Caray, Caray!

Daniel informs Eva that he wants her to accompany him to the awards ceremony since she is the one that submitted the winning line. Eva begs off and Victoria backs her up. Daniel won't take "no" for an answer and Eva finally agrees. Victoria is none to happy.

Claudia is lying in bed with Leonardo and saying to herself how much it will cost him to play with her. She gets a phone call from a very pissed off Victoria wanting to meet with her tomorrow.

Victoria tells her mother about Daniel inviting Eva to the awards ceremony. Marcela can't believe that he would invite her to such a prestious award ceremony. Victoria whines that she wanted it to be a special night just the two of them and now it's ruined. Marcela says we need to think of a way to avoid this.

Eva gets home and Dona Justa tells her that alot has happened today and wants to fill her in.

Marcela thinks about the flowers she received today.

Marisol warns Alicia that Tony is bad news. Stay away from him. Alicia says Eva tells me the same thing and I finally am starting to agree with her. Eva comes up as Alicia is telling Marisol what happened with Tony and the failed five finger discount fiasco at the convience store. Eva walks in and shouts "Alicia!". BUSTED!!!

Eva can't believe Alicia didn't tell her. This is ridiculous. Alicia yells back that I don't tell you anything because of the way you act. She walks away with Eva calling after her to come back. They go to their room where Eva lays the guilt trip on Alicia saying what would our father think knowing you almost went to jail and you hanging out with a delinquent? Alicia tells her not to bring up her father. I miss him so much. Why did he have to die? Eva says I miss him too. They cry and hug. Eva tells her to take care of herself and stay away from Tony. Alicia promises.

The next morning Eva comes across Tony and warns him to stay away from her sister. He starts being a smarty pants and gets bitch slapped by Eva.

Victoria and Claudia are at the gym. Victoria tells Claudia about Daniel's "invitation" to Eva. Claudia thinks perhaps he made up the whole thing just to take her out. Victoria tells her to quit making up things and making her more nervous. I need you to help me come up with something to avoid her coming to the awards ceremony with us.

Ricardo takes care of Mariol's wound and asks if she's going back to work. How am I suppose to live replies Marisol. Dona Justa will be asking for rent soon and I have other bills. I don't have someone to take care of me like you take care of Adrian. Ricardo says if he could he would, but doesn't have the money to do it. You are so nice to me says Marisol. I wish my father was just like you. They hug and Dona Justa sees this and gets sad.

Leonardo comes to see Daniel and says he found out about the "invite" he issued to Eva. Daniel reminds him that he wanted to find the person who came up with the slogan and share in the award with him. That person just happened to be Eva. What a concidence replies Leonardo. I don't believe in concidence replies Daniel. This all happened for a reason. So you believe that this is destiny asks Leonardo? Yes replies Daniel. Eva entered my life to stay.

Victoria gets home and tells Eva she wants to talk to her about her novio and the awards ceremony.

Marcela and Bruno flirting on the phone. Gross.

So Victoria has offered to dress Eva up for the grand awards ceremony. Eva thinks it's not such a great idea, but Victoria persists. Think about mi novio.

Tony sees Alicia and tells her he's been missing her. She says get use to it, because she's avoiding him. The other night was horrible and she almost went to jail.

Victoria tells Eva that at the awards ceremony the magizine and newspaper crews will be there. If you are not looking your best then you will not be doing him any favors. Your right replies Eva.

Tony turns the tables on Alicia and says I came back for you. I turned myself in to spare you and this is how you repay me? None of this would have happened if you didn't get the bright idea to steal in the first place shouts Alicia. The least you could have done was come back for me. Yes, I felt better that you returned, but I am going to change my life and find good friends. Friends that are not as bad as you.

Victoria pays a visit to Daniel in his office. She came to invite him to lunch, but his secretary told her he is meeting with clients. How about tomorrow asks Daniel. I can't replies Victoria. I promised Eva that I would go shopping with her for a dress to the awards ceremony. His secretary comes in the the invite for Eva and Victoria takes it to give to Eva. When Daniel leaves she rips it up.

The next day Eva brings Don Julio his breakfast and finds Victoria with him. Victoria tells Eva that her dad is pleased that Daniel has invited her to the awards ceremony. He has also agreed to give her the rest of the day off so they can go shopping.

Victoria, Claudia and Eva are coming out of a shop, but Eva emptyhanded. Turns out she did not find a dress. Victoria vows to keep looking until they find one. They drop her off at her house after Victoria buys her shoes and a necklace to go with her outfit. Victoria reminds Eva that professional make-up artists will be arriving the evening of the awards ceremony. Eva thanks them and leaves. Now they know where she lives. Victoria reminds Claudia not to forget about the plan. Claudia assures her that she won't let Eva go.

Laurita helps Daniel with his tie. Daniel is really nervous. Cute scene.

Victoria talks to Claudia who reassures her that she will take care of Eva.

Laurita asks Daniel if has seen the lady from the drawing again. Why do you ask replies Daniel. Laurita replies because I have never seen you smile like that before. I would like you to invite her over again. Well when I see her tonight, I will tell her promises Daniel. So your going out with her and not the witch...I mean Victoria asks Laurita.

Fernando sees Marisol at an outside cafe and flirts with her.

Daniel tells Laurita that he asked her not to call Victoria a witch again. I know, but I forgot replies Laurita. Well don't let it happen again says Daniel. Let me tell you that Victoria has been really good with Eva.

Victoria shows up at Daniel's on time. She asks if Daniel sent the chauffer for Eva and says they have to leave. They don't want Eva to get their before them and have to wait alone.

Eva is walking outside excited with Dona Justa and Alicia in a pretty white dress. Claudia in a fake red wig and big sunglasses walks by and "accidently" spills her iced coffee all over the front of Eva's dress.

Eva is open mouthed impactada at what justed happened and Claudia says she's so sorry and walks away. Dona Justa says perhaps we can clean it up.

Bruno and Marcela flirting FF-->

In the car Victoria asks Daniel for his cellphone to call Claudia. She left her cellphone at home and wants to know if Claudia is on her way. She calls and Claudia said everything went according to plan. Victoria hangs up and slides the cellphone in her purse. She tells Daniel that she can't wait to see Eva in her pretty gown.

Dona Justa is scrubbing away at the dress but it's a lost cause. Eva is visibly upset. She tells Dona Justa that this is the first time since her father's death that she has felt excited. Dona Justa wonders what will she do? Nothing replies Eva. Alicia comes in and wonders what to tell the chauffeur. Tell him to leave replies Eva.

Monday: Victoria and Claudia are happy with their little scheme; Eva shows up and Daniel kisses Eva?

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Once again I am completely out of time to do a recap, in fact I'm starting to think I won't be able to honor my weekly commitment to Friday nights. Sylvia and Sweeney did a fantastic job filling in last week, thank you! I would be much obliged if someone can put some comments to fill in what happened this week (I'm not even caught up on the story, I have been trying to read the recaps to keep up but I can't even find time for that). I think it isn't fair to keep everyone waiting every week only to have me bail out, so if there is anyone who wants to take over for me please let me know. If not, I will keep attempting to get a recap done. Thanks for your understanding.

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Hello Ganchodores. It's been too long since we've gotten together here in Club Gancho, so I thought I'd open the doors and see if anyone drops in to have a drink, chat, and share experiences. It was so good to hear from Kris the other day and though Emilia has been commenting regularly, it has been too long since we've heard from Mikey as well as many other old friends. I haven't heard from Hombre since the Gran Final of Dinero.Soooo... I hope you Ganchodores (and anyone else who wishes) will drop back by and catch us up on what you're up to.

Bonnie Belle and Jack are thriving and the Lovely Linda and I recently celebrated 40 yrs. of wedded bliss. Doesn't time fly? We just returned from Waco where we witnessed the disastrous Baylor defeat at the hands of a bunch of farmers from Texas A&M. The first half was great, but unfortunately, the game lasted for 60 minutes and the Bears entered hibernation for the last 30.

I've been trying to cut back on TN watching but I'm finding it very difficult to do. Though I resisted Eva Luna when Dinero ended, I did add India over on Telefutura at 9:00 pm (CST). It is beautifully crafted and I recommend you take a look if you receive Telefutura. It was produced in Brazil so the original language was Portuguese and it is dubbed in Spanish for the US audience. The actors doing the dubbing speak with extraordinary clarity, for those of us learning by listening it is truly wonderful. The Spanish CCs are virtually perfectly timed and accurate and there is an added plus of English CCs available with CC3. It's gorgeously filmed in both India and Brazil with overlapping plots in both venues with the occasional excursion to Dubai. The plots are familiar with all the typical TN cliches (though no coma or amnesia... yet). The characters are very attractive with lots of walkons by cattle in the Indian segments,


very colorful,



and of course a bit of steamy romance.


Some new vocabulary... anybody know what the heck thik hai, are baba, acha, or namaste mean? Those are said a lot in India and the young women in India seem to pray to Lord Ganesha in much the same way and for the same reasons that our Mexican ladies go to the Virgen de Guadalupe. (the Virgen is prettier but Ganesha is kinda cute).

In any event, if you have the opportunity, give it a look, though be forewarned, I was only going to take a peek, and now...

The featured drink this week has no Mexican or Spanish origins, is not particularly suited to winter climate, but was mentioned sometime back by either Sylvia or Jardinera and I remembered that when I was very young, I really enjoyed them. Not even a manly drink, but very refreshing. I'm talking about a Tom Collins:

add

juice of small lemon or 1/2 large lemon

1 1/2 oz Beefeater Gin

to

ice in tall narrow glass

top off with 7up

stir and garnish with cherry and lemon slice

A sissy drink to be sure, but memory evoking, tart and tasty, and kinda fun. So drink up and see if you remember this couple:



Carlos

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Alternate Title: Rest in Peace Don Mario


“WARNING! This episode contains scenes not suitable for those under 18.” I knew this episode would be eventful when this was the first thing I saw on my recording. Of course, despite this warning, and despite the fact it’s on after midnight, American censors decided our over 18 year old eyes could not handle the heat generated by Gabi and David on their wedding night. My advice…watch the complete YouTube version. I’m jumping ahead of myself, so let’s start from the beginning.

We get a replay of Mario saying farewell to Alejandra and Bertha. Ale runs upstairs trying to hide her tears. Outside, in front of the waiting car, Dora nervously hands Mario a letter she’s written. She asks him to read it later when he has time, but Mario prefers to read it now in front of her. He reads part of it and looks up at her in surprise. “But this is very important Dora! You’re David’s mother! Why didn’t you tell me all these years?” Dora tells him she was afraid. He touches her face gently. He wants to give the letter to Abelardo who will know what to do about it all until Mario returns. He sends the chauffer to get Abelardo and gets more details from Dora about how this all came about. She explains that at the time she had been abandoned by David’s father. She was young, alone and hungry. She had befriended a maid named Maria in Mario’s household, who told her that Don Mario and his wife were not able to have children. “I thought my son would be cared for, and I wasn’t wrong.” They look at each other tenderly.

When Abelardo arrives, Mario hands him the letter, asks him to read it, keep it in a safe place, and tells him he’ll know what to do. He tells Abelardo he’ll be in contact tomorrow and gives them both a fond pat farewell before entering the SUV. Abelardo holds Dora close as they watch the car pull off.

We next see Mario and the chauffer at a gas station, being stalked by Roberto in the trailer truck, Pink Panther disguise and cherry lollipop firmly in place. On the lonely road to Veracruz, outside of the city, Mario and the chauffer notice that a trailer truck is riding their tail. Mario tells the chauffer to slow down and let the truck pass, but they soon realize the driver has no desire to pass them. The truck starts to ram them repeatedly from behind, then pulls along side of them. We and Mario see Roberto with a gleeful, crazed look in his eyes. He is enjoying every minute of this. He starts to ram them from the side, pushing them closer and closer to the edge of the steep cliff. Finally he succeeds, and the SUV careens over the side of the highway, bouncing and rolling down the mountainside, until it lands in the ravine, crushed nearly beyond recognition. If we had any hope that Mario and the chauffer survived, all of our hopes are dashed when the SUV explodes into a fiery ball. We watch the fire in horror, and Roberto admires his handiwork from the side of the road.

Far away from all this ugliness, David and Gabi arrive at their oceanfront honeymoon suite. He carries her right through and past the living room, and straight to the bedroom. They are both looking lovely and ready for the tropics in their white linen pants and tops, but David seems eager to get those clothes off. Gabi admires the swan shaped towels, rose petals, and “feliz luna de miel” on the bed. David quickly deposits her right on top of all that foolishness and starts to get down to business.

We draw a veil on the two lovebirds for a while, and head back to Mexico City. Yolanda is still in her wedding duds, enjoying her favorite green drink and in deep thought on Adolfo’s couch. He comes down the stairs, having already changed into his “casual bad guy wear”, complete with black leather jacket. He’s none to happy to see her. “Todavia estas aquí?” (You still here?) He’s looking as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof, and wants her to go. “Largate!” (Beat it!) She gets up to go, but complains that she doesn’t know why she puts up with him (te aguanto- from the verb aguantar). He knows it’s because it’s beneficial to her (te conviene). “True. But one of these days I’ll get tired of it.” She puts him on notice and smashes her glass to the floor on her way out. (Are we looking at Elsa and JJ in 30 years?)

Things are moving right along with Gabi and David in the honeymoon suite. Gabi has unpacked her special wedding night lingerie and wants to head to the bathroom to put it on. David seems perfectly content to continue, without the lingerie, but gives in when Gabi shows it to him. As soon as she enters the bathroom, he starts ripping off his clothes. Shoes, shirt, buttons flying off, and pants…In five seconds flat he’s down to his striped boxer briefs and “casually” reclining in bed under the covers. But wait! He forgot the champaign. He dashes to the minibar and grabs the champaign bucket and flutes, dashes back, and resumes his “relaxed” pose. Ooops! He forgot the music. He dashes to the living room, turns on the sensual sex music, oops, I meant sax music, and runs back into the bedroom, dives into the bed, and re-assumes the position. He grows impatient and calls out to Gabi. “Mi amor!”

His call is answered when we see Gabi’s head peek out from behind the corner. Then we see a tanned, shapely, high heel-shod leg, coyly teasing David. Finally, sweet innocent Gabi, wearing a not so innocent honeymoon outfit, emerges. She has transformed into Playmate of the Year, in a sexy white lacy teddy and white panty bottoms. Only the robe covering her teddy, and her shyness, hint at the demure Gabi we and David have known up till this point. David is blown away. He mutters “wow!” and quickly hops out of bed to greet her. He takes her all in and tells her how beautiful she looks. His obvious admiration chases all of Gabi’s anxieties away and she falls into his arms. They kiss, and then start to do what comes naturally…in the bed and in the jacuzzi tub. I won’t go into details, but I will say this: we get more than an eyeful of David’s and Gabi’s assets; Gabi may have gone into the honeymoon suite a virgin, but she’s a fast learner; and David came prepared with massage oils! Fill the rest in with your imaginations, and/or with your memories of the episode.

That’s the only happy part of this episode folks, so I hope you enjoyed it in all its NC-17 glory. Now on to the grim matters at hand. Roberto calls Adolfo in a post murder frenzy to let him know the job was done. Adolfo orders him to meet him in Roberto’s apartment.

At the Genovés house, Dora and Bertha are being awakened in the middle of the night by the ringing doorbell. It’s the police, and they inform the ladies that Mario’s car was in an accident on the highway to Veracruz, near Jalapa. Both passengers appeared to have died (falleceron). Ale comes downstairs in time to also hear the news. Bertha is shocked, and Ale and Dora hug each other in devastation.

At Roberto’s, Adolfo is grilling him about whether he is sure Mario is dead. Rob tells him he saw it with his own eyes, but looks like he’s sleepwalking. He has come down from his homicidal high, but Adolfo is just getting started. He laughs happily and tells his protégé to cheer up. There’s always a first time for everyone. [Well, actually this is Roberto’s second murder (that we know about), and just how many people HAS Adolfo killed? Yikes!] He tells Roberto that tomorrow he’ll be rich and he’ll feel better.

It’s the morning after, and David and Gabi are strolling along the beach smooching and flirting. David’s cell phone rings and he gets concerned immediately when he sees it’s home. Bertha immediately breaks the news that Mario “se murió”. She actually appears to be grieving, well at least she’s crying and wearing black. David is beyond belief impactado.

In JJ’s hotel suite, Elsa has gotten Caramelo ready for school and is coaxing her to drink her milk so that they can head off to school. Caramelo is stalling so that she can see JJ and Limon. Just then, JJ and Limon wander out of their rooms, drinking their hangover water. It’s obvious that Elsa had to spend the night, and she reproaches JJ for coming back so late. The lies about some business thing keeping them late begins, but Elsa isn’t interested in hearing it. Since he’s here and up, he can take Caramelo to school, as usual. Elsa will pick her up from school, as usual. Before he walks out the door with Caramelo, he tells Elsa that he wants her to stay, so that they can talk when he gets back. She reminds him that she has a job that she needs to get to. JJ seems surprised for some reason that she actually took that job with Medina. (Hasn’t he noticed her new look?) He looks put out at this news.

At the beach, Gabi is speaking on the phone with Juli. She tells her what happened with Mario and that she and David are returning immediately to the city. She tells Juli that David is destroyed by the news, and we see a devastated David in the background, rooted to the spot where he heard about his father's death. Gabi hangs up and hugs the weeping David.

At the Genovés house, Ale and Bertha talk about poor David. Bertha then decides it’s a good idea to call Adolfo and tell him the news, since he’s Mario’s business partner and all. He’s still in his jammies, and does a fair job at acting shocked at the news, all the while grinning. He uses every single expression of surprise in one sentence to show Bertha his devastation. “No! No me digas. Que barbaridad. Que horror. No lo puedo creer. Que desgracia. Lo siento mucho.” He tells Bertha that he’s there for her if she needs anything, anything at all. He’s on his way over to offer his support.

Dora brings in a tray to Ale and Bertha, crying the entire time. Ale thinks this is a nightmare. But Bertha is back to thinking about #1, herself. She tells Ale that if David tries to throw them out, she’ll throw the circumstances of his common birth into his face and use it as leverage. Ale stands up. She can’t believe what she’s hearing. She reminds Bertha that they promised their uncle that they would not reveal the secret of David’s origins, and they are going to follow through on his wishes. “Well, I think differently, as always.” (Yo pienso diferente, como siempre.) Bertha’s snotty reply is interrupted by Abelardo’s arrival. He has yet to hear the news, and backs away in disbelief when the girls tell him what happened. “No, no, no…”

At Medina’s office, Elsa is answering and transferring calls, and seems to have gotten the hang of the complicated phone and computer system. She has the perfect, pleasant secretarial voice. Medina walks in, observes her working and smiles. He asks how she’s doing and she smiles back and responds, using the formal address. He gives her another reminder to call him Mauricio, since he’s not just her boss, but also her friend. He then invites her to a meal after work. She declines, since she has to pick up Caramelo after work, but Mauricio has the perfect solution. His niece is staying with him while her parents travel through Europe for a few months. He invites Elsa to bring Caramelo over to his house. The two girls can play, while he and Elsa chat and hang out. After some hesitation, Elsa accepts the invitation for the following day. (Good girl.)

At the Guillen’s apartment, Abelardo has brought Faustiago the news. He can’t believe it. He admits that despite everything (their love and competition for the same woman), Mario was a good man. (A pesar de todo, era un buen hombre.) Abelardo talks about Mario’s frame of mind before he died. He was sad because he had to leave his children, but he was at peace. Faustiago asks if David and Gabi have been informed. “Yes. Poor kids. They’ve had to cut their honeymoon short. And the worst is that now they are going to lose everything (to Adolfo).” He wonders out loud to Faustiago whether it’s too late for them to do anything about it now. Faustiago gives him a sad, anxious look, but it’s obvious the wheels are turning in his head.

JJ and Mina are at his house, as construction and renovations goes on all around them. JJ asks where Ale is, and Mina breaks the news to him about Mario. He asks Mina for Ale’s home number and immediately calls her. Ale answers from Mario’s office. She starts to unburden her feelings to JJ, but then remembering that he is her uncle’s possible enemy, refuses his offer to accompany her.

At that moment, Mario’s worst enemy, Adolfo arrives. He is greeted with a hug by Bertha, while a disapproving Dora looks on. He spews a few more b.s. declarations of disbelief and condolence, but then starts asking about the whereabouts of the bodies. David will be taking care of all the arrangements (tramites) and he hasn’t arrived yet. He is now the head of the family. More b.s. from Adolfo. “Poor boy. Had I known Mario planned to travel on that dangerous road, I would have done something. So many years of friendship. Blah, blah, blah.” He asks Bertha how she’ll be taken care of. She tells him it’s up to David as the new head of the family. Adolfo assures her that David will take care of her, since she’s family. It’s his new wife that probably won’t like it. But she can count on him (Adolfo). She asks him flirtatiously if maybe he can offer her a job. Oh, no, no, no. She’s a woman with “class”, and working is not for her. (We need a wheel barrow and a shovel for all this bullshit Adolfo is dropping.) Bertha eats it up. She lowers her eyes in a faux display of demureness.

David and Gabi enter the room, still looking honeymoon glamorous, but with obviously heavy hearts. Bertha immediately clings to David. David asks for an update and takes on the task of going to claim the bodies. Adolfo offers his plane to take David to Jalapa, and David graciously agrees. Gabi wants to go with David, but he doesn’t want her to witness something so horrific. Bertha takes the opportunity to add her two cents by reprimanding Gabi for making things more difficult for David.

David kisses Gabi goodbye, and Bertha receives a kiss on the cheek from Adolfo. The two men leave and Bertha puts out her claws. She gives Gabi the death stare. When Gabi asks how the accident happened, Bertha starts yelling at her to not pretend like she felt anything for Mario. She knows she was just interested in Mario’s money, like she only married David for his money. “And what about Carlos Avila?” This question is so far out of left field that Gabi has no clue what she’s talking about. Bertha tells her that everyone knows what happened between her and Carlos in that solitary beach house. Gabi has had enough by this point. She tells Bertha that she doesn’t have a right to speak to her that way and she won’t permit it! And if Bertha continues, she will be telling David. Bertha then threatens back. If Gabi tells David, she’ll regret it (repentir). Gabi does not know what she’s capable of! They stare each other down and Gabi walks away just as Ale emerges from Mario’s office. She wants to know what Bertha did to upset Gabi so much. They promised their uncle they would treat her well. She wants to know why Bertha would go out of her way to upset her. “Because I hate her! Because I can’t stand her!” Her hissy fit shocks Ale.

JJ is telling Limon about Mario’s death and how sad Ale is. Limon notes that JJ’s feelings for Ale are deepening, but JJ doesn’t want to talk about those feeling or what they mean for his revenge plan. He shushes Limon. “Calladito, te ves más bonito.” (The quieter you are, the prettier you are.) He decides to head out to Ale’s house. If Elsa asks for him, make something up. He leaves, and Limon starts muttering to himself, not at all happy with being tasked to lie to Elsa and noticing JJ’s self centeredness. “Todo yo. Todo yo.” (It’s all about me.)

Mina is visiting Ale and they are sitting in Mario’s office (her favorite spot). Mina hopes it didn’t bug Ale that she gave JJ her number. Ale doesn’t know what to think. JJ is so mysterious. She tells Mina who JJ really is. Mina is surprised and wonders at the reason for this ruse. Ale thinks perhaps revenge. There’s also the mystery of his relationship with Elsa. She explains about going to his hotel suite and finding Elsa and the little girl. Mina wonders if they are married and the little girl is their child. Ale is just plain old confused. She doesn’t know what to think, how to react, what to do. Mina doesn’t want her to stress about it. It will all become clear sooner or later. Just then, the doorbell rings. Dora informs her it’s JJ at the door. Ale refuses to see him. Mina thinks she should straighten things out with him, but Ale cannot deal with it at the moment. Dora delivers the message that Ale is not feeling well to a waiting JJ. She can barely look him in the eyes as she does so. JJ begins to leave just as Abelardo is driving up, hesitates as if to say something, and then leaves.

Carlos is at the Club, just getting the news of Mario’s passing. Like father, like son. He is smiling ear to ear at the news that the old man (viejo) died. He is sure David must be destroyed and that this ruined his honeymoon (jerk!).

Dora informs Abelardo that David returned and is in Jalapa collecting the bodies. She’s worried about him, and slips, calling David HER little boy. Abelardo, who has by now read the letter, tells her she has nothing to be ashamed of. She laments that the house will not be the same without Mario. They both cry.

Roberto is at home on the couch, replaying the crime in his head. Happy Adolfo arrives. He’s brought Roberto a case full of money, 5 million pesos to be exact, for a job well done. Adolfo is sure this will perk Roberto right up.

Back at the house, Gabi is keeping Dora company in the kitchen. Dora wonders why she isn’t with Ale and Bertha in the living room (sala). Gabi confides in her that she feels more comfortable in the kitchen with Dora, and that she doesn’t think she’ll ever feel comfortable with that class of people. Dora assures her that David fell in love with her for a reason. Dora will be here for her to guide her and help her with anything she needs. Gabi thinks she will need Dora badly, and expresses her gratitude.

Ale comes into the kitchen wanting to know why Gabi won’t join her, her sister and Adolfo in the living room. Gabi tries to beg off, but when Ale insists she admits her dislike of Adolfo and that they don’t get along. She tells Ale that she doesn’t think Adolfo is such a nice person, despite how he’s helping since Mario’s death. She doesn’t think he’s being sincere. Gabi expresses her condolences to Ale and her sincere sadness at Mario’s passing, although Ale might not believe it. Ale does believe it. And she knows what a great affection Mario had for Gabi. Ale knows it won’t be easy for Gabi to live in this house, but assures her it is now HER house and David loves her tremendously. She wants them to be friends. Gabi agrees, and reluctantly leaves with her for the living room. Dora has been listening to this whole conversation in the background with a look of concern.

In the living room, Bertha is assuring Adolfo that David will get tired of Gabi soon. She’s a common, vulgar woman, who doesn’t know how to carry herself or speak properly. Adolfo is sure that Gabi is good at something—“servicing” David (ahem), since waitresses are so good at that. They chuckle at their vulgar little joke as Gabi and Ale enter the room. Adolfo immediately starts with the insults. He asks Gabi if she’s sad because her passport to Europe died. Gabi defiantly tells him she’s sad because DON MARIO passed away, because he was a good and generous man. But, she points out, it looks like his death hasn’t affected the two of them. She tells Adolfo that he’s only there because he’s a no good hypocrite, just like his son! As Bertha starts her rebuttal, we see a pair of feet of someone walking in, and the shoes look a lot like Mario’s.

“How dare you speak to him that way?!” Bertha is winding up to hurl some more insults Gabi’s way, when suddenly they all hear a familiar raspy voice say, “Buenas noches.” They are all beyond impactados to see Mario standing before them, no one more so than Adolfo. “No! No. No puede ser!”

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¡Saludos á todos! Jean here. The other half of the clone team is here to get the conversation going on all things Telemundo. I watch Los Exitosos Gome$ and La Fantasma de Elena so that is what I will talk about and NovelaMaven has done a summary of Aurora below. You can comment on any Telemundo novela. Follow us on the Telemundo tab on the sidebar. We're planning to try and post about once a week.

Labels: alguien, aurora, fantasma, telemundo

Capitulo 87.Read Julie’s original recap which covers Cap’s 87 to 89. Then come back here to discuss it.

Paula asked me to post this link to dialog translations for these episodes.

Capitulo 88.
Read Julie’s original recap which covers Cap’s 87 to 89. Then come back here to discuss it.

Labels: fea-2010

At the church portal, Julieta offers beautiful bride Gabriela the bouquet and her blessing; while Gabriela explains Leonardo's presence there after Mario expresses his bittersweet wish to have been giving Gabriela away.

Presently, to Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus, "Faithfully Guided" ("Truelich Gefürt"), Leonardo faithfully guides Gabriela down the aisle past friends and family -- Alejandra and Bertha fast on their heels to the side, not-so fashionably late. At the altar, a beaming David only has eyes for his bride.

A moment even later, the Ávilas stroll right up the middle, with Carlos glaring at the bridal couple's clasped hands -- and Juan José bending forward to glare at the Ávilas. Meanwhile, at Santiago's, he bitterly weeps over family keepsakes in an ancient, worn box.



David and Gabriela joyfully exchange vows and rings, Yolanda murmuring to the dour Carlos -- and Bertha casting a coy look over her shoulder to Adolfo, who smiles in assent. Maid of honor Julieta provides coins symbolizing family prosperity; and Gabriela accepts them from David, both clasping them sweetly together in a solemn vow.



At home alone Santiago holds his wedding portrait with Márta over his heart and sobs in pain. In the church, Mario muses on Gabriela; and Juan José sends a sly look Alejandra's way, who gleams back. Asunción sneaks a peak through the tulips at Dora, flanked by Abelardo; and Leonardo dwells on the bride.

Abelardo looks concerned at Mario's sudden wince of pain -- and Julieta and matron of honor Dora place the wedding lasso around the couple; while the priest pronounces them married, and David plants a solid one on Gabriela.

Across town, Susana noshes snacks in bed when there's a knock, and it's dark-glasses, trench-coated Roberto with his nose stuck in the newspaper classified section. Inquiring about the truck for rent brings Marcos, who doesn't want to lease it without driving it himself; but for triple the fee, he's convinced.



Roberto claims he's picking up plastic toys that night in Veracruz for an orphanage; Susana thinks she's seen him before, but he gives his name as Antonio Castillo. At Mario's estate, we see Dora has quickly put together a beautifully appointed affair for the bridal couple, who appear and kiss to energetic applause.

Mario embraces them, and Gabriela greets Juan José, introducing him to Leonardo; and when Leonardo narrows his eyes and wonders if he doesn't work for the hotel, Juan José proclaims he bought the hotel! He casts an approving glance Alejandra's way and then an ugly one when the Ávilas appear, which Leonardo seems to notice.

As Juan José departs toward Alejandra, we see Leonardo has Julieta on his arm; then Asunción peels off, leaving Juan José to greet Alejandra alone, who is very pleased to see him. Not so pleased is Carlos, who tries hard to prevent him sitting with them; but Bertha greets him warmly.

Yolanda finally must reign in Carlos's protests, but he nearly spills Juan José's full name being introduced to Adolfo. Those two measure each other for a moment before reseating. Adolfo turns his tender ministrations to Bertha, and Alejandra discusses with Juan José her business visit to his apartment.

Elsa did not inform him of it, but he indulgently tells Alejandra she can do whatever she would like with his house; and she blushes at his husky, whispered compliments. They decide to talk elsewhere, and she laughs when he declares he'd follow her to the ends of the earth.

After they exit, Carlos objects to Bertha about her sister supposedly playing around on Roberto, making Bertha recoil at the ridiculous notion. Roberto's an idiot, she says; and when Bertha invites Carlos to explain why to curious Adolfo, Adolfo takes the occasion for another gratuitous fatherly insult -- not caring what Carlos would think.

It's an old, well worn hurt; and miffed Carlos ventures off for more hard liquor. On his way out, uneasy Yolanda begs him to take her home, saying she has a headache. In a quiet corner, when Alejandra asks about Elsa, Juan José explains their relationship, including Caramelo.

She guesses it was he who bought the hotel instead of "Mr. Limonta" and is astounded to learn it was just a very expensive whim. He admits, laughing, that he bought it because it holds a lot of meaning for him -- not because he knows anything about managing hotels.

Mario exits for his office; Carlos is just heading out again for another whiskey as Alejandra and Juan José return, whereupon Adolfo is apprised by Alejandra's conversation that he has a hotel competitor in the midst. They both agree they're fierce adversaries and eye each other once again.

When Adolfo remarks he's never heard of him heretofore, Juan José answers significantly that he's been -- abroad -- for eleven years. Across the way, Asunción traipses behind a harried Dora, as they pass Gabriela and Julieta noting Santiago has not yet arrived. On her way to the house to check, Gabriela's stopped by a congratulatory Yolanda, who notes the same thing about Santiago.

Nearby Bertha yucks it up with Adolfo, when Yolanda prods him again about leaving, irritating Adolfo. Yolanda points out that the police are there, indicating Leonardo; but Adolfo doesn't care. Carlos also looks in that direction, instead spying David; and suddenly Carlos gets a wild hair to kiss the bride.

Adolfo greets Mario exiting the house and conversationally pumps him about his plans, where he learns that he's traveling alone with only the chauffeur. He immediately calls Roberto to inform him and that it will be about 10 or 11 p.m. Roberto's startled when Adolfo warns him not to fail because everybody thinks he's useless and hangs up.

Bertha, in her cups and carrying two more, finds Adolfo; and when she asks if he doesn't want to toast the happy couple, he delights her by teasing, asking if they are already a couple! He gently pushes down her rudely pointing finger when she asks about the good looking guy in the wedding party, and it's Leonardo. Bertha's excited to learn he's a policeman, friend of the family, since she's never known a policeman.



Across the way, Leonardo congratulates Julieta on catching the bouquet, and they are just thanking Gabriela, about to leave, when a whiskey powered Carlos spins Gabriela around and tries a brutal embrace. Leonardo pulls him off just as David arrives and delivers a roundhouse to Carlos's head, and he goes down.

Screams everywhere, Carlos reappears and circles with David, blocked by Leonardo; Carlos threatens Leonardo and Juan José appears to hold off David -- when Adolfo arrives with Yolanda and angrily carts Carlos off, who's shouting threats.

Party over, Mario calls David and Gabriela to his office before they leave. Juan José encounters Asunción, far gone; and then Alejandra, who tells him how pleased she was he was there. They agree to meet again, and Juan José flatters her so sincerely and effusively that she kisses him on the cheek before departing. He closes his eyes in a state of ecstasy that every female viewer wishes she had created.



Poor Dora must endure Asunción's drunken professions of adoration until Juan José pulls him off. In Mario's office he tells Gabriela how much he cares about her and how happy he is to have met her. David tearfully embraces his father, as then does Gabriela, choking the weeping Mario up beyond words.



He counsels them to both help each other to have no problems with the Ávilas, since their business pact has such a short time to go. Mario becomes very emotional with what only he knows is their final goodbye. At the condo, Adolfo is furious Carlos crossed swords with a police commander! And what's with this macho stuff!

Carlos can't fathom why Adolfo cares about either now, but Adolfo does for his own reasons. He doesn't want people to think they and their business partners have problems (...in case one of them turns up dead, say). Carlos won't brook interference in his personal life, and when Adolfo threatens to kick him out, Carlos agrees -- if he gets his cut!

He's been working for Adolfo for years and the business does spectacularly because of him, but Adolfo denies he has any right to part of the business. So Carlos insists Adolfo will have to put up with him and won't leave. Adolfo's furious and threatens to chuck his things into the street, which then makes Yolanda furious.

She's livid because she blames Adolfo for Carlos's problems. He's his son! But Adolfo can't stand him. Of course he can't -- because he's heartless! she shouts. Whatever Carlos is, it's Adolfo's fault! Adolfo's! And that evil Márta! she cries. Adolfo's head jerks around, and he stares at her in shock.

At Mario's, Bertha is just gossiping to Alejandra that if Carlos is fighting over Gabriela, there must really be something between them, when Mario exits his office looking exhausted. Alejandra tries to get him to postpone his trip; but everything is ready, and he is saying goodbye to them.

Mario wants them to be good to Gabriela and not worry; they won't want for anything. Most of all, he begs them not to reveal David's origin to him. They are just promising when Abelardo enters with word that all is ready; and Alejandra is moved to embrace Mario, while Bertha can barely stand an affectionate poink on the nose. At his exit, Bertha wonders annoyed why everybody's acting like it's a funeral!

In Mario's office, it's Abelardo's turn to say goodbye, and he's already weeping. After so many years, the two men hardly have words and fall into an embrace, with Abelardo fretting tearfully what he will do without him. Mario bids him stay behind to make sure everything goes like it should with David and Santiago, and Abelardo vows to do everything possible to complete his plans.



Abelardo hopes the Swiss doctors can help him; but he's so distraught that Mario lets him stay behind in the office to avoid arousing the girls' suspicions and exits alone. Bertha laughs, mystified, why Ajelandra rushed upstairs weeping after Mario embraced her and thanked her, Bertha being in the dark about their arrangement.

When Dora alone accompanies Mario outside to the car, she hands him a letter to be read later; but when he decides to open it then and there, he is astonished to find out that she admitted to being David's mother!

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Capitulo 85.Read Julie’s original recap which covers Cap’s 85 to 86. Then come back here to discuss it

Paula we miss you! At least we have your Before and After table and dialogue translation.

Capitulo 86.
Read Julie’s original recap which covers Cap’s 85 to 86. Then come back here to discuss it.

Paula made a table regarding the sequence of events in Cap 86. She says don't read this table from left to right. Instead, read down the left side and then up the right side, following the actual chronology.

Here is the link to dialog translations for these episodes. (This is a great dialogue translation and I hope you read it. And Paula was just learning Spanish? Wow.)

From Pata: Paula has a theme of how Fernando changes throughout this story and I think she calls it "Before and After". So I have the picture when they just enter the hotel room, then the second picture is just as they are leaving.

Pata, thank you for the screen shots. You nailed today's theme, nice job!

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* Juan José and Caramelo pay Elsa a visit and they ask her to take care of the cutest little telenovela girl ever while the big guy and Asunción have a business meeting. These two still act like a telenovela couple after the divorce and now they practice the passive-aggressive child custody part with shameless manipulation and pure bitchiness.

* In a luxurious bridal salon the Guillén sisters examine the wedding dress of Gaby who looks gorgeous. And thanks to David's generosity and deep wallet at last the humble kids can pick for a pretty dress for Julieta, too.

* In Sagitario Sir Leonardo, the knight in a shining armor (who's not only a cop but a lawyer, too) starts to bother a very displeased Carlos to discuss why he fired Julieta. He has witnesses who can testify Carlos treated her badly and it's obvious he discriminates against her, so be careful, next time he'll return as a cop. Oh, and give him back Juli's bag. Right. Now.



* Susana tells Marcos she met Carlos and he may help him.

* Caramelo is excited about her first school day though she isn't enthusiastic about going to be early. After she and Asunción leave JJ tries again to make peace with Elsa but they still can't or doesn't want to understand what her problem is. He doesn't want to give up his revenge plans either and can't enjoy his new, free, rich life either because he can't sleep peacefully until he gets back at those people who robbed so many years from his life. And he's confused, freedom is new for him. Elsa gets tired with the conversation and she says okay, that's it, she'll give him the freedom he loves so much.



* At home Gaby and Julieta talk about the wedding and the members of the Genovés household. Dora and Abelardo are very nice to her, Alejandra is lovely, but Bertha... eh, she's is intolerable. Doorbell. Carlos came to congratulate her and to give her a little gift. Don't worry, he doesn't intend to harm her, he'd like her to forget everything that happened. Gaby feels very uncomfortable but politely accepts the gift. Thanks, I have to go now... Moustache grabs her hand and pulls his best Clark Gable face: he wants her to be happy... and he would do anything to make her happy. Okay, thank you, BYE. Inside she opens the box and quickly hides the pretty ring Carlos gave to her.



Julieta tells Fausto she quit her job which makes Daddy very content. Doorbell again, David came for his wife again. This time Fausto welcomes him in a much friendlier way and outside the building the young couple rejoice over that at last he has accepted David. They share a sweet kiss... just when poor Leonardo arrives at home. The poor knight visits Fausto to deliver a wedding present for Gabriela, and to give Julieta her bag back. Daddy invites him to the wedding which he politely accepts. Julieta is very happy, then he may be her companion at the party!



* In the Genovés villa David and Gaby invite Dora to the wedding. She's important for David and he wants her to be with them at the ceremony. Dora melts.



* Marcos continues organizing his future transportation business. And when will he sell the diamonds, asks Susana. Tomorrow. Sue is curious about where the secret tunnel leads and suggests him to explore it.

* On her first working day Elsa talks to Mina on phone. She feels so strange, she's an awful receptionist, she doesn't know how to solve her tasks. Mina calms the panicking girl: don't worry, she'll do it fine! But anyway, she called her because needs to know where Sr. Ocampo lives. Inside the architect studio Mina gives Ale the address who can't hide her enthusiasm.



* At dawn Roberto shows up in the Ávila condo and admits Adolfo he got cold feet. He can't kill Mario, it's impossible! But the trap is set, and Adolfo will help him in every possible way. This is the opportunity of his life and he'll give him mucho, mucho dinero... 5 million pesos. Yolanda arrives and whines about the wedding. She doesn't want to attend it, but can't persuade Adolfo.



* Elsa picks up Caramelo at school and they spend the afternoon together.

* JJ, Asunción and Abelardo are in the hotel that JJ, I mean, Asunción bought and talk with the hotel's manager. All of them are very content about the successful transaction. Especially the boys who act like they were two enthusiastic ten years old boys. Abe has to leave, today is the wedding of David Genovés. Oh, really? JJ and Asunción would love to be present at the ceremony!



* The doorbell of the luxurious hotel apartment rings. Caramelo opens the door and she meets Alejandra who came to visit JJ. But instead of a dim hunk she gets an unfriendly and clever Elsa 2.0 who doesn't forget to mention that she lives there with JJ and no, she's not his secretary but his friend. Really, friends? That's interesting because the last time they met in her architect studio they didn't even recognize each other. Anyway. Then please tell your "friend" that I need to talk with him. Adios.



* Julieta dresses up the excited bride. Fausto is enchanted by his daughter and he is very proud of her but unfortunately he can't attend the wedding because he doesn't feel well. He asks Leonardo, who's also amazed at Gabriela's beauty, to accompany her in the church. After the girls leave Fausto starts to cry like a child.

* Mario calls Faustiago and the two weeping fathers - the heartbroken fugitive and the dying multi-millionaire have a touching conversation. Mario is sad about that Faustiago can't accompany their kid and tells him after the party he'll leave forever. He hopes one day Fausto will find out who murdered Marta.



* In the hotel room Asunción and JJ who are dressed up awesomely elegantly tell Elsa they are going to a... business meeting. JJ says the girls goodbye but his attempt to give Elsa a goodbye kiss on the cheek fails. So to infuriate her he kisses Caramelo loudly again, again and again. Come on, man, try to act like an adult.

* And here comes the wedding. The participant have arrived, JJ and Asunción meet Mario and David, Dora notices JJ and freaks out again, Mario is enthusiastic, Blondie is nervous like a little boy... And the bride is so lovely and beautiful that JJ can't take his eyes off of her.



Aribeth

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Tonight was all over the place. I decided rather than do a complete one tomorrow and have to watch this whole thing over again to just do a quick outline of the events from the notes I took. I am hoping that everyone will feel free to add, correct or even add dialogue. My CCS were not working. I promise next wed I will have a complete recap with pictures. I just want to go to bed early and enjoy the Latin Grammy’s tomorrow night.

We start with where we left off last night with Eva trying to retrieve the pills she dropped on Leos bed. We get a very compromising scene as Renata walks in and doesn’t buy Eva’s innocence. She even rats to Marcella. Marcella tells Renata that she knows her son. Sooner or later he will tire of Eva and will fire her. Renate’s all in a major tizzy because Eva has won the hearts of everyone in the household. Including Mad Max. And Julio is so taken with her.

Speaking of, Eva is finishing lunch detail with him when he had one of those awful attacks. Max was outside the door for some odd reason. He sensed his masters attack and was going nuts barking like crazy. Old sympatric Renata noted he was barking out side the door and just told him to shut up and left. Eva was freaking out. She didn’t know what to do. Thank goodness the attack was over and Julio recovered. Oh dear.

Thomas is still missing. Everyone is beside themselves. Poor little Adrian does not want them to call the police. He runs away but is found by Knockout Ricky and persuaded to come back to the house. Our kind residents, Justa, Ricky and Marisol agree that they will all look after him. Adrian is certain that his father just left on a trip and forgot to tell him. Oh yea and Gangster Damien (?) is lurking in the shadows. So I am certain this will be trouble for our little family.

Alicia and Marisol do a little bonding. Marisol warns Alicia that Tony is trouble. Well we all know that.

We are now getting a little more plot line with our butler Francisco and Jacky the nanny. Francisco is talking to some women trying to impress her by having her believe he is wealthy. We find out that Jacky actually has the hots for him as she discusses her love interest with Laurita. Actually Laurita is giving her tips on how to catch a man. Smile and bring him coffee. Turns out Francisco‘s big date is a wash. He confesses this to Jacky. Unfortunately he also confesses that he could never be interested in a servant girl. Jacky‘s heart is broken.

A large bouquet of flowers arrives at the big house. Renata is convinced they were sent to Victoria. Turns out Bruno the charmer has sent them to smarmy Marcella. (gross). So she’s all excited about the prospects of a hot young stud. We know he has an ulterior motive as we see him talk with someone, who is just out of sight, that he is just interested in all her money. (Is that a gigolo?)

Leo is all about the great sexual chemistry he has with Claudia. They are getting ready to have a roll in the hay. He wants to make sure she is using protection. Of course she assures him and excuses herself to go to the ladies room. We see her take out her little contraceptive case and throw the little pill away. She has plans of her own.

Daniel has been in and out of business meetings. It turns out there is an award presentation for the great apple slogan. His secretary tells him they found the person who created the genius line that won them the award. Drum roll everybody …………. It turns out to be none other than our clever little Eva. Daniel just has to drive off in his orange convertible to Julio’s house to see Eva to make sure it is indeed her .

We also get a little confession from Eva while she is winning Julio’s heart as well as that of Mad max that she would love to be in some from of publicity or marketing. Julio assures her she will go far.

We end tonight with an awkward scene., Daniel has arrived at the mansion. Renata assumes he is there to see Victoria. He tells her that he is there to see Eva. That really ticks Renata off. Vicky shows up and is pleasantly surprised he is there and assumes it is to see her. He informs her he is there to see Eva. Eva walks in and it is confirmed she indeed is the person who submitted the winning line. He tells them she has to go to the awards with them. After all she was the inspiration. This does not sit well with Victoria.

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