Caray, Caray!

Labels: gancho

Labels: sortilegio

Alternate Title: After the first time, it’s just like brushing your teeth.

As they say, the darkest hour is just before the dawn. And a few days ago, things were certainly dark. Moni was in a coma, and Mau cried for six months (mercifully, just two days for us). Even when Moni woke up, her happiness was tempered by Constanza’s return, and the realization that Mauricio might have to marry Connie, if he ever wanted to recover his kids. To top it all off, Beto thought the doctor said Moni wouldn’t live through the night, so Beto, Nieves and Moni think the end is near.

But it’s not, and here comes the dawn! Sure, there are still tons of problems, but this was one of the funniest episodes in a while, and here’s how it went down.

We start off with a recap of a tearful Monita, in her hospital bed, telling Mau he has to marry Connie. But Mau won’t hear of it. He’s just jubilant that Moni woke up, and now they can spend the rest of their lives together. He kisses her, and assures her they’ll find a way out of Connie’s conundrum. Of course, Moni, thinking she’s dying, is calm but firm, and urges Mau to face facts.

In the waiting room, Beto’s giving Connie a piece of his mind. Get out! Nieves joins in, leave, you dirty snake (serpentina deslavada). She adds that Mau is here, and what if he found out about you and Beto? Let me handle this, says Beto, putting his baseball cap on backward, as he drags Connie to the elevator and THROWS her in. Nieves remarks to herself that it took a tragedy for Beto to finally send that out of tune flute to the devil (dar al diablo esa flauta desafinada).

Mau is still optimistic, Moni’s waking up has given him new motivation to find a way to get the kids back. Still thinking she’s dying, Moni asks to be left alone to think, and Mau honors her wishes. As he leaves the room, he tells Estrella that Moni said he has to marry Connie, and Estre doesn’t like this one bit. She marches towards Moni’s room.

In the parking lot, Beto tells Connie he never wants to see her again, not her bubis, not her super legs, not her beautiful butt (he’s wavering a little on this, though), not her hot lips, not…..Shut up, Roberto, shoots back Connie, I won’t permit you to treat me like a servant, I’ll never forgive you for how you’re treating me. Well, Beto won’t ever forgive Connie, either. It’s her fault for attacking Moni, who’s now in the hospital like a piece of lettuce. Connie doesn’t back down one bit, says Moni attacked HER, was hitting her, and Connie had to DEFEND herself. Besides, she didn’t hold a gun to the dummy’s head to make her go into the ring when her eyes were bad. Beto’s eyes narrow, are you sure? Connie starts with the crocodile tears, if she didn’t have that pepper spray in her bag, SHE’d be the one lying in the hospital now! She’s tired of this maltreatment, and she’s leaving! She gets in the car, as Beto pleads “wait a moment” (the captions says wera momento) in his cute, accented English. But Connie never wants to see him again, not his arms, not his torso, not his cute butt….(she’s wavering…), nothing, never again! She starts driving away, ignoring Beto’s cries of wait, escusmi, Constanzia! I love yuuuuuuu!

The doctor tells Mau that Moni’s studies came back great, she’s doing fine, and can be discharged in a few days.

Estrella can’t understand what got into Moni, telling Mau to marry the Momia. Moni says don’t judge me. Estre knows Moni, she’ll just die when she sees Mau marry. Yeah, well I won’t see it, says Moni. Huh? I’m going to die, the studies came out bad, I won’t make it through the night. Estrella is shaken. She dazedly walks out of the room, seeing Nieves and Beto (back from the parking lot) are already in full-bore tear mode. (BTW, the three are color coordinated. Estrella has a shiny red outfit and a big red hairband, with black capri pants, Beto has a black tee over a red longsleeved undershirt, and Nieves has a black jacket over a red blouse, red earrings and bows). Estrella wants Beto to talk to the doctor, but Beto thinks what’s the point? Moni’s leaving us. Boo-hoo.

Meanwhile, the happy doctor greets Moni, who wants the truth. How much time do I have left, doctor? Huh? Look doctor, don’t lie to me, I already know everything, just tell me how much time? Oh, maybe 115, 150 years, the studies were great, you’re strong as an oak! As the music changes to the happy, finger picking acoustic guitar theme which sounds like water rolling down the river, the doctor continues to give the good news. You’re doing great. You’ll be out of here in just a few days.

We see our three blind red and black mice hunched over on a little white couch, when out of the air comes a piercing angry cry, “Betttttooooo!” Beto thinks it’s a cry of pain, she’s close to dying now. He needs a candy, tries to get one from his Mommy’s cow-shaped pocketbook. But here comes Moni, walking out with the Doc, angrily demanding, where’d you get the idea I was going to die? You’re not going to die? No, of course not, reply Moni and the Doc. It’s a miracle, exclaims Beto, sinking to his knees, arms extended to God, as Nieves also looks up to give divine thanks.

Moni picks Beto up by his ear, winds up, and delivers one of her patented ganchos to his corazon (actually his jaw), and Beto’s bowled over. Literally. But he LIKES it. Moni’s back.

And guess who else’s back? Xime and Rolu, having a romantic dinner in a restaurant, when Ximmy’s cell rings. It’s Estre, informing her that Moni’s awake, and feeling fine. Ximmy wants to go visit, but Rolu says No. This is my night. Or is Moni more important than I am? Okay, Ximmy’s down with that, we’ll go first thing in the morning. No, says Rolu again. Not tomorrow, not ever. You’re going to have to give up your little friends Monita, Paula and Estrella. Ximmy’s a little impactadasipi.

Connie arrives at Jerry’s place in a foul mood. Jerry moves in for a quick hug, but is swiftly rebuffed. How come you and Oscar didn’t tell me what was going on, with La Monita? Six months, and not one call. Well, gee, the truth is, we never thought of calling. Sorry, babe. And by the way, you lost an ally when you chose the Fantasma Vengador. Connie gets misty, informs Jerry that she’s through with Roberto. Cool, replies Jerry, so, ummm, are you having auditions for your next lover, ‘cause here I am! Connie’s tense, so Jerry starts clumsily massaging her shoulders. You know what? says Connie. If you behave, maybe I WILL consider you for the vacancy. Really? says Jerry, what do I have to do? Tell me. Anything. What do you need? Okay, according to Roberto, Moni’s doing very badly. Make sure she doesn’t come out of the hospital alive! If she doesn’t make it through the night, I would be so happy, I’d deliver myself to you, without a second thought. Jerry just about wets his pants.

Ximmy, looking beautiful, stylish and hip as always,


doesn’t want to give up her amigozozas. Rolu thinks he’s all she needs, he’s her husband. But she wants to gossip, to shop, go to clubs, all the super important things in life. Rolu slyly (and meanly) tells her that she no longer needs friends, and she doesn’t need to go out, because he loves her so much, he’ll be her entire world. He wants her to promise one thing. Ximmy wants to promise three things, but one’s enough for Rolu. He very sweetly asks her to promise she’ll give up her friends, and tenderly kisses her. Ximmy, hopeless romantic that she is, can’t help but accept. Te amo, te amo! she yells, suddenly a little shy about her outburst in the restaurant. But Rolu yells, I love you more! (We’re all yelling, Ximmy, don’t trust him!)

It’s Grand Central Station in Moni’s room, with Paula, Cristian, Estrella, Tano, Nieves, Sal and Gabi all gathered around the bed. Cris looks very cop-like in his serious John Wayne pose, legs spread slightly, hands on belt buckle. Classic! Everyone’s happy to see Moni’s doing fine. Of course, their combined joy can’t prevent each from showing a little personality. Nieves thinks Moni should charge Alicia rent, since she’s been staying in Moni’s room. Gabi thinks as long as they’re in the hospital, Sal should get checked out. Sal, blinking furiously, thinks he’s perfectly fine. He then starts looking furtively around the room, leans over to Moni, and whispers, watch out, there’s a hidden camera in the room! Hmmm.

Mauricio enters, says visiting hours are over. Of course, he’s going to spend the night in the chair caring for Moni, watching over her, same as he’s been doing. The group says goodnight and Mau clasps Moni’s hand, looking at her lovingly, smiling broadly.

Beto runs into Ivan in the barrio. He gives Ivan the good news about Moni’s recovery, but adds that Moni kicked him out. And what’s worse, he was also kicked out by his “Conciencia” (his conscience. Don’t know if this was a Freudian slip, but it’s very apropos.) Beto asks if Ivan took care of Beto’s bachelor pad (morada) while he was gone. Ivan says he did, but he sheepishly adds that the expenses were a bit high, and now he’s sharing it with Cristian, Paula’s novio (which means there’s no place for Beto). There’s an awkward moment until Beto decides he’ll just go back with his Mom, who can heal his wounded soul. The two give each other a soul handshake, still buddies.

Moni explains to Mau how Beto got mixed up about what the doctor said. Mau understands why Moni was acting so resolute in asking him to marry Connie. Moni agrees, knowing she was going to die gave her courage. But she still thinks he has to marry Connie, if it’s the only way to get his kids back. She’ll always love him, but he has to do this, it’s the only option. Mau’s cell rings, and it’s Connie. Come right over, the kids are here, they can’t wait to see you. Mau falls for it, but doesn’t want to leave Moni alone. Don’t be silly, she says, I’m fine, go see your hijos. He’s off.

Outside the door, we see “Doctor” Jerónimo hold a clipboard in front of his face to avoid detection. Connie calls him, she’s taken care of Moni being alone, now do what you gotta do. Okay, okay, says Jerry.

Beto enters his Mom’s house, sees a big lump sleeping under the covers, tells his Mom not to criticize, he’s depressed, needs some comforting. None of his dames want to see him, he feels alone. He bends down to snuggle the sleeping form. Can I sleep with you like when I was a kid? All of a sudden, the lump moves, and it’s Don Cesar! In English, Beto goes “Oh my God, Jesus Christ, help me!” (I’m thinking, what big SUNGLASSES you have, Ma! It’s the big bad wolf!)

And for the next scene, I’ll just give you the dialog, since these guys are such a riot. Jerry and Oscar are dressed as doctors, and here’s what they say:

J: Killing someone in cold blood isn’t easy, I never did it. When Bonilla died, it was because the dummy fell into a ditch, and then when I ordered the brakes cut on Mauricio’s SUV, I didn’t get my hands dirty, just gave the order. And that idiot Doctor Lefort…
O: Yes, yes, yes, both of them survived more than once because I get no support from you.
J: All me, all me. I have to beat my chest and come out of the closet.
O: Huh?
J: I’m not a killer, Oscar.
O: Well, that’s what I like about you.
J: Sure, call me what you like, call me swine (canalla), a scoundrel (miserable), ambitious, but I’m not capable of killing anyone with my own hands. (He pauses)….. Have I disappointed you? (Te defraudé?) (He gets a little teary). Yes, I feel that I’ve disappointed you. You’re never going to look at me the same again.
O: Well, well, since we’re being sincere, I’m a corrupt lawyer, a sinister guy who’ll do anything to defeat my enemies, I didn’t mind making Salvador crazy, I enjoy manipulating others, even you, but no…even I have never killed with my own hands.
J: Really?
O: I swear it. Like you, I’ve always given orders to cause accidents, but I never dirtied my hands with blood, never.
J: Good (looks around sneakily), this’ll be our first time. You know that line, Oscar, the first death is the hardest. Then it’s just like brushing your teeth.
O: So, friends together?
J: Together, my teacher.

Beto and Don Cesar have a bit of an argument, Don Cesar’s looking quite silly in flannel pajamas with pictures of little airplanes (I think I had that outfit when I was six),


his big black sunglasses, and a sleep mask around his neck. He looks so silly he’s scary, and Beto cowers a bit, as Don Cesar explains that he rediscovered love, it’s a stable relationship. Yeah, right, says Beto, like a stable with a mare and a colt, you were just waiting for the right moment, right? Don Cesar says he’ll have to accept it, and if not, remember, he’s a top boxing trainer, so they can fight over it. He assumes the boxing position.

In Moni’s hospital room, all of a sudden she has to go to the bathroom. She gets out of bed, shuffles to the baño on her still stiff legs, and makes it just in time. Two seconds later, our virgin murderers ominously enter, but no one’s in the bed. Not having gotten the news that Moni awoke, and knowing that people in comas don’t walk around, they cleverly deduce that this is the wrong room. Let’s try next door. After you, inseparable amigo.

Nieves is home, stops the boys from fighting. But Beto wants to know, why did you shack up with this guy when I was away? Because you were away. And did you forget that you’re independent now, and have rented that apartment next to Paula’s? Yeah, well, I don’t have it now, Ivan and Cristian have it. Now I’ve got no apartment, no girlfriend, and no mother! Don Cesar tells Beto not to upset this “love nest”, which gets his foot stomped under the table by Nieves. She decides that all three of them can live there. She wants Beto to accept “Cesarín” like a father. Now sit down, and let’s eat. But Cesar’s in Beto’s chair. No problem, says Cesar, you can sit on my lap. Besides El que se fue la villa perdió su silla (if you snooze, you lose, literally he who left the town lost his chair). She sits Beto down, turns to get the food. As she prepares it, the two guys trade threats, but when she comes back, they pretend to be padre and hijo. Nieves is so pleased, she joins their hands across the table. But when she goes for the frijolitos, they grab knives and forks, en garde!

Our Dos Dumb Doctores have gone to the room next door, occupied by a patient completely covered (including the head) by a sheet, along with a nurse. She doesn’t recognize them, but since she’s new, she figures she just hasn’t met them yet. Her name is Marcela. Oscar introduces himself as Doctor Buen Rostro (good face) and Jerry’s Doctor Cien Fuegos (100 fires). Okay….. So tell us nurse, how’s the patient? Well, the earlier doctor said her studies were bad, and she wouldn’t get through the night (sound familiar?). Oscar taps Jerry, oh, WE knew that.


Of course. The nurse adds, her heart stopped beating a few minutes ago. Jerry, ever the gentlemen (not) opines that in contrast, HIS heart, upon seeing the nurse, is beating stronger than ever. Marcela says this woman just died, and you’re flirting with me? Oscar covers, it’s a real shame. Jerry adds, right, and in the flower of her youth, too. Well, guess there’s nothing else to do, let’s go get a drink, right, pal? They amble out, and after they leave, the nurse looks at the sheet and says “in the flower of her youth? She was 90!”

Mauricio bursts through the door to Connie’s apartment, Dani, Aldo, Luisa! Not here, says Katia. That’s just what Constanza told you to get you to come. “Go to your room” yells Connie, but Katia refuses. She’s not in agreement with Connie’s manipulations, and will stay with a friend. She apologizes to Mau, who knows she actually does care about the kids. As she leaves, Mau’s jaw tightens, his stony stare affixed on the evil Con-niver. She’s not fazed at all, tells him to make himself comfortable, she’s glad he came running. How could you be so cruel, what do you want? is his exasperated response. Oh, just to hear your answer. Have you decided yet? Are you going to marry me or not? Mau feels he has no other option, and says okay. Connie jumps up, overjoyed, tapping her toes, shaking her hair like a victorious lion, smiling in triumph.

Meanwhile, Rolu is showing the ladies (of the viewing audience) his well developed upper body, waiting in the marital bed, as Ximmy’s in the bathroom, getting ready for her honeymoon night of passion, so long delayed. He’s impatient, but she wants everything to be perfect. And here she is. Uh oh, she’s dressed sort of like a french hooker, black striped stockings and garter, little black panties, low cut red camisole, diaphonous black top covering her bare shoulders, she’s looking a little weird, and when we see her face, I thinks she’s gone just a bit too Morticia Adams, with tons of makeup, eyes outlined in black, lips a little too ruby red.


So how do I look? Scary, is Rolu’s shocking answer. He says you’ve ruined the romantic moment, you look horrifying, just look at yourself in the mirror. Ximmy says she can change, but Rolu doesn’t give her the chance. He says forget it, the moment is gone, we’ll just have to postpone (postegar) our wedding night. Ximmy starts to tell him her three things, but he cuts her off, saying shut up! I’m tired, and I’m going to sleep. He turns over (we see that heart tattoo on his back again), as a very disappointed Ximena looks at herself in the mirror, thinks maybe she DOES look scary. I think we see a sneaky smile on Rolu’s face as he goes to sleep.

Connie’s pleased as punch. Mau says he’ll go along with her, he’ll be married to her, but he’ll just have to contain his hatred. Yes, that and much more, now give me a kiss. No way, says Mau, there are limits. Right, limits that I set, says Connie. Mau just wants to see the kids. All in good time, replies Connie. She pours herself a drink to celebrate, announces that tomorrow she’ll move back into his house, as the adoptive mother of the kids. Her bags are already packed. She extends her hand. Could you be a dear and give me your extra set of keys? I know you have a second set in your car. Mau glares, gives her the keys. She tosses them up a little, swirling her drink, giddy with power.

As are our Bumbling Baddies, Jerry and Oscar, clinking glasses in a bar. They’re laughing about how easy it was to kill Moni without even trying. Jerry thinks that maybe, despite Moni’s being in a coma, she felt his presence, and died of pure terror. Sure, says Oscar, but she died LAUGHING at you. If anyone stopped her heart, it was I. MY evil is much more than yours. Jerry feels HE’s got the real energy, and Oscar agrees, just ask that nurse. But let’s not argue, let’s celebrate. Right, says Jerry, and I’m going to celebrate by claiming my reward. See ya’. By the way, take care of that bar bill. Oscar’s stuck with the bill again.

Connie informs Mau that they’ll marry in a week, but she’s moving in tomorrow, so let Terry know. Mau wants to make sure he’ll see the kids tomorrow, but Connie says don’t you worry. She can already hear those church bells ringing. No way, says Mau, we’ll have a civil wedding, not a church one. Connie wants it all, but Mau says it’s one thing to pretend to love her, and get married, and quite another to lie to a priest. He just won’t do it, and that’s final. Fine, the church waiting can wait. He leaves, firmly telling her he expects to see her in his house tomorrow, with the children. She smiles again, things are going just her way.

It’s a full house at Nieves’ place. She’s fast asleep, Don Cesar is snoring loudly, and Beto’s on the other side of the hanging curtain, tossing and turning. He can’t sleep, gets up, flashes back to Monita, he loves her, but he lost her. Then he flashes back to Connie, kissing in the dark, he’s lost her, too. And he can’t stand this snoring. (He’s reached rock bottom, and this could be a turning point).

Jerry waltzes into Connie’s apartment with a “why don’t you strip, babe, Moni’s been dead a few hours”. What a guy. He takes off his shoes, then his tie. He fulfilled his side of the bargain, now it’s her turn. Connie says hold it, how do I know you’re not lying? Well, you yourself sent Oscar with me, why don’t you call him? He saw her just as stiff (tiesa) as I did. Connie’s happy beyond belief. You mean the monkey of the circus no longer exists? Yippee! But tell me the details. He’ll tell her in bed, roughly picks her up, and they’re off to the cama. Look outta, Miss Flauta!

Back in the hospital, Moni has fallen asleep, and Mauricio has returned, to watch over her through the night. A tear streams down his face. He remembers their night of love in the underground grotto, the sensuous kisses, the warm waters, her bra floating away……

It’s morning now, and he’s still there, gazing lovingly at Moni from his chair, as she wakes. She asks if he saw the kids, how did it go? Badly. It was all a trick. Moni again says he should marry Constanza. Mau says Constanza demanded a response. So what did you say? I’m marrying her, one week from now. Moni squeezes his hand, as they silently but helplessly look at each other, filled with emotion.

Previews of Monday: Beto may have lost a Constanzia, but has he gained a Conciencia?

Vocabulario:

Morada – dwelling, abode, pad
Defraudar – to disappoint, to let someone down. This is a false friend, it doesn’t mean to defraud, which would be estafar. BTW decepcionar also means to disappoint, not to deceive, which is engañar (they say this a lot)
El que se fue la villa, perdió su silla – if you snooze, you lose, literally, he who left the town has lost his chair
Postegar – to postpone
Tiesa – stiff, stone dead, can also mean upright, erect or proud
Mameluco - jammies, rompers, overalls, what Don Cesar was wearing (not counting the shades and sleepmask!) - courtesy of JudyB

Labels: gancho

Also known as The Maury Povich Show: Real del Monte Edition

Repeats of Camila telling Diana that Emiliano has doubts about the baby being his and demanded a DNA test; Paloma crying when the guy pretending to be her dad tells her that she was an accident and he didn’t love her mother; and Carlota talking crazy about how Cristobal belongs to her while the actor gives her not one, but two thumbs up.

Joel informs Rafael that the new ceramics line has resulted in a lot of orders. Rafa says that Camila broke up with Orlando, and he’s not going to wait for Diana to give him a divorce to remake his life--if Cami will accept him as a separated man he’ll do everything for her.

Orlando goes to the clinic to pick up the DNA test results. While waiting he flashes back to Diana telling him that the baby she was expecting wasn’t his and it died. He reads the results but it’s not clear from his facial expression what they say.

The actor Carlota hired to play Paloma’s dad apparently has experience working in fast food, because he asks if there’s anything else she wants to know, in the tone of “you want fries with that?” He piles on about how he always had doubts that she was really his kid, because he wasn’t the first or only man in her mother’s life, and that’s why he doesn’t want Pal around him. Carlota watches with a huge smile on her face.

Cristobal insists to Padre Benito that he’s not interested in the promotion, he has found his mission in Real del Monte helping kids w/alcohol problems. And also he can watch over Paloma there, cuz he can’t leave her in the hands of that purple nutjob. Benito tells him that God will tell him what to do.

Paloma runs to Carlota, crying that her dad doesn’t love her and her mom lied to her, and that Carlota was the one who always told her the truth, and her mom was a loose woman. Carlota pretends she was afraid Pal would inherit that part of Mac’s personality, that’s why she’s always been so strict w/Pal.

Rafael goes to Camila’s shop and asks if she’ll accept him as a separated man in the process of getting a divorce, and proposes that they tell Diana about their relationship. Cami replies that she doesn’t know. He says he can’t live without her and misses her, and she misses him too. They kiss, and then his phone rings--it's Joel, who says Diana left a message at the office, and she needs to see him urgently. Rafa tells Cami that he’s going to take this opportunity to tell her about the two of them.

Romina stops by Emiliano’s office and offers some more crazy talk about how she has no doubts about the outcome of the paternity test and how much she loves him--zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz--and will always love him, ALWAYS. On her way out she bumps into Angelica on purpose to make her spill her drink on herself and insults her for not having any luck with men and being a mere employee. Emiliano comes out and Ange asks if he really might marry Romi.

Rafa goes to Diana’s house and asks her why she called, but she’s confused because she didn’t call him. Just then the doorbell rings and it’s Orlando. He comments that Rafa got the message and he’s glad to see him and Di together. He hands the results to Rafa, which Di reads over his shoulder. He shouts that it’s proof that Emil is his son. Rafa claims that Orlando has no rights over Emil, because he didn’t want E to be born, but Orlando informs him that Gudelia (Diana) is the one who didn’t want the baby. Di begs Rafa not to believe Orly.

Pal and the Princess of Darkness arrive home. Pal runs upstairs crying a la the kids in many a "Brady Bunch" episode, but Carlota won’t tell Rufi what happened.

Diana yells at Orlando that he was in jail and is the bad person, not her. He retorts that he was in jail for the crime she and Ignacio committed, she robbed the safe. Orlando vows that he’s not going to give up Emil, and he’s going to tell him everything. Di begs Rafa not to let that happen and, after trying to attack Orly but getting pulled away by Rafa, wails that she’d rather be dead than have Emil find out the truth.

Pal thinks back to her fake dad telling her that Mac wasn’t a one-man woman, so apparently she CAN remember things that happened more than 15 minutes ago (well, at least when it's convenient for the writers). Rufi comes in and Pal cries that her mother lied to her, and her father doesn’t love her.

Rafa asks Di if what everything Orlando said is true, and she insists that Orly is the one who stole and mistreated her. Rafa asks again, “it’s true, isn’t it?” and Di just looks down silently. He goes back out to talk to Orly, who says Emil is going to know he’s his dad. Rafa agrees but asks that he and Di be the ones to tell him. Orly doesn’t trust them. Rafa promises that Emil will know that Orly is his dad, but doesn’t want him to know about Di’s shady past or to be ashamed of her. Ask me whatever you want, tell me what I can do, offers Rafa. Orly is all, Hmm, you didn’t know about her past? Ok, fine, I won’t say anything about that if you keep away from Camila PARA SIEMPRE.

Rufi tries to tell Paloma that the guy she met wasn’t her real father. But Paloma thinks Purple-lota is the only one who has ever told her the truth and tells Rufi to shut it. I’m an orphan, boo-hoo-hoo.

Diana tells Ines that Orlando knows that Emil is his son. Told ya so, sez Ines. And Rafa knows that she didn’t want the baby and stole from Orly. Ines worries that now that Diana’s secret is out, maybe hers will come out too. Diana scoffs because her secret has bigger repercussions than Ines’s. She has to do something--she’s not going to be left without her husband and son.

In a sure sign that an anvil is about to fall, Camila tells Meche and Monica that Rafa is the man she loves and she’s not going to give up el amor.

Rafael cries about Diana lying to him for all this time. Emil comes over to pick up his soccer gear and complains to Rafa about what a mess his life is; he doesn’t think he can take any more bad news. Of course, after he leaves, Rafa thinks to himself that he can’t cause his son pain by telling him about his real dad and his jerk of a mom.

Rufi barges into Carlota’s study and demands to know why did she do Pal like that and threatens to tell Pal the truth.

Padres Mateo, Benito and Cristobal chat and M gives Cris a message that Orlando came looking for him. They talk about how Benito will transfer there to RdM either to take Mateo’s place or Cris’s, if he becomes a bishop. Ines overhears that Cris might be leaving.

Rufi and Carlota continue arguing. Carlota tells her to get her stuff and get out, you're fired.

Paloma whines on the phone to Emil about the meeting with her “father” while he gets ready for his soccer match. He tells her she has to live with the memory of her adoptive father, he is her real father. He also reminds her that she was the one who insisted on meeting her dad. Emil says he’ll call later to arrange to see each other for a little while.

Rufi talks to the birds about how she has no one to talk to about all this stuff. She gets sad thinking about leaving Pal alone with the Wicked Witch of the West, Purple Edition, with no one to defend and protect her. Carlota comes in to the kitchen to give Rufi her severance check.

Cami tells Angelica that she broke up with Orlando, so the way is clear for her, and she doesn’t mind if Ange wants to go out with him. Ange protests that Orly isn’t interested in her. Cami explains that she and Rafa are going to try to work things out and counsels Angelica to fight for Orly.

Aron calls Paloma to ask her out but she declines and suggests that they talk later that night instead.

Romina arrives home to find a flower delivery at the house for Cami with a note from Orlando. She thinks that if her father had sent the flowers, how different everything would be. She looks thoughtful, like maybe she's considering enrolling in Forgery 101.

Rufi is packing her suitcase in the kitchen (?) when Pal comes in, so she explains how she’s leaving because she doesn’t agree with the things Crazylota did, etc. Pal tells her she can’t leave and tells her to wait right there, and then runs off to see Carlota. Pal threatens to leave if Rufi leaves. She knows it has to do with her father, but it won’t happen again because Javier is and will always be her father. La Loca thought bubbles that it’s better to have her enemy close where she can keep her under control, so she agrees that Rufi can stay, but the topic of Pal’s father is off limits. Paloma makes Rufi promise not to speak of her father ever again to either her or Carlota.

Orlando takes Emiliano car shopping, saying he wants to show Emil his appreciation for him for being a good business partner and because he cares for him, or something like that.

Ines calls Carlota with the gossip that Padre Juan (Cristobal) might leave Real del Monte--Carlota is muy impactada.

Pal and Aron are on the patio with Pal saying that it’s better that they don’t see each other or go out anymore. Aron gets all mad and turns super creepy, asking "how can you do this to me", etc., and then starts mauling her and forcing himself on her. She yells for help as the episode ends.

Labels: amor

Viewerville sheds a collective tear as there will be no wacky and zany antics at the House that Skittles Built tonight. No pink frig. No neon underwear. No AARP Lucha Libre matches. No brothers beating each other to a pulp in the middle of the dining room table. And, sadly, no bom chicka bow bow. Since everyone seems to be in agreement, I thought we could have an open discussion. We can discuss the Grammys or Sortilegio or whatever you want. We've had some really great discussions this week. I have a couple of suggestions that were submitted to me just to get the ball rolling and you all can take it from there.




1. Which family, the Elizaldes or the Lombardos, would you like to join for dinner and why?



2. Which character from Sortilegio (or any other TN for that matter) would you like to have drinks with?


3. I don't think we've discussed creative deaths/consequences for some of the characters yet so let's get creative. Might as well start those pie carts rolling up the hill.





Since this could get a little confusing with so many topics, if you want to preface your comment/suggestion/obeservation with a heading like we do for OT then that would be ok. That way if someone wasn't interested in the Latin Grammys they could skip to the next comment.



You guys are the best! 8(:-)

Labels: entertainment-news, schedule, sortilegio

Camila and Rafael kiss.

Emiliano tells German that it's all his fault that their friendship is over. German wants to talk, but Emiliano says after the paternity test.

Camila and Rafael are making out and Diana comes knocking on the door. Camila hides. Diana says that she wanted to come over to be the first to see the ceramic line. As she tries to come in she spots Camila's shawl on the ground. Rafael takes Diana back to the party and locks Camila in the office.

Rafael asks Joel to help Camila out of his office and to bring her in the back way as to appear that she just came to the party.

Emiliano comes in and spots his mother. He sighs.

Natalia and Orlando have a drink together. They talk about their problems and the love that Cristobal had for Macarena. Orlando asks Natalia if she loves Cristobal even though he's a priest. Yes, replies Natalia.

Romina fixes Paloma up.

Rodolfo tells Rufi that German refused to show him the testament from Paloma's parents. He has to figure out a way to see it.

Joel gets Camila out of Joel's office. She's worried of what others would think her coming back in again. Joel tells her not to worry. Just Angelica and he saw her come in. The rest of the people are just clients who don't care. They leave and she forgets her shawl.

Carloca is on the phone with Cristobal finalizing her plans to meet with him.

Romina and Paloma come to the party. Paloma is not happy with Romina for not telling here that they were coming to the party. Emiliano and Paloma smile at each other. Diana is busy greeting Romina and then Camila walks in. Romina asks her why she has just arrived. Camila comes up with an excuse that she had to go to the galleria. She didn't realize that Romina was coming. Diana asks Camila what she is doing here. Perhaps it has to do with you designing the ceramics? Rafael interrupts and introduces everyone to Camila as the anonymous investor. Diana is not happy. Camila looks uncomfortable. Diana makes a speech about Rafael and takes the opportunity to kiss him on the cheek. She's playing the role as the loving and loyal wife. Barf.

Orlando takes a mariachi band to serenade Camila, but she's not home. Carloca complains about the noise, but Rufi thinks it's romantic.

Camila and Angelica talk and make up.

Orlando the dumbass is still outside wondering if Camila will come out. He then sends the band away.

Emiliano texts Paloma that he wants to be by her side and yell out to everyone how much he loves her. She responds back "me too". I just feel so uncomfortable here. I want to leave with you and go somewhere else. Emiliano texts back "why don't we do it?" Romina chooses that time to come up and asks Emiliano what he's texting. She wants to see it, but he tells her "don't you know that messages on the phone are private?" and walks away. She's pissed.

Paloma asks Angelica if she will give her a lift home.

Camila goes to get her shawl at Rafael's office. Rafael follows and they start arguing. Camila did not want him to tell anyone of there partnership and Diana is still his wife. She doesn't want to be the other woman.

Camila comes to get Romina to go home, but she refuses. Camila gets after Romina for drinking. Romina is like whatever and tells Camila that she has her own car and will make her way home. Diana comments to Camila how wonderful the design of the ceramics came out. Camila says goodnight and puts on her shawl. Diana remembers seeing it on the floor in Rafael's office. Romina asks her what's wrong. Nothing replies Diana.

Paloma tells Angelica that she feels uncomfortable hiding her relationship with Emiliano. She also says that he's having a paternity test and then they will decide what to do with their relationship. Angelica asks about Aron. He has asked her for help in helping him to conquer Paloma's heart.

Romina asks Emiliano to take her home. But didn't your mother just leave 10 minutes ago? Why didn't you leave with her asks Emiliano. Because I was okay til now replies Romina. I think the champagne went to my head. Joel offers to take her, but she declines. She prefers Emiliano to take her. Emiliano finally relents. Rafael doesn't look to happy as Romina cozies up to Emiliano.

Paloma gets ready for bed. Carloca comes in asking how the party went. Paloma said okay. It was just a party for Emiliano's father's new ceramic line at the factory and something about Camila being his associate. Carloca comments that it must have been hard seeing Emiliano. Let's hope Romina never finds out about your relationship with him. Anyway I came to talk to you about your father. Tomorrow we are going to see him in Pachuca. Paloma is excited.

Camila comes home to find Orlando the dumbass waiting for her. Orlando asks her where she was. At the party she replies. Orlando gets upset and they argue. She's like whatever and goes into her house.

Emiliano brings Romina home. He tells her that she should not be drinking. Paloma spots him outside her window. She has so much to say to him. She doesn't know what she will do if he is the father of Romina's baby. Carloca sees them also and starts talking to herself about Cristobal and how she wants his caresses. Blah, Blah, Blah. Crazy lady.

Cristobal is nervous about his meeting.

Rufi tries to talk Paloma out of going to meet her father. But she insists in going. Rufi asks Carloca if she thinks she' doing the right thing. Carloca says I always know what I am doing.

Camila leaves for work and German is hiding out behind a tree. He rings the doorbell. Romina comes out. German asks why Emiliano gets to have a DNA test and not him. Romina says because he is the father. German says that Emiliano doubts it just as he does. Whatever replies Romina. Even if it were your child, I would never marry you. German throws back that Emiliano doesn't want to marry her. Romina says that he will.

Paloma asks Carloca how she found her father so fast. Carloca tells her that once Paloma found out that Macarena was her mother, it was just a matter of time before she started asking questions about her father. So she hired a private investigator. Paloma wants to know what is name is. Carloca says Juan and he's right behind you dressed in black. Slow mo of Paloma turning around and seeing her father.

But it's not her real father! Paloma is excited to meet him although he isn't. He tells her that he never expected to see her. The only reason he came today was that Carloca told him it was a matter of life or dealth. Carloca plays along and tells him that he still has'nt changed. He tells her that she is just as beautiful as ever. Carloca says I'm not here for that. He asks Paloma were Macarena is at. Paloma informs him that she past away. So that's why you came looking for me replies Juan aka fake daddy. Well don't count on me for nothing. Carloca says I didn't expect anything else from you, but Paloma has a lot of questions to ask you. Macarena told Paloma a tale of a great love between you two. But it's time for her to know the truth. Juan says I have no interest in clarifying anything. Carloca begs him to talk to Paloma. She leaves them both to talk but makes sure that Juan tells her the whole "truth".

Guess Cristobal was not on the phone with Carloca and instead went to visit his superiors in the church. His excellency tells Cristobal that he has heard about his struggle as a man and that he made a decision to stay a priest. So his excellency wants to promote him.

Juan aka fake daddy tells Paloma that he never loved Macarena. He says that Macarena was obsessed with him and got pregnant to keep him around. The love that she claimed we had just exsisted in her head. He went on vacation and that is where he met Macarena and Carloca. Although Carloca is the one that he wanted. But she didn't want me. I was upset at the rejection from her and just found any woman to console me. That is where Macarena came along. Paloma is upset. He claims that Macarena was easy and gave it up even without him promising her the moon. Carloca is watching all this from the cafe across the street enjoying herself. Paloma is crying and says that her mother was not like that. Juan says that he has no reason to lie. Macarena lied to her to appear the victim. He couldn't be held down for having a child after a night of drinking. Paloma cries.

Carloca is on the phone with someone talking about a scheme she has going. Not really sure what it is about.

Diana goes to see Camila. She doesn't understand why Camila has been lying to her. How did you not tell me that you were Rafael's associate? Camila thought that no one would find out. Diana says but I tell you everything and you don't. Well now you know replies Camila. Diana asks if she knows who Rafael is messing with. I want to get back with him and need to confront my rival. I know she exists. The night of the party I saw a shawl on the floor in his office. Just like the one you had.

Rafael finds Orlando the dumbass and tells him not to send little messages thru Diana. Come to him like a man. Orlando tells him to stay away from Camila. Rafael tells him that Camila is the only one that can decide who she wants to be with. And from what I see it's not you.

Diana comments that she saw Camila and Orlando together. Camila informs her that they are through. Really replies Diana. How wonderful and starts clapping. Camila defends him saying that he is a great guy. Diana says you really don't know him well. Have you asked references or talked about his past? No replies Camila. Why did you break up asks Diana. Because right now my priorites are with Romina and her future says Camila. Diana says her future will be secure when she marries Emiliano and they have their child. She requests that Camila not leave her out of the wedding plans. Camila says that's not going to happen. Emiliano doubts that the child is his and is having a paternity test done. He also doesn't love her and doesn't trust her. Diana is shocked.

Juan says that Macarena believed her lies and that is why she told you. Paloma asks if he ever loved Macarena or if he could feel something for her. Juan tells her that she was a mistake. An accident. Carloca is the only one I have ever loved. Your grandfather found out about Macarena's pregnancy and had an attack. He died when he found out you were coming. It's my fault he died asks Paloma. Yes in a way replies Juan. Paloma cries. Carloca tells Macarena (or the air) that Paloma is going to pay for all the pain she caused her regarding Cristobal. I told you to keep away from him. Because he was mine. MINE!!

Manana: Rufi threatens Carloca to tell Paloma the truth or she will.

Labels: amor