is a good man, devout and a church-goer, she doesn't want her son anywhere near Jorge. Sofia wonders why Ofelia doesn't want Santo to relish in his inheritance as the other Lord of San Fernando. Ofelia is paranoid and desperately asks Sofia to stop pursuing this. Ursula runs in and interrupts. She smiles and tells them the good news that Santo will be released in one week. Ofelia and Sofia are happy. Then Ursula tells them the bad news, he will have to undergo 20 whippings in public.

* Ofelia arrives at Cami's house. In the salon, she tells Cami, Jimena and Rico that Sofia has agreed to be the second witness, and will arrive here later tonight in the coach. Cami turns to Rico and reminds him about the papers. He says he will go to his hacienda for them and will join them over there. Ofelia also tells them that Santo will be released in a week, also he will have to receive 20 whippings in public.

* Rico returns to the hacienda - he shouts several orders to Jesus and Pablo outside.

* In the salon, Rico tells Mario about having to marry Cami tonight and his reservations about doing so with his fake name. Mario teases him about sleeping with Cami. Rico gets after him about always thinking about whores; don't you want to settle down with a decent wife? Rico asks about Mario's past. Mario finally fills his buddy in on part of his past - apparently he fell for a high society lady, who made a fool of him. She convinced him to sneak into jail, and kill many many guards to help the lady's brother escape; Mario's dad discovered this and ordered Mario to disappear. Rico asks Mario what happened to the lady. Mario discovered the lady hooked up with another man, so Mario killed both of them right there. Rico says not all ladies and society families are like that. Mario laughs and isn't interested in continuing the conversation. Rico asks Mario to go with him tonight. Mario taps his buddy on the shoulder and leaves. Rico sighs and holds his hand on his face. Lis wanders in - she hasn't seen much of him lately and wants to talk. She asks if he signed the marriage contract yet. Rico lies and says he can't do it now, because Justo had a stroke and Santo's been arrested. Lis is shocked and asks about Santo - Rico tries to end the talk with "I'm busy now and can't talk". Lis continues to badger with her questions about his stolen money. Rico continues to say he's busy and walks to the hallway. Lis follows. Servant tells Rico that the coach is ready outside the gate. Lis is stunned and asks what coach? Rico says not now, Lis, I'm busy, we'll talk tomorrow. Lis is left baffled and bewildered in the hallway as Rico closes the door to his room.

* In his bedroom, Rico stuffs the papers into his vest. He takes out his little chest and finds his mother's wedding ring - the special perfect ring to give Cami at their wedding. He stares at it and smiles.

* In the hallway, Lis pushes Fran to look out the window and tell her what's happening outside. Rico, Mario, Pablo and Jesus leave on horses to the street. Fran tells her they left the yard and are escorting what looks to be one of the Mancera coaches. Lis is curious.

* On the road, inside the coach, Sofia asks Cami about her first marriage - Cami tells her and Ofelia about her marriage to Tim and the ceremony. Cami tells them she blames herself for Santo's arrest. Sofia and Ofelia assure her otherwise.

* Vasco and Ascanio sit quietly at the table, while Rita vents her hostility and continuous jealousy over Cami leading the privileged life. Ines is fed up and scolds her for it, finally tells her to stop. When Rita finally shuts up, Ines escorts her inside to go to sleep. Ascanio and Vasco go to the front gate and discuss where to find Bernie. Vasco doesn't know where he went. Ascanio says think, it's important. Vasco mentions family, friends, the capitol and another location. Ascanio warns Vasco of the danger of Bernie trying to use the letter to extort more money or worse, actually giving it to Lis. He tells Vasco this could ruin Cami's life; besides Jorge already is determined to take the businesses away from Justo. Vasco is impactado by this last news brief.

* The group arrive outside Monte Carmelo monastery. They knock on the door. A friar answers and speaks with Sofia. Sofia, Ofelia, Rico and Cami meet with Don Laurenzo in the rectory office. Don Laurenzo discusses first with Sofia and Ofelia the urgent reason for the nighttime nuptials for Cami and Rico. Cami and Rico pledge that they are serious about going through with the marriage and are honest. When Don Laurenzo is satisfied, they follow him to the chapel where the quick ceremony takes place - they exchange vows, Rico says "I accept" then Cami says "I accept"; Rico slips the ring on Cami's finger; Don Laurenzo declares them husband and wife and blesses them. As they follow Don Laurenzo to the next room, Rico and Cami again declare their eternal love for one another and share a kiss. (AW!) In the room, at the table, Don Laurenzo hands Rico the feather pen. Rico hesitates for a moment and then signs the registration book. Rico hands the pen to Cami, who signs the book. Then Don Laurenzo asks Ofelia and Sofia to sign the book. Don Laurenzo takes the book away and says he will return in a minute. Sofia wants to have a big shindig to celebrate. Cami says they can't, Justo's recovering and Santo's in jail. Rico and Ofelia suggest a small family dinner instead. Cami agrees. Sofia mentions they will postpone Vasco and Ines' wedding until Santo is released. Sofia remarks on the beautiful wedding ring. Don Laurenzo returns to tell them their marriage is now official. Rico thanks Don Laurenzo.

* In the coach, Rico and Cami climb out in front of Cami's house. Sofia and Ofelia congratulate the couple, and promise to tell Justo. The coach leaves. Mario asks Rico if they are planning on going to the hacienda tonight. Rico says no they'll stay here. Mario and crew give Rico and Cami a "seaman's sword salute" and ride away. Rico kisses Cami; Cami gives him the keys; he holds the door open and sneaks in a kiss as she enters. He closes the door behind him.

* In the courtyard, Cami suspects that Jimena has left. They are all alone and hug passionately. Then they kiss and he picks her up in his arms and carries her inside. (AW! HOW SWEET!)

* They enter the bedroom, and find Jimena's surprise for them. The room is filled with lots and lots of bouquets of roses. Rico takes off his coat and pours the champagne. He toasts there happiness. He tells her that although the wedding was rushed, small and in secret, he pledges that they will always be together in love and happiness, and they will have lots and lots of children. Cami starts to cry - Rico says no tears - she says they are tears of happiness. They kiss and he starts to undress her. She asks what he loves about her - he loves her character, her strength, her ability to be strong in the toughest of situations. He takes off her necklace. She giggles about her fears and nerves, and asks if he's nervous or scared. He says "soy hambriento (starving), ahora soy muy hambriento (hungry)." They kiss and he picks her up and lays her on the bed. He kisses her and she unbuttons his shirt. He tells her she's so beautiful. They undress each other and make love. (AY-AY-AY!) Rico says, "I love you, my life, I love you. Cami replies, "I love you too."

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Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Guapos 02-05-08 "All Roads Lead to Rome"

Okay..time for another episode of “Why the Death Tax Should Never be Repealed” or should we really leave vast wealth in the hands of incredibly stupid people? We start out with Luci coming into the servant’s room and seeing her beloved Jasmines. Luci goes BSC and screams calling Mili a thief. Actually Mili is a thief, but roomie servant girl points out that they are a gift from Mili’s Novio. Well here comes Novio or Al. Since Ma (Luci) wants to call the cops and put Mili in jail. Al keeps his mouth shut. Mili says flowers are from a boyfriend, not a RatBastard like Al. Okay the RatBastard is my part. Mili throws the flowers on the floor. Luci weeps and falls on the floor trying to pick them up. Egads these were the self same flowers that were to be entered in the big, “My Husband Treats Me like Toilet Paper Stuck to his Shoe” show held by middleage wealthy women. The gloved guy, I forget his name, (I’ll just call him Gloves), watches all with a look of disdain, the family he has served for an eternity is headed toward critical mass. Is it too late for “Truck Driving School”?

Meanwhile over in Eugenio’s office of Psychology, the wife is confronting him with the trip to Roma, that is Rome to we none Latin types. Who else is going. Eugenio is like it is a business trip. The wife further grills him. “Can I go?” “Hey it is strictly business, it will be crowded”. Wife having been clued in by the ever pathetic Connie, presses on. Finally Eugenio agrees to take said wife.

Now we go back to said RED-EYED Luci, she is all dressed up and Mr. Gloves is in the room with her. Eugenio calls but she tells Gloves to tell him she has gone out. She tells Gloves she feels she is dying in that house little by little.

----Don’t ya like when we come in at the middle of a story, so we can ask questions like, Hello, why in the Hell have you stayed this twenty some years?----

Karla with all the skills of an Hunting Dog, tracks Damien (who is my hero, I mean come on what are you gonna do with these people? Might as well get it while you can), down out in the gardens. He asks her for money. ---What happened to the big check Connie was writing, for the info about Eugenio?—
Karla says she doesn’t have any dinero, Ma keeps all the money. Damien puts the pressure on.

Later we see Karla slipping Damien tres mil pesos, or about $300 dollars. He says he will return it tonite, he will also give her some high class lovin. Mili observes all this and when he leaves, she chastises Karla. Telling her she will never see the money again.

At some point Mili went to visit crazy, but kinda cute Hugo. He has given her a key for his room so she can come and visit anytime. Gloves confronts her in the hall, he finally says; you gotta a key, fine you feed him.

Now Connie takes Luci out for a big night at a restaurant, he is laying it on thick, when who do they encounter? Why it is Eugenio and Wife. Greetings all round with, you look stunning , Oh so do you. Wife says they are celebrating their trip to Roma and a second honeymoon. Connie makes this a big deal like, oh how romantic and so on.
Connie and Luci are seated at their table and something is said about their marriage, how it was an arrangement of convenience between their parents.
----At this point I’m thinking, Luci must have been pregnant by some unacceptable guy or maybe she was a young Amante and they married her off to Connie, cause Al is at least four years older than Mili, so they must have been married a while when Connie “Soy Un Perverto”, was nailing the help.---
Connie is now sucking her finger like plump Vienna Sausages and Wife of Eugenio is laying a big one on him. I guess this is to show Luci & Eugenio that their romance has no future.

Meanwhile back at the Hacienda de Dyfunctiono, Mili brings dinner to Hugo, who is not there. Al sees her go in and starts beating on the door. Finally Mili opens it and tells him that Hugo is indisposed. Al and Mili get in an argument basically about what a stellar Prick, Al is. Mili is uber close to knocking his lights out with her drawn cliched fist. Here comes Miss Princess, sister Val, she can’t believe the crap Al takes off the Naca help. Mili spits out more words of contempt and exits stage left.

Connie and Luci arrive home all romantic and intertwined. Oh what a marvelous evening, it was so wonderful. Well it is not over yet. Connie tells his little woman “Go upstairs and I will be up soon”.
As soon as she is out of sight he scoffs and makes hand gestures. The phone rings, Connie stares at the phone, “Who would call?” Geez AssHat, it isn’t like you don’t have a teen daughter, a son and a brother-in-law the Mafia is probably huntin down. Yes, in a perfect TeleNovela World, it is of course “Eugenio”. Wow I didn’t see that coming. Eugenio tells her, he loves her and this is a chance for them to be free, he will leave a ticket for her at the airport. Luci won’t give him a firm answer, cause Egads after all this is her big chance with Connie.
---Please Gawd, why couldn’t I know a bookie that was giving odds on that?---

Say it isn’t so..Alas it is so..Connie super sleuth has been listening in on the downstairs phone.

At some point Al visits Granny, he laments the story de flowers. Granny says “Nice thought Dude, but some crappy flowers for a broken heart…as if” She tells Al that while he has a good heart, if he really wants Red (the uber slut official girlfriend), he needs to back off and leave Mili alone.

Mili dressed in her Carlito outfit is in her room packing her things. Roomie friend comes in and Mili says she wants to blow that Taco Stand.

Next day….

Mili knocks at Al’s door, she is dressed as Carlito and carrying her uniform, she does some diatribe about basura or trash and so on. I don’t care enough to check. Anyway, She gives Al a slap across the face for not defending her.
---This kind of amazes me, cause while she does have issues with studly Al, a normal family would have fired her Naca Ass awhile back. While not a fan of knowing your place, she does push it. I think these people want to hire quiet girls who will bone the jovens and then disappear should they become pregnant, thus setting up the next TeleNovela---

Connie is in Red’s apartment. I have no freakin idea how this happened. Maybe he stopped by on the way to work, but he is getting dressed. Red and Connie start making out. Knock Knock…She tells him to hide in the bedroom. Why yes it is young Al. He is wanting to get busy, but Connie is lurking and watching. Red puts him off with a “I feel sick” go to the pharmacy and get me some medicine. I’m thinking she is already taking medication for “Restless HooHow Syndrome” and it doesn’t seem like it is working. Al, Wuss that he is complies. He leaves and chuckling Connie comes out and leaves.

Luci is in her bedroom, telling Val about her great dinner with Connie. Eugenio calls but Luci won’t take the call. Yep, that pretty much sums it up, Luci doesn't love Eugenio, which is fitting cause it did seem to come on pretty fast. I guess she just like that fact that a nice guy (with a wife), was treating her decently after twentysome years of abuse from the Connster. Seriously though Eugenio is a Craftsman Tool and is indeed weak.

Over at the Hacienda, Val is getting lessons from underwear models. Seriously like she is an underwear model? Bobby pervy friend of Al is lurking. So are Morgan and gardener guy. Bobby tells Val he has a friend at a radio station and she needs to listen. Like 15 seconds later, Val’s el uber secreto love is playing some lame ass song on the radio for her. Of course, the ever Vapid Val has no idea it is Bobby.
Bobby calls her about the romantic dedication and she hangs up on him.

Connie calls Eugenio and thanks him for all the wonderful therapy he gave Luci, why their evening was so great like when they were first married. Connie says he owes it all the Eugenio for her change of heart. Connie dropped all kinds of pervy hints saying they went at it until like 4:00 or 4:30 in the morning.

Hugo has left again in his Street Person getup, he is telling Ma, how happy he is now that he has met Mili. Don’t worry Ma, cause I am still BSC. Damien suddenly appears and wants to know who is at his wife’s grave? He chases Hugo, but Hugo being much younger and not spending his energy on meaningless sex with servants outruns the ol man. Seriously can you believe Damien went to his wife’s grave? Maybe he was checking to see if any dinero fell out of someone’s pockets while kneeling.

Al comes home and catches Luci packing her cheap cloth suitcase. What is up with that? I hope there is a sidepocket for Visine. Yes, she is leaving. Al understands, he doesn’t feel like he has a father. Guess what AssHat, you don’t. When Al exits, Luci throws her suitcase and tears up the ticket. Geez no wonder she drinks, I find myself drinking just watching her.

Now we go to Eugenio’s house. His wife spots a note on the bed, it basically says…I’ve gone to find happiness. Now Bobby comes in, he too has a note, “Pa has abandoned us”. I didn’t know Bobby belonged to Wife and Eugenio.
---Don’t Psych’s say that people deserve closure? This Eugenio guy is a total tool. I mean I think the wife at least deserves the chance to tell him what a slimey low life RatBastard he really is. What a spineless weasel, I hope he goes to Venice falls into the open sewer channel and drowns, now it would be cosmic justice if Bobby could nail the Vapid Val and dump her---

Connie arrives home and there is a big discussion about Val’s modeling. The phone rings and it is Eugenio, he is pressuring Luci to flee, alas his pleading falls on deaf ears. Luci blows him off with a have a nice trip. Connie is listening closely.

Mili while wandering through the garden runs into “Street Hugo”, she goes to get him some food.
Karla’s Ma gives her some sandwiches, when Mili leaves, Ma remembers she needs to give Mili some money. I think it is for the orphans. She comes back crying that she has been robbed all her money is gone. Yeah, put it all on black, Damien.

Connie is sitting on the bed, Luci comes out and thinks it is busy time. Connie says he has a headache and then tells her he knows about Eugenio. Quick Luci check the trash, maybe a little tape will fix that ticket.

Al sees “Street Hugo” and Mili in the garden and confronts them.

Stay tuned….Now I am all torn between BSC Hugo and his Worthless Father Damien, but I kinda think I could make it work with either of them.

I’m not seeing a happy outcome, if Connie becomes human because he has a Naca daughter and quits describing his exploits, and Luci fesses up about Al the Bastardo and Val falls in love with Morgan the servant…Well I might as well just watch Hallmark.

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Juan Q, Monday Feb 4, Where we find out Juan has changed, but Nidia hasn't

Once more, I have to apologize profusely for being so late. Finally I was able to finish it and here it is. Since this is my last recaps on Mondays I’ll just say it was very rewarding to do this, I’ll still lurk around, comment and whenever needed I’ll substitute.
Thank you one more time for your patience.

Nidia is talking to Ana. She tries to tell her about the money and how she stole it from her, but she can’t. She ends up making up a story about how she wants to help Ana put a gallery. Ana is not sure it is such a good idea; she doesn’t want to give Nidia trouble. Nidia says she doesn’t need Ana to get into trouble, she says, she can do that by herself (I agree).

At Farrell Pastor enters the main lobby, where everybody is just hanging out. When they see him coming they welcome him with applause. He gives a little speech thanking everybody for believing in him; he gets some more applause from his coworkers. He ends his speech with a yell of “Pastor es inocente, Pastor es inocente, Pastor es inocente” (very funny)

Paula is at her house, having a little flash back. She remember how Juan asked if she called only to assure herself that Juan still loved her and did whatever she wanted. She says aloud “yes Juan, I want to know if you still love me”. In the same house, but in the kitchen Consuelo is talking to Monica; she is telling her that Paula and CL already had their first argument and it was because of the flowers. Consuelo tells her it was a good idea to send those flowers. Monica denies sending flowers; she wants to know who sent the flowers. Consuelo tells her that the flowers came with a card and the card said that Juan Dominguez sent them. Monica is pleasantly surprised. Right then, Paula comes out of the room and Consuelo ends the conversation. She apologizes for using the phone to make a personal call. Paula is getting ready to leave, and tells her not to worry about it. She asks Consuelo to please look after CL while she is gone. She says she’ll be back later.

At Farrell Pastor is now in Monica’s office. He is still on cloud nine, and he keeps on talking about his welcome and how everybody was so happy for having him back. Monica has no patience for him. She wants to know if he has talked to Angarita. Pastor says that to convince Algarita you have to go slowly “pian pianito”. Moni retorts that if she would have done the same, he (Pastor) would still be in prison. Pastor says that he understands, and that he’ll have results soon.

Nidia is still trying to convince Ana to accept her offer to open a Gallery, Ana likes what she hears, however she is still not sure. Nidia lays it thick. She calls Ana a Michael Angela, a Leonarda, a Picassa. She finally accepts.
At Farrel Marely is leaving the office. Fernando tells her to wait for him; he just has to finish some reports and can take her home. She declines saying that she wants to be home early. Yvonne is watching all of this.

Juan and Kike are on their way to the Cachon residence, Kike is telling Juan all about his daughter. Juan’s mind wanders and of course he is thinking about his Palomita and wondering how she reacted to the flowers he sent.

Paula is talking to Ana. She is telling her about the flowers. (Ed Note. I think that the writers were a little tired, because the next dialogue was repeated verbatim 3 times by different people. Let’s count it together) One:
Ana –Juan wouldn’t do something like that
Paula –No, I didn’t think so … how weird no?
Ana –Was the card sign?
Paula –No, the flowers were bought by phone
Ana –Frankly, I don’t believe the flowers were sent by Juan, he was always very respectful
Paula—But he has changed so much…
Ana –I think this is a very bad joke. There are a lot of people that know what has happened between you. They could be trying to cause trouble.
Paula –There is only one way to find out, I’ll call the flower shop

Monica is talking to Laura (Two)

Monica –I still can’t believe it, Juan wouldn’t do something like that
Laura –Was the card sign?
Monica –No, the flowers were bought by phone
Laura –It doesn’t sound logic.
Monica –I don’t know, people change.
Laura –I think this is a very bad joke. There are a lot of people that know what has happened between them
Monica –There is only one way to find out, I’ll call the flower shop

Kike and Juan arrive to the Cachon residence. Nidia is impactada when she sees Juan. She says that she doesn’t remember Juan, maybe if she touches him? She approaches Juan and starts touching him all over. She says she is remembering now, Juan thought bubbles that Nidia hasn’t change at all and that coming back to the Cachon residence has moved him very deeply.

Pastor goes to visit CL; he brought him a basket of fruit and wine. Pastor says that he heard that the surgery was a total success. CL is not happy to been reminded of his operation and cuts to the chase. He says he wants to talk about pending businesses. Pastor says that the pending businesses are being taken care of by everybody in the office. CL says that is not the kind of pending business he is talking about. He is talking about something, or better said someone, someone that was supposed to stay in the past. Pastor guesses he is talking about Juan, and gets very excited. CL tells him to calm down
Pastor wants to know if Juan is back. CL says that he doesn’t know.

At the Cachon residence, Juan has Nidia Micaela in his arms and is saying how beautiful she is. He says that she looks like her mom. Kike pipes in that the baby has his eyes. Juan says yes, the white part of the eyes is the same. Everybody laughs and Kike gets upset. He takes the baby upstairs for her nap. Yadi goes with him. Nidia says that “para variar” just for a change; Kike “esta que no lo calienta ni el sol” is very touchy (lit. not even the sun heats him up,) The sleazy music sounds and Nidia realizes they are alone. She uses this opportunity to throw herself into Juan’s arms. Juan moves out of the way and starts talking about the baby. Nidia doesn’t want to talk about the baby; she wants to talk about them. Just then


Juan is saved by the bell; Marely arrives home and is very happy to see Juan. Juan gives her a big bear hug. Nidia is not happy about it.
Later Nidia asks Kike if Marely and Juan were an item. Kike says that Juan only loves Paula.
Marely and Juan are talking in Nidia’s office. Marely goes directly to the point. Are you here because you want to see paula? Juan tries to deny this, but Marely tells him that she knows him very well. Juan thought bubbles that in the time that Nidia would take to undress your body, Marely could undress your soul.

Fernando is still at the office. Yvonne approaches and tries to make him invite her to dinner or the movies. Fernando says that he’ll never go out with her again. Yvonne says that as soon as Juan comes back, Marely is going to dump him and then he’ll try to go back to Yvonne, but she won’t take him. Fernando says that that’s never going to happen.

At CL House Pastor and CL told pastor all about the flowers (Three)
Pastor –Juan wouldn’t do something like that
CL –No, I didn’t think so
Pastor –Was the card sign?
CL –No, the flowers were bought by phone; Frankly, I don’t believe the flowers were sent by Juan, he used to respect me
Pastor –but, people change
CL –I think this is a very bad joke. There are a lot of people that know what has happened between us. There is only one way to find out
Pastor –Calling the flower shop

At the Cachon residence, everybody is eating Juan is sitting next to Marely. They are talking about Delirio. Nidia says that she has been there to see him twice. Kike says that he feels sorry for him. Right then Fernando arrives. Juan is very happy to see him. Juan wants to know if Fernando came to see Nidia. Fernando says no, that he came to see Marely since she is his girlfriend. Juan asks Marely why she didn’t tell him before. Marely says because it is not true. Impacatdo face from Fernando, he can’t believe it. He is all upset and almost runs out of the house. Juan tries to stop him. He catches up with him and tells him that he is sorry. Fernando tells Juan that everything is his fault, why did he come back? Marely was fine until he came back. Doesn’t Juan understand that Paula doesn’t love him? Juan is impactado and tries to defend himself, but Fernando doesn’t let him. He (Fernando) gets in his car and leaves. Kike comes out and tells Juan not to worry, they’ll talk to Fernando tomorrow, by then he will be feeling better. They both enter the house.

Later Marely calls Fernando to apologize. She says she is sorry and that she never considered herself Fernando’s girlfriend. Fernando says that they went out on dates and they kissed what does she calls that. Marely says they were two friends trying to find out if they were compatible. Fernando says that that is bull manure (not really, but I know that’s what he was thinking). He says that Marely is saying that they are not together because she wants to be available for Juan. Marely says no, that is not true. I’m sorry all of this happened, but I never lied to you. She says she is sorry one more time and hangs up.

In another room Juan is thinking about his Palomita, he has his eyes closed and doesn’t see Nidia entering the room and approaching the bed. She throws herself on top of him. Juan tries to stop her, but Nidia won’t stop. Juan finally agrees with one condition Nidia needs to close her eyes. She does, Juan says ready? She says yes. Juan says here I come. The End

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Guapos: Monday Feb. 4, 2008- Perhaps a Christmas Club Account at the Local Bank is a Better Option.

Alejandro is convinced by the lies that Constancio told him regarding the lack thereof a personal relationship between him and Andrea. Al asks Andrea for forgiveness. They kiss and make up. Connie leaves them alone and this gives Al the chance to tell Andrea that the whole business with “Carlitos” was a way to make her jealous. Andrea assures him that she knew that all along.

Outside his office, Connie is accosted by his daughter. She’s come there to let him have it because she’s learned that Andrea is his mistress. Before Connie can get a word in, Al and Andrea show up. They explain the whole “misunderstanding” and Val asks Andrea and Connie for forgiveness. She tells Al that she won’t apologize to him because he’s just a gossip.

Meanwhile, back at home…..Luciana is begging her brother to not spill the beans about her relationship with Eugenio. She tells Damien that he knows that she’s not been happy and that her relationship with Connie hasn’t been good for a long time. Damien is concerned that if Luci takes off, what will become of him and his part in the business. Luci assures him that if she goes, she’ll make sure to put things in order. She tells him that her shares of the company will be given to Alejandro. Damien isn’t happy with this plan.

Regina and Mili have lunch at the convent. Padre Manuel and the nuns gush over Mili and go on and on about her charms to Regina. Mili punctuates this conversation with a burp. After lunch, Mili and Rocky take to the soccer field. Regina sits in the stands and watches. After witnessing some of Mili’s antics, Regina tells herself she’s got her work cut out for her. Mili scores a goal.

Mili and Regina return home. Regina says she’s tired and Mili tells her that going out did her some good, she looks younger (and I have to agree).

Al brings Andrea home for dinner. He fills Luci and Damien in on the reconciliation.

In the maid’s room, Lina tells Mili that the family is gathering to have dinner with Al’s novia---which is Mili. Lina offers to help Mili get ready for the party. We are not treated to a view of Mili during the process, so we know it is going to be scary.

Regina comes down for dinner. The family is surprised that she’s left her rooms. Connie says it is a miracle and Regina says that’s the word for it.

Mili shows up, with big hair, gaudy make-up, eighties-style earrings, and a tight dress. She bursts into the room with her mouth running. She calls Luci-suegrita and Luci flips. Mili suggests that calling her mama might be a better idea. This freaks Luci out more. Al attempts to explain to Mili what’s going on, but she’s too busy exchanging words with Andrea. Once Mili closes her mouth, Al tells her it was a joke. Mili is confused. Al spells it out for her---Andrea is his novia. Val starts in on Mili and Regina cuts her off. Al is surprised that Mili took it all seriously. To save face, Mili tells them that she knew all along it was a joke and that’s why she dressed so ridiculously and she leaves. Regina tells the family she won’t be dining with them after all, because she’s lost her appetite.

Mili runs into the maid’s room. Lina and Karla are there and Lina tries to find out what happened. Mili’s not talking. She runs into the bathroom and locks the door. Once inside, she breaks down and cries.

Dinner is over and Constancio says that Regina didn’t stay for dinner because of the joke played on Mili. The family launches into a round of making fun of Mili, while Karla is milling around in the background.

Mili visits Hugo and they decide to develop a secret knock so he’ll know when it is her at the door. Mili alludes to something happening at dinner and Hugo presses her for more info. She doesn’t tell him. Mili asks when Hugo will finish his painting and he says never.

Regina has a flashback to a conversation she had with Rosario. Rosario was telling her about how Connie’s friends treat her because she was the maid. Regina offered some encouragement and she asked how Connie reacts when his friends treat Rosario poorly. Rosario said he remains silent and that hurt.

Al comes to visit his grandma. She tells him that she expected more from him. He tires to explain and Regina continues to scold him. She’s upset that he would play with people’s emotions. She tells him to go.

Connie finds tickets to Rome in Luci’s purse. He pumps Damien for info on the name of Luci’s lover. Damien isn’t talking, so Connie offers money. Damien finally blurts out Eugenio’s name when the offer reaches fifty thousand.

In the kitchen Karla is filling her mom in on what happened with Mili and the family. Mili and Lina are there too. Karla tells Mili that Al would never be interested in a girl like her. How could Mili think a servant could be with the patron’s son. Lina makes a comment about Karla and Damien. Karla says the difference is that she and Damien feel something for each other. Lina says sure, a couple times a week and only at night.

Al walks into the kitchen and asks to speak with Mili. They go for a walk outside and Al tells her he feels bad. He adds that Mili didn’t deserve to be treated that way. She says he’s wrong, of course she did because she’s an idiot who had confidence in him. She adds that she believed in him and she asks why he did what he did. She doesn’t allow him to explain. Instead she tells him that he’s left her with her heart in her hands, broken. She runs back into the house and Al lets out a frustrated scream.

Val, in her underwear, practices for her catwalk. Connie catches her and tells her that over his dead body will she be parading around in lingerie in front of everyone.

Mili prays that God will help her get Al out of her head. Later, she meets with Gloria at the convent. They talk about Christmas and one of the nuns tells her that they don’t have enough money to purchase gifts for the orphans. Mili says she’ll take care of getting the money.

Hugo asks Braulio about Mili. He tells Hugo that she’s out and then he tells him to be careful with her, she’s a servant. Hugo tells Brau that’s the stupidest advice he’s ever gotten in his life. Brau leaves and Hugo talks to the picture----he tells it that Brau thinks you’re an opportunist.

Luci is tending her flowers. Brau admires them and she says that if she sticks around she’ll enter them into a contest. Brau asks where she might be going. She dances around the subject.

Padre Manuel talks to Mili about her relationship with Al. She rants on about him and PM is convinced that there is no risk of romance.

Constancio meets with Milena, Eugenio’s wife. He tells her what’s going on between his wife and her husband. Milena doesn’t believe it. Connie tells her that they’ll bring a stop to it. He’ll take care of his wife, she needs to take care of her husband.

Connie’s plan is to seduce Luci. He makes arrangements for them to dine alone and tells her how much he misses them having alone time. She is shocked. He asks her out for dinner and she accepts. He gives her a kiss goodbye and he thinks to himself that she’s falling for it.

Mili decides to sell flowers to raise money and she convinces Lina to help. Lina wonders where they are going to get the flowers. Mili indicates that the Belmonte’s flowers are good enough.

Melina snoops in Eugenio’s office and finds his ticket to Rome. She takes a different approach than Connie. When she sees Eugenio, she confronts him with the tickets.

On the side of the road, Mili and Lina sell flowers. Al shows up, he buys all their remaining flowers and seems to pay a hefty price.

Luci discovers her flowers have been taken. She screams for the police to be called.

Meanwhile, Lina and Mili return home and in the maids’ room they find all the flowers Al purchased laying on Mili’s bed, with a note. The note says that if these flowers don’t succeed in making her accept his apology, then Al will have to get all of Xochimilco to do the job. END OF EPISODE.

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02/04/08 Pasión: A Man's Got To Do What A Man's Got To Do

Cami is showing Ascanio the accounts in the back office when Jorge enters and asks to speak alone with her. Ascanio leaves and Jime gets on his case in between bites of apple for leaving her friend alone with the old lech. Ascanio asks her, "What was I supposed to do? Tell him no, I’m staying right here?” “—He’s probably going to ask her to sleep with him!” Ascanio wonders if he should go back in but Jime hisses that that would be even worse.

In the back office, after complaining about all the men Cami has attracted ready to defend her, then saying a few trite, pro forma, words about how Justo’s getting along, Jorge comes directly to the point. He tells her that Justo is old and he doesn't know how capable he'll be after his illness and that with Vasco he has to settle accounts for sleeping with his daughter. Cami suggests it was Ursula doing the seduction, but he brushes it off and tells her he’s not there to argue with her, only to see that his rules are complied with. So, not only did Vasco seduce his daughter, but Cami’s fiancé refused to adhere to his demands also.

Jorge adds he doubts Ric's activities are exactly above board and that he thinks he is either a thief or a pirate. Cami tries to deny it but he tells her to shut up since he’s the one doing the talking here. “You’re father’s useless to me now. Because of all of this I’ve decided to take away the concession for the mill and the store.”

Cami begs for some understanding of their situation and special circumstances especially after the earthquake. He says neither the Government in Spain nor he is interested then arrogantly explains that he is responsible to the Crown for the tax collection and when the only mill and store in town has reduced sales (and thus profits) well……


Cami accuses him of being cruel and vengeful. “It’s neither cruelty nor vengeance,” says Jorge. Just show him the money. BUT, he could be per-sua-ded to change his mind IF Cami cares to provide some demonstration of affection. In other words, “Put out or be put out!” Her choice. (Ol’ Whorehey’s inside parts, it appears, are just as withered as his outside parts.)
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Vasco returns home on the other side of town after his dicey run-in with Ric and the boys. Ines gets upset when she sees him bloody and roughed up. She wonders if he found Bernabe and fought with him. Vasco explains how Ric and his men worked him over and says he ended up telling them the truth about Bernabe and the letter; he explains he’s supposed to keep quiet about the fact the letter never really got destroyed so that Cami doesn’t worry. Ines starts to scold him but he’s not up for it and tells her nobody is more sorry about the whole business than he is. Vasco has a big, serious cry on Ines’ shoulder.

Just then Paco runs over to Vasco and says he blames himself for making his grandpa sick. Vasco handles this like a true-loving father and tells Paco that it wasn’t his fault. He was the one who should have destroyed the letter but didn’t. Justo’s illness is his fault, not Paco’s.

Back at Ric’s manse, Lis tells Aunt Fran what Ric told her about the assault on the caravan and how his entire fortune was stolen. Fran’s first worry is that the two of them without Ric’s financial support or Timoteo’s fortune, will be out on the street begging with a cup in their hand. Ric, she says, will no doubt have to return to piracy to live and be away for months or years at a time. Without a man's support or protection and without cold hard cash, Fran warns, the only option for women in their situation will be prostitution or penury. Lis needs to seriously consider Don Alberto’s attempts to court her. Lis refuses, having a better idea: if Ric’s marrying Cami anyway, might as well live off her (and Daddy Timoteo’s) big bucks if push comes to shove. For once, Fran doesn’t argue.

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Vasco leaves Paco with Ines and goes to visit his father at Ofelia's.


Santi comes into the store looking for Cami. Ascanio says she’s busy in the back and Jimena adds that she’s with Don Jorge and best not to disturb the two of them. Ascanio tells Santi he figures he can do the books for the store but doesn’t understand why Vasco isn’t in charge of that instead. Santi says because he’s not trustworthy. Jime pipes up then and tells Ascanio how Vasco and his pal, Bernabe, tried to blackmail Cami with Lis’ famous ED letter instead of handing it over to her like he should have. Jime realizes then that she’s just said way too much and Ascanio looks like he’s heard way more than he wanted. Santi shakes his head in disgust over what an incredible winner his future BIL is.

At Justo’s bedside as the music swells in the background, Vasco asks his father’s foregiveness and swears he’ll be turning over a new leaf. He’s going to be the best, hardest-working son and husband ever.

Meanwhile, Ric comes to pay ailing Justo a visit too. While Ric waits out in the garden for Vasco to finish his visit with his father, he passes the time chatting with Ofelia. Ofelia tells Ric she’s glad Cami and he are marrying and he thanks her for it.

Back at the store, Santi is getting impatient and thinking Cami and Jorge have taken way too long for it to be just a simple chat. He goes off in a huff towards the back to find her. In the back office Jorge keeps insisting with Cami and tells her he's keen on getting her into bed. If she just goes along with it, then the whole matter is resolved and nobody has to know a thing. He’ll just send for her at a friend’s house. (Cami,this might have been a good time for you to spit out something about learning long ago that limp lechers make lousy lovers.) Saintly arrives just in time in a Dudley Do-Right moment and he angrily interrupts horny Jorge’s offensive chat with the cornered Cami.

Saintly Santi now loses his temper. Cami tries to stop him but he refuses to be quiet this time. He asks Jorge where he gets off thinking he’s above the law and says the old coot has no right to take the women around there whenever he’s got the urge. He's on a roll now and he tells Jorge that for all the authority he might have, he has no right to trample on the dignity of his people; and Jorge may be able to mock human law but not devine law; when Jorge goes to meet his maker he’ll have to pay the price and he’ll be getting a one-way ticket to Hell. Jorge says, fine, now that you’ve blown off steam, kid, scram. Saintly says no way, he’s not moving an inch and whatever Jorge has to say to his SIL, he can darn well say in front of him. He’s not going to permit one more perverted act from the likes of Jorge and that’s that.

Jorge reminds Cami of the ultimatum and leaves. Cami and Ascanio know the sick b@stard will try to take it out on Saintly now. She asks him why he had to do it and he says he’s tired of everyone suffering such degrading humiliations from the man. Ascanio suggests he skip town for a while because there’s no way Don Jorge is going to overlook such an insult. Saintly yells at him that it was only the truth. Cami says, “But you don’t do things like that!” He starts yelling then, “So where’s your fiancé? He’s the one who should be here defending your honor!” then turns and leaves.

Jime runs in and asks what Jorge wanted. Cami cries to her about his threat to take away the concessions for the mill and store if she doesn’t sleep with him. Ascanio, wide-eyed impactado, swears to God he’s not believing all that he’s just seen and heard.
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During all this Ric is sitting at Justo’s bedside. Justo asks him to take Cami far away from there and Ric promises to marry her as soon as possible. Ofelia steps in and explains that Justo, knowing Jorge is a vengeful baddy with his sights set on Cami, means to say he is worried he will try something unless they leave and get away. Ric doesn’t think Cami will leave, especially till her father’s recuperated, but Ofelia stresses it’s now or never. Ric tells Justo he’ll talk it over with Cami and he'll try to live up to the great trust he's placed in him.

At the palace, Fortunata and Sofia discuss Sofia’s decision as Godmother to cover all Ines’ wedding expenses. Talk turns to Ursula and the trip to Mexico City to find her a new husband since it’s such slim pickin’s in San Fernando now. Sofia complains that her daughter brings on her problems herself by being rude and frivolous and all her friends end up running away from her. Talk turns to what a great guy Santi is and how young and nice he is, “Like his mother, fortunately,” adds Sofia. Fortunata asks if she knew his father and if he was not a good man. Sofia says if she’s referring to the old blacksmith, then no, she never did meet him. Fortunata wonders what she meant by “if you’re referring to”, so Sofia changes the subject to Justo and how she loves him as a friend and for being her only friend.

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Back at the blacksmith shop, Ascanio tells Saintly that he shouldn’t have treated Don Jorge that way since the guy has the right to deal with his subjects any way he chooses. Santi says Ascanio may be fine with letting him defile their women whenever he wants, but he is not about to. He complains that Jorge has insisted twice now with Cami, and again with his sister, Ines. So Ascanio says he should just take the whole family away somewhere where nobody would order them around.

Horny Jorge, now hot under the collar, has other ways of dealing with disrespectful subjects like Saintly and sends a group of palace guards after him. They arrive at the market and make their way towards the blacksmith's shop, not missing a chance to trample and bully their way through all the stalls. The captain of the guard informs Saintly that he is being arrested for insults and slander regarding their great and gracious leader, the Lord Jorge of San Fernando.

Ofelia and Ric come running out to see what the commotion is about. Ric runs over to Saintly and tries to ask him what’s happened for them to take him like this. Now, finally, it seems Saintly Santi has his chance to rub it in with Ric. He tells Ric that this is happening because of what he did in defending Cami when Ric should have been there doing said selfless heroic deed instead, and (being selfless and heroic) he proudly states he does not regret it. Ric doesn’t understand and Saintly tells him then go ask Cami and Don Jorge.

The guard shoves Ric trying to get him to move and Ric knocks him out of the way; the captain warns Ric that that is an act of contempt but Ric yells at him to go to Hell and storms off toward the store to get an explanation from Camila.

Cami and Jimena come out as Ric asks what caused all of this. Jimena explains that Santi insulted Jorge when he went to defend her and so Jorge sent the guard to put him in jail. Ric and Mario exchange glances.

Speaking of deeds Saintly does regret, GRita comes out just then, swoon-worthy impactada at the sight of her beloved being literally dragged off to prison. She faints dead away as the guard takes martyred Saintly to jail.

At the prison, the captain gives orders for only bread and water. One of the guards knows Saintly and asks what he did to get thrown into jail. Saintly says, “I rebelled against injustice.” The friendly guard replies, “Well you did it badly then.”

Manuela gets into town at the tail end of the procession and calls Ascanio over to explain what happened. They agree it is just another in a long line of tragedies for Santiago. Mannie asks him to come by later and fill her in on the details. He smiles and says maybe it’s not such a good idea, but she tells him her daddy’s out of town and it couldn’t hurt to find out a bit more. He agrees and leaves. The nana isn’t too happy about her conversation with a stranger and a young man to boot, but Mannie insists she’s done nothing wrong. Since she holds Ofelia in high regard there’s no reason not to get as much info as possible as she sees it.

Ric, Mario, Cami and Jime head back to Cami's house.

Inside, Cami gives Ric a quick rundown of Jorge’s proposition while outside Jime snaps at Mario and wonders where in the world his boss was when Cami needed him most. Mario says he hasn't a clue. Upset in general with the whole situation, Jime pulls at Mario's beard and tells him he's being a pain and he better not cross her, then walks off. Mario at that point could be knocked over with a feather. He is definitely in luhhhvv!

Back inside in the living room Ric tells Cami about her father's request for the two of them to go off together somewhere far away. She rejects the idea because she doesn't want to leave her family with Justo sick and the possibility of them being left destitute. Ric explains that he’d take them all away and tells her to understand that San Fernando is not the only place on earth. If it were up to him he’d just as soon go to the palace and slit the guy’s throat. She cries and says she can’t handle it any longer, but he tells her she’ll have to and that there are times when you just have to keep a cool head and think things through.

So together they consider what possibilities they have to stop Jorge from carrying out his threat since she won’t leave. One choice she says is to give up on getting married, but he says that won't solve anything either. “Do you really think Jorge would ever leave you in peace?” She agrees that he wouldn’t. The third option, which isn't really one at all, is to go to bed with Jorge. Ric says then that he’s going over to try to talk to Jorge and get to the bottom of things. Cami asks Ric to help Santi to get out of jail while he’s at it, but makes him swear that when Ric talks with Jorge, he’ll keep himself in check and not provoke another major catastrophe. His answer is only that at times it is necessary to kill somebody when that somebody will not stop harming others.

Up in her bedroom Cami tells Jime the whole story. Jime says if it were her she’d kill the guy too. Cami says, then what? She can’t exactly take her sick father and her pregnant sister in a crummy little boat to some hide away, let alone abandon Santiago to his fate in prison. Jime gripes that she worries too much about everybody else. Cami says, well, these people are her family and she doesn’t have a choice. Jime wonders what choice she has if she doesn’t kill Jorge. Cami’s says she’s only thinking now about what she can do to get Santi out of jail and she leaves.

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Vasco and Ofelia go to the prison to see if they can visit Santiago.

At the palace, meanwhile, Sofia and Ursula discuss taking Tita to Mexico with them while they find Ursula a new husband. Ursula thinks she’ll be a nuisance, but Sofia figures any man who wants to marry her needs to meet the little girl and get to know her. As Ric waits downstairs to see Jorge, Fortunata gallops upstairs to tell Sofia and Ursula that Santi has been taken off to prison.

In his office, Don Jorge writes their lawyer that he is refusing permission for Ric and Camila to marry so not to write up their marriage contract. After sending it off he has Ric enter his office, and nonchalantly offers him a glass of wine. Ric refuses it. He stares daggers at Jorge who seems not to notice or to care in the least.

Sofia, Ursula and Fortunata decide to go to the prison to speak with Santi and find out what happened. Ursula wonders what the problem is now with her father and Cami. Sofia tells her she shouldn’t have much problem figuring it out.

Ric tells Jorge that it’s improper for a man of Jorge’s station to take advantage of people the way he does. Jorge says he’s governing the same way his father before him did. Ric tells him that it’s not governing, it’s abuse. Jorge says that’s HIS point of view, but he has his obligations to the Crown and if somebody with the concession doesn’t bring in enough in taxes, he’s got to give it over to someone who can do a better job of it. Ric reminds him that he is willing to be more tolerant with Justo in exchange for something else. So Jorge says, “Then you’ve spoken with Camila?” Ric says yes and Jorge breaks in and says, “I have my rights. Oh, now, now, I already know what you’re going to tell me. That I’ve already exercised them with the girl, but being that she’s remarrying, I can do it again.”

Ric wonders why Jorge’s become so persistent with Cami in particular. He answers that she’s so temptingly appetizing. Ric just glares, doesn’t move a muscle. “But she’s MY woman.” “—Oh, so you’ve slept with her already then?” Ric nods slightly, never taking his eyes off Jorge. “Yes, so therefore you can comprehend why I am not ready to allow another man to put his hands on her.” Jorge walks out from his desk and matter of factly says, “With me you will have to make an exception.” Ric refuses. “Not a single exception."


Jorge turns around and faces Ric again. “Well, if you’re thinking of using that threat against Alberto, allow me to tell you that you have no proof. It’s true that a worker from the hacienda took the wagon off to sell, but we couldn’t find out how he got it, since nobody has seen him since.” Ric smirks. “On the way to LaFont’s hacienda we came upon a burial, the worker from that ranch was murdered. Also the owner of the stable where my wagon was kept, at dawn, dead.” “—What a pity!”

Ric smirks again and changes the subject, “So, what about the blacksmith?” “--He showed me a lack of respect. He must pay.” “--So, what’s the penalty?” “—Don’t know, depends on the judge. Insulting the lord is a serious offense.” “—Capital punishment?” Jorge wonders if that wouldn’t be just what Ric would like in order to get his rival out of the way, but Ric says the only reason is that it seems unfair to do this to him. Ric says his outburst is understandable considering Santi has suffered with certain of Jorge’s demands in the past. Jorge disagrees and says nobody gets away with insulting him.

Ric asks if then Cami is the exchange for Justo keeping his two concessions and for Santiago’s being let free. Jorge smiles and says, “Nice to see you’re so bright.” Ric narrows his eyes and says, well, that being the case, he might as well go on home and leaves.

Sofia gets to the prison. Nobody has been allowed to see Santi. She and Ursula persuade the captain to let them see him. Outside the jail while they’re waiting Cami tries to get an answer from Ricardo about what he and Jorge discussed. He tells her it’ll have to wait till later. Ursula comes for Ofelia and takes her in to see Santi, but Ric refuses to let Cami go with them. Inside the guard tells Sofia he couldn’t understand how someone like Santi with such a kind soul could be put in a hole like that. (In fact, nobody’d been in there for a while and the bars were needing fixing I think he said.) Sofia gets upset when she hears he would only get bread and water and when the captain of the guard objects to her bringing him anything else she threatens to castrate him.

Santi tells Sofia he’s used to dealing with Jorge, but there are some things a man simply cannot put up with. Sofia promises he won’t be in there for long. Ursula seconds that sentiment in the most sickly sweet voice that you got to wonder what is going on with her all of a sudden. As Ofelia and Sofia get a big hug from a grateful Santi, Ursula can’t seem to take her eyes off the muscles in his arms.

When the women come back out Sofia tells Ofelia she wants to talk with her. Ofelia plays dumb, but Sofia tells her she knows exactly what she wants to discuss and she better come looking for her. Ofelia says fine. Then Cami runs over and tells her that Jorge has threatened to take the concessions away from her father and if he does it will kill him. Sofia swears it will only happen over her dead body. (Considering Jorge’s strange behavior recently I wouldn’t tempt fate.)

Paco tells Justo that Santi was taken to jail and Justo nearly has another stroke.

Sofia, followed by Ursula, barges into Jorge’s office fit to be tied. Ursula tells him that jailing Santi was going overboard and he answers back that Santi was looking for it. Sofia complains that he’s acting like a vindictive jerk and all for his lust. He says all round the world is moved by lust. She says then why does he complain to his daughter about her behavior, and he says men are just different from women. She screams she’s not going to let him take away Justo’s concessions and imprison Santiago all for his urges. Jorge, though, asks since when does he take orders from them? He’s lord and his word is law and that goes for the two of them also.

Sofia warns him that if he takes Justo’s concessions away it will kill him. Jorge turns his back on her and says, “Sorry.” She loses all control and starts pounding him on the back. “I hate you, you devil! You’re only doing this because you want to force Camila to go to bed with you!!” Ursula tries to pull her off him. He turns around and slaps Sofia so hard he knocks her to the ground.

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Monday, February 04, 2008

Guapos Friday 2/1/08 Part II Go Giants!

Back to the scene where Hugo is showing the painting to Mili. It is signed Pandrosa. I don't really understand this whole thing--does she think Pandrosa is someone else, and he's the artist's agent? Does she think Pandrosa is the guy in the wig and beard?

Andrea is now confessing all to Regina. She calls her "madrina" (godmother). Is she really her godmother, or is it a name of respect? Probably the latter. Anyway, Andrea's "respect" is really phony. She tells Regina that Connie was at her apartment because of the argument he had with Luciana. Does anyone really believe Connie slept on the couch? They didn't show anything, so I don't know what we are supposed to think.

She now tells Regina that she has a problem with her apartment and she will be evicted. No problem--Regina tells her she can come live at the mansion. I don't think this is going to be the Brady Bunch.

Mili is talking to Hugo about her mother died. The other tinkling piano music from Amar is heard. Instead of piano music of doom, it's piano music of melancholy (or PMM).

Connie taunts Damian about some money he gave him--he gave him 2.5 million pesos (to pay the blackmail?), but half a million is gone, and he wants to know where it is. I guess Damian lost it in gambling. Connie says he can pay off the debt by tailing his sister night and day to see where she goes. Damian does not want to do this. Connie says that she is putting the horns on him, and he's had enough. But Damian feels like a traitor to spy her on her. Connie says "Traitor? Hah!" In other words, Damian is such a loser he has no choice but to do Connie's dirty work.

Andrea begs Alex to let her explain what was going on with Connie. Mili is overhearing in the hall. He says he's through with Andrea and he loves another. Who is the girl, she asks. It's Mili, and he pulls her over. Mili is my novia!

Andrea goes off to report the news.

Back in the Belmonte bunker of bunk beds (otherwise known as the servants' quarters), Mili tells her friend about the kiss--it was like the kind of kiss the hero gives in the last chapter of a telenovela.

Constancio berates Luciana some more about her worthless son. He is outraged: I've given him my name, and now a Belmonte is with a servant. Takes one to know one, she says. All these years, we've lived with the ghost of the criada (servant) that you were with. How many times have you called out her name while making love to me? All I can call out is Eww.

The servants toast Mili.

Valeria quizzes Alex on his new choice of girlfriend. He says don't worry--it's just a tale to tell Andrea. He wants to get back at her for being with Papa. Oops. Valeria didn't know?

Braulio and Regina discuss his late sister.

Regina and Mili discuss the relationship with Alex. Mili says she loves him.

Valeria asks Andrea what's going on.

Luciana asks Consty how he could get back at her with Andrea.

Con talks with Regina. She refuses to let him let Alex resign. Connie points out that he's not really her grandson. Too bad, says Regina--she's doing it because Connie lost her the real grandchild.
Connie says that tomorrow he's going to cancel Alex's credit cards, and he'll be a muerta de hambre (low life). Granny says, no, everything goes to Alex.

Finally, the most important scene:
Luciana is meeting with her psychiatrist (whose name I also don't know, sorry). He has plane tickets for Rome. They will make a new life. He is not a psychiatrist--he is a man in love. She says she is afraid. She wonders wouldn't it be better to tell Connie first that she is leaving? (Anyone think that's a good idea?)
No, says shrinky-dink. We must go away and make up for all we have missed for so many years . . .
Is he the missing lover from the past--or is this just a cheat where figuratively they have missed out on love for many years.

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Sunday, February 03, 2008

Pasion Friday Feb 1 - The help at the local store just got a lot better looking

I apologize in advance for a less detailed than usual recap, but I procrastinated and now I want to get downstairs and watch the Super Bowl, I’m recording it and it must already be halftime by now.

Jorge tells Marcelino to tell the Dariens that they have lost the rights to the mill and store, he wants to put the family in ruin.

Mario has Vasco tied to some machinery in the mill, he is torturing him to find out more about the ED card and Bernabe, etc. Vasco swears that Bernabe acted on his own. Ric arrives and asks questions, Vasco cries and says he’s sorry. Ric tells him to find Bernabe and say nothing to Camila about the card actually still existing. Ric and Mario leave and Jeremias sets Vasco free.

Mario makes some crack to Ric about him being whipped and Ric yells at him. Mario tells him he has changed and rides ahead. They arrive at a shack and find a servant, who tells them that the boss of the hacienda was killed. They found him in the road dead. He claims to know nothing about any cart. Mario and Ric know that he knows nothing because he has been TOLD to know nothing.

Back at Ric’s house Fran tells Lis that Ric left early, who knows where. Lis wants to invite Camila to the house for dinner. Fran is up in arms with Lis these days.

Some peasants walk down the street with a body to bury, must be the boss that was killed. Ric and crew stop to let them pass. Ric makes the sign of the cross, the other pirates just watch.

Ric and crew arrive at a busy plantation/hacienda or something, the boss knows nothing, nobody is allowed to sell things without his permission and nothing of the sort happened. That’s his story. Ric realizes that nobody is going to say anything. They cross back where the burial is taking place, Ric stops to talk to the widow. She says her husband was delivered to her dead by some servants of Alberto. She doesn’t know how he was killed.

Camila and Jimena leave home to go work at the store. Camila still looks way hotter with her natural hair. We see Fortunata in the square getting some gossip.

Ursula talks to Sofia and tells her she isn’t happy. She opens up and explains how lonely she is, there isn’t anyone around for her to be friends with, her first marriage was awful, she feels so alone and sad. Sofia ends up promising to take a trip with her to the capitol. Fortunata runs in with the news of what happened to Justo and Sofia is muy impactada.

Fran and Lis show up at Camila’s house and find out that Camila is working at her father’s store. The servant tells them that Justo is dying. I guess Cleo wasn’t the only chismosa working there.

Mario says that they need to hold Alberto down, start cutting him up, bit by bit, until he tells where Ric’s money is. Ric says “Cierto.” Mario is VERY pleased with this answer, as opposed to Ric’s usual “well uh let me check with Camila first.”

Fran and Lis have lunch outside, Lis comes up with another fantastical situation that can bring her and Ric together. Something about him getting married with the wrong name, and if she makes friends with Camila Ric will see how nice she is. Something like that. Lis wants to go to Ofelia’s to check up on Justo. Just then Santiago shows up and offers to escort them to Ofelia’s. Fran breaks off a couple of awesome eye roll/sighs here. Santiago offers his arm to Lis and they walk on.

Sofia is at Ofelia’s with Fortunata. Ofelia and GRita give Sofia the lowdown, then Ofelia takes Sofia in to see Justo. GRita offers Fortunata a snack, Fortunata says sure and orders enough food for a meal. GRita looks at her like “damn, how much do you eat for a MEAL?”

Sofia goes in to see Justo, the camera work makes it look like when long lost lovers reunite, and I’m still convinced that this is the case. Justo tries to talk to Sofia but isn’t able to very well, of course. Sofia sits and talks with him and promises to take over the wedding planning. She tells him that he better not leave her all alone. Oh yeah, these two are in looooove. There is some crying, as would be expected. As much as Sofia is crying, Justo is smiling, he is more happy to see Sofia than he was at any of his other visitors.

Out at the table, Fortunata is horking down a tableful of food. Fortunata talks about the upcoming weddings and GRita of course has to make some crack about Camila, which gets a dirt look from Ofelia. THEN – Santiago shows up with Lis on his arm, you can imagine the look on GRita’s face. Sofia comes out and is ready to go, dragging Fortunata away from her food. She tells Santiago “come see me, we need to talk.”

Ric and crew arrive home, Manuela is there looking for Lis. She looks uncomfortable talking to Ric as he pries information from her about Alberto, not getting much more than that he is on a trip. A servant tells them that Lis isn’t home, so Manuela beats a hasty retreat. Ric, for some reason, acts creepy and won’t let her leave for a few seconds, then gets out of her way. I guess he wants any reports back to Alberto to be that he seems dangerous.

Fran and Lis leave, Santiago is very nice to them so of course GRita is grouchy. He offers to walk them home, they decline and GRita STARES at Santiago. Lis asks Santiago to let Camila know that she is invited to Lis’s house for dinner, GRita says “I’ll tell her.” Then they get in the same old fight, this time she’s jealous of Camila AND Lis. Santiago tells her that she is truly, truly crazy.

Lis and Fran run into Manuela on the street, Manuela delivers news that Ric is home and delivers a letter to Lis from Alberto. Lis demands that Fran read her the card right away, yes here in the middle of the street. We see Alberto writing the letter as it is read, rather than Fran’s voice. It is like a teenage love note, “I’m going on a trip, but I wanted to say goodbye to you first, I’ll miss you and hope to see you when I get back.” He laughs as he writes it, I’m not sure if he thinks it is funny or if he’s embarrassed to be writing such sappy crap. He finishes by saying he wants to get to know her better. Lis of course says “no I won’t marry anyone but Ric!” Fran rolls her eyes again and Lis spins some more fantasies about how she and Ric will end up together. Fran tells her to get with Alberto since he is powerful and can help them. Fran calls Lis stupid and they go home.

Ric and Mario try to figure out where La Font might have gone. They figure that Foreman has purchased gold that has been stolen from the caravans. They want to figure out how to see what’s up with the whole thing and prove it to clear Ric’s name. Ric asks Mario if he is with him, Mario says he has to think about it. Then he smiles and says of course, to the death. Lis and Fran see Mario in the hall, he says Ric is in the room. Fran and Lis agree that they hate Mario. Lis talks to Ric, Ric says Camila probably won’t come to dinner with all that happened to Justo. She wants to know where Ric went, Ric finally tells her the truth about his money getting stolen. Does Camila know? Yes. And she doesn’t care? She cares, but it doesn’t change their relationship. Ric turns the tables and asks if Manuela gave Lis the card she had for her, Lis says “what? Oh uh yeah she gave it to me, whatever.” Ric asks if La Font is after her, she says no. Ric knows better.

Ofelia brings Santiago a drink. He glugs it down thirstily. He tells her that the porno twins are out on a job and Ascanio is helping at the store. He confides in her that GRita is driving him nuts. She makes excuses for her but Santiago says no, it’s not her being pregnant or normally jealous, she is off the deep end. She changes the subject and asks if he is going to see Sofia. He says yes, why? She plays innocent and says she’s just worried about him running into Jorge. He says she must just want to talk about the Vasco/Ines wedding. Ofelia says that Ines still wants to marry Vasco even after the ED card fiasco, she loves him.

Jorge enters the store and sees Jimena up on a ladder with a lot of leg exposed. He checks her out (I agree with him here, nice leg) and she finally notices him. He wants to know where Camila is, she’s in the back with Ascanio doing some work. We see her in the back room trying to explain some stuff to Ascanio. Jorge enters and is surprised that Ascanio knows how to read and write, how nice. Jorge wants to talk to Camila, Ascanio leaves and Jorge tells her that she sure has a lot of guys looking out for her! Yes, she looks way better with her regular hair. Now I remember why she was hottie lawyer on Duelo and not ‘bad wig’ lawyer. Much better. Jorge wants to talk to her about Justo.

Outside, Ascanio and Jimena fret about Jorge and Camila being left alone, but there was nothing Ascanio could have done.

Jorge says he has unfinished business with Vasco about Ursula and Justo is old. He also has a lot of doubts about Ricardo and Ric refuses to show him proper deference and respect. Jorge says Ric claims to be a businessman, but he thinks he must be a thief or pirate. Camila angrily denies it but Jorge tells her to shut up. He says that Justo isn’t going to work out for him any more, he’s giving the business to someone else. Camila is upset of course, Jorge says it’s just business. She says it’s because of the earthquake, not poor business. Jorge doesn’t care. But…. He might be convinced differently if he gets the proper attention….

Monday – Santiago must have run into Jorge at the palace after all, the guards arrive at the forge to arrest him. Also, Camila begs Ric not to do anything rash against Jorge, Ric says that the only way to stop some men is to kill them.

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Guapos Friday 2/1/08 Part I Musical bedrooms

Sorry, folks. I can only post part I now. I'll do the rest later--after the Super Bowl. I underestimated how much time this would take, since I had to watch Thursday and do the mini recap in order to understand Friday. In time, I think this will be better--or we will get a Thursday recapper.

We return to where we last left off. Mili had told Granny that Alex kissed her. What did she do? She pushed him away. Granny says this is very good: She is defending her honor and learning to become a lady. Mili is pleased with this praise.

Back at Andrea's place, Alex storms out. Connie says he's glad Alex finally knows. Andrea tells him to get out of her house. "Your" house? Connie reminds her who pays the rent.

Mili is now alone in Regina's room and sneaks a picture of Alex from its frame and stuffs it in her sleeve. Her friend the other maid (whose name I don't know) catches her. She reminds Mili that just a little while ago she was down on Alex--now she's in love.

Over at the office, Alex hands a letter to Andrea.

Mili and her friend discuss having a white wedding at the church. But she says something about not being able to marry Alex because of her promise to the Padre, I think.

Constancio reads the letter from Alex--it's his resignation.
Andrea wants him to tell Alex that he slept in the living room. But what about all the other nights, he reminds her. He holds up the car keys as blackmail (I guess he paid for the car too.)

Mili and Braulio have a comic discussion about getting into Hugo's room. I don't really understand the point. Mili says he's her "cuate," or friend.

Connie tells Regina about the resignation. She says No way, Jose. Connie tells his mother to stop telling the servants about his private life.

There's some comic relief here with Horacio and the other maid. I am fast forwarding through these pointless, boring segments, and I will not be recapping them.

Hugo now shows the painting to Mili--it has the face filled in with her face (in tomboy getup).

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Guapos Thursday 1/31/08 Quickie recap

In this episode, the Padre is trying to separate Mili and Alex without telling the truth about Mili's parentage (guess he doesn't know the truth about Alex's parentage). He hems and haws and finally leaves Mili with the idea that she shouldn't go out with her boss. Padre goes back to the Mother Superior and tells her he's done the job.

Everyone goes back to the Tejano bar, where there's more sparring among the various characters when Alex catches Hugo (in disguise) kissing Mili. Rorgan jumps in to the fight and chokes Alex and then realizes his offense. At one point, Alex calls Mili a "muneca de trapo." (rag doll?) She attacks back.

Luciana comes back from her date and is interrogated by Connie. He wants to know where she was. She replies that it's nothing he hasn't done a thousand times.

Hugo looks at his faceless painting.

Connie storms out and goes to Andrea's, where he tells her that Luciana is cheating on him. He then turns to more torment of our favorite golddigger: When she indicates that she will help him out or whatever, he sneers that she has "returned to the fold." (volver al redil). She says he loves his son. "My" son? ha--the only thing you love is money (putting aside the irony that he's not my son . . .). He says he doesn't want to share her.

He seems to be sleeping on the couch, after all. Then he picks up Andrea's cell phone and calls Alex, who is sure to recognize the caller id. Then he taunts Alex in a fake girl's voice that a man is there in the apartment. He concludes with an evil laugh. I just love this character's creativity!

In the morning, Luciana is studying herself in the mirror, wondering with Valeria if she should have plastic surgery. Valeria is trying to talk to her about some troubles that I must confess I have no idea what the are. Valeria is so far a cipher to me. Does it have to do with that job contract she signed (an episode I didn't see)? Luciana is certainly self-centered.

Mili is worried that she might be fired after what Alex said the night before. She goes to talk to Regina. Regina reassures her that she's in charge. She probes for what happened with Alex. Mili lets slip that he kissed her.

Meanwhile, Andrea is pouring coffee for Connie over at her place. Who should arrive but Alex! Oops--time for Andrea to start shouting "Hi, Alex! How are you, ALEX!" while Connie scurries for a closet.
Nope, too late. Connie strolls out buttoning his shirt while Alex stares. Papa! he stutters. Yes, I am your papa, Connie says with a smirk. Boy, he just loves to torment Goldilocks! The credits roll.

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