Wednesday, February 16, 2011
La Verdad Oculta #107: Bertha gets Carlos's goodies
David must leave for the hotel office; but if Abelardo hears anything from this so-called lawyer who doesn't look like a lawyer, "Silverio Rodriguez," he is to alert David immediately. At the state penitentiary, when Leonardo surprises Marcos with Elsa's smuggling charge, he's sure she's been framed by Susana's murderers.
In a restaurant, Édgar phones to make a meeting with Carmelo after insisting to Valentín they must stick with him and squeeze as much as possible out of this deal. At Mario's, when Asunción gets down on himself for everyone providing better for Caramelo than he, Abelardo decides to tell him his own success story.
Upstairs, preoccupied Gabriela rushes in grasping a small, elongated pink box and hastily reads the instructions before disappearing into the powder room. Across the hall, Detective Chicles plays doctor with Secret Agent Caramelo's baby doll, who has swallowed the infamous troublesome letter, which crazy grownups are so strange about.
But Caramelo reminds Chicles the real letter is in the mattress. Back in Gabriela's room, she bounces on the bed reading a "pink" test result and excitedly grabs the phone to get Alejandra over there. Downstairs in the kitchen Abelardo relates to Asunción getting booted out of university and his marriage for violent drunkenness.
After he hit his wife, she simply packed up and left; and he was just about to reach bottom when luck struck and he secured at job at a Campo Real hotel. Back upstairs, Alejandra rushes in to to hear the joyful news that Gabriela is pregnant! In the kitchen, Abelardo recounts the chance he got to slowly work into hotel administration.
But when Abelardo earnestly swears the temptation to drink was always there, comical Asunción glances warily behind himself like Abelardo's temptation might be a tangible thing, a little gargoyle perched atop the china cabinet. Abelardo credits hard work and the help of Mario bringing him back among the living.
Across town at a pool hall, Édgar convinces Carmelo that the "three" of them are a team, whereupon Carmelo guesses a third guy must be Dante's "pet cat," Valentín. When Édgar points out Valentín knows lots of things to make them money, Carmelo agrees to split the spoils three ways evenly and asks how to find Adolfo.
Back in Mario's kitchen, when Asunción explains Caramelo's story and that he's always regretted being so ignorant and not able to do better by her, kind Abelardo offers to tutor him personally -- whereupon excited Asunción offers to loan Abelardo his toupé in gratitude.
"Lic. Rodríguez" appears at Adolfo's Sagittarius office and is just about to be thrown out when Adolfo hears him mention the infamous shoes and relents. Adolfo becomes intensely interested at the sight of one of the diamonds, but "Rodríguez" leaves him hanging with only a business card and promise to call before exiting.
In Gabriela's bedroom suite, she's worrying to Alejandra about her and the baby's legal status when suddenly David shouts up the stairs, and Gabriela rushes down to jump into his arms. She makes David sit down before revealing the amazing news that they're going to be parents.
As they swing around with happy Abelardo and Asunción looking on, "Mario" enters and gets into the tearful, joyful family embrace with his children. In Adolfo's penthouse, he's doing poorly and relieved to see friendly Bertha enter. She's left it up to him about resuming the wedding, but now he wants to make it happen.
At Mario's, the adults celebrate with champagne; and Gabriela promises to let Caramelo help with the baby when it comes. More seriously, Gabriela concerns "Mario" and the others by insisting on a DNA test with him to clear up her legal identity.
Later at the penthouse Adolfo and Bertha tie the knot before witnesses Dante and Jimena and a judge and his assistant. The happy couple look ecstatic there and later at their sumptuous intimate wedding dinner together, where Adolfo discusses the infamous contract with Bertha's uncle.
Bertha's tantalized to hear they could get double their money if Mario dies of a brain tumor, but disgusted to think horrible David and that waitress will get half if he does not. Her train of thought is following just where Adolfo is leading, so he springs on Bertha the news that the waitress is actually Mario's daughter.
Bertha almost chokes in disbelief; and doesn't she think they ought to do something about it, Adolfo asks while ripping apart a lobster claw. Back at Mario's, David and Abelardo get agitated Santiago to agree to put his Santiago personage into a sort of witness protection program to avoid Adolfo -- and remain "Mario" 24-7 for the time being until Adolfo's brought down.
Across the alley at competitive Juan José's, he tries to enlist Alejandra to keep up with the Genovés and get busy on the baby wagon. She can't go along with his Arab sheik plan for a houseful of kids, since that requires a houseful of wives -- and he can't tolerate that idea either, being a one-man woman now.
Abelardo calls from Mario's office to fill in Leonardo on their Santiago witness-protection plan, and he approves. Upstairs David tries to convince Gabriela to lay off the DNA test and believe Mario; but when she insists on straightening out her legal name, he counsels they have time and that completing Adolfo's contract is crucial now.
Next morning David continues and explains Adolfo knows her dad is really Santiago Guzmán, who will have to disappear for a while. At a gym, the three thugs plot how to turn Dante and Adolfo against each other, while extracting as much cash as possible from them and the Genovés -- by raising Garnica from the dead.
Valentín copied everything in Garnica's safe: the map -- everything. On the patio at Mario's, "Mario" and Abelardo are just telling Asunción about the diamond shoe caper over a game of dominoes, when Adolfo bursts through the front door, through the house and braces "Mario" with his knowledge of Santiago's identity.
Privately in his office, "Mario" relishes a huge belly laugh finally after throwing in Adolfo's face that someone played him a fool switching the fake cuff link ring on him. And Adolfo better hope Santiago does not talk to the police and testify against him! Thwarted Adolfo stalks out in a huff swearing to wipe that smile off "Mario's" face.
Back at the gym, it gets even better for the thugs when Valentín adds he possesses all the passwords for all zombie Garnica's email accounts, his bank account numbers -- and the PINs for all his credit and debit cards! Frosting on the top is that Édgar stole Garnica's credit card wallet before deep sixing him.
Carmelo is beginning to feel very friendly toward Valentín now, who lays out more proof they can use to insinuate that Garnica lives -- and retains the map copy, the diamond shoes; and Édgar piles on the infamous letter, too.
From a Babies 'R Us store, deliriously happy Gabriela phones Julieta about her pregnancy; but dampens the mood with news Adolfo's trying to unmask Santiago and that their dad will disappear for a while. Suddenly when there's a banging at the door, it's Adolfo and Julieta calls down for Leonardo to come up and rescue her.
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Triunfo del Amor #33 2/16/11 A Triumph of Frustration
As Viewerville settles in for tonight's episode, Vic is arriving home and asking Max where Os is. She has to talk to him. She's very agitated. She begins "It's something that happened years ago. It's complicated." Fer bounds in from upstairs with a drawing. She is trying hard to please her mommy.
Mommy doesn't have time and dismisses her. Max takes her to task for being so mean to Fer. The phone rings and our pal Burnie is on the other line. She needs to talk to Osvaldo. She knows things about Victoria he needs to know. Victoria has been deceiving people for years. She goes on, but Fausto hangs up the phone mid-threat.
Burnie is burning with anger. How dare Fausto stop her as she performs her dastardly deeds. Fuasto eerily explains that he understands her hatred, but that her revenge needs to be done little by little. Like a poison. Burnie is ever so grateful and Fausto continues. He tells her that Victoria will get hers and that as long as he and Burnie stick together nothing will be able to save Vic.
Back at Casa Sandisfuncional, Vic wants to know who was on the phone and what they wanted. Max doesn't know, but whoever it was said that Vic wasn't what she seems. They seemed to know about us, too. Victoria wants to know if it was a man or a woman. When she hears it's a woman, the thought bubbles: Bernarda! She's declared war on me and won't stop until she destroys me.
Meanwhile, in the Barrio....
Nati has left a note for María about going to Bombero Festivities with JuanJo since his novio is a ho and is gettin' it on with Osvaldo (or something similar, maybe that's not exactly what it said. I took some recapper license.) María tears up the paper (and probably wishes it was LindaHo's face.) The phone rings. It's Max. He wants to come see her. She'll be waiting for him.
Max is worried about Mom. He mumbles something. Vic says she has some suspicions but she needs to confirm them. (So I assume his question is about the phone call.) Vic says after she talks/confesses to Os, she'll let Max know what's going on. (Don't hold your breath Max.) Max leaves and Vic calls Burnie and wants to know what she wants from her. Burnie tells her to come to the house and she will tell her. ("Will you come into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly.)
Milagros and the Merry Elves (and JP) FF>>
Victoria has arrived at Burnie's. All Burnie wants is for Vic to lie and say the baby was not JP's. Victoria says that will not happen. Burnie tells Vic she doesn't know what hell awaits her. Victoria says no hell is worse than what's she's been living and that everyone will pay for what happened.
Desfile de Bomberos and a bad band FF>>
Fútbool with chipmunk speed aciton FF>> ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡GOOOOOOLLLL para M'cito! GOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL!!!!!
Oscar is at the Casa de Modos in mild flip out mode. "Ya'll KNEW???! !!! Y'all knew Os was a lying cheating, skankho-schtupping bastard and you didn't say anyting???!! (again, I may have taken some recapper liberties.)
PipToni responds that they sort of found out accidentally, too and decided not to say anything so Vic wouldn't suffer and the family wouldn't fall apart.
Oscar says he's gonna confront Os. (The way things have been going in this TN, that could take another month or two.)
Jimmie, MamaRox and Vic are in the office doing air kissies. Vic mentions the Nair facial and MamaRox tells her not to worry. The three sit. Jimmie and MamaRox would rather be comfy when they start shoveling mierda about Maria. She's a gold-digger. She's deceiving Max. Jimmie turns on some tears so Vic will think she's really upset and not just faking. MamaRox doesn't want to see Max marry someone beneath him (Well, I don't want to see him marry someone beneath Gui. She may have diseases and stuff. Ew.) Vic vows to do everything possible to get Max to return to Jimmie.
Maria sees Max driving up. Their theme song begins. She leaves the door ajar and decides to fake being asleep. Max sneaks in and tries to wake her. She fakes sleep really well. I think Max starts to get a little worried. She finally "wakes up." They kiss and mumble into each others mouths. I gather it's mushy stuff. Something about skin and her head (mente.) They'll always be together. After the commercial break, Maria notices Max is preoccupied. He's worried and there is just weird stuff going on at home.
Street fair. Milagros and the Merry Elves. Talk of traditional Mexican food. There's some Milagros/Napo banter FF>>
In Maria's apartment, Max is telling Maria about the events that happened earlier. He says his mom was about to tell him something about things that happened years ago. Then Fer interrupted, then the phone rang. Maria tries to explain it away. Max said this person knew us really well.
Cut to Burnie contemplating Vic's fall.
Max is all confused and wanted to talk to Maria and get her take on things. She reminds him that she didn't have parents, but that his parents love each other and love conquers all blah blah.
The doorbell is ringing at Casa Diablo and Burnie asks Eva to tell whoever it is she isn't home. It's JP and Eva can't get rid of him. Burnie channels her Jewish mother and says not only does he shame me with his actions, he's dedicating himself to offending her. (And he never calls.) JP insists he never meant to hurt her and wants her forgiveness. Burnie asks him to forget all this Vic/Hija business and dedicate himself to praying for her soul. JP asks the million dollar question "what is it you have done to fear hell soooo much?"
Maria is asking Max if she'll come with her to visit Burnie.
At the bombero festivities JuanJo and Nati are busting balloons. He wins a prize and gives it to Nati. "Nati!" I yell at the TV "don't forget Fabian!Fabiaaaan."
Eva and Fausto listen at the door as Burnie rails against Victoria. She wishes she were dead so her soul could rest in peace. JP says she will find no peace until she lets go of the hate. Burnie talks about him having a daughter and being a priest. JP reminds her he was a seminarian when it happened. Not a priest. He hadn't taken his vows. Besides, he isn't running around saying he's looking for HIS daughter, rather the daughter of Victoria. Burnie is still pissed. JP leaves a rosary with her (I may have missed a few things.) Eva and Fausto slink away and Burnie says "You've betrayed me!"
Milagros etc. with BB guns FF>>
Fer is in her room. Victoria enters. Fer sort of pouts and says she always seems to interrupt. She tears up her little drawing (aw. I kinda feel bad for the kid.) Vic asks for forgiveness. Fer says her feelings are really hurt. Vic reminds Fer about the time she told her that she made a mistake when she was young. "Well, I hurt a lot of people and I've caused a lot of suffering. One day I'll tell you all about it, but not now." (And not for a long while is my guess.) Fer says sometimes she doesn't understand her mother, but she loves her.
Victoria starts with the heaving sobs. *eye rolls* Oh for pity's sake. Get a hold of yourself.
Fer says Vic can tell her when she's ready. She'll never condemn her. (That's great Fer, but we've all been waiting for quite a while for Vic to finally tell someone and you aren't helping our case.)
Mi hijas and hugs all around.
Nati talks to Señora Preggers at the fair. Señora Preggers has noticed Nati likes JuanJo. Nati explains JuanJo has a girlfriend and it's complicated. Nait gives Preggers the little prize JuanJo have her. Preggers asks Nati to be the madrina (godmother) of the baby. Seemed a bit sudden to me, but who am I to judge? May I remind Nati to think about JuanJo in a towel? Surely that will smack some sense into her.
Maria Desinformada is visiting Burnie who is playing the pity card. (Has anyone noticed that Burnie strokes her forehead...a lot...) Burnie whines about JP and being alone. But Maria assures her she will never abandon her. Boy she's dumb.
Vic is in her bedroom crying and Os the Rat Bastard comes in with the Mexican version of Moonlight and Magnolias. Then he notices she's crying. Victoria talks about all their problems. She want's to know what happened. Os says he wants to tell her something. She shushes him. They kind of dance a little and she talks about when they first met. The early days. Yada Yada. Meanwhile, Luis Miguel keeps telling us to "Oye la confesión." Well, wouldn't we just love to? Now that song is just mocking us all....They start smooching and he carries her to the bed and still there is no confession. From either of them.
Back at Burnie's, María is saying how nice it is they met and that such wonderful affection grew between them. Yes, Burnie says. Such a familial feeling. María asks if she lives alone. Burnie says just her and her demon minions since JP has pretty much abandoned her. "No other childern or grandchildren?" Maria asks. "No" sighs Burnie, "God gave me the one child who is dedicated to serve Him. I don't need anyone ." Max enters. Introductions are made and they recognize each other. Staring contest. Max says he knows Burnie. Maria thinks not. "Oh no," says Max. "We know each other. My mother and she were arguing in her office once." Burnie spits "Yup. You're Victoria's stepson."
Cue the Kayak.
(and feel free to fill in/correct as needed.)
Mommy doesn't have time and dismisses her. Max takes her to task for being so mean to Fer. The phone rings and our pal Burnie is on the other line. She needs to talk to Osvaldo. She knows things about Victoria he needs to know. Victoria has been deceiving people for years. She goes on, but Fausto hangs up the phone mid-threat.
Burnie is burning with anger. How dare Fausto stop her as she performs her dastardly deeds. Fuasto eerily explains that he understands her hatred, but that her revenge needs to be done little by little. Like a poison. Burnie is ever so grateful and Fausto continues. He tells her that Victoria will get hers and that as long as he and Burnie stick together nothing will be able to save Vic.
Back at Casa Sandisfuncional, Vic wants to know who was on the phone and what they wanted. Max doesn't know, but whoever it was said that Vic wasn't what she seems. They seemed to know about us, too. Victoria wants to know if it was a man or a woman. When she hears it's a woman, the thought bubbles: Bernarda! She's declared war on me and won't stop until she destroys me.
Meanwhile, in the Barrio....
Nati has left a note for María about going to Bombero Festivities with JuanJo since his novio is a ho and is gettin' it on with Osvaldo (or something similar, maybe that's not exactly what it said. I took some recapper license.) María tears up the paper (and probably wishes it was LindaHo's face.) The phone rings. It's Max. He wants to come see her. She'll be waiting for him.
Max is worried about Mom. He mumbles something. Vic says she has some suspicions but she needs to confirm them. (So I assume his question is about the phone call.) Vic says after she talks/confesses to Os, she'll let Max know what's going on. (Don't hold your breath Max.) Max leaves and Vic calls Burnie and wants to know what she wants from her. Burnie tells her to come to the house and she will tell her. ("Will you come into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly.)
Milagros and the Merry Elves (and JP) FF>>
Victoria has arrived at Burnie's. All Burnie wants is for Vic to lie and say the baby was not JP's. Victoria says that will not happen. Burnie tells Vic she doesn't know what hell awaits her. Victoria says no hell is worse than what's she's been living and that everyone will pay for what happened.
Desfile de Bomberos and a bad band FF>>
Fútbool with chipmunk speed aciton FF>> ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡GOOOOOOLLLL para M'cito! GOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL!!!!!
Oscar is at the Casa de Modos in mild flip out mode. "Ya'll KNEW???! !!! Y'all knew Os was a lying cheating, skankho-schtupping bastard and you didn't say anyting???!! (again, I may have taken some recapper liberties.)
PipToni responds that they sort of found out accidentally, too and decided not to say anything so Vic wouldn't suffer and the family wouldn't fall apart.
Oscar says he's gonna confront Os. (The way things have been going in this TN, that could take another month or two.)
Jimmie, MamaRox and Vic are in the office doing air kissies. Vic mentions the Nair facial and MamaRox tells her not to worry. The three sit. Jimmie and MamaRox would rather be comfy when they start shoveling mierda about Maria. She's a gold-digger. She's deceiving Max. Jimmie turns on some tears so Vic will think she's really upset and not just faking. MamaRox doesn't want to see Max marry someone beneath him (Well, I don't want to see him marry someone beneath Gui. She may have diseases and stuff. Ew.) Vic vows to do everything possible to get Max to return to Jimmie.
Maria sees Max driving up. Their theme song begins. She leaves the door ajar and decides to fake being asleep. Max sneaks in and tries to wake her. She fakes sleep really well. I think Max starts to get a little worried. She finally "wakes up." They kiss and mumble into each others mouths. I gather it's mushy stuff. Something about skin and her head (mente.) They'll always be together. After the commercial break, Maria notices Max is preoccupied. He's worried and there is just weird stuff going on at home.
Street fair. Milagros and the Merry Elves. Talk of traditional Mexican food. There's some Milagros/Napo banter FF>>
In Maria's apartment, Max is telling Maria about the events that happened earlier. He says his mom was about to tell him something about things that happened years ago. Then Fer interrupted, then the phone rang. Maria tries to explain it away. Max said this person knew us really well.
Cut to Burnie contemplating Vic's fall.
Max is all confused and wanted to talk to Maria and get her take on things. She reminds him that she didn't have parents, but that his parents love each other and love conquers all blah blah.
The doorbell is ringing at Casa Diablo and Burnie asks Eva to tell whoever it is she isn't home. It's JP and Eva can't get rid of him. Burnie channels her Jewish mother and says not only does he shame me with his actions, he's dedicating himself to offending her. (And he never calls.) JP insists he never meant to hurt her and wants her forgiveness. Burnie asks him to forget all this Vic/Hija business and dedicate himself to praying for her soul. JP asks the million dollar question "what is it you have done to fear hell soooo much?"
Maria is asking Max if she'll come with her to visit Burnie.
At the bombero festivities JuanJo and Nati are busting balloons. He wins a prize and gives it to Nati. "Nati!" I yell at the TV "don't forget Fabian!Fabiaaaan."
Eva and Fausto listen at the door as Burnie rails against Victoria. She wishes she were dead so her soul could rest in peace. JP says she will find no peace until she lets go of the hate. Burnie talks about him having a daughter and being a priest. JP reminds her he was a seminarian when it happened. Not a priest. He hadn't taken his vows. Besides, he isn't running around saying he's looking for HIS daughter, rather the daughter of Victoria. Burnie is still pissed. JP leaves a rosary with her (I may have missed a few things.) Eva and Fausto slink away and Burnie says "You've betrayed me!"
Milagros etc. with BB guns FF>>
Fer is in her room. Victoria enters. Fer sort of pouts and says she always seems to interrupt. She tears up her little drawing (aw. I kinda feel bad for the kid.) Vic asks for forgiveness. Fer says her feelings are really hurt. Vic reminds Fer about the time she told her that she made a mistake when she was young. "Well, I hurt a lot of people and I've caused a lot of suffering. One day I'll tell you all about it, but not now." (And not for a long while is my guess.) Fer says sometimes she doesn't understand her mother, but she loves her.
Victoria starts with the heaving sobs. *eye rolls* Oh for pity's sake. Get a hold of yourself.
Fer says Vic can tell her when she's ready. She'll never condemn her. (That's great Fer, but we've all been waiting for quite a while for Vic to finally tell someone and you aren't helping our case.)
Mi hijas and hugs all around.
Nati talks to Señora Preggers at the fair. Señora Preggers has noticed Nati likes JuanJo. Nati explains JuanJo has a girlfriend and it's complicated. Nait gives Preggers the little prize JuanJo have her. Preggers asks Nati to be the madrina (godmother) of the baby. Seemed a bit sudden to me, but who am I to judge? May I remind Nati to think about JuanJo in a towel? Surely that will smack some sense into her.
Maria Desinformada is visiting Burnie who is playing the pity card. (Has anyone noticed that Burnie strokes her forehead...a lot...) Burnie whines about JP and being alone. But Maria assures her she will never abandon her. Boy she's dumb.
Vic is in her bedroom crying and Os the Rat Bastard comes in with the Mexican version of Moonlight and Magnolias. Then he notices she's crying. Victoria talks about all their problems. She want's to know what happened. Os says he wants to tell her something. She shushes him. They kind of dance a little and she talks about when they first met. The early days. Yada Yada. Meanwhile, Luis Miguel keeps telling us to "Oye la confesión." Well, wouldn't we just love to? Now that song is just mocking us all....They start smooching and he carries her to the bed and still there is no confession. From either of them.
Back at Burnie's, María is saying how nice it is they met and that such wonderful affection grew between them. Yes, Burnie says. Such a familial feeling. María asks if she lives alone. Burnie says just her and her demon minions since JP has pretty much abandoned her. "No other childern or grandchildren?" Maria asks. "No" sighs Burnie, "God gave me the one child who is dedicated to serve Him. I don't need anyone ." Max enters. Introductions are made and they recognize each other. Staring contest. Max says he knows Burnie. Maria thinks not. "Oh no," says Max. "We know each other. My mother and she were arguing in her office once." Burnie spits "Yup. You're Victoria's stepson."
Cue the Kayak.
(and feel free to fill in/correct as needed.)
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Llena de Amor #131 (Mex. 136) Wed 2/16/11 A Showdown In The Ice Cream Parlor And A Hot And Heavy Stroll Down Memory Lane
We begin this evening's festivities with a showdown in the ice cream parlor. And end with a smoldering walk down Memory Lane. Lots of fun tonight.
Ice cream-wise, Emanuel's frothing at the mouth because Jorge's about to kiss Vicky. No way will he let that happen.
Shoving Ilitia aside, he and Jorge go nose to nose and chest to chest, each vowing a smackdown of the other, until Ilitia manages to drag Emanuel off. Along trails Manzanita, quite miffed that they have to leave just when things were getting interesting! And lest we forget that this little gal is the brightest in the bunch, she notes that she doesn't think much of Jorge...doesn't like the way he looks at her.
Okay folks. That's it. We know now for sure that Jorge is a bad hombre. Manzanita, our kid with the street smarts, has spoken.
Kristel, devoid of street smarts or any other kind, is rubbing her lip sensuously and wondering just what it is about Lorenzo that keeps her Mama coming back for more.
(All together now...Euuuwwwwwww!)
Lover Lorenzo is at this moment groveling to Garduño and pleading for a big loan (to pay back the money he embezzled from the agency.) Garduño reminds him that if the heist goes off as planned tomorrow, he'll have more money than he needs. Lorenzo kvetches that he's afraid Mauricio will mess it up. How can Garduño trust him? He's my right hand man. And he's never betrayed me like you have, is the curt reply.
While the menfolk are battling over women or planning crimes, Netty and Gladiola are beating the bejesus out of a sofa and cleaning up the pension. Time to celebrate that Eugenio has found the papers clearing Eva's name and getting the house back for Marianela. And even better, sending Fedra Curiel to jail!
Qué!? It's Emiliano, still grappling with yesterday's script and behind the times as usual. So he wants the 411 from Netty but she's in no mood to talk about it. After all, he's chosen to stay with Fedra.
E: Yes, but only to protect my children. I sleep in the guest room. Haven't touched her in two years.
Netty and Gladiola look stunned. And then meltingly ahhhhhhhh.
Mientras tanto, back at the agency, Vicky is fretting as usual. She's sure Emanuel is going to rush to the boarding house and tell Netty that she and Jorge were k.i.s.s.i.n.g.! Well, let's rush home and explain it all, they decide.
Explanations are going on at the judge's office as well. His amorous (and presumably surfeited and satisfied ) secretary swears it was a robbery. She had to open the safe. They had guns! Fedra Curiel must be behind this, ponders the judge. Secretary looks amazed at this supposition. But what the hey...as long as he doesn't think it's her.
Netty has recovered from her ahhhhhh melting moment and is back on well-trod ground.
N:Fedra will never let us be free to love each other.
E: But my heart is free. Y la dueña de mi corazón eres tú. (and my heart belongs to you)
N: I can't marry a heart. I need a man. A man who doesn't keep me waiting year after year after year.
E: Who!? Is that doctor after you again? Or is it the lawyer?
N: Go. Forget me. Even if you leave your wife...my love is dead and buried (muerto y enterrado).
Oh my. How many times have they broken up now? Sit tight. We know they'll be together in the end.
But Ilitia and Emanuel? Don't think so. They're back at the mansion, Manzanita in tow, and Ilitia's still trying to play Happy Families. Why don't the three of us take a dip in the pool? Why don't you and I go to the park and leave "la sangrona" (the pain in the butt) here? whispers Manzanita to Emanuel. Well, our little gal is dispatched to the kitchen while the big folks continue their discussion. Ilitia, still very unredeemed, opines that Jorge is a looker and it's fine if he cheats on that whale he married. Emanuel takes umbrage at that, and then points out that Ilitia should be cozying up to her half-brother Christian, rather than try and suborn Manzanita.
For sure, Ilitia is Low's daughter because she makes up another whopper on the spot. It's so sad. Her dad has persuaded Muñeca to send Manzanita back to the foster home. But...if we adopt her, we could give her a "verdadero hogar" (a true home), just like I had growing up. Stay tuned to see how this plays out.
Back at the agency, our hungry lawyer has once again cadged free coffee and cookies before finally divulging the reason for his visit. He must have the same heebie-jeebies about Jorge that we do, because he wants him to leave before discussing his find. Nope. Jorge is Marianela's husband, sez Vicky. He has a right to know everything. Oh, in that case...lawyer touches Jorge's arm. Jorge looks offended like he might have cooties. (Clearly he's a bad guy!) But there's good news: They have proof that Fedra falsified the papers which disinherited Marianela. What's more he has proof from a handwriting expert (prueba grafologico) that Evan Pavón did not sign those papers. So now he's going to charge Fedra with fraud (entablar una demanda). Vicky's relieved. Now she can relax. Fedra's going to jail. No! snaps Jorge. Not until you charge her also with the deaths of your parents and Tia Carlota. Guess we're going to be stuck with Vengeful Vicky for a little bit longer. Or a lot.
And stuck with crafty and clever Ilitia as well. She's approaching Mission Manzanita from a new angle. She knows what it's like to be lonely, rejected. That's why she wants to give Manzanita a loving home with her and Emanuel.
She's selling. He's not buying. Our marriage is over, he reminds her.
And just like that, a full moon appears.
And we find ourselves in a smokey port bar. Our Capitán limps in and asks for a tequila....on the house. "Si no hay dinero, no hay cariño" (no money, no love) mutters the barkeep. Not even for an old sea wolf (viejo lobo de mar) like me? queries Chema.
Shoot, just when things were getting interesting, the scene changes. Vicky, Jorge and Doris are racing back to the pension to talk to Netty before Emanuel does. Jorge's not worried but Doris reminds him he has no idea what her madrina (godmother) is like when she's mad. But in the meantime, she pleads with Vicky to finally let go of this need for vengeance. No! snaps Jorge again. Fedra's got to pay! (Clearly our fluffy little Spaniard hasn't read the book on love, peace and forgiveness.)
Neither has Fedra. When she learns that Judge Pantoja no longer has the papers she needs, she grabs him around the neck and vows to kill him. No wait, mutters Bernardo. We'll take care of him later
Er yes, stammers Pantoja, give me some time to get the documents back. You won't gain anything by killing me now. Alright, snarls Fedra, but if you don't, you won't have a plugged nickel to put in the box we'll bury you in!
Ah mortality. It seems to be seeping into our little comedy. First Fedra's death was foretold. And now our Capitàn, whom we've just met for goshsakes, is telling his old pal the barkeep that he's not long for this world. Ah c'mon, you've got a few gray hairs (un par de canas) but...... No, sighs Chema. I'm sick. And I'm really going to die.
But not before saving the honor of a port bar floozy.
Some lout (patán) staggers out, manhandling a woman who hasn't put out for him. And after he paid in advance! Chema leaps to his feet, manages to subdue the creep with a full well-aimed punches and kicks,
and is ready to sit down and drink some more. Our rescued damsel though, would like to thank him in a more direct way. What can I do for you, sailor? she whispers throatily.
Be happy. Go outside. Look at the stars. Treasure Life. Because it can turn on you in a moment, answers our poetic hero. Deep Thoughts. Now we know for sure he's Emanuel's dad.
She has a Qué the hell look on her face but Chema doesn't notice. He's taking a walk through Memory Lane now, remembering his first encounter with young Juana Felipe. Hold your horses though. Not yet. We have to get through another scene with Vicky Vicious first.
Vicky and Jorge arrive to find Netty crying. They're sure it's because she's heard about the smooching and spill the beans themselves. Netty morphs into Ninja mode and slaps Jorge a good one for betraying Marianela.
Jorge calmly asserts that he loves Vicky but he also loves Marianela. That earns him a second slap....from Gladiola. You can't love two women at once! she snaps. Indeed. Vicky and Marianela are one and the same, he ripostes. And we have caras impactadas all 'round.
After the ads, Vicky's in full nit mode but Jorge assures her the best way to protect Netty is to tell her the truth. Netty has now morphed from Ninja to Auntie Wronged. For two years she's suffered, worried about her Marianela, longed to hold her in her arms etc. etc. etc. Of course we have the request for instant forgiveness and by golly she gets it. Next thing you know, Netty has Vicky in a close embrace, murmuring my little Marianela, my little one. Ahhh...
Tired of that? Me too. Back to Kristel and her mirror. She's bored. Calls her chiquibú and wants him to take her out. Can't, snaps Mau. I'm busy. And hangs up.
Oooh. Harsh. So back to the boarding house and the weak ass justifications. Netty, we couldn't tell you because we couldn't put your life at risk! (Mind you, Netty's life and others have been at risk numerous times, since evidently there's no lock on the door and Fedra and Bernardo come and go as they please. But I digress....) Doris explains her part in the disguises. And Netty finally tells Gladiola about Gretel's disguise as Manolo as well. Okay. Time for Mama Glad to grill Doris. And Jorge. She orders them to the kitchen for a cup of coffee, leaving Netty and Marianela to talk alone.
But while Netty and Mari renew their hugs, Jorge regards the scene with a sinister look and thought bubbles I must gain points with Netty in order to win over Marianela. That's why I told her Vicky and Mari are one and the same.
Okay. Definitely. A. Bad. Guy. Punto.
But Bad Guys have their charm. Kristel, still bored, is now remembering her conversation with Lorenzo. And how he asked for just one night...one night only....to show her how a real man could love her up.
So she dials again. This time Low's number. Hola. Estoy hiper aburrida. Let's go out. Nope. He's busy too. Well dang. Get unbusy. Because this is your only chance. It's "up to you" she adds in English. But you blew it.
Mau wants to know who called. Lorenzo fibs that it was Muñeca, wanting him to take her out to dinner. The two lads commiserate on what frivolous drags these womenfolk are.
The next phone call is better. It's about bidness. The deal is on. It's "pan comido" (a piece of cake) and "nos vamos a forrar de billetes" (we're going to make a mint of money). That is, as long as their (Lorenzo's and Mauricio's) stupid rivalry doesn't mess things up, cautions Garduño. If you mess this up, you will pay dearly. You follow me?
More ads and we're back at the police station. Oliver and Gretelman are kissing as usual. But Brandon busts that up with the good news that the hunt is on. The deal (entrega de mercancia ilegal) is set. Sure it's not a trap? asks Oliver. Nope. It squares with the info we've gotten from our snitches (soplones).
At last. Memory Lane here we come. Chema, with the grateful floozy still smoldering with gratitude behind him, is remembering the first time he rescued a girl of the streets. Yep, it's our young Juana Felipe, shaking her booty for all it's worth and I have to say her chair dance is a lot better than Fedra's.
And young Chema is quite the attractive guy as well. (Let's have more flashbacks, writers! I could get into this.)
Anyway. Same deal. Toothsome lass shaking her talented hips. Drunken louts getting fresh. And not gonna pay for it either. Not for a tramp like you! Juana, clearly with no self-esteem problems, snarls that she's a Lady, a Queen, and if they don't pay in advance, they don't get no lovin' no how. Capitán Sevilla's down with that. He respectfully introduces himself (a tus pies) and wonders what she's doing in a dump (tugurio) like this.
Juana: Waiting for the Man of my Life.
Yes indeed,they were meant for each other. But they couldn't escape their demons. The dream turned into a nightmare. But they gave love. They got love.
(Back at the mansion, Fedra is also remembering their incandescent lovemaking). And no one can take his memories away from him, concludes Chema.
Shoot. We're back at the boarding house. Netty and Mari are still sorting out the past. And no, the poison wasn't what transformed Mari into a skinny bitch. It was the doctors warning her that obesity would kill her as sure as poison would. She learned to take care of herself, exercise, and choose her food wisely. PSA complete for this evening. Back to the drama. Netty wants to focus on the positive. Getting the money and the mansion back. Not on the negative. Hate. Rancor. Yuck! That's not her Marianela.
Oh yes it is, insists the New Mari. I've suffered too much. But people love you, counters Netty. Emanuel loves you. Pay attention to that! He really loves you!
And right on cue, with a Buenas Noches, Emanuel walks in.
The End. (for now)
Previews:
Muñeca confronts Ilitia about her involvement with Brandon.
The Judge comes to the boarding house and pulls a gun on Marianela, wanting the dangerous documents back.
Vocabulary:
forrarse de billetes = to make a killing
pan comido = piece of cake, something easy
entrega de mercancia ilegal = delivery of illegal merchandise
soplones = snitches
despojar = divest, dispossess
entablar la demanda = bring a lawsuit
endulzando = butter up, sweeten up (what lawyer had to do to suborn judge's secretary)
que sea cortesia de la casa = and let it be on the house
si no hay dinero, no hay cariño = no money, no booze for you buddy
viejo lobo de mar = old sea wolf, old sea dog
un par de canas = a couple of gray hairs
sangrona = pain in the tuchus, a pill , a bore
ya estuvo bueno! = that's enough (Emanuel threatening Jorge in the ice cream parlor)
altibajos = ups and downs (Garduño, pointing out the problems in his and Lorenzo's relationship
el vivo retrato de su padre = the spitting image of his dad (Fedra, remembering how much Emanuel looks like Chema)
Dicho of the Day
Mala p'al metate, buena p'al petate. (She's bad at the housework {metate} but good in bed {petate}....A perfect description of our dear Fedra. Or should we say Juana?)
Ice cream-wise, Emanuel's frothing at the mouth because Jorge's about to kiss Vicky. No way will he let that happen.
Shoving Ilitia aside, he and Jorge go nose to nose and chest to chest, each vowing a smackdown of the other, until Ilitia manages to drag Emanuel off. Along trails Manzanita, quite miffed that they have to leave just when things were getting interesting! And lest we forget that this little gal is the brightest in the bunch, she notes that she doesn't think much of Jorge...doesn't like the way he looks at her.
Okay folks. That's it. We know now for sure that Jorge is a bad hombre. Manzanita, our kid with the street smarts, has spoken.
Kristel, devoid of street smarts or any other kind, is rubbing her lip sensuously and wondering just what it is about Lorenzo that keeps her Mama coming back for more.
(All together now...Euuuwwwwwww!)
Lover Lorenzo is at this moment groveling to Garduño and pleading for a big loan (to pay back the money he embezzled from the agency.) Garduño reminds him that if the heist goes off as planned tomorrow, he'll have more money than he needs. Lorenzo kvetches that he's afraid Mauricio will mess it up. How can Garduño trust him? He's my right hand man. And he's never betrayed me like you have, is the curt reply.
While the menfolk are battling over women or planning crimes, Netty and Gladiola are beating the bejesus out of a sofa and cleaning up the pension. Time to celebrate that Eugenio has found the papers clearing Eva's name and getting the house back for Marianela. And even better, sending Fedra Curiel to jail!
Qué!? It's Emiliano, still grappling with yesterday's script and behind the times as usual. So he wants the 411 from Netty but she's in no mood to talk about it. After all, he's chosen to stay with Fedra.
E: Yes, but only to protect my children. I sleep in the guest room. Haven't touched her in two years.
Netty and Gladiola look stunned. And then meltingly ahhhhhhhh.
Mientras tanto, back at the agency, Vicky is fretting as usual. She's sure Emanuel is going to rush to the boarding house and tell Netty that she and Jorge were k.i.s.s.i.n.g.! Well, let's rush home and explain it all, they decide.
Explanations are going on at the judge's office as well. His amorous (and presumably surfeited and satisfied ) secretary swears it was a robbery. She had to open the safe. They had guns! Fedra Curiel must be behind this, ponders the judge. Secretary looks amazed at this supposition. But what the hey...as long as he doesn't think it's her.
Netty has recovered from her ahhhhhh melting moment and is back on well-trod ground.
N:Fedra will never let us be free to love each other.
E: But my heart is free. Y la dueña de mi corazón eres tú. (and my heart belongs to you)
N: I can't marry a heart. I need a man. A man who doesn't keep me waiting year after year after year.
E: Who!? Is that doctor after you again? Or is it the lawyer?
N: Go. Forget me. Even if you leave your wife...my love is dead and buried (muerto y enterrado).
Oh my. How many times have they broken up now? Sit tight. We know they'll be together in the end.
But Ilitia and Emanuel? Don't think so. They're back at the mansion, Manzanita in tow, and Ilitia's still trying to play Happy Families. Why don't the three of us take a dip in the pool? Why don't you and I go to the park and leave "la sangrona" (the pain in the butt) here? whispers Manzanita to Emanuel. Well, our little gal is dispatched to the kitchen while the big folks continue their discussion. Ilitia, still very unredeemed, opines that Jorge is a looker and it's fine if he cheats on that whale he married. Emanuel takes umbrage at that, and then points out that Ilitia should be cozying up to her half-brother Christian, rather than try and suborn Manzanita.
For sure, Ilitia is Low's daughter because she makes up another whopper on the spot. It's so sad. Her dad has persuaded Muñeca to send Manzanita back to the foster home. But...if we adopt her, we could give her a "verdadero hogar" (a true home), just like I had growing up. Stay tuned to see how this plays out.
Back at the agency, our hungry lawyer has once again cadged free coffee and cookies before finally divulging the reason for his visit. He must have the same heebie-jeebies about Jorge that we do, because he wants him to leave before discussing his find. Nope. Jorge is Marianela's husband, sez Vicky. He has a right to know everything. Oh, in that case...lawyer touches Jorge's arm. Jorge looks offended like he might have cooties. (Clearly he's a bad guy!) But there's good news: They have proof that Fedra falsified the papers which disinherited Marianela. What's more he has proof from a handwriting expert (prueba grafologico) that Evan Pavón did not sign those papers. So now he's going to charge Fedra with fraud (entablar una demanda). Vicky's relieved. Now she can relax. Fedra's going to jail. No! snaps Jorge. Not until you charge her also with the deaths of your parents and Tia Carlota. Guess we're going to be stuck with Vengeful Vicky for a little bit longer. Or a lot.
And stuck with crafty and clever Ilitia as well. She's approaching Mission Manzanita from a new angle. She knows what it's like to be lonely, rejected. That's why she wants to give Manzanita a loving home with her and Emanuel.
She's selling. He's not buying. Our marriage is over, he reminds her.
And just like that, a full moon appears.
And we find ourselves in a smokey port bar. Our Capitán limps in and asks for a tequila....on the house. "Si no hay dinero, no hay cariño" (no money, no love) mutters the barkeep. Not even for an old sea wolf (viejo lobo de mar) like me? queries Chema.
Shoot, just when things were getting interesting, the scene changes. Vicky, Jorge and Doris are racing back to the pension to talk to Netty before Emanuel does. Jorge's not worried but Doris reminds him he has no idea what her madrina (godmother) is like when she's mad. But in the meantime, she pleads with Vicky to finally let go of this need for vengeance. No! snaps Jorge again. Fedra's got to pay! (Clearly our fluffy little Spaniard hasn't read the book on love, peace and forgiveness.)
Neither has Fedra. When she learns that Judge Pantoja no longer has the papers she needs, she grabs him around the neck and vows to kill him. No wait, mutters Bernardo. We'll take care of him later
Er yes, stammers Pantoja, give me some time to get the documents back. You won't gain anything by killing me now. Alright, snarls Fedra, but if you don't, you won't have a plugged nickel to put in the box we'll bury you in!
Ah mortality. It seems to be seeping into our little comedy. First Fedra's death was foretold. And now our Capitàn, whom we've just met for goshsakes, is telling his old pal the barkeep that he's not long for this world. Ah c'mon, you've got a few gray hairs (un par de canas) but...... No, sighs Chema. I'm sick. And I'm really going to die.
But not before saving the honor of a port bar floozy.
Some lout (patán) staggers out, manhandling a woman who hasn't put out for him. And after he paid in advance! Chema leaps to his feet, manages to subdue the creep with a full well-aimed punches and kicks,
and is ready to sit down and drink some more. Our rescued damsel though, would like to thank him in a more direct way. What can I do for you, sailor? she whispers throatily.
Be happy. Go outside. Look at the stars. Treasure Life. Because it can turn on you in a moment, answers our poetic hero. Deep Thoughts. Now we know for sure he's Emanuel's dad.
She has a Qué the hell look on her face but Chema doesn't notice. He's taking a walk through Memory Lane now, remembering his first encounter with young Juana Felipe. Hold your horses though. Not yet. We have to get through another scene with Vicky Vicious first.
Vicky and Jorge arrive to find Netty crying. They're sure it's because she's heard about the smooching and spill the beans themselves. Netty morphs into Ninja mode and slaps Jorge a good one for betraying Marianela.
Jorge calmly asserts that he loves Vicky but he also loves Marianela. That earns him a second slap....from Gladiola. You can't love two women at once! she snaps. Indeed. Vicky and Marianela are one and the same, he ripostes. And we have caras impactadas all 'round.
After the ads, Vicky's in full nit mode but Jorge assures her the best way to protect Netty is to tell her the truth. Netty has now morphed from Ninja to Auntie Wronged. For two years she's suffered, worried about her Marianela, longed to hold her in her arms etc. etc. etc. Of course we have the request for instant forgiveness and by golly she gets it. Next thing you know, Netty has Vicky in a close embrace, murmuring my little Marianela, my little one. Ahhh...
Tired of that? Me too. Back to Kristel and her mirror. She's bored. Calls her chiquibú and wants him to take her out. Can't, snaps Mau. I'm busy. And hangs up.
Oooh. Harsh. So back to the boarding house and the weak ass justifications. Netty, we couldn't tell you because we couldn't put your life at risk! (Mind you, Netty's life and others have been at risk numerous times, since evidently there's no lock on the door and Fedra and Bernardo come and go as they please. But I digress....) Doris explains her part in the disguises. And Netty finally tells Gladiola about Gretel's disguise as Manolo as well. Okay. Time for Mama Glad to grill Doris. And Jorge. She orders them to the kitchen for a cup of coffee, leaving Netty and Marianela to talk alone.
But while Netty and Mari renew their hugs, Jorge regards the scene with a sinister look and thought bubbles I must gain points with Netty in order to win over Marianela. That's why I told her Vicky and Mari are one and the same.
Okay. Definitely. A. Bad. Guy. Punto.
But Bad Guys have their charm. Kristel, still bored, is now remembering her conversation with Lorenzo. And how he asked for just one night...one night only....to show her how a real man could love her up.
So she dials again. This time Low's number. Hola. Estoy hiper aburrida. Let's go out. Nope. He's busy too. Well dang. Get unbusy. Because this is your only chance. It's "up to you" she adds in English. But you blew it.
Mau wants to know who called. Lorenzo fibs that it was Muñeca, wanting him to take her out to dinner. The two lads commiserate on what frivolous drags these womenfolk are.
The next phone call is better. It's about bidness. The deal is on. It's "pan comido" (a piece of cake) and "nos vamos a forrar de billetes" (we're going to make a mint of money). That is, as long as their (Lorenzo's and Mauricio's) stupid rivalry doesn't mess things up, cautions Garduño. If you mess this up, you will pay dearly. You follow me?
More ads and we're back at the police station. Oliver and Gretelman are kissing as usual. But Brandon busts that up with the good news that the hunt is on. The deal (entrega de mercancia ilegal) is set. Sure it's not a trap? asks Oliver. Nope. It squares with the info we've gotten from our snitches (soplones).
At last. Memory Lane here we come. Chema, with the grateful floozy still smoldering with gratitude behind him, is remembering the first time he rescued a girl of the streets. Yep, it's our young Juana Felipe, shaking her booty for all it's worth and I have to say her chair dance is a lot better than Fedra's.
And young Chema is quite the attractive guy as well. (Let's have more flashbacks, writers! I could get into this.)
Anyway. Same deal. Toothsome lass shaking her talented hips. Drunken louts getting fresh. And not gonna pay for it either. Not for a tramp like you! Juana, clearly with no self-esteem problems, snarls that she's a Lady, a Queen, and if they don't pay in advance, they don't get no lovin' no how. Capitán Sevilla's down with that. He respectfully introduces himself (a tus pies) and wonders what she's doing in a dump (tugurio) like this.
Juana: Waiting for the Man of my Life.
Yes indeed,they were meant for each other. But they couldn't escape their demons. The dream turned into a nightmare. But they gave love. They got love.
(Back at the mansion, Fedra is also remembering their incandescent lovemaking). And no one can take his memories away from him, concludes Chema.
Shoot. We're back at the boarding house. Netty and Mari are still sorting out the past. And no, the poison wasn't what transformed Mari into a skinny bitch. It was the doctors warning her that obesity would kill her as sure as poison would. She learned to take care of herself, exercise, and choose her food wisely. PSA complete for this evening. Back to the drama. Netty wants to focus on the positive. Getting the money and the mansion back. Not on the negative. Hate. Rancor. Yuck! That's not her Marianela.
Oh yes it is, insists the New Mari. I've suffered too much. But people love you, counters Netty. Emanuel loves you. Pay attention to that! He really loves you!
And right on cue, with a Buenas Noches, Emanuel walks in.
The End. (for now)
Previews:
Muñeca confronts Ilitia about her involvement with Brandon.
The Judge comes to the boarding house and pulls a gun on Marianela, wanting the dangerous documents back.
Vocabulary:
forrarse de billetes = to make a killing
pan comido = piece of cake, something easy
entrega de mercancia ilegal = delivery of illegal merchandise
soplones = snitches
despojar = divest, dispossess
entablar la demanda = bring a lawsuit
endulzando = butter up, sweeten up (what lawyer had to do to suborn judge's secretary)
que sea cortesia de la casa = and let it be on the house
si no hay dinero, no hay cariño = no money, no booze for you buddy
viejo lobo de mar = old sea wolf, old sea dog
un par de canas = a couple of gray hairs
sangrona = pain in the tuchus, a pill , a bore
ya estuvo bueno! = that's enough (Emanuel threatening Jorge in the ice cream parlor)
altibajos = ups and downs (Garduño, pointing out the problems in his and Lorenzo's relationship
el vivo retrato de su padre = the spitting image of his dad (Fedra, remembering how much Emanuel looks like Chema)
Dicho of the Day
Mala p'al metate, buena p'al petate. (She's bad at the housework {metate} but good in bed {petate}....A perfect description of our dear Fedra. Or should we say Juana?)
Labels: llena
La Fea Más Bella #215-216 2/16/11 A Proposal Not Made, A Visit Not Dreamt, A Pearl Not Given
Capitulo 215.
Read Amanda’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Aldo takes Alicia to a Mexican restaurant – que horror! He dodges her questions about his work, and finally she asks, “How much money do you expect to earn?” Then she asks him to loan her 500K pesos. Aldo counsels against materialism.
2. At the apartment, Fernando makes small talk, asking Marcia what’s up between Alicia and Aldo. Marcia suggests that he wants them together so Aldo will leave Lety alone. Fern gets mad – her obsession with Lety poisons everything. He tries to have a civil conversation and she has to start on him again. He leaves the table.
3. Lety tells MamaJ that her story has become the office gossip, and Lety feels bad for Marcia. Mama suggests that Lety invite Aldo for breakfast. Mama says it sounds like Aldo is more than a friend. Lety says she can’t get Fernando out of her head.
4. Tom spies on Ali and Aldo at the restaurant. She reads Aldo’s palm and says he was reincarnated from his own father. And he has big hands. (That’s true; they’re unusually broad. When his hand is on Lety’s face, it looks like a ping-pong paddle!) Aldo spews his deep thoughts to Alicia. She has no idea what he’s talking about, so she assumes he must be proposing, and she accepts.
5. Marcia invites Fern to come to bed with her. He says he needs to take a walk.
6. Sanchez wants to take Sara out for drinks. She insists that the cuartel come along as chaparones. It’s probably the stupidest filler of the series.
Capitulo 216.
Read k-Fuego’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Fernando pulls up in front of Lety’s house and starts singing, “I have often walked down this street before..” Psychic Guy prays that Fernando and Lety can meet without hatred so they can forgive. Lety suddenly feels like Fernando is close. Personally I think his song wakened her. He says to himself, “If only you believed me. If you knew what I really feel for you.” She steps to the window and is startled to see him on the street. When she looks again he’s not there, and she wonders if she only dreamt it.
2. Finally the endless day, the 15 episode day, is finished. Morning dawns rainy in the DF.
3. Aldo looks at the pearl he’s going to give Lety when he tells her he loves her. He remembers when he kissed her in the ocean. But Lety’s too upset to listen. She tells him about Fernando outside her window last night. Aldo mutters, “Once again it’s Fernando.” He knows that it’s not the right time, but he drops the pearl as he reaches into his pocket.
4. Lety wants to get Fern out of her heart and asks Aldo how. Accept that Fern keeps hurting her, stop thinking about him, and realize he’s not like she thinks he is. Lety agrees and thanks Aldo for his compassion. He says, “Do you think I’m only doing this for compassion?” He reaches for the pearl, and it’s gone. He panics because that was the symbol of his love.
5. Fern goes to Lety’s office early and sits in her chair to feel close to her. He writes his initials in her sandbox and mocks the painting; he says it doesn’t belong there. He left Marcia’s before she woke up because he can’t stand being with her. Fern turns the shell painting upside-down before he leaves.
6. Erasmo is grumbly about Aldo visiting so early. Aldo tells him about the beauty of the sunrise. We see Tom’s house for the first time ever. Aldo charms Erasmo.
7. Lety arrives at work in her new car. Ali arrives in the micro.
Read Amanda’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Aldo takes Alicia to a Mexican restaurant – que horror! He dodges her questions about his work, and finally she asks, “How much money do you expect to earn?” Then she asks him to loan her 500K pesos. Aldo counsels against materialism.
2. At the apartment, Fernando makes small talk, asking Marcia what’s up between Alicia and Aldo. Marcia suggests that he wants them together so Aldo will leave Lety alone. Fern gets mad – her obsession with Lety poisons everything. He tries to have a civil conversation and she has to start on him again. He leaves the table.
3. Lety tells MamaJ that her story has become the office gossip, and Lety feels bad for Marcia. Mama suggests that Lety invite Aldo for breakfast. Mama says it sounds like Aldo is more than a friend. Lety says she can’t get Fernando out of her head.
4. Tom spies on Ali and Aldo at the restaurant. She reads Aldo’s palm and says he was reincarnated from his own father. And he has big hands. (That’s true; they’re unusually broad. When his hand is on Lety’s face, it looks like a ping-pong paddle!) Aldo spews his deep thoughts to Alicia. She has no idea what he’s talking about, so she assumes he must be proposing, and she accepts. 5. Marcia invites Fern to come to bed with her. He says he needs to take a walk.
6. Sanchez wants to take Sara out for drinks. She insists that the cuartel come along as chaparones. It’s probably the stupidest filler of the series.
Capitulo 216.
Read k-Fuego’s original recap, then come back here to discuss it.
1. Fernando pulls up in front of Lety’s house and starts singing, “I have often walked down this street before..” Psychic Guy prays that Fernando and Lety can meet without hatred so they can forgive. Lety suddenly feels like Fernando is close. Personally I think his song wakened her. He says to himself, “If only you believed me. If you knew what I really feel for you.” She steps to the window and is startled to see him on the street. When she looks again he’s not there, and she wonders if she only dreamt it.
2. Finally the endless day, the 15 episode day, is finished. Morning dawns rainy in the DF.
3. Aldo looks at the pearl he’s going to give Lety when he tells her he loves her. He remembers when he kissed her in the ocean. But Lety’s too upset to listen. She tells him about Fernando outside her window last night. Aldo mutters, “Once again it’s Fernando.” He knows that it’s not the right time, but he drops the pearl as he reaches into his pocket.
4. Lety wants to get Fern out of her heart and asks Aldo how. Accept that Fern keeps hurting her, stop thinking about him, and realize he’s not like she thinks he is. Lety agrees and thanks Aldo for his compassion. He says, “Do you think I’m only doing this for compassion?” He reaches for the pearl, and it’s gone. He panics because that was the symbol of his love.5. Fern goes to Lety’s office early and sits in her chair to feel close to her. He writes his initials in her sandbox and mocks the painting; he says it doesn’t belong there. He left Marcia’s before she woke up because he can’t stand being with her. Fern turns the shell painting upside-down before he leaves.
6. Erasmo is grumbly about Aldo visiting so early. Aldo tells him about the beauty of the sunrise. We see Tom’s house for the first time ever. Aldo charms Erasmo.
7. Lety arrives at work in her new car. Ali arrives in the micro.
Labels: fea-2010
Eva Luna #72 Tue 2/15/11 Eva the Magnificent Businesswoman
Eva Luna, Feb 15, 2011. Episode 71. Eva the Magnificent Businesswoman.
We start with a rewind scene between Tia Tilda and Deborah. The actress playing Tilda is doing a good performance, being really fired up and full of angry self-righteousness at what she considers to be the unfaithful wife of her brother. Deborah vehemently denies this, says that she told her husband everything and thought she had been forgiven but he took off with the kids anyway and she couldn't find them. Tilda ain't buying it and with slitted eyes, says that she ain't buying it.
Eva is at Daniel's house, talking to Daniel and the bruja comes in and is insulting Eva. Eva says that she can run this business because she's been trained and she's got talent. Icky keeps on going on about this is a farce, but Daniel interrupts and says like it or not Eva owns the company, so let her do what she's going to do. Eva then says that she's sick of trying to explain what she'll be able to do, so she'll just prove it to them, and see ya, I'm bored now. Off she goes.
Back to Deborah trying to appeal to a still-pissed Tilda about what really went down between Ismael (Eva & Alicia's dead dad, husband, and tia's brother) but Tilda is still unyielding. Deborah wants help with approaching the girls but Tilda says no way, and if you ever tell the girls who you are, I'll turn them against you for being such a bad and sucky mother. But after Deborah leaves, Tia tilde remembers how her brother said something to her that alluded that not all was clear on his end (like maybe he took the kids like Deborah said). Tilda says to herself that she's not going to tell the girls, though. Doesn't want his memory soiled.
Back to a screechy Icky harping on a weary Daniel about Eva. Basically it boils down to Icky saying she'll do "anything" to get rid of Eva, while Daniel is saying that whatever, we have to suck it up because Eva's the owner of the company. He questions what Icky means by "anything," wondering if she'll invent a theft to accuse Eva of. At this the bruja acts all offended, as if WHY ON EARTH would he think she'd do something like that? (cough cough) Daniel says that they have to attend Eva's presentation at the office, since they are shareholders. Icky doesn't want to but they gotta. Daniel looks miserable throughout this whole exchange, which gives Viewerville another opportunity to say, WE TOLD YOU SO, IDIOT. No one forced you to marry the bruja, IdiotMan.
I'll start condensing scenes because otherwise we'll be here all day. Throughout the first part of the episode Marcela, (who is a sloppy drunk, by the way), is lamenting all her bad luck and playing the victim. (Cry me a river!) She wants to kill Eva and seems rather fixed on the idea. Leo comes in to console and reason with her and comes up with the idea for him to marry Eva, and then they can bump her off and get all her dough. (I wonder about this. Does he really want to have her murdered or is he just saying that? We know he's a slimy skunk, but so far hasn't seemed to be the premeditated murderer type. But then again the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.) Marcela likes this idea and says that she's really good at weddings and funerals.
We have a whole distressing series of scenes between the useless dad of Adrian and poor Don Ricardo, Justa, and Adrian. Don Ricardo wants to call the police. Adrian is crying and doesn't want to be hit again because it hurts. Ricardo and Justa are arguing with the dad Tomas, who says don't waste your love and affection on a kid that doesn't deserve any. (This is awful! Can we all hope for a painful and miserable end for this waste of space?) Tomas pulls out a gun on them and takes the kid to who knows where. Ricardo wants to chase after them but Justa stops him, reminding him that because Tomas has a gun, the tragedy could be worse.
It looks like Stud Bruno and his cousin are kissin' cousins because all through their scenes together they are all over each other. They are talking about the money they've swiped from Marcela. The cousin is saying that now that Eva is owner, she'll probably get involved in the sister company (the modeling company) and then she'll uncover all of Bruno's tricks. Maybe they better quit while they're ahead. They've got enough money already. But Bruno is curious to what will happen next and is ambitious. The cousins end up with a un-cousinly kiss.
It's the big day and Eva, wearing killer heels, is arriving at the company. All the staff is waiting to greet her. Nice greetings all around. Eva says she's going to take Marcela's old office. Icky and Daniel have come up behind Eva and Icky protests and says that's her mom's office. Eva turns and looks with steely determination and days that now it's HER office.
After the break, we return to the scene. Eva is saying she's going to change a lot of things around here because she's the new owner, and that Icky better watch her words or she'll be out. Eva walks off with the assistant. Icky is in full whine mode about being "humiliated" in front of everyone and wants Danny to do something. He says that they've already talked about it and they've just got to suck it up. Icky wants to leave but Danny says he's got to attend, and Icky says, "have to or want to" (attend)? He says both. Off he goes.
Leo walks up to Icky and tells her they've got to be patient. Icky says petulantly that she wants Eva dead right away.
Renata is serving Queen Marcela at the mansion and they're talking about Eva's mysterious child. Nobody knows who the baby daddy is. (As if there's any doubt! LOL.)
Daniel's assistant is talking to Daniel about Eva. Amazing that she's now the president, the assistant says. Daniel says that at this meeting, she's got to impress all of us
Meanwhile, said president of company is giving herself a pep talk about how she can do it, and is looking up on the laptop all the stuff she needs to do. I have the best advisors (Don Julio) and I have a good memory, she reminds herself.
On the drive home, Icky is kvetching about Eva and has a sympathetic ear in scumbag Tony, who is the chofer. Tony's and Icky's scene continues throughout the episode with them agreeing to work together to destroy Eva. She has him take her to a restaurant for drinks so they can talk and conspire.
Tony explains that he doesn't like Eva either, and even brags about how he bamboozled a poor befuddled Daniel by telling him that Eva and Alicia were scam artists who got jobs at rich houses in order to seduce and then rob the men, which of course Daniel totally bought. Icky is quite impressed at Tony for doing this. Ewww. He talks about the "grand potential" their "partnership" has as Icky smiles.
Eva's getting ready for the big meeting and has her assistant take in some papers to the meeting room. Leo comes in to congratulate her and slime all over her.
Now is the big moment and Eva walks into the boardroom as Daniel wanders stiffly around, casting furtive glances at Eva as everyone gets to their seats in preparation for the meeting. Eva is not unaware of Daniel's presence there either, as they both steal glances at each other.
It looks like the meeting with Eva is going well. Even Daniel looks impressed, though Giorgio is fiddling with his phone or Blackberry throughout. Afterwards, she is congratulated by various parts of the staff for her awesome presentation.
Giorgio and Bruno have a conversation about her as she is talking with the other staff. Bruno is really impressed but Giorgio is being a bit pissy, saying that words are one thing but actions are another. Both agree, however, that Eva has had great advisors.
An impactado Daniel goes back to his office and thought-bubbles to himself—how is he going to work with her? "How did you become like this?" he thinks and then thinks, "She is spectacular."
Francisco is trying to shine up to Jacky, offering her a bouquet of flowers. Her first thought is what does he want?
Marisol's coworker (can't remember her name) is visiting Marisol at the pension and they are talking about what's going on with the whole Marisol/Francisco mess. She tells how Francisco wanted to give their relationship a go, but she didn't want to because she's so unworthy after the life she's led. The friend accuses Marisol of being in love with Francisco. (There is probably more to this that I missed.)
Francisco is trying to convince Jacky that he can direct his affections towards her, it appears. Jacky seems disconcerted by this.
Leo praises Eva for her awesome presentation. He wants to take her to eat but at first she says she's too busy, but finally agrees to a quick lunch. Leo says that he'll be looking out for her interests.
Tia Tilda is looking after Eva's baby and thought-bubbling to herself that Eva and Alicia can never know what her brother (Ismael) REALLY did.
Eva asks Leo, how can he not hate her? Doesn't he hate her after she inherited everything instead of Don Julio's kids? He explains that he doesn't want to talk about what went on between him and his dad, but that she should not doubt his loyalty. (There was more there but I missed it.) They are deep in conversation as Daniel barges in, sees how close they are to each other, and Daniel looks a tad . . . jealous!
The CCs were a bit funky here, but Daniel makes some snarky sarcastic comment about sorry to . . . interrupt them. Eva says that he did interrupt, and to have Olga announce him first next time? (?) She assumes he had a problem with her presentation, but instead, Daniel tells her how awesome she was, how surprised he was, and what a great job she did. Eva looks quite touched and shocked by this, it was not what she expected you can tell, and you can see some of the "old" Eva here, because she seems quite affected and moved by Daniel's approval.
We cut to Deborah and the friend/employee that exists only to be able to ask Deborah questions about how things are going in the search for Eva and Alicia. Deborah tells the friend that things are rough because she can't prove that she didn't abandon her daughters.
Eva now gets back to her new self, all haughty, and says that she assumes then that Daniel won't have any problem taking "orders" from her? Daniel now gets a bit ruffled and says that they're associates, and as such he doesn't take "orders" and further, he asks her, is this going to be her attitude all the time?
She says yes, and ESPECIALLY with him! Daniel then says, what is this, as far as I know, I'm the one who should be the offended party here! At this point Leo interrupts and says that they need to calm down and not have this personal discussion right now. Daniel says yeah, you're right, it's a PERSONAL discussion, so why don't you just trot on off and leave Eva and I to have our PERSONAL conversation. Daniel starts to move in closer to Eva as he says this. But Eva stops him and says she's off to have a meal with Leo and they'll continue this discussion when she's ready. They leave Daniel looking thwarted and jealous.
More with Deborah telling the friend/employee who only exists to ask about Deborah's daughters. Deborah says that Ismael also deceived Tilda and convinced her that Deborah abandoned the kids.
Alicia is hanging out with some models or whatever and they're trilling on about the new owner Eva, as Alicia listens in.
Don Ricardo was just out looking for Tomas and Adrian, but came up with nothing. He says that they need to go to the police now. If they do nothing and something bad happens to Adrian, how will they feel?
Icky visits her toxic mom and explains that she didn't attend the meeting because she couldn't bear to be there with Eva. Marcela says that Giorgio called her and gave her a rundown of all that happened at the meeting. Then Icky asks how come Marcela dropped the charges against Eva.
A little scene between Tia Tilda and Eva, as they fuss over little Pablito in his crib. Something about Tia wanting to fix the food, even though that's Renata's job. Tia says that the less she has to deal with Renata, the better because she doesn't like her. (Gee, I wonder why? And I ask the obvious—why on earth would they trust ANYONE on the existing staff with the preparation of their food? Seriously. Let's think about this.)
Marcela explains that she was basically blackmailed into dropping the charges against Eva because if she didn't do it, she wouldn't get any of her money from the bank after Julio's death. Icky wonders how come Julio would do that. Marcela manages to keep a straight face as she says she has "no idea."
Eva's at the mansion and Leo slimes up and starts in with more of his claims of undying "support." She thanks him again. Then he starts in with the big romance campaign, telling her he's glad that the "woman he loves is back in his life." Eva's face falls a little bit and you can tell she's thinking, "oh no."
Francisco is having a little chat over drinks with Danny the Idiot Man. Danny dejectedly says, "You should have seen her. She was beautiful." Francisco says (with too much cheer) that Eva was always beautiful. Then he presumes to ask Daniel—are you still in love with her?
Eva gives Leo the "let's just be friends" speech. He asks that she maybe give him a chance but she says she hasn't time in her life for that.
Back to Danny and Francisco and Danny the Idiot Man is basically admitting that yeah, he still loves her. He says he realized it after he burned with jealousy seeing her with Leo at the office. "The more I try to hate her, the more I realize I'm in love" he says, defeated.
Justa and Don Ricardo go to the police station to report the abuse of a child. Meanwhile we see Tomas and Adrian staying at what looks like some sort of flop house. Tomas is making Adrian stand in the corner with his arms raised, as some sort of punishment. Tomas mocks Adrian for his love for Justa and Ricardo, while Adrian dejectedly explains that they just look after him and love him. "Shut up or I'll break your mouth!" Tomas threatens.
Don Ricardo and Justa explain to the police detective (the same guy who took the complaint against Eva and her supposed "thieving") what's going on with poor Adrian and the useless dad.
Leo is still trying to put the moves on Eva, telling her that he wants her for his wife and then reminding her that her kid needs a father figure. Eva says that yes, eventually she'll need to give the child a father influence, but not right now. Then Leo asks her—who is the father of the child? Eva admits (stupidly, I think!) that who else could it be but Daniel? All the while, the Bruja Icky is listening in.
END OF EPISODE!
(Edit: I can't remember if it was this episode or the previous episode, but doesn't Marcela thoughtbubble to herself at some point that she's going to poison Eva the same way she did with Julio? Another reason for Eva's family to do all their own food preparation.)
Lo siento, no video clips this time, but here are the screencaps!
This screencap pretty much sums up Daniel's and Icky's marriage. She shrieks at him and he tolerates it, looking miserable. But, might I remind you, Danny aka Idiot Man, you brought this upon yourself and therefore richly deserve it.
FROM THE AVANCES: Eva taunts Daniel and asks if he's jealous (of Leo courting her). Do you think he is? LOL
We start with a rewind scene between Tia Tilda and Deborah. The actress playing Tilda is doing a good performance, being really fired up and full of angry self-righteousness at what she considers to be the unfaithful wife of her brother. Deborah vehemently denies this, says that she told her husband everything and thought she had been forgiven but he took off with the kids anyway and she couldn't find them. Tilda ain't buying it and with slitted eyes, says that she ain't buying it.
Eva is at Daniel's house, talking to Daniel and the bruja comes in and is insulting Eva. Eva says that she can run this business because she's been trained and she's got talent. Icky keeps on going on about this is a farce, but Daniel interrupts and says like it or not Eva owns the company, so let her do what she's going to do. Eva then says that she's sick of trying to explain what she'll be able to do, so she'll just prove it to them, and see ya, I'm bored now. Off she goes.
Back to Deborah trying to appeal to a still-pissed Tilda about what really went down between Ismael (Eva & Alicia's dead dad, husband, and tia's brother) but Tilda is still unyielding. Deborah wants help with approaching the girls but Tilda says no way, and if you ever tell the girls who you are, I'll turn them against you for being such a bad and sucky mother. But after Deborah leaves, Tia tilde remembers how her brother said something to her that alluded that not all was clear on his end (like maybe he took the kids like Deborah said). Tilda says to herself that she's not going to tell the girls, though. Doesn't want his memory soiled.
Back to a screechy Icky harping on a weary Daniel about Eva. Basically it boils down to Icky saying she'll do "anything" to get rid of Eva, while Daniel is saying that whatever, we have to suck it up because Eva's the owner of the company. He questions what Icky means by "anything," wondering if she'll invent a theft to accuse Eva of. At this the bruja acts all offended, as if WHY ON EARTH would he think she'd do something like that? (cough cough) Daniel says that they have to attend Eva's presentation at the office, since they are shareholders. Icky doesn't want to but they gotta. Daniel looks miserable throughout this whole exchange, which gives Viewerville another opportunity to say, WE TOLD YOU SO, IDIOT. No one forced you to marry the bruja, IdiotMan.
I'll start condensing scenes because otherwise we'll be here all day. Throughout the first part of the episode Marcela, (who is a sloppy drunk, by the way), is lamenting all her bad luck and playing the victim. (Cry me a river!) She wants to kill Eva and seems rather fixed on the idea. Leo comes in to console and reason with her and comes up with the idea for him to marry Eva, and then they can bump her off and get all her dough. (I wonder about this. Does he really want to have her murdered or is he just saying that? We know he's a slimy skunk, but so far hasn't seemed to be the premeditated murderer type. But then again the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.) Marcela likes this idea and says that she's really good at weddings and funerals.
We have a whole distressing series of scenes between the useless dad of Adrian and poor Don Ricardo, Justa, and Adrian. Don Ricardo wants to call the police. Adrian is crying and doesn't want to be hit again because it hurts. Ricardo and Justa are arguing with the dad Tomas, who says don't waste your love and affection on a kid that doesn't deserve any. (This is awful! Can we all hope for a painful and miserable end for this waste of space?) Tomas pulls out a gun on them and takes the kid to who knows where. Ricardo wants to chase after them but Justa stops him, reminding him that because Tomas has a gun, the tragedy could be worse.
It looks like Stud Bruno and his cousin are kissin' cousins because all through their scenes together they are all over each other. They are talking about the money they've swiped from Marcela. The cousin is saying that now that Eva is owner, she'll probably get involved in the sister company (the modeling company) and then she'll uncover all of Bruno's tricks. Maybe they better quit while they're ahead. They've got enough money already. But Bruno is curious to what will happen next and is ambitious. The cousins end up with a un-cousinly kiss.
It's the big day and Eva, wearing killer heels, is arriving at the company. All the staff is waiting to greet her. Nice greetings all around. Eva says she's going to take Marcela's old office. Icky and Daniel have come up behind Eva and Icky protests and says that's her mom's office. Eva turns and looks with steely determination and days that now it's HER office.
After the break, we return to the scene. Eva is saying she's going to change a lot of things around here because she's the new owner, and that Icky better watch her words or she'll be out. Eva walks off with the assistant. Icky is in full whine mode about being "humiliated" in front of everyone and wants Danny to do something. He says that they've already talked about it and they've just got to suck it up. Icky wants to leave but Danny says he's got to attend, and Icky says, "have to or want to" (attend)? He says both. Off he goes.
Leo walks up to Icky and tells her they've got to be patient. Icky says petulantly that she wants Eva dead right away.
Renata is serving Queen Marcela at the mansion and they're talking about Eva's mysterious child. Nobody knows who the baby daddy is. (As if there's any doubt! LOL.)
Daniel's assistant is talking to Daniel about Eva. Amazing that she's now the president, the assistant says. Daniel says that at this meeting, she's got to impress all of us
Meanwhile, said president of company is giving herself a pep talk about how she can do it, and is looking up on the laptop all the stuff she needs to do. I have the best advisors (Don Julio) and I have a good memory, she reminds herself.
On the drive home, Icky is kvetching about Eva and has a sympathetic ear in scumbag Tony, who is the chofer. Tony's and Icky's scene continues throughout the episode with them agreeing to work together to destroy Eva. She has him take her to a restaurant for drinks so they can talk and conspire.
Tony explains that he doesn't like Eva either, and even brags about how he bamboozled a poor befuddled Daniel by telling him that Eva and Alicia were scam artists who got jobs at rich houses in order to seduce and then rob the men, which of course Daniel totally bought. Icky is quite impressed at Tony for doing this. Ewww. He talks about the "grand potential" their "partnership" has as Icky smiles.
Eva's getting ready for the big meeting and has her assistant take in some papers to the meeting room. Leo comes in to congratulate her and slime all over her.
Now is the big moment and Eva walks into the boardroom as Daniel wanders stiffly around, casting furtive glances at Eva as everyone gets to their seats in preparation for the meeting. Eva is not unaware of Daniel's presence there either, as they both steal glances at each other.
It looks like the meeting with Eva is going well. Even Daniel looks impressed, though Giorgio is fiddling with his phone or Blackberry throughout. Afterwards, she is congratulated by various parts of the staff for her awesome presentation.
Giorgio and Bruno have a conversation about her as she is talking with the other staff. Bruno is really impressed but Giorgio is being a bit pissy, saying that words are one thing but actions are another. Both agree, however, that Eva has had great advisors.
An impactado Daniel goes back to his office and thought-bubbles to himself—how is he going to work with her? "How did you become like this?" he thinks and then thinks, "She is spectacular."
Francisco is trying to shine up to Jacky, offering her a bouquet of flowers. Her first thought is what does he want?
Marisol's coworker (can't remember her name) is visiting Marisol at the pension and they are talking about what's going on with the whole Marisol/Francisco mess. She tells how Francisco wanted to give their relationship a go, but she didn't want to because she's so unworthy after the life she's led. The friend accuses Marisol of being in love with Francisco. (There is probably more to this that I missed.)
Francisco is trying to convince Jacky that he can direct his affections towards her, it appears. Jacky seems disconcerted by this.
Leo praises Eva for her awesome presentation. He wants to take her to eat but at first she says she's too busy, but finally agrees to a quick lunch. Leo says that he'll be looking out for her interests.
Tia Tilda is looking after Eva's baby and thought-bubbling to herself that Eva and Alicia can never know what her brother (Ismael) REALLY did.
Eva asks Leo, how can he not hate her? Doesn't he hate her after she inherited everything instead of Don Julio's kids? He explains that he doesn't want to talk about what went on between him and his dad, but that she should not doubt his loyalty. (There was more there but I missed it.) They are deep in conversation as Daniel barges in, sees how close they are to each other, and Daniel looks a tad . . . jealous!
The CCs were a bit funky here, but Daniel makes some snarky sarcastic comment about sorry to . . . interrupt them. Eva says that he did interrupt, and to have Olga announce him first next time? (?) She assumes he had a problem with her presentation, but instead, Daniel tells her how awesome she was, how surprised he was, and what a great job she did. Eva looks quite touched and shocked by this, it was not what she expected you can tell, and you can see some of the "old" Eva here, because she seems quite affected and moved by Daniel's approval.
We cut to Deborah and the friend/employee that exists only to be able to ask Deborah questions about how things are going in the search for Eva and Alicia. Deborah tells the friend that things are rough because she can't prove that she didn't abandon her daughters.
Eva now gets back to her new self, all haughty, and says that she assumes then that Daniel won't have any problem taking "orders" from her? Daniel now gets a bit ruffled and says that they're associates, and as such he doesn't take "orders" and further, he asks her, is this going to be her attitude all the time?
She says yes, and ESPECIALLY with him! Daniel then says, what is this, as far as I know, I'm the one who should be the offended party here! At this point Leo interrupts and says that they need to calm down and not have this personal discussion right now. Daniel says yeah, you're right, it's a PERSONAL discussion, so why don't you just trot on off and leave Eva and I to have our PERSONAL conversation. Daniel starts to move in closer to Eva as he says this. But Eva stops him and says she's off to have a meal with Leo and they'll continue this discussion when she's ready. They leave Daniel looking thwarted and jealous.
More with Deborah telling the friend/employee who only exists to ask about Deborah's daughters. Deborah says that Ismael also deceived Tilda and convinced her that Deborah abandoned the kids.
Alicia is hanging out with some models or whatever and they're trilling on about the new owner Eva, as Alicia listens in.
Don Ricardo was just out looking for Tomas and Adrian, but came up with nothing. He says that they need to go to the police now. If they do nothing and something bad happens to Adrian, how will they feel?
Icky visits her toxic mom and explains that she didn't attend the meeting because she couldn't bear to be there with Eva. Marcela says that Giorgio called her and gave her a rundown of all that happened at the meeting. Then Icky asks how come Marcela dropped the charges against Eva.
A little scene between Tia Tilda and Eva, as they fuss over little Pablito in his crib. Something about Tia wanting to fix the food, even though that's Renata's job. Tia says that the less she has to deal with Renata, the better because she doesn't like her. (Gee, I wonder why? And I ask the obvious—why on earth would they trust ANYONE on the existing staff with the preparation of their food? Seriously. Let's think about this.)
Marcela explains that she was basically blackmailed into dropping the charges against Eva because if she didn't do it, she wouldn't get any of her money from the bank after Julio's death. Icky wonders how come Julio would do that. Marcela manages to keep a straight face as she says she has "no idea."
Eva's at the mansion and Leo slimes up and starts in with more of his claims of undying "support." She thanks him again. Then he starts in with the big romance campaign, telling her he's glad that the "woman he loves is back in his life." Eva's face falls a little bit and you can tell she's thinking, "oh no."
Francisco is having a little chat over drinks with Danny the Idiot Man. Danny dejectedly says, "You should have seen her. She was beautiful." Francisco says (with too much cheer) that Eva was always beautiful. Then he presumes to ask Daniel—are you still in love with her?
Eva gives Leo the "let's just be friends" speech. He asks that she maybe give him a chance but she says she hasn't time in her life for that.
Back to Danny and Francisco and Danny the Idiot Man is basically admitting that yeah, he still loves her. He says he realized it after he burned with jealousy seeing her with Leo at the office. "The more I try to hate her, the more I realize I'm in love" he says, defeated.
Justa and Don Ricardo go to the police station to report the abuse of a child. Meanwhile we see Tomas and Adrian staying at what looks like some sort of flop house. Tomas is making Adrian stand in the corner with his arms raised, as some sort of punishment. Tomas mocks Adrian for his love for Justa and Ricardo, while Adrian dejectedly explains that they just look after him and love him. "Shut up or I'll break your mouth!" Tomas threatens.
Don Ricardo and Justa explain to the police detective (the same guy who took the complaint against Eva and her supposed "thieving") what's going on with poor Adrian and the useless dad.
Leo is still trying to put the moves on Eva, telling her that he wants her for his wife and then reminding her that her kid needs a father figure. Eva says that yes, eventually she'll need to give the child a father influence, but not right now. Then Leo asks her—who is the father of the child? Eva admits (stupidly, I think!) that who else could it be but Daniel? All the while, the Bruja Icky is listening in.
END OF EPISODE!
(Edit: I can't remember if it was this episode or the previous episode, but doesn't Marcela thoughtbubble to herself at some point that she's going to poison Eva the same way she did with Julio? Another reason for Eva's family to do all their own food preparation.)
Lo siento, no video clips this time, but here are the screencaps!
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| Daniel, the Idiot Man: The Epitomy of Misery as he has to endure the bruja that he chose for a wife. (Click on image to see larger version.) |
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| Daniel is affected by Eva's beauty and general awesomeness after the big meeting. (Click on image to see larger version.) |
FROM THE AVANCES: Eva taunts Daniel and asks if he's jealous (of Leo courting her). Do you think he is? LOL
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| FROM THE AVANCES: It looks like Daniel is a bit overwrought. (Click on this image to see a much larger version.) |
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Triunfo del Amor #32 2/15/11 Major Family Problems at Casa Sandoval
Well, first of all, I’d like to thank Novela Maven for last night’s recap! I enjoyed it mucho. Especially about Max’s “naked neck.” Hilarious. ☺
Anyways, I’m gonna be kind of brief today. Forgive me. I know I’ve been neglecting Caray; I promise I’ll try harder to be a better recapper. That being said, lemme begin. Ahem….
• Bernarda insults Maria Magdalena, calls her trash. JP tells Bernarda that he wants to reunite Victoria with her daughter. He’s determined.
• I may have missed a few episodes. Some old woman is looking for evidence against Bernarda. [Plz help.]
• Bernarda tells Juan Pablo not to defy her. He tells her to butt out; this is between Maria Magdalena and him. The pimp (?) walks into the room, laughing about seeing a priest and some old woman with MM. Bernie leaves and tells JP never to speak to her again. [That’s a punishment?]
• Linda wonders why Maria feels guilty about makin love to Max. Maria says she loves him, but she always thought she’d do it after marriage. Linda tells her she’s too old school. She mentions something about Osvaldo getting her an apartment. Maria is impactada.
• At Televisa, Os whines to Guillermo that Victoria doesn’t pay attention to him. Guillermo warns him that Vicki is a jealous type. When she finds out…
• Linda says she accepted an apartment and cash from Osvaldo. Maria tries to talk some decency into her, but Linda’s not interested.
• Guillermo says the last people to know about affairs are wives.
• The old woman [a maid—Oh, replacement of Tomasa I think] is looking for evidence still.
• Ximena walks the ramp. Pepino tells her that she doesn’t look relaxed. Ximena is complaining about Maria Desamparada taking her spot. Pepino tells her how nice, professional, and lovely MD is. She’s going to have to share the spotlight for a change. [How did this girl become a model? She doesn’t look cute to me at all.]
• Padilla gives a watch to Bernarda. She asks from where he got it.
• Maria Magdalena is smokin’ something weird. She tells the pimp that if she’s Victoria’s daughter, she’s gonna take the fortune and live with Vicki. Pimp gets physical and angry.
• Bernie is giving some money to Padilla for the watch. He wants more, but she doesn’t agree. He’s obliged to accept her offer, but she wants to know where it came from…
• Maria is going somewhere and bids Nati goodbye. Nati compliments Milagros’ ring. They briefly mention Juan Jo.
• Shower scene with Juan Jo is not sexy at all. He walks out of the shower because the water’s cut. Nati’s in his room and wipes his back with a towel. I find this awkward, but maybe it’s just me. She runs out when he jokes about taking his towel off…(?) He screams after her to tell Linda that he’s acomin for her. Loser.
• Linda is sitting on the counter with a duster while Nati’s cleaning. Nati tells her to help her with the chores so she can later go to Juan Jo’s fireman party. Linda says she’s not born to clean, and she wonders why Maria never helps them with housework. Nati says Maria always helps her with everything. Phone rings. It’s Osvaldo. He’s going to visit Linda soon. He kisses her over the phone and hangs up.
• Max steps into Os’s office to talk to him about Victoria.
• Victoria tells Antonieta that she can’t change even though she promised Osvaldo. Os doesn’t know anything about her; he thinks she’s obsessed with her work. She just wants to know if Maria Magdalena is her daughter. Luci calls Vicki’s office. PADILLA IS HERE TO SEE VICTORIA! Antonieta tries to get rid of him, but he storms in.
• Maria confesses to padre that she did it with Max again [did I miss that?!] Padre asks if it were against her will. Nope. She was more than willing. He asks if Max made any false promises and whatnot [Wake up and smell the peppermint white mocha, JP. She did it by choice!] She said she did it because she wanted to be his. JP asks what she plans on doing. Maria’s just there because she doesn’t want to be a hypocrite. She loves Max; it doesn’t have to do with lust [Yeah, rightttt. I say that every time I look at WL too…It’s not about lust at all…]
• Victoria tells Antonieta to scram. She’s going to talk to Padilla. He says he’s there to remind her about their night together [what a freakin’ monster]. He wants money from her.
• Max asks Osvaldo what’s up with him and Victoria. Osvaldo doesn’t want to talk about it. He starts to leave, but Max says he loves them both and doesn’t want them to break up. Osvaldo promises that they’ll soon go on vacation, hold hands, run around rainbows, and everything will be fine. [Yeh, I added the rainbow crap, but he might have well said it.] Max thinks it’ll be too late.
• Maria thanks JP for everything. She asks why he looks so down. He tells her to be careful; he understands what young people like to do, but she needs to maintain moral and all. She lets him know how much she loves him and is there for him if he needs her. He thanks her.
• Padilla threatens to tell Osvaldo about Victoria’s past. Vicki tells him to beat it; she asks how much money he wants. [DON’T GIVE IN!]
• Max is a marriage counselor all of a sudden. He’s givin’ daddy suggestions on how to save his marriage. Osvaldo tells him that Victoria doesn’t have time for him, and he’s tired of waiting.
• Nati asks why Linda isn’t going to Juan Jo’s party. Linda says she’ll gift Nat with Juan Jo. Noble skank. She leaves. Nati worries about what to tell Juan Jo.
• Max is telling his dad that it’s best for everyone that Osvaldo and Victoria patch up. Os tells Max the truth—Max is talking about his mother, not Osvaldo’s wife. They’re two different perspectives. Osvaldo tells him that he needs a woman at his side, and unfortunately, it ain’t Victoria anymore. Max has the cute face of a child let down.
• Cruz tells Napo that he’s in love. Napo pokes fun and asks who the victim is. He tells him that it’s the boss’s daughter.
• Gaby tells Fer that the gardener is hot. Fer complains that he kissed her by force.
• Napo thinks it’s great since Max is going to be with Maria Desamparada.
• Fer tells Gaby that they hired him because they felt bad for him. Gaby tells Fer that she must’ve liked the kiss. Fer denies.
• Cruz and Napo talk about the kiss…ok, sorry, I’m in a hurry! I’m going to rush a little more…
• Milagros is getting interviewed?! She tells about the letters. She stands up and says hello on TV to Juan Jo, Cruz, and Napo. She’s a sweetheart.
• Napo, Juan Jo, and Cruz are in uniform…they talk about sacrificing life for others and all…the danger of fires…blah blah…They enter Maria’s apartment. Nati lies to Juan Jo he looks guapo. He asks for Linda, but Nati again lies that Linda had work. Cruz and Napo are like sureeee. They all leave. Juan Jo comes back and asks Nati if she wants to come. She’s happy as heck.
• The Old Padre comes to talk to JP. JP feels sad. Maria Magdalena is his daughter…he understands people who want to help their children with drug addictions and such now.
• Antonieta thinks Victoria made a huge mistake. Victoria doesn’t want Padilla to threaten her anymore. She says she’s going to tell Osvaldo the truth.
• JP…more depressing talk…He now realizes that it’s their job to protect people…
• Milagros asks JJ why Linda’s not here. She had work, so he brought Nati. Milagros tells Nati that she’s going to fix her hair. Napo asks JJ if he doesn’t think that Linda should have took time off to be with him. Juan Jo’s an idiot.
• Ximena comes to see Guillermo. Ofelia and Pedro are there. Ximena gives a gift to Guill, and they invite her to stay. They tell her that Osvaldo’s having an affair. Ximena is excited. Pedro gets mad at Ofelia for telling. In another room, Guill and Ximena make out and do it…[gross].
• Nati has a ponytail. How cute. Some guy shows off his girl friend. Blah blah.
• Osvaldo and Linda are in bed. Os says that Victoria only thinks of him when she needs him. Linda takes advantage of that thought; she always wants to be with him. Os tells Linda never to change [BIG MISTAKE]. She says she’ll never come between him and his family…
• Victoria comes into the house. She needs to talk to Osvaldo asap. Max tells her that Os isn’t there. He worries that she looks nervous. She needs to talk to Osvaldo about her past. She doesn’t know where to start. How about from the beginning, Max suggests. Fer comes to show Victoria a drawing, but Victoria is really distressed and doesn’t want to see. [For the first time, I feel bad for Fer. I’ve seen kids get sad like that.] She tells Fer that she needs to talk to Max about something really important. Max feels bad for Fer and tells his mom that it was mean to blow off his sister. She apologizes for being nervous, and Max tells her to listen to others. Phone rings. Bernarda and asks for Osvaldo. She says she has important things to tell Os about his wife. Max has a WTF face on. My mom, he asks. Bernarda says, forgive me, but you’re not Victoria’s son; you’re her stepson. Max is PO. Who’s calling? Bernarda says she wants to enlighten Osvaldo and tell the truth about Vicki, who betrayed Osvaldo all these years.
Gorgeous William Levy in a kayak.
Feel free to add/correct; I didn't even proof read. Eeee.
Anyways, I’m gonna be kind of brief today. Forgive me. I know I’ve been neglecting Caray; I promise I’ll try harder to be a better recapper. That being said, lemme begin. Ahem….
• Bernarda insults Maria Magdalena, calls her trash. JP tells Bernarda that he wants to reunite Victoria with her daughter. He’s determined.
• I may have missed a few episodes. Some old woman is looking for evidence against Bernarda. [Plz help.]
• Bernarda tells Juan Pablo not to defy her. He tells her to butt out; this is between Maria Magdalena and him. The pimp (?) walks into the room, laughing about seeing a priest and some old woman with MM. Bernie leaves and tells JP never to speak to her again. [That’s a punishment?]
• Linda wonders why Maria feels guilty about makin love to Max. Maria says she loves him, but she always thought she’d do it after marriage. Linda tells her she’s too old school. She mentions something about Osvaldo getting her an apartment. Maria is impactada.
• At Televisa, Os whines to Guillermo that Victoria doesn’t pay attention to him. Guillermo warns him that Vicki is a jealous type. When she finds out…
• Linda says she accepted an apartment and cash from Osvaldo. Maria tries to talk some decency into her, but Linda’s not interested.
• Guillermo says the last people to know about affairs are wives.
• The old woman [a maid—Oh, replacement of Tomasa I think] is looking for evidence still.
• Ximena walks the ramp. Pepino tells her that she doesn’t look relaxed. Ximena is complaining about Maria Desamparada taking her spot. Pepino tells her how nice, professional, and lovely MD is. She’s going to have to share the spotlight for a change. [How did this girl become a model? She doesn’t look cute to me at all.]
• Padilla gives a watch to Bernarda. She asks from where he got it.
• Maria Magdalena is smokin’ something weird. She tells the pimp that if she’s Victoria’s daughter, she’s gonna take the fortune and live with Vicki. Pimp gets physical and angry.
• Bernie is giving some money to Padilla for the watch. He wants more, but she doesn’t agree. He’s obliged to accept her offer, but she wants to know where it came from…
• Maria is going somewhere and bids Nati goodbye. Nati compliments Milagros’ ring. They briefly mention Juan Jo.
• Shower scene with Juan Jo is not sexy at all. He walks out of the shower because the water’s cut. Nati’s in his room and wipes his back with a towel. I find this awkward, but maybe it’s just me. She runs out when he jokes about taking his towel off…(?) He screams after her to tell Linda that he’s acomin for her. Loser.
• Linda is sitting on the counter with a duster while Nati’s cleaning. Nati tells her to help her with the chores so she can later go to Juan Jo’s fireman party. Linda says she’s not born to clean, and she wonders why Maria never helps them with housework. Nati says Maria always helps her with everything. Phone rings. It’s Osvaldo. He’s going to visit Linda soon. He kisses her over the phone and hangs up.
• Max steps into Os’s office to talk to him about Victoria.
• Victoria tells Antonieta that she can’t change even though she promised Osvaldo. Os doesn’t know anything about her; he thinks she’s obsessed with her work. She just wants to know if Maria Magdalena is her daughter. Luci calls Vicki’s office. PADILLA IS HERE TO SEE VICTORIA! Antonieta tries to get rid of him, but he storms in.
• Maria confesses to padre that she did it with Max again [did I miss that?!] Padre asks if it were against her will. Nope. She was more than willing. He asks if Max made any false promises and whatnot [Wake up and smell the peppermint white mocha, JP. She did it by choice!] She said she did it because she wanted to be his. JP asks what she plans on doing. Maria’s just there because she doesn’t want to be a hypocrite. She loves Max; it doesn’t have to do with lust [Yeah, rightttt. I say that every time I look at WL too…It’s not about lust at all…]
• Victoria tells Antonieta to scram. She’s going to talk to Padilla. He says he’s there to remind her about their night together [what a freakin’ monster]. He wants money from her.
• Max asks Osvaldo what’s up with him and Victoria. Osvaldo doesn’t want to talk about it. He starts to leave, but Max says he loves them both and doesn’t want them to break up. Osvaldo promises that they’ll soon go on vacation, hold hands, run around rainbows, and everything will be fine. [Yeh, I added the rainbow crap, but he might have well said it.] Max thinks it’ll be too late.
• Maria thanks JP for everything. She asks why he looks so down. He tells her to be careful; he understands what young people like to do, but she needs to maintain moral and all. She lets him know how much she loves him and is there for him if he needs her. He thanks her.
• Padilla threatens to tell Osvaldo about Victoria’s past. Vicki tells him to beat it; she asks how much money he wants. [DON’T GIVE IN!]
• Max is a marriage counselor all of a sudden. He’s givin’ daddy suggestions on how to save his marriage. Osvaldo tells him that Victoria doesn’t have time for him, and he’s tired of waiting.
• Nati asks why Linda isn’t going to Juan Jo’s party. Linda says she’ll gift Nat with Juan Jo. Noble skank. She leaves. Nati worries about what to tell Juan Jo.
• Max is telling his dad that it’s best for everyone that Osvaldo and Victoria patch up. Os tells Max the truth—Max is talking about his mother, not Osvaldo’s wife. They’re two different perspectives. Osvaldo tells him that he needs a woman at his side, and unfortunately, it ain’t Victoria anymore. Max has the cute face of a child let down.
• Cruz tells Napo that he’s in love. Napo pokes fun and asks who the victim is. He tells him that it’s the boss’s daughter.
• Gaby tells Fer that the gardener is hot. Fer complains that he kissed her by force.
• Napo thinks it’s great since Max is going to be with Maria Desamparada.
• Fer tells Gaby that they hired him because they felt bad for him. Gaby tells Fer that she must’ve liked the kiss. Fer denies.
• Cruz and Napo talk about the kiss…ok, sorry, I’m in a hurry! I’m going to rush a little more…
• Milagros is getting interviewed?! She tells about the letters. She stands up and says hello on TV to Juan Jo, Cruz, and Napo. She’s a sweetheart.
• Napo, Juan Jo, and Cruz are in uniform…they talk about sacrificing life for others and all…the danger of fires…blah blah…They enter Maria’s apartment. Nati lies to Juan Jo he looks guapo. He asks for Linda, but Nati again lies that Linda had work. Cruz and Napo are like sureeee. They all leave. Juan Jo comes back and asks Nati if she wants to come. She’s happy as heck.
• The Old Padre comes to talk to JP. JP feels sad. Maria Magdalena is his daughter…he understands people who want to help their children with drug addictions and such now.
• Antonieta thinks Victoria made a huge mistake. Victoria doesn’t want Padilla to threaten her anymore. She says she’s going to tell Osvaldo the truth.
• JP…more depressing talk…He now realizes that it’s their job to protect people…
• Milagros asks JJ why Linda’s not here. She had work, so he brought Nati. Milagros tells Nati that she’s going to fix her hair. Napo asks JJ if he doesn’t think that Linda should have took time off to be with him. Juan Jo’s an idiot.
• Ximena comes to see Guillermo. Ofelia and Pedro are there. Ximena gives a gift to Guill, and they invite her to stay. They tell her that Osvaldo’s having an affair. Ximena is excited. Pedro gets mad at Ofelia for telling. In another room, Guill and Ximena make out and do it…[gross].
• Nati has a ponytail. How cute. Some guy shows off his girl friend. Blah blah.
• Osvaldo and Linda are in bed. Os says that Victoria only thinks of him when she needs him. Linda takes advantage of that thought; she always wants to be with him. Os tells Linda never to change [BIG MISTAKE]. She says she’ll never come between him and his family…
• Victoria comes into the house. She needs to talk to Osvaldo asap. Max tells her that Os isn’t there. He worries that she looks nervous. She needs to talk to Osvaldo about her past. She doesn’t know where to start. How about from the beginning, Max suggests. Fer comes to show Victoria a drawing, but Victoria is really distressed and doesn’t want to see. [For the first time, I feel bad for Fer. I’ve seen kids get sad like that.] She tells Fer that she needs to talk to Max about something really important. Max feels bad for Fer and tells his mom that it was mean to blow off his sister. She apologizes for being nervous, and Max tells her to listen to others. Phone rings. Bernarda and asks for Osvaldo. She says she has important things to tell Os about his wife. Max has a WTF face on. My mom, he asks. Bernarda says, forgive me, but you’re not Victoria’s son; you’re her stepson. Max is PO. Who’s calling? Bernarda says she wants to enlighten Osvaldo and tell the truth about Vicki, who betrayed Osvaldo all these years.
Gorgeous William Levy in a kayak.
Feel free to add/correct; I didn't even proof read. Eeee.
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Llena de Amor #130 (Mex. 135) Tue 2/15/11 A little more conversation, a little less action.
The short version: Nothing happens.
The long version:
Skipping the repeats, we’re in the conference room at the agency, where Victoria has just informed the shareholders that Lorenzo has embezzled a considerable sum over the years. Low is offended at the accusation. Of course no one buys his feeble defense. Emiliano is furious and yelly. Muñeca is more calmly irate. “First you sell my shares out from under me, and then it turns out you’re stealing from everyone?” she says, not exactly asking. “I am an honorable man and you know it!” Lowrenzo actually dares to say to the wife he’s cheated on and stolen from throughout their entire relationship. He tells everyone he’s never stolen a centavo in his entire life. Fedra, never one to consider evidence when indignant yelling is an option, shrieks that Vicky is just out to get them all as Marianela’s puppet. Mauricio says he’s not at all surprised that Low’s stealing… he’s always been a tranza (crooked scammer), and everyone knows it. “Shut your mouth; you’re no pink rose either,” Low retorts. Vicky tells Low to return all the money immediately, or she’ll report him to the police.
Netty asks San Antonio to help Eugenio with proving Fedra falsified Eva’s signature on the documents. Lest she seem avaricious, she’s careful to clarify to Tony that this is important not primarily to get the house and money for Mari, but to restore Eva’s reputation.
New character? Otto Sirgo with a mustache is in a wood-paneled office and a curly-haired woman who, according to the captions, is calling him “mi lick” (I’ll have to figure that out later) has brought him some papers which took forever to get from the property registry. He graduated from the same speed-reading business course Vicky took. After barely glancing at them he says Fedra Curiel is even lower than he thought! She’s investing her dirty money in a resort. “What are you going to do?” asks the woman. “Time to pay a visit to my dear friend La Reina.”
Back in the conference room, everyone’s reading the papers and agreeing that Lowrenzo did, in fact, steal the money. Low insists he spent it on equipment and stuff for the agency. Emanuel asks for the receipts, then. Agent Orange, glowing a particularly radiant shade of tangerine today, is disgusted at Low’s good-for-nothingness and snits out. Fedra rants in her usual manner, saying nothing of note. Whatevs, says Vicky. 72 hours, money back or Low’s charged with fraud.
Jorge watches the video in his office and pauses where MV and Emanuel start to kiss. He creepily marvels at their genuine love and passion and nutters that even so, whatever he has to do and whatever lines he has to cross, “I’ll get you, my pretty.” Malicio comes in and tells him to keep his paws off Victoria. They have a staring contest.
In Low’s office, Muñeca finally loses her cool. She can’t believe this! Except for how she can, because he’s been deceiving her for years. Lowrenzo tries to sweet-talk her, reminding her that he gave all the money he got from selling her shares to her hospital benefit. She’s not falling for that and knows he’s been hunting high and low to steal the money back. So what’s he been doing with all this cash, she asks. She instantly realizes that’s a stupid question and answers it herself: maintaining an amante. Muñeca offers a deal, as Fedra slinks up to the door and overhears: she’ll give back the stolen money AND keep him out of jail, if he’ll just tell her who “La Reina” is. “It’s Fedra, right?” she asks. Low and Fedra both look stricken.
“You have no idea who I am and what I’m capable of,” Agent O tells Jorge. Jorge, being a wise and perceptive judge of character, can instantly see that Mau is a giant traffic cone, capable of marking giant construction zones. Also, he knows very well that Mauron is a vile jerk who played mean jokes on Marianela and tried to have his way with her. “Sure, I wanted a bite of that tasty blubber,” chuckles Mau. Jorge grabs him and tells him not to disrespect Marianela. “Maybe YOU shouldn’t disrespect your wife! You married that whale, but now you’re smooching on her friend?” “Stay out of my life,” Jorge says, calm and cool and, if I may say so, looking MIGHTY fine even though there’s apparently only one razor in Mexico City and it isn’t his week to use it. Malicio warns him that he’ll get rid of anything in his way. “Me, too,” Jorge replies, slapping Mau’s face in a way that surely should have required white gloves. Mau slugs him in the back as he walks past. Then Mau is left alone for some personal time with the video.
Low denies ever having had any relationship with Fedra, as Fedra nods approvingly behind Muñeca’s back. Fedra comes in and says of course it’s a ridiculous accusation, but then, Muñeca is ridiculous! She’s been going to a witch and having her cards read! Who knows what insane ideas she’ll get! Low laughs at that. Muñeca chuckles along and tells Fedra she’s so glad her fears are unfounded, because she’d hate to have to have a discussion with Emiliano about Fedra and Low being amantes. “Don’t threaten me. I forbid you to bother him with your suposiciones (she struggles over that big word).” “YOU forbid ME? Ha. I’m wondering, why were you the only one to defend Lorenzo? He’s been stealing from you, too. The papers were very clear!” Fedra says obviously the gachupina is just making stuff up, and they should be loyal to Lowrenzo. No way, says Muñeca. If Low doesn’t return the money, she’ll go to the police herself.
Emiliano and Emanuel confab privately. Emiliano wants to find out the exact status of the agency’s finances. Eman says his flaquita’s report was pretty contundente (straightforward). “Your flaquita?” Emil asks. Eman mumbles that he meant, er, Vicky. Anyway, if Emil doesn’t trust Lowrenzo, he should talk to him directly. Emiliano says he’s never trusted Low, and he can rot in jail. Ilitia swoops in with Manzanita to invite Emanuel to lunch.
“How dare you steal money?!” Fedra asks Low once they’re alone. “Oh, you’re one to talk. I know very well you stole Marianela’s entire inheritance,” Low retorts. “Besides, I spent all the money I stole from the business on you.” “So you’re blaming me for your sticky fingers?!” “I’m not blaming you, I’m just saying… Anyway, I was going to give the money back, but El Lirio de Plata stole it. And everything I had left, I invested in your vacation complex,” he snivels. “I do not have a complex!” “In your HOTEL!” Oh. Anyway, Fedra isn’t mad that he stole the money, she’s mad that he got caught. If he was going to embezzle (desfalcar), why wasn’t he smarter about it? Low is breathing hard and looking very hot around the collar all through the scene. I think he might be on the verge of an aneurism or something. Paging Dr. Carlos…not to save him, just for a diagnosis. An explanation as we watch him drop dead would be educational. But Low’s still got his wits about him enough to grasp at a lifesaver. He slimes all over Fedra and swoons over her womanly charms and tells her she’s just what a guy needs. She agrees and breathily assures him she’ll fix this. He is not going down. Not in the legal system, anyway. She starts administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for his breathing troubles, but they manage to jump apart before Carmen opens the door, because she actually knocks first. Carmen says Señor Pantoja is here to see Fedra. Carmen goes off to escort him to the conference room and Fedra sweats to Low that Pantoja is the judge she bought off to secure Mari’s inheritance. What’s he doing here?!
Oliver and GretelMan are on their spy mission. Oliver’s freaking out about the danger. He begs Gretel to sound the alarm at the slightest sense of danger, just come back safe and sound. GretelMan, whose danger nerves were fried years ago, tells him everything will be fine and heads off with the camera.
Emanuel tries to finish his work while Ilitia and Manzanita sit in his office. Ilitia tries to get his attention…Manzanita was begging to come see him! Can’t he spend some time with her? “Not true, YOU were the one who...” “Yeah, yeah, whatever,” Ilitia cuts her off. She pouts to Emanuel that Manzanita will be so sad if they don’t take her for ice cream, and after all the poor little girl has suffered, shouldn’t they spoil her a little? Emanuel says he’s got to meet with Jorge in the editing room, but Manzanita should go for ice cream with Ilitia, then he’ll take her to a movie when he’s done working. Ice cream AND a movie! Win! “No! Yo con la sangre de chinche? No,” Manzanita begs. “Fine, let’s take la sangre de chinche for ice cream,” Eman gives in.
Aha. Otto-Sirgo-with-a-mustache, the guy looking into Fedra’s properties, is the crooked judge Pantoja she bought off long ago. He gets to the point: he’s heard Fedra is building a super-luxury resort in Cancún, and he wants a piece of the action. As if, she says. He reminds her that he knows where her money comes from, and its state of sanitation, ahem. She’s getting annoyed that all la escoria (the slagheap) wants to be her partner. No way.
Oliver has his binoculars glued to his face and a microphone clenched in his hand, rambling frantically to GretelMan. He eventually realizes this is probably not helping, so he starts chattering at himself to calm down, still into the microphone. Brandon gets in the car, a bit calmer and bearing drinks. Fortunately Oliver’s has a lid and a straw.
Manolo is in Mau’s house, trying to convince Dandy to get him an interview with up-and-coming fine businessman Mauricio Fonseca. Dandy doesn’t like this idea. He thinks Manolo’s in cahoots with the police, particularly since he saw him with the police in the bodega when it was raided. Manolo says he was just covering the story. He’s just a reporter, no alliances. Dandy says Mauricio isn’t here now, but he’ll check with him and let Manolo know. Manolo flatters Dandy into agreeing to give an interview himself. He invites Dandy to have coffee. When Dandy goes to powder his nose, Manolo plants a bug in the phone.
Malicio jealously watches the healthy living video. {If you do it right, jogging five meters can get a LOT of heart rates up!} MV comes in and asks what he thinks of it. He says it’s great. She says it was a huge sacrifice. Our least favorite Oompa Loompa grabs her and says he’s got to have her. She reminds him that their deal was only for after he ditches Kristel in the church. He gets sweatier and growls about pasión ew ugh gross.
Fedra asks Pantoja what sum of dinerito he’s thinking of investing in her business. Ha ha, very funny, he says. She gets the drift. How much does he seem to think she’s going to give him? All her shares, he says. If she doesn’t, a tribunal will reopen Eva’s estate case, and the papers he saved will be Fedra’s undoing. He gives her a copy to keep, in a red folder, warning her that the originals are nice and safe. Fedra’s got one more ace up her…sleeve. She crawls catlike across the conference table, saying she likes a bold man, maybe they could reignite their little adventure from before. Pantoja dismissively says her cuerpecito won’t suffice for payment this time. She has a little tantrum and reminds him that if he accuses her, he’ll implicate himself, too. Not at all, he says. He’s a respectable judge, totally on the up-and-up, everyone will trust his word. Whereas Fedra…well, there’s been a lot of talk. Shady talk. She reluctantly agrees she’d LOVE to have such a capable partner. She’ll call him when the paperwork is ready, and once it’s signed, she wants all the incriminating evidence destroyed, understand? Pantoja smirks. Sure, sure, and it’s a pleasure doing business with you.
MariVicky shoves Mauron off and yells at him. He calls her a tramp, sleeping with her best friend’s husband, kissing Emanuel. He points to the continuing video footage, wherein things go horizontal while Jorge repeatedly hollers “¡Corte!” from offscreen. MV says that was just acting. “After he kept yelling ‘Cut!’? And you kissed him again in the office, with no cameras rolling. You are IN LOVE with Emanuel, verdad?”
Lowrenzo praises Kristel’s clever handling of her mother. Kristel says everything’s all calm and settled, then, and Low and Fedra can go back to…whatever. “What about you? Can you just happily marry Mauricio now?” Kristel confesses that she’s now a little curious as to Low’s benefits. There’s got to be something compelling about him if her mom has been seeing him for so long, risking so much. What’s he got? Low growls that he can’t tell her in words, he’d have to let her know in a more tactile way. He strokes her arm with his cane (sexy!). She is not too sure about this. “Just give me one full night, and you can discover for yourself.” “Ew! What part of nunca en la vida didn’t you understand, what part of never ever, I’m not going to, y punto, sí, no, bye!” Is she really that dedicated to Mauricio?, he asks. Kristel admits that really she’s just afraid she’d like it too much, and she’d want to repeat that one night “over, and over, and over” (she says in English). Low grins. “I promise if I give you just one more kiss, you’ll be an addict!” Kristel, flushed and breathing hard, says they’d better leave things as they are right now then, okay? She leaves and Lowrenzo pants that he’s got to get her out of his head.
MariVicky indignantly tells Agent O she’d never get involved with a married man. He refutes: A., Emanuel. B., Jorge. Both married. And C., she won’t have anything to do with him until after his wedding. Maybe he’ll have to actually marry Kristel to get any action with Vicky, huh? MV denies, denies, denies. She doesn’t like claimed men. She only likes men who will do extraordinary things for her. Like humiliate Kristel in front of a crowd. Mau swears he’ll be the man of her dreams. He leaves and she wipes off the cooties.
MV sits down again at the eternal footage of groping lipsmackery in the grass, and Jorge comes in and offers to defend her from Mau. No need, she says. She wants to finish the editing, but Jorge talks her into going out for ice cream and then to visit Netty.
Dandy is giving Manolo an interview in which he claims they were all jailed unjustly (and he wants that in the article in all caps). Garduño walks in and has a fit when he sees what’s going on. Manolo tells him he’s just here because there have been so many stories about Fonseca, and he wants to air Mauricio’s side of the story, to be fair. Manolo gets all nervous and tries to leave. Garduño stops him and offers to pay well for a story that clears Fonseca’s name and shows what a fine upstanding honest businessman he is. Manolo says he’ll think about it and flees.
Back at the station, Oliver is having a little nervous breakdown from the stress of it all, and GretelMan is saying everything was fine. Brandon laughs hysterically and says it seems their roles have reversed: Gretel’s wearing the pants now, and Oliver is the stressed-out worrywart novia. Gretel thinks that’s funny, too. {It’s all fun and games until someone spends another two years in the cellar, Gretel.} She smooches Oliver and says it’s over now, and the bug is planted, so now they just have to listen in and find out what’s going on.
Doris is in the middle of another of André’s and Jacky’s fights. Literally, they are wrapped around her and fighting. André swears he has never cheated on Jacky. He demands that Doris verify that he behaved on their trip, but Doris tells him to leave her out of it. She just wants to touch up Jacky’s makeup. {I’m not sure what she can do, even with her skills. Jacky appears to have slept all night in Agent O’s weapons-grade high-power oranging bed.} Jacky storms out and André yells at Doris for not backing him up. She rages that he’s the one who spent the night with some tramp, and he’s just lucky she kept her mouth shut. It’s more than someone as hypocritical, dishonest, and hateful as him deserves.
Fedra’s back home with her two crutches, Bernardo and booze, whining about Pantoja’s extortion. Bernie begs to be allowed to make the judge disappear. Fedra says it’s too dangerous. He could have an accomplice, and then she’d just be in more trouble. There’s no option but to give the judge the shares of the resort. Bernie says she’s worked so hard on this project, though! She even killed Carlota to get the money! “Never mind the details!” Fedra whispers. They’ve got money from Lowrenzo and Garduño, too, and they’ll just have to figure out how to swindle the money back from the judge later.
Eugenio gives flowers to Clara Bella, Pantoja’s secretary, and they both flirt and flutter about the lovely days they’ve spent together. She calls him “mi lick” (according to the captions), too, and it finally occurs to me that she’s probably saying “mi lic” as in short for “licenciado.” He reminds her of the little favor she promised him, and Clara boasts of her knowledge of the safe combination and how much her boss trusts her. She goes to the safe, hidden behind a diploma, and opens it while reciting the combination out loud. 17500, for any of you who want to break in later. She hands over the papers and has a plan to make it look like the office was robbed, which she sets right to. Surely the boss won’t ask how his office was robbed under her watch. Now she wants her little favor, and she apparently wants it right there on the boss’s desk. Eugenio nervously says he didn’t come, ah, prepared. Nonsense, she says, pulling him over.
Ilitia’s all super-ingratiating to Manzanita at the ice cream parlor, and Manza asks why, when she’s usually so nasty to her. Oh, ha ha, nonsense, chuckles Ilitia, trying to make a good impression on Emanuel, who seems to be trying to take a nap on the table. “Isn’t she precious, Baby?” “Yes, preciosisima.” Ilitia says Manzanita seems like she could be their very own little girl. “You, my mother?! Better to be an orphan!” Manza objects. Emanuel cracks up. Then he tries to get Manzanita to hurry and eat her ice cream so he can get back to work. Ilitia teases him that Victoria and Jorge can surely work on the campaign without his help and would prefer to, heh heh. Eman ignores that and says there are other big problems to deal with. There’s been a huge embezzlement and guess who’s guilty? Lorenzo. “Mi papá? No puede ser!” Just then Jorge and MV walk into the same ice cream shop.
Fedra’s getting really sloshed now, and slurring to Bernie about Angela’s predictions. Her past will come back and destroy her! She’s going to die! She’s surrounded by enemies! Bernardo says paying off the judge will fix things, but Fedra reminds him that Gretel is still out and about somewhere, Marianela is gunning for her, Emiliano’s fed up, even Emanuel hates her. “You only love Emanuel because he’s the spitting image of his father!” Bernie says. “Oh, he does look just like Jose Maria Sevilla,” Fedra sighs. Nereida overhears and her eyes bug out.
Mañana: Jorge smooches MV in the malt shop and Emanuel says he’ll kill him. Netty slaps Jorge for cheating on Marianela. Jorge tells her that Marianela and Victoria are the same woman.
Tranza – twisted con-artist crook lowlife
Contundente – blunt
Desfalcar – to embezzle
Soy con la sangre de chinche? – Me, with that pain in the patoot?
Escoria – dregs
Osado – audacious. Fedra’s a fan of an osado man. MariVicky, not so much, especially when it’s Malicio.
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La Verdad Oculta EP106 02/15/2011 –Too much verdad oculta, aka the world starts to collapse
* After the uncomfortable interlude Abelardo, who knows there are a few photos in Mario’s locker, saves the day. He and David storm into the study where Abe shows Blondie Slutty Gaby’s, I mean, Marta’s photo. David is shocked, unbelieveable, she looks like his wife! Did Abelardo know her? No, he started to work for Mario many years later. FaustiMario and Gaby go into the study and look at the beautiful photos of Marta: Fausto with pain and grief, Gaby with amazement and sadness. Did Mario’s wife know about their affair? No, she was very sick and he never dare say her anything. And what about Carlos, did Mario know about him? Err… Yes, he learned about Marta’s son lately.
* In the dining room Abelardo and David talk about his future in the Genovés villa: he could live in Alejandra’s room and Caramelo could occupy Bertha’s. Humble Abe is afraid of neglecting his obligations but Dave convinces him that he’s part of the family. All right, tomorrow he’ll move in! Valentín calls Édgar to tell him about the “professional” Dante sent after him and the important objects he owns.
* Abelardo shyly approaches to the Victoria household where he, Alejandra and Juan José tell Asunción at last about the newest adoption plan. Asunción gets very nervous and worried but they calm him down: it will be temporary, and Caramelo will live in the Genovés villa. By the way, why doesn’t he move into the house with Caramelo?
*At Yolanda’s she and her muñeco talk about Carlos’s newest best friends and the famous trefoil ring. Yolanda never told him the importance of it. She feigns ignorance and tries to change the subject. What does he plan to do now that he gets along with David and Juan José? He’s going to… wait for it… destroy his father! In the meantime Carmelo arrives at the warehouse where armed Édgar and Valentín are waiting for him. Eddie has has an offer that he could never refuse.
*In the design studio Mina and Alejandra talk about Carlos. Poor boy, he doesn’t know his father killed his mother, and Bertha left him for Adolfo! It turns out Mina would happily console him. He’s so cute, he’s even more handsome than Ale’s bombón! Oh, no, no, no, laughs Ale. Nobody is more handsome than her bombón. The (fan)girls giggle and a great idea comes into Ale’s mind: she, Mina, JJ and Carlos could have a dinner together.
* In the garden Gaby and David also talk about Carlos and their mother. Since he’s very impulsive, they should never tell him how Marta died. He may do something stupid and they don’t want him to get harmed. Actually, she has forgiven him, everyone commits mistakes and he repented for them. Yolanda calls David to ask him never to tell Carlos the real importance of the trefoil ring, she only told him it was proof of smuggling, and of course, he must never learn what happened to Marta! *Viewerville: wait, is Carlos the new Gabriela?*
* In the warehouse the three goons get along very well. Édgar take picture of Carmelo and the shoes and shows him the shiny stones he has. A new triumvirate is about to rise.
* In a restaurant Gaby tells Yolanda Mario gave her a picture of her mother. She was very pretty. Yes, she was, and she was very talented, but to be honest, the people didn’t go to the theatre to watch Marta or Yolanda, they wanted to see Gabriela’s father. Does Yolanda mean Santiago Guzmán? Come on girl, he’s her real father, he raised her! Gaby mentions Carlos’s visit. How on Earth didn’t her father know that Marta had another child? Because she abandoned him when he was born and gave him to Yolanda. Gabriela is about to say her mother was a whore when Yolanda begs her not to judge Marta. She already paid for her mistakes. Everyone committed mistakes! And Gabriela, please don’t tell Carlos that Adolfo killed Marta. *Viewerville: yes, definitely the new Gabriela*
* Sleepless Sugar Daddy is fuming in his bed when Yolanda, the only person who’s worried about his well being, shows up in the condo. She’s afraid their world will collapse soon. She confesses him she told Carlos who his mother was, but she didn’t tell him about the circumstances of her death. And there’s one more thing: Gabriela is Mario’s daughter. Unfortunately Adolfo puts two and two together and realizes that the waitresses’ father is Santiago Guzmán. Yolanda tries to deny it but Adolfo explodes and manhandles her. Stupid woman! Slap! Why didn’t she tell him?! Because he has the biggest ego on Earth! And how long does Mario know about Santiago’s true identity? For months. Adolfo says if he had known the girls were Santiago’s daughters he would’ve never sent them to Los Angeles. Yes, Yolanda tried to stop him but she should’ve told him the truth. She admits she lied about them because she was afraid Adolfo would send Santiago to jail. But no, Adolfo wouldn’t have done that; he would’ve taken advantage of that information. He grabs Yolanda’s hair and asks her if Gaby knows who’s her real father is. Yolanda doesn’t know… Bertha, who heard the shouts, enters the room and asks if something happened. Yolanda leaves, Sugar Daddy and Handmaiden have another dangerous conversation about Mario. She tells Adolfo about Fausto’s strange visits a few months ago, her uncle’s gruff behaviour after the accident, the close relationship between Fausto and Mario… And it’s strange that Fausto never showed up in the Genovés villa since the wedding.
* Dinner time. In the Genovés villa Gaby and David agree they shouldn’t tell Carlos about Marta’s death. *Viewerville: yawn, seriously* In a restaurant Alejandra, Juan José, Mina and Carlos have great time together. The girls tell the boys they didn’t like each other when they met at the university, actually, Mina found Ale arrogant *Viewerville: why are we not surprised*, but later they became great friends. Carlos and Mina realize they live near to each other and decide to go to cinema one day.
*In the Ávila condo Adolfo spills some beans to Bertha about the women Mario “killed”. She gave birth to Mario’s child and she married to an actor. Bertha remembers back the day when she saw Mario visiting Marta’s tomb. And Gaby’s father also visited that tomb! *Viewerville: come on Bertha, try to put two and two together* And did Mario really kill that woman? Yes. Why? He did it because of jealousy.
* In the ladies’ restroom Mina keeps fangirling about Carlos. Next morning Carmelo, who’s dressed up like a creepy insurance agent, shows up at the Casa Genovés and wants to talk with Mario. Since Sr. Genovés left early, he sends him a message: licenciado (lawyer) Silverio Rodriguez came to talk about Gabriela’s shoes and gives shocked Abelardo a business card.
* At AFI Ramón tells Leo the police found the cadaver of a woman, no, it isn’t Zaida’s, who’s disappeared, but Susana Gómez’s. The dental records prove the poor girl is dead. But the report doesn’t mention the shoes and the jewels, she surely was killed for them. In the meantime Limón and Little Miss Sunshine arrive at the Palace Genovés which they like much.
* In the prison Leonardo visits Marcos, who looks dashingly handsome despite the circumstances, and tells him Susana was murdered... quite brutally. Was it Roberto Zárate? No, he’s already dead. Then who did it? And why? And why her?!
*In the tunnel house a very anxious Abelardo tells Fausto, who’s just about to remove his mask, that Adolfo is calling him, he has to answer him! Adolfo is going to his house because they have to talk about Santiago Guzmán, the father of his daughter-of-law… or her daughter. Uh-oh. Abelardo runs back to the Genovés villa and twenty minutes later he manages to keep Adolfo from entering the study. Triumphant Adolfo tells David that either the Genovéses forget the breaking of the association, or he’ll give Santiago Guzmán up to the police and he’ll tell Gabriela the truth! But David isn’t in the mood to tolerate Dolphie’s threats and he kicks the Grinch out of the house. After getting rid of one threat, Abelardo tells David about the another: a man came to talk about Sra. Gabriela’s shoes. What?
Aribeth
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