Wednesday, January 19, 2011
La Verdad Oculta EP86 01/18/2011 – A depressed redhead, a funny carpenter, horny lovers and another cunning plan
* Carlos visits apparently very sick and tired Yolanda to talk about his ring and his daddy. In the meantime Mauricio and Juan José are dining in Hell with Sevilla and Zaida, and they are discussing their future seaside project. Sevilla is way too interested in JJ’s plans regarding the project and JJ confesses he’d love to manufacture furniture and an to own furniture shop. He loves carpentry which he mastered while he was imprisoned. The air freezes for a moment. Mauricio: headdesk. Zaida and Sevilla: oh, this guy has a wonderful sense of humor! Juan José: ???
* After her usual “I don’t know anything” speech Yolanda deigns to spill some beans to Carlos. She talks about her love for Mario, her friendship with Marta, the way she framed and warned Santiago and Mario’s love for Marta, but forgets to mention the dancer was Carlos’s mother and she was murdered by Adolfo. Her death was an accident. Carlos doesn’t believe Yolanda, surely Adolfo killed her! He won’t tell anyone what he learned from Yolanda and won’t go to the police either, but he keeps his mouth shut only for her sake and not for Adolfo. Does she have any idea how many years she’ll have to spend in jail if the police unveils the smuggling business? Yolanda cries and says she never smuggled anything, her job was to keep in touch with the jewelers. Ay, Yolanda, Yolanda! And what kind of relationship did Adolfo and Roberto have? She doesn’t know but suspect Roberto was working for him for a while. The hug each other and repeat how much they love each other.
*In the Genovés villa David and brooding Fausto talk about Mario and Gabriela. David confesses he feels like his father never died. However, he’s worried about Gabriela, who’s afraid they try to hide something horrible from her, something that’s worse than what happened to her mother. Does Fausto has any idea what kind of horror stories must be running through her mind? Fausto starts to cry. David tells him Gabriela has every right to learn the truth and he shouldn’t be worried: he’ll always be Gaby’s father… Like Mario will always be David’s father. All right, all right. Tomorrow he’ll tell her everything. Why tomorrow? Please, give him time to prepare.
* While having breakfast, Lionheart and his little Emma Woodhouse are planning to go to the cinema with Julieta. Back in the casa Genovés Alejandra seeks Fausto’s advice. What the hell should she do with Bertha and Juan José? She tells Fausto Roberto’s story and the kiss of death JJ and Zaida shared. What if Gaby was wrong, asks Fausto. Let him talk with JJ. No, no, no, she’s done with JJ, she came to talk about Bertha. How could she become Adolfo’s helpmate? Fausto somehow understands her motives and encourages Alejandra to talk with her. She’s the only person who could convince her to leave Adolfo. Alejandra smiles and leans on his shoulder. Everyone loves Daddy Fausto, and Fausto, who also loves his biological, adopted and countless foster children, tries to convince Alejandra to talk with Juan José.
* Dora, la Exploradora y Desesperada goes back to her friend in Michoacan. Leonardo visits Juan José and while curious Chicles is eavesdropping at the staircase he tells JJ Dora fled again. JJ explodes. However, Leonardo isn’t sure that Dora would’ve testified anyway… Their only hope is finding the letter. JJ thinks Garnica kept it in his briefcase. Yes, Chicles, you heard it well.
* At a hip beauty salon Zaida visits her favourite hairdresser… Ulises! I have a baaad feeling about this. While he’s designing a new hairstyle to his diva, his queen, his old friend, they talk about her plans and affairs. By the way, she’d love to rent one of Ulises’s flats. *Viewerville: no way!*
* David is very worried about the business but he found out how to solve the problem: next week he’s going to arrange a meeting where Gabriela will take over the leadership of the Campo Real hotel chain! *Gaby’s expression says: who are you and what did you do to my husband?* What? Has he gone mad? She’s just started to learn about the hotel business! Next week? She needs at least a year! Thanks for trusting her but please, don’t do anything stupid.
* FaustiCupido calls JJ to fix an appointment with him. Across the way cheerful David asks Abelardo about the masks and high-tech stuff Fausto uses. He’d like to talk with the man who made them. Why does he need them? For a madness… the same mad idea that has come into his father’s mind. No, no, no, no, no, David, don’t do that to Abelardo, he’s already worried sick because of Mario’s scam, no more crazy ideas, please. David says Mario did everything in order to save their assets, and he’s going to do the same. When poor Abelardo learns about Gabriela and the business meeting he always gets a heart attack but nothing can change David’s plans.
* JJ brings the kids back to Elsa’s flat. Caramelo invited Chicles to spend the night there, and Elsa doesn’t mind it, he may sleep on the couch. The children are over the moon and for a change the adults manage to act like two parents who don’t hate each other. After JJ leaves a daydreaming expression flashes through Elsa’s face.
*Alejandra and her big depressed aura go back to work and tell Mina about the kiss. A few minutes later Bertha show up at the studio to tell Ale she found a new luxurious home! Oh, great, says Ale sarcastically. And how is she going to pay the rent? Anyway, she doesn’t care, and she doesn’t want to see her stupid sister anymore. Why did she tell Adolfo Mario had a tumor?! One day she’ll end up in jail, for God’s sake! However, it’s not Alejandra’s problem, Bertha’s an adult, she may do whatever she wants. Good bye! At Elsa’s the kids are watching an exciting movie in the TV when Elsa sends them to bed. Oh no, please! Come on, kids, you have to sleep! Caramelo obeys but Chicles secretly stays awake and keeps watching the TV.
* Whiney Bertha complains about Alejandra to Carlos: she promised to help her but now she hates her and she kicked her out of her office! And why did she do that, asks Carlos. Well, because she told Adolfo Mario had brain tumor. Carlos is shocked, how could Bertha do that? Yes, yes, yes, she knows she’s an idiot. Fortunately Carlos likes that idiot much. At Leonardo’s his sister calls the Faidellas to talk about Paulita. It’s high time to go back to school and Leo agrees. Paula has to leave tomorrow. She doesn’t like the idea and Julieta also feels sorry for her, but Leo promises to his girlfriend they’ll live together later.
* In the Ávila condo Édgar and Adolfo have a conversation about what happened at Mario’s. Dolphie says it wasn’t Édgar’s fault and now he wants him to keep an eye on Zaida and a man called Dante Sevilla. Persuade Zaida to introduce him to Sevilla and work for him as an assistant. He gives him a thick envelope filled with cash which transforms Édgar into an enthusiastic employee. Yes, boss, he’ll do anything he wants!
* In the meantime Adolfo’s favourite blond protégée and his not so favourite son are doing the nasty. In the Genovés villa Gaby and David also get in the mood to make babies. No, Gaby, you shouldn’t worry, David doesn’t feel sick at all.
* Next morning at Elsa’s the girls are talking about their future while Chicles is sleeping. Doesn’t Caramelo love Elsa anymore? Of course, she does, but she can’t wait for the day when she, Elsa and Asunción will live together in a bigger house. No, unfortunately that’s impossible, says Elsa, and anyway, Limón prefers living with Juan José. If the social worker asked Caramelo with whom she wanted to live what would she answer? Poor kid doesn’t like the question, she wants to live with both of them. However, Elsa, who needs to know the answer, kindly asks her again, to which the girl shyly responds she’d choose her uncle.
* Carlos visits Yolanda again and learns from the maid that she’s in a very bad shape, she hardly eats and doesn’t leave her bedroom. She look exhausted which makes Carlos very worried. What happened to her, is she sick? No… she just lost her will to live. Muñeco hugs her. In the Genovés villa Abelardo and FaustiMario are laughing at David who’s chasing his wife. He’s obviously in better shape and he’ll tell the world who gave him so much strength. After blushing Gaby leaves Blondie tells Fausto he has a cunning plan that may solve their problem with the hotels. They’ll do what his father did and they’ll use high technology.
Aribeth
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
La Fea Más Bella #173-174 1/18/11 Swamped on a yacht.
Capitulo 173.
Read Julie's original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Irmita is reluctant to tell her children that Rafael came home to die because it will just awaken their old pain, but Luigi says they have a right to know.
2. Lety tells Caro that she told her whole life to a fisherman she just met because she felt totally comfortable with him. She’s obviously enchanted with him.
3. Fern calls MamaJ and says they need Lety for a meeting with the lawyers. He begs for her phone number so he can explain it himself. All she can do is pass the message. She says, “Confie en mi.”
4. In Lety’s fantasy, Fernando walks across the lawn and says, “Lety, finally I found you. I miss you. I can’t live without you.” He almost kisses her, but then he transforms into Aldo and Lety is pleasantly surprised, and then he disappears. The bellas teach Lety how to walk.
5. Luigi and Marcia met with Ricky without Fern, and Ricky is surprised Fern didn’t attend. Fern says, “Our executive producer and director held the meeting without informing me.” Luigi acts like he and Marcia humiliated Fern. Fern rebukes Marcia privately and says she’s not playing by the rules. Marcia says he changed the rules when he slept with Lety.
6. MamaJ tells Lety what Fern said. Lety says she can’t leave and she sends Tomás in her place. Caro glows when she gets a surprise call from an old friend. Caro pushes Lety to wear one of Caro’s dresses. They meet Caro’s friend, who is Aldo. Lety and Aldo are again charmed, and Caro looks a smidge jealous.
7. Marcia asks Fern if Lety is coming to tomorrow’s meeting. She uses the opportunity to remind him that Lety delivered his head to the board and maybe she wants to disappear with their company. He returns to his one bright spot, gazing at Lety’s picture. MamaJ tells him Tom is going to the meeting. Fern shouts, “Is your daughter nuts?” Then he calms down and says, “Tell Lety not to hide. I need her.”
8. Caro asks Aldo, “Did you invite me so I’d bring Lety? You’re interested in her!” He only chuckles.
Capitulo 174.
Read Amanda's original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Aldo admits to Caro that he’s drawn to Lety because she’s so innocent and so injured. Caro has known him 1-1/2 years and he’s always been a loner.
2. Marcia again speculates that Lety disappeared because she’s taking Conceptos for revenge. Fern says Lety is incapable of such a thing. She goads him with her favorite taunt, that he’s defending someone who betrayed him. She asks if he fell in love with Lety, and he doesn’t want to talk about it. Marcia demands and answer and finally he admits that yes, he loves Lety.
3. They’re enjoying dinner on the yacht (although Caro’s feeling left out) until the wine loosens Lety’s emotions and her great pain pummels her again. “He lied to me!” Soon she’s gushing about how happy she is here. Caro says they’re three loners. Caro says her house is empty because her obsession with work destroyed her three marriages.
4. Irmita says her son still refuses to talk to his father, but Luigi says she needs him now. The topic strikes a nerve for Luigi. He calls Jorge and implores him to come for his mother’s sake.
5. Aldo talks about his two “sons,” his book and his restaurant. Lety fishes in her purse and a photo falls out. Aldo picks it up and says, “So this is Fernando?” Lety wants her picture back RIGHT NOW and she says she doesn’t feel well; she wants to leave.
6. Lety tells Caro that her pain is too much to bear and she will never be free of it. She tells her whole story off camera. Caro tells her to stop thinking about that and enjoy the here and now, like their night on the yacht. Lety says that was a dream and she woke up, the same fea as always. Caro says yes, she’s the same Lety who is unwilling to change. Her insecurity is in the way she sees herself
7. Aldo tells Lety that her body reflects her soul and vice-versa. Lety runs down the beach in her dress. He shows her where the fresh and saltwater meet in an eternal kiss, and she gazes at him. He talks about the harmony of nature, and she says, “With you I feel harmony and peace.”
Read Julie's original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Irmita is reluctant to tell her children that Rafael came home to die because it will just awaken their old pain, but Luigi says they have a right to know.
2. Lety tells Caro that she told her whole life to a fisherman she just met because she felt totally comfortable with him. She’s obviously enchanted with him.
3. Fern calls MamaJ and says they need Lety for a meeting with the lawyers. He begs for her phone number so he can explain it himself. All she can do is pass the message. She says, “Confie en mi.”
4. In Lety’s fantasy, Fernando walks across the lawn and says, “Lety, finally I found you. I miss you. I can’t live without you.” He almost kisses her, but then he transforms into Aldo and Lety is pleasantly surprised, and then he disappears. The bellas teach Lety how to walk.
5. Luigi and Marcia met with Ricky without Fern, and Ricky is surprised Fern didn’t attend. Fern says, “Our executive producer and director held the meeting without informing me.” Luigi acts like he and Marcia humiliated Fern. Fern rebukes Marcia privately and says she’s not playing by the rules. Marcia says he changed the rules when he slept with Lety.
6. MamaJ tells Lety what Fern said. Lety says she can’t leave and she sends Tomás in her place. Caro glows when she gets a surprise call from an old friend. Caro pushes Lety to wear one of Caro’s dresses. They meet Caro’s friend, who is Aldo. Lety and Aldo are again charmed, and Caro looks a smidge jealous.
7. Marcia asks Fern if Lety is coming to tomorrow’s meeting. She uses the opportunity to remind him that Lety delivered his head to the board and maybe she wants to disappear with their company. He returns to his one bright spot, gazing at Lety’s picture. MamaJ tells him Tom is going to the meeting. Fern shouts, “Is your daughter nuts?” Then he calms down and says, “Tell Lety not to hide. I need her.”8. Caro asks Aldo, “Did you invite me so I’d bring Lety? You’re interested in her!” He only chuckles.
Capitulo 174.
Read Amanda's original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Aldo admits to Caro that he’s drawn to Lety because she’s so innocent and so injured. Caro has known him 1-1/2 years and he’s always been a loner.
2. Marcia again speculates that Lety disappeared because she’s taking Conceptos for revenge. Fern says Lety is incapable of such a thing. She goads him with her favorite taunt, that he’s defending someone who betrayed him. She asks if he fell in love with Lety, and he doesn’t want to talk about it. Marcia demands and answer and finally he admits that yes, he loves Lety.
3. They’re enjoying dinner on the yacht (although Caro’s feeling left out) until the wine loosens Lety’s emotions and her great pain pummels her again. “He lied to me!” Soon she’s gushing about how happy she is here. Caro says they’re three loners. Caro says her house is empty because her obsession with work destroyed her three marriages.
4. Irmita says her son still refuses to talk to his father, but Luigi says she needs him now. The topic strikes a nerve for Luigi. He calls Jorge and implores him to come for his mother’s sake.
5. Aldo talks about his two “sons,” his book and his restaurant. Lety fishes in her purse and a photo falls out. Aldo picks it up and says, “So this is Fernando?” Lety wants her picture back RIGHT NOW and she says she doesn’t feel well; she wants to leave.
6. Lety tells Caro that her pain is too much to bear and she will never be free of it. She tells her whole story off camera. Caro tells her to stop thinking about that and enjoy the here and now, like their night on the yacht. Lety says that was a dream and she woke up, the same fea as always. Caro says yes, she’s the same Lety who is unwilling to change. Her insecurity is in the way she sees herself
7. Aldo tells Lety that her body reflects her soul and vice-versa. Lety runs down the beach in her dress. He shows her where the fresh and saltwater meet in an eternal kiss, and she gazes at him. He talks about the harmony of nature, and she says, “With you I feel harmony and peace.”
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Eva Luna #51 Mon 1/17/11 Icktoria To The Rescue!
Cap. #50
Have your barf bags ready. This episodio is going to be a hard one to stomach!
We pick up as Alicia calls Leonardo on his cell to make a date to meet him about something she needs to discuss. Unbenkownst to Ali, her absconded sister is sitting right next to him on the couch at the house in the hills listening to Leo's half of the conversation. Ali says she wouldn't bother him but it's extremely important and she thinks he might be able to help. Leo agrees to meet Ali but, of course, tells Eva only that he's got a business deal to take care of and that he'll use the time away to take care of things that are waiting for him to get done. She says fine and agrees to stay off the phone and to stay inside.
At the same time, Victoria has come over to Daniel's and gone up to his bedroom to "help" him in his time of need. She gets his things ready so he can get cleaned up and says it should make him feel better. He says he doubts anything could make him feel better. He is so embarrassed, he says, to have her fussing after him this way. No, no. Icktoria's happy to see to his needs. He goes in to take a shower. Icky says she'll start picking up the mess in his room. (What? This gal actually knows how to do menial labor? I wouldn't trust her to fold socks! ¡Qué desastre!) While Dan's in the shower, Vicki looks around and spies the torn airline ticket. She thinks to herself that he was going on a trip with the "poor little thief" (the only thing Eva took was Dan, and that was fair and square), but as things turned out like they should have all along, he won't be. "--You think she's a thief and you two are finito. My mother's plans turned out to be a terrific success." Just then Laurita enters the bedroom to check on her father and finds her worst nightmare standing in front of her looking like the Cheshire Cat ready to pounce on an unsuspecting canary.
At the Arizmendi manse, Renata opens the door for Don Julio's attorney, Licensiado Basañez. She asks if he's there for Marcela because she's not home yet. He explains he's there for Don J. Renata tries to tell him Don Julio won't see him because he's had another attack and is recuperating. Lic. Basañez tells her he just called a bit ago. They have an appointment. "Go and tell him I'm here, Renata." (This man doesn't mess around.) Ren hasn't got a choice and does.
Laurita demands to know what Icky's doing there in her father's bedroom. Icky tells her to change her tone and get with the program [ubicarse= settle in] since from now on she's going to be seeing her regulary. Laurita calls her a liar cuz her father doesn't want her. Icky says well, you think so because you want Eva, right? "--Yes! and don't you mess with her!" Icky tells her not to confuse things: Eva messed with her. She saw her boyfriend and wanted to steal him away from her. Laurita corrects her. He left Icky because he didn't love her! Icky gets snitty and tells her she doesn't understand these sorts of things so let her explain something! Laurita tells her she doesn't want her explanations and to leave "her" house right now! Vicky mixes a cup of condescension with a pinch of sarcasm and continues. (Listening to this you start to wonder who's the kid here and who's the adult!) "--What a shame I can't please you. You'd better get used to see me around because starting today I'm going to be here every day." "--It can't be true!" '--Well, it is, because Eva tricked you and your daddy and you know why? She stole all the money she could and then scrammed. Now your father is going to go back with me quicker than you can imagine!"
Back at D. Julio's, he and the lawyer are working on a document. Lic. B asks if he's sure Julio wants it this way. He says absolutely and he wants him to get it done right away. He's to tell absolutely no one about it, much less Marcela. The lawyer says he knows he can trust him entirely. Just make sure you really understand what you're asking me to do. Julio is, he says. The lawyer asks about his latest attack. Julio admits he knows he's deteriorating physically but mentally he's clear as a bell. Julio tells him that when the papers are done and ready to sign not to bring them personally, just let him know. He'll send for them. (That doesn't sound very smart considering.)
Meanwhile, Leo is at the park waiting for Ali to arrive. He tells himself this is a double-play for him. Not only does he have the lovely Eva in his bed at the cabin, but he'll now have Ali in his bed, too. He says he's feeling so lucky that he's going to gamble at the casino that night for a little diversion. Just then, Ali walks up and starts to explain her problem. It's that she's got a huge problem with her sister and needs to get a job ASAP. Leo asks what she's prepared to do. Ali may be slow, but the meaning isn't lost on her this time.
At the same time, Manipulative Marcy arrives home and asks Ren what Julio wanted with their lawyer. Ren explains she tried to find out but couldn't because when she brought in their coffee, they refused to say a word till she left. Ren then mentions that Eva called and spoke with D.J. Marcy explodes and asks how she could let her do that? Ren says she tried to stop it but D. Julio found out and took the phone from her--nearly grabbed it out her hand, even. Marcy says all right, then tell her as soon as the lawyer gets ready to leave. Marcy can't imagine why their lawyer would be there.
Julio is laughing to himself and looking at the bottle of medicine. He tells himself Marcela won't win this duel, he will. Mad Marcy barges into his office at that point demanding to speak to him. Julio doesn't want to talk to her but she steam rolls along anyway.
Back in the park, Ali says she could learn anything. Leo has visions of her dressing like a French maid and attending to his "personal" needs. He offers her the job as a servant in his house since they need a replacement. Ali, thankfully, tells him she'd rather starve than work as a servant. She says if he has contacts in movies or television she could do their makeup. He says well, he just opened a modeling agency who could use her. He is one of the owners and will get her an interview. She's elated. He tells her he wants her to make the grade. Why? Because he wants her close to him everyday. Ali is suck-it-in impactadissima from Playboy Numero Uno's romantic revelation.
Back in Julio's office, Marcy screams about the phonecall he took from Eva. Julio says yeah, but I don't owe you any explanation about my phone calls! So if you're finished, GET. OUT. --Nobody but NObody orders an incensed Marcela around! She screams at the top of her lungs about how he's also been taken in by this thief. "--She robbed us and you are committing the same mistake and defending her!!! It's incredible the way you let yourself be manipulated by her!!!!! Don't be such an idiot!!!!!" Julio yells back that the only person who's manipulated him all his life was her, she's his cross to bear. Marcy hisses dangerously that he'll be sorry for saying that! No, he says, she is the only person who is going to be sorry! She isn't finished and starts in next about why the attorney came. He coolly tells her with a twinkle in his eye that she'll know in due time. She replies tersely that she won't be signing any divorce papers. She'd rather be widowed first. He laughs. "--There's no doubting that, is there?" She chucks him on the chin and tells him to double his dosage. She doesn't want to cry ahead of the burial. She leaves. He wipes her touch from him face and angrily thinks to himself that she will cry--and a lot!
It's now dinner time at Dano's. Icky-Vicky is there at the table while he eats. She tells him she knows he's going through a bad time. She's getting a large charge out of being a sympathetic philosophical whiz and is playing it to the hilt. "--Life has many unexpected turns. This is life giving you another chance to learn from your mistakes and mend your ways." (Wow. Such metaphysical depth. NOT.) She lays it on thick that despite him thinking she might be happy about what happened, she actually hurts for him. (Gag alert!) All she wants is to see him happy again. Dan can't believe how kind she's being to him after all that has happened. She tells him that's in the past now. She understands that all men are suckers for an innocent and pretty face (Eva's) and that it always gets them into horrible jams. She says she's there for him, though and the world could be crumbling around them but they have each other and he knows now that he can count on her for anything!
At the cabin later that evening, Eva hears a noise like something falling in the living room. She goes out to check if Leo's gotten back. She sees the lamp is on the floor, thinks it must have been the wind, and picks starts to put it upright. Just then she's grabbed from behind by... Tony. He covers her mouth to keep her from screaming and menacingly tells her he's there to collect what she owes him. Eva breaks away from him and wants to know how he found out where she was staying. He tells her he knows everything, an army of police were at the house and he knows she took off with $25,000 she stole from her boyfriend, Daniel. She insists it's not true! '--Well, there was a whole squadron of police that say otherwise at Justa's place. Ahh! Yes, I know. That's what Alicia swore to and perjured herself over." He goes into how sad and tearful Ali was and makes a big deal about how he was there to "console" her. This angers Eva and she warns him to steer clear of her sister. "--No worry." He leers at her then. Eva's the one he's interested now.
Back at Dano's dining-room table, Icky is telling Dano how we all make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. Of course, Dano says he thought Eva was and he let himself be fooled by it all. Vicky says they all were fooled, but thank gawd they found out in time. He says then that she doesn't have to stick around on his account, but she insists she won't leave his side till he's safely tucked in his bed.
At the cabaña again, Eva loses patience and asks what Tony's there for. He tells her to cut the good girl crap and yells that he knows that she's a stinking thief and worse than him. He starts with the old fake charm again and says, "--Let's suppose you didn't take the money. Then why did you run away, huh? By the way, you are pretty slick. This place is a heck of a lot nicer than Doña Justa's place." Eva yells at him to get out and leave her in peace. He growls back that he isn't going anywhere. "--This time it isn't going to be so easy getting rid of me."
Back at Dano's, Laurita is whimpering to Francisco and Jackie over Icky being there again. Laurita doesn't believe that Eva stole anything. She's sure that it's just a trick Vicky planned to separate her dad and Eva. Vicky didn't even know they were getting married, she adds. (This kid is definitely the real genius here!) Franc tells them he thinks the best thing would be for Eva to turn herself over to the police so that there would be an investigation. It's only common sense, he says because then they could learn what really happened. (What planeta is he living on? Nobody in this telenovela has a lick of common sense.) Laurita asks pitiably what if she's left and isn't coming back ever? Franc wants to get her dad to come up and calm her down. Laurita says she doesn't want to see him because he's with that witch, Vicky, right now! (Bad move. They need to break that bruja's spell over him and fast!)
Downstairs, Dano is telling Icky Bimbutt how badly he feels for letting himself be tricked by Eva. Vicky tried to kill herself and it nearly cost him his friendship with her brother, as well! They were both victimized, she says. Vicky asks if that fight in the parking lot outside the agency that time was because of Eva. Dan admits it was. She lies to him, saying right after they announced their engagement Eva approached her and said she thought he had a lover on the side. That's why Vicky became so crazy jealous. "--Her intention was to separate us so you would be free and not feel guilty falling in love with her." For the umpteenth time our shocked Dano can't believe how incredibly evil Eva was. (I warned you this was going to make you all want to puke!)
Back at the cabin again, Tony tells Eva he wants the money. She keeps yelling at him that there is no money! He tells her nobody believes her, not the police and not even her wonderful Daniel. He loses patience, manhandles her and screams that he knows she lying! If he doesn't want him hanging around Ali then she will have to pay him. It's $25,000. He tells her he'll settle for $10,000. What's the big deal? She'll still have $15,000. Eva keeps insisting to him she doesn't have any money. He gets tired of using the "charm" and finally pulls a knife on her. He threatens her with giving away her hideout and says he'll be back the next day for his cash. In the meantime, he taunts, he'll be "consoling" Alicia. Eva is mortified.
At the boarding house, Adrian and D. Ricardo make dinner for Justa. Adrian says he still wants his daddy to return. He knows the guy can be tough on him (flashback to Tomas pulling a gun and threatening to use it on his son) and does prefer the attention and care he gets from Ricardo and Justa, but he's the only dad he has, he says.
At the casino, Leo asks where Tony is. He's called him a hundred times, but he hasn't been answering his calls. Just then his goons bring in Tomas. Leo's mad that they didn't kill the guy like he ordered. El Gallo says they couldn't find him; he was too well hidden. Bottom line, the guys he hired blew it. Leo wants him dead. Tomas begs for his life as they search his pockets and find the envelope on him with the ransom money he got from Ricardo. It coveres the debt. Squirrely Tomas begs again for his life and says he's got a little boy who needs him. (Ugh!) Eventually Leo decides to let him go.
Vicky and her totally chastened Daniel go up to his bedroom. They sit on the couch. Dan is mentally wasted. Icky keeps up the sweet, consoling chatter. Life goes on. It's good that he's learned his lesson, yadda, yadda. Their duty is to now try and to be happy somehow. She puts her hand on her arm and smiles. He looks at her hand on his arm and considers what that means to him now. (Hopefully, he's too exhausted to worry about that.)
Meanwhile, Don Julio sends for Renata. He tells her he wants her to go immediately to an address he's giving her where they'll hand her over an envelope. He won't tell her what it's about and tells her not a word to anybody. He puts a tender hand on her arm and reminds her she's the only one he trusts there. She seems to appreciate the sentiment.
In another part of the mansion, Motherly Marcy asks Vicky how things went with Daniel. Bimbutt says marvelously! Mama's plan has worked like a charm. --Any mention of marriage? No, says Vicky, but soon. She is has lots of experience consoling Daniel and has been playing her cards just right. It's strange, though, she adds. With everything he's told her she actually feels sorry for him, though she's very happy to see him suffer. (Sick, yeah.) --Did he apologize? Icky says no, but he's totally embarrassed at the way things have gone, especially remembering how she tried to commit suicide. He couldn't bear to look her in the eyes because of it. She admits she's surprised how well her mother's plans worked out. Marcy tells her he'll be back with her very soon. "--Just you wait and see!"
After Tony's gone, Eva is in tears again and prays for an answer as to what to do next. She's upset because she has nobody to turn to. Dan has though. He's sitting on the couch and considering his situation and probably thinking about his caring and long-suffering Bimbutt.
At the same time, Eva starts to call the police and turn herself in, but she remembers her sister begging her not to go to the police. "--All they'll do is lock her up and throw away the key" she remembers Ali saying. Eva decides not to call them after all.
Adrian gets his wish. Tomas makes his surprise return to the boarding house. Tomas tells him his Daddy's back to stay. Justa and Ricardo have just lost their appetites. Tomas gets snotty with them. He pulls a control fit and forces Adrian to go back up to the room with him and to hell with the kid getting to eat any of his supper. Ricardo tells Justa he would love to give the guy a beating so he'd get the guy to straighten himself out and take proper care of Adrian like a decent father!
Tony shows up at the casino as Leo is telling El Gallo that things are going great and he has a beautiful girlfriend, to boot. El Gallo tells him they found Tomas and he won't have to kill him now since Leo made his peace with the guy. Tony gets paid and Leo goes off to play at the tables. Tony smiles and says to himself he knows Leo is interested in Alicia, but if Leo gets involved with her he will pay for it.
Marisol is looking at wedding gowns and anxious to get married and to be done with her crappy job for good. Ali tells her about her interview at the modeling agency. Mari warns her that nobody gives anything for free. Ali laughs and says well in this case she'd pay him gladly. Yes, she likes him a lot. Even better, he is handsome and he is rich!
Leo wins at roulette and kisses the cheap blonde slut next to him. (Damn, she sounds like she's still in Jr. High and snuck out in her mother's fancy dress and high heels! I wouldn't put it past Leo to be that kind of perv, either!) Yep, Lady Luck is with him, he says.
Back at the manse, the maid comes in to tell Renata her taxi is waiting. What to tell Sra. Marcy? That she's had to go and will be back ASAP--but only if she asks. Just as Renata is getting ready to exit the back way, though, Marcy finds her in the kitchen and asks why there's a taxi. Ruh-roh! Is she going somewhere? Where's she going and why is she going without letting her know?
Leo wins at roulette and kisses the cheap blonde slut next to him. (Damn, she sounds like she's still in Jr. High and snuck out in her mother's fancy dress and high heels! I wouldn't put it past Leo to be that kind of perv, either!) Yep, Lady Luck is with him, he says.
Back at the manse, the maid comes in to tell Renata her taxi is waiting. What to tell Sra. Marcy? That she's had to go and will be back ASAP--but only if she asks. Just as Renata is getting ready to exit the back way, though, Marcy finds her in the kitchen and asks why there's a taxi. Ruh-roh! Is she going somewhere? Where's she going and why is she going without letting her know?
Will Renata cover for Don Julio or will she spill the beans? Will Tony give away Eva to the police? Will Daniel go back to Vicki despite Laurita's despising her and despite the fact he really doesn't love her? Will Leo seduce Alicia? ----Stay tuned.
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Llena de Amor #109 (Mex. 114) Mon 1/17/11 Starbuck’s should name a brew in honor of Fedra, Bump and Grind
Friday: Eman tells MariVicky that he’s written all of Max’s inheritance over to her, but MV still tells him he’s a jerk. Showing his dad her diary, he weeps that he still loves Mari, and Emil tells him to go find her, and is sure he (Emil) can get her address out of Vicky. Axel tries to persuade unmasked (but re-masked, or rather, re-mustachioed) Gretel that she should tell Oliver and Emil and Eman because they can protect her. She explains that Fedra wants to kill Oliver. But it’s so hard to be so near to Oliver, yet so far away! They hug, and just then Emil opens the door, Eman behind him. They stare goggle-eyed.
*****
Mano (who is Gretel, of course) and Axel try to stutter some kind of explanation, but Emil lands nimbly on his feet, telling Axel he’s not going to make the same mistake twice, and it’s all cool. Why, they make a cute couple! Eman mentions Lorena, but of course now that Axel has his memory back, of course….well…. Emil rattles on, saying how everyone loves Mano’s sister Vicky at the office and um, welcome to the family! Everyone feels awkward, most of all Axel whose expressions are priceless as he tries to be game.
Emil hands them some money to go out to dinner, and to have some lovely wine too. He reminds Axel to be a gentleman, and Eman hustles him out as he’s definitely overdoing the accepting dad bit. Emil takes one last wide-eyed gander as Eman shoves him out. Eman gives Axel the you-go-guy fist and closes the door behind him. Mano and Axel burst out laughing.
Garduño is in a suit, sitting in a leather chair in what looks like a gentleman’s club, wine in hand, thoughtbubbling. That Fedra certainly is efficient, he muses, and he’s darn glad to be out. Now Mauricio is going to have to marry Kristel.
At the pension, Gladiola is telling Oliver he’s supposed to have absolute bed rest, so get on upstairs. Oliver complains he can’t stand all that rest and look! His cheeks (the rear ones) have turned into pancakes. Mano comes in and says he’s going out with some friends, so bye! Oliver wants to know who he’s going out with. Mano plays it for all it’s worth, and after he’s gone, Gladiola teases Oliver about being jealous.
Eman comes home and slips the diary into the back of his pants, under his jacket to hide it. Ilitia comes down and wants to know where he’s been all night, why didn’t he call, though she isn’t a shrew about it. Blablabla he says rudely, I’m too tired to talk. I had a lot of work, okay? There was the robbery and everything.
This galan is not the most perfect ever. Not only did he take up thieving as a hobby, now he’s being a jerk to his justifiably worried wife. Anyway, she catches hold of his shoulder as he starts up the stairs and he winces. She looks worried.
Consuelo and Gladiola are having a laugh at Oliver’s expense when Brandon comes in and tells them to behave. He assures Oliver that he’s not mad anymore, they’re like brothers. The ladies applaud their reconciliation, and Brandon says the two ought to go hang out like old times. He assures the ladies he’ll take good care of Oliver.
Kristel is on the phone with Mauricio, trying to get him to go out with her to some event, but he says he has something on that he just can’t cancel. She’s furious, then has another idea.
Lorenzo is trying to get Christian to play with him. He’s made a paper airplane and finally gets a smile out of the kid. He kneels down to hug Christian and his back twinges. Muñeca comes in and he explains that he fell at work and now he’d like to go lie down. Muñeca scoops up Christian so they can join Manzanita and Flora in the kitchen. Lor is mad that she takes him away whenever they’re getting along. They’re gone and his cell rings – it’s Kristel wanting to know if he’s busy that night. He brightens.
Ilitia feels Eman’s shoulder again and he pulls away. She pats him and finds the diary under his jacket and demands to know how he got it. He wearily tells her he doesn’t want to fight – she can read it and find out that Mari doesn’t want anything to do with him. I guess he’s unconcerned that he’s showing Mari’s diary to her enemy. Of course, we know Ilitia has already seen it, but still! As I say, not a perfect galan.
As he trudges upstairs, he passes Fedra on her way down. She reproaches Ilitia for fighting all the time, and Ilitia hands her the diary. Fedra realizes that that means that Mari gave it to him – she’s in Mexico!
MariVicky comes back to the pension and sits heavily on the couch and tells Brandon she’s had a horrible day. He tells her what she needs Brandon Therapy - she needs to powder and perfume herself and come out with him and Oliver and Doris. She’s not in the mood so he tells her life is too short to moon about all miserable. She decides he’s right. Just then Gladiola brings her a note from Mano. In it, Mano tells MV to come to La Mala Noche to see the real Fedra Curiel, and to bring Oliver and Brandon for protection, because Fedra’s capable of murder.
She tells Brandon that she has just the place! Mano recommended La Mala Noche.
Pirate-clad guys are setting up La Mala Noche beforehours. Mano has come to see Bernardo (is he the manager?). I think Bernardo offers money to stop the articles. Mano says what he wants Bernardo to do is to hire a friend who’s really good, but she dances with a mask because she’s from a good family and doesn’t want anybody to know it’s her.
Okay, says Bernardo, we’ll try her tonight. He leaves, and Mano thoughtbubbles that it will be the debut of La Sirena de la Noche, and everyone is in for a lot of surprises.
Emil is down in Max’s basement digs, lamenting to him about Gretel’s having been in that wine cellar for two years. And now she’s gone missing! Max decides to tell him that Gretel escaped with his help. He tells how she was physically in bad shape, but that she had the strength to get through it. (We might even say it was great therapy – she used to have bad spells, but now she’s sane as a brick, deftly playing the part of a young man, a reporter, no less, while being tantalizingly close to the amor de su vida. And she’s about to treat us to a racy dance number. Not everyone could pull all that off, that’s for sure.)
Emil is shocked Max didn’t tell him about Gretel, but Max says he couldn’t risk Fedra knowing. Max says he’s protecting Gretel, basically being the father Emil never seemed to be able to be. Emil demands to know where she is and Max says he’s not telling, even under torture. Gretel will come to him when she’s ready and he’s just going to have to hang on. Max assures Emil she’s fine. Emil begs him to tell her if she calls that he loves her and misses her.
Emil leaves and Max sits at his desk and ponders Emil’s situation. Poor guy! He doesn’t know that Gretel isn’t even his child and neither is Eman. And who knows about the other two? It won’t be until the day Emil finds out that he’ll realize what a horrific mistake he made hooking up with Fedra Curiel.
Wow!!! Doris is just finishing giving Gretel a major glam makeover and Gretel looks stunning in heavy makeup, a huge wig of tumbling curls, and fake eyelashes. Axel is there and is impressed at the transformation. He doesn’t get why Gretel is going to such a place, and insists on coming. She says he can’t, Bernardo and Fedra will recognize him. He can’t figure out what those two have to do with it. Both Gretel and Doris tell him not to treat Gretel like a kid and to stay away.
Kristel and Lorenzo are at a busy, but very lame-looking club. Lots of young people are dancing and somebody apparently has switched on the fog machine. Kristel yells over the din that her friend owns the place, and they got the best table! That best table is right near some empty benches and a blank wall, apparently. Big whoop. Lor complains about it being too loud to hear, and couldn’t they go somewhere else? But this is happenin’ place according to excited Kristel, and she wants to dance.
She drags him out on the floor where some young thing comments to her partner that it’s so cute how that dad brought his daughter and is even going to dance with her. Even though Lor could hardly hear Kristel before, he sure hears the young woman’s comment. He tries to do a few moves, but has to grab his sore back. He tries a few more easy moves and is managing to look sort of okay on the dance floor until Kristel takes his hand and tries to give him a spin. He falls out into the room, taking down dancers like bowling pins, and ends up on the floor wincing and wailing that he hurt his shoulder. And his back, ow! Help me, Kristel! Kristel is mortified.
Mauricio, with nobody at hand to rape, is lying on his bed fully clothed in a suit (at least he’s a sharp dresser) thinking about how he’s going to devour that delicious Victoria de la Garza, inch by inch. What a body! Into his room comes the equally sartorially splendid Garduño, startling him. He’s surprised Garduño got out so fast. I’m surprised that Garduño has wandered into Mau’s bedroom, but maybe Mau’s choice of social interaction doesn’t require that he have an actual living room. Bed, bar, some décor, what more does a young rapist-about-town need, anyway?
Garduño spots Mauricio’s bar and makes a beeline for it, pouring himself a drink. He tells Mau that he wants his money now, or he’s going to call his goons who will off Mau when he’s least expecting it.
Eman is sitting in the living room, thinking to himself that Mari doesn’t want anything to do with him and he’s just going to have to rip her out of his heart, but he doesn’t know how. Benigno comes in, looking cheerful. He mentions about Eman now knowing about Gretel and apologizes that he couldn’t tell earlier, or Max wouldn’t have his head. Eman says it’s okay and shakes his head over the thing that go on in the house. Beningo tells him about the snake and the note from Mari that came with it.
Mauricio tells Garduño that it wasn’t his fault that the Lirio took the money. Garduño snorts that he read the newspapers, that it was a faked robbery to make him look bad. Mauricio tells him not to believe everything he reads in the papers. Garduño’s not buying, though, and says he tried to make it easy for Mau and Lorenzo to pay him back, but that’s over now. Mau pays or he gets it, get it?
Mau complains that he put half of the money into the merchandise, so the Lirio stole from him too! Garduño wonders where Mau got the money he’s paid so far, and Mau says he was able to convince Fedra to loan him some. He can sell ice to Eskimos, you know (yo le puedo vender helado hasta a los esquimales – I love these handy sayings). Ah, Fedra! says Garduño. I’ve a mind to do business with her myself.
Eman tells Benigno about Mari sending him a package too, this one with her diary in it. Weird. Sometimes he feels like she’s so close. Maybe he’s losing it.
Benigno brings up Vicky, and Eman says he can’t get Mari’s contact info from her, plus Vicky hates them all because of what Mari told her. He agrees that Mari has plenty of reason to be furious about what happened to her in this house, but that’s why he wants to see her, to talk to her. Ilitia, coming down the stairs, asks if they want to know what’s going on with la gorda, because she knows.
At the hospital, Lorenzo is in a neck brace. Kristel says she’s sorry, but she’s embarrassed too about the scene at the club. She teases him that he looks hot in the neck brace. He tries to suggest he has energy for more than just the club. She exclaims about what would happen if her mother saw them together. Does he love her mother? He says Fedra is important to him, and how about her, does she love Mauricio? She unleashes a cascade of superlatives, punctuated by her wonderful mannerisms. (She’s so effective as a ditz that we forget to notice how talented this actress really is.) Lor has bad news for her – men like Mauricio never, but never, marry, and there’s nothing she can do to make him.
Garduño reminds Mau that he sold him his soul a while ago, and if does what he wants, he’ll settle for the money he’s already received and forget the rest. Mau assures him that Garduño’s slightest wish is his command (para mí, sus deseos son órdenes). Tell him what he wants, and he’ll do it. Garduño says he’d been checking up on Fedra and found out she’s in some multimillion-dollar deal that they could use to launder money. He’d like him to get Fedra to work with him. No problem, says Mau, I’ve got her wrapped around my little finger! Not only is her daughter my girlfriend, but I know her little secret. What secret? Garduño wants to know, but Mau’s not telling.
Garduño says he owes Fedra, and of course he has to honor that. Mau completely agrees. Garduño proposes a toast, and when their glasses are up, he tells Mau they’re celebrating because this is his bachelor party. Their future business with Fedra depends on Mau marrying Kristel. Mau bugs his eyes and takes a swig.
Ilitia, whose manner is much more reasonable than it was some months ago, is talking to Eman about his obsession with Mari. She realizes that here she is trying to save their marriage and he’s been thinking of Mari all this time. He points out that Mari is gone and anyway is married and he doesn’t know where she is. Yes you do, says Ilitia, you know she’s in Mexico. Eman is bewildered.
MariVicky, Doris, Oliver and Brandon arrive at La Mala Noche, but the captions have disappeared and there is a lot of background noise. Anyway, it seems to be early in the evening, and the ladies balk a bit at the door. The group is shown to a table. The announcer is on stage, heralding the arrival of the one, the only, La Reina! Here comes Fedra, in a small glittery mask that just covers her eyes, a bustier, boots, etc., her curls tied up in a bun (not her best look, and certainly not seductive), and she starts in on some sword and then whip action. Somehow she looks slightly tipsy, but I’m sure that’s inadvertent. While she clunks around, the four at the table have no flicker of recognition, though she has quite a distinctive smile. She spots Mari and hesitates. Mari keeps her in her laser beams. Fedra hesitates again.
Aw, too bad! We have left that scene and instead are with Eman and Ilitia. He’s asking why she thinks Mari is in town, and she tells him not to play dumb. He swears he hasn’t seen her in two years. Ilitia, tears welling in her eyes, begs him to come clean. She’s been fighting to save their marriage, while he’s been seeing Mari. He starts to get mad, saying Mari lives in Paris and doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Ilitia tells him Fedra found out Mari had arrived not long ago. Eman is so surprised, Ilitia realizes he doesn’t know. She hugs him, begging him not to leave her for Mari. Poor kid.
Goody, we’re back at La Mala Noche. MariVicky is remembering Gretel telling her that she’ll be surprised to see what Fedra does at night. Fedra for her part is disconcerted by MariVicky’s presence and Oliver and Brandon’s too, and stalls, staring at MV. The master of ceremonies, the aproned pirate, has to come nudge her back into activity. The audience starts doing the slow clap. Fedra rouses herself.
At the table, the guys wonder why Mano recommended a place like this, and wonders if they should leave. Doris says it’s interesting. Fedra is back in action, swinging her whip, and realizes MariVicky has probably recognized her. MV continues her stony staring.
Mau tells Garduño he’s not the marrying type. Garduño pats him genially and tells him it’s an order. Mau laments all the lovelies he sees in the street. Is he to give them up? Garduño says he can do whatever he wants, but they all have to sacrifice for business. Mau feels like he’s being strangled. Garduño enthuses about how great the money-laundering will be using Fedra’s connection, and then he and Mau will end up with everything. Neat huh? Mau seems not to be paying attention.
Ilitia is sure Mari came back to ruin their marriage. Eman says he’s equally sure that’s not true, because Mari hates him, and it’s Ilitia’s fault. He says he knows about how she got him drunk at his bachelor party then crawled into bed with him for Mari to see. Ooops, thoughtbubbles Ilitia. He notices her silence, but then she says she had nothing to do with it. But you did, didn’t you? insists Eman, and we are left hanging at that.
Avances: Ilitia tells Kristel her marriage is doomed with Mari back in town. Mau demands that Netty tell him where Mari is, but Netty says only Vicky knows. MariVicky is in Fedra’s dressing room, and Fedra grabs her and holds a knife to her throat. Bernardo bursts into the room.
*****
Mano (who is Gretel, of course) and Axel try to stutter some kind of explanation, but Emil lands nimbly on his feet, telling Axel he’s not going to make the same mistake twice, and it’s all cool. Why, they make a cute couple! Eman mentions Lorena, but of course now that Axel has his memory back, of course….well…. Emil rattles on, saying how everyone loves Mano’s sister Vicky at the office and um, welcome to the family! Everyone feels awkward, most of all Axel whose expressions are priceless as he tries to be game.
Emil hands them some money to go out to dinner, and to have some lovely wine too. He reminds Axel to be a gentleman, and Eman hustles him out as he’s definitely overdoing the accepting dad bit. Emil takes one last wide-eyed gander as Eman shoves him out. Eman gives Axel the you-go-guy fist and closes the door behind him. Mano and Axel burst out laughing.
Garduño is in a suit, sitting in a leather chair in what looks like a gentleman’s club, wine in hand, thoughtbubbling. That Fedra certainly is efficient, he muses, and he’s darn glad to be out. Now Mauricio is going to have to marry Kristel.
At the pension, Gladiola is telling Oliver he’s supposed to have absolute bed rest, so get on upstairs. Oliver complains he can’t stand all that rest and look! His cheeks (the rear ones) have turned into pancakes. Mano comes in and says he’s going out with some friends, so bye! Oliver wants to know who he’s going out with. Mano plays it for all it’s worth, and after he’s gone, Gladiola teases Oliver about being jealous.
Eman comes home and slips the diary into the back of his pants, under his jacket to hide it. Ilitia comes down and wants to know where he’s been all night, why didn’t he call, though she isn’t a shrew about it. Blablabla he says rudely, I’m too tired to talk. I had a lot of work, okay? There was the robbery and everything.
This galan is not the most perfect ever. Not only did he take up thieving as a hobby, now he’s being a jerk to his justifiably worried wife. Anyway, she catches hold of his shoulder as he starts up the stairs and he winces. She looks worried.
Consuelo and Gladiola are having a laugh at Oliver’s expense when Brandon comes in and tells them to behave. He assures Oliver that he’s not mad anymore, they’re like brothers. The ladies applaud their reconciliation, and Brandon says the two ought to go hang out like old times. He assures the ladies he’ll take good care of Oliver.
Kristel is on the phone with Mauricio, trying to get him to go out with her to some event, but he says he has something on that he just can’t cancel. She’s furious, then has another idea.
Lorenzo is trying to get Christian to play with him. He’s made a paper airplane and finally gets a smile out of the kid. He kneels down to hug Christian and his back twinges. Muñeca comes in and he explains that he fell at work and now he’d like to go lie down. Muñeca scoops up Christian so they can join Manzanita and Flora in the kitchen. Lor is mad that she takes him away whenever they’re getting along. They’re gone and his cell rings – it’s Kristel wanting to know if he’s busy that night. He brightens.
Ilitia feels Eman’s shoulder again and he pulls away. She pats him and finds the diary under his jacket and demands to know how he got it. He wearily tells her he doesn’t want to fight – she can read it and find out that Mari doesn’t want anything to do with him. I guess he’s unconcerned that he’s showing Mari’s diary to her enemy. Of course, we know Ilitia has already seen it, but still! As I say, not a perfect galan.
As he trudges upstairs, he passes Fedra on her way down. She reproaches Ilitia for fighting all the time, and Ilitia hands her the diary. Fedra realizes that that means that Mari gave it to him – she’s in Mexico!
MariVicky comes back to the pension and sits heavily on the couch and tells Brandon she’s had a horrible day. He tells her what she needs Brandon Therapy - she needs to powder and perfume herself and come out with him and Oliver and Doris. She’s not in the mood so he tells her life is too short to moon about all miserable. She decides he’s right. Just then Gladiola brings her a note from Mano. In it, Mano tells MV to come to La Mala Noche to see the real Fedra Curiel, and to bring Oliver and Brandon for protection, because Fedra’s capable of murder.
She tells Brandon that she has just the place! Mano recommended La Mala Noche.
Pirate-clad guys are setting up La Mala Noche beforehours. Mano has come to see Bernardo (is he the manager?). I think Bernardo offers money to stop the articles. Mano says what he wants Bernardo to do is to hire a friend who’s really good, but she dances with a mask because she’s from a good family and doesn’t want anybody to know it’s her.
Okay, says Bernardo, we’ll try her tonight. He leaves, and Mano thoughtbubbles that it will be the debut of La Sirena de la Noche, and everyone is in for a lot of surprises.
Emil is down in Max’s basement digs, lamenting to him about Gretel’s having been in that wine cellar for two years. And now she’s gone missing! Max decides to tell him that Gretel escaped with his help. He tells how she was physically in bad shape, but that she had the strength to get through it. (We might even say it was great therapy – she used to have bad spells, but now she’s sane as a brick, deftly playing the part of a young man, a reporter, no less, while being tantalizingly close to the amor de su vida. And she’s about to treat us to a racy dance number. Not everyone could pull all that off, that’s for sure.)
Emil is shocked Max didn’t tell him about Gretel, but Max says he couldn’t risk Fedra knowing. Max says he’s protecting Gretel, basically being the father Emil never seemed to be able to be. Emil demands to know where she is and Max says he’s not telling, even under torture. Gretel will come to him when she’s ready and he’s just going to have to hang on. Max assures Emil she’s fine. Emil begs him to tell her if she calls that he loves her and misses her.
Emil leaves and Max sits at his desk and ponders Emil’s situation. Poor guy! He doesn’t know that Gretel isn’t even his child and neither is Eman. And who knows about the other two? It won’t be until the day Emil finds out that he’ll realize what a horrific mistake he made hooking up with Fedra Curiel.
Wow!!! Doris is just finishing giving Gretel a major glam makeover and Gretel looks stunning in heavy makeup, a huge wig of tumbling curls, and fake eyelashes. Axel is there and is impressed at the transformation. He doesn’t get why Gretel is going to such a place, and insists on coming. She says he can’t, Bernardo and Fedra will recognize him. He can’t figure out what those two have to do with it. Both Gretel and Doris tell him not to treat Gretel like a kid and to stay away.
Kristel and Lorenzo are at a busy, but very lame-looking club. Lots of young people are dancing and somebody apparently has switched on the fog machine. Kristel yells over the din that her friend owns the place, and they got the best table! That best table is right near some empty benches and a blank wall, apparently. Big whoop. Lor complains about it being too loud to hear, and couldn’t they go somewhere else? But this is happenin’ place according to excited Kristel, and she wants to dance.
She drags him out on the floor where some young thing comments to her partner that it’s so cute how that dad brought his daughter and is even going to dance with her. Even though Lor could hardly hear Kristel before, he sure hears the young woman’s comment. He tries to do a few moves, but has to grab his sore back. He tries a few more easy moves and is managing to look sort of okay on the dance floor until Kristel takes his hand and tries to give him a spin. He falls out into the room, taking down dancers like bowling pins, and ends up on the floor wincing and wailing that he hurt his shoulder. And his back, ow! Help me, Kristel! Kristel is mortified.
Mauricio, with nobody at hand to rape, is lying on his bed fully clothed in a suit (at least he’s a sharp dresser) thinking about how he’s going to devour that delicious Victoria de la Garza, inch by inch. What a body! Into his room comes the equally sartorially splendid Garduño, startling him. He’s surprised Garduño got out so fast. I’m surprised that Garduño has wandered into Mau’s bedroom, but maybe Mau’s choice of social interaction doesn’t require that he have an actual living room. Bed, bar, some décor, what more does a young rapist-about-town need, anyway?
Garduño spots Mauricio’s bar and makes a beeline for it, pouring himself a drink. He tells Mau that he wants his money now, or he’s going to call his goons who will off Mau when he’s least expecting it.
Eman is sitting in the living room, thinking to himself that Mari doesn’t want anything to do with him and he’s just going to have to rip her out of his heart, but he doesn’t know how. Benigno comes in, looking cheerful. He mentions about Eman now knowing about Gretel and apologizes that he couldn’t tell earlier, or Max wouldn’t have his head. Eman says it’s okay and shakes his head over the thing that go on in the house. Beningo tells him about the snake and the note from Mari that came with it.
Mauricio tells Garduño that it wasn’t his fault that the Lirio took the money. Garduño snorts that he read the newspapers, that it was a faked robbery to make him look bad. Mauricio tells him not to believe everything he reads in the papers. Garduño’s not buying, though, and says he tried to make it easy for Mau and Lorenzo to pay him back, but that’s over now. Mau pays or he gets it, get it?
Mau complains that he put half of the money into the merchandise, so the Lirio stole from him too! Garduño wonders where Mau got the money he’s paid so far, and Mau says he was able to convince Fedra to loan him some. He can sell ice to Eskimos, you know (yo le puedo vender helado hasta a los esquimales – I love these handy sayings). Ah, Fedra! says Garduño. I’ve a mind to do business with her myself.
Eman tells Benigno about Mari sending him a package too, this one with her diary in it. Weird. Sometimes he feels like she’s so close. Maybe he’s losing it.
Benigno brings up Vicky, and Eman says he can’t get Mari’s contact info from her, plus Vicky hates them all because of what Mari told her. He agrees that Mari has plenty of reason to be furious about what happened to her in this house, but that’s why he wants to see her, to talk to her. Ilitia, coming down the stairs, asks if they want to know what’s going on with la gorda, because she knows.
At the hospital, Lorenzo is in a neck brace. Kristel says she’s sorry, but she’s embarrassed too about the scene at the club. She teases him that he looks hot in the neck brace. He tries to suggest he has energy for more than just the club. She exclaims about what would happen if her mother saw them together. Does he love her mother? He says Fedra is important to him, and how about her, does she love Mauricio? She unleashes a cascade of superlatives, punctuated by her wonderful mannerisms. (She’s so effective as a ditz that we forget to notice how talented this actress really is.) Lor has bad news for her – men like Mauricio never, but never, marry, and there’s nothing she can do to make him.
Garduño reminds Mau that he sold him his soul a while ago, and if does what he wants, he’ll settle for the money he’s already received and forget the rest. Mau assures him that Garduño’s slightest wish is his command (para mí, sus deseos son órdenes). Tell him what he wants, and he’ll do it. Garduño says he’d been checking up on Fedra and found out she’s in some multimillion-dollar deal that they could use to launder money. He’d like him to get Fedra to work with him. No problem, says Mau, I’ve got her wrapped around my little finger! Not only is her daughter my girlfriend, but I know her little secret. What secret? Garduño wants to know, but Mau’s not telling.
Garduño says he owes Fedra, and of course he has to honor that. Mau completely agrees. Garduño proposes a toast, and when their glasses are up, he tells Mau they’re celebrating because this is his bachelor party. Their future business with Fedra depends on Mau marrying Kristel. Mau bugs his eyes and takes a swig.
Ilitia, whose manner is much more reasonable than it was some months ago, is talking to Eman about his obsession with Mari. She realizes that here she is trying to save their marriage and he’s been thinking of Mari all this time. He points out that Mari is gone and anyway is married and he doesn’t know where she is. Yes you do, says Ilitia, you know she’s in Mexico. Eman is bewildered.
MariVicky, Doris, Oliver and Brandon arrive at La Mala Noche, but the captions have disappeared and there is a lot of background noise. Anyway, it seems to be early in the evening, and the ladies balk a bit at the door. The group is shown to a table. The announcer is on stage, heralding the arrival of the one, the only, La Reina! Here comes Fedra, in a small glittery mask that just covers her eyes, a bustier, boots, etc., her curls tied up in a bun (not her best look, and certainly not seductive), and she starts in on some sword and then whip action. Somehow she looks slightly tipsy, but I’m sure that’s inadvertent. While she clunks around, the four at the table have no flicker of recognition, though she has quite a distinctive smile. She spots Mari and hesitates. Mari keeps her in her laser beams. Fedra hesitates again.
Aw, too bad! We have left that scene and instead are with Eman and Ilitia. He’s asking why she thinks Mari is in town, and she tells him not to play dumb. He swears he hasn’t seen her in two years. Ilitia, tears welling in her eyes, begs him to come clean. She’s been fighting to save their marriage, while he’s been seeing Mari. He starts to get mad, saying Mari lives in Paris and doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Ilitia tells him Fedra found out Mari had arrived not long ago. Eman is so surprised, Ilitia realizes he doesn’t know. She hugs him, begging him not to leave her for Mari. Poor kid.
Goody, we’re back at La Mala Noche. MariVicky is remembering Gretel telling her that she’ll be surprised to see what Fedra does at night. Fedra for her part is disconcerted by MariVicky’s presence and Oliver and Brandon’s too, and stalls, staring at MV. The master of ceremonies, the aproned pirate, has to come nudge her back into activity. The audience starts doing the slow clap. Fedra rouses herself.
At the table, the guys wonder why Mano recommended a place like this, and wonders if they should leave. Doris says it’s interesting. Fedra is back in action, swinging her whip, and realizes MariVicky has probably recognized her. MV continues her stony staring.
Mau tells Garduño he’s not the marrying type. Garduño pats him genially and tells him it’s an order. Mau laments all the lovelies he sees in the street. Is he to give them up? Garduño says he can do whatever he wants, but they all have to sacrifice for business. Mau feels like he’s being strangled. Garduño enthuses about how great the money-laundering will be using Fedra’s connection, and then he and Mau will end up with everything. Neat huh? Mau seems not to be paying attention.
Ilitia is sure Mari came back to ruin their marriage. Eman says he’s equally sure that’s not true, because Mari hates him, and it’s Ilitia’s fault. He says he knows about how she got him drunk at his bachelor party then crawled into bed with him for Mari to see. Ooops, thoughtbubbles Ilitia. He notices her silence, but then she says she had nothing to do with it. But you did, didn’t you? insists Eman, and we are left hanging at that.
Avances: Ilitia tells Kristel her marriage is doomed with Mari back in town. Mau demands that Netty tell him where Mari is, but Netty says only Vicky knows. MariVicky is in Fedra’s dressing room, and Fedra grabs her and holds a knife to her throat. Bernardo bursts into the room.
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Triunfo del Amor #11 1/17/11 Triunfo de las tortas ahogadas
Outside, the snow swirls through the frigid night air. Inside, the Mavens snuggle before the warmth of the electronic hearth. The music swells. The opening titles appear on the screen: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harridan … and Mr. Maven makes a hasty retreat, muttering: I can’t believe you’re actually watching that crap… ( Bah. Let him go, damn cultural elitist.)
María Desamparada is where we left her last Friday – sobbing in Juan Pablo’s arms. He will be her father, just as he is a father to all his flock, and he will take care of her. She will be his daughter.
Victoria is still convinced María will come back to work as if nothing had happened. Toni’s not so sure.
Juanjo is involved in a daring rescue. A young boy is trapped in a high balcony in a burning building.
La familia Sandoval is chatting at the dinner table. Victoria tells Fer she likes the dress she picked for her birthday party and Osvaldo tells his daughter the garden, as promised, will look just like a disco for the occasion. When Max asks if anything’s new at the agency, V drops the bomb: I fired María D. He is taken aback but Fer nods approvingly. You did good, Ma, she tells her. Max tells her to shut it.
Juanjo carries the boy to safety. He looks pretty beat up. The rescue is being televised and at home, Milagros and Nathy are watching anxiously. Linda is leafing through a magazine. He’s such a hero, swoons Nathy. Yeah right, like something out of the movies, says LindaHo. At the scene, the boy’s family thanks Juanjo effusively. Aw shucks, he says, he was just doing his duty as a fireman. (bombero).
Back at the Sandoval table, V explains that María’s offense was disobedience. She showed up at work with the most vulgar makeup and hairdo you can imagine. Osvaldo immediately gets it: María was just trying to please you, he tells Victoria. He is disheartened at V’s lack of patience and compassion for María.
María, back at her apartment, tells the roomies how V humilliated her. Now her dream of being a model is kaput. She never wants to see Victoria again.
Osvaldo leaves the table. Victoria’s cruelty to María has made him lose his appetite. Now it's Max's turn. He tells her how upset he is by her inhumane treatment of her employees. They are only flesh and blood (carne y hueso, literally, flesh and bone). They make mistakes. Not everyone is as perfect as you, he says pointedly. One bright spot for V: Fer is cool with her cruelty.
The roomies are still hashing over the María-Victoria incident. Luckily, a little time under the shower was enough to banish LindaHo’s MiniMe look and we have our heroine back. Max comes to the door and this time he doesn’t get turned away. MD falls into his arms.
MD and MS have found a place to talk. He warned her that Victoria was exigente (demanding), he says. She replies:
Una cosa es la exigencia, otra es la prepotencia.
(It’s one thing to be demanding, another to be arrogant.)
Her modeling career is over (se esfumó, it vanished), she says. She’s not going back to the Casa de Modas. And now she wants to change the subject. Tell me about your family, she says.
The relentless LindaHo calls Osvaldo on his cell and won’t listen when he tells her it’s best if they don’t see each other. In her breathy little voice she tells him that phone conversations aren’t enough. And she just wants to make him happy.
Back to MS and MD. He turns the conversation away from the dangerous topic of his family (she still doesn’t know who his parents are) by asking her what happened to her parents. They abandoned me, she tells him. Her mother didn’t want her. And for a long time she felt guilty – she must have done something to make her mother reject her. What would happen if you found your mother now? asks Max. Would you forgive her. Never, says MD, never.
Clueless Victoria sits before her mirror thinking how Max and Ozvaldo judge her too harshly. This whole María thing will be over by tomorrow when she comes back to work.
And Max is at that moment saying to María:
Entonces, ¿has decido no regresar a la Casa de Modas?(Then, you’ve decided not to go back to the fashion house?)
Yes, she has made up her mind. She’ll find another way to support herself. She’s not afraid of honest work. Now Max is completely convinced that she is unlike any girl he has met. They lock Bambi eyes. Romantic music. Lean in for a kiss. Sigh. Let’s move on.
Vicki comes down to the breakfast table and finds Fer seated alone. Max and Os left early. Os said to remind her that tonight is the premier of his movie and he hopes she can go (que ojalá pudieras ir) – but if not, well it wouldn’t be the first time.
It turns out Os is having breakfast with LindaHo. When Vicki calls him on his cell to make arrangements for the evening, he blows her off. Estoy ocupado (I’m busy) he says and hangs up. LindaHo is delighted.
Victoria, who is calling from her office, tells Toni what just happened. Osvaldo probably is very busy, says her friend. V is still expecting MD to come back to work and Toni is still thinking that’s not likely. V’s secretary announces via the intercom that a priest (it’s JP) is there to see her. She can’t receive him now, she says. It will have to be some other time. JP assures the secretary that he’ll be back.
We step away from the miserable ricos for a moment to spend some time with the poor folk who can smile through their adversity. María, Milagros, Juanjo and Don Napo are setting up some eats at a long table outdoors, a stall at the neighborhood market.
Speaking of miserable ricos, Fer is in a snit because she hasn’t been able to reach Scuzzy Tattoo Boy all day. She doesn’t know he’s still in jail.
Just when we thought St. Bernarda couldn’t be any worse –-
It turns out she is – what? a usurer? a heartless landlord? In any case she is demanding payment for back rent from none other than Rodolfo Padilla, Victoria’s old abuser and Scuzzy Tattoo Boy’s father. ¿Qué casualidad, no? He tries to tell her his problems but she cuts him off:
A mi me importa muy poco que tu hijo está en la carcel.(I don’t give a rat’s ass that your son’s in jail.)
He’s not looking for compassion, just a little more time. Look, she says, I’m a poor widow who has to look out for herself. I’ll give you a week. Pay up by then or you’ll be keeping your son company in jail. Got it?
That evening Max is playing pool and gets all mushy and sentimental just thinking about María. He says to himself:
Ay, Max, Max, se me hace que te estás enamorando.(Ay, Max, Max, it seems to me you’re falling in love.)
When Fabián comes in and wonders why he isn’t dressed for his father’s film premiere, he tells him he’s not in the mood. Say, could you do me a favor-- says Max. Would you mind escorting my sister tonight? No need to ask twice. We all know Fabián has a thing for Fer.
Fabián watches as Fer comes down the stairs in a bizarrely matronly get-up. (Did she borrow a costume from the set of Alicia en el país de la Meravillas?) In the rudest possible way, she accepts his offer to accompany her for the evening.
We see Padilla selling the car that Scuzzy Tattoo Boy thought of as his own. Nice. One less moron on the road.
At the premiere of Osvaldo’s film, fancy people are arriving in their fancy wheels. We see Toni and Pipino, Guillermo and a woman in red, and Pedro and Ofelia.
In somewhat less fancy wheels, a public taxi to be exact, Padilla rides with Tattoo Boy. He bailed him out with the money he got for selling the car. Padilla is mocking his son’s band – You think you’ll get rich from that? No, admits Tattoo Boy. But he does have a millionaire girlfriend and she’ll be their ticket to the big money. Padilla’s ears perk up. Yeah, continues Scuzz Boy, her father is the famous actor, Osvaldo Sandoval.
Back at the premiere, Osvaldo and Victoria are climbing up the stairs of the red carpet and are confronted by LindaHo coming down. (Who knows how she got in.) She smiles boldly at Os.
Tattoo Boy continues: Her ma is a big deal designer with her own fashion house. Padilla wants to meet the suegros, natch. He’ll get his chance at Fer’s birthday party, sonny boy tells him.
LindaHo asks for Osvaldo’s autograph. He signs and the matrimonio Sandoval moves ahead as Victoria remarks: Vaya manera de pedir un autógrafo. (That was quite a way to ask for an autograph.) It looked like you knew her. Don’t make a scene, says Osvaldo, not tonight.
Padilla is back at Bernie’s to pay off his debt. (I guess he got a good price on the car.) He leaves and she is counting her money when Tomasa comes in with a message: A volunteer called to remind her she has promised – apparently grudgingly – to visit the children’s hospital tomorrow. (Just what those poor kids need – a visit from the Bride of Satan.) Tomasa asks where the money came from. What money? says Bernie as she stashes the roll of bills and reminds Tomasa of her oath to Christ to keep her piehole shut.
Padre Juan Pablo can’t sleep. He is worried about María D and determined to talk to the woman who humilliated her. He’ll keep trying until he gets through to her. Meanwhile, he is sanding little crosses. It helps him relax.
LindaHo comes back to the apartment all excited about her daring ambush of Osvaldo at the premiere. Her roomies disapprove.
The premiere is over and when Osvaldo walks out, he seems to be looking around (perhaps for Linda?) Fer, arrogant as always, orders Fabián to take her to dinner. He, poor idiot, is only too happy to comply.
The three roomies sit at the table scarfing down sandwiches. They’re delicious, Nathy assures María. You’ll sell them all very early. I hope so, says MD, because tomorrow afternoon I’m going with the nuns to visit the children's hospital. (Those kids may be in for quite an afternoon!) Then the doorbell rings. It’s Max.
What a horrible place this is, whines Fer to Fabián when the two are seated at a restaurant. Gosh, he thought it was a pretty nice place. Poor fool keeps trying. He says gamely, if lamely:
Te han dicho que eres muy bonita?(Has anyone ever told you you’re very pretty?)
Muchas veces (many times), she spits back at him. And then she says dismissively:
No me estarás echando los perros – ya tengo mi novio. Y además, tú no eres mi tipo.(I hope you’re not coming on to me – I already have a boyfriend. And anyway, you’re not my type.)
Max and María are out together. He says: So you’ve definitely decided not to go back to the agency. What exactly happened? María prefers not to talk about it. Ok, he says, only I would have liked a chance to defend you. (Me hubiera gustado defenderte). And he gallantly kisses her hand.
The premiere, it seems, was a disappointment. Guillermo is having a drink with Ofelia and Pedro, trying hard to disguise his pleasure at the lukewarm reception Osvaldo’s film got at the premiere. Pedro says it wasn’t Osvaldo’s fault; the role just wasn’t a good fit for him. You can’t fool the public, says, Ofelia, and this film is a stinker. Salud!
At home, Victoria consoles Osvaldo but he has been in the business long enough to know how to interpret an audience’s silence. The film is a flop. Even so, he is grateful she was there with him. He needed her at his side. And he loves her.
María explains to Max how she’s going to earn her keep. The nuns in Guadalajara taught her how to make tortas ahogadas (literally, drowned sandwiches). So she’s got herself a stand in the market and she’ll be preparing them and selling them. And why not? It’s honorable work. (trabajo decente) He promises to be her number one customer. He bats his beautiful long lashes at her and apologizes for the way he treated her before. He has no doubt now that she is a wonderful, sweet girl, as pure as her eyes. And there’s something he has to tell her… Before he can complete the thought, the owner of the café approaches with the bill. It’s closing time.
The following day, Osvaldo reads the scathing reviews of his film in the newspapers. Victoria tells him his work was impeccable; it’s not his fault if the project failed. He still feels responsible. Yet he is again grateful that V is standing by him – she makes him feel he is the happiest man in the world. And the luckiest. Stay with me all day, he begs her. She refuses. She has a meeting with Oscar. But don’t lose heart (No te desanímate) she says. And she leaves as the phone rings. Osvaldo picks up the receiver. We all know who will be on the other end: the indefatigable stalker, LindaHo.
Max is totally into the market stall experience. He helps María set up her table, and prepare the tortas. Then he tastes one and declares (in English): Oh. My. God. He is her front man, her promoter, her assistant. Between the two of them, the tortas ahogadas sell out in no time.
Linda has persuaded Osvaldo to meet her in a restaurant. She’s telling him she, for one, looooved his film (me fascinó). He’s glad to hear it. After all, artists work for the public, not for the critics. She swoops in for a landing on his face but he pulls away. No, he tells her. This is a dangerous game. Let’s leave it alone.
At the Casa de Modas, Toni tells Victoria that it’s time to face facts: María Desamparada isn’t coming back. They have to find a new model.
LindaHo is swooping, swooping, swooping… and she hits her target. Prolonged lip lock. Then, ever so breathily, she purrs:
¿Porqué no me invitas a un lugar más íntimo donde podamos estar solos?(Why don’t you invite me someplace more intimate where we can be alone?)
María is telling her roomies what a mensch Max is turning out to be, how he helped her sell her tortas… the tale is interrupted by the doorbell. ¡No puede ser! It’s Queen Victoria! Deadpan, she asks María:
¿Porqué no te has presentado a trabajar?(Why didn’t you show up for work?)
Levy in the kayak.
María Desamparada is where we left her last Friday – sobbing in Juan Pablo’s arms. He will be her father, just as he is a father to all his flock, and he will take care of her. She will be his daughter.
Victoria is still convinced María will come back to work as if nothing had happened. Toni’s not so sure.
Juanjo is involved in a daring rescue. A young boy is trapped in a high balcony in a burning building.
La familia Sandoval is chatting at the dinner table. Victoria tells Fer she likes the dress she picked for her birthday party and Osvaldo tells his daughter the garden, as promised, will look just like a disco for the occasion. When Max asks if anything’s new at the agency, V drops the bomb: I fired María D. He is taken aback but Fer nods approvingly. You did good, Ma, she tells her. Max tells her to shut it.
Juanjo carries the boy to safety. He looks pretty beat up. The rescue is being televised and at home, Milagros and Nathy are watching anxiously. Linda is leafing through a magazine. He’s such a hero, swoons Nathy. Yeah right, like something out of the movies, says LindaHo. At the scene, the boy’s family thanks Juanjo effusively. Aw shucks, he says, he was just doing his duty as a fireman. (bombero).
Back at the Sandoval table, V explains that María’s offense was disobedience. She showed up at work with the most vulgar makeup and hairdo you can imagine. Osvaldo immediately gets it: María was just trying to please you, he tells Victoria. He is disheartened at V’s lack of patience and compassion for María.
María, back at her apartment, tells the roomies how V humilliated her. Now her dream of being a model is kaput. She never wants to see Victoria again.
Osvaldo leaves the table. Victoria’s cruelty to María has made him lose his appetite. Now it's Max's turn. He tells her how upset he is by her inhumane treatment of her employees. They are only flesh and blood (carne y hueso, literally, flesh and bone). They make mistakes. Not everyone is as perfect as you, he says pointedly. One bright spot for V: Fer is cool with her cruelty.
The roomies are still hashing over the María-Victoria incident. Luckily, a little time under the shower was enough to banish LindaHo’s MiniMe look and we have our heroine back. Max comes to the door and this time he doesn’t get turned away. MD falls into his arms.
MD and MS have found a place to talk. He warned her that Victoria was exigente (demanding), he says. She replies:
Una cosa es la exigencia, otra es la prepotencia.
(It’s one thing to be demanding, another to be arrogant.)
Her modeling career is over (se esfumó, it vanished), she says. She’s not going back to the Casa de Modas. And now she wants to change the subject. Tell me about your family, she says.
The relentless LindaHo calls Osvaldo on his cell and won’t listen when he tells her it’s best if they don’t see each other. In her breathy little voice she tells him that phone conversations aren’t enough. And she just wants to make him happy.
Back to MS and MD. He turns the conversation away from the dangerous topic of his family (she still doesn’t know who his parents are) by asking her what happened to her parents. They abandoned me, she tells him. Her mother didn’t want her. And for a long time she felt guilty – she must have done something to make her mother reject her. What would happen if you found your mother now? asks Max. Would you forgive her. Never, says MD, never.
Clueless Victoria sits before her mirror thinking how Max and Ozvaldo judge her too harshly. This whole María thing will be over by tomorrow when she comes back to work.
And Max is at that moment saying to María:
Entonces, ¿has decido no regresar a la Casa de Modas?(Then, you’ve decided not to go back to the fashion house?)
Yes, she has made up her mind. She’ll find another way to support herself. She’s not afraid of honest work. Now Max is completely convinced that she is unlike any girl he has met. They lock Bambi eyes. Romantic music. Lean in for a kiss. Sigh. Let’s move on.
Vicki comes down to the breakfast table and finds Fer seated alone. Max and Os left early. Os said to remind her that tonight is the premier of his movie and he hopes she can go (que ojalá pudieras ir) – but if not, well it wouldn’t be the first time.
It turns out Os is having breakfast with LindaHo. When Vicki calls him on his cell to make arrangements for the evening, he blows her off. Estoy ocupado (I’m busy) he says and hangs up. LindaHo is delighted.
Victoria, who is calling from her office, tells Toni what just happened. Osvaldo probably is very busy, says her friend. V is still expecting MD to come back to work and Toni is still thinking that’s not likely. V’s secretary announces via the intercom that a priest (it’s JP) is there to see her. She can’t receive him now, she says. It will have to be some other time. JP assures the secretary that he’ll be back.
We step away from the miserable ricos for a moment to spend some time with the poor folk who can smile through their adversity. María, Milagros, Juanjo and Don Napo are setting up some eats at a long table outdoors, a stall at the neighborhood market.
Speaking of miserable ricos, Fer is in a snit because she hasn’t been able to reach Scuzzy Tattoo Boy all day. She doesn’t know he’s still in jail.
Just when we thought St. Bernarda couldn’t be any worse –-
It turns out she is – what? a usurer? a heartless landlord? In any case she is demanding payment for back rent from none other than Rodolfo Padilla, Victoria’s old abuser and Scuzzy Tattoo Boy’s father. ¿Qué casualidad, no? He tries to tell her his problems but she cuts him off:
A mi me importa muy poco que tu hijo está en la carcel.(I don’t give a rat’s ass that your son’s in jail.)
He’s not looking for compassion, just a little more time. Look, she says, I’m a poor widow who has to look out for herself. I’ll give you a week. Pay up by then or you’ll be keeping your son company in jail. Got it?
That evening Max is playing pool and gets all mushy and sentimental just thinking about María. He says to himself:
Ay, Max, Max, se me hace que te estás enamorando.(Ay, Max, Max, it seems to me you’re falling in love.)
When Fabián comes in and wonders why he isn’t dressed for his father’s film premiere, he tells him he’s not in the mood. Say, could you do me a favor-- says Max. Would you mind escorting my sister tonight? No need to ask twice. We all know Fabián has a thing for Fer.
Fabián watches as Fer comes down the stairs in a bizarrely matronly get-up. (Did she borrow a costume from the set of Alicia en el país de la Meravillas?) In the rudest possible way, she accepts his offer to accompany her for the evening.
We see Padilla selling the car that Scuzzy Tattoo Boy thought of as his own. Nice. One less moron on the road.
At the premiere of Osvaldo’s film, fancy people are arriving in their fancy wheels. We see Toni and Pipino, Guillermo and a woman in red, and Pedro and Ofelia.
In somewhat less fancy wheels, a public taxi to be exact, Padilla rides with Tattoo Boy. He bailed him out with the money he got for selling the car. Padilla is mocking his son’s band – You think you’ll get rich from that? No, admits Tattoo Boy. But he does have a millionaire girlfriend and she’ll be their ticket to the big money. Padilla’s ears perk up. Yeah, continues Scuzz Boy, her father is the famous actor, Osvaldo Sandoval.
Back at the premiere, Osvaldo and Victoria are climbing up the stairs of the red carpet and are confronted by LindaHo coming down. (Who knows how she got in.) She smiles boldly at Os.
Tattoo Boy continues: Her ma is a big deal designer with her own fashion house. Padilla wants to meet the suegros, natch. He’ll get his chance at Fer’s birthday party, sonny boy tells him.
LindaHo asks for Osvaldo’s autograph. He signs and the matrimonio Sandoval moves ahead as Victoria remarks: Vaya manera de pedir un autógrafo. (That was quite a way to ask for an autograph.) It looked like you knew her. Don’t make a scene, says Osvaldo, not tonight.
Padilla is back at Bernie’s to pay off his debt. (I guess he got a good price on the car.) He leaves and she is counting her money when Tomasa comes in with a message: A volunteer called to remind her she has promised – apparently grudgingly – to visit the children’s hospital tomorrow. (Just what those poor kids need – a visit from the Bride of Satan.) Tomasa asks where the money came from. What money? says Bernie as she stashes the roll of bills and reminds Tomasa of her oath to Christ to keep her piehole shut.
Padre Juan Pablo can’t sleep. He is worried about María D and determined to talk to the woman who humilliated her. He’ll keep trying until he gets through to her. Meanwhile, he is sanding little crosses. It helps him relax.
LindaHo comes back to the apartment all excited about her daring ambush of Osvaldo at the premiere. Her roomies disapprove.
The premiere is over and when Osvaldo walks out, he seems to be looking around (perhaps for Linda?) Fer, arrogant as always, orders Fabián to take her to dinner. He, poor idiot, is only too happy to comply.
The three roomies sit at the table scarfing down sandwiches. They’re delicious, Nathy assures María. You’ll sell them all very early. I hope so, says MD, because tomorrow afternoon I’m going with the nuns to visit the children's hospital. (Those kids may be in for quite an afternoon!) Then the doorbell rings. It’s Max.
What a horrible place this is, whines Fer to Fabián when the two are seated at a restaurant. Gosh, he thought it was a pretty nice place. Poor fool keeps trying. He says gamely, if lamely:
Te han dicho que eres muy bonita?(Has anyone ever told you you’re very pretty?)
Muchas veces (many times), she spits back at him. And then she says dismissively:
No me estarás echando los perros – ya tengo mi novio. Y además, tú no eres mi tipo.(I hope you’re not coming on to me – I already have a boyfriend. And anyway, you’re not my type.)
Max and María are out together. He says: So you’ve definitely decided not to go back to the agency. What exactly happened? María prefers not to talk about it. Ok, he says, only I would have liked a chance to defend you. (Me hubiera gustado defenderte). And he gallantly kisses her hand.
The premiere, it seems, was a disappointment. Guillermo is having a drink with Ofelia and Pedro, trying hard to disguise his pleasure at the lukewarm reception Osvaldo’s film got at the premiere. Pedro says it wasn’t Osvaldo’s fault; the role just wasn’t a good fit for him. You can’t fool the public, says, Ofelia, and this film is a stinker. Salud!
At home, Victoria consoles Osvaldo but he has been in the business long enough to know how to interpret an audience’s silence. The film is a flop. Even so, he is grateful she was there with him. He needed her at his side. And he loves her.
María explains to Max how she’s going to earn her keep. The nuns in Guadalajara taught her how to make tortas ahogadas (literally, drowned sandwiches). So she’s got herself a stand in the market and she’ll be preparing them and selling them. And why not? It’s honorable work. (trabajo decente) He promises to be her number one customer. He bats his beautiful long lashes at her and apologizes for the way he treated her before. He has no doubt now that she is a wonderful, sweet girl, as pure as her eyes. And there’s something he has to tell her… Before he can complete the thought, the owner of the café approaches with the bill. It’s closing time.
The following day, Osvaldo reads the scathing reviews of his film in the newspapers. Victoria tells him his work was impeccable; it’s not his fault if the project failed. He still feels responsible. Yet he is again grateful that V is standing by him – she makes him feel he is the happiest man in the world. And the luckiest. Stay with me all day, he begs her. She refuses. She has a meeting with Oscar. But don’t lose heart (No te desanímate) she says. And she leaves as the phone rings. Osvaldo picks up the receiver. We all know who will be on the other end: the indefatigable stalker, LindaHo.
Max is totally into the market stall experience. He helps María set up her table, and prepare the tortas. Then he tastes one and declares (in English): Oh. My. God. He is her front man, her promoter, her assistant. Between the two of them, the tortas ahogadas sell out in no time.
Linda has persuaded Osvaldo to meet her in a restaurant. She’s telling him she, for one, looooved his film (me fascinó). He’s glad to hear it. After all, artists work for the public, not for the critics. She swoops in for a landing on his face but he pulls away. No, he tells her. This is a dangerous game. Let’s leave it alone.
At the Casa de Modas, Toni tells Victoria that it’s time to face facts: María Desamparada isn’t coming back. They have to find a new model.
LindaHo is swooping, swooping, swooping… and she hits her target. Prolonged lip lock. Then, ever so breathily, she purrs:
¿Porqué no me invitas a un lugar más íntimo donde podamos estar solos?(Why don’t you invite me someplace more intimate where we can be alone?)
María is telling her roomies what a mensch Max is turning out to be, how he helped her sell her tortas… the tale is interrupted by the doorbell. ¡No puede ser! It’s Queen Victoria! Deadpan, she asks María:
¿Porqué no te has presentado a trabajar?(Why didn’t you show up for work?)
Levy in the kayak.
Labels: triunfo
La Verdad Oculta #85: Dora the explorer again -- so long suckas
Adolfo not only knows about the tumor but concludes it's why "Mario" is pressuring him to end the contract. When he then insults Gabriela's efforts to step into management, Leonardo and Abelardo must prevent "Mario" bounding over the desk to throttle Adolfo.
As "Mario" exits, he promises that his children will save the company. At Leonardo's admonition that Adolfo take care, considering the deck already stacked against him, Adolfo laughs and demands proof. Leonardo warns him he doesn't belong in the director's chair: the only place he belongs is a jail cell.
At Elsa's, once again Caramelo can't locate her special letter. A happy call to Asunción confirms its whereabouts -- and Elsa's regrets that Caramelo wants them to all live together, which is impossible now. Back at Juan José's, Asunción's jacket needs dry cleaning; and Chicles uses the chance to steal back the letter out of the pocket.
Across town at dinner, Mina rhapsodizes to Alejandra the shame that David's gorgeous bod is confined to a wheel chair -- and wonders when love will ever come to her. Alejandra concludes very personally that looking for love, it never comes; and when it does, then you're sorry it did.
In the kitchen at Juan José's, Asunción notes to Lucha failing to find Caramelo's special letter among his removed pocket items. Across the way in Mario's office, agitated Santiago admits he should control himself; but gets David geared up to sock Adolfo over insulting Gabriela, too.
Abelardo calms them and reveals to David Adolfo knows about the tumor, and they angrily figure Bertha snooped in Mario's planner to discover his doctor's name. Outside in the hallway, Gabriela's first to question the absence of Dora, without alarm as yet.
As David's stunning wife heads out to study with Juan José, Santiago counsels David first hand about the hazards of his jealousy peeking out. Bertha visits Alejandra's office, where Alejandra offers to help her sister with an apartment, relieving Bertha greatly.
Sure enough, Abelardo learns and tells David and Santiago about Bertha's visit to Mario's doctor, and now there's no way David would welcome that twit back. Abelardo goes to check for Dora, and David is just concluding he'll have to somehow return to work to thwart Adolfo when Abelardo rushes in and reports Dora missing!
They decide to summon Leonardo over there to help. At Juan José's, Lucha wrote out a fake replacement letter, which fools Caramelo not for a second. Caramelo's letter was written so nicely, and the fake one's not. Frustrated at Chicles again, she falls into Asunción's arms, crying she wants to stay there with him.
Half-clothed Zaida visits Juan José at the hotel and is just clamping him suddenly in her grip when Gabriela enters, shocked to witness the kiss. Zaida exits and despite Juan José's protests, Gabriela politely follows. Leonardo arrives at Mario's and denies Dora's disappearance would be due to Adolfo's threats or kidnapping.
Adolfo doesn't know she's a murder witness or David's mother. Leonardo admits he's the one likely scared her off. He grilled her forcefully on his last visit. Her testimony would solve all their problems, without the letter, which apparently Susana stole -- not Bertha, Leonardo reveals to the men.
Her convict husband confirmed she took the letter, the picture, the shoes and the diamonds and disappeared. But most urgently Leonardo wants to find Dora! And unfortunately no one thought to ask her where she returned from the last time, in the emergency of the shooting spree.
At a cafe, Bertha's friend can hardly believe Bertha's sugar daddy only asks her a few platonic -- albeit dangerous -- favors. Still, Bertha's certain if Adolfo knew about her and Carlos, he'd murder them both. Her friend concludes to risk so much, Bertha must care about Carlos; and Bertha dreamily admits she does and he's the only one cares about her without wanting something.
Lunch time at Mario's, Gabriela raises Alejandra's suspicion asking if things are good between her and Juan José, but won't elaborate. Across the alley at Juan José's, he breaks up a fight between Caramelo and Chicles about a stolen letter and briefcase. He's shocked Chicles robbed Garnica and learns a letter supposedly went to the dry cleaners.
Back at the lunch table, David angrily brings Alejandra up to date about Dora, the tumor -- and Bertha's treachery at the doctor's, which propels Alejandra backwards on helping her sister. After Alejandra's exit, Gabriela reveals to David that she encountered Juan José kissing another woman.
Across town at Elsa's, Asuncion explains to her with barely restrained enthusiasm that Caramelo wants to return to Juan José's; and when she reports in frustration she can't legally renege on the adoption contract, he posits that she should inquire if he might get serious and learn how to read and adopt her himself.
In Mario's office, David regretfully reveals to Alejandra what Gabriela told him. When Alejandra hears Juan José was kissing another woman, she shrieks Elsa's name in shock; but then learns it must be the business associate, Zaida, instead.
Juan José lays down to the law to Zaida at a business dinner before Mauricio arrives; and she apologizes, promising she's more interested in business and will stick to that. Meanwhile in her room, Alejandra agonizes in devastation past one delicious memory of Juan José after another through her tears.
Adolfo waits in Carlos's office to hear from Zaida; and when Carlos appears, he grills Adolfo about the ring. Why did the policeman want it as evidence? Why did Adolfo want it back? Adolfo doesn't care about it now, though, and rudely orders Carlos scram for his meeting with Dante.
Dante enters as Carlos exits; and upon learning he's Adolfo's son, Dante assumes from his recollection Carlos is the maid's murderer -- which Adolfo angrily denies, pointing out the murderer is fortunately toast. Dante informs Adolfo he has a meeting with the beach investors, including Juan José.
And when Adolfo reveals he wants to ruin Juan José, they both enjoy a belly laugh realizing ruination is their specialty!
Labels: verdad
Monday, January 17, 2011
La Fea Más Bella #171-172 1/17/11 The fisherman reels in a big catch.
Capitulo 171.
Read k-Fuego’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Lety tells Caro she’s returning to DF tomorrow because she feels out of place. Caro didn’t expect Lety to betray her like this. That touches a nerve.
2. Irma and Luigi talk through the night. She realizes she needs to let Rafael stay and die with dignity.
3. Lety finds a ring and marries the ocean. She writes “Fernando” in the sand so a wave will wash it away. She wants to touch the ocean and she wades in up to her waist, but a rogue wave knocks her down. The shock awakens Fernando in DF. Aldo rescues her from drowning.
4. Poor Marta. La reina de las chismes was out sick one day and missed everything: they fired Lety, removed Fernando as president, and canceled the wedding.
5. Fernando arrives at work without a tie (ain't he cute?), much like when Chuck Conners was stripped of his epaulets in Branded. His first question: “Have any of you seen Lety? Tell me if she calls.”
6. Fern chides Alicia for arriving late. Ali: You can’t yell at me because you’re not the president and you’re not my boss. Fern: I’m still a stockholder which outranks a secretary. A: Stockholder of what, since you left the company embargoed? F: You could sacrifice anything to get possessions, and yet you never attain them. Luigi also refuses to listen to Fern.
7. Saimon tells Fernando, “To me, you’re still the president. You’re my idol.” Fern tells Saimon to be loyal to Humberto, but Saimon has enough loyalty to fit them both. He says, “I’ll carry your badge on my heart until you return, Don Fernando.”
8. Aldo gives Lety CPR. She’s upset about her glasses, but he tells to be glad to have her life and a chance to enjoy life, struggle, and be happy. Aldo notices she wrote “Fernando” in the sand. Beyond rescuing a body, Aldo wants to relieve a heart (from its owner?) because he heard her pain. Because he saved her life it unites them, and he says she’s a beautiful person.
9. Lety tells Caro what happened and she’s not going to quit because he made her value life. Caro tells Lety the problem is her pain over Fern, and that pain will follow wherever she goes.
Capitulo 172.
Read Chapel Hill Fiddler’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Lety and Aldo hit it off wonderfully and each is charmed by the other. Lety says things that could sound like flirting and Aldo leans toward her, but then she gets embarrassed and tries to correct. Aldo has nobody – the relationship with his father is broken because of his career choice. Lety asks if it was worthwhile to lose everything for his freedom.
2. Fernando tells Julieta to ask Lety to call him. Erasmo wonders what Lety is hiding.
3. Aldo tells Lety she could live here in Aca, a place big and free. Lety says no, she lives in a very little place. Aldo suggests that her world is limited by the existence of Fernando. Lety lets him know he’s shaving too close.
4. Lety admits that maybe she did want to drown. Aldo crowds her both physically and emotionally and she tells him to back off. Again she’s charmed by his smile. She wants him to see her as normal, not an ugly woman. She says looks matter because it’s how everyone judges her, and they do horrible things to her. She tells Aldo her story.
5. Lety says when a woman like her meets a charmer like Fernando, it’s not a story of love but a story of pain. Despite the letter, she never stopped loving him.
Note, the tango Historia de amor runs very close to Lety’s story. I suspect they used that phrase on purpose. Snip:
Its the story of a love like none that will ever again be
That made me understand all the good and all the bad.
... That gave light to my life, turning it off again
Oh what a life so dark. Without your love I cannot live.
6. Marcia tells Alicia that she intended to forgive Fern, but she can’t because what he did is too disgusting. Lety deserves what she got because she dared to think she'd end up with Fern - Puh-LEEZE! She takes Fern the trash bag to torment him with his crimes and failures, and asks whether the romance was only to get back Conceptos, or was there another reason? He doesn’t answer and she suspects the worst.
7. The Conceptos lawyers say that Lety’s paperwork giving FI back to them is inadequate, and they need Lety in the meeting. Humberto assigns Fernando to tell Lety to be at tomorrow’s meeting.
8. Aldo asks Lety how she defines herself, and her instant answer is her ugliness, but she also recognizes that she’s loving, sweet, and loyal. He says she has to learn to love herself, and when she does, that man or any other will love you without deception. She doesn't know how. When Lety’s gone, Aldo says, "I myself once made the mistake of loving another more than myself."
9. Rereading the letter, Fern understands why Lety acted as she did (both the rejection and the board meeting). He says, "This letter ended my life. For this letter, I may lose her forever." Omar answers, "You lost her. Forget her. After that letter, she should hate you." Fern says, "I believe she still loves me. And that gives me hope. It’s the only thing that keeps my dream alive."
Read k-Fuego’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Lety tells Caro she’s returning to DF tomorrow because she feels out of place. Caro didn’t expect Lety to betray her like this. That touches a nerve.
2. Irma and Luigi talk through the night. She realizes she needs to let Rafael stay and die with dignity.
3. Lety finds a ring and marries the ocean. She writes “Fernando” in the sand so a wave will wash it away. She wants to touch the ocean and she wades in up to her waist, but a rogue wave knocks her down. The shock awakens Fernando in DF. Aldo rescues her from drowning.
4. Poor Marta. La reina de las chismes was out sick one day and missed everything: they fired Lety, removed Fernando as president, and canceled the wedding.
5. Fernando arrives at work without a tie (ain't he cute?), much like when Chuck Conners was stripped of his epaulets in Branded. His first question: “Have any of you seen Lety? Tell me if she calls.”6. Fern chides Alicia for arriving late. Ali: You can’t yell at me because you’re not the president and you’re not my boss. Fern: I’m still a stockholder which outranks a secretary. A: Stockholder of what, since you left the company embargoed? F: You could sacrifice anything to get possessions, and yet you never attain them. Luigi also refuses to listen to Fern.
7. Saimon tells Fernando, “To me, you’re still the president. You’re my idol.” Fern tells Saimon to be loyal to Humberto, but Saimon has enough loyalty to fit them both. He says, “I’ll carry your badge on my heart until you return, Don Fernando.”8. Aldo gives Lety CPR. She’s upset about her glasses, but he tells to be glad to have her life and a chance to enjoy life, struggle, and be happy. Aldo notices she wrote “Fernando” in the sand. Beyond rescuing a body, Aldo wants to relieve a heart (from its owner?) because he heard her pain. Because he saved her life it unites them, and he says she’s a beautiful person.
9. Lety tells Caro what happened and she’s not going to quit because he made her value life. Caro tells Lety the problem is her pain over Fern, and that pain will follow wherever she goes.
Capitulo 172.
Read Chapel Hill Fiddler’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Lety and Aldo hit it off wonderfully and each is charmed by the other. Lety says things that could sound like flirting and Aldo leans toward her, but then she gets embarrassed and tries to correct. Aldo has nobody – the relationship with his father is broken because of his career choice. Lety asks if it was worthwhile to lose everything for his freedom.
2. Fernando tells Julieta to ask Lety to call him. Erasmo wonders what Lety is hiding.
3. Aldo tells Lety she could live here in Aca, a place big and free. Lety says no, she lives in a very little place. Aldo suggests that her world is limited by the existence of Fernando. Lety lets him know he’s shaving too close.
4. Lety admits that maybe she did want to drown. Aldo crowds her both physically and emotionally and she tells him to back off. Again she’s charmed by his smile. She wants him to see her as normal, not an ugly woman. She says looks matter because it’s how everyone judges her, and they do horrible things to her. She tells Aldo her story.
5. Lety says when a woman like her meets a charmer like Fernando, it’s not a story of love but a story of pain. Despite the letter, she never stopped loving him.
Note, the tango Historia de amor runs very close to Lety’s story. I suspect they used that phrase on purpose. Snip:
Its the story of a love like none that will ever again be
That made me understand all the good and all the bad.
... That gave light to my life, turning it off again
Oh what a life so dark. Without your love I cannot live.
6. Marcia tells Alicia that she intended to forgive Fern, but she can’t because what he did is too disgusting. Lety deserves what she got because she dared to think she'd end up with Fern - Puh-LEEZE! She takes Fern the trash bag to torment him with his crimes and failures, and asks whether the romance was only to get back Conceptos, or was there another reason? He doesn’t answer and she suspects the worst.
7. The Conceptos lawyers say that Lety’s paperwork giving FI back to them is inadequate, and they need Lety in the meeting. Humberto assigns Fernando to tell Lety to be at tomorrow’s meeting.
8. Aldo asks Lety how she defines herself, and her instant answer is her ugliness, but she also recognizes that she’s loving, sweet, and loyal. He says she has to learn to love herself, and when she does, that man or any other will love you without deception. She doesn't know how. When Lety’s gone, Aldo says, "I myself once made the mistake of loving another more than myself."
9. Rereading the letter, Fern understands why Lety acted as she did (both the rejection and the board meeting). He says, "This letter ended my life. For this letter, I may lose her forever." Omar answers, "You lost her. Forget her. After that letter, she should hate you." Fern says, "I believe she still loves me. And that gives me hope. It’s the only thing that keeps my dream alive."
Labels: fea-2010
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Eva Luna #50 Fri 1/14/11
Tony sees the pictures that Leo took of Eva and himself in a compromising situation.
Julio asks Renata where Eva is. Renata tells him that she hasn't come in today or called. Perhaps Marcela is right and Eva he did steal from her. Julio wants to go to Eva's house then to see her. What?! No replies Renata. She thinks to herself that if he goes then he'll see Justa. Julio says he's going because he believes all this was made up by Marcela. In walks Marcela and insists it's all true.
Tony plans on showing Alicia the photos and laughs.
Julio tells Marcela He didn't believe her yesterday and he doesn't believe her now. So go to work in your car, because the chauffeur is staying at my disposal. Marcela insists that Eva falsified Daniel's signature and cashed the check. Those are lies replies Julio. Would you like the proof of Eva cashing the check at the bank asks Marcela? Or a copy of the police report. What?! asks Julio. You denounced her? Yes replies Marcela. And I will make sure they give her many years in prison.
Leo tells Eva that Alicia's advice about hiding herself is the best thing. If the police question her it will just complicate things.
Now you know everything replies Marcela. Think what you want. Julio tells her she's garbage. When they lock up your little confidant then you will realize the garbage is her yells Marcela. Nothing in this world will convince me that Eva would do this. You are behind all this replies Julio as he starts to breathe heavily. Marcela sarcastically responds by saying why would she spend her time on a lowly servant.
Eva asks Leo how can she defend herself. He advises her to let things settle. He will take care of her.
Julio tells Marcela that he will not allow her to hurt Eva and starts having an attack. Renata rushes to his side while Marcela just stands there. Renata asks Marcela what to do. She tells Renata nothing. He's just having a spell. It should soon pass. And since I doubt that you will need the chauffer, I will take him. Just bring him a glass of water and she leaves. Renata tells Julio to just breathe. He tries to get up off the couch, but Renata pulls him back. Julio says that trash is who I married. Now she wants to kill me.
Eva asks Leo if he is willing to testify in court all about Daniel killing her father. Of course replies Leo. But don’t you think that he will deny it all? And perhaps put all the blame on me? Do you really think that asks Eva? He is capable of that and a lot more.
Daniel is late for a meeting at work.
Eva is looking for her luggage. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door and Leo tells her to stay in the room and not to come out until the coast is clear.
Daniel finally comes to the meeting, but is a bit drunk and disheveled. Sorry for my tardiness says Daniel. How is everyone? He starts acting up in the meeting. Pretty much acting like a jerk.
Eva is worried about who is out there. Hopefully it’s not the police. Turns out its Tony bringing the pictures. Leo asks if he opened the envelope. Of course not replies Tony. I just complete orders. He looks around the room and Leo tells him to leave.
Marcela has Bruno start his presentation and Daniel interrupts saying he needs some coffee. Anyone else? Marcela gets annoyed and asks Daniel if we can get on with business. Daniel says that’s the problem. I allowed you to start this side business when it doesn‘t suit us. It’s time to stop. Bruno is pissed and Marcela is shocked. Where else can she find a boy toy?
Laurita and Adrian talk about Eva.
Marcela tells her customers not to listen to her disagreement with her associate. Bruno says he can explain his plan further. The customers want to study the plan more in private and leave.
Adrian tells Laurita that the police are looking for Eva. Laurita says then what my father said was true although she doesn‘t believe it. Eva is a thief. So it must be true then replies Adrian. That is so sad.
So the meeting is done says Marcela. Can you leave me alone with Daniel? JoJo and Bruno leave. Marcela asks Daniel what the hell is going on. Daniel says he’s ashamed and now understands that Eva was just playing with him. Marcela says well I’m glad you’ve come to your senses, though you need to apologize to us all that have warned you. Yes especially to Leo who warned me several times replies Daniel. I’ll forgive you for what happened today says Marcela. I understand how you feel. Now go home and take care of yourself.
Laurita cries. Adrian hugs her and tells her everything will be okay.
Daniel goes to see Leo and finds out he’s out of the office.
Bruno follows Marcela into her office throwing a hissy fit about Daniel’s behavior in the meeting. Marcela says it’s okay. Now things are going to be better for me. He will no longer be an obstacle for me. When he marries my daughter, he will be the key for me to be the owner of all this. Bruno doesn’t understand. Marcela tells him not to worry. Just trust me, be faithful and love me a lot.
Fernando finds out for Daniel that Leo did not return home to sleep. Daniel tried calling him, but his phone goes directly to voicemail. Perhaps he is with a woman says Fernando. Daniel thinks and then says I think I know where he is at.
Alicia is looking for a job in the paper. Tony is in the room talking to her. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.
Leo brings out a bottle of champagne so they can celebrate their friendship. Eva thanks Leo again for all his help. She goes off to shower and there’s a knock on the door. It’s Daniel and he barges on in. Leo stops him What you have company asks Daniel. Well you know me says Leo. Well since you opened the door, I thought you were alone says Daniel. I just wanted to tell you that I should have listened to what you said about Eva. What happened now for you to tell me that asks Leo? She fooled me says Daniel. She was fooling everyone. I asked her to marry me, but all she wanted was my money. That’s why she robbed me. Are you sure asks Leo. Well when I went to her house, they told me she left forever replies Daniel. On one side I can’t believe it says Leo. But then I can’t believe this would happen. What do you mean asks Daniel? Leo lies to Daniel and says that Eva also fooled him. Did she also accept to be your wife asks Daniel? Not really says Leo. I tried to tell you. Wait here and I will show you why we fought the other day.
Tony and Alicia fighting. Tony baiting her.
Leo shows Daniel the pictures of him and Eva together. Daniel is distraught. You and Eva were lovers asks Daniel. I know this is a hard blow replies Leo. I know you always believed her as the good girl. So did I. That’s why when I found out you two were together, I felt deceived. Just like you feel now. Why didn’t you tell me before asks Daniel. Why wait so long? Because I needed proof replies Leo. You were blind for Eva. You left my sister for her. It all happened to us. We all fell for it. We committed errors. But its done. Let’s move on. Go back to my sister. Listen to me.
Alicia asks Tony to tell her what he knows. Tony still taunts her.
Daniel can’t believe how stupid he was. How he could have believed her. Now he hates her for what she did to him. He will never forgive her. I won’t either replies Leo. That woman played with us both. Luckily we found out on time.
Alicia begs Tony to tell her. Fine replies Tony. I found out that Eva is mixed up with another man.
Julio doctor friend checks him out and will prescribe him some pills. Julio tells Renata that his illness is called Marcela. His doctor friend tells him to come to his office for a visit. He could have another episode and could be fatal.
Eva gets out of the shower and hears Daniel yelling at Leo that when he finds Eva he will have her put in jail for being a thief.
Julio sends Renata out. He tells is doctor friend, Marcos, that the new medication he has probably has poison in it too. Marcos believes someone is trying to kill him. Julio believes it’s Marcela.
Eva is still listening as Daniel tells Leo he believes that if he doesn’t pursue it, then she will destroy him. Leo tells him to calm down. Daniel says he can’t help it, he hates her. Yes, I know replies Leo. I know you will turn her into the police right now if you saw her in the rage your in. Yes of course replies Daniel. So go home, calm down and think things through says Leo. No yells Daniel. I won’t calm down until I see her in jail. Leo offers to give him back the money that she took if it makes him feel better. No yells Daniel. It’s not about the money; it’s about her knowing that she cannot get away with it. That I will be happy with the life that I should never have left. With that he storms out. Eva chooses that minute to come out of the bedroom, but Leo stops her.
Julio tells Marcos that it’s Marcela because he has asked her for a divorce. I want her totally out of my life. She has distanced Leo and Victoria from me. She wants to be left with my business, my properties and even this house. Especially all my money. So what are you going to do asks Marcos?
Leo tells Eva that he won’t let her make a ridiculous mistake when he stops her from following Daniel. Eva asks him why he called Daniel. I didn’t replies Leo. He knows I come here for a break every once in awhile. He came here to talk about you.
Julio tells Marcos that he has a plan and he needs help. But he doesn’t want to talk about it right now. Right now he’s trying to stop Marcela from causing problems for a very noble girl. Marcos tells him that he is more worried for him. He wants to draw blood to see how much poison he has in him. Let’s hope it’s less then what we think.
Leo wants to know how much Eva heard. Enough to know that he hates me and wants me in jail replies Eva. Did you hear me say that I would pay the money back to him asks Leo. And he turned me down. That’s proves it’s all false. he just wants to get you in trouble with the police. I hate him shouts Eva. Leo tells Eva that Daniel threatened to call the police on Leo if he was hiding Eva. Eva responds by saying let’s see who ends up in jail. Me, for a theft I did not commit or Daniel for killing my father.
Julio vows to defend Eva.
JoJo tells Victoria about Daniel’s behavior at the meeting.
Eva calls and wishes to speak to Julio. Renata answers and tells her off. Luckily Julio walks up and takes the phone away from Renata and tells her to get out. Eva swears to Julio that she did not do anything. Julio says he believes her. He wants to talk to her in person. Eva agrees and is about to tell him, but Leo walks in and yanks the phone away from her. Leo tells her that no one should know where she is at. No one. She tells him that she was speaking with his father. Did you tell him about me asks Leo. No but just like you he cares about me and believes me replies Eva. Give me the phone.
Marisol and Fernando shop for house stuff.
Eva calls Julio again, but Leo says that the phone can be bugged by the police. She quickly hangs up.
More shopping with Marisol and Fernando.
Leo convinces Eva that all she has is him.
Julio calls an attorney friend to come over right away.
Sales clerk gives Fernando the grand total. Over $3000.00. He’s not too happy.
Daniel remembers how his happiness fell apart and his happy moments with Eva.
Fernando pretends he forgot his wallet and they leave the store.
Leo tells Eva she must forget about Daniel.
Daniel recalls his conversation with Leo. Victoria walks in.
Alicia calls Leo.
Monday: Marcela finds out that Julio talked to Eva and she confronts him about it; someone breaks into the house with Eva alone in it.
Julio asks Renata where Eva is. Renata tells him that she hasn't come in today or called. Perhaps Marcela is right and Eva he did steal from her. Julio wants to go to Eva's house then to see her. What?! No replies Renata. She thinks to herself that if he goes then he'll see Justa. Julio says he's going because he believes all this was made up by Marcela. In walks Marcela and insists it's all true.
Tony plans on showing Alicia the photos and laughs.
Julio tells Marcela He didn't believe her yesterday and he doesn't believe her now. So go to work in your car, because the chauffeur is staying at my disposal. Marcela insists that Eva falsified Daniel's signature and cashed the check. Those are lies replies Julio. Would you like the proof of Eva cashing the check at the bank asks Marcela? Or a copy of the police report. What?! asks Julio. You denounced her? Yes replies Marcela. And I will make sure they give her many years in prison.
Leo tells Eva that Alicia's advice about hiding herself is the best thing. If the police question her it will just complicate things.
Now you know everything replies Marcela. Think what you want. Julio tells her she's garbage. When they lock up your little confidant then you will realize the garbage is her yells Marcela. Nothing in this world will convince me that Eva would do this. You are behind all this replies Julio as he starts to breathe heavily. Marcela sarcastically responds by saying why would she spend her time on a lowly servant.
Eva asks Leo how can she defend herself. He advises her to let things settle. He will take care of her.
Julio tells Marcela that he will not allow her to hurt Eva and starts having an attack. Renata rushes to his side while Marcela just stands there. Renata asks Marcela what to do. She tells Renata nothing. He's just having a spell. It should soon pass. And since I doubt that you will need the chauffer, I will take him. Just bring him a glass of water and she leaves. Renata tells Julio to just breathe. He tries to get up off the couch, but Renata pulls him back. Julio says that trash is who I married. Now she wants to kill me.
Eva asks Leo if he is willing to testify in court all about Daniel killing her father. Of course replies Leo. But don’t you think that he will deny it all? And perhaps put all the blame on me? Do you really think that asks Eva? He is capable of that and a lot more.
Daniel is late for a meeting at work.
Eva is looking for her luggage. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door and Leo tells her to stay in the room and not to come out until the coast is clear.
Daniel finally comes to the meeting, but is a bit drunk and disheveled. Sorry for my tardiness says Daniel. How is everyone? He starts acting up in the meeting. Pretty much acting like a jerk.
Eva is worried about who is out there. Hopefully it’s not the police. Turns out its Tony bringing the pictures. Leo asks if he opened the envelope. Of course not replies Tony. I just complete orders. He looks around the room and Leo tells him to leave.
Marcela has Bruno start his presentation and Daniel interrupts saying he needs some coffee. Anyone else? Marcela gets annoyed and asks Daniel if we can get on with business. Daniel says that’s the problem. I allowed you to start this side business when it doesn‘t suit us. It’s time to stop. Bruno is pissed and Marcela is shocked. Where else can she find a boy toy?
Laurita and Adrian talk about Eva.
Marcela tells her customers not to listen to her disagreement with her associate. Bruno says he can explain his plan further. The customers want to study the plan more in private and leave.
Adrian tells Laurita that the police are looking for Eva. Laurita says then what my father said was true although she doesn‘t believe it. Eva is a thief. So it must be true then replies Adrian. That is so sad.
So the meeting is done says Marcela. Can you leave me alone with Daniel? JoJo and Bruno leave. Marcela asks Daniel what the hell is going on. Daniel says he’s ashamed and now understands that Eva was just playing with him. Marcela says well I’m glad you’ve come to your senses, though you need to apologize to us all that have warned you. Yes especially to Leo who warned me several times replies Daniel. I’ll forgive you for what happened today says Marcela. I understand how you feel. Now go home and take care of yourself.
Laurita cries. Adrian hugs her and tells her everything will be okay.
Daniel goes to see Leo and finds out he’s out of the office.
Bruno follows Marcela into her office throwing a hissy fit about Daniel’s behavior in the meeting. Marcela says it’s okay. Now things are going to be better for me. He will no longer be an obstacle for me. When he marries my daughter, he will be the key for me to be the owner of all this. Bruno doesn’t understand. Marcela tells him not to worry. Just trust me, be faithful and love me a lot.
Fernando finds out for Daniel that Leo did not return home to sleep. Daniel tried calling him, but his phone goes directly to voicemail. Perhaps he is with a woman says Fernando. Daniel thinks and then says I think I know where he is at.
Alicia is looking for a job in the paper. Tony is in the room talking to her. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.
Leo brings out a bottle of champagne so they can celebrate their friendship. Eva thanks Leo again for all his help. She goes off to shower and there’s a knock on the door. It’s Daniel and he barges on in. Leo stops him What you have company asks Daniel. Well you know me says Leo. Well since you opened the door, I thought you were alone says Daniel. I just wanted to tell you that I should have listened to what you said about Eva. What happened now for you to tell me that asks Leo? She fooled me says Daniel. She was fooling everyone. I asked her to marry me, but all she wanted was my money. That’s why she robbed me. Are you sure asks Leo. Well when I went to her house, they told me she left forever replies Daniel. On one side I can’t believe it says Leo. But then I can’t believe this would happen. What do you mean asks Daniel? Leo lies to Daniel and says that Eva also fooled him. Did she also accept to be your wife asks Daniel? Not really says Leo. I tried to tell you. Wait here and I will show you why we fought the other day.
Tony and Alicia fighting. Tony baiting her.
Leo shows Daniel the pictures of him and Eva together. Daniel is distraught. You and Eva were lovers asks Daniel. I know this is a hard blow replies Leo. I know you always believed her as the good girl. So did I. That’s why when I found out you two were together, I felt deceived. Just like you feel now. Why didn’t you tell me before asks Daniel. Why wait so long? Because I needed proof replies Leo. You were blind for Eva. You left my sister for her. It all happened to us. We all fell for it. We committed errors. But its done. Let’s move on. Go back to my sister. Listen to me.
Alicia asks Tony to tell her what he knows. Tony still taunts her.
Daniel can’t believe how stupid he was. How he could have believed her. Now he hates her for what she did to him. He will never forgive her. I won’t either replies Leo. That woman played with us both. Luckily we found out on time.
Alicia begs Tony to tell her. Fine replies Tony. I found out that Eva is mixed up with another man.
Julio doctor friend checks him out and will prescribe him some pills. Julio tells Renata that his illness is called Marcela. His doctor friend tells him to come to his office for a visit. He could have another episode and could be fatal.
Eva gets out of the shower and hears Daniel yelling at Leo that when he finds Eva he will have her put in jail for being a thief.
Julio sends Renata out. He tells is doctor friend, Marcos, that the new medication he has probably has poison in it too. Marcos believes someone is trying to kill him. Julio believes it’s Marcela.
Eva is still listening as Daniel tells Leo he believes that if he doesn’t pursue it, then she will destroy him. Leo tells him to calm down. Daniel says he can’t help it, he hates her. Yes, I know replies Leo. I know you will turn her into the police right now if you saw her in the rage your in. Yes of course replies Daniel. So go home, calm down and think things through says Leo. No yells Daniel. I won’t calm down until I see her in jail. Leo offers to give him back the money that she took if it makes him feel better. No yells Daniel. It’s not about the money; it’s about her knowing that she cannot get away with it. That I will be happy with the life that I should never have left. With that he storms out. Eva chooses that minute to come out of the bedroom, but Leo stops her.
Julio tells Marcos that it’s Marcela because he has asked her for a divorce. I want her totally out of my life. She has distanced Leo and Victoria from me. She wants to be left with my business, my properties and even this house. Especially all my money. So what are you going to do asks Marcos?
Leo tells Eva that he won’t let her make a ridiculous mistake when he stops her from following Daniel. Eva asks him why he called Daniel. I didn’t replies Leo. He knows I come here for a break every once in awhile. He came here to talk about you.
Julio tells Marcos that he has a plan and he needs help. But he doesn’t want to talk about it right now. Right now he’s trying to stop Marcela from causing problems for a very noble girl. Marcos tells him that he is more worried for him. He wants to draw blood to see how much poison he has in him. Let’s hope it’s less then what we think.
Leo wants to know how much Eva heard. Enough to know that he hates me and wants me in jail replies Eva. Did you hear me say that I would pay the money back to him asks Leo. And he turned me down. That’s proves it’s all false. he just wants to get you in trouble with the police. I hate him shouts Eva. Leo tells Eva that Daniel threatened to call the police on Leo if he was hiding Eva. Eva responds by saying let’s see who ends up in jail. Me, for a theft I did not commit or Daniel for killing my father.
Julio vows to defend Eva.
JoJo tells Victoria about Daniel’s behavior at the meeting.
Eva calls and wishes to speak to Julio. Renata answers and tells her off. Luckily Julio walks up and takes the phone away from Renata and tells her to get out. Eva swears to Julio that she did not do anything. Julio says he believes her. He wants to talk to her in person. Eva agrees and is about to tell him, but Leo walks in and yanks the phone away from her. Leo tells her that no one should know where she is at. No one. She tells him that she was speaking with his father. Did you tell him about me asks Leo. No but just like you he cares about me and believes me replies Eva. Give me the phone.
Marisol and Fernando shop for house stuff.
Eva calls Julio again, but Leo says that the phone can be bugged by the police. She quickly hangs up.
More shopping with Marisol and Fernando.
Leo convinces Eva that all she has is him.
Julio calls an attorney friend to come over right away.
Sales clerk gives Fernando the grand total. Over $3000.00. He’s not too happy.
Daniel remembers how his happiness fell apart and his happy moments with Eva.
Fernando pretends he forgot his wallet and they leave the store.
Leo tells Eva she must forget about Daniel.
Daniel recalls his conversation with Leo. Victoria walks in.
Alicia calls Leo.
Monday: Marcela finds out that Julio talked to Eva and she confronts him about it; someone breaks into the house with Eva alone in it.
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