Wednesday, September 07, 2011
La Fuerza del Destino #23 Tue 09/06/11
We start off with David hired by Anthony. David asks if Ivan would have a problem with rumors flying around town that he's interested in Maripaz. Anthony clarifies that he's not interested in her and if he were they don't mix business with personal life.
Gerry and Camilo talk construction. Ivan walks in and takes over.
Judith and Maripaz go visit Anthony to make their "decorating" proposal. Maripaz makes herself at home. She makes the presentation as if she did all the work with Judith rolling her eyes.
Ivan takes the chance while speaking with Gerry that he and Lucia are novios. Gerry is very happy over the news.
Carlota tells Lucia that she forgot to tell her that Carolina called for her.
Carolina says she called to find out how she's doing since she hasn't heard from her in a while. Lucia gives her the good news that she and Ivan are now novios. Carolina is happy and Gerry walks in. She tells Gerry and he tells her that Ivan already spilled the beans.
Maripaz is home and starts yelling that the "old man" refused her decorating proposal after all the work she did. Lucrecia asks her what she's talking about. Anthony McGuire replies Maripaz. I offered to decorate his house and he didn't like my proposal. Lucrecia asks since when has she been a decorator? I'm not, but Judith is replies Maripaz. Lucrecia says it's best. I don't want you around the McGuire's anyway. Maripaz replies it was the only way for her to be close to Ivan and now that "old man" took it away from her. Lucrecia tells her to forgot about Ivan. Today he asked her to be "novios" with Lucia and she accepted. How could you yells Maripaz. You forbade me. I changed my opinion replies Lucrecia. So what? Where is she yells Maripaz as she walks away. Lucrecia follows.
Carlota asks Lucia how old Alex is. Suddenly Maripaz comes storming into Lucia's room and says "You finally found what you wanted, but you wouldn't be able to marry him since he's your cousin." Lucrecia tells her to be quiet, but Maripaz keeps talking. Cousins do not marry. Explain to her, Abuela. Carlota spills the beans to Lucia. She tells her that Alicia, Ivan's mother, was Teodoro's daughter. But Ivan is not your cousin. Lucrecia begs her mom to stay quiet. Carlota tells her that if we are going to air out the dirty laundry, then let's let it all out. There is no blood between you because your mother is not the daughter of Teodoro Curiel! Stunned faces from the girls. Lucrecia laughs it off saying her mother is loosing her mind. She is Teodoro's daughter. Carlota says it's not a lie. She married Teodoro pregnant with another man's baby. Lucrecia still says that her mother is crazy and when Lucia tries to defend her grandmother, Lucrecia says that what she says is the truth. Otherwise she will take back her permission that she and Ivan are novios. (What is Lucia 5?)
Ivan tells Camilo that he and Lucia are officially novios. Camilo can't believe that Lucrecia accepted it. He warns Ivan to watch out. She probably wants something. And wait til Maripaz finds out. She'll make a bad enemy. Ivan says what can she do? I'm not worried. (famous last words my friend)
Carolina and Gerry are talking about Ivan and Lucia. Carolina thinks that if they marry then they will have kids and Ivan will forget about is lost child. Gerry doesn't think so. Plus he's also feeling guilty every time he sees him. Carolina tells Gerry not to do anything foolish that he might regret later.
Maripaz and Lucia are still arguing about being related to Ivan. Maripaz says you can't marry your cousin, Lucia says you can with permission and tests. Plus you had a child with him and he came out alright. Anyway I believe my grandmother. Maripaz asks if her mother lied. Carlota says that their mother always loved being a "Curiel" and Teodoro was a well known and liked man throughout the world. Maripaz asks Carlota who the heck did she "kick it" with then? Lucia tells Maripaz to respect their grandmother. Maripaz says when I got pregnant everyone looked down on me. They same thing happened to her, but I didn't have the opportunity to marry a rich man to over up the scandal like she did. Lucia calls her garbage. Maripaz starts yelling at Lucia and getting in her face. Carlota has to get in the middle and then throws Maripaz out. Carlota says perhaps I said too much. Lucia tells her it's best to get everything out. It's not good to hold it all in. I love you.
Anthony goes to visit JJ and tells him that he gave David a job. JJ says he's a good for nothing, but Anthony says I think he is. He received good grades in school and managed your affairs rather well. Well yes, replies JJ. But I had to tell him how and what to do all the time. He also has a timid character. Anthony tells JJ that he doesn't care about personal things. David gave him a good impression and he needed the job. Well, it's on you says JJ. But if he fails, don't get angry with me. Anthony assures him he doesn't think David will fail him.
Lucrecia is in her room and Carlota comes in to give her apologizes. Lucrecia always wanted her daughters to be proud that they come from a good, respectable family. Not ordinary like Ivan. Carlota says nothing has to leave this house. It can still be our secret. What if one of the girls spills the beans asks Lucrecia. Once Ivan gets word, he'll come for his inheritance. Carlota says Ivan won't do that. He has no need for it. Lucrecia says he would. He hates us. Now leave me alone!
Camilo asks Ivan if he really is in love with Lucia. They talk about their sufferings. Their lives.
David tells Edith that he found a job with Mr. McGuire. Edith tells him that once his dad finds out, he's going to be upset. Both Maripaz and Lucia are seeing Ivan. That's why Lucia broke it off with Saul.
The boys (Ivan and Camilo) get an ice cream. Ivan talks about his lost son. They toss around ideas and theories. Camilo says Gerry has a son the same age your own son would be. Ivan wants to know when Gerry got married and where.
Maripaz complains to her friends that Lucia stole her novio from her.
Celia makes lunch for Camilo. They sit down to eat and Camilo asks her if she remembers their conversation the other night regarding Gerry and his little boy. Well I got to thinking today and what if that little boy was really Ivan's? Camilo explains his theory. Celia says I hope you didn't tell Ivan. Camilo says he did. Did Alicia ever tell you that Gerry was kicking it with another? Celia says she never did. And I don't want you getting involved in all this.
Anthony tells Ivan that Maripaz came to present her "decorating" ideas, but he didn't like it. So he contracted someone else. So how did she take it asks Ivan? She held on to her anger. Also I hired David and went to visit JJ to tell him. And how did JJ take it asks Ivan? He also held on to his anger replies Anthony. They both share a laugh.
JJ is home whining and complaining about Anthony hiring David. He says it appears he's really not such a friend after all. What did he do to you asks Edith. Because of him, all my friends will be laughing at me replies JJ. All because of David. What did our son do asks Edith? Our idiot son asked him for a job and the old man gave it to him replies JJ. Well he left the house and he needed a job says Edith. So he had to go to him and ask for a job asks JJ? Put me to shame? He did it on purpose! Saul walks in and JJ says did you know that David asked Anthony for a job and that your ex-girlfriend is now going with Ivan? And what do you want me to do asks Saul? Nothing replies JJ. Even I can't do nothing, but stand around with my arms crossed. My children just want me to look bad. Saul gets angry and says he wanted to get some guys to beat up Ivan, but he said no. Because you idiot, then all eyes would have been on you replies JJ. So what do I do asks Saul? JJ looks at him in frustration and walks away. Edith and Judith run up to Saul and beg him not to do anything stupid. Saul gets mad and walks off. Judith tells Edith that Saul won't do anything.
Lucia tells David that she and Ivan are novios. David warns her that he had a thing with Maripaz. Lucia says that is all clarified now. David tells her that he found a job with Anthony. She congratulated him. Suddenly Maripaz walks in and takes the phone away from her. She hangs up the phone and asks Maripaz if she was talking to her boyfriend? Lucia says I was talking to David. Maripaz asks what do you have with him? None of your business replies Lucia. The phone rings again and it's David, but Maripaz won't let her answer. Maripaz tells Lucia that when she was younger she was in love with Ivan. But of course he was a man and he couldn't become involved with someone as young as you were back then. He needed a woman and that woman was me. Lucia says yes, but you made him feel unappreciated and beneath you. Well we now that story. It's that we loved each other with a passion replies Maripaz. I had his son. We have a bond that is really hard to break. You broke it when you wanted to get rid of the child says Lucia. But I didn't do it replies Maripaz. The child disappeared. Ivan returned and we renewed our relationship. We even made love. Ivan says that didn't happened says Lucia. He lied replies Maripaz. I believe him says Lucia. Of course replies Maripaz. Woman in love become dumb. But I don't care who you believe. He continues to be my man. Perhaps for you, but not for him says Lucia. He would still be if you hadn't interfered replies Maripaz. I didn't interfere says Lucia. Of course you did replies Maripaz. What he wants to do is hurt me. Because he cares for me. So Ivan isn't for me, then he won't be for you. So how are you going to do that asks Lucia. Very easy replies Maripaz. You are very much for my grandmother right? If you don't break your commitment with Ivan, the whole town will know about her past. And our mother is a bastard. I have nothing to lose. Everyone says I'm a drunk. Another thing added to my rep is no big deal. So break it off or I tell everything! Lucia runs after Maripaz and tries to reason with her. If she breaks if off with Ivan, he won't return to her. Why not asks Maripaz? Because of the child replies Lucia. If you haven't opened your big mouth and told him that the child wasn't dead he wouldn't have left me says Maripaz. We couldn't let him believe that the child was dead says Lucia. What did you accomplish by telling him the truth asks Maripaz? Did he find him? You only did it to make me look bad. You did it to look good to him. You know what to do and Maripaz storms off.
Ivan is in a flower shop and picks out a purple orchid. Then he's at a jewelers picking out a ring.
Clayto tells Gloria that the girls were fighting about a child that was not dead. He tells her that Maripaz when she was a young girl would sneek into Ivan's room. They put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4. Then Gloria tells Clayto that Gerry was really attentive and nice to Alicia. They put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4. Smart. Not ususal in novelas.
Carlota tells Lucia that she worries about word getting out and affecting Lucrecia. Lucia asks about Lucrecia's father. Carlota says it was a man that came on a construction job. She fell in love and when he found out she was pregnant, he left. She thinks he was married. Lucia asks if she remembers his name. Felipe Delmonte replies Carlota. Gloria brings a flower arrangement to Lucia. She opens the letter, it reads: My love, they say that orchids last for a long time. But I hope our love lasts forever. Lucia gets emotional and Carlota asks her what's wrong? Lucia blames it on her emotions. Carlota says there are 2 things that make happiness more complete. The love of a good man and the light in a child's eyes. You have the first and I hope soon you will have the second. Ivan calls and asks if she received the flower. Yes and thank you she replies. I have another gift for you says Ivan. Can I come by later and give it to you? Lucia tells him that she's not feeling well. Of course he gets all concerned. She tells him that she just wants to rest. Ivan says he's going to visit her anyway. She begs off and says she'll see him tomorrow. Carlota asks her what the heck is going on? Lucia says she doesn't feel like seeing anyone today. Carlota says but he's your boyfriend. I just want to be alone. Carlota says she's going to find out what's wrong with her but leaves for now.
Ivan picks up his phone then throws it down. Changes his mind and leaves his hotel room to drive to Lucia's house. Clayto greets him and Ivan says he wants to see Lucia. Carlota tells Clayto that she will get Lucia. Carlota finds Lucia crying. What's wrong she asks? I can't believe what I told you about myself and your mom has put you this way. Just the shock replies Lucia. Carlota tells her that Ivan is here to see her. Lucia tells her that she doesn't want to see him. Tell him I'm already asleep.
Carlota tells Ivan that's she's asleep. Ivan isn't buying it. Carlota doesn't know why she doesn't want to see him. Did you guys fight? No, nothing replies Ivan. Did something happen? Did Saul come and bother her? Carlota says a family problem. Just give her time replies Carlota. I'm sure tomorrow she will be okay. Ivan agrees and tells Carlota that he will be back tomorrow to see Lucia.
Ivan asks Clayto if he would answer a question for him. Clayto asks if it's regarding the fight the girls had today? Fight questions Ivan? Wasn't that what you were going to ask says Clayto. No, but I'm interested in the fight says Ivan. Well, I didn't hear anything replies Clayto. Maripaz took her car and left and Lucia was sad. He tries to ask more questions but Clayto ain't budging. Then Ivan asks about Alicia. Did she have a boyfriend? Clayto says she didn't but Ivan isn't believing him.
Tomorrow: Lucia tells Ivan she wants to break it off with him.
Gerry and Camilo talk construction. Ivan walks in and takes over.
Judith and Maripaz go visit Anthony to make their "decorating" proposal. Maripaz makes herself at home. She makes the presentation as if she did all the work with Judith rolling her eyes.
Ivan takes the chance while speaking with Gerry that he and Lucia are novios. Gerry is very happy over the news.
Carlota tells Lucia that she forgot to tell her that Carolina called for her.
Carolina says she called to find out how she's doing since she hasn't heard from her in a while. Lucia gives her the good news that she and Ivan are now novios. Carolina is happy and Gerry walks in. She tells Gerry and he tells her that Ivan already spilled the beans.
Maripaz is home and starts yelling that the "old man" refused her decorating proposal after all the work she did. Lucrecia asks her what she's talking about. Anthony McGuire replies Maripaz. I offered to decorate his house and he didn't like my proposal. Lucrecia asks since when has she been a decorator? I'm not, but Judith is replies Maripaz. Lucrecia says it's best. I don't want you around the McGuire's anyway. Maripaz replies it was the only way for her to be close to Ivan and now that "old man" took it away from her. Lucrecia tells her to forgot about Ivan. Today he asked her to be "novios" with Lucia and she accepted. How could you yells Maripaz. You forbade me. I changed my opinion replies Lucrecia. So what? Where is she yells Maripaz as she walks away. Lucrecia follows.
Carlota asks Lucia how old Alex is. Suddenly Maripaz comes storming into Lucia's room and says "You finally found what you wanted, but you wouldn't be able to marry him since he's your cousin." Lucrecia tells her to be quiet, but Maripaz keeps talking. Cousins do not marry. Explain to her, Abuela. Carlota spills the beans to Lucia. She tells her that Alicia, Ivan's mother, was Teodoro's daughter. But Ivan is not your cousin. Lucrecia begs her mom to stay quiet. Carlota tells her that if we are going to air out the dirty laundry, then let's let it all out. There is no blood between you because your mother is not the daughter of Teodoro Curiel! Stunned faces from the girls. Lucrecia laughs it off saying her mother is loosing her mind. She is Teodoro's daughter. Carlota says it's not a lie. She married Teodoro pregnant with another man's baby. Lucrecia still says that her mother is crazy and when Lucia tries to defend her grandmother, Lucrecia says that what she says is the truth. Otherwise she will take back her permission that she and Ivan are novios. (What is Lucia 5?)
Ivan tells Camilo that he and Lucia are officially novios. Camilo can't believe that Lucrecia accepted it. He warns Ivan to watch out. She probably wants something. And wait til Maripaz finds out. She'll make a bad enemy. Ivan says what can she do? I'm not worried. (famous last words my friend)
Carolina and Gerry are talking about Ivan and Lucia. Carolina thinks that if they marry then they will have kids and Ivan will forget about is lost child. Gerry doesn't think so. Plus he's also feeling guilty every time he sees him. Carolina tells Gerry not to do anything foolish that he might regret later.
Maripaz and Lucia are still arguing about being related to Ivan. Maripaz says you can't marry your cousin, Lucia says you can with permission and tests. Plus you had a child with him and he came out alright. Anyway I believe my grandmother. Maripaz asks if her mother lied. Carlota says that their mother always loved being a "Curiel" and Teodoro was a well known and liked man throughout the world. Maripaz asks Carlota who the heck did she "kick it" with then? Lucia tells Maripaz to respect their grandmother. Maripaz says when I got pregnant everyone looked down on me. They same thing happened to her, but I didn't have the opportunity to marry a rich man to over up the scandal like she did. Lucia calls her garbage. Maripaz starts yelling at Lucia and getting in her face. Carlota has to get in the middle and then throws Maripaz out. Carlota says perhaps I said too much. Lucia tells her it's best to get everything out. It's not good to hold it all in. I love you.
Anthony goes to visit JJ and tells him that he gave David a job. JJ says he's a good for nothing, but Anthony says I think he is. He received good grades in school and managed your affairs rather well. Well yes, replies JJ. But I had to tell him how and what to do all the time. He also has a timid character. Anthony tells JJ that he doesn't care about personal things. David gave him a good impression and he needed the job. Well, it's on you says JJ. But if he fails, don't get angry with me. Anthony assures him he doesn't think David will fail him.
Lucrecia is in her room and Carlota comes in to give her apologizes. Lucrecia always wanted her daughters to be proud that they come from a good, respectable family. Not ordinary like Ivan. Carlota says nothing has to leave this house. It can still be our secret. What if one of the girls spills the beans asks Lucrecia. Once Ivan gets word, he'll come for his inheritance. Carlota says Ivan won't do that. He has no need for it. Lucrecia says he would. He hates us. Now leave me alone!
Camilo asks Ivan if he really is in love with Lucia. They talk about their sufferings. Their lives.
David tells Edith that he found a job with Mr. McGuire. Edith tells him that once his dad finds out, he's going to be upset. Both Maripaz and Lucia are seeing Ivan. That's why Lucia broke it off with Saul.
The boys (Ivan and Camilo) get an ice cream. Ivan talks about his lost son. They toss around ideas and theories. Camilo says Gerry has a son the same age your own son would be. Ivan wants to know when Gerry got married and where.
Maripaz complains to her friends that Lucia stole her novio from her.
Celia makes lunch for Camilo. They sit down to eat and Camilo asks her if she remembers their conversation the other night regarding Gerry and his little boy. Well I got to thinking today and what if that little boy was really Ivan's? Camilo explains his theory. Celia says I hope you didn't tell Ivan. Camilo says he did. Did Alicia ever tell you that Gerry was kicking it with another? Celia says she never did. And I don't want you getting involved in all this.
Anthony tells Ivan that Maripaz came to present her "decorating" ideas, but he didn't like it. So he contracted someone else. So how did she take it asks Ivan? She held on to her anger. Also I hired David and went to visit JJ to tell him. And how did JJ take it asks Ivan? He also held on to his anger replies Anthony. They both share a laugh.
JJ is home whining and complaining about Anthony hiring David. He says it appears he's really not such a friend after all. What did he do to you asks Edith. Because of him, all my friends will be laughing at me replies JJ. All because of David. What did our son do asks Edith? Our idiot son asked him for a job and the old man gave it to him replies JJ. Well he left the house and he needed a job says Edith. So he had to go to him and ask for a job asks JJ? Put me to shame? He did it on purpose! Saul walks in and JJ says did you know that David asked Anthony for a job and that your ex-girlfriend is now going with Ivan? And what do you want me to do asks Saul? Nothing replies JJ. Even I can't do nothing, but stand around with my arms crossed. My children just want me to look bad. Saul gets angry and says he wanted to get some guys to beat up Ivan, but he said no. Because you idiot, then all eyes would have been on you replies JJ. So what do I do asks Saul? JJ looks at him in frustration and walks away. Edith and Judith run up to Saul and beg him not to do anything stupid. Saul gets mad and walks off. Judith tells Edith that Saul won't do anything.
Lucia tells David that she and Ivan are novios. David warns her that he had a thing with Maripaz. Lucia says that is all clarified now. David tells her that he found a job with Anthony. She congratulated him. Suddenly Maripaz walks in and takes the phone away from her. She hangs up the phone and asks Maripaz if she was talking to her boyfriend? Lucia says I was talking to David. Maripaz asks what do you have with him? None of your business replies Lucia. The phone rings again and it's David, but Maripaz won't let her answer. Maripaz tells Lucia that when she was younger she was in love with Ivan. But of course he was a man and he couldn't become involved with someone as young as you were back then. He needed a woman and that woman was me. Lucia says yes, but you made him feel unappreciated and beneath you. Well we now that story. It's that we loved each other with a passion replies Maripaz. I had his son. We have a bond that is really hard to break. You broke it when you wanted to get rid of the child says Lucia. But I didn't do it replies Maripaz. The child disappeared. Ivan returned and we renewed our relationship. We even made love. Ivan says that didn't happened says Lucia. He lied replies Maripaz. I believe him says Lucia. Of course replies Maripaz. Woman in love become dumb. But I don't care who you believe. He continues to be my man. Perhaps for you, but not for him says Lucia. He would still be if you hadn't interfered replies Maripaz. I didn't interfere says Lucia. Of course you did replies Maripaz. What he wants to do is hurt me. Because he cares for me. So Ivan isn't for me, then he won't be for you. So how are you going to do that asks Lucia. Very easy replies Maripaz. You are very much for my grandmother right? If you don't break your commitment with Ivan, the whole town will know about her past. And our mother is a bastard. I have nothing to lose. Everyone says I'm a drunk. Another thing added to my rep is no big deal. So break it off or I tell everything! Lucia runs after Maripaz and tries to reason with her. If she breaks if off with Ivan, he won't return to her. Why not asks Maripaz? Because of the child replies Lucia. If you haven't opened your big mouth and told him that the child wasn't dead he wouldn't have left me says Maripaz. We couldn't let him believe that the child was dead says Lucia. What did you accomplish by telling him the truth asks Maripaz? Did he find him? You only did it to make me look bad. You did it to look good to him. You know what to do and Maripaz storms off.
Ivan is in a flower shop and picks out a purple orchid. Then he's at a jewelers picking out a ring.
Clayto tells Gloria that the girls were fighting about a child that was not dead. He tells her that Maripaz when she was a young girl would sneek into Ivan's room. They put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4. Then Gloria tells Clayto that Gerry was really attentive and nice to Alicia. They put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4. Smart. Not ususal in novelas.
Carlota tells Lucia that she worries about word getting out and affecting Lucrecia. Lucia asks about Lucrecia's father. Carlota says it was a man that came on a construction job. She fell in love and when he found out she was pregnant, he left. She thinks he was married. Lucia asks if she remembers his name. Felipe Delmonte replies Carlota. Gloria brings a flower arrangement to Lucia. She opens the letter, it reads: My love, they say that orchids last for a long time. But I hope our love lasts forever. Lucia gets emotional and Carlota asks her what's wrong? Lucia blames it on her emotions. Carlota says there are 2 things that make happiness more complete. The love of a good man and the light in a child's eyes. You have the first and I hope soon you will have the second. Ivan calls and asks if she received the flower. Yes and thank you she replies. I have another gift for you says Ivan. Can I come by later and give it to you? Lucia tells him that she's not feeling well. Of course he gets all concerned. She tells him that she just wants to rest. Ivan says he's going to visit her anyway. She begs off and says she'll see him tomorrow. Carlota asks her what the heck is going on? Lucia says she doesn't feel like seeing anyone today. Carlota says but he's your boyfriend. I just want to be alone. Carlota says she's going to find out what's wrong with her but leaves for now.
Ivan picks up his phone then throws it down. Changes his mind and leaves his hotel room to drive to Lucia's house. Clayto greets him and Ivan says he wants to see Lucia. Carlota tells Clayto that she will get Lucia. Carlota finds Lucia crying. What's wrong she asks? I can't believe what I told you about myself and your mom has put you this way. Just the shock replies Lucia. Carlota tells her that Ivan is here to see her. Lucia tells her that she doesn't want to see him. Tell him I'm already asleep.
Carlota tells Ivan that's she's asleep. Ivan isn't buying it. Carlota doesn't know why she doesn't want to see him. Did you guys fight? No, nothing replies Ivan. Did something happen? Did Saul come and bother her? Carlota says a family problem. Just give her time replies Carlota. I'm sure tomorrow she will be okay. Ivan agrees and tells Carlota that he will be back tomorrow to see Lucia.
Ivan asks Clayto if he would answer a question for him. Clayto asks if it's regarding the fight the girls had today? Fight questions Ivan? Wasn't that what you were going to ask says Clayto. No, but I'm interested in the fight says Ivan. Well, I didn't hear anything replies Clayto. Maripaz took her car and left and Lucia was sad. He tries to ask more questions but Clayto ain't budging. Then Ivan asks about Alicia. Did she have a boyfriend? Clayto says she didn't but Ivan isn't believing him.
Tomorrow: Lucia tells Ivan she wants to break it off with him.
Labels: Fuerza
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Alborada, 9/6/2011. Cap. 69.
Sorry so late today, folks. Every day, my boss wants me to finish my work. Imagine that!
Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #26, Tuesday segment, at this link.
On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 69 start at this link.
Thank you, Carlos, for today's very interesting picture.
Julie's caption: "I can't believe he got a butterfly tattoo!"
Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #26, Tuesday segment, at this link.
On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 69 start at this link.
Thank you, Carlos, for today's very interesting picture.
Julie's caption: "I can't believe he got a butterfly tattoo!"
Labels: Alborada
Teresa Mon 9/5/11 #131 RRRRRRrrrrata-Trapped By The RRRRRRRrrrrrata Pack
The two-minute rewind: Lucia is introduced to Juana by Luisa as her maid of honor; Juana agrees to make her a dress. (We wonder when word will leak out and Juana will finally strike it rich by becoming couturier to The Rich and Famous of D.F.); Teresa and Arturo arrive at the Casota to begin the workday as Fernando comes in from his morning jog. He warns Tere that Art’s still testing her loyalty and love and is having her watched. Bummer!
In Cuernevaca at the Retreat House, Aurora is delighted to receive the jillionth and one bouquet from Mariono. (Just looking at the pile of pots on her table makes me sneeze and my nose runny!) “I am sick from love, Doctor. When will you be able to take care of me?” She begins to call him on the preprogrammed phone (we assume) he gave her early on, but then decides it would be better to talk to him in person instead.
Back at the Casota de La de la Barrera, Tere whimpers she doesn’t know what else she can do to convince the hunky hubster that she loves him. Nando says just to be patient. He tried talking some sense into him but Art just wouldn’t listen. She walks off in tears; Nando’s hard to read but it could be that he’s had enough of Arturo and his whining wife.
At Elegant Acres, Genoveva is giving her maid the third degree about her niece who just had a baby. Genovenom has a proposition for her and wants to meet with her.
Tere stops back at the ‘Hood to make a quick visit to Juana’s. Lucia and Lu are still there. Juana explains about the dress job. Tere knows a true threat when she sees one and plants a frozen smile on her face as she greets the buxom Bubbles and says “Hey” to Lu. While Juana and Lu go to the back room to check on something, Bubbles smiles brightly and tells Teresa she heard about Art’s financial setback and is certain things will right themselves in no time at all! Tere raises a well-groomed eyebrow. “--How can you be so sure?” Well he had nothing once before after his parents died but he alone managed to turn things around and his request for the inheritance was finally granted! (Bubbles may be gawd-awful bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for 8 AM, but common sense doesn’t seem to be her forte.) This is not exactly what Tere wanted to hear from an employee, especially after the nasty news from Nando earlier. Her voice is icy and patronizing. Yes, she’s sure of it and she’ll stand by him during the whole process—and a.l.w.a.y.s. (Ala shark-byte chica-speak: so get your bodacious boob job, your big butt and that bucktooth grin of yours outta my face, B!tch! I’ve been around this block before! I been there, done that, got the tee-shirt!) Boobalicious Bubbles’s blindingly bright smile dims ju-u-u-u-s-s-st a bit.
On the other side of Elegant Acres, Aurora stops in for an unexpected visit home and tells Daddy about her plans to help Mariano with their award-winning project after all. Hector the Director is dead set against it. The last thing he wants is for his little girl to get a big booboo from bad-boy Mariano. Hec doesn’t thing Mariano’s totally over Teresa and will end up hurting her like he did Aida. Aurora says Aida asked for it and anyway, Mariano was up front with her about things. She’s sure that Tere still loves Mar and is only with Art for his money. Besides, Aurora’s decided she’s a big girl now and can handle anything—even a confrontation with Teresa. The blinders are off where Tere’s now concerned.
Back in the bilge of the barrio, Bubbles tries to make nice by asking why she feels like Tere doesn’t much care for her. What is she worried about? Teresa guffaws and asks why she’d be worried about the likes of her? Oh, says the luscious Lucia with an irritating, Jane Seymour signature crook of a smile, that I’m working for your husband. “—Excuuuuuuuuse me! You’re working for both of us! Got it? We are a pair—partners!” Just then Juana and Lu return. Lu and Lu leave for work. Juana starts describing the type of dress she’s making for Lucia (I think?) but Teresa shuts her up ASAPP! She doesn’t want to hear a thing about that…female. “--Why?” “--Because she’s flirting and going after my husband and she doesn’t make any bones about the fact he likes her!” Tere says she loves Art, but if he keeps screwing up, she’s going to divorce him and head out on her own!
Teresa explains that because Art still doubts her love for him, he refuses to accept a loan from Fernando which would allow them to return to their earlier economic level. Juana agrees with Art for not wanting to accept a loan, much less from his future brother-in-law!! It would only cause trouble. Well, says Tere, he’ll have trouble for real if he doesn’t change his ways and fast! Juana wants an explanation. Tere viers into a safer direction and suggests that since Fer doesn’t like the way Art’s treating her, he and Luisa (her BFF) will start to have problems for sure whenever it’s brought up. Juana suggests that Tere discuss things with Art if she’s worried that this Lucia babe is throwing herself at him like that. Nope, says Tere, not in a million years would she let him know she’s dying of jealousy! So, if the jerk doesn’t get his act together and soon, she’s ditching him!
Juana wonders if she’d go looking for Mariano if she gets divorced. No, says Tere, though it wouldn’t be a bad idea. He says he’s over her, but she knows he still has it bad for her. However, she’s got bigger fish in mind than either Mariano or Art if that happens. Juana corrects her and says don’t be so sure about Mar. He is now deeply in love with Aurora. Who in their right mind could fall in love with a spoiled, tantrum-throwing and reckless [lanzada] girl like Aeeeeeda. But Teresa’s sure it’s just like when Mar dated Aida. No, don’t think so, says Juana. “Well, good for Aurora then,” says Tere decidedly. Juan gives her one last bit of advice. “--Instead of daydreaming about things that will never happen, you should put your mind to working along side your husband if you’re so worried about what Lucia might do.”
Aurora tells Daddy Director she’s a big girl now and she’s got to grow up some time, so like it or not, she’s decided to go to Zacatecas and take whatever comes, period.
Back at Oficinita de los dos de la Barrera, the buxom Bubbles finishes a bit of dictation and begins to pout. She mentions to Art that something’s bothering her about Teresa. Seems she might be jealous of Bubbles because of their working together. Art chuckles and says it is flattering to have someone consider a woman as beautiful as she a reason for jealousy, and she could be correct. Anyway, their relationship started because the two of them used to work together. If she would like, he’ll have a chat with his wife about it. No, says Bubbles. She doesn’t have a problem with anything. Sure he’s handsome, but she’s not interested in him sexually, and she understands her boundaries. (Suuuuuuuure.) He smiles and says ditto. (Riiiiggghhht.) The whole time she’s been doodling.
Meanwhile, Juana opens another final letter from functionally illiterate Cutberto. (Viewerville wonders if he had either Mariano or his uncle help him write it.) She tearfully reads Buttberto’s grammatically challenged missive of love and devotion asking her to let her heart choose for her, and to know that he’s perfectly willing to adopt an orphan since she’s now barren. FF>>
In Zacatecas, Buttberto and his uncle discuss making wedding arrangements in case Juana gives him a yes. Unk says well, even if she gives him the heave ho, there are plenty of beautiful babes around these parts who’d jump at the chance to hook up and tie the knot with him! FF>>
Tere returns from a short visit with mama. Juana gives her the bad news: she’s decided to marry Buttberto. (I say cut the apron strings now and stop wasting your time!) Tere warns her that that way lies poverty and problems! So what, says Juana. All marriages have problems. Look at your marriage! I’d say it’s better when that happens that you're with someone you really love, wouldn’t you agree? Tere stops in her tracks and gives her the oops-a-daisy once over.
Back to Elegant Acres at Casa de las Caceras, Aeeeda is giving Mayra grief for being such a wet blanket now when it comes to getting even with the bane of her daughter’s existence: Teresa de la Barerra Chavez. Doesn’t she get that the broad is at the root of all their trial and tribulation? Mayra tho’, is totally transformed and is staying true to her New Age persona: forgive and forget and then be reborn again; bitterness is bad for one’s self-image and revenge fills life with totally negative energies; only when you recognize this will you be truly free! Just then Genoveva arrives with her newly “adopted” baby boy who is actually her maid’s grand-nephew. She passes him off as hers. Aeeeda and Mayra are thrilled and decide to take pictures of the little one for their photo album. Gen is in one heck of a bind.
Juana asks Johnny where Buttberto’s gone since she went to visit and found his door was padlocked shut. Johnny tells her he’s returned to Zacatecas. He thought she knew he left since he only did it because she’d given him the bum’s rush.
Juana returns to her apartment in tears. Teresa tries to comfort her. No use, says Juana. She didn’t know until Buttberto left this time how much she really loves him. (Viewerville gags and throws up a little in their mouth. So does Teresa.) FF>>
At the same time, Buttberto wanders around aimlessly (as he’s aparrently jobless) and thinks back to his bedroom antics with Juana. FF>>FF>>
That night Teresa’s walking the halls of TOHIMC (the only hospital in Mexico City) and runs into Aeeeeda again. “—Well if it ain’t the biggest gutter rat in all of Mexico!” Tere greets her and asks what her problem is now. Aeeeda yells at her for persuading Amadeo, Daddy’s accountant, to cheat him and then to turn him into the authorities so he ende up in prison! Tere chuckles and says naw, her daddy knows how to lie very well by himself. Any fraud committed was his doing and his alone! Although, she has to admit (with a big sh!t-eating grin) that she advised him to turn him in. Aeeeda tries to haul off and slap Teresa, but this time she’s ready for the blonde barker in heat and grabs her arm. “—I told you once upon a time that if you continued to upset me I’d destroy your family and I’ve done it!” (Viewerville gets a glimpse of Art’s driver and his extra-large ears flapping in the hallway breeze about 10 feet back.) Aeeeda accuses Tere of stabbing people in the back but Tere says no, she was warned and that’s not going behind somebody’s back, now is it? Not only have I destroyed your family, but you’ve lost both Paulo and Mariano. Tsk. So now you’re all alone You are a solitary female [mujer sola]. Tsk. Tsk. Aeeeda makes a play on Teresa’s words. Yes, she’s may be a mujer sola, but Teresa is a mujerzuela [a whore]!
On another side of the hospital, Esperanza is chatting with Mariano about Mayra’s making nice and wondering if one day she can do the same with Aeeeda. Nothing would make him happier, since of course, Aeeeda is Rodriguito’s older sister. What about him and Tere, she asks? Not much of a chance, he feels.
Back in the hallway, Tere reminds Aeeeda that she’s a married woman, a Sra., if you please. Ah, yes, a Sra. who sleeps with other men before her wedding day and who will certainly leave hubby once he loses the last little bit of wealth he has left. Tere says she knows he’ll soon be back to his former level and BTW, do you know where we’re living now? Yeah, says Aeeeda. Of course, it’s a loaner. Nope, RENTED, and soon it will be mine! And, guess what else? I’m Mariano’s neighbor now! Oh, says Aeeeda, will you try to get him back once Arturo’s pesoless? FYI, says Teresa, he’s not going to be pesoless, much less me! Aeeeda hates her and she’s going to hurt her where it hurts her the most—in her wallet! And she’s going to do all in her power to prove to everyone what a hypocrite she is! If Aeeed tries it, well, she and everyone else will learn that they cannot get the better of her, so Aeeeda might as well give it up. Nothin’ doin’, says Aeeeda. She’ll come after her if it’s the last thing she ever does! Till she’s breathed her last. Well, then die tryin’ cuz nobody can beat me. Between existance and non-existence, I am, she smiles matter-of-factly. Aeeeda is bleeding out the eye-balls by now she’s so angry.
Back at Oficinita de los de la Barerra, Bubbles and Art finish the workday. He’s off to TOHIMC to catch up with Tere and check on Rodriguito’s progress. They air kiss. She waits till he’s out the door and sighs over the pencilled portrait she’s made of him while doodling instead of taking dictation. (Oh, that’s right, she’s got a proposal of some sort still to give to him. Dunno what about, tho’.)
At the hospital, Rubigote shows up with a copy of the judge’s order and the DNA test showing that he is the baby-daddy and has full paternity rights over the kid. Steam starts curling out around and from all Hernan the Galan’s cranial aperatures.
Arturo arrives and finds Tere in Rodriguito’s little room. She kisses him hello and says she’s got Jacinot near to avoid Art worrying she’s just there to see Mariano all the time. He says ahhem and BTW if this is your way of trying to calm me down and to persuade me to accept Fernando’s offer, then forget it. I’m not going to. Teresa is drop-jawed and speechless impactada.
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Arturo arrives and finds Tere in Rodriguito’s little room. She kisses him hello and says she’s got Jacinot near to avoid Art worrying she’s just there to see Mariano all the time. He says ahhem and BTW if this is your way of trying to calm me down and to persuade me to accept Fernando’s offer, then forget it. I’m not going to. Teresa is saucer-eyed and temporarily speechless impactada. “--Wh-wh-what do you mean?” He knows, he says, that she and his sis have been discussing it is all. “--Well, it’s not right, what you’re doing!” Finally she threatens that if he doesn’t get moving and talk about setting up an office with Fernando, then she will herself! Art stares down his nose at her and is shocked, shocked that Tere would threaten him this way!
Down the hall a ways, Hernan, Espe, and El Bigote continue arguing over Roddy. Espe is nearly in tears as she listens. Hernan says it’s a shame that Ruben has to turn this into some sort of a contest and doesn’t give a rap about what’s best for Rodrigo in any of this. El Bigote sniffs and says tuff turnips. He’s not giving up his rights and will win the court case. Espe figures being in jail was a wasted learning experience for the brute. He sniffs and his fur lip vibrates and undulates even more. He tells them he’s not there for them to judge him, only to see after his son! He’s heads down the hall and they trail after him.
In their godson’s sickroom, Tere and Art continue quibbling over Art’s not accepting Nando’s offer. She made the tactical error of telling him honestly what she intended: to set up the office and take care of his business empire’s legal needs herself if he’ll agree to it. Arturo says he figured she didn’t want him to do so because of Oriana. Tere thought that he’d do it instead and they’d have no problem then. But he didn’t and it had nothing to do with Luisa and Fernando’s relationship, but rather because he still doesn’t trust her or think she loves him! Word up, Arturito! “—You might want to punish me, and it may not matter to you whether you recover financially! But I am getting sick and tired of putting up with your little tests!” And now Art’s nose is totally stuck out of joint and his mouth is puckered like he really should be in the can for a dump ‘n pump.
Aeeeda is now griping (aaaa-gain!) to Mariano about her latest claws ‘n paws with Teresa. He tells her she needs to forget about Teresa and anything she might do. Aeeeda says no way! Doesn’t he realize that Teresa’s the one responsible for her mami throwing her papi in jail???? Mar just crinkles up his nose and frowns like doesn’t this.broad.get.it?
Back in Roddy’s sickroom, Art goes after Teresa. Sure it’s normal to have doubts and to get impatient about returning to the old lifestyle, but remember the offer he made was to me and NOT you, he says. “--He needs somebody he can trust legally is all.” Art gets his back up. “—The days where I’d listen and agree to everything you say are long over! Things are going to be done like I say and I’m not going to put up with your temper tantrums. Perhaps I’m to blame also for the way things are and for not doing this from the start, but love for you blinded me and I bowed to everything you wanted.” Tere glares at him. “—You say it as if you’re some sort of saint!” He tells her not to go back bringing up Paloma again because he’s not going to listen to it. No, she yells back, it’s more like Lucia this time! Don’t think I don’t notice how she interests you and how much you like working with her!”
Rubigote follows his mustache into the room and greets the two after hearing Art yelling about her being jealous. He hands Tere the judge’s order. She reads it over.
Aeeeda explains to Mariano how Tere knew her father’s accountant and the whole story behind his stealing from her mother, and how she advised him to turn her daddy into the cops. Mar says he finds it hard to believe. (Something doesn’t compute here. What difference does it make if she did or didn’t. The two were guilty and she told her “client” to turn himself in and turn state’s evidence, right? So ol’ Amadeo got immunity is all. Big fat deal.) She’s out for vengeance! Mariano shuts her up and tells her she should listen to herself. The problem is the two of them are constantly one-upping one another and the sick cycle just continues. Somebody’s got to put the brakes on already!
Tere and Art are waiting for Rubigote to finish his “visit” with Roddy. Art and she are talking about Ruben’s seeing his son as being harmful [dañino] just as said brute shows up. He tells them he’d rather they stop interfering with his rights as Roddy’s daddy. Tere reminds him neither his son nor Espe ever mattered a whit to him, otherwise he’d have divorced his wife right off the bat. As it was, he was too busy stealing Mayra blind! Rube says, well, I’d have been able to settle things and nothing would have gone wrong with Luna Turquesa but you didn’t give me time. Why? Because you were in cahoots with Amadeo and you were the one who advised him to turn me in! He tells Arturo he has no idea of the type of viper he’s married to. Art looks at Tere with new-found suspicion.
Aeeeda is upset to hear Mariano defend Tere again. No, just that he’s worried about her. She takes it as his feeling something deeper. He pulls her off him and tells her she’s got to learn to live and do by herself now. He’s sorry about it, but he’s not going to be the one with her.
Tere tells Rubigote that he’s got his head up his anal orifice if he thinks she had anything to do with Amadeo turning him in. And if he remembers, she and Art were in Europe then, so it must be something else ridiculous that Aeeeeda’s blaming her for. Riiiiiight, says Rubigote. He then turns to Art and warns him that Teresa will be his undoing if he stick with her. “--Ok then, we’ll be seeing each other often since I’ll be very attentive to my son’s health.” He walks out and Art asks Tere if she really had advised Amadeo to turn in his boss. He remembers that she called the accountant numerous times while they were in Europe. She admits it and says it was to discuss other things, but if he’d asked her whether to report him to the authorities or not she would have told him to definitely go ahead! Art is not a happy camper.
The next morning at the Casota, Luisa and Tere discuss how she told Art that she’d handle setting up Fernando’s legal affairs office if her brother wouldn’t. “--Who better than a dear friend whom he could trust completely, right?” Tere knows that Luisa will race back to Fer with the argument and if she’s planned her strategy properly, he’ll be eating out of Tere’s hand and it’ll be Legal Affairs Office de España here I come! Just then Teresa gets an unexpected call from Aeeeda asking for a Luna Turquesa board meeting that afternoon. She races into Art’s office, snubbing Lustylicious Lucia over her proposals of something or other, to let him know that there’ll be a board meeting there at the Casota with the whole lot of the L.Q. group, if it’s all right with him. She has no idea what “decisions” it is they’re thinking of taking. Yes? Then she’ll let them know right away.
Over at Genovenom’s, Rubigote and Aeeeda yuck it up about how upset Teresa was that he’d gotten that judgment from the court allowing him visitation of her godson. They’re all in agreement that Teresa needs to pay for all their problems, yada, yada, yada.
That afternoon, Mariano arrives in Zacatecas. He finds Buttberto who introduces him to his uncle. They go sightseeing. He tells Buttberto about his project. FF>>
Back at the Casota, Gen, Aeeeda and Ruben show up together instead of Martin. Aeeeda explains that Marti sold his shares to Rubigote, so now the three of them are majority shareholders. Ruben says that they will refuse to accept any of their propositions and Aeeeda says that means that they have no choice but to either
buy up their shares from them--which would be difficult considering they’re short of funds now--or to sell the three of them their shares at a very low price. The three of them don’t care if they lose money on the deal or not and they will do whatever necessary to slow down the construction just so the two of them lose what little Art and she have financially. Tere and Art’s stomach’s do flip-flops till after the commercial break.
Tere gets hold of herself and asks why they’d try something like this? Oh, come on, says Aeeeeda, you’ve done much worse! Daddy seconds it, blaming her for his being in jail. Tere throws that back in his face. “Get real! You landed in jail because you stole and were caught red-handed!” She turns to Aeeeda and asks how she could put up with him after that. Art tries reasoning with Gen, but she plays innocent third party and says there is so much bad blood between his wife and Ruben and Aeeeda that she’s got no choice but to side with them. (Well, if Teresa likes playing hard-ball, then she should really enjoy fighting her way out of this screw-job!) They have been mouse-trapped by the L.Q. RRRRRrrrrata Pack.
Across town, Hector stops by Juana’s only to find out she’s dumping him for Buttberto. Cara de impactado de Hector the Director. He leaves with his tail between his legs. FF>>
Back at the oficinito, Art is pissed and thinks he can comb through the case and find some legal way to stop the L.Q. R.P. Tere, tho’, has smelled blood in the water! She wants her pound of rrrrrata pack flesh! They’ll stall the project for years or force them to sell to them at a laughable price, she opinse aloud. She turns and sneers at Art then, telling him it’s all his fault for not having accepted Fernando’s offer to buy the shares early on. He looks guilty as charged. --Yeah, Tere not only knows where and when to grab hubby by the s and c’s but when and where to squeeze.-- Art gets up and says there was no way he could have guessed what they’d try. He attempts to reassure her and suggests that they shouldn’t be arguing right now. Instead, they should be pulling together and trying to figure a way out of this mess.
Tere looks Art in the eyes and tells him that she’s enraged at what they’re trying to pull. It’s the only thing of value the two of them have and there’s no way they can allow Ruben and Aeeeda to snatch it away from them like that, let alone to be mocked by those two that way! “—You can’t understand me. No, nobody has ever mocked you like that because of your background [condición]!! But me? You see how happy she was to throw back in my face that I should be back in my rightful place: impoverished and begging for charity!” She slams her fists on his desk and the heartfelt tears come rolling off her cheeks. Art looks at the dirt on his shoes and wishes there were a crack to crawl into. “—But I’m not going to allow her to, Arturo! I’m going to find a way to fix this!” Art hugs her and asks her to calm down. They’ll try to fix it together, she’ll see. No, her eyes are bugging out of her head at this point. It’s sink or swim and if Art can’t help her float she’ll crawl on top of him for air whether he drowns in the process or not.
Back in Zacatecas, the sightseeing comes to a halt. Aurora is waiting for him at the bottom of the stairs in the plaza of some famous land mark. The two run to each other’s arms for a meaningful embrace. She’s come to assist him with his project. Happy, happy! Joy, joy!
In Elegant Acres, La Odiosa Oriana and Aeeeda drink a toast to Teresa’s shock and dismay. Odiana congratulates Aeeeda for giving Tere the coup de grace where it hurt most. Aeeeda is certain Teresa will abandon Art now that they’re totally broke. Perhaps, but for now Odiana will no doubt have to stomach her at Luisa’s wedding. Hopefully she’ll set her sights on some other millionaire, says Aeeeda. They toast again at that suggestion.
Tere’s gone home to the apartment they’re renting from Nando. He walks in and she receives him sadly. He understands there were problems again between her and Art. She says he obviously heard from Luisa that there was an argument and that she left in a huff. Lu says she tried to get an explanation from her brother but he clammed up. Tere tearfully explains why because he refused to take his offer to buy the shares of LQ from them, now they’re going to have to practically give them away to Ruben and Aeeeda. She walks off weeping. He grabs her shoulders from behind, puts his head onto hers and tells her to calm down. She rolls her eyes, playing him for all he’s worth. She’s desperate now, she tells him. She faces him then and asks if she could open up the legal affairs office for him instead of Art like he’d suggested, would he agree to her running it? He frowns and shakes his head. “No, Teresa. No, not even for you would I do something like that.” Cara de impactada de Teresa…..
Labels: Teresa
Monday, September 05, 2011
La Pola - September 5, 2011 - Behind the Scenes
La Pola fans, Aleta, as promised, sent me these behind the scenes shots taken during the filming of La Pola. As you can see it was the setting for the sad execution of Carbonel that we watched Friday night.
I've also added shots taken from the show itself for comparison.
and didn't Pola look great as Carbonel's wife?
She should dress up more.
And as a bonus watch and listen to this and this. Can we ever get enough of Pola and Alejo?
Thanks for sharing your photos with us Aleta, what a nice Labor Day treat.
Carlos
I've also added shots taken from the show itself for comparison.
and didn't Pola look great as Carbonel's wife?
She should dress up more.And as a bonus watch and listen to this and this. Can we ever get enough of Pola and Alejo?
Thanks for sharing your photos with us Aleta, what a nice Labor Day treat.
Carlos
Labels: LaPola
Saturday, September 03, 2011
El Mundo de Telemundo, Week of September 5, 2011: Discuss Amongst Yourselves
LA CASA DE AL LADO -- viernes
Gonzalo is frantic.
He is furious at Adolfo for kidnapping Renato. In spite of Gonzalo's objections, Rebeca has called the police to look into Renato’s disappearance. She openly challenges Gonzalo’s decisions and behavior. It seems...
...como si hubieras querido que Renato Conde no apareciera.
(...as if you didn’t want Renato Conde to be found.)
And further...
... como si estuvieras poniendo trabas en la búsqueda.
(... as if you were putting obstacles in the way of the search.)
[Does Rebeca have an inkling of the dark truth? Maybe not. She’s probably thinking Gonzalo is helping Renato find a safe place to hide just as she did.]
Meanwhile, Renato’s attempt at escape has been thwarted and he is chloroformed into unconsciousness, bound and gagged.
Gonzalo phones his brother and tells him exactly what to do next. We don’t hear what he says on the phone but we do see Adolfo dragging Renato away. Then we hear Adolfo taunting his father, Igor, saying that Renato got what he deserved. It doesn’t look good for don Renato.
A gentleman (maybe) caller:
Omar shows up at the Casa Conde looking for Carola. Ignacia hustles him off to her studio to try to pump him for information about Carola’s life outside the house. Omar is spooked when he sees a photo of Ignacia and Gonzalo (that’s my husband, Ignacia tells him) and remembers Carola showing him a phone photo of that same lumpen face and announcing that Gonzalo was her true love. Omar gets out of there fast all the while muttering to himself: She’s in love with her own brother-in-law!
Carola and Ignacia are more easily manipulated than Rebeca. Even so, when Ignacia shows up with another breathless update – Iñaki called her cell phone and threatened her -- Gonzalo realizes his little brother has made a fatal blunder, one that will bring the authorities right to their hideout.
Gonzalo bursts into the Conde home all the while reaming out Adolfo on the phone just as Marisol is on her way down the stairs and out the door.
This is an interesting moment: the crossing of two apparently unrelated malignant beings both too focused on their own dark plans to notice anyone else.
So what has Marisol been up to? (And hats off to Hombre – she sure seems to be Ricardo Merino’s sister!) She has handed the poisoned candy to Pilar:
Pilar’s social smile fades and her eyes narrow when Marisol’s generic compliment about her beautiful house segues into an off-balance rant about how some people cause others to lose everything and yet go unpunished. The open box of chocolates sits on the coffee table, untouched.
Marisol returns to the Conde house and engineers things so she is discovered in Emilio’s arms. Maybe she was hoping for Hilda, but it is Eva who walks in on them. Eva sends Marisol away by giving her the rest of the day off (I suspect there will be a little something extra in her next paycheck) and then gives vent to her great joy! Finally – we can get rid of Hilda!
Later we see Marisol dusting the piano in a house where all the furniture is covered with drapecloths. Her brother’s house. The neighbor lady stops by and is happy to hear that Marisol is planning to live there. Her brother, says the neighbor, is watching desde arriba (from above) and is surely happy too. Marisol answers:
¿Desde arriba? Ricardo no está muerto. Ricardo está tan vivo como tú o yo.
Oh ho!
Let’s follow the poisoned chocolate:
Javier comes home in a foul mood just having learned that Renato’s death was faked. Like Gonzalo, he assumes the trick was aimed at him personally. He roars at Pilar when she tries to suggest otherwise. He sits in front of the candy but ignores it and follows Pilar upstairs.
Diego also ignores the candy – he doesn’t like chocolate.
Once again, Hombre nailed it: it is Karen who can’t resist stuffing a couple of pieces in her mouth before going off to do the marketing. She comes home feeling weak -- but not too weak to stuff another piece in her mouth. The next thing we know, she is in the kitchen with a very bad bellyache. Andrea is hungry and completely unsympathetic. Have some chocolate! I shout at my television.
Karen is in her bedroom, pale and sweaty and doubled up with cramps.
Hilda and Yolanda get to play detective:
Hilda is emptying the garbage under the sink when she notices the baggie that Marisol left there earlier. A dark vial and a syringe. Is Marisol sick? Is she exposing them all to some illness? Yolanda will find out.
Yolanda takes the vial to a pharmacist friend. It’s not a medicine, he tells her. He’ll send it out to a lab. By tomorrow, they will know what it is.
How upset is Emilio by his marital woes?
Not very. He is sulking on his bed but immediately perks up at the news that Iñaki called Ignacia. They can track down the call from the cellphone itself and therefore the caller.
The same thought occurs to Gonzalo who by now he is nearly foaming at the mouth. Over Carola and Ignacia’s objections, he snatches the phone. But Emilio tells the girls not to worry – he can get all the info on incoming calls online.
The police have arrived at the Conde house. Thank goodness Gonzalo is there to take charge of things!
The last goodbye (of the evening):
Displaying his best Lt. Columbo technique, Gonzalo uses a handkerchief to retrieve his gun (now bearing only Carola’s fingerprints). He makes his way to the hideout. He and Adolfo argue. Gonzalo reproaches his brother for all his mistakes while Adolfo whines that he gets no respect, that Gonzalo thinks he’s so superior... Well he’s not!
While Adolfo is whining, Gonzalo is stealthily pulling out and donning a black glove.
We all have a limit! screams Adolfo.
And Gonzalo replies: You’re right. We all have a limit. And I’ve reached mine.
Gonzalo aims and coolly squeezes the trigger. Adolfo takes a hit in the belly. He falls to the floor.
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Who, as of Friday, September 2, is the most loathsome character on this show?
1. Iñaki, alpha psycho. We saw him kill one of the few sympathetic characters, Matías. Last night we saw him shoot down his little brother, Ismael... well ok. maybe that one was a public service. But he also killed the only ‘good’ Mora brother, Ivan. He probably ordered Renato Conde’s execution, although we don’t know for sure what has happened to Renato. Everything Iñaki says is a lie. Everything.
2. Ismael, beta psycho. See above. Operates like a slick sociopath when he’s on his own but dissolves into a petulant pre-adolescent when his big brother is around. May already be dead.
3. Javier, bully, narcissist and thief. Murders the dreams and spirits and breaks the backbone of those around him. May not literally be a murderer though.
4. Marisol, the new kid on the psycho block. Marisol’s intended victim is Pilar but she seems unconcerned about collateral damage. Too bad Javier isn’t a chocoholic. Karen is the first victim of – if not death, then very very bad bellyache by chocolate.
5. Eva Spencer, domineering, unfaithful, cold. Uber snob. Last night she was glad to find Emilio and Marisol in a clinch. Time for a little “I told you so.” She has never trusted Gonzalo. Is this because it takes one to know one?
6. The despicable Conde Kids. Their indiscriminate lechery makes them easy prey for loathsome characters 1, 2, 3 and 4.
-- Carola is a druggie and a drunk and gets a special kick out of seducing her sister’s men.
-- Emilio is a lazy, whoring voyeur who is too dumb to know you don’t walk away from your gambling debts unscathed.
-- And Ignacia is a drama queen, the diva in the opera playing in her head.
7. Pilar. So hard to watch the bug-eyed, grimacing victim returning over and over to Javier’s smirking abuse. Psychologist, psychotherapeutize thyself! Did she really do something bad to Ricardo Merino?
8. The servidumbre. Nibaldo lurks. Karen is openly dishonest. The two were cheating on Yolanda. Is Yolanda as innocent as she seems? Is it a sin to be a yenta?
9. Hilda’s innocence has been replaced by resentment which, while justifiable, is less than appealing. Rosa Munita Yen didn’t have to work up much of a sweat to get Hilda on her side. Save your soul, your skin and your baby and get out of that house!
10. Mabel Mora. After Igor had his devastating stroke in prison, she abandoned her little boys. Only Gonzalo was old enough at the time to remember her.
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Here’s my (much shorter) list of the, if not exactly innocent, then most sympathetic characters of the moment:
1. Renato Conde. I still don’t really understand why he staged his own death. He was testing his not-so-trusted advisors. Maybe he wanted to escape from – and punish – the faithless Eva. He seems to have loved his children. I resist the idea that his kids became monsters because of his over-indulgent parenting. I’m not sure if I feel sympathy for the character or just for the actor who plays him.
2. Rebeca. Locked in a vicious and life-long competition with her half-sister Pilar, she shows up disposed to steal the affections of Pilar’s husband and kids; she sticks around long enough to displace Javier as Renato’s trusted advisor. But then she morphs into a sensitive and intelligent soul who cares about her sister and her niece and nephew; cares about Renato Conde and his interests; and loves and subsequently grieves for Matías.
3. Igor Mora. Helpless observer of the evil being done by his sons. Tries to warn the Conde kids about the Mora boys. Tries to help Renato escape.
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Your turn, folks.
Gonzalo is frantic.
He is furious at Adolfo for kidnapping Renato. In spite of Gonzalo's objections, Rebeca has called the police to look into Renato’s disappearance. She openly challenges Gonzalo’s decisions and behavior. It seems...
...como si hubieras querido que Renato Conde no apareciera.
(...as if you didn’t want Renato Conde to be found.)
And further...
... como si estuvieras poniendo trabas en la búsqueda.
(... as if you were putting obstacles in the way of the search.)
[Does Rebeca have an inkling of the dark truth? Maybe not. She’s probably thinking Gonzalo is helping Renato find a safe place to hide just as she did.]
Meanwhile, Renato’s attempt at escape has been thwarted and he is chloroformed into unconsciousness, bound and gagged.
Gonzalo phones his brother and tells him exactly what to do next. We don’t hear what he says on the phone but we do see Adolfo dragging Renato away. Then we hear Adolfo taunting his father, Igor, saying that Renato got what he deserved. It doesn’t look good for don Renato.
A gentleman (maybe) caller:
Omar shows up at the Casa Conde looking for Carola. Ignacia hustles him off to her studio to try to pump him for information about Carola’s life outside the house. Omar is spooked when he sees a photo of Ignacia and Gonzalo (that’s my husband, Ignacia tells him) and remembers Carola showing him a phone photo of that same lumpen face and announcing that Gonzalo was her true love. Omar gets out of there fast all the while muttering to himself: She’s in love with her own brother-in-law!
Carola and Ignacia are more easily manipulated than Rebeca. Even so, when Ignacia shows up with another breathless update – Iñaki called her cell phone and threatened her -- Gonzalo realizes his little brother has made a fatal blunder, one that will bring the authorities right to their hideout.
Gonzalo bursts into the Conde home all the while reaming out Adolfo on the phone just as Marisol is on her way down the stairs and out the door.
This is an interesting moment: the crossing of two apparently unrelated malignant beings both too focused on their own dark plans to notice anyone else.
So what has Marisol been up to? (And hats off to Hombre – she sure seems to be Ricardo Merino’s sister!) She has handed the poisoned candy to Pilar:
Pilar’s social smile fades and her eyes narrow when Marisol’s generic compliment about her beautiful house segues into an off-balance rant about how some people cause others to lose everything and yet go unpunished. The open box of chocolates sits on the coffee table, untouched.
Marisol returns to the Conde house and engineers things so she is discovered in Emilio’s arms. Maybe she was hoping for Hilda, but it is Eva who walks in on them. Eva sends Marisol away by giving her the rest of the day off (I suspect there will be a little something extra in her next paycheck) and then gives vent to her great joy! Finally – we can get rid of Hilda!
Later we see Marisol dusting the piano in a house where all the furniture is covered with drapecloths. Her brother’s house. The neighbor lady stops by and is happy to hear that Marisol is planning to live there. Her brother, says the neighbor, is watching desde arriba (from above) and is surely happy too. Marisol answers:
¿Desde arriba? Ricardo no está muerto. Ricardo está tan vivo como tú o yo.
Oh ho!
Let’s follow the poisoned chocolate:
Javier comes home in a foul mood just having learned that Renato’s death was faked. Like Gonzalo, he assumes the trick was aimed at him personally. He roars at Pilar when she tries to suggest otherwise. He sits in front of the candy but ignores it and follows Pilar upstairs.
Diego also ignores the candy – he doesn’t like chocolate.
Once again, Hombre nailed it: it is Karen who can’t resist stuffing a couple of pieces in her mouth before going off to do the marketing. She comes home feeling weak -- but not too weak to stuff another piece in her mouth. The next thing we know, she is in the kitchen with a very bad bellyache. Andrea is hungry and completely unsympathetic. Have some chocolate! I shout at my television.
Karen is in her bedroom, pale and sweaty and doubled up with cramps.
Hilda and Yolanda get to play detective:
Hilda is emptying the garbage under the sink when she notices the baggie that Marisol left there earlier. A dark vial and a syringe. Is Marisol sick? Is she exposing them all to some illness? Yolanda will find out.
Yolanda takes the vial to a pharmacist friend. It’s not a medicine, he tells her. He’ll send it out to a lab. By tomorrow, they will know what it is.
How upset is Emilio by his marital woes?
Not very. He is sulking on his bed but immediately perks up at the news that Iñaki called Ignacia. They can track down the call from the cellphone itself and therefore the caller.
The same thought occurs to Gonzalo who by now he is nearly foaming at the mouth. Over Carola and Ignacia’s objections, he snatches the phone. But Emilio tells the girls not to worry – he can get all the info on incoming calls online.
The police have arrived at the Conde house. Thank goodness Gonzalo is there to take charge of things!
The last goodbye (of the evening):
Displaying his best Lt. Columbo technique, Gonzalo uses a handkerchief to retrieve his gun (now bearing only Carola’s fingerprints). He makes his way to the hideout. He and Adolfo argue. Gonzalo reproaches his brother for all his mistakes while Adolfo whines that he gets no respect, that Gonzalo thinks he’s so superior... Well he’s not!
While Adolfo is whining, Gonzalo is stealthily pulling out and donning a black glove.
We all have a limit! screams Adolfo.
And Gonzalo replies: You’re right. We all have a limit. And I’ve reached mine.
Gonzalo aims and coolly squeezes the trigger. Adolfo takes a hit in the belly. He falls to the floor.
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Who, as of Friday, September 2, is the most loathsome character on this show?
1. Iñaki, alpha psycho. We saw him kill one of the few sympathetic characters, Matías. Last night we saw him shoot down his little brother, Ismael... well ok. maybe that one was a public service. But he also killed the only ‘good’ Mora brother, Ivan. He probably ordered Renato Conde’s execution, although we don’t know for sure what has happened to Renato. Everything Iñaki says is a lie. Everything.
2. Ismael, beta psycho. See above. Operates like a slick sociopath when he’s on his own but dissolves into a petulant pre-adolescent when his big brother is around. May already be dead.
3. Javier, bully, narcissist and thief. Murders the dreams and spirits and breaks the backbone of those around him. May not literally be a murderer though.
4. Marisol, the new kid on the psycho block. Marisol’s intended victim is Pilar but she seems unconcerned about collateral damage. Too bad Javier isn’t a chocoholic. Karen is the first victim of – if not death, then very very bad bellyache by chocolate.
5. Eva Spencer, domineering, unfaithful, cold. Uber snob. Last night she was glad to find Emilio and Marisol in a clinch. Time for a little “I told you so.” She has never trusted Gonzalo. Is this because it takes one to know one?
6. The despicable Conde Kids. Their indiscriminate lechery makes them easy prey for loathsome characters 1, 2, 3 and 4.
-- Carola is a druggie and a drunk and gets a special kick out of seducing her sister’s men.
-- Emilio is a lazy, whoring voyeur who is too dumb to know you don’t walk away from your gambling debts unscathed.
-- And Ignacia is a drama queen, the diva in the opera playing in her head.
7. Pilar. So hard to watch the bug-eyed, grimacing victim returning over and over to Javier’s smirking abuse. Psychologist, psychotherapeutize thyself! Did she really do something bad to Ricardo Merino?
8. The servidumbre. Nibaldo lurks. Karen is openly dishonest. The two were cheating on Yolanda. Is Yolanda as innocent as she seems? Is it a sin to be a yenta?
9. Hilda’s innocence has been replaced by resentment which, while justifiable, is less than appealing. Rosa Munita Yen didn’t have to work up much of a sweat to get Hilda on her side. Save your soul, your skin and your baby and get out of that house!
10. Mabel Mora. After Igor had his devastating stroke in prison, she abandoned her little boys. Only Gonzalo was old enough at the time to remember her.
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Here’s my (much shorter) list of the, if not exactly innocent, then most sympathetic characters of the moment:
1. Renato Conde. I still don’t really understand why he staged his own death. He was testing his not-so-trusted advisors. Maybe he wanted to escape from – and punish – the faithless Eva. He seems to have loved his children. I resist the idea that his kids became monsters because of his over-indulgent parenting. I’m not sure if I feel sympathy for the character or just for the actor who plays him.
2. Rebeca. Locked in a vicious and life-long competition with her half-sister Pilar, she shows up disposed to steal the affections of Pilar’s husband and kids; she sticks around long enough to displace Javier as Renato’s trusted advisor. But then she morphs into a sensitive and intelligent soul who cares about her sister and her niece and nephew; cares about Renato Conde and his interests; and loves and subsequently grieves for Matías.
3. Igor Mora. Helpless observer of the evil being done by his sons. Tries to warn the Conde kids about the Mora boys. Tries to help Renato escape.
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Your turn, folks.
Labels: casa-lado, flor-salvaje, insiste, telemundo
Cuando Me Enamoro #98 Friday 9/2/11 Meet the Parents
Sorry for the delay, queridos. I watched the show live and wrote notes like a mad woman since I have no DVR anymore. No more training wheels allowed! It's a recapping master class. Let's get on with it...
Roberta strolls through the pueblo and wastes no time in getting under Jero's skin when he crosses her path. Berta's bubble bursts when Doctora Marina appears and plants a kiss on Jero. Of course, Berta and Tatas recognize each other. Berta is unsettled that Doctora and Jero are an item.
The feds close in on Blanca! Unless she takes a swim in the fountain, she is trapped. The police cuff her and those silver bracelets definitely become Blanca. She tries to bribe the cops but nothing doing. "Maritza del Rio" is under arrest. (Victory!)
Chema pays Adriana a visit. They share a significant glance but are interrupted by a call from Matias. The cops caught Blanca! That means Honorio will be out of jail soon! Chema scoops Adri up into a celebratory hug and they unexpectedly kiss. Say what you will about Chema but he is one good kisser.
Gonzo, Regi, Constanza, and Ines have gotten the good news about Blanca. They all hope Blanca gets what's coming to her. Regina hopes the same will happen to Pepa. Gonzo vows to protect Regina from that vile woman. Coni drops a causal hint that Pepa might be closer to home than they think. After all, no one ever expected Blanca to have been such a crook. Coni wonders to herself how she can prove that Pepa is Fina and how to tell Regina about it. (Just out with it! Between what she knows and what Regina knows, the two of them could probably figure it all out in an hour).
Jero sits down with Marina in her office. Marina understands that Jero is still hung up on Nata. Marina is an adult and he will only be using her if she lets him. Which she isn't going to. It's a risk but it's one that she is ready to take. Marina wants to see what happens if she opens up to love. Jero recalls the harsh words he had for Nata when he found her at Augie's ranch. He gives in and kisses Marina.
Chema is upset at having kissed Adriana. He sputters about his relationship with Coni and the fact that Adri is her step-daughter. Adri wonders if Chema really loves Coni or just admires her. He has to have noticed that Coni still loves Honorio, right? Chema's head is swimming. The maid returns from the store and Chema decides it's time to leave. Adriana ponders the kiss with a wistful look.
Agustin and Nata have a chat in his office. Nata married Jero because she was in love but she still wants the permission from the church before she gets hitched to Augie. He understands. He wants to share everything he has and everything he is with Nata. She is going to be his wife and the mother of his children. Nata thinks about Jero having never mentioned children. She wonders how she could have been so blind.
Marina and Jero canoodle some more. She is happy that there are no secrets between them. Smooches.
Berta talks to herself in public while waiting for Jero to get out of the Doc's office. She wants to grill him about it.
Carlos has coffee with his parents. He is eager to show them the vineyard and the fields. His madre makes a snotty comment about Matilde but Carlos does not notice. Poor guy is so excited he can't see the storm brewing.
Manuela and Karina set up the dinning room. Matilde can't wait to become a Señora! She is so, so happy and all they hacienda ladies are happy for her. The anvil just got a little heavier.
Jero and Marina are still necking in her office. Berta flashes a smug smile as she eavesdrops in the hallway. She pounces on Marina after Jero leaves and asks to have a chat.
Nata finds Berta's cell phone and is surprised to see that Fina is calling. She doesn't answer it. Fina never, ever called Nata after she was whisked away from the D.F. Nata won't let Fina make her miserable anymore. (Good girl.)
Berta doesn't beat around the bush; she gets straight to the threats. Marina had better not tell Jero about Berta's miscarriage. Marina does not respond well to threats. Her job is separate from her personal life. Berta warns Marina that Jero is a wretch. Berta's baby was his and he left her. Marina doesn't care. She knows what she is doing. Jero is with her now. The past doesn't matter.
Jero stands on the cliffs and moons over Nata. The ocean crashing against the rocks makes for some gorgeous scenery.
Jero, Matilde, and Carlos welcome Carlos's parents to La Bonita. Mati is nervous but Jero tells her to relax because she is queen for the night.
Nata and Augie confront Berta about her disappearing act that afternoon. Berta could care less about the rules. She spills the beans about seeing Jero and Marina tonguing in town. Nata is discomfited.
Marina arrives for dinner at the hacienda. Jero introduces her to Carlos and their guests. Carlos's Padre formally asks Jero for Matilde's hand. Jero laughs but the honor belongs to Lazaro, not to him.
Carlos's madre (I think is her name is Elvira. I'm tempted to just call her Snotty McRichBitch but maybe that's just me) is grossed out that Matilde is Lazaro's sister and not Jero's. Not only does Madre refuse to shake Lazaro's hand, she says there is no way her son will marry a servant. Because they're yucky and have cooties and stuff.
Berta tries to press the Jero issue at dinner but Nata won't take the bait. They are divorced and free to do whatever (or whoever) they want. Berta snaps that she knows Nata still cares about Jero no matter what she says. Augie agrees with Berta.
Matilde leaves the living room in tears. Carlos jumps to his feet. He will not let anyone offend Mati, let alone his own parents! Lazaro calmly says that Matilde is a sweet and humble girl. She is as good as or better than any city girl. Carlos's padre blames their reaction on the shock of it. Laz understands but tells them that money does not determine a person's worth. Matilde has a big heart and they didn't give her a chance to show them. (Lazaro is still my hero. Where can I get one like him, hmm?)
Carlos fumes at his mother but she claims to be the victim. If Carlos had warned them that Mati was poor, none of this would have happened. Oh, go play in traffic with your soulmate Scrooge McDuck.
Lazaro comforts Matilde as she sobs. She is too poor for his parents! Carlos joins them and tells Mati not to worry. Carlos will send his family away so he can formally ask for her hand on his own. Mati and Laz both agree that they fiesta mood has been ruined for the day. Carlos loves her no matter what. He tries to kiss her cheek but she moves away.
Jero and Marina regroup in his study. What a lousy way to start the night. Marina suggests they leave for dinner elsewhere now that the party is a bust.
At the end of Mass, Alfonsina approaches Karina. Alfi did not show up at Doc's funeral because she was afraid of offending Kari. Alfi begs Kari to forgive her for fooling around with Doc. Kari says she forgives Afli but the trust between them has been broken for good. There is no way they can be amigas again. Alfi promises she will earn Kari's trust and forgiveness.
Carlos tells his parents to get lost if they don't approve of Matilde. His madre spouts on about there being too much difference in class between Carlos and Matilde for it to work out. Carlos says the only thing getting in the way of his happiness is the two of them. He will marry Mati whether they like it or not.
Manuela and Laz have calmed Mati down. Laz knows Carlos was trying to do the best by Mati. Matilde cries that she is still cursed; that's why everything turned out so horribly. Laz hugs Mati and tells her to stop saying such things. Carlos and Mati love each other and that is what counts.
Padre Severino sees Jero give Marina a goodbye kiss. He's hopping mad because Jero is still married in the eyes of the church. Marina knows Padre doesn't approve but she asks him to respect her regardless. She has been waiting for years to find real love and now that she has it, she isn't going to mess it up. Padre wrings his hands.
Nata lies awake at night and tries to convince herself that she does not love Jero anymore. She pulls on her boots and heads outside.
Carlos knocks on Matilde's door. Unfortunately, I didn't catch what was said. I think Carlos asked Mati to come out and she refused.
Nata is in the middle of a late-night horseback ride when Jero drives up in his car. "Qué haces aquí?" she asks Jero.
Avances: These just get more and more vague don't they? The announcer blah blahs about it being a "crucial Fall". I caught a few little clips of Blanca in jail and Augie with Nata. Jero says he has something he needs to get off his chest.
Vocab (I caught two words):
desconcertado - bewildered
apuesta - bet
Roberta strolls through the pueblo and wastes no time in getting under Jero's skin when he crosses her path. Berta's bubble bursts when Doctora Marina appears and plants a kiss on Jero. Of course, Berta and Tatas recognize each other. Berta is unsettled that Doctora and Jero are an item.
The feds close in on Blanca! Unless she takes a swim in the fountain, she is trapped. The police cuff her and those silver bracelets definitely become Blanca. She tries to bribe the cops but nothing doing. "Maritza del Rio" is under arrest. (Victory!)
Chema pays Adriana a visit. They share a significant glance but are interrupted by a call from Matias. The cops caught Blanca! That means Honorio will be out of jail soon! Chema scoops Adri up into a celebratory hug and they unexpectedly kiss. Say what you will about Chema but he is one good kisser.
Gonzo, Regi, Constanza, and Ines have gotten the good news about Blanca. They all hope Blanca gets what's coming to her. Regina hopes the same will happen to Pepa. Gonzo vows to protect Regina from that vile woman. Coni drops a causal hint that Pepa might be closer to home than they think. After all, no one ever expected Blanca to have been such a crook. Coni wonders to herself how she can prove that Pepa is Fina and how to tell Regina about it. (Just out with it! Between what she knows and what Regina knows, the two of them could probably figure it all out in an hour).
Jero sits down with Marina in her office. Marina understands that Jero is still hung up on Nata. Marina is an adult and he will only be using her if she lets him. Which she isn't going to. It's a risk but it's one that she is ready to take. Marina wants to see what happens if she opens up to love. Jero recalls the harsh words he had for Nata when he found her at Augie's ranch. He gives in and kisses Marina.
Chema is upset at having kissed Adriana. He sputters about his relationship with Coni and the fact that Adri is her step-daughter. Adri wonders if Chema really loves Coni or just admires her. He has to have noticed that Coni still loves Honorio, right? Chema's head is swimming. The maid returns from the store and Chema decides it's time to leave. Adriana ponders the kiss with a wistful look.
Agustin and Nata have a chat in his office. Nata married Jero because she was in love but she still wants the permission from the church before she gets hitched to Augie. He understands. He wants to share everything he has and everything he is with Nata. She is going to be his wife and the mother of his children. Nata thinks about Jero having never mentioned children. She wonders how she could have been so blind.
Marina and Jero canoodle some more. She is happy that there are no secrets between them. Smooches.
Berta talks to herself in public while waiting for Jero to get out of the Doc's office. She wants to grill him about it.
Carlos has coffee with his parents. He is eager to show them the vineyard and the fields. His madre makes a snotty comment about Matilde but Carlos does not notice. Poor guy is so excited he can't see the storm brewing.
Manuela and Karina set up the dinning room. Matilde can't wait to become a Señora! She is so, so happy and all they hacienda ladies are happy for her. The anvil just got a little heavier.
Jero and Marina are still necking in her office. Berta flashes a smug smile as she eavesdrops in the hallway. She pounces on Marina after Jero leaves and asks to have a chat.
Nata finds Berta's cell phone and is surprised to see that Fina is calling. She doesn't answer it. Fina never, ever called Nata after she was whisked away from the D.F. Nata won't let Fina make her miserable anymore. (Good girl.)
Berta doesn't beat around the bush; she gets straight to the threats. Marina had better not tell Jero about Berta's miscarriage. Marina does not respond well to threats. Her job is separate from her personal life. Berta warns Marina that Jero is a wretch. Berta's baby was his and he left her. Marina doesn't care. She knows what she is doing. Jero is with her now. The past doesn't matter.
Jero stands on the cliffs and moons over Nata. The ocean crashing against the rocks makes for some gorgeous scenery.
Jero, Matilde, and Carlos welcome Carlos's parents to La Bonita. Mati is nervous but Jero tells her to relax because she is queen for the night.
Nata and Augie confront Berta about her disappearing act that afternoon. Berta could care less about the rules. She spills the beans about seeing Jero and Marina tonguing in town. Nata is discomfited.
Marina arrives for dinner at the hacienda. Jero introduces her to Carlos and their guests. Carlos's Padre formally asks Jero for Matilde's hand. Jero laughs but the honor belongs to Lazaro, not to him.
Carlos's madre (I think is her name is Elvira. I'm tempted to just call her Snotty McRichBitch but maybe that's just me) is grossed out that Matilde is Lazaro's sister and not Jero's. Not only does Madre refuse to shake Lazaro's hand, she says there is no way her son will marry a servant. Because they're yucky and have cooties and stuff.
Berta tries to press the Jero issue at dinner but Nata won't take the bait. They are divorced and free to do whatever (or whoever) they want. Berta snaps that she knows Nata still cares about Jero no matter what she says. Augie agrees with Berta.
Matilde leaves the living room in tears. Carlos jumps to his feet. He will not let anyone offend Mati, let alone his own parents! Lazaro calmly says that Matilde is a sweet and humble girl. She is as good as or better than any city girl. Carlos's padre blames their reaction on the shock of it. Laz understands but tells them that money does not determine a person's worth. Matilde has a big heart and they didn't give her a chance to show them. (Lazaro is still my hero. Where can I get one like him, hmm?)
Carlos fumes at his mother but she claims to be the victim. If Carlos had warned them that Mati was poor, none of this would have happened. Oh, go play in traffic with your soulmate Scrooge McDuck.
Lazaro comforts Matilde as she sobs. She is too poor for his parents! Carlos joins them and tells Mati not to worry. Carlos will send his family away so he can formally ask for her hand on his own. Mati and Laz both agree that they fiesta mood has been ruined for the day. Carlos loves her no matter what. He tries to kiss her cheek but she moves away.
Jero and Marina regroup in his study. What a lousy way to start the night. Marina suggests they leave for dinner elsewhere now that the party is a bust.
At the end of Mass, Alfonsina approaches Karina. Alfi did not show up at Doc's funeral because she was afraid of offending Kari. Alfi begs Kari to forgive her for fooling around with Doc. Kari says she forgives Afli but the trust between them has been broken for good. There is no way they can be amigas again. Alfi promises she will earn Kari's trust and forgiveness.
Carlos tells his parents to get lost if they don't approve of Matilde. His madre spouts on about there being too much difference in class between Carlos and Matilde for it to work out. Carlos says the only thing getting in the way of his happiness is the two of them. He will marry Mati whether they like it or not.
Manuela and Laz have calmed Mati down. Laz knows Carlos was trying to do the best by Mati. Matilde cries that she is still cursed; that's why everything turned out so horribly. Laz hugs Mati and tells her to stop saying such things. Carlos and Mati love each other and that is what counts.
Padre Severino sees Jero give Marina a goodbye kiss. He's hopping mad because Jero is still married in the eyes of the church. Marina knows Padre doesn't approve but she asks him to respect her regardless. She has been waiting for years to find real love and now that she has it, she isn't going to mess it up. Padre wrings his hands.
Nata lies awake at night and tries to convince herself that she does not love Jero anymore. She pulls on her boots and heads outside.
Carlos knocks on Matilde's door. Unfortunately, I didn't catch what was said. I think Carlos asked Mati to come out and she refused.
Nata is in the middle of a late-night horseback ride when Jero drives up in his car. "Qué haces aquí?" she asks Jero.
Avances: These just get more and more vague don't they? The announcer blah blahs about it being a "crucial Fall". I caught a few little clips of Blanca in jail and Augie with Nata. Jero says he has something he needs to get off his chest.
Vocab (I caught two words):
desconcertado - bewildered
apuesta - bet
Labels: Cuando
La Pola - September 2, 2011 - Heads Begin to Roll, Discussion Page
Vivianito cannot watch Alejo being executed so he runs away. When he hears shots being fired, he assumes that Alejo is dead. The Mother Superior and María Ignacia have had some success with Sámano who tells them he will spare the lives of the men. But, he knows that the order has already been given, and when he hears shots, he assumes that all have been shot dead, so he orders a halt to the executions. Alejo was in the second group and had not been shot. He is returned to prison. Gaspar, Eusebia and María Ignacia meet with him, and he is eternally grateful for their help. María Ignacia promises to bring him food every day. He remains a patriot.
Pola and Vivianito meet. He tells her that Alejo has been executed. Her grief is immediate and profound. She still believes in the cause of freedom – even when she witnesses the hanging of Carbonel who is the first to fall at the hands of Gen. Morillo. Morillo will hang the traitors so that not a single Spanish bullet will be wasted on them. Torres, Jorge Tadeo, Pei and Sabio Caldas know they are next, but they still hold out hope that they will be spared and use their wives to beg for their lives. Morillo is not impressed. If anything, he is annoyed and more determined than ever to rid the country of these dissidents. Torres and Sabio Caldas are the next to be taken prisoner. Pei tries to escape from the city by hiding in a cart carrying flour. He is caught.
Arcos decides to take the offer made by Sámano to save his life by rejoining the ranks. Alejo still holds out.
Pola and Vivianito meet. He tells her that Alejo has been executed. Her grief is immediate and profound. She still believes in the cause of freedom – even when she witnesses the hanging of Carbonel who is the first to fall at the hands of Gen. Morillo. Morillo will hang the traitors so that not a single Spanish bullet will be wasted on them. Torres, Jorge Tadeo, Pei and Sabio Caldas know they are next, but they still hold out hope that they will be spared and use their wives to beg for their lives. Morillo is not impressed. If anything, he is annoyed and more determined than ever to rid the country of these dissidents. Torres and Sabio Caldas are the next to be taken prisoner. Pei tries to escape from the city by hiding in a cart carrying flour. He is caught.
Arcos decides to take the offer made by Sámano to save his life by rejoining the ranks. Alejo still holds out.
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