Sunday, May 20, 2012
Una Familia Con Suerte #257-258 Fri 5/18/12 Vice's Vices Take Their Toll
Part One: The Bachelorette, Toluca Edition
Scenes consolidated for narrative convenience.
Ana awaits the two finalists in this year's tiresome edition of "The Bachelorette: Toluca." Lupita, our host, explains that she told each of the guys to give it their best shot because it never, ever occurs to anyone on these shows to say "Hey, this is making me miserable, I think rather than honor some arbitrary and imaginary deadline I just won't pick anyone for now."
Fred and Adrián have a calm conversation outside with no punching. No new information. They agree to let Ana decide.
Fred will go first. Chucha excitedly announces his arrival. (Ana fusses over her appearance, which strikes me funny. I think she should frump herself up as much as possible and see how they react. Fred already loved her when she was still in dungarees. Adrián didn't meet her till later. But anyway.) Fred accepts her reason for deceiving him to get her dad out of jail. He reviews all the ways in which he's changed. He loves her and he's ready to be with her for the rest of his life and have a family with her. He leaves the house looking uncertain, and with no rose. Next!
Adrián opens with "How'd it go with Fred?" BZZZZZT FAIL!! Ana asks if that's what he wants to talk about. No, he wants to talk about how great she is and how much better his life is with her in it. He loves her and he's ready to be with her for the rest of his life and have kids with her. He leaves the house looking pleased with himself, but with no rose.
Ana agonizes over her choice with Lupita. Yawn. Lupita is the most incredible trouper. I would have told Ana to find a new rehash buddy a long time ago.
Vice is feeling sorry for himself. Enzo wants him to get his head out of the oven. He tries to get Vice to stop drinking. Vice is stubborn. He blurts that Violeta is a killer. Then he backpedals and says no, she didn't kill, it's just that she's crazy and she
could kill. Enzo wants to know WHO could she kill? "That's not the problem," Vice protests, and changes the subject. The problem is that he's alone and his life is a disaster. Enzo tells him he's not alone; Vice kicks him out and continues drinking.
Enzo goes home to Chela. She doesn't want to hear about Vice. She worries about his health. He nicely asks her to stop acting like she's his mom.
Enzo meets with Fred to tell him about his talk with Vice, killer comments and all. Vice said Fred was the only light in his life; maybe Fred can help.
So Fred goes to Vice and says he's worried and that Vice shouldn't drink so much. Vice says he's fine and Violeta isn't a killer, she's just loca. He tells Fred he's divorcing Candy because of Violeta. He can't ever seem to have just one woman in his life. He needs the adrenaline of a fling. Honestly, he loved Candy, but he's never loved anyone as much as he loved Pina. And why'd he leave her? Because he's an imbécil. Fred asks if he wants Pina back.
Pina is whisked away by Sebastián on a magical mystery tour to the countryside. He asks if she's afraid of heights. She's getting antsy about all the secrecy.
There's a hot air balloon that says "PINA TE AMO" on the side. Hmmm, whatever could be happening? She's nervous about going up, but the scenery is beautiful. Seb has thought of everything: music, champagne, and a nice sparkly ring. Yes, this is what he's been hiding from her. CAREFUL DON'T DROP THE RING!! She's amused that everyone else was in on the secret. YES to Sebastián's proposal, and let's get down from here NOW!!
As they're arriving home, she tells him the whole scheme was way more than necessary. Ado asks some coy questions. Pina pretends to be angry with her for keeping the secret. Finally she reveals that she did say yes to the proposal. Ado hits her head on a lamp and passes out. Seb revives her. She hugs both of them. (Maybe she enjoys Sebastián's embrace a little too much.)
Mónica and Pepe look at a new apartment. He agrees to hire a "girl" so they won't have the trouble they did last time. (Wait, wasn't he just fired? How can he afford a nice apartment AND a maid?) But he wants a dog.
Pancho and Rebeca have arrived in New York. Pancho is overwhelmed... and cold.
It turns out they're not at Avon World HQ, which is in Manhattan. They're at
Avon Global Research & Development, in Suffern, NY. Nervous Pancho makes random comments in English to their guide, Sofía, who clearly isn't used to such goofiness. The executives at the meeting are a bit confused by him too, but try to be charmed. Then this Wilson guy shows up to start the meeting. Rebeca helps Pancho with his manners. I don't think Pancho likes the looks of this Wilson fellow, who apparently doesn't speak Spanish. Wilson presents them with their Flame award of excellence for Avon Mexico. Funny, it looks like a plaque to me. When he gathers Pancho into a congratulatory embrace, Pancho hisses to him in Spanish that Rebeca is HIS hot wife.
They tour a factory and Pancho wants to get frisky with Rebeca right there. Then the two take in the sights of New York; but really, all they see is each other.
Candy tells the Mother Superior that she's given it a lot of thought and she really wants to be a nun. Mother S tells her you don't join (or wear) an outfit like the clergy just to hide from your worldly problems. You need to have the calling. It's a long process. You have to give up worldly goods. "Where do I sign?" Candy replies.
Tomás and his partner are at the bar where young hacker Don David was last seen. (So Tom is now a homicide detective in addition to SWAT? Or did he transfer?) The bartender knew the kid and is shocked to hear that he was killed. Yes, he remembers the woman he left with. She had everyone's attention as soon as she came into the room. (Not only is she hard to miss on account of being so tall, but she was wearing a bright pink dress besides. Does she think her magic earrings make her invisible?) She went right up to the kid and they left soon afterwards. The bartender agrees to go to the police station as soon as he gets off work.
Next day.
Ana wakes Lupita. (Ana didn't sleep all night, so why should anyone else get their rest either?) She's decided. Whoopiee. Ana calls Pancho and Rebe (who are enjoying a hansom cab ride in Central Park) to tell them her choice. We don't get to hear who it is. Pancho and Rebe are coming home tonight.
Adrián tells himself that he'll be the lucky guy. (He's wearing a suit just to stand around in his hotel room.) He calls his daughters and tells them he's still waiting but he's the happiest guy in the world.
Pina tells Fred (who told himself in the hallway that he'll be the lucky guy) that she's marrying Sebastián before he has a chance to hint around about Vice wanting her back. He tells her that Vice is a mess, he's divorcing Candy, and there are things that he's hiding from Fred. Pina doesn't want Vice dragging Fred down. Fred finds it hard to believe he's the child of a broken home. When he gets married, he'll fight to make sure it's for life. (Maybe he shouldn't marry a flake, then.) Pina is proud of him. Fred promises he won't get in the way of her marrying Sebastián.
Pancho and Rebeca talk about the twins' baptism. To avoid fighting over it, he'll pick Julio's and she'll pick Ana-G's. They pause to admire the Statue of Liberty, then go back to smooching.
The bartender works with the sketch artist to come up with drawing that is so vague, it could be Mónica or any other person with a chin-length bob as well as Violeta. But I guess the fact that the bartender already said she's six feet tall ought to narrow it down a bit too.
Part Two: Magical Mystery Wedding
Considerably less consolidated due to faster action!
Vice receives a visit from Violeta in his office. "I'm doing okay, considering I'm in a relationship with a murderer!" Violeta complains that Pepe's still nosing around her daughter. Moni deserves better. Violeta will have to intervene!
Ana calls Fred. "Let's meet." She doesn't want to do this over the phone. Pancho and Rebeca come back from New York and go straight to the nursery. Ana stays behind to call Adrián.
Pancho shows off his Flame which still looks like a plaque to me. Temo asks, "What did you bring me?" He's old enough to have better manners. Pancho pretends he didn't bring anything, but no, he brought lots of stuff. Ha ha ha. Ana returns from her phone calls and assures Pancho she's sure of her decision. He's sad she'll leave him, but gives his blessing.
Pepe and Moni have been summoned downstairs to see Vice. In short:
Vice: Violeta is dangerous.
Moni: Naw, she's just sick.
Vice: Pepe is in danger.
Moni: You're exaggerating.
Vice: He could die.
Moni: Are you sure?
Vice: I've done my duty. Do what you like. I just don't want any more deaths.
Moni: Wut? That's crazy!
Vice: I can't say any more. Don't take any wooden nickels, kids!
Pepe and Moni tell Pancho and Rebeca. Nobody is 100% sure that Vice is wrong about Violeta. Moni considers calling her mother, but is dissuaded. But Violeta wouldn't hurt her too... or would she?
Vice goes to Enzo and Chela's. Chela was just telling Enzo this pregnancy hasn't been so bad. Less nausea. Vice's arrival kinda spoils her good mood. She reads him the riot act for putting Pancho in jail and kicks him out. Enzo agrees to take Vice outside. Chela tells Concepción not to let him in ever again.
Vice, increasingly unhinged, babbles. Terror and alcohol have rendered him somewhat incoherent. He can't turn Violeta in. He won't explain why, but says he's "involved" regardless. She "knows things." Enzo tries to understand. Vice freaks out and wants to leave.
Next day.
Candy is all nunned up. Mother Superior is surprised she hasn't yet told her family of her plan to join the clergy. They're going to find out sooner or later and she won't be able to get out much.
Ana and Lupita plan the wedding and visit the church. They wonder where Candy is. She's supposed to be Ana's maid of honor and such.
Vice goes to Pina's office and invites her to dinner. He wants to talk. Not about work, but about "us." Pina takes great pains to assure him that they are DONE and there is no "us." She's moved on. Vice whines about Sebastián. Pina says, in short, "Fred told me you were a wreck, but ye gods!" "You're all I have left in my life," Vice pleads. Pina shows off her ring to drive the point home. She says, in far more words, "you suck, please go away." He gets handsy with her.
Pancho shows up just in time and tells Vice to pick on someone his own size. He reminds Vice that he hasn't forgotten his week in the joint, then kicks him out.
Pina explains that Vice is upset she's getting married; he had told her she's the most important thing in his life. Suddenly, they both realize that Sebastián is probably in trouble.
Oh yes he is. Pina calls Security. (Just think, Tom could have had a slightly interesting day at Avon.) Vice is shaking Sebastián. S is brave, but Vice is loco. Pancho comes in and tells Vice he's lost Pina forever. He won't calm down.
Security arrives. Pancho tells them not to be rough with this executive. Vice makes defiant noises and gestures, but lets them escort him out. Pancho comments that he doesn't smell the sulfur.
WEDDING DAY!
How many weddings is this, now?
Ana shows off her wedding gown to Pancho and the Rebecas. (Doña Rebe says she looks so great she'll give the groom a heart attack; no one even blinks at this, but I'm glad Lupita didn't hear it.) Pancho gets teary-eyed. Ana hints that she's pregnant. Ha ha! Just kidding! Man, that joke never gets old! He tears up some more, offers his own blessing and that of her mother and grandmother, and calls up the family to go the church.
Adrián is putting on formal wedding attire. Fred is still in his robe and his combing his hair slowly and deliberately. Neither looks very happy. Nervous? Angry? Sad?
Pancho and Ana are at the church. Where's La Burra? And where's Ana's HEMLINE?? Doesn't this church have a dress code? Like, requiring the bride to wear something? Anyway, Pancho is remembering the day Lupita got married, and he wanted to run far away with her and leave everyone behind. He feels the same way now. (Again, I can't believe he's talking about Lupita's wedding. That's the last thing Ana needs to have on her mind.) They cry. He tells her it's the happiest day of her life. The bells are ringing. Time to go in!
Everyone is watches as Pancho leads Ana to the altar and hands her off to the groom. (Candy is there in an orange dress with a moderate cleavage display and less jewelry than usual.)
At first, all we see of the groom is his hand, then Ana's smiling face. Finally we pan back to his face, and it's Freddy. Phew!
Then Adrián comes in and stands there, halfway down the aisle, for a long time. Then he takes a seat, followed by his daughters. Fred turns around a moment later, wondering where his father is.
Except for the long, boring flashbacks to Ana's breakup with Adrián, this ceremony goes off without a hitch (besides the marital hitching, of course).
So, about the flashback to the breakup. She tells him he's a great guy,
but. That's enough for Adrián. He doesn't want to hear any more, but she insists. She acknowledges that he's never let her down and this is really going to hurt; but she's marrying Freddie. He wants to know why. Basically, it's that Fred got to her first and he's the love of her life. He was a jackass for a while, but it turned out okay.
All Adrián wants to know is if it's because of his daughters. She says no. It's just that the heart doesn't take orders. They're going in different directions and she doesn't want to make a decision she'll regret later. He weeps manfully and wishes Ana and Fred well.
So, back to the ceremony. I think the priest had better hurry up because they're already rubbing noses and I don't how much longer they can wait for the kiss. Here it comes: They kiss. Nobody has a sudden attack of rigor mortis.
Speaking of which, Vice is at home with Violeta. He finishes his drink while she fixes his tie. Today's earrings remind me of Eeyore's tail. She drags him out of the room. Vice flings his whiskey glass over his shoulder and it shatters on the floor. We get a close-up of the broken glass. (Good thinking, Vice! Make it look like you put up a struggle!)
Outside the church, Pina and Pancho greet one another as co-in-laws. The newlyweds emerge to great applause. Doc Oc offers his lucid congratulations and advises them never to let any third parties break them up. Fred sadly observes that his father never showed up.
I don't know this band that's playing at the reception, but they're good. I like the accordion. Could do without all the bubbles, though - reminds me of the Lawrence Welk show.
Ana does a song. She's now wearing a puffy thing along the bottom of her dress, I guess so she doesn't flash everyone when she goes up on the stage. She sings that song she always does. A new song would have been nice for this occasion, but I guess she didn't have time to write one!
Violeta and Vice show up just after Ana finishes her song. Vice has already obtained a new drink. Violeta is complaining that only a Lopez would have the poor taste to hold a wedding reception at a disco. Pancho notices the smell of sulfur. Candy sees Vice and becomes agitated. Pancho and Rebe try to keep her from making a scene.
Vice makes a lame excuse to Fred for missing the ceremony. He feels God has forgotten him anyway.
Moni and Pepe notice Violeta. Pina asks Sebastián not to let Vice provoke him.
Violeta congratulates Fred and tells him that that soon she'll be related to him, too. She'll be like hismother.
Tom comes back from a phone call somewhere and stares bug-eyed at Violeta. "Who is that?" he asks, recalling the incredible likeness produced by the police sketch artist. Moni identifies her as her mother - Vicente's lover.
Next time:
Wild guess: Violeta acts like a jerk.Labels: familia
Saturday, May 19, 2012
El Mundo de Telemundo - Discuss among yourselves: Week of May 21
Hello from scenic Clinton, NY where I am attending my nephew's graduation from Hamilton College.
Over to you.
Labels: relaciones, telemundo, valiente
Abismo de pasión #50 5/18/12: Shotgun Wedding Bells are Ringing
Casa de Castanon-Home Office
Giddy Carmina is sitting in Agosto’s office, reading a very steamy love letter, by candlelight. It’s from Paolo, her Italian lover. She hears the front door close and quickly hides the letter behind her back. Agosto, who is sporting a very dapper straw hat high on his head, marches in and sees the frightened look on Carmina’s face. He asks what she’s doing. Nada, she answers nervously. Why are you hiding what you are reading? She tries to resist. Let me have it! What are you reading? Let me see it! He quickly overpowers her and tears the flimsy paper from her grasp. His angry lips twitch as he turns away from her to read. Carmina watches and looks sick. Furiously, he turns back to face his wife. What in the devil is this? He demands to know who sent the letter! He’s waiting for an explanation. She stalls by rubbing her shoulder and wincing. She will have to think quick! She’ll need something original! It’s not hers, she says. The letter belongs to Elisa. ORIGINAL! I stressed ORIGINAL! She goes on to say that a strange man delivered the envelope. She thinks Paolo sent the letter. Agosto doubts it (Shhhhhh everyone…Agosto is thinking). Elisa’s not interested in Paolo. Elisa has told me many times that that she’s not interested in him (Just a little more thinking, Agosto. You can do it! Look at the obvious!) Oh yeah! Carmina says, it totally slipped my mind! It could be from Damien. They have been seeing each other lately. Where’s Elisa? She went to see Lucio. Agosto marches out of the house to find his daughter. Carmina exhales and sinks her forehead into her hand.
Casa de Kenia
Kenia pleads with Gael to forgive her. She grabs his hand as he turns to leave and pulls him back. I’m your sister! I’m your sister! I lied because of Ingrid! Gael looks both hurt and confused. She made me promised not to reveal myself so that she can watch your movements. He asks why. She doesn’t regret abandoning you. She wants to take advantage of you! That story makes no sense. I’m just a poor devil. How can she take advantage of someone with nothing? She tells him that he has her. She repeats that she’s his sister and touches his face. Quien es mi sperm donor? Who is my father? Do you know who my father is? Tell me! She says she doesn’t know his name. Your father is Forest Lawn fertilizer, like mine! Forget about me Kenia. I’m getting the hell out of this town. Gael storms out! She runs after him! As she hurries past her furniture, I find myself coveting her apartment. IKEA? Pier One? Back to the story! She’s begging him to listen to her! Gael ignores his distraught sister, unties his horse and rides off into the night. Kenia, while screaming after Gael, does not notice that Gabby has been observing this tragic scene from a distance. He slowly saunters up the street. I found you, he says to himself. She runs back into the house and slams the door! Looks like it’s gonna be a romantic night for Gabby, he’s carrying wine and a rolled up take-out bag under his armpit.
Snack Cart
Horacio is buying some snacks when his stalker (I mean Lolita) surprises him. “Hola Horacio,” she says. Horacio, wearing a dirty wife-beater, munches on a churro. More food makes it on his shirt than in his mouth. He has no manners and eats like a pig. Gosh, after watching this scene, it’s easy to see why she’s so attracted to him. She asks if he’d like to walk with her. Maybe next week? She thought that he’d want to carry her bag of milk. What the hell is that code for? That was mighty forward of her. What a tramp! Oh!…you want me to carry you milk (wink wink). He tries to grab the bag. If I have to tell you to carry my milk, I don’t want you to feel obligated. I’m not desperate. She is such a tease. He rolls his eyes. Women! He heads off in the opposite direction. Elisa sees Lolita and asks who she was talking to. Lolita tells her it’s her friend, Horacio. I was trying to get him to carry my milk, but he didn’t get the hint. I haven’t had my milk carried since Braulio carried it. You have to be very direct with men. Next time put your boobies in his face, says Elisa, who was still walking on clouds from kissing Dam Fine. People in love make me sick. I want to punch her. They walk off arm and arm together.
Casa de Arango-Dinner Table
Tonia tells Paolo that he has a telephone call. He hurries from the table and into the office. Alfonsina asks who’s on the phone. Tonia tells her that it’s the same woman that calls a lot and won’t leave her name.
Casa de Arango-Home Office
Paolo asks Carmina if she got his letter. Yeppers, she says, but if anyone asks, you wrote it to Elisa, OK? Yes, but why Elisa? If you don’t say the letter was meant for Elisa, you’ll lose me. She says that she will explain later and hangs up. He does not see Alfonsina waiting at the door. Alfonsina enters the room and wants to know who was on the phone. He says it was Sabrina. Estas seguro? Of course I’m sure. He dashes out of the room.
Casa de Don Lucio
Lucio opens the door. Agosto, still wearing his dapper straw fedora hat barges in! I’m looking for Elisa! She’s not here! Agosto is freaking out. She invented that story to go out with someone! Lucio tells him to relax. She didn’t lie. She was there, but she left. Lucio asks Agosto what’s up? What’s bothering you? Agosto gives him the letter. Lucio reads the letter. Agosto tells him that Elisa’s following in her mother’s steps. She can’t help it, it’s in her blood. Don Lucio tells him not to talk about Elisa in that manner in front of him. She’s not the women that you think she is. Open your eyes! Agosto charges out of the door. Lucio looks shocked.
Casa de Mickey and Mallory
Standing at the dinner table, Ingrid is lighting candles in preparation for her romantic dinner with Gabby. She’s wearing the lovely necklace Gabby gave her. Gabby strolls in, carrying a completely different take-out bag, and kicks the door closed. He tells Ingrid that he just saw her daughter, the thief. She’s still in La Ermita. Ingrid looks pleased (there will definitely be no big blue NERF balls for him tonight).
Casa de Arango-Foyer
Maru and Damien are standing in the foyer, discussing Ingrid by candlelight. Maru tells Damien that the secretary has been absent from work for two days. They can’t find some urgent paperwork that Ingrid was working on. Damien tells her that when Ingrid returns, they will ask her where she put it. Maru says that she went to Ingrid’s hotel and she left a few days ago. No one knows where she is or when she will return. After Maru leaves, Alfonsina enters the room and asks why Maru stopped by. He tells her that Ingrid has been AWOL from work for two day. They can’t find some paperwork. Alfonsina acts as if she’s vaguely familiar with Ingrid. Was that the woman who came to see you the other day? She calls her irresponsible for leaving and not telling anyone. Why are you so worried about a secretary? Damien tells his mother that Ingrid is more than a secretary.
Casa de Castanon-Foyer
Carmina is nonchalantly sitting on a couch, rubbing her feet in the foyer, when Agosto returns. She asks where he’s been. Searching for Elisa. He tells her that he went to Don Lucio’s house. Carmina tells him that Elisa came home with Lolita a while ago. He starts to go find her. Carmina tells him to find out who wrote the letter first. For one millisecond, a suspicious look flashes across his face. But, alas, it was only fleeting. Carmina says that if he goes to her now, Elisa will only lie about it. They’ll wait until the morning to investigate this. He agrees.
Iglesia
Damien tells Lupe that Ingrid has disappeared and no one has seen her. He’s suspicious because she wanted to get closer to Gael. It’s just strange that she’s been missing for two days. Why do you care so much about her? She’s Gael’s mother. Gael walks in. Akward! Damien greets Gael and backs out of the room (he doesn’t want to get shanked in the back at the church). Gael wants to know why Damien was there. Lupe tells Gael that his mother is missing and Damien is worried about her. Don’t you care that your mother is missing? No. Gael rubs his pretty hair into a strange page boy, bobbish-like do and walks towards the door. He’s tired. He has to give Agosto his notice. So you’re still gonna leave? Yeppers. Padre wants to speak to Kenia. Gael tells him not to worry. He’s leaving town alone. Kenia is just as much of a liar as Ingrid.
Unknown Area
Gabby slams Kenia, by the neck, into a wall. She yells, “Sueltame”! One more time, where is the money that you stole from your mother? She’s terrified. Hablar! He is turning out to be the best novio EVER! Commercial.
Casa de Arango
Agosto shows his arch enemy the letter. Does Alfonsina recognize the handwriting? Which Arango should he shoot? Damien? Paolo? Scruffy the dog? Help a brotha out! She tells him that Damien didn’t write the letter. It’s not her son’s handwriting. Damn it! Agosto looks disappointed. “I’ve been fanaticizing about shooting that pretty boy! Are you absolutely certain?” I don’t think it’s Paolo’s but I’ll ask him. “Well, I’d been hoping to wack a blood Arango, but if I have to settle for Paolo…OK”. Agosto wants to kill…I mean speak with Paolo immediately. Alfosina says that she will talk to him alone, first. She’ll keep the letter and humiliate Paolo with it and get back to him when she knows more.
Dr. Whipped’s Clinic
Paloma is bummed. Elated, Elisa floats in and kisses her. “What’s wrong?” Elisa sees fallen Paloma’s countenance. My grandma knows about the kissident in Gael’s bedroom. She smacked the hell out of me and told me that I was a disappointment. Basically, Elisa says Ramona had a right to be mad. Yeah, but she didn’t have to hit me. She’s never hit me before. Elisa tries to cheer her up. She sits on Paloma’s desk. I have great news! Dam Fine and I are so totally dating now! At first, I must say, it so was hard for me to choose between Gael, (the total love of your FREAKING LIFE), and Damien. Buutttttttt! Dam Fine is hot and he’s so stinking rich; I chose him” Tears slide down Paloma’s face. People in love make her sick too. Elisa tells her that one day she’ll find love too. Stuff like that doesn’t happen to me, says Paloma. It never will because Gael is the stupidest man in the world. Side note: if I am ever at the point where I am about to slit my wrists. Please….for the love of all that is good…don’t send sad or happy Elisa over to cheer me up.
Casa de Arango
Alfonsina is grilling Paolo like a BK Whopper. Answer me Paolo! Did you or did you not send this letter to Elisa? Paolo says he wrote the letter. They hooked up. He wants to know how she got it. I pay the bills! I ask the questions! Is it true what you wrote in the letter? Are you are in love with Elisa? Or is it a lie? Yeah, I’m in love with her.
Iglesia
Ramona, also wearing an incredibly stylish straw hat, has come to ask Father (perfect hair) Lupe about the kissident with Gael. She wants to know why he didn’t tell her. Lupe wants to know who told her. Paloma. He invites her to sit down. She tells Lupe that her granddaughter is crazy for Gael. She feels like she didn’t do a good job. Lupe tells her that she is being too hard on herself and Paloma. Young people make mistakes. Lupe tells Ramona that she won’t have to worry for long because Gael is about to leave La Ermita. Ramona is shocked.
Green Castanon Fields
The field hands, all dressed in their white Sunday best, are walking down a dirt road. Once again, all thirty women choose to pick from the exact same bush, which is conveniently located directly in front of the main camera. Gael tells Agosto that he’s leaving. Agosto wants to know why. Well, I want a job with an opportunity for advancement. He thanks Agosto for giving him a chance. Agosto says that there is no reason to thank him. He wants to know if it’s because of Elisa’s project. Is it about Kenia? Gael says that Kenia turned out to be a disappointment. He is so bummed. He thanks Agosto for giving him a chance. He and Father Lupe made him a man. He’s quitting immediately. They hug. Hasta luego.
Casa de Mickey and Mallory
Ingrid is sitting at the table, wearing a chaste pink Alice the waitress uniform, when Gaby shoves frightened Kenia through the door. Hola Kenia, says her mother. Did you think you could trick me?
Procesadora-Damien’s Office
Damien is carrying the blue and white contract folder. I THINK he tells Braulio that he will be sending him to train or to work on Elisa’s property, he will have to be discreet. Braulio tells him that sooner or later Gabby will find out about it. Once Gabby finds out, Alfonsina will know. Damien says, then we’ll try to keep it a secret as long as we can. Braulio congratulates him on his new relationship with Elisa. He smiles. People in love….did I mention they make me sick?
Casa de Costanon-Living Room
Carmina tells Agosto that they have visitors and leads him into the parlor. Paolo and Alfonsina are sitting on the couch. Damn it! If I would have known Paolo was here, I would have grabbed my sawed-off on the way in. Alfonsina dramatically lifts up the letter and announces that the person who wrote it is Paolo. She then holds the letter out to Agosto. He snatches it from her and asks Paolo if what he wrote in the letter was true. Did it happen? Si. Paolo nervously clears his throat. Elisa might deny it, but it’s all true. Agosto turns his back to his guests as if he’s looking for a makeshift weapon. Alfonsina tells Agosto that Paolo wants to marry Elisa. Everyone is shocked (including Paolo). Commercial.
Back to the Casa de Costanon-Living Room
Paolo’s muscles continue to strain against his shirt. Shhhh! Agosto is thinking again. We must not judge him. We have to support him. He finds it strange that Alfonsina wants to arrange a marriage between his daughter and this moron. Alfonsina defends the Landucci honor. She’s known them for years and they are a good family. Pablo loves her. Elisa’s not interested in marrying someone like him, says Agosto. Alfonsina, says the letter says otherwise. Carmina agrees with Alfonsina. Paolo is visibly appalled. Agosto doesn’t want to force her to marry that barbarian. Alfonsina says that he must convince her to do so. He thanks Alfonsina for her advice, but says that it’s not necessary. Alfonsina tells him that he can’t afford to have his reputation damaged again. Paolo and Alfonsina leave. Carmina wants to know what Agosto thinks. She tells him the wedding is a good idea. Agosto walks out of the room. Out of the shadows Lolita, having just heard the conversation, appears with a sick look on her face.
Casa de Arango-Front Yard
Paolo’s shirt is still doing a great job of clinging to all of his muscles. He is pissed because Alfonsina offered his hand in marriage without discussing it with him first. Alfonsina tells him that it doesn’t matter what he thinks. She hops in the back of the SUV and he drives them away.
Casa de Mickey and Mallory
Answer me! What have you done with my money? Ingrid really wants those Benjamins! She accuses her daughter of sneaking into her hotel room and stealing the check. Kenia insists that she did not take the money. Kenia says it could have been your idiot boyfriend. Right then, Gabby swaggers in and tosses down Kenia’s suitcase. He’s flipped her house! He shoves Kenia’s Bank of Merida statements into her face. When her mother grabs the statements, Kenia lunges for them. Ingrids smacks her in the face; Kenia yelps and Gabby pulls her away from her mother. Gabby smiles. Suddenly, his jeans got a little tighter. He’s just found a soul mate that’s just as psychotic as he is and it is turning him on. While Kenia holds her face, Ingrid inspects the papers. Ingrid says this is proof that Kenia robbed her. Kenia tells her mother that she can have the money. It doesn’t matter. Kenia attempts to leave; Gabby yanks her back by her hair. They are all going to stay together.
Dead Weeds of Elisa Castanon
Thank goodness! Someone finally sent an official memo to the extras and explained that spreading out across the field will be more realistic. Paragraph one: forty people cannot pick one weed. Paragraph two: wear some jeans and t-shirts. No one will believe that field hands dress in their white Sunday best. Gael arrives on horseback. He lacks side burns and that disturbs me. He has come to tell Lucio that he’s leaving. He gives Don Lucio the green house estimates, but feels it’s a waste now that Damien involved. Lucio says that it’s a shame that he’s leaving since the whole thing was his idea. Don Lucio wants to know why he’s doesn’t give the papers to Elisa. Cuz Elisa’s in love with Damien and she doesn’t love me. He gets on his horse and leaves. Side note: Everyone involved with the project appears to be working in Elisa’s fields except Scarlett (I mean Elisa) who, only last week, vowed to clear the fields by hand. “As God is my witness!” she declared to the sky as she tore at the weeds with her bare hands. That was last week. How quickly she forgot now that she has that sweet contract. Oh Well fiddle dee dee!
Casa de Castanon-Foyer
Elisa returns from cheering Paloma up. Lolita greets her at the door and tries to warn her of the bomb that about to drop. Damien’s crazy mother and the child molester were here! Lolita’s talking quick, but not quick enough! Carmina hobbles out and tells Elisa that her father wants to see her in the office. Elisa leaves. Lolita tells Carmina that what their planning is crazy. Carmina tells Lolita to get her butt in the kitchen. The beans are burning. Lolita leaves. Carmina, wearing bedazzled jeans, hobbles off to eavesdrop at the office door.
Casa de Castanon-Home Office
Agosto informs Elisa that the dress is ready, the judge is hired, they bought the cake and she’s getting hitched in the morning. Who’s the groom? Your lover, the rapist/pedofile, Paolo. He’s an excellent catch. Oh, hell no, I’m not! He ain’t my lover and I’m not going back to Dr. Whipped to take another virtue test. You can kiss my behind. I don’t even like him. He disgusts me. Agosto shows her the letter. He knows they’ve had sex. She grabs it and frantically reads. She says that she doesn’t care what he thinks. Elisa vows that she will not marry that idiot. He tells her that she has to marry him to protect her reputation. She storms out. He follows her out to the foyer. Carmina tells Elisa that she should lucky that Paolo wants to marry her. Elisa turns around and tells them Paolo got Kenia preggers. She tells them that the pregnancy test belonged to Kenia, not to her or Florencia. Paolo knocked up a minor and hid in La Ermita so he wouldn’t have to take responsibility. For once both Agosto and Carmina are miraculously stunned into silence. Elisa tells them that she’s in love with Damien Arango. Accept it daddy! After hearing that, he tells her that now, more than ever, it is imperative that marries Paolo. Primero…Muerto! She storms out of the foyer, without doubt, to sob in Lolita’s arms, but this time, I don’t care! She did a good job. She was great. Her father calls her name. Commercial.
Casa de Mickey and Mallory
Kenia writes her mother a pink check and hands it to her. She’s paid her back every cent. Ingrid can cash the check in the morning. Ingrid tells Kenia that she has to stay there until the morning. She begs her Ingrid to trust her. I’m your daughter! I wouldn’t trust you even if you told me that I was your mother and you had video proving that I gave birth to you! Ingrid tells Kenia to calm down and go to the guest room. Gabby will bring in her luggage. Gabby, gushing with love, tells Kenia to listen to her mother. His belt buckled jumped. He wants to get naked. Kenia stomps off like a chastised five-year old. He looks at Ingrid. Where have you been all my life? He mentally makes plans to introduce her to his mother and his kids (which is a problem since his kids are not aware that he is their father).
Casa de Kravitz-Whipped (less Dr. Whipped)
Mrs. Kravitz (Begonia) is sitting on the couch talking on the phone in the living room when Enrique comes home. She’s telling someone named Rosita that her husband was messing with the fortune teller’s granddaughter. He deliberately slams the door in order to get her attention. She quickly ends the call. You’re putting our family business out on the block, ma? She says that she’d rather spread the news than have someone else do it. You’re telling everyone that dad is hiding the baloney pony (thank you Rick Dugerman) with Paloma? Why are you ruining that girl’s reputation? Dad swore to me that the Paloma was never his lover. Mrs. Kravitz is upset that Enrique is on his father’s side. He tells her, that he is not on either side. She’s a friend of Elisa, who is the daughter of Estefania. What did I expect? He sits beside her on the couch and chides her for gossiping. The phone rings and she answers it. It’s Alfonsina. She looks at her son. Excuse me! This gossip’s not gonna spread itself. Enrique leaves.
Witch Mountain-Kitchen Table
Ramona is eating. Paloma asks her grandmother to forgive her. Paloma knows that she tried to get Gael’s attention the wrong way. She asks her grandmother for a hug. Abuela gives her one, and then we had to sit through several moments of mumbo jumbo about relaxation.
Casa de Castanon
STOP THE PRESSES! Elisa. Is. Not. Crying. Darn it! Now I have to admit that I was wrrr...I was mistak…I was not corr….Let’s all agree that she was not sobbing in her room today. She’s too pissed to cry; she’s disgusted. Elisa tells Lolita that can’t believe her father agreed that she should marry Paolo. Lolita says Alfonsina is behind this because she doesn’t want Damien and Elisa to be together. She touches her amulet, sits down on her bed and touches some plastic flowers. She tells Lolita that Gael is leaving La Ermita.
Church-Gael’s Bedroom
Gael is sitting on the edge of his bed. His head is down, shoulders bowed and his lips look unusually deflated. Hopefully, no one will send Elisa over to cheer him up. If you do, hide the razors and the guns. Padre Lupe comes in. He thought the Gael had left without saying goodbye. Gael tells him that he’s still leaving in the morning. He asks Gael if he is worried about his mother. Shouldn’t he look for her? Gael tells him that he wouldn’t know where to begin. Padre thinks that Gabby may be behind the disappearance.
Casa de Mickey and Mallory
Gabino is back. Ingrid is lounging around in her Alice waitress uniform. Half of her collar has been up for the entire episode and I won't be able to concentrate until someone puts it down. Ingrid tells him that Kenia is in the bedroom. Ingrid says Kenia is stressing her out. She wants her out of the house. Kenia gives her the heebeegeebees; she finds Kenia irritating. Gabby tells Ingrid that Kenia has to stay with them for a little while. He tells Gabby that she’s a disorganized person. Damien is looking for his papers. Also, Kenia is a loose cannon. Kenia comes out and tells Gabby that her mother knows perfectly well who and where her son is. Kenia will tell him everything he wants to know. Ingrid tells Kenia to shut up. Gabby tells Ingrid to shut up. He is so manly when he takes charge. Kenia tells him that she will tell him everything about her brother if he lets her go.
Casa de Arango
Damien eavesdrops behind a pillar on conversation between his mother and Mrs. Kravitz. Alfonsina tells Mrs. Kravitz about Paolo's letter. Mrs. Kravitz is concerned that this will hurt Sabrina. Elisa affects us all dear Mrs. Kravitz. Damien steps out of the shadows. Alfonsina tells him that Elisa will marry Paolo in the morning. Damien is shocked.
Labels: abismo
Friday, May 18, 2012
Who wants to recap Refugio para el amor?
Hello friends,
I wonder if my
Familia con suerte family is too exhausted by our MONTHS OF DOUBLE EPISODES to continue on with the next one, which is of the old-fashioned variety. Please let me know in the comments here. And is anybody else interested in signing on? Let me know.
Labels: recappers-needed, refugio
Brief English translation of the synopsis of Refugio para el amor...
"Refuge for love"
Luciana Jacinto is a beautiful, happy girl who lives in a norteño village with her family: Galdino, her father; Paz, her mother; and Lorenzo, her brother. After Galdino's death, she flees the sexual harrassment of Don Aquiles, boss of the town where she grew up. She comes to work in the mansion of the Torreslanda family in Mexico City, where she makes the acquaintance of Patricio, the protagonist's brother, who was left a quadriplegic as the consequence of a dramatic accident.
Rodrigo has the reputation of being a great womanizer; never the less, recently he has been trapped by the enchanting Gala and they've become engaged to marry. The beauty and simplicity of Luciana alter the daily life of the Torreslanda family. Rodrigo feels a strong attraction to her, while Gala and Roselena (Rodrigo's mother) can't stand her. Her great empathy with Patricio guarantees her place in the household. Patricio regains his wish to live thanks to Luciana, and Jana, the younger sister of the very close Torreslanda brothers, becomes her grand friend and accomplice.
Little by little, the sentiments of Rodrigo for Luciana become an intense and profound love, he then decides to break with Gala in order to marry Luciana in secret and together they confront everything that opposes them.
Except that, of course, as soon as the harpies begin to tell him lies about his sweetheart, he instantly believes them...
Cast
Zuria Vega = Luciana Jacinto
Gabriel Soto = Rodrigo Torreslanda
Laura Flores = Roselena de Torreslanda
Roberto Blandón = Maximino Torreslanda
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez = Paz Jacinto
Jessica Coch = Gala Villavicencio
Frances Ondiviela = Julieta de Villavicencio
Luz María Jerez = Conny Fuentes Gil
Aleida Núñez = Violeta
Brandon Peniche = Patricio Torreslanda
Socorro Bonilla = Magda
Harry Geithner = Óscar
Maricruz Nájera = Matilde
Óscar Bonfiglio = Padre Honesto
Ilean Almaguer = Jana Torreslanda
Paul Stanley = Aldo
Erik Díaz = Lorenzo Jacinto
Tania Lizardo = Melisa
Labels: refugio, synopsis-cast
El Talismán #78 Fri 5/18/12 A Miracle in Fresno--Camila Grows a Pair of, Wait for It--Avocados
Forward: We see that these are the Ultimos Capitulos. I do want to thank Anita, Editor in Chief of the Fresno Underground Gazette, for being the first one to keep the El Talisman flame alive when this crazy show was shunted off to the dreaded afternoon time slot. Anita, the FUG may be gone but you will always be our Editor in Chief. Gracias.
And now, on with the show...
RECAP BY ANITA:
This episode is cliché driven. So sorry.
As
we start the first in the series of Ultimo Capitulos, a sad, sad Camila
is sitting on the couch in Maria’s apartment sadly reviewing her
options—1) marry Antonio this weekend, live unhappily ever after so mama
doesn’t have to rot in jail or 2) refuse Antonio’s unromantic threat to
be loved and cherished in sickness and in health by him until she dies
or mama can spend años in the carcel (don’t we wish we could phone in
our votes the way it’s done on DWTS).
Armando comes in and tries to cheer her up. Surely Marvelous Maria will think of something to save her from a fate worse than death. Camila doesn’t want him to say anything to the Tía. With
more people knowing the terms, the higher the probability is that it
will get back to the Ant and the game will be lost before it’s played. Army just doesn’t think it’s right for Ant to salir con lo suyo (get what he wants). Angel returns to find the saddest siblings in Fresno, still lamenting Camila’s fate. They won’t give him any reasons for the announcement of the upcoming nuptials which don’t include Pedro.
Over at El Tal, Manuel arrives to rescue Mariana from her latest identity crisis. She freaked out after seeing the baby clothes for the second time (Camila was with her the first time, or the writers forgot). She’s upstairs resting but feels better. Mariana tells Manuel that her recall included the sensation that someone was hitting her and she felt frightened and in pain. She mentions a “door” with someone on the other side knocking, but she was too frightened to answer. Manuel conjectures that perhaps it’s her past on the other side.
Downstairs,
Pedro tells Margarito that he’s going to surprise Camila since she
doesn’t know yet that he has been released from jail on his own
recognizance. He and Gabriel are seen outside, walking across a bridge to nowhere. Pedro is telling Gabriel that he can’t have it both ways—staying single and getting it on with Sarita for free. Marriage is good (this is really a PSA for the rationale of state marriage license fees as a revenue enhancer). Gabriel agrees, but the fact is he is very young and has nothing to offer Sarita. Pedro says, not to worry, he’ll make sure he has lands and everything else he needs to start out (what a boss).
Over at El Alca Cabaña, Lucrecia is being visited by Ant. He’s
pacing and reflecting on his decision to ship Fab away to boarding
school (and here we thought she was already in college) for her own
good. He doesn’t like the idea of her being away from him (like he really cared when she was around—sheesh).
Lucrazy can’t believe her father loves her more dead than alive. Before he leaves, she has a favor to ask. She
wants a wig and clothes like she does not normally wear so she can get
up close to Pedro without him being aware of her presence. She’s going stir-crazy shut up in the cabaña. Antonio says she IS crazy (better truths have ne’er been spoken). Ant warns her that she’d better not put his grand plan at risk by going out. Lulu
says she’s going to get out and if Ant won’t help her, she’ll go
straight to Pedro and let him see that the reports of her death were
greatly exaggerated (apologies to Samuel Clemens—not to mention the
retraction that FUG will have to publish).
Anti tells his crazy sister that she is going to do what he tells her. It’s convenient for her to be dead, so she can’t just waltz out and do what she wants, especially, not to see that Indio. If she goes near Pedro, he warns, he’ll kill her—she’s already dead anyway, ha-ha.
Ex-Princess Doris the Ho is accosted in the hallway by Piglet, the Court Jester. King Piggorio the Sugar Daddy is poorly. She really can’t be bothered, her nail polish isn’t dry yet. Ex-Princess
says she was just thinking, the two of them should form an Unholy
Alliance to fight the common enemy, the Evil Prince Antonio the Slosher. It would be advantageous to both of them to join forces. They would be under the protection of the King. If
Piglet would help her become the King’s Queen, she will help him
establish his paternity and be legally recognized as the King’s son
(wait a minute, is this Game of Thrones or Wheel of Misfortune), then,
WAIT FOR IT, he can call her Mama. Ok, nails are dry, Doris leaves.
Gregorio yells for Panchito, but gets Valentin instead. He
wants a doctor to come to the house right away and to use the back door
so no one will see him since he doesn’t want anyone to know how sick he
feels. Right away, says Val, and straightaway runs to tell Antonio. The Ant tells him to forget about it and if Don Gag asks, stall him. Later Val tells an angry Gregorio that the doc was operating and he’ll be there in the evening.
Don G is up and about with Doris and Valentin, all of them dressed in dark and dreary black. Don G is also riled up and there is much yelling until Doris leaves. He simmers down and wants to know if there’s anything new on Mariana—is she still at El Tal. Val thinks so, but isn’t sure. Don G says they will have to be ready for anything. Later, Gregorio is with Piglet and learns that indeed Mariana is still at El Tal. Somewhere
during his agony, Don G tells Piglet he’s not going to leave anything
to Antonio and later that he’s going to put Piglet in his will to
inherit everything since he’s been the only loyal progeny.
Elsewhere in the hacienda, the F-Sisters are bemoaning Fab’s fate. Everyone is dressed in black, reflecting the doom and gloom hanging over them. Flo is desolate. She doesn’t want Fab to leave. Fab
is resolute—she will not accept Camila, the condition for being allowed
to stay (silly girl; Camila could easily be avoided, as both her
parents were and she would get to stay near her boyfriend—ah the
hormonal adolescent mind isn’t working in this case). If Fab won’t stay, then Flo wants to go with her. That
won’t be possible to arrange since she is leaving for Canada in the
morning (so this is the best Lulu came up with—Seattle or Boise weren’t
good enough?).
Pedro has arrived at Maria’s apartment, bearing flowers and expectations. He’s
confronted by Sad-Eyed Camila who tells him to forgive her, but she
can’t marry him (QTH—isn’t he still legally married to Mariana while
waiting for a divorce and aren’t he and Camila considered married by the
church; separation of church & state does have its shortcomings…..)
P: Here I brought you these flowers. What’s going on here?
S-E C: Nothing is happening.
P: Tell me, something is going on.
S-E C: Forgive me, Pedro, but I can’t marry you. Vete (a gentler variation of Largate), por favor.
P: At the very least, you owe me an explanation.
S-E C: I don’t owe you an explanation, so vete; simply put, I’m not going to marry you.
P: We promised each other not to fall into gossip or entanglements and we would defend our love.
S-E C: We said a lot of things to each other. I’m not going to marry you, so leave.
P: Where is this attitude coming from that you are asking me to leave. I don’t think I deserve this.
S-E C: I don’t have anything else to say. I beg you to leave and don’t come looking for me anymore.
P: I’m not moving from here until I learn what is going on.
Armando and Angel have retired to their bedroom to continue their discussion of the Camila affair. Army lets on that it’s all Elvira’s fault that Camila’s life is ruined. Angel could have guessed that and finally persuades Army to spill the beans.
Back in the living room, Sad-Eyed Camila and Pedro continue their non-communicative conversation.
S-E C: Understand—our relationship is over, no more discussion.
P: I’m not moving until I learn what’s going on.
S-E C: I have no more to say—leave.
P: Camila, I know you, you don’t change your mind from night to day. Someone is pressuring you.
S-E C, pretending to be mad: Ok, Enough, You asked for it—our relationship was a big mistake. I should never have known you (awkward statement—does she mean in the biblical sense?).
Hooray!!
Here comes the cavalry to the rescue!! Oh, no, it’s just one big cow
dressed in blue to step in some stuff she already left on the ground. Elvira opens her big mouth and yells, leave my daughter in peace. Then three-way yelling starts. Elviral wants Pedro Out-of-There. Pedro refuses to leave without details. He tells El-viral to STFU (thanks, BL), this is between himself and Camila. He wants to know who’s putting the pressure on her. Fortunately, Elvira can’t contain herself and blurts out that Camila is marrying Antonio *this* weekend. Pedro is muy impactado.
P: This is all absurd. Camila can’t marry someone who has deceived her, lied to her; she *can’t* marry the Ant.
ELV in Tears: It doesn’t matter, Camila *has* to marry the Ant, so please, leave.
Armando enters.
P: I’m sure you, Elvira, are behind all this. I’m going to find out *why* you are pressuring Camila. And
one more thing—he slings at her as he leaves—Camila and I are going to
continue to be together, whether you like it or not (good luck with
that; you’re dealing with a lot of mentally deranged people all aiming
at derailing YOU, Pedro).
Arm to El: He reads you like a book, Ma and I don’t think he believed anything you said. Knowing how he feels about Camila, I’m sure he’s not going to let Camila marry that tipo.
There is a sad, sad shot of a sad Camila remembering Antonio’s marriage proposal. Angel wants to know what he can do for her. There’s nothing to be done. Angel says that it’s not fair. Camila convinces herself she must forget Pedro forever. Angel is not convinced. He’s there to help, or at least to be told what’s going on.
Out in the living room Elvira is disconcerted that Pedro will investigate—they just can’t let him. Elvira whines that Pedro is to blame for everything. She tries to make Army agree that Ant is a much better match for Camila. After all, he’s already divorced and he’s rich. Armando just looks at her—almost with pity—and tells her she is the worst mother in the world. Elviral is left to chew her cud on that one.
Armando rejoins Angel and Camila in the other room. Army says she can’t do it; she can’t sacrifice herself for their mother. She doesn’t deserve it. Camila replies, what does he propose, let her go to jail? Angel is confused. His Tía could go to jail? The
sibs try to tell him to forget what he just heard, but Army finally
explains that through a “mistake,” Elvira is about to be accused of
murder (wait, it must be attempted murder, El Piggorio is not dead
yet). In the end, he tells about the Piggorio and the poison and the
pills.
Antonio, meanwhile, has left the cabaña and shows up at the House of Happy Pleasures, although he’s not seeking any just then. Brigitte tells him it’s not Happy Hour yet anyway. He wants to know if Lucas is around. Brigitte offers to contact him and voilà, there he is. Ant reminds him that he pays well. He
wants the name of a defrocked doc (apologies for the mixed metaphor, it
sounds good)—someone who has lost his license and is willing to do some
questionable jobs. Lucas says that is not going to be easy. What does Ant want him for, to kill his dad? Joke…Ant doesn’t think so. He needs him tonight. Lucas
says it’s going to cost him double because he will be required to share
some important information about the doc in question. He’s
the same one that falsified the diagnosis that El Piggorio contracted
for claiming severe injuries that a Mr. Renato suffered so he could sue
Antonio. Ant is furious that his own sweet dad snookered him.
At El Tal, Manuel is still upstairs with Mariana, having a little tête-a- tête with the Padre. The
good Padre acknowledges that when all this was happening to Mariana,
he lived in Tijuana, but Pedro kept in touch, so he’s up to snuff with
all the details. He is also convinced that Don G was responsible for the beating and disappearance of Mariana. He fills Manuel in on what kind of person Don G is—a man without a soul. And the son, Manuel wants to know? They say he is worse than the father (but, but, Padre, Antonio hasn’t killed anyone yet—he’s just evil). Mariana stirs from the bed, still freaking out. She was seeing herself in the hospital and Pedro was telling her she lost her baby. She remembers that she lost the baby, but nothing else. Manuel asks her not to stress herself and suggests they go home so she can rest. He wants to know if they can take those personal belongings with them—they might help.
Mariana
is now in the living room talking to Pedro (whaa—hey, continuity and
editing crew, wake up; where did Manuel go and how did Mariana perk up
so quick when she was being taken home to rest, but ni modo). She wants to know what is wrong. He tells her about Camila’s new wedding plans that don’t include him. She offers to help him in any which way, maybe talking to Camila to find out why this sudden turn about. Pedro is sure it is Antonio pressuring her.
THE RENATO SIGHTING TAKES PLACE NOW
Renato is still living in his old apartment (the one Elvira thinks is half hers), so he can’t be flat broke. Rita is probably “working.” The doorbell rings and when Renato opens the door, Antonio’s fist comes through the door first. He tells Renato he’s been found out about the medical fraud game he and Don G were into. Ren denies it. Ant continues to accuse. Ren denies it and claims there is no proof, whereupon Ant pulls out a paper with names and facts. Ren still thinks Ant is bluffing and urges him to largate and go to the police if he wants to. Antonio tells him to relajate, he has a proposition. Don G will keep on paying him to move the suit forward, but he’ll also pay not to move it forward. He
wants Ren to get in contact with this doctor and for that, he’ll pony
up 10% of what he will pay him for a job he has in mind. Renato doesn’t even have to think twice—although he pretends to think it over.
In no time at all, the shady doc (apologies to the esteemed medical profession), shows up and Ant wants to talk to him, a solas. Ren makes himself scarce, but probably still within earshot. This
medical unprofessional understands what Antonio wants and agrees to
introduce a poison that leaves no trace and kills very slowly (à la
Marcela). He’ll be well compensated as long as there are no betrayals and Don G stays alive.
Downtown at the Only Hospital in Fresno, Elvira walks into Maria’s office. Que Haces Aquí, Maria wants to know. Elviral is oh, so weepy. She needs Maria’s help. For what, what has she done? Elvira doesn’t want Maria to be judgmental, but this is the worst time of her life.
Back at Maria’s apartment, Camila’s troubles do not seem to have had any effect on the cousins’ appetites. They
are indulging with great gusto on spaghetti, crunchy rolls, fresh green
salad and orange drink (but where are the avocados and raisins). Camila doesn’t want the boys to tell Maria anything. Army says that’s foolish, she can help. There’s got to be a way to keep Elviral out of jail without having to sacrifice Camila’s happiness for her mother. Something will occur to them—and for her sake, she shouldn’t marry Antonio. Camila leaves the table—what’s done is done and they shouldn’t try to change her mind. They
boys clear the table while Armando wonders out loud if there isn’t
something wrong with his mother’s head—it’s not normal to be so greedy. Angel agrees that he can’t understand how a mother could be so ready to sacrifice her own children.
Over
at El Tal, the boys in black are talking about the Camila affair (you
would think this would be on the front page of FUG—it will be, just give
me another couple of hours to finish the story). Padre says that indeed, Pedro is owed an explanation. He and Camila are man and wife before God and that’s enough for him. Pedro says he’s tired of fighting for this unattainable love. Padre doesn’t want him to give up.
Doris, in the El Al hacienda living room is kvetching about Fab going away to boarding school. She
pretends in front of Bertie that she knew all along, she just didn’t
know that Ant was really going through with it and so soon. Knock-knock (I didn’t hear it, but never mind); Who’s There? Doc-Not; Doc-Not-Who; Doc-Not is Me; here to see Don G.
Antonio breezes into the despacho to learn from Val the new Doc-Not is examining El Piggorio. Bertie bursts in to tell him there is someone to see him. He
starts to harangue her for not knocking before entering and stops in
mid-harangue when Camila sweeps in and confronts him defiantly. Val and Bertie withdraw. Antonio coos at her, thinking he’s won her. She tells Antonio to shut up. She’s here to tell him she has *NO* intention of marrying him.
YAY, CAMILA GREW A PAIR.
I
didn’t catch the avances, but we will all be breathless to know
if—Camila’s new pair don’t shrivel, Maria thinks of a way out, Doc-Not
botches the job, Renato gets paid, Pedro gives up, and Lucrass takes a
hike over the fence to El Tal.
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