Thursday, September 15, 2011
Teresa Wed 9/14/11 #138 Broken Hearts, Shattered Lives
REPRISE
Luisa stops by Mariano’s office to find out why he came over to her house earlier. Was it really to see her or to cause trouble between Teresa and Arturo. If that was his motivation it worked: they’re getting divorced.
Mariano warns Luisa not to trust Teresa. She is not as she seems. He drops the bomb that Teresa is hooking up with Fernando to secure her monetary future.
Luisa scoffs at the absurdity of his claim. After all, she’s about to get married! Mariano matter-of-factly informs Luisa that, for Teresa, that is not an impediment. He recounts how he too once thought he was going to marry Teresa and that nothing would change their minds. Arturo entered the picture and Teresa preferred money.
Again Luisa scoffs at Mariano. Mariano says he is embarrassed to reveal this to Luisa, but he and Teresa made love the day before her wedding, she promised to escape with him, and Arturo knows about it.
GUIJARRO HOME
Fernando and Arturo run into each other in the foyer as Arturo is leaving for court. Arturo shares the news that Teresa asked him for a divorce and left the house. Fernando gives Arturo the “Bro Stare”, a deep look into a bro’s eyes that’s supposed to reveal if he’s telling the truth, (usually only effective after several drinks) and asks if he’s got something going on with Lucia. Arturo flatly denies it. Look, that Lucia chick is hot, he says, but Teresa is a very special piece of tail. How could he want anyone else?
For Fernando, that answer does not compute, but he is interrupted by a phone call from said piece of tail, and Arturo runs off to court. Teresa and Fernando make arrangements to talk later.
MARIANO'S OFFICE
Mariano assures Luisa he’s being straight with her. The only thing that matters to Teresa is money, and Arturo no longer has it, but Fernando does. Luisa angrily cuts him off. She doesn’t know what Mariano’s game is, but she is sure his ulterior motive is to get Teresa back. Poppycock, Mariano says, his heart belongs to Aurora. He just finally realized Teresa’s true nature. He tells Luisa to mark his words; she’s been served notice. Luisa is dismissive and warns Mariano not to come sniffing around the house for Teresa, as she gets out of Dodge.
Luisa pauses in the hallway and has a flashback to the time when she recently caught Teresa and Fernando in a tight embrace. Her expression turns to worry, as she begins to fear the possibility that Mariano’s words have a basis in truth.
ESPERANZA'S HOSPITAL ROOM
Esperanza is venting to Aurora that she’s losing her mind over her missing child. Aurora has an idea how she can help.
MARIANO'S OFFICE
Aida enters Mariano’s office like the wind has been let out of her sails. She’s actually not screeching. (Yes, you read that correctly). Aida is down in the dumps about Aurora and Mariano being “novios”. Although she held out hope that Mariano would get back with her, Aida feels she should leave the clinic project, as she gives Mariano a pile of project records.
Aida is shocked to discover Rodrigo was kidnapped. She also learns Esperanza is in the hospital due to a nervous breakdown caused by the trauma of the kidnapping. She thinks it’s absurd that anyone would suspect Ruben. She points out Ruben may have fought for the right to see the baby, but that’s a far cry from stealing a child; “What kind of human being would do that?” she asks.
DOG PARK
At the Dog Park (thank you for that one Paquita, hahaha) Fernando and Teresa greet each other with a passionate hug and kiss. He tells her Arturo was devastated by her leaving and asking for a divorce.
Fernando is now very reluctant to hurt Luisa. He admits he has not spoken to her yet. Teresa works her mojo. She snuggles her pectoral fins (boobs) against Fernando and reminds him it will hurt Luisa more if he waits until the wedding day.
In between passionate kisses and boob scraping she tells Fer that Mariano found out about them in Zacatecas and threatened to tell Arturo and Luisa. He was about to spill the beans to Arturo when he got into a fight with him at Esperanza’s house. Ter feels it’s best to get ahead of the game and come clean with them now.
GUIJARRO HOME
Luisa pensively walks in as Lucia is finishing up some work. Obviously something is wrong. Luisa discloses her conversation with Mariano: Teresa wants to take off with Fernando. Lucia’s jaw drops to the floor.
Luisa’s doubts about Fernando are percolating as she recounts the time she caught Fer and Ter hugging. Lucia says that sort of thing can be easily misconstrued – look what happened when she hugged Arturo. She suggests Luisa remain calm and discuss it with Fer when he gets home.
DOG PARK
Mighty Excalibur! Our dog Fernando has a bone (so to speak) and is ready to hump Teresa’s leg. It must be Humptoberfest time. Teresa pulls away as Fernando is cocked n’ loaded. :^) Fernando angrily yells out, “Teresa you’re just PLAYING WITH ME!! You and I WANT this! DO NOT DENY ME ANYMORE; I WANT YOU TO BE COMPLETELY MINE NOW!!!” (That’s quite a romantic gesture, Fernando. Just what every woman wants to hear.)
“Here?” Teresa coyly responds.
Teresa is saved by the bell – her cell phone rings. It’s Luisa. She doesn’t answer but takes the opportunity to coax Fernando into talking to Luisa now. She will do the same with Arturo.
ESPERANZA’s HOSPITAL ROOM
Mariano walks in and Aurora gives him the cold shoulder. She won’t even deal with him and leaves the room.
RESTAURANT
Ruben tells Aida it is Esperanza’s fault that Rodrigo was kidnapped. If Rodrigo had been with him, none of this would have happened. He claims Arturo and Teresa are both determined to incriminate him.
DOG PARK
Teresa, ever the expert at manipulation, dangles the promise of horizontal recreation if he calls off the wedding now. Fernando reluctantly agrees. It's like he's taking the apple in the Garden of Eden all over again. Chicas...sigh...
Teresa grins like a Cheshire Shark as Fernando calls Luisa and tells her they have to talk. Teresa does the same and calls Arturo.
CACERES HOME
Apparently Mayra is going somewhere because Aida says she will miss her. Mayra counsels Aida not to keep grudges. This falls on deaf ears, especially when it comes to Teresa and Esperanza.
CHAVES HOME
Refugio’s and Armando’s wedding anniversary is coming up. FF>>
PENTHOUSE
Teresa and Arturo meet to discuss their marriage. Teresa tells him “it is a fact” that they are getting a divorce. Arturo wants to know the real reason their marriage is ending.
ESPERANZA’S HOSPITAL ROOM
Mayra drops in to visit Esperanza. She offers her support; she too is a mother and knows this is a tough time. She gives Esperanza a check and says to use the money to find her son. She could give it to Ruben, but knows he would make bad use of it. Mayra asks Espe not to tell Ruben about it.
PENTHOUSE
Arturo goes on an angry rant as he accuses Teresa of being in love with another man. Teresa insists she fell in love with him. Arturo yells “No, Teresa! Mariano was right. You fell in love with what I had, what I could give you! How could I be so stupid?”
Teresa swears she fell in love with Arturo. He cuts her off and completely loses his temper. He roughly grabs her by the shoulders and SLAMS her to the couch, SCREAMING at the top of his lungs, “LIES!! THIS IS A VILE LIE!! YOU ARE THE MOST CRUEL OF ALL WOMEN!! You only PLAYED with me and had it all figured out!!”
She again insists that she fell in love with him. She felt like an idiot and was a fool to stand by as HE put her through one test after another to prove her love! She is sick of how he did not want to regain their standard of living, tired of his drinking and fed up with his ABSURD JEALOUSY!!
Arturo continues to rough her up. He yells that his jealousy was more than justified. All the times she told him that she wanted him were LIES! Teresa rebuts and says after the Europe trip, he became the most important man in her life. Arturo quips, “Oh, yeah? So at what point did you STOP loving me? WHEN I RAN OUT OF MONEY, OF COURSE!!”
Arturo slams her against a loveseat and pins her down. He shouts, “I married you believing that you loved me and we’d be together for life. I dreamed of growing old with you.” Teresa replies, “And life is not made of dreams, but realities.” Arturo angrily snaps, “Well yes, of course, in MY case, the only reality is that the man YOU’VE always loved, Mariano, FINALLY WON THE WAR!!”
She screams, “Not because of Mariano!!” and blowing his stack, he shouts, “ENOUGH TERESA, say no more; no sense trying to justify yourself!! It is very clear that I had to buy you, otherwise, you never would have been my girlfriend, much less my wife, and that is the worst thing you could have done, because I’ve never had a woman in exchange for money, well, at least not consciously, because I swallowed that story that you loved me!! I don’t want someone who will only love me in exchange for money!! Your love is WORTHLESS to me!! TAKE OFF WITH WHOEVER THE HELL YOU WANT, GO NOW!!! GO!! Beat it Teresa!! GO TO MARIANO, he’s the one you want to see!! GO TERESA!!”
Arturo throws Teresa’s purse at her and rushes her out the door, brutally slamming it behind her as he collapses into a near fetal position, his soul shattered, and in tears. On the other side of the door, Teresa is sobbing and clinging to the door.
GUIJARRO HOME
Fernando begins breaking Luisa’s heart. He tells her he cannot marry her because he doesn’t feel the same way about her. Luisa begins to stagger about. She is horrified and in disbelief.
PENTHOUSE
Back at the Penthouse, sadly, Arturo begins to drink heavily.
GUIJARRO HOME
Fernando apologetically asks Luisa to forgive him. She’s losing her composure and aghast. She can’t believe it’s true what he said – he’s not going to marry her because he doesn’t feel the same??
HI-RISE ELEVATOR LOBBY
A tearful Teresa spots Mariano waiting for an elevator. Mariano sees her tears and begins to lecture her. She quickly tells him to shut up. He says, “You and I were very happy Teresa. You didn’t know you were wasting true love, and that cannot be reversed. For your boundless ambition betrayed me, lied to me and I ended up totally disappointed in you.”
Teresa says, “I don’t follow.” Mariano tells her, “If you really fell in love with Arturo you have to fight to fix your marriage. Show that just because he has no money, you don’t want to look elsewhere, and forget about Luisa’s boyfriend.”
Teresa snaps, “Stay out of my life.”
Mariano says, “At least I have to tell you that if you’re still always looking where there is more money, nothing will ever be enough.”
Teresa rationalizes her ambition and hooking up with Fernando by saying Mariano’s mother died for lack of money and Rosita died under similar circumstances. Mariano says that isn’t true. His mother’s illness was incurable and money would not have prevented Rosita’s situation.
Teresa says, “What if life is now going to give me what I deserve, Mariano, and nothing is going to miss me.” Mariano says, “Are you sure you’ll have love?” She says she has it to spare – Mariano, Arturo, and Fernando all love her. But Mariano points out, maybe she doesn’t really love anyone.
GUIJARRO HOME
Fernando explains that he thought his wavering feelings were just a temporary confusion, but it was stronger than him. Luisa asks if he was only marrying her because of pressure from his mom. Fernando denies it. Luisa demands an explanation – when did things start to change!! Fernando says it was just out of his control, he swears he did not want to hurt her.
Luisa cries, “You’re breaking my heart!! You were the love of my life!! I believed in you!! You promised me if anything went wrong YOU WOULD TELL ME!!! She screams, “TELL ME THE TRUTH!! TELL ME!!
Fernando cowers and meekly says, “Luisa, I’m in love with another.” Luisa is stunned and heartbroken. She can barely speak but says, “Is it Teresa?
ANSWER ME!!”
Fernando says, “Yes, it is Teresa.” She says, “Then it’s true what Mariano told me – that you and HER...!!” Luisa ERUPTS WITH ANGER. She starts WILDLY swinging at Fernando, hitting him repeatedly as he falls on the couch, saying, “YOU ARE AN A$$HOLE, YOU WRETCH, YOU FOOL!! YOU MOCKED ME AND WENT AFTER THE WIFE OF YOUR BEST FRIEND, YOUR BROTHER!!!” Fernando says he didn’t mean for this to happen. Luisa shouts, “SHUT UP!! I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU MEANT!! YOU’RE A HYPOCRITE AND A DAMN BLOODY TRAITOR!!!”
Fernando tries to stop her as she storms out, but it’s no use. She’s gone.
PENTHOUSE
Arturo continues to drink heavily. He stares at his wedding picture, sadly embraces it, and breaks down in tears as he reminisces about better times in Europe.
HI-RISE ELEVATOR LOBBY
Teresa calls Fernando and they decide to meet to talk things over at Juana’s apartment.
Teresa begins to cry. She says under her breath, “Arturo, why? We could have been so happy. I sacrificed so much to be with you, and now, now that I love you so much...I have to leave you.” She fights to regain her composure and says, “Enough. I have to control my feelings; I have to be, I am.”
CHAVES HOME
Juana and Zilchberto have returned from Zacatecas. Refugio tells them about Rodrigo. FF>>
ESPERANZA’S HOSPITAL ROOM
My girl Aurora joins Hernan and Espe and turns on the television. A community service bulletin is broadcast asking the public for help finding baby Rodrigo. The baby has a gold medallion. A reward is being offered for information. They post a picture of baby Rodrigo who’s got a WTF deer-in-the-headlights look on his face.
The scene cuts to Fito sitting at a cantina watching the announcement on the bar’s TV. He jots down the contact number and remembers he has the baby’s medallion.
Hernan and Espe thank Aurora for her help in setting up the broadcast as she leaves. FF>>
JUANA'S APARTMENT
Teresa is at Juana’s place and Fernando arrives. Fernando says he feels terrible. Teresa and Fernando start to get kissy-kissy on the couch, and just as Fernando is heating up – BLAM – the door opens and Juana and GritBerto have arrived. Fernando and Teresa hastily get unstuck from each other. Teresa explains she is there because she’s getting a divorce from Arturo.
Cutberto points to the door (yes, I said Cutberto) and he tells that dirty dog Fernando to GET OUT!! (I really like that he did that, so just this once, I will not call him Zitberto, Scourgeberto, Bugberto, Cowberto, Gookberto or even Splotchberto).
MARIANO'S APT
Mariano is on the phone, apparently ordering some white roses for Aurora again.
There’s a knock on the door, and it’s Arturo, absolutely drunk as a friggin’ skunk. He mumbles some drunken banter about his wedding and says he’s there looking for Teresa.
Arturo proceeds to stagger around Mariano’s apartment shouting for Teresa.
Mariano tells Arturo to calm down; that he is looking in the wrong place for Teresa, she’s not with him. Arturo says, “Ah, no? (hiccup) Then, who? With whom, Mariano? (hiccup)”
Mariano firmly says, “With Fernando, Arturo.”
Uh-oh. It’s gonna hit the fan now. Plus, Arturo looks like he’s about to puke.
...And now you know what happened in episode 138.
Labels: Teresa
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Alborada, 9/14/2011. Cap. 75
Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #29, Wednesday segment, at this link.
On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 75 start at this link.
Today Carlos chose a great picture of Perla - are we surprised?
On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 75 start at this link.
Today Carlos chose a great picture of Perla - are we surprised?
Labels: Alborada
La Pola - September 13, 2011 - Discussion Page
Summary: Pola plans the successful escape of the Almeida brothers. She and Calendaria prepared some special chicha for the guards who fell asleep on the job. Alejo steals a kiss from her before he leaves. He is obviously still disturbed by thoughts of her being with another man. Pola tells Ambrosio that under other circumstances, she would be interested in him, but her heart belongs to another.
Alejo leads his band of patriots through spectacular Colombian countryside. They spend the night at a church where the priest is a sympathizer. In the morning they head out to Los Llanos, but the Spanish army is in pursuit. They head up a path that leads to a palisade from which there is no escape. Alejo wants to fight, but Arcos talks him out of it. They surrender.
In Santa Fé Sámano orders all relatives regardless of sex or age of the Almeida brothers to be placed under arrest. His focus now is to trap Pola.
Alejo leads his band of patriots through spectacular Colombian countryside. They spend the night at a church where the priest is a sympathizer. In the morning they head out to Los Llanos, but the Spanish army is in pursuit. They head up a path that leads to a palisade from which there is no escape. Alejo wants to fight, but Arcos talks him out of it. They surrender.
In Santa Fé Sámano orders all relatives regardless of sex or age of the Almeida brothers to be placed under arrest. His focus now is to trap Pola.
Labels: LaPola
Cuando Me Enamoro #103 Tuesday 9/13/11 Berta's crazy is showing, and Jero's suspicion is growing!!!
Hola Amiga's y Amigos. Everyone in the house is healthy this week, Gracias a Dios. Last week was chaos wheeew. Looking forward to watching this Novela slowly wind down, we are over the half way point so it is going to get CRAZZZZZY!!! So without further adieu lets get started.
Gonzo and Regina are discussing that fact that Fina/Pepa is only interested in money. Gina can’t believe that someone can treat someone’s pain as a business transaction and they agree that there are things more important than money. Love, generosity. Gina is angry that this person has known since day one where her daughter is why have they taken 24 years to tell her. He explains that in 24 years Gina has made a great fortune and is worth a lot of money.
Roberta is trying to seduce Ezeke who seems to be falling for her charms.
Padre is worried about his niece falling for Jero who is still in love with Nata. Padre knows they still love each other (at least someone does) She tells him that tomorrow she will find out if they are going to get back together, once and for all.
Berta is already finished with Ezekial, (that was fast, I mean really fast) he tells her that she is in charge and he is only a worker, he should leave she tells him to stay for another round. They argue over whether he should stay or not, Zeke sees the boss’s car pull up and panics, but Berta is giggling (she really is crazy)
Nata and Augustin come in she is telling him to quit starting stuff with Jero and he swears that he did it because Jero started it by picking on Berta and Nata, she does not seemed convinced and he finally agrees to leave it alone, she asks if he needs anything and he says he is fine. She goes to bed and he swears Jero will pay for his words once Nata and he are married. Auggie storms in to Berta’s room that Zeke has just jumped out the window of and he asks what is going on.
Jero is thinking about Nata ( ohh shocker) claims he is an idiot for her, she s thinking about him she is sad that he is with the Dr., she thinks how can she be so upset about it.
Auggie wants to know what she is up to? How did Jero find out about them. Berta says that is impossible, but Auggie is not having any of it and is shipping her back to Mexico tomorrow.
Dr, is wondering who Jero will choose Nata or her?
Alphonsina is asking Zeke where he was last night and he rambles about work and then nervously tells Jr to eat his food and then tells them he has to leave ( nervous as cat in a room full of rocking chairs) thanks her for b-fast and runs out of there, which makes her wonder what her is up to.
Nata is talking to her dad he tells her that she can come home. She is happy that the witch is in jail, he tells her that financially they still have problems, but they will be okay and she can come home right away. She gets excited and tells Auggie that she and Berta can leave now, he tells her that Berta left earlier, maybe because of Jero. Nata doesn’t think so, but says she wants to leave today. Auggie says he will go with her she says no she can go alone, he argues that he wants to go, plus he wants to get Gonzo’s approval of there marriage. Nata stops him right there and tell him that she has not fully accepted his proposal. She tells him after everything she went through with Jero she needs time before she is ready to marry again. In time when she is ready then she will talk to him about marriage.
Jero is in his office when Doc comes in with some papers for him. Jero finally puts it all together Berta was pregnant with his brothers baby. (dun dun dun)
Zeke is rambling about something( talking way to fast for me) he excuses himself, but Auggie asks him about him taking Berta back from the party, Zeke tells him that he walked her back and went straight home. Auggie tells him his slimy threats about not double crossing him etc.. Zeke swears there is nothing wrong. Zeke swears Auggie can trust him.
Jero is upset about the news, Jero knew it wasn’t his, but had no idea it was his brothers. Jero is putting it all together. He thinks that Berta had to have an accomplice. Dr starts poking around about where Nata comes in all this, he swears that Nata is simply another victim in Berta’s game.
Nata calls Adri to tell her she is coming home. They talk about how much they missed each other. Adri is playing with Taro cards ( is this something women do when they talk on the phone) Adri asks if being at the hacienda made her think of Jero, she said yes, but they are done forever.
Laza and Carlos are bringing home Mati. Jero welcomes her back and she asks for forgiveness for everything and her says not necessary she is just glad that she is home safe. Laza asks the Dr to look at her and make sure she is okay.
Gonzo is talking to Honorio, about he and Connie Gonzo tells him that nothing happened between Connie and Chema. Gonzo tells him that his sister is not a tramp and that she is pure, Gonzo tells them that he needs to fix this they love each other and life is short don’t waste any time get her back.
Mati reads a message from Adri asking for forgiveness, he tells her that he can’t forgive her, he was hurt once by Nata and then she betrayed him by kissing Chema. She tries to tell him that she is sorry and that she loves him, but he is not having it. He was fair with her and he does not want to suffer anymore sadness with her.
Ines asks her if they are going to investigate the letter, Gina says they know nothing about this lady, Ines can’t believe that she would sell her daughter for money. Ines asks her is she is going to do what this person asks, Gina says she will sacrifice anything even her own life if necessary. Gina knows that Pepa is behind this and she will prove it.
Fina is talking to her lawyer. He is delivering papers from Gonzo telling Fina that she is not keeping the house. She swears that she was allowed to keep the house, but the lawyer explains that the company has lost money and the house is part of the company so the house is no longer going to be hers. Fina swears that she will get Gonzo ( Is it just me or is she looking more and more worried lately?)
Doc is checking on Mati who tells he rest and relaxation, Manuela will feed her back to health and Kari will take good care of her.
Carlos read the news about Berta and the baby, They can’t imagine how Rafa got involved with Berta. Jero finally figured it out Fina had to have killed his brother. He now knows that she is the only one who could have done it. Carlos is being the voice of reason again by telling him he has made many mistakes and needs to be absolutely sure before she says a word. Jero needs to find proof. He will asks Constanza for help to find proof. Jero is leaving the office when he overhears Kari talking to Nata on the phone. Nata is checking on everyone and tells Kari she will keep in touch.
Carlos tells Laza they need to talk the Dr leaves and Carlos asks Laza for Mati’s hand he swears that his parents are crazy he loves her and will take care of her forever, regardless of what anyone says. Laza says that after everything Carlos has shown that he is a good man and that he loves his sister and will be good to her and then puts out his hand and calls him Brother -in - Law (collective AHHHH) Carlos then gets down on one knee and asks Mati to marry him she looks sad and he thinks she has changed her mind, but she smiles and jumps on him and says yes. (collective YEA)
Berta is at the Tijuana airport, throwing a temper tantrum about not getting her flight on time. The lady tells her that she can get a flight for tomorrow, and she will put her on the first flight in first class.
Jero is looking for Berta or Nata they are both gone Auggie tells him to leave, he calls for Nata and Auggie pulls a gun and tells him to live. Jero tell him that one day Nata will discover what kind of man Auggie really is, and then leaves.
Berta is still throwing a fit, the lady tells her she can board the plane. Berta call Fina, Fina tells her to stop playing games and get home now Berta tells her it’s not her fault and that she is on her way, then hangs up on Fina. She then yells at the ticket lady about not being in first class ( what a B%^$)
Gonzo and Matias are trying to figure out the damage Blanca did to there finances, Gonzo tells him that Nata is returning and Honorio is working on it. Fina shows up to let him know that she will not allow him to take away the house. Gina arrives at the office to talk to Gonzo ( oh oh oh showdown???)
Nata is in the vineyard looking sad when Jero showed up with proof about Berta’s lies and tells her the baby was not his it was his brothers. (dun dun dun)
Avances: Berta is busted, Fina comes clean
Wheeeew that was a crazy one, I think they will all be from here on out.
Labels: Cuando
Teresa Tue 9/13/11 #137 A Tale of Two Tools
LEDESMA HOME: Arturo has come upon Mariano manhandling his mujer just as Mariano is telling her she can’t do this to Arturo. Now it’s Arturo’s turn to manhandle his mujer, demanding to know what it is that she’s not supposed to do to him. Sharkita immediately goes into defense/deception mode: “Calm down. Mariano is always bothering me to discredit me.” Arturo shouts at her, again demanding to know what it is that she’s not supposed to do? Is she planning to run off with Mariano? Next he starts to rough up Mariano demanding to know if they were planning to run off together. Mariano finally speaks up reminding Arturo that he warned him not to trust Teresa and that she didn’t love him. This only enrages Arturo further but Teresa gets between them asking them to stop for Esperanza’s sake. I mean, really. Espe walks in just then and asks Mariano to please leave. Whew, that was a close one, Sharkita.
CASA ALCAZAR: Whoooeee, Aurora’s got her hands full with Aiiiiiiida in full-on shriekster mode. Aurora reminds her she didn’t make any promises, even she didn’t know what was to happen with Mariano. La Loca understands they agreed the loser would stand aside, but she doesn’t think she can do that because “I LOVE MARIANO!!! I cannot stand aside, NO PUEDO!” Poof! She grabs her designer bag and leaves in a huff!
LEDESMA HOME: Teresa promises Esperanza that Arturo and she will do whatever possible to find Rodriguito. Arturo, who’s still hot under the collar, agrees they’ll continue to help her but warns he will not put up with Mariano coming near his mujer in the pretext of helping to find the baby. Esperanza’s sorry they ended up there together but Arturo must understand they’ve all been friends since childhood (infancia). He understands that but he’s convinced Mariano still wants his mujer. He pounces on Teresa, grabbing her by her arm demanding to know what it was that Mariano was trying to say. She sticks to her story that Mariano just won’t leave her alone, insisting she doesn’t love Arturo and also is determined to tell that to Arturo. Arturo isn’t convinced and starts to shake her wondering if that’s all it was about. Isn’t Mariano in love with Aurora now? Teresa can’t believe he doesn’t respect what’s happening to Esperanza right now. If he doesn’t believe her, he can ask Aurora herself. Esperanza does her best to calm him down saying she understands that at one time he had reason to be jealous. She assures him that he’s the one Teresa loves now.
VECINDAD: FF>> Armando tells Johnny/Pati about his new job. Refugio and Armando talk about their wonderful, happy marriage and share a kiss. Johnny/Pat can only hope they’ll be as happy. zzzzzzzzzzz
CASA FERNANDO: Oh no, Mariano arrives at the gate just as Luisa is leaving. She assumes he’s there looking for Teresa. He tries to explain he’s there to speak with her, to tell her about what happened in Zacatecas. She won’t give him the opportunity to speak, she has nothing to say to him and refuses to hear him out no matter how much he pleads with her. She reminds he is not welcome in this house. She jumps in the car and zooms off.
CASA GENOVENOM: Rubigote is pissed! He complains to Geno everyone assumes he’s the kidnapper – first, the police and now Art & Teresa. Now he has to act all concerned to throw them off the track. He even drew up a complaint of child neglect against Espe. Geno understands but she warns him he better stay away from that Gata! He explains he has to do what would seem logical and that’s why he’s blamed Espe for the kidnapping. In truth, he really does think she was stupid to allow them to take the baby. On another matter, he needs to find another place to live in order to make his story more believable so she needs to come up with an apartment for him.
LEDESMA HOME: Hernan is doing his best to calm his distraught wife. He tells her he’s got the flyers ready with the baby’s picture and reward offer. She’s inconsolable. He tells her to have faith, she must be strong. She tells him about Ruben’s visit and the charge of neglect and that it’s her fault. Hernan knows it wasn’t her fault. He’s going to post the flyers throughout the city and that will certainly help them get results.
CASA FERNANDO: Teresa arrives in a taxi just in time to see Aiiiiiiida walking up. Aiiiida takes great joy to see her in a cab. Teresa doesn’t understand why she’s there. Aiiiiida cattily reminds her this is no longer her home. Aiiiiida can come by and visit Luisa or her good friend Oriana any time she wants. Teresa’s not surprised by her friendship with Odiosa, they’re igual de viboras. No, Aiiiida counters, they’re both as intelligent because they don’t believe a single word Teresa says. She wonders what it must be like to be in a loveless marriage with no money. With Mariano, she would have been poor but she would have had love. And now she’s lost that too. Teresa still wants to know what brings her here. Aiiida explains she came to visit her at her workplace just to tell her that although Mariano may not be hers, he doesn’t belong to Teresa either because he and Aurora are now novios and he truly does love her. “Oh please,” says Tere, “Mariano will never stop loving me. He’s mine, as is Arturo. Mariano found that he wasn’t able to make me jealous with you so now he’s trying to make me jealous with my BFF. Mariano loves me just as he always has. That’s the effect I have on men – they can’t forget me.” That’s what she thinks, says Aiiiida. Truth is, she’s already lost Mariano and as for her husband, she’d better be careful. She thinks it must be humiliating for Teresa that while she was gone on her trip, Artie was off playing golf with that pretty girl, what’s-her-name? Oh yeah, Lucia. Bingo! Right on target….Teresa’s not pleased.
Inside, Lucia’s noticed Arturo is a bit alterado. He doesn’t want to talk about it but she insists cuz she’s soooo helpful. He tells her about the confrontation with Mariano. It isn’t clear to him why Mariano was telling Teresa not to do “this” to Arturo. According to Teresa, Mariano is telling her she shouldn’t remain with Arturo if she doesn’t love him. My hunkasaurus is so upset! He doesn’t know if Teresa wants to go back to Mariano or what. Lucia tells him the hard truth: If Teresa is intent on being with Mariano there’s nothing he can do no matter how much he loves her. Poor Art can’t imagine Teresa leaving. **sigh, I think he needs a hug from me**
Outside, the rrrrrrrrata and the banshee are still locked in battle. Teresa tells Aiiiiida she’s wrong. She’s only there to spread her venom because she’s upset that Mariano is still in love with her (Teresa) and that Arturo has forgiven her. Whatever, says Aiiida. She’s sure Arturo is inside and can clear it up for her….or maybe Lucia since they seem to be spending sooooo much time together. Teresa smugly says she believes in her husband. Aiiiida tells her to think what she wants, she’ll leave it up to her and leaves. Teresa stands there, thinks on it for a second then tells herself, no, no, no. She calls Luisa and verifies that Arturo did indeed play golf with Lucia. Oh, she’s not pleased to hear Aiiida was right. MALDITA LUCIA!
Speaking of Lucia, she’s telling Arturo he must calm down. As she’s telling him he’s only human and it’s only normal for him to be upset, etc. etc, Teresa walks in and sneaks upstairs where she can easily eavesdrop and watch them. Arturo and Lucia are now holding hands as she tells him tomorrow will be much better. (well, isn’t SHE the Positive Patty) Arturo shares that when he thought Teresa may not have loved him when she married him, he sought revenge but couldn’t go through with it. He loves her too much (demasiado). Lucia understands that love blinds us but Arturo is the only one who can decide what to do. She hugs him as our Tiburoncita watches her prey from above, circling as any good Sharkita would. Arturo goes on saying he’s so confused and full of doubts. He asks Lucia, as an outsider, what she thinks of the situation. Lucia doesn’t think this would help but she caresses his face as she tells him he is a great man, intelligent, handsome, great worker, but it’s not important what she thinks. It’s what he thinks that is important. Teresa walks away and doesn’t hear Arturo say he couldn’t stand to lose Teresa because he loves her with all his soul.
HOSPITAL: Aurora talks to Magda about Aiiiida refusing to accept that she’s lost Mariano. Aurora sees Oriana at the nurse’s station and greets her warmly. Oriana notices she seems so happy. They speak of Luisa’s wedding (this Saturday!) and the conversation turns to Teresa/Mariano. Oriana tells her Mariano showed up at Luisa’s house again, presumably looking for Teresa. Aurora is stunned.
CASA FERNANDO: Teresa’s back in what used to be their bedroom talking to Teddy/Arturo squeezing the stuffing out of him wondering why, oh why does he do this to her? **uh, pot calling the kettle black?** She really does love him. She never thought it could happen, but she’s fallen in love with him. So much so that she put up with all the trials he put her through. But she will not put up with this. No one humiliates the great Tiburoncita, no one! Because “yo soy” and her pride comes before love. She continues to chant “el orgullo antes del amor, el orgullo antes del amor…….”
CASA LEDESMA: Esperanza has collapsed in tears as Johnny/Pati come in bearing gifts from Zacatecas. Espe blurts out the bad news and faints in Johnny’s arms!
LOVER’S PARK (dog park might be a more fitting name): The Strumpet we know as Teresa is trolling the park and while looking at her wedding ring she tells herself that although she loves Arturo, she must overcome (dominar) her feelings, she must! Ah, here’s lover boy. They embrace with a kiss (in public!) and coos about how happy she is when he is near. This is how she’d like to stay from here on out, by his side. She kisses him. (ok, these open-eye kisses are starting to creep me out). No, Teresa, he tells her. He’s anguished over Luisa and Arturo. She doesn’t want to hear anything about Arturo. He has the nerve to be jealous as though she were his property. He has no idea what Arturo did to her today. Fernando immediately thinks he may suspect. She calms his fears, telling him Arturo has no idea of their “love”. She tells him how Arturo and Mariano almost came to blows at Espe’s home. It was horrible. Fernando almost shudders to think how Arturo may react when he learns that he, his BFF, is her lover! Teresa feels Arturo has no right to complain about anything – he doesn’t deserve to have her at his side. While he abuses her and insists that she only have eyes for him, he is most certainly carrying on with Lucia. She tells him of the golf game and seeing them in each other’s arms and how Lucia carried on about how handsome he is, etc., etc., and she heard Arturo telling her he has doubts and is sure the marriage is over. Fernando didn’t want to tell her (yeah, right) but he saw them embracing at that restaurant. Tiburoncita is impactada!
HOSPITAL: Mariano’s troubles are just beginning. Aurora’s heard he went to Arturo’s ex-house and she assumes he went looking for Teresa. She’s angry and tells him she’s very disappointed. She won’t let him explain and reminds him she warned that the next time he went looking for Teresa she’d leave him! He’s not going to play her like he did Aiiiida. It’s OVER! Para Siempre! Mariano’s impactado!
LOVER’S (dog) PARK: It hurts Fernando to see Arturo treat her this way and not appreciate her. She’s hurt to realize Arturo no longer loves her and only seeks revenge. Fernando thinks it may be best they divorce but even if that occurs, she and he cannot be together. He whines that he can’t do this to Luisa. It breaks his heart to think of the pain this would cause her. They can’t go on, what they had together must end. He intends to marry Luisa.
HOSPITAL: Mariano continue to try to explain his visit to Arturo’s ex-home. Basta! She refuses to listen and furthermore doesn’t want to see him or talk to him! She tells him not to go looking for her. She leaves in a huff as Pati comes in looking for Hernan. She tells Mariano they brought Espe to the hospital.
LOVER’S PARK: Teresa doesn’t understand how he can marry Luisa when they love each other. He’s given his word *choke* and everything is ready for the wedding. He can’t do this to her, he at least must try. She coos his name and snuggles up to him telling him to accept things as they are. They’ve fallen in love and if he marries Luisa he won’t be happy. How long does he think he can last pretending (fingiendo) to feel something he doesn’t.
CASA CACERES: Aiiiiida asks why the religious ceremony’s been cancelled. Oriana explains Fernando feels pressured due to business issues but she knows there’s something else. Since his return from Zacatecas he’s been very angry and aggressive toward her. Aiiida wonders if she’s considered that Teresa may have put ideas in his head while he was in the Big Z. Oriana wouldn’t doubt it but doesn’t plan on discussing it with him. It would be counterproductive (contraproducente **ooh big word**). She plans to stay mum these few days remaining before the ceremony. The important thing now is for Fernando to marry Luisa although it’s only the civil ceremony. Aiiiida agrees, as this is the marriage that counts, legally. Oriana has advised Luisa to be very loving and understanding until then. She doesn’t want Fernando to have any reason to postpone that ceremony as well. Once they’re married, they can go off to Spain or anywhere where they can be away from Teresa's bad influence.
LOVER’S PARK: Teresa continues to work on Fernando, wondering how long he thinks they can wait before they can be together because they can no longer stand to be apart. In between kisses she says she can no longer live without him – pant, pant. He tells her he loves her too but he can’t hurt Luisa. This will destroy her. Wrong, blockhead, he’ll destroy her if he marries her and doesn’t love her. She doesn’t deserve that. **aw, Teresa is so thoughtful** In order to be together, they must come to a clear understanding. They have two choices:#1 – she can get a divorce and together they’ll confront Luisa and Arturo or, #2 they can leave Mexico and leave them a letter. Cue the Jaws theme: she tells him if he continues with Luisa, they’ll all be unhappy. She kisses him then walks away looking weary but satisfied that she’s won this battle. Blockhead just stands there, hands on hips. Duh, what to do! She’s managed to suck all the fight right out of him.
CASA ALCAZAR: Aurora tearfully tells her father he was right. Mariano hasn’t forgotten Teresa. Daddy asks if it’s over. Aurora admits it is and she’s so angry she didn’t listen to him. At least she tried. She learned he will never forget Teresa, but she will be able to forget him. No, she doesn’t plan on going after Martin, she could never do that to him. She plans to dedicate herself to her career and make herself stronger. He shouldn’t worry, she will be fine.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa finally arrives after dark and Arturo demands to know where she’s been and the battle begins. She can’t believe he’d act this way after she saw him and Lucia embracing. She also throws in that he’s been seeing embracing her in restaurants and golfing with her! And on top of that he causes a scene because she and Mariano happen to be at Espe’s in her time of need. He begins to explain why Lucia was hugging him – she stops him and asks why he always has to ruin everything. Every time there’s a possibility for them to be happy, he ruins it. She’s not interested in his explanations. She’s reached her limit. As much as she loves him, she wants a divorce! Poor Arturo is impactado!
PENTHOUSE: Arturo says they can’t be divorced. He loves her. And if she loves him then she’ll understand that he was talking to Lucia about what happened earlier with Mariano. “And then what,” she asks, “she consoled you and you let her, right?” He figures she’s just jealous and that’s because he’s important to her. The same thing happens to him because of Mariano. They must overcome this because they love each other. He starts to kiss her but she pleads with him to leave her alone. He refuses because he can’t think of his life without her, he needs her.
HOSPITAL: Espe’s been sedated and is resting in a hospital room as Mariano and Hernan watch over her. Hernan explains she hadn’t eaten since the kidnapping. Mariano thinks it’s best to keep her here until she’s well again. She’s suffered a great loss. Hernan says it’s been difficult for him as well. He pretends to be strong so she can lean on him. Our galan breaks down and Mariano consoles him. Rodriguito is like his son and he not only lost him but he’s afraid he’ll lose Esperanza as well. He fears she won’t recover.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa says she loves him too, he has no idea. But if she doesn’t give herself value no one will. She doesn’t believe him when he tells her he values her. If that were so, he would have accepted Fernando's help instead of continuing to “test” her. He’d trust her and he wouldn’t even consider allowing Lucia to continue working with him. That’s why it’s best he continue on his way and allow her to continue hers. He asks if that’s the real reason, or is it because of Mariano. Oh, that did it! Tiburoncita bears her teeth. She stopped loving Mariano long ago but he just doesn’t see it. There are so many reasons. There is just no fixing this. He follows after her asking her to reconsider. Divorce is such a serious step. He asks her to at least think on it for a few days. No, she’s done with all the fighting. For now, she will go live in Juana’s place.
HOSPITAL: Pati tries to console Johnny about the kidnapping. They talk about staying with Espe and Hernan says that won’t be necessary but ask Johnny to oversee the response to the flyers posted throughout the city. He asks him to check the e-mails and cover the phones in case there is a response to the reward.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa is alone in her room in tears, talking to their wedding photo, complaining that if he had only accepted Fernando’s help none of this would be happening. Lucia wouldn’t be working with him and she wouldn’t have started up with Fernando. Arturo walks in to tell her Jacinto is there ready to take her to the vecindad. He pleads with her to reconsider and offers to go stay with Fernando and she can stay in the penthouse. She refuses, saying he’d only say she is only interested in money. No thanks, she’s leaving. He knows how much she loathes the vecindad. But if she’s leaving him, then she must leave all the luxuries he can give her. He may not believe it, but she’s not an interesada and she has her dignity. And that’s why she’s leaving. (need I point out she’s holding the teddy with all the “family jewels” stuffed inside?)
CASA ALCAZAR: Mariano has come to see Aurora and she’s not having it! She doesn’t want to see him and doesn’t want to hear anything he has to say. He’ll never change and she’s not going to waste her time with him! He explains he went to that house to see Luisa. He’s sure there’s something going on between Teresa and Fernando. He thinks she’s intent on seducing him now that Arturo has no money. Aurora’s astonished at this story. Luisa and Fernando are getting married this weekend. She asks him to leave. Daddy walks in and insists he do as his daughter asks. Hector doesn’t care what happened, he’s making his daughter sad and she doesn’t want to see him. SCRAM! Before he leaves Mariano assures her what he’s said is true. He loves her.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa tells Arturo she can’t stay with him if he doesn’t give her her rightful place in his life. And she can’t go on pretending to be happy when everything that has happened has made her sad and disillusioned. Arturo agrees they’ve hurt each other very deeply. She doesn’t deny that she’s hurt him. Once they’re separated they’ll be able to heal the wounds. She leaves, dragging her suitcase with the bejeweled teddy in her arms. Arturo breaks down in tears.
CASA FERNANDO: Luisa is all gussied up waiting for her man to come home. He arrives and tells her she looks lovely. He asks if she thinks he’ll make her happy. He wants to be happy with her and never hurt her. They smooch. Ugh, what a tool!
The following morning, Arturo tells Luisa that Teresa has left him. Luisa wonders if it had anything to do with Mariano, because he was there earlier. This angers Arturo. She explains he came to speak to her. This surprises Arturo and he wonders what he may have wanted to say. She admits she didn’t let him speak. Arturo doesn’t know what to think anymore. Luisa offers to speak with Teresa. Arturo hopes Teresa realizes their love is much greater than what happened and that they shouldn’t divorce. He asks if Fernando has calmed down. She tells him he was much calmer last night. He was affectionate and attentive and they had a great time. She’s so excited. The time is almost here for their wedding! Poor little lamb.
VECINDAD: Armando comes by to visit with his daughter who is dressed in what appears to be a shark skin dress! What is she up to today? He apparently gave her the key to the apartment without Refugio knowing she’s back. He suggests she go to her mother and she refuses. She’s not in the mood for sermons. As they’re talking, Luisa drops in. Daddy leaves and Luisa and Teresa talk about what happened. Luisa’s very sad and so is Arturo. Teresa says there’s no other way. Luisa can’t imagine what it would be like if Fernando left her. She’d just die. Cue the Jaws theme.
CASA FERNANDO: Lucia is sorry hear that Teresa saw them hugging. She feels the breakup is all her fault and offers to resign.
TERESA’S HIDEOUT: Luisa tells her about Mariano’s visit. Teresa says he’ll never leave her alone. Luisa pleads with her to understand Arturo was upset about Mariano and was only venting with Lucia. She asks her to please think it over. Teresa thanks her for all her help, and Fernando too, who’s been such a big help. “Isn’t he a dear?” asks Luisa. Teresa can only smile in response. What a toolette!
CASA FERNANDO: Arturo feels badly because he has only good things to say about Lucia's work. Lucia understands but if Teresa is jealous, the only solution is for her to keep her distance from him. He doesn’t think it’s right. She agrees, but it’s the only solution and it will be one less problem he needs to resolve with Teresa. She will recommend a male friend to fill in for her to do the work. She does plan to continue to see Luisa, however.
TERESA’S HIDEOUT: Oriana would like Luisa and Fernando to travel to Spain after the wedding to meet their friends. Teresa thinks Fernando is the door to another world, another level. Luisa admits this all scares her a little. Teresa feels differently, it wouldn’t scare her one bit. Luisa is very nervous but very happy. She’s so excited and the wedding is Saturday. Teresa tells her she’s very aware of that. (suuuuuuucia!) Luisa tells her the best gift would be for Teresa and Arturo to reunite on that day. Teresa doubts that will happen. (suuuuuuuuucia…..y mala!)
HOSPITAL: Luisa has come to speak with Mariano! She’s come to find out why he came by yesterday. If he came by to provoke more problems between Arturo and Teresa, he succeeded. They’re on the brink of divorce. He explains that although that no longer interests him, he’s not surprised. Mariano begins, “I went to you to explain that Teresa isn’t what you think she is. Be very careful and don’t trust her. I believe Teresa is aiming to ensnare Fernando to secure her future.” DRAMATIC MUSIC AND LUISA IS DUMBFOUNDED! How will she react? Will she believe him? Ay, ay, ay!
CASA ALCAZAR: Whoooeee, Aurora’s got her hands full with Aiiiiiiida in full-on shriekster mode. Aurora reminds her she didn’t make any promises, even she didn’t know what was to happen with Mariano. La Loca understands they agreed the loser would stand aside, but she doesn’t think she can do that because “I LOVE MARIANO!!! I cannot stand aside, NO PUEDO!” Poof! She grabs her designer bag and leaves in a huff!
LEDESMA HOME: Teresa promises Esperanza that Arturo and she will do whatever possible to find Rodriguito. Arturo, who’s still hot under the collar, agrees they’ll continue to help her but warns he will not put up with Mariano coming near his mujer in the pretext of helping to find the baby. Esperanza’s sorry they ended up there together but Arturo must understand they’ve all been friends since childhood (infancia). He understands that but he’s convinced Mariano still wants his mujer. He pounces on Teresa, grabbing her by her arm demanding to know what it was that Mariano was trying to say. She sticks to her story that Mariano just won’t leave her alone, insisting she doesn’t love Arturo and also is determined to tell that to Arturo. Arturo isn’t convinced and starts to shake her wondering if that’s all it was about. Isn’t Mariano in love with Aurora now? Teresa can’t believe he doesn’t respect what’s happening to Esperanza right now. If he doesn’t believe her, he can ask Aurora herself. Esperanza does her best to calm him down saying she understands that at one time he had reason to be jealous. She assures him that he’s the one Teresa loves now.
VECINDAD: FF>> Armando tells Johnny/Pati about his new job. Refugio and Armando talk about their wonderful, happy marriage and share a kiss. Johnny/Pat can only hope they’ll be as happy. zzzzzzzzzzz
CASA FERNANDO: Oh no, Mariano arrives at the gate just as Luisa is leaving. She assumes he’s there looking for Teresa. He tries to explain he’s there to speak with her, to tell her about what happened in Zacatecas. She won’t give him the opportunity to speak, she has nothing to say to him and refuses to hear him out no matter how much he pleads with her. She reminds he is not welcome in this house. She jumps in the car and zooms off.
CASA GENOVENOM: Rubigote is pissed! He complains to Geno everyone assumes he’s the kidnapper – first, the police and now Art & Teresa. Now he has to act all concerned to throw them off the track. He even drew up a complaint of child neglect against Espe. Geno understands but she warns him he better stay away from that Gata! He explains he has to do what would seem logical and that’s why he’s blamed Espe for the kidnapping. In truth, he really does think she was stupid to allow them to take the baby. On another matter, he needs to find another place to live in order to make his story more believable so she needs to come up with an apartment for him.
LEDESMA HOME: Hernan is doing his best to calm his distraught wife. He tells her he’s got the flyers ready with the baby’s picture and reward offer. She’s inconsolable. He tells her to have faith, she must be strong. She tells him about Ruben’s visit and the charge of neglect and that it’s her fault. Hernan knows it wasn’t her fault. He’s going to post the flyers throughout the city and that will certainly help them get results.
CASA FERNANDO: Teresa arrives in a taxi just in time to see Aiiiiiiida walking up. Aiiiida takes great joy to see her in a cab. Teresa doesn’t understand why she’s there. Aiiiiida cattily reminds her this is no longer her home. Aiiiiida can come by and visit Luisa or her good friend Oriana any time she wants. Teresa’s not surprised by her friendship with Odiosa, they’re igual de viboras. No, Aiiiida counters, they’re both as intelligent because they don’t believe a single word Teresa says. She wonders what it must be like to be in a loveless marriage with no money. With Mariano, she would have been poor but she would have had love. And now she’s lost that too. Teresa still wants to know what brings her here. Aiiida explains she came to visit her at her workplace just to tell her that although Mariano may not be hers, he doesn’t belong to Teresa either because he and Aurora are now novios and he truly does love her. “Oh please,” says Tere, “Mariano will never stop loving me. He’s mine, as is Arturo. Mariano found that he wasn’t able to make me jealous with you so now he’s trying to make me jealous with my BFF. Mariano loves me just as he always has. That’s the effect I have on men – they can’t forget me.” That’s what she thinks, says Aiiiida. Truth is, she’s already lost Mariano and as for her husband, she’d better be careful. She thinks it must be humiliating for Teresa that while she was gone on her trip, Artie was off playing golf with that pretty girl, what’s-her-name? Oh yeah, Lucia. Bingo! Right on target….Teresa’s not pleased.
Inside, Lucia’s noticed Arturo is a bit alterado. He doesn’t want to talk about it but she insists cuz she’s soooo helpful. He tells her about the confrontation with Mariano. It isn’t clear to him why Mariano was telling Teresa not to do “this” to Arturo. According to Teresa, Mariano is telling her she shouldn’t remain with Arturo if she doesn’t love him. My hunkasaurus is so upset! He doesn’t know if Teresa wants to go back to Mariano or what. Lucia tells him the hard truth: If Teresa is intent on being with Mariano there’s nothing he can do no matter how much he loves her. Poor Art can’t imagine Teresa leaving. **sigh, I think he needs a hug from me**
Outside, the rrrrrrrrata and the banshee are still locked in battle. Teresa tells Aiiiiida she’s wrong. She’s only there to spread her venom because she’s upset that Mariano is still in love with her (Teresa) and that Arturo has forgiven her. Whatever, says Aiiida. She’s sure Arturo is inside and can clear it up for her….or maybe Lucia since they seem to be spending sooooo much time together. Teresa smugly says she believes in her husband. Aiiiida tells her to think what she wants, she’ll leave it up to her and leaves. Teresa stands there, thinks on it for a second then tells herself, no, no, no. She calls Luisa and verifies that Arturo did indeed play golf with Lucia. Oh, she’s not pleased to hear Aiiida was right. MALDITA LUCIA!
Speaking of Lucia, she’s telling Arturo he must calm down. As she’s telling him he’s only human and it’s only normal for him to be upset, etc. etc, Teresa walks in and sneaks upstairs where she can easily eavesdrop and watch them. Arturo and Lucia are now holding hands as she tells him tomorrow will be much better. (well, isn’t SHE the Positive Patty) Arturo shares that when he thought Teresa may not have loved him when she married him, he sought revenge but couldn’t go through with it. He loves her too much (demasiado). Lucia understands that love blinds us but Arturo is the only one who can decide what to do. She hugs him as our Tiburoncita watches her prey from above, circling as any good Sharkita would. Arturo goes on saying he’s so confused and full of doubts. He asks Lucia, as an outsider, what she thinks of the situation. Lucia doesn’t think this would help but she caresses his face as she tells him he is a great man, intelligent, handsome, great worker, but it’s not important what she thinks. It’s what he thinks that is important. Teresa walks away and doesn’t hear Arturo say he couldn’t stand to lose Teresa because he loves her with all his soul.
HOSPITAL: Aurora talks to Magda about Aiiiida refusing to accept that she’s lost Mariano. Aurora sees Oriana at the nurse’s station and greets her warmly. Oriana notices she seems so happy. They speak of Luisa’s wedding (this Saturday!) and the conversation turns to Teresa/Mariano. Oriana tells her Mariano showed up at Luisa’s house again, presumably looking for Teresa. Aurora is stunned.
CASA FERNANDO: Teresa’s back in what used to be their bedroom talking to Teddy/Arturo squeezing the stuffing out of him wondering why, oh why does he do this to her? **uh, pot calling the kettle black?** She really does love him. She never thought it could happen, but she’s fallen in love with him. So much so that she put up with all the trials he put her through. But she will not put up with this. No one humiliates the great Tiburoncita, no one! Because “yo soy” and her pride comes before love. She continues to chant “el orgullo antes del amor, el orgullo antes del amor…….”
CASA LEDESMA: Esperanza has collapsed in tears as Johnny/Pati come in bearing gifts from Zacatecas. Espe blurts out the bad news and faints in Johnny’s arms!
LOVER’S PARK (dog park might be a more fitting name): The Strumpet we know as Teresa is trolling the park and while looking at her wedding ring she tells herself that although she loves Arturo, she must overcome (dominar) her feelings, she must! Ah, here’s lover boy. They embrace with a kiss (in public!) and coos about how happy she is when he is near. This is how she’d like to stay from here on out, by his side. She kisses him. (ok, these open-eye kisses are starting to creep me out). No, Teresa, he tells her. He’s anguished over Luisa and Arturo. She doesn’t want to hear anything about Arturo. He has the nerve to be jealous as though she were his property. He has no idea what Arturo did to her today. Fernando immediately thinks he may suspect. She calms his fears, telling him Arturo has no idea of their “love”. She tells him how Arturo and Mariano almost came to blows at Espe’s home. It was horrible. Fernando almost shudders to think how Arturo may react when he learns that he, his BFF, is her lover! Teresa feels Arturo has no right to complain about anything – he doesn’t deserve to have her at his side. While he abuses her and insists that she only have eyes for him, he is most certainly carrying on with Lucia. She tells him of the golf game and seeing them in each other’s arms and how Lucia carried on about how handsome he is, etc., etc., and she heard Arturo telling her he has doubts and is sure the marriage is over. Fernando didn’t want to tell her (yeah, right) but he saw them embracing at that restaurant. Tiburoncita is impactada!
HOSPITAL: Mariano’s troubles are just beginning. Aurora’s heard he went to Arturo’s ex-house and she assumes he went looking for Teresa. She’s angry and tells him she’s very disappointed. She won’t let him explain and reminds him she warned that the next time he went looking for Teresa she’d leave him! He’s not going to play her like he did Aiiiida. It’s OVER! Para Siempre! Mariano’s impactado!
LOVER’S (dog) PARK: It hurts Fernando to see Arturo treat her this way and not appreciate her. She’s hurt to realize Arturo no longer loves her and only seeks revenge. Fernando thinks it may be best they divorce but even if that occurs, she and he cannot be together. He whines that he can’t do this to Luisa. It breaks his heart to think of the pain this would cause her. They can’t go on, what they had together must end. He intends to marry Luisa.
HOSPITAL: Mariano continue to try to explain his visit to Arturo’s ex-home. Basta! She refuses to listen and furthermore doesn’t want to see him or talk to him! She tells him not to go looking for her. She leaves in a huff as Pati comes in looking for Hernan. She tells Mariano they brought Espe to the hospital.
LOVER’S PARK: Teresa doesn’t understand how he can marry Luisa when they love each other. He’s given his word *choke* and everything is ready for the wedding. He can’t do this to her, he at least must try. She coos his name and snuggles up to him telling him to accept things as they are. They’ve fallen in love and if he marries Luisa he won’t be happy. How long does he think he can last pretending (fingiendo) to feel something he doesn’t.
CASA CACERES: Aiiiiida asks why the religious ceremony’s been cancelled. Oriana explains Fernando feels pressured due to business issues but she knows there’s something else. Since his return from Zacatecas he’s been very angry and aggressive toward her. Aiiida wonders if she’s considered that Teresa may have put ideas in his head while he was in the Big Z. Oriana wouldn’t doubt it but doesn’t plan on discussing it with him. It would be counterproductive (contraproducente **ooh big word**). She plans to stay mum these few days remaining before the ceremony. The important thing now is for Fernando to marry Luisa although it’s only the civil ceremony. Aiiiida agrees, as this is the marriage that counts, legally. Oriana has advised Luisa to be very loving and understanding until then. She doesn’t want Fernando to have any reason to postpone that ceremony as well. Once they’re married, they can go off to Spain or anywhere where they can be away from Teresa's bad influence.
LOVER’S PARK: Teresa continues to work on Fernando, wondering how long he thinks they can wait before they can be together because they can no longer stand to be apart. In between kisses she says she can no longer live without him – pant, pant. He tells her he loves her too but he can’t hurt Luisa. This will destroy her. Wrong, blockhead, he’ll destroy her if he marries her and doesn’t love her. She doesn’t deserve that. **aw, Teresa is so thoughtful** In order to be together, they must come to a clear understanding. They have two choices:#1 – she can get a divorce and together they’ll confront Luisa and Arturo or, #2 they can leave Mexico and leave them a letter. Cue the Jaws theme: she tells him if he continues with Luisa, they’ll all be unhappy. She kisses him then walks away looking weary but satisfied that she’s won this battle. Blockhead just stands there, hands on hips. Duh, what to do! She’s managed to suck all the fight right out of him.
CASA ALCAZAR: Aurora tearfully tells her father he was right. Mariano hasn’t forgotten Teresa. Daddy asks if it’s over. Aurora admits it is and she’s so angry she didn’t listen to him. At least she tried. She learned he will never forget Teresa, but she will be able to forget him. No, she doesn’t plan on going after Martin, she could never do that to him. She plans to dedicate herself to her career and make herself stronger. He shouldn’t worry, she will be fine.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa finally arrives after dark and Arturo demands to know where she’s been and the battle begins. She can’t believe he’d act this way after she saw him and Lucia embracing. She also throws in that he’s been seeing embracing her in restaurants and golfing with her! And on top of that he causes a scene because she and Mariano happen to be at Espe’s in her time of need. He begins to explain why Lucia was hugging him – she stops him and asks why he always has to ruin everything. Every time there’s a possibility for them to be happy, he ruins it. She’s not interested in his explanations. She’s reached her limit. As much as she loves him, she wants a divorce! Poor Arturo is impactado!
PENTHOUSE: Arturo says they can’t be divorced. He loves her. And if she loves him then she’ll understand that he was talking to Lucia about what happened earlier with Mariano. “And then what,” she asks, “she consoled you and you let her, right?” He figures she’s just jealous and that’s because he’s important to her. The same thing happens to him because of Mariano. They must overcome this because they love each other. He starts to kiss her but she pleads with him to leave her alone. He refuses because he can’t think of his life without her, he needs her.
HOSPITAL: Espe’s been sedated and is resting in a hospital room as Mariano and Hernan watch over her. Hernan explains she hadn’t eaten since the kidnapping. Mariano thinks it’s best to keep her here until she’s well again. She’s suffered a great loss. Hernan says it’s been difficult for him as well. He pretends to be strong so she can lean on him. Our galan breaks down and Mariano consoles him. Rodriguito is like his son and he not only lost him but he’s afraid he’ll lose Esperanza as well. He fears she won’t recover.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa says she loves him too, he has no idea. But if she doesn’t give herself value no one will. She doesn’t believe him when he tells her he values her. If that were so, he would have accepted Fernando's help instead of continuing to “test” her. He’d trust her and he wouldn’t even consider allowing Lucia to continue working with him. That’s why it’s best he continue on his way and allow her to continue hers. He asks if that’s the real reason, or is it because of Mariano. Oh, that did it! Tiburoncita bears her teeth. She stopped loving Mariano long ago but he just doesn’t see it. There are so many reasons. There is just no fixing this. He follows after her asking her to reconsider. Divorce is such a serious step. He asks her to at least think on it for a few days. No, she’s done with all the fighting. For now, she will go live in Juana’s place.
HOSPITAL: Pati tries to console Johnny about the kidnapping. They talk about staying with Espe and Hernan says that won’t be necessary but ask Johnny to oversee the response to the flyers posted throughout the city. He asks him to check the e-mails and cover the phones in case there is a response to the reward.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa is alone in her room in tears, talking to their wedding photo, complaining that if he had only accepted Fernando’s help none of this would be happening. Lucia wouldn’t be working with him and she wouldn’t have started up with Fernando. Arturo walks in to tell her Jacinto is there ready to take her to the vecindad. He pleads with her to reconsider and offers to go stay with Fernando and she can stay in the penthouse. She refuses, saying he’d only say she is only interested in money. No thanks, she’s leaving. He knows how much she loathes the vecindad. But if she’s leaving him, then she must leave all the luxuries he can give her. He may not believe it, but she’s not an interesada and she has her dignity. And that’s why she’s leaving. (need I point out she’s holding the teddy with all the “family jewels” stuffed inside?)
CASA ALCAZAR: Mariano has come to see Aurora and she’s not having it! She doesn’t want to see him and doesn’t want to hear anything he has to say. He’ll never change and she’s not going to waste her time with him! He explains he went to that house to see Luisa. He’s sure there’s something going on between Teresa and Fernando. He thinks she’s intent on seducing him now that Arturo has no money. Aurora’s astonished at this story. Luisa and Fernando are getting married this weekend. She asks him to leave. Daddy walks in and insists he do as his daughter asks. Hector doesn’t care what happened, he’s making his daughter sad and she doesn’t want to see him. SCRAM! Before he leaves Mariano assures her what he’s said is true. He loves her.
PENTHOUSE: Teresa tells Arturo she can’t stay with him if he doesn’t give her her rightful place in his life. And she can’t go on pretending to be happy when everything that has happened has made her sad and disillusioned. Arturo agrees they’ve hurt each other very deeply. She doesn’t deny that she’s hurt him. Once they’re separated they’ll be able to heal the wounds. She leaves, dragging her suitcase with the bejeweled teddy in her arms. Arturo breaks down in tears.
CASA FERNANDO: Luisa is all gussied up waiting for her man to come home. He arrives and tells her she looks lovely. He asks if she thinks he’ll make her happy. He wants to be happy with her and never hurt her. They smooch. Ugh, what a tool!
The following morning, Arturo tells Luisa that Teresa has left him. Luisa wonders if it had anything to do with Mariano, because he was there earlier. This angers Arturo. She explains he came to speak to her. This surprises Arturo and he wonders what he may have wanted to say. She admits she didn’t let him speak. Arturo doesn’t know what to think anymore. Luisa offers to speak with Teresa. Arturo hopes Teresa realizes their love is much greater than what happened and that they shouldn’t divorce. He asks if Fernando has calmed down. She tells him he was much calmer last night. He was affectionate and attentive and they had a great time. She’s so excited. The time is almost here for their wedding! Poor little lamb.
VECINDAD: Armando comes by to visit with his daughter who is dressed in what appears to be a shark skin dress! What is she up to today? He apparently gave her the key to the apartment without Refugio knowing she’s back. He suggests she go to her mother and she refuses. She’s not in the mood for sermons. As they’re talking, Luisa drops in. Daddy leaves and Luisa and Teresa talk about what happened. Luisa’s very sad and so is Arturo. Teresa says there’s no other way. Luisa can’t imagine what it would be like if Fernando left her. She’d just die. Cue the Jaws theme.
CASA FERNANDO: Lucia is sorry hear that Teresa saw them hugging. She feels the breakup is all her fault and offers to resign.
TERESA’S HIDEOUT: Luisa tells her about Mariano’s visit. Teresa says he’ll never leave her alone. Luisa pleads with her to understand Arturo was upset about Mariano and was only venting with Lucia. She asks her to please think it over. Teresa thanks her for all her help, and Fernando too, who’s been such a big help. “Isn’t he a dear?” asks Luisa. Teresa can only smile in response. What a toolette!
CASA FERNANDO: Arturo feels badly because he has only good things to say about Lucia's work. Lucia understands but if Teresa is jealous, the only solution is for her to keep her distance from him. He doesn’t think it’s right. She agrees, but it’s the only solution and it will be one less problem he needs to resolve with Teresa. She will recommend a male friend to fill in for her to do the work. She does plan to continue to see Luisa, however.
TERESA’S HIDEOUT: Oriana would like Luisa and Fernando to travel to Spain after the wedding to meet their friends. Teresa thinks Fernando is the door to another world, another level. Luisa admits this all scares her a little. Teresa feels differently, it wouldn’t scare her one bit. Luisa is very nervous but very happy. She’s so excited and the wedding is Saturday. Teresa tells her she’s very aware of that. (suuuuuuucia!) Luisa tells her the best gift would be for Teresa and Arturo to reunite on that day. Teresa doubts that will happen. (suuuuuuuuucia…..y mala!)
HOSPITAL: Luisa has come to speak with Mariano! She’s come to find out why he came by yesterday. If he came by to provoke more problems between Arturo and Teresa, he succeeded. They’re on the brink of divorce. He explains that although that no longer interests him, he’s not surprised. Mariano begins, “I went to you to explain that Teresa isn’t what you think she is. Be very careful and don’t trust her. I believe Teresa is aiming to ensnare Fernando to secure her future.” DRAMATIC MUSIC AND LUISA IS DUMBFOUNDED! How will she react? Will she believe him? Ay, ay, ay!
Labels: Teresa
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
La Fuerza del Destino #28 Tue 09/13/11
Antonio tries to get Carlota to agree to take the kiddies on vacation together without them knowing.
Ivan and Lucia talk about life's hardships. Ivan tells her that he still cares for her and wants to get back with her. She turns him down. He offers friendship. But I loved you then she replies. And I love you know says Ivan. He wants to see her and talk to her about things. He gets a phone call from Benito telling him that Carlota has finished talking to Antonio.
Ivan asks Lucia for an answer but she wants to think on it. They meet up with Carlota and explain they went for coffee. They bid each other goodbye with Ivan reminding her that he'll wait for her answer. Carlota questions her. Lucia says he wants to be friends.
Ivan tells Antonio about the days events regarding the checks and JJ stealing from the organization. And once he finds proof, he's could send him to jail. He doesn't want Antonio to remind him that JJ is his biological father because he abused his power and hurt many people that trusted him. But there's more behind it replies Antonio. You have found another way to get justice. Yes says Ivan. And that makes me really happy.
JJ is spouting stupidity at the dinner table to his family about running the McGuire's out of town. Just because he didn't get what he wanted. BOO-HOO. And those idiots that accepted the money from them will remember me. You will see. He is saying all this stupidity to Edith, Saul and Judith. Edith tries to make him see reason. If he makes the men in the organization mad then perhaps they will not vote for him in the upcoming election. JJ says if they don't elect me again they will regret it. Edith says now that they got the help from the McGuire's they probably don't need your help anymore. JJ tells her to watch what she says and not to be an idiot. It seems that you are on their side. Saul says that he sides with his dad. They need to know who Juan Jaime Mondragon is. And it's best to have you on their side then against. To fear you. Edith again tries to reason to the idiot JJ and says to think again. The McGuire's have a lot of money and that ways heavily in their favor. They may have money replies JJ, but I have influence. I can make them run out of town. Saul is in total agreement and tells his dad that whatever he needs to count him in. Oh, yeah says JJ. Let's go and see if you have the balls to do what I ask of you. They leave. Edith hopes they do not get into any trouble. She calls David and tells him that JJ is mad. David says they can meet up tomorrow to talk.
Antonio and Ivan talk about the missing baby. Antonio also tells him that Carlota is positive that JJ had nothing to do with Alicia's dearth. When she found out that he was bothering Alicia, she confronted JJ and threatened to tell everyone that Ivan was his child. Ivan says that the cemetery keeper claims that every week a guy brings flowers to his mother's grave. Since his return the guy no longer comes. Antonio thinks perhaps his mother had a boyfriend.
Lucia asks Carlota why she never told her that Ivan is the son of JJ. You were but a child. What was the point replies Carlota. And when we became novios asks Lucia? I didn't want to bother you with that stuff replies Carlota. Why did Ivan tell you? Probably because of all the anger he has inside says Lucia. Your mother already knew that Ivan was JJ's son replies Carlota. Lucrecia comes running up to Carlota and Lucia asking if she got the check from Antonio. Yes replies Carlota. How much questions Lucrecia? More then I thought replies Carlota.
Antolin brings Carolina flowers.
Lucrecia holds a check for 10 million pesos from the McGuire's to help with the ranch. (I say they probably got more then JJ did) Lucia asks if she's going to have Camilo be the administrator of the ranch. Of course not replies Lucrecia. I'm going to deposit this money tomorrow and then let him go afterwards. The only reason I accepted was because of Antonio. Also don't mention a word of this to Maripaz. Lucia tells Carlota that she's worried. Her mother is the worst administrator. Carlota tells her not to worry.
Antolin is trying to confirm Carolina if Alex is really Ivan/Maripaz child. Carolina of course denies it.
Ivan wants David to enter his dad's office and get proof of the fraud. David says he can't. He doesn't want his dad to go to jail. Camilo says he doesn't have to if he pays it all back. He suggests the secretary can get it. Ask her out. Wine and dine her. David says he can't. Camilo says if you can't then everyone will really believe the rumors. David gets mad and says that he's not gay. Ivan tells Camilo to stop. Ivan tells David to forgive Camilo. David says sorry, I just can't do it and leaves. Ivan tells Camilo he can't that. Camilo was hoping to move him to do something. They need proof. Then he comes up with the bright idea of talking to the treasurer. Perhaps bribing him will loosen his tongue and some documents.
Lucia is working out and recalls her conversation with Ivan about being friends. She says to herself that she can't be his friends. She just loves him too much. Her phone rings and it's David. They agree to meet the next day.
Maripaz is going to meet Ivan and her mother reminds her no drinking. Yeah right. That's like leaving a piece of cake in front of my 4 year old and telling her not to eat it and then leave the room. When I get back it's gone because "the dog" grabbed a fork and ate it.
Alex wants Gerry to take him to the new offices he's building. Gerry agrees.
Maripaz is getting her second drink when Ivan appears. He comments on her drinking. The waiter asks if he wants a drink, but Ivan just asks for mineral water. Maripaz teases him, but Ivan gets down to business. He gives her the keys to her new apartment. She asks if it's going to be their "love" nest. Ivan informs her that his father is giving her this plus an allowance as long as she keeps her trap shut about her mother and Carlota. But if you open your mouth, it all goes away. Maripaz says she cares a lot for him and can't forget about their nights in his room in the servant's wing. Ivan tells her that he is no longer interested in her. Maripaz says she can give him pleasure especially now that he is no longer with her sister. Ivan says he didn't come to talk about her sister or the past. I understand replies Maripaz. But we can become friends. Friends with benefits. I already told you I'm not interested in you. The waiter comes with Ivan's water and he asks for the check. Maripaz tells Ivan about the guy blackmailing her. Ivan says he doesn't plan on paying anyone.
Carolina tells Gerry about Antolin coming over asking her if she knew anything about Maripaz having a child. Gerry asks what did she say? I told him no replies Carolina. Why does he care asks Gerry? He said he was curious replies Carolina. He wants to know what happened to the child. What for asks Gerry? I don't know says Carolina. Gerry says I doubt he was curious. This was just a secret in the family. Now I'm scared. I need to talk to Lucrecia. Are you going to tell her the truth asks Carolina? No replies Gerry. I want to know if the rumor has reached her ears.
Maripaz tells Ivan to think about the scandal. About your mother? What about her asks Ivan? That she was a servant? That doesn't shame me. Well what about your job asks Maripaz? In your business dealings? Ivan pays the bill. Maripaz says the people can lose faith in you. Why would they wait 10 years to blackmail you asks Ivan? I don't know replies Maripaz. Perhaps because you came back. They know you have money. Then why didn't they call me directly asks Ivan? How am I suppose to know says Maripaz. Please help me. You know we don't have any money. You just received the money for the ranch, did you not asks Ivan. What asks Maripaz? When? Today says Ivan. My mother didn't tell me replies Maripaz. But it doesn't matter. That money was for the ranch. How about if we both pay half? If I tell my grandmother, she won't say no. Ivan asks if they called her house or cellphone. My cellphone replies Maripaz. But the number did not register. Ivan says the next time they call have them call me.
Maripaz arrives home drunk. Surprised? Not me. Lucrecia is waiting in her room and asks if she talked to Ivan. Maripaz tells her that Ivan will take care of it.
Carlota tells Lucia to accept Ivan's offer of friendship. Lucia thinks it's a bad idea. Carlota thinks it's a bad idea to give up her love for her family. Your sister is going to make her own life, your mother will be busy with the ranch and I will not be around forever. You need to think about yourself. I would be so happy if you would marry Ivan and give me a great grandchild. Now that I would never know the first one. That's the problem replies Lucia. All Ivan thinks about is his mother and his lost child. There is no room for me. So it's jealousy replies Carlota. No it's not jealously replies Lucia. If he doesn't come to terms with what's happened we can never be happy. His problems were caused by my family.
Ivan is at his mother's grave talking to her. The cemetery caretaker comes up and they get to chit-chatting. Ivan asks about the guy that would bring flowers to his mother's grave.
Ivan tells Antonio about his conversation with the caretaker of the cemetery. Ivan wonders who could it be.
Lucia and Carlota are walking in the patio when they see Gloria and Cleto taking boxes out. Maripaz follows with a suitcase. When questioned by Carlota, Maripaz says that Ivan bought her an apartment to move into. Carlota asks if Lucrecia knows. Maripaz tells Carlota to tell her. She then makes a dig at Lucia. Carlota tells Lucia that she doesn't believe a word that Maripaz just said. She sees Lucia crying and tells her to call Ivan to find out the truth. Lucia thinks that now since she refused him, he went back to Maripaz. Carlota says to ask him. What for asks Lucia. So that he thinks that I'm interested in him? That I'm jealous? Yes, you are replies Carlota. And if you don't call him then I will. Lucia tells her not too and runs off.
Carlota doesn't call Ivan, but she sure calls Antonio and she's pissed.
Ivan goes to visit Gerry and check on the process of the offices. Ivan asks about Alex and Carolina. He wants to talk to Gerry about some things. What about asks Gerry. About my mother and my son replies Ivan. I don't know much about that replies Gerry. Well I have some questions that you might be able to clarify says Ivan. Of course says Gerry. How about we eat lunch together asks Ivan? Sure replies Gerry.
Camilo and David are talking business. Camilo slides in a question about who the treasurer is for the organization. David just gives away the information. He asks why, but with a little lie from Camilo doesn't suspect anything. Camilo tells Ivan he got the name of the treasurer. Make an appointment? Yes, replies Ivan. But I want to talk to you about something that happened this morning and he tells him about the chit-chat he had with the caretaker.
Gerry calls Carolina and tells her about Ivan wanting to talk to him about his mother and his child. He's nervous he confesses. So am I replies Carolina. Gerry wonders if he should just tell him the truth. He can't handle the pressure anymore.
Ivan thinks the description the caretaker gave him matches Gerry. Camilo gives his reasons for why he thinks Alex is his son. Ivan's phone rings. It's his father. He says he understands and makes a call.
Lucia and Carlota are walking and talking. Lucia gets a call. It's Ivan calling. Carlota tries to convince her to answer. Ivan tells Camilo the problem that Maripaz has put him in with Lucia. Also someone is trying to blackmail her.
Ivan is ready to go to lunch, but Gerry says he has to take Carolina to the doctor. Perhaps tomorrow. Camilo thinks he's lying. Ivan thinks that Gerry took his child so that strangers wouldn't raise him, but why not tell him when he came to town? Camilo says probably because he came to love the child as his own. Ivan decides to go visit Lucia. Camilo says you have a lot of problems. Confront them with calm.
Cleto tells Ivan that Lucia is not home. Lucia is actually having lunch with Gerry. What's wrong asks Lucia. Gerry says he wants to tell her something and wants her advice. He says you knew from an early age that your mother and I didn't get along. Then came Alicia and her son.
Ivan asks Camilo to call Gerry's house and ask for Carolina. He does and pretends he's looking for his brother. Ivan now knows that Gerry lied. Now Ivan wonders where Lucia went. Obviously to eat with someone. He decides to call Carlota. He asks her where he can find Lucia. She tells him her dad called to meet for lunch. She also tells him to clarify things with her today about the apartment or she will. Lucia is suffering over it. Ivan tells her that is exactly what he's trying to do.
Gerry tells Lucia that he swears he loved her. If she had told him she was pregnant, he would have taken care of her. I had already decided to divorce your mother. How would Ivan know about your relationship with his mother asks Lucia? I don't know replies Gerry. But he also wants to know about his son. Know what asks Lucia. Alex is Ivan's son replies Gerry.
Tomorrow: Ivan tells Lucrecia about the apartment with Lucia overhearing; Ivan emails Lucia; Gerry finishes his confession to Lucia
Ivan and Lucia talk about life's hardships. Ivan tells her that he still cares for her and wants to get back with her. She turns him down. He offers friendship. But I loved you then she replies. And I love you know says Ivan. He wants to see her and talk to her about things. He gets a phone call from Benito telling him that Carlota has finished talking to Antonio.
Ivan asks Lucia for an answer but she wants to think on it. They meet up with Carlota and explain they went for coffee. They bid each other goodbye with Ivan reminding her that he'll wait for her answer. Carlota questions her. Lucia says he wants to be friends.
Ivan tells Antonio about the days events regarding the checks and JJ stealing from the organization. And once he finds proof, he's could send him to jail. He doesn't want Antonio to remind him that JJ is his biological father because he abused his power and hurt many people that trusted him. But there's more behind it replies Antonio. You have found another way to get justice. Yes says Ivan. And that makes me really happy.
JJ is spouting stupidity at the dinner table to his family about running the McGuire's out of town. Just because he didn't get what he wanted. BOO-HOO. And those idiots that accepted the money from them will remember me. You will see. He is saying all this stupidity to Edith, Saul and Judith. Edith tries to make him see reason. If he makes the men in the organization mad then perhaps they will not vote for him in the upcoming election. JJ says if they don't elect me again they will regret it. Edith says now that they got the help from the McGuire's they probably don't need your help anymore. JJ tells her to watch what she says and not to be an idiot. It seems that you are on their side. Saul says that he sides with his dad. They need to know who Juan Jaime Mondragon is. And it's best to have you on their side then against. To fear you. Edith again tries to reason to the idiot JJ and says to think again. The McGuire's have a lot of money and that ways heavily in their favor. They may have money replies JJ, but I have influence. I can make them run out of town. Saul is in total agreement and tells his dad that whatever he needs to count him in. Oh, yeah says JJ. Let's go and see if you have the balls to do what I ask of you. They leave. Edith hopes they do not get into any trouble. She calls David and tells him that JJ is mad. David says they can meet up tomorrow to talk.
Antonio and Ivan talk about the missing baby. Antonio also tells him that Carlota is positive that JJ had nothing to do with Alicia's dearth. When she found out that he was bothering Alicia, she confronted JJ and threatened to tell everyone that Ivan was his child. Ivan says that the cemetery keeper claims that every week a guy brings flowers to his mother's grave. Since his return the guy no longer comes. Antonio thinks perhaps his mother had a boyfriend.
Lucia asks Carlota why she never told her that Ivan is the son of JJ. You were but a child. What was the point replies Carlota. And when we became novios asks Lucia? I didn't want to bother you with that stuff replies Carlota. Why did Ivan tell you? Probably because of all the anger he has inside says Lucia. Your mother already knew that Ivan was JJ's son replies Carlota. Lucrecia comes running up to Carlota and Lucia asking if she got the check from Antonio. Yes replies Carlota. How much questions Lucrecia? More then I thought replies Carlota.
Antolin brings Carolina flowers.
Lucrecia holds a check for 10 million pesos from the McGuire's to help with the ranch. (I say they probably got more then JJ did) Lucia asks if she's going to have Camilo be the administrator of the ranch. Of course not replies Lucrecia. I'm going to deposit this money tomorrow and then let him go afterwards. The only reason I accepted was because of Antonio. Also don't mention a word of this to Maripaz. Lucia tells Carlota that she's worried. Her mother is the worst administrator. Carlota tells her not to worry.
Antolin is trying to confirm Carolina if Alex is really Ivan/Maripaz child. Carolina of course denies it.
Ivan wants David to enter his dad's office and get proof of the fraud. David says he can't. He doesn't want his dad to go to jail. Camilo says he doesn't have to if he pays it all back. He suggests the secretary can get it. Ask her out. Wine and dine her. David says he can't. Camilo says if you can't then everyone will really believe the rumors. David gets mad and says that he's not gay. Ivan tells Camilo to stop. Ivan tells David to forgive Camilo. David says sorry, I just can't do it and leaves. Ivan tells Camilo he can't that. Camilo was hoping to move him to do something. They need proof. Then he comes up with the bright idea of talking to the treasurer. Perhaps bribing him will loosen his tongue and some documents.
Lucia is working out and recalls her conversation with Ivan about being friends. She says to herself that she can't be his friends. She just loves him too much. Her phone rings and it's David. They agree to meet the next day.
Maripaz is going to meet Ivan and her mother reminds her no drinking. Yeah right. That's like leaving a piece of cake in front of my 4 year old and telling her not to eat it and then leave the room. When I get back it's gone because "the dog" grabbed a fork and ate it.
Alex wants Gerry to take him to the new offices he's building. Gerry agrees.
Maripaz is getting her second drink when Ivan appears. He comments on her drinking. The waiter asks if he wants a drink, but Ivan just asks for mineral water. Maripaz teases him, but Ivan gets down to business. He gives her the keys to her new apartment. She asks if it's going to be their "love" nest. Ivan informs her that his father is giving her this plus an allowance as long as she keeps her trap shut about her mother and Carlota. But if you open your mouth, it all goes away. Maripaz says she cares a lot for him and can't forget about their nights in his room in the servant's wing. Ivan tells her that he is no longer interested in her. Maripaz says she can give him pleasure especially now that he is no longer with her sister. Ivan says he didn't come to talk about her sister or the past. I understand replies Maripaz. But we can become friends. Friends with benefits. I already told you I'm not interested in you. The waiter comes with Ivan's water and he asks for the check. Maripaz tells Ivan about the guy blackmailing her. Ivan says he doesn't plan on paying anyone.
Carolina tells Gerry about Antolin coming over asking her if she knew anything about Maripaz having a child. Gerry asks what did she say? I told him no replies Carolina. Why does he care asks Gerry? He said he was curious replies Carolina. He wants to know what happened to the child. What for asks Gerry? I don't know says Carolina. Gerry says I doubt he was curious. This was just a secret in the family. Now I'm scared. I need to talk to Lucrecia. Are you going to tell her the truth asks Carolina? No replies Gerry. I want to know if the rumor has reached her ears.
Maripaz tells Ivan to think about the scandal. About your mother? What about her asks Ivan? That she was a servant? That doesn't shame me. Well what about your job asks Maripaz? In your business dealings? Ivan pays the bill. Maripaz says the people can lose faith in you. Why would they wait 10 years to blackmail you asks Ivan? I don't know replies Maripaz. Perhaps because you came back. They know you have money. Then why didn't they call me directly asks Ivan? How am I suppose to know says Maripaz. Please help me. You know we don't have any money. You just received the money for the ranch, did you not asks Ivan. What asks Maripaz? When? Today says Ivan. My mother didn't tell me replies Maripaz. But it doesn't matter. That money was for the ranch. How about if we both pay half? If I tell my grandmother, she won't say no. Ivan asks if they called her house or cellphone. My cellphone replies Maripaz. But the number did not register. Ivan says the next time they call have them call me.
Maripaz arrives home drunk. Surprised? Not me. Lucrecia is waiting in her room and asks if she talked to Ivan. Maripaz tells her that Ivan will take care of it.
Carlota tells Lucia to accept Ivan's offer of friendship. Lucia thinks it's a bad idea. Carlota thinks it's a bad idea to give up her love for her family. Your sister is going to make her own life, your mother will be busy with the ranch and I will not be around forever. You need to think about yourself. I would be so happy if you would marry Ivan and give me a great grandchild. Now that I would never know the first one. That's the problem replies Lucia. All Ivan thinks about is his mother and his lost child. There is no room for me. So it's jealousy replies Carlota. No it's not jealously replies Lucia. If he doesn't come to terms with what's happened we can never be happy. His problems were caused by my family.
Ivan is at his mother's grave talking to her. The cemetery caretaker comes up and they get to chit-chatting. Ivan asks about the guy that would bring flowers to his mother's grave.
Ivan tells Antonio about his conversation with the caretaker of the cemetery. Ivan wonders who could it be.
Lucia and Carlota are walking in the patio when they see Gloria and Cleto taking boxes out. Maripaz follows with a suitcase. When questioned by Carlota, Maripaz says that Ivan bought her an apartment to move into. Carlota asks if Lucrecia knows. Maripaz tells Carlota to tell her. She then makes a dig at Lucia. Carlota tells Lucia that she doesn't believe a word that Maripaz just said. She sees Lucia crying and tells her to call Ivan to find out the truth. Lucia thinks that now since she refused him, he went back to Maripaz. Carlota says to ask him. What for asks Lucia. So that he thinks that I'm interested in him? That I'm jealous? Yes, you are replies Carlota. And if you don't call him then I will. Lucia tells her not too and runs off.
Carlota doesn't call Ivan, but she sure calls Antonio and she's pissed.
Ivan goes to visit Gerry and check on the process of the offices. Ivan asks about Alex and Carolina. He wants to talk to Gerry about some things. What about asks Gerry. About my mother and my son replies Ivan. I don't know much about that replies Gerry. Well I have some questions that you might be able to clarify says Ivan. Of course says Gerry. How about we eat lunch together asks Ivan? Sure replies Gerry.
Camilo and David are talking business. Camilo slides in a question about who the treasurer is for the organization. David just gives away the information. He asks why, but with a little lie from Camilo doesn't suspect anything. Camilo tells Ivan he got the name of the treasurer. Make an appointment? Yes, replies Ivan. But I want to talk to you about something that happened this morning and he tells him about the chit-chat he had with the caretaker.
Gerry calls Carolina and tells her about Ivan wanting to talk to him about his mother and his child. He's nervous he confesses. So am I replies Carolina. Gerry wonders if he should just tell him the truth. He can't handle the pressure anymore.
Ivan thinks the description the caretaker gave him matches Gerry. Camilo gives his reasons for why he thinks Alex is his son. Ivan's phone rings. It's his father. He says he understands and makes a call.
Lucia and Carlota are walking and talking. Lucia gets a call. It's Ivan calling. Carlota tries to convince her to answer. Ivan tells Camilo the problem that Maripaz has put him in with Lucia. Also someone is trying to blackmail her.
Ivan is ready to go to lunch, but Gerry says he has to take Carolina to the doctor. Perhaps tomorrow. Camilo thinks he's lying. Ivan thinks that Gerry took his child so that strangers wouldn't raise him, but why not tell him when he came to town? Camilo says probably because he came to love the child as his own. Ivan decides to go visit Lucia. Camilo says you have a lot of problems. Confront them with calm.
Cleto tells Ivan that Lucia is not home. Lucia is actually having lunch with Gerry. What's wrong asks Lucia. Gerry says he wants to tell her something and wants her advice. He says you knew from an early age that your mother and I didn't get along. Then came Alicia and her son.
Ivan asks Camilo to call Gerry's house and ask for Carolina. He does and pretends he's looking for his brother. Ivan now knows that Gerry lied. Now Ivan wonders where Lucia went. Obviously to eat with someone. He decides to call Carlota. He asks her where he can find Lucia. She tells him her dad called to meet for lunch. She also tells him to clarify things with her today about the apartment or she will. Lucia is suffering over it. Ivan tells her that is exactly what he's trying to do.
Gerry tells Lucia that he swears he loved her. If she had told him she was pregnant, he would have taken care of her. I had already decided to divorce your mother. How would Ivan know about your relationship with his mother asks Lucia? I don't know replies Gerry. But he also wants to know about his son. Know what asks Lucia. Alex is Ivan's son replies Gerry.
Tomorrow: Ivan tells Lucrecia about the apartment with Lucia overhearing; Ivan emails Lucia; Gerry finishes his confession to Lucia
Labels: Fuerza
TELENOVELA CONVENTIONS
Novelera found this list somewhere 'on the internet' so we don't know to whom to credit it. It was posted on TW in 2010 by Enoch, see, here. It's quite amusing but I'm sure our experienced novela watchers could add some more and since I'm posting, I'll add mine in blue.
TELENOVELA CONVENTIONS
· Impossible magic is an acceptable part of the plot (e.g., there are magic mirrors; a person dies and his spirit steals somebody else's body to live in; a magic broach attracts a bullet shot at someone, so the bullet is blocked from entering the body); people with terrible burns or disfigurement are completely cured sometimes by magic.
Another common type of impossible magic is when the main protagonists sense that the other one is in danger or in trouble. This sense never works all the time. It depends on the plot.
· A man drinks himself silly over unrequited love.
· The hospitals have no security. A person who was recently shot in an attempted murder has no protection against the villain going into the hospital to finish the job.
· The hospital beds have no call button, so a villain can go to the person's bed and abuse them, but the patient has no way to call the nurse.
· The story ends with a wedding.
· Prostitutes in a whorehouse are sympathetic figures.
· The pregnant protagonists have fainting spells.
Put another way, fainting of a protagonist usually means pregnancy or sometimes a serious or fatal disease.
· The hero is shot or seriously stabbed or run over and/or beaten until nearly dead.
· No matter what degree of physical intimacy is involved, the doors are not locked, permitting intrusion.
· Major developments in the story depend upon persons overhearing conversations.
Conversations disclosing secrets are frequently held in large open areas where it is easy for a concealed person to listen.
Conversations disclosing secrets are frequently held in large open areas where it is easy for a concealed person to listen.
· Sympathetic characters are unjustly put in prison, likely because of the machinations of a villain or because the imprisoned hero wants to protect someone else from prison.
· A villain, as part of his or her villainy, gets someone committed to the nuthouse (manicomio) who is not crazy. Possibly some nurse at the manicomio will be bribed to inject harmful drugs into the victim.
· An unmarried woman gets pregnant and seems excessively happy about it.
· A child is kidnapped.
· At birth a child will be kidnapped or swapped, leading to the mother having the wrong baby or no baby at all.
· At least one of the protagonists is rich and has servants.
· There is an evil old woman; e.g., a suegra.
· Incest or threatened incest is a major theme. (A couple who love each other find out they’re really brother and sister.) Or a couple who love each other think they are brother and sister but really aren't.
· A protagonist marries someone and then fails to consummate the marriage. The (non-)pareja may live together for years and sleep in the same bed, but "nothing will happen" between them.
· A villain woman gets a protagonist man into bed with her by drugging him. The morning after she claims that he had relations with her; thus he must marry her.
· A woman gets pregnant and tells some man that the child is his, although it is not, specially in conjunction with the preceding situation.
· Automatic knee-jerk reaction to some negative event with "Swear that you won't tell … my novio … that I have cancer."
· A favorite variation on the above: a woman insists on keeping her pregnancy, and the resulting child, a secret from the man responsible (because she is in a snit about something).
· No characters have any qualms about telling lies.
· Tiresome repeating of stock words and phrases: Júrame – tranquilo - déjame en paz – suéltame - que haces aquí.
· Unknown/mistaken parentage
Also, persons who are related but don't know it often feel something for the other person but don't know why - blood talks.
Similar is when a person finds out that someone they thought was a parent or sibling is not in fact a blood relation, they question whether they could love that person as if years of shared experience and affection meant nothing.
· Person believed dead, isn’t
· Two brothers pursue the same woman
· Two sisters pursue the same man
· Both of the above two at once
· There’s no middle class, only rich people and downtrodden servants.
Many of the rich people have incredibly outmoded ideas about class and try to stop the protagonist from getting involved with a poor person.
· Deux ex machina solutions to problems (or end of novela) Corazon Salvaje has earthquake; Mujer en Espejo has dead aunt appear and tells protagonist where her man is.
· Cinderella gets rich man, despite rich novia and old female relative.
· There’s a significant event to the plot that is followed by a dozen scenes where secondary characters discover that event and comment on it ad nauseum.
· Wasting time by showing the hero or heroine remembering what happened (We already saw it!) and showing the event again, possibly in black and white.
· The good guys never call the police or 911 when a simple phone call would solve the problem.
· The hero is shot or seriously injured and the heroine does not call an ambulance but whines and cries and shakes his body.
· Females act extravagantly like aggressive nymphomaniacs
· The "cachetada": It is OK for females to slap males in the face (out of style since the 1930's in American movies) A favorite variation on this is that a guy grabs a girl and kisses her; she kisses back with enjoyment. Then, at the end of this prolonged kiss, the girl slaps the guy in the face.
· The "almost spill the beans" routine: instead of just coming out with it, the character says that he/she has something very important to tell another character. "OK, I'm all ears." “But first I must warn you that it is shocking.” “OK, I can take it.” “I wanted to tell you this for years, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.” “Yes, so now you will; I'm glad you got the courage.” This goes on and on, and we know it will not come out, at least not in today's episode. Then someone walks in and interrupts, or the person loses nerve, or the phone rings telling them they have to leave to save their brother’s life. In the old cowboy movies an arm could appear through a window with a gun and the teller gets shot just before he spills the beans.
· The idea that with "genuine love" one cannot love someone as the product of a logical decision, but only as the result of uncontrollable magic.
· Excess talk without enough action
· Sex is always a major theme, as if no story could be interesting without this.
from Novela Maven: the protagonists are so incredibly attractive that most of the men characters fall for the woman protagonist and most of the women characters fall for the male protagonist.
· Physical intimacy nearly always leads to pregnancy. This is possibly a more realistic variation on Hollywood’s idea of fornication not leading either to pregnancy or STD's.
A woman has unprotected sex and is always astonished to find out that she is pregnant.
Labels: telenovelas
Alborada, 9/13/2011. Cap. 74.
Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #28, Tuesday segment, at this link.
On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 74 start at this link.
Carlos found another great picture for us today.
On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 74 start at this link.
Carlos found another great picture for us today.
Labels: Alborada
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