Saturday, November 05, 2011
11/5/11 - ¡Manos Quietas!: Fernando Colunga Tied Up and Woman-handled in Public!
We have a special treat provided to us by commenter Audrey. She was fortunate (and smart) enough to see Fernando Colunga LIVE in the play ¡Manos Quietas! She has generously provided a recap of the play for our enjoyment. Take it away Audrey...
Recap by Audrey
¡Manos Quietas! is a play written by Catalán author Piti Español which premiered in Madrid in 2010. Fernando Colunga liked the script and the Mexican production team adapted it to Mexican slang and recent pop TN culture. Currently on tour in the US, I saw it in McAllen on 11/4.
This one act play is set in a classroom at the end of the school year, where Manuel and his (almost ex-)wife have an interview with the (female) principal about their son’s progress.
* Fernando Colunga plays Manuel, an almost divorced husband and father, down on his luck. He thinks he is just in a trial separation with his wife.
* Giselle Blondet plays Esme, the principal, into politically correct inclusive language regarding gender and totally against corporal punishment.
* Lorena Rojas plays Aurora, Manuel’s about-to-be-ex wife, a real bully of a man-eater who is dumping Manuel because she is involved with another parent.
* Aylin Mujica plays Sra. Sonia Cortejo - the hysterical mother of a kid hit by a parent at the recent school picnic.
* Johnny Lozada plays Cristóbal - the school’s “pre-tech” teacher.
The main themes of the play are: political correctness; gossip; hypocrisy; and, um, maybe taking some things to extreme? I’d say another theme unique to this Mexican version is watching FC in a most unusual situation!
The play was really a hoot. Even if you are dependent on captions for watching Spanish TNs, you will still get a lot of it, especially if you read the recap ahead of time. The play is very physical with lots of exaggerated acting at times, so you’ll get tons of cues. And plenty of eye candy for both sexes and a few TN-related inside jokes.
The scenes are somewhat combined for brevity to cover the main plot and highlights. Some things are likely out of order anyway - after all, this is from memory, and I didn’t think of recapping it until afterwards.
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Cristóbal, a teacher, sweeps through the classroom straightening tables, and setting the room right. Esme, the school principal, comes in. They gossip about the shocking happenings at the recent school spring picnic where they had a big game between the Amarillos and Azules - those parents just love the colored shirts! But it seems one of the parents was seen making out with another (not her husband) - shocking! And even more shocking, one of the parents hit another parent’s kid! Unfortunately the kid’s hysterical mother is on the warpath and wants to sue/report the school! They both leave the room.
In marches Manuel (FC) [to massive applause, of course] dressed in a suit with briefcase and here for the interview with the principal about his son. He practices his speech to convince the principal to buy these new computers specialized for kids education. He’s under the gun financially - he recently lost his job at the car dealership.
[At this point you know who the main characters are and a bit of their background and prejudices, the premise, the gossip from the spring (picnic) party with yellow and blue teams and that Manuel and Aurora are recently separated at Aurora’s instigation. So this would be a place to stop if you are pretty fluent in Spanish and you wanted to see the play before reading the rest of the recap. If your Spanish is not so solid, reading ahead will help you follow the main plot, and there is still plenty of peripheral action that I did not cover.]
The principal, Esme, returns. Manuel is early! His wife knew the appointment was for half an hour later. Manuel pulls a blue t-shirt out of his briefcase and asks if he is supposed to return the shirt from the school picnic. They talk about his children. The principal has this pet peeve about gender prejudice in the Spanish language, and insists that all plural nouns be inclusive of both genders. For example, Manuel doesn’t have “dos niños”, he has “un niño y una niña”. Manuel, in salesman mode, gets with the equality-in-noun-gender program and works hard to convince Esme that her school should buy these great (iPad like) computers! But unfortunately, the batteries are dead so his demo bombs.
The subject changes to hitting children. Esme has heard rumors that Manuel was the parent who hit Sra. Cortejo’s kid at the spring picnic. Oh no! He might have rubbed the kid’s head a bit rough in play, but no hitting! Unfortunately for Manuel, Esme gets him to reveal that he doesn’t believe in no corporal punishment under any circumstances and might have spanked his kids once or twice. Manuel is subjected to a huge lecture.
Aurora, his (almost ex-)wife sails in. She lambasts Manuel for all sorts of injustices. Esme adds her disapproval that Manuel still believes in corporal punishment. And she has reason to believe that he hit another parent’s kid at the spring picnic! Horrors! Manuel denies anything more than maybe roughhousing with the kid a bit. Aurora takes advantage as she plans to fight for custody of the kids.
In sails the hysterical mother, Sonia (Aylin Mujica in new-age gypsy hippie garb), going on and on about her poor traumatized kid. Her kid told her Manuel was the culprit. Manuel emphatically denies it. Esme gangs up since Manuel had admitted he might have administered a spanking or two. Aurora piles on as well, claiming this shows what an unfit father he is! They go on as Manuel (yes, macho FC), cringes with the harangues, protesting and denying.
Crazy mother Sonia and principal Esme leave the room to talk to the poor traumatized kid who has been left alone in Sonia’s car (shock!!!). Manuel leaves to use the restroom. Aurora phones her new lover, Paco Menendez to tell him: “You know that kid you hit at the school picnic? Well, the hysterical mother is at the school ready to denounce everybody!” She’ll see what she can do, otherwise his PTA position might be in jeopardy!
When Manuel returns Aurora starts getting on his case again. This time, she tries to browbeat him into “confessing” even though he denies it emphatically. Finally, she cajoles him with offers to “maybe” reconsider their separation and her attempts to take away the children. Just go ahead and take the blame, and then the school won’t get sued, and everything will be hunky-dory.
Sonia and Esme return. After another round of escalating haranguing and denials from Manuel with Aurora claiming otherwise, Manuel decides to just go ahead and say he did it and apologize.
But poor Manuel - now he is from the frying pan into the fire! Rather than calming down, the ladies go ballistic. He apologizes and apologizes and begs forgiveness. With the apologies, Sonia is somewhat mollified and decides maybe she won’t sue anybody after all, and almost leaves. But wait! What a great idea she has (as her ideas are always brilliant!). She’s taking acting classes and Tai Chi which she mimes elaborately. She’ll publish an interview with an “admitted kid-hitter” - where Manuel admits how very wrong he was. As a lesson to everybody!
Manuel doesn’t like this - hey no fair! Manuel mimics Sonia’s taking “acting classes” and “tai chi” which has FC doing an elaborate tai chi parody that has the audience screaming with laughter. This totally sets Sonia off, she’s going to sue Manuel and the school!!! Oops!
Manuel backs down. The ladies decide that if just, for once, he agrees to see what it is like to be a woman, they might let him off the hooks. OK, he’ll try to understand and cooperate!
Sonia finds some cord and ties Manuel’s hands behind his back. Oh, no, Manuel doesn’t like that! The ladies complain about men who are always checking out their bust and behind. One of them unbuttons part of Manuel’s shirt and two ladies rummage about inside complaining about how men always just want to grab their breasts. Another complains about having to wear heels all her life and grabs his necktie pulling up to make him tip-toe around as if he were wearing heels. Finally, one of them unbuckles his pants and pulls them down around his ankles!!! [The audience is just screaming at this point]. He’s wearing fairly modest knit black undies and almost knee-length black socks. Nice legs FC!
Poor FC is hopping around the stage for quite a while with his pants around his ankles, pinched and poked and thoroughly woman-handled with threats of more. They very much tease the audience with what these out-of-control ladies might do next!
And imagine what it would be like, they admonish him, to be caught, terrified, on a dark street with three nasty guys, stronger than you are, harassing you. They call him !puta! and ¡zorra! and act like men demeaning a helpless woman they have cornered.
Aurora claims that now that he is an admitted kid-hitter, no way is she going to let him have custody of the children.
Finally Cristóbal comes in, shocked at this outrageous scene. He quickly unties Manuel and scolds the ladies. Manuel is able to put himself back together. “¡Pinches Viejas!” yells Manuel, and the crowd roars.
The ladies explain to Cristóbal that they were just giving Manuel a bit of “education” about how women are subjugated to all sorts of harassment. Manuel tries to get Cristobal to sympathize with him, but unfortunately gets too macho about it. This sets Cristobal off who, now revealed as a gay person, feels that he of everyone is by far the most harassed and handicapped. He scolds everyone using every possible gay cliché and physical parody, of course.
A distant car alarm goes off. Oh, no! Sonia freaks! It must be her kid who still locked in the car!!!! Off she runs again.
Manuel has had enough, and talks about his poor beleaguered life. How he has had to work hard and provide for everyone, and he thought he had accomplished his dream in marrying Aurora and having children, and now Aurora doesn’t want him anymore. And he’s been fired from his job, and kicked out of the house, and his wife is trying to take the kids away from him! He goes on and on about the trials of a man in today’s society. He even calls himself a poor a**hole! He gets a huge applause for his elaborate woe-is-me speech. Aurora taunts him. “Yeah, bravo! Great theatrical performance! What do you think - that there is a big audience out there listening to you?” [nudge-nudge, wink-wink, LOL!]
Sonia returns. Oh - her kid is so traumatized, he can’t even stand the color yellow anymore! Yellow? asks Manuel. Wait a minute - he was on the blue team! But Sonia says her kid knows that man who hit him was Aurora’s husband, because he was kissing Aurora under the stairs right beforehand! OOoooops! Manuel pulls out his blue team t-shirt and declares that furthermore, he was never under the stairs! Aurora is outed! Now Sonia is livid all over again. She’s going to sue Paco Menendez and it’s all going to come out and he won’t be re-elected to the PTA! Manuel suggests that Sonia, with all her theatrical and tai-chi training maybe should do that brilliant idea interview with Paco Menendez now, since he is the established kid-hitter. Sonia runs off all energized, and Aurora after her, trying to do damage control.
Manuel asks “What about the interview about my kid?” “Well,” Esme points out, “it’s gotten pretty late now, we had better do that another time.” With all they have put him through, asks Manuel, couldn’t Esme consider buying several of these great specialized computers for children? Manuel thinks the school should buy one for every student! Esme is not so sure. Manuel suggests they go out for dinner, and discuss this in an environment more conducive to um, discussion. Oh, now Esme is interested! She sidles over to Manuel, fishing for compliments. They embrace as Manuel assures her that, with her, no man could keep his manos quietas (hands still). CURTAIN!
Bows. And the audience rushes the stage with their camera phones going crazy - LOL!
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Throughout the play they had fun with different phone ringtones for different characters, always some well known theme. A fun example near the end, (after she was established as the guilty party), Aurora’s phone plays the “Esa Hembra es Mala” theme from Teresa before she finally picks it up.
Plenty of just slightly off-color Mexican slang also - things that never seem that bad to me (like references to big goats and eggs (LOL!)) but always seem to get a Mexican audience roaring.
Of course the biggest joke of all enjoyed by the audience is seeing Fernando Colunga in a role completely opposite of his normal ultra-galán role. Tied up and touched all over by three rabid women? - surely some of the ladies in the audience wished they could join in the fun. Obviously FC chose this role for the irony and maybe a refreshing break from the usual? We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
US Tour Dates (posted by Variopinta a week ago - this is the most complete list I could find on the internet)
Brownsville TX 11/3, McAllen Tx 11/4
Chicago 11/6,
Miami (Coral Gables) 11/11,12,13,19,20,21
Laredo Tx 11/22, Eagle Pass Tx 11/23
L.A. 12/2,3,4,9,10,11
I get the impression from various interviews and articles that this US tour is actually the initial run for the play, trying it out before committing to a more extensive tour. I hope you get to go see it!
Recap by Audrey
¡Manos Quietas! is a play written by Catalán author Piti Español which premiered in Madrid in 2010. Fernando Colunga liked the script and the Mexican production team adapted it to Mexican slang and recent pop TN culture. Currently on tour in the US, I saw it in McAllen on 11/4.
This one act play is set in a classroom at the end of the school year, where Manuel and his (almost ex-)wife have an interview with the (female) principal about their son’s progress.
* Fernando Colunga plays Manuel, an almost divorced husband and father, down on his luck. He thinks he is just in a trial separation with his wife.
* Giselle Blondet plays Esme, the principal, into politically correct inclusive language regarding gender and totally against corporal punishment.
* Lorena Rojas plays Aurora, Manuel’s about-to-be-ex wife, a real bully of a man-eater who is dumping Manuel because she is involved with another parent.
* Aylin Mujica plays Sra. Sonia Cortejo - the hysterical mother of a kid hit by a parent at the recent school picnic.
* Johnny Lozada plays Cristóbal - the school’s “pre-tech” teacher.
The main themes of the play are: political correctness; gossip; hypocrisy; and, um, maybe taking some things to extreme? I’d say another theme unique to this Mexican version is watching FC in a most unusual situation!
The play was really a hoot. Even if you are dependent on captions for watching Spanish TNs, you will still get a lot of it, especially if you read the recap ahead of time. The play is very physical with lots of exaggerated acting at times, so you’ll get tons of cues. And plenty of eye candy for both sexes and a few TN-related inside jokes.
The scenes are somewhat combined for brevity to cover the main plot and highlights. Some things are likely out of order anyway - after all, this is from memory, and I didn’t think of recapping it until afterwards.
____________________________________________________________
Cristóbal, a teacher, sweeps through the classroom straightening tables, and setting the room right. Esme, the school principal, comes in. They gossip about the shocking happenings at the recent school spring picnic where they had a big game between the Amarillos and Azules - those parents just love the colored shirts! But it seems one of the parents was seen making out with another (not her husband) - shocking! And even more shocking, one of the parents hit another parent’s kid! Unfortunately the kid’s hysterical mother is on the warpath and wants to sue/report the school! They both leave the room.
In marches Manuel (FC) [to massive applause, of course] dressed in a suit with briefcase and here for the interview with the principal about his son. He practices his speech to convince the principal to buy these new computers specialized for kids education. He’s under the gun financially - he recently lost his job at the car dealership.
[At this point you know who the main characters are and a bit of their background and prejudices, the premise, the gossip from the spring (picnic) party with yellow and blue teams and that Manuel and Aurora are recently separated at Aurora’s instigation. So this would be a place to stop if you are pretty fluent in Spanish and you wanted to see the play before reading the rest of the recap. If your Spanish is not so solid, reading ahead will help you follow the main plot, and there is still plenty of peripheral action that I did not cover.]
The principal, Esme, returns. Manuel is early! His wife knew the appointment was for half an hour later. Manuel pulls a blue t-shirt out of his briefcase and asks if he is supposed to return the shirt from the school picnic. They talk about his children. The principal has this pet peeve about gender prejudice in the Spanish language, and insists that all plural nouns be inclusive of both genders. For example, Manuel doesn’t have “dos niños”, he has “un niño y una niña”. Manuel, in salesman mode, gets with the equality-in-noun-gender program and works hard to convince Esme that her school should buy these great (iPad like) computers! But unfortunately, the batteries are dead so his demo bombs.
The subject changes to hitting children. Esme has heard rumors that Manuel was the parent who hit Sra. Cortejo’s kid at the spring picnic. Oh no! He might have rubbed the kid’s head a bit rough in play, but no hitting! Unfortunately for Manuel, Esme gets him to reveal that he doesn’t believe in no corporal punishment under any circumstances and might have spanked his kids once or twice. Manuel is subjected to a huge lecture.
Aurora, his (almost ex-)wife sails in. She lambasts Manuel for all sorts of injustices. Esme adds her disapproval that Manuel still believes in corporal punishment. And she has reason to believe that he hit another parent’s kid at the spring picnic! Horrors! Manuel denies anything more than maybe roughhousing with the kid a bit. Aurora takes advantage as she plans to fight for custody of the kids.
In sails the hysterical mother, Sonia (Aylin Mujica in new-age gypsy hippie garb), going on and on about her poor traumatized kid. Her kid told her Manuel was the culprit. Manuel emphatically denies it. Esme gangs up since Manuel had admitted he might have administered a spanking or two. Aurora piles on as well, claiming this shows what an unfit father he is! They go on as Manuel (yes, macho FC), cringes with the harangues, protesting and denying.
Crazy mother Sonia and principal Esme leave the room to talk to the poor traumatized kid who has been left alone in Sonia’s car (shock!!!). Manuel leaves to use the restroom. Aurora phones her new lover, Paco Menendez to tell him: “You know that kid you hit at the school picnic? Well, the hysterical mother is at the school ready to denounce everybody!” She’ll see what she can do, otherwise his PTA position might be in jeopardy!
When Manuel returns Aurora starts getting on his case again. This time, she tries to browbeat him into “confessing” even though he denies it emphatically. Finally, she cajoles him with offers to “maybe” reconsider their separation and her attempts to take away the children. Just go ahead and take the blame, and then the school won’t get sued, and everything will be hunky-dory.
Sonia and Esme return. After another round of escalating haranguing and denials from Manuel with Aurora claiming otherwise, Manuel decides to just go ahead and say he did it and apologize.
But poor Manuel - now he is from the frying pan into the fire! Rather than calming down, the ladies go ballistic. He apologizes and apologizes and begs forgiveness. With the apologies, Sonia is somewhat mollified and decides maybe she won’t sue anybody after all, and almost leaves. But wait! What a great idea she has (as her ideas are always brilliant!). She’s taking acting classes and Tai Chi which she mimes elaborately. She’ll publish an interview with an “admitted kid-hitter” - where Manuel admits how very wrong he was. As a lesson to everybody!
Manuel doesn’t like this - hey no fair! Manuel mimics Sonia’s taking “acting classes” and “tai chi” which has FC doing an elaborate tai chi parody that has the audience screaming with laughter. This totally sets Sonia off, she’s going to sue Manuel and the school!!! Oops!
Manuel backs down. The ladies decide that if just, for once, he agrees to see what it is like to be a woman, they might let him off the hooks. OK, he’ll try to understand and cooperate!
Sonia finds some cord and ties Manuel’s hands behind his back. Oh, no, Manuel doesn’t like that! The ladies complain about men who are always checking out their bust and behind. One of them unbuttons part of Manuel’s shirt and two ladies rummage about inside complaining about how men always just want to grab their breasts. Another complains about having to wear heels all her life and grabs his necktie pulling up to make him tip-toe around as if he were wearing heels. Finally, one of them unbuckles his pants and pulls them down around his ankles!!! [The audience is just screaming at this point]. He’s wearing fairly modest knit black undies and almost knee-length black socks. Nice legs FC!
Poor FC is hopping around the stage for quite a while with his pants around his ankles, pinched and poked and thoroughly woman-handled with threats of more. They very much tease the audience with what these out-of-control ladies might do next!
And imagine what it would be like, they admonish him, to be caught, terrified, on a dark street with three nasty guys, stronger than you are, harassing you. They call him !puta! and ¡zorra! and act like men demeaning a helpless woman they have cornered.
Aurora claims that now that he is an admitted kid-hitter, no way is she going to let him have custody of the children.
Finally Cristóbal comes in, shocked at this outrageous scene. He quickly unties Manuel and scolds the ladies. Manuel is able to put himself back together. “¡Pinches Viejas!” yells Manuel, and the crowd roars.
The ladies explain to Cristóbal that they were just giving Manuel a bit of “education” about how women are subjugated to all sorts of harassment. Manuel tries to get Cristobal to sympathize with him, but unfortunately gets too macho about it. This sets Cristobal off who, now revealed as a gay person, feels that he of everyone is by far the most harassed and handicapped. He scolds everyone using every possible gay cliché and physical parody, of course.
A distant car alarm goes off. Oh, no! Sonia freaks! It must be her kid who still locked in the car!!!! Off she runs again.
Manuel has had enough, and talks about his poor beleaguered life. How he has had to work hard and provide for everyone, and he thought he had accomplished his dream in marrying Aurora and having children, and now Aurora doesn’t want him anymore. And he’s been fired from his job, and kicked out of the house, and his wife is trying to take the kids away from him! He goes on and on about the trials of a man in today’s society. He even calls himself a poor a**hole! He gets a huge applause for his elaborate woe-is-me speech. Aurora taunts him. “Yeah, bravo! Great theatrical performance! What do you think - that there is a big audience out there listening to you?” [nudge-nudge, wink-wink, LOL!]
Sonia returns. Oh - her kid is so traumatized, he can’t even stand the color yellow anymore! Yellow? asks Manuel. Wait a minute - he was on the blue team! But Sonia says her kid knows that man who hit him was Aurora’s husband, because he was kissing Aurora under the stairs right beforehand! OOoooops! Manuel pulls out his blue team t-shirt and declares that furthermore, he was never under the stairs! Aurora is outed! Now Sonia is livid all over again. She’s going to sue Paco Menendez and it’s all going to come out and he won’t be re-elected to the PTA! Manuel suggests that Sonia, with all her theatrical and tai-chi training maybe should do that brilliant idea interview with Paco Menendez now, since he is the established kid-hitter. Sonia runs off all energized, and Aurora after her, trying to do damage control.
Manuel asks “What about the interview about my kid?” “Well,” Esme points out, “it’s gotten pretty late now, we had better do that another time.” With all they have put him through, asks Manuel, couldn’t Esme consider buying several of these great specialized computers for children? Manuel thinks the school should buy one for every student! Esme is not so sure. Manuel suggests they go out for dinner, and discuss this in an environment more conducive to um, discussion. Oh, now Esme is interested! She sidles over to Manuel, fishing for compliments. They embrace as Manuel assures her that, with her, no man could keep his manos quietas (hands still). CURTAIN!
Bows. And the audience rushes the stage with their camera phones going crazy - LOL!
___________________________________________________
Throughout the play they had fun with different phone ringtones for different characters, always some well known theme. A fun example near the end, (after she was established as the guilty party), Aurora’s phone plays the “Esa Hembra es Mala” theme from Teresa before she finally picks it up.
Plenty of just slightly off-color Mexican slang also - things that never seem that bad to me (like references to big goats and eggs (LOL!)) but always seem to get a Mexican audience roaring.
Of course the biggest joke of all enjoyed by the audience is seeing Fernando Colunga in a role completely opposite of his normal ultra-galán role. Tied up and touched all over by three rabid women? - surely some of the ladies in the audience wished they could join in the fun. Obviously FC chose this role for the irony and maybe a refreshing break from the usual? We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
US Tour Dates (posted by Variopinta a week ago - this is the most complete list I could find on the internet)
Brownsville TX 11/3, McAllen Tx 11/4
Chicago 11/6,
Miami (Coral Gables) 11/11,12,13,19,20,21
Laredo Tx 11/22, Eagle Pass Tx 11/23
L.A. 12/2,3,4,9,10,11
I get the impression from various interviews and articles that this US tour is actually the initial run for the play, trying it out before committing to a more extensive tour. I hope you get to go see it!
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La Fuerza del Destino #65 Fri 11/04/11 A Bite of the Apple for Ivan
[Please excuse the delay. We've had the internet out all this weekend.--ed.]
As Viewerville heads back across the Rio Grande to peek in on small town life in Alamos, Carlota has suggested to Lucia that she take a page out of her old book by marrying a man to give her kid a name and a respectable father figure, somebody that loves her and wouldn’t consider it a sacrifice, somebody like Camilo Galvan who later admits to Carly he’s in love with said expectant mother of his BFF’s 2nd child; in the California city of Lost (as in fallen) Angels, Ivan is reminding Maripaz that she’s there as Mrs. Ivan on a pass as it was the only means he could get partial custody of Alex, so fade into the wallpaper and/or find some other way of making herself scarce as hen’s teeth; and shocker of all shockers, anti-authoritarian Antolin has told the family that he’s turning a new leaf and taking a respectable job at the Ag Association offices to work as Juan Jaime Mondragon’s right hand man—or henchman, as his younger brother says he thinks is more likely.
Anto doesn’t take to Cam’s …er… harshly critical assessment of his big brother’s chosen career path and the two nearly come to blows over the kitchen table over it. Carmen tries to “brighten” the conversation with a question about how Saul Meandragon is doing. Big mistake! Anto jumps on her with both feet and tells her to forget the sorry son of a sawbuck if she knows what’s good for her. Cam heads for bed, still in a crab-assed mood, and Mama Arcelia tells Anto she can’t make heads or tails of it.
The next day, Cam visits with Lucia and wants to ask her to marry him but can’t get the words out of his mouth. He gets only as far as stating he’d do anything in the world for her admitting why: because for a long time now he’s been in love with her. But that’s where it ends cuz Cam loses his nerve after seeing Lucia’s jaw drop. He walks away, leaving Lucia to wonder if he got word from Carly that she’s preggers and was maybe broadly hinting at wanting to help her out of a bad fix. Why? Cuz he just finished telling her he’d been in love with her for a quite a while. Carly smoothly denies that she’d ever tell him something like that! Lucia believes her and says she’s certain that if he knew she was expecting another man’s child he’d want nothing more to do with her for sure! Uhm-uh-hmmmm.
Cam goes back home to discuss the situation with mama. He tells Celia that Lucia’s expecting Ivan’s child. Hoh-boy, says Celia. Cam explains Carly’s proposition and says obviously it’s to keep the town from gossiping, tho’ everyone will anyway because they all knew she was seriously dating Ivan. He doesn’t care, tho, that they might because he has loved her from the day he met her. It’s more that he’s torn because even if Lucia might accept marrying him, he couldn’t do this to Ivan to whom he owes so much and because he’s like his own brother! How could he face Ivan once he finds out that he’s sleeping in the same bed with his mujer [lady-love/lover]? Celia wisely points out Lucia was his bedtime gal pal, but she isn’t now because Ivan hooked up with another gal. So, the question is, does he feel he could marry a woman who not only is preggers with somebody else’s kid, but is not in love with him either? He would love the child as his own, he tells Mama. It’s not the child’s fault he’s somebody else’s. Yes, but what about being married to somebody who doesn’t love him?
At the same time, the Meandragon clan—with the exception of Juan Jeil-me—are visiting Saul in the hospital they managed to transfer him to. The sight is shocking for the family, and they apologize for not getting there sooner, but it was all they could do to convince Juan Jeil-me to let them come. Well, thanks, he says in all sincerity, but it’s been hard going through that all alone. He tells them he’s facing numerous operations and doesn’t even know if Papa is going to pay for them or not. David’s willing to give him all his savings but Saul says it’s going to cost a fortune and he’s not likely to ever save enough to cover it.
Back in the Galvan kitchen, meanwhile, Cam tells his mama he’s certain with time and attention Lucia is certain to fall in love with him. Besides what’s Ivan got that he hasn’t—aside from the big bucks, which don’t mean squat to Lucia? He can give her a decent life free from unpleasantness and hardship. Yes, says Celia, but Love is something else again. He’s got all the right stuff, but Love is not something you can control or direct. It either happens or it doesn’t—and it’s not a sure bet. That may be, answers Cam, but he can’t abandon her in her time of need. He loves her too much to allow her to become the butt of everyone’s jokes in Alamos. No, he’s ready to marry her whether she ever comes to love him as much as he loves her. The problem is that he feels like a traitor to Ivan! “--Hah! I’d say the traitor is really Ivan, don’t you think? He’s the one who chose another woman. He left her to marry her sister instead.” “—Yeah, but he did it for his child.” “—And aren’t you doing it for Lucia’s child?” He turns away in frustration, overwhelmed with the onslaught of conflicting emotions. “—What’s important is that you’re marrying a gal who isn’t in love with you, so think about it son. Think about it.” (Viewerville starts thinking that Arcelia is the kind of mother we all should aspire to be, perhaps.) They hug.
Across town at the Meandragon lair, the family returns to plead Saul’s case to have Juan Jeil-me agree to pay for his numerous operations. JJ at first tells them he could give a flip and that since it was Saul’s fault for driving drunk he can pay for his own operations. Esther has had enough and lights into her husband, telling him she loves Saul like he’s her own, having raised him from a baby and she refuses to let him abandon his son like this. If he won’t spend the money, he might remember that she came with a bit of her own into this marriage. Not to be outsmarted by a woe-man, he gives in and agrees to cover all the “damned expenses” himself, then grumps off. “—Satisfied?” I guess so!
Days pass. Antolin seems to be taking his job at the Association pretty seriously; The Curiel Clan move in at Suckers’ Ranch; Carmen flirts with the ranch foreman; Alex starts school in Lost Angels.
While they’re unpacking some of their things, we get a PSA on pregnancy not supposedly a debilitating illness (say what?) and learn that Cam hasn’t contacted Lucia again since telling her he was in love with her. Carly hints that Lucia might actually miss him being around, and of course, she denies it. Carly suggests that she call him instead. Lucia says no way. Once Carly leaves to check on the curtains, Lucia finds out from Gloria that Cam’s been coming daily to check on the harvest and does know that this is the day they’re moving in.
Back up in L.A., Merry Piece is on her way out the door when Alex stops her to ask for help with his homework. She tells him to ask his daddy; she was never good with schoolwork, anyway. Alex states point blank that she really doesn’t love him does she. Nope, she says. “—You were only useful to get your daddy to marry me.” She goes on her merry way out the door. Just so happens that Anthony overheard the conversation and the look on his face shows his compassion for Alex at that moment. He artfully takes the conversation in a different direction. Benito arrives at that point—and this time is all legal thanks to Mr. Tony’s mouthpiece. He mentions that he passed Merry Piece on the way and she ignored (?) him. Tony says she pulled the same stuff on him too. Big whoop.
At Suckers’ Ranch, the foreman tells the others that Arcelia and Carmen won’t be coming back anymore. He offers his single, childless, boyfriend-less sister to help Gloria. Gerardo shows up then. He notes that Lucia is looking a bit pale these days. Carly’s eyes go wide with cover-up fright.
That evening north of the border, MP is gambling the night away with her old school chum and the school chum’s hubby. School Chum’s hubby may be bi-lingual, but his hands are tri-lingual as he has Russian hands, as Merry Piece happily notes.
Gerry tells the women that he’s got weeks more repair work and that it will be noisy there for a while. Lucia asks after Alex and learns he’s talked to Carolina daily and is doing okay at school. Lucrecia asks about Merry Piece. Gerry’s tone turns abrupt. “—Alex doesn’t even mention her.” Lucia and Carly worry about Alex growing up without a mother figure—and you can count Merry Piece out in that case! Ho hum, laments Lucia, a child needs a mama and a papa. Poor Alex has no mama and my child has no papa.
In town, meanwhile, Judith and Cam are sipping sodas on some restaurant’s side patio. Jud confides in him and explains that her father is pushing her on him even though she’s already explained they are only friends. He is surprised. Well, she says, now that he’s heard Cam’s general manager of McGuire and Son, Papa JJ sees him in a whole different light—dollar green. He offers to explain to JJ but she says no, it’s her problem and her place to deal with him, not his. He bucks her up telling her all the wonderful qualities she possesses and not to take his rejection personally, it’s just he’s been in love with somebody else (who shall remain nameless) and it’s something that can’t be helped, blah, blah, blah.
At Gerry’s, Caro is crying over missing Alex being there. He tries to console her but she is certain that the longer he’s away the distance will drive him further away from them till he doesn’t remember them at all.
Anto tells Celia he wants to propose to Carolina. She’s thrilled and asks him to bring her there to live with the family. He thinks she’ll want some place nicer. (Excuse me, but the gal’s blind. How’s she going to know from fancy, anyway? What stupid writer got that line past his supervisor?) Celia sagely says it’s the quality of the home life, not the house, that counts. Anto agrees and smiles at her.
In L.A., Ivan wanders the house and chats with Tony for a while afterwards. He knows he’s got to bury Lucia’s memory somehow in order to get on with his life and to do the right thing for Alex. Tony suggests going out with friends and doing things to get his mind off her. “—Blow off steam somehow.” [Desahogate]. He tries calling Lucia but can’t reach her. He checks on Alex for the night Ivan then heads to bed to hit the hay for the day. Ruh-roh. Merry Piece is standing next to his bed, buck nekkid under her silk robe. “--I know you miss her. Let me help you forget her.” The robe drops. They kiss as a cacophonous hiss goes up all over Viewerville. “—You need it as much as I do, Ivan.” They kiss some more and he goes with the flow, imagining he’s making love to Lucia instead of her bruja of a sister. (Ivan, you scumbag!) Afterwards, he wanders the house, wanting to kick himself for the jackass S.O.B. he and the whole of Viewerville now consider him to be. “—Dios mio. What did I do?” The raven of wrath appears and Bruno is on the scent.
Van wanders into the moonlit game room and kneels by the table behind one of the cueballs which rightly should have been an 8 ball, cuz damn if he isn’t behind one by now for sure! Tony walks in and sees what a mental state he’s in. “--What’s going on?” “—I’ve made a serious mistake, Pops. When I got married I promised myself I’d never sleep with Maripaz, but I’ve just did exactly that!” Cara de choca de Anthony. “—You should understand that from this moment on, Lucia is dead to you.”
Labels: Fuerza
El Mundo de Telemundo, Week of November 7, 2011: Discuss Amongst Yourselves
¡Hola a todos! Welcome to the wacky world of Telemundo novelas.
Empezamos con Mi Corazón Insiste, capítulo de viernes:
Another episode where not much happened and what did happen was silly.
There was silliness in the hospital between Sofía, Camilo and some of his ex-girlfriends.
Rodrigo's boss tells him to stop investigating people like Diana and Andres' former lawyer. The lawyer filed a complaint saying that Rodrigo harassed him. Rodrigo says ok but the next thing we know he is at Diana's mother's house disguised as a guy from the electric company trying to get information about Diana from the mother and the kid. He finds a picture of Diana graduating from Harvard. But this is all totally unnecessary: Diana applied for a job at Exportex. Andres was impressed by her qualifications so presumably he has a resume that details all her education and previous employment.
Andres strong arms his ex-lawyer and gets him to confess to Lola that he disobeyed Andres' instructions by telling her that he was filing a custody suit. Lola and Andres establish a truce. Lola agrees to let Andres see Chabelita if he keeps Diana out of Chabelita's life and Andres asks that she do the same with Ángel.
More bonding between Andres and Diana's kid. Andres tells Marcosito about his daughter and invites him over to meet her. Lola is annoyed that Andres has brought Diana's kid to her house but she seems moved by the heart to heart conversation Andres is having with the kid about life and love. The grandmother notwithstanding. I see this kid ending up with Lola and Andres at the end of the novela.
Ángel is angry when he comes to check on Felix and the prisoners. Felix asks what is going on and Ángel reveals to Felix that he has another person working for him who has p*ssed him off. Felix is surprised and wants to know who it is.
Then for some reason, Ángel brings Diana to where he is holding Vicky and Soledad and introduces her to everyone and specifically tells Vicky that Diana is the person who killed her daughter, Débora.
I think that was about it. I didn't get to watch Flor Salvaje last night so I'll leave that to Novelera is she is so inclined.
Over to you.
Labels: casa-lado, flor-salvaje, insiste, telemundo
Una Familia Con Suerte #23 Fri 11/4/11 Occupy... Avon?
Administrative announcement: I'm starting a new job a week from Monday. After that, I probably won't be able to continue doing two recaps a week even if they're puny.
Of course I'll be able to post a discussion header for the Tuesday episode, but Friday recaps may be on weekends rather than Friday nights.
Yeah, so, the unexpected nanny shows up and Chela is civilized about it until the nanny reveals that she was sent by Rebeca. THEN Chela loses it. "GOYA! MY BAG!!!"
Vince is selling hot dogs from a cart. Candy buys one with mustard for ten pesos. Oh, ha-ha, he's actually asleep at his desk. This is Vince's idea of a dirty dream? Pathetic. Vince notices Arnold watching Sandra, the bimbo secretary, walking out of the room. That's twice this week that Vince has caught Arnold doing something not-very-gay. Arnold asks what Vince needs with Candy when he has such a fine wife. V says Pina's too skinny; he can't do it. Arnold suggests the "blue pill"; Vince says it's not an equipment problem - he just isn't attracted to her. Arnold recommends that they try adding some novelty.
Tomás is sorry for breaking up with Lupita. "Do you know how many times you've asked my forgiveness lately?" Lupita asks.
A frightened accountant named Lamberto meets with Pancho. Pancho finds the man's name unbearably funny because it sounds like "lamento," so he decides to call him "Beto" (and later, "Lambi"). The poor man really is aptly named; he is sweating profusely, refuses an offer of coffee because it might make him nervous, and reveals that he suffers from chronic anxiety. He clutches a book of financial records in his sweaty hands and warns Pancho that the company is about to go down like the Titanic if things continue in their present trajectory. Pancho says he's noticed that Vince and Enzo have been using the company as their personal money-tree.
Pancho and Lambi/Beto compare notes and numbers for a while. Lambi relaxes and even enjoys their chat. Pancho invites him to tomorrow's meeting to discuss the executive expenses. Lambi (now "Mamerto") is delighted.
Chela ambushes Rebeca in her office and they have their usual argument. In short, Chela feels that Rebeca is messing with her family, and Rebeca (who visits Pancho's house and makes claims on Pancho's personal time whenever she pleases) doesn't like Chela coming to her office and her apartment. Rebecky also teases Chela yet again about her love for Pancho; nothing Chela does is ever wrong because it's in the name of love. Rebe also thinks that Chela must have a spy in the office to know about her conversation with Vince the other night. She wants to know who that spy is, and that person will be fired because of Chela! Chela says fine, then why don't you fire yourself for spying too, because you're the one who recorded Vicente bad-mouthing Fernanda!
Anyway, she didn't come here to talk about spying. She's here because of the nanny. (Man, I wish some horrible woman would send someone to my house to wash the dishes and vacuum. I promise not to complain.) Rebeca's gotta lotta nerve making decisions for Chela's family, etc. etc. Beca tries to tell her that it was actually Pancho's idea, but Chela doesn't let her finish. Rebeca gives a particularly withering speech about how she's heard so much about Chela being such a great second mother that she could recite it from memory; "so congratulations, Chela, for winning first place in the housewife contest!"
ARGH BITCH!!! Well excuuuuuuse Chela for taking care of the family and the house instead of spending the family's carrot money getting a PhD and buying designer shoes! Seriously, under any other circumstances I'd find Chela's grumpy self-righteousness the most annoying thing on the show, but then Rebeca will say something so ugly that I end up feeling sorry for Chela. I hope someday soon they have a catfight and both fall fully clothed into a swimming pool, except I'm a little worried that Chela's aprons and heavy sweaters might cause her to sink to the bottom and drown, like the Titanic. Or Avon.
Rebeca would like to get back to work. She tells Chela to leave and turns to walk away. Chela grabs her arm. Offended, Rebeca says "don't touch me - this is the second time you've done that." Rebeca goes away and Chela sits down to wait till Rebeca comes back for more abuse.
Barbara and Rebeca have coffee together and Rebeca tells Barbara all her woes about Pancho's family. Barbara thinks Chela feels threatened by Rebeca, and Barbara would too if she felt that she was competing against her. (I think that's what she says.)
Chela calls home to give Candy an update. Candy says Chela is jealous. Vince comes in, Chela gets lippy with him, and he calls Security to have her removed. She warns Vince about the wrath of her family and hits the security guys with her handbag and finally leaves.
At the office, Pancho calls off tonight's etiquette lesson so he can finish crunching some numbers for tomorrow's meeting. At home, Chela wants a family meeting.
Karina calls Pepe and makes Mónica talk to him. She tells him he doesn't suit her at all, and ever since he came into her life it's been filled with trouble and confusion and doubts. Pepe takes this as an encouraging sign.
At home, Vince puzzles over Arnold's advice to try making love with Pina on the floor and in other exotic locations. (I notice behind him that there's a framed photo of Vince kissing not his wife, but his dog. It's a very sweet and touching photo.) Pina comes in; Vince imagines Catgirl and kisses her, but then she's Pina again and he doesn't want any. She keeps switching between Pina and Catgirl. She stays Catgirl long enough for Vince to take one of his trademark flying leaps; sadly, he kind of lands on her neck, and besides, she is not as sturdy as Sandra. She protests that he is slitting her throat (degollando)! Catgirl doesn't care - she wants more. He lifts her up and spins her around and throws her on the bed. Pina doesn't like that, either. She wants a divorce! (Oh no! Would we survive the custody battle over Abejita and the granddogs?) She sorts through her Flores de Bach tinctures and takes a good swig from the Ego bottle.
Pancho brings some reports to the dinner table and tells his family about tomorrow's meeting. Chela is worried that it won't go well, but Pancho says things will be different at Avon after tomorrow.
Lupita asks Pancho for advice about Tomás. He's really, really sorry! (Here's my advice: tell him to stuff his sorries in a sack.) She thinks he's changed a lot lately. Pancho thinks it's Lupita who has changed - she's become more sensitive. Someone her age shouldn't suffer so much. You're only sixteen once! And Alex doesn't seem like such a bad guy. Pancho tells her to deal with one problem at a time: first Tomás, then Alex.
There's a breakfast scene which is interrupted by an awkwardly placed commercial from Comcast. Thanks, Comcast. Did everyone get this or was it just a local problem? Who else thinks it's cute when the cable company cuts in to run an ad over actual programming? I'm only missing about a minute, but now we're at Avon and the meeting is about to begin. Pancho's on the phone and Fernanda is reassuring him that he's making the right decision and he should follow his instincts.
(OK, now the proper, scheduled commercial break.)
Chela is meeting with the rest of the family, plus Big Boy and Kojak, to organize some kind of intervention to rescue Pancho from the evil Avonistas. She thinks he's going to get eaten alive. Ana disagrees. Candy doesn't think Vince is so bad, being such a guapo and all. Nope, Chela says he's a snake and Rebeca's right there with him. Nico has to go to the bathroom. They all agree to march on the company, except Chela herself because the guards kicked her out and she won't be able to get back in! (Chacho/Kojak is very concerned!)
Pancho, Lamberto, and Rebeca are finally meeting with Vince and Enzo about the "gastos de representación" (expense accounts). Oh, Arnold is there too but wisely says nothing. Vince tries to change the subject to the Arabs. Enzo tries to change it to Catgirl's smear on the company's reputation. Vince really doesn't want to talk about Paraíso! There are more stalling tactics, but Rebeca reminds them that Pancho's the boss. Pancho yells that the meeting is about MONEY. That gets their attention! But they don't need to look at no stinkin' balance sheets and statements. Vince throws his copy of the report onto the floor and stomps on it and has a tantrum about Pancho getting his name wrong again. (Is "Iracheta" really that much worse than "greengrocer"? I don't think so.)
Pancho rips the guys a new one for their extravagant expense accounts. He even shows a cheese chart (it's like a pie chart, except it's a wheel of Oaxaca cheese!) showing that their precious gastos are about a third of the company's money. Enzo and Vince try to diss Pancho's business chops, but they don't have much to say when Pancho questions why the company should pay for Mónica's college tuition, or the servant or the house phone or Wasp's dog food. Vince blames this last one on Popeye and the pregnancy. Pancho asks if Popeye and the pregnancy are also the reason Avon is paying for Pina's psychiatrist. Oh yes, the cuts are already underway and Fernanda knows all about them. Bwahahaha!!! Rebeca adds that if they don't make these cuts, the company will go bankrupt.
Sandra, Enriqueta, and Celeste with her little stuffed animal listen outside with shocked faces. Evidently no meeting like this has ever taken place at Avon before.
Now the Occupy Avon movement marches into the main lobby, banging pots and pans. Without the fearsome Celeste and her army of beanie dolls to hold them off, they continue unchallenged to the elevator, chanting and clanging.
Next time:
POW! Right in the kisser!
Of course I'll be able to post a discussion header for the Tuesday episode, but Friday recaps may be on weekends rather than Friday nights.
Yeah, so, the unexpected nanny shows up and Chela is civilized about it until the nanny reveals that she was sent by Rebeca. THEN Chela loses it. "GOYA! MY BAG!!!"
Vince is selling hot dogs from a cart. Candy buys one with mustard for ten pesos. Oh, ha-ha, he's actually asleep at his desk. This is Vince's idea of a dirty dream? Pathetic. Vince notices Arnold watching Sandra, the bimbo secretary, walking out of the room. That's twice this week that Vince has caught Arnold doing something not-very-gay. Arnold asks what Vince needs with Candy when he has such a fine wife. V says Pina's too skinny; he can't do it. Arnold suggests the "blue pill"; Vince says it's not an equipment problem - he just isn't attracted to her. Arnold recommends that they try adding some novelty.
Tomás is sorry for breaking up with Lupita. "Do you know how many times you've asked my forgiveness lately?" Lupita asks.
A frightened accountant named Lamberto meets with Pancho. Pancho finds the man's name unbearably funny because it sounds like "lamento," so he decides to call him "Beto" (and later, "Lambi"). The poor man really is aptly named; he is sweating profusely, refuses an offer of coffee because it might make him nervous, and reveals that he suffers from chronic anxiety. He clutches a book of financial records in his sweaty hands and warns Pancho that the company is about to go down like the Titanic if things continue in their present trajectory. Pancho says he's noticed that Vince and Enzo have been using the company as their personal money-tree.
Pancho and Lambi/Beto compare notes and numbers for a while. Lambi relaxes and even enjoys their chat. Pancho invites him to tomorrow's meeting to discuss the executive expenses. Lambi (now "Mamerto") is delighted.
Chela ambushes Rebeca in her office and they have their usual argument. In short, Chela feels that Rebeca is messing with her family, and Rebeca (who visits Pancho's house and makes claims on Pancho's personal time whenever she pleases) doesn't like Chela coming to her office and her apartment. Rebecky also teases Chela yet again about her love for Pancho; nothing Chela does is ever wrong because it's in the name of love. Rebe also thinks that Chela must have a spy in the office to know about her conversation with Vince the other night. She wants to know who that spy is, and that person will be fired because of Chela! Chela says fine, then why don't you fire yourself for spying too, because you're the one who recorded Vicente bad-mouthing Fernanda!
Anyway, she didn't come here to talk about spying. She's here because of the nanny. (Man, I wish some horrible woman would send someone to my house to wash the dishes and vacuum. I promise not to complain.) Rebeca's gotta lotta nerve making decisions for Chela's family, etc. etc. Beca tries to tell her that it was actually Pancho's idea, but Chela doesn't let her finish. Rebeca gives a particularly withering speech about how she's heard so much about Chela being such a great second mother that she could recite it from memory; "so congratulations, Chela, for winning first place in the housewife contest!"
ARGH BITCH!!! Well excuuuuuuse Chela for taking care of the family and the house instead of spending the family's carrot money getting a PhD and buying designer shoes! Seriously, under any other circumstances I'd find Chela's grumpy self-righteousness the most annoying thing on the show, but then Rebeca will say something so ugly that I end up feeling sorry for Chela. I hope someday soon they have a catfight and both fall fully clothed into a swimming pool, except I'm a little worried that Chela's aprons and heavy sweaters might cause her to sink to the bottom and drown, like the Titanic. Or Avon.
Rebeca would like to get back to work. She tells Chela to leave and turns to walk away. Chela grabs her arm. Offended, Rebeca says "don't touch me - this is the second time you've done that." Rebeca goes away and Chela sits down to wait till Rebeca comes back for more abuse.
Barbara and Rebeca have coffee together and Rebeca tells Barbara all her woes about Pancho's family. Barbara thinks Chela feels threatened by Rebeca, and Barbara would too if she felt that she was competing against her. (I think that's what she says.)
Chela calls home to give Candy an update. Candy says Chela is jealous. Vince comes in, Chela gets lippy with him, and he calls Security to have her removed. She warns Vince about the wrath of her family and hits the security guys with her handbag and finally leaves.
At the office, Pancho calls off tonight's etiquette lesson so he can finish crunching some numbers for tomorrow's meeting. At home, Chela wants a family meeting.
Karina calls Pepe and makes Mónica talk to him. She tells him he doesn't suit her at all, and ever since he came into her life it's been filled with trouble and confusion and doubts. Pepe takes this as an encouraging sign.
At home, Vince puzzles over Arnold's advice to try making love with Pina on the floor and in other exotic locations. (I notice behind him that there's a framed photo of Vince kissing not his wife, but his dog. It's a very sweet and touching photo.) Pina comes in; Vince imagines Catgirl and kisses her, but then she's Pina again and he doesn't want any. She keeps switching between Pina and Catgirl. She stays Catgirl long enough for Vince to take one of his trademark flying leaps; sadly, he kind of lands on her neck, and besides, she is not as sturdy as Sandra. She protests that he is slitting her throat (degollando)! Catgirl doesn't care - she wants more. He lifts her up and spins her around and throws her on the bed. Pina doesn't like that, either. She wants a divorce! (Oh no! Would we survive the custody battle over Abejita and the granddogs?) She sorts through her Flores de Bach tinctures and takes a good swig from the Ego bottle.
Pancho brings some reports to the dinner table and tells his family about tomorrow's meeting. Chela is worried that it won't go well, but Pancho says things will be different at Avon after tomorrow.
Lupita asks Pancho for advice about Tomás. He's really, really sorry! (Here's my advice: tell him to stuff his sorries in a sack.) She thinks he's changed a lot lately. Pancho thinks it's Lupita who has changed - she's become more sensitive. Someone her age shouldn't suffer so much. You're only sixteen once! And Alex doesn't seem like such a bad guy. Pancho tells her to deal with one problem at a time: first Tomás, then Alex.
There's a breakfast scene which is interrupted by an awkwardly placed commercial from Comcast. Thanks, Comcast. Did everyone get this or was it just a local problem? Who else thinks it's cute when the cable company cuts in to run an ad over actual programming? I'm only missing about a minute, but now we're at Avon and the meeting is about to begin. Pancho's on the phone and Fernanda is reassuring him that he's making the right decision and he should follow his instincts.
(OK, now the proper, scheduled commercial break.)
Chela is meeting with the rest of the family, plus Big Boy and Kojak, to organize some kind of intervention to rescue Pancho from the evil Avonistas. She thinks he's going to get eaten alive. Ana disagrees. Candy doesn't think Vince is so bad, being such a guapo and all. Nope, Chela says he's a snake and Rebeca's right there with him. Nico has to go to the bathroom. They all agree to march on the company, except Chela herself because the guards kicked her out and she won't be able to get back in! (Chacho/Kojak is very concerned!)
Pancho, Lamberto, and Rebeca are finally meeting with Vince and Enzo about the "gastos de representación" (expense accounts). Oh, Arnold is there too but wisely says nothing. Vince tries to change the subject to the Arabs. Enzo tries to change it to Catgirl's smear on the company's reputation. Vince really doesn't want to talk about Paraíso! There are more stalling tactics, but Rebeca reminds them that Pancho's the boss. Pancho yells that the meeting is about MONEY. That gets their attention! But they don't need to look at no stinkin' balance sheets and statements. Vince throws his copy of the report onto the floor and stomps on it and has a tantrum about Pancho getting his name wrong again. (Is "Iracheta" really that much worse than "greengrocer"? I don't think so.)
Pancho rips the guys a new one for their extravagant expense accounts. He even shows a cheese chart (it's like a pie chart, except it's a wheel of Oaxaca cheese!) showing that their precious gastos are about a third of the company's money. Enzo and Vince try to diss Pancho's business chops, but they don't have much to say when Pancho questions why the company should pay for Mónica's college tuition, or the servant or the house phone or Wasp's dog food. Vince blames this last one on Popeye and the pregnancy. Pancho asks if Popeye and the pregnancy are also the reason Avon is paying for Pina's psychiatrist. Oh yes, the cuts are already underway and Fernanda knows all about them. Bwahahaha!!! Rebeca adds that if they don't make these cuts, the company will go bankrupt.
Sandra, Enriqueta, and Celeste with her little stuffed animal listen outside with shocked faces. Evidently no meeting like this has ever taken place at Avon before.
Now the Occupy Avon movement marches into the main lobby, banging pots and pans. Without the fearsome Celeste and her army of beanie dolls to hold them off, they continue unchallenged to the elevator, chanting and clanging.
Next time:
POW! Right in the kisser!
Labels: familia
Friday, November 04, 2011
Cuando Me Enamoro #141 Friday 11/4/11 Fina Fools the Shrink, Leaves the Clink with a Wink.
Estimidos amigos! I was drastically behind this week and forcibly incomunicado. Even if my comments are absent, I'm still reading and appreciating everyone's hard work. Now, let's get started...
Jero admits to Nata that he slept with Marina because he felt rejected and hurt; he took refuge in Marina the same way that Nata did with Augie. Nata tells him she never slept with Augie. Jero apologizes and understands why Nata's feelings He was honest with Marina from the start about what their relationship was. None of that matters now, says Nata. Maritata is expecting his babies regardless. Jero assures Nata that they can face the future together. Nata wants to believe him but she is terrified that they won't be able to withstand it all. Jero holds her close and comforts her.
Augie asks Zeke if anyone has heard from Arely. He lectures Zeke on loyalty and I start fearing for his life.
Things have lightened up tenfold over at Jero and Nata's. They enjoy breakfast in bed and several flirty kisses. Nata hurries off to shower and Jero waxes poetic about becoming a father.
Chema's Padre and Adriana show Chema around his new restaurant. Needless to say, he is in love with the place.
He-Who-Should-Be-Pushing-Up-Daisies sneaks into a legitimate Doctor's office to steal money out of the safe.
All the ladies of the hacienda help Karina prepare for her wedding. She looks radiant.
Jero checks in with Marina. She is excited but nervous about having twins. They will need double the care and love. Jero agrees to help her every step of the way. He wants to cover all the expenses concerning their children. Marina softens to the idea.
Nata meets with Roberta in the hospital waiting room. Berta can't waste a good opportunity to pour salt in Nata's wounds about the twins. She calls Marina a home-wrecker but Nata doesn't feel that way. Nata and Jero were separated when Marina got pregnant. "But how can you accept it?" Berta asks. "Marina has already done your job by giving Jero children. And any babies you have with him will probably be born crazy like your mother." Oh, as if we needed more proof that Fina's viciousness is genetic. She's sitting right there on the couch talking out of her...uh...big mouth.
The psychiatrist looks over Fina's file and worries about her state of mind. Fina stares off unresponsively.
Nata begs Berta to keep a lid on it about the twins. Berta agrees but not before asking why Nata thinks Augie is a murderer. Nata tells her to keep her lip zipped about that too. Berta calls Augie to debrief him on the fact that Nata thinks he is a murderer like Fina. She warns him that if he doesn't clear his name soon, his plan is going to fall through.
Regina, Constanza, and Nata visit Gonzo. He's allowed to return home that very day! The ladies tell Nata that the Monterrubio Mansion is now Nata's. Nata how considerate Gonzo is but she doesn't need the house. As they continue talking, Nata succeeds in making Gonzo smile in his slumber.
In a montage of the next day, we see the doctor freaking out about his empty safe, Lazaro and Carlos fiddle around in the lab and Carlos injures himself, Gonzo is brought home and is comforted by his family, and Fina is evaluated by the prison psychiatrist. Fina whispers "I am Regina Soberon!" Hmm. This bit seems so rushed and out-of-place it makes me wonder if they cut scenes and edited this together to speed things up.
Nata and Jero arrive at the hacienda and are greeted warmly by Carlos and Matilde. Jero teases Carlos for how accident-prone he's been recently. Mati questions Nata about her family.
Meanwhile in the D.F, the day of Fina's sentencing has finally arrived. Regi & Antonio, Ines & Isidro, and Hon & Con wait with baited breath to hear the verdict. The judge declares Fina mentally unstable and decides to have her sent to the female manicomo. The Monterrubios and Friends are outraged and Regina bursts into tears. Fina sneaks a wink at Regina, which goes unnoticed by the cops and the press.
Alone in her room, Berta revels that Fina is going to spend the rest of her days behind bars. Though a momentary shadow of sadness crosses her face.
Regina cries to Connie and Ines about Fina's wink. She wonders what Fina would have to gain by playing crazy if she was going to be in jail regardless. Connie is sure it's because Fina will be treated much more gently in the madhouse than in prison. "How can the experts be so fooled by her?" Connie (and the audience) wonders. Regina takes small comfort in the fact that Fina will be in jail for life. Fina giggles in her mind. "You think this is a goodbye, but it's only a 'see you later', Regina. And to the rest of the Monterrubios!"
Matias gives Gonzo an iPad-like computer so he can type out his thoughts and listen to music. Of course, the song that's played is the Gonzo/Regina love theme. I have to wonder why no one thought to get one of these back when Connie was the mute in the family but I digress.
Matias promises Gonzo that Fina is going to jail and will never hurt any of them again. The entire family is going to support Gonzo's recovery. Mat reminisces about when he was a kid. He and Gonzo went fishing together and everyone called Gonzo "El Priata" (The Pirate) because he was always looking for treasure. Mat says the greatest treasure is the love and care that Gonzo has given him throughout the years. D'aww.
Regina speaks to the press about the crummy verdict. Monterrubio and Co. regroup outside. Antonio tells everyone that he is going to continue on the path to becoming a priest. He's going to study in a parish in Ensenada, mostly because Nata and Jero live there. As everyone strolls away, Regina can't get Fina's wink out of her mind.
La Bonita is all aflutter about the wedding. They're preparing a gorgeous outdoor ceremony and everyone is hard at work arranging chairs and setting tables.
Matilde and Alfonsina chat with Karina and tease her about pre-wedding jitters. Karina decides once and for all that Doc Nesme is dead to her. I can't imagine a better wedding gift than his head on a silver platter.
Leoncio greets the Disaster of Disguise at a bus stop. Leo will get paid for his efforts so long as he doesn't get cold feet.
Nurse Elsa convinces Marina to go to the wedding. Marina worries about seeing Nata and Jero there together but decides to go after all.
Zeke assures Augie that Nata and Jero will be at the wedding. Augie sniffs his magic bottle of perfume and lusts after Nata.
Nata calls Connie to ask about Fina's sentencing. Yep, Fina is going to be shacked up in the wacko-basket for life. Connie is hopeful that the nightmare is finally over. They can all move forward. Nata is still depressed by the news that her mother has completely lost touch with reality.
Regina returns home and happily hugs Gonzo. She tells Matias about the verdict and doesn't tell the Monterrubio men about the wink to avoid worrying them.
The cops take the handcuffs off Fina and leave her in the manicomo lawn. She and Blanca congratulate each other on their villainy. Blanca has the director under her thumb and will put in a good word for Fina. They agree to start their revenge immediately. Their first targets? Constanza and Regina.
Leoncio flags down an unsuspecting driver and Doc Nesme (who looks like a reject from a boxing ring) clocks the guy with a stick. Doc steals his clothes and glues a dollar-store costume beard to his face. He just won't give up on Kari. Blech.
Manuela delivers Karina's freshly pressed wedding gown. She's positive the wedding is going to be marvelous because Laz and Kari's love has withstood so many obstacles. Setting anvils up to watch 'em fall!
Fina is unsettled that Berta has not come to visit her. She has to get Berta back on her side.
Oh, what a lovely image to end on. Augie huffs his happy juice and looks back longingly on the time he chloroformed Nata. He gets crazier by the capitulo.
Avances: Renata is surprised to run into Marina at the wedding. Doc Please-Stop-Breathing-Our-Air interrupts the ceremony, grabs Karina, and shoots into the crowd. Ay, por favor! Another shooting at a wedding?!
Vocab:
cojeando - limping
guinarse - to wink
¡Me guiñó el ojo! - She winked at me!
tesoro - treasure
Jero admits to Nata that he slept with Marina because he felt rejected and hurt; he took refuge in Marina the same way that Nata did with Augie. Nata tells him she never slept with Augie. Jero apologizes and understands why Nata's feelings He was honest with Marina from the start about what their relationship was. None of that matters now, says Nata. Maritata is expecting his babies regardless. Jero assures Nata that they can face the future together. Nata wants to believe him but she is terrified that they won't be able to withstand it all. Jero holds her close and comforts her.
Augie asks Zeke if anyone has heard from Arely. He lectures Zeke on loyalty and I start fearing for his life.
Things have lightened up tenfold over at Jero and Nata's. They enjoy breakfast in bed and several flirty kisses. Nata hurries off to shower and Jero waxes poetic about becoming a father.
Chema's Padre and Adriana show Chema around his new restaurant. Needless to say, he is in love with the place.
He-Who-Should-Be-Pushing-Up-Daisies sneaks into a legitimate Doctor's office to steal money out of the safe.
All the ladies of the hacienda help Karina prepare for her wedding. She looks radiant.
Jero checks in with Marina. She is excited but nervous about having twins. They will need double the care and love. Jero agrees to help her every step of the way. He wants to cover all the expenses concerning their children. Marina softens to the idea.
Nata meets with Roberta in the hospital waiting room. Berta can't waste a good opportunity to pour salt in Nata's wounds about the twins. She calls Marina a home-wrecker but Nata doesn't feel that way. Nata and Jero were separated when Marina got pregnant. "But how can you accept it?" Berta asks. "Marina has already done your job by giving Jero children. And any babies you have with him will probably be born crazy like your mother." Oh, as if we needed more proof that Fina's viciousness is genetic. She's sitting right there on the couch talking out of her...uh...big mouth.
The psychiatrist looks over Fina's file and worries about her state of mind. Fina stares off unresponsively.
Nata begs Berta to keep a lid on it about the twins. Berta agrees but not before asking why Nata thinks Augie is a murderer. Nata tells her to keep her lip zipped about that too. Berta calls Augie to debrief him on the fact that Nata thinks he is a murderer like Fina. She warns him that if he doesn't clear his name soon, his plan is going to fall through.
Regina, Constanza, and Nata visit Gonzo. He's allowed to return home that very day! The ladies tell Nata that the Monterrubio Mansion is now Nata's. Nata how considerate Gonzo is but she doesn't need the house. As they continue talking, Nata succeeds in making Gonzo smile in his slumber.
In a montage of the next day, we see the doctor freaking out about his empty safe, Lazaro and Carlos fiddle around in the lab and Carlos injures himself, Gonzo is brought home and is comforted by his family, and Fina is evaluated by the prison psychiatrist. Fina whispers "I am Regina Soberon!" Hmm. This bit seems so rushed and out-of-place it makes me wonder if they cut scenes and edited this together to speed things up.
Nata and Jero arrive at the hacienda and are greeted warmly by Carlos and Matilde. Jero teases Carlos for how accident-prone he's been recently. Mati questions Nata about her family.
Meanwhile in the D.F, the day of Fina's sentencing has finally arrived. Regi & Antonio, Ines & Isidro, and Hon & Con wait with baited breath to hear the verdict. The judge declares Fina mentally unstable and decides to have her sent to the female manicomo. The Monterrubios and Friends are outraged and Regina bursts into tears. Fina sneaks a wink at Regina, which goes unnoticed by the cops and the press.
Alone in her room, Berta revels that Fina is going to spend the rest of her days behind bars. Though a momentary shadow of sadness crosses her face.
Regina cries to Connie and Ines about Fina's wink. She wonders what Fina would have to gain by playing crazy if she was going to be in jail regardless. Connie is sure it's because Fina will be treated much more gently in the madhouse than in prison. "How can the experts be so fooled by her?" Connie (and the audience) wonders. Regina takes small comfort in the fact that Fina will be in jail for life. Fina giggles in her mind. "You think this is a goodbye, but it's only a 'see you later', Regina. And to the rest of the Monterrubios!"
Matias gives Gonzo an iPad-like computer so he can type out his thoughts and listen to music. Of course, the song that's played is the Gonzo/Regina love theme. I have to wonder why no one thought to get one of these back when Connie was the mute in the family but I digress.
Matias promises Gonzo that Fina is going to jail and will never hurt any of them again. The entire family is going to support Gonzo's recovery. Mat reminisces about when he was a kid. He and Gonzo went fishing together and everyone called Gonzo "El Priata" (The Pirate) because he was always looking for treasure. Mat says the greatest treasure is the love and care that Gonzo has given him throughout the years. D'aww.
Regina speaks to the press about the crummy verdict. Monterrubio and Co. regroup outside. Antonio tells everyone that he is going to continue on the path to becoming a priest. He's going to study in a parish in Ensenada, mostly because Nata and Jero live there. As everyone strolls away, Regina can't get Fina's wink out of her mind.
La Bonita is all aflutter about the wedding. They're preparing a gorgeous outdoor ceremony and everyone is hard at work arranging chairs and setting tables.
Matilde and Alfonsina chat with Karina and tease her about pre-wedding jitters. Karina decides once and for all that Doc Nesme is dead to her. I can't imagine a better wedding gift than his head on a silver platter.
Leoncio greets the Disaster of Disguise at a bus stop. Leo will get paid for his efforts so long as he doesn't get cold feet.
Nurse Elsa convinces Marina to go to the wedding. Marina worries about seeing Nata and Jero there together but decides to go after all.
Zeke assures Augie that Nata and Jero will be at the wedding. Augie sniffs his magic bottle of perfume and lusts after Nata.
Nata calls Connie to ask about Fina's sentencing. Yep, Fina is going to be shacked up in the wacko-basket for life. Connie is hopeful that the nightmare is finally over. They can all move forward. Nata is still depressed by the news that her mother has completely lost touch with reality.
Regina returns home and happily hugs Gonzo. She tells Matias about the verdict and doesn't tell the Monterrubio men about the wink to avoid worrying them.
The cops take the handcuffs off Fina and leave her in the manicomo lawn. She and Blanca congratulate each other on their villainy. Blanca has the director under her thumb and will put in a good word for Fina. They agree to start their revenge immediately. Their first targets? Constanza and Regina.
Leoncio flags down an unsuspecting driver and Doc Nesme (who looks like a reject from a boxing ring) clocks the guy with a stick. Doc steals his clothes and glues a dollar-store costume beard to his face. He just won't give up on Kari. Blech.
Manuela delivers Karina's freshly pressed wedding gown. She's positive the wedding is going to be marvelous because Laz and Kari's love has withstood so many obstacles. Setting anvils up to watch 'em fall!
Fina is unsettled that Berta has not come to visit her. She has to get Berta back on her side.
Oh, what a lovely image to end on. Augie huffs his happy juice and looks back longingly on the time he chloroformed Nata. He gets crazier by the capitulo.
Avances: Renata is surprised to run into Marina at the wedding. Doc Please-Stop-Breathing-Our-Air interrupts the ceremony, grabs Karina, and shoots into the crowd. Ay, por favor! Another shooting at a wedding?!
Vocab:
cojeando - limping
guinarse - to wink
¡Me guiñó el ojo! - She winked at me!
tesoro - treasure
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La Fuerza del Destino #64 Thu 11/03/11 La Fuerza de Ivan's super swimmers
Gerry comes over to visit Carlota.
Carlota is still in shock over the possibility of Lucia being pregnant and Lucia is still in denial. Cleto shows Gerardo in. Gerry asks Lucia what's up with her grumpy face…um, what kind of dumbass are you? Gerry came over to say he's quitting--he can't handle Lucrezia always being up in his business. She's doing the same thing to Gerry that she's been doing to Camilo--undermining their authority. Carlota vows to put Lucrezia in her place, once and for all. She begs Gerry not to quit, as does Lucia, and then attempts to browbeat him into charging for his services. Gerry wonders if Alex has gotten to LA yet.
Lucia zips up her suitcase. She takes a call from Camilo, who notes her sad voice. He tells her she's strong and she'll get over it soon. She just has to distract herself and think of other things. Lucia registered for classes at the university. Camilo tries to talk her into going out and she thanks him, but it's unclear if she's actually going to go out with him.
Lucrezia defends her right to emasculate any man within a five mile radius. Carlota reminds her it was her fault they lost so much of their crops. Carlota says from now on no one is going to take orders from Lucrezia. She'll have to find some other way to earn their "respect" besides ordering everyone around. Lucrezia whines that she'll have nothing left to do. "Do something useful. Cook. Keep Lucia company." Yeah, right.
Ivan helps Alex unpack. He's hungry and he hopes Maripaz won't come down to dinner. Ivan tells him to get cleaned up and change clothes before dinner, because you never know what gross germy people you traveled on the airplane with. Alex wants to call Gerardo and Ivan gives him all the international codes, etc. Alex makes Ivan's day by calling him "dad," but he's still worried about Maripaz being her usual Maripazzy self. Alex tells him to just ignore her, as one must never be rude to a woman. I'm gonna let that one slide. "If she gets grouchy, just come tell me about it." Ivan tells him the house, et al, is his, so he needs to start acting like he owns it, but without lording it over the peasants.
Ivan goes into Hef's…digo, Toni's room. Bruno is already comfortable there. Toni doesn't think it will be easy to manage Maripaz. Ivan agrees. They'll see how the next few days go and he hopes Maripaz and Alex will come to have some affection for each other. "Are you sorry you left Lucia for Maripaz?" "Don't ask me that ever again, because you know the answer!" Ivan storms out and Toni tells Bruno humans are complicated. He hopes sooner or later Ivan will find, if not happiness, at least some spiritual peace.
Carolina gets to talk to Alex, since Gerry isn't home. She encourages him that he'll get used to things. He may not do all the same things he used to do at home, but he'll do new things. Apparently Alex used to put the shaving cream on Gerry's face for him. Carolina says maybe he can do that for Ivan now. Since Ivan actually shaves. Alex plans to ask Toni if he can walk Bruno. He sends kisses.
Antolín is on hand to comfort Carolina. He says Alex won't forget them, but he will get used to his new life. He knows it's not the best time to discuss things, but he'd like her to try the transplant again. He wants her to have her own life. He doesn't care about the money and he'd do anything to get it. Besides, he's got a job. "An honest one?" "Well, who knows. JJ Mondragon offered me a job." Well, then, that's a big fat whopping NO!
Carlota and Lucia claim they're just going out. They tell Lucrezia she can't go with them and Carlota tells her to go help Gloria pack. They take off and Lucrezia picks up the phone to call JJ. She gets Esther and tries to chat, but Esther is in a bad mood after that fight she had with JJ that prompted her to threaten him with divorce.
Carlota and Lucia walk into the hospital. They both hope she's not preggers. *snicker* Haven't they ever seen a telenovela?
Ivan's going to work. Maripaz whines about what she'll do. "Go shopping." She whines that she doesn't have a car or money. Ivan gives her a couple of bills from his wallet and she whines that it's not much. "As soon as I get to the office, I'll have someone get you a car and a credit card. But don't get too excited, I'm putting a limit on it!" "Waaaaah! You wouldn't have been so stingy with Lucia!" Toni and Alex come in. They're headed to the office as well, along with Bruno. The menfolk leave and she bitches. The maid asks if she wants something to eat and Maripaz is predictably rude to her.
The doctor says it's possible she just has anemia (again?) but they'll take a look at the bloodwork. Sure enough, she's 5 weeks pregnant. Dun, dun, dun!
Back at home, Carlota says they need to come up with a solution. "Well, not an abortion or giving the kid up at an orphanage." Carlota reminds her that she was left pregnant by that jerkface all those years ago, but since Teodoro loved her, he married her--baby and all. Carlota doesn't like the idea that people will talk smack about Lucia for having a kid out of wedlock. And the kid will hear it and his friends will make fun of him. Carlota says she has to be realistic. "Do what I did. Find a husband." "Where? I'm not going to get married just because. And it's shameful to do it just so some poor guy can take responsibility for my kid." Carlota says he'll do it if he loves her, and she's got just the guy in mind. "Camilo." Yes, Lucia, you blockhead, Camilo's got a thing for you and he'll jump at the chance!
Alex is impressed with the office. Ivan insists on being called "dad." He asks the receptionist to give Alex a tour while he and Toni take a meeting.
Esther tells Lucrezia she was always against "that" relationship. The maid comes in with coffee and they stop talking. Lucrezia says Camilo isn't worthy of Judith, but JJ insists on their getting back together. Esther says JJ wants to manipulate them all, like puppets. Lucrezia reminds her JJ's always been "mandón" (bossy) so "no te hagas" (don't be…; the unspoken word could be stupid, dense; don't act like you didn't know). Well, Esther says this has just gone too far. JJ is driving the family apart, he's kicked the boys out, and Saul's off in that hospital in Hermosillo since his accident. It's just too much, and she's got her limits. She's not 100% sure about divorcing, since she's got her principles. But she also thinks it's wrong for him to demand that their daughter seduce some guy so JJ can get his hooks in him.
Lucia doesn't like the idea of marrying Camilo. Carlota says Camilo likes her and she's not indifferent to him. Ivan made his choices and he can't reproach her for hers. It's not right to make the kid suffer. They could have done more to discredit Maripaz, but they chose not to. She knows Maripaz threatened, but if thinking about others is going to be Lucia's excuse, then right now she needs to think about the child she's carrying and what that child needs. Lucrezia comes home and Lucia tells Carlota she doesn't want her to know. "And when your stomach grows? What? We're going to tell her you've got colitis?" Lucia doesn't want Ivan to know. Carlota says no one noticed she was pregnant when she married Teodoro and when Lucrezia was born, they just assumed she was premature. Lucrezia comes up, all excited with the gossip that Esther wants to divorce JJ.
Camilo goes into the office. David tells him he's got an appointment the next day with the guys from Herdez. Ivan must have forgotten, what with all the crap going on. David wants to go visit his brother in the hospital in Hermosillo, but Camilo asks him not to do it tomorrow. If he's going to be out of the office, he needs David to keep an eye on things there.
Ivan takes a call in his office from Jenny, the receptionist. She puts Camilo through to him. Ivan says he misses the quiet of Alamos. Alex is entertained by all the new things. Camilo tells him he's supposed to be at the plant the next day to meet the guys from Herdez, "but you didn't tell me anything." Camilo asks what the purpose of the meeting is and gets an answer we don't hear. "And how is…everyone." Camilo says Lucia is registered for classes. "Life goes on, man." Ivan tells him to let him know how the Herdez meeting goes.
At Rancho El Socorro, work continues without Lucrezia's interference. Gerry tells Carlota they're making serious headway and the house is almost ready.
Carlota passes the news on to Lucrezia. "About time." "Well, sure, since you weren't making trouble." Carlota muses that they'll be leaving the house soon. She apologizes to Teodoro, but reminds him they had good times at El Socorro. She reminds Lucrezia that she was born there. Lucrezia says she did like running around there as a child and she thinks it's so unfair that Carlota has taken away her authority. Carlota says she's sorry, but things aren't like they used to be. You need knowledge and technology--you don’t just plant and pray for rain like before. Carlota suggests that Lucrezia plant a "huerto" (vegetable garden). Lucrezia feels like it's quite a come down, but Carlota thinks it's quite idyllic to grow and eat their own produce. "When you're father, Teodoro was alive…." "He wasn't my father!" Ouch. "He treated you like a real father. He spoiled you…maybe too much. I always told you, Teodoro! Remember when you planted a garden for me?" Carlota waxes rhapsodic about the veggies and Lucrezia takes advantage of her back being turned to leave.
Maripaz runs into an old school friend who also happens to be married to an LA businessman. The schmuck in question arrives. Oh, hey, it's that guy! Julie doesn't know whether she should speak English or Spanish. Mr. 5ft is right on the ball…"Is he married to her? Guess who Maripaz is going to be sleeping with!" Hey, just because he usually plays that kind of guy!
Maripaz comes home and tells the maid to take her shopping upstairs. She meets up with the guys in the pool room and is promptly barked at by Bruno. She bitches about having to be afraid in her own house because "this animal" hates her. Toni says if he hates her, it must be for some reason…he doesn't bark at anyone else. Alex calls her "mom" and says Bruno's a good dog. "Maybe with the rest of you, but not with me! You'll have to decide--me or the dog!" Again, Mr. 5ft's comprehension is improving because he immediately looks up from his computing and says, "goodbye!" to Maripaz! Alex looks like he's going to cry. Ivan hustles her out of the room.
"What do you want, a war?" She says it's not fair that she can't feel safe in her own house. She's afraid "that animal" could come out of anywhere and attack her. What if she gets disfigured? Ivan says animals are perceptive. If she speaks kindly to him, he might be willing to get close to her. Well, she doesn't want that! Animals are filthy and they have fleas. *sigh* Ivan says Bruno is neither dirty, nor does he have fleas. "Besides, this is my father's house, and he adores him." Ivan won't leave the house either. The best way to convince Alex to be ok with the move was because of Bruno. "Fine, then let's you and me live somewhere else!" "I married you for my son. He's the one I want to live with!" "Well then you should have married Lucia." "Hey, I would have loved to, but you had to stick your nose in and get custody with lies and deception. And if I kept from making you look like the liar you are, it was out of pity for your family." Maripaz pouts and walks off. Ivan calls Lucia.
She ignores his call.
Camilo comes over to visit. Cleto tells him everyone's been so sad. Camilo waits in the garden while Cleto goes into announce him.
Carlota shines up Teodoro's pipes. That's not a euphemism. Cleto announces Camilo and Carlota says she'll talk to him. She looks up at Teodoro's portrait and says, "Give me a hand, will you!"
Carlota goes out to the garden and greets Camilo. She tells him she's full of nostalgia about leaving the house. Camilo came over to apologize to Lucia for not being able to go out with her tomorrow. Carlota starts to feel him out about the whole marrying a pregnant lady thing. "Ummm…you like Lucia, right? I mean, like really like her? Like, love her?"
Alex and Lucia Skype. Ivan spies. Alex brags about the awesomeness of the house. Ivan's going to enroll him in a bilingual school. "Do you want to talk to my dad? He's right here?" Lucia begs off and hangs up before she can have a total meltdown.
"Don't ask me that. Lucia was Ivan's fiancee and he's practically my brother." "Well, the case is that Lucia is now alone. I don't blame Ivan. Shit happens." Carlota tells him the story of her and her sperm donor, and Teodoro. She emotionally bribes him by telling him she didn't love Teodoro at first, but her love grew with time. "So…are you in love with Lucia or not?" Camilo admits to being attracted to her. He's really confused and asks what this is all about. "Lucia's pregnant." Yes, you dope, it's Ivan's…who the hell else would have knocked her up? Carlota says he's the only one who can help…by marrying her. "Think about it!" Camilo has the grace to look conflicted.
Tomorrow: Lucia's pregnant; Ivan can't forget Lucia; Maripaz gets naked for Ivan.
Carlota is still in shock over the possibility of Lucia being pregnant and Lucia is still in denial. Cleto shows Gerardo in. Gerry asks Lucia what's up with her grumpy face…um, what kind of dumbass are you? Gerry came over to say he's quitting--he can't handle Lucrezia always being up in his business. She's doing the same thing to Gerry that she's been doing to Camilo--undermining their authority. Carlota vows to put Lucrezia in her place, once and for all. She begs Gerry not to quit, as does Lucia, and then attempts to browbeat him into charging for his services. Gerry wonders if Alex has gotten to LA yet.
Lucia zips up her suitcase. She takes a call from Camilo, who notes her sad voice. He tells her she's strong and she'll get over it soon. She just has to distract herself and think of other things. Lucia registered for classes at the university. Camilo tries to talk her into going out and she thanks him, but it's unclear if she's actually going to go out with him.
Lucrezia defends her right to emasculate any man within a five mile radius. Carlota reminds her it was her fault they lost so much of their crops. Carlota says from now on no one is going to take orders from Lucrezia. She'll have to find some other way to earn their "respect" besides ordering everyone around. Lucrezia whines that she'll have nothing left to do. "Do something useful. Cook. Keep Lucia company." Yeah, right.
Ivan helps Alex unpack. He's hungry and he hopes Maripaz won't come down to dinner. Ivan tells him to get cleaned up and change clothes before dinner, because you never know what gross germy people you traveled on the airplane with. Alex wants to call Gerardo and Ivan gives him all the international codes, etc. Alex makes Ivan's day by calling him "dad," but he's still worried about Maripaz being her usual Maripazzy self. Alex tells him to just ignore her, as one must never be rude to a woman. I'm gonna let that one slide. "If she gets grouchy, just come tell me about it." Ivan tells him the house, et al, is his, so he needs to start acting like he owns it, but without lording it over the peasants.
Ivan goes into Hef's…digo, Toni's room. Bruno is already comfortable there. Toni doesn't think it will be easy to manage Maripaz. Ivan agrees. They'll see how the next few days go and he hopes Maripaz and Alex will come to have some affection for each other. "Are you sorry you left Lucia for Maripaz?" "Don't ask me that ever again, because you know the answer!" Ivan storms out and Toni tells Bruno humans are complicated. He hopes sooner or later Ivan will find, if not happiness, at least some spiritual peace.
Carolina gets to talk to Alex, since Gerry isn't home. She encourages him that he'll get used to things. He may not do all the same things he used to do at home, but he'll do new things. Apparently Alex used to put the shaving cream on Gerry's face for him. Carolina says maybe he can do that for Ivan now. Since Ivan actually shaves. Alex plans to ask Toni if he can walk Bruno. He sends kisses.
Antolín is on hand to comfort Carolina. He says Alex won't forget them, but he will get used to his new life. He knows it's not the best time to discuss things, but he'd like her to try the transplant again. He wants her to have her own life. He doesn't care about the money and he'd do anything to get it. Besides, he's got a job. "An honest one?" "Well, who knows. JJ Mondragon offered me a job." Well, then, that's a big fat whopping NO!
Carlota and Lucia claim they're just going out. They tell Lucrezia she can't go with them and Carlota tells her to go help Gloria pack. They take off and Lucrezia picks up the phone to call JJ. She gets Esther and tries to chat, but Esther is in a bad mood after that fight she had with JJ that prompted her to threaten him with divorce.
Carlota and Lucia walk into the hospital. They both hope she's not preggers. *snicker* Haven't they ever seen a telenovela?
Ivan's going to work. Maripaz whines about what she'll do. "Go shopping." She whines that she doesn't have a car or money. Ivan gives her a couple of bills from his wallet and she whines that it's not much. "As soon as I get to the office, I'll have someone get you a car and a credit card. But don't get too excited, I'm putting a limit on it!" "Waaaaah! You wouldn't have been so stingy with Lucia!" Toni and Alex come in. They're headed to the office as well, along with Bruno. The menfolk leave and she bitches. The maid asks if she wants something to eat and Maripaz is predictably rude to her.
The doctor says it's possible she just has anemia (again?) but they'll take a look at the bloodwork. Sure enough, she's 5 weeks pregnant. Dun, dun, dun!
Back at home, Carlota says they need to come up with a solution. "Well, not an abortion or giving the kid up at an orphanage." Carlota reminds her that she was left pregnant by that jerkface all those years ago, but since Teodoro loved her, he married her--baby and all. Carlota doesn't like the idea that people will talk smack about Lucia for having a kid out of wedlock. And the kid will hear it and his friends will make fun of him. Carlota says she has to be realistic. "Do what I did. Find a husband." "Where? I'm not going to get married just because. And it's shameful to do it just so some poor guy can take responsibility for my kid." Carlota says he'll do it if he loves her, and she's got just the guy in mind. "Camilo." Yes, Lucia, you blockhead, Camilo's got a thing for you and he'll jump at the chance!
Alex is impressed with the office. Ivan insists on being called "dad." He asks the receptionist to give Alex a tour while he and Toni take a meeting.
Esther tells Lucrezia she was always against "that" relationship. The maid comes in with coffee and they stop talking. Lucrezia says Camilo isn't worthy of Judith, but JJ insists on their getting back together. Esther says JJ wants to manipulate them all, like puppets. Lucrezia reminds her JJ's always been "mandón" (bossy) so "no te hagas" (don't be…; the unspoken word could be stupid, dense; don't act like you didn't know). Well, Esther says this has just gone too far. JJ is driving the family apart, he's kicked the boys out, and Saul's off in that hospital in Hermosillo since his accident. It's just too much, and she's got her limits. She's not 100% sure about divorcing, since she's got her principles. But she also thinks it's wrong for him to demand that their daughter seduce some guy so JJ can get his hooks in him.
Lucia doesn't like the idea of marrying Camilo. Carlota says Camilo likes her and she's not indifferent to him. Ivan made his choices and he can't reproach her for hers. It's not right to make the kid suffer. They could have done more to discredit Maripaz, but they chose not to. She knows Maripaz threatened, but if thinking about others is going to be Lucia's excuse, then right now she needs to think about the child she's carrying and what that child needs. Lucrezia comes home and Lucia tells Carlota she doesn't want her to know. "And when your stomach grows? What? We're going to tell her you've got colitis?" Lucia doesn't want Ivan to know. Carlota says no one noticed she was pregnant when she married Teodoro and when Lucrezia was born, they just assumed she was premature. Lucrezia comes up, all excited with the gossip that Esther wants to divorce JJ.
Camilo goes into the office. David tells him he's got an appointment the next day with the guys from Herdez. Ivan must have forgotten, what with all the crap going on. David wants to go visit his brother in the hospital in Hermosillo, but Camilo asks him not to do it tomorrow. If he's going to be out of the office, he needs David to keep an eye on things there.
Ivan takes a call in his office from Jenny, the receptionist. She puts Camilo through to him. Ivan says he misses the quiet of Alamos. Alex is entertained by all the new things. Camilo tells him he's supposed to be at the plant the next day to meet the guys from Herdez, "but you didn't tell me anything." Camilo asks what the purpose of the meeting is and gets an answer we don't hear. "And how is…everyone." Camilo says Lucia is registered for classes. "Life goes on, man." Ivan tells him to let him know how the Herdez meeting goes.
At Rancho El Socorro, work continues without Lucrezia's interference. Gerry tells Carlota they're making serious headway and the house is almost ready.
Carlota passes the news on to Lucrezia. "About time." "Well, sure, since you weren't making trouble." Carlota muses that they'll be leaving the house soon. She apologizes to Teodoro, but reminds him they had good times at El Socorro. She reminds Lucrezia that she was born there. Lucrezia says she did like running around there as a child and she thinks it's so unfair that Carlota has taken away her authority. Carlota says she's sorry, but things aren't like they used to be. You need knowledge and technology--you don’t just plant and pray for rain like before. Carlota suggests that Lucrezia plant a "huerto" (vegetable garden). Lucrezia feels like it's quite a come down, but Carlota thinks it's quite idyllic to grow and eat their own produce. "When you're father, Teodoro was alive…." "He wasn't my father!" Ouch. "He treated you like a real father. He spoiled you…maybe too much. I always told you, Teodoro! Remember when you planted a garden for me?" Carlota waxes rhapsodic about the veggies and Lucrezia takes advantage of her back being turned to leave.
Maripaz runs into an old school friend who also happens to be married to an LA businessman. The schmuck in question arrives. Oh, hey, it's that guy! Julie doesn't know whether she should speak English or Spanish. Mr. 5ft is right on the ball…"Is he married to her? Guess who Maripaz is going to be sleeping with!" Hey, just because he usually plays that kind of guy!
Maripaz comes home and tells the maid to take her shopping upstairs. She meets up with the guys in the pool room and is promptly barked at by Bruno. She bitches about having to be afraid in her own house because "this animal" hates her. Toni says if he hates her, it must be for some reason…he doesn't bark at anyone else. Alex calls her "mom" and says Bruno's a good dog. "Maybe with the rest of you, but not with me! You'll have to decide--me or the dog!" Again, Mr. 5ft's comprehension is improving because he immediately looks up from his computing and says, "goodbye!" to Maripaz! Alex looks like he's going to cry. Ivan hustles her out of the room.
"What do you want, a war?" She says it's not fair that she can't feel safe in her own house. She's afraid "that animal" could come out of anywhere and attack her. What if she gets disfigured? Ivan says animals are perceptive. If she speaks kindly to him, he might be willing to get close to her. Well, she doesn't want that! Animals are filthy and they have fleas. *sigh* Ivan says Bruno is neither dirty, nor does he have fleas. "Besides, this is my father's house, and he adores him." Ivan won't leave the house either. The best way to convince Alex to be ok with the move was because of Bruno. "Fine, then let's you and me live somewhere else!" "I married you for my son. He's the one I want to live with!" "Well then you should have married Lucia." "Hey, I would have loved to, but you had to stick your nose in and get custody with lies and deception. And if I kept from making you look like the liar you are, it was out of pity for your family." Maripaz pouts and walks off. Ivan calls Lucia.
She ignores his call.
Camilo comes over to visit. Cleto tells him everyone's been so sad. Camilo waits in the garden while Cleto goes into announce him.
Carlota shines up Teodoro's pipes. That's not a euphemism. Cleto announces Camilo and Carlota says she'll talk to him. She looks up at Teodoro's portrait and says, "Give me a hand, will you!"
Carlota goes out to the garden and greets Camilo. She tells him she's full of nostalgia about leaving the house. Camilo came over to apologize to Lucia for not being able to go out with her tomorrow. Carlota starts to feel him out about the whole marrying a pregnant lady thing. "Ummm…you like Lucia, right? I mean, like really like her? Like, love her?"
Alex and Lucia Skype. Ivan spies. Alex brags about the awesomeness of the house. Ivan's going to enroll him in a bilingual school. "Do you want to talk to my dad? He's right here?" Lucia begs off and hangs up before she can have a total meltdown.
"Don't ask me that. Lucia was Ivan's fiancee and he's practically my brother." "Well, the case is that Lucia is now alone. I don't blame Ivan. Shit happens." Carlota tells him the story of her and her sperm donor, and Teodoro. She emotionally bribes him by telling him she didn't love Teodoro at first, but her love grew with time. "So…are you in love with Lucia or not?" Camilo admits to being attracted to her. He's really confused and asks what this is all about. "Lucia's pregnant." Yes, you dope, it's Ivan's…who the hell else would have knocked her up? Carlota says he's the only one who can help…by marrying her. "Think about it!" Camilo has the grace to look conflicted.
Tomorrow: Lucia's pregnant; Ivan can't forget Lucia; Maripaz gets naked for Ivan.
Labels: Fuerza
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Una Familia Con Suerte #22 Thu 11/3/11 Don't set up your sister-in-law without asking her first.
After meeting cute in the elevator, Tomas and Pina both get out at the penthouse. He goes to apologize to Pancho (who tells him to shape up and stop drinking) and Pina goes to ask Vince why he doesn't want Candy on her radio show.
Pancho's press conference goes well. He says all families have skeletons in the closet; that until recently he was a regular common guy with money troubles and his sweet sister was working to help him with the bills; that he loves his family! He charms the reporters. Rebe grudgingly admits it wasn't bad.
Big Boy tells Pancho: Chela is a panther because of jealousy. Pancho hits him.
The bald guy (Chacho) reveals that it was he who sent the flowers, and that he's loved Chela for a long time. Pancho is charmed and enthusiastic about this swain for his sister-in-law. It makes him go give Chela advice: "You're still young and good looking, you need somebody to kiss and caress you, you need to marry ..." and then, making the mistake of raising and lowering his eyebrows coquettishly he coos: "Love is closer than you think."
He asks one of the maids to take over making dinner, and calls Rebe and begs off tonight's etiquette/dinner lessons. He takes Chela (dressed like a gigantic kiwi) to a restaurant - but first, leaving the house, he sees Alex lurking and tells him to leave. Alex says he loves Lupita.
Ana starts to write a song about loving somebody out of one's social class! "Who is it?!" Candy asks, offering to give Ana a sexy makeover. Ana says she won't change her personality for any boy. (Lupe, still sulking over Tomas, also notices Ana has a crush on somebody.)
Monica yells at her dad for inviting the Irabien family to come talk about her supposedly impending wedding without asking her!! She's crying and yelling: "I'm not sure I want to marry him." Daddy won't hear that and orders her not to show your doubts in front of the guests. Enzo and Vince toast to the wedding; Pina says the kids are awfully young to marry. Vince: "But, remember, WE were that young..." Pina: "Uh, yeah, that's why I recommend they wait!" Monica runs to her room. Pepe calls! and at the same time Freddy knocks at her door. She doesn't pick up the phone. She tells Freddy she feels pressured.
Chela and Pancho chat at the restaurant. "Since you signed the contract everything has changed," she complains. "You don't know how things are with your kids. We used to tell each other everything. Now we're distant." At her urging, he tells her about the biz with the Arabs. She offers to cook for the visitors, that will soften them up.
Pancho tells Rebeka to leave the Arabs in his hands - trust him! He also tells her he wants Chela to have a rest. Rebeka thinks that's a nice idea. She hires him a babysitter - and sends the babysitter to Chela without even asking first!
His buddies come to the office; Pancho tells Chacho, "Chela is ready to fall in love!" Pancho coaches his friend in words of love.
Candy in her pink stretchy suit bewitches Vince comes over - she taunts and teases him. He says he'd like to see her naturalita (nude). He tells Enzo Candy is in love with him! Enzo thinks she can be used as a weapon against Pancho! (In fact, Candy does think Vince awfully cute, especially those blue eyes...)
Pancho's press conference goes well. He says all families have skeletons in the closet; that until recently he was a regular common guy with money troubles and his sweet sister was working to help him with the bills; that he loves his family! He charms the reporters. Rebe grudgingly admits it wasn't bad.
Big Boy tells Pancho: Chela is a panther because of jealousy. Pancho hits him.
The bald guy (Chacho) reveals that it was he who sent the flowers, and that he's loved Chela for a long time. Pancho is charmed and enthusiastic about this swain for his sister-in-law. It makes him go give Chela advice: "You're still young and good looking, you need somebody to kiss and caress you, you need to marry ..." and then, making the mistake of raising and lowering his eyebrows coquettishly he coos: "Love is closer than you think."
He asks one of the maids to take over making dinner, and calls Rebe and begs off tonight's etiquette/dinner lessons. He takes Chela (dressed like a gigantic kiwi) to a restaurant - but first, leaving the house, he sees Alex lurking and tells him to leave. Alex says he loves Lupita.
Ana starts to write a song about loving somebody out of one's social class! "Who is it?!" Candy asks, offering to give Ana a sexy makeover. Ana says she won't change her personality for any boy. (Lupe, still sulking over Tomas, also notices Ana has a crush on somebody.)
Monica yells at her dad for inviting the Irabien family to come talk about her supposedly impending wedding without asking her!! She's crying and yelling: "I'm not sure I want to marry him." Daddy won't hear that and orders her not to show your doubts in front of the guests. Enzo and Vince toast to the wedding; Pina says the kids are awfully young to marry. Vince: "But, remember, WE were that young..." Pina: "Uh, yeah, that's why I recommend they wait!" Monica runs to her room. Pepe calls! and at the same time Freddy knocks at her door. She doesn't pick up the phone. She tells Freddy she feels pressured.
Chela and Pancho chat at the restaurant. "Since you signed the contract everything has changed," she complains. "You don't know how things are with your kids. We used to tell each other everything. Now we're distant." At her urging, he tells her about the biz with the Arabs. She offers to cook for the visitors, that will soften them up.
Pancho tells Rebeka to leave the Arabs in his hands - trust him! He also tells her he wants Chela to have a rest. Rebeka thinks that's a nice idea. She hires him a babysitter - and sends the babysitter to Chela without even asking first!
His buddies come to the office; Pancho tells Chacho, "Chela is ready to fall in love!" Pancho coaches his friend in words of love.
Candy in her pink stretchy suit bewitches Vince comes over - she taunts and teases him. He says he'd like to see her naturalita (nude). He tells Enzo Candy is in love with him! Enzo thinks she can be used as a weapon against Pancho! (In fact, Candy does think Vince awfully cute, especially those blue eyes...)
Labels: familia
Cuando Me Enamoro #140 Thursday 11/3/11 I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.*
*W.B. Yeats
Amigos, my dear, sweet suegra passed away today. I suspected today might be the day and I was able to get most of the recap done by watching the episode online and scheduling to post it this evening. I missed the last ten minutes or so of the episode, so if any of you have any corrections or additions please feel free to jump in. I'll check in later...
Regina shares the photo of Roberto Gamba with Renata and says there is no doubt he loved her very much. Renata agrees, her father was a good man, and she has a few flashbacks to when he was alive. “I am your father,” pipes up Gonzo. The beautiful curly haired lasses jump and squeal for joy. Gonzo smiles as his favorite women hug. “Who is my father? YOU are my father!” exclaims Renata.
Jero, Matias and Roberta sit in the waiting room feeling horrible about the nightmare they are in. Matias asks Berta how is she feeling and she points out he is the first to ask her. Jero comments that when Renata saw a picture of her papa it generated a bunch of memories for her. She remembered he loved her, hugged and kissed her, etc. Berta comments that’s very odd because Nata didn’t even meet him until she was a year old and she (Berta) doesn’t have those memories at all. Berta bitterly thought bubbles her papa just wanted her to disappear, that’s why Nata has all the memories that Berta should have had. These boring and bitter thoughts are interrupted by the news about Gonzo.
Tony tells his Padre adviser that he’d like to continue his religious studies at the seminary outside of Mexico City but for now he can’t leave the country because of all the police crapola. The Padre suggests he can continue his studies in the country. Gee, I wonder where he’ll end up?
The family gathers around Gonzo’s bed and the doc gives them the good news that Gonzo’s mind and body are starting to come together. Matias burbles that of course Gonzo wants to reclaim his position as father to his princess Renata. “Always her!!” thought bubbles Berta with renewed bitterness, “She always has everyone’s love!”
The doc recommends they keep up the stimulus of love, photos, conversation and memories for Gonzo and that will help his recovery.
The padre gives Tony some seminary choices and, as predicted, he selects Valle de Guadalupe. He can help out while Padre Severino continues his convenient (for some) illness.
The family gushes around Gonzo’s bedside, with Matias and Renata jokingly vying for his affection. Jero comments he’s glad to see them united and without problems.(!!) Berta sulks on the sidelines as usual. Regina wants them all to stay at her place while Gonzo rests. I think Berta volunteers to take everyone's things over to Regina’s, but she’s pretty grumpy about it. Her one genuine smile is when she kisses Gonzo and tells him she loves him.
Marina tells Padre S it looks like he’s finally getting better. He says he was afraid he was going to spend his final days stuck in some hospital bed. When it’s his time he wants to be in his own parish surrounded by his people. Uh oh, a bit of foreshadowing there? She tells him he’ll have some help soon, not a substitute but a helper. Also Doc Nasty’s permanent replacement should be arriving in town soon. Padre S looks anguished as she reminds him her days at Valle de Guadalupe are short.
Cons and Hons give Adri the good news about Gonzo. She tells them she needs to talk to them about a delicate situation concerning Chema.
Chema ears are ringing and he feels a bit dizzy. Chema thinks it’s odd that his doc has spoken to his dad but not to him. Dad says Chema has a magnesium deficiency and not to worry. Dad makes white bread and mayonnaise sandwiches for them; our foodie chef really is sick if he thinks this white food will help his magnesium deficiency.
Meanwhile Coni makes a magnesium-rich green salad with grated carrot. Hons is not really on board with Chema’s "lies till he dies therapy" (thanks Lila!!). Coni sees both sides. Hons thinks she and Matias have already fought so hard for their love they don’t need this added hurdle.
While MariTata is at the clinic she gets an ultrasound. The doctor hears something interesting. Marina asks is something wrong? Nope, listen up, two heartbeats!
Matias dines with Familia Adri and the moment the men are alone Hons blurts out that he absolutely does not agree with the Chema charade. Matias agrees it doesn’t make sense to him but the ladies have hearts of gold. As long as Adriana is firm in her conviction he’s going to help her. Big eye roll from dad.
In the kitchen the lady lookalikes admire a cake, recipe provided by Chema of course. Adri has a personal question, how did Coni really feel about Chema? Cons says if they’d met earlier in her life he would have been in grade school, wait that’s not right. Cons says if they’d met earlier they might have had something going because there is a lot to like about the guy, but her heart belongs completely to Hons so there you have it. Adri says her heart belongs completely to Matias, then they talk some more about Chema’s rotten situation.
Jero and Renata snuggle and make fun of the coffee table art. Jero is in such a good mood he even concedes that Berta truly loves Gonzo...in her way. Nata, ever the faithful sis, confirms yes she does love him. This blissful moment is predictably interrupted by a newsflash from the Valle. “We’re going to have twins!” Jero repeats the news aloud; he is thrilled and Renata is less so.
Apparently Chema has forgiven papa for the sandwiches as he claims to be glad dad is there with him. Dad says Chema has the pantalones he never had. He did what his dad wanted him to do, whereas Chema is following his own desires which is the right thing. Dad says he’s going to make up for lost time, “Let’s be restaurant partners!” Dad says he will provide the capital and Chema will provide the talent.
Jero continues to exclaim his happiness ad nauseum while Renata silently leaves the room. She hides out in the bathroom to deal with her jealousy and frustration. She even screams into a towel which I think is amazingly realistic. Jero starts to look for Nata to share his joy but Roberta arrives to spread some jeer. She’s got the emerald necklace to return to Nata, the one that Augustin bought for her, the divine, expensive one that she gleefully waves in front of Jero’s face. And she leaves it opened on the ottoman to further annoy Jero.
Renata composes herself while Berta goes into their bathroom and texts to Augustin the brands of perfume and cologne.
Jero gets all over Nata’s case for accepting gifts from a murderer. Berta lurks and hears, Augustin a murderer? Jero continues his well-honed accusing and blaming as his inner monster once again rears its ugly head. Nata tries to tell him the gift was received while they were apart... He interrupts and accuses her of being vulnerable to an unscrupulous man. She becomes angry and insists she thinks the best of people until they prove otherwise. The usual argument continues with the added ingredient that he is now the father of TWINS! Berta’s big grin is the appropriate conclusion to this odious scene.
Although MariTata is thrilled about the twins, she continues to kvetch in double time because now she will be the single mother of not one but two babies.
Somehow Nata’s last statement has shut up the raging Jero. He didn’t think how the news would affect Renata. The forgotten Roberta makes her appearance and departure while Renata and Jero share an "Oh S**t" moment.
Berta calls Augustin and demands to know why Jero and Renata call him a murderer. Who exactly did he kill? Augi proclaims his innocence. He was cleared of all charges. Berta advises that Augi make sure Nata believes it or she will never get back together with him. He tells Berta she’d better help him. She says she’ll try and she already texted him the names of Nata and Jero’s colognes. Also, Marina is expecting twins which is a big problem for Nata; Augi had better take advantage of this.
Nata explains to Jero that the news is not easy for her and Jero has no idea how hard it is. Unbelievably he begs her forgiveness. Any news of Augustin makes his blood boil. She tells him let her deal with her own problems.
And this is where I had to leave, aargh!
UPDATE: Last 10 minutes courtesy of Vivi, she who saves the day weekly...
-Nata insists on returning the necklace herself to Augie. Jero thinks this is a bad idea since Augie is a murderer that may do her harm.
-Nata says there are many ways to do harm and Jero's relationship with Marina did her harm and continues to do her harm. Anyways, she's even getting used to the idea that Augie is a murderer, just like her mother. She gets ticked off and heads off to lock herself in the bedroom.
-Alone, Jero admits Nata is right. But he can't help being excited about the babies.
-In the bedroom, Nata airs her frustration at God. She wonders if the twins will be girls, boys, or one of each. She can't believe God is allowing Jero to have TWO children with Marina, while she is not even sure she can give Jero any kids.
-Adri and Matias canoodle, kiss and tickle and agree to disagree on the Chema thing. She gives him back her engagement ring for now.
- Augie tries to figure out which one of his victims Nata and Jero know about. If they know about Arely, only Zeke could have talked. And not even Nesme, who is dead, knew that he sent those guys to kill him, so he doesn't think it could be that murder they know about.
-In bed, Nata pretends to be asleep and clings to her side of the bed. Jero kisses her goodnight and tries to reach out to touch her, but she's too far away. He looks like he'll have a sad, sleepless night.
-The next morning, the doc is telling Gina, Cons, and Matias that they can take Gonzo home and continue his therapy there. There will be times when he will be able to speak concurrently, and other times when it will be difficult for him. They need to have patience. The bullet is still lodged in his head though.
-Nata wakes up late to a fully dressed Jero bringing her breakfast in bed. She still looks pissed. He begs her to forgive him and says he doesn't like her being mad at him.
-She asks the 50 Million Dollar question. Why did he sleep with Marina? He says he didn't love her, so why?
-Jero says it was for a lot of reasons-- loneliness, consolation, because he felt rejected by Nata. For many of the same reasons that he supposes she slept with Augie.
-Nata looks at him like he has two heads and says she has NEVER been intimate with Augie.
And there we end with a totally impactado Jero who really feels like a dog now.
Amigos, my dear, sweet suegra passed away today. I suspected today might be the day and I was able to get most of the recap done by watching the episode online and scheduling to post it this evening. I missed the last ten minutes or so of the episode, so if any of you have any corrections or additions please feel free to jump in. I'll check in later...
Regina shares the photo of Roberto Gamba with Renata and says there is no doubt he loved her very much. Renata agrees, her father was a good man, and she has a few flashbacks to when he was alive. “I am your father,” pipes up Gonzo. The beautiful curly haired lasses jump and squeal for joy. Gonzo smiles as his favorite women hug. “Who is my father? YOU are my father!” exclaims Renata.
Jero, Matias and Roberta sit in the waiting room feeling horrible about the nightmare they are in. Matias asks Berta how is she feeling and she points out he is the first to ask her. Jero comments that when Renata saw a picture of her papa it generated a bunch of memories for her. She remembered he loved her, hugged and kissed her, etc. Berta comments that’s very odd because Nata didn’t even meet him until she was a year old and she (Berta) doesn’t have those memories at all. Berta bitterly thought bubbles her papa just wanted her to disappear, that’s why Nata has all the memories that Berta should have had. These boring and bitter thoughts are interrupted by the news about Gonzo.
Tony tells his Padre adviser that he’d like to continue his religious studies at the seminary outside of Mexico City but for now he can’t leave the country because of all the police crapola. The Padre suggests he can continue his studies in the country. Gee, I wonder where he’ll end up?
The family gathers around Gonzo’s bed and the doc gives them the good news that Gonzo’s mind and body are starting to come together. Matias burbles that of course Gonzo wants to reclaim his position as father to his princess Renata. “Always her!!” thought bubbles Berta with renewed bitterness, “She always has everyone’s love!”
The doc recommends they keep up the stimulus of love, photos, conversation and memories for Gonzo and that will help his recovery.
The padre gives Tony some seminary choices and, as predicted, he selects Valle de Guadalupe. He can help out while Padre Severino continues his convenient (for some) illness.
The family gushes around Gonzo’s bedside, with Matias and Renata jokingly vying for his affection. Jero comments he’s glad to see them united and without problems.(!!) Berta sulks on the sidelines as usual. Regina wants them all to stay at her place while Gonzo rests. I think Berta volunteers to take everyone's things over to Regina’s, but she’s pretty grumpy about it. Her one genuine smile is when she kisses Gonzo and tells him she loves him.
Marina tells Padre S it looks like he’s finally getting better. He says he was afraid he was going to spend his final days stuck in some hospital bed. When it’s his time he wants to be in his own parish surrounded by his people. Uh oh, a bit of foreshadowing there? She tells him he’ll have some help soon, not a substitute but a helper. Also Doc Nasty’s permanent replacement should be arriving in town soon. Padre S looks anguished as she reminds him her days at Valle de Guadalupe are short.
Cons and Hons give Adri the good news about Gonzo. She tells them she needs to talk to them about a delicate situation concerning Chema.
Chema ears are ringing and he feels a bit dizzy. Chema thinks it’s odd that his doc has spoken to his dad but not to him. Dad says Chema has a magnesium deficiency and not to worry. Dad makes white bread and mayonnaise sandwiches for them; our foodie chef really is sick if he thinks this white food will help his magnesium deficiency.
Meanwhile Coni makes a magnesium-rich green salad with grated carrot. Hons is not really on board with Chema’s "lies till he dies therapy" (thanks Lila!!). Coni sees both sides. Hons thinks she and Matias have already fought so hard for their love they don’t need this added hurdle.
While MariTata is at the clinic she gets an ultrasound. The doctor hears something interesting. Marina asks is something wrong? Nope, listen up, two heartbeats!
Matias dines with Familia Adri and the moment the men are alone Hons blurts out that he absolutely does not agree with the Chema charade. Matias agrees it doesn’t make sense to him but the ladies have hearts of gold. As long as Adriana is firm in her conviction he’s going to help her. Big eye roll from dad.
In the kitchen the lady lookalikes admire a cake, recipe provided by Chema of course. Adri has a personal question, how did Coni really feel about Chema? Cons says if they’d met earlier in her life he would have been in grade school, wait that’s not right. Cons says if they’d met earlier they might have had something going because there is a lot to like about the guy, but her heart belongs completely to Hons so there you have it. Adri says her heart belongs completely to Matias, then they talk some more about Chema’s rotten situation.
Jero and Renata snuggle and make fun of the coffee table art. Jero is in such a good mood he even concedes that Berta truly loves Gonzo...in her way. Nata, ever the faithful sis, confirms yes she does love him. This blissful moment is predictably interrupted by a newsflash from the Valle. “We’re going to have twins!” Jero repeats the news aloud; he is thrilled and Renata is less so.
Apparently Chema has forgiven papa for the sandwiches as he claims to be glad dad is there with him. Dad says Chema has the pantalones he never had. He did what his dad wanted him to do, whereas Chema is following his own desires which is the right thing. Dad says he’s going to make up for lost time, “Let’s be restaurant partners!” Dad says he will provide the capital and Chema will provide the talent.
Jero continues to exclaim his happiness ad nauseum while Renata silently leaves the room. She hides out in the bathroom to deal with her jealousy and frustration. She even screams into a towel which I think is amazingly realistic. Jero starts to look for Nata to share his joy but Roberta arrives to spread some jeer. She’s got the emerald necklace to return to Nata, the one that Augustin bought for her, the divine, expensive one that she gleefully waves in front of Jero’s face. And she leaves it opened on the ottoman to further annoy Jero.
Renata composes herself while Berta goes into their bathroom and texts to Augustin the brands of perfume and cologne.
Jero gets all over Nata’s case for accepting gifts from a murderer. Berta lurks and hears, Augustin a murderer? Jero continues his well-honed accusing and blaming as his inner monster once again rears its ugly head. Nata tries to tell him the gift was received while they were apart... He interrupts and accuses her of being vulnerable to an unscrupulous man. She becomes angry and insists she thinks the best of people until they prove otherwise. The usual argument continues with the added ingredient that he is now the father of TWINS! Berta’s big grin is the appropriate conclusion to this odious scene.
Although MariTata is thrilled about the twins, she continues to kvetch in double time because now she will be the single mother of not one but two babies.
Somehow Nata’s last statement has shut up the raging Jero. He didn’t think how the news would affect Renata. The forgotten Roberta makes her appearance and departure while Renata and Jero share an "Oh S**t" moment.
Berta calls Augustin and demands to know why Jero and Renata call him a murderer. Who exactly did he kill? Augi proclaims his innocence. He was cleared of all charges. Berta advises that Augi make sure Nata believes it or she will never get back together with him. He tells Berta she’d better help him. She says she’ll try and she already texted him the names of Nata and Jero’s colognes. Also, Marina is expecting twins which is a big problem for Nata; Augi had better take advantage of this.
Nata explains to Jero that the news is not easy for her and Jero has no idea how hard it is. Unbelievably he begs her forgiveness. Any news of Augustin makes his blood boil. She tells him let her deal with her own problems.
And this is where I had to leave, aargh!
UPDATE: Last 10 minutes courtesy of Vivi, she who saves the day weekly...
-Nata insists on returning the necklace herself to Augie. Jero thinks this is a bad idea since Augie is a murderer that may do her harm.
-Nata says there are many ways to do harm and Jero's relationship with Marina did her harm and continues to do her harm. Anyways, she's even getting used to the idea that Augie is a murderer, just like her mother. She gets ticked off and heads off to lock herself in the bedroom.
-Alone, Jero admits Nata is right. But he can't help being excited about the babies.
-In the bedroom, Nata airs her frustration at God. She wonders if the twins will be girls, boys, or one of each. She can't believe God is allowing Jero to have TWO children with Marina, while she is not even sure she can give Jero any kids.
-Adri and Matias canoodle, kiss and tickle and agree to disagree on the Chema thing. She gives him back her engagement ring for now.
- Augie tries to figure out which one of his victims Nata and Jero know about. If they know about Arely, only Zeke could have talked. And not even Nesme, who is dead, knew that he sent those guys to kill him, so he doesn't think it could be that murder they know about.
-In bed, Nata pretends to be asleep and clings to her side of the bed. Jero kisses her goodnight and tries to reach out to touch her, but she's too far away. He looks like he'll have a sad, sleepless night.
-The next morning, the doc is telling Gina, Cons, and Matias that they can take Gonzo home and continue his therapy there. There will be times when he will be able to speak concurrently, and other times when it will be difficult for him. They need to have patience. The bullet is still lodged in his head though.
-Nata wakes up late to a fully dressed Jero bringing her breakfast in bed. She still looks pissed. He begs her to forgive him and says he doesn't like her being mad at him.
-She asks the 50 Million Dollar question. Why did he sleep with Marina? He says he didn't love her, so why?
-Jero says it was for a lot of reasons-- loneliness, consolation, because he felt rejected by Nata. For many of the same reasons that he supposes she slept with Augie.
-Nata looks at him like he has two heads and says she has NEVER been intimate with Augie.
And there we end with a totally impactado Jero who really feels like a dog now.
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La Fuerza del Destino #63 Wed 11/02/11 Oh, dear; what can I do? Baby's in Black and I'm Feeling Blue
Recap by Urban Anthropologist
Since I covered our villana's first wedding it's strangely appropriate that I cover the second one. Some dialogue will be paraphrased and please provide any missing details. Gracias.
Antes
Lucrazia chews out Boozy Floozy for her behavior at the party. Ivan explains to Camilo about his decision and “When you have a son you'll understand.” then asks him to witness the wedding. David goes off to give those nacos an etiquette lesson.
Nuevo
Casa Curiel, redux: Carlota tells Lucia what happened at the party.
Carlota: You'd never imagine it. In front of everyone, in front of the world in the full light of day, she was drinking and she said with some nerve [mayor descaro] that she had a child with Ivan ten years ago and who knows what other terrible things. [barbaridades]
Lucia: No puede ser, Abuela.
Carlota: People's jaws dropped and your mother was furious. I understand your sacrifice for the child., but –
Lucia: Don't say anything, I beg of you. You said nothing about the necklace?
Carlota: No, but tomorrow I will send a check for what was paid.
Lucia: No, no, don't do that.
Carlota: Why not? Besides, with what money will we pay the loan?
Lucia: It's that Camilo bought the necklace but he doesn't want anyone to know.
Carlota: Camilo? And with what money?
Lucia: I suppose with his arroros [not sure I heard this correctly]
Carlota: All the more reason to pay him.
Lucia: Abuela, por favor, he had the best intentions.
Carlota: I don't doubt it, but I will give him the money. And you should not have accepted it.
Casa McGuire: Camilo takes a call from Lucia, who has to tell him she spilled the frijoles about the necklace. He's not happy about this. I think his comment about Ivan was that he would think he had other intentions.
Pool, a few days later: Ivan watches Alex at his swim lesson as the Boozy Floozy tries on various dresses for her imaginary wedding day. Lucia sits on a bench looking at what should have been her engagement ring.
Casa Galvan: Camilo is dressed to his nines for the enshacklement . He tells Antolin that JJ wants to talk to him. That JJ told him two weeks ago. Antolin speculates on what JJ wants before swallowing a bite of his food, then slaps Camilo on the arm saying “Give Ivan my condolences.”
While he's at it he can give Ivan ours, too.
Casa McGuire: Benito – who has been away visiting his family for the past few weeks – arrives and compliment's Ivan's formal clothes. When he gets excited at the prospect of Ivan marrying Lucia, Ivan gives him the bad news. In the garden, Boozy Floozy arrives with Lucrazia and Carlota. She chose the strapless white dress with the short ruffled skirt. Tony introduces them to the magistrate. I think the viewers are going to be sick. We all know Ivan already is.
Casa Curiel: Lucia – dressed in black – looks at the diamond ring and starts to cry.
Casa McGuire: The ceremony is almost over. It ends with the magistrate handing the pen to Ivan, who looks aside as though he's hoping for a way out. Suspense music begins. He signs and hands the pen back. The magistrate hands it to Boozy Floozy, who is gloating over this. The magistrate comments that it is traditional for the couple to kiss. As Boozy Floozy grabs Ivan to kiss him – clearly against his will – Bruno runs in and knocks over the stand holding the champagne bucket. The ice spills, the cork pops, and champagne spills all over the grass. We briefly cut to a shot of the crying Lucia, then back to the non-party where we briefly see Tony shake the magistrate's hand as a servant carries the champagne bucket away. She didn't miss a thing.
Benito: Ivan, should we get more champagne?
Carlota: It's not necessary, Benito. There is nothing to celebrate.
Boozy Floozy: Yes, I want some.
Carlota: Maripaz, you won in that you got married, right? Be satisfied with that.
Boozy Floozy (pouting): Mama...
Lucrazia: Your grandmother is right. You ruined Señor Anthony's other party. You are in no position to make demands.
Tony: Excuse me if I'm interrupting, but we're leaving tomorrow and I want to take the privilege of seeing you out. Doña Carlota, this will not be the last goodbye, but hasta la lluego.
Carlota: Yes, I hope so. It's such a pleasure to know you.
Tony: The pleasure is all mine. Camilo will have my address and phone numbers. Ask him and I'm just a phone call away.
Carlota: Thank you.
Tony (shaking her hand): Doña Lucrezia, I hope you will be very happy at your ranch.
Lucrazia: God willing, Don Anthony, and good luck to you.
Ivan (taking her hands): Doña Carlota, if there is anything you need, call us.
Carlota: We're going to miss you. And don't forget that we'll always hope you come to visit us. You're going, but you will have all our affection.
Ivan: I am leaving everything, including my heart. Take care of yourselves. (turning to Lucrazia and shaking her hand) Doña Lucrezia, I'm glad we could resolve our differences.
Lucrazia: Thank you. Take good care of Maripaz. She isn't perfect, but she really loves you. (Boozy Floozy gloats at this)
Ivan: Don't worry. She won't lack for anything in the EU. However, for the moment, would you please take her back to the hotel?
Boozy Floozy: Hotel? Aren't I going to stay here?
Ivan: No. You need to pack your bags. Benito will pick you up in the morning.
Boozy Floozy: But why?
Lucrazia: Daughter, please...
Boozy Floozy: And when are we having our wedding night?
Carlota (in a stage whisper): For God, why don't you shut your mouth? Every time you open it you spew out stupidities!
Boozy Floozy: I?
Ivan: Maripaz, ja. Since we're just among family, I can say this. You know perfectly well why we got married. You've accepted the rules of the game.
Boozy Floozy: You are going to be sorry. I swear you are going to be sorry. (turns away and exits)
Lucrazia: Maripaz. (to Ivan) Please, excuse her one more time. Con permiso, and have a good trip.
Carlota: Son, I don't know what to say to you.
Ivan: No need to.
Carlota: God be with you. (She starts to leave) Camilo, please come to see me in the morning.
Camilo: It'll have to be in the afternoon because I will have to take leave of Ivan and Anthony.
Carlota: Very well.
Tony: Doña Carlota, allow me to see you out. (they exit)
Camilo: Well, it's done.
Ivan: Yes. Thanks for everything, Camilo. I'd better pack my bags.
Camilo: See you later. (Ivan exits)
Benito: It's a wedding spot, but it's more like a funeral.
Camilo: That's the least of it. I only hope that Ivan won't be miserable for the rest of his life. That either he resigns himself or divorces this woman before she makes any more of these little scenes.
Benito (laughing ironically): He'll going to sleep dreaming of divorce.
Tony: Ivan?
Camilo: Ivan left. I have to leave, too, Don Antony. I'll be back in the morning.
Tony: Thanks.
Benito: Sir, is Ivan OK?
Tony: What OK?
Benito: I know that for everyone this is the end of the world.
Tony: You don't have papers? (Benito shakes his head) My lawyer will take care of it.
The cake remains uncut and uneaten. Isn't there a superstition about that?
Commercial Break that leads with a promo for the Latin Grammys.
Casa Lomieli: Alex doesn't want to go. Gerry is trying to be positive and Carolina is surprisingly restrained.
Casa McGuire: Tony talks to Bruno about the spilled champagne, but he's certainly not angry with him. “You know you did a bad thing with the champagne. I also wanted to throw that champagne at that....oh, well” They settle on the couch and he calls JJ. He apologises for not having invited him, but that this was a private ceremony with family only. JJ understands. Tony explains that they are leaving for LA the next day and that Camilo will be in charge. JJ seems pleased with this, then tells Esther he wants to see Judith when she returns. (She is teaching a catechism class).
Casa Curiel: Carlota and Lucrazia talk in front of Don Teodoro's portrait.
Lucrazia: And Lucia?
Carlota: In her bedroom. She hasn't come out of it.
Lucrazia: I imagine she is very sad.
Carlota: Yes. No way would she be able to dance for joy.
Lucrazia: I'm sorry, too. Believe me. But I think this is the best solution.
Carlota: Are you going to say goodbye to Maripaz in the morning?
Lucrazia: No, I don't think so. They are catching an early flight.
Carlota: Good.
Lucrazia: At least we have put one problem behind us.
Carlota: Yes, and what will happen to Ivan?
Lucrazia: Ivan is a man. It's up to him to bring her peace.
Carlota: Only by putting rat poison in the coffee. (exits)
Lucrazia sort of shrugs while looking at the portrait. Don Teodoro's expression is now one of approval.
Casa Mondragon: Esther tells JJ that Judith has come back. He starts to compliment her and she looks suspicious. He pours himself a forbidden drink as he tells her that now that Camilo will be in charge of the McGuire interests she can date him again. She tries to explain that he broke with her and it was because he isn't in love with her.
JJ: You will do as I say. Now go. (Judith exits)
Esther: How can you be so cruel to your own daughter? I'm tired of you treating us as though we were your slaves. I won't accept your behavior anymore. If you don't change your behavior now I will hate you and despite my religious beliefs I will divorce you! Do you understand?
JJ: You dare to annoy me?
Esther: Better you don't annoy me because I'm tired of your maltreatment and your selfishness. What have you done to your children? Where are they? You threw them out into the street like dogs. I'm sure that one day you will try to do that to me. (getting up) And don't forget that half of everything you have is mine. Mine! (exits)
JJ: And now what fly has bitten her? She must be going crazy.
JJ, you really still don't get it, do you? You're obviously afraid of women. The same fear you tried to instill in David.
Casa Galvan: Camilo, Carmen, and Arcelia talk about Maripaz.
Arcelia: Therefore, it was a sad wedding?
Camilo: You can't imagine it, Mama.
Arcelia: Poor Ivan. He must have been drinking to agree to this. When the judge asked if he accepted this bitch...
Camilo: I thought at the last minute he would say no.
Carmen: Poor guy. Now he must feel ground into the floor.
Camilo: Yes. I imagine that Lucia feels the same.
Carmen: The only one who found any happiness is Maripaz. What luck she has. She landed the best catch in Alamos.
Arcelia: I wouldn't be so sure. I don't think that girl will be happy. Ivan does not love her. Not even a little. That will be her punishment.
Carmen: Maybe. But the good life she'll have. Nobody can take that away. She'll have the best designer clothes, live in a mansion like a queen...
Camilo (angry, getting up): I better get to bed. I have to be up early to see them off. (kisses his mother and exits)
Carmen: Can you imagine, Mama? This chick right now must be imagining what she will buy first in the United States?
Arcelia: Ay, Carmen, when are you going to understand that not everything in life is money? That there are other things that are more important? Like affection, peace, and not hurting anyone? You can't buy any of that anywhere in the world.
Carmen: OK, but there is something I don't understand. Camilo is named the general manager of the McGuire company and I still have to find work as a servant.
Arcelia: You have to work and you have to do something. And you don't have the education or manners to do much of anything.
Carmen: I could take English classes or computer classes. Or whatever.
Arcelia: If you're serious I could talk to your brothers.
Carmen: And why do I need their approval? I'm of age. Why aren't you supporting me in this?
Arcelia: In this house they maintain you. They would pay for your classes. You think this is free? No. And that's the truth.
Lily Tomlin's Edith Anne just gave that her special touch.
Casa Curiel / Casa McGuire: Lucia can't sleep so she gets up to look out the window. Both she and Ivan pick up their phones, then put them back down. Ivan punches the pillow in frustration.
Commercial Break that leads with a promos for this weekend's Sabado Gigante and MQB's semi-final. Break out the Kleenex while you still have time.
Casa Lomieli, morning: Ivan arrives to pick up Alex, who is crying.
Alex: Ivan, I don't want to go.
Ivan: I understand, but think of it as a futbol game. Sometimes you lose and sometimes you win.
Alex: What do I win by going?
Ivan: You're winning all my love and affection. Every day it will be more and more. (He kisses and hugs him)
Carolina goes to the window as they leave. She's wearing dark glasses, but appears to be crying, too. Ivan manhugs Camilo as Benito puts Alex's suitcase in the car. Lucia, wearing Jade's headscarf from El Clon, watches from around the corner and cries like one of the sorrowing women in a passion play. She leans against the stone wall, remembers the good times, and cries harder, finally sitting down on the pavement.
Casa Lomieli: Antolin arrives to see Carolina; Gerry tells him she is upset and he leaves them alone. She removes the shades. He attempts to embrace her.
Carolina (pushing him away): Don't [?] I'm not in the mood to talk to anybody.
Antolin (embracing her from behind): I had to come because of what's happening. Go ahead and cry, Princesa. Cry as much as you have to. All the tears you have. I will be here at your side. (kisses her hair) I'm reminding you you're not alone. Alex has gone, but you have me. Always.
Carolina: [something unintelligible] You're so good to me.
Antolin: I'm not good. But I love you. You're hurting so I hurt, too. We will get past this.
Carolina: I can't, I can't.
Antolin: Yes, you can. You have to. If you don't you will make me very sad. (Holds her face in his hands to face him) Cry all you want now and tomorrow you and I will start a new life. I promise.
She continues to cry and he embraces her as the sappy music begins.
Casa Curiel: Camilo and Lucia talk. She's crying, too, and Camilo embraces her.
Lucia: They left, didn't they?
Camilo: Yes, they've gone. Lucia, what's wrong? You are an intelligent, noble woman. You have every right to make a new life.
Lucia: You're saying this because you love me. [quieres]
Camilo: Of course I love you. Eventually the sadness will pass, then resignation, and it will only be a memory. Animo.
Lucia: I'll survive but this really hurts.
Camilo: Yes, I know. Listen to me. You have every right to your life. Totally.
Lucia: Thank you. (embraces him briefly. His expression looks a little guilty. It should.) You came to see Grandmother, didn't you?
Camilo: Yes. Animo, por favor. I don't like seeing you like this. I'll go to see your grandmother. (releases her and starts to go inside)
Lucia: Camilo, wait. (joins him to go inside)
Commercial Break leading with a promo for Immortals. The exit photo includes the crow; the return photo is of Lucia and Ivan.
Casa Curiel: Carlota tries to repay Camilo for the redemption of the necklace. Lucia sits at the same table observing this exchange.
Carlota (angry): No! No, y no! No matter what you are under no obligation to use your own money to do this for me. I'm grateful but I can't accept!
Camilo: Please, Doña Carlota, don't despise me. Let me do this for you because you've been so good to me. You haven't forgotten that I help take care of your ranch.
Carlota: You think nobody else can do better? If I help it's for the good of the ranch. I don't need favors. On the contrary, you need a hand. (hands him a check) Here is the check and we'll conclude this matter.
Camilo: No, Señora, no way. I can't. (gently shoves it back)
Carlota: Camilo, you're making me angry. Take it or I'll hit you! (raises her hand)
Camilo (smiling and laughing a little uncomfortably): Don't be angry, Señora. I'll take it. Thanks. (Lucia smiles at this)
Carlota: Thank you. With all my heart.
Camilo: I did this because I love [quiero] Lucia. (looks at her) I've been very worried.
Carlota (alert, and looking closely at him): I understand you. Now we have concluded this business. What do I owe you for your administrative services?
Camilo: Señora, how can you think of paying me?
Carlota (frustrated): I need to pay you a salary for that! (takes a breath) Well, how are things at the ranch?
Camilo: We've lost most of the corn, but the chiles are doing well. It will be a good harvest. [cosecha] Only, let me say something. I don't mean to annoy you, but there is a little problem.
Carlota: What?
Camilo: La Señora Lucrezia. I've talked to the workers and she countermands my orders. This isn't good. The workers are uncomfortable. They need one boss, one who can take charge. Doña Carlota, you need to decide. It's either her or me.
Carlota rolls her eyes because she knows he's right.
Rancho Socorro: Lucrazia insults Gerry's work until he tells her he won't take it anymore and suggests she get someone else to finish the job. She insults his intelligence further by saying she's just stating an opinion. Very P/A and condescending. Carmen flirts with Ezekiel, finally lying that the father of her child is out of the country on business. Lucrazia catches them in the act but she is prevented from really reaming them out when Carlota calls:
Carlota: Where are you, Lucrezia?
Lucrazia: Looking at the work on the ranch house. You wouldn't believe it but I made a few little observations and Gerardo got mad and left. He had a tantrum [berrinche] and said to go to hell.
Carlota: No doubt you finally pushed him out with your accursed criticism.
Lucrazia: But I only said....
Carlota: Ja, ja! I just called to tell you that effective immediately you will make no decisions about the ranch or the house. I want you to leave the workers alone. That also means Camilo.
Lucrazia (laughing): How? Are you saying that this muerto de hambre is more important than your own daughter?
Carlota: This “muerto de hambre” as you call him is the administrator. Only he will make decisions about the lands because only he knows what to do with them.
Lucrazia: This is a the last straw. [colmo]
Carlota: No, Lucrezia, this is not the last straw, it's an order!
Lucrazia: But you can't talk to me that way!
Carlota: Here it is: It's your fault we lost so much of the crop and I will not let the rest follow the same path.
Lucrazia: It's not fair that you talk to me that way. Mama? Mama!
Realizing that Carlota has ended the call, Lucrezia walks back to the house in a snit.
Casa Curiel: Lucia faints as Carlota tries to explain her decision. Carlota yells for the housekeeper.
Commercial Break starting with a promo for Protagonistas
Casa Mondragon: Antolin arrives and JJ tries to ingratiate himself with him. He actually offers him a job as his right-hand man. Antolin thinks he's looking for a hit man, but JJ denies it. He goes on insulting his own sons and instead talking up Camilo as a possible future Ag Ass president. Antolin is suspicious as to where this is going. “If I accept, how much will you pay me?”
Casa Curiel: Gloria runs in; she and Carlota pick Lucia up from the floor. She comes to. Gloria says something about Lucia not eating anything lately, but Carlota's instincts say that Lucia might be embarazada. Lucia recalls that they only went once without protection [Hija, that's all it takes]. Carlota tells her they're going to the doctor. Gloria returns with a cup of tea.
Los Angeles: We get some panoramic views before they arrive at the McGuire Mansion. Maria, the housekeeper, comes out to greet them. Tony makes the introductions. Maria is happy at the sight of Tony's grandson and new dog. Not so much at Boozy Floozy, who is openly rude to her. They go inside into the marble entrance hall. Maria informs Tony that the rooms are ready and the dinner menu is prepared.
Boozy Floozy: Good because after the trip I want to rest a bit and I don't like waiting long for dinner. (she heads for the stairs) Now, where is my husband's bedroom?
Ivan: Maripaz, wait.
As she stops and turns around, Tony suggests to Alex they look at the garden. He looks over his shoulder slightly as they and Bruno go out.
Ivan (to Maria): Those are my father's bags; they go to his room. Those are Señora Maripaz' bags; they go to the guest room.
Maria: Si, Señor. (complies)
Boozy Floozy: You're putting me in a guest room? You're want to make me look ridiculous to the whole world?
Ivan: I said I would marry you solely for my son. Between you and I there is absolutely nothing.
Boozy Floozy: But I am your wife and you can't put me in some miserable guest room.
Ivan: It's not a miserable room, I assure you. You have the title [papel] as my wife. But only the title. Nothing more. You will not lack for money or accommodation, but there will never be intimate relations.
Boozy Floozy: Are you afraid I will convince you?
Ivan: No. Simply, you don't interest me.
Boozy Floozy: Then I demand the master bedroom.
Ivan: No. That is my father's. And mine is mine and no one else's.
Boozy Floozy: Have you forgotten that I have custody of Alex and I can take him away from you?
Ivan: You are mistaken. From the moment we were married we shared custody. And if you don't behave yourself I will get a divorce and sue for full custody. Don't forget we're in another country with different laws. If your behavior in or out of this house or with our son isn't untouchable any judge will see that I'm in the right.
Boozy Floozy: Do you think your manner isn't untouchable? That you put me in a guest room and refuse to have relations with me?
Ivan: We're not going to argue about this. If necessary we'll see a lawyer. Go up to your room.
Boozy Floozy: And if I want something?
Ivan: Call Maria.
Boozy Floozy: You are going to regret this.
Ivan: No. You are going to regret forcing me to renounce the only and true love of my life.
Boozy Floozy: If your talking about Lucia, she can find someone else. I don't think she'd be content to live with a memory.
Ivan: I would never ask her to. But if she finds someone else I hope he's better than me.
As Boozy Floozy flounces up the stairs, Ivan looks as though he's anticipating the next battle.
Avances:
Carlota tells Camilo that Lucia is pregnant. She later tells Lucia that the baby will need a father. Ivan reaches for his cell phone to call... Lucia?
Vocabulary:
animar to cheer up. [Personally, I would take the imperative of this as an insult]
barbaridad stupid or awful thing
berrinche tantrum
colmo the limit; the last straw
cosecha harvest
descaro nerve, as in gall or chutzpah
papel title
Since I covered our villana's first wedding it's strangely appropriate that I cover the second one. Some dialogue will be paraphrased and please provide any missing details. Gracias.
Antes
Lucrazia chews out Boozy Floozy for her behavior at the party. Ivan explains to Camilo about his decision and “When you have a son you'll understand.” then asks him to witness the wedding. David goes off to give those nacos an etiquette lesson.
Nuevo
Casa Curiel, redux: Carlota tells Lucia what happened at the party.
Carlota: You'd never imagine it. In front of everyone, in front of the world in the full light of day, she was drinking and she said with some nerve [mayor descaro] that she had a child with Ivan ten years ago and who knows what other terrible things. [barbaridades]
Lucia: No puede ser, Abuela.
Carlota: People's jaws dropped and your mother was furious. I understand your sacrifice for the child., but –
Lucia: Don't say anything, I beg of you. You said nothing about the necklace?
Carlota: No, but tomorrow I will send a check for what was paid.
Lucia: No, no, don't do that.
Carlota: Why not? Besides, with what money will we pay the loan?
Lucia: It's that Camilo bought the necklace but he doesn't want anyone to know.
Carlota: Camilo? And with what money?
Lucia: I suppose with his arroros [not sure I heard this correctly]
Carlota: All the more reason to pay him.
Lucia: Abuela, por favor, he had the best intentions.
Carlota: I don't doubt it, but I will give him the money. And you should not have accepted it.
Casa McGuire: Camilo takes a call from Lucia, who has to tell him she spilled the frijoles about the necklace. He's not happy about this. I think his comment about Ivan was that he would think he had other intentions.
Pool, a few days later: Ivan watches Alex at his swim lesson as the Boozy Floozy tries on various dresses for her imaginary wedding day. Lucia sits on a bench looking at what should have been her engagement ring.
Casa Galvan: Camilo is dressed to his nines for the enshacklement . He tells Antolin that JJ wants to talk to him. That JJ told him two weeks ago. Antolin speculates on what JJ wants before swallowing a bite of his food, then slaps Camilo on the arm saying “Give Ivan my condolences.”
While he's at it he can give Ivan ours, too.
Casa McGuire: Benito – who has been away visiting his family for the past few weeks – arrives and compliment's Ivan's formal clothes. When he gets excited at the prospect of Ivan marrying Lucia, Ivan gives him the bad news. In the garden, Boozy Floozy arrives with Lucrazia and Carlota. She chose the strapless white dress with the short ruffled skirt. Tony introduces them to the magistrate. I think the viewers are going to be sick. We all know Ivan already is.
Casa Curiel: Lucia – dressed in black – looks at the diamond ring and starts to cry.
Casa McGuire: The ceremony is almost over. It ends with the magistrate handing the pen to Ivan, who looks aside as though he's hoping for a way out. Suspense music begins. He signs and hands the pen back. The magistrate hands it to Boozy Floozy, who is gloating over this. The magistrate comments that it is traditional for the couple to kiss. As Boozy Floozy grabs Ivan to kiss him – clearly against his will – Bruno runs in and knocks over the stand holding the champagne bucket. The ice spills, the cork pops, and champagne spills all over the grass. We briefly cut to a shot of the crying Lucia, then back to the non-party where we briefly see Tony shake the magistrate's hand as a servant carries the champagne bucket away. She didn't miss a thing.
Benito: Ivan, should we get more champagne?
Carlota: It's not necessary, Benito. There is nothing to celebrate.
Boozy Floozy: Yes, I want some.
Carlota: Maripaz, you won in that you got married, right? Be satisfied with that.
Boozy Floozy (pouting): Mama...
Lucrazia: Your grandmother is right. You ruined Señor Anthony's other party. You are in no position to make demands.
Tony: Excuse me if I'm interrupting, but we're leaving tomorrow and I want to take the privilege of seeing you out. Doña Carlota, this will not be the last goodbye, but hasta la lluego.
Carlota: Yes, I hope so. It's such a pleasure to know you.
Tony: The pleasure is all mine. Camilo will have my address and phone numbers. Ask him and I'm just a phone call away.
Carlota: Thank you.
Tony (shaking her hand): Doña Lucrezia, I hope you will be very happy at your ranch.
Lucrazia: God willing, Don Anthony, and good luck to you.
Ivan (taking her hands): Doña Carlota, if there is anything you need, call us.
Carlota: We're going to miss you. And don't forget that we'll always hope you come to visit us. You're going, but you will have all our affection.
Ivan: I am leaving everything, including my heart. Take care of yourselves. (turning to Lucrazia and shaking her hand) Doña Lucrezia, I'm glad we could resolve our differences.
Lucrazia: Thank you. Take good care of Maripaz. She isn't perfect, but she really loves you. (Boozy Floozy gloats at this)
Ivan: Don't worry. She won't lack for anything in the EU. However, for the moment, would you please take her back to the hotel?
Boozy Floozy: Hotel? Aren't I going to stay here?
Ivan: No. You need to pack your bags. Benito will pick you up in the morning.
Boozy Floozy: But why?
Lucrazia: Daughter, please...
Boozy Floozy: And when are we having our wedding night?
Carlota (in a stage whisper): For God, why don't you shut your mouth? Every time you open it you spew out stupidities!
Boozy Floozy: I?
Ivan: Maripaz, ja. Since we're just among family, I can say this. You know perfectly well why we got married. You've accepted the rules of the game.
Boozy Floozy: You are going to be sorry. I swear you are going to be sorry. (turns away and exits)
Lucrazia: Maripaz. (to Ivan) Please, excuse her one more time. Con permiso, and have a good trip.
Carlota: Son, I don't know what to say to you.
Ivan: No need to.
Carlota: God be with you. (She starts to leave) Camilo, please come to see me in the morning.
Camilo: It'll have to be in the afternoon because I will have to take leave of Ivan and Anthony.
Carlota: Very well.
Tony: Doña Carlota, allow me to see you out. (they exit)
Camilo: Well, it's done.
Ivan: Yes. Thanks for everything, Camilo. I'd better pack my bags.
Camilo: See you later. (Ivan exits)
Benito: It's a wedding spot, but it's more like a funeral.
Camilo: That's the least of it. I only hope that Ivan won't be miserable for the rest of his life. That either he resigns himself or divorces this woman before she makes any more of these little scenes.
Benito (laughing ironically): He'll going to sleep dreaming of divorce.
Tony: Ivan?
Camilo: Ivan left. I have to leave, too, Don Antony. I'll be back in the morning.
Tony: Thanks.
Benito: Sir, is Ivan OK?
Tony: What OK?
Benito: I know that for everyone this is the end of the world.
Tony: You don't have papers? (Benito shakes his head) My lawyer will take care of it.
The cake remains uncut and uneaten. Isn't there a superstition about that?
Commercial Break that leads with a promo for the Latin Grammys.
Casa Lomieli: Alex doesn't want to go. Gerry is trying to be positive and Carolina is surprisingly restrained.
Casa McGuire: Tony talks to Bruno about the spilled champagne, but he's certainly not angry with him. “You know you did a bad thing with the champagne. I also wanted to throw that champagne at that....oh, well” They settle on the couch and he calls JJ. He apologises for not having invited him, but that this was a private ceremony with family only. JJ understands. Tony explains that they are leaving for LA the next day and that Camilo will be in charge. JJ seems pleased with this, then tells Esther he wants to see Judith when she returns. (She is teaching a catechism class).
Casa Curiel: Carlota and Lucrazia talk in front of Don Teodoro's portrait.
Lucrazia: And Lucia?
Carlota: In her bedroom. She hasn't come out of it.
Lucrazia: I imagine she is very sad.
Carlota: Yes. No way would she be able to dance for joy.
Lucrazia: I'm sorry, too. Believe me. But I think this is the best solution.
Carlota: Are you going to say goodbye to Maripaz in the morning?
Lucrazia: No, I don't think so. They are catching an early flight.
Carlota: Good.
Lucrazia: At least we have put one problem behind us.
Carlota: Yes, and what will happen to Ivan?
Lucrazia: Ivan is a man. It's up to him to bring her peace.
Carlota: Only by putting rat poison in the coffee. (exits)
Lucrazia sort of shrugs while looking at the portrait. Don Teodoro's expression is now one of approval.
Casa Mondragon: Esther tells JJ that Judith has come back. He starts to compliment her and she looks suspicious. He pours himself a forbidden drink as he tells her that now that Camilo will be in charge of the McGuire interests she can date him again. She tries to explain that he broke with her and it was because he isn't in love with her.
JJ: You will do as I say. Now go. (Judith exits)
Esther: How can you be so cruel to your own daughter? I'm tired of you treating us as though we were your slaves. I won't accept your behavior anymore. If you don't change your behavior now I will hate you and despite my religious beliefs I will divorce you! Do you understand?
JJ: You dare to annoy me?
Esther: Better you don't annoy me because I'm tired of your maltreatment and your selfishness. What have you done to your children? Where are they? You threw them out into the street like dogs. I'm sure that one day you will try to do that to me. (getting up) And don't forget that half of everything you have is mine. Mine! (exits)
JJ: And now what fly has bitten her? She must be going crazy.
JJ, you really still don't get it, do you? You're obviously afraid of women. The same fear you tried to instill in David.
Casa Galvan: Camilo, Carmen, and Arcelia talk about Maripaz.
Arcelia: Therefore, it was a sad wedding?
Camilo: You can't imagine it, Mama.
Arcelia: Poor Ivan. He must have been drinking to agree to this. When the judge asked if he accepted this bitch...
Camilo: I thought at the last minute he would say no.
Carmen: Poor guy. Now he must feel ground into the floor.
Camilo: Yes. I imagine that Lucia feels the same.
Carmen: The only one who found any happiness is Maripaz. What luck she has. She landed the best catch in Alamos.
Arcelia: I wouldn't be so sure. I don't think that girl will be happy. Ivan does not love her. Not even a little. That will be her punishment.
Carmen: Maybe. But the good life she'll have. Nobody can take that away. She'll have the best designer clothes, live in a mansion like a queen...
Camilo (angry, getting up): I better get to bed. I have to be up early to see them off. (kisses his mother and exits)
Carmen: Can you imagine, Mama? This chick right now must be imagining what she will buy first in the United States?
Arcelia: Ay, Carmen, when are you going to understand that not everything in life is money? That there are other things that are more important? Like affection, peace, and not hurting anyone? You can't buy any of that anywhere in the world.
Carmen: OK, but there is something I don't understand. Camilo is named the general manager of the McGuire company and I still have to find work as a servant.
Arcelia: You have to work and you have to do something. And you don't have the education or manners to do much of anything.
Carmen: I could take English classes or computer classes. Or whatever.
Arcelia: If you're serious I could talk to your brothers.
Carmen: And why do I need their approval? I'm of age. Why aren't you supporting me in this?
Arcelia: In this house they maintain you. They would pay for your classes. You think this is free? No. And that's the truth.
Lily Tomlin's Edith Anne just gave that her special touch.
Casa Curiel / Casa McGuire: Lucia can't sleep so she gets up to look out the window. Both she and Ivan pick up their phones, then put them back down. Ivan punches the pillow in frustration.
Commercial Break that leads with a promos for this weekend's Sabado Gigante and MQB's semi-final. Break out the Kleenex while you still have time.
Casa Lomieli, morning: Ivan arrives to pick up Alex, who is crying.
Alex: Ivan, I don't want to go.
Ivan: I understand, but think of it as a futbol game. Sometimes you lose and sometimes you win.
Alex: What do I win by going?
Ivan: You're winning all my love and affection. Every day it will be more and more. (He kisses and hugs him)
Carolina goes to the window as they leave. She's wearing dark glasses, but appears to be crying, too. Ivan manhugs Camilo as Benito puts Alex's suitcase in the car. Lucia, wearing Jade's headscarf from El Clon, watches from around the corner and cries like one of the sorrowing women in a passion play. She leans against the stone wall, remembers the good times, and cries harder, finally sitting down on the pavement.
Casa Lomieli: Antolin arrives to see Carolina; Gerry tells him she is upset and he leaves them alone. She removes the shades. He attempts to embrace her.
Carolina (pushing him away): Don't [?] I'm not in the mood to talk to anybody.
Antolin (embracing her from behind): I had to come because of what's happening. Go ahead and cry, Princesa. Cry as much as you have to. All the tears you have. I will be here at your side. (kisses her hair) I'm reminding you you're not alone. Alex has gone, but you have me. Always.
Carolina: [something unintelligible] You're so good to me.
Antolin: I'm not good. But I love you. You're hurting so I hurt, too. We will get past this.
Carolina: I can't, I can't.
Antolin: Yes, you can. You have to. If you don't you will make me very sad. (Holds her face in his hands to face him) Cry all you want now and tomorrow you and I will start a new life. I promise.
She continues to cry and he embraces her as the sappy music begins.
Casa Curiel: Camilo and Lucia talk. She's crying, too, and Camilo embraces her.
Lucia: They left, didn't they?
Camilo: Yes, they've gone. Lucia, what's wrong? You are an intelligent, noble woman. You have every right to make a new life.
Lucia: You're saying this because you love me. [quieres]
Camilo: Of course I love you. Eventually the sadness will pass, then resignation, and it will only be a memory. Animo.
Lucia: I'll survive but this really hurts.
Camilo: Yes, I know. Listen to me. You have every right to your life. Totally.
Lucia: Thank you. (embraces him briefly. His expression looks a little guilty. It should.) You came to see Grandmother, didn't you?
Camilo: Yes. Animo, por favor. I don't like seeing you like this. I'll go to see your grandmother. (releases her and starts to go inside)
Lucia: Camilo, wait. (joins him to go inside)
Commercial Break leading with a promo for Immortals. The exit photo includes the crow; the return photo is of Lucia and Ivan.
Casa Curiel: Carlota tries to repay Camilo for the redemption of the necklace. Lucia sits at the same table observing this exchange.
Carlota (angry): No! No, y no! No matter what you are under no obligation to use your own money to do this for me. I'm grateful but I can't accept!
Camilo: Please, Doña Carlota, don't despise me. Let me do this for you because you've been so good to me. You haven't forgotten that I help take care of your ranch.
Carlota: You think nobody else can do better? If I help it's for the good of the ranch. I don't need favors. On the contrary, you need a hand. (hands him a check) Here is the check and we'll conclude this matter.
Camilo: No, Señora, no way. I can't. (gently shoves it back)
Carlota: Camilo, you're making me angry. Take it or I'll hit you! (raises her hand)
Camilo (smiling and laughing a little uncomfortably): Don't be angry, Señora. I'll take it. Thanks. (Lucia smiles at this)
Carlota: Thank you. With all my heart.
Camilo: I did this because I love [quiero] Lucia. (looks at her) I've been very worried.
Carlota (alert, and looking closely at him): I understand you. Now we have concluded this business. What do I owe you for your administrative services?
Camilo: Señora, how can you think of paying me?
Carlota (frustrated): I need to pay you a salary for that! (takes a breath) Well, how are things at the ranch?
Camilo: We've lost most of the corn, but the chiles are doing well. It will be a good harvest. [cosecha] Only, let me say something. I don't mean to annoy you, but there is a little problem.
Carlota: What?
Camilo: La Señora Lucrezia. I've talked to the workers and she countermands my orders. This isn't good. The workers are uncomfortable. They need one boss, one who can take charge. Doña Carlota, you need to decide. It's either her or me.
Carlota rolls her eyes because she knows he's right.
Rancho Socorro: Lucrazia insults Gerry's work until he tells her he won't take it anymore and suggests she get someone else to finish the job. She insults his intelligence further by saying she's just stating an opinion. Very P/A and condescending. Carmen flirts with Ezekiel, finally lying that the father of her child is out of the country on business. Lucrazia catches them in the act but she is prevented from really reaming them out when Carlota calls:
Carlota: Where are you, Lucrezia?
Lucrazia: Looking at the work on the ranch house. You wouldn't believe it but I made a few little observations and Gerardo got mad and left. He had a tantrum [berrinche] and said to go to hell.
Carlota: No doubt you finally pushed him out with your accursed criticism.
Lucrazia: But I only said....
Carlota: Ja, ja! I just called to tell you that effective immediately you will make no decisions about the ranch or the house. I want you to leave the workers alone. That also means Camilo.
Lucrazia (laughing): How? Are you saying that this muerto de hambre is more important than your own daughter?
Carlota: This “muerto de hambre” as you call him is the administrator. Only he will make decisions about the lands because only he knows what to do with them.
Lucrazia: This is a the last straw. [colmo]
Carlota: No, Lucrezia, this is not the last straw, it's an order!
Lucrazia: But you can't talk to me that way!
Carlota: Here it is: It's your fault we lost so much of the crop and I will not let the rest follow the same path.
Lucrazia: It's not fair that you talk to me that way. Mama? Mama!
Realizing that Carlota has ended the call, Lucrezia walks back to the house in a snit.
Casa Curiel: Lucia faints as Carlota tries to explain her decision. Carlota yells for the housekeeper.
Commercial Break starting with a promo for Protagonistas
Casa Mondragon: Antolin arrives and JJ tries to ingratiate himself with him. He actually offers him a job as his right-hand man. Antolin thinks he's looking for a hit man, but JJ denies it. He goes on insulting his own sons and instead talking up Camilo as a possible future Ag Ass president. Antolin is suspicious as to where this is going. “If I accept, how much will you pay me?”
Casa Curiel: Gloria runs in; she and Carlota pick Lucia up from the floor. She comes to. Gloria says something about Lucia not eating anything lately, but Carlota's instincts say that Lucia might be embarazada. Lucia recalls that they only went once without protection [Hija, that's all it takes]. Carlota tells her they're going to the doctor. Gloria returns with a cup of tea.
Los Angeles: We get some panoramic views before they arrive at the McGuire Mansion. Maria, the housekeeper, comes out to greet them. Tony makes the introductions. Maria is happy at the sight of Tony's grandson and new dog. Not so much at Boozy Floozy, who is openly rude to her. They go inside into the marble entrance hall. Maria informs Tony that the rooms are ready and the dinner menu is prepared.
Boozy Floozy: Good because after the trip I want to rest a bit and I don't like waiting long for dinner. (she heads for the stairs) Now, where is my husband's bedroom?
Ivan: Maripaz, wait.
As she stops and turns around, Tony suggests to Alex they look at the garden. He looks over his shoulder slightly as they and Bruno go out.
Ivan (to Maria): Those are my father's bags; they go to his room. Those are Señora Maripaz' bags; they go to the guest room.
Maria: Si, Señor. (complies)
Boozy Floozy: You're putting me in a guest room? You're want to make me look ridiculous to the whole world?
Ivan: I said I would marry you solely for my son. Between you and I there is absolutely nothing.
Boozy Floozy: But I am your wife and you can't put me in some miserable guest room.
Ivan: It's not a miserable room, I assure you. You have the title [papel] as my wife. But only the title. Nothing more. You will not lack for money or accommodation, but there will never be intimate relations.
Boozy Floozy: Are you afraid I will convince you?
Ivan: No. Simply, you don't interest me.
Boozy Floozy: Then I demand the master bedroom.
Ivan: No. That is my father's. And mine is mine and no one else's.
Boozy Floozy: Have you forgotten that I have custody of Alex and I can take him away from you?
Ivan: You are mistaken. From the moment we were married we shared custody. And if you don't behave yourself I will get a divorce and sue for full custody. Don't forget we're in another country with different laws. If your behavior in or out of this house or with our son isn't untouchable any judge will see that I'm in the right.
Boozy Floozy: Do you think your manner isn't untouchable? That you put me in a guest room and refuse to have relations with me?
Ivan: We're not going to argue about this. If necessary we'll see a lawyer. Go up to your room.
Boozy Floozy: And if I want something?
Ivan: Call Maria.
Boozy Floozy: You are going to regret this.
Ivan: No. You are going to regret forcing me to renounce the only and true love of my life.
Boozy Floozy: If your talking about Lucia, she can find someone else. I don't think she'd be content to live with a memory.
Ivan: I would never ask her to. But if she finds someone else I hope he's better than me.
As Boozy Floozy flounces up the stairs, Ivan looks as though he's anticipating the next battle.
Avances:
Carlota tells Camilo that Lucia is pregnant. She later tells Lucia that the baby will need a father. Ivan reaches for his cell phone to call... Lucia?
Vocabulary:
animar to cheer up. [Personally, I would take the imperative of this as an insult]
barbaridad stupid or awful thing
berrinche tantrum
colmo the limit; the last straw
cosecha harvest
descaro nerve, as in gall or chutzpah
papel title
Labels: Fuerza
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