Friday, November 29, 2013
Corazon Indomable # 145 (plus replay of #144), Thursday, 11-28-13. Lazy Layabout Playboy Painter Amazes the Artistic World, Then Displays a Shocking Loss of Artistic Integrity
Here’s hoping all of you had a great holiday and wonderful Thanksgiving feast.
WTH, Univision? Another “two-hour” evening with another repeat of the previous night’s second hour, leaving us with only one fresh episode? And here we thought we were making progress. (I could be bitter about sacrificing my Thanksgiving evening, but the food is put away, the dishes are washed, and I’m ready to sit for a while.)
If You Didn’t Get Enough of the Club Scene
If one had only known, one could have made better plans for the repeat of Cap. 144—skipping either last night’s or tonight’s showing. I was weary enough from cooking to stay put and watch all over again.
There were the young lovers in their assorted triangles, hanging out at the club while watched over by cool and carefree Clementina. There was Alfonso, the man with the plan, persuading his fellow artists to fill up “his” exhibit with their talent. At least they get the satisfaction of seeing their work on display, even if he gets the credit. There were Celia and Tav, concerned that Mechita and MC would get bad reps from association with slimy Alfonso. And finally, we see many of our current characters eager to make an appearance at the exciting exhibit.
One of the Highlights of the Social Season
Although Tav appeared in person to complain to Alfonso’s mother and future mother-in-law, the selfish slimeball painter is determined to continue his pursuit of MC as both model and lover. Elsa, the very young former flame, calls to lodge another complaint with Alf. He claims he dropped her because she’s too young. That excuse doesn’t cut it with her, since he picked her up at school many times. She’ll see him at the exhibit! MC, hoping for a fresh start, tells Juanita they need to leave the hotel and find a house. (Finally feeling the need for privacy?)
Doris is driving to meet Tav, sure that she’ll marry him this time, unless he’s still involved with “that woman.” MC speaks to Juanita as she heads off for the exhibit, dressed in a conservative ice-blue lace sheath. Juanita says she is very elegant, but MC thinks Doris may bring out the savage in her.
MC is speaking to Alf in the crowded gallery when Tav and Doris arrive. Doris looks deceptively sweet in a pink chiffon and lace dress, with one bare shoulder and a flying panel on the other shoulder. She trills “Buenos noches” at Alf and MC, while a sullen Tav and hostile MC refuse to acknowledge each other. Alf tosses out “bienvenidos” as they stride by.
Clementina, husband (name?), Celia, and Mechita chat in a group. Doris and Tav scan the paintings, zeroing in on the head and shoulders portrait of MariCruz. Doris’ opinion: “She looks prettier than she really is.” Anibal, the hovering creator of the abstract “Freedom,” is thrilled to hear Tav praise his painting. Tasha and Alf’s buddy toast the success of the exhibit.
Tav overhears two men gossiping about MC—she’s actually the hired companion of the painter’s mother, and possibly worse. He takes offense and huffily informs them he personally knows that she’s a lady, not a tramp. Then he attempts to grab MC, saying if she doesn’t get rid of that painting, he will! He tells Alf he doesn’t want to hear MC' name in everyone’s mouth: after all, she is the mother of his daughter. Next, he tells Doris they’re leaving, despite her complaint that all this has nothing to do with them.
The Art World Is Amazed at Alfonso’s Talent
The morning after the big event, Alf’s parents read the morning papers with the critics’ positive take on the exhibit. “Freedom” is a masterpiece. Alf is also reading and learns his exhibit “surprised the artistic world.” Anibal, the somewhat scruffy “Freedom” artist, comes to see Alf with his thanks. MC is also reading the critics’ comments, but less happily. She doesn’t like contributing to a deception and thinks the other artists must be suffering from the imposture.
Anibal is thrilled to see his work appreciated, but Alfonso doesn’t want to give up the painting yet. He wants to show it elsewhere and maybe win a prize with it. He would give Anibal some money, since he knows Anibal needs it. Anibal is counting on the world knowing he’s the artist sometime in the future. He’s troubled with shaking hands, which is bad news for a painter.
Meanwhile at Casa de Society Central, Celia and her friends are praising the exhibit and asking about Mechita’s wedding. Now, many of them want Alfonso to paint their portraits. (Ha! A perfect career for him—a soulless society painter, forced to flatter ladies of a certain age instead of producing masterpieces or seducing young models.)
An art collector/museum representative calls on Alfonso. He thinks “Freedom” is a masterpiece and will pay mucho dinero for it--$100,000. Alf smirks a little, but doesn’t want to sell yet, since he hopes to exhibit it other places. Buyer thinks he must have been truly inspired to paint like that. Since he is leaving for Germany in a short time, he wants to take the painting with him. Selfish swine Alf continues thinking: Anibal is sick and won’t paint much longer the way his hand shakes. I could give him money and besides, my signature is on that painting. It’s too good an opportunity to pass up.
Other Members of the Public Have a Lower Opinion of Alfonso and His Talent
Tav wonders why he continues to believe MC is pure. Doris mocks him for defending MC, but he feels like killing those who attack her. He thinks of Alfonso’s insinuation that he should get rid of MC’ portrait if it causes such a problem.
MC is busy at Clem’s Casa de Pretensiones, going through her new stack of invitations. She’s hot property socially, now that her son is the buzzword of the art world. Clem brags on ladies lining up for portraits. MC is happy for her boss, but says Alf doesn’t take his painting seriously. They acknowledge other painters contributed to the exhibit’s success. A news bulletin announces a burglary at the art exhibit. The portrait of MariCruz was stolen!
In Tav’s room, we see him with the stolen portrait, loudly chastising the painted MC as maldita (damned). If his one brain cell isn’t working, his emotions are. He takes a knife from his bag and slashes the painting, hacking away until only tangled pieces remain. He rips the canvas free, tearing it into smaller shreds and demolishes the inner frame.
This catharsis is interrupted by a knock on the door. Doris enters, surveys the mess, and says Tav is the thief! Now he’s made MC famous as the muse caught between the artist and a jealous lover. Why did he do it? Because of those men saying MC was Alf’s amante (lover). She warns him she could make a real scandal if she calls the police!
An official is interviewing the gallery owner, who says it may be personal vengeance. He is welcome to investigate on his own. Probably he will, since it’s a juicy story.
MC goes into savage mode and confronts Alf in his studio, saying they have to talk. She arrives as Anibal also visits the studio. Concerned for security, he wants his painting. Alf reminds him to be careful about saying that, since it’s traveling under Alf’s signature. MC hears him offer $2,000 to Anibal and questions Alf once they’re alone. He says a buyer is offering $100,000 so he can easily pay Anibal the smaller amount.
MC is incensed and rips into him as she did to the Emir Karim, so long ago. She says other painters would be interested to know how he operates. He’s the worst kind of petty thief! He warns her that she and Tav have as much to lose as he, if the entire mess is made public.
Preview—Continuing fallout from the artistic scandal.
Labels: Indomable
Mentir Para Vivir #38 Thu 11/28/13 Preparar para Desmentir
Antonio reports to Francisco that he has the financial info from Trejo Bonfil to hand over. Francisco asks if Ricardo went to visit Trejo Bonfil, but Antonio doesn't know. Antonio asks about his salary.
Eliseo phones the big boss man in the DR to report that things are rotten in Hermosillo. He explains that JL, er, "El Zorro" (The Fox) is mixing business and pleasure. As is the big boss man with his secretary, it appears.
Fabiola, shrouded in Piero's coat, walks into his apartment, sobbing. Piero offers her some water and gets her to sit down. He encourages her to tell him what happened. She disputes him calling her "innocent" and says she isn't anymore. Piero tells her that what's done is done and we have to learn to deal with it. Fabi says she feels dirty. Piero babbles about youthful mistakes made in the heat of the moment and tells her not to be so hard on herself. "I didn't want to. I couldn't stop him," Fabi sobs. She says Sebastian was like a beast and she can't tell her mother or her mom will kill her. "I don't have anyone." Piero hugs her, but Fabi asks to use his bathroom to clean up so she can go home. She gets him to agree to drop her off close to home, but not at her house. She asks if it's true that Sebastian's mom is…"sick? Yes."
Lucina, Raquel, and Ruben share some drinks to celebrate Ruben's new job with a friend who just got a big contract. It won't be a lot, but he'll be comfortable.
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Eliseo phones the big boss man in the DR to report that things are rotten in Hermosillo. He explains that JL, er, "El Zorro" (The Fox) is mixing business and pleasure. As is the big boss man with his secretary, it appears.
Fabiola, shrouded in Piero's coat, walks into his apartment, sobbing. Piero offers her some water and gets her to sit down. He encourages her to tell him what happened. She disputes him calling her "innocent" and says she isn't anymore. Piero tells her that what's done is done and we have to learn to deal with it. Fabi says she feels dirty. Piero babbles about youthful mistakes made in the heat of the moment and tells her not to be so hard on herself. "I didn't want to. I couldn't stop him," Fabi sobs. She says Sebastian was like a beast and she can't tell her mother or her mom will kill her. "I don't have anyone." Piero hugs her, but Fabi asks to use his bathroom to clean up so she can go home. She gets him to agree to drop her off close to home, but not at her house. She asks if it's true that Sebastian's mom is…"sick? Yes."
Lucina, Raquel, and Ruben share some drinks to celebrate Ruben's new job with a friend who just got a big contract. It won't be a lot, but he'll be comfortable.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Lo que la Vida Me Robo #7, 11/27/13: Yo mom, let's send an innocent man to jail!
Sorry for the late recap, it's only 10:25 am on the West Coast and I'm just getting up from bed, because it's Thanksgiving and my 30th birthday, weeee let the fun begin!
The recap is all done :)
The Old Stuff: Montse and Jose get it on, man I hope the water in that river was warm!
Maria and her creepy uncle:
Maria, who I've decided I don't like is sitting around wearing a really iffy looking outfit, she is joined by her creeper of an uncle Juventino who is there to ask her for a favor, he needs her to get him the key to Domingas bedroom, Maria, instead of asking why he needs said key instead tells him that Dominga is "muy poca cosa"- or in English "not good enough" for him. Someone on the patio groans and another member throws something at the TV while shouting "have you met your uncle?!". Juventino pushes her just a little bit more and she caves,she'll get the key for him, and this is when my serious dislike of her begins. Also I can't stand her stupid side ponytail thing.
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The recap is all done :)
The Old Stuff: Montse and Jose get it on, man I hope the water in that river was warm!
Maria and her creepy uncle:
Maria, who I've decided I don't like is sitting around wearing a really iffy looking outfit, she is joined by her creeper of an uncle Juventino who is there to ask her for a favor, he needs her to get him the key to Domingas bedroom, Maria, instead of asking why he needs said key instead tells him that Dominga is "muy poca cosa"- or in English "not good enough" for him. Someone on the patio groans and another member throws something at the TV while shouting "have you met your uncle?!". Juventino pushes her just a little bit more and she caves,she'll get the key for him, and this is when my serious dislike of her begins. Also I can't stand her stupid side ponytail thing.
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Labels: robo
Corazon Indomable #144 I think?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Part 1:
The music tells us that Al drops a bomb at the dinner table in front of Mercedes, Mom and MC, the three m's, hahaha. A jealous exhusband came to his studio and threatened him if he paints his exwife. It doesn't seem to warrant that much suspense to me.
Doris drops a bomb to Octavio except the music isn't that intense because the water fountain in the background is making so much noise it's hard to hear them. She tells him that she told her daddy that they are back together and getting married. Octavio gives her a look that I can't identify. I think he's using his one brain cell to figure out what she just said.
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Part 1:
The music tells us that Al drops a bomb at the dinner table in front of Mercedes, Mom and MC, the three m's, hahaha. A jealous exhusband came to his studio and threatened him if he paints his exwife. It doesn't seem to warrant that much suspense to me.
Doris drops a bomb to Octavio except the music isn't that intense because the water fountain in the background is making so much noise it's hard to hear them. She tells him that she told her daddy that they are back together and getting married. Octavio gives her a look that I can't identify. I think he's using his one brain cell to figure out what she just said.
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Labels: Indomable
Mentir Para Vivir #37 Wed 11/27/13 A mime in front of a children's school, really?
Straight to el Nuevo, cuz I got a turkey to cook in the morning!
Ricky’s Place
Ricky is ambushed by the paparazzi at his door.
Celio and Fermin tell him they've been at it all day. Once he's gone - Celio and Fer get to talking. Celio's been there a long time. The only thing he knows for sure is that Benigno was a good for nothing drunk who always beat his daughter.
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Ricky’s Place
Ricky is ambushed by the paparazzi at his door.
Celio and Fermin tell him they've been at it all day. Once he's gone - Celio and Fer get to talking. Celio's been there a long time. The only thing he knows for sure is that Benigno was a good for nothing drunk who always beat his daughter.
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Labels: mentir
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Corazon Indomable Hour 1 -- From Muse to Matchmaker; Hour 2 - Not In The Nude, Dude!
[Completed 2 of 2]
Hour 1 of 2 --Capítulo 142
"From Muse to Matchmaker"
Maricruz returns to Clementina’s manse to report to Mama C that Alfonzo is an underachiever. This is the reason for his not wanting to have an exhibition. (Or, to paraphrase—the bigger the boast, the smaller the post…) M/C realizes this dawggy's got a bigger bark than bite and tells Mama, bottom line, she’s determined Fonzie requires a muse more than a mistress. She can manage musing no problem.
Octavio, knowing that he’s got Juanita on his side, figures he’ll be able to keep tabs on his family unit and will have time to eventually convince Maricruz that she completely misinterpreted Doris’s draping her drunk-as-a-skunky skanky self over him and planting a plastered lip-lock on him just as she walked into the room that night at the party. He’s determined to make her realize that appearances can be deceiving, especially where Doris and he are always concerned. (Good luck, Chump. Please tell us what makes the umpteenth and first time so different from the first umpteen.)
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Hour 1 of 2 --Capítulo 142
"From Muse to Matchmaker"
Maricruz returns to Clementina’s manse to report to Mama C that Alfonzo is an underachiever. This is the reason for his not wanting to have an exhibition. (Or, to paraphrase—the bigger the boast, the smaller the post…) M/C realizes this dawggy's got a bigger bark than bite and tells Mama, bottom line, she’s determined Fonzie requires a muse more than a mistress. She can manage musing no problem.
Octavio, knowing that he’s got Juanita on his side, figures he’ll be able to keep tabs on his family unit and will have time to eventually convince Maricruz that she completely misinterpreted Doris’s draping her drunk-as-a-skunky skanky self over him and planting a plastered lip-lock on him just as she walked into the room that night at the party. He’s determined to make her realize that appearances can be deceiving, especially where Doris and he are always concerned. (Good luck, Chump. Please tell us what makes the umpteenth and first time so different from the first umpteen.)
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Labels: Indomable
Mentir Para Vivir #36 Tue 11/26/13 Either Man Up or Take Some Midol, Ricky!
Alternative Title: Pretty Ricky has an Ugly Day
Clinica Psiquiatrica
de Sta Cruz: Sebastian is
desperately trying to convince his mother to say that Ricky is the only man
that violated her at the infamous birthday party. Maria says that it’s not true! Sebastian knows, but tells her that Ricky is a
very bad man. He wants her to say that
she had sex with Ricardo and no one else; she reluctantly agrees. She makes him promise that he will get her
out of there and he does. She rubs her
face against his hand. Berniece watches
the scene from across the lawn.
Trejo Bonfil Textiles/Hospital
Lobby: Oriana calls Jose Luis from
the hospital. She’s reschedules their meeting
for the following day because Paloma has not been discharged yet. After
they hang up, Ruben approaches Oriana and tells her that Paloma ready to be
discharged. Oriana is concerned that
Matilde will tell Paloma about the article. Ruben says that he will kill Matilde if she
does.
The old owner of Trejo Bonfil Textiles returns his liquor to
the desk drawer and stands to greet Francisco Castro. He explains his sad history to the imposter. His wife is ill. Two of his children died in a crash and he
ran out of money as Aresti Breton business flourished. Francisco explains that he is part of a
global investment company that made a few bad decisions; they are looking for
something safe, something that will grow. They have decided to do
him a favor and sink dirty money in this company. The man is thrilled. He doesn’t want to see a one hundred year
family enterprise go out of business.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Lo que la vida me robó, cap 6, Tues. 26 Nov. 2013: Alejandro suffers buyer's remorse, and the cash cow breaks out of the barn.
Let's start the evening with a little pop quiz to make sure you're all awake.
1. Why do both Dim and Montse wear their hair swept forward over their brows?
2. What does Graciela like to call her daughter privately?
3. What does Graciela call her daughter when she is wheedling or when Lauro is present?
4. What does Graciela call her son?
5. If Graciela were one of The Simpsons, which Simpson would she be?
The following is a two-part essay question and is worth 20 points:
I. Why does Graciela have glow-in-the-dark teeth?
II. In your opinion, do they make her look more or less scary than Carmina Bouvier in Abismo de pasión? Why?
(Answers will be found at end of recap)
Labels: robo
Mentir Para Vivir #35 Mon 11/25/13 Famoso empresario abuses retrasada mental and wears an ascot * while making love.
*a type of fancy scarf worn by rich metrosexual boys and galancetes of the telenovela variety
We start with a rehash of Friday’s conversation between Jose Luis and Oriana. She refuses to go back to him, so when Alina goes to say goodbye to her father, he asks her if she’d ever live with him without Oriana. Alina looks torn - this is a choice no kid should ever have to make.
Padre Reddish Plaid is visiting Paloma at the hospital. She’ll be let go the next day, but she’s not as happy as one would expect, because she wants to find out the truth about Ines.
Their talk goes something like this:
Paloma Cruise: “I want the truth!”
Padre Nicholson: “You can’t handle the truth!”
Padre worries that her heart might not be strong enough for this, but she insists that she has to know everything there is to know about Ines’ husband and she’s sure that he won’t lie to her, because he’s a priest.
Mariano isn’t very proud of his priesthood these days, but he does tell Paloma that Francisco Castro, the man who was interested to invest in Aresti Breton is none other than the mysterious husband. Cara de enferma impactada de Paloma (meaning she’s shocked, but her eyes are only moderately goggling upon hearing the big news).
Labels: mentir
Lo que la vida me robo, November 25, 2013. Capitulo 5
Graciela tells the police that she accompanied her son, DamDim, to take care of a debt he had with the dearly departed. DamDim confirms they were there for about 20 mins. Lauro observes all with his normally confused face or is it bored look? I can't tell. Anyway the police ask if they remember anything else to let them know.
Next they pay a visit to our resident stud, Alejandro. He tells them about the dearly departed’s bad dealings. Victor is glad that Ale didn't comment about Bruno stealing from him. The police could have interpreted it wrong. Ale saw no reason to mention it.
Gaspar asks Juventino where he's been. He lies and says he was looking into some prices on vitamins for the animals. Instead of scolding me, you should be trying to hook up Maria and Alejandro together. We could then be the owners of all this. Gaspar tells him that he is tired of hearing the same crap. And stop putting ideas into his daughters head. He has other ambitions.
Lauro is upset that DamDim owed Bruno money and wasn't even informed about it. Graciela was going to tell him but wanted to take care of it first. DamDim jokes that if he knew Bruno was going to end up dead, he wouldn't have bothered paying him. Lauro tells him to shut up. Now that DamDim will be returning to the marina, he will be getting some well earned discipline. Whether he wants it or not. He decides to go to bed. He asks if Graciela is coming. In just a moment. I want to talk to Montse first. Mommy dearest asks Montse who is Jose Luis?
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Graciela tells the police that she accompanied her son, DamDim, to take care of a debt he had with the dearly departed. DamDim confirms they were there for about 20 mins. Lauro observes all with his normally confused face or is it bored look? I can't tell. Anyway the police ask if they remember anything else to let them know.
Next they pay a visit to our resident stud, Alejandro. He tells them about the dearly departed’s bad dealings. Victor is glad that Ale didn't comment about Bruno stealing from him. The police could have interpreted it wrong. Ale saw no reason to mention it.
Gaspar asks Juventino where he's been. He lies and says he was looking into some prices on vitamins for the animals. Instead of scolding me, you should be trying to hook up Maria and Alejandro together. We could then be the owners of all this. Gaspar tells him that he is tired of hearing the same crap. And stop putting ideas into his daughters head. He has other ambitions.
Lauro is upset that DamDim owed Bruno money and wasn't even informed about it. Graciela was going to tell him but wanted to take care of it first. DamDim jokes that if he knew Bruno was going to end up dead, he wouldn't have bothered paying him. Lauro tells him to shut up. Now that DamDim will be returning to the marina, he will be getting some well earned discipline. Whether he wants it or not. He decides to go to bed. He asks if Graciela is coming. In just a moment. I want to talk to Montse first. Mommy dearest asks Montse who is Jose Luis?
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Labels: robo
Monday, November 25, 2013
Corazon Indomable #140 & 141, 11/25/13: Dopes, Doris and Drama
The recap is now all done! I came up with the title before watching the episodes, but after watching, I still think it fits perfectly.
-Vivi
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-Vivi
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Part 1:
MC swears to Juanita that if she and Tav were to meet today,
unlike the first time they met and fell in love, things would be very
different. Uh huh. MC desperately wants to see and kiss Tav.
Tav offers up Alfie as a better playmate for Doris, but tells
her to be careful of his playboy ways. Doris assures him she can handle Alfie.
She isn’t deterred by Tav’s lack of enthusiasm for renewing a friendship with
her. Back in his hotel, Tav thinks to himself that he must tell Doris that he’s
reconciled with MC and is looking for her. (Any bets on when he actually gets around to doing this?) Miguelito, meanwhile, is out late
partying with friends, leaving his bed empty for the night.
Alfie asks his mommy about Doris and MC. He wants them both
and wants to learn more about them both. Being that they are beautiful women,
of course they are perfect targets for an “adventure.” He puts his fiancé Mercedes/Meche
down. She does not please his artist’s eye.
The next morning, Clementina asks MC to go on a trip with
her, once Alfie is married. Clementina is still hot to get MC hitched. MC says
she has no luck in the love department. Clem guesses correctly that MC has
suffered greatly for love.
Labels: Indomable
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: SANTA DIABLA, week of November 25, 2013
Here is the Thanksgiving week page for comments and mini-recaps of your favorite show, Santa Diabla.
What a wild episode we had last Friday! I wonder what's going to happen next in not so sleepy little Marrero…
Remember: Marido en alquiler has its own page. The Telemundo Front Page is the place to post your comments on La reina del sur or any other non-Univisión novelas.
Have a wonderful holiday!
What a wild episode we had last Friday! I wonder what's going to happen next in not so sleepy little Marrero…
Remember: Marido en alquiler has its own page. The Telemundo Front Page is the place to post your comments on La reina del sur or any other non-Univisión novelas.
Have a wonderful holiday!
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: MARIDO EN ALQUILER, week of November 25, 2013
Here is the Thanksgiving week page for Marido fans to post recaps and comments. The novela is now entering sus semanas culminantes!
Remember: Santa Diabla has a separate page. La reina del sur is on The Front Page, sharing space with any other non-Univisión novela you'd like to discuss.
Enjoy!
Remember: Santa Diabla has a separate page. La reina del sur is on The Front Page, sharing space with any other non-Univisión novela you'd like to discuss.
Enjoy!
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: THE FRONT PAGE, week of November 25, 2013. La reina del sur y más
Here is the place to talk about La reina del sur, ¿Dónde está Elisa? and any other non-Univisión novelas on the horizon.
Remember: Marido en alquiler and Santa Diabla each have their own weekly page.
Happy thanksgiving, Telemundies!
Remember: Marido en alquiler and Santa Diabla each have their own weekly page.
Happy thanksgiving, Telemundies!
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Corazon Indomable - caps 138 & 139 Fri 11/22/13 She's Baaack!
Two hours we'll never get back... Two... Dos... This double episode could have taken thirty minutes and still have been wayyy too long. But some good things happened so I'll try not to be excessively bitter.
We get to see Miguel die again... almost as satisfying as the first time though we didn't get to see Nazario pull the trigger this time around. We get only minimal sepia flashbacks of the good times with Miguel... but let's face it, there weren't all that many.
We're also treated to Nazario's surrender. He did it his way, first finishing off his beer. He swills it down, slowly stands up, and thrusts out his wrists
"I don't regret what I did."
Yes, well wait until you get thirsty again, I'm betting... no beer for you for a very long time.
And last but not least... She's baaack! You heard right, Doris has returned and lest we forgot, reminds us that she is the governor's daughter.
But first we have a lot... and I do mean a lot... of dreary filler. So pour yourself a double of whatever, sit back, and endure.
Juanita assures Maricruz that she looks great in a cheap dress. Let's face it, Maricruz looks great in just about anything. She tells Juanita that she will get in touch with Octavio tomorrow to tell him where they are. She's anxious to see him. Lupita must be off the drugs because she seems much more animated and not so drowsy. Maybe she's joined a twelve step program.
Alfonso confirms his date for the opera with his mom. Both are very excited ... well, perhaps she's a bit more enthusiastic than he is. His new intended and her new companion lady will be going. She encourages him to dress nice.
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We get to see Miguel die again... almost as satisfying as the first time though we didn't get to see Nazario pull the trigger this time around. We get only minimal sepia flashbacks of the good times with Miguel... but let's face it, there weren't all that many.
We're also treated to Nazario's surrender. He did it his way, first finishing off his beer. He swills it down, slowly stands up, and thrusts out his wrists
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| Killin' A Man Is Thirsty Work |
"I don't regret what I did."
Yes, well wait until you get thirsty again, I'm betting... no beer for you for a very long time.
And last but not least... She's baaack! You heard right, Doris has returned and lest we forgot, reminds us that she is the governor's daughter.
But first we have a lot... and I do mean a lot... of dreary filler. So pour yourself a double of whatever, sit back, and endure.
Juanita assures Maricruz that she looks great in a cheap dress. Let's face it, Maricruz looks great in just about anything. She tells Juanita that she will get in touch with Octavio tomorrow to tell him where they are. She's anxious to see him. Lupita must be off the drugs because she seems much more animated and not so drowsy. Maybe she's joined a twelve step program.
Alfonso confirms his date for the opera with his mom. Both are very excited ... well, perhaps she's a bit more enthusiastic than he is. His new intended and her new companion lady will be going. She encourages him to dress nice.
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| "He Was Loved And
Respected... We Expected A Few More People." |
Labels: Indomable
Lo Que la Vida me Robo #4- 11/22/13: Dimmy Dim Dim Did A Bad, Bad Thing!
Ahoy, Amigis! I couldn't let go of the Nautical Theme we had going on LT. We do have the Naval element here ; ) I too am having withdrawls but as Ms. NovelaMaven quoted me, that ship has indeed sailed. At least we have a couple hunks and that gorgeous beach, and who knows maybe some shirtless beach scenes ; )
The Poor Fool According To Dimi:
Monse (Monserrat) and JL (Jose Luis) are making out on the beach and Dimi sees all. He thinks so that's the poor fool Monse is hooking up with! JL sees that Monse is worried about the running away and getting married. She isn't doubting, just thinks it won't be easy, seeing as they have no moola. JL lets her know he will get some lana (money) but she has this piece of land her Tia left her, and someone is interested in it, she could sell. JL doesn't want her doing that. He'll take care of her and everything she needs cause, say it with me Y'all, Te Amo!
The Smart Sexy Man:
Ale (Alejandro) is with that dirty dealing Bruno and wants to know how he got ahold of these documents (the promissory note and the deed). Well, you see Bruno tells him, Dimmy Dim Dim (Dimitri or Triple D) has been borrowing huge amounts of money from him. Since Dimmy Dim Dim couldn't pay him back the Admiral signed a promissory note and the deed is collateral. Ale wants to know how it is that the Mendoza family, who rumor has it, doesn't have this kind of moola laying around, do tell! Bruno tells him although they have put up a good front, the family isn't as moneyed as it used to be. They are about to lose it all! Ale will take the promissory note and the deed and Bruno asks him if he'd like an envelope with that? Yeah, and by the by, think of the voice of The Donald, Bruno is fired! Bruno doesn't look surprised.
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Mentir Para Vivir #34 Fri 11/22/13 From Hearts and Glowers To Mr. Might For Spite Makes Right With Raqi
{This may take a while to get up today as I've got holiday commitments sprouting up out of nowhere. I'll try to get it up by later this evening. You have the page to comment for now. --Jardinera654 }
~~Parte 1~~
Cap. #34
Lo del Pasado:
Viewerville, fighting to view the characters through the garish glare of Party Princess Pinks and Purples, has noted that Jose Luis, aka Francisco Castro, aka Fakecisco has just thrown a damper on the party by showing up and stealing all Ricardo’s step Papi glory by bringing the best present there could be for his little daughter: a brand new garishly pink and purple bicycle complete with pink training wheels and streamers. Ric and Oriana head directly over to tell Fakecisco to take his Daddy From the Dark Side presence and the training bike with him. Guard-dog de Guerrero de Eliseo makes to pull his gun out of the back of his belt at the insult, but is stopped with a single hand gesture from JL. Padre Mariano of the windowpane plaid padre-collared shirts comes over to second the request.
Lo del Nuevo:
As Viewerville successfully fights the urge to do a color check of its tv screens, Mariano follows JL out to the street and lets him know that he knows who Fakecisco really is and hopes the man won’t sacrifice his wife’s and little girl’s futures just to get his own way. “—Don’t be so naive, Padre!!” “—And you? Don’t be so sure, Son!” JL fights the urge to argue any further and forces himself to walk away.
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~~Parte 1~~
Cap. #34
Lo del Pasado:
Viewerville, fighting to view the characters through the garish glare of Party Princess Pinks and Purples, has noted that Jose Luis, aka Francisco Castro, aka Fakecisco has just thrown a damper on the party by showing up and stealing all Ricardo’s step Papi glory by bringing the best present there could be for his little daughter: a brand new garishly pink and purple bicycle complete with pink training wheels and streamers. Ric and Oriana head directly over to tell Fakecisco to take his Daddy From the Dark Side presence and the training bike with him. Guard-dog de Guerrero de Eliseo makes to pull his gun out of the back of his belt at the insult, but is stopped with a single hand gesture from JL. Padre Mariano of the windowpane plaid padre-collared shirts comes over to second the request.
Lo del Nuevo:
As Viewerville successfully fights the urge to do a color check of its tv screens, Mariano follows JL out to the street and lets him know that he knows who Fakecisco really is and hopes the man won’t sacrifice his wife’s and little girl’s futures just to get his own way. “—Don’t be so naive, Padre!!” “—And you? Don’t be so sure, Son!” JL fights the urge to argue any further and forces himself to walk away.
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Corazon Indomable #137: Simona Sports A New Attitude and Miguel Is A Dead Man Walking
Capítulo 137
Alfonso (what is with all these characters being named with Al derivatives?), aka Fonzie, asks Maricruz to tell him about her life. He asks if she’s married. MC confesses that she was once, but that fate was the cause of her separation from her man. Fonzie says he doesn’t believe in fate. MC doesn’t really want to go there and he decides to leave sleeping dogs lie. He’s got an appointment with his fiancée, anyway. Yes, he admits, despite the times they are a changin’ when it comes to families choosing marital mates for their children, his wealthy parents apparently are slow adapters. The pretty little rich girl they picked out for him, he complains, is the DF poster child for Valley Girls R Us, and he’s not looking forward to getting hitched.
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Alfonso (what is with all these characters being named with Al derivatives?), aka Fonzie, asks Maricruz to tell him about her life. He asks if she’s married. MC confesses that she was once, but that fate was the cause of her separation from her man. Fonzie says he doesn’t believe in fate. MC doesn’t really want to go there and he decides to leave sleeping dogs lie. He’s got an appointment with his fiancée, anyway. Yes, he admits, despite the times they are a changin’ when it comes to families choosing marital mates for their children, his wealthy parents apparently are slow adapters. The pretty little rich girl they picked out for him, he complains, is the DF poster child for Valley Girls R Us, and he’s not looking forward to getting hitched.
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Mentir Para Vivir #33 Wed 11/20/13 Not in front of the children!
Lo Refrito
Oriana blindly defends her lying, cheating, criminal, husband to
Mariano and
Ricky. They discuss their options -- Ricky can marry Oriana,
but that could make JL angry and accuse Oriana of bigamy, exposing them both
and therefore sending them both to jail. And what about Alina? What
to do, what to do. Ricky promises to stand by her no matter what.
Ugh, we had to see a repeat of Fabi's walk of shame. Poor
little lamb. I hate Seba.
Piero reports that the signature on Oriana's wedding certificate
and the bank docs are one and the same. Ricky asks Piero to verify if JL
had signing authority on that account. He even says he's willing to sell all
his shares to JL so that he'll leave Ori alone. Peori warns him against
making such a drastic move. He'd end up giving up his inheritance and
leaving Paloma in the hands of that desgraciado.
Labels: mentir
Lo Que La Vida Me Robo # 3-11/20/13: More Avoidance Issues for Jose Luis, More Jewelry For Juventino, More Scheming for Graciela, and a Few Yearning Looks for Monserrat From Alejandro
RECAP BY JULIA R.
Hola! I'm Julia R and will be recapping every other Wed--sharing duties with Eli. I have something very important to confess before we begin: although I've been reading and loving Caray Caray! for a while, I'm actually a little embarrassed to admit that I'm a recapping virgin! Hope you won't mind the pun, but, yes, this is my first time ever, folks. Given the expertise on my excellent recapping team, I've got a lot to live up to, but I promise to do my best--some scenes have been combined because there was so much and to keep the flow going. I hope I didn't miss anything. Let's get started!
The old and a little new: Hacienda Mendoza. A nervous but excited Monserrat in a fetching little midriff-baring number that should be the envy of step squads across America runs to the door of her casa to let in her secret novio, José-Luis, whom she is hoping on this day will finally work up the nerve to talk to her father about their relationship. She has already told her father that Cabo Álvarez wants to speak to him and J-L was supposed to be waiting outside while she prepared Papa for the chit chat. However, poor Monserrat opens the door to find not J-L at all but actually Bachelor # 2--Guzmancito! (Sorry, I meant Alejandro Almonte, but I couldn't resist one shout out to my beloved Amores Verdaderos; I miss El Capitan Fabre and the LT crew, too, but am also very happy to see Sebastián Rulli back at the 9 PM time slot!)
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PEAM #181.2- 11/20/13: We All Should Obey When Love Commands. The End!
RECAP BY PABLO
Dear Caray readers, I thank you for your patience and trust allowing me to experience something new for me. I am glad I did it, but I am also sad, since this excellent experience happened with this awful Telenovela. Thanks again and see you in the comments.
This is my last participation for the time being, and since this has not been discussed, I would like to add a couple points from yesterday (I know, it's hard to say goodbye).
Also on Sunday...
Aunque la jaula sea de oro, no deja de ser prisión
It doesn't matter if dad is in jail or free. On Father's Day, you just have to go see him. Today, we witness Mostro hugging his kids and Patricia taking Fernandito to see Papá Rogelio. Patricia, who could be doing theater off Broadway right now but she missed the chance when she decided not to follow Elías, still rehearses in the hopes that one day she can succeed as a ventriloquist, throwing her voice so Rogelio thinks that the baby is starting to speak and that he is not missing those big moments in every father's life.
Later on, to Rogelio's surprise, Fernando brings Mr. Fernando senior, their father, but Rogelio is still very hurt to forgive... Mr Fernando, who moonshines sprinkling sugar on churros and playing maracas, didn't come to ask for anything, just to see how his sons were doing and to met his namesake and grandson. Rogelio changes his mind and thinks of all the times when he abused and hurt his brother and since now his life is changing, he is not going to perpetuate all this hate. They hug and cry.
Labels: Manda
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Corazon Indomable, #136, 11/19/13 Portrait of a lady
I was dreading this episode,
but I actually found it quite ok and fast paced (But keep in mind this is
Corazon Indomable, so don’t expect too much).
Rehash from yesterday:
“Me rindo ante este amor!”(I surrender to this love) – MC says in a completely anticlimactic way and
this line reminds me of a similar one said by Camila in Amor Bravio, during her
much awaited and perfectly timed reunion with Daniel (Me rindo ante ti, me rindo ante mi, me rindo
ante este amor – SWOON!) – Needless to say, when MC says it, it feels so
flat to me, that I’m upset they’d use such a powerful line with this travesty
couple.
MC and Tav still have a
smokin’ chemistry and that’s so sad, because the direction of this scene didn’t
do them any justice – their kiss has no spark, this is not a reunion kiss!
The new stuff:
MC is going to Mexico, Tav
is staying behind for a while to make sure Simona is getting better (or dies
once and for all); then he’ll join MC and Lupita to the city.
So, El Chulito and La
Salvajita say one final farewell and then each goes their own way.
Tav tells Migreedy that he
plans to go stay with Simona during her operation and after that he‘ll reunite
with MC. Migreedy is pissed, when MC leaves the ranch he tries to convince her
that Tav will never lover her, he can only love himself.
But, unlike the 130 episodes
we’ve had to endure so far, today MC is willing to risk it all for love, open
herself to the possibilities their future holds; she also wishes Migreedy to
meditate on all the bad things that he’s done. Adios para siempre, she adds.
Good riddance to bad rubbish
would be more likely, but MC has more class than I’d have in a similar
situation.
Labels: Indomable
Mentir Para Vivir #32 Tue 11/19/13 Cynderella's Interpretation
Please forgive me! I do not have cable. Last night I was watching Me Vida Me Robo (Or whatever) and in the last ten minutes, the show was interrupted by a soccer game. I waited to see if it was a mistake, but Mentir didn't come on and I fell asleep. So, I don't know if it aired or not. Anyways, I depend on the ccs to do recaps. I didn't get to see the aired episode or have the recaps. I watched it on line, and the following will be my interpretation of what happened. It's made up! If I would have written the episode, this is what would have happened based on what I saw and the things that I could understand.
My version will be up shortly! In the meanwhile...talk amongst yourselves and share what you know. See my version below. See Vivi's version in the comments for the TRUTH! [I've included both parts following Cynderella's summary. Thanks to both of you since the rescheduling really screwed all of us up! I almost missed both telenovela episodios myself last night. --Jardinera654]
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My version will be up shortly! In the meanwhile...talk amongst yourselves and share what you know. See my version below. See Vivi's version in the comments for the TRUTH! [I've included both parts following Cynderella's summary. Thanks to both of you since the rescheduling really screwed all of us up! I almost missed both telenovela episodios myself last night. --Jardinera654]
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Lo que la vida me robó, Capítulo 2, Tuesday, November 19, 2013: ♫ Love and marriage ♫ ... don't necessarily go together
The grief counselors have come and gone. Now only time will complete the healing of the broken hearts of the folks on The Patio. No more evenings with DamFab. No more crazy guys in pants of many colors. No more Sabritas machine humming reassuringly in the background.
["This is getting serious," whispers EJ. "It may be time for some tough love."]
Mads rallies The Patio: "Snap out of it, y'all," she tells them. "That ship has sailed."
[There's some uncomfortable shuffling of feet, a bit of grumbling here and there. But at last they put down their nerfazos and settle down to watch.]
Let's see what is going on tonight in Aguazul, a lovely pueblo by the sea--
Kitchen Chatter at Hacienda Almonte
María pouts because she chased down Alejandro to console him and he sent her away. She is so worried. Everything is changing -- and she's afraid of losing Alejandro. (Oh honey, we won't even go there.)
All cats are gray in the dark
"I thought you were someone else," explains Montserrat with a smile.
[She had hugged Alejandro, mistaking him for José Luis. Hmm. Is mis-hugged a word?]
Labels: robo
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
PEAM, Tuesday 11/19/13 (#181): El Gran Final, pt 1 - Falling and Rising
Hold onto your hats for a finale so funny, you won't know when to START laughing, much less when to stop!
Chucho tells Demonica: you've alienated everyone who cared about you because you destroyed everyone in your path. Do the right thing for once and let me save Valentina. I'll even let you escape. You've been a good mother. I know you love Valentina. Let's save her together. OUR child. Don't you have any compassion?
"And who has compassion for ME?" Vero retorts. She holds the gun to her own head and fires, but it's too late - he's already knocking the gun out of her hand. How gallant.
Satan calls. "The kid tried to escape! She won't drink her water!" Vero beneficently tells Satan to put Vale on the phone to talk to Chucho. Vale stomps on one of Satan's giant feet with both of her tiny feet. While Chucho tells Vale to pray, Vero nails him in the shoulder with a big syringe. She tells Satan to get the kid under control. "You know what to do." She taunts Chucho while he slowly loses consciousness.
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Chucho tells Demonica: you've alienated everyone who cared about you because you destroyed everyone in your path. Do the right thing for once and let me save Valentina. I'll even let you escape. You've been a good mother. I know you love Valentina. Let's save her together. OUR child. Don't you have any compassion?
"And who has compassion for ME?" Vero retorts. She holds the gun to her own head and fires, but it's too late - he's already knocking the gun out of her hand. How gallant.
Satan calls. "The kid tried to escape! She won't drink her water!" Vero beneficently tells Satan to put Vale on the phone to talk to Chucho. Vale stomps on one of Satan's giant feet with both of her tiny feet. While Chucho tells Vale to pray, Vero nails him in the shoulder with a big syringe. She tells Satan to get the kid under control. "You know what to do." She taunts Chucho while he slowly loses consciousness.
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Labels: Manda
Corazon Indomable, Episode #135, Monday, November 18, 2013 Rescue, Food & Shelter – Octavio’s Recipe for Winning Back Maricruz……No Apologies Needed……WTH??!!!”
Written by LatinaInMD
Rehash of JackAss and Simona meeting;
Simona informs him that she is giving a hectare of land to HIS WIFE; in other
words, not to you, Jackass. (This is
followed by a useless scene of Octavio and Migreedy – NEXT.)
As luggage is loaded into a car, a
surprisingly lucid Simona bids farewell to her home and junior. Simona makes Octavio promise never to
separate from his son and to take him with him wherever he goes (as if
Oblivio’s promises are worth anything).
Fortunately, Simona has the good sense to extract the same promise from
Ofelia – if nothing else, Ofelia is loyal and more trustworthy than Oblivio.
JackAss visits Maricruz and informs her
that Simona and Octavio are preparing to leave; Maricruz says she sincerely
hopes Simona returns cured from her illness.
JackAss asks if Maricruz will see Octavio again if Simona returns
cured. Maricruz assures him that no
matter what happens, she “will never see
him again.” (Mark those words,
Viewerville.) As much as we detest
JackAss, we must agree when he tells her that he doesn’t believe her.
Now Simona assures Miguel that she holds
him in high esteem too and asks that he too watch over her son. (Excuse me while I laugh – the man can’t even
take care of his own, nearly forgotten son, woman.)
An angry group of Realengueros stands in
the way of a bulldozer preparing to raze all the little toy houses on which
Maricruz blew her humongous (yeah, right) fortune. JackAss just happens to be there, and they
all want him to explain to them why “that woman” lied to them and “sold herself
to those people for money”. JackAss washes
his hands of the problem, reminding them he doesn’t work there anymore. Now the priest comes running to try to reason
with the angry mob.
Maricruz starts bringing her belongings out
to the ranch house’s veranda in little cardboard boxes tied with twine. (Boxes and twine?! Holy cow – now we know she is dead
broke.) JackAss comes running up to her
and warns her that she is in grave danger.
She is incredulous and informs him (and Viewerville, of course) that she
just barely received her compensation for the taken land, but it’s so little it
will barely pay for her existing debts.
He warns her that the Realengo people think she betrayed them.
Labels: Indomable
Mentir Para Vivir #31 Mon 11/18/13 Take a chill pill, dude!
I'm looking at you, Ricardo Sanchez Breton
After a long struggle with my laptop this weekend, I managed to make it work enough time to get a recap ready. I only watched the episode once, but managed to take some notes; if I skipped/ forgot something, please help me out in the comments.
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After a long struggle with my laptop this weekend, I managed to make it work enough time to get a recap ready. I only watched the episode once, but managed to take some notes; if I skipped/ forgot something, please help me out in the comments.
Channeling her best Rhoda Penmark impression EVER, Alina is
staring somewhere outside the screen – she’s looking at her father, Jose Luis,
who’s come to see her at school. She runs into his arms, screaming with joy,
while Jorge, the driver, seems glued to the sidewalk.
Father and daughter have a happy reunion, filled with kisses and hugs.
Alina wants her daddy to join her at abuela’s house, but he can’t come with her
just yet – he did bring her back the teddy bear she’d left behind, in Colombia, though.
With Jorge watching over (but, really, what can he do?) JL gets invited to
Alina’s party on Saturday and tells his daughter that her mom already knows he’s
in town. Then he takes her in his arms and wants to take her back to Jorge’s
car – after a brief staring match, he reluctantly allows the driver to hold
Alina, and leaves.
We can see how shaken up he is by the encounter, he has tears in his
eyes; but then his face turns rigid and determined – dark thoughts are circling
in his brain.
Paloma and Orines are at Aresti Breton. Orines is telling the older
lady that her husband showed up (and yes, they were married, but Orines refuses
to explain why Lina doesn’t have his last name). Paloma tells the story of how she hated her
husband for what he had done, but she never considered leaving him because they
lived different times. So, what does Ines plan to do, does she still love him?
Orines doesn’t want to think about it just now, the whole situation is
too much to handle.
As they chat, they leave the office in order to go shopping for Alina’s
party, and they resume their talk on a park bench. But Paloma’s phone keeps ringing;
it’s Ricardo who found out the ladies left alone and is in full stalker mode (insert recap's title here)
Labels: mentir
Monday, November 18, 2013
PEAM #180 - El Ultimo Lunes, 11/18/13, We Need All the Angels and Guides We Can Get…
For the last Monday, I give you photos from Oaxaca: The Day of the Dead Parade by Students and my favorite Saturday Market with the Puppy Xolo, Bobo and also my own Willa.
This is my farewell recap many thanks to all the faithful for hanging in…. Hasta la proxima...
Jesús and Delia worry about the disappearance of Valentina and what hideous outcome is Veronica really capable of.
At Avon Alma and Pati discuss the conjugal visit and the upcoming wedding. Last, today is the day that Jesús they are going to arrest Veronica.
Veronica and Valentina in a park look at clouds, Valentina sees an Angel like her amiga Alma. Veronica is not pleased.
Jesús talks to cops and his Alma worrying about the disappearance of Valentina.
They cannot find Veronica's car yet and Delia tells him not to worry. She consults with the abogada of Jesús and shows him his love's bracelet, which he knows well at first glance, it is indeed Cynthia's.
The monster Veronica stuffs candies into Valentina with a certain manic force. Poor little Valentina tries to placate her Mamacita as always.
Jesús talks again with Delia who is so sure that a MOTHER won't hurt her daughter. But Jesús recites all the murder and mayhem committed by Veronica and asks her if she really thinks the demonic Veronica is such a good mother that she won't hurt her own daughter when she already sold her baby son, has killed a couple of innocent bystanders and so on and so why not...
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Los Angeles Siempre Ayuden uno al otro
Los Escuincles (Xoloitzcuintle) Xolos were considered sacred dogs by the Aztecs (and also Toltecs, Maya and some other groups) because they believed the dogs were needed by their masters’ souls to help them safely through the underworld. They were also useful companion animals. According to Aztec mythology, the god Xolotl made the Xoloitzcuintli from a sliver of the Bone of Life from which all mankind was made. Xolotl gave this gift to Man with the instruction to guard it with his life and in exchange it would guide Man through the dangers of Mictlan, the world of Death, toward the Evening Star in the Heavens. Wouldn't you like to have 5 month old Bobo here show you across the great water when you pass to the next world. -text from Wikipedia
And last but never least, one more recent shot of my personal angel and guide, Willa! These images help me to look to the passing on of this telenovela and on across the great water to the other side where there is light and art and …..
This is my farewell recap many thanks to all the faithful for hanging in…. Hasta la proxima...
Jesús and Delia worry about the disappearance of Valentina and what hideous outcome is Veronica really capable of.
At Avon Alma and Pati discuss the conjugal visit and the upcoming wedding. Last, today is the day that Jesús they are going to arrest Veronica.
Veronica and Valentina in a park look at clouds, Valentina sees an Angel like her amiga Alma. Veronica is not pleased.
Jesús talks to cops and his Alma worrying about the disappearance of Valentina.
They cannot find Veronica's car yet and Delia tells him not to worry. She consults with the abogada of Jesús and shows him his love's bracelet, which he knows well at first glance, it is indeed Cynthia's.
The monster Veronica stuffs candies into Valentina with a certain manic force. Poor little Valentina tries to placate her Mamacita as always.
Jesús talks again with Delia who is so sure that a MOTHER won't hurt her daughter. But Jesús recites all the murder and mayhem committed by Veronica and asks her if she really thinks the demonic Veronica is such a good mother that she won't hurt her own daughter when she already sold her baby son, has killed a couple of innocent bystanders and so on and so why not...
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Lo Que La Vida Me Robó -- Gran Estreno
Lunes 11/18/13
Capitulo 1: Paradise Lost
Once upon a
time in the seaside kingdom of Agua Azul there lived Lady Monserrat
de Mendoza, a beautiful young woman of 19, who grew up in a palacio.
Mendoza
Palacio: As Lady Monserrat walked down to the sea her father,
el Conde Lauro, received a guest. Sir Sebastián had been away studying for
the preceding three years. Sir Sebastián informed the count that
his parents were arranging a grand ball so that his engagement to Lady Monserrat could be announced to the nobles of their acquaintance. El conde did not appear pleased with this prospect.
Labels: robo
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: THE FRONT PAGE, week of November 18, 2013. La Reina y más...
I think that our experiment has turned out very well. Though I'm sure everyone has the idea now - this page is for discussions of the novela reruns of La Reina del Sur, Donde está Elisa, other non-Univisión novelas, gossip and speculation.
El Marido en Alquiler has its own post here.
Santa Diabla has its own post here.
El Marido en Alquiler has its own post here.
Santa Diabla has its own post here.
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: MARIDO EN ALQUILER, week of November 18, 2013
THIS is the post for Marido fans.
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: SANTA DIABLA, week of November 18, 2013
This is the place for comments on Santa Diabla where there's a LOT going on. Who killed Vicente, a nueva etapa, the return of Willy... Whew! Have fun.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
PEAM #179- 11/15/13: The Perils of Valentina Commences!
Hola PEAM Peeps. I will try to make this recap, very short and sweet without missing a thing, maybe ;
Catfight! Catfight! In the park, in front of a ton of witnesses, Pato knocks the crap out of Killeronica and she does the same to Pato. It's a draw, cause the cops come and break it up. Pato warns Killeronica to stay away from her family. Killeronica tells her she'll be at the boda of Alma and Chucho, count on her, bwhaaaa!
Julio and Aida finally do the deed! It's only about time. Then there is the whole thing of was it good for you, as it was for me? They are too cute!
Short scene of Kiko playing the keyboard for Vale, he's her idol. FF>>>>
Chatita comes to Susanna's place for the Bachelorette partay. It's all done up in heart balloons, where are the red buckets I wanna know?
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Labels: Manda
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Corazon Indomable Episode 134: Season of Despair, Desparation and Estupideces
A Tribute to Rent (aka procrastination at its best)
One thousand six hundred and eight minutes
One thousand six hundred and eight minutes so dear (umm
maybe)
One thousand six hundred and eight minutes
That’s how much time, we have with this TN
We may be, rejoicing
We may be, in mourning
Tequila or tissues? Applauses or tears?
One thousand six hundred and eight minutes
How will you remember, this (adlib) TN
And So We Begin
Dejected MC greets Octavio in a “hurry up dude, I have got
better things to do like sit and look somber all day instead of taking action”
kind of day. Octavio gets to the point and states that Simona is going to
Mexico to operate and want to speak with MC prior to leaving. I am not sure
whether MC is shocked that Simona wants to speak with her or that she is going
to MC to operate which means she will not die like everyone clearly wants. Now
that that’s over with while they are standing two worlds apart, Octavio wants
to know how MC is doing. She tells him not to worry about that she is fine. She
said her goodbye’s to Alvaro because she will never marry again. She will live
alone with Lupita, never allow herself to love anyone again and get herself out
of this situation (flash of Old Mari..yay!!). Tav feels obligated to lessen the
distance between them but Mari is just defeated today. She tells him they will
never be together and with Simona getting that operation they will always be
apart (I believe this is what she was insinuating…correct me if I am wrong).
Labels: Indomable
Mentir Para Vivir #30 Fri 11/15/13 Pandora's Box: Dealing With The Aftermath
The really big news is that Tito finally got his break playing a near victim last night and made Lassie's heart go pitty-pat.
~~Partes 1, 2 & 3
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~~Partes 1, 2 & 3
Cap
30
Lo del Pasado:
Jose Luis, aka
Francisco Castro, now is death-grip impactado to hear from Berto (FYI the
skin-headed, disgusting, redneckish, rich ex-boyfriend of Lucia in LFDD) who’s
just told a whopper about defunct BIL, Gabriel, having been caught molesting
six year old Alina when he saw Oriana/Ines take the gun and blow Gabe away at
poolside. “—Are you telling me that he
molested my daughter?” Ruh-roh!!
Lo del Nuevo:
Berto now accuses
JL/Fakecisco of being Oriana’s husband and then JL appropriately throws Berto’s greasy,
lying, stinking backside onto the bed.
“—How do you know? Did you see it
or what? “ Yeah! I saw it all!
I saw the old man molest her and Oriana blow him away! Pow!”
“--You’re a liar and I’m going to corroborate everything you’ve told me! The Sra. didn’t own a gun; and anyway, that gun
was probably Lucina or Raquel’s! Besides it was you who killed the old
man! “ “—No, I told you it wasn’t
me!” JL either thinks pretty well on his
feet, all things considered—or he had this story all lined up, which is
probably more likely—and explains, the fairytale familial relationships. “--Yes,
the little girl is mine but the Sra. Ines--or Oriana, since that’s what you’re
calling her— she and I never got married! And she never ever [jamas] married another
man, especially not this smuggler like you say!!”
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Friday, November 15, 2013
La Tempestad, Capítulo 80, Friday, November 15, 2013: El Gran Final: Time Wounds All Heels*
*Groucho Marx
An Evening of Suicide, Madness, Murder, Redemption and Romance
The Acme Anvil truck pulls away from a high-rise construction site on the outskirts of Our Lady of the Sea. It has been a busy few days for Acme, and the demand for its foolproof product is still brisk.
Esthercita, fueled by a potent cocktail of booze, pills, self-pity and resentment, teeters near the edge of the concrete slab and glances at the abyss below. Marina has already wrested baby Michel away from her. Esthercita has one final bit of venom to spew: Little Michel is the son of Ernesto Contreras!
Before anyone can stop her, Esthercita steps off, falls dizzyingly through space and ends up broken and bloody on the ground.
The Acme truck speeds off. Next!
Hernán emerges from the bathroom of the psychiatric prison wearing the orderly's uniform and badge. The orderly himself is left in the bathroom, badly beaten, maybe dead.
BOING
Hernán strolls right past the security guard at the employee exit, waving casually at the man but never looking back at him, while he fantasizes about Damián's demise.
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La Tempestad, Thursday November 14, 2013 — The Penultimate Storm
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Pregnant Much?? Not
Really.
Damian ‘outs’ Estercita’s fake-pregnancy ruse by pulling
the pregnant foam belly out from under her dress in front of the whole town. He then
throws it into the crowd, a bit like it was, say, a garter from a wedding. I
guess if you catch the fake belly you will be the next one in Our Lady of the
Sea to show up semi-pregnant.
Damian and Marina kiss and make up. They have overcome all
the obstacles to their love. (Maybe not.
This is only the penultimate episode, not the final.) The whole town claps and
there are fireworks.
Claudio Loves
Mercedes
In the hospital, at Mercedes’ bedside, Claudio tells
Mercedes that he is in love with her and asks for a chance at a relationship.
She wants to have a little time with her daughters but she will give him a
chance to walk with them. They confess mutual love.
Magdalena and Valentin come hand-in-hand to Mercedes Sr.’s
bedside. Mercedes gives her blessing to the relationship.
Bea Is Dying
Beatriz is dying. Father Tomas comes and takes her confession.
He tells her that she has completed her mission in life by raising Marina to be
the strong, courageous, noble woman she is today. After Fr Tomas confesses and
blesses her, he tells Becky and Jose that Bea is preparing for God’s final
call. Becky visits her beloved sister. Beatriz mentally tells Rebecca not to
worry. She summons the doctor who tells her that Beatriz has little time to
live. Jose is standing by during this exchange, simply bursting out of his
royal blue shirt. Jose had better stop hitting the weights so hard or he is
going to need an entirely new wardrobe.
In a close up we note that Beatriz’ makeup makes the actress
look pretty rough—her eyebrows are completely unadorned!—so we are not
surprised when Beatriz prepares to pass.
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Mentir Para Vivir #29 Thu 11/14/13 Llegar para Sorprender
As everyone files into the boardroom, Ricardo asks Inés if that's Jose Luis or not. She lies, remembering the threats he made.
Francisco (JL) dangles the possibility of expansion in front of the board. He also brings up the idea of offering lower quality fabrics at a lower price, making up for it by moving a greater quantity. Ricardo seems not to object, although he was the one who brought up the company's reputation being based on the quality of their fabrics. What he does object to, after Inés asks what role the Caribbean Investment With Potentially Funny Money Firm will play, is that in order to carry out this huge expansion, they would have to depend on the CIWPFMF's cash, since Aresti Breton doesn't have that kind of liquidity. That would make CIWPFMF the majority shareholder in Aresti Breton. I vote no. Oh, wait, crap, I'm not on the board. Paloma comes to visit. I'm digging the hat, babe!
Eliseo schleps Francisco's luggage over to Casa Bonita where he runs into Felipe…oops! Eliseo talks fast and claims he got fired from being caretaker at El Descanso, so he got a job as a cab driver, and he met Francisco Castro and got a job being his "achichincle" (henchdude). He whines about his hurt shoulder so Felipe will carry the bag and then makes a cara de "me fregué!" (I'm screwed!) while Felipe's back is turned.
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Francisco (JL) dangles the possibility of expansion in front of the board. He also brings up the idea of offering lower quality fabrics at a lower price, making up for it by moving a greater quantity. Ricardo seems not to object, although he was the one who brought up the company's reputation being based on the quality of their fabrics. What he does object to, after Inés asks what role the Caribbean Investment With Potentially Funny Money Firm will play, is that in order to carry out this huge expansion, they would have to depend on the CIWPFMF's cash, since Aresti Breton doesn't have that kind of liquidity. That would make CIWPFMF the majority shareholder in Aresti Breton. I vote no. Oh, wait, crap, I'm not on the board. Paloma comes to visit. I'm digging the hat, babe!
Eliseo schleps Francisco's luggage over to Casa Bonita where he runs into Felipe…oops! Eliseo talks fast and claims he got fired from being caretaker at El Descanso, so he got a job as a cab driver, and he met Francisco Castro and got a job being his "achichincle" (henchdude). He whines about his hurt shoulder so Felipe will carry the bag and then makes a cara de "me fregué!" (I'm screwed!) while Felipe's back is turned.
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CI capítulo 133 – 11-14-13 – Some People Are Packing Up and Leaving Town
Scenes are grouped under topic and
may be described out of order. I always thought Solita was undeservedly
ignored, so I felt compelled to write an account from her point of view. It’s at
the end of the recap and not part of the action, so feel free to ignore it.
Previously,
more or less
Tav thinks about Maricruz and decides it’s alright if she marries for love, but not from need.
Padre Julian and Nilda talk. Solita lived a life of disability, but it was due to Nilda’s ignorance and her errors.
Alvaro hears Perrico say he’ll be best man at the wedding, but really came to warn the birdbrain that drastic action is needed to keep Solita with him. He needs to grab her and run away.
Herminio meets Octavio outdoors, carrying baby Octavito. Simona gave the baby to a couple living in a shack. Tav cuddles the baby and takes him home.
Tav thinks about Maricruz and decides it’s alright if she marries for love, but not from need.
Padre Julian and Nilda talk. Solita lived a life of disability, but it was due to Nilda’s ignorance and her errors.
Alvaro hears Perrico say he’ll be best man at the wedding, but really came to warn the birdbrain that drastic action is needed to keep Solita with him. He needs to grab her and run away.
Herminio meets Octavio outdoors, carrying baby Octavito. Simona gave the baby to a couple living in a shack. Tav cuddles the baby and takes him home.
Life in
the Mad House
Ofelia is ecstatic to see Tav returning with his son and heir. He instructs Ofe on the new safety standards: the baby will sleep in her room and she is to watch him carefully.
Ofelia is ecstatic to see Tav returning with his son and heir. He instructs Ofe on the new safety standards: the baby will sleep in her room and she is to watch him carefully.
Defense against crazy Simona becomes
a moot point when Ofelia finds her on the floor of her room, completely
unresponsive. She runs screaming for Migreedy, afraid Simona is dead. Tav is
gone, but the situation won’t wait. Migreedy will call an ambulance to get her
to the hospital. Tav arrives home as the
ambulance crew is loading Simona. He gets the story of her collapse from Miguel
and says he’s going to the hospital.
The doctor says Simona is in deep
shock and is a difficult case.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
PEAM #178-11/14/13- An Episode of Bridezilla
Good evening all.
We begin with Alma visiting her former cellmate, Tecolota.
Ricardo and Jesus are talking in the office and in walks Vicki. Why?? A "kitten fight" ensues between Marisela and Vicki. Insults are thrown but Vicki is there
is to arrange music for Jesus’ wedding.
Vicki has contacts.
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Corazon Indomable #132, The search continues.
MC tells Solita that Nilda is her mother. Solita doesn't seem to understand, MC then repeats it to Perico as if he wasn't standing right there when she said it and acts like he just heard it for the first time too. They all leave Solita alone with Nilda to not talk. Nilda cries and Solita wonders what is going on. I have a halloween wig that looks just like Nilda's hair.
Octavio is searching for the missing baby.
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Octavio is searching for the missing baby.
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La Tempestad Capitulo 78 , Wed 11/13/13 - What’s good for Fulgencio is always bad for someone else.
Ahoy amigos y amigas, thank you for hanging in there with us amid all the crazy cuts and random editing. All the scenes that were edited out of tonight's episode are in BLUE. The scenes are mostly in order. Thank you for your patience.
The Phonymoon - Last night we left Marina in a very uncomfortable situation. To wit, Hernan is ready to “claim” his wife. He has forced her to the bed and she yells over and over for him to let her go. “Suelteme!!”
Hernan, in a convenient moment of self-awareness, realizes what he’s doing and sobs his apologies. Marina tells him he’s the worst of men, grabs her shirt and baby, and leaves him weeping in a pathetic heap on the floor. Whew! That was close.
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Mentir Para Vivir #28 Wed 11/13/13 JL makes Oriana an offer she can’t refuse, or can she?
Table
for Two
JL tries to get Oriana back but he's not getting anywhere. She's
not willing to forgive and forget. He begs for forgiveness for this one
error. After all she's suffered, she can't believe he'd ask her for
forgiveness. Yeah, he can see how she's suffering, kissing another man!
She admits she has a novio. She had to have a reason to move
forward and besides, she had been told JL was dead. She tells him Lucina and
Raquel are the only ones who know her true identity.
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PEAM #177- 11/13/13: The End Is Near, Repent Veronica! Look to Jesus, Jesus Loves You (Sorry, We Don't Mean Garcia)!
Recap By Pablo
This is the recap of a very stupid episode (I am so glad this ordeal is almost over)
Fo-fo-for you, Je-je-Jesús, the sky is the li- is the li- is the limit!
It's weird that this stutterer friend of Jesús, whom he considers almost his brother, was not seen (or heard of) in any of the 175 previous episodes. I guess he had to be a stutterer because that's funny (to who is not), specially when they always start their phrases with what we think would be a bad word, but when they finally say it, it turns out it was not!! It was not funny 20 years ago and is still not funny. Popó, popó, por favor haz caca, haz caca, camino al andar!
It wouldn't hurt to try, if you could handle the truth...
Patricia is talking to Delia in the hope that she allows Rogelio a special permit to attend her best friend's big wedding. Sorry Charlie,
1) Delia is out of town and
2) Personal matters are not to interfere with prison regulations
Heartbroken, Patricia starts walking aimlessly. Her brain orders her legs to move, but her heart has stopped responding... meanwhile, unbeknownst to her, in Avon's media room she is being awaited... without her, there could be NO WEDDING!!
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Mentir Para Vivir #27 Tue 11/12/13 You Mess with Her, You Mess with Me! Capische?
Aresti Breton, Ricky’s Office: Lila and Berto have shown up unannounced. Lila would like to recommend a new investor group that wants to partner with Aresti Breton in South America and Europe. Francisco Castro is her contact’s name. Upon hearing that name, Oriana practically jumps out of her skin. Ricky immediately agrees and says that they want to introduce Mr. Castro to the board. Oriana also thinks it’s a good idea, but she wants to consult with Paloma first. Oriana asks for the name of the company. Where are their accounts? Berto says that they have a lot of accounts in the Cayman Islands. All Rich people have accounts in the Cayman Islands. Ricky abruptly ends the meeting. After the siblings leave, Oriana tells Ricky that Francisco Castro was the name of the man who was in the restaurant. She’s certain that Francisco is really Jose Luis. If Francisco Castro invests, the money is dirty. Ricky says that may be the case, but it’s better to keep your enemies close to you. They will do whatever Paloma says. Oriana says that Paloma will do whatever Ricky says, so that does not comfort her.
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La Tempestad Cap #77. November 12th 2013. Repeat After Me: "They All Warned You Marina But You Didn't Listen!"
Ep #115 and #116 were combined tonight. Scenes out of order. No color combination tonight since I did a lot of combining to make the recap flow better.
Ep #115
Fully Confesses His Love
Magda and Marina can't quite understand Fully's concern for their mother. Fully questions them about Claudio. Magda responds: "He's a friend of my mother's". Fully confesses his unrequited love for Mercedes. It was unrequited because Mercedes loved Michel Fabre. Fully excuses himself and leaves.
On La Tempestad:
The bullet is removed and Bagre disinfects the DamWound. While DamFab is in pain, over in viewerville we can't help but enjoy the view of his DamFineAbs.
DamFab tells Bagre and Lolo about Marina's marriage to Hernan. They are so impactados with the news they each chug down some booze. DamNeedsSomeBoozeToo wants some booze too and is given some to chug down. DamFab tells Bagre and Lolo that Marina was forced into marriage with Hernan. DamFab will plan his next step. He'll rescue Marina and his daughter without putting them at risk. He'll lay low so Hernan thinks he's DamDead. That way Hernan will be taken by surprise with his return.
There is a lot of back and forth with this: DamFab wants to rescue Marina and his daughter. He could care less about the DamWound. DamFab doesn't want the DamWound checked on while the crew insists it get checked on. This goes on for several scenes until DamFab FINALLY agrees to the DamWound getting checked on.
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Ep #115
Fully Confesses His Love
Magda and Marina can't quite understand Fully's concern for their mother. Fully questions them about Claudio. Magda responds: "He's a friend of my mother's". Fully confesses his unrequited love for Mercedes. It was unrequited because Mercedes loved Michel Fabre. Fully excuses himself and leaves.
On La Tempestad:
Thank you, Mejia for the DamFineAbs view!
The bullet is removed and Bagre disinfects the DamWound. While DamFab is in pain, over in viewerville we can't help but enjoy the view of his DamFineAbs.
DamFab tells Bagre and Lolo about Marina's marriage to Hernan. They are so impactados with the news they each chug down some booze. DamNeedsSomeBoozeToo wants some booze too and is given some to chug down. DamFab tells Bagre and Lolo that Marina was forced into marriage with Hernan. DamFab will plan his next step. He'll rescue Marina and his daughter without putting them at risk. He'll lay low so Hernan thinks he's DamDead. That way Hernan will be taken by surprise with his return.
There is a lot of back and forth with this: DamFab wants to rescue Marina and his daughter. He could care less about the DamWound. DamFab doesn't want the DamWound checked on while the crew insists it get checked on. This goes on for several scenes until DamFab FINALLY agrees to the DamWound getting checked on.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
PEAM, Tuesday 11/12/13 (#176): Hugs, Kisses, Clues, and Dead Ends
After work, Ferni and Xochi visit Fernando's dad at the old folks' home. Dad is aquiver with tentative excitement and Parkinson's. He's been keeping up with his sons' lives through the newspapers; he read about Fernando's wedding and Rogelio's imprisonment. Maybe someone should tell him about these recaps.
Dad is remorseful and contrite about being such a lousy father; he doesn't blame Fernando for not having visited sooner. Fernando explains that Rogelio actually told him that their father was dead. Dad doesn't blame Rog for that, either. Fernando tells him not to dwell on the past - there's still the future, and five new grandchildren on the way!
Dad says it was worth the wait to finally see Fernando again. Fernando forgives him, and they hug.
It's Friday the 7th of June, by the way. Valentina is aghast that her father and Alma have to wait nearly a year and a half to get married in the cathedral of their choice. (It's where Alma's parents got married. Look how well that marriage turned out!) Then the phone rings. Guess who it is? Guess!
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Dad is remorseful and contrite about being such a lousy father; he doesn't blame Fernando for not having visited sooner. Fernando explains that Rogelio actually told him that their father was dead. Dad doesn't blame Rog for that, either. Fernando tells him not to dwell on the past - there's still the future, and five new grandchildren on the way!
Dad says it was worth the wait to finally see Fernando again. Fernando forgives him, and they hug.
It's Friday the 7th of June, by the way. Valentina is aghast that her father and Alma have to wait nearly a year and a half to get married in the cathedral of their choice. (It's where Alma's parents got married. Look how well that marriage turned out!) Then the phone rings. Guess who it is? Guess!
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