Friday, June 03, 2011
Teresa Thu 6/2/11 #70 Let’s do some kissing and making up….babylove, my babylove
[Skipping the repeated scenes. Also, I was inspired by paquitadelbarrio to try some scene combining. Hope ya’ll like it]
Juana and the Terror discuss Ter’s man problems. Juana thinks it’s pretty normal for newlyweds to have differences, but Ter thinks her problems are worse than usual. Which is true, but that’s really all her fault, now isn’t it? The tiburon’s ears (or is nose sharkier?) perk up when Juana argues that she can’t just give up on Arturo and leave a free path (camino libre) for Paloma. In walks Refusio to chastise Ter point blank for sleeping with Mariano. Seriously? Now, we all know that Tiburoncita is mala, but that doesn’t mean she has no right to a wee bit of privacy.
El Bigote Grande has made it’s bushy way over to the hospital to warn Mariano not to turn Aida against Ruben. Mari points out that the truth hurts, and then turns the conversation around to how Rubes hurt and deceived Espe, saying that he will always be there to defend his amiga. Mari lists how Rubes ahs been deceiving all the women in his life. Rubes threatens that Mari best stay away from him and Aida, but Mari counter-threatens that Rubes better stay away from him and Espe. So there!
Back at Juana’s, Ter is defending her virtue to her mom. She claims that Paloma made up the whole story to break up the newlyweds, but Mariano has cleared up everything. Refusio characteristically refuses to believe her daughter. However, she will keep her boca callado out of consideration for Arturo, whom she clearly feels more tenderly towards than her little sharklet. Said Tiburoncita is a wee miffed at this slight. Refusio basically says-“you made your bed of mentiras, now you will have to live with them. Good luck with that.” What’s more, she tells Ter about Mariano formally withdrawing his promise to love and protect Tere forever. Sad little shark face. (though amused little viewerville face—the formal withdrawal of the vow, and the solemnity with which it was received, just cracked me up)
Night falls on the DF and Ter swims home to find more apology flowers from Arturo. Ter has just gotten her song going and is dancing with Mr Teddy when Art knocks on the door and wants to talk. Ter replies: “ahora te alcanzo a la biblioteca” (I’ll meet you in the library; I liked the use of alcanzar here), where she promptly heads to give back the flowers and refuse to accept his apology (like mother, like daughter). She calls their marriage a mistake, which clearly upsets Artie. Ter goes on about how he doubted and humiliated her in front of the whole vecindad, etc. (oh, so now she cares about what the vecindad thinks?) Art says she’s totally right and begs forgiveness, but he also begs her understanding—he was full of doubts and felt betrayed. Ter really plays it up that he believed Paloma over her. Teary-eyed, check. Wounded, check. Disappointed in Arturo, check. Wow, if they gave out some sort of meta-premios within the novelas for best acting by a character, Teresa would win, hands-down.
And now we’re back at the hospital. Espe is chatting with Hernan about the need to find an apartment on the double. Hernan offers to help. Espe shares the latest news from her parents in the pueblo; they’re doing great. She’s sad that she can’t share her news with them (i.e. el hijo). Hernan goes in for the comforting hug as Rubigote walks by, and the bigote bristles in anger. Espe and Hernan go into some closed off hospital room and Rubes tries unsuccessfully to follow.
Back to Tiburoncita’s performance. Art’s buying it, but he isn’t backing down too easily. When Ter accuses him of always putting Mari in between them, he quite rightly says that he isn’t so much bothered by the idea of her having a past as by her having hidden things from him. Ter does not accept his line of reasoning, saying that it is just a pretext for his jealousy. (note: whilst what Arturo says is true, he also did just say in the previous scene that the thought of her in Mari’s arms drives him crazy with the celos, so let’s just say that he understands on a logical level how a relationship should function, but he is still a man of great passion, and he is trying to reconcile the two.) Ter goes on to say that Art has not lived up to any of his promises since they got married—not the honeymoon, not making her a partner in the business, nada. Wow, that sounded like she is straight up admitting the fiscal nature of her interest in him. Artie misses it of course, and just resignedly shows her a folder that somehow represents his making her a partner. Happy shark face (tiburoncara?)
Tiburoncita dominates her feelings, though, to go for the greater victory. She tells Arturo that what she really wants from him is his trust, and for him to demonstrate it—that’s the only way she’ll be capable of “intentarlo”, which in this case seems to mean not just try to forgive him, but try to make the marriage work at all. Is she really laying the groundwork for a divorce already? It hasn’t even been a week. So how can he show her that trust? By making Paloma understand that she had her chance with Arturo and passed. So now she better leave them alone. He agrees and gets her to accept the folder de socia. They snuggle and declare their love. He says it’s been a rough start, but everything is going to change, she says that she shouldn’t forgive him so easily, but she can’t help herself since she loves him sooooo much (tanto, tanto, tanto).
The next morning Teresa awakens in the warm and loving embrace of Mariano. Scratch that, just a dream, it’s still Art. Hey, there’s plenty who would be pleased with either one. Art wants to get busy, but she wants to get straight to business. Art cleverly points out that they have no appointment at the notario, so the afternoon is just as good as the morning. He wins this round.
At Juana’s, Cutie awakens Espe with perhaps the loudest coffee preparation ever. He misses Juana’s breakfasts, but Espe informs him that she is staying chez de la barrera. He is bummed. Espe points out that he has a GF anyhow, gris, gris, gris something or other, according to Juana. Cutie tries to pump her for the gossip from Juana, but Espe wisely stays out of it. He really is a chismoso.
Luisa and Ter chat while getting ready for the day. Luisa is glad that the happy couple have reconciled and admits to prodding Fernie to talk to Arturo. Girlfriend seriously needs to worry less about other people’s relationships and just focus on her own. But whatevs. Ter complains about Martin trying to separate her and Aurora. Luisa is horrified to hear of such a thing, but says that Ter still has her as a friend. Ter says that she is more and more convinced of L’s friendship and thanks her with a true sonrisa de Tiburon. Luisa is the perfect amiga for a tiburoncita, after all. She believes her implicitly; she defends her vehemently to others; and she is, above all, highly manipulateable. Just perfect.
Downstairs our manly men are discussing their feelings again. Artie admits that the problem with Ter was his own jealousy at the thought of her being with someone else. Fernie understands “con una mujer asi, no puedes dejar que nadie se le acerque” (with a woman like her, you can’t let anyone get close). Artie clarifies that Paloma is in the past, Tere is the present. Fernie encourages Art to take care of his wife and show her a good time. He heads up to see Luisa, but runs into Tiburoncita on the way. She thanks him for talking to Artie on her behalf. She also excuses herself for not liking him at first, she was just being protective of Luisa. But he’s proven himself to be a great guy (said with feeling and cueing the shark theme). He’s glad she’s come around. She rather seductively says that she’s seen the real Fernando, and she likes what she sees. As he gives her a friendly hug, she thinks to herself: “Si Paloma sigue entrometiendose, tengo que asegurar mi futuro en otro lado”. (if Paloma continues interfering, I need to ensure my future somewhere else). Holy schminoly, she is really upping the mala today. Luisa walks into the viper den and gets a recap of their happy friendship chat. Ter and Fernie eye each other rather evilly and Luisa smiles along, completely oblivious. Oh dear.
At the dispensario, Mari and Aurora talk about….what else? Teresa. They agree that Mari should/will stay away. He even wants to get an apartment away from the vecindad. He is saving up for a deposit (enganche, new word for me!). Aida comes in with a super computadora for the dispensario. It’s even got a plantilla (template, another new word!) that will help them organize the clinic. What a gal. Though she admits she did not make it herself, she just used what my old boss called the 10-digit synthesizer (calling someone up). Mari shows Aurora some sort of presentation for donors to the clinic, and Aida gives it the once over. Apparently she is one of our TN speed-readers, because it only takes her about 5 seconds to flip through the whole thing and declare that she can make it better. She recommends using the super computadora nueva to impress some banker, and volunteers to show Mari how to use it. Aurora skedaddles, and Aida and Mari talk bigote. She chastised dad for firing Mari, he doesn’t want to cause problems for her with her family. She doesn’t so much care because does not, NOT!, forgive him. Mari thinks she should take a chill pill. Aida says it’s just the way she is, she has to “desquitar mi coraje” [avenge her anger (?)] and also get back at whomever sold drugs to Paulo.
Espe is walking outside and talking to her stomach, err, hijo to be. Rubes finds her and gets all up in her business about seeing her with Hernan. He is seriously furioso, which is totally out of line. He tries to say that he still loves her, he is willing to ditch Genoveva for her, but she’s having none of it. Good for her! She totally puts him in his place, and says that he doesn’t care about any of the women in his life. He offers to make her a kept woman again, get her a nice little house for her family somewhere far away from Maira. This really sets Espe off, and she rants about how she lost her fam because of him and she says her family was right because she shouldn’t have messed with trash like him (you go girl!). He and his wife will get exactly what they want, and it won’t cost a dime. She wants nothing to do with either of them. “Largate de mi vida!” (get out of my life). I have a total crush on Esperanza right now.
In the park, Fito and Johnny are talking about Johnny’s awesome new delivery service for Gema. He can’t believe so many people want home delivery of sandwiches and stuff, but the pay is good. Fito chuckles to himself (because he knows that they are drug sandwiches!) and congratulates poor stupid Johnny. Johnny wants to pay Fito back ASAP, but Fito says no worries. Johnny may be awfully slow, but he at least knows enough to have an uneasy look at Fito’s ‘brotherly’ affection. They talk a little about Fito’s flight from the hood and something about Johnny needing money for his nina rica. I didn’t get the subtitles on this part and frankly, I can’t understand half of what Fito says. Luckily, he uses a lot of hand gestures and I can tell from Johnny’s face that he wants nothing to with Fito or his lana (money).
Arturo is waiting in Paloma’s foyer and runs into a cute little orphan, who serves to remind us that Art likes kids and lost one with Paloma. Paloma sends the reminder on his way and asks Art if he has confirmed her chisme re: Ter and Mari. Boy is she in for a shock. “Lo unico que comprobe es que me mentiste, Paloma” (the only thing I proved is that you lied to me, P). Some back and forth where P calls Ter the lair, but Art defends T. He warns Paloma that if she wants to continue trying to be friends, she needs to respect his wife. Otherwise, they can’t see each other anymore. Paloma gets seriously pathetic at this point. She basically begs Arturo for whatever crumbs of time she can get and agrees to try to play nice, though she says it will be difficult. Art warns her that if she offends his wife again, he will consider her an enemy. Paloma really needs to move on, she is starting to head into Miss Havisham territory.
Chez Juana, Cutie gives Juana an impromptu serenade and a snuggle. He is utterly adorable and finishes her inevitable threat with a giggle. He has come to remind her about the “peregrinacion a la basilica”; no idea what this is, but she’s not going with him, whatever it is. Apparently she usually goes with him, but not this year. Things have changed around here, got it! She suggests he invite his grey girlfriend, but Refusio interrupts before he can reply. Here follows one of my favorite scenes. Juana says that Cutie was just leaving, and he says “Ya me voy?” J: ”Si, ya se va.” C: ”ya me voy.” Sad Cutie. I do like the J/C scenes because they tend to have a lot of wordplay. Anyhoodle, Refusio came by to nose into her daughter’s business. How unlike her. Juana describes how happy the couple is now, and that Ter is going to be a partner in the lawfirm.
And Arturo is at the notario putting that into action as we speak. But first a detour for Rubes to aver his desire to reconcile with Maira. And of course, for Aida to run into Teresa in the lobby. What’s Aida’s zinger today? She will have to tell her dad to fumigate the office because it stinks of rat. Zing! I heart Aida; she’s just so delicious. Ter tells Aida to behave or else the new socia of the Barrera lawfirm (i.e. herself) will find a new notary to work with.
Back in office del bigote, Rubes is strongly advising against Art’s plans: “a las mujeres, ni todo el amor, ni todo el dinero” (niether all the love nor all the money to women). Just look at what happened to him, getting kicked to the curb business-wise by his wife. Art points out that it’s pretty much his own fault there; his philosophy has always been “un matrimonio es una cruz demasiado pesado y por eso que llevarle entre tres” (a marriage is a cross so heavy it must be carried by three; I can see why the ladies fight over this guy, he’s got some great dichos. Does he some up with these on his own, I wonder?). On the other hand, Art needs to prove to Ter that he trusts her, which he does. Sucker!
In the lobby Ter is gloating and Aida points out that she always said she would succeed on the merit of her work, and look at the work that her current success is based on—she has more experience on how to get things out of men than as a lawyer. Zing! Ter lamely threatens to run to Artie if Aida doesn’t watch it. Aida says that it doesn’t matter how they act, they both know deep down how Teresa has gotten what she wants. Ter says that Aida was born with a “mesa puesta” (lit. set table, I am guessing it is equivalent to silver spoon), but she isn’t even prepared to manage the sale of a peanut. Ter, on the other hand was born with nothing, but is ready to manage everything that she will get. And soon enough she will turn herself into one of the richest women in the country. Hijole! Her true motives come out. Why, oh why, does she spill it all to Aida? Really, more than anything, this novela seems to be about the struggle between women, especially these two. The men are just pawns. Anyway, Aida responds that she plans on becoming one of the happiest women in the country, and she will do so by enjoying both her money and Mariano (see what I mean about pawns?). Art ends the discussion by showing up.
Espe has come to visit Ter at the casa de la Barrera. It’s tough for the gals to get together these days. Espe doesn’t want to run into Rubes, Art doesn’t want Ter to run into Mariano. Espe assures T that Mariano wants nothing to do with her. Tiburoncita puts on her best tiburoncara and even throws the teddy aside as she claims to not care about Mari, but a wee bit of disgust creeps into her smile when she says that she has Arturo now, who is treating her so well. Espe wishes she had such a nice hubby to help with her pregnancy. Espe gets all excited at the thought of a pregnant Teresa and a doting Arturo. This reminds Teresa to take her birth control pills as soon as Espe leaves. After all, she’s not going to lose her figure for a baby. Definitely not with Art. Maybe Mariano, but Arturo? Nunca.
Martin joins a teary Aurora and asks what’s wrong. She says that she can’t hide anything from him (if that’s her ‘trying to hide an emotion’ face, she is nothing but chum in this TN). She’s sad and wants to fess up something she’s never told anyone—her mom isn’t dead, she abandoned Hector and Aurora when A was a child.
Aida has returned to the clinic to help Mari with the computer stuff. He points out that she has changed a lot. Aida admits some of her previous faults, but says that deep down she’s not bad, like Teresa. Mariano laments that Teresa never believed in the clinic and never came around. Aida calls her selfish, says that she was only thinking about what worked for her and didn’t bother to think about Mariano. And now she’s married to Arturo and a partner in his lawfirm, uniting them further, til she bleeds him dry, and then we’ll see what happens. Who cares, I thought Mariano wasn’t going to talk about Teresa anymore?
Let’s go back to Martin and Aurora. She explains how when her mom left, it was like she died, and she’s never heard from her since. It was super hard for a little girl to be without a mother’s love. Why didn’t her mom want her? Aurora has tried to look for her, but with no luck. Martin is Mr Supportive Pants; what else would you expect from a habitual turtleneck wearer? And now, i am officially on team Martin/Aurora. Maurora? Aurtin? Whichever, they make a good couple.
Aida and Mariano are done talking about Teresa and are going to go to dinner. Good phrase here for it’s late: “ya es muy noche”.
Espe and Hernan chat at the hospital. She’s stoked about the baby. Hernan thinks she’ll be a great mom. She hopes so, because she failed as a daughter, what with the getting knocked up by a married man and all. And she already failed the kid in the dad-choice department. Hon, what happened to your recent mojo? Get it back!
Rubes and Genoveva discuss Teresa’s rapid ascent amid copious ice clinking. Then Rubes has a bit of a pity party over his recent downturn and how hard it’s been to win Maira back. Geno will help, but only after a little canoodling. She too doesn’t want Maira to discover their fraud.
In her room, Teresa tells her grand scheme to Mr Teddy—she and Mr Teddy, I mean Mariano, will each make their own fortune and then reunite. So that’s her plan. What world is she living in? My husband suggested time travel as a way to pull it off, but I don’t think she’s the physics type. We don’t get to find out any of the details, because Arturo shows up with another present—a giant teddy bear! As he puts it—a better bear, a bear that she deserves. He goes so far as to start to toss the other bear, but she won’t have it. Just to the window, he clarifies, because it isn’t the one given to her by the love of her life. Oh, the scene is just dripping with irony and symbolism. Characteristically, she wants to have both bears because they each have their own attributes. Arturo starts to get busy as Ter says how hard it is to find a good gift for him. The only gift he wants is an hijo. The Tiburoncita’s eyes pop. Como? I’m not going to have a kid with you. Major slip-up for Tiburoncita. Shark rule number one--you don’t add the CONTIGO!
Labels: Teresa
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Cuando Me Enamoro #31 Thursday 6/2/11 Food Flirtation, Familial Frustration, Women’s Intuition and Neighborly Competition
It wasn't a terribly exciting night tonight, just lots of build-up and stage-setting for things to come. Not to worry though, we still have plenty of love and evil bubbling away ready to boil over at any moment.
Last night poor Carlos got beat up by a couple of thugs. The padre carried him to Dr. Do-Little’s house where Carlos, thankfully shirtless, told the group that the thugs told him he has to learn who is the boss of Guadalupe Valley. Lazaro gives the doc his epic stink eye. Man I sure wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that one. Carlos and Lazaro know it was doc’s friend Augustin who arranged the attack on Carlos.
Via phone Jero explains to Nata that he and Regina are friends from way back. He thinks it’s cool she works at the center. Then he tells her that Fina came to see him at his place, she wanted to know his intentions. This shocks Nata. He tells her that although Fina has a strange way about her (that’s one way to put it) he thinks she loves Renata. Poor sap Renata sheds a happy tear at this thought.
Fina’s shady Licenciado calls and wants to meet her tomorrow to show her something very important. Roberta enters Fina’s room to find out what went down with Jero. Fina says Jero is pretty closed-mouth but he doesn’t suspect that they know about his brother. There is something about Jero that she doesn’t like but she doesn’t know what. Rob suggests it’s because he’s like his brother but worse and more experienced, a liar, cheat and two-faced. Then Rob goes on a tear that it’s obvious Jero and Rafa use the same MO. Clearly Renata and Rafa had something going on outside the office, in secret, before or at the same time Rafa was getting it on with Roberta. Fina actually looks skeptical but Rob’s on a roll. Rant rant rant why did he keep hiding me (wait, she’s the one who hid) and they even use the same words, “Bonita”.
Fina’s diabolical brain goes into overdrive, “Rafa never used your name?” Nope, he just always said Bonita and whenever Rob texted him or called him she was referred to as Bonita. Fina looks positively orgasmic at this revelation.
Carlos, all tucked in with Matilde tending him, calls Jero to tell him what happened. He's sure Augustin is behind his beating even though he went to the DF last night.
It’s morning in the DF and Jero sits in a hotel lobby suffering from earthquake leg. He sees Augustin, calls him over and accuses him of the attack on Carlos. Augie feigns innocence, he’s been in the DF since yesterday. Jero doesn’t hesitate for a moment, calls bulls**t on Augi and informs him that as of now he has no intention of selling him La Bonita now or ever. Ooh, big angry glare from Augie.
Let’s join Mexico’s least favorite couple, Dr. D and Kari, where she’s sharing her theory that Augi is behind Carlos’s thrashing. Doc gets all defensive and she accuses him of being afraid of Augi nor does she like doc spending so much time with him. Doc sneers, says he can take care of himself (anvil words) and tells her to take care of her own house and he’ll take care of his. Jerk.
Speaking of, Augustin is in a right snit at Jero’s proclamation. Jero would do this based on suspicion? They had an agreement and Jero gave his word. Puhleeze, says Jero, he’s a businessman and he’ll acknowledge the consequences of his actions. Based on Augie’s treatment of the workers and what happened to Carlos Jero won’t sell Rafa’s land to someone who doesn’t deserve it. Augie can think what he likes but the vineyards and La Bonita will NEVER belong to him!
Oh goodie, Carlos has his shirt off again. Matilde enthusiastically tortures him with some sort of painful cure. He gets a phone call that makes him happy and Mati teases that it’s his girlfriend. (Heh, nice subtle sleuthing there Mati.) Nope, it was Jero with the great news that he’s not going to sell the hacienda to Augustin el Guapo. She enthusiastically hugs him, ouch!!!. And if Carlos is in charge then he’ll need a title. How about...Carlos the Funny (Carlos el Chistoso)? He’s all “What? There is Augustin the Handsome, Jeronimo the Beautiful, and I get to be Carlos the Funny?” She thanks him for not making her work for Augustin and they gaze at each other in smitten goofiness.
Overa at Hate House Gonzo and Matias are on their way to work. Gonzo tells Fina they still have unfinished business and they need to talk. He’ll call later.
Honorio tells Coni and Nata over breakfast that he saw Agatha and she’s concerned about Adri being alone. He tells them he promised that they (he and Coni) would always be with Adri, which surprises Coni. After he leaves Coni tells Nata she thinks Honorio is too preoccupied with this business.
Now we get to see Adri eat breakfast. Mom tells her that Honorio came by and he really is a great guy. Adri tells her she had a great time with Matias. Agatha’s a little worried because he still loves Nata but Adri says it was just nice being with him and they like to hang out. Once she’s alone Agatha doubles over in pain.
Augie calls Doc D with instructions to get to the notary ASAP because Jero the imbecile wants to renege on their deal. Doc’s bummed to hear the news because that messes up his own plans to be a partner with Augie (and no doubt his plans to see Alfonsina every day). Augie accuses doc of being short sighted. In the long term La Bonita WILL be his, now go to Ensenada, get a notary, and figure out how to squeeze everything they can out of Jero for breaking their agreement. It had better be a fortune and it had better happen fast!
Doc doesn’t want to get in the middle because he’ll likely have to deal with Jero in the future. Augie reminds him about the drunken night when Rafa died. Doc will side with Augie or Jero will find out everything. Way to take care of yourself doc.
Everyone’s eating breakfast today. Now it’s Fina with her Lapdog Licenciado and he’s got bad news for her. Looks like hub's been seen with Regina Soberon. Fina puts on her hangdog mask and sighs how sad it is that all their years of marriage mean nothing to her husband. He says he caught Gonzo having a meal with Regina; Inez and Coni were there too. (Sheesh, hardly an affair.) Then El Lic says they were together when Gonzo made a donation, then one night he saw them...alone. He whips out his photos and Fina cusses them out.
Regina and Cata stand in the Regina Hope garden and admire Renata’s way with the clients. Cata warns Regina not to lose objectivity; she doesn’t want Regina to suffer when Renata goes on her way.
Cut to Renata’s current charge, a frail-looking wisp of a woman who has no self worth. Nata advises her that the center will help her find work and be productive so she can support herself and her baby.
Uh oh, Augustin has made his way to Empresas Monterrubio and he has an audience with Gonzo. I hope he doesn’t say anything about Jero. For now he’s preoccupied with Nata; he REALLY wants her involved in their contract. Gonzo confirms that Nata left for personal reasons that had nothing to do with her exemplary work ethic. Sorry, no chance of her returning in the near future. Gonzo himself will handle Augi’s biz. Augi presses, his relationship with Nata was slightly more than business, they were developing a great friendship, ahem, that he would like to continue and he needs her number. Gonzo sternly says that’s her business and he won’t give out her personal info. He’ll give Augi’s info to Nata and IF she wants she can contact him.
Nata and Regina are having a one-on-one in the RH garden. In fact Nata’s in the middle of telling Regina that her own mother was abandoned when Jero sneaks up with a bouquet of flowers and an invitation to eat. How cute, he’s got three bouquets, one each for Nata, Regina and Cata. Cata calls him an incorrigible seductor and Nata feigns shock.
Over at La Bonita Matilde continues her cures of pain. This time it’s tea to help inflammation served with a smack on the arm. Apparently the tea tastes like crap. Lazaro shows up with some papers that shock Carlos. Sounds like it’s the penalty from Augi’s notary. Carlos knew that they would pay some sort of penalty fee but this is madness! Augi’s a thief but he might be within his rights. If Jero agrees to pay it will be the worst business decision of his life. Mati says these lands are priceless. “To us,” adds Lazaro, who sees that Jero’s hands are tied. Mati flings down her worst insult, calling Augie el EX Guapo.
There is a meeting going on at Empresas Monterrubio but Honorio’s mind wanders back to Agatha’s words, Adri is his daughter. He stares at Adri and thought bubbles that she’s his daughter and he can’t say a word or hug her. Back on earth Gonzo discusses that with Renata gone they need to strengthen the marketing department; they need a Marketing Director with vast experience. I wonder who that’s going to be?
Over at Hate House Fina glares at the photos, shoves them in her purse and slithers out to meet Gonzo for lunch.
Chema arrives at Regina’s Hope. Coni tells him it’s been days since she’s seen him. They plan to meet later that afternoon; I think he's going to take her jam-making class.
Matias sees Honorio in the hall and asks him how his visit with Agatha went. Honorio says some very serious stuff went down. Matias suggests they go to lunch and talk.
Gonzo has rendezvoused with Fina and he gets right to the point. He wants a divorce. She accuses him of loving someone else. No, he claims, it’s not for another but for himself. He doesn’t want a partnership without love. She says she’ll give him a divorce if he wants but please don’t lie to her. She whips out the photos of him and Regina when they accidentally ran into each other. They’re proof that he’s seeing another woman. He looks completely guilty and busted as the music crescendos.
Guess where Roberta and Selene are? Yep. Roberta asks if she looks fat. Oh brother. Then she gripes about Renata likely having it off with Rafa, just another reason to hate her. She asks Sele about the guy that Sele likes. Sele says it's gone nowhere. Roberta jumps up and approaches a group of guys for someone’s phone number which annoys Sele.
At least Gonzo defends himself and wonders where she got the photos. He ran into Regina who was at the restaurant to meet her fiance. Fina has seen the way Gonzo looks at Regina and heard the way he speaks about her, he’s leaving Fina for her. Gonzo denies it, their problems started long before he ever met Regina. Fina claims that women have a sixth sense about these things. Shoot, the way he trips over his tongue every time he sees Regina doesn’t take a sixth sense, but OK. She loves Gonzo and would do anything to keep his love blah blah blah she is saccharin sweet, the faker. Gonzo says he feels terrible but he’s made up his mind. She goes all pathetic martyr on him. He gives his word that he won’t abandon her or the girls. He’ll leave her the house, a generous pension and his unconditional support. She thanks him and says she’d better leave, but we know that won’t be enough for our little demon mother. She never did answer his question of where she got the photos.
It looks like Roberta got somebody’s number and that somebody is Chema. Ha, didn’t I say Sele was checking out His Hawtness? Anyway, he agrees to meet her at 9:00 that night. Coni hears the end of the conversation and teases him about being a heartbreaker. Oh no, we’re just friends, he says. She teases and squeezes his cheek which seems to bug him a little.
Rob teases Sele and immediately turns the conversation back to herself as usual, this time how she and Rafa hooked up. This chick is really annoying me with her ego-maniacal one-dimensional personality.
Gonzo calls Renata, he has a lot of things to tell her. Can he meet her at Coni’s house tonight? He mentions that Augie came by and wanted her contact info. Nata looks suspicious.
Regina tells Jero that her intuition tells her Nata’s a good kid. Regina likes Jero but she doesn’t want to be an accomplice to his lies. Hooray! Common sense.
More eating, this time Honorio and Matias are at lunch. Honorio asks Matias about Adriana. Matias says he was feeling bad and she cheered him up, she’s pretty and sensitive. Why, what’s up? Honorio is about to burst and has to share some info with someone. “I am Adriana’s father.”
Segue to Adriana who has joined Nata and the others. Jero kisses them all goodbye, Nata blows kisses, the ladies hug, etc. Regina wants Adri to come by whenever she likes because she enjoys being around her.
Cara impactada de Matias. He swears not to say a thing about Adri being Honorio’s daughter. Honorio frets about Coni’s reaction when she finds out. Matias reassures him that she’ll come around. I’ve been wondering about Mr. Inappropriate for this episode and I think Honorio’s decision to NOT tell Coni this important piece of news is very inappropriate. The longer you wait the harder it gets.
Food Flirtation montage of Coni teaching Chema to cook. Lots of tasting things off of each other’s fingers, feeding each other stuff, teasing each other with food, and Chema gazing longingly at Coni. Hmmm...inappropriate?
Adri wants to talk to Renata about her (Adri’s) relationship with Matias. Adri beats around the bush, says she’s getting closer to Matias, uh, errr. Nata helps out; does Adri think Nata and Matias might have a future? Absolutely not, reassures Nata. The BFFs nod in agreement.
Carlos calls Jero to fill him in on the crazy penalty and the deadline which is tomorrow. (Doesn’t make sense to me since everything else in those parts seems to move so slowly.) Carlos points out that Augie is a man who doesn’t know how to lose. Jero says he’s going to come to La Bonita right away and face Augustin. He calls Renata and tells her he’s got to leave immediately, trouble in the country, doesn’t know when he’ll be back, love you mi amor.
Roberta joins Fina somewhere, the club or their ritzy back yard, griping that she wants to go to shopping in New York as a distraction. Fina throws down The Photos and gives Rob the 411 on dad. He wants a divorce. Rob turns it back to herself, she doesn’t want to be left alone with this business about Matias and the baby. After all she went through, sleeping with Matias so Gonzo wouldn’t divorce Fina. Fina tells Rob to trust her.
Gonzo fills Honorio and Matias in on his divorce plans. Phone rings and it’s Licenciado Anibal Lara there to discuss his son Diego.
Renata hooks up with Augustin at some restaurant. He was surprised to hear she left the company, why? Well...she fell in love. The idiot smiles, still thinks it’s him. It was enough to make her leave? She hems a bit, actually....it’s because she fell in love with one of her brother’s best friends. Oopsie, bad news for Augie and he’s taken aback. Clueless to his off-the-wall assumption she cheerfully babbles, Yeah yeah she knows, she felt bad but it’s the greatest love of her life. She blathers on that of course it’s not news to him because he was already aware that she was in love. Augie maintains his composure but his eyes look royally pithed off and he thought bubbles that he wasn’t aware of any such thing.
The Monterrubio tribunal of Gonzo, Honorio and Matias tell Anibal Lara that they don’t plan to press charges against Diego but they want Diego to take responsibility and clear Renata’s name. Anibal seems like a decent guy and gives his word it will be so.
Fina is in a doctor’s office telling him if he does what she just explained he’ll have work for the rest of his life? Or he won’t have to work the rest of his life? She gives her Sweety-Nasty smile that gives me nightmares. Oh dear, yet another doctor portrayed as a weak sell-out. How inappropriate.
Mañana - Fina tells Renata that Gonzo dumped her for Regina. Renata confronts Regina. It appears as if Fina attempts suicide.
Dicho of the Day:
No hay milpa sin cuitlacoche = As good as a person may seem to be, they have their faults. (Lit. you can’t have a corn field without cuitlacoche. Oddly, cuitlacoche is a corn fungus that can be a plague, although nowadays it is an expensive commodity like truffles. Go figure.)
Last night poor Carlos got beat up by a couple of thugs. The padre carried him to Dr. Do-Little’s house where Carlos, thankfully shirtless, told the group that the thugs told him he has to learn who is the boss of Guadalupe Valley. Lazaro gives the doc his epic stink eye. Man I sure wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that one. Carlos and Lazaro know it was doc’s friend Augustin who arranged the attack on Carlos.
Via phone Jero explains to Nata that he and Regina are friends from way back. He thinks it’s cool she works at the center. Then he tells her that Fina came to see him at his place, she wanted to know his intentions. This shocks Nata. He tells her that although Fina has a strange way about her (that’s one way to put it) he thinks she loves Renata. Poor sap Renata sheds a happy tear at this thought.
Fina’s shady Licenciado calls and wants to meet her tomorrow to show her something very important. Roberta enters Fina’s room to find out what went down with Jero. Fina says Jero is pretty closed-mouth but he doesn’t suspect that they know about his brother. There is something about Jero that she doesn’t like but she doesn’t know what. Rob suggests it’s because he’s like his brother but worse and more experienced, a liar, cheat and two-faced. Then Rob goes on a tear that it’s obvious Jero and Rafa use the same MO. Clearly Renata and Rafa had something going on outside the office, in secret, before or at the same time Rafa was getting it on with Roberta. Fina actually looks skeptical but Rob’s on a roll. Rant rant rant why did he keep hiding me (wait, she’s the one who hid) and they even use the same words, “Bonita”.
Fina’s diabolical brain goes into overdrive, “Rafa never used your name?” Nope, he just always said Bonita and whenever Rob texted him or called him she was referred to as Bonita. Fina looks positively orgasmic at this revelation.
Carlos, all tucked in with Matilde tending him, calls Jero to tell him what happened. He's sure Augustin is behind his beating even though he went to the DF last night.
It’s morning in the DF and Jero sits in a hotel lobby suffering from earthquake leg. He sees Augustin, calls him over and accuses him of the attack on Carlos. Augie feigns innocence, he’s been in the DF since yesterday. Jero doesn’t hesitate for a moment, calls bulls**t on Augi and informs him that as of now he has no intention of selling him La Bonita now or ever. Ooh, big angry glare from Augie.
Let’s join Mexico’s least favorite couple, Dr. D and Kari, where she’s sharing her theory that Augi is behind Carlos’s thrashing. Doc gets all defensive and she accuses him of being afraid of Augi nor does she like doc spending so much time with him. Doc sneers, says he can take care of himself (anvil words) and tells her to take care of her own house and he’ll take care of his. Jerk.
Speaking of, Augustin is in a right snit at Jero’s proclamation. Jero would do this based on suspicion? They had an agreement and Jero gave his word. Puhleeze, says Jero, he’s a businessman and he’ll acknowledge the consequences of his actions. Based on Augie’s treatment of the workers and what happened to Carlos Jero won’t sell Rafa’s land to someone who doesn’t deserve it. Augie can think what he likes but the vineyards and La Bonita will NEVER belong to him!
Oh goodie, Carlos has his shirt off again. Matilde enthusiastically tortures him with some sort of painful cure. He gets a phone call that makes him happy and Mati teases that it’s his girlfriend. (Heh, nice subtle sleuthing there Mati.) Nope, it was Jero with the great news that he’s not going to sell the hacienda to Augustin el Guapo. She enthusiastically hugs him, ouch!!!. And if Carlos is in charge then he’ll need a title. How about...Carlos the Funny (Carlos el Chistoso)? He’s all “What? There is Augustin the Handsome, Jeronimo the Beautiful, and I get to be Carlos the Funny?” She thanks him for not making her work for Augustin and they gaze at each other in smitten goofiness.
Overa at Hate House Gonzo and Matias are on their way to work. Gonzo tells Fina they still have unfinished business and they need to talk. He’ll call later.
Honorio tells Coni and Nata over breakfast that he saw Agatha and she’s concerned about Adri being alone. He tells them he promised that they (he and Coni) would always be with Adri, which surprises Coni. After he leaves Coni tells Nata she thinks Honorio is too preoccupied with this business.
Now we get to see Adri eat breakfast. Mom tells her that Honorio came by and he really is a great guy. Adri tells her she had a great time with Matias. Agatha’s a little worried because he still loves Nata but Adri says it was just nice being with him and they like to hang out. Once she’s alone Agatha doubles over in pain.
Augie calls Doc D with instructions to get to the notary ASAP because Jero the imbecile wants to renege on their deal. Doc’s bummed to hear the news because that messes up his own plans to be a partner with Augie (and no doubt his plans to see Alfonsina every day). Augie accuses doc of being short sighted. In the long term La Bonita WILL be his, now go to Ensenada, get a notary, and figure out how to squeeze everything they can out of Jero for breaking their agreement. It had better be a fortune and it had better happen fast!
Doc doesn’t want to get in the middle because he’ll likely have to deal with Jero in the future. Augie reminds him about the drunken night when Rafa died. Doc will side with Augie or Jero will find out everything. Way to take care of yourself doc.
Everyone’s eating breakfast today. Now it’s Fina with her Lapdog Licenciado and he’s got bad news for her. Looks like hub's been seen with Regina Soberon. Fina puts on her hangdog mask and sighs how sad it is that all their years of marriage mean nothing to her husband. He says he caught Gonzo having a meal with Regina; Inez and Coni were there too. (Sheesh, hardly an affair.) Then El Lic says they were together when Gonzo made a donation, then one night he saw them...alone. He whips out his photos and Fina cusses them out.
Regina and Cata stand in the Regina Hope garden and admire Renata’s way with the clients. Cata warns Regina not to lose objectivity; she doesn’t want Regina to suffer when Renata goes on her way.
Cut to Renata’s current charge, a frail-looking wisp of a woman who has no self worth. Nata advises her that the center will help her find work and be productive so she can support herself and her baby.
Uh oh, Augustin has made his way to Empresas Monterrubio and he has an audience with Gonzo. I hope he doesn’t say anything about Jero. For now he’s preoccupied with Nata; he REALLY wants her involved in their contract. Gonzo confirms that Nata left for personal reasons that had nothing to do with her exemplary work ethic. Sorry, no chance of her returning in the near future. Gonzo himself will handle Augi’s biz. Augi presses, his relationship with Nata was slightly more than business, they were developing a great friendship, ahem, that he would like to continue and he needs her number. Gonzo sternly says that’s her business and he won’t give out her personal info. He’ll give Augi’s info to Nata and IF she wants she can contact him.
Nata and Regina are having a one-on-one in the RH garden. In fact Nata’s in the middle of telling Regina that her own mother was abandoned when Jero sneaks up with a bouquet of flowers and an invitation to eat. How cute, he’s got three bouquets, one each for Nata, Regina and Cata. Cata calls him an incorrigible seductor and Nata feigns shock.
Over at La Bonita Matilde continues her cures of pain. This time it’s tea to help inflammation served with a smack on the arm. Apparently the tea tastes like crap. Lazaro shows up with some papers that shock Carlos. Sounds like it’s the penalty from Augi’s notary. Carlos knew that they would pay some sort of penalty fee but this is madness! Augi’s a thief but he might be within his rights. If Jero agrees to pay it will be the worst business decision of his life. Mati says these lands are priceless. “To us,” adds Lazaro, who sees that Jero’s hands are tied. Mati flings down her worst insult, calling Augie el EX Guapo.
There is a meeting going on at Empresas Monterrubio but Honorio’s mind wanders back to Agatha’s words, Adri is his daughter. He stares at Adri and thought bubbles that she’s his daughter and he can’t say a word or hug her. Back on earth Gonzo discusses that with Renata gone they need to strengthen the marketing department; they need a Marketing Director with vast experience. I wonder who that’s going to be?
Over at Hate House Fina glares at the photos, shoves them in her purse and slithers out to meet Gonzo for lunch.
Chema arrives at Regina’s Hope. Coni tells him it’s been days since she’s seen him. They plan to meet later that afternoon; I think he's going to take her jam-making class.
Matias sees Honorio in the hall and asks him how his visit with Agatha went. Honorio says some very serious stuff went down. Matias suggests they go to lunch and talk.
Gonzo has rendezvoused with Fina and he gets right to the point. He wants a divorce. She accuses him of loving someone else. No, he claims, it’s not for another but for himself. He doesn’t want a partnership without love. She says she’ll give him a divorce if he wants but please don’t lie to her. She whips out the photos of him and Regina when they accidentally ran into each other. They’re proof that he’s seeing another woman. He looks completely guilty and busted as the music crescendos.
Guess where Roberta and Selene are? Yep. Roberta asks if she looks fat. Oh brother. Then she gripes about Renata likely having it off with Rafa, just another reason to hate her. She asks Sele about the guy that Sele likes. Sele says it's gone nowhere. Roberta jumps up and approaches a group of guys for someone’s phone number which annoys Sele.
At least Gonzo defends himself and wonders where she got the photos. He ran into Regina who was at the restaurant to meet her fiance. Fina has seen the way Gonzo looks at Regina and heard the way he speaks about her, he’s leaving Fina for her. Gonzo denies it, their problems started long before he ever met Regina. Fina claims that women have a sixth sense about these things. Shoot, the way he trips over his tongue every time he sees Regina doesn’t take a sixth sense, but OK. She loves Gonzo and would do anything to keep his love blah blah blah she is saccharin sweet, the faker. Gonzo says he feels terrible but he’s made up his mind. She goes all pathetic martyr on him. He gives his word that he won’t abandon her or the girls. He’ll leave her the house, a generous pension and his unconditional support. She thanks him and says she’d better leave, but we know that won’t be enough for our little demon mother. She never did answer his question of where she got the photos.
It looks like Roberta got somebody’s number and that somebody is Chema. Ha, didn’t I say Sele was checking out His Hawtness? Anyway, he agrees to meet her at 9:00 that night. Coni hears the end of the conversation and teases him about being a heartbreaker. Oh no, we’re just friends, he says. She teases and squeezes his cheek which seems to bug him a little.
Rob teases Sele and immediately turns the conversation back to herself as usual, this time how she and Rafa hooked up. This chick is really annoying me with her ego-maniacal one-dimensional personality.
Gonzo calls Renata, he has a lot of things to tell her. Can he meet her at Coni’s house tonight? He mentions that Augie came by and wanted her contact info. Nata looks suspicious.
Regina tells Jero that her intuition tells her Nata’s a good kid. Regina likes Jero but she doesn’t want to be an accomplice to his lies. Hooray! Common sense.
More eating, this time Honorio and Matias are at lunch. Honorio asks Matias about Adriana. Matias says he was feeling bad and she cheered him up, she’s pretty and sensitive. Why, what’s up? Honorio is about to burst and has to share some info with someone. “I am Adriana’s father.”
Segue to Adriana who has joined Nata and the others. Jero kisses them all goodbye, Nata blows kisses, the ladies hug, etc. Regina wants Adri to come by whenever she likes because she enjoys being around her.
Cara impactada de Matias. He swears not to say a thing about Adri being Honorio’s daughter. Honorio frets about Coni’s reaction when she finds out. Matias reassures him that she’ll come around. I’ve been wondering about Mr. Inappropriate for this episode and I think Honorio’s decision to NOT tell Coni this important piece of news is very inappropriate. The longer you wait the harder it gets.
Food Flirtation montage of Coni teaching Chema to cook. Lots of tasting things off of each other’s fingers, feeding each other stuff, teasing each other with food, and Chema gazing longingly at Coni. Hmmm...inappropriate?
Adri wants to talk to Renata about her (Adri’s) relationship with Matias. Adri beats around the bush, says she’s getting closer to Matias, uh, errr. Nata helps out; does Adri think Nata and Matias might have a future? Absolutely not, reassures Nata. The BFFs nod in agreement.
Carlos calls Jero to fill him in on the crazy penalty and the deadline which is tomorrow. (Doesn’t make sense to me since everything else in those parts seems to move so slowly.) Carlos points out that Augie is a man who doesn’t know how to lose. Jero says he’s going to come to La Bonita right away and face Augustin. He calls Renata and tells her he’s got to leave immediately, trouble in the country, doesn’t know when he’ll be back, love you mi amor.
Roberta joins Fina somewhere, the club or their ritzy back yard, griping that she wants to go to shopping in New York as a distraction. Fina throws down The Photos and gives Rob the 411 on dad. He wants a divorce. Rob turns it back to herself, she doesn’t want to be left alone with this business about Matias and the baby. After all she went through, sleeping with Matias so Gonzo wouldn’t divorce Fina. Fina tells Rob to trust her.
Gonzo fills Honorio and Matias in on his divorce plans. Phone rings and it’s Licenciado Anibal Lara there to discuss his son Diego.
Renata hooks up with Augustin at some restaurant. He was surprised to hear she left the company, why? Well...she fell in love. The idiot smiles, still thinks it’s him. It was enough to make her leave? She hems a bit, actually....it’s because she fell in love with one of her brother’s best friends. Oopsie, bad news for Augie and he’s taken aback. Clueless to his off-the-wall assumption she cheerfully babbles, Yeah yeah she knows, she felt bad but it’s the greatest love of her life. She blathers on that of course it’s not news to him because he was already aware that she was in love. Augie maintains his composure but his eyes look royally pithed off and he thought bubbles that he wasn’t aware of any such thing.
The Monterrubio tribunal of Gonzo, Honorio and Matias tell Anibal Lara that they don’t plan to press charges against Diego but they want Diego to take responsibility and clear Renata’s name. Anibal seems like a decent guy and gives his word it will be so.
Fina is in a doctor’s office telling him if he does what she just explained he’ll have work for the rest of his life? Or he won’t have to work the rest of his life? She gives her Sweety-Nasty smile that gives me nightmares. Oh dear, yet another doctor portrayed as a weak sell-out. How inappropriate.
Mañana - Fina tells Renata that Gonzo dumped her for Regina. Renata confronts Regina. It appears as if Fina attempts suicide.
Dicho of the Day:
No hay milpa sin cuitlacoche = As good as a person may seem to be, they have their faults. (Lit. you can’t have a corn field without cuitlacoche. Oddly, cuitlacoche is a corn fungus that can be a plague, although nowadays it is an expensive commodity like truffles. Go figure.)
Labels: Cuando
Alborada, 6/2/11. Cap. 3.
Today's episode is still in the material covered in Melinama's Recap #1 at this link. Read it then come back here to discuss it.
If you don't have access to Telefutura, you can see Cap 3 on YouTube. It starts at this link.
If you don't have access to Telefutura, you can see Cap 3 on YouTube. It starts at this link.
Labels: Alborada
Teresa Wed 6/1/11 #69 More from our deliriously happy newlyweds...
Hey everyone! Today’s recap is going to have to be somewhat condensed. I am up to my eyeballs in boxes and still have so much to do before I leave. Aaaaand on top of that, I watched the DVRed episode and then promptly (accidentally) deleted it. I could go to youtube, but to be honest, I am short on time so I am going to write from memory. I will do my best to remember everything! Please fill in anything I miss!
We begin with Teresa walking in on Pathetic Paloma and her pathetic play for our hottie profe. Pathetic Paloma leaves and Arturo asks Tere if she slept with Mariano. As usual she evades the question and calls him out on not trusting her. He basically chases her to up to her room and almost bangs the door down when finally she opens it. They will go to Mariano’s and ask him in front of both of them because Arturo believes him more than his own wife. (Her idea. He calls her bluff.) Meanwhile Luisa and Juana are worried and wondering what is up.
Mariano and Martin are at dinner and talking about Teresa and the boda disaster. Martin asks Mariano if he every thought of Aurora
The happy newlyweds go to Mariano’s and first his padre says that he is not there, but then he pops out of his room anyway. He doesn’t answer the profe’s question but says that if he had married Teresa, he would only be worried about their future, not her past. Mar’s dad is there throughout this whole conversation and it is awkward. After it all happens and they get home, Teresa makes a big stink about how she will not be sleeping in the same bed as him because of the way he offended her.
Then there was a scene with the Caceres
Teresa talked to Juana about everything and asks her not to say anything about the whole Mariano in her past thing. Teresa has also been telling everyone that it was Paloma’s fault that she and Arturo are fighting.
Aurora
The next day Teresa has gone to the hospital to thank Mariano for not spilling the beans about their hot noche before the boda. He is short with her and she leans very obviously on the clear door to his office. She runs into Aurora Aurora
Juana and Arturo go to the vecindad. He talks with Refusio and she is her usual self (annoying), and actually asks if they came back from the honeymoon because Teresa had already been with someone else. (Which she overheard Cutberto saying to Mariano’s papa—standing out the door holding her heart looking like she might have the big one.)
There is a scene where Mariano comes to the Chavez’s door and talks to Refugio and all I could think about what someone’s comment from the other day about Refugio wishing she had Mariano for herself. This scene felt like an amicable break up scene. It was weird. And I swore there was one moment where she looked like she wanted to kiss him. (Was I the only one who saw that? Was I imagining it?) Perhaps I’m exaggerating but they did hug at the end of the conversation.
There was also a scene where Ruben was trying to convince his accountant to tell him everything even though Aida will not have power of attorney. I seem to remember him not getting his way.
And the last scene I remember was two of our manly men (Fernando and Arturo) sippin’ tea and talking about ladies. Well, lady. Teresa to be exact. Fernando says Teresa is the bees knees, smart, super beautiful, etc. Arturo should not let Paloma get in the middle, and that if he doesn’t treat her right, there will be plenty of other man-hunks willing to do it. I also remember missing Fernando’s facial hair.
Of the previews, I remember passionate red love-making with Teresa and Arturo and then a(nother!) forbidden hug between Teresa and Fernando.
Also, this is a reminder that I will not be able to recap next Wednesday... I may not even be able to get to a computer to post anything up here, is there anyone who could do the posting for me? Let me know if you can, I would appreciate it!!!
Muchas Gracias :)
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Cuando Me Enamoro #30 Wednesday 6/1/11 weird ep... a lot of older people totally clueless about their feelings which are obvious to everyone around them...
...and Carlos gets a painful message delivery
Recap by Marta Ivette
Renata/Hero... (Hero, clueless for a change .. NOT!) dont know what is wrong with me since I met you, dont know if i am coming or going... (she laughs)... my life depends on you... (smooch)... (Ok, let me get something clear here... isn't Hero the 'older, mature' one here? how come she is always clearing things up for him?)
Hero gets cell phone call from a mysterious person urgently asking him to meet them asap... he is ok, will see you then.
He tells Renata the call was about some of his investments which have taken a downturn... he is sorry he won't be able to spend the evening with her(he is building a strong habit of this, isn't he? didn't he let Roberta down sometimes too?)... she say dont worry... more smooching... suddenly he gets really anxious/angry.
Honorio/Adri at office...Honorio asks Adri to stay close to Matias(anyone would say he was Matias' dad... and not Gonzo)... she thinks its a pleasure for her(course!)... he says Mr Pathetic is too depressed, making too many mistakes(no wonder, the young one is inheriting the habits of the older one), could you entertain him a bit? (does this have a name? begins with E)... sure! On her way out, Adri asks Daniel who he is in love with.. he won't tell her because she won't tell who she loves... he dares her to spill out first... (where did this came from? did I miss something at that 'dinner party' at Aggie's house?)
Mr. Pathetic is remembering his kiss with Renata and keeps asking himself how can he forget her and assimilate that she won't be his... (sorry mr pathetic, but you might as well have a huge neon sign spelling LOSER on your head)
Back to the lovebirds... she tells him she doesn't know much about him... asks him to tell her more about his brother's death, he does not feel ready to do that (not a very talkative person in general, right Hero? the most reserved Hero in the world)... she asks him not to have secrets for her... he asks her to respond to a question in return... were you ever engaged to someone to get married? ... no... he can't believe a beautiful fragile loving person like her never gave her heart to anyone... she repeats she never has... because the right person never came... perhaps she has been waiting for him.. suddenly he kisses her roughly, she pushes back(Run, Renata!! Run!!)... then he feels bad, appologizes and makes his exit... she says love you as he leaves.
At the office Adri invites Matias to the movies with excuse that Honorio wants to visit Aggie and have a talk alone with her. Matias is reluctant, does not feel he is good company now... she says look at the positive... we could join lonelinesses... she finally convinces him. He says alright but dont get too close, I always hurt whoever gets close to me.(Mr Pathetic, are you also a relative of Dr David Baxter, better known as the HULK?)
Connie and Gonzo talk... she noticed he was not thrilled to find out Regina is engaged to Antonio... He says he knows these things happen but not ot him. It all started with a deep admiration. Don't know when it transformed into this feeling he has now (how old does this guy have to be to begin to take ownership of his own feelings/acts?)... He figures it was Honorio who told Connie, but does not want her to tell him. Connie says I love you and want to see you happy. Gonzo says his feeling with Regina had nothing to do with his wanting to separate from Fina (noooo! course not!). Connie say there is nothing written in this life. Finish your relationship with Fina and then see if the Regina hope gets fulfilled.
Regina and her mom talk about inviting the Monterrubios to the annual gala dinner. Cata asks if Gonzo knows about her engagement to Antonio.. Regina says yes. He is a smart man, should recognize the sign.. Regina stays alone, not sure what is going on with her when she has Gonzalo close... why is he not indifferent to me? (here is another grown up not taking ownership of feelings) ... Regina gets a call from Hero... She tells him about his name coming up in their celebration dinner conversation... she feels really odd about not telling them all she knows bout Hero ... he say not the right time yet... Regina says havent forgot your revenge... he says he loves Renata but is waiting for her to tell him about her relationship with Rafa.. Regina tells him he is doing the same about his relationship with Roberta... so dont expect something you are not willing to give yourself.
(the gardener who was working at Regina's office is now working at the club too? LOL)
Roberta and Sele discuss the news about Hero and Rafa being half brothers... Roberta would love for HEro to be as much a jerk as his brother and for him to drop Renata on a limb like Rafa dropped her... Sele asks if she is still planning to plant Rafa's baby on Matias... Roberta at first wanted to split Hero and Nata but now she wants Nata to suffer his betrayal just like she (Rob) suffered Rafa's.
Connie welcomes Nata in her house as she is putting her things away in her new room... Connie invites Nata to go with her to Regina's charity center to volunteer, at least until she finds a job. Nata more than willing... happy to do it.
Fina is going somewhere folder (investigation) in hand... she remembers kiling Rafa... and she thinks 'what do you know, Hero? what do you know?'
At Ines house, the family are talking... Andresito wants not only to be a doctor but he wants to start a charity center just like Regina's but it will be named 'noone gives up' and will tend to children with leuchemia... the phone rings, Ines answers. She gets really happy... turns out that she is a good bone marrow match to Adriancito. They have a family group hug and she thanks God for letting her be the one to help her son.
At the hacienda, they are taking a break from the 'podar'.(trimming?)... Carlos says he would be happy living there... Lazaro says so would I... but its over... Carlos gets a call, apparently from a lawyer telling him he has some papers for him to sign.. Matilde says maybe if you don't show up then we are delaying the sale of La Bonita... Turns out the call was made by Ezeq and Augie says tonight the 'fuereno' will find out who he messed with.
Alvaro gets home, he is drunk again... Kari sees a spot on his shirt.. makeup?... he denies... who were you with at the cantina? ... just the cantina people... why are you stained?... surely a patient in the office.... he assures her if there is any loyal husband in the whole guadalupe valley, that is me... once she leaves in a huff, he remembers the girl he was with at the cantina... He does not seem too worried about Kari being mad.. he pours tequila on the shirt stain and tries to hand wash it (LOL). After he falls asleep Kari comes back, grabs the shirt and cries hard.
Lazaro drops Carlos near the lawyer's office... some guys give him a pretty good beating.. with Ezeq and Augie watching on smiling happy... 'this is the way we welcome the ones who don't respect the bosses'.
At Regina's charity office, Connie comes in and shows Regina and Cata her surprise.. the new volunteer... Renata!.. Cata becomes instantly fond of Nata.. and they share a hug (grandma..and granddaught) so young and sweet... Nata gets a blush shower with many compliments. She lets them now that Gonzo is not her dad but he gave her all teh love as if he was... he took their mother and two girls after their father abandoned them. Regina asks then you had a difficult childhood? Nata says not as difficult as the women that come here. Nata says even when she gets a job she will continue coming ,even if for nothing else but chat... Nata finds out that Hero is a great friend and supporter of their charity... Connie shows bits of jealousy from Nata and Regina feeling so 'close' right off the bat
Agatha is coplaining of pain, gets a call from Adri, she tells Adri not to worry, will be here waiting for you... The doorbell rings... it is Honorio... She does not want him to stay, don't want Adri to see him there... He tells her Adri went to the movies with Matias ... he is there to find out what is going on.. she says she was afraid this would happen... it just did.
The mystery appointment of Hero's was none other than Fina... He is very polite and courteous with her. He says he was surprised by her call, and even more by her request that he not tell Nata about this meeting... she lies saying she is there because of concern for Nata... (nose starts to grow).. she thinks I dont care about her or what she does and says I don't support her... but she is my child and that is why I am here... (nose grows even more)... he says she does not approve his relationship with her daughter... she denies, says she just wants to know what their relationship is like and what are his intentions... he basically says we are two grown ups and we know how to handle a relationship.. iow, none of your business. She says Renata left her house in very bad terms, and her father will surely disherit her because of what she did to Matias... (nose is around the corner by now)...Hero says Renata's money is not important to him... Fina insists Roberta told her that Hero is having financial hardships... he says yeah thats right... Does Nata know? ... not yet... Fina then says just tell her right away so we dont have misunderstandings or unwelcome surprises later...
Then she sits down and keeps questioning... why did you enamour Rob then start all over with Renata? Hero explains to Fina how he met Nata first then lost contact with her until he saw her again at Matias party...
Fina.. why did you come to Mex... ? After she insists, he tells her 'came to Mex to ask for the hand of my brother's girlfriend in marriage... but that could not happen because my brother died before I got to Mex..' Nata does not know yet. She knows about my brother's death but she knows it is a hard subject for me to talk about. Fina has got the answer she 'came for'... she concludes Hero did talk to Rafa before he died... She takes her leave but not before throwing one last piece of hay in the milk cup... You really hurt Roberta when you exchanged her for Renata..
At the elevator, Fina asks herself 'what else do you know, Hero, that you did not feel like telling me?'..
Back to Aggie and Honorio.. he insists in finding out why Aggie's attitude... she even was the one who insisted with Adri to work at his company... She did not really want Adri to get famliar with Honorio but fate just came knocking... Honorio insists in asking who is the father of her child.. was it someone from our gang? From Adri's age, it might have been someone we know... Why don't you accept the company of those of us who love you... Adri asks 'who love me??... I don't want anything for me... just for her... i dont want to leave her uncared for... I never wanted her to find out who her father is but it now is inevitable.. want her father to protect and love her... Honorio asks again 'who is Adri's dad?' she just responds 'can't you tell?... Hon... no, it can't be me! I can't have... Yes, she is the daughter of the only man I have loved... she is yours...
Honorio gets upset that she never told him.. she says it was her responsibility, she did not take enough preventive measures... he insists she should have left him the decision... she was going to tell him on the day he broke up with her... she does not want Adri to find out, though... not until I die... Honorio insists it was unfair for her to hide this from him and Adri.. she says yes you are right, but your life would have taken a 180 degree turn... Adri was just mine... and will be until I die.. they you can take over her care... she knows I never wanted to tell you... that in our relationship only I loved... he say no, maybe not the same way, but he loved her too... she denied him the chance to see his only daughter grow and to take care of her... Aggie was assuming eh would have his own children... He reveals to her that Connie tried but could not have any.. Aggie tells him he can keep this hidden from both Adri and Connie... just stay close to our daughter. tell her you are close to her in honor of the friendship we once had.
Adri and Mr. Pathetic are at movies... she has to become a clown throwing popcorn to him, he calls her a little girl and she calls him 'embittered big-mouth, why don't you register with 'neurotics anonymous' or 'compulsive angry beasts' or 'amargators' (bitter-ators)?
Towns priest and some other guy find a beat up Carlos... In comes Lazaro and pulls Carlos on his shoulder to take him to Dr Alvaro for care...
Connie and Nata are having dinner together alone because Honorio, Connie seems a bit turned off by Honorio visiting Aggie alone. They get to the subject that Connie would have been a great mother.. She would have loved to have her own children... but it just did not hapen. Connie says unlike Regina's case, that was product of evil people. She tells Nata that Regina's daughter would have been around Nata's age. Everything Gina earns in her non-charity work she spends on investigations to try to find her daughter. Nata again mentions that Gina has been super special with her... Connie says they see their missing child/grandchild in you.. Nata says she wishes her mother would have been Gina.. Connie says dont say that, i am more due that title for my seniority in knowing you, you are making me feel jealous.
Alvaro tends to Carlos' wounds.. he has a broken rib and some bruises everywhere... Carlos does not recognize the men but he recalls what they said... 'that I had to learn who was boss in the Guadalupe valley...' the priest asks him if he knows who they were talking about. Alvaro, Lazaro, Kari, Eze and even Carlos look at each other... Alvaro and Eze are worried, Lazaro and Carlos are sort of mad...
end of ep
previews, some pictures with Gonzo and Gina get around... Nata has turned in the apple of desire... Matias, Hero and also Augie.. The competition for her is getting fierce!!.. Hero tells Augie in front of a proud Carlos and a worried Alvaro 'La Bonita and the lands will never be yours, I swear it!'
sorry its been a rough 49 hrs... so if I sound a bit too negative... I appologize but these 'older' characters seem to not be willing to show any maturity/stability
-Marta
Recap by Marta Ivette
Renata/Hero... (Hero, clueless for a change .. NOT!) dont know what is wrong with me since I met you, dont know if i am coming or going... (she laughs)... my life depends on you... (smooch)... (Ok, let me get something clear here... isn't Hero the 'older, mature' one here? how come she is always clearing things up for him?)
Hero gets cell phone call from a mysterious person urgently asking him to meet them asap... he is ok, will see you then.
He tells Renata the call was about some of his investments which have taken a downturn... he is sorry he won't be able to spend the evening with her(he is building a strong habit of this, isn't he? didn't he let Roberta down sometimes too?)... she say dont worry... more smooching... suddenly he gets really anxious/angry.
Honorio/Adri at office...Honorio asks Adri to stay close to Matias(anyone would say he was Matias' dad... and not Gonzo)... she thinks its a pleasure for her(course!)... he says Mr Pathetic is too depressed, making too many mistakes(no wonder, the young one is inheriting the habits of the older one), could you entertain him a bit? (does this have a name? begins with E)... sure! On her way out, Adri asks Daniel who he is in love with.. he won't tell her because she won't tell who she loves... he dares her to spill out first... (where did this came from? did I miss something at that 'dinner party' at Aggie's house?)
Mr. Pathetic is remembering his kiss with Renata and keeps asking himself how can he forget her and assimilate that she won't be his... (sorry mr pathetic, but you might as well have a huge neon sign spelling LOSER on your head)
Back to the lovebirds... she tells him she doesn't know much about him... asks him to tell her more about his brother's death, he does not feel ready to do that (not a very talkative person in general, right Hero? the most reserved Hero in the world)... she asks him not to have secrets for her... he asks her to respond to a question in return... were you ever engaged to someone to get married? ... no... he can't believe a beautiful fragile loving person like her never gave her heart to anyone... she repeats she never has... because the right person never came... perhaps she has been waiting for him.. suddenly he kisses her roughly, she pushes back(Run, Renata!! Run!!)... then he feels bad, appologizes and makes his exit... she says love you as he leaves.
At the office Adri invites Matias to the movies with excuse that Honorio wants to visit Aggie and have a talk alone with her. Matias is reluctant, does not feel he is good company now... she says look at the positive... we could join lonelinesses... she finally convinces him. He says alright but dont get too close, I always hurt whoever gets close to me.(Mr Pathetic, are you also a relative of Dr David Baxter, better known as the HULK?)
Connie and Gonzo talk... she noticed he was not thrilled to find out Regina is engaged to Antonio... He says he knows these things happen but not ot him. It all started with a deep admiration. Don't know when it transformed into this feeling he has now (how old does this guy have to be to begin to take ownership of his own feelings/acts?)... He figures it was Honorio who told Connie, but does not want her to tell him. Connie says I love you and want to see you happy. Gonzo says his feeling with Regina had nothing to do with his wanting to separate from Fina (noooo! course not!). Connie say there is nothing written in this life. Finish your relationship with Fina and then see if the Regina hope gets fulfilled.
Regina and her mom talk about inviting the Monterrubios to the annual gala dinner. Cata asks if Gonzo knows about her engagement to Antonio.. Regina says yes. He is a smart man, should recognize the sign.. Regina stays alone, not sure what is going on with her when she has Gonzalo close... why is he not indifferent to me? (here is another grown up not taking ownership of feelings) ... Regina gets a call from Hero... She tells him about his name coming up in their celebration dinner conversation... she feels really odd about not telling them all she knows bout Hero ... he say not the right time yet... Regina says havent forgot your revenge... he says he loves Renata but is waiting for her to tell him about her relationship with Rafa.. Regina tells him he is doing the same about his relationship with Roberta... so dont expect something you are not willing to give yourself.
(the gardener who was working at Regina's office is now working at the club too? LOL)
Roberta and Sele discuss the news about Hero and Rafa being half brothers... Roberta would love for HEro to be as much a jerk as his brother and for him to drop Renata on a limb like Rafa dropped her... Sele asks if she is still planning to plant Rafa's baby on Matias... Roberta at first wanted to split Hero and Nata but now she wants Nata to suffer his betrayal just like she (Rob) suffered Rafa's.
Connie welcomes Nata in her house as she is putting her things away in her new room... Connie invites Nata to go with her to Regina's charity center to volunteer, at least until she finds a job. Nata more than willing... happy to do it.
Fina is going somewhere folder (investigation) in hand... she remembers kiling Rafa... and she thinks 'what do you know, Hero? what do you know?'
At Ines house, the family are talking... Andresito wants not only to be a doctor but he wants to start a charity center just like Regina's but it will be named 'noone gives up' and will tend to children with leuchemia... the phone rings, Ines answers. She gets really happy... turns out that she is a good bone marrow match to Adriancito. They have a family group hug and she thanks God for letting her be the one to help her son.
At the hacienda, they are taking a break from the 'podar'.(trimming?)... Carlos says he would be happy living there... Lazaro says so would I... but its over... Carlos gets a call, apparently from a lawyer telling him he has some papers for him to sign.. Matilde says maybe if you don't show up then we are delaying the sale of La Bonita... Turns out the call was made by Ezeq and Augie says tonight the 'fuereno' will find out who he messed with.
Alvaro gets home, he is drunk again... Kari sees a spot on his shirt.. makeup?... he denies... who were you with at the cantina? ... just the cantina people... why are you stained?... surely a patient in the office.... he assures her if there is any loyal husband in the whole guadalupe valley, that is me... once she leaves in a huff, he remembers the girl he was with at the cantina... He does not seem too worried about Kari being mad.. he pours tequila on the shirt stain and tries to hand wash it (LOL). After he falls asleep Kari comes back, grabs the shirt and cries hard.
Lazaro drops Carlos near the lawyer's office... some guys give him a pretty good beating.. with Ezeq and Augie watching on smiling happy... 'this is the way we welcome the ones who don't respect the bosses'.
At Regina's charity office, Connie comes in and shows Regina and Cata her surprise.. the new volunteer... Renata!.. Cata becomes instantly fond of Nata.. and they share a hug (grandma..and granddaught) so young and sweet... Nata gets a blush shower with many compliments. She lets them now that Gonzo is not her dad but he gave her all teh love as if he was... he took their mother and two girls after their father abandoned them. Regina asks then you had a difficult childhood? Nata says not as difficult as the women that come here. Nata says even when she gets a job she will continue coming ,even if for nothing else but chat... Nata finds out that Hero is a great friend and supporter of their charity... Connie shows bits of jealousy from Nata and Regina feeling so 'close' right off the bat
Agatha is coplaining of pain, gets a call from Adri, she tells Adri not to worry, will be here waiting for you... The doorbell rings... it is Honorio... She does not want him to stay, don't want Adri to see him there... He tells her Adri went to the movies with Matias ... he is there to find out what is going on.. she says she was afraid this would happen... it just did.
The mystery appointment of Hero's was none other than Fina... He is very polite and courteous with her. He says he was surprised by her call, and even more by her request that he not tell Nata about this meeting... she lies saying she is there because of concern for Nata... (nose starts to grow).. she thinks I dont care about her or what she does and says I don't support her... but she is my child and that is why I am here... (nose grows even more)... he says she does not approve his relationship with her daughter... she denies, says she just wants to know what their relationship is like and what are his intentions... he basically says we are two grown ups and we know how to handle a relationship.. iow, none of your business. She says Renata left her house in very bad terms, and her father will surely disherit her because of what she did to Matias... (nose is around the corner by now)...Hero says Renata's money is not important to him... Fina insists Roberta told her that Hero is having financial hardships... he says yeah thats right... Does Nata know? ... not yet... Fina then says just tell her right away so we dont have misunderstandings or unwelcome surprises later...
Then she sits down and keeps questioning... why did you enamour Rob then start all over with Renata? Hero explains to Fina how he met Nata first then lost contact with her until he saw her again at Matias party...
Fina.. why did you come to Mex... ? After she insists, he tells her 'came to Mex to ask for the hand of my brother's girlfriend in marriage... but that could not happen because my brother died before I got to Mex..' Nata does not know yet. She knows about my brother's death but she knows it is a hard subject for me to talk about. Fina has got the answer she 'came for'... she concludes Hero did talk to Rafa before he died... She takes her leave but not before throwing one last piece of hay in the milk cup... You really hurt Roberta when you exchanged her for Renata..
At the elevator, Fina asks herself 'what else do you know, Hero, that you did not feel like telling me?'..
Back to Aggie and Honorio.. he insists in finding out why Aggie's attitude... she even was the one who insisted with Adri to work at his company... She did not really want Adri to get famliar with Honorio but fate just came knocking... Honorio insists in asking who is the father of her child.. was it someone from our gang? From Adri's age, it might have been someone we know... Why don't you accept the company of those of us who love you... Adri asks 'who love me??... I don't want anything for me... just for her... i dont want to leave her uncared for... I never wanted her to find out who her father is but it now is inevitable.. want her father to protect and love her... Honorio asks again 'who is Adri's dad?' she just responds 'can't you tell?... Hon... no, it can't be me! I can't have... Yes, she is the daughter of the only man I have loved... she is yours...
Honorio gets upset that she never told him.. she says it was her responsibility, she did not take enough preventive measures... he insists she should have left him the decision... she was going to tell him on the day he broke up with her... she does not want Adri to find out, though... not until I die... Honorio insists it was unfair for her to hide this from him and Adri.. she says yes you are right, but your life would have taken a 180 degree turn... Adri was just mine... and will be until I die.. they you can take over her care... she knows I never wanted to tell you... that in our relationship only I loved... he say no, maybe not the same way, but he loved her too... she denied him the chance to see his only daughter grow and to take care of her... Aggie was assuming eh would have his own children... He reveals to her that Connie tried but could not have any.. Aggie tells him he can keep this hidden from both Adri and Connie... just stay close to our daughter. tell her you are close to her in honor of the friendship we once had.
Adri and Mr. Pathetic are at movies... she has to become a clown throwing popcorn to him, he calls her a little girl and she calls him 'embittered big-mouth, why don't you register with 'neurotics anonymous' or 'compulsive angry beasts' or 'amargators' (bitter-ators)?
Towns priest and some other guy find a beat up Carlos... In comes Lazaro and pulls Carlos on his shoulder to take him to Dr Alvaro for care...
Connie and Nata are having dinner together alone because Honorio, Connie seems a bit turned off by Honorio visiting Aggie alone. They get to the subject that Connie would have been a great mother.. She would have loved to have her own children... but it just did not hapen. Connie says unlike Regina's case, that was product of evil people. She tells Nata that Regina's daughter would have been around Nata's age. Everything Gina earns in her non-charity work she spends on investigations to try to find her daughter. Nata again mentions that Gina has been super special with her... Connie says they see their missing child/grandchild in you.. Nata says she wishes her mother would have been Gina.. Connie says dont say that, i am more due that title for my seniority in knowing you, you are making me feel jealous.
Alvaro tends to Carlos' wounds.. he has a broken rib and some bruises everywhere... Carlos does not recognize the men but he recalls what they said... 'that I had to learn who was boss in the Guadalupe valley...' the priest asks him if he knows who they were talking about. Alvaro, Lazaro, Kari, Eze and even Carlos look at each other... Alvaro and Eze are worried, Lazaro and Carlos are sort of mad...
end of ep
previews, some pictures with Gonzo and Gina get around... Nata has turned in the apple of desire... Matias, Hero and also Augie.. The competition for her is getting fierce!!.. Hero tells Augie in front of a proud Carlos and a worried Alvaro 'La Bonita and the lands will never be yours, I swear it!'
sorry its been a rough 49 hrs... so if I sound a bit too negative... I appologize but these 'older' characters seem to not be willing to show any maturity/stability
-Marta
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Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Alborada, 6/1/11. Cap. 2.
Alborada, Capitulo 2.
Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #1 at this link. Read it then come back here to discuss it.
If you don't have access to Telefutura, you can see Cap 2 on YouTube. It starts at this link.
The original initial recap covers at least five episodes, probably more. The following occurred in Cap 2.
The priest tells Adelaida what Hipólita told him. Adelaida threatens Hipo.
Tony begs Hipo for something; I can’t tell what. She refuses. He says, if you’re not pregnant, I’ll allow the annulment. She asks, “And if I am?” I can’t understand his answer.
Luis meets up with Marco in Vera Cruz. Is he just one of Luis’s men?
Luis arrives home. He briefs with Isabel, that he had a special fling with one Maria Hipólita.
Juana & Diego realize that their assassin failed.
Luis briefs Cristobal on the events in Santa Rita.
Hipo decides to flea before she is noticeably pregnant.
Espie offers to “relieve” her husband after his trip. He reminds her a pregnancy could kill her.
Tony tells his mom he can perform with prostitutes, just not nice girls.
Tony tells Hipo that mommy won’t let him annul the marriage, but he promises to make things better. She asks him to move away from mommy, but he says he can’t.
Isabel tells Luis and Cristobal that Asunción’s bastarda, Hipólita, lives in Panama.
Luis pointedly tells Juana and Diego what happened in Panama. Diego worries Luis will suspect him. Juana says there is no way for anyone to find out that she swapped babies and Luis is the true count.
Hipo and her maid flee. They work as maids in a brothel near Adalgisa’s pueblo.
Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #1 at this link. Read it then come back here to discuss it.
If you don't have access to Telefutura, you can see Cap 2 on YouTube. It starts at this link.
The original initial recap covers at least five episodes, probably more. The following occurred in Cap 2.
Labels: Alborada
Triunfo del Amor #136-137 6/1/11 So near to the end and yet..so very very far....
Anoche's leftovers
- Vic is cancer free (completamente limpia completamente limpia)
- Vic cries
- PJP thanks God for his goodness and mercy (bondad y misericordia)
- Maria discovers Alonso is doomed. (By reading the test results that Max stole and withheld from Alonso. Asshat.)
- Maria tilts her head and sort of squints...I think I figured out why she does that-it makes the fake tears run down her face, but not drip off her chin. (eh. It's a theory in progress.)
Tonight's steaming pile:
Her Majesty is confronted
Burnie sits upon her throne drinking sherry and reminds her visitor (who turns out to be Chente) that she knows nothing about what happened to Tomasa. How long is she going to be bothered with it? Chente says until his godmother shows up. Burnie suggests that Tomasa is probably out enjoying all that cash that Vic gave her. Heck! She's probably in the US. Cousin says his godmother was incapable of such a thing and until she reappears he's gonna keep looking. Burnie says people change and she wouldn't put her had to the fire for anybody. Cousin says he's going to keep coming back and asking about her. Burnie huffs and sips her sherry.
Alonso lies (like a rug!)
Alonso is looking for the (purloined) test results. His phone rings. It's PJP with ESP because he's calling to see if Alonso has found the results yet. (If you pause it just right, you get to enjoy the "Aw sh*t!" face Alonso makes. Drink it in. Hilarious.) So if he hasn't found it, PJP is more than happy to accompany him to the lab again. Aaaand Alonso lies about finding the results. Dayum. These people lie about everything. So when PJP asks what's wrong Alonso tells him nothing grave. Just a little salmonella. (Hang on, I'm laughing my a$$ off....fainting and nosebleeds are a sure sign of Salmonella. Diarrhea and vomiting aren't glamorous enough for a TN.) PJP asks if he's telling the truth. Alonso is all "of course." Better not let Burnie find out you lied to her son the priest. PJP is glad it's nothing serious. He tells Alonso it's important that he rest and take his antibiotics. PJP says he'll come to call. Alonso says no, he'll go to him.
Max and Maria...well...same ol' same ol'
Maria is reading the results and "no puede ser"-ing. Max tells her that he pilfered the results and Alonso doesn't know. Only he, Maria and Dr. Voice know. 'Cause, you know...we don't have enough secrets in this show and we do have to drag this out a bit more. (I added that last bit. William "Mushmouth" Levy didn't actually say that.) Max explains there is nothing that can be done for Alonso but to make his last days comfortable. Maria tilts squints and cries. Max squints and looks heavenward. Since this situation could be considered a crisis, they do what they always do... they hug (the TN equivalent of burying your head in the sand.)
Vic and Voice at dinner...romance ahead?
Dr. Voice and Vic are enjoying a meal at a fancy schmancy restaurant. Dr. Voice is glad to see her happy. Vic is glad he saved her life. Dr Voice thanks her for dining with him. She asks how could she not? He saved her life. He says she's exaggerating. She touches his hand meaningfully. Thanks to him and his insistence, they are here celebrating. She says it's true. She toasts him for selflessly taking such an interest in families. She toasts him for giving her a second chance to live. She toasts themselves 'cause even though they are no longer doctor and patient, she is sure they will be great friends. Dr. Voice toasts to their friendship.
Meanwhile, back at the Scandoval residence, Os is calling for Victoria and thought bubbling. He finds it odd that she is not there. She never wants to go out anymore...only when absolutely necessary. Where could she have gone?
Irony...Vic is at that precise moment telling Dr. Voice that it's been a while since she enjoyed herself. She hasn't really wanted to even leave her room lately. Dr. Voice is glad to see her so full of optimism. It's natural that she want to live fully. They continue to hold hands. He reminds her again in true PSA fashion to get checked again in 6 months. She says she will ...and he can remind her. What a flirt. Doc asks Victoria about re constructive surgery. Vic says she and Os have talked about that. She has to think about it. Right now it isn't her priority. Doc asks what *is* her priority and she says "to live; to seek happiness."
Her Majesty is miffed
That damn country hick is going to make her life impossible looking for Tomasa. She will have to bring it to a stops or she won't be able to live her life in peace. She turns to a picture of PJP. He is her best ally and says no matter what, he will forgive her. This time he will have to help her. She slugs back her sherry and leaves. Eva comes in and wonders what Burnie is up to. Surely nothing good. She makes a phone call Fausto who is praying at the parroquia. She lets him know that Burnie has gone out and that when she goes out at this time she's doing something bad....or visiting PJP at the sacristy. She's calling to warn Fausto. Take care with her and don't let her see you. PJP enters and wants to know why he isn't with the other muchachos. Fausto likes to be with God, praying, chatting, hoping God hears him. PJP says of course he hears. He is our father. We are his children. And like a good father he forgives when we repent. Fausto asks for PJP's blessing and PJP obliges. Fausto gets up to leave and opens the door. And there stands Burnie!!!! (*Gregorian chant and eyebrow*)
And you thought your mom was bad!!
PJP asks if Burnie realizes what she's asking: that he be an accomplice to her crimes. Even though she's his mom and he cares for her and respects her...this can't happen. Burnie says no one has any proof to accuse her of anything. She's coming asking for his help. Everything he knows about her actions he found out during confession. She's protected him. Ha! She's protecting herself! She says he can see it the way he wants, just remember he himself asked that she not say anything to anyone and she's done that (huh? I don't remember this.) He has nothing to reproach her for. PJP says he has plenty to reproach her for. mumbeldy mumbledy. Chente is going to keep looking for Tomasa. He's not going stop. He's eventually going to talk to Vic...who insists you killed Tomasa. Burnie rants. She wants to stop talking about what happened to that estúpida. PJP tells mommy dearest that she should have a more humble soul and not express herself that way. If Chente talks to Vic about his doubts, he's gonna send justice after her. Daniela Roma, consummate actress, makes this great face between minor fear and defiance. She is amazing.
Vecindad break
Mushmouth Max is on the phone with the maid. He will be late and needs her to watch Osguito. BTW, how is the little tyke? The maid assures him the bebé is fine. Max asks about his mother. He is informed she went out and hasn't returned. He wants to know as soon as she returns.
Back to Burnie...Her lips are moving, so she must be lying.
She asks if PJP is really worried about her. PJP asks how she can doubt it. She's his mother. Burnie says what more can a mother ask but a son like him. She was blind but know she understands so much. She asks PJP to forgive her for all the harm she's done; for not paying attention to his wise counsel. PJP gives her a priestly lesson on repentance and good actions. Burnie says she will repent. She will be good. Chants begin as she turns to the picture of Jesus on the cross. She begs forgiveness she didn't know what she was doing. Puke.
Leo and Os and Bebé make three
Os gushes over bebé. Leo reminds Os that bebé is their grandchild. Os looks a little nauseous.
Vic and Voice continue to dine
Doc Voice loves Vic's perfume. He smells it on his hand. There is some hand sniffing on Vic and Voice's part. Vic apparently didn't realize she was holding Dr Voice's hand. She asks Dr. Voice if he thinks Fer will be able to be a mother. It's her greatest wish. He looks very serious...
...and we cut to Cruz and Napo. I tend not to catch much of what they say... :-( I think is was about makin' bebés 'cause Fer overheard and prayed to the Virgencita that she permit her to one day have a bebé. For her happiness and for the happiness of Cruz.
Leo and Os and Té make three
PSA about alcohol. (Why does Leo hold every glass with both hands? It's not a sippy cup for pete's sake.) She didn't drink for the flavor of alcohol, but for the feeling it gave her. Os wants to help. They talk AA blah blah. (I think Leo is sincere, though.)
Always get a second opinion
Nati has consulted her medical texts. Sadly, Alonso is still doomed. There is no hope or cure.
XXX-factor is back with a vengance
Xi is dining with a mystery date and is making a call to the maid taking care of Osguito. It's obvious they are in cahoots and the maid will keep Xi posted on everything that's going down as Casa Vieja (the hotel where Leo is holed up.) Os had come to call and he and Leo were quite cozy. Xi wants to know if they drank. Only iced tea says the maid. Xi complains that doesn't help her. She needs Leo to drink alcohol. Other than that, no big events. Xi wonders what Vic would think of Os and Leo together. She gets off the phone and orders champagne. She notices Vic and Doc Voice together.
God's law vs. Man's law
The Holy Duo (Jer and PJP) discuss repentance and the law. God's law is very different from Man's law. When some once sincerely repents and asks for forgiveness. God grants it. Man's law...well, that's different. They lock you up in the clink and throw away the key.
Max and Maria still struggle with problem solving
Max has come to visit Maria. He is still thinking over the Alonso situation. Max has been searching the 'net and researching. There's no hope. Dude is dying and has a month or less. Speaking of dude, there is a knock at the door. It's the doomed Alonso with a bouquet. He apologizes for coming. He didn't realize Max was there. He came to beg Maria to reconsider the commercial. Maria says she won't do it and Alonso asks Max to help him convince Maria. It's such a great opportunity. blah blah. She could be the greatest model in South America! Max says why not? Maria is impactada. Obviously, this is part of the "keep him comfy and happy" plan.
Alonso is surprised, but happy Max has taken his side. He promises not to take advantage of the situation and try to win Maria's affections. Max-the-mushmouth drops a bomb (loosely translated with lots of liberties due to said mushmouthyness): Hey, you never know what's gonna happen. Life throws us curve balls. Maybe we aren't as in lerve as we think. Maybe our time is done. Alonso is surprised as all get out.
Os gets the good news
Os is a little upset that Vic didn't tell him about the doctor's appointment. But Vic didn't know what the results would be, so she went alone. Vic tells Os she is cancer free. Happiness and hugs. Os is so happy. I like these two together. They thank God for listening to their prayers.
Alonso and Maria and Max make...two? ('cause one of 'em isn't making it out of her alive.)
Alonso is all Dude! QTH? Are you saying you don't love Maria or that Maria doesn't love you? We don't get to hear the answer cause Alonso is overcome with pain. He takes an OTC medication from his pocket. He explains about his bad headache and other symptoms. He mentions the analisís? He says it doesn't matter and goes on to talk about plans for tomorrow and the commercial. He leaves and Maria wants to know what the heck Max meant by his little speech?
Os is jealous
Os wants to celebrate, but Vic explains she's already gone out with Dr. Voz. Os is a little jealous. But Vic smooths things over. Os wants to know where Vic is going all good looking and perfumed. Vic wants to go to the fashion house, spread the good news and get back to work.
Eva's pleas fall on deaf (and kinda crazy) ears
Eva says if PJP is willing to risk everything to protect her, then she needs to repent and not do harm to anyone. Burnie tells her to shut up; she didn't ask for her opinion. She grabs an apple and tells her nada bueno sale de fruta podrida (nothing good comes from rotten fruit.) La fruta podrida solo pudre a los demás (one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel.) As always, Eva says, you are all ready to judge others. But not yourself. She's got chutzpah.
Randomness
The Holy Duo discuss the new opportunity to bring Vic back to God (whose ways are mysterious indeed.) PJP says he can't break the seal of confession. Padre Jer says he's not asking him to do that, but to appeal to Burnie again. Some Spanish I'm a little to lazy to figure out, but I think PJP is saying he's tried to get mom to spill the beans, but she won't and he's sworn to secrecy. Vic has to continue to wait. Padre Jer says Vic has waited 20 years to find out where her hija is...how much longer does she have to wait? (We are asking the same.) PJP says only heaven (and Mejía) knows.
Max and Maria have terrible problem solving skills
Well. They aren't cowering in a corner or hugging. Max tells Maria not to marry him, but to marry Alonso. We are treated to the Alonso montage of doom. Maria tilts her head and cries.
Kayak!
And you thought your mom was bad!!
PJP asks if Burnie realizes what she's asking: that he be an accomplice to her crimes. Even though she's his mom and he cares for her and respects her...this can't happen. Burnie says no one has any proof to accuse her of anything. She's coming asking for his help. Everything he knows about her actions he found out during confession. She's protected him. Ha! She's protecting herself! She says he can see it the way he wants, just remember he himself asked that she not say anything to anyone and she's done that (huh? I don't remember this.) He has nothing to reproach her for. PJP says he has plenty to reproach her for. mumbeldy mumbledy. Chente is going to keep looking for Tomasa. He's not going stop. He's eventually going to talk to Vic...who insists you killed Tomasa. Burnie rants. She wants to stop talking about what happened to that estúpida. PJP tells mommy dearest that she should have a more humble soul and not express herself that way. If Chente talks to Vic about his doubts, he's gonna send justice after her. Daniela Roma, consummate actress, makes this great face between minor fear and defiance. She is amazing.
Vecindad break
Mushmouth Max is on the phone with the maid. He will be late and needs her to watch Osguito. BTW, how is the little tyke? The maid assures him the bebé is fine. Max asks about his mother. He is informed she went out and hasn't returned. He wants to know as soon as she returns.
Back to Burnie...Her lips are moving, so she must be lying.
She asks if PJP is really worried about her. PJP asks how she can doubt it. She's his mother. Burnie says what more can a mother ask but a son like him. She was blind but know she understands so much. She asks PJP to forgive her for all the harm she's done; for not paying attention to his wise counsel. PJP gives her a priestly lesson on repentance and good actions. Burnie says she will repent. She will be good. Chants begin as she turns to the picture of Jesus on the cross. She begs forgiveness she didn't know what she was doing. Puke.
Leo and Os and Bebé make three
Os gushes over bebé. Leo reminds Os that bebé is their grandchild. Os looks a little nauseous.
Vic and Voice continue to dine
Doc Voice loves Vic's perfume. He smells it on his hand. There is some hand sniffing on Vic and Voice's part. Vic apparently didn't realize she was holding Dr Voice's hand. She asks Dr. Voice if he thinks Fer will be able to be a mother. It's her greatest wish. He looks very serious...
...and we cut to Cruz and Napo. I tend not to catch much of what they say... :-( I think is was about makin' bebés 'cause Fer overheard and prayed to the Virgencita that she permit her to one day have a bebé. For her happiness and for the happiness of Cruz.
Leo and Os and Té make three
PSA about alcohol. (Why does Leo hold every glass with both hands? It's not a sippy cup for pete's sake.) She didn't drink for the flavor of alcohol, but for the feeling it gave her. Os wants to help. They talk AA blah blah. (I think Leo is sincere, though.)
Always get a second opinion
Nati has consulted her medical texts. Sadly, Alonso is still doomed. There is no hope or cure.
XXX-factor is back with a vengance
Xi is dining with a mystery date and is making a call to the maid taking care of Osguito. It's obvious they are in cahoots and the maid will keep Xi posted on everything that's going down as Casa Vieja (the hotel where Leo is holed up.) Os had come to call and he and Leo were quite cozy. Xi wants to know if they drank. Only iced tea says the maid. Xi complains that doesn't help her. She needs Leo to drink alcohol. Other than that, no big events. Xi wonders what Vic would think of Os and Leo together. She gets off the phone and orders champagne. She notices Vic and Doc Voice together.
God's law vs. Man's law
The Holy Duo (Jer and PJP) discuss repentance and the law. God's law is very different from Man's law. When some once sincerely repents and asks for forgiveness. God grants it. Man's law...well, that's different. They lock you up in the clink and throw away the key.
Max and Maria still struggle with problem solving
Max has come to visit Maria. He is still thinking over the Alonso situation. Max has been searching the 'net and researching. There's no hope. Dude is dying and has a month or less. Speaking of dude, there is a knock at the door. It's the doomed Alonso with a bouquet. He apologizes for coming. He didn't realize Max was there. He came to beg Maria to reconsider the commercial. Maria says she won't do it and Alonso asks Max to help him convince Maria. It's such a great opportunity. blah blah. She could be the greatest model in South America! Max says why not? Maria is impactada. Obviously, this is part of the "keep him comfy and happy" plan.
Alonso is surprised, but happy Max has taken his side. He promises not to take advantage of the situation and try to win Maria's affections. Max-the-mushmouth drops a bomb (loosely translated with lots of liberties due to said mushmouthyness): Hey, you never know what's gonna happen. Life throws us curve balls. Maybe we aren't as in lerve as we think. Maybe our time is done. Alonso is surprised as all get out.
Os gets the good news
Os is a little upset that Vic didn't tell him about the doctor's appointment. But Vic didn't know what the results would be, so she went alone. Vic tells Os she is cancer free. Happiness and hugs. Os is so happy. I like these two together. They thank God for listening to their prayers.
Alonso and Maria and Max make...two? ('cause one of 'em isn't making it out of her alive.)
Alonso is all Dude! QTH? Are you saying you don't love Maria or that Maria doesn't love you? We don't get to hear the answer cause Alonso is overcome with pain. He takes an OTC medication from his pocket. He explains about his bad headache and other symptoms. He mentions the analisís? He says it doesn't matter and goes on to talk about plans for tomorrow and the commercial. He leaves and Maria wants to know what the heck Max meant by his little speech?
Os is jealous
Os wants to celebrate, but Vic explains she's already gone out with Dr. Voz. Os is a little jealous. But Vic smooths things over. Os wants to know where Vic is going all good looking and perfumed. Vic wants to go to the fashion house, spread the good news and get back to work.
Eva's pleas fall on deaf (and kinda crazy) ears
Eva says if PJP is willing to risk everything to protect her, then she needs to repent and not do harm to anyone. Burnie tells her to shut up; she didn't ask for her opinion. She grabs an apple and tells her nada bueno sale de fruta podrida (nothing good comes from rotten fruit.) La fruta podrida solo pudre a los demás (one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel.) As always, Eva says, you are all ready to judge others. But not yourself. She's got chutzpah.
Randomness
- Padilla curses Burnie and I think wonders where the rest of the cash is.
- The Vecindad is in a snit, but I can't figure out what about. They've got to organize themselves. Burnie, I think. Some plan is being hatched. Hmmm, maybe it's more like a neighborhood watch. If that's the case, it would have made more sense to have this scene after Nati's attack.
- Millie announces the JuanJo/Nati nuptials and invites everyone.
- Os wants to go back to his acting career.
The Holy Duo discuss the new opportunity to bring Vic back to God (whose ways are mysterious indeed.) PJP says he can't break the seal of confession. Padre Jer says he's not asking him to do that, but to appeal to Burnie again. Some Spanish I'm a little to lazy to figure out, but I think PJP is saying he's tried to get mom to spill the beans, but she won't and he's sworn to secrecy. Vic has to continue to wait. Padre Jer says Vic has waited 20 years to find out where her hija is...how much longer does she have to wait? (We are asking the same.) PJP says only heaven (and Mejía) knows.
Max and Maria have terrible problem solving skills
Well. They aren't cowering in a corner or hugging. Max tells Maria not to marry him, but to marry Alonso. We are treated to the Alonso montage of doom. Maria tilts her head and cries.
Kayak!
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Cuando Me Enamoro #29 Tuesday 5/31/11 More cats out of the bag, and more revelations to come!!
So this roller coaster is off and running!! I’m not going to go back over the repeat of Monday, but jumping in with the new stuff.
Jero is catching up on some business stuff, via computer and making a sandwich, he is thinking about Renata and wondering about her, she is not interested in money or land, then what? He is not sure.
Gonzalo rips Matias a new one, about drinking and making a big mistake, go easy on the poor guy, he had a bullseye on his back it really is not his fault, plus he is going to pay for this for a very long long time!! Gonzalo goes on about not having sex for revenge, but for love, especially with your own sister. Well step sister to be fair the other way is just gross!!
Roberta is now talking with Mommy Dearest!! ( I really could see Fina going crazy over hangers can’t you?) Mommy is really trying to sell Matias, Roberta isn’t having it. Fina explains to her that she is the victim here and in a month she will have everything, the house, the company, and Matias by her side. Roberta is arguing that he would only be marrying her out of obligation, She wants to go to the Dr and take care of Rafa’s baby, not be with Matias. Fina plays her hand and reminds Roberta that Rafa abandoned her and Jero left her, who is left for her? I think the water temp in her bath just plummeted!! I’m a little chilly writing this.
Matias is an idiot, his words not mine. Some has some regrets. He wants to know where Renata is right now.
Gonzalo and Fina are discussing the kids, she is very sad!! lol Fina is very good, I see now why she won an award for her role. She is telling Gonzalo that Roberta was in love with Matias, until Renata came in and took him away and now she is the victim, she only used Jero as a way to hide her feelings for Matias. Renata took Jero away when she thought that Roberta liked him, Fina can sure twist stuff, Gonzalo is not buying it. He tells her that it is all very strange, she says she has no reason to lie, but Gonzo does not like it.
Renata is on a job interview, the guy asks why she left her last job and she just says for personal reasons!! He says the pay is very low, she looks sad, and says Thanks.
Roberta and Matias bump into each other downstairs Awkward!!! He tries to explain, but Roberta cuts him off and tells him she know that he’s sorry and that he never meant for that to happen. He explains that she knows how he feels and she goes on about how she knows he loves Renata, cries that nobody believes that she had nothing to do with the photos, but she does not regret last night for her it was marvelous!!
Adriana is visiting in Honorio’s office, They talk about maybe in a few months Renata should be able to return to work, when things calm down.
Adriana’s mom is at home with the Dr. she is upset about having only a little while to live, She finally lets another cat out of the bag, Honorio is indeed El Padre de Adriana!! Shocker!!! (okay I think we all saw that coming)
Matias, goes to see Constanza who tells him that she loves him and that she is always there for him, but that she loves Renata like a daughter and so she has let her live with them, he says he understands and asks where she is right now, she tells him and asks why he wants to know. He is just curious.
Carlos, Mati, and Alfonsina, are in the vineyard with women who are ready to work, the guys are listening to them tell them that they can work as well as any man.
Augustin is on the phone when, Ezequiel comes by to report the women who are there with Alfonsina, Augustin asks about Carlos and then in a menacing voice asks a question and he tells him tonight, something is up and it can’t be good!!
Roberta is tearing into Diego, about selling her out, he tells her he had no choice, she then informs him that she will soon be in charge at the company he laughs at her, but she swears it’s true and that if he retracts his story, it will be worth it to him
Matias stops by to see Renata, and proceeds to tell her that he is sorry for his reaction, he was angry. He tells he that she does not belong with Jero. He is a player and had many girlfriends, she does not need him. He wants to to give him another chance. Renata tells him no, she cares about him but does not love him and regardless of anyone Jero or any person she still does not love him. He tries to convince her that Jero is bad news, she tells him that he deserves a woman who loves him the way he loves her. He asks for her forgiveness and she argues that it is her and Jero that should be asking and he says no, that he will never forgive Jero ever, but then leaves before she can say anything else.
Regina and Constanza are talking in Regina’s office they are chatting about Inez and her son, it’s small talk, then Gonzalo walks in with a huge smile and they all gather around so Gonzalo can present Regina with a donation for the center. She says thank you very much and they pose for a photo op!! (how many people see Fina blowing a gasket when she sees that?)
Fina is busy taking a trip down memory lane looking at photos, worrying about Regina, when she picks up a file and realizes something,
Antonio is talking to a detective explaining the story behind Regina and her missing daughter and wants to find her daughter, Antonio says that Regina is the most important thing in his life.
Gonzalo and Regina are talking alone, and he asks if she is happy and that she is unlike any woman he has ever met, she thinks he tells everyone that and he swears he means it.Then they are off to lunch
I’m not feeling this Inez story line, it’s just to much, but here we are listening to them discuss how much they love each other and how they will get through this and nothing will stop them.
Renata is chatting with Adriana’s mom who tells her that this is her home too, she has been a great friend to Adriana, Doorbell rings and Jero comes in and Renata introduces him.
FIna and Roberta are talking and Fina hands Roberta the file and she slowly reads through and realizes that.... DUN DUN DUN Rafa is Jero’s half brother. FIna asks if she knew and she swears that she had no idea. They argue over what to do.
Renata and Jero are talking about what to do about her family and her job, she asks him to stay out of it and let her handle it, she then tells him that he is not her only love, that her heart belongs somewhere else, she gets up to leave and she chases her out the door.
Honorio is checking on Matias and he confesses is stupidity with Roberta, he is upset that he let his anger, pain, and revenge get the best of him. Honorio tells him this could have very bad consequences.
It turns out that Renata was talking about her horses when she said she has another love, Jero laughs and says that they are beautiful, they joke around a little and then we get some pretty good kisses.
At lunch with Gonzalo, Inez, Regina and Constanza. Inez puts her foot in it when she starts talking about what a great guy Jero is, she has no idea that was a bad idea. Constanza and Regina explain the situation, Gonzalo does some chest puffing about his family and Regina defends Jero and they change the subject, as they are drinking there wine, Gonzo sees her ring and asks if she is engaged and she says yes. He looks heart broken, I’m actually a little heart broken for him he looked so sad.
So DVR cut out and I missed the clips for tomorrow, sorry. Please fill in anything I missed, enjoy!!!
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CME Discussion #29 Tuesday 5/31/11 Was Yesterday Tuesday??? OOOOPS
Hello everybody, so Monday was a holiday, I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day!! I completely forgot yesterday was Tuesday, felt like a Monday. I will get started on the re-cap ASAP so keep your eyes out it will be up soon. Take care
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Teresa Tue 5/31/11 #68 You want the truth? You Can’t HANDLE the Truth!
Du-du-dun! Teresa tells Mayra that Mariano and Esperanza are besties.
Outside, Aida is demanding to know how long the affair between Ruben and Espe has been going on. Mariano doesn’t want to go into details but Aida wants to know because Dad is attempting to reconcile with Mom and she wants to make sure he deserves it. Mariano says that’s between Mom and Dad but also tells her Espe no longer wants anything to do with Ruben. Mayra breaks up the conversation wanting to speak with Aida alone. Mariano leaves. Mayra asks about Aida’s relationship with Doc Mariano and is upset to learn Aida knew about his friendship with Espe. Aida guesses correctly that Teresa came to her with the chisme. Aida’s amazed that even though she’s married it still bugs her to see Aida with Mariano. She tells mom Teresa’s goal is for them to fight amongst themselves. Mayra disagrees and defends Teresa’s motives, telling Aida that Teresa has discontinued her friendship with Espe. Aida laughs and raises her hands in disbelief.
Casa Geno: Ruben is complaining to Geno, saying everything was going so swell with Mayra when that chisme ruined everything, maldita revista! (damn magazine!) Geno says she’ll console him and they start smooching when the maid announces la Señorita Aida! Geno and Ruben quickly part and start talking business. Aida is there to go through Paulo’s things with Geno.
Juana’s place: Teresa walks in as Juana is looking at Cutberto’s homemade card. As soon as they’ve greeted each other, Teresa starts to list everything that’s gone wrong since the wedding. The scandal at the church AND the reception, the cancelled honeymoon, the magazine article, Arturo behaving rudely, culminating with going to Aida’s and running into…….well, never mind. She just hates Aida. She should be in Europe. The gossip wouldn’t reach that far. She wants to be the talk of the town, but not like this. She wants to be seen, envied. Juana tells her not to be upset. After all, she married the man she loves and as such, the honeymoon can take place anywhere, even in her home. Teresa predictably disagrees and doesn’t want to talk about it anymore and asks about Juana’s news. Juana tearfully shares the news of Cutberto’s novia and how he introduced her as the mother of his children. Teresa can’t hide the pleasure of hearing this news. Finally, some good news! Cutberto can have all the children he desires so long as Juana finds a way out of this vecindad and live her life as it should be…..with Hector.
Paloma’s (combined scenes): Mariano is sharing the plans for intensive therapy units. He hopes she’s not too disappointed in him. She’s heard the news and she’s only sorry he wasn’t able to avoid the wedding. It’s done and there’s no need to discuss further. How can she help him? The scandal could cause some donors to drop out unless he can prove that he has enough supporters to sustain the clinics. He needs her help to network with her high-falutin’ contacts. She’s in agreement and knows just the right person to guide him. She tells him to forget about the scandal, there will be others. Just be sure he’s not the cause of future scandals. He’s sure it won’t happen again because he now understands Teresa’s not worth fighting for (finally!) He tells her his story. He and Teresa were novios for many years, were even engaged and even saving money for the wedding but Teresa found other things más importantes. Paloma’s listening to all this bug-eyed and slack-jawed.
Casa de la Barrera: Sra. Barrera is reading a card from Sr. Barrera saying that as long as there is love, they will be able to find a way to work through their differences. There’s a box of roses next to her. He walks in and she rushes to him thanking him profusely. She tells him she loves him too and apologizes for misusing the credit card. He offers that he’s also at fault for not giving her a budget or limit [hey, did he read our blog?] She refuses to hear it and lays out her plan to pay her own expenses out of her salary and even plans to bring in new clients. He suggests that she only needs to pace herself and maybe even take a sabbatical. He knows she’s worked and studied for a long time and now deserves a break. She pouts and says she doesn’t want him to give her limits. With her own client base she’ll spend her own money as she sees fit. Besides, she promised to take care of her parents after all the sacrifices they made for her. His response? Set aside a monthly budget for all those expenses because he also wants to help her parents.
In our next scene, Tere and Arturo are in bed (sans Teddy). He’s working on something and she impatiently asks him if he’s almost done with this Saenz business because when he’s done, kiss-kiss, they can travel, kiss-kiss, alone. The following morning, Tere’s brings him breakfast in bed [oh, she’s laying it on thick]. She wants to spend this time with him because she doesn’t know what this day will bring, and then imagines what their day might have been like in Paris. He tells her they will be able to spend all their time together soon enough. She tells him she’d be happy with just a short trip with him.
Juana is finishing up a call with Hector arranging a date when the happy couple comes downstairs. Arturo gets a call, leaving Juana and Tere alone to talk. Juana’s happy to see they’ve made up and mentions how important it is to support her husband. Teresa says she still works for him although he’s promised to make her a partner. She hopes it’s soon.
(Combined scenes) Refugio and Armando arrive for a visit (it’s Armando’s day off). Art comes back in and everyone greets each other but I see that they’re still calling him “licenciado”. Teresa tells him she’s sure her mother was very concerned with the cancellation of the honeymoon. She told her the trip was cancelled due to his business but obviously doesn’t believe her. He confirms this with Refugio and then mentions their discussion earlier today about wanting to help them. He suggests they move in with them! Teresa can’t hide her displeasure upon hearing this. Her eyes grow as big as saucers! Lucky for her Arturo wasn’t looking at her just then. She objects, nicely, saying her parents wouldn’t think of moving in. He insists and then suggests they think it over. They pass on his invitation to stay awhile (I dunno, could’ve been Teresa’s bug-eyed response but they never got past the entryway). Anyway, mom, dad, and Juana all leave together, leaving Arturo alone to get a dressing down from Ter-or. She sets in immediately: “Where did you get the idea to invite them to live here?” She brings up their behavior at the wedding. Arturo doesn’t understand (as usual). Having them here make it easier for her to help them. She calms down telling him that as newlyweds, they need their privacy. After what happened at the wedding, he would prefer they not live in such close proximity to Mariano. She spells it out: she does not want them to live here-period. The house is really large but he wonders if she wants them to stay in that vecindad so she can continue to run into Mariano. She protests. She can’t believe he’s still going on about that. Her parents will only ridicule him in front of others and besides, her mother doesn’t like him. Arturo doesn’t care what others think and Refugio told him at the wedding that she accepted him as her son-in-law. He wants the truth, why doesn’t she want them living with her? Teresa explains at the vecindad they’re in their own home near their friends. Arturo reiterates he doesn’t want her going to the vecindad. Tere erupts, saying this is el colmo (last straw, the ultimate). She married one man and woke up with another. With this attitude, how can he expect things to work out? She leaves in a huff, going upstairs. Arturo starts after her when Reina the maid tells him Sr. Saenz has arrived. Arturo is clearly perturbed, taking a deep breath.
Casa Paloma: Turns out, Martin’s the one Paloma has picked out to guide Mariano and Martin is none too pleased with the idea but reluctantly agrees. Aida and Genoveva come by to donate some of Paulo’s belongings for the next auction (subasta). Geno talks of missing Paulo and her determination to find the person responsible for providing him drugs. Paloma offers them coffee and Aida accepts because she wants to talk about Arturo cancelling his honeymoon. What?
Casa de la Barrera (combined scenes): Espe arrives and Teresa greets her coldly. Espe has come to apologize for the scandalous scene at the reception. Tere wants her to know she’s the cause of having argued with Arturo and causing the cancellation of the honeymoon. She is such a liar! Espe explains she meant to stop Mariano from causing a scandal and that’s the only reason she went to the reception. Teresa tells her that whatever the reason, she caused a big problem and Arturo is very angry. Espe apologizes again and tells her that Armando is also very angry with her. Arturo walks in on the conversation and tells Espe he’s grateful to her (for trying to stop Mariano) and is sorry for everything she’s going through. Espe apologizes again and leaves. Arturo uses this as an example why he would prefer her parents not live near Mariano. Teresa concedes he’s right but she’s concerned they keep arguing over Mariano for no reason. He agrees and feels it’s important that when they argue, they need to work things out without a third person butting in. She agrees with him and then says with a sharky smile that she’s going to her parents to convince them to come and stay. Riiiiiiight.
Juana’s apt (combined scenes): Cutberto arrives and they do their usual dance with him doing his play on words. He tells her she now has her “peor es nada” (nothing would be worse) and he has his “Grisecita”. He wonders if she’s jealous , she says no. He wonders if those tears are because of him, she says no. Nothing doing she says and tells him very clearly they are now nothing more than ve-ci-nos! It’s over between them. She asks that he allow her to live her life and he should go live his life. Back and forth they go and he finally leaves.
Casa Chavez: Armando and Refugio are at odds about accepting Arturo’s invitation to live with them. Armando thinks it’s a good idea and feels they want them close by. Refugio disagrees [is it scary that I agree with her?] saying that they need their time alone and besides it isn’t “they” that want them close by, it’s Arturo. She also doesn’t think it’s a good idea to have him support them after he’s already set up Armando with a job. Armando’s in a fog, thinking Teresa will be so happy having them so near. Well, speak of the shark, in comes Tere to tell them that under no circumstances are they to move in with the de la Barreras! Refugio knew it, Armando is stunned, and Teresa is….well, Teresa. Teresa tells Daddy that this is best for everyone. As it is, Luisa lives there. Fernando is always there and wait until Fer’s mom arrives from Spain. She can’t say anything about them because they’re invited by Arturo. She doesn’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable. Armando doesn’t want to offend Arturo but has picked up on Arturo not wanting Teresa to run into Mariano. Refugio starts talking about this being their home and Teresa continues with saying they won’t fit in with Luisa or Arturo’s friends. They both work on convincing him and Teresa promises in the future they’ll work something out but for the time being, it’s not convenient.
Ruben’s office (combined scenes): Paloma is telling Ruben and Arturo that her accountant is elderly and in failing health. Do they know someone who can help her with her foundation and also with her dealings in Luna Turqueza. Arturo offers her his accountant who also works for Ruben. Ruben leaves Paloma and Arturo. Paloma of course asks Arturo how married life is treating him and wonders if the Mariano scandal caused the honeymoon cancellation. Then she starts laying it all out, telling him Mariano and Teresa were once engaged. He doesn’t believe her and she tells him of the time years ago when she saw them together canoodling at the park. He is muy impactado, to say the least. She hates to be the one to do it, but someone has to open his eyes to what’s going on. She didn’t say anything at the time because Luisa had told her the whole story of Teresa and Arturo was a plan to keep her away from him. Besides, he wouldn’t have believed her anyway. He agrees, saying that there’s a big difference between seeing them at the park and saying they were engaged. She insists she just wants to see him happy, even if it’s not by her side. She won’t allow Teresa or anyone to take advantage of him. He is visibly upset and leaves the room.
Casa Chavez: Tere proudly offers them a wad of cash and Refusio - refuses, of course. Armando quickly reaches for the cash saying they won’t use it right away but will save it for a rainy day. He dashes out the door. Refugio asks Teresa if she thinks some cash will serve to compensate for the lack of affection. Teresa can’t understand her when Refugio just agreed not to go live with them. Refugio feels their reasons are very distinct. She doesn’t want to move in with them because she doesn’t want to be a bother. Whereas Teresa doesn’t want them moving in because they’d be an embarrassment to her. Teresa’s not offended by her mother’s words. She worked very hard (me quemé las pestañas=burned my eyelashes off) to get ahead whereas Refugio was satisfied with being a laundress and that’s why they’re different and her contempt is justified. Refugio goes to slap her but Teresa catches her arm saying, “Don’t even think about touching me again! I allowed you to hit me one time. Only.one.time-- and that’s why I left!” Refugio hopes life doesn’t repay what she’s done. “¡Por favor!”says Teresa. “Where is it written that one should idolize (idolatrar) someone simply for being their daughter?” Refugio tells her she scares her saying she and Armando did everything they could (desvivir) in order for her to succeed not so that she could despise them. This whole time Teresa is giving her the evil shark-eye stare. If looks could kill, Refugio would be toast! Scary b!tch.
Hospital: Hector the Director tells Aurora there’s still no word re: her mother. He realizes there’s something else bothering her. She feels she’ll never be able to fall in love so long as she has so many doubts in her mind about her own self worth. Yes, he’s told her many times how worthy she is, but she can’t help but question that since her own mother couldn’t love her enough to be with her. He tries to tell her it doesn’t matter what her mother did or didn’t do – it’s what’s in her heart that matters. Aurora won’t feel satisfied until she hears from her mother and understands why she left.
Juana’s place: Espe tells Teresa that Arturo is “a todo dar” (the ultimate, the bees knees). He was very understanding about the scene at the wedding, very much a caballero. Teresa tells her he wasn’t so nice to her. First because of Espe and then cancelling the honeymoon because of Mariano [liar, liar, pants on fire]. Espe feels badly about this and swears if she had known she would never have shown up at the wedding. Tere forgives her but unfortunately she’ll have to avoid her until things calm down a bit. Espe understands and knows she’s her friend and wishes her every happiness. Tere complains that Arturo isn’t making it easy. Espe feels Arturo is so handsome, intelligent, and caring that anyone could love him.
Hospital: Aurora is finding it difficult to hold back the tears when she runs into Mariano. She tells him about her discussion with Dad. Mariano hugs her and tells her he’s always there for her. She pulls away from him and wants to leave. He won’t let her and wants to help like she’s always helped him. They’re deep in conversation when loud-mouth Ay-Ay-Aida comes up. We hear her before we see her “Hey, Mariano!” Aurora rushes away. Mariano explains to Aida Aurora is upset over her mother. Aurora is on the phone with Martin asking to see him. She’s still upset and looks over her shoulder at Aida and Mariano.
Casa de la Barrera: Arturo arrives, bellowing Teresa’s name. Uy! He’s very, very angry. Reina tells him she still hasn’t returned from visiting her parents. This angers him further still. He can’t believe she hasn’t returned yet. He runs out, bumping into Fernando as he leaves. Fernando asks Luisa what’s up with the newlyweds. She tells him they’re still bickering and doesn’t understand how that’s possible when they were so happy pre-boda. She refuses to stay out of it, feeling she can help if she only knew what was wrong. Fernando warns her they’ll only end up in a mess if they interfere.
Back at the hospital, Aida tells Mariano she overheard something at Paloma’s about his needing more donations for his clinics. She offers to help; she has a lot of contacts. He has to admit he doesn’t have a lot of contacts. She assures him that if he sticks with her, he’ll achieve everything he needs.
Martin meets Aurora at her home worried about her call. She tells him she just wanted to tell him she’s come to the realization that she needs to allow herself to be loved. From now on, she plans to dedicate herself to her studies and to him. Nothing else matters. He tells her she’s a marvelous woman and he’s the happiest man on earth. He’ll do everything to make her happy that she’s by his side. He’ll stand by her forever. He tells her he loves her and they kiss. She tells him it makes her happy to hear him say that. He asks if she’d like to go somewhere and she responds she prefers to stay there, alone. Her cell rings. It’s Mariano and since she’s off the clock she’s not going to answer. They go back to canoodling.
Showdown at Vecindad: Madman Arturo tells Mariano he’s come to see him to tell him he’ll find a way to keep Teresa from running into him. Ever. Mariano tells him if Teresa wants to see him, she’ll find a way so the person he needs to speak to is his wife. He turns to leave and Arturo grabs him by the arm. Mariano shrugs him off and the two hotties are in a staredown. Arturo wants to know why Mariano feels he has a right to her just because they were once novios. Oh, they weren’t just novios, Mariano tells him. They were going to get married. Arturo’s shocked. Mariano thinks it’s best that he discuss this with his wife or is it possible that just days after being married, he no longer trusts her? Arturo wants to know why Mariano tried to stop the wedding. How far did the relationship go with Teresa? Mariano asks if he wants to know if he slept with her. Ruh-roh!
Paloma is trying to contact Arturo to no avail. She tells Ruben she’s worried. Ruben tells her to chill, his cell battery is probably dead. He’s just surprised he left like he did because he’s so worried about this business with Saenz. [are we ever going to meet this guy?] Paloma offers to take the papers to Arturo. She’s so worried about him she plans to look for him at his house.
Back at the Hottie Showdown: Mariano suggests that if Arturo is so concerned about his wife’s past he should ask her about it. Arturo agrees whatever happened between them is in the past. She’s now His Woman and will be the mother of his children, so he warns Mariano to back off. Mariano shouts in his face that he has no interest in Teresa; however, if she comes to him, don’t expect that he’ll stay away. [ooh] Arturo (poor guy) grabs Mariano by the collar, calling him a desgraciado and yells again that Teresa is His Woman and no one else’s! Mariano wonders, if he’s so sure why all the questions? Got him there, Arturo is muy, muy, impactado. He’s beside himself.
Back at Ruben’s office, Aida, Mayra, and Ruben are meeting with the accountant. Aida tells him she’s planning to be very involved but he needs to explain everything to Mayra because she now plans to manage the businesses left to her by her grandfather. Ruben is sitting there glowering at the end of the table. The accountant asks if he should continue reporting to Ruben or to them? Mayra and Aida respond in unison: “a nosotras, por favor” then laugh at each other. Ruben is steaming mad.
Vecindad: Arturo shows up at Casa Chavez looking for Teresa. Refugio tells him she’s left and he turns to leave. Refugio tells him they’re not fooling her. She knows something’s wrong. He lies and tries to act as though everything’s fine. She’s not fooled, she knows her daughter. He needs to be patient with her. He is having a tough time controlling himself, he’s so angry.
Aurora and Martin are enjoying a game of backgammon when Teresa shows up. Martin offers to leave but Aurora tells him she just needs a minute with Teresa. They chitchat about the honeymoon cancellation. Teresa does tell the truth this time about the cancellation being due to business. She’s come by to see if Aurora wanted to go shopping or something. Aurora declines saying she’s planning to spend the afternoon with Martin. Teresa can’t believe she’s turning her out for her noviecito. She knows he doesn’t like her and all because of that mustia (sad, withered, hypocritical) Aida. Aurora takes offense at the word noviecito and besides they don’t spend their time talking about her. Teresa can’t accept that she won’t take the time to console her. Aurora tells her she refuses to give up her time with Martin and knows Teresa would do the same for Arturo, right? [Uh, I dunno ‘bout that one]
Casa de la Barrera: Uh-oh, Arturo is waiting in his office, in the dark. He is clearly upset and starts pacing. He goes to his stash of alcohol but there’s nothing there. He has a flashback of a conversation with Teresa when she told him she and Mariano were novios back when they were in la prepa. Reina announces the arrival of Paloma. She’s brought the papers but also wants to know if he’s ok. He wants to be alone. She refuses to leave telling him she’s there for him if he feels he’s made a mistake marrying Teresa. She brings up how great their love was and how they’d be married now if only her father hadn’t interfered. He points out she permitted her father to interfere. She acknowledges her part in this but goes on to say there was never deceit or lack of love in their relationship. He asks her to please leave. He doesn’t want to play the victim nor does he want to take advantage of the situation. She doesn’t want to leave, saying they’re united by what they once had.
Bar: Martin is talking to Mariano telling him what a wonderful woman Aurora is. Mariano agrees and says she’s also a great friend. He’s surprised Martin agreed to help him with the fundraising efforts for the clinics. Martin tells him he only agreed because otherwise Aurora would most likely have volunteered to help and Mariano already spends to much time with her as it is.
Arturo’s office. Paloma is crouching next to Arturo asking him to leave with her. He’s grateful she’s opened his eyes but he needs to be alone. Suddenly the lights go on and Teresa is at the door, gasp! Paloma says something about the papers Ruben left and makes a hasty retreat. With tears in her eyes Teresa screams that Paloma just won’t resign herself to losing him. “¡Es el colmo!” Arturo then asks her, “Have you resigned yourself to losing Mariano?” What? “Answer me! How far did you go with him? Did you sleep with him?” oooooh, we have to wait for tomorrow. So is she gonna tell him another lie? “Everyone lies about me, poor, poor me.” Hmmmm a lot to ponder.
Outside, Aida is demanding to know how long the affair between Ruben and Espe has been going on. Mariano doesn’t want to go into details but Aida wants to know because Dad is attempting to reconcile with Mom and she wants to make sure he deserves it. Mariano says that’s between Mom and Dad but also tells her Espe no longer wants anything to do with Ruben. Mayra breaks up the conversation wanting to speak with Aida alone. Mariano leaves. Mayra asks about Aida’s relationship with Doc Mariano and is upset to learn Aida knew about his friendship with Espe. Aida guesses correctly that Teresa came to her with the chisme. Aida’s amazed that even though she’s married it still bugs her to see Aida with Mariano. She tells mom Teresa’s goal is for them to fight amongst themselves. Mayra disagrees and defends Teresa’s motives, telling Aida that Teresa has discontinued her friendship with Espe. Aida laughs and raises her hands in disbelief.
Casa Geno: Ruben is complaining to Geno, saying everything was going so swell with Mayra when that chisme ruined everything, maldita revista! (damn magazine!) Geno says she’ll console him and they start smooching when the maid announces la Señorita Aida! Geno and Ruben quickly part and start talking business. Aida is there to go through Paulo’s things with Geno.
Juana’s place: Teresa walks in as Juana is looking at Cutberto’s homemade card. As soon as they’ve greeted each other, Teresa starts to list everything that’s gone wrong since the wedding. The scandal at the church AND the reception, the cancelled honeymoon, the magazine article, Arturo behaving rudely, culminating with going to Aida’s and running into…….well, never mind. She just hates Aida. She should be in Europe. The gossip wouldn’t reach that far. She wants to be the talk of the town, but not like this. She wants to be seen, envied. Juana tells her not to be upset. After all, she married the man she loves and as such, the honeymoon can take place anywhere, even in her home. Teresa predictably disagrees and doesn’t want to talk about it anymore and asks about Juana’s news. Juana tearfully shares the news of Cutberto’s novia and how he introduced her as the mother of his children. Teresa can’t hide the pleasure of hearing this news. Finally, some good news! Cutberto can have all the children he desires so long as Juana finds a way out of this vecindad and live her life as it should be…..with Hector.
Paloma’s (combined scenes): Mariano is sharing the plans for intensive therapy units. He hopes she’s not too disappointed in him. She’s heard the news and she’s only sorry he wasn’t able to avoid the wedding. It’s done and there’s no need to discuss further. How can she help him? The scandal could cause some donors to drop out unless he can prove that he has enough supporters to sustain the clinics. He needs her help to network with her high-falutin’ contacts. She’s in agreement and knows just the right person to guide him. She tells him to forget about the scandal, there will be others. Just be sure he’s not the cause of future scandals. He’s sure it won’t happen again because he now understands Teresa’s not worth fighting for (finally!) He tells her his story. He and Teresa were novios for many years, were even engaged and even saving money for the wedding but Teresa found other things más importantes. Paloma’s listening to all this bug-eyed and slack-jawed.
Casa de la Barrera: Sra. Barrera is reading a card from Sr. Barrera saying that as long as there is love, they will be able to find a way to work through their differences. There’s a box of roses next to her. He walks in and she rushes to him thanking him profusely. She tells him she loves him too and apologizes for misusing the credit card. He offers that he’s also at fault for not giving her a budget or limit [hey, did he read our blog?] She refuses to hear it and lays out her plan to pay her own expenses out of her salary and even plans to bring in new clients. He suggests that she only needs to pace herself and maybe even take a sabbatical. He knows she’s worked and studied for a long time and now deserves a break. She pouts and says she doesn’t want him to give her limits. With her own client base she’ll spend her own money as she sees fit. Besides, she promised to take care of her parents after all the sacrifices they made for her. His response? Set aside a monthly budget for all those expenses because he also wants to help her parents.
In our next scene, Tere and Arturo are in bed (sans Teddy). He’s working on something and she impatiently asks him if he’s almost done with this Saenz business because when he’s done, kiss-kiss, they can travel, kiss-kiss, alone. The following morning, Tere’s brings him breakfast in bed [oh, she’s laying it on thick]. She wants to spend this time with him because she doesn’t know what this day will bring, and then imagines what their day might have been like in Paris. He tells her they will be able to spend all their time together soon enough. She tells him she’d be happy with just a short trip with him.
Juana is finishing up a call with Hector arranging a date when the happy couple comes downstairs. Arturo gets a call, leaving Juana and Tere alone to talk. Juana’s happy to see they’ve made up and mentions how important it is to support her husband. Teresa says she still works for him although he’s promised to make her a partner. She hopes it’s soon.
(Combined scenes) Refugio and Armando arrive for a visit (it’s Armando’s day off). Art comes back in and everyone greets each other but I see that they’re still calling him “licenciado”. Teresa tells him she’s sure her mother was very concerned with the cancellation of the honeymoon. She told her the trip was cancelled due to his business but obviously doesn’t believe her. He confirms this with Refugio and then mentions their discussion earlier today about wanting to help them. He suggests they move in with them! Teresa can’t hide her displeasure upon hearing this. Her eyes grow as big as saucers! Lucky for her Arturo wasn’t looking at her just then. She objects, nicely, saying her parents wouldn’t think of moving in. He insists and then suggests they think it over. They pass on his invitation to stay awhile (I dunno, could’ve been Teresa’s bug-eyed response but they never got past the entryway). Anyway, mom, dad, and Juana all leave together, leaving Arturo alone to get a dressing down from Ter-or. She sets in immediately: “Where did you get the idea to invite them to live here?” She brings up their behavior at the wedding. Arturo doesn’t understand (as usual). Having them here make it easier for her to help them. She calms down telling him that as newlyweds, they need their privacy. After what happened at the wedding, he would prefer they not live in such close proximity to Mariano. She spells it out: she does not want them to live here-period. The house is really large but he wonders if she wants them to stay in that vecindad so she can continue to run into Mariano. She protests. She can’t believe he’s still going on about that. Her parents will only ridicule him in front of others and besides, her mother doesn’t like him. Arturo doesn’t care what others think and Refugio told him at the wedding that she accepted him as her son-in-law. He wants the truth, why doesn’t she want them living with her? Teresa explains at the vecindad they’re in their own home near their friends. Arturo reiterates he doesn’t want her going to the vecindad. Tere erupts, saying this is el colmo (last straw, the ultimate). She married one man and woke up with another. With this attitude, how can he expect things to work out? She leaves in a huff, going upstairs. Arturo starts after her when Reina the maid tells him Sr. Saenz has arrived. Arturo is clearly perturbed, taking a deep breath.
Casa Paloma: Turns out, Martin’s the one Paloma has picked out to guide Mariano and Martin is none too pleased with the idea but reluctantly agrees. Aida and Genoveva come by to donate some of Paulo’s belongings for the next auction (subasta). Geno talks of missing Paulo and her determination to find the person responsible for providing him drugs. Paloma offers them coffee and Aida accepts because she wants to talk about Arturo cancelling his honeymoon. What?
Casa de la Barrera (combined scenes): Espe arrives and Teresa greets her coldly. Espe has come to apologize for the scandalous scene at the reception. Tere wants her to know she’s the cause of having argued with Arturo and causing the cancellation of the honeymoon. She is such a liar! Espe explains she meant to stop Mariano from causing a scandal and that’s the only reason she went to the reception. Teresa tells her that whatever the reason, she caused a big problem and Arturo is very angry. Espe apologizes again and tells her that Armando is also very angry with her. Arturo walks in on the conversation and tells Espe he’s grateful to her (for trying to stop Mariano) and is sorry for everything she’s going through. Espe apologizes again and leaves. Arturo uses this as an example why he would prefer her parents not live near Mariano. Teresa concedes he’s right but she’s concerned they keep arguing over Mariano for no reason. He agrees and feels it’s important that when they argue, they need to work things out without a third person butting in. She agrees with him and then says with a sharky smile that she’s going to her parents to convince them to come and stay. Riiiiiiight.
Juana’s apt (combined scenes): Cutberto arrives and they do their usual dance with him doing his play on words. He tells her she now has her “peor es nada” (nothing would be worse) and he has his “Grisecita”. He wonders if she’s jealous , she says no. He wonders if those tears are because of him, she says no. Nothing doing she says and tells him very clearly they are now nothing more than ve-ci-nos! It’s over between them. She asks that he allow her to live her life and he should go live his life. Back and forth they go and he finally leaves.
Casa Chavez: Armando and Refugio are at odds about accepting Arturo’s invitation to live with them. Armando thinks it’s a good idea and feels they want them close by. Refugio disagrees [is it scary that I agree with her?] saying that they need their time alone and besides it isn’t “they” that want them close by, it’s Arturo. She also doesn’t think it’s a good idea to have him support them after he’s already set up Armando with a job. Armando’s in a fog, thinking Teresa will be so happy having them so near. Well, speak of the shark, in comes Tere to tell them that under no circumstances are they to move in with the de la Barreras! Refugio knew it, Armando is stunned, and Teresa is….well, Teresa. Teresa tells Daddy that this is best for everyone. As it is, Luisa lives there. Fernando is always there and wait until Fer’s mom arrives from Spain. She can’t say anything about them because they’re invited by Arturo. She doesn’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable. Armando doesn’t want to offend Arturo but has picked up on Arturo not wanting Teresa to run into Mariano. Refugio starts talking about this being their home and Teresa continues with saying they won’t fit in with Luisa or Arturo’s friends. They both work on convincing him and Teresa promises in the future they’ll work something out but for the time being, it’s not convenient.
Ruben’s office (combined scenes): Paloma is telling Ruben and Arturo that her accountant is elderly and in failing health. Do they know someone who can help her with her foundation and also with her dealings in Luna Turqueza. Arturo offers her his accountant who also works for Ruben. Ruben leaves Paloma and Arturo. Paloma of course asks Arturo how married life is treating him and wonders if the Mariano scandal caused the honeymoon cancellation. Then she starts laying it all out, telling him Mariano and Teresa were once engaged. He doesn’t believe her and she tells him of the time years ago when she saw them together canoodling at the park. He is muy impactado, to say the least. She hates to be the one to do it, but someone has to open his eyes to what’s going on. She didn’t say anything at the time because Luisa had told her the whole story of Teresa and Arturo was a plan to keep her away from him. Besides, he wouldn’t have believed her anyway. He agrees, saying that there’s a big difference between seeing them at the park and saying they were engaged. She insists she just wants to see him happy, even if it’s not by her side. She won’t allow Teresa or anyone to take advantage of him. He is visibly upset and leaves the room.
Casa Chavez: Tere proudly offers them a wad of cash and Refusio - refuses, of course. Armando quickly reaches for the cash saying they won’t use it right away but will save it for a rainy day. He dashes out the door. Refugio asks Teresa if she thinks some cash will serve to compensate for the lack of affection. Teresa can’t understand her when Refugio just agreed not to go live with them. Refugio feels their reasons are very distinct. She doesn’t want to move in with them because she doesn’t want to be a bother. Whereas Teresa doesn’t want them moving in because they’d be an embarrassment to her. Teresa’s not offended by her mother’s words. She worked very hard (me quemé las pestañas=burned my eyelashes off) to get ahead whereas Refugio was satisfied with being a laundress and that’s why they’re different and her contempt is justified. Refugio goes to slap her but Teresa catches her arm saying, “Don’t even think about touching me again! I allowed you to hit me one time. Only.one.time-- and that’s why I left!” Refugio hopes life doesn’t repay what she’s done. “¡Por favor!”says Teresa. “Where is it written that one should idolize (idolatrar) someone simply for being their daughter?” Refugio tells her she scares her saying she and Armando did everything they could (desvivir) in order for her to succeed not so that she could despise them. This whole time Teresa is giving her the evil shark-eye stare. If looks could kill, Refugio would be toast! Scary b!tch.
Hospital: Hector the Director tells Aurora there’s still no word re: her mother. He realizes there’s something else bothering her. She feels she’ll never be able to fall in love so long as she has so many doubts in her mind about her own self worth. Yes, he’s told her many times how worthy she is, but she can’t help but question that since her own mother couldn’t love her enough to be with her. He tries to tell her it doesn’t matter what her mother did or didn’t do – it’s what’s in her heart that matters. Aurora won’t feel satisfied until she hears from her mother and understands why she left.
Juana’s place: Espe tells Teresa that Arturo is “a todo dar” (the ultimate, the bees knees). He was very understanding about the scene at the wedding, very much a caballero. Teresa tells her he wasn’t so nice to her. First because of Espe and then cancelling the honeymoon because of Mariano [liar, liar, pants on fire]. Espe feels badly about this and swears if she had known she would never have shown up at the wedding. Tere forgives her but unfortunately she’ll have to avoid her until things calm down a bit. Espe understands and knows she’s her friend and wishes her every happiness. Tere complains that Arturo isn’t making it easy. Espe feels Arturo is so handsome, intelligent, and caring that anyone could love him.
Hospital: Aurora is finding it difficult to hold back the tears when she runs into Mariano. She tells him about her discussion with Dad. Mariano hugs her and tells her he’s always there for her. She pulls away from him and wants to leave. He won’t let her and wants to help like she’s always helped him. They’re deep in conversation when loud-mouth Ay-Ay-Aida comes up. We hear her before we see her “Hey, Mariano!” Aurora rushes away. Mariano explains to Aida Aurora is upset over her mother. Aurora is on the phone with Martin asking to see him. She’s still upset and looks over her shoulder at Aida and Mariano.
Casa de la Barrera: Arturo arrives, bellowing Teresa’s name. Uy! He’s very, very angry. Reina tells him she still hasn’t returned from visiting her parents. This angers him further still. He can’t believe she hasn’t returned yet. He runs out, bumping into Fernando as he leaves. Fernando asks Luisa what’s up with the newlyweds. She tells him they’re still bickering and doesn’t understand how that’s possible when they were so happy pre-boda. She refuses to stay out of it, feeling she can help if she only knew what was wrong. Fernando warns her they’ll only end up in a mess if they interfere.
Back at the hospital, Aida tells Mariano she overheard something at Paloma’s about his needing more donations for his clinics. She offers to help; she has a lot of contacts. He has to admit he doesn’t have a lot of contacts. She assures him that if he sticks with her, he’ll achieve everything he needs.
Martin meets Aurora at her home worried about her call. She tells him she just wanted to tell him she’s come to the realization that she needs to allow herself to be loved. From now on, she plans to dedicate herself to her studies and to him. Nothing else matters. He tells her she’s a marvelous woman and he’s the happiest man on earth. He’ll do everything to make her happy that she’s by his side. He’ll stand by her forever. He tells her he loves her and they kiss. She tells him it makes her happy to hear him say that. He asks if she’d like to go somewhere and she responds she prefers to stay there, alone. Her cell rings. It’s Mariano and since she’s off the clock she’s not going to answer. They go back to canoodling.
Showdown at Vecindad: Madman Arturo tells Mariano he’s come to see him to tell him he’ll find a way to keep Teresa from running into him. Ever. Mariano tells him if Teresa wants to see him, she’ll find a way so the person he needs to speak to is his wife. He turns to leave and Arturo grabs him by the arm. Mariano shrugs him off and the two hotties are in a staredown. Arturo wants to know why Mariano feels he has a right to her just because they were once novios. Oh, they weren’t just novios, Mariano tells him. They were going to get married. Arturo’s shocked. Mariano thinks it’s best that he discuss this with his wife or is it possible that just days after being married, he no longer trusts her? Arturo wants to know why Mariano tried to stop the wedding. How far did the relationship go with Teresa? Mariano asks if he wants to know if he slept with her. Ruh-roh!
Paloma is trying to contact Arturo to no avail. She tells Ruben she’s worried. Ruben tells her to chill, his cell battery is probably dead. He’s just surprised he left like he did because he’s so worried about this business with Saenz. [are we ever going to meet this guy?] Paloma offers to take the papers to Arturo. She’s so worried about him she plans to look for him at his house.
Back at the Hottie Showdown: Mariano suggests that if Arturo is so concerned about his wife’s past he should ask her about it. Arturo agrees whatever happened between them is in the past. She’s now His Woman and will be the mother of his children, so he warns Mariano to back off. Mariano shouts in his face that he has no interest in Teresa; however, if she comes to him, don’t expect that he’ll stay away. [ooh] Arturo (poor guy) grabs Mariano by the collar, calling him a desgraciado and yells again that Teresa is His Woman and no one else’s! Mariano wonders, if he’s so sure why all the questions? Got him there, Arturo is muy, muy, impactado. He’s beside himself.
Back at Ruben’s office, Aida, Mayra, and Ruben are meeting with the accountant. Aida tells him she’s planning to be very involved but he needs to explain everything to Mayra because she now plans to manage the businesses left to her by her grandfather. Ruben is sitting there glowering at the end of the table. The accountant asks if he should continue reporting to Ruben or to them? Mayra and Aida respond in unison: “a nosotras, por favor” then laugh at each other. Ruben is steaming mad.
Vecindad: Arturo shows up at Casa Chavez looking for Teresa. Refugio tells him she’s left and he turns to leave. Refugio tells him they’re not fooling her. She knows something’s wrong. He lies and tries to act as though everything’s fine. She’s not fooled, she knows her daughter. He needs to be patient with her. He is having a tough time controlling himself, he’s so angry.
Aurora and Martin are enjoying a game of backgammon when Teresa shows up. Martin offers to leave but Aurora tells him she just needs a minute with Teresa. They chitchat about the honeymoon cancellation. Teresa does tell the truth this time about the cancellation being due to business. She’s come by to see if Aurora wanted to go shopping or something. Aurora declines saying she’s planning to spend the afternoon with Martin. Teresa can’t believe she’s turning her out for her noviecito. She knows he doesn’t like her and all because of that mustia (sad, withered, hypocritical) Aida. Aurora takes offense at the word noviecito and besides they don’t spend their time talking about her. Teresa can’t accept that she won’t take the time to console her. Aurora tells her she refuses to give up her time with Martin and knows Teresa would do the same for Arturo, right? [Uh, I dunno ‘bout that one]
Casa de la Barrera: Uh-oh, Arturo is waiting in his office, in the dark. He is clearly upset and starts pacing. He goes to his stash of alcohol but there’s nothing there. He has a flashback of a conversation with Teresa when she told him she and Mariano were novios back when they were in la prepa. Reina announces the arrival of Paloma. She’s brought the papers but also wants to know if he’s ok. He wants to be alone. She refuses to leave telling him she’s there for him if he feels he’s made a mistake marrying Teresa. She brings up how great their love was and how they’d be married now if only her father hadn’t interfered. He points out she permitted her father to interfere. She acknowledges her part in this but goes on to say there was never deceit or lack of love in their relationship. He asks her to please leave. He doesn’t want to play the victim nor does he want to take advantage of the situation. She doesn’t want to leave, saying they’re united by what they once had.
Bar: Martin is talking to Mariano telling him what a wonderful woman Aurora is. Mariano agrees and says she’s also a great friend. He’s surprised Martin agreed to help him with the fundraising efforts for the clinics. Martin tells him he only agreed because otherwise Aurora would most likely have volunteered to help and Mariano already spends to much time with her as it is.
Arturo’s office. Paloma is crouching next to Arturo asking him to leave with her. He’s grateful she’s opened his eyes but he needs to be alone. Suddenly the lights go on and Teresa is at the door, gasp! Paloma says something about the papers Ruben left and makes a hasty retreat. With tears in her eyes Teresa screams that Paloma just won’t resign herself to losing him. “¡Es el colmo!” Arturo then asks her, “Have you resigned yourself to losing Mariano?” What? “Answer me! How far did you go with him? Did you sleep with him?” oooooh, we have to wait for tomorrow. So is she gonna tell him another lie? “Everyone lies about me, poor, poor me.” Hmmmm a lot to ponder.
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