Friday, August 15, 2008
Guapos Thursday, August 14, 2008: Down and out in the DF
It’s nighttime.
Rehash: Karla is bummed that Hugo has destroyed her painting. Hugo says you know how I am, and then he says If something is mine, I have the right to destroy it. Whoa! Run, Mili, run! Karla primes Hugo’s hormones and the heavy smooching begins.
The three gal pals are sitting on the bed and Gloria is blubbering. Socorro brings a tea and they joke around, trying to get Gloria to laugh, which she does, but then goes back to blubbering. If she loses Chamuco she’ll just die. He went all cold when she told him the truth about not being pregnant. Waaaaa!
Alex tells Valeria that he tried to call the clinic to talk to their ma, but they kept putting him off. The two decide to go see her tomorrow. They decide that if the doctors tell them they can’t see her, they’ll understand because the doctors know what’s best for her. Vale says she misses her and Alex says me too.
Apparently Bloody Mary has told Luci that she can stay overnight at her home and now they’ve arrived at chez BM, namely an alley full of far-gone bums, trash and graffiti. BM says the newspapers are nice and comfy. Luci, hugging a bottle, looks lost and scared. Kids, these are professional stunt drunks – do not try this at home.
Mili is out walking in the garden in the garden and Alex steps out to take some air. He is remembering their lovetalk on the island. He remembers telling her he wants to die in her arms at age 90, and he remembers their tender kiss.
Mili walks up and he is surprised. She touches his face tentatively and he touches her shoulder. He comes in closer, but she says not until we’re free. He swears to fight for their love. She says don’t give up! Don’t ever lose hope.
The sun rises over the DF.
Mini-bites: Alex is trying to change the baby’s diaper and Mili comes in, laughs, and shows him how. Flor and Rigo are walking in a heavily-wooded park, laughing and talking, and they walk off, he with his arm around her. Bobby’s trying to get a loan at the bank, but he gets refused. Chamuco is unloading groceries and Gloria is trying to talk to him, but he stuffs cotton in his ears. Alex is selling his giant Extinction SUV to a dealer. Bobby and Rocky show up and they exult – the first money! Looks like Bobby has sold the condo (I hope that’s not the family home). Rocky is signing off on something with the Rodeo owner and he receives a check. The three guys exult some more. Maybe he sold Taco Naco? Luci tries to steal booze out of a delivery truck. The trucker shoves her off and BM runs up while he’s not looking and grabs a couple of bottles. A decorator has just finished Andrea’s makeover of Luci’s room and Andrea loves it. No wonder, there are big portraits of her on the walls. Luci is in a shopping area, huddled against a trashcan, begging. She looks wretched, dirty, her hair a mess. Two ladies take pity on her and Luci’s hands shake as she accepts the coins. Mili is giving Rocky finishing lessons in proper speech. Luci is leaning against a wall and it looks like she has a cut on her face. BM comes up and hands her a bottle and they head off.
In the kitchen Mili is talking to Glora and Lina as they scrub the place. They tease Lina about not showing yet, but she says she’s just a month along. Mili says she was just with Flor’s baby, so endearing! She just doesn’t understand how Flor have so little interest in her. The girls agree and wonder where Flor goes all the time, she’s surely not working. Lina says that Bobby’s less available now that he’s starting a new business, and Gloria says well at least he’s talking to you, not like Chamuco with me.
Mili says she’s got to run – Sor Cachete has asked her to accompany her, but Mili’s not sure where, maybe to do some fundraising, so she takes off. Lina says she hates to see Gloria so sad and she’ll help her get Chamuco back.
At her apartment, Mari is tying to talk sense into Flor. She can’t believe that Flor has spent all this time with her ex while leaving the baby with a cook. Flor doesn’t look at all repentant, in fact she’s smiling, and she says Socorro loves the baby, plus she’s sure that when she’s gone, Mili runs right in to be with the baby. Mari says great, you’re giving your rival more ammo and besides your baby needs you.
Flor says I’m trying to re-make my life. Do you know how long it’s been since I was in love, since I was kissed by a man who was passionate, not one who is cold and distant? Rigo makes me feel like a woman again. Mari says you’re not a young girl! You have to think of the baby first. Flor says could you go now? Rigo is about to come and I want to be alone with him. Mari gives up and says whatever.
Mari encounters Rigo on her way out. She rolls her eyes and leaves. Rigo springs over the couch takes the happy Flor into his arms. They smooch and a tenor sax wails.
Alex, Bobby and Rocky are high-fiving in a nice spacious and modern wood-floored office with not a stick of furniture but there is one big potted palm. The logo on the wall says AB&R Construction. Alex pops open a bottle of champagne and they toast. Rocky looks like yuck when he tastes it. Bobby notes that they have few clients and that the rent is going to eat up all their money. Alex says don’t worry, we’re just beginning.
Alex says he sold his car but he’ll get another. Rocky says he’s sold Taco Naco but he’ll get another and another and have franchises. It seems that was his parents’ house that Bobby sold. I’m not sure, but I think he said that when they heard about his plans, they gave him the green light.
Rocky says he promised to meet Mili and Sor Cachete and he takes off. Alex’s cell rings – uh oh, it’s Marsela, who tells Alex to come to her apartment right away. Flor is in there alone with her ex. Alex is impactado.
We see Connie in his office talking to the good padre. He’s telling about Alex’s plans and the padre says gosh, you must be proud. Connie says he wanted to save him from disaster, so he told the banks not to lend to him. The padre says that’s a helluva thing to do to your son. Connie says I offered him the position of my right-hand man here and he told me to go to hell. I’d rather have that idiot Rocky as a partner.
The padre wants to know why he hasn’t been asked to marry Vale and Rocky. He’s plenty incensed, heck, he’s like part of the family so what’s up? Connie fumbles around and says you will marry them of course, when they do the church wedding, after they’ve been married for a while and are sure. The padre grunts.
Rigo and Flor are kissing, but she says no pressure please. Rigo says come away with me and bring the baby too. Flor says she’s confused, so Rigo says I’m not going to wreck your life, I’m going to fix it. Flor hesitates and he backs off and says you don’t believe me. Just say the word and I’m outta here, but I’m thinking maybe you still love me. Flor doesn’t want to say, but Rigo says your lips already told me. They go to kiss and doorbell rings and she jumps a mile. Rigo says don’t be so nervous, it’s Mari for sure. Flor goes to the door and says Who is it? Alex says it’s me, Alexandro. Time for an ad or two!
A tight little alley is full of street people sleeping and there is totally trashed-out Luci shaking with the DTs while BM worries. Luci sees the white light and right in the middle of it is Abuelita’s head, sending out rays and saying your children need you. Live! LIVE! Wow, that was pretty weird.
Here come Mili, the Sor and Rocky, tending to the poor. BM tells Mili she’s worried about this lady and Mili, not recognizing Luci, puts blankets over her and asks if she wants to see a doctor. Like something from Tales from the Crypt, Luci sticks out a bony hand and clutches Mili. Milagros! she gasps, don’t let me die. She is sobbing. Mili says Luciana?
Back at the apartment, Flor tells Rigo to hide while Alex pounds on the door. Everyone knows cheating lovers hide in the closet, everyone that is but Rigo, who decides to squat behind the kitchen counter. Alex starts asking questions. Why didn’t you open up? F: I didn’t want to talk to you. A: Why aren’t you home with the baby? F: I wanted to see my sister. A: and where is said sister? F: Leave! A: Why don’t you want me to be here? F: You bother me. A: okay, I’m off. Say hi to your ex for me.
Alex leaves, smiling. Flor and Rigo embrace. Busted!
In the alley, Mili tells Rocky to run for a doctor. Luci says I need a drink, I need a drink. Rocky says she’s as bad as my mother-in-law. (Where did Luci get that black eye?) It takes some convincing on the part of Mili for Rocky and Sor Cachete to realize it’s Luci. Rocky says Luci’s in the nuthouse and maybe she has a twin, and Mili says this isn’t a telenovela. Sor Cachete says it’s not a sin to have a twin, which, too bad, doesn’t rhyme in Spanish. Rocky runs for the car.
Bloody Mary tells Luci not to go to the cantina nobody returns from. Mili lays her head on Luci’s chest. Luci, shaking violently, holds her to her and runs her hand tenderly through Mili’s hair.
In the kitchen, Socorro is showing Lina a magazine about pregnancy which has diet, fashion and medical advice. Lina says Horacio must be excited about being a granddaddy. Socorro says he sure is.
Gloria has a big thick book of love spells and thinks if she tries some of them, she’ll get Chamuco back. Socorro and Lina are skeptical.
Flor and Rigo are trying to figure out how Alex knew they were together. Rigo suggests Bobby, but Flor says Bobby thinks she refused to speak to Rigo. They can’t think of anybody who ratted them out. Rigo says that guy doesn’t love you – he didn’t look jealous at all, but you look upset. Flor says of course because now how can I reproach him? About that Miligros girl? asks Rigo. Flor rips up the flor she is holding. Come away with me, says Rigo. Flor asks for time to get her mind straight.
In the waiting room of the hospital, Mili is pacing with nerves and Rocky is pacing with her. Sor Cachete tries to explain that a medical exam takes a while. Mili is beside herself wanting to know what the doctors have to say. The Sor suggests going to the cafeteria to eat and wait, but Mili says she’s not leaving. Finally the handsome family doctor comes out and tells them that Luci is in critical condition and that they saved her life by bringing her in.
Alex is hanging over the side of the very fancy brass crib, looking at the baby. Flor comes in and they eye each other. She wants to know why no questions. He says why? She says I ran you out. He says no, I went out on my own, that’s different. She confesses that she was with her ex, but she says nothing happened and they were just talking. She wants to know how he found out and Alex says Mari told me.
Sor Cachete tells Mili that seeing Luci that way would be a shock for Alex and Vale and that it’s better not to call them. Rocky agrees.
Braulio and Vale are having a grand time looking at bridal magazines which are spread out all over her bed. Braulio says get three dresses, one for the church, one for the reception and one for the photos. Vale sighs happily. But then she turns serious and says for her first marriage, Luci helped her pick. Braulio says that her mother is off getting well and will be with them for the wedding for sure, but you have me. You? says Vale, smiling. Braulio says he has exquisite taste. Vale says do you expect me to give you one of my dresses? Braulio fans himself and says the outfit that he wore to Connie’s speech was meant to be a joke. Braulio begins to swish slowly about the room, breathlessly imagining wedding gown, the waist, the sweeping train, the delicate veil! Vale claps and squeals. They high five.
Spy Guy has researched Ramses and he’s telling Connie that he comes from a very good family. Ramses’ parents are divorced, but his father is a very powerful man. Connie grunts with pleasure. He picks up the phone and says he is calling his future son-in-law.
The handsome doctor tells Mili, Rocky and Sor Cachete that Luci can’t have visitors because detoxification is a long and painful process. Sor Cachete says couldn’t she stay with her and offer a spiritual presence to support her? The doctor says don’t worry, she’ll be watched around the clock. He wants to know if the family has been notified and Mili says not yet – they think she’s in an institution. The doctor says I know. Why don’t you all go home and rest up? Apparently nobody is worried about who has her medical powers of attorney or about privacy laws.
Mili and Rocky leave and Sor Cachete asks the doctor why he’s been visiting the Mother Superior. The doctor is suddenly all about patient privacy and says you have to ask her yourself.
Flor is telling off Mari for ratting her out to Alex, and says why don’t you go straighten out your own life which by the way is a disaster? Mari says she is worried about her. Flor says it’s one thing to worry about me, it’s another to make decisions for me. Mari says you have problems with Alex already and you are just making them worse. Go tell Alex that your ex is making you feel things, talk to him. Alex wants to separate and you are leaning toward accepting Rigo’s proposal. Your marriage started out badly because you lied, don’t make it end badly. Mari goes to leave then turns and says do the right thing for once.
Sor Cachete is talking to the MS and says she’s thought it over and she’s going to inter her parents’ ashes in a niche in the church. The MS is glad and says now they can really rest in peace. The sor is sad because her sister can’t be there to do it with her and the MS says maybe it’s best to realize you may never see her again.
Then Sor Chachete asks why the doctor has been coming and says she’s been so worried. The MS says okay, but you mustn’t tell anyone. The sor says that she is pretty leaky when it comes to keeping secrets and MS says then I can’t tell you. Sor Cachete gets frantic and says please tell me. The MS says I’m dying. Freeze frame.
Avances: Flor tells Mili that she’s tired of trying to hang onto Alex and she’s handing him back to Mili.
Rehash: Karla is bummed that Hugo has destroyed her painting. Hugo says you know how I am, and then he says If something is mine, I have the right to destroy it. Whoa! Run, Mili, run! Karla primes Hugo’s hormones and the heavy smooching begins.
The three gal pals are sitting on the bed and Gloria is blubbering. Socorro brings a tea and they joke around, trying to get Gloria to laugh, which she does, but then goes back to blubbering. If she loses Chamuco she’ll just die. He went all cold when she told him the truth about not being pregnant. Waaaaa!
Alex tells Valeria that he tried to call the clinic to talk to their ma, but they kept putting him off. The two decide to go see her tomorrow. They decide that if the doctors tell them they can’t see her, they’ll understand because the doctors know what’s best for her. Vale says she misses her and Alex says me too.
Apparently Bloody Mary has told Luci that she can stay overnight at her home and now they’ve arrived at chez BM, namely an alley full of far-gone bums, trash and graffiti. BM says the newspapers are nice and comfy. Luci, hugging a bottle, looks lost and scared. Kids, these are professional stunt drunks – do not try this at home.
Mili is out walking in the garden in the garden and Alex steps out to take some air. He is remembering their lovetalk on the island. He remembers telling her he wants to die in her arms at age 90, and he remembers their tender kiss.
Mili walks up and he is surprised. She touches his face tentatively and he touches her shoulder. He comes in closer, but she says not until we’re free. He swears to fight for their love. She says don’t give up! Don’t ever lose hope.
The sun rises over the DF.
Mini-bites: Alex is trying to change the baby’s diaper and Mili comes in, laughs, and shows him how. Flor and Rigo are walking in a heavily-wooded park, laughing and talking, and they walk off, he with his arm around her. Bobby’s trying to get a loan at the bank, but he gets refused. Chamuco is unloading groceries and Gloria is trying to talk to him, but he stuffs cotton in his ears. Alex is selling his giant Extinction SUV to a dealer. Bobby and Rocky show up and they exult – the first money! Looks like Bobby has sold the condo (I hope that’s not the family home). Rocky is signing off on something with the Rodeo owner and he receives a check. The three guys exult some more. Maybe he sold Taco Naco? Luci tries to steal booze out of a delivery truck. The trucker shoves her off and BM runs up while he’s not looking and grabs a couple of bottles. A decorator has just finished Andrea’s makeover of Luci’s room and Andrea loves it. No wonder, there are big portraits of her on the walls. Luci is in a shopping area, huddled against a trashcan, begging. She looks wretched, dirty, her hair a mess. Two ladies take pity on her and Luci’s hands shake as she accepts the coins. Mili is giving Rocky finishing lessons in proper speech. Luci is leaning against a wall and it looks like she has a cut on her face. BM comes up and hands her a bottle and they head off.
In the kitchen Mili is talking to Glora and Lina as they scrub the place. They tease Lina about not showing yet, but she says she’s just a month along. Mili says she was just with Flor’s baby, so endearing! She just doesn’t understand how Flor have so little interest in her. The girls agree and wonder where Flor goes all the time, she’s surely not working. Lina says that Bobby’s less available now that he’s starting a new business, and Gloria says well at least he’s talking to you, not like Chamuco with me.
Mili says she’s got to run – Sor Cachete has asked her to accompany her, but Mili’s not sure where, maybe to do some fundraising, so she takes off. Lina says she hates to see Gloria so sad and she’ll help her get Chamuco back.
At her apartment, Mari is tying to talk sense into Flor. She can’t believe that Flor has spent all this time with her ex while leaving the baby with a cook. Flor doesn’t look at all repentant, in fact she’s smiling, and she says Socorro loves the baby, plus she’s sure that when she’s gone, Mili runs right in to be with the baby. Mari says great, you’re giving your rival more ammo and besides your baby needs you.
Flor says I’m trying to re-make my life. Do you know how long it’s been since I was in love, since I was kissed by a man who was passionate, not one who is cold and distant? Rigo makes me feel like a woman again. Mari says you’re not a young girl! You have to think of the baby first. Flor says could you go now? Rigo is about to come and I want to be alone with him. Mari gives up and says whatever.
Mari encounters Rigo on her way out. She rolls her eyes and leaves. Rigo springs over the couch takes the happy Flor into his arms. They smooch and a tenor sax wails.
Alex, Bobby and Rocky are high-fiving in a nice spacious and modern wood-floored office with not a stick of furniture but there is one big potted palm. The logo on the wall says AB&R Construction. Alex pops open a bottle of champagne and they toast. Rocky looks like yuck when he tastes it. Bobby notes that they have few clients and that the rent is going to eat up all their money. Alex says don’t worry, we’re just beginning.
Alex says he sold his car but he’ll get another. Rocky says he’s sold Taco Naco but he’ll get another and another and have franchises. It seems that was his parents’ house that Bobby sold. I’m not sure, but I think he said that when they heard about his plans, they gave him the green light.
Rocky says he promised to meet Mili and Sor Cachete and he takes off. Alex’s cell rings – uh oh, it’s Marsela, who tells Alex to come to her apartment right away. Flor is in there alone with her ex. Alex is impactado.
We see Connie in his office talking to the good padre. He’s telling about Alex’s plans and the padre says gosh, you must be proud. Connie says he wanted to save him from disaster, so he told the banks not to lend to him. The padre says that’s a helluva thing to do to your son. Connie says I offered him the position of my right-hand man here and he told me to go to hell. I’d rather have that idiot Rocky as a partner.
The padre wants to know why he hasn’t been asked to marry Vale and Rocky. He’s plenty incensed, heck, he’s like part of the family so what’s up? Connie fumbles around and says you will marry them of course, when they do the church wedding, after they’ve been married for a while and are sure. The padre grunts.
Rigo and Flor are kissing, but she says no pressure please. Rigo says come away with me and bring the baby too. Flor says she’s confused, so Rigo says I’m not going to wreck your life, I’m going to fix it. Flor hesitates and he backs off and says you don’t believe me. Just say the word and I’m outta here, but I’m thinking maybe you still love me. Flor doesn’t want to say, but Rigo says your lips already told me. They go to kiss and doorbell rings and she jumps a mile. Rigo says don’t be so nervous, it’s Mari for sure. Flor goes to the door and says Who is it? Alex says it’s me, Alexandro. Time for an ad or two!
A tight little alley is full of street people sleeping and there is totally trashed-out Luci shaking with the DTs while BM worries. Luci sees the white light and right in the middle of it is Abuelita’s head, sending out rays and saying your children need you. Live! LIVE! Wow, that was pretty weird.
Here come Mili, the Sor and Rocky, tending to the poor. BM tells Mili she’s worried about this lady and Mili, not recognizing Luci, puts blankets over her and asks if she wants to see a doctor. Like something from Tales from the Crypt, Luci sticks out a bony hand and clutches Mili. Milagros! she gasps, don’t let me die. She is sobbing. Mili says Luciana?
Back at the apartment, Flor tells Rigo to hide while Alex pounds on the door. Everyone knows cheating lovers hide in the closet, everyone that is but Rigo, who decides to squat behind the kitchen counter. Alex starts asking questions. Why didn’t you open up? F: I didn’t want to talk to you. A: Why aren’t you home with the baby? F: I wanted to see my sister. A: and where is said sister? F: Leave! A: Why don’t you want me to be here? F: You bother me. A: okay, I’m off. Say hi to your ex for me.
Alex leaves, smiling. Flor and Rigo embrace. Busted!
In the alley, Mili tells Rocky to run for a doctor. Luci says I need a drink, I need a drink. Rocky says she’s as bad as my mother-in-law. (Where did Luci get that black eye?) It takes some convincing on the part of Mili for Rocky and Sor Cachete to realize it’s Luci. Rocky says Luci’s in the nuthouse and maybe she has a twin, and Mili says this isn’t a telenovela. Sor Cachete says it’s not a sin to have a twin, which, too bad, doesn’t rhyme in Spanish. Rocky runs for the car.
Bloody Mary tells Luci not to go to the cantina nobody returns from. Mili lays her head on Luci’s chest. Luci, shaking violently, holds her to her and runs her hand tenderly through Mili’s hair.
In the kitchen, Socorro is showing Lina a magazine about pregnancy which has diet, fashion and medical advice. Lina says Horacio must be excited about being a granddaddy. Socorro says he sure is.
Gloria has a big thick book of love spells and thinks if she tries some of them, she’ll get Chamuco back. Socorro and Lina are skeptical.
Flor and Rigo are trying to figure out how Alex knew they were together. Rigo suggests Bobby, but Flor says Bobby thinks she refused to speak to Rigo. They can’t think of anybody who ratted them out. Rigo says that guy doesn’t love you – he didn’t look jealous at all, but you look upset. Flor says of course because now how can I reproach him? About that Miligros girl? asks Rigo. Flor rips up the flor she is holding. Come away with me, says Rigo. Flor asks for time to get her mind straight.
In the waiting room of the hospital, Mili is pacing with nerves and Rocky is pacing with her. Sor Cachete tries to explain that a medical exam takes a while. Mili is beside herself wanting to know what the doctors have to say. The Sor suggests going to the cafeteria to eat and wait, but Mili says she’s not leaving. Finally the handsome family doctor comes out and tells them that Luci is in critical condition and that they saved her life by bringing her in.
Alex is hanging over the side of the very fancy brass crib, looking at the baby. Flor comes in and they eye each other. She wants to know why no questions. He says why? She says I ran you out. He says no, I went out on my own, that’s different. She confesses that she was with her ex, but she says nothing happened and they were just talking. She wants to know how he found out and Alex says Mari told me.
Sor Cachete tells Mili that seeing Luci that way would be a shock for Alex and Vale and that it’s better not to call them. Rocky agrees.
Braulio and Vale are having a grand time looking at bridal magazines which are spread out all over her bed. Braulio says get three dresses, one for the church, one for the reception and one for the photos. Vale sighs happily. But then she turns serious and says for her first marriage, Luci helped her pick. Braulio says that her mother is off getting well and will be with them for the wedding for sure, but you have me. You? says Vale, smiling. Braulio says he has exquisite taste. Vale says do you expect me to give you one of my dresses? Braulio fans himself and says the outfit that he wore to Connie’s speech was meant to be a joke. Braulio begins to swish slowly about the room, breathlessly imagining wedding gown, the waist, the sweeping train, the delicate veil! Vale claps and squeals. They high five.
Spy Guy has researched Ramses and he’s telling Connie that he comes from a very good family. Ramses’ parents are divorced, but his father is a very powerful man. Connie grunts with pleasure. He picks up the phone and says he is calling his future son-in-law.
The handsome doctor tells Mili, Rocky and Sor Cachete that Luci can’t have visitors because detoxification is a long and painful process. Sor Cachete says couldn’t she stay with her and offer a spiritual presence to support her? The doctor says don’t worry, she’ll be watched around the clock. He wants to know if the family has been notified and Mili says not yet – they think she’s in an institution. The doctor says I know. Why don’t you all go home and rest up? Apparently nobody is worried about who has her medical powers of attorney or about privacy laws.
Mili and Rocky leave and Sor Cachete asks the doctor why he’s been visiting the Mother Superior. The doctor is suddenly all about patient privacy and says you have to ask her yourself.
Flor is telling off Mari for ratting her out to Alex, and says why don’t you go straighten out your own life which by the way is a disaster? Mari says she is worried about her. Flor says it’s one thing to worry about me, it’s another to make decisions for me. Mari says you have problems with Alex already and you are just making them worse. Go tell Alex that your ex is making you feel things, talk to him. Alex wants to separate and you are leaning toward accepting Rigo’s proposal. Your marriage started out badly because you lied, don’t make it end badly. Mari goes to leave then turns and says do the right thing for once.
Sor Cachete is talking to the MS and says she’s thought it over and she’s going to inter her parents’ ashes in a niche in the church. The MS is glad and says now they can really rest in peace. The sor is sad because her sister can’t be there to do it with her and the MS says maybe it’s best to realize you may never see her again.
Then Sor Chachete asks why the doctor has been coming and says she’s been so worried. The MS says okay, but you mustn’t tell anyone. The sor says that she is pretty leaky when it comes to keeping secrets and MS says then I can’t tell you. Sor Cachete gets frantic and says please tell me. The MS says I’m dying. Freeze frame.
Avances: Flor tells Mili that she’s tired of trying to hang onto Alex and she’s handing him back to Mili.
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Querida Enemiga, Thursday 8/14: Meltdown
Alt title: Everybody Loves Raimundo
Wow. Now I know what it's like to be too distraught to rewatch an episode even to recap it. I missed too much first time through, though, so I'm stuck. Ouch. Way traumatic.
Rosy sees Lorena's knife collection and is impressed - until Lorena says it came from Sara. "You should kill her with this knife for being such a phony!" Rosy beats around the bush for a while, saying strongly negative but vague things about Sara until Lorena finally convinces her to spit it out. "Alonso and Sara are dating!"
Lorena has a hard time believing it, even doubts it at first, but she knows that Rosy wouldn't lie or say something like that based just on idle gossip. Alonso's father told Maruja, who wanted to tell Lorena personally, Rosy wasn't going to say anything, but she couldn't take it when Lorena said the knives were a gift from Sara.
"My best friend is dating my ex-fiance, knowing it would hurt me?!" (Lorena's not always this slow. Honest.)
Lorena recalls that she just saw Sara a few hours ago, and she was feeling lonely because she didn't have anybody. Rosy calls Sara a lot of angry names and says she's got half a mind to go break Sara's face.
"And Alonso? How could he?" (Soon she'll catch up with the rest of the class.)
"He's another jerk, first he didn't believe in you and then he gets mixed up with your so-called best friend."
Lorena screams and hurls the knife set onto the floor.
Meanwhile, Sara and Alonslow are totally getting it on. At one point, some of her drool on his chest is reflected in the light. As sex scenes go, this is like when you're eating at a restaurant and they have these chocolate-colored desserts that you think are going to be so rich and good, but when you get one it's stale and tastes like sawdust.
Maruja, Paula, and Greta are chatting about them right now. Of course Paula believes what her brother believes and thinks the worst of Lorena; Maruja defends her and thinks Sara's horrible. I think Paula says she doesn't like either of those "puny orphans" for Alonso. Greta doesn't want to hear any more about other people; they're supposed to be out hunting for men. Paula says "you make us sound desperate." "That's why we make fools of ourselves," Greta replies. Maruja indicates that she won't be throwing herself at anyone. Paula says she won't either. Greta mocks their attitudes.
Lorena is still processing her betrayal. (I keep noticing this old portrait of a little blond girl on the wall behind her.) What kind of person would do this, she asks? They were practically sisters, lifelong friends. "She doesn't know what friendship is," Rosy says. Lorena remembers telling Sara that she longed to call to Alonso and rush into his arms, but Sara told her that it wasn't worthwhile to think of someone who wasn't thinking of her.
Rosy thinks Sara's been after him for a while. Lorena remembers Sara flirting with 'Slow at the engagement party, and how when Lorena confronted her afterwards, Sara said Lorena was hallucinating.
Rosy says there are plenty of men in the world, but Sara went for him. Lorena is sad that 'Slow did this to her, but with Sara it hurts even more.
(They're doin' it at Alonso's place right now.)
Lorena tells Rosy about the conversation she had with Sara after the engagement party. Rosy just keeps getting madder and madder. Sara's very skilled (hábil) at sweet-talking people (engatusar) and coming across as a good person, like Lorena. Lorena says she's a good person, but she's not an idiot. She grabs her phone to give Sara a piece of her mind right away. Alas, Sara's not at home. Lorena tries to reach her cell. Oh the suspense. Will Sara stop what she's doing to take a phone call?? (The answer is no.)
The man-huntin' ladies are at a bar. While Greta is in the restroom, Maruja confides to Paula that she's hoping to meet a man. This was on Paula's father's advice, I guess. She doesn't want to admit this in front of Greta. :o) She downs a shot to give her some courage.
Greta comes back from the restroom and says she saw two guys who were alone, and one of the men was looking at them. The one who's looking is the lesser of the two, in Greta's opinion, so she'll let them have him, and she'll take the better one.
The better one is interested in some other woman, but the lesser one is definitely looking at them. The women debate which of them he's is interested in. He comes over and orders a round of drinks. Holy smokes, it's Raimundo, Ernesto's business partner from the restaurant!
Betina and grandpa are dancing, more or less. He talks about his wife loving to dance, and how sad he was when she died. Bets says when she hears him talk that way, she can believe in love. He notes that she sounds like she's had her heart broken a thousand times already, when she hasn't even been in love once. She doesn't want to fall in love and end up like her parents. He tries to tell her that love is a beautiful feeling, even if sometimes you suffer. I think he tells her that he wants to meet the first boy who gives her butterflies in her stomach.
Greta bats her eyelashes at Raimundo and asks what's a guy like him doing alone at a bar. "Are you single?" He says he's a widower and has a daughter. He asks the women what they do. Greta says she looks for men. Paula says she's looking for work, but for now she's caring for her daughter. Maruja says she was working for a caterer. The man is excited - he owns a chain of restaurants! He knows of Snorty by reputation, but not personally. (Greta says she's so old, she's a "tyrant"osaur.) Maruja tries to have a more professional attitude.
Rai says he's opening a restaurant that will be exclusively devoted to fine Mexican food. Maruja offers to give him her resume. Greta whines that she wants him to call her too! Paula wants a job too, through from the look on her face she'd be just as happy to get in his pants. He offers to take the numbers of all three enchanting ladies.
It looks like Sara and Alonso are done now, though she still has her dress on. I guess he's not a boob guy - just a boob. She asks him how he feels. Although he seems contented, he answers with a somewhat impersonal "you're very beautiful, you could make anyone happy." "I don't want 'anyone,' I only want you." It seems he's ready for round 2.
Lorena's annoyed that Sara's not answering her phone. (Whoa, Lorena, you think THAT'S annoying...) She and Rosy both have a pretty good idea of where she is. Lorena wants to go to her house and wait for her to come home. Rosy thinks it'd be better to wait till tomorrow and then they'll both go over there and kick her ass.
Lorena guesses that Sara's been bad-mouthing her behind her back. Now she wants to go over there and tell Zulema all that's been going on. Rosy disagrees - Z won't support Lorena over her own daughter. Lorena realizes that this is why she was fired.
It's morning. Ernesto and his sister are at a TV studio. He's going to do a show to promote his book.
Maruja and Lorena rehash Sara's bitchery and wonder why Sara gave her the knives. (If there was a scheme to get Lorena's fingerprints on the knives, I must point out that Rosy handled at least one of them.) Lorena decided not to talk smack about Sara to Zulema because it would only hurt her, but she is going to go see Sara.
Paty comes over to tell them the professor is going to be on TV. They watch together. The talk show hostess says his book is selling like hotcakes. (Har, har.) He talks about the virtues of Mexican food. Hostess says that "they" say that all of his dishes are works of art.
Rosy, Paty, and Maruja are panting at the sight of this ultra-spanking-hot specimen of TBLMOE-ness. Lorena grumpily says that's why he's a womanizer. Women fall all over him as if bewitched.
Ernesto says something taking high cuisine off its pedestal so that we can each become our own chef. The most important ingredient is your own love and energy. That's why you shouldn't cook in a bad mood. For his own part, he's very seldom in a bad mood.
Paty guffaws at this... he's always in a bad mood! He's an ogre! Lorena backpedals a bit to defend him. They tease her.
The hostess asks him what he'd ask for if he had one hour left to live. (She never asks anything cool, like "boxers or briefs?") He says there are these little panques he buys from a street vendor. She asks if he has a girlfriend ("no") and what's his ideal woman. He tells the blue-eyed blond hostess that he likes blue-eyed blondes! His greatest conquests have always been outside the kitchen! "Would you like me to prepare something for you?" he asks the hostess.
Lorena snaps the TV off in a huff. They tease her about being a blue-eyed blonde. He wants to add her to his harem! Lorena says he was talking about the hostess. Maruja's impressed that he likes her panques so much.
Paty leaves. Maruja says she liked her. Rosy acts jealous.
In a taxi, Sara talks to Chalo in Acapulco and says she's just dying to go out there and join him, but she just can't; y'know, work. She tells him to have fun for both of them. Then she tells herself that before she goes to her nothing job, she's got something more important to do.
Rosy wants to go with Lorena confront Sara. They are saved the trouble of arguing because Sara shows up looking sweetly remorseful. Rosy is ready to beat her to a pulp, but Maruja drags Rosy away to safety.
Alonslow tells his father they're out of food and need groceries. The old man disgustedly says that from the store they'll just end up with more frozen dinners. 'Slow sarcastically (let's imagine he sounds sarcastic) asks Dad if he knows of any other place they can find pre-made meals. Dad suggests having Zulema make up some dinners for them. 'Slow reminds Dad that she's Sara's mom. Dad says "and you're already pretty involved with her, aren't you." Alonso doesn't want to talk about it. Fine, he'll order food from her, and if Julian delivers it there won't be a problem.
Hmm. Does this mean he wants to avoid Sara? Does he know that this is just going to make him look like an even bigger jerk?
Sara tells Lorena she's very sorry - for not spending enough time together! She tries to get Lorena to ditch her panque sale and hang out at the National Museum of Anthropology. She'll just buy out Lorena's wares for the day. "I want us to be together as we are - best friends!"
Finally she notices Lorena's frosty attitude. Lorena tears into her, throwing one accusation after another:
- How cynical you've become, I'm surprised at how false you are, you can quit the theatrics, I know you're with Alonso. He just broke up with me and you didn't even wait to get involved with him. Etc.
Sara says she fell in love with him. Lorena says nobody falls in love in two days; she was waiting for something to happen so she could trap him. "You are my friend. What lies did you tell him to make him hate me so much?"
Sara said that was all Chalo, she had nothing to do with it. "And you took advantage of the situation, didn't you? Hypocrite!" Sara whines about their friendship. "What friendship are you talking about? You knew I loved him, don't you dare talk to me about friendship. Don't cry, because you're full of it. I don't believe you."
Rosy and Maruja are listening at the door. Rosy wants to go out there and support her friend. Maruja says Lorena's got her big-girl panties on and she can take care of it herself. They go back to listening at the door.
Lorena accuses Sara of getting her fired. Sara says Zulema heard everything from Alonso. L says she just took advantage of that too. Sara tries a new tactic: "I was going to tell you everything, I was just waiting for some time to pass." She claims she didn't intend to betray Lorena. "That wasn't a betrayal? Then what was it? Here, take your gift back. If you had stabbed me in the back with all of those knives, it would have hurt me less than what you did. You can have Alonso. You're made for each other (son tal para cuál). Go away and don't come back, you don't exist. Scram. Don't make me throw you out." SLAM
Sara takes the knives and hails a cab.
Rosy and Maruja try to comfort Lorena. It's time to see about that new job. They'll try and get something for Maruja too. Maruja says she met a restaurant guy last night who might call her. Rosy wants to know how her mother met this guy. Zulema lies and says Greta introduces them. Then she gets testy and says she doesn't owe her an explanation!
Paula goes to Alonso's office for a prescription. He's not around, but Valeria is there. Greta calls, no one's heard from that guy yet. Paula feels the need to explain to Valeria that they're not desperate or anything. She recruits Valeria to join their canasta game this evening.
Ernesto tries to dissuade his niece from taking a panquecito on the grounds that you shouldn't eat food you bought on the street. She points out that he's eating one, so he gives in and lets her have one. He warns her not to get crumbs everywhere. She like Cookie Monster - nothing really goes in, it all falls out of her mouth. He pulls out the hand-vac and vacuums her chin and shirt and the floor in front of her while she's still "eating". (I think it's not really on, or it'd be pulling her hair.) She loves it and giggles uncontrollably. He tells her to chew with her mouth shut.
His sister walks in on this and is Not Amused. She thinks sugar will make her daughter hyperactive. "That's a myth. I ate plenty of sugar as a kid and nothing happened." She reminds him that he set fire to their garage and then flooded the car trying to put out the fire.
They talk about how they will promote the new restaurant. He asks his niece what would be in her ideal restaurant: she wants game machines. (He nixes this.) Sis wants to do viral marketing on the Internet and printed inserts in newspapers. Maybe electronic media too, even though expensive. Raimundo has told Ernesto that money is no object. He resumes vacuuming his niece from head to toe. She and her mother both laugh.
Barb brings Vasco breakfast in bed. He grumps that there's too much. He wants his laptop so he can work. She doesn't want him to work while he's recovering, but he says he'll get out of bed for it if she doesn't bring it to him. She tries to shove food into his mouth.
Sara goes home and accuses Zulema of telling Lorena about her and Alonso. Zulema denies it, but Sara insists it couldn't have been anyone else. Sara doesn't believe her... or in any case she's happy to have an excuse to move back to the Big House. She says that for someone who's been alone all her life, the only thing that matters is trust, and she's lost her trust in Zulema. "You spent more than 20 years without me; it won't be hard for you to get used to it again. Me cruel? You're the one who's cruel, you just showed me that how unimportant I am in your life." Zulema keeps denying it and asks what she'll say to Omar, etc. Sara tells her to say she moved out to be near Vasco and Granny because they need her.
Lorena and Rosy approach the new restaurant. Lorena assures Rosy that she'll get over it eventually.
There's a long line at the restaurant, all people wanting a job. Rosy cuts the line by kissing a cute guy and saying traffic was crazy and thanks for holding her place in line. He goes along with it when others complain and even claims Lorena as his sister. Rosy discreetly scolds him for being grabby and warns that they'll soon have their first lovers' quarrel if he doesn't let go. He asks his "sister" for some support.
It turns out that this guy's never had a job before. He's just about to explain why, but it's his turn to be interviewed. He meets with Raimundo's daughter, the chick who doesn't like Ernesto. Rosy tells Lorena that this is worse than waiting for the dentist.
Zulema sees through Sara's ploy to use Z's alleged big mouth as an excuse to move out. However Lorena found out, it's working out just fine for Sara, Z says, but this time she's not getting her way. She'll keep Sara there by force if necessary! She's offended that Sara prefers her grandmother. Sara says Snorty's a great example for Sara, of how to be "someone" in life. "Without caring who you have to trample (pisotear) to get it, right?"
"You don't know anything," the brat hisses as she repacks the suitcase that Zulema turned over. "I may be a poor woman, but I have nothing to be ashamed of," Z says. Sara asks what's so great about being poor and smelling like garlic and onions?
Z sends her to the moon with a dandy pimp-slap. She's immediately horrified, but Sara doesn't miss a beat. "So many years dreaming to have a mother - for this." Zulema reaches to comfort her, and Sara shoves her away. "THIS is why I'm moving in with Granny!" "But your grandmother is only buying you, don't you understand?"
Hate to tell you this, Z, but your fake daughter is very much for sale. She's like an overpriced Blue Light Special.
Sara says that her grandmother has never reproached her, much less laid a hand on her. (True - not to hit her, and not to hug her either.)
Z is heartbroken. Sara warns her not to take any retaliation (represalias) against Granny because Sara is not going to be in their lives. And no bright ideas about turning Snorty in, either, or else she will come back here and make Zulema die (I think that's what she says - otherwise it's "I'll come back to die for you" which makes very little sense). Takes her suitcase and goes.
Restaurant Chick/Raimundo's daughter tells Rosy's boyfriend-for-a-day, Felipe, that she only wants people with experience. He begs her to give him a chance; he likes challenges. She'll think about it. Felipe says goodbye to Rosy and Lorena and hopes they'll meet again.
Restaurant Chick tells Lorena she's already set aside a waitress job for her. Still no kitchen job, but let's see what happens. Lorena puts in a good word for Rosy too, saying she has more experience. Restaurant Chick agrees to interview. Rosy drags Lore with her.
Sara shows up late for work. Snorty is angry (one is tempted to say "reproachful"), but Sara appeases her by saying that she moved out because Zulema put Snorty down. But first she told Zulema that if she ever touched on that subject again, Sara would be totally out of her life. Therefore, she would like to move into the Big House. "Thank you, Grandma."
Lorena and Rosy got the jobs. Lorena teases Rosy about Felipe and jokingly threatens to tell Julian about him. (Why not just start a rumor that Rosy's seeing Chalo?)
Diana goes to the big house to see Vasco. Barbara won't let her in. They exchange bitter words, and Barb says she'll do anything to defend her child. "He loves me," Diana insists. "But I don't. You're going to have a child. What would you do if he wanted to be with someone like you?" OOOH! BURN! Do we have time for another slap? No, the judges are shaking their heads. Barb goes in the house and Diana stares weepily into the camera.
Rosy's packed up and waiting for Julian to take her to Acapulco. She's packed two outfits (mudas, i.e. "changes"), a toothbrush, deodorant, and 5 bikinis. Maruja doesn't want her to go around half-naked like the Brazilians, or somesuch. Rosy asks her not to mention Sara and Lorena. M says of course not, she didn't even go to Zulema's today because she didn't want to say hurtful things about her daughter.
Julian arrives and they tell him about the new job. Maruja says she was too tired today to go to Zulema's. She tells them to have fun and behave. "I trust you more than I trust her," she tells Julian.
At school, Paty asks Lorena what happened to the knives her friend gave her. "Sara's not my friend," Lorena says pointlessly. (It's a Lorena Swifty.)
Bruno approaches Alonso and says "I need your help as a friend." This takes Alonso by surprise. Bruno admits he's been a lousy friend, but he wants to take responsibility for Diana's kid. In that case, Alonso's eager to help!
It's show 'n' tell time in cooking class. Lorena has prepared empanadas - "they call them 'pastries,'" she explains. She describes their preparation in a subdued tone. Professor Ogre asks who taught her to make them.
It's one of those moments that we all dread, either as participants or spectators, when a simple question hits a nerve so raw that there's no way to respond short of a total meltdown.
She starts off calmly, but quickly descends into a full-blown core dump about her childhood, about the woman who was like a mother to her, who let Lore help her cook when she was very small, taught her how to make the dough, later how to use the oven. They made hundreds of empanadas. Her friend Sara loved them... sniffle sniffle... she would show up at the kitchen waiting for the first ones out of the oven. She would even save some to eat at night, so as not to get hungry.
(Sara's still hungry. She'll always be hungry. She'll steal all of your empanadas and still worry about being hungry. You might feel sorry for her until you realize that it's fine with her if you starve to death.)
Lorena breaks down crying in front of her classmates. Ernesto comes around the table, concerned, and asks her what's wrong as she sobs and sobs.
Next time:
Alonso sees Lorena talking to Ernesto in the street.
Sara acts like a jerk.
Wow. Now I know what it's like to be too distraught to rewatch an episode even to recap it. I missed too much first time through, though, so I'm stuck. Ouch. Way traumatic.
Rosy sees Lorena's knife collection and is impressed - until Lorena says it came from Sara. "You should kill her with this knife for being such a phony!" Rosy beats around the bush for a while, saying strongly negative but vague things about Sara until Lorena finally convinces her to spit it out. "Alonso and Sara are dating!"
Lorena has a hard time believing it, even doubts it at first, but she knows that Rosy wouldn't lie or say something like that based just on idle gossip. Alonso's father told Maruja, who wanted to tell Lorena personally, Rosy wasn't going to say anything, but she couldn't take it when Lorena said the knives were a gift from Sara.
"My best friend is dating my ex-fiance, knowing it would hurt me?!" (Lorena's not always this slow. Honest.)
Lorena recalls that she just saw Sara a few hours ago, and she was feeling lonely because she didn't have anybody. Rosy calls Sara a lot of angry names and says she's got half a mind to go break Sara's face.
"And Alonso? How could he?" (Soon she'll catch up with the rest of the class.)
"He's another jerk, first he didn't believe in you and then he gets mixed up with your so-called best friend."
Lorena screams and hurls the knife set onto the floor.
Meanwhile, Sara and Alonslow are totally getting it on. At one point, some of her drool on his chest is reflected in the light. As sex scenes go, this is like when you're eating at a restaurant and they have these chocolate-colored desserts that you think are going to be so rich and good, but when you get one it's stale and tastes like sawdust.
Maruja, Paula, and Greta are chatting about them right now. Of course Paula believes what her brother believes and thinks the worst of Lorena; Maruja defends her and thinks Sara's horrible. I think Paula says she doesn't like either of those "puny orphans" for Alonso. Greta doesn't want to hear any more about other people; they're supposed to be out hunting for men. Paula says "you make us sound desperate." "That's why we make fools of ourselves," Greta replies. Maruja indicates that she won't be throwing herself at anyone. Paula says she won't either. Greta mocks their attitudes.
Lorena is still processing her betrayal. (I keep noticing this old portrait of a little blond girl on the wall behind her.) What kind of person would do this, she asks? They were practically sisters, lifelong friends. "She doesn't know what friendship is," Rosy says. Lorena remembers telling Sara that she longed to call to Alonso and rush into his arms, but Sara told her that it wasn't worthwhile to think of someone who wasn't thinking of her.
Rosy thinks Sara's been after him for a while. Lorena remembers Sara flirting with 'Slow at the engagement party, and how when Lorena confronted her afterwards, Sara said Lorena was hallucinating.
Rosy says there are plenty of men in the world, but Sara went for him. Lorena is sad that 'Slow did this to her, but with Sara it hurts even more.
(They're doin' it at Alonso's place right now.)
Lorena tells Rosy about the conversation she had with Sara after the engagement party. Rosy just keeps getting madder and madder. Sara's very skilled (hábil) at sweet-talking people (engatusar) and coming across as a good person, like Lorena. Lorena says she's a good person, but she's not an idiot. She grabs her phone to give Sara a piece of her mind right away. Alas, Sara's not at home. Lorena tries to reach her cell. Oh the suspense. Will Sara stop what she's doing to take a phone call?? (The answer is no.)
The man-huntin' ladies are at a bar. While Greta is in the restroom, Maruja confides to Paula that she's hoping to meet a man. This was on Paula's father's advice, I guess. She doesn't want to admit this in front of Greta. :o) She downs a shot to give her some courage.
Greta comes back from the restroom and says she saw two guys who were alone, and one of the men was looking at them. The one who's looking is the lesser of the two, in Greta's opinion, so she'll let them have him, and she'll take the better one.
The better one is interested in some other woman, but the lesser one is definitely looking at them. The women debate which of them he's is interested in. He comes over and orders a round of drinks. Holy smokes, it's Raimundo, Ernesto's business partner from the restaurant!
Betina and grandpa are dancing, more or less. He talks about his wife loving to dance, and how sad he was when she died. Bets says when she hears him talk that way, she can believe in love. He notes that she sounds like she's had her heart broken a thousand times already, when she hasn't even been in love once. She doesn't want to fall in love and end up like her parents. He tries to tell her that love is a beautiful feeling, even if sometimes you suffer. I think he tells her that he wants to meet the first boy who gives her butterflies in her stomach.
Greta bats her eyelashes at Raimundo and asks what's a guy like him doing alone at a bar. "Are you single?" He says he's a widower and has a daughter. He asks the women what they do. Greta says she looks for men. Paula says she's looking for work, but for now she's caring for her daughter. Maruja says she was working for a caterer. The man is excited - he owns a chain of restaurants! He knows of Snorty by reputation, but not personally. (Greta says she's so old, she's a "tyrant"osaur.) Maruja tries to have a more professional attitude.
Rai says he's opening a restaurant that will be exclusively devoted to fine Mexican food. Maruja offers to give him her resume. Greta whines that she wants him to call her too! Paula wants a job too, through from the look on her face she'd be just as happy to get in his pants. He offers to take the numbers of all three enchanting ladies.
It looks like Sara and Alonso are done now, though she still has her dress on. I guess he's not a boob guy - just a boob. She asks him how he feels. Although he seems contented, he answers with a somewhat impersonal "you're very beautiful, you could make anyone happy." "I don't want 'anyone,' I only want you." It seems he's ready for round 2.
Lorena's annoyed that Sara's not answering her phone. (Whoa, Lorena, you think THAT'S annoying...) She and Rosy both have a pretty good idea of where she is. Lorena wants to go to her house and wait for her to come home. Rosy thinks it'd be better to wait till tomorrow and then they'll both go over there and kick her ass.
Lorena guesses that Sara's been bad-mouthing her behind her back. Now she wants to go over there and tell Zulema all that's been going on. Rosy disagrees - Z won't support Lorena over her own daughter. Lorena realizes that this is why she was fired.
It's morning. Ernesto and his sister are at a TV studio. He's going to do a show to promote his book.
Maruja and Lorena rehash Sara's bitchery and wonder why Sara gave her the knives. (If there was a scheme to get Lorena's fingerprints on the knives, I must point out that Rosy handled at least one of them.) Lorena decided not to talk smack about Sara to Zulema because it would only hurt her, but she is going to go see Sara.
Paty comes over to tell them the professor is going to be on TV. They watch together. The talk show hostess says his book is selling like hotcakes. (Har, har.) He talks about the virtues of Mexican food. Hostess says that "they" say that all of his dishes are works of art.
Rosy, Paty, and Maruja are panting at the sight of this ultra-spanking-hot specimen of TBLMOE-ness. Lorena grumpily says that's why he's a womanizer. Women fall all over him as if bewitched.
Ernesto says something taking high cuisine off its pedestal so that we can each become our own chef. The most important ingredient is your own love and energy. That's why you shouldn't cook in a bad mood. For his own part, he's very seldom in a bad mood.
Paty guffaws at this... he's always in a bad mood! He's an ogre! Lorena backpedals a bit to defend him. They tease her.
The hostess asks him what he'd ask for if he had one hour left to live. (She never asks anything cool, like "boxers or briefs?") He says there are these little panques he buys from a street vendor. She asks if he has a girlfriend ("no") and what's his ideal woman. He tells the blue-eyed blond hostess that he likes blue-eyed blondes! His greatest conquests have always been outside the kitchen! "Would you like me to prepare something for you?" he asks the hostess.
Lorena snaps the TV off in a huff. They tease her about being a blue-eyed blonde. He wants to add her to his harem! Lorena says he was talking about the hostess. Maruja's impressed that he likes her panques so much.
Paty leaves. Maruja says she liked her. Rosy acts jealous.
In a taxi, Sara talks to Chalo in Acapulco and says she's just dying to go out there and join him, but she just can't; y'know, work. She tells him to have fun for both of them. Then she tells herself that before she goes to her nothing job, she's got something more important to do.
Rosy wants to go with Lorena confront Sara. They are saved the trouble of arguing because Sara shows up looking sweetly remorseful. Rosy is ready to beat her to a pulp, but Maruja drags Rosy away to safety.
Alonslow tells his father they're out of food and need groceries. The old man disgustedly says that from the store they'll just end up with more frozen dinners. 'Slow sarcastically (let's imagine he sounds sarcastic) asks Dad if he knows of any other place they can find pre-made meals. Dad suggests having Zulema make up some dinners for them. 'Slow reminds Dad that she's Sara's mom. Dad says "and you're already pretty involved with her, aren't you." Alonso doesn't want to talk about it. Fine, he'll order food from her, and if Julian delivers it there won't be a problem.
Hmm. Does this mean he wants to avoid Sara? Does he know that this is just going to make him look like an even bigger jerk?
Sara tells Lorena she's very sorry - for not spending enough time together! She tries to get Lorena to ditch her panque sale and hang out at the National Museum of Anthropology. She'll just buy out Lorena's wares for the day. "I want us to be together as we are - best friends!"
Finally she notices Lorena's frosty attitude. Lorena tears into her, throwing one accusation after another:
- How cynical you've become, I'm surprised at how false you are, you can quit the theatrics, I know you're with Alonso. He just broke up with me and you didn't even wait to get involved with him. Etc.
Sara says she fell in love with him. Lorena says nobody falls in love in two days; she was waiting for something to happen so she could trap him. "You are my friend. What lies did you tell him to make him hate me so much?"
Sara said that was all Chalo, she had nothing to do with it. "And you took advantage of the situation, didn't you? Hypocrite!" Sara whines about their friendship. "What friendship are you talking about? You knew I loved him, don't you dare talk to me about friendship. Don't cry, because you're full of it. I don't believe you."
Rosy and Maruja are listening at the door. Rosy wants to go out there and support her friend. Maruja says Lorena's got her big-girl panties on and she can take care of it herself. They go back to listening at the door.
Lorena accuses Sara of getting her fired. Sara says Zulema heard everything from Alonso. L says she just took advantage of that too. Sara tries a new tactic: "I was going to tell you everything, I was just waiting for some time to pass." She claims she didn't intend to betray Lorena. "That wasn't a betrayal? Then what was it? Here, take your gift back. If you had stabbed me in the back with all of those knives, it would have hurt me less than what you did. You can have Alonso. You're made for each other (son tal para cuál). Go away and don't come back, you don't exist. Scram. Don't make me throw you out." SLAM
Sara takes the knives and hails a cab.
Rosy and Maruja try to comfort Lorena. It's time to see about that new job. They'll try and get something for Maruja too. Maruja says she met a restaurant guy last night who might call her. Rosy wants to know how her mother met this guy. Zulema lies and says Greta introduces them. Then she gets testy and says she doesn't owe her an explanation!
Paula goes to Alonso's office for a prescription. He's not around, but Valeria is there. Greta calls, no one's heard from that guy yet. Paula feels the need to explain to Valeria that they're not desperate or anything. She recruits Valeria to join their canasta game this evening.
Ernesto tries to dissuade his niece from taking a panquecito on the grounds that you shouldn't eat food you bought on the street. She points out that he's eating one, so he gives in and lets her have one. He warns her not to get crumbs everywhere. She like Cookie Monster - nothing really goes in, it all falls out of her mouth. He pulls out the hand-vac and vacuums her chin and shirt and the floor in front of her while she's still "eating". (I think it's not really on, or it'd be pulling her hair.) She loves it and giggles uncontrollably. He tells her to chew with her mouth shut.
His sister walks in on this and is Not Amused. She thinks sugar will make her daughter hyperactive. "That's a myth. I ate plenty of sugar as a kid and nothing happened." She reminds him that he set fire to their garage and then flooded the car trying to put out the fire.
They talk about how they will promote the new restaurant. He asks his niece what would be in her ideal restaurant: she wants game machines. (He nixes this.) Sis wants to do viral marketing on the Internet and printed inserts in newspapers. Maybe electronic media too, even though expensive. Raimundo has told Ernesto that money is no object. He resumes vacuuming his niece from head to toe. She and her mother both laugh.
Barb brings Vasco breakfast in bed. He grumps that there's too much. He wants his laptop so he can work. She doesn't want him to work while he's recovering, but he says he'll get out of bed for it if she doesn't bring it to him. She tries to shove food into his mouth.
Sara goes home and accuses Zulema of telling Lorena about her and Alonso. Zulema denies it, but Sara insists it couldn't have been anyone else. Sara doesn't believe her... or in any case she's happy to have an excuse to move back to the Big House. She says that for someone who's been alone all her life, the only thing that matters is trust, and she's lost her trust in Zulema. "You spent more than 20 years without me; it won't be hard for you to get used to it again. Me cruel? You're the one who's cruel, you just showed me that how unimportant I am in your life." Zulema keeps denying it and asks what she'll say to Omar, etc. Sara tells her to say she moved out to be near Vasco and Granny because they need her.
Lorena and Rosy approach the new restaurant. Lorena assures Rosy that she'll get over it eventually.
There's a long line at the restaurant, all people wanting a job. Rosy cuts the line by kissing a cute guy and saying traffic was crazy and thanks for holding her place in line. He goes along with it when others complain and even claims Lorena as his sister. Rosy discreetly scolds him for being grabby and warns that they'll soon have their first lovers' quarrel if he doesn't let go. He asks his "sister" for some support.
It turns out that this guy's never had a job before. He's just about to explain why, but it's his turn to be interviewed. He meets with Raimundo's daughter, the chick who doesn't like Ernesto. Rosy tells Lorena that this is worse than waiting for the dentist.
Zulema sees through Sara's ploy to use Z's alleged big mouth as an excuse to move out. However Lorena found out, it's working out just fine for Sara, Z says, but this time she's not getting her way. She'll keep Sara there by force if necessary! She's offended that Sara prefers her grandmother. Sara says Snorty's a great example for Sara, of how to be "someone" in life. "Without caring who you have to trample (pisotear) to get it, right?"
"You don't know anything," the brat hisses as she repacks the suitcase that Zulema turned over. "I may be a poor woman, but I have nothing to be ashamed of," Z says. Sara asks what's so great about being poor and smelling like garlic and onions?
Z sends her to the moon with a dandy pimp-slap. She's immediately horrified, but Sara doesn't miss a beat. "So many years dreaming to have a mother - for this." Zulema reaches to comfort her, and Sara shoves her away. "THIS is why I'm moving in with Granny!" "But your grandmother is only buying you, don't you understand?"
Hate to tell you this, Z, but your fake daughter is very much for sale. She's like an overpriced Blue Light Special.
Sara says that her grandmother has never reproached her, much less laid a hand on her. (True - not to hit her, and not to hug her either.)
Z is heartbroken. Sara warns her not to take any retaliation (represalias) against Granny because Sara is not going to be in their lives. And no bright ideas about turning Snorty in, either, or else she will come back here and make Zulema die (I think that's what she says - otherwise it's "I'll come back to die for you" which makes very little sense). Takes her suitcase and goes.
Restaurant Chick/Raimundo's daughter tells Rosy's boyfriend-for-a-day, Felipe, that she only wants people with experience. He begs her to give him a chance; he likes challenges. She'll think about it. Felipe says goodbye to Rosy and Lorena and hopes they'll meet again.
Restaurant Chick tells Lorena she's already set aside a waitress job for her. Still no kitchen job, but let's see what happens. Lorena puts in a good word for Rosy too, saying she has more experience. Restaurant Chick agrees to interview. Rosy drags Lore with her.
Sara shows up late for work. Snorty is angry (one is tempted to say "reproachful"), but Sara appeases her by saying that she moved out because Zulema put Snorty down. But first she told Zulema that if she ever touched on that subject again, Sara would be totally out of her life. Therefore, she would like to move into the Big House. "Thank you, Grandma."
Lorena and Rosy got the jobs. Lorena teases Rosy about Felipe and jokingly threatens to tell Julian about him. (Why not just start a rumor that Rosy's seeing Chalo?)
Diana goes to the big house to see Vasco. Barbara won't let her in. They exchange bitter words, and Barb says she'll do anything to defend her child. "He loves me," Diana insists. "But I don't. You're going to have a child. What would you do if he wanted to be with someone like you?" OOOH! BURN! Do we have time for another slap? No, the judges are shaking their heads. Barb goes in the house and Diana stares weepily into the camera.
Rosy's packed up and waiting for Julian to take her to Acapulco. She's packed two outfits (mudas, i.e. "changes"), a toothbrush, deodorant, and 5 bikinis. Maruja doesn't want her to go around half-naked like the Brazilians, or somesuch. Rosy asks her not to mention Sara and Lorena. M says of course not, she didn't even go to Zulema's today because she didn't want to say hurtful things about her daughter.
Julian arrives and they tell him about the new job. Maruja says she was too tired today to go to Zulema's. She tells them to have fun and behave. "I trust you more than I trust her," she tells Julian.
At school, Paty asks Lorena what happened to the knives her friend gave her. "Sara's not my friend," Lorena says pointlessly. (It's a Lorena Swifty.)
Bruno approaches Alonso and says "I need your help as a friend." This takes Alonso by surprise. Bruno admits he's been a lousy friend, but he wants to take responsibility for Diana's kid. In that case, Alonso's eager to help!
It's show 'n' tell time in cooking class. Lorena has prepared empanadas - "they call them 'pastries,'" she explains. She describes their preparation in a subdued tone. Professor Ogre asks who taught her to make them.
It's one of those moments that we all dread, either as participants or spectators, when a simple question hits a nerve so raw that there's no way to respond short of a total meltdown.
She starts off calmly, but quickly descends into a full-blown core dump about her childhood, about the woman who was like a mother to her, who let Lore help her cook when she was very small, taught her how to make the dough, later how to use the oven. They made hundreds of empanadas. Her friend Sara loved them... sniffle sniffle... she would show up at the kitchen waiting for the first ones out of the oven. She would even save some to eat at night, so as not to get hungry.
(Sara's still hungry. She'll always be hungry. She'll steal all of your empanadas and still worry about being hungry. You might feel sorry for her until you realize that it's fine with her if you starve to death.)
Lorena breaks down crying in front of her classmates. Ernesto comes around the table, concerned, and asks her what's wrong as she sobs and sobs.
Next time:
Alonso sees Lorena talking to Ernesto in the street.
Sara acts like a jerk.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Guapos Wednesday 8/13/08 "Let the Sun Shine In"
We interrupt this broadcast for a cross-cultural event. No, not the Olympics, which I am also following. Last night, I was privileged to attend the 40th anniversary revival production of "Hair" in Central Park. (Tickets are free if you are willing to wait on line in the park all day for them. Or you can buy some in advance, which I was lucky enough to be able to do.) It was a magical night, sitting under the stars with almost a full moon, hearing some of the greatest music ever written performed by a stellar cast of young hopefuls (who, of course, were not even born when the show premiered in 1968). The crowd runs on stage to dance at the end.
I saw the show on Broadway in 1971, when I was in high school (and a member of the "American Tribal Love Rock Musical" generation), but this experience was more powerful with the benefit of hindsight to give perspective to the yearnings of youth. The songs hold up really well. If anyone can get here to see it, I recommend it without reservation. (In case you can't tell, I really liked it!)
Okay, back to earth: Don't worry, fans--I still watched Guapos.
We review Tuesday's flashbacks: Connie is trying to make amends with Al, and Bobby is over at Marisela's awaiting the arrival of the star-crossed lovers Rigo and Flor. I avert my eyes when I see how Marisela's loud red print Diane Von Furstenburg wrap dress clashes with the loud lime green print decor of her apartment. Marisela is taking the 70s thing too far.
Flor arrives and wants to know what's going on. The bell rings, and Thuggybear is at the door. I'm sorry, I'm just not feeling the love--he's got the bad ponytail, and he also has a childish smile. He tries to tell her that everything was her dad's fault, and Bobby chimes in in support, but she leaves.
Back at the office, Connie is losing the high ground he has achieved by demeaning Al's efforts. His father (Connie's father, I guess) built up one of the greatest companies in Mexico, and all Al did was plaster his pretty face on posters. He claims he's trying to protect Al from himself. Al reminds him that he's not his father, but Connie says he's the father who gave him a name. Al says he's always been an obstacle, but Connie wants him to be VP. Too bad he's got a blunderbuss method of offering the peace pipe. Al says it's too little too late, and he's starting his own business. Connie thinks he's taking money from Nestor, but Al says he's joining forces with Bobby. Connie thinks they'll last no more than three months. Al says he's also adding Rocky to the team. Now Connie scoffs that they'll only last a month. Connie roars with fake devilish laughter. Then Al leaves and Connie ceases laughing.
Flor meets Thuggy in the hall, and he persuades her to adjourn to a nearby Starbucks and give him 20 minutes to explain.
Comic relief segment: Chamuco is delivering the wrong order to Socorro and is falling asleep on his feet from having too many jobs. He thinks he's driving a taxi and wakes up and wonders why Socorro is there.
Lina, Mili and Gloria are watching the baby, who is still unnamed. They joke about naming her Milagros. They wonder what Lina's baby will be named, and they go through some funny choices. Mili will be Godmother. Then they turn to Gloria, and they seem to have persuaded her to reveal the non-pregnant truth to Chamuco.
Back to the kitchen. Chamuco is out cold, and Dr. Rocky shines a flashlight in his eyes. This is like what happened to a friend of his, of course. They prepare a giant funnel and pour coffee down his throat (call PETA, as it looks like the apparatus they use to force feed geese for fois gras) , but he barely wakes up. Gloria comes in and asks to be left alone with Chamu. She reveals the truth, but he is still fast asleep. Finally, she gets him awake and tells him the truth, and he turns and walks out silently. Socorro gives her a hug. I'm sure this will not be the last we see of Chamuco.
Luci is back on the street with her filthy drunken friend, who we now learn is the mysterious Bloody Mary (real name Maria). BM wants Luci to tell her her name, and Luci lies and says it's Enriqueta. BM baptizes her with a nickname, "Jaybolera." I can't find anything about what this might mean. BM will school Luci in street smarts.
Over at Starbucks, today's product placement shows that Flor nurses a grande latte while Thuggy dips into a venti. Flor still doesn't believe his story about how her father "disappeared" him, so he shows her a bullet hole in his chest. As best as I can understand, dad's goon shot him and left him for dead. Rigo begs forgiveness but he was too scared to come forward and reveal himself. He still loves her and asks if she is happy. Music booms ominously.
Al packs to leave the office and flirts with the new girl on the way out. Enter Hugo and Damian on the elevator. This is a good opportunity for Damian to chastise Hugo about how he's letting his wife wear the pants. Hugo vows to do better.
Back at the bag lady academy, it's Shoplifting 101 at the supermercado, as BM teaches Luci how to create a distraction. Luci drops a bottle of water from the refrigerator while BM steals two bottles of booze. They repair to a nearby trashpile and each slugs joyously from her own personal bottle. Luci's attention is suddenly drawn through her stupor to the shreds of junk next to her, from which she extracts a perfectly clean copy of today's paper, showing "Constancio Belmonte is innocent." She is outraged.
Back to Starbucks. Flor says that Al never loved her, but she had hope that he would come to love her. She admits she doesn't really know if she loves Al either, there's lots of fighting and bitterness in their relationship. And he has another love. Rigo says he's an idiot for not recognizing what a great woman he has. Rigo asks her to dump Al and come with him. Too soon: Flor leaves in a huff, and he smiles goofily.
Connie and Damian are back at the office discussing politics. Damian cautions Connie that if Mili's parentage is revealed it would still be a big scandal. Connie is outraged, but Damian tells him that's no way to talk to the future party president. Connie sputters.
Al tries to change a diaper on nameless baby (he calls her Princesa). They're using a real baby today, so they are obligated to bleep out her tiny tushy for our sensitive eyes. Flor comes in and lies about her whereabouts while continuing to ignore baby. She feels Al out--is there hope for them? Maybe they should go out tonight, but he doesn't want to. She offers to forgive him for his transgressions if he'll make an effort, and he reminds her that he's not about to forgive her for hers. She says she loves him, but just in time Marisela shows up, still wearing the eye-shattering dress.
Al leaves the room, and Mari pumps sis for information. Marisela cuddles the baby while Flor looks on coldly. Mari doesn't believe Rigo's story, but Flor tries to convince her.
Having finished their bottles of booze, BM and Luci look for new opportunities. BM says they'll go to a local bar where the patrons will spend money on them, 'cause Luci still has her looks. She only has one or two layers of filth, while BM is in the 9th circle of hell. They sit at a table where some random guy takes Luci on his lap and says the words that are music to her ears: Tequila and Whiskey for all! (The bar owner must be reading Star Magazine, because they have adopted the new Hollywood trend of "bottle service.")
Mili comes into Hugo's studio and sees the painting of Karla. Hugo walks in. Cut to commercial as impactado looks sink in. Back from commercial, Mili expresses outrage. When did he paint this? Hugo says he did it three years ago when he had amnesia and he was with Karla at Andrea's house. (Guapos historians: pop quiz at 11.) Why did he save it? Going on the offensive, he says who is she to ask? She's the traitor. He'll never forgive her. She leaves, and he smashes the painting on a chair.
Mari wants to know if Flor will go back to Rigo to get revenge on Alex. She is unsure of her motives. Al comes to the door and asks if he's interrupting. Oops.
Back at the bar, Luci's swain has gone to the bathroom, and she wants to get out, but BM reminds her that there are further opportunities for scams. Another guy comes along and flirts with our fallen flower. The first guy comes back and starts a fight, leaving BM and Luci the opportunity to flee with two more bottles of hootch.
Rocky comes to see Mili, who is moping in her room. Why is her happiness so short? She was so happy when she forgot everything but Al and her and how their two hearts beat as one (flashback to island). Rocky says that everyone knows she and Al were meant to be together. Flor and Hugo knew, so where's the betrayal? (Again, Rocky still doesn't know about Flor's real betrayal, as he is still in the dark about Mili's parentage.)
Flor is in her room ignoring the baby. She now flashes back to the argument with Hugo at the hotel, where he told her that she had ruined everyone's life.
Over to Hugo, who is making like Lady Macbeth in his studio. He is rubbing his hands together, and then hitting one hand with another to stop it from acting naughty. Then to hammer it home, he flashes back on the painting incident. (Students, there is no doubt anymore that Hugo is the mad slasher.) Karla comes in and wants to know what happened to her painting. He tells her that it's his, and he had a right to destroy it. Not realizing how psycho he is, she jokingly tries to get him to paint another. Methinks Hugo is headed for the manicomio pronto.
Avances: Flor kisses Rigo while Al knocks at the door.
I saw the show on Broadway in 1971, when I was in high school (and a member of the "American Tribal Love Rock Musical" generation), but this experience was more powerful with the benefit of hindsight to give perspective to the yearnings of youth. The songs hold up really well. If anyone can get here to see it, I recommend it without reservation. (In case you can't tell, I really liked it!)
Okay, back to earth: Don't worry, fans--I still watched Guapos.
We review Tuesday's flashbacks: Connie is trying to make amends with Al, and Bobby is over at Marisela's awaiting the arrival of the star-crossed lovers Rigo and Flor. I avert my eyes when I see how Marisela's loud red print Diane Von Furstenburg wrap dress clashes with the loud lime green print decor of her apartment. Marisela is taking the 70s thing too far.
Flor arrives and wants to know what's going on. The bell rings, and Thuggybear is at the door. I'm sorry, I'm just not feeling the love--he's got the bad ponytail, and he also has a childish smile. He tries to tell her that everything was her dad's fault, and Bobby chimes in in support, but she leaves.
Back at the office, Connie is losing the high ground he has achieved by demeaning Al's efforts. His father (Connie's father, I guess) built up one of the greatest companies in Mexico, and all Al did was plaster his pretty face on posters. He claims he's trying to protect Al from himself. Al reminds him that he's not his father, but Connie says he's the father who gave him a name. Al says he's always been an obstacle, but Connie wants him to be VP. Too bad he's got a blunderbuss method of offering the peace pipe. Al says it's too little too late, and he's starting his own business. Connie thinks he's taking money from Nestor, but Al says he's joining forces with Bobby. Connie thinks they'll last no more than three months. Al says he's also adding Rocky to the team. Now Connie scoffs that they'll only last a month. Connie roars with fake devilish laughter. Then Al leaves and Connie ceases laughing.
Flor meets Thuggy in the hall, and he persuades her to adjourn to a nearby Starbucks and give him 20 minutes to explain.
Comic relief segment: Chamuco is delivering the wrong order to Socorro and is falling asleep on his feet from having too many jobs. He thinks he's driving a taxi and wakes up and wonders why Socorro is there.
Lina, Mili and Gloria are watching the baby, who is still unnamed. They joke about naming her Milagros. They wonder what Lina's baby will be named, and they go through some funny choices. Mili will be Godmother. Then they turn to Gloria, and they seem to have persuaded her to reveal the non-pregnant truth to Chamuco.
Back to the kitchen. Chamuco is out cold, and Dr. Rocky shines a flashlight in his eyes. This is like what happened to a friend of his, of course. They prepare a giant funnel and pour coffee down his throat (call PETA, as it looks like the apparatus they use to force feed geese for fois gras) , but he barely wakes up. Gloria comes in and asks to be left alone with Chamu. She reveals the truth, but he is still fast asleep. Finally, she gets him awake and tells him the truth, and he turns and walks out silently. Socorro gives her a hug. I'm sure this will not be the last we see of Chamuco.
Luci is back on the street with her filthy drunken friend, who we now learn is the mysterious Bloody Mary (real name Maria). BM wants Luci to tell her her name, and Luci lies and says it's Enriqueta. BM baptizes her with a nickname, "Jaybolera." I can't find anything about what this might mean. BM will school Luci in street smarts.
Over at Starbucks, today's product placement shows that Flor nurses a grande latte while Thuggy dips into a venti. Flor still doesn't believe his story about how her father "disappeared" him, so he shows her a bullet hole in his chest. As best as I can understand, dad's goon shot him and left him for dead. Rigo begs forgiveness but he was too scared to come forward and reveal himself. He still loves her and asks if she is happy. Music booms ominously.
Al packs to leave the office and flirts with the new girl on the way out. Enter Hugo and Damian on the elevator. This is a good opportunity for Damian to chastise Hugo about how he's letting his wife wear the pants. Hugo vows to do better.
Back at the bag lady academy, it's Shoplifting 101 at the supermercado, as BM teaches Luci how to create a distraction. Luci drops a bottle of water from the refrigerator while BM steals two bottles of booze. They repair to a nearby trashpile and each slugs joyously from her own personal bottle. Luci's attention is suddenly drawn through her stupor to the shreds of junk next to her, from which she extracts a perfectly clean copy of today's paper, showing "Constancio Belmonte is innocent." She is outraged.
Back to Starbucks. Flor says that Al never loved her, but she had hope that he would come to love her. She admits she doesn't really know if she loves Al either, there's lots of fighting and bitterness in their relationship. And he has another love. Rigo says he's an idiot for not recognizing what a great woman he has. Rigo asks her to dump Al and come with him. Too soon: Flor leaves in a huff, and he smiles goofily.
Connie and Damian are back at the office discussing politics. Damian cautions Connie that if Mili's parentage is revealed it would still be a big scandal. Connie is outraged, but Damian tells him that's no way to talk to the future party president. Connie sputters.
Al tries to change a diaper on nameless baby (he calls her Princesa). They're using a real baby today, so they are obligated to bleep out her tiny tushy for our sensitive eyes. Flor comes in and lies about her whereabouts while continuing to ignore baby. She feels Al out--is there hope for them? Maybe they should go out tonight, but he doesn't want to. She offers to forgive him for his transgressions if he'll make an effort, and he reminds her that he's not about to forgive her for hers. She says she loves him, but just in time Marisela shows up, still wearing the eye-shattering dress.
Al leaves the room, and Mari pumps sis for information. Marisela cuddles the baby while Flor looks on coldly. Mari doesn't believe Rigo's story, but Flor tries to convince her.
Having finished their bottles of booze, BM and Luci look for new opportunities. BM says they'll go to a local bar where the patrons will spend money on them, 'cause Luci still has her looks. She only has one or two layers of filth, while BM is in the 9th circle of hell. They sit at a table where some random guy takes Luci on his lap and says the words that are music to her ears: Tequila and Whiskey for all! (The bar owner must be reading Star Magazine, because they have adopted the new Hollywood trend of "bottle service.")
Mili comes into Hugo's studio and sees the painting of Karla. Hugo walks in. Cut to commercial as impactado looks sink in. Back from commercial, Mili expresses outrage. When did he paint this? Hugo says he did it three years ago when he had amnesia and he was with Karla at Andrea's house. (Guapos historians: pop quiz at 11.) Why did he save it? Going on the offensive, he says who is she to ask? She's the traitor. He'll never forgive her. She leaves, and he smashes the painting on a chair.
Mari wants to know if Flor will go back to Rigo to get revenge on Alex. She is unsure of her motives. Al comes to the door and asks if he's interrupting. Oops.
Back at the bar, Luci's swain has gone to the bathroom, and she wants to get out, but BM reminds her that there are further opportunities for scams. Another guy comes along and flirts with our fallen flower. The first guy comes back and starts a fight, leaving BM and Luci the opportunity to flee with two more bottles of hootch.
Rocky comes to see Mili, who is moping in her room. Why is her happiness so short? She was so happy when she forgot everything but Al and her and how their two hearts beat as one (flashback to island). Rocky says that everyone knows she and Al were meant to be together. Flor and Hugo knew, so where's the betrayal? (Again, Rocky still doesn't know about Flor's real betrayal, as he is still in the dark about Mili's parentage.)
Flor is in her room ignoring the baby. She now flashes back to the argument with Hugo at the hotel, where he told her that she had ruined everyone's life.
Over to Hugo, who is making like Lady Macbeth in his studio. He is rubbing his hands together, and then hitting one hand with another to stop it from acting naughty. Then to hammer it home, he flashes back on the painting incident. (Students, there is no doubt anymore that Hugo is the mad slasher.) Karla comes in and wants to know what happened to her painting. He tells her that it's his, and he had a right to destroy it. Not realizing how psycho he is, she jokingly tries to get him to paint another. Methinks Hugo is headed for the manicomio pronto.
Avances: Flor kisses Rigo while Al knocks at the door.
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Pasión de Gavilanes, Wed., August 13 - A hicky tels the tale
Dínora comes to see Feonando at the Hacienda and literally under Grabi's nose.
Juan and Norma come back to the Hacienda from their honeymoon
Juan David, too.
Feonando's hickies tell Grabi that Sarita might be telling the truth
Grabi sees for herselfWith all the suspicious people around like Malcom and Carmela, it was kind of dumb for Grabi to have the police come to the Hacienda.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Querida Enemiga- Wed 8-13- With friends like this, who needs Enemigas
Zully sees Sara pawing Al in the car. Zully walks by, then again. Sara knows she saw them.
Rossy and Julian announce they celebrated a little after his show, but the real party is in Acapulco, but maru isn't sure she'll give permission, but Rossy reminds her she's old enough already. She looks nice in the blue dress.
Zully flashbacks to Sara telling her of Lore's betrayal with Chalo, and then remembers when she fired Lore. She tells herself she feels she's done something wrong. ya think?
Barbi in bed says it's best if Art leaves the business. Jaime comes in and the two fight about Vasco coming home. Barb won't have it any other way but Jaime isn't sure that Vasco will accept. He agrees to help try to convince Vasco. After he leaves Barb tells herself Art is hot in bed, but a slime, and her husband is so noble, but sucks in bed. Ouch...
Suegra from hell(SFH) looks faint and Val notes she has high blood pressure and offers her a pill. Art comes in and wonders what's wrong and SFH blames it on Val of course that she wouldn't be in this condition if Val wasn't always contradicting her.
Pau gets a call from Dario in Thailand who wants to speak to Betti. Of course she asks him how it is and reminds him that was always their dream. Betti is happy to talk to Pa and wishes him a great time.
Jaqui is in bed pouting, doesn't like the country and doesn't want to go out to see anything. Dario can't believe it because this is their honeymoon.
Pa Tori is yelling at Al for being with "that girl" and come to think of it, she looks the same sort of... Pa swears Al is making a big mistake and wasting time that she isn't worth. Boy howdy, now that's for sure. The radiation from Ciudad Cerdan has made it's way to the DF, looks like.
Zully confronts Sara about her vacuum fest with Al and wants to know the truth, if she set up Lore to steal her man. Sara of course denies it.
In the other house, Pa Tori says the same sort of thing to Al, that a love like his and Lore's doesn't just vanish, and if he still loves Lore, well then he should think he's also hurting Sara if he really likes her. Al shrugs him off.
Zully still gives Sara the third degree and tells her she doesn't believe her, and doesn't believe the story about Chalo and Lore. Sara turns evil and threatens to leave the house and never come back. How mean. This keeps up after the commercial.
Barb and Jaime go to the clinic to spring Vasco and beg him to come home that he needs to recover and rest so they are taking him home. he wants to go to Omar's though. There is talk about Abue deciding to tolerate Diana. Barb agrees then that she will too, if Vasco comes home and that she will let Di visit as much as possible. Said Di walks in and learns the great news. She smiles funny.
Abue was talking with Bruno about something...I didn't catch what.
Julian back from his market run tell Zully that Maru will help her out because she's left Snorty's place. Omar comes in and notices Zully is sulky and asks her what is wrong. Of course she denies anything, but he knows better.
Abue shows up to the love fest at the clinic for Vasco and throws out a big apology to Diana and that she is welcome anytime in the house. Barb welcomes Di too. Di smirks again.
Sara goes to see Al in clinic and sucks his face, Bruno walks in on them. He yells at her in the hall for this and she's like, what? We have nothing going, sorry if you fantasize about me, but I owe you nothing. True. She tells him she was turned off by him rejecting his own kid.
Lore is selling panque on the street and she has a huge following. and people ask for several at a time. A young lady in a red convertible is in the next line and can't help but be curious at such the commotion. She buys a panque and comments on Lore's energy and positive attitude running at all the cars and working so hard, she thinks someone like this is needed at her Pa's restaurant and would like to offer her a job. Lore gets excited.
After the commercial we learn it's a waitress job, because someone is already in charge of the kitchen despite Lore offering her cooking skills.. hmmm me thinks me knows where this is going. Lore accepts and is excited.
Vasco is back at the mansion with everyone fawning over him. Barb pronounces that he's better off here than at the lesser house, er she means the hospital. Di smirks.
Bruno shows up to the lesser house and tells Zully that he made a mistake and loves Diana and wants her back and wants to marry her. What? Zully tells him Di is happy with a boyfriend who wants to marry her and take care of her. Bruno swears he's going to make her happy forever. Zully says he should go now.
Abue wants him to be thinking about staying there. He asks Di to sit with him.
Barb sees Di downstairs and says something mean and confesses that she doesn't really accept Di, she's only faking it for Vasco's sake. Di says curses, should have known better.
Sneaky Sara over hears this and catches up to Di and swears she's on her side, that Di needs to get Vasco out of here as soon as possible so though family can't poison and manipulate him.
Rossy is in the kitchen and comes in yelling that she wasn't given her day off to go to Acapulco. She and head chef discuss this and she decides that's enough, she will be unemployed with her Ma and she leaves.
Pau goes to another unrewarding interview and it turns out they are looking for chicas mas fresco read young and hot to sell insurance. She thinks he should stick with his chicas and she yells at him and leaves.
Zully gets a call from Vasco and will tell Omar that he's not coming back for now. Di comes home and tells Ma Bruno asked her to marry him. Ma already knows. Di doesn't know what to do, she still loves him. Zully advises her not to do it, guys like him never change.
At the cooking school Lore and Patti are chumming around when Sara comes up and gives Lore another knife and Lore is grateful and hugs her. I'm thinking she's getting the tools she needs to take this witch out. Patti makes a jealous smirk.
Rossy goes home and complains to Ma about not getting her day off. Ma is upset and in a moment of weakness spills the beans about Sara and Al.
At school Lore is sad and keeps having thoughts to call Al. Sara tells her not to bother he's not worth it. Sara confesses she feels lonely and Lore tells her to find herself someone ans she'll feel better. Yeah, there's some advice...
Pau is all dressed up and she and Betti are waiting for G-Pa and worry he forgot. He comes and takes them out somewhere for a good time.
Sara and Al are sucking face again at his place and he stops and says yeah, you know that blond girl is still on my mind and I think of her when I'm kissing you so we better not. Sara reminds him how horrible Lore's betrayal was and oh, you need me and she'll make him forget. Our bright bulb easily does, and goes back to sucking her face off again.
Ma begs Rossy not to tell Lore yet, that they need to tell her together. Rossy mad at this situation and speaking evil of Sara isn't sure she can hold it in, but she promises her Ma to wait.
Lore comes home and shows Rossy the lovely sharp present that Sara gave her and Rossy has the smartest idea and says what we all wish that Lore should use it to carve her up. Just to make sure we agree they flash to Sara and Al still hoovering. Lore of course freaks out and wants to know why Rossy would say such a thing. OK, we know she's not good at keeping secrets so she squeals that Al and Sara are going out and they may even be novios. Lore has a freak face and is muy impactada!!!!
Rossy and Julian announce they celebrated a little after his show, but the real party is in Acapulco, but maru isn't sure she'll give permission, but Rossy reminds her she's old enough already. She looks nice in the blue dress.
Zully flashbacks to Sara telling her of Lore's betrayal with Chalo, and then remembers when she fired Lore. She tells herself she feels she's done something wrong. ya think?
Barbi in bed says it's best if Art leaves the business. Jaime comes in and the two fight about Vasco coming home. Barb won't have it any other way but Jaime isn't sure that Vasco will accept. He agrees to help try to convince Vasco. After he leaves Barb tells herself Art is hot in bed, but a slime, and her husband is so noble, but sucks in bed. Ouch...
Suegra from hell(SFH) looks faint and Val notes she has high blood pressure and offers her a pill. Art comes in and wonders what's wrong and SFH blames it on Val of course that she wouldn't be in this condition if Val wasn't always contradicting her.
Pau gets a call from Dario in Thailand who wants to speak to Betti. Of course she asks him how it is and reminds him that was always their dream. Betti is happy to talk to Pa and wishes him a great time.
Jaqui is in bed pouting, doesn't like the country and doesn't want to go out to see anything. Dario can't believe it because this is their honeymoon.
Pa Tori is yelling at Al for being with "that girl" and come to think of it, she looks the same sort of... Pa swears Al is making a big mistake and wasting time that she isn't worth. Boy howdy, now that's for sure. The radiation from Ciudad Cerdan has made it's way to the DF, looks like.
Zully confronts Sara about her vacuum fest with Al and wants to know the truth, if she set up Lore to steal her man. Sara of course denies it.
In the other house, Pa Tori says the same sort of thing to Al, that a love like his and Lore's doesn't just vanish, and if he still loves Lore, well then he should think he's also hurting Sara if he really likes her. Al shrugs him off.
Zully still gives Sara the third degree and tells her she doesn't believe her, and doesn't believe the story about Chalo and Lore. Sara turns evil and threatens to leave the house and never come back. How mean. This keeps up after the commercial.
Barb and Jaime go to the clinic to spring Vasco and beg him to come home that he needs to recover and rest so they are taking him home. he wants to go to Omar's though. There is talk about Abue deciding to tolerate Diana. Barb agrees then that she will too, if Vasco comes home and that she will let Di visit as much as possible. Said Di walks in and learns the great news. She smiles funny.
Abue was talking with Bruno about something...I didn't catch what.
Julian back from his market run tell Zully that Maru will help her out because she's left Snorty's place. Omar comes in and notices Zully is sulky and asks her what is wrong. Of course she denies anything, but he knows better.
Abue shows up to the love fest at the clinic for Vasco and throws out a big apology to Diana and that she is welcome anytime in the house. Barb welcomes Di too. Di smirks again.
Sara goes to see Al in clinic and sucks his face, Bruno walks in on them. He yells at her in the hall for this and she's like, what? We have nothing going, sorry if you fantasize about me, but I owe you nothing. True. She tells him she was turned off by him rejecting his own kid.
Lore is selling panque on the street and she has a huge following. and people ask for several at a time. A young lady in a red convertible is in the next line and can't help but be curious at such the commotion. She buys a panque and comments on Lore's energy and positive attitude running at all the cars and working so hard, she thinks someone like this is needed at her Pa's restaurant and would like to offer her a job. Lore gets excited.
After the commercial we learn it's a waitress job, because someone is already in charge of the kitchen despite Lore offering her cooking skills.. hmmm me thinks me knows where this is going. Lore accepts and is excited.
Vasco is back at the mansion with everyone fawning over him. Barb pronounces that he's better off here than at the lesser house, er she means the hospital. Di smirks.
Bruno shows up to the lesser house and tells Zully that he made a mistake and loves Diana and wants her back and wants to marry her. What? Zully tells him Di is happy with a boyfriend who wants to marry her and take care of her. Bruno swears he's going to make her happy forever. Zully says he should go now.
Abue wants him to be thinking about staying there. He asks Di to sit with him.
Barb sees Di downstairs and says something mean and confesses that she doesn't really accept Di, she's only faking it for Vasco's sake. Di says curses, should have known better.
Sneaky Sara over hears this and catches up to Di and swears she's on her side, that Di needs to get Vasco out of here as soon as possible so though family can't poison and manipulate him.
Rossy is in the kitchen and comes in yelling that she wasn't given her day off to go to Acapulco. She and head chef discuss this and she decides that's enough, she will be unemployed with her Ma and she leaves.
Pau goes to another unrewarding interview and it turns out they are looking for chicas mas fresco read young and hot to sell insurance. She thinks he should stick with his chicas and she yells at him and leaves.
Zully gets a call from Vasco and will tell Omar that he's not coming back for now. Di comes home and tells Ma Bruno asked her to marry him. Ma already knows. Di doesn't know what to do, she still loves him. Zully advises her not to do it, guys like him never change.
At the cooking school Lore and Patti are chumming around when Sara comes up and gives Lore another knife and Lore is grateful and hugs her. I'm thinking she's getting the tools she needs to take this witch out. Patti makes a jealous smirk.
Rossy goes home and complains to Ma about not getting her day off. Ma is upset and in a moment of weakness spills the beans about Sara and Al.
At school Lore is sad and keeps having thoughts to call Al. Sara tells her not to bother he's not worth it. Sara confesses she feels lonely and Lore tells her to find herself someone ans she'll feel better. Yeah, there's some advice...
Pau is all dressed up and she and Betti are waiting for G-Pa and worry he forgot. He comes and takes them out somewhere for a good time.
Sara and Al are sucking face again at his place and he stops and says yeah, you know that blond girl is still on my mind and I think of her when I'm kissing you so we better not. Sara reminds him how horrible Lore's betrayal was and oh, you need me and she'll make him forget. Our bright bulb easily does, and goes back to sucking her face off again.
Ma begs Rossy not to tell Lore yet, that they need to tell her together. Rossy mad at this situation and speaking evil of Sara isn't sure she can hold it in, but she promises her Ma to wait.
Lore comes home and shows Rossy the lovely sharp present that Sara gave her and Rossy has the smartest idea and says what we all wish that Lore should use it to carve her up. Just to make sure we agree they flash to Sara and Al still hoovering. Lore of course freaks out and wants to know why Rossy would say such a thing. OK, we know she's not good at keeping secrets so she squeals that Al and Sara are going out and they may even be novios. Lore has a freak face and is muy impactada!!!!
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Fuego, Wed., Aug. 13: Casos de Familia: I have two mommies, one of whom is sleeping with my husband--the other one is a punching bag.
Buenas noches a todos. I want to warn you all that I only watch this show on Wednesdays, so if there are gaps or nonsensical parts in my recaps you know why, and I apologize.
We start tonight with Fernie reminding us all that women are so stupid, and all you have to do is tell them pretty things and they will do whatever you want. He laughingly pulls out his stack of cash that Gabi lovingly gave him and throws it in the safe with the others. Then, for kicks, he pulls out Libia’s necklace and fondly remembers the night, which incidentally I recapped, he bashed her brains. Oscar, private eye, sees Fernie stroking the necklace, but can’t make the connection; it’s that selective memory of his.
Oh! There’s Gabi, who is also snooping around. She tells Oscar that he’s a low-life, good-for-nothin’ son-of-a-gun. He’ll never learn to behave like decent people.
Over at Reyes’s Kitchen for Wannabe Newlyweds we see Juan instructing Sofia how to make bread without any recognizable utensils or universally-accepted hygienic techniques. Sure she smashed the raw egg into her hand and then into the flour container, but what does that matter?
Gabi is still questioning/criticizing Oscar on his spying. We get it already, he’s a piece of filth; can we move on? Oh, but don’t worry. Fernie tells everyone he’s back, as if they didn’t know, and that he’s ready to assume all responsibilities of the ranch, of course, with the help of Oscar. “Sure, boss!” replies Oscar, uh, shouldn’t that be brother-in-law?
So the townspeople want to throw a chile party. They feel the need to explain what a chile is, and why it is important to Mexico. However, Juan and Sofia aren’t keen on the idea because Franco and Rosario are in critical conditions. It’s not like they wouldn’t be invited if they weren’t in the hospital, and it’s not like Juan and Sofia are going to be visiting them for the three hours of the party. Talk about bad excuses… Regardless, the townspeople are worried about having a singer because Rosie does all the local gigs and, well, she’s not around. Not to worry! Quinti has altruistically offered the services of Pa-pa-pa-pucho-Peter-Reyes.
The nun-in-training Sarita is busy teaching catechism to the local children as Peter observes her from a distance; it seems he’s drawing her on a corner of the concrete bag. Sarita is looking more and more like Fraulein Maria everyday…
For someone in critical condition, Rosie has an awfully good complexion. If I didn’t know any better I’d say that the nurses are liberally applying makeup on the patients. Eva has stopped-by to tell her that everything is taken care of with Luisito, and not to worry about Fernie.
Peter pays a visit to Gramps and asks him if he knows Gregorio de Cante. Well, of course he does! He happens to be one of Mexico’s finest rural poets. You know, if Fraulein Sarita reads the guy’s stuff then it has to be good.
Gabi comes slithering along the hospital hallways to beat-up on the old punching bag also known as Eva. Gabi wants to know if Eva still plans on supporting Rosario even though she’s not her biological daughter. I hope these people realize that Gabi only has the influences she has because they give them to her. If people would completely ignore her bull shit then she would cower away and kill herself. Since everyone on this show scored lower than the average fourth graders on their local graduation tests, they walk around in a daze and absorb every last word of Gabi’s as if it were Holy Scripture.
As luck would have it Gramps has a special collection of de Cante and other works from fascinatingly poor, but proud authors. Peter thanks Gramps, and then Gramps remembers that Sarita’s favorite author is de Cante; is it possible… no, it can’t be…
Sofia goes to visit Sor Sarita and tries, again, to talk her sister out of becoming a nun. She reminds her that she is young, beautiful, and smart. That can be argued… Anyway, Sarita claims that it’s either the convent or Benito. Well, that’s a very pressing decision Sarita, I don’t know how you’ll ever decide.
Gabi is off on her usual rant about Rosario being a whore, her mother being a whore, etc. Gabi says that if Eva can’t grasp the concept, then it’s her own fault. Eva tells Gabi that it doesn’t matter what Gabi says (there’s some of the backbone I was looking for) because Rosie loves her and they have a relationship. Either way she wins, but that Gabi, she’s all alone. Her kids flew the coop, and Fernie uses her. That’s not true! Gabi stomps off. Eva asks herself if Gramps was right about Fernie and Gabi being an item.
I guess when Fernie said that Oscar was going to help-out, he was referring to treating Oscar like the hired help. Fernie tells Oscar that he has to learn to be a big rancher by starting from the bottom. Apparently Fernie’s only interest is to make Oscar a good rancher and to make sure that Oscar and Gabi get along. Oscar tells Fernie that it’s obvious that Gabi and he love each other. Where did that come from? I don’t know but the music indicates that somebody is about to get fired…
Rosie wants to know why Gabi stopped-by; it’s not like she was making her charity rounds at the hospital, honey. Eva tells her not to worry about it. They are interrupted by the doctor who says that Rosie is healing better than expected, and now has to learn to walk again. Seems like she has made a startling recovery, one for the medical books, and can even play around with her kid. She asks if he’s still living with Gramps; that’s obvious because who else would put the kid in a dress shirt and sweater vest? Rosie has made a real character change, and even prays now; she thanks God for her second chance at life. Maybe now she can kick the go-go dancing and join Sister Sarita over at the convent.
As always, Oscar is proving his idiocy by his willingness to shovel horse shit for free, and then tell his wife that he likes it because it’s character building and facilitates a friendly relationship between him and his mother-in-law. Now that’s horse sh_t!
Gabi is talking to Fernie, and really hopes that Fernie leaves soon because he’s so annoying. Anyway, she tells him that she went to visit Eva in the hospital, and has a surprise in store for Sofia; she will never have a grandson by the Reyes-primero muerto!
Rosie has even relocated hospitals and is consoling Franco. She really needs him, etc. Oh looky! He moved his index finger—that obviously, and historically means that he will be a-ok.
Sofia is consoling Eva about her confrontation with Gabi. Eva’s not really upset because Gabi has been on her case all her life. Obviously Gabi likes to see Eva hurt, and that’s why she said Rosie isn’t her daughter. Sofia even mentions that Gabi is far from God. When Sofia hears what her mother told Eva she gets angry and goes to talk to Gabi. Eva freaks and asks God to prevent another tragedy. How dramatic…
Gramps pays a visit to Juan, accompanied by two attorneys. The attorneys have done their research and have discovered that nobody owns the land that is commonly known to be the Uribe’s. Actually, the land is under the title of Juan Jose Robles. But, Juan can’t have the land until he and his brothers can prove that they are the legal sons of Robles, and therefore the heirs to the property. Naturally this evidence will not materialize until the last week of the show, and will be a point of much debate and probably a death or two. Not to worry, Gramps, as always, is going to make sure that everything works out, and will not rest until the land is theirs again. Mark my words…and his…I smell blood…
Fernie smells something too—the scent of Sofia, and consequently comes prowling out of the shadows and into the foyer. He’s ready for vengeance and pulls out some string. He starts up the stairs, always looking at the ceiling, just like the cat he is.
Meanwhile, Sofia is upstairs questioning her mother about Eva’s daughter. Gabi tells her to be careful, and that there are truths that destroy. This truth could destroy Sofia. Gabi asks Sofia if she really wants to know who Eva’s daughter is. Well, if you put it that way…No, Sofia wants to know, and Gabi tells her that she (Sofia) is Eva’s daughter. Sofia can’t handle this and leaves the room. Ok, let’s look at this from a pragmatic stance: Sofia herself mentioned that Gabi’s story changes every time she changes her underwear; why would she even believe it?
Uh oh! Fernie set a trap with that string. She falls over the banister, but Juan is there to catch her. Talk about good timing. Those Televisa stage crew guys are top-notch, unlike their writers… Oh, her stomach, her baby! Gabi laughs, and then pretends to care. Once Juan and Sofia are gone Fernie and Gabi laugh that the bastard child will not be born.
Eva is talking to Padre Tadeo. She’s scared that another tragedy is about to occur. Ya’ gotta’ hand it to her; when she’s right, she’s right.
Fernie tells Gabi that they have to go to the hospital or else it will seem suspicious. Gabi doesn’t really want to go because all those townspeople are going to be there, and they are all so tacky. But the good thing is that the bastard will not be born. They are happy that they are systematically destroying the Reyes family: first Franco, then Oscar, then Juan, who has to, and will, suffer the most of all.
Juan brings Sofia into the dispensary and everyone freaks out and runs amuck. Oh wow. That place has two beds? I thought that they were going to kick-out ET on account of Sofia. From the looks of things Sofia is in an early-delivery situation. Padre reminds Juan that in times like these he isn’t to lose faith. With the way things have been going, I’d say he’s had plenty of practice. Gramps comes rolling along and wants to know what all the fuss is about. When they tell him that Sofia “had an accident” he sends Rosendo to Puebla for the best doctors, and the price doesn’t matter.
Juan has a heart-to-heart with the Virgin and, once again, asks her to not take away Sofia and the baby. Considering his track record and my uncanny ability to make predictions, I’d say everything is going to be fine. Though, I was wrong about Y2K and Hillary Clinton. The doctor tells Juan that Sofia is fine, but she may lose the baby.
Tomorrow: So Gabi told Sofia that she isn’t her daughter. What’s more, Fernie and Gabi tried to kill Sofia and the baby. And of course, the doctor says Sofia might lose the kid. But things won’t stay like this! Those are Univision’s words, not mine. Ok, what a pathetic preview; they didn’t tell us anything new—sort of like the Telenovela itself…
We start tonight with Fernie reminding us all that women are so stupid, and all you have to do is tell them pretty things and they will do whatever you want. He laughingly pulls out his stack of cash that Gabi lovingly gave him and throws it in the safe with the others. Then, for kicks, he pulls out Libia’s necklace and fondly remembers the night, which incidentally I recapped, he bashed her brains. Oscar, private eye, sees Fernie stroking the necklace, but can’t make the connection; it’s that selective memory of his.
Oh! There’s Gabi, who is also snooping around. She tells Oscar that he’s a low-life, good-for-nothin’ son-of-a-gun. He’ll never learn to behave like decent people.
Over at Reyes’s Kitchen for Wannabe Newlyweds we see Juan instructing Sofia how to make bread without any recognizable utensils or universally-accepted hygienic techniques. Sure she smashed the raw egg into her hand and then into the flour container, but what does that matter?
Gabi is still questioning/criticizing Oscar on his spying. We get it already, he’s a piece of filth; can we move on? Oh, but don’t worry. Fernie tells everyone he’s back, as if they didn’t know, and that he’s ready to assume all responsibilities of the ranch, of course, with the help of Oscar. “Sure, boss!” replies Oscar, uh, shouldn’t that be brother-in-law?
So the townspeople want to throw a chile party. They feel the need to explain what a chile is, and why it is important to Mexico. However, Juan and Sofia aren’t keen on the idea because Franco and Rosario are in critical conditions. It’s not like they wouldn’t be invited if they weren’t in the hospital, and it’s not like Juan and Sofia are going to be visiting them for the three hours of the party. Talk about bad excuses… Regardless, the townspeople are worried about having a singer because Rosie does all the local gigs and, well, she’s not around. Not to worry! Quinti has altruistically offered the services of Pa-pa-pa-pucho-Peter-Reyes.
The nun-in-training Sarita is busy teaching catechism to the local children as Peter observes her from a distance; it seems he’s drawing her on a corner of the concrete bag. Sarita is looking more and more like Fraulein Maria everyday…
For someone in critical condition, Rosie has an awfully good complexion. If I didn’t know any better I’d say that the nurses are liberally applying makeup on the patients. Eva has stopped-by to tell her that everything is taken care of with Luisito, and not to worry about Fernie.
Peter pays a visit to Gramps and asks him if he knows Gregorio de Cante. Well, of course he does! He happens to be one of Mexico’s finest rural poets. You know, if Fraulein Sarita reads the guy’s stuff then it has to be good.
Gabi comes slithering along the hospital hallways to beat-up on the old punching bag also known as Eva. Gabi wants to know if Eva still plans on supporting Rosario even though she’s not her biological daughter. I hope these people realize that Gabi only has the influences she has because they give them to her. If people would completely ignore her bull shit then she would cower away and kill herself. Since everyone on this show scored lower than the average fourth graders on their local graduation tests, they walk around in a daze and absorb every last word of Gabi’s as if it were Holy Scripture.
As luck would have it Gramps has a special collection of de Cante and other works from fascinatingly poor, but proud authors. Peter thanks Gramps, and then Gramps remembers that Sarita’s favorite author is de Cante; is it possible… no, it can’t be…
Sofia goes to visit Sor Sarita and tries, again, to talk her sister out of becoming a nun. She reminds her that she is young, beautiful, and smart. That can be argued… Anyway, Sarita claims that it’s either the convent or Benito. Well, that’s a very pressing decision Sarita, I don’t know how you’ll ever decide.
Gabi is off on her usual rant about Rosario being a whore, her mother being a whore, etc. Gabi says that if Eva can’t grasp the concept, then it’s her own fault. Eva tells Gabi that it doesn’t matter what Gabi says (there’s some of the backbone I was looking for) because Rosie loves her and they have a relationship. Either way she wins, but that Gabi, she’s all alone. Her kids flew the coop, and Fernie uses her. That’s not true! Gabi stomps off. Eva asks herself if Gramps was right about Fernie and Gabi being an item.
I guess when Fernie said that Oscar was going to help-out, he was referring to treating Oscar like the hired help. Fernie tells Oscar that he has to learn to be a big rancher by starting from the bottom. Apparently Fernie’s only interest is to make Oscar a good rancher and to make sure that Oscar and Gabi get along. Oscar tells Fernie that it’s obvious that Gabi and he love each other. Where did that come from? I don’t know but the music indicates that somebody is about to get fired…
Rosie wants to know why Gabi stopped-by; it’s not like she was making her charity rounds at the hospital, honey. Eva tells her not to worry about it. They are interrupted by the doctor who says that Rosie is healing better than expected, and now has to learn to walk again. Seems like she has made a startling recovery, one for the medical books, and can even play around with her kid. She asks if he’s still living with Gramps; that’s obvious because who else would put the kid in a dress shirt and sweater vest? Rosie has made a real character change, and even prays now; she thanks God for her second chance at life. Maybe now she can kick the go-go dancing and join Sister Sarita over at the convent.
As always, Oscar is proving his idiocy by his willingness to shovel horse shit for free, and then tell his wife that he likes it because it’s character building and facilitates a friendly relationship between him and his mother-in-law. Now that’s horse sh_t!
Gabi is talking to Fernie, and really hopes that Fernie leaves soon because he’s so annoying. Anyway, she tells him that she went to visit Eva in the hospital, and has a surprise in store for Sofia; she will never have a grandson by the Reyes-primero muerto!
Rosie has even relocated hospitals and is consoling Franco. She really needs him, etc. Oh looky! He moved his index finger—that obviously, and historically means that he will be a-ok.
Sofia is consoling Eva about her confrontation with Gabi. Eva’s not really upset because Gabi has been on her case all her life. Obviously Gabi likes to see Eva hurt, and that’s why she said Rosie isn’t her daughter. Sofia even mentions that Gabi is far from God. When Sofia hears what her mother told Eva she gets angry and goes to talk to Gabi. Eva freaks and asks God to prevent another tragedy. How dramatic…
Gramps pays a visit to Juan, accompanied by two attorneys. The attorneys have done their research and have discovered that nobody owns the land that is commonly known to be the Uribe’s. Actually, the land is under the title of Juan Jose Robles. But, Juan can’t have the land until he and his brothers can prove that they are the legal sons of Robles, and therefore the heirs to the property. Naturally this evidence will not materialize until the last week of the show, and will be a point of much debate and probably a death or two. Not to worry, Gramps, as always, is going to make sure that everything works out, and will not rest until the land is theirs again. Mark my words…and his…I smell blood…
Fernie smells something too—the scent of Sofia, and consequently comes prowling out of the shadows and into the foyer. He’s ready for vengeance and pulls out some string. He starts up the stairs, always looking at the ceiling, just like the cat he is.
Meanwhile, Sofia is upstairs questioning her mother about Eva’s daughter. Gabi tells her to be careful, and that there are truths that destroy. This truth could destroy Sofia. Gabi asks Sofia if she really wants to know who Eva’s daughter is. Well, if you put it that way…No, Sofia wants to know, and Gabi tells her that she (Sofia) is Eva’s daughter. Sofia can’t handle this and leaves the room. Ok, let’s look at this from a pragmatic stance: Sofia herself mentioned that Gabi’s story changes every time she changes her underwear; why would she even believe it?
Uh oh! Fernie set a trap with that string. She falls over the banister, but Juan is there to catch her. Talk about good timing. Those Televisa stage crew guys are top-notch, unlike their writers… Oh, her stomach, her baby! Gabi laughs, and then pretends to care. Once Juan and Sofia are gone Fernie and Gabi laugh that the bastard child will not be born.
Eva is talking to Padre Tadeo. She’s scared that another tragedy is about to occur. Ya’ gotta’ hand it to her; when she’s right, she’s right.
Fernie tells Gabi that they have to go to the hospital or else it will seem suspicious. Gabi doesn’t really want to go because all those townspeople are going to be there, and they are all so tacky. But the good thing is that the bastard will not be born. They are happy that they are systematically destroying the Reyes family: first Franco, then Oscar, then Juan, who has to, and will, suffer the most of all.
Juan brings Sofia into the dispensary and everyone freaks out and runs amuck. Oh wow. That place has two beds? I thought that they were going to kick-out ET on account of Sofia. From the looks of things Sofia is in an early-delivery situation. Padre reminds Juan that in times like these he isn’t to lose faith. With the way things have been going, I’d say he’s had plenty of practice. Gramps comes rolling along and wants to know what all the fuss is about. When they tell him that Sofia “had an accident” he sends Rosendo to Puebla for the best doctors, and the price doesn’t matter.
Juan has a heart-to-heart with the Virgin and, once again, asks her to not take away Sofia and the baby. Considering his track record and my uncanny ability to make predictions, I’d say everything is going to be fine. Though, I was wrong about Y2K and Hillary Clinton. The doctor tells Juan that Sofia is fine, but she may lose the baby.
Tomorrow: So Gabi told Sofia that she isn’t her daughter. What’s more, Fernie and Gabi tried to kill Sofia and the baby. And of course, the doctor says Sofia might lose the kid. But things won’t stay like this! Those are Univision’s words, not mine. Ok, what a pathetic preview; they didn’t tell us anything new—sort of like the Telenovela itself…
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Fuego en la Sangre #75, Tuesday, August 12, 2008, It's the Eye of the Storm
Hey everyone, Bridget here, your substitute recapper for this evenings FelS. If all goes well maybe I'll be considered as a permit recapper for newer shows. Thanks for the opportunity!
We find our poet Quintina cheering on Juan and Sophia sitting down for a family dinner with Pablito. It seems like its a full moon out with everyone making whoopee. As Jimena acts indifferent to Oscar's advances he decides to stand in front of the balcony windows in speedos as tight as rubber bands. Back at the Reyes house Juan and Sophia swear up and down, in the name of love, in the name their unborn, that nothing will separate them. I pinky swear... but we all know, never say never.
Looks like the Tumbao has changed their target demographic with their new main attraction ... Pedro Reyes! Benito seems overly ecstatic with tonight's turnout. After a night of loving we see Juan demanding that Franco wake up from his coma. They've found their lands, their home and they need him because they can't do anything without him. Wake up Franco, wake up blasted. (I still waiting for Juan to shatter that wooden rocking horse with all this testosterone!)
In the jungle, the mighty jungle Gramps is retelling the tragic tale of the Reyes brothers to Eva. He mentioned the new mystery of how Gabby and Raquel acquired the Reyes' land. Gramps has questioned Eva (again) why did the Reyes brothers showed up at Hacienda completely armed the first day they met them? Of course Eva is fumbling and can't say why and that Gramps is going to have to ask the boys himself. But soon all will be revealed.
Back at the cave we find Juan and Libia enjoying some brother sister bonding. Libia in her coffin and Juan lying in the dirt next to her (shouldn't it be smelling by now?). Juan is remembering the good times and the bad and how he gave her their mother's medallion. He asking Libia to please protect Franco and to confirm that Franco is going to be ok. (Of course he is Juan! The glowing flower is telling us so!). Glow flower glow! Libia has "spoken". After this little heart to heart Juan decides to go skinny dipping in the nearby river.
At the hacienda Gabby is looking through her scrapbook of Sophia. Of course she's also plotting against revenge her and the Reyes brothers. I'm not sure how revealing Sophia origin is going to somehow damage the Reyes. We'll see.
Ofelia and Rosario are worried about what Feo is going to do once he gets out of jail. (Ok obviously this is novela-land but wouldn't it have made more sense to say yes Feo is this horrible person, etc. and have him rot in jail!?). At the same time Feo is being discharged and is told that CSI: Puebla has confirmed that the gun he used to kill Anselmo also had Anselmo's fingerprints. Therefore it is confirmed that Feo acted in self-defense. (In all my years of Law and Order episode training I know that isn't going to hold up in court). Regardless Feo is free and reading between the lines it seems like the Commisario is telling Feo he did them all a favor by killing Anselmo.
Grandpa has laid down the law that Feo is not to return to the hacienda. Visibly upset Gabby tells gramps that Feo has been gone a while and he wouldn't be coming back to the hacienda. Grandpa gets the feeling there's more than beats the eye between Gabby and Feo and tells her so. But instead of answering Grandpa's questions, Gabby decides to leave the room "offended" that her father is questioning her motives.
Feo has returned to the Bad Love Bar only to find Armando with Feo's hat on and sitting in his chair. I'm waiting for Armando's traditional beating along with the ever popular "ripping Armando's wig off". But there's no slapping around by Feo today so the wig stays in place. Feo is informed that once again the bar is in trouble now that the Tumbao has a new act... Pedro Reyes. Darn those Reyes!
Wow, Feo's got game with the geezer dames. At the Uribe household Feo has convinced Raqui that he only has eyes for her. He can't stand Gabriela and is in love with Raquel. Falling for the trap, Feo manages to get Raqui and her stylish purple wig into bed. After a fantastic 30 seconds of loving, Raqui has promised Feo anything he wants as long as he doesn't leave her. Between the loving we see a short clip of Padre Tadeo begging for mercy ... (yes please because I'm about to wash my eyes with bleach after that love making scene.)
Gabby continues to torment Oscar on the manners of being a "educated" man while Jimena's smiling like a nitwit. Feo has just arrived at the Dispensario to check in on Rosario. He tells her that just because Luisito is his son not to expect him to change or treat her differently. He will to continue to treat her the same (or worse) if she provokes him. As he's choking Rosario, Sophia has chosen this moment to stop by with Juan. Feo manages to compose himself explaining that he killed Anselmo in self defense and to protect Rosario and Luisito. Rosario confirms that this is true. After Feo leaves, Juan asked Rosario again if Feo is the man who torments her. Rosario doesn't answer right away. But she eventually denies it and says how Feo did her the favor regarding Anselmo.
Back Ms. Gabby Charm School Oscar has finally took a stand against her but she reminds him that she's showing him how to be "gente decent" (upper class I assume). Juan is explaining to Sophia that Feo has a hold over Rosario and Sophia has to find out what that hold is. Rosario will have to tell her the truth and if it is Feo who is tormenting her then Sophia will have a talk with Feo (I'm rolling my eyes at this point). No, me man you woman...Juan will be the one to talk to Feo. Its time for deep thoughts with Juan as he and Sophia return to the bakery. Looks like the only way to get the brain ticking is by baking some bread. How is he going to get those lands back? By the marching theme music (equipped with a boing) it can only mean one person... Don Augustine!
Mr. August is already on the case and is asking help from his old friend Aragon. As the tale of the Reyes/Robles/Reyes story retold (not completely) to Aragon, Aragon will figure it out and report back with any information. Feo has returned to the Hacienda for the rest of his things. Gabby assumes Feo is back for good but no. Feo has agreed to return to the Hacienda with the promise that Gabby will not reproach him about anything. As Feo and Gabby are making out in the foyer when Oscar walks in spies on this endearing moment. Oscar is lapping up this whole scene.
Ofelia and Rosario discuss the evilness that makes up Fernando. That even with the news of his son, Fernando was not moved. Fernando has confirmed what we've all known...all women (at least in this novella) are stupid and how they bend with the simplest sweetness he has given them. Now he has Gabby under his control. As he places money in his safe, he pulls out Libia's necklace. Believing that since he killed Libia his luck has changed for the better. Oscar has entered Feo's room as Feo reminisces. Feo doesn't see him but unfortunately Gabby catches Oscar as he exits the Feo's room.
Tomorrow: Eva is planning to "compensar" Rosario, Gabby plants the seed doubt, and a startling confession from Gabby...Sophia is Eva's daughter! Sophia and the baby are in danger.
We find our poet Quintina cheering on Juan and Sophia sitting down for a family dinner with Pablito. It seems like its a full moon out with everyone making whoopee. As Jimena acts indifferent to Oscar's advances he decides to stand in front of the balcony windows in speedos as tight as rubber bands. Back at the Reyes house Juan and Sophia swear up and down, in the name of love, in the name their unborn, that nothing will separate them. I pinky swear... but we all know, never say never.
Looks like the Tumbao has changed their target demographic with their new main attraction ... Pedro Reyes! Benito seems overly ecstatic with tonight's turnout. After a night of loving we see Juan demanding that Franco wake up from his coma. They've found their lands, their home and they need him because they can't do anything without him. Wake up Franco, wake up blasted. (I still waiting for Juan to shatter that wooden rocking horse with all this testosterone!)
In the jungle, the mighty jungle Gramps is retelling the tragic tale of the Reyes brothers to Eva. He mentioned the new mystery of how Gabby and Raquel acquired the Reyes' land. Gramps has questioned Eva (again) why did the Reyes brothers showed up at Hacienda completely armed the first day they met them? Of course Eva is fumbling and can't say why and that Gramps is going to have to ask the boys himself. But soon all will be revealed.
Back at the cave we find Juan and Libia enjoying some brother sister bonding. Libia in her coffin and Juan lying in the dirt next to her (shouldn't it be smelling by now?). Juan is remembering the good times and the bad and how he gave her their mother's medallion. He asking Libia to please protect Franco and to confirm that Franco is going to be ok. (Of course he is Juan! The glowing flower is telling us so!). Glow flower glow! Libia has "spoken". After this little heart to heart Juan decides to go skinny dipping in the nearby river.
At the hacienda Gabby is looking through her scrapbook of Sophia. Of course she's also plotting against revenge her and the Reyes brothers. I'm not sure how revealing Sophia origin is going to somehow damage the Reyes. We'll see.
Ofelia and Rosario are worried about what Feo is going to do once he gets out of jail. (Ok obviously this is novela-land but wouldn't it have made more sense to say yes Feo is this horrible person, etc. and have him rot in jail!?). At the same time Feo is being discharged and is told that CSI: Puebla has confirmed that the gun he used to kill Anselmo also had Anselmo's fingerprints. Therefore it is confirmed that Feo acted in self-defense. (In all my years of Law and Order episode training I know that isn't going to hold up in court). Regardless Feo is free and reading between the lines it seems like the Commisario is telling Feo he did them all a favor by killing Anselmo.
Grandpa has laid down the law that Feo is not to return to the hacienda. Visibly upset Gabby tells gramps that Feo has been gone a while and he wouldn't be coming back to the hacienda. Grandpa gets the feeling there's more than beats the eye between Gabby and Feo and tells her so. But instead of answering Grandpa's questions, Gabby decides to leave the room "offended" that her father is questioning her motives.
Feo has returned to the Bad Love Bar only to find Armando with Feo's hat on and sitting in his chair. I'm waiting for Armando's traditional beating along with the ever popular "ripping Armando's wig off". But there's no slapping around by Feo today so the wig stays in place. Feo is informed that once again the bar is in trouble now that the Tumbao has a new act... Pedro Reyes. Darn those Reyes!
Wow, Feo's got game with the geezer dames. At the Uribe household Feo has convinced Raqui that he only has eyes for her. He can't stand Gabriela and is in love with Raquel. Falling for the trap, Feo manages to get Raqui and her stylish purple wig into bed. After a fantastic 30 seconds of loving, Raqui has promised Feo anything he wants as long as he doesn't leave her. Between the loving we see a short clip of Padre Tadeo begging for mercy ... (yes please because I'm about to wash my eyes with bleach after that love making scene.)
Gabby continues to torment Oscar on the manners of being a "educated" man while Jimena's smiling like a nitwit. Feo has just arrived at the Dispensario to check in on Rosario. He tells her that just because Luisito is his son not to expect him to change or treat her differently. He will to continue to treat her the same (or worse) if she provokes him. As he's choking Rosario, Sophia has chosen this moment to stop by with Juan. Feo manages to compose himself explaining that he killed Anselmo in self defense and to protect Rosario and Luisito. Rosario confirms that this is true. After Feo leaves, Juan asked Rosario again if Feo is the man who torments her. Rosario doesn't answer right away. But she eventually denies it and says how Feo did her the favor regarding Anselmo.
Back Ms. Gabby Charm School Oscar has finally took a stand against her but she reminds him that she's showing him how to be "gente decent" (upper class I assume). Juan is explaining to Sophia that Feo has a hold over Rosario and Sophia has to find out what that hold is. Rosario will have to tell her the truth and if it is Feo who is tormenting her then Sophia will have a talk with Feo (I'm rolling my eyes at this point). No, me man you woman...Juan will be the one to talk to Feo. Its time for deep thoughts with Juan as he and Sophia return to the bakery. Looks like the only way to get the brain ticking is by baking some bread. How is he going to get those lands back? By the marching theme music (equipped with a boing) it can only mean one person... Don Augustine!
Mr. August is already on the case and is asking help from his old friend Aragon. As the tale of the Reyes/Robles/Reyes story retold (not completely) to Aragon, Aragon will figure it out and report back with any information. Feo has returned to the Hacienda for the rest of his things. Gabby assumes Feo is back for good but no. Feo has agreed to return to the Hacienda with the promise that Gabby will not reproach him about anything. As Feo and Gabby are making out in the foyer when Oscar walks in spies on this endearing moment. Oscar is lapping up this whole scene.
Ofelia and Rosario discuss the evilness that makes up Fernando. That even with the news of his son, Fernando was not moved. Fernando has confirmed what we've all known...all women (at least in this novella) are stupid and how they bend with the simplest sweetness he has given them. Now he has Gabby under his control. As he places money in his safe, he pulls out Libia's necklace. Believing that since he killed Libia his luck has changed for the better. Oscar has entered Feo's room as Feo reminisces. Feo doesn't see him but unfortunately Gabby catches Oscar as he exits the Feo's room.
Tomorrow: Eva is planning to "compensar" Rosario, Gabby plants the seed doubt, and a startling confession from Gabby...Sophia is Eva's daughter! Sophia and the baby are in danger.
Labels: Fuego
Querida Enemiga, Tuesday 8/12 - "It's all about power, who's got it, who wants to have it." - BtVS
I am subbing for JudyB tonight and Julie is guest recapping for me on Thursday. Thanks Julie!!
From last night: Wonderful repeat of Lorena shutting up Snorty with her awesome smack-down. Nice job Lorena. Lame Alonslow doesn't know how to row a boat. Then he and Sara kiss. Blech.
Tonight:
Sara feigns surprise, pulls back, then lays another one on Don Dumbass. Double blech.
Lorena tells her friend at school that Alonslow lost confidence in her, boo hoo. Friend says have patience.
Sara acts all innocent and tries to slip into the conversation that Lorena is a liar, "Oops, sorry I mentioned her Alonso!" Alonslow says in spite of everything he still loves Lorena. Doesn't matter, Sara knows how to get his attention, let me help you forget her by sucking face and showing skin. He doesn't seem enthusiastic but he doesn't pull away either. Man, this guy is terrible, he did a much better job in Ladron but oh yeah he barely spoke just flexed his muscles, is he on drugs?
Betina's friend calls and says her dad came home from the bar angry. She doesn't want to play Parent Trap anymore.
Barbara wails to Jaime about Vasco. He tries to make her feel better and she tells him she hates the sound of his voice. Odd coming from her, the shrill harpy.
Paula and Greta cackle about Paula running into Dario on his wedding night. He was not so happy to see Paula with another guy, ha ha. They poke fun at Maruja who is daydreaming. Greta jokes that Maruja "esta metida en un lío" which I thought translated into "is involved in a mess" but that didn't seem right. I looked it up and "lío" also means affair, so maybe she meant a little of both.
As Rossy and Lorena stuff muffins in bags Lorena amuses Rossy by telling her that Snorty stopped in traffic deliberately to insult her but Lorena made Snorty turn red and drive off. Then Ernesto bought a dozen of her muffins for his girlfriends. They comment that Maruja has been acting weird. She's either in love or going through menopause.
Paula and Greta give Maruja a hard time for liking a married man, Snorty's son no less. Maruja responds by pounding a big shot of tequila.
Sara lies on Chalo's bed, licks her lips, and smugly basks in her success at phase one of the seduction of Alonslow, as if that would be a difficult thing which of course it would not since he has had no nookie for who knows how long, maybe never. Chalo assumes the smile is for him and he kisses her feet while they discuss his trip to Acapulco. He wants to get it on as usual. She wants to call Alonslow and manages to get Chalo out of the room by sending him off for Champagne that she has to pay for herself.
Toribio is not pleased to hear his son talking to Sara on the phone. Al tells Sara he's a little confused, he needs time. She gets romantic, "Te beso". Al squirms. Toribio tells him he's crazy to go out with the woman who is like Lorena's sister. It's immoral!
Commercial break and uh oh looks like Fuego's stairway of impending doom claims a victim with a little help from a tripwire.
Toribio continues to tell his son he's slow in the head (an understatement). What kind of friend is Sara if she goes out with Alonslow? She's not a good girl. "Ya basta papa" as Alonslow stalks away, thus proving that no matter how old a boy gets, when a parent tells him his girlfriend is "bad" it's like throwing gasoline on the fire, foreplay in fact.
Talking to Alonslow on the phone has gotten Sara a bit randy. When Chalo returns, grunting and proud of his purchase, she pours champagne on her neck and jumps his bones.
Next morning in the lesser house, Zulema and Omar have breakfast and miss Vasco. They'll never forgive Jaime for what he did to them. Diana joins them and pipes up they should forgive him for Vasco. Snorty no, but Jaime deserves forgiveness. Omar says never.
Over at Evil Acres Snorty sees Jaime getting ready for work and insults him for it. What a witch, she puts his nads in a vise for missing work and now she tries the same because he decides to go back. He brushes past her. I do believe the thought of seeing Maruja has given him some incentive. Bruno calls Snorty and wants to see her.
Back at Casa Pobre Julian announces that tonight he's going to win big on his TV show deelio. Diana stomps off because Ma and Pa won't accept Vasco's family, i.e. Jaime. Sara joins the table and Omar acts like a dad, she got home late, at dawn! Sara's snotty back to him. He says he's her dad and she'll respect the house rules. She shuts him up by lying that she was with her abuela.
Lorena is back on the street hawking her muffins to a stud muffin. She keeps putting her panques between his cute face and the camera, how annoying. Chef Hunk drives up, smiles and teases her. He says her muffins are a temptation and he couldn't stop at one. He buys a dozen more that she has saved for him. Dang, he really is a babe, and with more than one expression in his repertoire a real catch.
Big surprise, Bruno will accept Snorty's deal if she increases her offer. She agrees and tells him he'll get 20% as soon as he convinces Diana to marry him, 30% more when they get married, and the remainder after they have been married one year. Big gulp from Bruno but he accepts, telling Snorty it's been a pleasure. She peers at him disdainfully.
Over at the hospital Valeria tells Diana that Vasco's condition hasn't changed, plus Mommy Skeletor has instructed that Diana cannot enter while Mommy is there. Diana announces that Mom can't stop her. Does Valeria watch her back with admiration? That girl knows how to stand up to her suegra.
Barbara is pissed off when Diana enters. She's even more ticked off when Diana tells Babs she can't give orders, Vasco wants Diana by his side. Barbara goes into shrieking harpy mode which always seems to work for her, and Diana says she'll leave only to save Vasco from the scandal that is his mother.
Wicked Barbara coos soft words of insult against Diana into Vasco's ear. He opens his eyes! Uh oh, a blank stare. Please oh please no amnesia.
Bruno blocks Diana, he needs to talk to her. He lays it on thick. He wants another chance for their sake and the sake of the child. Will she marry him? Diana is muy impactada but in an angry sort of way.
After the commercial Diana rebuffs Bruno. He's too late and she loves Vasco. Not true, says Bruno, there is something in your look...
Snorty enters Vasco's room and he calls her abuela. Hooray, no amnesia!! He recognizes Alonslow and the last thing he remembers is his dad leaving the car.
Ickturo pretends he's happy to see Jaime return to work. Icky thought bubbles, "Dammit, what am I going to do with this pernazo here?" Anyone know what "pernazo" means? Perno means bolt or rail, so maybe it means something like a barrier, or yet another word for idiot? Jaime receives a call that Vasco is awake and Ickturo is genuinely happy...to see Jaime leave.
Bruno tries a different tack, Vasco's family will never accept Diana. Doesn't work, she blows him off.
Jaime rushes off to see Vasco, but not before he stops by the kitchen to tell his best friend Maruja. She hugs him, thanks be to God!
Snorty and Harpy badmouth Jaime to Vasco but he won't hear it. Then they make Vasco thank Bruno for saving his life.
Meanwhile Bruno's words haunt Diana. Does he still love her? Nah, he's gotta be lying. But the seed is planted.
Snorty makes all sorts of bogus promises to Vasco to get him to come home. She'll accept Diana, she'll try to ask Omar's pardon, blah blah blah.
Random scene with Chef Hunk and his sis, presumably to show us that she is an excellent publicist, lies to her kids, and is a snob like Chef. She's shocked to find out that he bought his delicious muffins "in the street".
Jaime begs Vasco's forgiveness and tells him he has turned over a new leaf. Vasco awaking is a sign from God.
Maruja absently fondles an artichoke while the chef prepares the day's plates for tasting. Snorty's in a good mood and likes the soup. Next up is the Filet with Asparagus and White Wine Sauce. Preoccupied Maruja spills the sauce all over Snorty's jacket and everyone in the kitchen is horrified.
Maruja chooses a pre-emptive strike and dresses down Snorty for wanting to fire her like a dog after all these years. She says Snorty doesn't forgive mistakes so she's quitting right now! Snorty shrugs and says she didn't say anything but if Maruja wants to quit go ahead. Snorty sniffs her jacket, says the sauce smells good and to serve it (sauce not jacket) with the Filet.
Chef tells Maruja to ask Snorty's pardon while she's in a good mood. Maruja announces Snorty's happy because Vasco just woke up. Rossy is suspicious, how did Maruja know?
Over at Televisa studios Julian prepares to go on. He tries to relax but Rossy's rapid yacking confuses him. He needs to concentrate! He makes raspberry noises which grosses Rossy out. They're very cute, these two.
Julian is on TV and Jaime and Vasco watch from the hospital as Julian dedicates the show to his cousin Vasco. Omar reluctantly joins them. Jaime calls Julian Omar's step-son. "My son, Jaime, he's my son," replies Omar.
Here's the confusing part, Julian gets a bunch of answers right and wins 300,000 pesos which is like 29K, right? All or nothing is his choice, so he chooses to go on and wins an all expense paid trip for two to Acapulco. So does he get this trip in addition to the money or instead of the money? Rossy runs up on stage and kisses him so I guess he gets the trip in addition to, because it would be a lame trade otherwise. Whatever, they will run into Chalo who will try to kill Julian and ruin their trip anyway.
Jaime returns to work and is surprised to find Ickturo playing Big Shot at his desk. Icky says HR sent something down for Jaime's signature, the termination of a lowly employee who makes too much money. Her name is Maruja. Cara impactada from Jaime.
"Hola mi amor," trills Sara who visits a reluctant Alonslow. She's so happy that her cousin is OK. She tries to get close and invade his space but he gets confused (naturally) and backs away. She complains of a headache and he snaps into action by taking her pulse. She has just figured out how to keep his attention.
Jaime surprises the heck out of Lorena by calling on Maruja. Maruja tells him if he came to convince her to come back he's wasting his time. He says he came to apologize for the other night. Maruja reveals that's her real reason for quitting work and please don't come looking for her any more.
Phase two of seduce the dope. Sara lies down on Alonslow's couch, she opens her shirt so her chi-chis flop out a bit. The poor schmuck shows up with some tea, a wooden stake would be more appropriate I think. Sara says she's cold, no she doesn't want a blanket, she needs a hug. She throws herself on him, shows some leg and heaving breast. Our reluctant Romeo responds by trying to tear her shirt off. Well, Sara wondered what kind of lover he is, now she knows...clumsy stalker.
But she pulls away to tantalize him. "Oh, what you must think of me...take me home!" Alonslow pants, looks dazed and confused, and stares at her chest.
Zulema and Diana, watching Televisa and cooking for tomorrow, need some eggs but uh oh, they're all out. Zully leaves to borrow some from a neighbor.
Maruja sadly tells Lorena that she quite work because she went out with Jaime the other night and he wanted to kiss her. Please don't tell Rossy, nothing happened. Lorena hugs her and gets a weird, impish look on her face.
As Zulema walks to her neighbor's she spies Alonslow's car. He's inside and he's kissing Sara! Zully is muy pero muy impactado.
Tomorrow: The preview says Sara is playing with fire. Surely they don't mean Alonslow. Zulema accuses Sara of getting rid of Lorena so she could have her boyfriend.
Aturdir = To confuse
Esta metida en un lío = involved in a mess, involved in an affair
Pernazo = ??
From last night: Wonderful repeat of Lorena shutting up Snorty with her awesome smack-down. Nice job Lorena. Lame Alonslow doesn't know how to row a boat. Then he and Sara kiss. Blech.
Tonight:
Sara feigns surprise, pulls back, then lays another one on Don Dumbass. Double blech.
Lorena tells her friend at school that Alonslow lost confidence in her, boo hoo. Friend says have patience.
Sara acts all innocent and tries to slip into the conversation that Lorena is a liar, "Oops, sorry I mentioned her Alonso!" Alonslow says in spite of everything he still loves Lorena. Doesn't matter, Sara knows how to get his attention, let me help you forget her by sucking face and showing skin. He doesn't seem enthusiastic but he doesn't pull away either. Man, this guy is terrible, he did a much better job in Ladron but oh yeah he barely spoke just flexed his muscles, is he on drugs?
Betina's friend calls and says her dad came home from the bar angry. She doesn't want to play Parent Trap anymore.
Barbara wails to Jaime about Vasco. He tries to make her feel better and she tells him she hates the sound of his voice. Odd coming from her, the shrill harpy.
Paula and Greta cackle about Paula running into Dario on his wedding night. He was not so happy to see Paula with another guy, ha ha. They poke fun at Maruja who is daydreaming. Greta jokes that Maruja "esta metida en un lío" which I thought translated into "is involved in a mess" but that didn't seem right. I looked it up and "lío" also means affair, so maybe she meant a little of both.
As Rossy and Lorena stuff muffins in bags Lorena amuses Rossy by telling her that Snorty stopped in traffic deliberately to insult her but Lorena made Snorty turn red and drive off. Then Ernesto bought a dozen of her muffins for his girlfriends. They comment that Maruja has been acting weird. She's either in love or going through menopause.
Paula and Greta give Maruja a hard time for liking a married man, Snorty's son no less. Maruja responds by pounding a big shot of tequila.
Sara lies on Chalo's bed, licks her lips, and smugly basks in her success at phase one of the seduction of Alonslow, as if that would be a difficult thing which of course it would not since he has had no nookie for who knows how long, maybe never. Chalo assumes the smile is for him and he kisses her feet while they discuss his trip to Acapulco. He wants to get it on as usual. She wants to call Alonslow and manages to get Chalo out of the room by sending him off for Champagne that she has to pay for herself.
Toribio is not pleased to hear his son talking to Sara on the phone. Al tells Sara he's a little confused, he needs time. She gets romantic, "Te beso". Al squirms. Toribio tells him he's crazy to go out with the woman who is like Lorena's sister. It's immoral!
Commercial break and uh oh looks like Fuego's stairway of impending doom claims a victim with a little help from a tripwire.
Toribio continues to tell his son he's slow in the head (an understatement). What kind of friend is Sara if she goes out with Alonslow? She's not a good girl. "Ya basta papa" as Alonslow stalks away, thus proving that no matter how old a boy gets, when a parent tells him his girlfriend is "bad" it's like throwing gasoline on the fire, foreplay in fact.
Talking to Alonslow on the phone has gotten Sara a bit randy. When Chalo returns, grunting and proud of his purchase, she pours champagne on her neck and jumps his bones.
Next morning in the lesser house, Zulema and Omar have breakfast and miss Vasco. They'll never forgive Jaime for what he did to them. Diana joins them and pipes up they should forgive him for Vasco. Snorty no, but Jaime deserves forgiveness. Omar says never.
Over at Evil Acres Snorty sees Jaime getting ready for work and insults him for it. What a witch, she puts his nads in a vise for missing work and now she tries the same because he decides to go back. He brushes past her. I do believe the thought of seeing Maruja has given him some incentive. Bruno calls Snorty and wants to see her.
Back at Casa Pobre Julian announces that tonight he's going to win big on his TV show deelio. Diana stomps off because Ma and Pa won't accept Vasco's family, i.e. Jaime. Sara joins the table and Omar acts like a dad, she got home late, at dawn! Sara's snotty back to him. He says he's her dad and she'll respect the house rules. She shuts him up by lying that she was with her abuela.
Lorena is back on the street hawking her muffins to a stud muffin. She keeps putting her panques between his cute face and the camera, how annoying. Chef Hunk drives up, smiles and teases her. He says her muffins are a temptation and he couldn't stop at one. He buys a dozen more that she has saved for him. Dang, he really is a babe, and with more than one expression in his repertoire a real catch.
Big surprise, Bruno will accept Snorty's deal if she increases her offer. She agrees and tells him he'll get 20% as soon as he convinces Diana to marry him, 30% more when they get married, and the remainder after they have been married one year. Big gulp from Bruno but he accepts, telling Snorty it's been a pleasure. She peers at him disdainfully.
Over at the hospital Valeria tells Diana that Vasco's condition hasn't changed, plus Mommy Skeletor has instructed that Diana cannot enter while Mommy is there. Diana announces that Mom can't stop her. Does Valeria watch her back with admiration? That girl knows how to stand up to her suegra.
Barbara is pissed off when Diana enters. She's even more ticked off when Diana tells Babs she can't give orders, Vasco wants Diana by his side. Barbara goes into shrieking harpy mode which always seems to work for her, and Diana says she'll leave only to save Vasco from the scandal that is his mother.
Wicked Barbara coos soft words of insult against Diana into Vasco's ear. He opens his eyes! Uh oh, a blank stare. Please oh please no amnesia.
Bruno blocks Diana, he needs to talk to her. He lays it on thick. He wants another chance for their sake and the sake of the child. Will she marry him? Diana is muy impactada but in an angry sort of way.
After the commercial Diana rebuffs Bruno. He's too late and she loves Vasco. Not true, says Bruno, there is something in your look...
Snorty enters Vasco's room and he calls her abuela. Hooray, no amnesia!! He recognizes Alonslow and the last thing he remembers is his dad leaving the car.
Ickturo pretends he's happy to see Jaime return to work. Icky thought bubbles, "Dammit, what am I going to do with this pernazo here?" Anyone know what "pernazo" means? Perno means bolt or rail, so maybe it means something like a barrier, or yet another word for idiot? Jaime receives a call that Vasco is awake and Ickturo is genuinely happy...to see Jaime leave.
Bruno tries a different tack, Vasco's family will never accept Diana. Doesn't work, she blows him off.
Jaime rushes off to see Vasco, but not before he stops by the kitchen to tell his best friend Maruja. She hugs him, thanks be to God!
Snorty and Harpy badmouth Jaime to Vasco but he won't hear it. Then they make Vasco thank Bruno for saving his life.
Meanwhile Bruno's words haunt Diana. Does he still love her? Nah, he's gotta be lying. But the seed is planted.
Snorty makes all sorts of bogus promises to Vasco to get him to come home. She'll accept Diana, she'll try to ask Omar's pardon, blah blah blah.
Random scene with Chef Hunk and his sis, presumably to show us that she is an excellent publicist, lies to her kids, and is a snob like Chef. She's shocked to find out that he bought his delicious muffins "in the street".
Jaime begs Vasco's forgiveness and tells him he has turned over a new leaf. Vasco awaking is a sign from God.
Maruja absently fondles an artichoke while the chef prepares the day's plates for tasting. Snorty's in a good mood and likes the soup. Next up is the Filet with Asparagus and White Wine Sauce. Preoccupied Maruja spills the sauce all over Snorty's jacket and everyone in the kitchen is horrified.
Maruja chooses a pre-emptive strike and dresses down Snorty for wanting to fire her like a dog after all these years. She says Snorty doesn't forgive mistakes so she's quitting right now! Snorty shrugs and says she didn't say anything but if Maruja wants to quit go ahead. Snorty sniffs her jacket, says the sauce smells good and to serve it (sauce not jacket) with the Filet.
Chef tells Maruja to ask Snorty's pardon while she's in a good mood. Maruja announces Snorty's happy because Vasco just woke up. Rossy is suspicious, how did Maruja know?
Over at Televisa studios Julian prepares to go on. He tries to relax but Rossy's rapid yacking confuses him. He needs to concentrate! He makes raspberry noises which grosses Rossy out. They're very cute, these two.
Julian is on TV and Jaime and Vasco watch from the hospital as Julian dedicates the show to his cousin Vasco. Omar reluctantly joins them. Jaime calls Julian Omar's step-son. "My son, Jaime, he's my son," replies Omar.
Here's the confusing part, Julian gets a bunch of answers right and wins 300,000 pesos which is like 29K, right? All or nothing is his choice, so he chooses to go on and wins an all expense paid trip for two to Acapulco. So does he get this trip in addition to the money or instead of the money? Rossy runs up on stage and kisses him so I guess he gets the trip in addition to, because it would be a lame trade otherwise. Whatever, they will run into Chalo who will try to kill Julian and ruin their trip anyway.
Jaime returns to work and is surprised to find Ickturo playing Big Shot at his desk. Icky says HR sent something down for Jaime's signature, the termination of a lowly employee who makes too much money. Her name is Maruja. Cara impactada from Jaime.
"Hola mi amor," trills Sara who visits a reluctant Alonslow. She's so happy that her cousin is OK. She tries to get close and invade his space but he gets confused (naturally) and backs away. She complains of a headache and he snaps into action by taking her pulse. She has just figured out how to keep his attention.
Jaime surprises the heck out of Lorena by calling on Maruja. Maruja tells him if he came to convince her to come back he's wasting his time. He says he came to apologize for the other night. Maruja reveals that's her real reason for quitting work and please don't come looking for her any more.
Phase two of seduce the dope. Sara lies down on Alonslow's couch, she opens her shirt so her chi-chis flop out a bit. The poor schmuck shows up with some tea, a wooden stake would be more appropriate I think. Sara says she's cold, no she doesn't want a blanket, she needs a hug. She throws herself on him, shows some leg and heaving breast. Our reluctant Romeo responds by trying to tear her shirt off. Well, Sara wondered what kind of lover he is, now she knows...clumsy stalker.
But she pulls away to tantalize him. "Oh, what you must think of me...take me home!" Alonslow pants, looks dazed and confused, and stares at her chest.
Zulema and Diana, watching Televisa and cooking for tomorrow, need some eggs but uh oh, they're all out. Zully leaves to borrow some from a neighbor.
Maruja sadly tells Lorena that she quite work because she went out with Jaime the other night and he wanted to kiss her. Please don't tell Rossy, nothing happened. Lorena hugs her and gets a weird, impish look on her face.
As Zulema walks to her neighbor's she spies Alonslow's car. He's inside and he's kissing Sara! Zully is muy pero muy impactado.
Tomorrow: The preview says Sara is playing with fire. Surely they don't mean Alonslow. Zulema accuses Sara of getting rid of Lorena so she could have her boyfriend.
Aturdir = To confuse
Esta metida en un lío = involved in a mess, involved in an affair
Pernazo = ??
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Guapos 08-12-08 "Are you warm, are you real, mona lisa? Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art?"
First let me say...a rousing Salute to "Hugo & Karla", you put a smile on my face.
Well it’s party time at the ole, hacienda…good times, good times.
Blonde sister, lets Lina have it with the you’re pullin the oldest trick in the book, “Servant gets pregnant”.
--I can’t really argue with that, but needless to say, Pay the servants more dinero and maybe they could afford birthcontrol.---Nah, I don’t really believe that either.
Thankfully, Bobby comes in and scoops up Lina, telling Al “Happy New Baby Day” & Lina and I are getting married and we are having a kid too. Oh Snap, Blondie looks sad, Lina looks happy.
Somehow, Blondie makes her way back over to Bobby, he inquires about Matt the Ratt. Blondie says, “You didn’t know?’, he has been implicated in the murder of my father. She swoops in for the big obligatory hug. Lina, Mili, & Gloria stare while Al looks a bit nervous on the steps. Al tells Bobby to come upstairs and see the new kid. Blondie says tell Sis, I am going home, I will call later. When the boyz leave, she walks past Lina with a “Now who is Snappin Sista”.
Mili walks up to Hugo, ackward..
She once again says she is sorry.
--Now I must insert here, is she referring to her “Mi Culpa” cause “I banged your cousin like a snare drum in a Shriner’s Parade” or cause of that hair? Que the Hell is up with that hair, even my husband asked what was wrong with her hair. I dunno, but it has been pretty bad since “Beach Blanket Bingo”. Maybe it is a wig?
Anyway Hugo is in no mood for a party, he prefers to go upstairs and paint, “Oh and by the by, I will never divorce you”.
Mili displays serious angst, but it may be that she caught a reflection of that God Awful Hair.
Meanwhile over in La Carcel Centro, Gramps Lawyer has gone to see his grandson. He tells Matt that he will get him the best lawyer, but Matt must pay for his criminal deeds. Matt’s little pinched face looks even more pinched than usual.
--I can totally see Matt wearing the “Miss Congeniality” crown in prison, yes prison is not going to be kind to our 135lb dripping wet boy--
Andrea and Consti arrive back at the homestead. Andrea is like a freaking Lego, she is totally interchangeable with any male, she doesn’t miss a beat.
Al & Bobby go up to the bedroom of despair. Flor tells Al to go run a bath for the kid. She uses the time to ask, Bobby not to tell Al that Flor’s ex showed up at Blondie’s. Bobby will keep it quiet.
Andrea is preening around the bedroom, Karla is with her and lamenting her bad fortune. She so had dreams of being the President’s wife. “Well take heart, now you can be the President’s servant,” Andrea answers. Andrea is like, run along little girl, no help from me.
Downstairs Andrea and Consti are discussing poor drunk Luci, the doorbell rings.
--Damn you TelVista, I was hoping it was it was Luci, dressed as a Nun collecting Wine for the Church, but alas it is Nestor. Say this is turning into quite the party.
Over at the Hotel, Luci is passed out with a bottle. A knock at the door. The Hotel Manager is demanding she open the door. Luci is all slurry and looking much the worse for wear. She finally answers the door. The manager is disgusted by the trash and empty bottles. Luci says the Hotel Staff are crappy cleaners. Hotel Guy says, you only open the door for more mini-bottles. He tells Luci he wants her out. He will meet her downstairs to settle her bill. This sobers princess right up. She has no money. Somewhere in the alcohol soaked recesses of her long term memory, she must haul up an old Audrey Hepburn character. She pulls a dress up on her head, fashions it into a wrap, pulls out a big necklace and sunglasses. She will sneak out.
Bobby and Al are talking about their start up construction business, the boyz need capital. Alas, being rich and decadent..they have apparently not saved a centavo. Bobby pressures Al to talk to Daddy NestorBucks. Al doesn’t want too. Al must make a stand and do this for himself. As if, you still live with your parents, when they aren’t in jail or an rehab. Rocky comes in to tell Al that Nestor has arrived. The boyz continue their discussion about trying to raise capital. Rocky says he has some money. Al & Bobby scoff at this. Rocky takes the notepad and pen, says out loud; this much from the TacoNaco and this for being a chauffeur, he hands it back to the skeptics, who suck in their breathes. Welcome to the business brother-in-law.
---Hey kids this is a PSA for hard work, slow and steady. Rather than spending all your money on fast cars and faster women.---Still it won’t be enough. The boyz say Rocky is now one of them. Guey all round.
Blondie stops in the jail to see Matt. She spits in his face. She rants on about how he used her, it was a set up from the beginning, all he wanted was her money. Damn, Matt snarls back, yes and women like her are so easy for ambitious men like him. She was so easy. Blondie hopes he rots in jail.
--Blondie, go over to the prison in like a month and see who stands up when you call out Bitch--
Downstairs, Consti is telling Nestor, that beings that Luci is drying out, he really has no reason to stay. Nestor says, oh but I am here to see my grandkid.
Upstairs, Karla slips into Hugo’s room with two glasses of beer. He is like what do you want. Oh I just brought you a beer. She says you promised to paint me. He says you are so predictable, my father is done with you so here you come. Get out. Karla slips around behind him and says she hates to see him suffer. She is kissing on his neck. She says there is no reason they can’t spend time together. I guess, they can rub neosporin on each other’s broken hearts. Hugo tries to put up a very brief fight, just so he won’t look like a slut. They are soon intertwined and moving to the settee, I say good for them. It’s like I always say, another bus comes along.
Downstairs, Consti is making a fake happy speech over the Wedding of Val and Rocky or Morgan. Rocky is a bit of a Tool and calls Consti “Guey”. As if, I mean Rocky isn’t that educated, but he has been around the rich and famous long enough to know better. Consti, painfully plays it off.
Mili congratulates Consti on his nice speech, and Al’s baby and so on. He asks if she is happy and what she wants. She wants her father. Well, Consti gets all teary eyed at that, but then catches a glimpse of that hair, he just can’t get the words out. Poor Mili is comforted by Uncle Brau.
Luci is wandering down the dark streets of Mexico City with her little suitcase on wheels. She is accosted by three young ruffians, who push her around, steal her headgear, and lovely necklace and then to add insult to injury, they steal her suitcase. They run off and she runs after them screaming, “Give me back my bottles.” Priorities…
Over at the Macarena bar, Macarena stands lamenting…I believe she is enamoured with Damien, who is no where to be seen.
Now let’s stroll over to St. Deceptions, Chunky Nun is looking at a set of pictures of guess what? No I can’t put anything over on you people, that’s right, twins.
--I said out loud, yeah she is a twin & my husband said “I thought they were the same person.” I answered, “They are in real life.” And he started laughing maniacally, I never know what is gonna set him off during these dramas.—
Anyway, Mother Superior comes in and chastises Chunky for worry Padre Manuel about Mother Superior’s health. She says she is fine. She then looks over and see the shrine to the past that Chunky has built. She tells Chunky, to leave the past in the past. Maybe they got sick as kids and Chunky needed a Morals transplant and Macarena donated hers. That would explain everything, or maybe Macarena is really Chunky hiding out in St. Deception’s and maybe Chunky is really Macarena or maybe my husband is right and they are one person, but twins in real life.
Flor has left the bedroom of despair and is showing the kid to Nestor. He is making over the kid and Al and Flor stand there looking like they just got life in prison…no chance of parole. Nestor leaves and I don’t think they got a chance to tap the well for dinero.
Upstairs Karla is asleep, just like a pit-bull puppy; she looks so sweet while sleeping. Hugo is playing with her hair, then he kisses her neck a couple of times and I think..okay round two. I am so jaded, instead Hugo gets up (he is wearing boxers, Hugo actually looks quite fine…and thank you for wearing boxers..I heart you) Anyway, Hugo takes down the half ass drawing he was working on and starts painting.
Bobby leaves and Flor follows him out. Al is left holding the baby and Mili stares at him.
Flor outside tells Bobby, thanks for not ratting me out. Bobby tells Flor to meet him at Blondie’s tomorrow.
Meanwhile right out in the open..Mili and Al edge closer together, of course they do…No one practices caution in this house, except I must say Kudos to Karla, she locked the door when she came in Hugo’s room. Mili says, “Te Amo”, Al answers me too. They lean in for the beso, but Mili pulls back. I must go up to bed. They say their time at the beach was the happiest of their lives. Al says if you can’t sleep, think of me, I will be thinking of you.
Seriously he said that…
Mili forgetting she has already let the cow out of the barn, runs up the steps like a scared maiden.
Flor comes in and just looks kinda lost.
Cock-a-doodle-do…Morning has broken.
We see the sight of a dirty white pants suit, why it is Luci, she has slept on the street. She gets up, she is so thirsty, there are three alcoholics boozing in up in front of a graffiti covered wall. This doesn’t necessary mean it is a bad area as most of Mexico City is covered with graffiti, however the three dirty, crazy ass drunks are kind of a tip off. Luci goes up and starts talking to drunk lady, she starts asking directions. Crazy lady is talking nonsense and waving a bottle around. Luci snatches the bottle and runs off. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. She is standing around a corner swilling down, some nasty looking stuff, my vote is for pulque, cheap, sweet, brewed at home and a favorite amongst the alcoholic street set. I know it was a bottle with a label, but probably a refill. Well, I just hope there is enough alcohol in it to kill, the various parasites, viruses and bacteria that the alcoholic woman no doubt has festering in her.
---Note to Nestor---Hold off any deep kissing for a while
Anyhow drunk lady catches her, a fight breaks out and to the dismay of both mighty amazons the bottle is smashed. Luci wanders off and drunk lady cries.
Karla wakes up and Hugo Van Gogh is still painting. Karla says she is cold, come give me a hug. Hugo doesn’t stop painting. Karla says let me see it. Hugo just gives her the “Stand back signal”.
---I find myself praying to the entire Holy Family, St. Deception, and all 365 of the calendar saints. Please don’t let Hugo have pained Mili’s head on Karla’s body.
Hugo is finished and Karla steps around to see it, her face lights up. It is her..it is beautiful and the best thing I ever saw Hugo paint.
Hugo has his MOJO back. Call me crazy, but I love these two crazy (really kind of psychotic) kids together. The people no one else wanted. Karla is so thrilled… they kiss.
Consti is sitting in his office with his PI, he sees pictures of the beach and he spots Ramses. PI says Ramses was very jealous of Val and Rocky, Consti wants him to track Ramses down.
Al comes in and PI leaves. Consti lies and tells Al that he is still trying to track Mili’s Pa down. Al just gives him a tired smile. Consti says Al will be his right hand man. Al says Nope, I am quitting…
Bobby shows up at Blondie’s. She doesn’t want him to encourage Flor to see her ex. Flor comes in. A knock at the door. Surprise Surprise Surprise..it is ex husband.
To be continued….
Mili spots the picture of Karla and demands to know how that happened.
I say give it a rest Princess.
Consti is still a self serving RatBastard…
Well it’s party time at the ole, hacienda…good times, good times.
Blonde sister, lets Lina have it with the you’re pullin the oldest trick in the book, “Servant gets pregnant”.
--I can’t really argue with that, but needless to say, Pay the servants more dinero and maybe they could afford birthcontrol.---Nah, I don’t really believe that either.
Thankfully, Bobby comes in and scoops up Lina, telling Al “Happy New Baby Day” & Lina and I are getting married and we are having a kid too. Oh Snap, Blondie looks sad, Lina looks happy.
Somehow, Blondie makes her way back over to Bobby, he inquires about Matt the Ratt. Blondie says, “You didn’t know?’, he has been implicated in the murder of my father. She swoops in for the big obligatory hug. Lina, Mili, & Gloria stare while Al looks a bit nervous on the steps. Al tells Bobby to come upstairs and see the new kid. Blondie says tell Sis, I am going home, I will call later. When the boyz leave, she walks past Lina with a “Now who is Snappin Sista”.
Mili walks up to Hugo, ackward..
She once again says she is sorry.
--Now I must insert here, is she referring to her “Mi Culpa” cause “I banged your cousin like a snare drum in a Shriner’s Parade” or cause of that hair? Que the Hell is up with that hair, even my husband asked what was wrong with her hair. I dunno, but it has been pretty bad since “Beach Blanket Bingo”. Maybe it is a wig?
Anyway Hugo is in no mood for a party, he prefers to go upstairs and paint, “Oh and by the by, I will never divorce you”.
Mili displays serious angst, but it may be that she caught a reflection of that God Awful Hair.
Meanwhile over in La Carcel Centro, Gramps Lawyer has gone to see his grandson. He tells Matt that he will get him the best lawyer, but Matt must pay for his criminal deeds. Matt’s little pinched face looks even more pinched than usual.
--I can totally see Matt wearing the “Miss Congeniality” crown in prison, yes prison is not going to be kind to our 135lb dripping wet boy--
Andrea and Consti arrive back at the homestead. Andrea is like a freaking Lego, she is totally interchangeable with any male, she doesn’t miss a beat.
Al & Bobby go up to the bedroom of despair. Flor tells Al to go run a bath for the kid. She uses the time to ask, Bobby not to tell Al that Flor’s ex showed up at Blondie’s. Bobby will keep it quiet.
Andrea is preening around the bedroom, Karla is with her and lamenting her bad fortune. She so had dreams of being the President’s wife. “Well take heart, now you can be the President’s servant,” Andrea answers. Andrea is like, run along little girl, no help from me.
Downstairs Andrea and Consti are discussing poor drunk Luci, the doorbell rings.
--Damn you TelVista, I was hoping it was it was Luci, dressed as a Nun collecting Wine for the Church, but alas it is Nestor. Say this is turning into quite the party.
Over at the Hotel, Luci is passed out with a bottle. A knock at the door. The Hotel Manager is demanding she open the door. Luci is all slurry and looking much the worse for wear. She finally answers the door. The manager is disgusted by the trash and empty bottles. Luci says the Hotel Staff are crappy cleaners. Hotel Guy says, you only open the door for more mini-bottles. He tells Luci he wants her out. He will meet her downstairs to settle her bill. This sobers princess right up. She has no money. Somewhere in the alcohol soaked recesses of her long term memory, she must haul up an old Audrey Hepburn character. She pulls a dress up on her head, fashions it into a wrap, pulls out a big necklace and sunglasses. She will sneak out.
Bobby and Al are talking about their start up construction business, the boyz need capital. Alas, being rich and decadent..they have apparently not saved a centavo. Bobby pressures Al to talk to Daddy NestorBucks. Al doesn’t want too. Al must make a stand and do this for himself. As if, you still live with your parents, when they aren’t in jail or an rehab. Rocky comes in to tell Al that Nestor has arrived. The boyz continue their discussion about trying to raise capital. Rocky says he has some money. Al & Bobby scoff at this. Rocky takes the notepad and pen, says out loud; this much from the TacoNaco and this for being a chauffeur, he hands it back to the skeptics, who suck in their breathes. Welcome to the business brother-in-law.
---Hey kids this is a PSA for hard work, slow and steady. Rather than spending all your money on fast cars and faster women.---Still it won’t be enough. The boyz say Rocky is now one of them. Guey all round.
Blondie stops in the jail to see Matt. She spits in his face. She rants on about how he used her, it was a set up from the beginning, all he wanted was her money. Damn, Matt snarls back, yes and women like her are so easy for ambitious men like him. She was so easy. Blondie hopes he rots in jail.
--Blondie, go over to the prison in like a month and see who stands up when you call out Bitch--
Downstairs, Consti is telling Nestor, that beings that Luci is drying out, he really has no reason to stay. Nestor says, oh but I am here to see my grandkid.
Upstairs, Karla slips into Hugo’s room with two glasses of beer. He is like what do you want. Oh I just brought you a beer. She says you promised to paint me. He says you are so predictable, my father is done with you so here you come. Get out. Karla slips around behind him and says she hates to see him suffer. She is kissing on his neck. She says there is no reason they can’t spend time together. I guess, they can rub neosporin on each other’s broken hearts. Hugo tries to put up a very brief fight, just so he won’t look like a slut. They are soon intertwined and moving to the settee, I say good for them. It’s like I always say, another bus comes along.
Downstairs, Consti is making a fake happy speech over the Wedding of Val and Rocky or Morgan. Rocky is a bit of a Tool and calls Consti “Guey”. As if, I mean Rocky isn’t that educated, but he has been around the rich and famous long enough to know better. Consti, painfully plays it off.
Mili congratulates Consti on his nice speech, and Al’s baby and so on. He asks if she is happy and what she wants. She wants her father. Well, Consti gets all teary eyed at that, but then catches a glimpse of that hair, he just can’t get the words out. Poor Mili is comforted by Uncle Brau.
Luci is wandering down the dark streets of Mexico City with her little suitcase on wheels. She is accosted by three young ruffians, who push her around, steal her headgear, and lovely necklace and then to add insult to injury, they steal her suitcase. They run off and she runs after them screaming, “Give me back my bottles.” Priorities…
Over at the Macarena bar, Macarena stands lamenting…I believe she is enamoured with Damien, who is no where to be seen.
Now let’s stroll over to St. Deceptions, Chunky Nun is looking at a set of pictures of guess what? No I can’t put anything over on you people, that’s right, twins.
--I said out loud, yeah she is a twin & my husband said “I thought they were the same person.” I answered, “They are in real life.” And he started laughing maniacally, I never know what is gonna set him off during these dramas.—
Anyway, Mother Superior comes in and chastises Chunky for worry Padre Manuel about Mother Superior’s health. She says she is fine. She then looks over and see the shrine to the past that Chunky has built. She tells Chunky, to leave the past in the past. Maybe they got sick as kids and Chunky needed a Morals transplant and Macarena donated hers. That would explain everything, or maybe Macarena is really Chunky hiding out in St. Deception’s and maybe Chunky is really Macarena or maybe my husband is right and they are one person, but twins in real life.
Flor has left the bedroom of despair and is showing the kid to Nestor. He is making over the kid and Al and Flor stand there looking like they just got life in prison…no chance of parole. Nestor leaves and I don’t think they got a chance to tap the well for dinero.
Upstairs Karla is asleep, just like a pit-bull puppy; she looks so sweet while sleeping. Hugo is playing with her hair, then he kisses her neck a couple of times and I think..okay round two. I am so jaded, instead Hugo gets up (he is wearing boxers, Hugo actually looks quite fine…and thank you for wearing boxers..I heart you) Anyway, Hugo takes down the half ass drawing he was working on and starts painting.
Bobby leaves and Flor follows him out. Al is left holding the baby and Mili stares at him.
Flor outside tells Bobby, thanks for not ratting me out. Bobby tells Flor to meet him at Blondie’s tomorrow.
Meanwhile right out in the open..Mili and Al edge closer together, of course they do…No one practices caution in this house, except I must say Kudos to Karla, she locked the door when she came in Hugo’s room. Mili says, “Te Amo”, Al answers me too. They lean in for the beso, but Mili pulls back. I must go up to bed. They say their time at the beach was the happiest of their lives. Al says if you can’t sleep, think of me, I will be thinking of you.
Seriously he said that…
Mili forgetting she has already let the cow out of the barn, runs up the steps like a scared maiden.
Flor comes in and just looks kinda lost.
Cock-a-doodle-do…Morning has broken.
We see the sight of a dirty white pants suit, why it is Luci, she has slept on the street. She gets up, she is so thirsty, there are three alcoholics boozing in up in front of a graffiti covered wall. This doesn’t necessary mean it is a bad area as most of Mexico City is covered with graffiti, however the three dirty, crazy ass drunks are kind of a tip off. Luci goes up and starts talking to drunk lady, she starts asking directions. Crazy lady is talking nonsense and waving a bottle around. Luci snatches the bottle and runs off. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. She is standing around a corner swilling down, some nasty looking stuff, my vote is for pulque, cheap, sweet, brewed at home and a favorite amongst the alcoholic street set. I know it was a bottle with a label, but probably a refill. Well, I just hope there is enough alcohol in it to kill, the various parasites, viruses and bacteria that the alcoholic woman no doubt has festering in her.
---Note to Nestor---Hold off any deep kissing for a while
Anyhow drunk lady catches her, a fight breaks out and to the dismay of both mighty amazons the bottle is smashed. Luci wanders off and drunk lady cries.
Karla wakes up and Hugo Van Gogh is still painting. Karla says she is cold, come give me a hug. Hugo doesn’t stop painting. Karla says let me see it. Hugo just gives her the “Stand back signal”.
---I find myself praying to the entire Holy Family, St. Deception, and all 365 of the calendar saints. Please don’t let Hugo have pained Mili’s head on Karla’s body.
Hugo is finished and Karla steps around to see it, her face lights up. It is her..it is beautiful and the best thing I ever saw Hugo paint.
Hugo has his MOJO back. Call me crazy, but I love these two crazy (really kind of psychotic) kids together. The people no one else wanted. Karla is so thrilled… they kiss.
Consti is sitting in his office with his PI, he sees pictures of the beach and he spots Ramses. PI says Ramses was very jealous of Val and Rocky, Consti wants him to track Ramses down.
Al comes in and PI leaves. Consti lies and tells Al that he is still trying to track Mili’s Pa down. Al just gives him a tired smile. Consti says Al will be his right hand man. Al says Nope, I am quitting…
Bobby shows up at Blondie’s. She doesn’t want him to encourage Flor to see her ex. Flor comes in. A knock at the door. Surprise Surprise Surprise..it is ex husband.
To be continued….
Mili spots the picture of Karla and demands to know how that happened.
I say give it a rest Princess.
Consti is still a self serving RatBastard…
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