Tuesday, April 10, 2012
El Talismán #50 Tue 4/10/12 Bribes, A Fight and Wills
Previously on El Talisman:
Pedro, Cameel, and Lucrazy are arguing in front of El Tal
Pedro grins at Cameela, grabs Lucrazy and kisses her as
Cameela turns her back.
Today on El Talisman:
El Viral is in Pedro's office thinking about money and has a fantasy
that money if falling all over her, as she grins like the mad woman she is
Then reality sets in and she realizes it was a pipe dream. She asks why
why can't I be happy?
Pedro asks Lucrazy to leave and he tells Cameela to come with him.
They go into El Tal and Pedro explains to Cameela about the cheque and
how he isn't able to issue a new one, due to Mariana's frozen account.
She tells Pedro Dr. Raul told her why and how Pedro married Mariana.
Pedro says he never wanted Cameela to be unhappy. During this conversation
Dr. Raul calls to make sure Cameela got there to get El Viral. Pedro tells him she
is right there, but Dr. Raul says he didn't call to speak to her, but to Pedro.
He tells Pedro he has heard from Margarito who wants to reconcile with
Claudio. After Pedro hangs up, he and Cameela continue to talk. She tells
Pedro she doesn't want anything from him. Pedro explains to Cameela that
Mariana wanted Cameela to have this money, because of what Pigorio did
Cameela reiterates she doesn't want anything from Pedro, but he wants the
money, whenever he gets it, to go to El Viral. Cameela asks Pedro to forgive her
for thinking all this time he was a bad guy. They kiss alot, really slow not sucking
off each other's faces. After Pedro and Cameela come up for air, he tells her he
has missed her so very much and he feels like this is a dream. He wants to know
if she loves him, and they keep with the kissing. Pedro tells Cameela so what was
up with you kissing Tonio at the carcel? They talk some more but I didn't get some
of the last of the conversation. It was something about don't you trust me, and
something about being right? Somebody fill this in for me. Cameela tells Pedro
she wants to find her Mother and go, and that she will leave his property. Pedro
takes her to the office and as soon as they get there, she begs Cameela to have
Pedro cut her another cheque! Cameela stalls for time and tells her wait till your
better, and Pedro says as soon as things clear with the bank, he'll make sure
El Viral gets the money.
Meanwhile, Lucrazy is talking to Claudio and he tells her why Cameela has come
to El Tal. Lucrazy wants to know where El Viral is and he tells her. Lucrazy goes to
Pedro's office and starts right in on El Viral, about how pathetic she is, she's an
old lover of Pigorio and good luck with getting any money or getting Cameela back
with Pedro. El Viral ignores her and cries. She finally tells Lucrazy she doesn't care
about the problems of Cameela and Pedro, she just wants the moola.
Pigorio is still talking to Rennie. He wants him to still press the charges to make
sure Tonio never gets out of jail. Rennie tells him you would do this to your own
son? Pigorio says never mind that , are you going to do it? Rennie wants to think
about it but Pigorio says, no thinking, just yes or no? Rennie wants some conditions
but Pigorio says no conditions, and he doesn't have all day. Rennie agrees to the
terms and the money. A lawyer comes by to tell Rennie they will either sue or send
Tonio to the carcel and there is a lot of money involved. Rita couldn't be happier.
Too late, Tonio is out of the carcel, his lawyer sprung him. He is determined to
see this new will. Tonio gets back to Al Catrash and the first person he sees
is Doris. He tells Doris he is out and he wants that divorce tout suite and he
wants to see that will. Doris tells him whatever you want Mi Amor. Pigorio
comes home and asks Tonio what are you doing here? Tonio says he wants
to see that fake will like yesterday. Pigorio tells him it is real, and Tonio's sainted
mother had it done and it is notarized and everything. He takes Tonio to his office
to show him.Pigorio shows Tonio the faked will. Tonio keeps saying this is so fake
and not for realz. Pigorio keeps insisiting it is for realz. Tonio wants to take it and
have it authenticated, but Pigorio tells him it doesn't leave Al Catrash. Tonio takes
the will tears it up right in front of Pigorio and laughs as he does it. Well, Pigorio is
pithed off and fist fights with Tonio. He gives Tonio a bloody lip and Panchito gets
in between them to stop. Pigorio tells Tonio to leave until he can respect him.
Tonio has flashbacks (ed note they should have had these in the beginning of this
TN just sayin) about Tonio when he was a boy, a really nice boy with emotions
before Pigorio basically phyically and emotionally abused all the good feelings out
of Tonio. Tonio goes outside and kicks some trees, and thinks about how he'll show
him.
Doris wants to talk to Brigette. She tells her friend (sorry don't know her name) she
urgently needs to get in touch with her about that fake will of Pigorio's.
Fabi and Army talk. She wants him to meet her family, he doesn't want to because
of what he did to Flor and he is afraid he can't keep his story straight.They have a tiff
and Fabi walks off.
Flor can't make up her mind between Jose and Claudio and she tells her friend that
Army is cute too. Tracy is cleaning again and talking to Flor. Flor tells her that
Claudio is just a friend and Jose is gone. Tracy thinks about what Doris said.
Tracy asks Flor is she is sure about that, and Flor tells her yes. Fabi comes home
and Flor tells her she met Armando and thinks he's fine. Fabi is say what!!!
Army talks to Angel and tells him about the mess he is in. Angel says he
heard from his Mom about some of it. Army doesn't know how he is going to
fix it.
We have another Margarito sighting. He is wondering whether to tell Pedro
that he saw Mariana. And that Mariana might not be dead.
Panchito is talking to Pigorio about Pedro looking for Mariana and about
LA. Pigorio says that Dr Raul said something about somebody seeing Mariana
in LA but that Dr Raul thinks Mariana is dead, and that it must have been a ghost.
While this conversation is going on, he and Panchito drink tequila.
Lucrazy goes to see Jenny, (I don't know if she is the Cameela look-a-like or the
Mariana look-a-like) with some clothes and tells her not to make a mistake and to
be sure Cameela sees her. So there we end today.
Next Time on El Talisman:
Margarito sees Mariana again in an SUV with a nice guy in a suit. Margarito calls her name
and chases after the SUV.
* recap by Madelaine, quick-posted by Blue Lass
* recap by Madelaine, quick-posted by Blue Lass
Labels: Talisman
Monday, April 09, 2012
La Que No Podía Amar #74 Lunes 4/9/12 Another child is waiting... for the Sword of Damocles
That which has passed
Lady Ana Paula has apparently discovered that she is pregnant. Tia MentiRosa loses what is left of her mind.
Current Happenings
Lady Chatterley's Bedchamber: Efrain attempts to distract Lady Chatterley with kisses and caresses, but she is not of a mind for this now. He does not like that she will be marrying Sir Gustavo, declaring that she belongs to him. He doesn't like the idea that she is hiding things from him. He is somewhat relieved when she informs him that the marriage will not take place (He will not marry her for money), but disconcerted when she tells him that this is because Sir Gustavo loves another. He states he does not understand how another woman could be regarded as superior to her. Finally, he suggests the possibility that when she receives her inheritance he might take some of it to start a new life with his ex-fiancee.
Parlour: Maria speaks with His Lordship on the phone – he still does not reveal his whereabouts – then goes running for Lady Ana Paula, leaving a confused Lady Sneerwell alone with the waiting telephone.
Lady Chatterley's Bedchamber: Efrain is truly convinced that he wishes to remain with her. He wishes to approach His Lordship regarding his intentions, but Lady Chatterley tells him he cannot, as her brother would kill him. He does not wish to hear this, stating he has waited forever to have her share his life. Indeed, he may have truly predicted the outcome of this irregular situation as he emphasizes his feelings with some rather brutish kisses.
Miguel's Bedchamber: Tia MentiRosa and Lady Ana Paula have a disagreement regarding the situation. Maria enters to inform Her Ladyship that His Lordship wishes to speak to her. She has to inform him of what has been happening at the ranch. She tells her aunt once and for all that she will do what is best for her child.
Ana Paula: But, Aunt –
Rosaura: Of course it's my business. At least you haven't told Gustavo yet. Wait a little longer.
Ana Paula: Why? For what?
Rosaura: Didn't you hear Maria say that the relationship between Gustavo and Sinthia is serious? They are going to be married.
Ana Paula: No, Aunt. There will not be a wedding.
Rosaura: I don't believe it. Why not?
Ana Paula: Gustavo doesn't want to marry her because he doesn't love her. He still loves me and wants to fight for it.
Rosaura: What does that mean? You can't leave with him. If you do we all have to leave. Miguel, me... where to?
Ana Paula: To begin with, neither he nor Rogelio would care for you and Miguel. That's my problem.
Rosaura: Well. For all that he love you why didn't he think of all that? (Sits on the bed in Fred Sanford mode again) We are your only family. (clutches her chest) And I have a heart condition. And Miguel, well, you know –
Ana Paula: Ay, Aunt, enough! Don't start this over again.
Rosaura: I only tell the truth.
Ana Paula (truly harta): You know what? Leave me alone. Don't start up. Leave me alone, please.
Rosaura: Ay, don't raise your voice. I will help you in any way it suits you.
Ana Paula: All I have to think about is what is best for my child. This I will not discuss with you.
Maria (entering in a hurry): Paula, Paula!
Rosaura: What rudeness! What a way to enter.
Maria: It's Rogelio calling you!
Ana Paula: What? Rogelio has returned to the manor?
Rosaura: No, he's on the telephone.
Rosaura: Let me get my things. Don't argue with me, girl. (stars to exit)
Maria: Vamos! (exits past Rosaura, who prevents Ana Paula from following Maria)
Rosaura: That's a fine thing you've done, Ana Paula. Are you going to tell him that Gustavo broke up with Sinthia for you? Do you think you can be happy with Gustavo and the baby you're going to have?
Rosaura: Of course it's my business. At least you haven't told Gustavo yet. Wait a little longer.
Ana Paula: Why? For what?
Rosaura: Didn't you hear Maria say that the relationship between Gustavo and Sinthia is serious? They are going to be married.
Ana Paula: No, Aunt. There will not be a wedding.
Rosaura: I don't believe it. Why not?
Ana Paula: Gustavo doesn't want to marry her because he doesn't love her. He still loves me and wants to fight for it.
Rosaura: What does that mean? You can't leave with him. If you do we all have to leave. Miguel, me... where to?
Ana Paula: To begin with, neither he nor Rogelio would care for you and Miguel. That's my problem.
Rosaura: Well. For all that he love you why didn't he think of all that? (Sits on the bed in Fred Sanford mode again) We are your only family. (clutches her chest) And I have a heart condition. And Miguel, well, you know –
Ana Paula: Ay, Aunt, enough! Don't start this over again.
Rosaura: I only tell the truth.
Ana Paula (truly harta): You know what? Leave me alone. Don't start up. Leave me alone, please.
Rosaura: Ay, don't raise your voice. I will help you in any way it suits you.
Ana Paula: All I have to think about is what is best for my child. This I will not discuss with you.
Maria (entering in a hurry): Paula, Paula!
Rosaura: What rudeness! What a way to enter.
Maria: It's Rogelio calling you!
Ana Paula: What? Rogelio has returned to the manor?
Rosaura: No, he's on the telephone.
Rosaura: Let me get my things. Don't argue with me, girl. (stars to exit)
Maria: Vamos! (exits past Rosaura, who prevents Ana Paula from following Maria)
Rosaura: That's a fine thing you've done, Ana Paula. Are you going to tell him that Gustavo broke up with Sinthia for you? Do you think you can be happy with Gustavo and the baby you're going to have?
Lady Ana Paula shakes her head and exits, leaving Tia MentiRosa behind.
Lady Chatterley's Bedchamber: Lady Sneerwell knocks, interrupting the tryst. Lady Chatterley lets her in as our foreman hides in the water closet. Lady Sneerwell informs Lady Chatterley that dinner is ready and that His Lordship has called Lady Ana Paula. Upon hearing that she is not yet on the phone with him, Lady Chatterley runs for the door, hoping to get to the telephone first. After her departure, Efrain speculates that His Lordship will consent to him marrying his sister once he knows that Margarito is his son and heir. We shall see.
Parlour: Her Ladyship picks up the telephone, but the line is dead. Poor service reigns in Chiapas. Just as Maria tells her she still does not know His Lordship's whereabouts the telephone rings again, but it is a wrong number. Lady Chatterley enters, demanding to speak to her brother, but is informed that the line went dead. She then orders Maria to send for her first the next time he calls before exiting with Lady Sneerwell. She pointedly looks at her unwanted sister-in-law during that exchange, obviously delivering a nasty snub. Lady Ana Paula then suggests to Maria that they continue their conversation in a less public place.
Miguel's Bedchamber: He finally acknowledges that he is an alcoholic because of his blackouts. She assures him she knows he didn't kill Maripaz. He is willing to go to AA. He tells Lady Daniela he loves her. They kiss as a new love song is played. He promises to become a better person for both their sakes.
Galván Mansion: Sad music plays as Vainessa cries. She is looking at the photo of her father, wishing he were there to help her in her current problems.
Corridor: Her Ladyship informs Maria that she is in a delicate condition. Ominous music plays.
Miguel's Bedchamber: Consuelo knocks, interrupting the next kiss. Lady Daniela excuses herself to get some secretarial work done for Skelator and exits. Consuelo enters with a food tray and refuses to speak to Miguel “I don't talk to killers.”
Corridor: Her Ladyship is worried about Maria's opinion, but it isn't an issue. Maria is only concerned that she care for herself and the baby. And that His Lordship not find out that Sir Gustavo is the father.
Ana Paula: You must be thinking the worst of me.
Maria: No. What I think isn't important. Now what you have to do is take care of the baby.
Ana Paula: What do you want to say, Maria?
Maria: That you have to take care of yourself.
Ana Paula: I don't know. I only know I can't do anything to put my baby's life in danger.
Maria: It is also important to think about what you are going to do.
Ana Paula: I have to tell Rogelio what is happening.
Maria: Don't leave.
Ana Paula: No, Maria. I have to tell him as soon as possible. The next time he calls I will.
Maria: But, Paula, if you do that there will be tragedy. Please don't tell him that Gustavo is the father.
Maria: No. What I think isn't important. Now what you have to do is take care of the baby.
Ana Paula: What do you want to say, Maria?
Maria: That you have to take care of yourself.
Ana Paula: I don't know. I only know I can't do anything to put my baby's life in danger.
Maria: It is also important to think about what you are going to do.
Ana Paula: I have to tell Rogelio what is happening.
Maria: Don't leave.
Ana Paula: No, Maria. I have to tell him as soon as possible. The next time he calls I will.
Maria: But, Paula, if you do that there will be tragedy. Please don't tell him that Gustavo is the father.
Miguel's Bedchamber: He tells Consuelo that other people's opinions of him matter not, but hers do. She is angry at having lost her dearest friend, who had been like a sister to her. She parcels out the guilt in abundance, citing Maripaz's ambitions, how she was loved, and the pain her parents are experiencing. Because of him. They cannot sleep, have no desire to run their business or do anything because their only daughter is dead … And he has his previous girlfriend back. She insists that he tell her what happened, but he still has no memory of that night. Consuelo is then completely fed up, convinced that he must be guilty, and leaves the room.
Corridor: Moments of truth take place.
Maria: Think about it, Paula. Please.
Ana Paula (crying): I know this is a very precarious situation.
Maria: Sinthia told me Gustavo broke up with her over you.
Ana Paula: That's it. Gustavo doesn't want to marry Sinthia because he doesn't love her.
Maria: And because he continues to love you. (sad music beings) You're having a baby and this will destroy Rogelio and Sinthia.
Ana Paula: Ay, Maria, I don't want to be the cause of that.
Maria: Then don't tell Rogelio that the baby is Gustavo's. Tell him it's your ex-fiance's but not his name. Not his name. (opera music begins)
Ana Paula: But I don't want to deceive him any more. Every time it gets worse. I can't do this anymore, Maria, because I can't take any more. Besides, where is Rogelio? Doesn't he think that's important to me? How could he leave without saying anything to me? (Maria hugs her)
Maria: Remember he wanted to surprise you. We don't know where he is but of course he's thinking of you. That's why he just called you.
Ana Paula: In all things I thought the same. But once he knows I'm pregnant he won't want anything to do with me.
Maria embraces her comfortingly as the music swells to opera-level anguish.
Ana Paula (crying): I know this is a very precarious situation.
Maria: Sinthia told me Gustavo broke up with her over you.
Ana Paula: That's it. Gustavo doesn't want to marry Sinthia because he doesn't love her.
Maria: And because he continues to love you. (sad music beings) You're having a baby and this will destroy Rogelio and Sinthia.
Ana Paula: Ay, Maria, I don't want to be the cause of that.
Maria: Then don't tell Rogelio that the baby is Gustavo's. Tell him it's your ex-fiance's but not his name. Not his name. (opera music begins)
Ana Paula: But I don't want to deceive him any more. Every time it gets worse. I can't do this anymore, Maria, because I can't take any more. Besides, where is Rogelio? Doesn't he think that's important to me? How could he leave without saying anything to me? (Maria hugs her)
Maria: Remember he wanted to surprise you. We don't know where he is but of course he's thinking of you. That's why he just called you.
Ana Paula: In all things I thought the same. But once he knows I'm pregnant he won't want anything to do with me.
Maria embraces her comfortingly as the music swells to opera-level anguish.
A (real) Hospital Room in D.F.:* His Lordship looks disappointed as the telephone line goes dead. Dr Ernesto enters with an envelope of X-Rays and the news that he can operate on him. There is the possibility that the operation will enable him to walk again. Dr Ernesto warns him that there is a chance it will not be efficacious, but he is willing to try. He wants to be whole again... for Her Ladyship. They discuss returning to San Gabriel to inform everyone of their plans, including establishing a proper clinic there.
Ernesto: Have you spoken with Paula?
Rogelio: No. The call was cut off and without communication capability I can't find out what's happening at the estate.
Ernesto: I see. (taking out an x-ray sheet) Rogelio, I came to talk to you about your test results. (hands it to him)
Rogelio (looking at it): And?
Ernesto: What we were hoping for. I can operate and with good fortune you will regain the use of your legs.
Rogelio (laughing): By Jove! I'm..I'm... happy to get an opportunity I didn't think existed.
Ernesto: Well, I have to have to make you aware that after the surgery you still be the same. You might not recuperate movement.
Rogelio: Yes, I know, but at least for now I have hope. I want to take the risk.
Ernesto: You're doing this for Paula.
Rogelio: Of course. I want to be a man. A whole man for her. For my Paula. (Their love theme plays as he smiles.) Can you imagine how surprised Paula would be? I'm sure this will change many things. I know once she knows she'd come with me through all of this.
Ernesto: So, therefore let's go back to the estate tomorrow to give her the good news.
Rogelio: No; I can't go. I want you to see Margaro. I know it's some time before we know if he can walk or not. Check up on things, let me know what is gong on, and I'll stay here for the test that hasn't been done.
Ernesto: Of course; I agree. Before I go I'll have to stop off at Tuxtla to get the radiologist to take him to the estate and also to see my daughter.
Rogelio: So all should go well.
Ernesto: It would give me great pleasure to tell Mercedes of our association.
Rogelio: And we can begin building the clinic in San Gabriel. (They exchange a slight conspiratorial look, Rogelio rubs his hands together in delight, but then both look slightly apprehensive)
Rogelio: No. The call was cut off and without communication capability I can't find out what's happening at the estate.
Ernesto: I see. (taking out an x-ray sheet) Rogelio, I came to talk to you about your test results. (hands it to him)
Rogelio (looking at it): And?
Ernesto: What we were hoping for. I can operate and with good fortune you will regain the use of your legs.
Rogelio (laughing): By Jove! I'm..I'm... happy to get an opportunity I didn't think existed.
Ernesto: Well, I have to have to make you aware that after the surgery you still be the same. You might not recuperate movement.
Rogelio: Yes, I know, but at least for now I have hope. I want to take the risk.
Ernesto: You're doing this for Paula.
Rogelio: Of course. I want to be a man. A whole man for her. For my Paula. (Their love theme plays as he smiles.) Can you imagine how surprised Paula would be? I'm sure this will change many things. I know once she knows she'd come with me through all of this.
Ernesto: So, therefore let's go back to the estate tomorrow to give her the good news.
Rogelio: No; I can't go. I want you to see Margaro. I know it's some time before we know if he can walk or not. Check up on things, let me know what is gong on, and I'll stay here for the test that hasn't been done.
Ernesto: Of course; I agree. Before I go I'll have to stop off at Tuxtla to get the radiologist to take him to the estate and also to see my daughter.
Rogelio: So all should go well.
Ernesto: It would give me great pleasure to tell Mercedes of our association.
Rogelio: And we can begin building the clinic in San Gabriel. (They exchange a slight conspiratorial look, Rogelio rubs his hands together in delight, but then both look slightly apprehensive)
*This clearly is a scene shot in Jorge Salinas' hospital room; we can see from his paleness and the tired pain in his eyes he is not well. Pero, que actor; que hombre.
Kitchen: Lady Sneerwell has prepared Lady Chatterley's favorite meal and as Lady Chatterley praises it, asks her how she can help. Lady Chatterley informs her of the broken engagement and how she doesn't understand how Sir Gustavo can do this, as she could make him forget Lady Ana Paula.
Lady Ana Paula's Bedchamber: Sad music plays as Margarito still lies in bed, clad in his plaids and neck brace. Her Ladyship enters. He asks what she talked about with His Lordship and she tells him that the call was cut off. The boy is worried about his adoption. Her Ladyship tells him that she does not know what will become of her marriage to Lord Rogelio. Margarito asks about Sir Gustavo, but Lady Ana Paula says not to say more of this. Finally, she lays on the bed next to him, telling him she loves him and wants to take care of him (Margarito). He tells her that he would want to go with her if she leaves.
Kitchen: Maria sits at the table pensively drinking her afternoon coffee as Consuelo enters. They discuss Miguel. Maria is certain that Consuelo is in love with him. Maria herself is certain that Miguel had nothing to do with Maripaz' death. The police have found no proof so they can draw no conclusions.
Miguel's Bedchamber: Lady Daniela enters, happy that Miguel has decided to get treatment for his drinking problem. He is still anguished at Consuelo's condemnation. Lady Daniela proclaims her love and support. Their music sounds optimistic but then bittersweet.
Lady Ana Paula's Bedchamber: Sad music underscores Her Ladyship looking pensively at her reflection in the full-length mirror.
Ana Paula (with a maternal gesture): My love, if you were here I'd tell you everything. Forgive me for having to do this. But I love you and I want you to be happy. I swear to you I will fight for this.
Corridor, then Parlour: Underscored by opera storm music one evil pair attempts to plan.
Bruno (almost charging into the parlour): No, no, Rosaura, this can't be. This can't be! Paula can't be pregnant!
Rosaura (following): I had hoped not. She is an unthinking fool. By God, she's a nurse. She should have taken care of herself!Bruno (grabbing her arms and staring bug-eyed into her face): This can't be! How could she have had sex with that idiot Gustavo? We will lose everything!Rosaura (breaking his hold): Yes! I kept telling her that. What do we do?Bruno: Knowing Rogelio, this is something he will not forgive. Ever.Rosaura: Then we will lose everything. Home, accomodations...Bruno: Of course, of course. Me, too. Everything I've sacrificed, everything I've done –Rosaura: That fool. I don't know what she wants with that filthy brat.
Rosaura (following): I had hoped not. She is an unthinking fool. By God, she's a nurse. She should have taken care of herself!Bruno (grabbing her arms and staring bug-eyed into her face): This can't be! How could she have had sex with that idiot Gustavo? We will lose everything!Rosaura (breaking his hold): Yes! I kept telling her that. What do we do?Bruno: Knowing Rogelio, this is something he will not forgive. Ever.Rosaura: Then we will lose everything. Home, accomodations...Bruno: Of course, of course. Me, too. Everything I've sacrificed, everything I've done –Rosaura: That fool. I don't know what she wants with that filthy brat.
Tia MentiRosa will surely face the fires of hell for that.
Galván Mansion: On the telephone, Vainessa attempts to persuade Lord ShadyDeal to remove the dam at Negra Manor, which he flatly refuses to do. She warns him that her former husband is a water commissioner and could get him arrested. He refuses to back down, determined to ruin Lord Rogelio. He thinks he has time before the charges are actually official. He also thinks that Lady Chatterley was in agreement with hitting her brother from all sides. We suspect that Lady Chatterley is also a target, in view of the fact that she had jilted Lord ShadyDeal for Sir Gustavo. Lord ShadyDeal is sure that when Lord Rogelio finds out about his sister's involvement, she'll come running to him for assistance. The conversation ends on a bad note, and Vainessa looks more worried than ever.
There is a full moon over Chiapas that night.
Galván Mansion, morning: Elsa wanders around, looking for Vainessa. She is still in pyjamas and robe and appears to be hallucinating, telling an unseen being to go away.
Ulisses' Café: Lady Sneerwell informs Sir Gustavo that she will be returning to Tuxtla. She wishes to see their mother. She asks him to reconsider marrying Lady Chatterley and he responds that he will not marry without love. “That can come after,” she tells him, citing Lady Ana Paula as an example. Before this conversation can go farther, Lord Esteban arrives.
Galván Mansion: Vainessa returns home to find her mother hallucinating that Lord Federico is sitting in his favorite chair in the very room in which she had murdered him. Elsa continues to whine, plead with the invisible, and display her madness.
Ulisses' Café: Lord Esteban hands the documents to Sir Gustavo, stating he would rather not enter Lord Rogelio's property. Sir Gustavo mentions the formal accusation against the owner of Negra Manor, whom he does not realize appears to be Vainessa.
Study: Maria asks Her Ladyship's permission for Consuelo to work temporarily for Ulisses and Macaria; Lady Ana Paula grants it for as long as necessary. There is more discussion of Consuelo's attitude toward Miguel for all the aforementioned reasons.
Galván Mansion: To horror-film notes in minor keys Elsa continues to hallucinate, expressing regret at having killed her husband. She imagines his ghost is following her around the house. Her madness is becoming worse and Vainessa's anguish increases. Truly she should send for the nice young men in their white frock coats.
Study: Skelator is truly at his despicable best.
Bruno: Every animal will have to be tested. To see if the clenbuterol –
Ana Paula: No; no. We will have to sacrifice them. It's horrible, but we need to find someone from whom to buy more cattle. (He turns his back and rolls his reptilian eyes) Bruno, I paid the contract penalty for the US deal and with this water problem have to buy mineral water. No, no, no, Bruno, we must think of solutions. I can't let Rogelio find the estate like this.
Bruno: Yes, yes, yes. I believe you're taking on too much, as before. But you would know that.
Ana Paula: Thank you very much, Bruno. I think that's all. Thanks,
Bruno (deliberately, while putting his hands in his pockets): Paula, are you sure you have nothing else to tell me?
Ana Paula (folding her arms): Such as?
Bruno: What your aunt told me. I know you are having Gustavo's baby.
Ana Paula (momentary expression of annoyance): But why do you –
Bruno: Because she's worried. I'm also –
Ana Paula: But why? (a knock on the door) Come in. (Gustavo enters with the file from Esteban. Bruno turns away)
Gustavo: By your leave --
Ana Paula: Bruno, will you allow me to talk to Gustavo?
Bruno: But –
Ana Paula: Please, Bruno. I ask you, please.
Bruno (angry, but only able to conceal it from her): As you say. (exits, pointedly closing the door behind him. The music takes on an impatient character.)
Gustavo (a little awkwardly): I guess I need to talk about this with you alone. Here are the papers about the water, for your signature. (hands her the file)
Ana Paula: Thanks. (opens the file as she goes behind the desk and picks up the pen) Here, right?
Gustavo: Yes.
Ana Paula (signs, closes the file, and hands it back to him): It's ready. Here.
Gustavo: Thanks.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, wait. We have to talk. Today I told you I had doubts about my feelings.
Gustavo: Yes, yes; I know. But I don't understand what you have doubts about. (ominous music begins)
Ana Paula: Listen to me because now more than ever I want you to know I'm being honest with you. I'm going to tell you something very important.
Gustavo: What's up, Ana?
Ana Paula: I'm... I'm pregnant. I am going to have your baby.
Gustavo: Are you sure?
Ana Paula: Yes. Of course yes.
Gustavo: I can't believe it. My baby? You're going to have my baby! (embraces her to the sound of sad opera music almost like Puccini's. She embraces him somewhat less ardently and releases him). What is it? Doesn't this please you? (releases her)
Ana Paula (going back to the desk): Of course it pleases me.
Gustavo: Then what is it?
Ana Paula: For all that I want this baby it isn't planned. In these circumstances although I'm happy I'm very worried.
Gustavo (kissing her hand excitedly): It's our baby. Made from our love. Doesn't that matter? (tries to turn her face toward him)
Ana Paula: Yes, yes. This baby was made from much love, but –
Gustavo: But what? Other things don't matter to me. For you and the baby I am capable of anything.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, it's not just that I'm married –
Gustavo: This baby is mine. I am the father and I will assume responsibility. That will be. Ana, forget about Rogelio. Marry me, please.
Ana Paula: No; no. We will have to sacrifice them. It's horrible, but we need to find someone from whom to buy more cattle. (He turns his back and rolls his reptilian eyes) Bruno, I paid the contract penalty for the US deal and with this water problem have to buy mineral water. No, no, no, Bruno, we must think of solutions. I can't let Rogelio find the estate like this.
Bruno: Yes, yes, yes. I believe you're taking on too much, as before. But you would know that.
Ana Paula: Thank you very much, Bruno. I think that's all. Thanks,
Bruno (deliberately, while putting his hands in his pockets): Paula, are you sure you have nothing else to tell me?
Ana Paula (folding her arms): Such as?
Bruno: What your aunt told me. I know you are having Gustavo's baby.
Ana Paula (momentary expression of annoyance): But why do you –
Bruno: Because she's worried. I'm also –
Ana Paula: But why? (a knock on the door) Come in. (Gustavo enters with the file from Esteban. Bruno turns away)
Gustavo: By your leave --
Ana Paula: Bruno, will you allow me to talk to Gustavo?
Bruno: But –
Ana Paula: Please, Bruno. I ask you, please.
Bruno (angry, but only able to conceal it from her): As you say. (exits, pointedly closing the door behind him. The music takes on an impatient character.)
Gustavo (a little awkwardly): I guess I need to talk about this with you alone. Here are the papers about the water, for your signature. (hands her the file)
Ana Paula: Thanks. (opens the file as she goes behind the desk and picks up the pen) Here, right?
Gustavo: Yes.
Ana Paula (signs, closes the file, and hands it back to him): It's ready. Here.
Gustavo: Thanks.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, wait. We have to talk. Today I told you I had doubts about my feelings.
Gustavo: Yes, yes; I know. But I don't understand what you have doubts about. (ominous music begins)
Ana Paula: Listen to me because now more than ever I want you to know I'm being honest with you. I'm going to tell you something very important.
Gustavo: What's up, Ana?
Ana Paula: I'm... I'm pregnant. I am going to have your baby.
Gustavo: Are you sure?
Ana Paula: Yes. Of course yes.
Gustavo: I can't believe it. My baby? You're going to have my baby! (embraces her to the sound of sad opera music almost like Puccini's. She embraces him somewhat less ardently and releases him). What is it? Doesn't this please you? (releases her)
Ana Paula (going back to the desk): Of course it pleases me.
Gustavo: Then what is it?
Ana Paula: For all that I want this baby it isn't planned. In these circumstances although I'm happy I'm very worried.
Gustavo (kissing her hand excitedly): It's our baby. Made from our love. Doesn't that matter? (tries to turn her face toward him)
Ana Paula: Yes, yes. This baby was made from much love, but –
Gustavo: But what? Other things don't matter to me. For you and the baby I am capable of anything.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, it's not just that I'm married –
Gustavo: This baby is mine. I am the father and I will assume responsibility. That will be. Ana, forget about Rogelio. Marry me, please.
We see that she has been crying.
Ulisses' Café: Lord Esteban and Lady Sneerwell share coffee and speculate on the reason for Dr Ernesto's sudden departure. He suggests that it may have to do with the good doctor's daughter. She agrees, but thinks it could also be about their disagreements. However, Lord Esteban thinks that this will be resolved in a surprising may. He also tells her that he is aware that everything Vainessa does is about Lord Rogelio and that has led to a massive legal problem. He wishes to help her, but not if it makes him run afoul of the law.
Study: Notwithstanding that Lady Ana Paula remains uncertain of her feelings, Sir Gustavo is becoming possessive.
Ana Paula: I agree that you should know our child
Gustavo: I want to be present for his entire life.
Ana Paula: Yes. But I can't marry you.
Gustavo: What?
Ana Paula: That I can't marry you because I don't know my own feelings. That wouldn't be fair.
Gustavo: What isn't fair is you doing this.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, you are my first love, the father of my child, and all that I have felt for you can't be compared to anyone or anything. But if I have feelings for someone I can't have them for anyone else. Not until I can define what is in my heart.
Gustavo: And when do you think you will do this? (sarcastically) When our baby is born?
Ana Paula: Ay, no. Of course not.
Gustavo: It's certain that the baby is mine. I will not permit anyone else to take care of him or you. At least while you're pregnant.
Ulisses' Café: The two friends lament their ill luck in love. Lady Chio's name comes into the conversation. She is supposed to be on a buying trip for her shop. For the moment Lord Esteban wants to be a bachelor.
Gustavo: I want to be present for his entire life.
Ana Paula: Yes. But I can't marry you.
Gustavo: What?
Ana Paula: That I can't marry you because I don't know my own feelings. That wouldn't be fair.
Gustavo: What isn't fair is you doing this.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, you are my first love, the father of my child, and all that I have felt for you can't be compared to anyone or anything. But if I have feelings for someone I can't have them for anyone else. Not until I can define what is in my heart.
Gustavo: And when do you think you will do this? (sarcastically) When our baby is born?
Ana Paula: Ay, no. Of course not.
Gustavo: It's certain that the baby is mine. I will not permit anyone else to take care of him or you. At least while you're pregnant.
Ulisses' Café: The two friends lament their ill luck in love. Lady Chio's name comes into the conversation. She is supposed to be on a buying trip for her shop. For the moment Lord Esteban wants to be a bachelor.
Study: Sir Gustavo is prepared to fight dragons.
Gustavo: Neither you nor my child will be anywhere near Rogelio.
Ana Paula: And do you think Rogelio would want me to be with you once he knows I'm pregnant? No, Gustavo. He will hate me and that is not the worst. You don't know what he would do to you if he knew you were the father. Don't think about me, Gustavo. It's better not to say anything now. It's better he doesn't know you're the father.
Gustavo: And what do you want me to do? To be grateful you're worried about me? Who are you, Ana Paula? I swear I don't know you.
Ana Paula: And do you think Rogelio would want me to be with you once he knows I'm pregnant? No, Gustavo. He will hate me and that is not the worst. You don't know what he would do to you if he knew you were the father. Don't think about me, Gustavo. It's better not to say anything now. It's better he doesn't know you're the father.
Gustavo: And what do you want me to do? To be grateful you're worried about me? Who are you, Ana Paula? I swear I don't know you.
Ulisses' Café: Lady Chio arrives, asking directions. She is staying nearby and the concierge recommended this Café. Macaria converses with her but without any enthusiasm. She then sees Lord Eseteban with Lady Sneerwell. And is not pleased.
Study: Sir Gustavo is determined to speak with His Lordship; Her Ladyship fears he would kill him and she doesn't want that to happen. He seizes her hand and inquires whether this is out of guilt or love.
Ana Paula: Gustavo, I am the same as ever. I am just telling you I want to be free of my doubts, of everything.
Gustavo: Do you think that this baby gives us another opportunity?
Ana Paula: I think that before we talk about this I need to speak to Rogelio when he returns. Then we can find the solution.
Gustavo: I will talk to Rogelio.
Ana Paula: No, no, no, please. He will kill you. He will kill you and I will die because I can't live with that.
Gustavo (seizing her hand and looking into her eyes): For guilt or for love?
Gustavo: Do you think that this baby gives us another opportunity?
Ana Paula: I think that before we talk about this I need to speak to Rogelio when he returns. Then we can find the solution.
Gustavo: I will talk to Rogelio.
Ana Paula: No, no, no, please. He will kill you. He will kill you and I will die because I can't live with that.
Gustavo (seizing her hand and looking into her eyes): For guilt or for love?
Impatient opera music closes the scene.
Previews
Lady Ana Paula hears some good medical news while Sir Gustavo tells Lady Chatterley about Lady Ana Paula's condition. Surely he cannot know what havoc this will wreak.
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Una Familia Con Suerte #199-200 Mon 4/9/12 Let’s Just Finish One Wedding Before They Let the Hounds of Hell Loose
It’s good to be back with all of YOU but I keep asking when this train will finally pull into the last station. JP just told me we have about seven weeks to go. So by my calculations, that means we are here until the end of May or early June. So let’s just get over it! After all rumors are that the Lucero telenovela is in the wings.
Regroup: The joyful wedding has all but concluded when Candi spots Napoleon up in the balcony. Is he really in blue jeans? Almost as important, will she resist her urge to scream bloody murder? Well….. she assures Arnold it was nothing so on we go with the ceremony.
Alfredo discusses the possibility of growing up with his MomsAmors who would like to go on controlling his life, his choice of girlfriends and all things Mother’s want to control. She doesn’t want to be left at her worst hour by an ungrateful son. He doesn’t want to continue the co-dependency (and what the hell does moisho or mosho mean anyway? I have wondered for weeks). Alfredo leaves with determination to lead his own life and even get a job. The determination propels him out of the front door and who knows how much further.
Pancho and Rebeca give their wedding vows with great feeling and who are those darling singing guapos? I thought maybe new tenors but they sound slightly barbershop crossed with golden gospel sounds. I love the applying of the lazos by the Ana and Moni) and wow, Pablo Montero steps up in impeccable white ranchero finery to sing a love song. How can Napo compete with this? After on the steps of the cathedral, Pancho wants to climb into La Burra but Rebe holds out for her fine white convertible chariot as he tosses keys to Pepe to get La Burra safely home. Boy am I getting off easy so far tonight. Next we have cartoon pictures leading to the reception. Chela is filming with her new video camera as the couple arrives and all the family demonstrates their joy that this wedding didn’t end in a disaster (don’t let me speak too soon). But the music starts and the food looks the best on any set I’ve seen. The Cirque du Soleil folk on cloth drape ropes accompany Rebeca and Pancho as they sing catchy tunes from Phantom of the Opera. Does this count as extreme filler? Rebe begins to break glasses with her high noted song. Did she really sing that part so high? Chancho brings us back to earth with his toast then Alejandra sings the Pancho+Rebe love song.
Back at Pina’s den of tears we see Kari come in to interrupt Pina’s self-help session.
Candi is telling Chela of her hallucinations then the visit to the psychiatrist when we see fancy shoes appear and Vicente begins to yell for Candi. Napo isn’t her only nightmare.
Back at the pining of Pina she tells Kari off for encouraging Freddy to seek his independence when she most needs him in her disaster. This is the first she has found fault with the simpering Kari. They part both in a snit.
Back at the reception, Vicente demonstrates his tickets inviting him to the wedding. Chela is annoyed, but Enzo is friends and says Vice is simply a drinker (tragua, like borracho). She tests his loyalty to Pancho while the diplomat Enzo says yes, they are both my friends. Rebeca is surpised that Vice was invited but Pancho passes it off that Vice is his cousin after all.
Vice tells Candi he is living in their apartment of love. Candi corrects him that it is Enzo’s apartment. Pepe and Monica begin to dance but finish arguing over his helping Frida refurbish her precious car that was trashed. Adrian escorts Ana up to congratulate the bride and groom. They are upstaged by Vice who greets all but wants to go off to talk to Ana. Everyone is surprised. Vicente chastises her for turning Freddy in for this naco Adrien. He tells her that Freddy is suffering from her rejection and he won’t turn his back on his son. He kisses her cordially on the cheek and leaves.
Barbara is about to leave when she is swept off to dance with the announcer guy. She suddenly seems interested in staying at the party longer. The “we want cake” (queremos pastel, pastel, pastel) song begins. The cake is brought in which looks like hard boxes, then the cake is turned around by Pepe and Chacho and then after stabbing it several more times but without tasting it, Pancho gives up. The dancing begins again. The cake didn’t look very yummy. I would rather dance too.
End of hour one with no real disaster, I am looking over my shoulder as Rebe and Pancho arrive at the airport to fly off for their honeymoon. Pancho makes a silly show, a server brings them tropical coctails (I don’t get treated in airports like this).
Ana and Pepe talk about the disagreement with Moni while Moni and Chela discuss Moni’s overwhelming sense of jealousy. She seems to be channeling her mother in this paranoia but. Back to Riviera Maya, I guess this is the hotel where Pancho and Rebe have arrived for their romantic honeymoon. They enter the petal strewn room and the camera goes fuzzy against red roses. The cinematography of this rather silly story really pleases me.
Ana talks sense to Pepe about Monica’s point of view feeling left out and didn’t he actually kiss Frida? Well yes, well yes twice. Only twice, mocks Ana. How would you feel if she kissed some appealing guy twice?? A little of the truth sinks in behind those dark dreamy eyes of our ingenuous Pepe. Hmmm, he muses, that would be different? Ya, think maybe, baby? It’s otra cosa mariposa? NO, no.
Kari and Freddy discuss Pina’s disappointment that he want his own life.
Rebe Senior and Candi exercise and talk about Arnold coming across the lawn toward them. Are you carrying watermelons? quips RebSr. Seems an obtuse way to comment on the way Arnold carries himself without saying anything dreadful.
Arnold tells Rxnso heneeds a divorce right away since it is one condition Candi insists on before she will have anything more to do with him. Enzo is sympathetic but surprised.
Lupita and Luke talk to little Nayeli about the legal papers to go through to protect her since she is a minor and in the control of her parents even though her mother works all the time at her three jobs and her father hits her and the mother. Nothing happens fast when a minor is involved.
A pathetic Frida calls Pepe (lordy she really doesn’t have any other friends) to say she is sick and needs his help. She is dizzy and doesn’t know what to do. I hope she isn’t preggers or putting on something to get Pepe to rush to her side again, but I’m being cynical.
Freddy has ended up at Kari’s and she asks a penny for his thoughts in half good English. She agrees that his mother is a master at enchanting people. She insists that this is hard for his mother, the blackmailer(chantaje). But it will be better for both of them in the end. Freddy asks are you saying this because it is like this for you too? No, now a sadder, wiser Kari says no her parents hardly exist for her and she is so hungry for love and acceptance. Her mother ignored her and her father bought her happiness by giving her things and now the only thing that makes her feel a bit better is getting close to Freddy and he should love her and fill the great vacancy in her life. Seems like Kari and Frida have the grounds for a fast friendship. And the beginnings of a new club: The Needy Girls.
Pancho and Rebe walk on the beach and kiss in the beautiful sunset. Another nice piece of cinematography.
Back at the Lopez ranch, Elena and Orion announce that they are in love and even though Pancho isn’t there to approve, they want everyone to know they are leaving for the north. THE NORTH! echos the entire room.
Pancho show up at Frida’s place looking a bit worried and finds a dizzy Frida whom he wants to get to the hospital. He calls Doc Octavio to make plans to have her examined. Right then Moni calls him and he turns his phone off. She tells Chela that he turned his call off. When Chela thinks it is just off or out of range, Moni counters, NO, she can tell that he rejected the call after it rang. She calls again and he answers as he is putting Frida in the car. Clumsy and causing no end of problems later, he answers Monica and says he is at Frida’s house without another word of explanation. Looking deer in the headlights confused, I can only agree that he is a naïve animal stumbling into danger. Monica looks steaming as she hangs up on him.
Pepe finally gets through to Moni’s phone but it is Chela who listens to his whole story but does confirm that Moni is burning mad. She at least listens to how sick Frida seems and that Pepe has called Octavio for advice so now they are on their way to the hospital. Frida does look peaked in the car. Maybe she isn’t faking illness.
Elena and Orion are going to hitch or walk to the states to scare the daylights out of all the family that they will be wetbacks. But then they will go to Africa and maybe Australia, yeah Australia is a good idea. Elena is wearing better makeup and really seems much happier but not much smarter.
Doc Oc is examining Frida. He declares that she is anemic. He gets ready to prescribe a course of iron and tells her to eat foods rich in iron. Let’s hope Pepe doesn’t get all romantic about saving someone who can’t take care of herself and needs him so, unlike the well cared for Moni. Doc and Fernanda send off the kids. She grins that she likes to see him full of life and acting so capable. He is really glad he didn’t forget anything. They are a good pair and they know it.
Oh good back on the Riviera Maya. Pancho jokingly turns down water from the waiter since they are surrounded by it. They kiss while she tries to get him to focus on her eyes and not on her other obvious assets.
Pepe tells Frida that she has to eat a lot of spinach. They joke but Frida continues her inappropriate protestations of love. Pepe is her angel. Yeah, did you ever see John Travolta as Archangel Michael? Makes one think about ... well, religious experiences for one thing.
Breakfast at the homestead next morning where Candi receives a present in front of Chela and the kids. It is a video copy of Cyrano de Bergerac? Now who could have sent that?
The old troika is back together at the Avon offices. Since Pancho is away from the presidency on his honeymoon, Vicente plans to promote his love for Candi, he tells his friends what he wants. Arnold remains silent then leaves in anger leaving Enzo to explain he doesn’t understand either. Neither of them seem aware of Arnold’s quest for Candi. Arnold runs into Pina’s office and drops large tears on her desk. She is still reading her self-help manual. She at least says tell me all about it. He has been abandoned by Vicente.
The honeymooners wake up in dreamy romance.
Moni is more than annoyed next morning hearing that Frida is anemic as she and Pepe meet on the street. I’m so happy for you both, she sneers. She is on her way to a meeting with a career director and she is late. They part in a double snit. She won’t listen and he started explaining way, way too late.
Chela and Candi argue about Vicente. Candi says you forgave Pancho and she can forgive Vicente if she wants. Meanwhile, Vicente meets with the only lawyer in the family so he can push for an immediate divorce. He is determined his only path to success and happiness is to get Candi back even on her terms.
Next: Looks like Candi is all ready to give Vicente another chance and still no Napo in sight. Hmmmm, there are plenty of others who are not pleased with her choice.
Regroup: The joyful wedding has all but concluded when Candi spots Napoleon up in the balcony. Is he really in blue jeans? Almost as important, will she resist her urge to scream bloody murder? Well….. she assures Arnold it was nothing so on we go with the ceremony.
Alfredo discusses the possibility of growing up with his MomsAmors who would like to go on controlling his life, his choice of girlfriends and all things Mother’s want to control. She doesn’t want to be left at her worst hour by an ungrateful son. He doesn’t want to continue the co-dependency (and what the hell does moisho or mosho mean anyway? I have wondered for weeks). Alfredo leaves with determination to lead his own life and even get a job. The determination propels him out of the front door and who knows how much further.
Pancho and Rebeca give their wedding vows with great feeling and who are those darling singing guapos? I thought maybe new tenors but they sound slightly barbershop crossed with golden gospel sounds. I love the applying of the lazos by the Ana and Moni) and wow, Pablo Montero steps up in impeccable white ranchero finery to sing a love song. How can Napo compete with this? After on the steps of the cathedral, Pancho wants to climb into La Burra but Rebe holds out for her fine white convertible chariot as he tosses keys to Pepe to get La Burra safely home. Boy am I getting off easy so far tonight. Next we have cartoon pictures leading to the reception. Chela is filming with her new video camera as the couple arrives and all the family demonstrates their joy that this wedding didn’t end in a disaster (don’t let me speak too soon). But the music starts and the food looks the best on any set I’ve seen. The Cirque du Soleil folk on cloth drape ropes accompany Rebeca and Pancho as they sing catchy tunes from Phantom of the Opera. Does this count as extreme filler? Rebe begins to break glasses with her high noted song. Did she really sing that part so high? Chancho brings us back to earth with his toast then Alejandra sings the Pancho+Rebe love song.
Back at Pina’s den of tears we see Kari come in to interrupt Pina’s self-help session.
Candi is telling Chela of her hallucinations then the visit to the psychiatrist when we see fancy shoes appear and Vicente begins to yell for Candi. Napo isn’t her only nightmare.
Back at the pining of Pina she tells Kari off for encouraging Freddy to seek his independence when she most needs him in her disaster. This is the first she has found fault with the simpering Kari. They part both in a snit.
Back at the reception, Vicente demonstrates his tickets inviting him to the wedding. Chela is annoyed, but Enzo is friends and says Vice is simply a drinker (tragua, like borracho). She tests his loyalty to Pancho while the diplomat Enzo says yes, they are both my friends. Rebeca is surpised that Vice was invited but Pancho passes it off that Vice is his cousin after all.
Vice tells Candi he is living in their apartment of love. Candi corrects him that it is Enzo’s apartment. Pepe and Monica begin to dance but finish arguing over his helping Frida refurbish her precious car that was trashed. Adrian escorts Ana up to congratulate the bride and groom. They are upstaged by Vice who greets all but wants to go off to talk to Ana. Everyone is surprised. Vicente chastises her for turning Freddy in for this naco Adrien. He tells her that Freddy is suffering from her rejection and he won’t turn his back on his son. He kisses her cordially on the cheek and leaves.
Barbara is about to leave when she is swept off to dance with the announcer guy. She suddenly seems interested in staying at the party longer. The “we want cake” (queremos pastel, pastel, pastel) song begins. The cake is brought in which looks like hard boxes, then the cake is turned around by Pepe and Chacho and then after stabbing it several more times but without tasting it, Pancho gives up. The dancing begins again. The cake didn’t look very yummy. I would rather dance too.
End of hour one with no real disaster, I am looking over my shoulder as Rebe and Pancho arrive at the airport to fly off for their honeymoon. Pancho makes a silly show, a server brings them tropical coctails (I don’t get treated in airports like this).
Ana and Pepe talk about the disagreement with Moni while Moni and Chela discuss Moni’s overwhelming sense of jealousy. She seems to be channeling her mother in this paranoia but. Back to Riviera Maya, I guess this is the hotel where Pancho and Rebe have arrived for their romantic honeymoon. They enter the petal strewn room and the camera goes fuzzy against red roses. The cinematography of this rather silly story really pleases me.
Ana talks sense to Pepe about Monica’s point of view feeling left out and didn’t he actually kiss Frida? Well yes, well yes twice. Only twice, mocks Ana. How would you feel if she kissed some appealing guy twice?? A little of the truth sinks in behind those dark dreamy eyes of our ingenuous Pepe. Hmmm, he muses, that would be different? Ya, think maybe, baby? It’s otra cosa mariposa? NO, no.
Kari and Freddy discuss Pina’s disappointment that he want his own life.
Rebe Senior and Candi exercise and talk about Arnold coming across the lawn toward them. Are you carrying watermelons? quips RebSr. Seems an obtuse way to comment on the way Arnold carries himself without saying anything dreadful.
Arnold tells Rxnso heneeds a divorce right away since it is one condition Candi insists on before she will have anything more to do with him. Enzo is sympathetic but surprised.
Lupita and Luke talk to little Nayeli about the legal papers to go through to protect her since she is a minor and in the control of her parents even though her mother works all the time at her three jobs and her father hits her and the mother. Nothing happens fast when a minor is involved.
A pathetic Frida calls Pepe (lordy she really doesn’t have any other friends) to say she is sick and needs his help. She is dizzy and doesn’t know what to do. I hope she isn’t preggers or putting on something to get Pepe to rush to her side again, but I’m being cynical.
Freddy has ended up at Kari’s and she asks a penny for his thoughts in half good English. She agrees that his mother is a master at enchanting people. She insists that this is hard for his mother, the blackmailer(chantaje). But it will be better for both of them in the end. Freddy asks are you saying this because it is like this for you too? No, now a sadder, wiser Kari says no her parents hardly exist for her and she is so hungry for love and acceptance. Her mother ignored her and her father bought her happiness by giving her things and now the only thing that makes her feel a bit better is getting close to Freddy and he should love her and fill the great vacancy in her life. Seems like Kari and Frida have the grounds for a fast friendship. And the beginnings of a new club: The Needy Girls.
Pancho and Rebe walk on the beach and kiss in the beautiful sunset. Another nice piece of cinematography.
Back at the Lopez ranch, Elena and Orion announce that they are in love and even though Pancho isn’t there to approve, they want everyone to know they are leaving for the north. THE NORTH! echos the entire room.
Pancho show up at Frida’s place looking a bit worried and finds a dizzy Frida whom he wants to get to the hospital. He calls Doc Octavio to make plans to have her examined. Right then Moni calls him and he turns his phone off. She tells Chela that he turned his call off. When Chela thinks it is just off or out of range, Moni counters, NO, she can tell that he rejected the call after it rang. She calls again and he answers as he is putting Frida in the car. Clumsy and causing no end of problems later, he answers Monica and says he is at Frida’s house without another word of explanation. Looking deer in the headlights confused, I can only agree that he is a naïve animal stumbling into danger. Monica looks steaming as she hangs up on him.
Pepe finally gets through to Moni’s phone but it is Chela who listens to his whole story but does confirm that Moni is burning mad. She at least listens to how sick Frida seems and that Pepe has called Octavio for advice so now they are on their way to the hospital. Frida does look peaked in the car. Maybe she isn’t faking illness.
Elena and Orion are going to hitch or walk to the states to scare the daylights out of all the family that they will be wetbacks. But then they will go to Africa and maybe Australia, yeah Australia is a good idea. Elena is wearing better makeup and really seems much happier but not much smarter.
Doc Oc is examining Frida. He declares that she is anemic. He gets ready to prescribe a course of iron and tells her to eat foods rich in iron. Let’s hope Pepe doesn’t get all romantic about saving someone who can’t take care of herself and needs him so, unlike the well cared for Moni. Doc and Fernanda send off the kids. She grins that she likes to see him full of life and acting so capable. He is really glad he didn’t forget anything. They are a good pair and they know it.
Oh good back on the Riviera Maya. Pancho jokingly turns down water from the waiter since they are surrounded by it. They kiss while she tries to get him to focus on her eyes and not on her other obvious assets.
Pepe tells Frida that she has to eat a lot of spinach. They joke but Frida continues her inappropriate protestations of love. Pepe is her angel. Yeah, did you ever see John Travolta as Archangel Michael? Makes one think about ... well, religious experiences for one thing.
Breakfast at the homestead next morning where Candi receives a present in front of Chela and the kids. It is a video copy of Cyrano de Bergerac? Now who could have sent that?
The old troika is back together at the Avon offices. Since Pancho is away from the presidency on his honeymoon, Vicente plans to promote his love for Candi, he tells his friends what he wants. Arnold remains silent then leaves in anger leaving Enzo to explain he doesn’t understand either. Neither of them seem aware of Arnold’s quest for Candi. Arnold runs into Pina’s office and drops large tears on her desk. She is still reading her self-help manual. She at least says tell me all about it. He has been abandoned by Vicente.
The honeymooners wake up in dreamy romance.
Moni is more than annoyed next morning hearing that Frida is anemic as she and Pepe meet on the street. I’m so happy for you both, she sneers. She is on her way to a meeting with a career director and she is late. They part in a double snit. She won’t listen and he started explaining way, way too late.
Chela and Candi argue about Vicente. Candi says you forgave Pancho and she can forgive Vicente if she wants. Meanwhile, Vicente meets with the only lawyer in the family so he can push for an immediate divorce. He is determined his only path to success and happiness is to get Candi back even on her terms.
Next: Looks like Candi is all ready to give Vicente another chance and still no Napo in sight. Hmmmm, there are plenty of others who are not pleased with her choice.
Labels: familia
Abismo de pasión #21 4/9/12: Interactive Post! Add Your Own Title Here!
Many thanks to Julia and Blue Lass for the inspiration for tonight's recap. I hope these ladies are not offended by my poor imitation of their fine work.
Lo Refrito
Heeeey, what are you two doing coming out of the bedroom?
Lo Nuevo
*Casa Castañon, skanky and sneaky*
Dr. Tovar: Gulp
Carmina: Uh...he's giving me a check-up.
Disgusto: What's wrong?
Dr. Tovar: Gulp
Carmina: I'll explain later. He's got more patients waiting.
Dr. Tovar: Yeah. Bye!
*Hacienda Harangue-o ™, mood music: soft porn*
Damian: I thought you left.
Flo: Aw, I was just joking. I'm so sorry! I even went to apologize to Elisa and invite her to the party!
Damian: How did you know where to go?
Flo: Unkahunkapunk told me!
Damian: Huh?
Flo: Yeah, he and Elisa are BFFs now!
Damian: (internally) Huh?
*Blanca's Casa de Modas. Eddie Haskell-esque*
Paolo: Is Elisa here, pretty lady? I'm Paolo!
Blanca: Nope
Paolo: Where does she live?
Blanca: I'm not an idiot. I'm not giving you that info.
Paolo: Oh all right. Here's a rose. Please tell her I'd like to take her to the party. Bye (turns to leave an runs into Gael) Dude!
Gael: Dude! (to Blanca) Where's Elisa?
Blance: She's here. Come see her tonight.
Gael: Yay!
*Casa Castañon. Hoodwinked*
Disgusto: Why didn't you tell me you were sick?
Carmina: Doc is still running tests.
Disgusto: I'm going with you to the Doctor from now on.
Carmina: No, really. You have enough problems right now.
Disgusto: Oh. Ok.
Carmina: Whew!
*Dr. Tovar's waiting room. Girly*
Paloma: But I wanna go to the parrrrtyyyy...
Elisa: No!
Paloma: Are you saying that because of Alf or the engagement announcement?
Elisa: Engagement? Piffle. I just don't wanna see that cow's face and listen to her mierda about my mama.
Dr. Tovar: Hi, girls!
Elisa: Can we talk?
Dr. Tovar: Ok.
*Dr. Tovar's office. Nervous *
Elisa: How's my aunt?
Dr. Tovar: Gulp.
Elisa: She tells me you are running some tests.
Dr. Tovar: Uh. Yeah. Waiting for the results.
Elisa: You'll tell me if she's really bad off?
Dr. Tovar: Sure. Now scram, kid. I've got things to do and patients to see.
Elisa: Ok. Thanks.
Dr. Tovar: Gulp with a side order of drat.
*Disgusto's office. Night. Bull-headed and stupid* Note: I took some license since this scene was spread out.
Lucio: Elisa is staying with us. Sorry about lying.
Disgusto: Dude! Why did you act so indignant?
Lucio: 'Cause you treat Elisa like crap. Ever since her mother died you act as if the girl is a burden.
Disgusto: I don't even know if the girl is mine.
Lucio: You're an idiot. Of course she's yours!
Disgusto: I have my doubts.
Lucio: two words: Paternity test.
Disgusto: I'm afraid.
Lucio: Dude. Don't be a twit. And even if she wasn't yours, you've been her dad all this time.
Disgusto: Every time I see her, I think of Steffie and her deception.
Lucio: Quit being an ass. If you keep treating Elisa like this you're going to lose her forever. Watch it or you will end up a sad, old man. Alone and with nothing.
*Refreshment stand. Refreshing*
Two ladies: Elisa gossip gossip caught hugging him in the plaza gossip gossip just like mom gossip gossip
Gael: Ladies, with all due respect. SPLASH! Old biddies!
*Street. Argumenative*
Gael: I hear there've been problems with dad.
Elisa: Yeah.
Gael: Why didn't you come look for me?
Elisa: It was late.
Gael: You looked for Damian.
Elisa: Whoa cowboy! He ran into me by coincidence. I didn't seek him out.
Gael: You were hugging!
Elisa: Dude! Not your business!
Gael: Is too! I love you and adore you.
Elisa: Er. No you don't.
Gael: Yes I do! Really!
Elisa: You're my bro!
Gael: You love Damian. *pout*
(Day-um. how much saxophone are they gonna use in tonight's soundtrack? I feel like I'm stuck in a bad 70's movie.)
*Blanca and Lucio's House. Confrontational*
Disgusto: It was a stupid fight.
Elisa: I love you and respect you, but I can't make you feel the same. Did you know Lolita broke her engagement 'cause she didn't want to leave me alone?
Disgusto: Huh?
Elisa: Yeah, mom died and you married Tía about five minutes later.
Disgusto: Um. yeah. But I'm here now, trying to make it up to you. You decide and let me know.
Elisa: *sob*
*Casa Harangue-o. Schemey*
Flo: Dude! You weren't really supposed to take Elisa to the party! I just invited her to get girlfriend points!
Paolo: Dude! It really benefits you more if she actually comes to the party. Trust me. Now, help me find out Elisa's address...or I can ask Damian if you prefer.
Flo: No. I'll find out.
Sabrina: Hi!!!
*Blanca and Lucio's House. Conflicted*
Elisa: I just don't know what to do.
Blanca: Well, the old fart did come to see you. That has to mean something.
Elisa: He only came 'cause my godfather told him. I can't stop thinking about everything Lola gave up!
Blanca: 'Cause she love you! Oh, here's a flower that Paolo left for you. He wants to take you to the party!
Elisa:*eye roll*
Blanca: Gael stopped by too.
Elisa: Yeah. I've seen him.
*Church. Whiny*
Gael: I told Elisa I loved her.
Padre: Yay! Maybe now y'all can have a more normal relationship.
Gael: She'll never love a guy like me. No name. No family No nuthin'.
Padre: Basta! I'm your family! Pep talk! You're a hard worker and...
Gael: Er. About that. I quit today.
*Barn. Bitchy*
Flo: Kissy kissy?
Damián: Someone can see us!
Flo: This place (La Ermita) is changing you. As soon as the party is over we are so outta here and back to a normal life.
Damian: Maybe you're right. It's late. Let's go.
*Dining Room. Tentative*
Carmina: This is a wonderful opportunity to get rid of the brat. She just creates more and more problems.
Elisa: Good evening.
Carmina: *choke* How nice you're back!*choke*
Disgusto: Have you eaten?
Elisa: No
Disgusto: Well, have a seat!
Carmina: *seethe*
*Hacienda Harangue-o Kitchen. Brow-beaten*
Tonia: Lolita bought our son a beer!
Braulio: No way! He probably scammed her!
Tonia: Way! And stop defending her. FYI: She was quite chummy with Horacio. *nyah!*
*Cocina Castañon. Guilt-trippy*
Elisa: Aw Lolita. Aren't you glad I'm back.
Lolita: Yeah, but you didn't even tell me where you were! I love you. I thought you loved me *sniff*
Elisa: I love you bunches! I know you've put up with a lot of crap for me.
Lolita: and I would put up with more. I love you! You are my child. I don't have a husband or my own kids. I live for you!
Elisa: That's why you never married?
Lolita: Promise you won't leave again?
Elisa: Ok. Now that we're square...Who's the dude?
Lolita: Drat those gossips!
Elisa: I'm not a little girl anymore and I want you happy! Go get yer man!
*Curandera hut. I told you so*
Ramona: Gael came here....
Paloma: ???
Ramona: Looking for Elisa.
Paloma: *internal sob* I don't care. I just care about the party.
Ramona: As stubborn as your mother!
*Cantina. With Bravado*
Gabino: What are you doing here kiddo?
Useless Vicente: Nuthin'
Braulio: Hey! You better not be doing stupid stuff! Your mom told me all about the beer!
Gabino: I'm out!
Braulio: And stay away from Gabino! He's no good!
Useless Vicente: No good? I wish you were like him! He's all in charge of the procesadora and stuff! You're just an employee!
*Recámara Castañon. Disgusting*
Carmina: Feel better now that Elisa is back?
Disgusto: Sure.
Carmina: I'm seeing the doc tomorrow.
Disgusto: Shall go with you?
Carmina: Nah. You know...I wonder what it would have been like if our son had survived. Now I'm sick and I may die. I hate to think of the child losing a parent like Elisa.
Disgusto: The three of us should make an effort to be a normal family.
Carmina: Are you asking me to stay here tonight?
Disgusto: Hugs.
Carmina: Ha! I win?!
*Hacienda Harangue-o. Generous*
Alf: What?! No engagement ring! Bad boyfriend!
Damian: Er.
Alf: Here, take mine.
Damian: That's the one dad gave you!
Alf: Take it! Oh, and here's another gift!
Damian: Horsey! I'll ride him now!
Alf: Not dressed like that! There are more gifts in your bedroom!
Bare chest and Belt buckle close ups. Giddyap! Rawhiiiiide!!!!!
*Elisa's Bedroom. Jealous*
Paloma: See the pretty dress Blanca loaned me for the party? Maybe I can convince Gael to go with me? He was looking for you, huh?
Elisa: Yes. Um... We're friends, right?
Paloma: He loves you doesn't he? *pout*
Elisa: Whatever. I love Damian! I'm totally jealous he's marrying someone else!
Avances
Sorry for the rush job!
Lo Refrito
Heeeey, what are you two doing coming out of the bedroom?
Lo Nuevo
*Casa Castañon, skanky and sneaky*
Dr. Tovar: Gulp
Carmina: Uh...he's giving me a check-up.
Disgusto: What's wrong?
Dr. Tovar: Gulp
Carmina: I'll explain later. He's got more patients waiting.
Dr. Tovar: Yeah. Bye!
*Hacienda Harangue-o ™, mood music: soft porn*
Damian: I thought you left.
Flo: Aw, I was just joking. I'm so sorry! I even went to apologize to Elisa and invite her to the party!
Damian: How did you know where to go?
Flo: Unkahunkapunk told me!
Damian: Huh?
Flo: Yeah, he and Elisa are BFFs now!
Damian: (internally) Huh?
*Blanca's Casa de Modas. Eddie Haskell-esque*
Paolo: Is Elisa here, pretty lady? I'm Paolo!
Blanca: Nope
Paolo: Where does she live?
Blanca: I'm not an idiot. I'm not giving you that info.
Paolo: Oh all right. Here's a rose. Please tell her I'd like to take her to the party. Bye (turns to leave an runs into Gael) Dude!
Gael: Dude! (to Blanca) Where's Elisa?
Blance: She's here. Come see her tonight.
Gael: Yay!
*Casa Castañon. Hoodwinked*
Disgusto: Why didn't you tell me you were sick?
Carmina: Doc is still running tests.
Disgusto: I'm going with you to the Doctor from now on.
Carmina: No, really. You have enough problems right now.
Disgusto: Oh. Ok.
Carmina: Whew!
*Dr. Tovar's waiting room. Girly*
Paloma: But I wanna go to the parrrrtyyyy...
Elisa: No!
Paloma: Are you saying that because of Alf or the engagement announcement?
Elisa: Engagement? Piffle. I just don't wanna see that cow's face and listen to her mierda about my mama.
Dr. Tovar: Hi, girls!
Elisa: Can we talk?
Dr. Tovar: Ok.
*Dr. Tovar's office. Nervous *
Elisa: How's my aunt?
Dr. Tovar: Gulp.
Elisa: She tells me you are running some tests.
Dr. Tovar: Uh. Yeah. Waiting for the results.
Elisa: You'll tell me if she's really bad off?
Dr. Tovar: Sure. Now scram, kid. I've got things to do and patients to see.
Elisa: Ok. Thanks.
Dr. Tovar: Gulp with a side order of drat.
*Disgusto's office. Night. Bull-headed and stupid* Note: I took some license since this scene was spread out.
Lucio: Elisa is staying with us. Sorry about lying.
Disgusto: Dude! Why did you act so indignant?
Lucio: 'Cause you treat Elisa like crap. Ever since her mother died you act as if the girl is a burden.
Disgusto: I don't even know if the girl is mine.
Lucio: You're an idiot. Of course she's yours!
Disgusto: I have my doubts.
Lucio: two words: Paternity test.
Disgusto: I'm afraid.
Lucio: Dude. Don't be a twit. And even if she wasn't yours, you've been her dad all this time.
Disgusto: Every time I see her, I think of Steffie and her deception.
Lucio: Quit being an ass. If you keep treating Elisa like this you're going to lose her forever. Watch it or you will end up a sad, old man. Alone and with nothing.
*Refreshment stand. Refreshing*
Two ladies: Elisa gossip gossip caught hugging him in the plaza gossip gossip just like mom gossip gossip
Gael: Ladies, with all due respect. SPLASH! Old biddies!
*Street. Argumenative*
Gael: I hear there've been problems with dad.
Elisa: Yeah.
Gael: Why didn't you come look for me?
Elisa: It was late.
Gael: You looked for Damian.
Elisa: Whoa cowboy! He ran into me by coincidence. I didn't seek him out.
Gael: You were hugging!
Elisa: Dude! Not your business!
Gael: Is too! I love you and adore you.
Elisa: Er. No you don't.
Gael: Yes I do! Really!
Elisa: You're my bro!
Gael: You love Damian. *pout*
(Day-um. how much saxophone are they gonna use in tonight's soundtrack? I feel like I'm stuck in a bad 70's movie.)
*Blanca and Lucio's House. Confrontational*
Disgusto: It was a stupid fight.
Elisa: I love you and respect you, but I can't make you feel the same. Did you know Lolita broke her engagement 'cause she didn't want to leave me alone?
Disgusto: Huh?
Elisa: Yeah, mom died and you married Tía about five minutes later.
Disgusto: Um. yeah. But I'm here now, trying to make it up to you. You decide and let me know.
Elisa: *sob*
*Casa Harangue-o. Schemey*
Flo: Dude! You weren't really supposed to take Elisa to the party! I just invited her to get girlfriend points!
Paolo: Dude! It really benefits you more if she actually comes to the party. Trust me. Now, help me find out Elisa's address...or I can ask Damian if you prefer.
Flo: No. I'll find out.
Sabrina: Hi!!!
*Blanca and Lucio's House. Conflicted*
Elisa: I just don't know what to do.
Blanca: Well, the old fart did come to see you. That has to mean something.
Elisa: He only came 'cause my godfather told him. I can't stop thinking about everything Lola gave up!
Blanca: 'Cause she love you! Oh, here's a flower that Paolo left for you. He wants to take you to the party!
Elisa:*eye roll*
Blanca: Gael stopped by too.
Elisa: Yeah. I've seen him.
*Church. Whiny*
Gael: I told Elisa I loved her.
Padre: Yay! Maybe now y'all can have a more normal relationship.
Gael: She'll never love a guy like me. No name. No family No nuthin'.
Padre: Basta! I'm your family! Pep talk! You're a hard worker and...
Gael: Er. About that. I quit today.
*Barn. Bitchy*
Flo: Kissy kissy?
Damián: Someone can see us!
Flo: This place (La Ermita) is changing you. As soon as the party is over we are so outta here and back to a normal life.
Damian: Maybe you're right. It's late. Let's go.
*Dining Room. Tentative*
Carmina: This is a wonderful opportunity to get rid of the brat. She just creates more and more problems.
Elisa: Good evening.
Carmina: *choke* How nice you're back!*choke*
Disgusto: Have you eaten?
Elisa: No
Disgusto: Well, have a seat!
Carmina: *seethe*
*Hacienda Harangue-o Kitchen. Brow-beaten*
Tonia: Lolita bought our son a beer!
Braulio: No way! He probably scammed her!
Tonia: Way! And stop defending her. FYI: She was quite chummy with Horacio. *nyah!*
*Cocina Castañon. Guilt-trippy*
Elisa: Aw Lolita. Aren't you glad I'm back.
Lolita: Yeah, but you didn't even tell me where you were! I love you. I thought you loved me *sniff*
Elisa: I love you bunches! I know you've put up with a lot of crap for me.
Lolita: and I would put up with more. I love you! You are my child. I don't have a husband or my own kids. I live for you!
Elisa: That's why you never married?
Lolita: Promise you won't leave again?
Elisa: Ok. Now that we're square...Who's the dude?
Lolita: Drat those gossips!
Elisa: I'm not a little girl anymore and I want you happy! Go get yer man!
*Curandera hut. I told you so*
Ramona: Gael came here....
Paloma: ???
Ramona: Looking for Elisa.
Paloma: *internal sob* I don't care. I just care about the party.
Ramona: As stubborn as your mother!
*Cantina. With Bravado*
Gabino: What are you doing here kiddo?
Useless Vicente: Nuthin'
Braulio: Hey! You better not be doing stupid stuff! Your mom told me all about the beer!
Gabino: I'm out!
Braulio: And stay away from Gabino! He's no good!
Useless Vicente: No good? I wish you were like him! He's all in charge of the procesadora and stuff! You're just an employee!
*Recámara Castañon. Disgusting*
Carmina: Feel better now that Elisa is back?
Disgusto: Sure.
Carmina: I'm seeing the doc tomorrow.
Disgusto: Shall go with you?
Carmina: Nah. You know...I wonder what it would have been like if our son had survived. Now I'm sick and I may die. I hate to think of the child losing a parent like Elisa.
Disgusto: The three of us should make an effort to be a normal family.
Carmina: Are you asking me to stay here tonight?
Disgusto: Hugs.
Carmina: Ha! I win?!
*Hacienda Harangue-o. Generous*
Alf: What?! No engagement ring! Bad boyfriend!
Damian: Er.
Alf: Here, take mine.
Damian: That's the one dad gave you!
Alf: Take it! Oh, and here's another gift!
Damian: Horsey! I'll ride him now!
Alf: Not dressed like that! There are more gifts in your bedroom!
Bare chest and Belt buckle close ups. Giddyap! Rawhiiiiide!!!!!
*Elisa's Bedroom. Jealous*
Paloma: See the pretty dress Blanca loaned me for the party? Maybe I can convince Gael to go with me? He was looking for you, huh?
Elisa: Yes. Um... We're friends, right?
Paloma: He loves you doesn't he? *pout*
Elisa: Whatever. I love Damian! I'm totally jealous he's marrying someone else!
Avances
- Fight for Dam!
- Don't mess with Elisa!
- War!
- Jealousy!
Sorry for the rush job!
Labels: abismo
El Talismán #49 Mon 4/9/12 Schemes, Cheques and Screams
Last time on El Talisman:
Lucrazy and Tonio plot and scheme in the jail cell.
Today on El Talisman:
Pedro looks at the house for the orphanage and deems it to be perfect. His friends come with and love it too. He closes on the house right then and there.
Fabi is thought bubbling about Army, when Doris comes in to talk to her about her boyfriend and when is she going to meet him? Fabi says with all the divorce stuff going on, she didn't want to bring him by. Doris wants to know if Cameela and Tonio have met him yet? She says no, not yet. Fabi tells her it is very personal and she isn't ready for Doris to meet him yet. Doris tells Fabi that Cameela is no good and just wants Tonio for his money.
Pigorio is talking to a guy (sorry don't know his name) about the forged will and that Tonio and Lucrazy want to investigate if it is real. Pigorio gets a call from Piglet who tells Pigorio that Tonio is in the carcel.
Lucrazy and Tonio talk about how he will get Cameela to fall in love with him, Lucrazy tells Tonio that Cameela is still in Pedro's head. Tonio tells her to get pregnant pronto. Lucrazy is QTH, it isn't easy, Tonio tells her it is as easy as pie, and she better do it soon.
Flor is talking to Army who says that his girlfriend has the same color and make as car as Flor does. Flor tells him this is my sister's car and how do you know her? Army says that Jose is his brother and Flor says have him call her.
Tia Maria and Cameela meet with the Dr who says El Viral is on the verge of a breakdown and needs a psychologist. He needs her to come into the office after her release for a consultation.
El Viral is in her bed in the hospital and is afraid of being put in the street with no money and her enemies will laugh at her.
Rennie is having nightmares about what happened, and Rita comes in and strokes his face and tells him he is strong and she wants him to get better. She has a worried look on her face.
Lucrazy tells Tonio about the fake will. Tonio loses it in the cell and beats the table and chairs and says we have to investigate cause the will old Pigorio showed you is surely a fake. Lucrazy says they will investigate.
El Viral escapes from the hospital and goes to El Tal and goes to Pedro's office. Claudio is with him and El Viral wants that cheque already! Pedro tells her to get out, he doesn't owe her anything and he can't give her a new check.
Cameela tells the Dr. about what happened to El Viral before the breakdown, the fraud by Rennie, the cheque etc. The Dr tells Cameela that he was a friend of Mariana and her Dad, that Pedro married Mariana to give the baby a name
and that Pedro is still in love with Cameela. As they are talking Cameela gets a call from Pedro that tells her El Viral is there and come and get her.
Meanwhile, El Viral is screaming at Pedro about that cheque, she deserves it, she wants it and he better give it to her. She tries to tell him that Cameela is still in love with him and he tells her yeah right, sure. Cameela is in love with Tonio and don't you forget it. He tells her to leave the property and get out.
He leaves the office and poor Claudio is stuck with her now. She is still screaming she wants that cheque and to help her find it. She starts searching the desk and screaming about that cheque. Claudio tells her, he will not help her find any new cheques. Pedro calls Cameela and tells her to come get El Viral.
Lucrazy and Tonio are still talking in the carcel. Lucrazy asks him if he just wants Cameela or does he want Alcatrash too, Tonio tells her he wants it all. Tonio tells Lucrazy that little by little Cameela will fall in love with him. He is going to make sure.
We have another Margarito sighting. He is still in LA moving things and he tells his friend he wants to reconcile with Claudio.
Rennie wakes up in the hospital and Rita looks really happy he is alive and awake. They scheme to get money from Tonio due to Rennie's injuries. The Dr. (same one that is treating El Viral) tells Rennie he will fully recover with no adverse effects. Rita tells Rennie they should still get money from Tonio, but Rennie is afraid of the Negretes.
Doris corners Tracy and wants the scoop on her daughters and their boyfriends. Tracy doesn't want to tell, but Doris says she is the duena of the house and she better fess up. Tracy goes to the kitchen. In the meantime, Doris corners Pancho the Piglet and tells him to spy on her daughters and she wants to know everything about their boyfriends etc. He is glad to do it. Piglet tells Tracy what he is going to do, but Tracy isn't down with that. He tells Tracy he will look good in Pigorio's eyes for doing this. Tracy says oh, anything for the Pig.
Pigorio has a drink at Madame Brigitte's and tells her Tonio is in jail and that Tonio is going to try to have the will investigated. The Madame tells Pigorio, well while Tonio is in jail he can't get any money can he? Pigorio thanks her and grins as he walks off.
Army sees Fabi and they talk a little bit. They talk about how much they love each other,and Army is thinking of a way to tell her about the ruse he pulled with Flor, but saved by the bell, oh friend Fabi has to go, and Army thinks about how he is going to tell her.
The lawyer comes to see Tonio in jail, and the lawyer tells Tonio that Rennie is going to want a lot of money. Tonio says nah, he was rescuing El Viral and Cameela from that loathsome roach Rennie. The lawyer says ok, we'll go with that.
Finally Cameela comes to El Tal to collect crazy El Viral but Lucrazy won't let her pass. They argue about Pedro ad nauseum, blah blah till Pedro finally comes out front and has to rescue Cameela from Lucrazy. Cameela wants to know where crazy El Viral is so theycan leave tout suite. Pedro grabs Lucrazy and kisses her right in front of Cameela, but she turns her back.
Pigorio goes to the hospital to visit Rennie. Rennie wants to know why the Pig is there. The Pig wants to know if he wants a bunch of money. Rennie wants to know what for? The Pig tells Rennie to press charges against Tonio that will keep him in jail for a long time! The Pig will pay him for this service.
Tomorrow on El Tal:
Lots of kisses between Pedro and Lucrazy and Pedro and Cameela!
* recap by Madelaine, posted by Blue Lass
* recap by Madelaine, posted by Blue Lass
Labels: Talisman
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Una Familia Con Suerte #197-198 Fri 4/6/12 Another wedding? Are they crazy?
I think this is the fourth wedding I've recapped on this TN.
The first was Pancho and Laurita. (Now I'm wondering if Tom's parents were at that wedding. I think they would have still been alive.) That was pretty nice, until Laurita dropped dead a dozen years later. Slacker.
The second wedding was Lupita and Alex. Alex dropped dead moments later.
The third was Adoración and Big-nose, whose name I've gladly forgotten already. Pina and Goya conspired to invite Big-nose's wife, which really put a damper on things.
I didn't recap our fourth and fifth weddings, which were, in some order, Candy marrying Napoleon under duress, and Fernanda's wedding to Doc Oc which was interrupted by an obnoxious outburst from snobby Pina.
I'll admit that of the recent weddings, each has been a little less horrible than the one before it. Nevertheless, I am amazed that everyone in this story doesn't suffer from wedding-induced post-traumatic stress by now. I, for one, am quite nervous. If the trend continues, someone is likely to spill taco sauce on a dry-clean-only jacket, or perhaps get their toes trampled while dancing.
But if these two fine people are determined to take a chance, we can only cheer them on, and hope that no one slips on a banana peel.
Part One: Rest is for dead people
I didn't catch the first few minutes, so I may be missing something here:
At the daycare, they're worried because Lupita's not back yet. Ana goes to lunch with Adrian, who promises not to kiss her.
Arnold calls Candy about the boutique. Pina overhears and is jealous. Well, what does she expect from Arnold - she wanted to be "just friends"! Pina is upset because Candy is her worst enemy. Arnold reminds her that he's always supported her, even at the cost of his friendship with Vice. Pina wants to know what Candy's got that she hasn't, "besides these," she says, gesturing for boobs. Arnold says she's fresh and spontaneous.
Lupita is at Avon with Pancho and Rebeca. She's worried about Nayeli, who never showed up at the daycare. Mónica arrives. They all make a fuss over her New Luke.
Pepe finds Frida some tires for the Pantera. She gives him a grateful hug. She says she doesn't know how she'll pay him back, but she will.
Moni tells Pancho she's so angry jealous about Frida she can't think straight. Pancho tells her of the trouble he had with a fair-haired fellow with a ridiculous tan. He was infected with such jealousy that he lost Rebeca. Sure Frida seems perfect for Pepe; that's just what they all thought about Mike for Rebe, too. Don't let jealousy poison your heart. Love is pure. Frida can't help how she feels, but Moni has to fight for Pepe.
Lupita and Rebeca look at the Department of Families website. Lupe tells Rebe how gross Nayeli's dad was, reeking of booze. Lupita would like to talk to N's mother before taking her to the Department. They'll take photos, too, in case they need proof.
Candy and Rebeca Sr. come back from a shopping trip. Napoleon is hiding behind a tree. But instead of seeing that, Candy sees a big hazy floating image of his face. Rebeca Sr. tries to talk some sense into her, but terrified Candy runs into the house, leaving Rebeca Sr. to carry all their bags.
(Those two get along so uncannily well that I have to wonder if Rebe Sr. is her birth mother.)
At lunch, Ana blames Adrian for Fred's behavior with Kari. He's an insecure mama's boy. Adrian says, "even so, you must have fallen in love with him for a reason."
Rebeca Sr. tells her husband (Julio) about Candy. He scolds her for getting involved. She decides to talk to Pancho. He turns his attention back to his jigsaw puzzle and remarks that it's difficult.
Lupe and Rebeca go driving around and find Nayeli on the side of the road. "Dad said if I go to the daycare, he'll hit me!"
Lambi is preparing Avon's taxes and tells Pancho there are some loopholes they can take advantage of. Pancho tells him not to. He wants everything to be perfectly legal! (I thought loopholes were legal. Maybe these are a different type of loophole.) Rebe Sr. arrives and Pancho entertains her with some awful mother-in-law jokes. (Is it bad luck to do that before the wedding?)
Enzo takes Chela on a blindfolded mystery tour. He takes off her blindfold to reveal... the Irabién home! Chela is confused. What's all this, then? Enzo says this will be their new home. "WHAT?!" she exclaims, in English. Yes, Pina sold Enzo the house. Now she can live near her nieces and nephews. He tells her, "my love for you is the best thing that's ever happened in my life."
Ana and Adrian encounter Kari and Fred on their way home. Awkward! Who has the moral upper hand here? NOBODY! Ana tells Kari, "I'm not even going to knock your teeth out... Fred is all yours. And this time I mean it." Since this is the second time, she's not going to forgive him. Adrian and Ana drive off, with Ana staring daggers at Fred and Kari.
Moni arrives at the garage just in time to see Frida hugging Pepe gratefully yet again. His half of the hug looks fairly casual, but his face takes on a very guilty hue when he hears Moni's voice. Moni delivers an ultimatum: it's her or me! Frida says she'll multiply herself by zero and go.
Pepe tells Moni he's in no position to fire Frida - he's not her boss - and Moni is the reason he's working two jobs and Frida needs this job because she doesn't have anything except the car. Moni says she had every right to ask him to choose. He agrees and apologizes. (Whuh??) Hug. Frida watches sadly from afar.
Adrian invites himself to the wedding as Ana's date, but then gets a phone call and has to go back to Guadalajara to be with a sick child.
Rebeca Sr. tells Pancho about Candy seeing Napoleón. "No manches," Pancho says. "¡Sí, mancho, Pancho!" (I knew someone was going to say that sooner or later!) He tells her he thought Candy was just having a nightmare the night of Día de los Muertos, but now that she's seeing things in broad daylight, he's having his doubts. Rebe Sr. suggests that she go to a psychiatrist.
Lupe, Nayeli, and Rebe (Jr.) come home where Ana is crying to Candy about Fred. Ana runs out crying. Rebe follows. Candy comforts the frightened child while Lupe gets her some soup (nobody feeds the kid when she's alone at home all day).
Fred tells Kari he's going to miss the house. He's lived there almost his entire life. Kari offers to cheer him up. He says he doesn't deserve her love or anyone's - Ana's right - he's insecure. Kari says she loves him just the way he is and he shouldn't change so much as an eyelash. "Until I free myself from my mom, I'm not going to have anyone in my life." Kari says he'll get a good job when he graduates, have an apartment and be independent. Fred realizes this is going to kill his mother.
Rebeca tells Ana it's okay to cry and gets her to tell her everything.
Pepe tells Moni that Frida needs his help. "Why does it have to be you?" It's upsetting enough for her to know that he's already kissed Frida and all that. He asks if she'd rather he hadn't told her. Moni says she's never doubted her love; has he ever doubted his? No. Te amo, etc.
Pancho and the Rebecas try to persuade Candy to see a psychiatrist. She insists she's not crazy. No one's saying she is. Candy says maybe Nap's a ghost. Rebeca Jr. lets slip that Nap kidnapped her. Rebe Sr. is aghast.
Pina is with a psychiatrist right now. He diagnoses her with poor self-esteem, codependence, and an addiction to conflict. It's become a way of life for her; it's how she interacts with the world. She needs to learn to live without conflict. (Predictably, she resists!)
Lupita and Tomás tell Nayeli she has rights, and her father shouldn't hit her. They'd like to take her to the Department of Families. She's afraid her father will find out. They'll protect her. What about her mom? He hits her too! Nayeli tells them where her mother's morning job is.
Rebeca (Jr.) meets with her father. She can see that he's troubled. He admits that he and Rebeca Sr. are having problems, but don't want to spoil the wedding. It's just that after 40 years of work, he wants some rest and quiet at a nice retirement place in Palm Beach. She's catching her second wind and feels that rest is for dead people. "But if you're happy, I'm happy," Julio tells his daughter.
Enzo tells Vice, "I'm buying Pina's house." He'd rather Vice hear it from him than someone else. "How nice for Quesadillas," Vice responds sarcastically. He is horrified and feeling sorry for himself. "Everyone helps Pina, but who helps poor little Vicente?"
Part Two: Candy sees live people
Arnold assures Pina that her psychiatrist helped him when Midori fired him and his life was a mess.
At home, Pancho gets good news on the phone and won't tell Rebeca what it is. "You're not going to believe it!" He takes her to a big outdoor picnic with balloon arches and a ton of food. Most of the family is there (Candy is elsewhere). They all crowd along the same side of the table, which makes for difficult conversation. Pancho hushes everyone repeatedly so that he can hem and haw endlessly. Finally he makes his big announcement: They got the cathedral in Toluca! (Big surprise.) Also, a special birthday surprise for Rebeca: A huge band plays Las Mañanitas for her. She takes the first big bite out of the cake - with her face. She blesses Ana and Lupe with frosting on their noses. They all do the Una Familia con Suerte cheer. There's a heavy shower of confetti, or as the local wildlife calls it, "litter."
Candy's not there because she's at the psychiatrist. Of all the mental health care professionals in the area, he just happens to be the same guy Pina went to earlier! Candy tells him that she sees dead people. She assures the doctor that Napoleon was definitely dead. The doctor says she might be hallucinating, but she's not crazy, and anyway, "we don't use that word around here." Her hallucinations are the product of a serious traumatic experience.
Napoleon, very much alive, looks at a wedding invitation and mutters, "I'll be there."
Rebe and Pancho look forward to waking up together every morning for the rest of their lives. Rebe says she looks awful in the morning. Pancho says he snores and he's difficult to wake.
Fred goes to Avon to tell Vice about his plan to become independent. Vice says Fred should let Kari help him. Fred says that would defeat the purpose of trying to become independent.
Pina angrily tells Arnold about her diagnosis. She really seems to enjoy arguing that she's not addicted to conflict! Arnold says maybe there's a remote possibility that the doctor is right.
Back at the birthday party (minus Pancho and Rebeca, and the confetti is mysteriously gone too), Chela tells the family she doesn't want to know the baby's gender. They'll call it Laurita, after her sister, if it's a girl. If it's a boy... Francisco! Everyone groans. Other suggestions from the family: Vicente (ha ha), Temo, Torcuato, Marciano, Pancrácio, Obdulio, Lara, Iberio, Evo, Masyosare...
Candy's session with the doctor is done. Rebe Sr. is waiting for her. Yes, she missed her own daughter's birthday party to make sure Candy would be okay. They talk about how much they like each other. (Hmm. Could it be the call of blood?)
Vice tells Fred he's doing just fine. Fred doesn't believe him. Vice admits he's lost. He cries. It's a pathetic sound.
Tom has gotten permission to take some time off from police academy. He and Lupe go to the bakery where Nayeli's mother works. She is nervous and defensive right away - before they can say anything, she tells them if they wants her to work in their house, she's already doing three shifts and she can't take on any more, so forget it. (Apparently, she's in demand!) But she relaxes when Lupe introduces herself as being from Nayeli's daycare. They assure her that Nayeli's okay and agree to wait till her shift is over so they can talk.
Vice tells Fred that what he feels for Candy is true love, just like Fred feels for Ana. Reconciling with Pina was just an illusion. (Give Vice a shred of credit for being able to accept that Fred really loves Ana, even if she's not Vice's first choice for him.) Pancho bursts in with a wedding invitation; of course he wants his cousin and Ana's boyfriend to attend. Oops, he didn't know that Fred and Ana are splitsville. (It doesn't seem to worry him much.) He says he feels a bad vibe in there and it smells like sulfur.
Nayeli's mom's shift at the bakery is done. She needs to hurry to her next job at someone's house, so they agree to walk and talk, and Lupita gets straight to the point. Mom becomes defensive again; Dad's not hitting Nayeli! Ugly bruise (moretón) on her arm? Surely she just whacked it against something. (Yeah, I'm sure there's a door in their house that has four fingers and a thumb.) They say they know he hits Mom too. Mom says Nayeli's lying. Lupe says kids always tell the truth. They want to help. Mom says who asked you - if you don't mind your own business I'll have you thrown in jail. (Oh yeah? Why not have your husband thrown in jail instead?)
Frida's sad and bitter. She tells Pepe it was one thing to hear him say he had a novia, and another thing to meet the stuck-up (estirada) Frenchy in real life. Pepe asks her not to bad-mouth his girl. Frida says, "I'm going to change" and walks away. (Not sure if she means change her clothes or change her attitude.)
Moni tells Enzo she feels as though something's broken between her and Pepe; it's Frida. Then she gets a phone call; she's invited to be a bridesmaid in the wedding. That cheers her up! She goes off to try on her dress.
Rebe teases her parents and Pancho about her bridal gown. Rebeca Sr. playfully punches Pancho in the stomach. (Let me tell you, there is no playful way to be punched in the stomach.) Is stomach-punching the groom a previously undisclosed Mexican pre-wedding custom? I'm joking, of course. The scene just struck me as odd. Maybe it's her revenge for all the bad suegra jokes he's been telling her.
Pancho and Rebeca are together in bed, enjoying their last night together as single people. He really, really wants to see her gown. She offers him three hints, and if he guesses right he can look:
1. It's long and white.
2. There are lots of sparkly crystals.
3. It's in the closet.
Pancho opens the closet door, and is attacked by an explosion of fluffy pillows. Ha! That's what you deserve, Mr. Snoopy McNosington.
Morning. There are fireworks at the cathedral. The plaza is packed with fans. Rebe's friend Bárbara is there. The wedding planner is ready for action. Pancho makes some vague but friendly statements to the press.
The bridesmaids are wearing bright green. These are by far the nicest bridesmaid gowns I've ever seen. The color isn't great for everyone, but it really pops with Moni's hair.
Fernanda and Pancho share a tender moment. Rebeca arrives in her white BMW, which is decked with flowers. Elena and Oríon show up, fresh from Japan.
Rebeca and her father enter the cathedral. Everyone oohs and ahhs at the sight of her. People comment on her gown.
Raimundo flirts with Arnold.
Enriqueta tells Lambi she's never been married, but she's open to offers. Lambi reveals that he is divorced. (When'd that happen? I didn't think that shrew he was married to would allow him to get away. Maybe she found a guy with more money.)
Ori says something to Elena about monarch butterflies.
Temo shouts, "You're cuerísimo!" (I can't find a definition for this.) Everyone laughs.
At home, Pina tells Adoración to pack some of her stuff. She says she's reading a perioquiro. (I don't know what that is either, but Ado laughs.) The book is called "How to Live a Life Without Conflict." Ado asks if change shouldn't come from within.
Fred comes home and tells Pina that he has something to tell her. No, it's not about him and Kari. There is no him and Kari. He wants to become independent. Ado overhears and cheers silently.
Back at the wedding, someone's waaaay up in the balcony. Candy watches the ceremony and flashes back to her own unhappy wedding. Then she senses movement and looks up. It's Napoleon. She starts to freak out.
"Nobody has loved you, nor will love you, as I do," Napoleon mutters.
Next time:
The rest of the wedding. There's still plenty of time for something to go wrong!
Have a wonderful Passover and Easter!
The first was Pancho and Laurita. (Now I'm wondering if Tom's parents were at that wedding. I think they would have still been alive.) That was pretty nice, until Laurita dropped dead a dozen years later. Slacker.
The second wedding was Lupita and Alex. Alex dropped dead moments later.
The third was Adoración and Big-nose, whose name I've gladly forgotten already. Pina and Goya conspired to invite Big-nose's wife, which really put a damper on things.
I didn't recap our fourth and fifth weddings, which were, in some order, Candy marrying Napoleon under duress, and Fernanda's wedding to Doc Oc which was interrupted by an obnoxious outburst from snobby Pina.
I'll admit that of the recent weddings, each has been a little less horrible than the one before it. Nevertheless, I am amazed that everyone in this story doesn't suffer from wedding-induced post-traumatic stress by now. I, for one, am quite nervous. If the trend continues, someone is likely to spill taco sauce on a dry-clean-only jacket, or perhaps get their toes trampled while dancing.
But if these two fine people are determined to take a chance, we can only cheer them on, and hope that no one slips on a banana peel.
Part One: Rest is for dead people
I didn't catch the first few minutes, so I may be missing something here:
At the daycare, they're worried because Lupita's not back yet. Ana goes to lunch with Adrian, who promises not to kiss her.
Arnold calls Candy about the boutique. Pina overhears and is jealous. Well, what does she expect from Arnold - she wanted to be "just friends"! Pina is upset because Candy is her worst enemy. Arnold reminds her that he's always supported her, even at the cost of his friendship with Vice. Pina wants to know what Candy's got that she hasn't, "besides these," she says, gesturing for boobs. Arnold says she's fresh and spontaneous.
Lupita is at Avon with Pancho and Rebeca. She's worried about Nayeli, who never showed up at the daycare. Mónica arrives. They all make a fuss over her New Luke.
Pepe finds Frida some tires for the Pantera. She gives him a grateful hug. She says she doesn't know how she'll pay him back, but she will.
Moni tells Pancho she's so angry jealous about Frida she can't think straight. Pancho tells her of the trouble he had with a fair-haired fellow with a ridiculous tan. He was infected with such jealousy that he lost Rebeca. Sure Frida seems perfect for Pepe; that's just what they all thought about Mike for Rebe, too. Don't let jealousy poison your heart. Love is pure. Frida can't help how she feels, but Moni has to fight for Pepe.
Lupita and Rebeca look at the Department of Families website. Lupe tells Rebe how gross Nayeli's dad was, reeking of booze. Lupita would like to talk to N's mother before taking her to the Department. They'll take photos, too, in case they need proof.
Candy and Rebeca Sr. come back from a shopping trip. Napoleon is hiding behind a tree. But instead of seeing that, Candy sees a big hazy floating image of his face. Rebeca Sr. tries to talk some sense into her, but terrified Candy runs into the house, leaving Rebeca Sr. to carry all their bags.
(Those two get along so uncannily well that I have to wonder if Rebe Sr. is her birth mother.)
At lunch, Ana blames Adrian for Fred's behavior with Kari. He's an insecure mama's boy. Adrian says, "even so, you must have fallen in love with him for a reason."
Rebeca Sr. tells her husband (Julio) about Candy. He scolds her for getting involved. She decides to talk to Pancho. He turns his attention back to his jigsaw puzzle and remarks that it's difficult.
Lupe and Rebeca go driving around and find Nayeli on the side of the road. "Dad said if I go to the daycare, he'll hit me!"
Lambi is preparing Avon's taxes and tells Pancho there are some loopholes they can take advantage of. Pancho tells him not to. He wants everything to be perfectly legal! (I thought loopholes were legal. Maybe these are a different type of loophole.) Rebe Sr. arrives and Pancho entertains her with some awful mother-in-law jokes. (Is it bad luck to do that before the wedding?)
Enzo takes Chela on a blindfolded mystery tour. He takes off her blindfold to reveal... the Irabién home! Chela is confused. What's all this, then? Enzo says this will be their new home. "WHAT?!" she exclaims, in English. Yes, Pina sold Enzo the house. Now she can live near her nieces and nephews. He tells her, "my love for you is the best thing that's ever happened in my life."
Ana and Adrian encounter Kari and Fred on their way home. Awkward! Who has the moral upper hand here? NOBODY! Ana tells Kari, "I'm not even going to knock your teeth out... Fred is all yours. And this time I mean it." Since this is the second time, she's not going to forgive him. Adrian and Ana drive off, with Ana staring daggers at Fred and Kari.
Moni arrives at the garage just in time to see Frida hugging Pepe gratefully yet again. His half of the hug looks fairly casual, but his face takes on a very guilty hue when he hears Moni's voice. Moni delivers an ultimatum: it's her or me! Frida says she'll multiply herself by zero and go.
Pepe tells Moni he's in no position to fire Frida - he's not her boss - and Moni is the reason he's working two jobs and Frida needs this job because she doesn't have anything except the car. Moni says she had every right to ask him to choose. He agrees and apologizes. (Whuh??) Hug. Frida watches sadly from afar.
Adrian invites himself to the wedding as Ana's date, but then gets a phone call and has to go back to Guadalajara to be with a sick child.
Rebeca Sr. tells Pancho about Candy seeing Napoleón. "No manches," Pancho says. "¡Sí, mancho, Pancho!" (I knew someone was going to say that sooner or later!) He tells her he thought Candy was just having a nightmare the night of Día de los Muertos, but now that she's seeing things in broad daylight, he's having his doubts. Rebe Sr. suggests that she go to a psychiatrist.
Lupe, Nayeli, and Rebe (Jr.) come home where Ana is crying to Candy about Fred. Ana runs out crying. Rebe follows. Candy comforts the frightened child while Lupe gets her some soup (nobody feeds the kid when she's alone at home all day).
Fred tells Kari he's going to miss the house. He's lived there almost his entire life. Kari offers to cheer him up. He says he doesn't deserve her love or anyone's - Ana's right - he's insecure. Kari says she loves him just the way he is and he shouldn't change so much as an eyelash. "Until I free myself from my mom, I'm not going to have anyone in my life." Kari says he'll get a good job when he graduates, have an apartment and be independent. Fred realizes this is going to kill his mother.
Rebeca tells Ana it's okay to cry and gets her to tell her everything.
Pepe tells Moni that Frida needs his help. "Why does it have to be you?" It's upsetting enough for her to know that he's already kissed Frida and all that. He asks if she'd rather he hadn't told her. Moni says she's never doubted her love; has he ever doubted his? No. Te amo, etc.
Pancho and the Rebecas try to persuade Candy to see a psychiatrist. She insists she's not crazy. No one's saying she is. Candy says maybe Nap's a ghost. Rebeca Jr. lets slip that Nap kidnapped her. Rebe Sr. is aghast.
Pina is with a psychiatrist right now. He diagnoses her with poor self-esteem, codependence, and an addiction to conflict. It's become a way of life for her; it's how she interacts with the world. She needs to learn to live without conflict. (Predictably, she resists!)
Lupita and Tomás tell Nayeli she has rights, and her father shouldn't hit her. They'd like to take her to the Department of Families. She's afraid her father will find out. They'll protect her. What about her mom? He hits her too! Nayeli tells them where her mother's morning job is.
Rebeca (Jr.) meets with her father. She can see that he's troubled. He admits that he and Rebeca Sr. are having problems, but don't want to spoil the wedding. It's just that after 40 years of work, he wants some rest and quiet at a nice retirement place in Palm Beach. She's catching her second wind and feels that rest is for dead people. "But if you're happy, I'm happy," Julio tells his daughter.
Enzo tells Vice, "I'm buying Pina's house." He'd rather Vice hear it from him than someone else. "How nice for Quesadillas," Vice responds sarcastically. He is horrified and feeling sorry for himself. "Everyone helps Pina, but who helps poor little Vicente?"
Part Two: Candy sees live people
Arnold assures Pina that her psychiatrist helped him when Midori fired him and his life was a mess.
At home, Pancho gets good news on the phone and won't tell Rebeca what it is. "You're not going to believe it!" He takes her to a big outdoor picnic with balloon arches and a ton of food. Most of the family is there (Candy is elsewhere). They all crowd along the same side of the table, which makes for difficult conversation. Pancho hushes everyone repeatedly so that he can hem and haw endlessly. Finally he makes his big announcement: They got the cathedral in Toluca! (Big surprise.) Also, a special birthday surprise for Rebeca: A huge band plays Las Mañanitas for her. She takes the first big bite out of the cake - with her face. She blesses Ana and Lupe with frosting on their noses. They all do the Una Familia con Suerte cheer. There's a heavy shower of confetti, or as the local wildlife calls it, "litter."
Candy's not there because she's at the psychiatrist. Of all the mental health care professionals in the area, he just happens to be the same guy Pina went to earlier! Candy tells him that she sees dead people. She assures the doctor that Napoleon was definitely dead. The doctor says she might be hallucinating, but she's not crazy, and anyway, "we don't use that word around here." Her hallucinations are the product of a serious traumatic experience.
Napoleon, very much alive, looks at a wedding invitation and mutters, "I'll be there."
Rebe and Pancho look forward to waking up together every morning for the rest of their lives. Rebe says she looks awful in the morning. Pancho says he snores and he's difficult to wake.
Fred goes to Avon to tell Vice about his plan to become independent. Vice says Fred should let Kari help him. Fred says that would defeat the purpose of trying to become independent.
Pina angrily tells Arnold about her diagnosis. She really seems to enjoy arguing that she's not addicted to conflict! Arnold says maybe there's a remote possibility that the doctor is right.
Back at the birthday party (minus Pancho and Rebeca, and the confetti is mysteriously gone too), Chela tells the family she doesn't want to know the baby's gender. They'll call it Laurita, after her sister, if it's a girl. If it's a boy... Francisco! Everyone groans. Other suggestions from the family: Vicente (ha ha), Temo, Torcuato, Marciano, Pancrácio, Obdulio, Lara, Iberio, Evo, Masyosare...
Candy's session with the doctor is done. Rebe Sr. is waiting for her. Yes, she missed her own daughter's birthday party to make sure Candy would be okay. They talk about how much they like each other. (Hmm. Could it be the call of blood?)
Vice tells Fred he's doing just fine. Fred doesn't believe him. Vice admits he's lost. He cries. It's a pathetic sound.
Tom has gotten permission to take some time off from police academy. He and Lupe go to the bakery where Nayeli's mother works. She is nervous and defensive right away - before they can say anything, she tells them if they wants her to work in their house, she's already doing three shifts and she can't take on any more, so forget it. (Apparently, she's in demand!) But she relaxes when Lupe introduces herself as being from Nayeli's daycare. They assure her that Nayeli's okay and agree to wait till her shift is over so they can talk.
Vice tells Fred that what he feels for Candy is true love, just like Fred feels for Ana. Reconciling with Pina was just an illusion. (Give Vice a shred of credit for being able to accept that Fred really loves Ana, even if she's not Vice's first choice for him.) Pancho bursts in with a wedding invitation; of course he wants his cousin and Ana's boyfriend to attend. Oops, he didn't know that Fred and Ana are splitsville. (It doesn't seem to worry him much.) He says he feels a bad vibe in there and it smells like sulfur.
Nayeli's mom's shift at the bakery is done. She needs to hurry to her next job at someone's house, so they agree to walk and talk, and Lupita gets straight to the point. Mom becomes defensive again; Dad's not hitting Nayeli! Ugly bruise (moretón) on her arm? Surely she just whacked it against something. (Yeah, I'm sure there's a door in their house that has four fingers and a thumb.) They say they know he hits Mom too. Mom says Nayeli's lying. Lupe says kids always tell the truth. They want to help. Mom says who asked you - if you don't mind your own business I'll have you thrown in jail. (Oh yeah? Why not have your husband thrown in jail instead?)
Frida's sad and bitter. She tells Pepe it was one thing to hear him say he had a novia, and another thing to meet the stuck-up (estirada) Frenchy in real life. Pepe asks her not to bad-mouth his girl. Frida says, "I'm going to change" and walks away. (Not sure if she means change her clothes or change her attitude.)
Moni tells Enzo she feels as though something's broken between her and Pepe; it's Frida. Then she gets a phone call; she's invited to be a bridesmaid in the wedding. That cheers her up! She goes off to try on her dress.
Rebe teases her parents and Pancho about her bridal gown. Rebeca Sr. playfully punches Pancho in the stomach. (Let me tell you, there is no playful way to be punched in the stomach.) Is stomach-punching the groom a previously undisclosed Mexican pre-wedding custom? I'm joking, of course. The scene just struck me as odd. Maybe it's her revenge for all the bad suegra jokes he's been telling her.
Pancho and Rebeca are together in bed, enjoying their last night together as single people. He really, really wants to see her gown. She offers him three hints, and if he guesses right he can look:
1. It's long and white.
2. There are lots of sparkly crystals.
3. It's in the closet.
Pancho opens the closet door, and is attacked by an explosion of fluffy pillows. Ha! That's what you deserve, Mr. Snoopy McNosington.
Morning. There are fireworks at the cathedral. The plaza is packed with fans. Rebe's friend Bárbara is there. The wedding planner is ready for action. Pancho makes some vague but friendly statements to the press.
The bridesmaids are wearing bright green. These are by far the nicest bridesmaid gowns I've ever seen. The color isn't great for everyone, but it really pops with Moni's hair.
Fernanda and Pancho share a tender moment. Rebeca arrives in her white BMW, which is decked with flowers. Elena and Oríon show up, fresh from Japan.
Rebeca and her father enter the cathedral. Everyone oohs and ahhs at the sight of her. People comment on her gown.
Raimundo flirts with Arnold.
Enriqueta tells Lambi she's never been married, but she's open to offers. Lambi reveals that he is divorced. (When'd that happen? I didn't think that shrew he was married to would allow him to get away. Maybe she found a guy with more money.)
Ori says something to Elena about monarch butterflies.
Temo shouts, "You're cuerísimo!" (I can't find a definition for this.) Everyone laughs.
At home, Pina tells Adoración to pack some of her stuff. She says she's reading a perioquiro. (I don't know what that is either, but Ado laughs.) The book is called "How to Live a Life Without Conflict." Ado asks if change shouldn't come from within.
Fred comes home and tells Pina that he has something to tell her. No, it's not about him and Kari. There is no him and Kari. He wants to become independent. Ado overhears and cheers silently.
Back at the wedding, someone's waaaay up in the balcony. Candy watches the ceremony and flashes back to her own unhappy wedding. Then she senses movement and looks up. It's Napoleon. She starts to freak out.
"Nobody has loved you, nor will love you, as I do," Napoleon mutters.
Next time:
The rest of the wedding. There's still plenty of time for something to go wrong!
Have a wonderful Passover and Easter!
Labels: familia
El Mundo de Telemundo - week of April 9: Discuss among yourselves
Feliz Semana Santa y Pascua por judeos. Maybe it’s sweeps week, too because our novelas seem to be full of action. I will get the ball rolling with Friday’s episode of Corazón Valiente.
CORAZÓN VALIENTE- viérnes
We open with the car that Génesis and Pámela were riding in overturned and in flames. The bad guys who caused the crash don’t get out of their car to check their work.
JM asks Ángela to marry him and to use the familiar tú to him. She can’t believe that this is happening but she points out that she is married. JM replies that he will help her get a divorce. Ángela is also concerned that Luis will try and harm JM but he assures her that won’t happen. They kiss passionately.
The reptile is telling her tale of adolescent woe to Marshall. After recounting her many humiliations by Isabel and her friends, the reptile says that she harbors no resentment. In fact, she is grateful to her tormentors because thanks to them she transformed herself from ugly duckling (patito feo) to the beautiful, desirable woman she is now (not!). Marshall replies that he has his doubts.
Sam confronts Darío about her lost baby. He protests that she couldn’t be a mother at 15. She says that he took her to Mexico almost by force to give birth. Darío replies that she was ill and he was only trying to protect her. Sam denies that. She asserts that he didn’t do it for her. He did it to protect his reputation.
Emma continues to accuse Peralta of trying to rape her. When they hear sirens, Nelly reveals that she called the police.
JM and Ángela are kissing when she sees Luis and Bernardo together on the street. She forces JM to the ground to hide. JM doesn’t want to conceal their relationship but Ángela says that she has to talk to Violeta and Luis first. JM accidentally triggers his car alarm. Luis starts to investigate but he gets a “job completed” call from Fernanda’s hired killers and is distracted.
Bernardo comes into the reptile’s meeting with Marshall and confirms the story of his daughter being ugly as an teenager and says that thanks to him, she is now the beautiful, successful, virtue-filled woman that he sees. Before he leaves, Bernardo whispers in the reptile’s ear that she almost has Marshall in her hands. He leaves and the reptile tells Marshall that if he still has doubts, he should investigate her completely.
The police arrest Peralta and Emma doesn’t recant her accusations.
Willy demands information from Bernardo about the death of his mother. Sol minces in and Bernardo appears to be appreciative of her charms. He also finds out that she is the sister of the murdered Gonzalo. When they’ve gone, Bernardo maintains that Willy’s mother never cared about him or his sister while he Bernardo sacrificed his personal life to be mother and father to his children. Willy isn’t buying, though, and wonders why Bernardo is so nervous if he has nothing to hide.
The reptile is very pleased with herself for having had Génesis killed. She doesn’t want anyone to come between her and JM. Luis reminds her of her promise not to hurt Ángela or Violeta. The reptile replies that but for this promise they would already be dead.
Bernardo tells Fernanda that he is concerned about the police inspector and the fact that Sol is now working at the company. The reptile replies that that crime (killing Gonzalo) was in the past. She has other things on her mind now like what dress to wear to Génesis’ funeral. Bernardo appears to be impactado.
Willy has asked Eugenia, the prosecutor, to come to see him. She asks why. Has he received another threat? Willy flashes back to the letter he received but he says no. He wants Eugenia to use her connections to find out about the death of his mother, which took place in Valle del Bravo in Mexico. She advises him that he needs to go there and she wants to go, too.
Sam asks Darío what he did with the baby and if he has ever felt any remorse for what he did. She has done what he wants by working at his company. She begs him to tell her what he did with the baby so that she can relieve the anguish that has kept her from being happy all these years. Darío remains silent. Sam blackmails him by threatening to tell Perla about his affair with Bernardo’s wife. Darío capitulates and says that he left the baby with the parish priest in Valle del Bravo. [Ok, novela logic would say that we have already seen this missing child, which would mean it would have to be Génesis or Violeta. If she hasn’t seen Willy for 10 years, the kid must be 10 years old - about the same as Violeta and Génesis. But I don’t think it is either of them because first, Sam refers to her “hijo,” her son. Presumably, she was able to see the sex of her baby. Also, Sam has never had any mysterious attachment to either Génesis or Violeta. Generally in novelas, blood calls. So I assume that we are going to have a new child in the novela. We’ll see.]
JM and Ángela go to a hotel room and are just getting down to business when JM gets the call about the car crash.
JM and Ángela go to the crash scene and are told that there were no survivors. Poor JM goes crazy with grief and has to be restrained.
Apparently, Sam has had a private detective working for her to find the baby. She gives him the new information that she has. He can’t go to Mexico for a few days so naturally, Sam says that she is going herself right away.
At the police station, Emma makes a formal complaint against Peralta. Peralta’s parents arrive.
The reptile can’t figure out where Ángela is. Sol tells her that: 1) JM hired her to work at the company and that, in addition, she is living in his house; and 2) JM went off with a woman.
Ángela wanders off from the crash scene. In her mind, she hears Génesis praying to her guardian angel. She calls Génesis and eventually finds her unconscious. [I guess the police couldn’t figure out if there were one or two bodies in the car.]
Bernardo chats up Sol and invites her out for coffee.
I guess Darío is in the aviation business. If we knew that before, I had forgotten. Sam is standing by a plane and Willy comes up to her asking for help to rent a plane.
Peralta is taken to a cell with a big scary guy.
Génesis goes the hospital. Ángela assures JM that Génesis will be fine. Marshall arrives at the hospital and tells JM that the crash wasn’t an accident.
Emma withdraws her accusation against Peralta.
The reptile and Luis arrive at the hospital.
Sam tells Willy that no planes are available. [There are probably 50 places to rent a plane in LA but whatever.] A guy comes in and tells Sam that her plane to go to Mexico will be ready at 7am. Eventually, Willy tells Sam why he is going to Mexico and suggests that they go together. When Perla comes into Sam’s office, Willy asks her to help him convince Sam to take him with her to the Valle del Bravo. “You told him?” asks Perla, jumping to the obvious conclusion. Perla and Sam try to cover up their error and finally Sam agrees to take Willy to Mexico with her. He doesn’t mention Eugenia.
When the police go to the cell to release Peralta, they find him bloody and unconscious.
Bernardo takes Sol to his house and gets her to reveal that her parents hold her responsible for the death of their son, Gonzalo, because she witnessed the murder!
The reptile tells Luis that he has to make sure that Génesis does not leave the hospital alive.
JM and Ángela go to see Génesis. She tells them that she was ejected from the car in the crash and when Pámela didn’t wake up, she crawled away from the car before it exploded. She repeated her prayer until Ángela found her. Then Génesis realizes that she can’t move her legs. Uh oh - that telenovela staple - paralysis! But we all know that it won’t be permanent.
Labels: relaciones, telemundo, valiente
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