Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Amores Verdaderos #14 Tue 11/27/12 White Teeth, Shooting Ranges, and Butt Floss
Lo siento, I'm sort of phoning this in (sort of!) because I have a lame arm (schlepping a bunch of heavy stuff around) and I'm being a total baby about it.
Part of the recap written from downloaded episode, the rest recapped "on the fly" as the episode aired. I hope I'll fill in some blanks but I think I got the gist of it.
First, a few quickie HD screencaps (I hope to add some more, maybe tomorrow morning?).
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| Nikki and Vicki at the nutritionist's office. You can see by the expression on Nikki's face that she's totally enthusiastic about being there. |
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| Guzmancito has an unexpected encounter with Anibal at the pool. Nikki pretends that everything is peachy with her bodyguard in front of grandad. |
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| Fun at the shooting range. |
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| Big Angel and his Big White Teeth. |
A brief(ish) overview (well, "briefish" for me, anyway).
* Refried bit with Big Angel reminiscing about his parents. He flashes beautiful white teeth.
* Nelson is worried that Big Angel will spill the beans to Vicki about Nelson's locking lips with Kendra. But Big Angel doesn't seem inclined.
* At the pool, Nicki and Guzmancito both swim in the pool as Nicki's swimming teacher does time. They both do very well. It is revealed that Guzmancito was in the USA starting when he 14 years old, and that's where (I think) he trained for swimming (?). Nicki challenges him to another swim, saying whoever wins must obey the other's whims. Guzmancito goes for this. But when he starts to swim, she just swims back to the edge, gets out and she and takes off. Guzmancito is foiled again! He's really pissed.
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Por ella soy Eva #92 11/27/12: Juan Carlos Is the Worst Cowboy Ever.
- I agree with Ez about the singing: Mimi and her cousin Isidro made a sweet duo.
Adri is empressed that Mimi can sing and she is indeed cute in her cowboy hat. Adri wants to ask Isidro about Eva Maria but Isidro bolts. Adri is upset that Eva has disappeared. She never answers her phone.
To cheer him up, Mimi gets him to dance. He grabs her waist and feels deja-vu... and then there's that perfume... Adri bolts to preserve his virtue, he is true to Eva.
- Modesto to the dying Other Woman: "I would have done something for you! Why do you trust Eugenia more than me?" Carmen: "Give me a break, you've never done anything for us, and when our son disappeared [plot point] you didn't do anything. But now, when I die, take care of Claudia."
- Mousse Boy: "I am not gay, Rebecca, look how I yell at you like a macho guy!" She isn't buying it: "I have a sixth sense." He calls her a whore and says he's been investigating her. "Well, watch out or I'll tell everybody."
It's getting to be quitting time. Renato (take off that scarf!) flirts with one of the blue dresses and offers to stay at the desk for her. She leaves, he takes piles of papers and commences his espionage. I am so distracted by his scarf, it's more of a blanket.
- Back at the pension, turns out Isidro has hopes of being "discovered" - Mimi thinks he may be aiming too high, she herself has given up on singing as a career and is happy with her pension and doing makeup. She suggests Isidro consider selling tacos.
He, instead, proposes to her. Evidently they were an item once. "Is there another man?" She avoids answering.
He's about to go back where he came from, but before he's out the door, Juan shows up - in a moustache, cowboy hat, sideburns, pants pulled up nerdily high, and a ridiculous accent. "I rent a room here." When he says he's Eva's boyfriend, jealous Isidro calms down and they have a guy discussion about how to curl moustaches (I didn't follow the details).
"Goodbye, Mimi, you'll see me on tv some day, even in the telenovelas," Isidro promises presciently, planting a big smacker on her to Juan's astonishment.
Juan tells Mimi: "I didn't tell her I'm Eva, it would be even more deceit." The two of them still have no ideas.
- Silvia is surprised they're all back from the beach. Lalo is sad about it and convinces Helena to stay home.
Silvia: "Helena, did you come back early from the beach because of problems between you and Pluto?" "No, something else happened..." Helena mulls Juans' beach speech: "I need help proving my innocence. All I ask is your help." She wonders if he could be telling the truth.
After Silvia begs, Helena tells her: Juan is still alive. She says she needs to forget him, but sadly will never be able to love anyone the way she loved Juan. "He made me believe in love again. I was so excited, remember? I'd forgotten about myself as a woman for so many years. How can I forget that?"
Silvia is displeased: "Now it's Pluto who loves you - and you promised to marry him."
Lalo, however, is later nostalgic about Juan: "He told me he would come back, and that if I wanted, he'd be my father, he would take care of us and we would be a family. I really loved him, I don't think he was a bad person the way they say." Helena looks dreamy.
- Eduardo's friend says "You'll get sick working like this, admit you need Silvia." How can it be that Eduardo even HAS a friend?
- Eugenia refuses to talk to Modesto about Claudia, who comes in just then. Modesto tells his daughter: "I want to find your brother and I'll get an apartment for the two of you." "No, I want to live with you." Eugenia says Claudia can stay as long as she wants IF she follows the rules (it's a long list).
Later Claudia says the rules are ridiculous. "It's worse than a convent." "And you're going to have to go to school." "This is a concentration camp." "You know where the door is. And you need an artistic pursuit."
- Santi to Lucia: "I thought we were friends but you didn't tell me what Angelica was doing." "All I said was that she should follow her dreams. She made me promise not to tell you." Santi says (as one never should) that things can't get any worse.
- Fer shows up at work on a ridiculously huge motorcycle. Santi moans to him about Angelica getting paid for flaunting her "advantages." Fer has no interest in Santi's problems. Then Rebeca calls for Fer and he runs to her office. He has a bill for her. She says he should not be calling attention to himself by throwing money around. After he leaves, she rips up the bill.
Fer lends Santi a bunch of money. Renato says Santi should stand down, it's no big deal if Angelica wants to pose for sexy pictures for money. In passing he says he doesn't give a damn about Lucia.
- Juan jumps into his mother's car and begs her to listen. He drives away with her. They go to Mimi's pension. She asks why he didn't trust her enough to tell her the truth. Modesto calls - the chauffeur called him and said the car had disappeared without him. "Remember I know how to drive, Modesto."
- Adri calls Eva for the 100th time (no answer). Renato comes in and says there are financial irregularities that implicate Don Pluti. Adri calls Pluto into his office. Pluto denies it all. "Who told you all this?"
Adri is going to have an audit and let the chips fall where they will.
Tomorrow: Eugenia will give Juan advice about how to win Helena back.
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Refugio Para el Amor #162 Tue 11/27/12 Don Aquiles Goes Out With A Bang
“Peace,
love and forgiveness are the only gifts I want, so these are the
gifts I offer to you.”*
We've seen extraordinary acts of
love and forgiveness throughout this telenovela, and tonight was no
exception. We continue to see how Paz and Luciana have let go of any
anger towards don Aquiles leaving them free to care about his welfare
and grieve his death. Violeta also has laid aside her resentment and
fury and the reward was a loving final conversation with her dad,
gleefully sharing wise business practices and delighting in each
other's financial acumen. And Magda, unable to forgive or forget,
reveals how deeply she still felt about her first love when the news
of his death causes her to drop and shatter a precious piece of
pottery. To me this was symbolic of the shattering of the walls
around her heart. She still loved the misguided old rascal, though
she refused to admit it, and would grieve his passing...along with
all the townspeople.
You may find all this forgiveness
and accepting to be noble.... or infuriating...but it is always a
part of the telenovelas that we watch and the message that they preach.
Not everyone has
forgiven though—Roselena is so furious at being thwarted in her
family domination that she imagines herself manifesting the bleeding
wounds of Christ in her palms.
Fortunately that
bloody hallucination was not the only major event tonight. We have
the Jana/Lorenzo tender kisses in the new apartment, narcissistic
kisses between Vicky and Max in the new office space he rented for
her, and gentle kisses and blessings from Rodrigo to Alexia as he
drops her off at school.
We endure some more
scenes of Gala's crude value system ("party hardy", use child to make
money, diss one remaining friend Fernanda) and we all look forward to
her financial ruin. The writers torture us some more with don Chelo
hiding out from Luciana, Rodrigo and Pato (who could identify Mateo
through the Virgen de Guadalupe medallion). And we have some
additional filler of Aldo plotting Lastra and Ivan's ousting as he
smugly contemplates being Max's trusted right-hand man, in charge of
all the lucrative gambling dens of the north.
And speaking of
endurance, we are saddled with the longest funeral procession that
I've ever seen, with don Aquiles lit up like a neon corpse, mariachi
music blasting, torches flaming, padre with incense parading,
Procopio weeping, Paz, Magda and Violeta grieving, bright flags
waving, food cooking, booze freely flowing, gaudy posters of the
old reprobate flapping in the wind, some sort of scuffle between
Procopio and the priest, spectacular fireworks blasting, and
finally...the best part of all....the Forgiveness....yes,
that's the word...of all the debt that any of the poor villagers owed
to don Aquiles. Instead of being cursed for his avarice, he will be
remembered for his generosity. Not a bad way to go. A glad rag party
and a blessing to the poor of the pueblo. We should all be so
fortunate.
That's the big
picture. Now here's a little more detail.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Amores Verdaderos #13 Mon 11/26/12 Boys and girls, please don’t play with guns
* Liliana and Cristina meet Paula at the elevator, because you know, Mexico City is such a little pueblo that two quasi-archenemies like Paula and Victoria both own apartments in the same house. Paula is impactada: “They are the daughter and the granddaughter of Aníbal!” Thank you, Captain Obvious.
* José Ángel, the adorable manchild is playing James Bond all around the house. The scene is very funny and hilarious until the very moment when Vic shows up with a vase and the very secret agent accidentally shoots her. *Viewerville: headdesk* Okay, that was it, end of story, the female protagonist is dead, and the male protagonist will spend his remaining days in jail.
Or maybe there's more.
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Amor Bravío #71 (Uni 66) Mon 11/26/12
Capitulo
71: The Truth Come Out Kicking and Screaming
Lo
del Pasado
Gussie and Hissadora face off over Alonssso and Ximeana; Camila
unburdens herself to Mariano about how everyone has deceived her.
Lo
de Nuevo
La
Malquerida, Courtyard: Camila tells Mariano how her love life
has been a disaster. She trusted Alonssso and he deceived her and now she can't
take another deception now from Andres. Mariano tells her how he
hopes this is just a misunderstanding and how she can count on himself.
She is strong and can pick herself up. She tells him she isn't as
strong as everyone thinks she is. He offers to investigate, to talk
to Andres, to do whatever she wants. She turns down his offer, but
he tells her in more elaborate words that it is always open. She
tells him he is a light in the darkness, an angel. He asks only to
be at her side because this is all too much to endure alone. Her
cell phone interrupts them. It's her lawyer telling her that
Alonssso signed the divorce papers. Good news for a change. Mariano
tells her that it's always darkest before the dawn [which we know
isn't in the next hour or the one after that.].
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Por ella soy Eva #91 11/26/12: Wow, Helena Sees a Ghost!
Helena strolls alone on Playa Majagua... she's speaking to the ghost of Juan, telling it she's been dying, hurting inside, and refusing to accept the loss of Juan. The pain was so great that she has come to dramatically say goodbye forever. "They might as well have buried me with you, for all the good I've been without you." She takes off the ring, and says she's come to say goodbye to him forever. And prepares to fling it into the ocean....
BUT JUAN IS THERE! Was it a dream? No! he starts to explain, but she's pretty pissed. If you'd really loved me, you'd have come earlier. Good point. You played with my feelings, you played with my kid. I can't love someone I don't know, and I don't understand why you'd do this. Well, he's dropped the accent, so that's a start (at being honest). She's sick of him lying to her. Him: you're my only motivation to keep on living. Her: you have no right to keep on this way. What, you? protect me? Plutarco has supported me, and you just destroyed my life. I'm marrying him. Him: Pluto isn't who you think he is. Her: How dare you! You're the one who's not who I thought he was. You hurt everyone! me, my kid, my family, and you did it all when you were trying to steal my project! Him: give me a chance to explain - I've changed. Her: men? change? feh! here's your ring back.
He tries to grab her, but she turns on him - you have no idea of the pain that I've suffered. I've suffered too, months of living as a ghost, without home or name, just hiding. I became Eva and hid specifically so I could prove to you that I'm a better man. Her: what a shame, my love belongs to Pluto. Him: look me in the eyes and tell me you love him. COMMERCIAL BREAK!
Her: yes, I'm very in love (not very convincingly). He says that may be so, but I only ask of you help in finding the truth behind when I got framed. Although you have doubted me, I love you as I have since the moment we met. I was a victim of someone who framed me for fraud. I don't have proof, but YOU GOTTA BELIEVE ME! She is, shall we say, less than convinced. She is thinking of turning him in. But PLUTO appears, hollering at the top of his lungs. She leaves him there to go talk to Pluto, who gets himself a neat silhouette under a huge tree. I know all about Juan Carlos, he says.
Helena tells him she came here to forget the pain in her heart. Him: you just need to forget about this nonsense altogether. Her: just, uh, give me more time.
In less interesting news, Juan's sort-of stepmother tells his mom that she's dying and she doesn't want Claudia to see. It's cancer, of course. They realize that their shared husband is kind of a lazy butt. He always tells them he loves them, but never lifts a finger for them. They discuss the discovery of his sneaky ways. Much sadness. Modesto had two families, but he wasn't really a part of either. Carmen keels over. She feels bad - it must be the cancer! Later, at the hospital, the doc says it's total metastasis. The two wives have a sweet moment - at least we don't hate each other. . . But Modesto walks in! He says he's surprised to see his other wife there, too!
Adriano is yelling: I don't want gold, don't want silver, don't want coffee. I just want Renato! Mousse boy comes in, scarf crazier than ever. Then he demands coffee. He gets three cups, none of which is to his liking!
Marcela is still not pleased about Fernando's stupid motorcycle. But he bought her a fancy helmet, so she hops on with trepidation and off they go!
Angelica struts and poses and is disappointed to find that her hubby is less than pleased about her job as a model. She swiftly bursts out in tears, and he swiftly bursts out in hysteric shouting. Know what you are? un mal agradecido.
It looks like Mimi has taken in another hopeless-case man - a kind of pathetic Marichi. They sing a pretty good song - I actually like it: "el buen cupido nos enamoro!" Adriano shows up, and Mimi waves to him from stage.
We conclude on a showdown between Mousse-Boy and Rebe - she thinks he's gay and may start telling people; he claims to maybe have some dirt on her, too!
BUT JUAN IS THERE! Was it a dream? No! he starts to explain, but she's pretty pissed. If you'd really loved me, you'd have come earlier. Good point. You played with my feelings, you played with my kid. I can't love someone I don't know, and I don't understand why you'd do this. Well, he's dropped the accent, so that's a start (at being honest). She's sick of him lying to her. Him: you're my only motivation to keep on living. Her: you have no right to keep on this way. What, you? protect me? Plutarco has supported me, and you just destroyed my life. I'm marrying him. Him: Pluto isn't who you think he is. Her: How dare you! You're the one who's not who I thought he was. You hurt everyone! me, my kid, my family, and you did it all when you were trying to steal my project! Him: give me a chance to explain - I've changed. Her: men? change? feh! here's your ring back.
He tries to grab her, but she turns on him - you have no idea of the pain that I've suffered. I've suffered too, months of living as a ghost, without home or name, just hiding. I became Eva and hid specifically so I could prove to you that I'm a better man. Her: what a shame, my love belongs to Pluto. Him: look me in the eyes and tell me you love him. COMMERCIAL BREAK!
Her: yes, I'm very in love (not very convincingly). He says that may be so, but I only ask of you help in finding the truth behind when I got framed. Although you have doubted me, I love you as I have since the moment we met. I was a victim of someone who framed me for fraud. I don't have proof, but YOU GOTTA BELIEVE ME! She is, shall we say, less than convinced. She is thinking of turning him in. But PLUTO appears, hollering at the top of his lungs. She leaves him there to go talk to Pluto, who gets himself a neat silhouette under a huge tree. I know all about Juan Carlos, he says.
Helena tells him she came here to forget the pain in her heart. Him: you just need to forget about this nonsense altogether. Her: just, uh, give me more time.
In less interesting news, Juan's sort-of stepmother tells his mom that she's dying and she doesn't want Claudia to see. It's cancer, of course. They realize that their shared husband is kind of a lazy butt. He always tells them he loves them, but never lifts a finger for them. They discuss the discovery of his sneaky ways. Much sadness. Modesto had two families, but he wasn't really a part of either. Carmen keels over. She feels bad - it must be the cancer! Later, at the hospital, the doc says it's total metastasis. The two wives have a sweet moment - at least we don't hate each other. . . But Modesto walks in! He says he's surprised to see his other wife there, too!
Adriano is yelling: I don't want gold, don't want silver, don't want coffee. I just want Renato! Mousse boy comes in, scarf crazier than ever. Then he demands coffee. He gets three cups, none of which is to his liking!
Marcela is still not pleased about Fernando's stupid motorcycle. But he bought her a fancy helmet, so she hops on with trepidation and off they go!
Angelica struts and poses and is disappointed to find that her hubby is less than pleased about her job as a model. She swiftly bursts out in tears, and he swiftly bursts out in hysteric shouting. Know what you are? un mal agradecido.
It looks like Mimi has taken in another hopeless-case man - a kind of pathetic Marichi. They sing a pretty good song - I actually like it: "el buen cupido nos enamoro!" Adriano shows up, and Mimi waves to him from stage.
We conclude on a showdown between Mousse-Boy and Rebe - she thinks he's gay and may start telling people; he claims to maybe have some dirt on her, too!
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Refugio Para el Amor #161 Mon 11/26/12 Don Aquiles Makes Amends; Mateo Estrada’s Day Off
Claudio walks in on the tail end of a conversation between
Luci and Melissa about Melissa declaring her love, just as Melissa asks out
loud, “What if I take a risk? I won’t lose anything.” CL, not realizing they
are talking about Melissa admitting she has the hots for HIM, encourages her to
take a risk. Melissa clams up, and Luci makes herself scarce to go make them tea. CL sits down and tells Melissa it’s not a bad
thing to tell someone that she loves them.
In his day women wouldn’t, but these days, women can do things with
more freedom.
M: I don’t just care about him, I’m in love with him.
C: Well, what a lucky YOUNG MAN. You’re a lovely YOUNG LADY.
M: I’m not that young any more, Licenciado. I’m a woman.
C: Yes of course. A very beautiful woman.
C: Well, what a lucky YOUNG MAN. You’re a lovely YOUNG LADY.
M: I’m not that young any more, Licenciado. I’m a woman.
C: Yes of course. A very beautiful woman.
Melissa smiles from ear to ear, but doesn’t say
anything. Luci returns with the tea, and
CL takes his leave to go off to be tortured by the dentist, who he has to pay
for this torture. He laughs at his old man joke and leaves the two young women to their
talk. Melissa moons after him. “Look at him Luci. How could I not be in love
with him?” Luci looks as thrilled to think about this as any other person would
to hear a friend gushing romantically about their parent.
In Het Het, Don Aquiles comes knocking at Paz and Magda’s
door, and politely asks if he can come in (yes, you heard right). He slowly makes his way through the door,
then asks if he can come further in. Paz gives him permission, but Magda looks
less than thrilled. Aquiles says he’s come to speak to her. She is her usual
surly self to him, but Aquiles remains a gentleman. He calls her Señora
Magda and invites her to take a walk with him. She refuses. “Would you prefer
that we speak here in front of Paz about our intimacies?” “You and I DON’T have
intimacies!” “And what about Violeta?” (He’s got her there.) He tells her he’ll
give her time to think about it and will be back early tomorrow morning to take
her on that walk. Magda looks as stubborn and unconvinced as ever.
Labels: refugio
Amorcito Corazón Discussion #159-163 Nov. 26-30
Thanks to Sylvia and Güera, here's Monday's episode. Muchas gracias, amigas!
When Moncho massages Adelita’s ankle the sparkly love music plays for her. Twice. Is she finally seeing Moncho in a new light? Such a cute scene. Later they go out for ice cream with Tuqueque. It also comes out that Moncho got the rose for Adelita, not his jefa.
Zoe finds long, blonde hairs on Felipe’s sweatshirt. Fearing she is obsessively jealous she logs onto celosos.com and takes an online test “Is your spouse unfaithful?” Not a surprise, she answers “yes” to every question.
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When Moncho massages Adelita’s ankle the sparkly love music plays for her. Twice. Is she finally seeing Moncho in a new light? Such a cute scene. Later they go out for ice cream with Tuqueque. It also comes out that Moncho got the rose for Adelita, not his jefa.
Zoe finds long, blonde hairs on Felipe’s sweatshirt. Fearing she is obsessively jealous she logs onto celosos.com and takes an online test “Is your spouse unfaithful?” Not a surprise, she answers “yes” to every question.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Amores Verdaderos #12 Fri 11/23/12 Our Two Hawt Guys and the Women They Deal With; Nelson Has a Bad Day
So the Hawt Guys have some issues with the women they deal with, also Kendra has a new plan up her sleeve, and Twinkle Toes Salsero is kinda ok with it, but has his reservations. Want to know more? Please read on.
We are at the partay in full swing at the Balvanera's minus the 'rents of course. Everyone, especially Nikki is havin' a great time. Well, Nikki has gotten on a table in the living room, and told everyone that Guzmancito is not only a bodyguard, but can play one mean piano. Everyone cheers for Guzmancito, but he isn't lookin' happy. They also wanted him to play, but he won't. Nikki goes back to dancing with Vladdy who makes the mistake of saying there is something extra on her waistline, but I think he is really referring to her bony hips. She takes offense thinking he is calling her fat, Vladdy denies it, and Nikki takes off upstairs and Guzmancito kinda follows her, until he gets tangled up with the two friends that have been hanging on to him, like cheap dresses.
**Bare Chest alert!!!!, Our Angel is in bed, looks like he's thinking and not sleeping, and then we have a scene of Ms Vikki writing on her tablet, with letters floating in the air. She is writing something about he is far away but keeps the memory of her with him, even while she is far away, and somewhere it was written that they would meet. So evidently our Ms Vikki is writing a torrid romance! She also says The Angel inspires her, hmmmm. Could this be the Perils of Ms Vikki? We will have to see.
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Amor Bravío #70 (Uni 65) Fri 11/23/12 Seeds of Doubt for the Clueless Camila
Cap. #70
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Lo Del Pasado:
When
we left Camila, the news that her divorce was about to become a reality in a
matter of hours was welcome, but Ximena’s words planted the seeds of doubt in her
head regarding her true relationship with daring D’Andres. She has been praying to the diosito that
Ximeana was wrong. Though, all the while she can’t help remembering the way she
and he first came to know each other when, apparently, he seemed to be following
her.
Lo Del Nuevo:
Isadora
meets up with Dionisio out near the barns to discuss her and the others’ sudden
and most unexpected unappreciated reappearance at La Malquerida. Issa tells Dio to look on the bright side:
Camila’s been dissed and dismissed by both her mother and her sister. “--She feels alienated. She’s going to be more
vulnerable than ever once she finds out that Andres is a spy for Daniel and has
simply been using her for information.” Dio is not so sure. “--Yes,
she’ll be torn to pieces emotionally, but it’s not enough.”
Over
at La Buenaventura, Yago returns and Nat is there in the little office. She greets
him cheerily. She tells him how great he
was taking Luzma to see Pablo and then she admits she is falling in love with
him. He tells her he likes the
idea. They firm up their picnic in the
country for Saturday. He’s dying for
time alone with her, he says and lays a lip-lock on her.
Labels: bravio
El Mundo de Telemundo - Week of November 26 - Discuss among yourselves
Here's the page for this week. Sorry this is late.
Labels: diamante, pablo, rostro, secretario, telemundo, valiente
Por ella soy Eva #90 11/23/12: Helena Goes To The Beach, Guess Who Joins Her? Carmen Tells The Truth!; We Find Out What Rebe Is Really Up To!
We get some answers to questions we have been having about a couple of things we have been wondering about. What things you ask? Please read on to find out.
We start this epi with our introduction Juan Perez, which I will nickname J.P. he looks like a paunchy older version of JC but with a bizarre mustache sort of like an Albert Finney one, in a Poirot movie, jus' sayin'. Mimi is worried about his going to New York and what if Adri comes by, what should she say??? He says bascially tell Adri I had a family problem I had to take care of and he hugs Mimi and he goes.
Meanwhile, Genie has confronted Claudia about the scissored dress, saying she knows Claudia did this, she's a little wretch, and Claudia tries to infer that Genie is crazy. While this little fight is going on, an agent has come to visit Genie about going back to work, he doesn't like what he sees, and tells Genie, fogetboutit, she isn't fit to work, and goes. Genie is very upset and Claudia laughs in her face. Genie is beggin' that guy to come back, to no avail. So Genie is mad and tells Chepina to inform the chauffer she is going out, Chepina takes the ruined outfit, and Claudia claims her conscience is clear, Chepina gives her the death ray. I wish Genie had pimp slapped her jus' sayin.
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Refugio Para el Amor #160 Fri 11/23/12 the anvils begin to fall, fast and furious... (EXPANDED)
Sorry this is so late… This ep was too great and moving to be too funny/sarcastic about it, so mostly it is direct from script:
Refrito:
Max brushes off Oscar’s accusations about Pedro Campos, again pointing to Claudio to explain. Claudio explodes. Tells Max: ‘ Enough with the lies!! Oscar talked to PC, knows it all. ‘
Lo Nuevo:
<i> Max confesses to Rod and Pato that he orchestrated the fraud and Pedro Campos executed the plan in exchange for a BOAT LOAD of money. Rod goes beserk angry, Pato voices to his father his extreme dissappointment and the fact that the image he had of the 'perfect gentleman' has just evaporated into thin air.</i>
Clau: If you have this office and fortune it is thanks to me!. Because you sank me in jail for 20 yrs! You are short of a man, you are a crook!
Max remains in denyal, saying Claudio has no evidence. Oscar jumps in, saying HE does. That PC is willing to tell anyone the truth, he is free from the law but not from his conscience. Claudio invites Max to call his sons in for a meeting so he can explain to them. Claudio gives Max a bit more of voice of conscience, 'You could never accept that Aurora was a better wife than RE and loved ME more than RE ever loved you.' Max gets physical pushing Claudio around. 'Go ahead but that won’t clean your conscience.' As Oscar repeats orally his resignation to Max to stop the pushing around, Rod and Pato come in and ask Max why Oscar is quitting. Oscar invites Max to explain. ‘they are all yours’, adds Claudio. Rod asks Max if Oscar got a better job elsewhere.
Max says none of that. Oscar discovered a secret I never thought would come to light. I…. I orchestrated the fraud for which Claudio Linares paid for with 20 yrs in prison. Both sons are in disbelief. Max repeats he thought it would never be discovered. But his past condemns him and has come back in the form of PC. (Rod mentions the letter PC wrote freeing Claudio) Max continues: PC wrote that confession letter to clear his conscience, but when he committed that fraud, it was because I paid him a BOAT LOAD of money to do it and then disappear, but he came back! He came back!. (Rod and Pato keep yelling in disbelief, ask him why/how could he do it) with the ambition and envy that never leaves you. THAT is OUR NATURE. (Pato jumps, THAT is NOT OUR nature, at least NOT MINE!) Once I told you that you had no right to judge your father, but now I am here facing you both, my most severe judges, my own sons. That judgement will be terrible for me, and this time you have the right to enforce it.
P: I can’t believe it. I am extremely sad. In one second, the image of the perfect gentleman has imploded (in my eyes). I have nothing else to tell you.
M: I do. I never thought that by sinking Claudio Linares, I would be causing so much pain, mainly for Luciana and all of you… I wish I could…
R: (charging Max grabbing him by the lapels) Do you realize the damage you made? To Luciana, to Claudio and to me!! You are a liar, dad!! A liar!!
(Pato yells to him to let him go)
P: Do you realize what you and my mom have done with our lives?
R: Why, dad? For money? For power? Why, dad?? Respond to me!!
M: What is done, is done. I will assume the consequences. The only thing I regret profoundly is to have harmed all three of you.
P: Dad, know what is the difference between you and my mother and the three of us?... that we do know how to forgive.
As Max leaves, Rod goes beserk as a human hurricane wrecking the conference room. Pato remains calm, just calls his name, then they have a silent stare where Pato nods what I will interpret as ‘its all going to be ok, bro’. That seems to calm Rod down some.
Paz and Magda compliment Don Chelo on Mateo’s looks and personality. Mateo asks them if they know Rod. Sure. Max tells them Rod has offered to take him to watch movies with him and Alexia. Luci says they have to leave. Luci gives Mateo the signal of the cross (her blessing). Later on at Luci’s apartment… <i>* Paz tells Luci that Mateo has Luci’s eyes and looks just like she did at his age. Luci momentarily goes wishful thinking, but then justifies it as her anxiety to find her real son.</i>
Magda goes to say goodbye to Vio at the carwash, Vio refers to Aquiles as ‘mi papa’ and Magda gets upset. Vio tells her it is about time to get all that hatred and rancor out of her soul.
Somewhere in Acapulco, Gala and Julie are at a café discussing how could RE open the doors of her house and accept an engagement between Janah and the taquero.
Julie says RE is so arrogant (the kettle?)
Gala says she still has an ace inside her sleeve to get even more money out of Rod.
Julie says be careful.
RE goes to TL offices to rant at Rod for having divorced Gala. (I would say she picked the WORST moment she could have, and the way he yanks her arm into his office is evidence of my theory)
R: I have no reason to consult you on any of my decisions. And I will ask you to please stop meddling in my life, not for good and not for bad. Simply leave me alone!
RE: Let me remind you this also affects my granddaughter too! (I can’t believe this woman!! What about her grandson!??)
R: Why do you think I waited 5 yrs to do it? To not separate a girl from her mother! Gala is the one that requested the divorce, not me!! And I assure you Alexia will be better off without her mother around!
RE: Are you reconciling with Luciana?
R: No, mama, no! And let me remind you, OUR son is lost, and that is the most important issue right now! And now, pls don’t let the door hit you on your way out.
RE: Don’t disrespect me!
R: Neither should you disrespect me! Enough already! Please go!
(wow! The man does have some backbone in there somewhere!! Self-Control? Well, that he still has to work on a bit… ok, a LOT!)
* Gala's boyfriend Mirko wants her to use his financial advisor. Gala and Julie are both buying what he sells. (this creates the anvil for all the money Rod had to give her... )
Pato is in Luci’s office, she is talking to him about Mateo, and he tries to play up to her spirits, but he is visibly sad. Namurachi calls Luci to tell her her works will be put on exhibit at one of the most exclusive galleries in Latin America.
At Acapulco, Gala calls Frigida to get her some papers she left in her dresser. Frigida gets ironic about Gala not being ‘la senora de la casa’ anymore… but seems she ultimately does what Gala needs.
Don Chelo accepts letting Mateo go with Rod and Alexia to go watch movies at the apartment. Rod gives Don Chelo his business card and Don C is impressed with Rod’s VP title. Just bring him back before dark.
PRocopio is the human cane for Don Aquiles, he wants to go back to work. When they get to the store, Don Aq is shocked about all the veladoras candles, virgin images, flowers, dedications and get well prayers that people had put outside the windows of his store. Procopio says it is all the towns people brought for him while he was sick.
* RE goes into her little chapel and talks to God as if she is his 'chosen enforcer' and asks for his guidance as to what must be done about Lorenzo and Janah. She is considering even 'sacrificing' her own daughter.
* Pato gets a surprise gift from his family and friends plus nana minus the Jacintos... a customized car for him.
It is very symbolic, how Pato and Max try to avoid eye contact until Max crunches down to Pato’s level.
P: Thank you. You will never stop surprising me. You are so unpredictable…. You all know what is next? .. To walk again!
Max hugs Pato and they continue their conversation more in private/whispering.
M: I promised you, son. I will make sure you will walk again, at whatever cost. I have not forgotten that promise.
P: Dad, it confuses me so much that on one side you can be the best dad, and on the other hand, what I have discovering that you are. But I can’t avoid thanking you for all you have done.
M: Thank you for your example and your integrity.
Jorge: That is right, Pato. You are an example of bravery, determination and courage.
M: Just what I was short of when I had your age.
(All the young ones get in the car with Pato)
Mati walks back in the house. RE barks that is just what I needed, now Pato will be free to go wherever he wants, and the first place he will go is to see Luciana.
Mati: To go see Luci or whoever he wants, it is a blessing nonetheless!
RE: Get outahere! I banned you to meddle with the family business.
Mati: Yes you did and I tried to stay on the sideline, but I can’t help to feel happy for one more achievent of Patricio’s. That kid keeps teaching us about humility and life! I hope one day you will realize the treasure you have in that son of yours.
Claudio brings Luci home… Luci tells him about the exhibit at Santa Fe Galleria, one of the most important ones in Latin America. Claudio is very proud of her.
Claudio tells Luci about Pedro Campos confession that Max paid him for what he did. Luci gets upset.
Gala gets the paperwork from Frigida and asks her to keep her aware of everything that happens at the apartment. (Seems Frigida tells her that right now Rod is with Alexia and Mateo watching movies and eating yummy snacks at the apartment.
<i>* Gala goes back to the apartment and finds Mateo, Alexia and Rod having a movie night at the apt, sharing plenty of pop corn and a huge multi-gallon tub of chocolate ice cream... and has a tantrum. Rod takes her away to speak alone to her and basically tells her 'hey, what's it to you anymore?'</i> She warns him to enjoy it while he can because she has the last card in the game. Alexia invites Gala to stay over a while, but Gala says no, and for good measure asks Alexia to tell nanny to give her a bath and throw away the clothes when the ‘escuincle’ leaves. Rod yells at her. Alexia asks when will you come back. Gala smirks and says ‘I don’t know’ and leaves. Alexia tells Rod ‘I don’t think she will be back soon’. Rod asks her not to worry.
Don Chelo tells Dona Chuy that Mateo was soooo happy to go spend time with Rod and Alexia… he is more convinced everyday that Mateo should have a better father, someone like Don Rod, who can give him what I can’t. Dona Chuy says Mateo has the father he deserves because God sent him.
Pato’s car load stops by to pick Lorenzo to take him to the ‘café de los chinos’. At the café, Janah asks Pato if he is alright since he seems sad. Pato says its nothing.
<i>* a waitress with a rather loose tongue reveals to Janah and Pato about the HOT HOT coffee bath Lorenzo got, compliments of RE</i> Janah questions him on not telling about it. Lore says he just caught her on a bad day (now I wonder if he caught her on a better day what she would have done to him), that he won’t resent her. Pato thanks Lorenzo ‘my sister will marry a gentleman.’ Lorenzo thanks his brother in law.
Later on we see more scenes with these three getting along great.
Selene and Delia tease Vio on Leandro’s kiss… Vio certainly is in la-la land.
<i>* Don Aquiles asks his accountant (?) for a listing of all his assets (properties) ... (does he want to write his will?)</i>
Claudio and Luci invited Oscar and Connie to her apartment. They all talk about what Max did and how he deceived everyone for so long. Luci says once more the most harmed were Janah, Pato and Rod. Connie agrees. Luci thanks Oscar for what he did in surfacing the truth. Claudio asks Oscar what he will do now. For now will spend some time with Connie and enjoy myself. <i>*Luci and Claudio offer Oscar to be an associate at his legal suite, Oscar briefly hessitates, then gladly accepts.</i>
Gala and Julie talk about Mirko and their ‘lucky day’ in getting to know him. They also talk about Gala not needing to waste her best years with Rod. Julie says let him get with the domestica and fly away together. Gala says no, she won’t allow that either as long as she lives. She has Frigida spying everything he does. Julie says Frigida will continue costing them money.
Gala and Julie talk about Mirko and their ‘lucky day’ in getting to know him. They also talk about Gala not needing to waste her best years with Rod. Julie says let him get with the domestica and fly away together. Gala says no, she won’t allow that either as long as she lives. She has Frigida spying everything he does. Julie says Frigida will continue costing them money.
<i>* Gala and Julie see the article about this on the newspaper and are not short on cursings for la 'chacha'.</i> Gala keeps smoking and nagging about it a good while. Until Mirko comes back and keeps feeding them the stories about the financial advisor and the investment opportunities. Gala says she wants to meet his FA and get more info on his ‘private markets’ (LOL!) right away.
Melissa visits Luci. Melissa tells Luci she was offered a job at a non profit org in NY. Melissa looks very excited at the opportunity, but before she leaves, she wants to consult Luci, her love for Claudio. She wants him to know. She has decided to talk to him about it. Luci is reluctant, maybe this love has become an obsession. Luci says Claudio only has the memory of Aurora in his heart. Melissa claims that is because he has not fallen in love again. what if I take the risk? What if I tell him? I have nothing to lose! (in comes Claudio and invites her to speak up if she has nothing to lose)
Rod brings Mateo back to Don Chelo before dark, as promised, plus a huge beach ball.
Don Chelo asks Rod why so much interest in Mateo. Rod says Mateo has exactly the same age of the child he and Luci lost. And somehow Mateo reminds him of their son.
RE on phone with Boris plan a kidnapping of Janah on the day of her wedding.
A whole lot of flash previews about the final week: Chelo telling Rod ‘Mateo is not my son’. Apparently Janah does get to her wedding, but then RE arrives and falls to floor… We also see RE with black spots in her hands (a. la. Jesus Christ), Luci slaps Gala, Rod grabs Gala by neck with his arm, a pot of Luci’s falls to floor… it all flashes by…
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Weekend Discussion: Un Refugio Para El Amor; El Camino al Gran Final
Karmageddon Awaits!
Those of us who know this story well
are aware of how the series title hasn't yet begun to pay off for its protagonists. We
hope it will in its final week for these two have endured too much
suffering. Here we will open the floor for discussion on what we
hope will happen to their tormentors beginning with their queen (If
anyone who lives or lived in Mexico can enlighten us on some legal
points, please do):
Roselena Torreslanda, or She Who
Must Be Obeyed.
Guilty of several civil crimes for
which she has yet to pay:
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Amor Bravío #69 (Uni 64) Thu 11/22/12 Amor con pavo y calabaza
Osvaldo brings Amanda a blanket, since she's hanging out at the hospital keeping an eye on D'Andres. Awww, you shouldn't have…. Osvalso points out that she's so busy taking care of everyone else, so she ought to let herself be taken care of sometimes. He also brought her some of her own coffee so she won't be subjected to the swill from the vending machine.
Luzma comes home, happily telling everyone she got to see Pablo. Piedad comes in and shushes everyone, cause Dio's in a mood. She asks Luzma to serve the ranch hands while she takes care of Mr. Crankypants. Piedad talks about wanting to go look into what happened to Julian and Luzma announces she's marrying Pablo for realz this time. Everyone cheers…and gets shushed.
Camila goes back to her cabin, accompanied by the sound of cattle. She says it's the calves moaning because they're being separated from their mothers. She knows how they feel. I suppose she means because it's her first night without D'Andres in a while.
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Amores Verdaderos #11 Thu 11/22/12 Vengeance, depression and a piano
* Let’s start with this screencap because I like it.
* Nelson and Kendra stay alone in his office and they have a drink. OF COURSE, Kendra doesn’t drink alcohol but this is a special occasion, so she can make an exception. While Nelson is handling the bottle and the glasses, she gets rid of her jacket and pulls her best seductive I-am-a-decent-but-desireable-little-flower look.
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* Nelson and Kendra stay alone in his office and they have a drink. OF COURSE, Kendra doesn’t drink alcohol but this is a special occasion, so she can make an exception. While Nelson is handling the bottle and the glasses, she gets rid of her jacket and pulls her best seductive I-am-a-decent-but-desireable-little-flower look.
Labels: Amores
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Por ella soy Eva #89 11/22/12: She Wonders How It Ever Got This Crazy; She Thinks About a Boy She Knew Was Cool
Happy Thanksgiving to todos!
At his house Pluto is putting the moves hot and heavy on Helena Helena Helena Helena Helena Helena Helena
Renato is in a bathroom stall while Mutt and Jeff are talking about him at the sinks. Renato is very depressed to discover that Santiago
After Eva leaves, Pluto tries to recapture the romantic moment to which he worked so hard to get Helena but Helena says it's better that she go. Pluto tries to talk her into staying. Helena
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Refugio Para el Amor #159 Thu 11/22/12 La Petición (Pedida) de Mano
Un Refugio Para El Amor 159, 11/22/12
In which Oscar finally gets to the bottom of it; and the Jacinto family is formally welcomed into the Torreslanda mansion.
Oscar arrives in Max’s office but before Max can start to discuss the urgent work, Oscar announces they need to talk. Oscar remains standing, he barely holds back a sneer. “Do you know that I found Pedro Campos?” Max can’t believe it. Oscar asks Max: “Isn’t this great news? Don’t you want to know who the criminal is who set up Claudio Linares?” Max is speechless. “What’s the matter? Aren’t you interested?” Oscar taunts. Oscar lets Max know he’s been looking for Pedro Campos all these years. He tells Max that it turns out Campos is good friends with Vicki. “Don’t you think it’s important to resolve this issue, buddy?” Max asks if Oscar has already talked to Campos. Max wants to be the one to talk to him. He’ll demand the truth from Pedro Campos! “Of course,” Oscar says with disgust. He suggests Max ask Vicki how to get in touch with Campos. He knows Max is still cheating on RE with Vicki. Max leaps up all huffy - “that is none of your business!” Oscar just sneers and walks out. OK, Max is looking pretty worried now.
Rod is in Luci’s office with Pato. He has just handed Luci his impressive report card - wait, no that was his divorce papers. Rod announces that he and Gala are now divorced. [Dude, you already texted her that news.] Pato wonders how he feels. Rod feels as if great weight has been lifted off his shoulders. Both Luciana and Pato appear very uncomfortable. Rod wants to know how Luci feels. Luciana doesn’t appear to appreciate this particular trophy - it’s really none of her concern. She sincerely hopes Alexia will be OK. Rod stands there clearly frustrated that no one has jumped for joy, or at least patted him on the head and told him “good boy”. He clearly expected a different reception, not the resounding silence and averted eyes. He says he knows this subject is uncomfortable for Luci, but it was important to him that she know. Luci tries to hand back the papers, but Rod insists on finishing what he has to come to say. He declares his undying love for Luci while Pato winces in pain. Luci tells Rod that sometimes love is not enough, and besides, the only love she has left is the love she feels for her missing son. Rod angrily argues that it’s THEIR son and he promises to find him for her. Pato tries to leave but Luci stops him. So Rod, finally getting the hint, takes the folder and leaves. Pato tells Luci that with him she doesn’t need to hide the happiness this news must bring her. “Well, yes” Luci replies, and then gets back to the child search reports as that’s the only thing that will make her happy. But as she looks away Luciana does smile. She can’t help herself - she is pleased, after all. Pato notices.
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In which Oscar finally gets to the bottom of it; and the Jacinto family is formally welcomed into the Torreslanda mansion.
Oscar arrives in Max’s office but before Max can start to discuss the urgent work, Oscar announces they need to talk. Oscar remains standing, he barely holds back a sneer. “Do you know that I found Pedro Campos?” Max can’t believe it. Oscar asks Max: “Isn’t this great news? Don’t you want to know who the criminal is who set up Claudio Linares?” Max is speechless. “What’s the matter? Aren’t you interested?” Oscar taunts. Oscar lets Max know he’s been looking for Pedro Campos all these years. He tells Max that it turns out Campos is good friends with Vicki. “Don’t you think it’s important to resolve this issue, buddy?” Max asks if Oscar has already talked to Campos. Max wants to be the one to talk to him. He’ll demand the truth from Pedro Campos! “Of course,” Oscar says with disgust. He suggests Max ask Vicki how to get in touch with Campos. He knows Max is still cheating on RE with Vicki. Max leaps up all huffy - “that is none of your business!” Oscar just sneers and walks out. OK, Max is looking pretty worried now.
Rod is in Luci’s office with Pato. He has just handed Luci his impressive report card - wait, no that was his divorce papers. Rod announces that he and Gala are now divorced. [Dude, you already texted her that news.] Pato wonders how he feels. Rod feels as if great weight has been lifted off his shoulders. Both Luciana and Pato appear very uncomfortable. Rod wants to know how Luci feels. Luciana doesn’t appear to appreciate this particular trophy - it’s really none of her concern. She sincerely hopes Alexia will be OK. Rod stands there clearly frustrated that no one has jumped for joy, or at least patted him on the head and told him “good boy”. He clearly expected a different reception, not the resounding silence and averted eyes. He says he knows this subject is uncomfortable for Luci, but it was important to him that she know. Luci tries to hand back the papers, but Rod insists on finishing what he has to come to say. He declares his undying love for Luci while Pato winces in pain. Luci tells Rod that sometimes love is not enough, and besides, the only love she has left is the love she feels for her missing son. Rod angrily argues that it’s THEIR son and he promises to find him for her. Pato tries to leave but Luci stops him. So Rod, finally getting the hint, takes the folder and leaves. Pato tells Luci that with him she doesn’t need to hide the happiness this news must bring her. “Well, yes” Luci replies, and then gets back to the child search reports as that’s the only thing that will make her happy. But as she looks away Luciana does smile. She can’t help herself - she is pleased, after all. Pato notices.
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Amor Bravío #68 (Uni 63) Wed 11/21/12 “Reshuffling Reality at El Rancho 1 and 2”
OK viewerville, as the turkey defrosts and the cranberries
cook, I return to the recap duties on Thanksgiving Eve.
Our Televisa curtain opens to review the previous capitulo's closing
moments. Luzma answers the phone. Natalia tells her that her prayer to the
Virgincita has been answered, Yago is going to take her to see Pablo. Luzma hangs up and remembers her Catholic
manners and thanks the Virgincita for having answered her prayers.
The scene switches to Mariano on a stroll on
the grassy grounds with his darling daughter Ana. She
asks about who is caring for Andres and Mariano explains he has no family close
by, so Camila is caring for him. As she
dashes off, Mariano creates a dream family in his mind - Camila and Ana and
himself – having come together after Camila realizes her true love is Mariano,
not Andres. They all embrace with a
happy fantasy family hug. Mariano thinks he has
beamed his brain back to reality and embarks on a soliloquy. He declares his love for Camila and that he
will continue to make himself available to her and hope that he may be lucky in
love with her some day soon.
Labels: bravio
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Amores Verdaderos #10 Wed 11/21/12 One Hawt Guy To The Rescue; Kendra Goes Behind Salsero's Back
We have a hawt guy to the rescue tonight, another hawt guy that is totally devestated, Kendra moves forward with her own mis planes and Paula burns something and then is burned up by something else! For further details read on.
We start this epi with the Arriaga's at home and Christi is gonna fix something for them to eat. There is some wrestling with Lili and ouchies from our Angel.
Paula is meeting with her P.I. and gets the scoop on Candelaria. She has been working as a nurse in Alamos, Sonora affiliated with the church, evidently. So the investigation is concluded and Paula pays the P.I. He is very happy. Now towards the back, in waltzes Felipe the husband of Paula (don't think they are divorced) and he spys her sitting at this table with the P.I. he ducks around the corner when she calls for the check, so he isn't seen by her. Felipe thinks this guy is her amante. The P.I. gives a bunch of pics in an envelope to Paula that he took, during his investigation, he also mentions Adriana Balvanera, Vikki's sister, he has included something on her, in this packet and also pics of Christi and Lili. There is a newspaper with an article about Adriana Entitled: La Mexican is a hit in Paris. Paula peruses the paper.
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Por ella soy Eva #88 11/21/12: Is He or Isn't He?
Hi, everyone, before I forget- Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. I’m taking a needed break from the kitchen to recap.
Rebeca is insulting Renato, calling him a social climber, blah, blah, blah. Renato tells her to get off her high horse because they come from the same neighborhood. She is not better than him. They go back and forth, while Adri comes in.
Adriano thinks that he may have interrupted Renato and Rebeca, but Rebeca lets Adri know that Renato is gay.
Eva is looking for the money launderer- Raul Mendoza isn’t in the country. Eva wants him and no one else. She begins to compliment the receptionist
Renato calls Eva, because Adri is looking for her.
Adri can’t believe his ears. Rebeca has inkling that he is gay although she can’t prove it. Rebeca is an expert on knowing when someone is in the closet
Mimi meets Eva for lunch. Eva fills Mimi in and tells her how Raul Mendoza has fled the country. He is the only one who knows about the fraud. Eva feels as if she in a labyrinth because it is not making sense to her.
Renato asks about his promotion, and Adri answers coldly, that he was going to think about it. He summons “Dumb and Dumber” (Santiago and Fernando) to his office.
At Grupo Imperio- “Dumb and Dumber” are in Adri’s office. He tells them he wants to assign an assistant as his right hand who will not be one of them but he has heard a rumor that Renato is gay. The genius of the group- Fernando- assures him that he is not. Santiago says that he and Lucia are an item. He wants them to investigate Renato. He dismisses them and they are too stupid to get the message.
Daniel and Jennifer- Daniel is trying to talk to Jennifer about going to the beach, but she can read between the lines.
Helena’s office- Lucia babbles about Renato and Helena tells her to take it slow. Helena comments on Lucia being Renato’s twin. (Thanks to Vivi- noticing the scarf)
Fernando asks Santiago if Renato is gay. Santiago speaks up and says that he has gay friends, and that someone’s persona life doesn’t matter to him, especially since he has such a wonderful marriage with such a supportive wife. Renato interrupts the tomfoolery and joins in. Three idiots.
Lucia wants to have sex with Renato before she gets married to make sure that she doesn’t marry a dud. Helena believes that sex is directly aligned with love, a magical feeling, with words, a touch or with silence.
Cindy approaches Renato in the hall regarding the receipt of some proposals by email. Uh oh- Renato doesn’t have his tablet.
Eva- reads what se thinks is her tablet, but reads an email from Pepe about an apology and that he loves him.
Adri- pops into Eva’s office- looking for the most beautiful woman in the world
Renato is trying to find his tablet and thinks that Rebeca has it. Whew- she doesn’t.
Renato is frantically looking for his tablet.
Adri wants to talk about their wedding. Renato bursts into Eva’s office and asks for his tablet. Adri doesn’t understand the confusion with the tablets. Adri gets a little jealous. Eva knows that Renato is gay. Renato is sweating bullets and knows that Eva read his email. He meets the other two idiots in the bathroom. Santi says that
Adri- tells Eva that he is thinking of naming Renato as his assistant. He tells Eva that he is checking out if Renato is gay. Fernando says that they have to investigate whether or not he likes, soccer, Lady Gaga, Madonna, etc.
Adri- is asking if Eva has made any wedding preparations. He wants to escape and have an afternoon alone with Eva. Eva says no nookie until the wedding. Lucia comes in to confirm the signing of the construction company. Adri is whining. He and Eva march out. Helena signs and commissions the fake Fitxa Construction Company for the Mayagua Beach Project.
Pluti kisses Helena over the deal and Eva storms out. Renato stops Eva and asks what did she read on the tablet. He wants to clarify that the email was not for him, Eva said but it’s your tablet with your name on it. He admits that it was for him and that gays are foolish and that this guy has been after him for a while and he doesn’t know what to do. He wants to know if Eva is going to tease him? She is not. He thanks her.
At Helena’s house- she is explaining to Lalito that they signed a construction company and she chose the best one. Lalito is still bothered by the cheating piece and asks his mom if she cheats at her job, so that things can go well. Helena says- cheating, never, not at work or at school. (Helena- think- why did Lalo bring that up- duh??) Helena remembers the thesis but it is packed away.
Pluti comes over to pick Helena up and they go out.
Juan Carlos tells Mimi that he found out by accident that Renato is gay. Mimi can’t believe that JC is homophobic like Adriano.
At the club (where I thought Santiago couldn’t afford to go), they are with Renato, and the wives.
Mimi is annoyed with JC because he is prejudiced against gays, she can’t believe it.
JC says that Renato is similar to him because they both can’t be what they really want to be. JC wants to go to Pluto’s house to find the safe with the money.
At the club, the Stupids are discussing Don Adri and whether or not Renato is gay. Marsela feels that Adri is uncomfortable because Renato is handsome, always well dressed like JC. I wasn’t sure what Angelica was saying because she never makes sense. Something about
Renato is calling Lucia and telling her to rush. He gets a text and goes into the bathroom to speak.
Eva and Mimi want to go and get another look for the safe without a plan. Eva is having a hard time waiting, doing nothing.
Renato is yelling at the person on the other end of the phone- he doesn’t want to hear from them, leave him alone, don’t call, write etc. He is yelling to be heard outside of the bathroom.
After the peeing contest (I’m not sure what took them so long in the bathroom)– Dumb and Dumber, exit the bathroom. I’m glad to see that they washed their hands. They are looking for Renato and they don’t see him. They are still trying to decide on their position, if they are homophobic or not. The only position that they have is silly! (I feel as if I lose some brain cells watching these two.)
Pluti has a celebration at his house with Helena. She is the most beautiful, marvelous fiancée in the world- yawn. He doesn’t want to pressure Helena but he has something looming (in his pants, I’m sure) and he want to be alone with her and show her how much he loves her. They start to do the deed…
Fernando and Santiago are still in the bathroom, and they talk about women taking a long time in the bathroom. Renato overhears the tomfoolery and knows that they hung out with him only to see if he was gay.
Bleeeck- Pluti starts the foreplay on Helena. Yessssssss!! The door bell rings- no puede ser. (It can't be) It rings and rings, it must be Eva Pluti tries to ignore it but it keeps on ringing. It’s Eva who sees Helena with her skirt up and is impactada!!!!!!
Coming attractions- Does Helena have second thoughts?? Does she get a call from Juan????
Labels: por-ella
Refugio Para el Amor #158 Wed 11/21/12 In which Cellphones, Particularly Text Messages, Play a Major Role, and Poor Oscar is NOT a Happy Camper
Un Refugio Para El Amor 158, 11/21/12
Violetta has come all the way to San Francisco de Alta to make peace with her father. He’s on his sick bed, down in the dumps, and at this point he doesn’t expect anything from his daughter. She does care about him, she assures him, and she wants bygones to be bygones. She wants Dad to take care of himself. Don Aquiles is very ashamed for having ever denied he was her father. Procopio makes himself scarce so that the two can have a long heart-to-heart. Violetta sits on Dad’s bed and wants to know how he’s been. Don Aquiles doesn’t care - his heart is well now because Violetta is there with him. He’s started writing his memoirs! Don Aquiles is delighted to hear how Violetta’s business is growing and agrees about the wisdom buying an inexpensive place to live for now. Aquiles talks about how bit by bit he saved and invested. The two clearly see eye-to-eye in terms of business and investment strategies.
Max is surprised to see Rosalena who has come to his office. She’s actually come to speak to Jana and tell her that even though she doesn’t agree with her relationship with “este muchacho” she’ll not stand in the way and will support her. Max is glad to hear it. He thinks it’s a wise strategy. Maybe Jana will lose interest in the boy once she no longer sees him as “forbidden”. Rosalena lets Max know she’s giving in for him. She wants to show everyone she’s doing her part to recover their family harmony. “Is that why you stopped your therapy sessions with Dr. Hauser?” challenges Max. Rosalena is shocked: “How do you know?” Max doesn’t want her to quit her treatment. Rosalena claims she’s fine now, she doesn’t need that therapy any longer. [Uh oh]
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Violetta has come all the way to San Francisco de Alta to make peace with her father. He’s on his sick bed, down in the dumps, and at this point he doesn’t expect anything from his daughter. She does care about him, she assures him, and she wants bygones to be bygones. She wants Dad to take care of himself. Don Aquiles is very ashamed for having ever denied he was her father. Procopio makes himself scarce so that the two can have a long heart-to-heart. Violetta sits on Dad’s bed and wants to know how he’s been. Don Aquiles doesn’t care - his heart is well now because Violetta is there with him. He’s started writing his memoirs! Don Aquiles is delighted to hear how Violetta’s business is growing and agrees about the wisdom buying an inexpensive place to live for now. Aquiles talks about how bit by bit he saved and invested. The two clearly see eye-to-eye in terms of business and investment strategies.
Max is surprised to see Rosalena who has come to his office. She’s actually come to speak to Jana and tell her that even though she doesn’t agree with her relationship with “este muchacho” she’ll not stand in the way and will support her. Max is glad to hear it. He thinks it’s a wise strategy. Maybe Jana will lose interest in the boy once she no longer sees him as “forbidden”. Rosalena lets Max know she’s giving in for him. She wants to show everyone she’s doing her part to recover their family harmony. “Is that why you stopped your therapy sessions with Dr. Hauser?” challenges Max. Rosalena is shocked: “How do you know?” Max doesn’t want her to quit her treatment. Rosalena claims she’s fine now, she doesn’t need that therapy any longer. [Uh oh]
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Amor Bravío #67 (Uni 62) Tue 11/20/12 Who's your Daddy?
When we left Metepec yesterday, Ximena had just imposed
herself on Dion, Hissa, and Alonso, demanding to be let in on the plan. If not, she threatens to go straight to
Camila and Agustina and tell them everything that’s been done behind their
backs. Hissadora tries to pretend she
doesn’t know what she’s talking about – they haven’t done anything behind their
backs. Alonsobusted has no choice but to
tell mumsie that Ximena knows everything.
Mumsie’s eyes are like to bust right out of their sockets as she turns
to look at her fake son. I’m surprised
Alonso didn’t just spontaneously burst into flames right then and there. POOF!!
But he didn’t and he swears to them he didn’t tell her. Ximena assures Hissie she figured it out all
on her lonesomes and Alonso had no choice but to tell her everything. She tells them she can be of use to them –
they’re better off with her on their side.
Dion just laughs and tells her she’s got a point there – Hissa’s eyes
bug out again. Ximena is glad to see
that Dion is on her side and asks for details on “el plan”.
Labels: bravio
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Amores Verdaderos #9 Tue 11/20/12 Feverish and frustrated
Amores Verdaderos, Cap #9, Nov 20, 2012—Feverish and frustrated
Okay, again I'm going to try to "precap" by watching a downloaded copy of this episode. I'll be relying mostly on Spanish listening skills (with a little correcting as I watch the show w/ CCs). And you know what that means—lots of errors! Will correct and edit as I go along. HD screencaps coming later too.
NOTE: Some scenes and parts will be listed out of order, for better continuity (for me) and to help preserve my tenuous grasp on sanity.
Big Angel is all feverish and ill. Probably not completely aware of where he is and what's going on. He begs Vicki to not leave. She's torn. They do this whole schtick where he almost kisses her, they hover near each other then back off. Big Angel is probably hallucinating. He wants to be near Vicki (or whomever he thinks she is). Feeling very awkward about this (but at the same time drawn to our Big Angel), Vicki reminds him that she's not his wife. He keeps reaching for her, begging her not to leave. She wisely has backed away from his bed by the time Christina, his wife, rushes back in, after leaving to get a doctor.
Read more »Okay, again I'm going to try to "precap" by watching a downloaded copy of this episode. I'll be relying mostly on Spanish listening skills (with a little correcting as I watch the show w/ CCs). And you know what that means—lots of errors! Will correct and edit as I go along. HD screencaps coming later too.
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| Non-HD preview: Temptation between Big Angel and Vicki. |
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| Another non-HD preview: Guzmancito is mortified when Nicki decks him out with her frilly, girly things as they pack for a trip. |
NOTE: Some scenes and parts will be listed out of order, for better continuity (for me) and to help preserve my tenuous grasp on sanity.
Big Angel is all feverish and ill. Probably not completely aware of where he is and what's going on. He begs Vicki to not leave. She's torn. They do this whole schtick where he almost kisses her, they hover near each other then back off. Big Angel is probably hallucinating. He wants to be near Vicki (or whomever he thinks she is). Feeling very awkward about this (but at the same time drawn to our Big Angel), Vicki reminds him that she's not his wife. He keeps reaching for her, begging her not to leave. She wisely has backed away from his bed by the time Christina, his wife, rushes back in, after leaving to get a doctor.
Labels: Amores
Refugio Para el Amor #157 Tue 11/20/12 Valgame Dios-it’s taco time; El Taquero Ese y La Princesita are ready to take the next step; Rod and Luci can’t just yet
We seem to be back on track, heading for the finale next
week. This episode suffered from a
million paper cuts, clipped and snipped and pasted back together again. In the interests of continuity for
Viewerville, some scenes have been electronically cut and pasted back to where
they can form a paragraph or two instead of a sentence or two.
El Refrito
Aldo has sought out Vicky for a date and won’t take no for an answer.
Luci is packing up to go home and Rod comes in to see her.
Partial Refrito
The Casota Grande de Dios – Patricio has come to visit the Padre with his heart heavy with unrequited love. Padre is always at his disposal to listen. Pato tells him he’s deeply in love with Luciana. Rod and Gala are getting a divorce so that nothing will stand in their way to be together. He knows Rod and Luci love each other to the exclusion of anyone else, but he’s sure he could make her happy, if only he had an opportunity. He wants them to be happy, so what should he do with this overpowering love he has for her. He would never interfere, so it will have to be a silent love. He also knows that to be able to offer Luciana the best of him, he will need to give her his whole being and his whole body—and there’s the rub. Padre is sure there are lots of worthy, single, young women (and married women and grandmothers, even great-grandmothers and some decent young men) lined up to be at his side and share his life with him whom he could choose from, but, being Honesto, honestly can’t tell him what to do with this great love.
Lo de Hoy
TL Empresa, Luci’s Office – Rod comes to tell Luci about Gala offering the divorce and soon he’ll be free and they can be together. He’s as anxious as a puppy dog waiting for a treat for being good—if he had a tail it would be wagging in unbridled enthusiasm. Luci doesn’t think he’s been that good. It’s not that easy or simple she declares, backing away from him, they’ve been living apart for so many years. Just as things erode into a You Gotta-I Can’t verbal volleyball game, Violeta interrupts for some advice. She’s out of her carwash outfit and is wearing a stunning (but still too tight) short emerald green dress. Luci doesn’t want to discuss the impending divorce and it’s consequences although Violeta only sees happiness ahead for them.
Vio has come to see her about Don Aquiles. She doesn’t know what to do. Lately she’s had feelings of wanting to see him and talk to him. Luci thinks she should go ahead, but Vio doesn’t want him to think she’s just a gold-digging opportunist. Luci doesn’t think he’d see it that way. Wasn’t it Don A who came looking for her? Vio thinks that if she doesn’t follow up, she will have lost an opportunity for them to acknowledge their consanguinity if he passes on. Luci urges her to go see him.
Luci then invites her to dinner and Vio accepts because they still have a lot to talk about—especially what she’s going to do about Rodrigo. Luci says this much, that Gala is a sick woman, so she’d rather stay out of things (quedarse al margen) for now. Sadly, she says, she won’t be able to be happy with him or with anyone until she finds her son. We see Rod passing by in the hallway outside her office and stops to look in, but it’s symbolic; he probably wanted to talk to Luci again and is a little annoyed that Violeta is still there.
Het Het – Procopio wants to know what Don A. wants for lunch. He’s offered the doctor’s diet of healthy vegetables and Don A, gagging at the thought, tells him that’s great for a rabbit, but he wants a big chunk of meat and scrambled eggs. Procopio tries to reason with him, that it’s for his heart, but Don A says his heart is going tu-tú-tu-tú, so it’s fine and he dismisses long-suffering Copio with his usual bravado (blustering, swaggering conduct).
TL Offices, Claudio’s Office – Oscar has finished telling Claudio his suspicions about the fraud and his finding Pedro Campos. Claudio is astonished at the twists and turns life has taken. They agree that Sr. Campos is the only one who can shed any light on the fraud and name the person who paid him to accuse Claudio. Then Claudio recognizes Oscar's position in the hierarchy and being a confidant of Max, how is it that he is coming to Claudio with this information and not his boss. Oscar proudly and a little defensively tells Claudio that, though he’s been Max’s friend for a long time, Max knows where he stands. He’s an ethical attorney and when it comes to justice, his loyalty to the truth is unconditional.
Claudio is still mulling over what Os has been telling him. One thing is for sure, although he’s not interested in seeing Max sent to prison, he is interested in unmasking him before his children, so they know who their father really is. He’s a hypocrite, just like his wife. Os agrees that it will be their children who will suffer the most at the revelation. Claudio thanks him for coming to him with this information, but doesn’t want Os to end up looking like a traitor. Oscar replies that betrayal would be sitting back and saying nothing; it would be betraying himself and his principles. He wouldn’t be able to face himself knowing he pretended nothing had happened. He’s going to tell Max that Claudio has the information and Claudio will be speaking to Pedro Campos. If Max says nothing, it implies he’s in the clear; if Max gets upset, it implies he did have something to do with the scam and he should pay the consequences.
The Pink Recliner in Dr. Hauser’s Office – RE is not particularly happy to be there and it shows. She’s come to sound off on Matilde. She can’t believe that esa sirvienta has more sway in her family than she does. The good doctora reminds her – gently – that this woman has been with the family since RE was a child as her nana. The terminology, nana, servant, employee, makes no difference to Roselena. The fact of the matter is that everyone in the world is against her for having dismissed her. Doc asks her if her decision not to ask her to come back is inflexible. RE turns toward Dr. Hauser.
RE – Have you not been listening to a thing I have been saying? I don’t want this woman in my house because she’s a traitor. And traitors don’t merit clemency (Ok, time to wake up, RE, can’t you see this is yourself you are describing?).
HA – Treachery, Sra.? Or was she just disagreeing with the intransigent way you do things. Those are two very different things.
RE – Dr. Hauser, it’s been a pleasure knowing you, but I don’t plan to step foot in here again—ever.
And out she goes. Dr. Hauser is left to ponder the fate of this woman she’s tried to help for the last five (read that: 5) years! (We know RE is worse than ever, hearing voices of bebés in her house.)
TL Mansion, Front Gate – Lor arrives with a special delivery of Estelita’s best tacos en canasta and a note for Roselena. The new servant takes the basket. (If that had been FrBrigida, she would have thrown him and the basket out.)
Gala’s Office at the El Chisme Magazine – Gala gets a phone call from her financial advisor. She needs to talk to him, but he’s out of town until tomorrow. She’s coming into a whole bunch of moola very soon and needs his financial advice on where to invest it. (Oh, my, do we ever see little green anvils poised over her well-ironed hair-do.)
TL Empresa, Patricio’s Office – Ofelia has furnished Pato with the list of top specialists in spine surgery that Aldo researched and wishes him well on finding the right one. She wonders why he needs one now since his rehab is going so well. He admits that is true, but he can’t walk and that is what he wants most. Rod comes in on the tail end of the conversation, “What is it that you are looking for, I can get it for you?” “To be able to walk,” Pato answers.
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El Refrito
Aldo has sought out Vicky for a date and won’t take no for an answer.
Luci is packing up to go home and Rod comes in to see her.
Partial Refrito
The Casota Grande de Dios – Patricio has come to visit the Padre with his heart heavy with unrequited love. Padre is always at his disposal to listen. Pato tells him he’s deeply in love with Luciana. Rod and Gala are getting a divorce so that nothing will stand in their way to be together. He knows Rod and Luci love each other to the exclusion of anyone else, but he’s sure he could make her happy, if only he had an opportunity. He wants them to be happy, so what should he do with this overpowering love he has for her. He would never interfere, so it will have to be a silent love. He also knows that to be able to offer Luciana the best of him, he will need to give her his whole being and his whole body—and there’s the rub. Padre is sure there are lots of worthy, single, young women (and married women and grandmothers, even great-grandmothers and some decent young men) lined up to be at his side and share his life with him whom he could choose from, but, being Honesto, honestly can’t tell him what to do with this great love.
Lo de Hoy
TL Empresa, Luci’s Office – Rod comes to tell Luci about Gala offering the divorce and soon he’ll be free and they can be together. He’s as anxious as a puppy dog waiting for a treat for being good—if he had a tail it would be wagging in unbridled enthusiasm. Luci doesn’t think he’s been that good. It’s not that easy or simple she declares, backing away from him, they’ve been living apart for so many years. Just as things erode into a You Gotta-I Can’t verbal volleyball game, Violeta interrupts for some advice. She’s out of her carwash outfit and is wearing a stunning (but still too tight) short emerald green dress. Luci doesn’t want to discuss the impending divorce and it’s consequences although Violeta only sees happiness ahead for them.
Vio has come to see her about Don Aquiles. She doesn’t know what to do. Lately she’s had feelings of wanting to see him and talk to him. Luci thinks she should go ahead, but Vio doesn’t want him to think she’s just a gold-digging opportunist. Luci doesn’t think he’d see it that way. Wasn’t it Don A who came looking for her? Vio thinks that if she doesn’t follow up, she will have lost an opportunity for them to acknowledge their consanguinity if he passes on. Luci urges her to go see him.
Luci then invites her to dinner and Vio accepts because they still have a lot to talk about—especially what she’s going to do about Rodrigo. Luci says this much, that Gala is a sick woman, so she’d rather stay out of things (quedarse al margen) for now. Sadly, she says, she won’t be able to be happy with him or with anyone until she finds her son. We see Rod passing by in the hallway outside her office and stops to look in, but it’s symbolic; he probably wanted to talk to Luci again and is a little annoyed that Violeta is still there.
Het Het – Procopio wants to know what Don A. wants for lunch. He’s offered the doctor’s diet of healthy vegetables and Don A, gagging at the thought, tells him that’s great for a rabbit, but he wants a big chunk of meat and scrambled eggs. Procopio tries to reason with him, that it’s for his heart, but Don A says his heart is going tu-tú-tu-tú, so it’s fine and he dismisses long-suffering Copio with his usual bravado (blustering, swaggering conduct).
TL Offices, Claudio’s Office – Oscar has finished telling Claudio his suspicions about the fraud and his finding Pedro Campos. Claudio is astonished at the twists and turns life has taken. They agree that Sr. Campos is the only one who can shed any light on the fraud and name the person who paid him to accuse Claudio. Then Claudio recognizes Oscar's position in the hierarchy and being a confidant of Max, how is it that he is coming to Claudio with this information and not his boss. Oscar proudly and a little defensively tells Claudio that, though he’s been Max’s friend for a long time, Max knows where he stands. He’s an ethical attorney and when it comes to justice, his loyalty to the truth is unconditional.
Claudio is still mulling over what Os has been telling him. One thing is for sure, although he’s not interested in seeing Max sent to prison, he is interested in unmasking him before his children, so they know who their father really is. He’s a hypocrite, just like his wife. Os agrees that it will be their children who will suffer the most at the revelation. Claudio thanks him for coming to him with this information, but doesn’t want Os to end up looking like a traitor. Oscar replies that betrayal would be sitting back and saying nothing; it would be betraying himself and his principles. He wouldn’t be able to face himself knowing he pretended nothing had happened. He’s going to tell Max that Claudio has the information and Claudio will be speaking to Pedro Campos. If Max says nothing, it implies he’s in the clear; if Max gets upset, it implies he did have something to do with the scam and he should pay the consequences.
The Pink Recliner in Dr. Hauser’s Office – RE is not particularly happy to be there and it shows. She’s come to sound off on Matilde. She can’t believe that esa sirvienta has more sway in her family than she does. The good doctora reminds her – gently – that this woman has been with the family since RE was a child as her nana. The terminology, nana, servant, employee, makes no difference to Roselena. The fact of the matter is that everyone in the world is against her for having dismissed her. Doc asks her if her decision not to ask her to come back is inflexible. RE turns toward Dr. Hauser.
RE – Have you not been listening to a thing I have been saying? I don’t want this woman in my house because she’s a traitor. And traitors don’t merit clemency (Ok, time to wake up, RE, can’t you see this is yourself you are describing?).
HA – Treachery, Sra.? Or was she just disagreeing with the intransigent way you do things. Those are two very different things.
RE – Dr. Hauser, it’s been a pleasure knowing you, but I don’t plan to step foot in here again—ever.
And out she goes. Dr. Hauser is left to ponder the fate of this woman she’s tried to help for the last five (read that: 5) years! (We know RE is worse than ever, hearing voices of bebés in her house.)
TL Mansion, Front Gate – Lor arrives with a special delivery of Estelita’s best tacos en canasta and a note for Roselena. The new servant takes the basket. (If that had been FrBrigida, she would have thrown him and the basket out.)
Gala’s Office at the El Chisme Magazine – Gala gets a phone call from her financial advisor. She needs to talk to him, but he’s out of town until tomorrow. She’s coming into a whole bunch of moola very soon and needs his financial advice on where to invest it. (Oh, my, do we ever see little green anvils poised over her well-ironed hair-do.)
TL Empresa, Patricio’s Office – Ofelia has furnished Pato with the list of top specialists in spine surgery that Aldo researched and wishes him well on finding the right one. She wonders why he needs one now since his rehab is going so well. He admits that is true, but he can’t walk and that is what he wants most. Rod comes in on the tail end of the conversation, “What is it that you are looking for, I can get it for you?” “To be able to walk,” Pato answers.
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