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Sorry recap for tonight is in progress... had to watch the Orioles game, been away from Balt for 6+ yrs (was there for the 96-97 seasons) but still a fan, still feel like i am there... so had to watch the wc game... btw Orioles won!
now on to watch the ep... will post quick recap in an hr, will extend more tomorrow.

ok here it is...

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Here you go! Another week with more great recaps and comments.

I doubt Miggy and FF will make it to Ushuaia. Here is a picture of the town in December, their spring.

Here is a picture of a place in Tierra del Fuego National Park...

where, for a modest fee, you can get you passport stamped with a "Fin de Mundo" stamp. This is where the Pan American Highway ends.

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Rodolfo watches as Camila approaches the Snogmobile. Alonso is talking about being discreet and, unfortunately, Ximena notices Camila and warns Alonso. He gets out of the car and Ximena gets to overhear the ensuing argument. Camila thought she'd made it clear she wants Alonso gone. She wants him out of her life and off the ranch. Well, Alonso has no intention of budging.

Isadora points out Agustina's special post-nookie glow. Agustina will only say Dionisio's the "best" guy she's ever "had." Her first husband died, and her second husband was a cheater and a bad father. She denies having a relationship with Don Daniel, who was in love with Camila's cousin Daniel's mother. So she's a little distrustful of men. Agustina says it was easy for her to jump to conclusions earlier. Isadora brushes it off and tells Agustina to think of her as a sister. They get treated to Alonso and Camila making a scene. Camila insists that while Alonso won't account for the money he got from her, she has no reason to trust him. Even if he says he'll account for all of it, Camila still wants him fired. Alonso plays "poor me" for the benefit of his mother and mother-in-law.

Luzma laments the loss of Pablo. After what her uncle did to her, she has no doubt he'd make good on his promise to kill Pablo if she goes back to him.
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I had to watch online tonight thanks to my new digital cable box and old Tivo not playing together nicely. I trust all you perceptive commenters will let me know if I’ve missed anything important.

Lo Refrito (i.e. lowlites from last night): Chente accepts Gabino’s mandate to “prove” he is a Mendoza by destroying Braulio. Yikes! Guadalupe threatens Carmina with jail. Carmina retorts by threatening Elisa, take that ex-padre! Elisa tells Gael that Paloma’s baby is his. There is a sick horse; any vets in the house?

Lo Nuevo: “No puede ser!” says Gael to Elisa. Enrique said the kid is his. Enrique lied, she says, to protect Paloma. The usual conversation ensues and Elisa reveals that when Paloma was “sick” she actually tried to kill herself. “You have to take responsibility and marry Paloma. Forget me forever,” insists Elisa.

Ooh la la, Gabino and Carmina are in an embrace of the debauched. Carmina is pithed about Elisa playing the grand executive, and she simply can’t stomach boinking while ex-padre is still in town bothering her. How she hates her life! Little Gab, who is frisky tonight, tells Big Gab to tell Carmina that he’s her man now and 1) will make sure Elisa’s company is past history and 2)  will “take care of” Lupe if she will “take care of” him. Deal.

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* This is the chorus of the song "Time for Me To Fly", by Reo Speedwagon that so fit this epi.

Time for me to fly

Oh, I've got to set myself free

Time for me to fly

That's just how its got to be

I know it hurts to say goodbye

But its time for me to fly.

Torreslanda Bidness, Luci's Office:

We start this evening with Luci and Vio in Luci's office and Luci is sad Rod the Bod is going to Canada, maybe forever. Luci still loves and misses him so much. About this time, Pato is outside the office and hears the convo between Luci and Vio and he hears Luci is leaving to go back to Het Het he looks so sad. Vio reminds Luci ,Rod the Bod is still the Papa of this bebe. Luci says she misses him, her Mushashon. Pato finally comes into the room and tells Luci he is leaving for therapy.

Taco Stand Corner, Torreslanda Hood

Fabian and Lorenzo are cleaning the taco stand corner with some brooms. Lorenzo is still very happy that Hanna and Boris broke up. He would love to have given Hanna a hug and a kiss. Lorenzo is so happy in fact, he is kinda dancing with his broom! Lorenzo tells Fabian he doesn't think he is good enough for Hanna. Fabian so doesn't agree and thinks Lor and Hanna are so right for each other. Lorenzo finally agrees and says you are right. Fabian is now teasing Lorenzo about how much Lorenzo is in lurrrvvve with Hanna. Lorenzo agrees but he wants Hanna to be more than his girlfriend, he wants her to eventually be his wife and the mother of his children, awwww.

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Ayer –
Conny arrives at Melissa’s apartment and is grateful to find a haven there
Boris arrives at the TL mansion to tell Roselena that he and Jana broke up—but doesn’t answer when she wants to know why.  (Boris said earlier or later that it was an old fashioned convention.  Sort of like breaking off an engagement used to be a big thing in the 19^th C.)
Luci tells the two moms about seeing the apartment Claudio bought.  It’s big enough for everyone.  She wants them to come and help them paint the baby’s room.  This is a segue right into hoy.

Hoy –
The Extended-Stay Hotel
Luciana is still on the phone with the two moms.  They are all talking excitedly about what they are making in the way of a layette for the new baby.  Luci says the barrio folks are making her the bassinet she can keep right next to her bed.  Paz says this baby is coming with lots of love.  Luciana answers dreamily, it’s my reason for being, my reason for living.  (Come on, girl, there’s more to life than having a baby, but those first few months are the sweetest on earth.)

The Dim, Dark, Uber-Decorated Mausoleum (Thank you JudyB)
At the other extreme we have Gala informing Rod sarcastically when he gets home, thanks for getting here on time.  She’s pithed because he wasn’t home when the baby crib arrived, so they put it in the gym.  Why there, he wants to know.  Well, where else, in the hallway, in the living room?  Rod says the crib should go in our bedroom.  Our? bedroom?  Well, ok, *your* bedroom.  No way, no how, she laughs.  I’m not going to take care of a squalling infant while I’m trying to get my beauty sleep.  It’s either the gym or the studio.  Listen, Gala, a newborn shouldn’t be left in a room alone, it should be at your side so you can take care of it.  That’s from your granny’s days; no need to lose any sleep, though, I’m hiring a nanny and two nurses, one for daytime and one for nighttime.  (Hey, those are twelve hour shifts!  Where is OSHA?  Where is the American Nurses Association?…oh, right, forgot, they’re in Mexico where employees can be exploited.)  Rodrigo can’t believe what’s she's saying, for heaven’s sakes, Gala it’s *our* child, not the child of the nurses.  What’s the problem, Rod es Mio, while we enjoy ourselves, they take care of the baby.

Rodrigo goes in to take a look at the crib—it’s right in the middle of his gym.  Note all the blue and the mobile for a boy—a blue-edged umbrella with all kinds of hanging balls (wishful thinking woman; and some of those balls belong to your husband-in-name-only).  Isn’t it swell?  Your mother picked it out, Rodrigo.  It’s nice to see how enthusiastic you are.

Changing topics, Gala mentions what happened the night before and suggests he needs to ask her for an apology.  He does and he hopes that what she did is not repeated.  As far as he’s concerned, she won’t have any more provocations.  Let’s hope so, dude.  Gala reminds him she didn’t want to fight, but he laid down the rules and then abused them.  Also, that on her part, she did not fail to follow them.  Rod suggests, why don’t we add a new rule: ratchet down this mutual abuse and see if we can’t live peacefully.  In return, Gala asks, you respect this home and your wife.  I think so (me parece), he replies in a somewhat non-reassuring tone.  She adds that they should live as husband and wife with the intimacy as it ought to be between them.  He doesn’t answer and just walks away and she’s thinking to herself—Gottcha!
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Introduction

Seven monkeys are in a nice office at Televisa HQ, with seven aged desktop computers. (Ed. We do not need more monkeys that seven to demonstrate 'Infinite Monkey Theorem for Abismo—seven will do.)  After a moment of observing them, It is clear that these fine simians are the writers for Abismo De Pasion. This is the dialogue that followed, as I was able to understand it. Monkeys speak fast and heavily accented Spanish...

"Let's add another meaningless character to the story of Abismo de Pasion. Why don't we do it now (instant gratification) while we are already in Ultimas Semanas? Oh, YES! The delighted monkeys clap their hands in glee. I know, says the alpha male, a huge brute named Fluffy. I learned a new concept in Behavioral Science today—'Aging Sexpot'.
'Aging sexpot?' cry the other monkeys, as they try the phrase on for size. "Aging sexpot? I like it", says the sycophant monkey standing behind Fluffy. "I really like it. This could be worked in with the other random elements we have strung together in place of a plot." 

"Don't think of this show as having a PLOT!" shrieks the Alfa Fluffy as he capers around the room, taking control of the group firmly. "Think of this as... as...a soup, stone soup in which we can throw in any ingredient, bring it to a boil and then watch as it evaporates away, meaningless." In the sudden shift of mood that characterizes monkeys and is best exemplified by Gael in 'Abismo', the writing, typing, and story-running monkeys screech, scream and insult one another, pelting one another with the rotten fruit that covers the floor of their large office. "You people are losing your meta-physical edge," Fluffy snarls. "Think Sopa de Albondigas and start typing.The first one done gets a rotten banana!

And, with this fine incentive, our writers type madly away on their ancient word processors.

Thus, our episode—Abismo de Pasion 132, Ultimas Semanas

Refrito

Aging Sexpot Carito starts out the episode by promising to help Elisa with her 'plot' to buy la quinta from Carmina.
Paloma says goodbye to Doc Tovar and tells him he has been like a father to her. She also finds out that her mother, Remedios, sacrificed her life for Paloma when she was born. How sad.

Everybody Is At Elisa's Procesadora Today
Outside the new and prosperous procesadora Yucateca Begonia begins insulting Paloma to her son Enrique. "That girl is a low-down, base born tramp. She could be pregnant by anybody..."( a loose translation, I'll admit, but it captures the idea). Begoña sure knows how to endear herself to her children. Right then, Elisa walks by and overhears the conversation. "Is Paloma pregnant?", she asks. QuiQue tries to equivocate but Elisa asks, "Is she pregnant of not?" Enrique now throws his Mom under the bus, this is just another case of her gossip and lies, but Elisa isn't buying it. Enrique suggests that it would be better for Elisa to speak about this directly with Paloma. When Begoña insults Paloma again, comparing her to 'sluts' like Elisa and Carmina, Elisa takes the luscious, ripe habanero out of her hand, shoves it in Begone's face and rubs it all over her mouth. That will give Begoña a taste of her own medicine! Begone grabs her burning face as Elisa walks away. Go Spunky Elisa! Enrique shakes his head at his mom and walks back into work.
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• Eva, horrified that Helena's on the other side of the door, throws his/her voice deeply and invents a mysterious male visitor, desperately stalling. Helena, who's come to apologize, is amused and curious when a bit later Eva comes out holding her robe tightly closed around her neck and clutching a pair of men's pants
  
  "You never tell me about YOUR life, Eva." "I'm timid about these things." "Is that guy your boyfriend?" "Of course not! I'm still in morning." Eva admits to being a meddler. Helena: "But you're a great person! Still - don't meddle." Helena smiles hugely.
  
  
• At a nice restaurant, Mimi and Adri talk about Eva, Mimi can't seem to get Adri to concentrate on her fine assets although he does say: "I like you, you have a good sense of humor." She tells him she inherited the pension she manages.
  
  Adri: "I always thought women should be in the house or in the bed, they shouldn't have power. They were born to embellish and we men were born to govern." "You think like somebody from the 14th century."
  
  JC later explains to Mimi: Adri sees women as objects because he's neer been in love. "You and he are water and oil, find somebody else."
  
  
• Marcela and Fer have clearly had good sex and are very happy. They tell each other they've never been unfaithful. All is cozy until Fer lets slip that "Candy Suite" was indeed a prostitute but not for him - for their son Kevin! Marcela is furious. Marcela: "It's normal he's not interested in girls right now, leave him alone. Respect his sentiments."
  
  Meanwhile Kevin has slicked back his hair, bought flowers, and gone to visit - is it that very prostitute? She thinks he's adorable. He's in lurve.
  
  
• JC/Eva was invited to his mom's house for the night: it's her wedding anniversary but her husband (JC's dad) is on a trip. Eva arrives with flowers and treats. "How did you know my favorites?!" Eugenia says it's not the first time she spent her anniversary alone. "Your husband, pardon me, he's a cro-magnon." "It's ok. But that's why I invited you!"
  
  Eugenia tells Eva she loved being in telenovelas and films. Eva showers her with compliments. Eugenia says of her son: "He inherited my talent (and my histrionic nature) but his dad feared he would become soft and feminine. He educated Juan Carlos to be a "man" ---" It's sad. Eva says, "Let's have a great friendship."
  
  
• Finally Lalo is packed. Silvia tells him, "Leave some games for when you come to see us." Dad glowers. Plutarco shows up to drive. Helena is not so happy her dad called Pluto and she'd rather have taken a taxi. She feels in debt again. (Later Eduardo sulks in the quiet house. Silvia says: "Children are lent to us. We had eight years with him." Later still she warns him: "You're working too much, you need to rest more. He tells her to go away.)
  
  At the new place we see that Pluto has brought Lalo a satin soccer ball. He simpers to Helena, "Your happiness is enough for me!"
  
  Pluto's phone rings, he pretends it's Adriano but it's really Rebecca, she wants a corporate meeting in the jacuzzi. "You're starting to remind me of the whale," he snarls. She wants an expensive engagement ring and tells the air: "I have only put up with you for what you could give me." He tells the air: "You'll have to wait, Rebeca, because I only want to marry Helena."
  
  Undeterred, Rebeca barges in to his house unannounced saying "Mohammed has come to the mountain." She attacks him. She wants to remodel the house and she wants sex. He says he's tired. She wants to awaken his beast. He yields but evidently does not do his best work. "You were like Bambi, not a beast. I wanted something more savage." They fight.
  
  
• Eva brings the cd with data she swiped from Pluto to work. It's encrypted and JC is no computer whiz. Felix (who I believe is the one who did the dirty work for Pluto and probably encrypted the cd) comes in, smitten with Eva and ready to do her bidding, but she smacks him and sends him away.
  
  
• Mousse boy sorts notebooks for the meeting, Lucia comes in to flirt, he ignores her until she tempts him thus: "I have lunch with Helena and other important people from the company." That interests him. In the bathroom he heard men gossiping about Juan Carlos, the money fraud and the stolen project.
  
  
• There is a tiresome board meeting during which the men get lectured for interrupting and talking over the women. Also Helena says the PR department (Rebeca) screwed up badly by not inviting Playa Majagua locals to some social event they had. And then the meeting's over and, of course, Eva's precious espionage cd gets mixed in with Playa Majagua cds and Rebeca ends up with it. Smarter than Eva, she calls Felix to tell him to come help her with it.
  
  
• There's going to be a convention in Los Vegas. (Thanks for the typo correction Madelaine.) In the past Juan Carlos with his stooges represented Grupo Imperio there. Marcela would like to go. But Adriano says he's going this year, and he invites Eva to go with him: "I don't want to go alone."

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Before we get started, let me just mention that the tan leather patches on Mario's Jeans look like windows to a naked butt. Rather distracting, wouldn't you say?

Speak of the devil - Pluto brings a gang of iffy-looking armed goon guys to threaten the poor pants-challenged gentleman. Pluti's plot has gone awry with the discovery that Mario actually likes Lalo. Pluto, in his best hoarse and menacing whisper, puts a gun to Mario's head and lets him know that NO one will stop him from marrying Helena.

Santi catches Fernando on a dating site or something, trying to find proof of his wife's infidelity. I don't even have it in me to a venture a guess as to how he thought that was going to get him anywhere. Santi snorts. He wants no part of these "bobadas."

Mario gives in and makes an appearance at  Lalo's school to tell the boy he's going back to the States. The director of the school sees him there and calls Helena, but rather than approach the strange man chatting with a young student, the director stands behind Lalo, clucking and frowning. Poor kid, he's not taking this so well. Mario's jeans pockets still look like butt windows as he walks away. Before he leaves, he gives Lalo a fat envelope stuffed with cash (presumably the bribe he got for showing up in the first place - how sweet). Helena and her parents arrive to find the man has already left, moments too late for a  huge melodramatic confrontation. Lalo tearfully hugs his mom while Angry Bad Dad gives his best scowl.

Fernie has gone 100% lunatic, creepily staring at his wife, "observing," shining a flashlight in her eyes, and generally talking like, well, a lunatic. What a baby!

Pluto, his thugs, and mario, are all wedged onto some uncomfortable-looking bench somewhere (the airport? airports don't have public outdoor benches). Pluto dials up Helena and thrusts the phone at Mario, feeding him lines while the menacing goons menace and goon. He makes Mario say he's leaving forever, basically, and then grabs the phone back immediately to mug and gloat to Helena.

Geez, what does Mimi want from Adriano? She leans her preposterous bosom over his desk, squishes it around, and generally makes a show-stopping spectacle of herself for his benefit. At first he looks a little overwhelmed in such a hilariously pathetic way that I can't help but laugh!

Pluto bumps into Eva in the hall and tries to chew her out for a buffoon, but she gives him a solid knee in the groin and proceeds to lecture him on manners (forget stones and glass houses, she's mounted a trebuchet in her glass castle). He hits the deck, gasping and moaning for the benefit of all and sundry. He is muy impactada. Unfortunately, Helena is sympathetic to him and takes him into her office. Grrr, now he has a chance to play forgiving and gracious. But Eva marches in and pretends to apologize while continuing to menacingly knee the air and frighten a cringing Pluti. Helena really whips out the riot act on Eva. How can a woman of your age act this way? You almost hit Mario! I'm sick of you tampering with my life! Forget that you were ever my friend! Ouch!

Eva makes it to the hall before crying, and she meets up with Marcela who is similarly tearful after Fernie's latest interrogation.

For his part, Fernie has never been pictured doing an ounce of work! But now he has a reason - he's presently useless because he's a TOTAL WRECK, sobbing and moaning and such!

Eva comes over for dinner, and Fernie explodes when he gets home, revealing everything about the lengerie and accusing her of the very worst. Eva comes in for the defense, calling him all kinds of names like bestia belcibu (beelzebub, I'm not clear on the spelling). The "caveman" orders her out of the house, and she grudgingly backs out, giving him scary eyes.

Holy crap Mimi is actually pursuing Adriano. He peeps into her office, claiming he was looking for Eva, . She says "my cousin has certain compromises, don't bother with her, but I have nothing of the sort!" He whips out a rose (Adriano does magic!) and we see some more bosom.

Marcela speaks very candidly and honestly to her husband about how bad their relationship is (we never talk, we never live harmoniously together, and we never do anything romantic), but all Fernie can think about is the sex. She explains why she bought the lingerie, very candidly and sadly, and the jerk bolts out the door.

But good news, he returns with flowers and an almost apology ("I know that I was half a brute"). Seriously bro, you were all brute and then some. Nonetheless, apology accepted (by her, anyway, if not by me). "Hazme tuyo, flaca." And she does.

Meanwhile, Helena is hunting for Eva. Wu-oh! She finds a weak link in Mimi's vapid receptionist, who tells him that Eva lives there, and in fact leads her to the spot. Right behind the door that Eva is knocking on, Juan, in full two-face mode (halfway into his lady-stuff), prepares to open the door but has an inkling and looks through the peephole to make sure it's Mimi. Recording the show and re-watching it would be worthwhile if only to see the hilarious half-made-up gaping-jawed expression on Juan's face when he sees Helena!

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Hey gang, I hope have something up later this evening.  Thanks for your patience.

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