Friday, May 06, 2011
Cuando Me Enamoro #11 Thursday 5/5/11 Glares, Stares and Muchas Bonitas
As usual, if anyone has a better translation for anything or thinks I should add something please feel free to comment. Tonight the Soberón ladies add a couple more notches to their belts and we get a lot of evil glares, shocked stares, and a plethora of “Bonitas”.
Capítulo 11
Yesterday’s big conclusion was Jero showing up at the Monterrubio door, he’s a friend of Matías, and then his cara impactada when he discovers Roberta is an R-girl (name begins with R). An electrifying hand shake, she’s all interested in his guapo-ness but he gives her a death ray glare.
Gonzo sternly gives Regina 10 minutes to state her case as to why she didn’t show for their appointment.
Adriana has a one-on-one with Matías in his office. She thanks him for the loan and understanding about her mom’s illness, but that’s not why he wanted to speak with her. He asks how would she like to have Renata’s old job? She’s the best candidate. Dang that girl gets so excited she runs around and gives Mat a big hug. I wonder if he will recall her hug in the way that Renata recalls Jero’s kiss? Nah, it’s probably too early for that.
Fina calls her stool pigeon and rips him a new one for not telling her about Renata becoming VP. She actually has the nerve to tell him HE caused big probs with her husband, no more mistakes please, pay better attention! She hangs up and has a mini crazy-eyed tantrum, “I can’t let things get out of my control, I can’t I can’t!!”
Inside the house Jero ominously checks out Roberta, compliments her (calls her Bonita, ooh!), and creepily asks her to meet him that night for a coffee or glass of wine. For someone who swore off all men less than 24 hrs ago she’s sure falling all over herself to hook up with the glaring one. They both want their little meeting to be their secret. He says don’t bother to tell Matias I came by, I’ll see him at the party. I’m coming for him AND for you. Ominous music.
Adriana and Renata are all hugs and kisses over Adriana’s promotion. Adriana’s got a huge crush on Mat and calls him a hunk (tipazo), then she advises Renata to wise up and go for Matias, he’s always been her dreamboat, if she doesn’t act now she might regret it the rest of her life.
Regina tells Gonzo she didn’t exactly forget the appointment. She got some bad news about their major benefactor and she was so upset she messed up cancelling the appointment. She assumes full responsibility but please don’t take it out on the mothers and children who so badly need the support. She gives her word she would never do anything to jeopardize the future of her women. Gonzo is impressed by this lovely woman’s heartfelt apology. Just then she looks up and sees the pics of the R girls. Gasp, who are they? He proudly explains they are his daughters Roberta and Renata. Dramatic music plays as she stares at the picture.
Over at the hacienda Augustin is bitching to the long-suffering doc that he wishes that imbecile Jero would leave the area forever. Doc says something about maybe Augie has met his match in Jero (la horma de tu zapato). Augie threatens that when Jero returns he’ll find out who is the big cheese in the Valle de Guadalupe. (I think that’s what he said?)
Jero is in his car or taxi thought bubbling that he’s got to make sure that Roberta is La Bonita. He’s sorry if she’s the sis of Matías but if Roberta ends up being La Bonita then she will pay for Rafa’s death.
Yep, Gonzo is completely smitten with the charming Regina. They even already have “their” song which is Andrea Bocelli’s version of Cuando Me Enamoro. See, I’m not just making this stuff up, the music doesn’t lie! He’s very impressed with her passion and the way she came to apologize to him. He’s even ready to ante up with the donation right away. She’s practically crying she’s so happy, mentions something about her daughter (couldn’t understand, sorry) and insists he come visit The Center so he can see all the good his money is doing. He looks like he just won the lottery at the thought of it. He stares at her all moon-doggie when she leaves. Oh he’s got it bad and who can blame him?
So much for Roberta’s secret, she’s already blabbing all to her pal Selene about the bon-bon Jero. She’s even got his pic and bio up on her laptop. He’s not guapo, he’s guapissimo! They review his assets (rich, businessman, nothing about family so still no connection to Rafa) and Roberta snarls that Renata’s not the only one can make a guy fall for her at first sight. Selene wonders if Matias will be mad that Rob’s making a play for Jero but of couse Rob doesn’t give a flying fig what Mat thinks. Selene adds this should make Rob forget Rafa once and for all which sets Rob off on a “don’t ever mention his name again!” She vehemently vows that the new galán is just for fun, she’ll never love anyone ever again!
Jero calls Matilde to ask if the name Roberta rings a bell. Nope, Rafa only ever referred to her as La Bonita.
Barcelona Spain: Lorea (Jero’s old GF that he dumped) runs into Carlos at a cafe and sees he’s got tickets for Mexico. Carlos sez he doesn’t know if she’s heard or not but she’ll find out sooner or later... “Jero, is something wrong with Jero?” she gasps, jumping to conclusions. And oddly, that’s the last we see of Lorea tonight.
Augustin calls Renata and says her business (wine distributor?) was highly recommended to him. He wants to speak with one of the owners or someone who can make decisions. She agrees to personally meet him the following day at 6:30 p.m. What do we think? Another conquest for the irresistible Renata? Oh hell yeah.
Regina calls Jero to tell him she’s discovered who the R girls are. He tells her he also found out when he visited the Monterubbio house. He’s certain that Roberta is the one. Regina tries to tell him both daughters are R girls but he interrupts so of course in true telenovela fashion the one short, key sentence does not get uttered. Jero says he’s going to continue to investigate Roberta and Regina advises him to be careful so he doesn’t do anything crazy.
Speaking of crazy, crazy in luuuuurv that is, Gonzo recalls the impassioned Regina busting into his office complete with background music, “what a beauty” he mutters. He reassures his sis Constanza that Regina was everything she said and more, interesting and with a firm character. He tells her he donated but does Connie know anything about Regina’s personal life? He wonders what about that deal with her daughter has given her so much passion?
Jero calls Roberta, he calls her Bonita in fact, which is accompanied by a clash of cymbals. He invites her out for a cup of wine, does she know where La Mentirosa is? She’s taken aback by the location but agrees to meet him there. On his end he’s all Mr. Evil Face which makes me wonder about the audition tapes for this role. I'm thinking his world class glare got him this part.
The moon rises over the DF...
Gonzo comes home to find Fina opening (spilling really, what a slob) champagne and he wonders what’s up, candles, champagne? Tonight she wants to be by his side. He tells her he’s tired but she insists, says she was thinking they could get tired out another way. (Eeeewwwww, run away Gonzo!!). She tells him she loves him, lays a big kiss on him and thought bubbles “you’re not going to draw away from me, never!” Her creepy psycho music plays.
Matt is outside by a fountain (on their property I guess) and Renata joins him. She says he’s acting a little odd and distant, what’s up? He sez he doesn’t want to bother her but he’s working hard at hiding his feelings. “What feelings?” she asks. “I’m completely in love with you.”
Renata tells him those are the words she wanted to hear for many years and all those years she kept her true feelings for him a secret. However now she’s not sure of her own feelings, whether she’s afraid, or in a panic about the consequences, blah blah blah. She’s confused and doesn’t want to hurt either of them. He says there’s only one way to find out if what they have is real or a passing fancy. Will she run that risk? Yep, and they seal it with a kiss.
Jero shows up at La Mentira and orders a double tequila. He shows Christian the bartender a picture of Roberta (and Renata) and asks if he recognizes her (Roberta). Yep, she (Renata) was just there last night asking about a young man named Rafael Gutierrez, sounded like more than just a friend, probably her boyfriend. Jero gives the guy his name, number and a bribe and tells him to call if she shows up again.
Still kissing, Matias tells Nata that little by little he’ll erase all her doubts and fears. She asks him to promise that if for whatever reason this doesn’t work out they will remain friends. He promises but I guess we’ll just see about that.
Regina gives Antonio a debrief about her trip, sorry for not calling. Tony understands, the first of many understandings on his part I’m sure, and comments it’s natural for Jero to be ticked off about his brother, so young, such a shame that the death was so sudden. Regina brings up Roberto’s death, also a surprise, and says she always wondered if it was an accident or caused by his lover Pepa. (Orchestral crash!)
Tony tells her not to worry, Jero is a sensible/rational guy (sensato, not sensible which is a false friend and means sensitive). He congratulates her on getting the big donation and moves in for a kiss but she pulls away in a panic. Sorry, she thought she was ready for love but... Too bad so sad for Tony.
Roberta walks into La Mentira and Jero thought bubbles, if you’re the one who destroyed Rafael then I’m going to destroy you!. His evil face transforms into that of a gracious gentleman and like a cat playing with a mouse, he tells her she’s Bonita.
Matias and Renata are upstairs getting all hot and bothered. I think they’re going to do it in the hallway. Oh smack! She kisses him goodnight and shuts the door. They both smile and head off for the cold showers.
Gonzo, complete with a bad case of bed head, (didn’t we just know she’d be on top? control freak!) watches Fina sleep as he pours himself a glass of champagne. He thought bubbles that the passion he once felt for her is dying (extinguiendo) and he hopes it’s just a passing crisis.
Small talk between Roberta and Jero, she doesn’t work in the family biz, only her sis and Matias, she knows he’s a successful businessman, FF>>. He leans over and says he can’t believe a woman as BONITA as she is doesn’t have a boyfriend. She tells him she’s not used to being called bonita, not when she’s next to her sister Renata. (Yo Sherlock, another R girl!!) He misses the clue and says nobody could be prettier than Roberta. He tells BONITA he wants to spend the next day with her. What about it BONITA? Sure, as long as they keep it a secret.
Next day at the Regina’s Hope Center Regina tells Inez that she couldn’t kiss Antonio. She blathers on a bit about still feeling guilty about Roberto’s death, daughter’s kidnapping, can’t get over it. Inez tells her to give it a rest, she deserves love like anyone else. Regina’s problem is that she’s afraid of love. Inez advises her to break the chains of suffering once and for all.
At Empresa Monterrubio Gonzo and Mat are man hugging (again) because Mat has fantastic news but he won’t tell it until later on at home when everyone is together.
Meanwhile Renata tells Adriana that she and Matias are officially novios. Adriana’s not exactly jumping for joy but explains she’s just still a little worried about mom. Renata sez she’s still worried about Rafa because they haven’t located him yet.
Roberta is having breakfast at the country club with Selene, the lazy rich perras. She brags about what a successful businessman Jero is compared to that good-for-nothing Rafael, hmmmph! But on the down side, he wanted to rendezvous at the same place that she and Rafa used to go, and he kept calling her Bonita like Rafa used to do, and even some of his mannerisms reminded her of Rafa which gave her a bad vibe (saca de onda). Selene suggests she use this guy to forget Rafa. Roberta doesn’t want to forget Rafa, she wants his memory to keep her from falling in love forever!
Jero calls his friend Carlos to tell him last night he met up with Rafa’s girlfriend, she’s as pretty as she is perverse. Carlos things this is a very dangerous game that Jero is playing. Jero corrects him, it’s not a game it’s a vengeance! I think this guy only has one speed and it is Vengeance!
Baja California Norte: The doc “casually” asks Lazarus if it’s true that they’ll have a new boss? Lazaro gazes suspiciously at the doc and sez Yep, they’re now working for Mr. Jeronimo. He knows the doc is on a fact finding mission and he doesn’t like it. As if the doc could put one over on our Lazaro, NOT!
Matilde is blabbing to the doctor’s wife Karina and honestly I can’t understand a word she says because she’s talking too fast. Lazaro walks up and sternly asks if she’s done. Guess he doesn’t like Mati talking to Mrs. Doc aka Kari. The doc shows up with a bouquet of flowers and makes a big show of giving them to Kari plus a kiss on the neck. However Kari stares longingly at Lazaro and it looks like the feeling is mutual. The plot thickens.
It’s a big family dinner at Monterrubio Manor and even Fina is smiling for a change. It looks like Roberta is texting someone, glad to see she’s fully engaged as usual. Renata nervously wants Matias to make the announcement. He says that starting right now he and Renata are novios! Big smiles and congrats all around except for Bitch Queen of the Galaxy Fina. I knew her fake smile wouldn’t last long. She nudges Roberta who shrugs and continues texting. Fina has her nastiest sneer on, thus validating every mother’s warning “If you keep frowning your face will freeze like that forever.”
Mañana: Fina’s not happy, big surprise. Roberta think she’s got Jero wrapped around her finger, let the vengeance begin.
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I hope you did, or plan to do something fun to celebrate. I made Mole Poblano and cracked open my bottle of Mezcal. Wheeee!
Vocab:
extinguiendo = dying/ extinguished
tipazo = hunk
sacar de onda = to annoy, ruin a moment, give a bad vibe, buzz kill
sensato/a = sensible/rational
sensible = sensitive
la horma de tu zapato = you’ve met your match (lit. the shape of your shoe)
Capítulo 11
Yesterday’s big conclusion was Jero showing up at the Monterrubio door, he’s a friend of Matías, and then his cara impactada when he discovers Roberta is an R-girl (name begins with R). An electrifying hand shake, she’s all interested in his guapo-ness but he gives her a death ray glare.
Gonzo sternly gives Regina 10 minutes to state her case as to why she didn’t show for their appointment.
Adriana has a one-on-one with Matías in his office. She thanks him for the loan and understanding about her mom’s illness, but that’s not why he wanted to speak with her. He asks how would she like to have Renata’s old job? She’s the best candidate. Dang that girl gets so excited she runs around and gives Mat a big hug. I wonder if he will recall her hug in the way that Renata recalls Jero’s kiss? Nah, it’s probably too early for that.
Fina calls her stool pigeon and rips him a new one for not telling her about Renata becoming VP. She actually has the nerve to tell him HE caused big probs with her husband, no more mistakes please, pay better attention! She hangs up and has a mini crazy-eyed tantrum, “I can’t let things get out of my control, I can’t I can’t!!”
Inside the house Jero ominously checks out Roberta, compliments her (calls her Bonita, ooh!), and creepily asks her to meet him that night for a coffee or glass of wine. For someone who swore off all men less than 24 hrs ago she’s sure falling all over herself to hook up with the glaring one. They both want their little meeting to be their secret. He says don’t bother to tell Matias I came by, I’ll see him at the party. I’m coming for him AND for you. Ominous music.
Adriana and Renata are all hugs and kisses over Adriana’s promotion. Adriana’s got a huge crush on Mat and calls him a hunk (tipazo), then she advises Renata to wise up and go for Matias, he’s always been her dreamboat, if she doesn’t act now she might regret it the rest of her life.
Regina tells Gonzo she didn’t exactly forget the appointment. She got some bad news about their major benefactor and she was so upset she messed up cancelling the appointment. She assumes full responsibility but please don’t take it out on the mothers and children who so badly need the support. She gives her word she would never do anything to jeopardize the future of her women. Gonzo is impressed by this lovely woman’s heartfelt apology. Just then she looks up and sees the pics of the R girls. Gasp, who are they? He proudly explains they are his daughters Roberta and Renata. Dramatic music plays as she stares at the picture.
Over at the hacienda Augustin is bitching to the long-suffering doc that he wishes that imbecile Jero would leave the area forever. Doc says something about maybe Augie has met his match in Jero (la horma de tu zapato). Augie threatens that when Jero returns he’ll find out who is the big cheese in the Valle de Guadalupe. (I think that’s what he said?)
Jero is in his car or taxi thought bubbling that he’s got to make sure that Roberta is La Bonita. He’s sorry if she’s the sis of Matías but if Roberta ends up being La Bonita then she will pay for Rafa’s death.
Yep, Gonzo is completely smitten with the charming Regina. They even already have “their” song which is Andrea Bocelli’s version of Cuando Me Enamoro. See, I’m not just making this stuff up, the music doesn’t lie! He’s very impressed with her passion and the way she came to apologize to him. He’s even ready to ante up with the donation right away. She’s practically crying she’s so happy, mentions something about her daughter (couldn’t understand, sorry) and insists he come visit The Center so he can see all the good his money is doing. He looks like he just won the lottery at the thought of it. He stares at her all moon-doggie when she leaves. Oh he’s got it bad and who can blame him?
So much for Roberta’s secret, she’s already blabbing all to her pal Selene about the bon-bon Jero. She’s even got his pic and bio up on her laptop. He’s not guapo, he’s guapissimo! They review his assets (rich, businessman, nothing about family so still no connection to Rafa) and Roberta snarls that Renata’s not the only one can make a guy fall for her at first sight. Selene wonders if Matias will be mad that Rob’s making a play for Jero but of couse Rob doesn’t give a flying fig what Mat thinks. Selene adds this should make Rob forget Rafa once and for all which sets Rob off on a “don’t ever mention his name again!” She vehemently vows that the new galán is just for fun, she’ll never love anyone ever again!
Jero calls Matilde to ask if the name Roberta rings a bell. Nope, Rafa only ever referred to her as La Bonita.
Barcelona Spain: Lorea (Jero’s old GF that he dumped) runs into Carlos at a cafe and sees he’s got tickets for Mexico. Carlos sez he doesn’t know if she’s heard or not but she’ll find out sooner or later... “Jero, is something wrong with Jero?” she gasps, jumping to conclusions. And oddly, that’s the last we see of Lorea tonight.
Augustin calls Renata and says her business (wine distributor?) was highly recommended to him. He wants to speak with one of the owners or someone who can make decisions. She agrees to personally meet him the following day at 6:30 p.m. What do we think? Another conquest for the irresistible Renata? Oh hell yeah.
Regina calls Jero to tell him she’s discovered who the R girls are. He tells her he also found out when he visited the Monterubbio house. He’s certain that Roberta is the one. Regina tries to tell him both daughters are R girls but he interrupts so of course in true telenovela fashion the one short, key sentence does not get uttered. Jero says he’s going to continue to investigate Roberta and Regina advises him to be careful so he doesn’t do anything crazy.
Speaking of crazy, crazy in luuuuurv that is, Gonzo recalls the impassioned Regina busting into his office complete with background music, “what a beauty” he mutters. He reassures his sis Constanza that Regina was everything she said and more, interesting and with a firm character. He tells her he donated but does Connie know anything about Regina’s personal life? He wonders what about that deal with her daughter has given her so much passion?
Jero calls Roberta, he calls her Bonita in fact, which is accompanied by a clash of cymbals. He invites her out for a cup of wine, does she know where La Mentirosa is? She’s taken aback by the location but agrees to meet him there. On his end he’s all Mr. Evil Face which makes me wonder about the audition tapes for this role. I'm thinking his world class glare got him this part.
The moon rises over the DF...
Gonzo comes home to find Fina opening (spilling really, what a slob) champagne and he wonders what’s up, candles, champagne? Tonight she wants to be by his side. He tells her he’s tired but she insists, says she was thinking they could get tired out another way. (Eeeewwwww, run away Gonzo!!). She tells him she loves him, lays a big kiss on him and thought bubbles “you’re not going to draw away from me, never!” Her creepy psycho music plays.
Matt is outside by a fountain (on their property I guess) and Renata joins him. She says he’s acting a little odd and distant, what’s up? He sez he doesn’t want to bother her but he’s working hard at hiding his feelings. “What feelings?” she asks. “I’m completely in love with you.”
Renata tells him those are the words she wanted to hear for many years and all those years she kept her true feelings for him a secret. However now she’s not sure of her own feelings, whether she’s afraid, or in a panic about the consequences, blah blah blah. She’s confused and doesn’t want to hurt either of them. He says there’s only one way to find out if what they have is real or a passing fancy. Will she run that risk? Yep, and they seal it with a kiss.
Jero shows up at La Mentira and orders a double tequila. He shows Christian the bartender a picture of Roberta (and Renata) and asks if he recognizes her (Roberta). Yep, she (Renata) was just there last night asking about a young man named Rafael Gutierrez, sounded like more than just a friend, probably her boyfriend. Jero gives the guy his name, number and a bribe and tells him to call if she shows up again.
Still kissing, Matias tells Nata that little by little he’ll erase all her doubts and fears. She asks him to promise that if for whatever reason this doesn’t work out they will remain friends. He promises but I guess we’ll just see about that.
Regina gives Antonio a debrief about her trip, sorry for not calling. Tony understands, the first of many understandings on his part I’m sure, and comments it’s natural for Jero to be ticked off about his brother, so young, such a shame that the death was so sudden. Regina brings up Roberto’s death, also a surprise, and says she always wondered if it was an accident or caused by his lover Pepa. (Orchestral crash!)
Tony tells her not to worry, Jero is a sensible/rational guy (sensato, not sensible which is a false friend and means sensitive). He congratulates her on getting the big donation and moves in for a kiss but she pulls away in a panic. Sorry, she thought she was ready for love but... Too bad so sad for Tony.
Roberta walks into La Mentira and Jero thought bubbles, if you’re the one who destroyed Rafael then I’m going to destroy you!. His evil face transforms into that of a gracious gentleman and like a cat playing with a mouse, he tells her she’s Bonita.
Matias and Renata are upstairs getting all hot and bothered. I think they’re going to do it in the hallway. Oh smack! She kisses him goodnight and shuts the door. They both smile and head off for the cold showers.
Gonzo, complete with a bad case of bed head, (didn’t we just know she’d be on top? control freak!) watches Fina sleep as he pours himself a glass of champagne. He thought bubbles that the passion he once felt for her is dying (extinguiendo) and he hopes it’s just a passing crisis.
Small talk between Roberta and Jero, she doesn’t work in the family biz, only her sis and Matias, she knows he’s a successful businessman, FF>>. He leans over and says he can’t believe a woman as BONITA as she is doesn’t have a boyfriend. She tells him she’s not used to being called bonita, not when she’s next to her sister Renata. (Yo Sherlock, another R girl!!) He misses the clue and says nobody could be prettier than Roberta. He tells BONITA he wants to spend the next day with her. What about it BONITA? Sure, as long as they keep it a secret.
Next day at the Regina’s Hope Center Regina tells Inez that she couldn’t kiss Antonio. She blathers on a bit about still feeling guilty about Roberto’s death, daughter’s kidnapping, can’t get over it. Inez tells her to give it a rest, she deserves love like anyone else. Regina’s problem is that she’s afraid of love. Inez advises her to break the chains of suffering once and for all.
At Empresa Monterrubio Gonzo and Mat are man hugging (again) because Mat has fantastic news but he won’t tell it until later on at home when everyone is together.
Meanwhile Renata tells Adriana that she and Matias are officially novios. Adriana’s not exactly jumping for joy but explains she’s just still a little worried about mom. Renata sez she’s still worried about Rafa because they haven’t located him yet.
Roberta is having breakfast at the country club with Selene, the lazy rich perras. She brags about what a successful businessman Jero is compared to that good-for-nothing Rafael, hmmmph! But on the down side, he wanted to rendezvous at the same place that she and Rafa used to go, and he kept calling her Bonita like Rafa used to do, and even some of his mannerisms reminded her of Rafa which gave her a bad vibe (saca de onda). Selene suggests she use this guy to forget Rafa. Roberta doesn’t want to forget Rafa, she wants his memory to keep her from falling in love forever!
Jero calls his friend Carlos to tell him last night he met up with Rafa’s girlfriend, she’s as pretty as she is perverse. Carlos things this is a very dangerous game that Jero is playing. Jero corrects him, it’s not a game it’s a vengeance! I think this guy only has one speed and it is Vengeance!
Baja California Norte: The doc “casually” asks Lazarus if it’s true that they’ll have a new boss? Lazaro gazes suspiciously at the doc and sez Yep, they’re now working for Mr. Jeronimo. He knows the doc is on a fact finding mission and he doesn’t like it. As if the doc could put one over on our Lazaro, NOT!
Matilde is blabbing to the doctor’s wife Karina and honestly I can’t understand a word she says because she’s talking too fast. Lazaro walks up and sternly asks if she’s done. Guess he doesn’t like Mati talking to Mrs. Doc aka Kari. The doc shows up with a bouquet of flowers and makes a big show of giving them to Kari plus a kiss on the neck. However Kari stares longingly at Lazaro and it looks like the feeling is mutual. The plot thickens.
It’s a big family dinner at Monterrubio Manor and even Fina is smiling for a change. It looks like Roberta is texting someone, glad to see she’s fully engaged as usual. Renata nervously wants Matias to make the announcement. He says that starting right now he and Renata are novios! Big smiles and congrats all around except for Bitch Queen of the Galaxy Fina. I knew her fake smile wouldn’t last long. She nudges Roberta who shrugs and continues texting. Fina has her nastiest sneer on, thus validating every mother’s warning “If you keep frowning your face will freeze like that forever.”
Mañana: Fina’s not happy, big surprise. Roberta think she’s got Jero wrapped around her finger, let the vengeance begin.
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I hope you did, or plan to do something fun to celebrate. I made Mole Poblano and cracked open my bottle of Mezcal. Wheeee!
Vocab:
extinguiendo = dying/ extinguished
tipazo = hunk
sacar de onda = to annoy, ruin a moment, give a bad vibe, buzz kill
sensato/a = sensible/rational
sensible = sensitive
la horma de tu zapato = you’ve met your match (lit. the shape of your shoe)
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Thursday, May 05, 2011
Teresa Thu 5/5/11 #43-44 So many besos, so little time
Cap. 43
Aida is confronting El Bigote with the photo of him with Esperanza. Rube admits that there “was” another woman in his life, but it was a long time ago. She doesn’t believe that it’s over, correctly guessing that the departamento was for the lover. Rube denies it all. Aida’s illusions of her father’s perfection are dashed and she is distraught.
Avances: Tere plans her boda and Mari continues to woo her. Mariachis at another man’s house? Man, that is asking for it.
Aida is confronting El Bigote with the photo of him with Esperanza. Rube admits that there “was” another woman in his life, but it was a long time ago. She doesn’t believe that it’s over, correctly guessing that the departamento was for the lover. Rube denies it all. Aida’s illusions of her father’s perfection are dashed and she is distraught.
Refugio and Juana are chopping veggies and yapping about Teresa, when in she walks. She gloats to her mom about how the time has come for her vengeance on her schoolmates that mocked her. Refugio is clearly afraid.
Back to Aida and her broken heart. Rube is very sorry….that he was found out. Classic cop-out lines: he was weak, he’s sorry; please understand; he loves her mom, but the passion was gone; he never loved the other woman, etc. Aida ain’t buyin any of it.
Under the guise of signing some papers, Aurora and her dad are talking about Mariano’s being mean to her about the deception/dispensario work. Dad is none too pleased. Aurora begs a little understanding. Hey, I have that same carafe that’s behind Aurora’s head. Telenovela characters—they’re just like us! Where was I? Yes, Dad is going to talk to Mari about his poutitude and conveniently, Mari has already scheduled an appointment.
Rube continues to beg Aida for understanding and keeping her trap shut, making little progress. Rube asks if she wants to destroy the family, but Aida yells “Mi mama tiene derecho a saberlo [mom has a right to know (it)]. “Has a right to know what?” says Maira, as she just happens to walk in. As we all knew she would (see TN rule 563: on the timing of entrances and exits w.r.t. damning, but vague, statements). Cue suspenseful music.
Tere and Espe are talking about the dinner with Rube and the familia Esperanza. According to Espe, it went great. I wonder if she was at the same dinner as us. Tere brags on her new credit card and how awesome possum her wedding is going to be. Espe offers to help if she needs it. After Espe excuses herself, Tere wonders how Aida is taking the bad news and plans to use Rube’s possible attendance of Pablito’s 1st communion as another opportunity to pour salt on the wound. I wonder where the misuse of sacred church rites for your own petty vengeance falls on the scale of TN sins.
Ok, back to pobre Aida. She just can’t tell her mom the truth, who instead guesses that she and Paulo fought. Rube steps in and does some song and dance about Aida being stressed and emotional about how hard it is to maintain a marriage for the long haul. It takes a lot of cojones for him to take this tack. His final “Verdad, hija?” has more than a hint of the desperation. Genoveva pops in with dress catalogues before Aida can answer. I have to say, I was pretty impressed with Aida the actress (Margarita Magana) in this scene. Usually I find her quite entertaining, but on the exaggerated side. But her internal struggle in the scenes with both her parents was quite well done. Brava. Anyhoodle, Maira the oblivious thinks it’s a good sign that Aida is so moved by the wedding (te emocione tanto tu boda). Aida sarcastically agrees that she will be as happy as “Mi papa y tu”. Gennie’s all “what’s up?” and Aida just says that she wants her wedding to be perfect. “And,” adds El Bigote “lo mas importante, sin escandolos” (most importantly, scandal-free). Smooth one, Bigote. Gennie the non-oblivious picks up that something strange is afoot, but has the good sense to smooth it over and move Aida on to the dress looking.
Cutberto and Juana chat while they mess around with plastic baggies of powders on the kitchen table. We will just assume that they are spices, since clearly neither of them are making the kind of dinero that Fito could offer. Cutberto wants Tere to get married ASAP so Juana will come back. Juana and Cutie flirt, leading to the inevitable “ganame, ganame…”
Maira and Rube have taken it outside for a serious discussion of Aida’s distress. Maira’s worried about Aida, Rube assures her that it’s just nervousness, then takes the opportunity to apologize for any errors he may have committed in the past. Wow, he is just following the textbook guilty conscious checklist. Maira says he has never failed her and he gets all snuggly. And oh, by the by, he needs her to sign something or other, it’s no biggie, he assures her with more snuggles. Don’t do it, Maira!
Aida has told Gennie the truth. Gennie advises her to keep quiet for her mom’s own good and also to avoid awkwardness at the boda. Maira walks in and it’s all vestido chat.
Tere goes to see Aurora to make up. She tries to explain that she doesn’t want Aurora to see Mariano because he has become a bad dude—drinking, violence, etc. Aurora thinks he’s just bummed about Tere. “Esta pasando por un momento muy dificil” (he’s going through a rough patch). Tere’s like “yeah, he’s totally still into me. But if want to give it a go, by all means, feel free to try. I just want us to stay friends.” Aurora agrees and then they talk about how mad Mari is about the whole Aurora’s dad thing. Tere offers to go with Aur to the grand opening of the dispensario de vecindad for moral support.
Meanwhile in Cancun, Fernando and Luisa are separately wistful. Fernando is quickly snapped out of it by blond model and her bikini.
Cutie and Juana continue their flirting, this time about him helping her get down some magazines from up high. This culminates with Juana falling into Cutie’s arms and him laying her down on the floor in prime beso position. She tells him to let her go with her favorite line: “Si me toca, me pierde” (if you touch me, you lose me). “Entonces, ya la perdi, mi Juanita chula; con permiso” (then I’ve lost you, my lovely Juana; with permission—as he leans in for the besos!). V. cute scene.
Less cute scene in Cancun. Fernando wants to live his life as usual, and blondie is all for it—they could swim….get a massage….though I am pretty sure she is offering a happy ending.
Juana finally comes out of the Cutie spell and pushes him away. He knows she liked the smooches though. She says this doesn’t mean that she is going out with him (andar con usted). He’s surprised that she wants to “andar con eso del free” (the english word is used as a slang term, as previously noted by a recapper w.r.t. Aida and Paulo) or be friends with benefits (amigos con derechos), or whatever the kids are calling it these days, but he is happy to oblige. More besos, but Juana literally crawls away. Cutie explains that he has even gotten himself a teacher to better himself for her. Juana picks up on the ‘a’ in maestra and gets a little celosa. Cutie admits it’s Aurorita, but they have yet to have one lesson. Maybe that’s why he throws her on the couch for more besos.
Mari is having his meeting with Hector the director aka Aurora’s dad aka good guy numero uno. He splains that he doesn’t want special treatment cuz of Aurora. Hector disabuses him of that notion (he helped Mari because of Ledesma’s rec), and chastises his pride. When someone helps you “debes tener la humilidad de aceptarlo y agradecerlo.” (you should have the humility to accept it and thank them). Oh snap! You said it H. Hector then switches to dad and says Mari was also mean to Aurora. Mari would like to apologize to her, and guess who just happens to walk in….
Mari and Aurora co-apologize for being mean/hiding the truth. And then clarify that they are friends separate from Aurora’s friendship with Tere. He gives her a white rose to make up (possibly stolen from her own dad’s desk, as my hubby points out). Is there symbolism of Aurora getting the white rose, where he traditionally gave Tere a red rose?
Tere herself is buttering up Arturo by telling him how she is trying to make nice with Aida. But she is staying away from Paulo out of respect for Artie. Now, if I recall correctly, she was able to talk to Paulo about making nice, but not Aida (because Aida blew her off), so why the needless lie? Just in her DNA?
Back to Mari and Aurora. She is crying because she is so happy to be friends with him. Mari tells her “te quiero”, but he means it in a platonic way. He can’t help but mention that he still loves Tere.
In Cancun, sad Luisa sees Fer kissing the blond model outside his room. Cut to interior…Fer and blondie getting down.
Next day Juana y Tere visit the vecindad and Tere is generally gloaty before noting that Juana looks hot today and came back late last night. What gives? Juana demurs.
Grand opening of the dispensario de vecindad. Mari toasts thanking everyone for their help, but especially Aurora. Tere sees them hug and is none too pleased.
Fer wakes up in Cancun with a blond in his bed and seems a bit chagrined. He ponders Luisa as he holds the necklace she gave back to him.
Meanwhile Luisa is packing and trying to book a ticket home. ASAP!!!!
At the dispensario party. Tere leaves in a huff about Mari and Aurora’s amiability. Everyone else congratulates Mariano and gives him gifts for the dispensario.
Tere goes up upstairs to complain to Rosita’s picture about Mariano embracing Aurora. Refugio steps in and accuses Tere of still liking Mari. Our lady doth protest too much and says she was only at the party for Aurora. Her mom thinks “todo mi mundo gira alrededor a Mariano” (my world revolves around M), but she is so over him. So there!
Rube tries to sweet talk Aida into getting rid of the picture of him with Espe (deshazte de esa foto). He promises to dedicate himself to her mom and her and to not see the other woman again. Yeah, right.
Ledesma the younger shows up at the dispensario fiesta. He runs into Espe and they chat—he’s married to his job, she’s sure he’ll find someone special (like Espe!). Mari interrupts the foreshadowing to network. I am sorry; he would never stoop to networking. He is just saying hello to an influential colleague that he likes for other reasons. Tere drops in to pull Aurora away. Juana and Hector chat and flirt. Aurora tells Tere about her reconciliation with Mari, though Mari loves Tere. Aurora knows she is just a friend. Tere assures Aurora that she only keeps harping on how much Mari loves her so that Aurora will not suffer the pain of lost illusions. What a good friend.
Back in Cancun, Fer tried to wash the blond off in the shower, but it ain’t gonna help. But hey, at least he’s just wearing a towel when he breaks it off with her. He’s not exactly my type, but I gather from previous comment threads that many of the viewership will appreciate this scene. Anyway, blondie looks bored with the idea of a “discussion”.
Juana and Hector chat about Tere and Aurora etc then move on the other common interests like the cinema. Cutie looks on nervously and tries to create a distraction with cutting the cake or some such, but Pablo isn’t picking up on the cue and takes the action towards the cake and away from Juana getting to know another guy.
Fer and blond model: she doesn’t understand what’s the problem. Fer just feels different, ok? He needs a little more than just a happy ending now. She intuits that it has something to do with his ‘empleada’. Fer is offended at the term, but yes he is very interested in her. Blondie gets the last word:“ya llegara el dia en que te aburras de ella y me busques” (the day will come when you are bored with her and come knockin on my door).
Back at the fiesta de dispensario, Pablo loves the cake. It looks pretty good to me too. Better than Fer in a towel if I had to choose. Ramon rather unnecessarily explains that he will miss Pablito’s 1st communion because he has to take a client to Ceurnavaca, wait for a boda, and then bring ‘em back. Foreshadowing, methinks. Oh, I see, Espe is stoked to inform Rube that he can come to the communion because Ramon of the ‘knowing Rube’s wife’ will not be there. Neither will Rube by the look on his face when he tells Espe they need to talk.
In an empty room, Tere congratulates Mari on his dispensario. She starts off snotty (“to give charity, you have to have something to do it with, and you’re starting off backwards”), but he uses his smoldering eyes to melt her and plead his case. “You never had confidence in me, but this clinic is just the start. I’m going to show you that I can go far. For me, and for you too”. Deep lean in and…. Pablo interrupts to pull Mari away because some Drs need to say goodbye. Tere is left all hot and bothered.
Armando shows up late and Hector vaguely recognizes him from the hospital. Tere is mortified that he might figure out her dad is a janitor and takes it out on some rice before she stomps out.
Rube talks to Arturo about the Esperanza situation. He can’t figure out how Aida found out. Artie once again advises him to fish or cut bait. Artie breaks the news that he is going to marry Tere. Rube does a double take, but pretends not to be surprised. But then again, he always knew that Artie liked the PYT (jovencita), but just assumed that he wouldn’t actually marry her. Artie advises Rube to have a little more respect for his future wife. Rube is more sincere than I’ve ever seen him when he chuckles with Artie about how much better it is to be with someone younger than oneself.
Aida furiously walks into the vecindad as Tere leaves and accuses her of the photo sending. She tries to get a slap in, but Tere blocks her mid-air and they are in a matrix-like slap standoff.
Luisa sighs at the ocean. A mystery arm brings her a plateful of hibiscus (that’s odd). It’s Fer; he wants to talk. He tried to go back to his catting ways, but it just made him realize how much he likes Luisa. He wants to give a go. For realsies. She looks like a no. I would say good for her, but I doubt her ‘no’ will last to the next commercial break.
Oooh, back to the catfight. Tere berates Aida for acting like a ‘rata de vecindad’ (guttersnipe, more or less). Aida accuses Tere of sending the photo, and Tere gleefully agrees, saying her vengeance has begun. Not so fast, says Aida. That relationship is over and I am not going to tell my mom, so your little plan won’t work! “There are other ways she could find out” says Tere. But Tere offers Aida a truce. She is ready to accept Aida’s apology. Especially now that they are both getting married and starting a new stage in their lives. Aida belittles her ring and her supposed novio. (interesting here, Aida refers to the ring as faker than a 3 dollar bill, presumably of the US variety). Arturo walks up to give a visual rebuttal in the form of a kiss. Aida is agog.
Cancun: Luisa would rather not get involved with Fer lest she get hurt more. He begs for a chance. Luisa’s ticket out of town arrives and Fer looks hurt that she is leaving: “piensas irte?” (are you thinking of going?)
Back to the much more interesting grouping of Aida with Arturo and Teresa. Aida is saying how she knew sumthin was up with them, but Artie says it’s not like she thinks. And he would really appreciate her playing nice with Tere because he and Rube are such pals. Artie actually looks like he is enjoying this a bit too much. Tere gives another veiled threat/truce extortion offer to Aida and she and Artie head out to check out churches.
A la playa, Fer is still begging for a chance—if we don’t try, you’ll never know if it would have worked. He gives her a tender smooch and they segue into a walk along the beach. They make plans for the weekend. Lots of getting to know each other! But let’s keep this a secret from Arturo for now.
At the wedding dress shop, Aida gossips with Gennie about Arturo/Teresa. Aida is bummed that the arribista (social climber) is going to get all the dinero and position she always wanted. Gennie takes the high road that Tere will never be classy (like she is?!) so she isn’t worth the bother (no vale la pena). Aida picks out a dress, but someone else just bought it---guess who! Out comes la mala in Aida’s dress. “La verdad, no se te hubiera visto tan bien como mi” (truthfully, I don’t know if you would have looked as good as me*). How’s that for mala?
*I think. That’s a lot of verb tense action for my liking. Please feel free to correct.
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Aida is hopping mad. Tere rubs her nose in it a little more and says she is going to have the wedding of the year, a phrase Aida had previously reserved for herself. Gennie calms Aida down and then starts in on Tere herself, insulting her and accusing her of provoking Paulo as well. Tere tells her to check herself, that it’s always Paulo who seeks her out, and she’s glad she’s gotten away from him, because he is a druggie now.
Ewwwww. Rube and Espe are in bed, nekkid but for some sheets. At least they aren’t kissing. Rube is upset about the photo biz and says it will put the brakes on the divorce plan. And what’s more, they can only see each other ‘here’ (which I believe is a hotel), no more departamento, no more mistakes. Espe is understandably upset at this turn of events.
Gennie cannot accept that Paulo would do drugs. Tere wants to warn Aida about her novio, but Maira shows and up asks what’s going on. Tere explains in couched terms that she and Aida have reached an accord will be friendly so that no one (cough cough) gets hurt. Aida agrees through gritted teeth. As a gesture of good will, Tere will even let Aida have THE DRESS. After all, any old dress would look on her awesome bod. And the final zing: “Si le deje al novio, porque no le voy a dejar el vestido?” (“if I let her have the boyfriend, why wouldn’t I let her have the dress?”, with definite sloppy seconds implications). Ah, I don’t know if I have ever seen our little Tere happier.
Mari and Aurora are talking about the turnout for the fiesta de dispensario. Mari wants to succeed to impress Tere; he knows he’ll win her back. Aurora’s not so sure, and advises him not to make trouble with the prof. She thinks it must be awesome, though, to have someone love you so much. Sigh. Mariano ignores Aurora’s dewy eyes, and soldiers on about how Tere loves him, even if she denies it.
Tere is doing some hor and heavy denying with the prof as we speak. He is happy to hear that her chaperone is not around, but she plays innocent. [I wonder if these concepts of chaperones, propriety, and such are as common in MX as TNs would have us think. I would imagine it would be hard for grown men and women (like Espe) to deal with. That and the whole idea of basically dating someone’s entire family. But, I digress.] Tere tells Art about the dress shop encounter with Aida, but she frames it quite differently than reality--they ran into each other, liked the same dress, so she let Aida have it to be nice. Yeah, sure; that’s basically what happened. Anyway, Tere wants a dress from Vera Chang. Now, is this supposed to show that she’s naco deep down and doesn’t know it’s Wang (her Versace moment, if you will), or is this a transliteration issue? I don’t know. Does anyone out there? Arturo tells her to get whatever her little heart desires. I worry that Tere is going to break her madrina’s heart by choosing a Vera over a Juana for the boda.
And here is the madrina, stopping by the vecindad to get some stuff for the aforementioned dress. Cutie is doing some dishes, but stops to flirt and suggest they have a private fiesta to celebrate the dispensario. Juana looks weak of resolve, but Pablito runs in with a sewing emergency and Juana has to go.
Gennie is confronting Paulo on the drug situation. He violently denies drug use in an extremely drug-addled manner, which is not lost on Gennie. He invites her to search him and his property for drugs; she says she will be keeping an eye on him. He leaves his mom looking quite worried (with good reason).
Looks like Fernando and Luisa are in the honeymoon phase, smooching in the hotel elevator, gazing adoringly at brown shoes together. Uh oh, here comes blondie, I mean Sasha. Fer takes the opportunity to properly and pointedly introduce Luisa as his amiga and novia. He steps away to take a call (but politely excuses himself), and Sash takes to opportunity to smugly warn Luisa off Fer—he’s got a very long list of conquests and won’t be faithful. And with that—Ciao!
Casa de la Barrera: Tere’s theses have arrived. Yay! Arturo reads the dedication: to her parents, Rosita, Juana, and “al amor de mi vida”. She laments how she couldn’t put his name (presumably bcz of el escandolo if she did), but he is cool with just knowing that she means him. They hug, and her face tells us that she didn’t mean him.
At the hospital, Hector congratulates Mari on his clinic success. Some woman’s magazine wants to interview Mariano. Oooh, look who’s shooting up the ladder now, Teresa!
Paulo is back with Fito, definitely not having a drug problem. I guess because the problem is when he doesn’t have drugs? He buys more than usual and Fito calls him a “nino goloso” (goloso=sweet-toothed, so I am guessing it is what one might call a child who is eating too much candy). Then he asks if Fito knows anyone “clean” who needs some cash. Guess we are going to have a faked drug test on our hands.
Tere goes to the hospital seemingly with the only purpose of harassing her dad about being the janitor there. She doesn’t understand why he won’t quit, even though he has explained that he doesn’t want to make Espe look bad after getting him the job. Besides, it’s honorable work and his only job. Tere bans him from the casa de la barrera until he quits.
Back in the vecindad, Cutie is trying to convince Juana take a break from the wedding dressmaking and have a copita with him (to be fair to Juana here, making a wedding gown in a couple weeks is no mean feat).
Tere continues to harp on her dad, but Mari interrupts “basta!” and Pops scurries off. Tere tells Mari it’s none of his business. Mari says she’s always his business. Ok, this next convo has me puzzled. Tere says that the first and only man in her life has been Mari, in all senses; does he think she could forget that? Of course not, he says, she’s his and no one else’s. Then she pulls away and says wants to forget him and never see him again. Why does he have to make it so difficult? So, here’s my puzzle: why did Tere more or less tell Mari the truth about her feelings for him? Because she can’t help herself or is there a plan in there somewhere?
OK, Juana and Cutie are trashed in Juana’s apartment. They decide to have just one more drink. Is Juana eating apple with her tequila? Interesting. Juana has gone over the edge and reverses her usual phrase: “tocame” And she clarifies, “Hoy, si! Pierdame.” She puckers up for a big smooch, and they are lost indeed.
Tere and Espe chat on the phone about Rube. Tere suggests that Rube is maybe making up the photo thing to get out of the divorce (wow, she is playing all the angles). She encourages Espe to confront Maira and plays the supportive friend.
Speaking of Maira, she is asking Rube about the papers he wants her to sign. He claims they will clear up her ‘fiscal situation’ and allow him to take care of everything, like always. She is a sucker and signs away.
Next morning, Arturo asks after Juana at breakfast. Reina lets drop that Juana did not spend the night chez barrera, and Tere covers for her. Then she tells Artie that she didn’t tell him that they were alone because it would be too much temptation for HER. Riiigghhht.
The new, empowered Aida demands that Rube teach her the ropes at work hoy mismo. She doesn’t trust him farther than she can throw him and she wants to know how the business that she will one day inherit works. El bigote is none too pleased.
In the vecindad, Paulo jumps out at Teresa and yells at her for tattling on him to Gennie re:drugs. He’s getting grabby and along comes SuperMariano and his right hook to take out the trash. Tere doesn’t seem very grateful. Mari shifts into winning her back mode—“Nuestro amor es mas fuerte que todo” (our love is stronger than everything). It may be stronger than Tere’s hold on her books, as she drops them during their smooch, but we all know that it is not stronger than her amor de dinero. Tere clears that up for him. She doesn’t really deny the love anymore, just asks Mari to stop making it harder now that she’s made her decision. She runs off and Mari picks up her dropped thesis. A tearful Aurora has witnessed the whole scene.
Ay! Juana wakes up desnudo next to Cutberto with Tere knocking at the door. She freaks a little, gets Cutie to hide and puts on a nightgown to answer the door.
Meanwhile, Mariano bursts into the clinic trailed by Aurora. More of the same. She loves me—she chose someone else, get over it—blah blah blah. Aurora is getting pretty emotional though, and Mari doesn’t understand why. Aurora almost declares her feelings: “no te das cuenta que yo…..” (don’t you realize that i….) “que?” “que no quiero que sufras mas.” (that I don’t want you to suffer more) Cop out. Aurora tries to reason with Mari, but he sounds like a broken record. Tere loves him, she needs to realize her mistake and get over the ambition. Aurora tells Mari that Tere likes Art not just because of her ambition. She like likes him and won’t break the engagement. Mari doesn’t believe it.
Back to Juana trying to cover up the evidence of last night and pull herself together to let Tere in. Tere is awfully suspicious of Juana’s no-show last night. Juana makes up a story about working on another novia’s dress and plays with hair in a really weird way. Tere doesn’t look like she’s buying much of the story, especially with the nearly empty tequila bottle and two glasses. Ultimately, though Tere doesn’t really care. She gives Juana a copy of her thesis, and Juana is stoked. She is touched to be included in the dedication. Tere thanks her some more and Mom walks in. Tere looks for her mom’s copy of the thesis and realizes that she must have dropped it whilst smoocheando.
Gennie and Rube talk shop. Rube has to cool it a little with the ‘’stealing Maira’s money’ plan since Aida is suddenly so interested in the business. Fine by Gennie; she doesn’t want to be business partners with him anymore, since he will just be spending his profits on other women (i.e. Espe) and not her. Seriously? Is the bigote that irresistible?
Back in the vecindad, Mari opens up Tere's thesis and sees the dedication to the unnamed amor. Tere runs up to recover the book, but he won’t give it back, since he knows the dedication is for him. Tere barely denies it. Mari, very gently this time, reiterates that they still love each other, he won’t give up etc. At this point, Tere’s resolve looks weak and she asks him to stop in a very sad way. It’s like she knows she can’t resist much more and she is begging him not to tempt her. Tempt her he does, though. And suddenly they have a new song. Is that allowed? It says “que no puedo dejar de amarte aunque tengo mil razones de odiarte” (I can’t stop loving you, even though I have a thousand reasons to hate you), so maybe it’s just Mariano’s new song.
Ok, enough sugar, back to Rube and Gennie. I guess Rube’s decided that Gennie has something to offer after all, so he starts to sweet talk her. Gennie’s all ears, but warns him that she will only share him with Maira. They get down on the couch. Blech.
Juana is chatting with Refugio and sticking some leaves on her temples (home remedy for a hangover?? I would love to hear about it). Tere tells her mom that she doesn’t know where she dropped her copy of the thesis and will have to bring her another. Refugio is returning some magazines, and this leads to some three’s company-esque shenanigans with Juana trying to keep Ref and Tere out of the bedroom, but Tere makes it in to see Cutie hiding out only half-clad in one of Juana’s nighties. Tee hee.
Luisa and Fernando walk the beach. She is worried about what Sasha said. Fer tries to reassure her that he is going to give their relationship his all. He couldn’t sleep all night thinking about her in the next room. And it’s not just about the bootie! He wants to talk and share everything with her. Awwwww.
Back at Juana’s, Tere is shielding her delicate eyes and scolding the wayward lovebirds.
Artie shows up at Rube’s business. Random business stuff, then Rube asks Artie if he wants to be a partner on this deal with Gennie.
Juana is tearfully explaining herself to an unreasonably mad Tere. Leaving the vecindad made her realize how much she likes Cutie. Tere doesn’t think Cutie is good enough for Juana. Juana points out that she’s no spring chicken and “a mi edad, los galanes no me caer como gripa al pecho” [at my age, hotties aren’t so easy to come by (lit.. they don’t fall on me like the flu to the chest)]. Besides, Cutie is a good guy who loves her and wants to marry her. Tere reminds her that marrying him would be her downfall and says she is very very disappointed in her madrina (I don’t know where Tere found such an awfully high horse, but it must be on loan). When she sees how much this upsets Juana, she relents a little and deigns to allow her to give it a go with Cutie, so long as she doesn’t tell anyone. After all, Juana has a rep to protect, and ese mariachi did get her drunk and take advantage of her. Juana is all tears at the thought of being taken advantage of here. Really? Come on, Juana, you’re not a teenager; have a backbone and let yourself have some fun.
Oh, here are the “real” teenagers. Johnny has brought Patty home to meet the fam. Dad won’t support a relationship that is hidden from Patty’s grandfather. If I could just interject here about the age situation, as was recently brought up in the comments. I *think* that Johnny is not supposed to be as old as he looks, despite all the head scratching. When he was with Rosita, I seem to recall some comments about him dropping out of school to get a job that made it seem like he was supposed to be maybe 16, so that would make him 19 now. A little old for someone who has yet have a quniceanera, but not nearly so bad as the 30 year old that he looks like. And really, is it that hard to find a younger actor? Though I do forget, if there is one thing I have learned from TNs, Mexico is a lot smaller than it looks. I mean, the DF sure seems like a big city, but as far as I can tell, there is only one restaurant, one church, one hospital, definitely only one orphanage. And everyone seems to know everyone else, if not actually be related to them.
Aurora has made it over to Juana’s and she and Tere are talking about the scene that she witnessed between Mari and Tere. General smoothing over, then Juana gives Aurora the dress she made her for Pablito’s 1st communion and excuses herself. Tere and Aurora plot to hook up Juana with Aurora’s dad.
Rube has taken Espe to a hotel again and she is mad. She even accuses him of faking the photo scandal. She gives him an ultimatum—go to Pablito’s 1st communion, or that’s it, she’ll find someone else. That gets him uber possessive and he holds her down on the bed. He is going from gross to dangerous.
Artie accepts Rube’s proposal to be partners in the Cancun project. Bad idea, dude. He only wants to invest half as much as Rube suggested, but that’s probably still a lot of pesos.
Juana and Cutie are getting ready for the communion and having a morning-after argument. Juana feels bad, Cutie feels great; he’s even trying to remember to pronounce usted properly. Juana lets him have it—she warned him (usteD) that if he touched her, he would lose her. Well, he touched, he lost. She’s leaving with Teresa. I am not sure what Cutie says her in response, but they both look sad.
Ah, we finally have come to the much anticipated 1st communion. Espe is just making excuses for Rube’s absence when he waltzes up with a big ol’ present for Pablito. Juana and Tere make their entrance and Rube is impactado. Oh snap! He is caught. Tere just shakes her head.
Avances: Tere plans her boda and Mari continues to woo her. Mariachis at another man’s house? Man, that is asking for it.
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Cuando Me Enamoro #10 Wednesday 5/4/11 A few more pieces of puzzle are revealed... Fina the spoiled brat teenager, and there's a Reginita in every girl's picture
Cap #10
[Posted for Martaivett]
Jero tells Regina he admires her for not hating those responsible for her baby's dissappearance... not being hungry for revenge. Regina says you shouldn't either, it was your brother's decision to do what he did, perhaps he had good reasons. Right or wrong it was his decision.
Jero insists 'that woman' ended his brother's dreams and illusions. Regina insists he must talk to that woman. Jero says all he knows is her name begins with 'R'.. Regina says like mine, Rafa's, my baby Regina's, like so many women... that lead is too vague... Jero says also have a picture... He shows her the picture and she is very impactada... My God!! ... Jero asks if she knows them... Regina says she has seen them somewhere, perhaps in the papers, their faces are very familiar to her... mostly the one who is not facing forward... Jero says that is not 'the woman', her name is Adriana. Jero tells Regina he met her the first day he arrived at Mex (memory lane of the stumble at airport), then I found her at a bar (memory lane of the kiss)...and now I find her in that picture... ever since I arrived in Mex, that woman has been present in my life from many circumstances. Regina says that might be a signal to tell us that she might help us solve the mystery of your brother's dead or to find his girlfriend... Jero says she might be right, 'Adriana' might lead him to the killer of his brother... tomorrow will go to Mex to find her
Fina is in her bedroom and receives Gonzalo with a tantrum since she is not aware that Matias decided to share the VP spot with Renata... He asks if she did not like what Matias did (he is visibly confused at her reaction). But she won't let him ellaborate... She whines to Gonzalo in a very disrespectful/ tantrumy way that Renata should be the VP. (how old is this woman that she cannot control her temper?? she definitely reminds me of the young Fina/Pepa). Gonzalo shuts her up and tells her what Matias did... she is taken aback, emotionally and also physically (takes a step back)..
Meanwhile Augie is with a guy who might be the only town lawyer reviewing the contract Rafael signed... The lawyer says the contract is valid... Then Augie wants to know if Rafa left a will... Lawyer says chances are he didn't due to his young age... and that could mean trouble for you.
Regina keeps trying to get Jero to promise her he won't go for vengeance... Jero says can't promise that. Regina says when she lost Roberto and their baby the first thing she thought about was to go after Pepa and get revenge. Jero says that is exactly what I want to do with R-woman. (la mujer de la 'R' lol). Regina says she later realized that would not have been good for anything, that it was better to direct her strength to finding her daughter, not the woman who destroyed her life. Jero says he has no other place to direct his strength, that the letter that woman wrote to Rafa was definitely what led him to take his own life. Regina says everyone has setbacks in this world and not everone chooses to take their life when it happens. She would have been responsible only if she herself pulled the trigger, but it was Rafa himself who made that choice. Jero won't listen... THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO PULL THE TRIGGER... (lets see, Hero... you can tie it to a string and pull on the string, you can tie the gun to some pulley mechanism and turn the wheel which will pull the trigger, or you can just play russian roulette) THAT WOMAN will pay for my brother's death... Don't insist!! I will not stop until I destroy this woman!
Renata and Adriana are back at the "La Mentirosa" to try to find out about Rafa ... Renata goes directly to the bartender and asks about Rafael Gutierrez...
Back at BlondeMount (Monterrubio) manor, it is Gonzalo's turn to have a tantrum and he demands Fina tell him who told him the first half of the story, but they did not tell her the other half. Fina says Renata told me... Gonzalo doesn't believe it. Fina insists it was Renata...(shut up woman, you are just egging your face some more!) Gonzalo says it doesn't make sense... if she told you about Matias getting the VP why didn't she call you again when there was the change of plans?? ... Fina gets really mushy with him trying to get him to forgive her and begs him not to tell Renata, wouldn't want all this to put her against me... Gonzalo says won't tell Renata but still think all this is very strange. (when he leaves she makes an angry grunt)
Roberta is having breakfast with Matias, she is very ironic insinuating Renata seduced him to make him give her the VP title. Matias asks her if it is a compliment or a reprieve. Roberta asks him 'what do you think?... (then changes strategy and tone) have to tell you something else. Next saturday we will have a party to celebrate your return... Need the info for your friends in the area to invite them. Matias can only think of Jeronimo Linares...
Back at "La Mentirosa", the bartender says will need more info or a picture to be able to tell even though the name sounds familiar. Do remember you and the other guy that came the same night but you both were left standing... Renata remembers the company ID tag she found with Rafa's picture in it. She tells the bartender she will return with a picture.
Back at BlondeMount manor, now it is Matias' turn to receive Fina's tantrum... she asks if he will ever call her 'Fina' but Matias very dryly says nope, never... Matias says if I tolerate you it is only for my dad's sake... he won't have any of what Fina is selling. She then wants to know his objective behind sharing the VP title with Renata... Matias says there is no ill intention if that is what she is thinking. Fina insists that she has noticed that he has shown special interest in Renata. Again, he won't have any of what she is selling, responds dryly that it is none of her business and he is not interested in her opinion about it.
Downstairs in living room Roberta receives Renata just as ironically with applauses for Renata's success in getting Matias to name her VP as well... Renata is not appreciating her tone... Roberta continues... where were you? When Renata tells her she was at the bar she was supposed to find Rafa, Roberta gets offended and wants to know what was up between her and Rafa, Renata insists its simple, just was concerned that a friend did not show up after calling and citing me there... Roberta still mad/offended says its not normal that she worry so much about him. Roberta says dont know what surprises you because all men are the same!! They promise and swear but are not capable of following through their word...(Renata is taken aback by Roberta's tone and words) Renata asks why are you saying that? Roberta yells again that all men are the same!! You will defend them all, especialy Matias!! you got him to eat out of the palm of your hand like all the others! Again you used all your charm so he would fall for you!!
Matias even gave you half of the VP title, no?? Renata insists that she would have been the VP if Matias did not return. Roberta then asks 'then what did you do?? Use all your charm to make him fall for you??... Renata says i am getting tired of listening to your silly stuff... (she takes off up the stairs, Roberta still angry follows her and continues her yelling tantrum) You are so capable, you seduce them, you kiss them and then play dumb!! I would not be surprised if you followed the same playbill with Matias and even the stupid Rafael Gutierrez!! (Matias is listening behind a column to at least the last line from Roberta, he is impactado)
At hacienda, Jero is still staring at picture... 'while I was kissing you my brother was dying... and now you are the only one who could lead me to this woman... My God, help me find this woman... my brother's death can not go unnoticed' Regina joins Jero for breakfast... Jero tells her that the letter from the R-woman said that 'you will never be at my [social] level'... Jero says when Rafa sold his crops and felt himself worthy of her, that was when he decided to go public with their relationship... Jero tells Regina we both will leave today for MC... Regina notices Jero is playing with the pink quartz stone... She says a pink quartz is the quartz of love... She tells him the story of when she met Roberto, who had bought the last pink quartz from a vendor... Roberto gave it to her and that is how they met and smiled at each other for first time...Regina says she still has that love quartz... Did you buy it or someone gave it to you? Jero says lets say someone gave it to me... Regina asks someone who loves you? Jero says dont know but that woman is becoming more important for me as time passes...
Ines asks Antonio to give Regina some space... he says he is just trying to make sure she is safe and doesn't need anything... (yeah right... now try to sell me a pink spotted elephant from the island of misfit toys... lol i really want one) Maybe I just don't know how to deal with her, but I'll be patient...
Gonzalo's secretary says the appointment he had to cancel to make room for Regina's visit was impossible to postpone since the guy was leaving Mexico right after that appointment time... (maybe this is why he gets so mad when she doesn't show up)
Matilde asks Jero what will happen with all the help of the house... Jero says dont worry, don't know what will do with the hacienda but noone who worked for Rafa will be left on the street... Matilde says her patron (Rafa) said the hacienda and this town are 'magical'. She is sure he [jero] would have loved to live here.. Jero says it would be difficult but we will see. will return in a few days from MC.
Matilde leaves the room but then begins daydreaming of 'mi Jeronimo hermoso'...
At the office Renata found Rafael's id picture, will go right back to the bar to talk to the bartender.
Renata seems confused between Matias kiss and Jero's kiss and Adriana says you will have to see Jero again to make sure what you feel for each. Renata would only want to see him again to get her bracelet and quartz back. Adriana insists Renata has not been able to forget Jero's kiss.. Renata confesses she agrees she has not forgot him. Adriana gets phone call with the bad news that her mom will have to have surgery to remove a tumor in her genitals.. She needs to have some tests done and has no insurance. .She is wondering if the company will give her a loan. Renata quickly writes her a check as advance from the loan. Adriana reluctantly accepts the check. Renata orders her to go do what she needs to do regarding her mom, gives her a hug...
Regina and Jero are leaving the hacienda. Augie arrives on horseback and notices he is on his way out... Jero says will be back in a few days but Augie says there are important matters to deal with here... Jero insists he has a high priority issue in MC... Augie insists he signed a contract with his brother and need to figure things out... Jero says very calmly 'Agustin, things are not done whenever you want, but when we can deal with them... Will contact you when I return' (YOU GO HERO!!!! ... Augie is left there clutching his teeth and calling Jero IMBECILE!!!)
Fina and Roberta are out in the patio having breakfast... Fina is whinning that she cannot get through to Matias... Roberta tells her why dont you ask Renata for some tips, she already has him eating from her palm... Fina says she doesn't like what is going on between the two of them. everyone has weak spots, just have to find Matias'. Just have to dig a little bit into his past.
Roberta asks Fina what is her weak spot... you never talk about your past. Are you hiding any secret? Fina looks down not wanting to follow that conversation... Roberta insists 'we don't know anything about our true father, not even his name!! We have no family or friends of your younger years!! All I have is the memory of that little town before you married Gonzalo!!' Fina is angry, tells her thats all she will have...
At the office, Gonzalo is irate because Regina never showed up. Constanza tries to defend her saying it is so strange of her to just not show up like that... Gonzalo says find some other charity to give donation to... dont want to hear anything about that Mrs Soberon or of her organization...
At Regina's house, Jero again thanks her for coming to see him... FF>> REgina asks him to think very hard of what he will do...
At the office Diego shows up at Renata's office, invites her to dinner and has an attitude that won't accept no for an answer... Renata says she has another commitment... WHen he invites himself to her commitment, she is reluctant. He doesnt like her rejections and she says she doesnt like his imposing... In comes Matias and when Diego dryly asks 'who is this guy??' Matias answers himself saying he is Renata's boyfriend... which REnata doesn't like one bit. Diego takes offense 'what do you mean Renata's boyfriend if I have been pursuing her for a while?? ' ' But she chose me, so stop harassing her'. Diego throws an insult calling Renata 'easy woman' and Matias does not skip a beat and drags Diego out by jacket flaps before Renata can react. Once Diego leaves mad, Renata asks Matias why said he was her boyfriend... Matias asks 'is that the so called Diego? ... good, that way he will stop harrassing you...' 'I did not need to be defended, let alone with lies... so dont do it again'
Regina arrives home, did not take cell charger with me and the battery ran out... Regina looks in a drawer and finds the drawings she got of what her daughter would look like, now she remembers who the women in Jero's picture look like...
Meanwhile Jero is remembering when Rafa asked him for money in support of his idea (and we learn that his idea was to mix a grape grown in the region with one grown in the mediterranean area which does not grow in Mexico on its own) Jero told him it was risky but Rafa said if he supported him he would take the chance... Jero asks didn't you say it was going well for you at the company you work for in Mexico? Rafa answered he wants to become independent, want to get somewhere on my own...to show I am capable of it and that I am at the level of anyone else... The memory ends and Jero tells himself 'you did not want to dissapoint her... (he is crying openly now) it was for the so called Bonita that you did it all, and when you got there she rejected/despised you anyways!... What kind of woman did you fall for, brother?? How could you loose your head and even your own life for her??
Outside in the office parking lot, Renata is about to get in her car when Matias catches her and appologizes to her but then pushes a kiss on her again... She pushes back 'you and I agreed we'd take it slow... need two to be in a relationship and I am not yet totally convinced/bought into it'.
Back at Soberon's house, Regina insists to her mother that the drawing and the women in Jero's picture looked very similar... Cata insists she has seen her daughter's 'image' in everyone... REgina insists these girls are special... Cata reminds her of what the private investigator said...' that the drawings could be of any girl 23-28' Regina finally is convinced Cata is right, she is building false hopes... I see my daughter in every girl... Regina holds her 'R' pendant necklace... Cata says perhaps her daughter still has hers...
Fina receives Gonzalo very happily saying she is preparing everything for Matias' party. Fina is in full appology mode... Gonzalo says he did not like her accusations, he has shown love for her daughters always... SHe appologizes again. He insists next time ask first before accusing.
Karina (Alvaro's woman/wife played by Yolanda Ventura) is home and Alvaro gets home. He isn't hungry... she notes he has been anxious ever since Rafa died... he insists a very good friend of his died, is that so hard to understand?? He even saw Rafa as a son... 'the son you never were able to give me!!' (this is in the prev version too... )... poor Karina is left there devastated...
At "La Mentirosa" the bartender recognizes the photo of Rafael for Renata... Rafael used to come with a girl just like her... HE will find out more with a friend that used to hang out with Rafael.
When Renata turns around she sees the table she was at with Jero and thinks to herself 'its incredible I can't stop thinking about you'...
Regina and Ines realize they never cancelled the appointment with Gonzalo because Regina never got to write it in her agenda... Now what will we do?? REgina is really worried about what Gonzalo will think of her now... She asks Ines to call COnstanza and forward the call to her...
At the BlondeMount manor garden Matias brings Renata a rose... to appologize... Have you thought of who could replace you at your old job? None better than Adriana... Matias could not agree more...
At their house Constanza and Honorio are having fruit (everyone has fruit at every meal in this TN apparently, haven't seen anyone else eat anything other than Lazaro and Matilde at hacienda)...
Constanza and Honorio are discussing Regina's missing her appointment with Gonzalo. Honorio says Connie should still go teach cooking at the charity place... Constanza is worried about Gonzalo's reaction, tells him Gonzalo was very mad that Regina missed her appointment. Honorio says she should do what she feels she should, but admits that Gonzalo is a very impulsive man and very stubborn, and takes things to the extreme. Constanza takes a call in her cell, it is Ines.
Jero is calling his friend Carlos in Spain (David de la Mota)... seems Carlos also knew Rafael well, Jero begs Carlos to come help him out... someone is interested in the grapevines.. might sell the place... Carlos is not so sure Jero should sell... Carlos says he will be there to support Hero asap, when I get things here at work settled and buy my ticker there, will call you again.
Regina is calling Constanza from her car... She is very anxious and doesnt want to lose Constanza's help at the 'center' nor Gonzalo's donation... Constanza warns her Gonzalo is a gentleman but very stubborn and when he decides something noone can make him change his mind.
At office REgina gives Adriana the good news of her loan being approved already.. She tells Adriana Matias is waiting for her in his office... Adriana first wants to hear any news of Rafael...
Jero receives via email an invitation for Matias' party at BlondeMount manor... says to himself perhaps someone at that house knows 'la bonita'.
At the office Regina arrived to see Gonzalo... Gonzalo has Honorio in his office, and when he hears who it is he angrily says tell her we found someone else to donate the money to, dont want to see her! Honorio is laughing... you sure are radical. Look how worked up you get!... Gonzalo says I can't stand irresponsible people! 'who the heck does RS think she is to arrive when she feels like and I will receive her??' (in comes Regina very anxious) 'I came to offer my appology!! My women and children should not pay for my mistakes!! What should I do to ammend my mistake??
Door knock at BlondeMount Manor... Roberta answers the door... its HERO!!!
In previews, Roberta introduces herself and Hero invites her to dinner, Roberta tells her friend that Jero is falling for her!! but meanwhile Hero can only think of his vengeance from her... poor Roberta she wouldn't see it coming even if it were dancing in front of her nose...
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