Thursday, February 07, 2013
Amor Bravío #121 (Uni 116) Wed 2/6/13 "More Smoke and Mirrors and Viewerville Learns Who We Can Count On"
Life at the ranch is getting more interesting by the day and today’s capitulo adds more plot twists to our story.
The story begins in “The Bedroom” at LaMQ where Dan has been explaining to Miriam the reason he inherited La MQ. Dan Sr and Agatha had an affair and eventually went their separate ways. Years later, after Agatha died Dan Sr discovered that Agatha had had a son and named him Dan. Dan Sr assumed that Dan was either their love child or would be a galan who could protect Camila from the ranch-grabbers. So he decided that he should leave Dan the ranch. However, Dan had an ADN (DNA) test and it turns out he was not a Monterde, but only the galan who could protect Camila. Ever the galan, he believed it was his debar morale (morale duty) to give Camila the ranch as she was really the closest living blood relative to Dan Sr. Well, peachy says Misty Miriam, just give Camila back the ranch and we can go right back to Chile and pick up life where we left off. What say you, Dan?
Green Pastures of La MQ: Camila, strolling with Mariano is telling him that if only Miriam were not in such delicate health, they could tell Miriam the truth about Camila and Dan being married. Miriam needs to know that she and Dan’s future is a wee bit different than it was before Miriam went into the coma. Mariano asks her is she wants to fight for Dan (dumb, yet self-serving question) despite the obstacles. Que? Camila asks, not understanding what Mariano means. He tells Camila to consider that maybe all these obstacles in the way of her living happily ever after with Dan may just be signs (enseñales) that they were just not meant to be together. Nice try Mariano, but Camila insists that she knows what she wants- Dan- and will struggle for it no matter what. Mariano assures Camila that he will always be there for her. Laaaalalalaaaaalalalaaaaaalalala ….the music tunes up. She thanks him and he responds (with what will be the writers mantra of the night), “Cuentas conmigo!” Count on me!
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Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #63 Wed 2/6/13 ¡Salud! ¡Dinero! ¡Amor! Would snails lie? (the slimy bastards)
Poor Adriana. How she droops -- from her hair to her scarf
to her long, sad, shapeless clothes that conceal her beauty. She is like a lovely but neglected
plant. Now, as she sits in the
greenhouse with Vikki, she mentions that she took care to avoid an encounter
with Aníbal (No me quiero topar* con él/
I don't want to bump into him)
[Word nerd alert: Feel free to skip this:
toparse con algo o
alguien: to run into something or meet someone casually, from the sound -- top -- (sort of rhymes with
"dope") of the crash or choque. It's Spanish onomatopoeia, folks! And whoever wrote this episode loves the word.]
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Por ella soy Eva #141 2/6/13: Helena's Eyes Are Opened, A New Spa May Be Opening and There Are Fools Galore!
Side note- I’m not sure who was able to watch “El Gordo y La Flaca” today. It was live from Mexico City. Some cast members from Por Ella were on. Jaime Camil wasn’t able to be there but Helena- Lucero, Rebeca sans the animal print, Pluti, sans the slick hair and shiny suits and Mimi- Patty Natividad. Mimi (Patty) dressed El Gordo like a woman and there was a poll on which “woman” did we prefer- El Gordo or Eva. Eva won. Lucero also sang “No Me Dejes Ir”. She looked very nice in a gold mini skirt. It was refreshing to see the cast in a different light.
Juan is going to tell Helena that he is Eva, but Oneismo’s minion is following them.
Fernando has made a decision, he will work overtime to pay back Grupo Imperio the money that he owes them and then he is quitting his miserable job!!!
Mimi calls Juan just in time; she has news, the real cousin Eva is there. The real Eva speaks in her outside voice, calling Mimi- Emeteria and asks her who is she telling that she is there?
Juan realizes that someone is photographing them. He runs after the photographer.
Mimi lies to the real Eva, she talks about jealousy, but who in their right mind would be jealous of her?
Marsela tells Fernando that her new department has been approved and she will be making double. Fernando starts his foolish rant about her denying him from the travelling job.
Fernando’s pride is hurt more than anything else and Jennifer and Kevin show up and could hear them shouting from outside. The parents fluff over the argument and everyone gets ready for work, school,
Santi warns Lucia about Sebastian. She explains that she interrupted his wedding thinking that it was Sebastian’s. Sebastian is a part of Lucia’s destiny according to her.
Juan catches up to the photographer and throws him into the pool, asking, who sent him. Juan has the camera. Helena is relieved that the man wasn’t armed. They deduce that Pluti is behind it.
Oneismo tells Rebeca that he has the $3 million dollars. If she wants to see that money, she has to pay up. He will show her the money if she shows him her body. She throws him out. (And she better not even think about bothering the Virgencita)
The real Eva has painters and carpenters coming over. She wants to close the rooming house. (She is most annoying)
Juan and Helena have to cut their trip short. They don’t ant to take any risks.
Pluti calls Oneismo to check up on Helena. Oneismo lies and says that he hasn’t seen her with anyone. (It’s not a lie) He calls his flunky, who tells him that he was caught and they have the camera.
Juan has 2 options- one- go to the police or two go to the US and get the $3 million dollars that is in the bank. Either way he will spend time in jail. Helena is not in agreement with the options. Juan better not dare leave her alone again.
Fernando is in the Dead Files warehouse reading files about the company paying out a lawsuit regarding an employee who got hurt on the job. (I’m impressed that he can read) Is he considering a lawsuit?
Since someone was following them, its time to pack and end their trip.
Juan takes a call from Mimi and feels bad that he has her involved in this hullabaloo with the real Eva. Juan will find a solution and he swears that he will not leave her alone.
Rebeca flirts with Mendoza inviting him to the Jacuzzi to relieve a little stress. She feels like Snow White, Pocahontas or Sleeping Beauty, humph more like the wicked witch - Ewww.
The real Eva has rounded up all of the guests from the boarding house and has asked them to leave. It’s her house. Mimi reminds her that these are paying people. Eva tells her to return their money. Mimi will help them to find a new rooming house. They have 24 hours to vacate the premises according to the real Eva.
Eugenia makes plans with Chepina to receive the filming crew. Eugenia has chosen The Verona Institute for Claudia.
Fernando is reading more of the dead files and reads to see if the file is about negligence.
Helena and Juan leave Acapulco separately. Helena goes onto to Playa Mayagua and Juan takes a bus back.
Adriano confesses to Pluti that he and Eva aren’t doing too well. Pluti deduces that women are traitors. He puts in Adriano’s head that she may be two-timing him.
Helena meets with the councilman to assure him that she is trying to find a solution to the FITSA’s Construction issue. She is going to meet with the boss from her job next week. It was important to her that the construction company respected her requirements, He reminds her that the only reason that they haven’t stopped the construction is because of their faith in her. She realizes that her original plan was plagiarized and at the next board meeting she will be able to prove it.
Eugenia takes Claudia to the school and recognizes Daniel who is kissing Jennifer.
Pluti lets Raul know about the love troubles between Eva and Adriano. He tells her about Rebeca and asks why does he keep her. Pluti also wants to keep his enemies close.
Mendoza ( sorry but he reminds me of Uncle Fester with hair from the Addams Family) he is in Pluti’s office and Pluti is reminding him about trying to court Eva, especially now since her engagement with Adriano is on the rocks.
Pluti warns Mendoza to stay away from Rebeca because she is worse than a boa constrictor. Mendoza asks why is she still around and Pluti says because he wants to keep his enemies close. (haven’t we heard that before) He wants to give her a good punishment because she is a real headache.
Eugenia is sure that its Daniel, who played chauffeur in the casting joke, but he walks away and Claudia plays dumb. Eugenia demands to know his name. address, his telephone number to locate his parents ,etc. Claudia gives her a false name, Jesus Anibal Galas. Really? (Hopefully Eugenia knows that teenagers, lie- thank you Judge Judy)
Juan Carlos is staying at a hotel as to not arise suspicions with the real Eva being there but Mimi feels that his absence may arise suspicions. Juan has a plan but he needs for the real Eva to leave so that he can go and get dressed as Eva at the rooming house.
Eugenia goes to the Principal and of course he can’t find Daniel aka Jesus. The Principal says that the students of his school are examples of discipline and civility. No student from his school would never participate in such a heinous act. Eugenia can’t believe that he wouldn’t alert the student’s parent of misbehavior. Eugenia’s mind is very clear and Claudia motions to the Principal that she is crazy. The principal suggests that his school may not be the school for Claudia.
Helena is speaking to a representative from Fitsa regarding the fact that Fitsa is not involving the local people in the construction project and the agreement said so. but according to a memorandum that he received he can only negotiate with Pluti or Raul. Helena is livid.
Lucia is happy to tell Santi that she is going to dinner tonight with Sebastian. (Hasn’t she learned anything??)It’s going to be romantic with music, candles and wine blah, blah, blah. She’s a modern, contemporary woman who doesn’t wait for the man to initiate the first move. (I can hear her anvil speeding towards Earth)
Daniel calls Claudia and tells him that Eugenia recognized him but she threw her of his trail. He owes hr one. Just let him know when they can be alone. He wants to know the time and the place, he will be there.
Helena returns home to Lalo and Silvia. Lalo notes that Helena is more happy than usual, her eyes look as if she is in love. (what a perceptive little boy)
At the club- Sebastian had a terrible marriage, they fought from day one, he married her too soon,, blah, blah, blah. There was something magical, a religious experience between he and Lucia. He gives her the speech –that women come and go but there is no one like her., blah, blah, blah. He didn’t know what he had lost.(Eye rolling time) She is in his heart. Lucia reminds him hat he used those same words before, the night before he got married. (Then why is she listening again???) He was a fool, he misses her, and doesn’t she believe him. She has grabbed his heart and soul, kiss, kiss, kiss. Poor Lucia.
The real Eva is going shopping for the spa. She is going to have carpenters and construction workers there. Mimi tells Juan that the coast is clear so he can come now.
Daniel the jerk meets Claudia, and she presses him about Jennifer, who is the flavor of the day. He is looking for a real woman. Where can he find one? They kiss.
Helena calls Juan to tell him about how Pluti is exploiting her project. She wants to speak to Eva and Adriano about what is going on. She loves him more than ever.
Back at the car-Claudia knows how to kiss very well. If Danny wants more than he has to drop Jennifer. (That will be good for Jennifer in the long run.)
Helena bursts into Pluti’s office and asks why is he pushing her further away from the Playa Mayagua project and what is he hiding?? As usual- Pluti has the "Duh uh" as he thinks of a lie.
Coming attractions-
The real Eva was put up to this by "Dog”berto- yuck. So it will be Real Eva against Juan Carlos/Eva. It should be interesting
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Amor Bravío #120 (Uni 115) Tue 2/5/13 Daniel finds himself between a very hard rock and an even harder place.
Camila tearfully asks Daniel what he wants to do. Almost as though she’s afraid of his answer
she asks “Do you want to return to
Miriam, or stay with me?” (heart
wrenching) Daniel doesn’t know what to say, doesn’t know the correct thing to
do, doesn’t know what he should or shouldn’t do. All he knows is what his heart is shouting
for him to do him. His heart tells him
he wants her to be his present and future.
Camila sighs a huge sigh of relief.
He tells her he wants to be with her. Camila says the problem here is
that Miriam is also in his present. She
wonders if at some point he’ll decide he wants Miriam to be part of his
future. Daniel stresses that all he
knows is that the only future he knows now and the only future he imagines is
with her, Camila. Camila understands
that but still asks, “What about later, when you’ve been with her and with your
daughter, what then?” He insists that’s
all part of his past. Camila gets worked
up and anxious. Is he going to want to
recover everything he’s lost? He
responds he doesn’t know! He just doesn’t know what he’ll want later. He only knows what he wants now. He wants to be with her and that’s why they
need to live in the moment, and live this moment step by step. They finally share a kiss and he holds her
tightly as though wanting to convey his feelings through this kiss. He asks her never to doubt his love for her,
ever. She finally hugs him, hanging on
for dear life. She tells him, “I was
truly scared to death that you’d suddenly realize that she’s love of your life
and that I am not the one you want!” She
collapses in tears against him. He
whispers, “Yo te mo.” She tells him she
loves him too but she doesn’t want to hurt Miriam and doesn’t know where to put
her. (physically and emotionally, I’m
sure). They separate and Daniel turns to
the desk and pounds on it out of frustration.
Daniel: “Miriam is a good person and I don’t want to cause her any
harm. Believe me, if she were well, I
wouldn’t hesitate in telling her the whole truth.” Camila knows that but the truth is Miriam’s
not well and that’s the problem. Daniel suggests they find a doctor and get
some help so that when the time is right, he can tell her the whole truth. Camila tells him Vivi had the same idea –
that they should get a psychologist.
Daniel agrees, saying that’s exactly what they’re going to do and when
she’s well, he will tell her everything that’s happened. He will tell her exactly how he feels. Camila wonders what will happen in the
meantime, between now and the time he tells her the truth. “How are we going to live?”
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Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #62 Tue 2/5/13 Tears, Lies, and Roman Emperors
Amores Verdaderos Cap 62—2/5/13—Tears, Lies, and Roman Emperors
Lo siento, it's been one of those days. I'm going to do a brief overview and try to flesh it out later.
Here are some screencap highlights:
BRIEF OVERVIEW! EVENTS NOT LISTED IN ORDER! EVENTS MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY ACCURATE!
Refried: A drunk Nikki getting washed off in the shower with her Little Gorilla. They lock lips for a while. She makes an awkward scene with him, reminding him that she's rich and he's poor, but he loves her, yadda yadda.
Salsa-Dude, with appealing puppydog eyes, tries to ask Bea if he has a chance with her once her marriage is dissolved. She never has a chance to answer since Kendra-Ho calls him and interrupts. Bea tells him that he's got unfinished business, just like she has (with her husband).
Read more »Lo siento, it's been one of those days. I'm going to do a brief overview and try to flesh it out later.
Here are some screencap highlights:
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| Salsa Dude isn't buying what Kendra-Ho is selling. |
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| Vicki seeks comfort from Big Angel after having a big fight with Nikki. |
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| Big Angel: Artist model extraordinaire |
BRIEF OVERVIEW! EVENTS NOT LISTED IN ORDER! EVENTS MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY ACCURATE!
Refried: A drunk Nikki getting washed off in the shower with her Little Gorilla. They lock lips for a while. She makes an awkward scene with him, reminding him that she's rich and he's poor, but he loves her, yadda yadda.
Salsa-Dude, with appealing puppydog eyes, tries to ask Bea if he has a chance with her once her marriage is dissolved. She never has a chance to answer since Kendra-Ho calls him and interrupts. Bea tells him that he's got unfinished business, just like she has (with her husband).
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Por ella soy Eva #140 2/5/13: Finally the Juanettes Supervise a Successful Maneuver
- Concerning our bounders, bastards, cads, creeps, heels, louses, rat finks, rotters, schmucks, scumbags, skunks, sleazes, slimeballs, stinkards, stinkers, swines, toads, miscreants, scoundrels:
- Onesimo is playing a dangerous game, he's trying to give Rebeca enough of what she wants so as to get into her pants, while giving Pluto enough of what HE wants to keep from getting murdered.
- He is hired by Pluto to find out who Helena is lolly-gagging around with in Acapulco. Onesimo sub-contracts with another lout, sending him to follow her and take pictures. He, Pluto, will then kill whoever-it-is with his bare hands.
- He is then ordered by Rebeca to get into the safe in Pluto's house. In order to buy Onesimo time for the break-in, Rebeca calls Pluto and says she has secrets to tell him about Helena.
- Pluto blows into Rebeca's house wearing the shiniest shirt ever. He wants to get the dirt and leave but she coos, "We are not of the proletariat, let's be genteel and enjoy a harmonious ambience." She texts Onesimo to say the coast is clear and then takes Pluto to bed.
- Once again Pluto fails to function properly. Gloating, Rebe mocks him for his inadequacy. He barks, "tell me what you know. Do you know who her lover is?" From her surprise he sees she hadn't known there was one. She counters: "Aw, forget about the single mother, come back to Snow White." He counters: "Shut up and tell me what you know." She gets the last word: "Oh no, whoops, I forgot what I was going to tell you. 'Virgencita, don't give me amnesia!' You're a fiasco, cachito."
- While Plutarco is failing to shag Rebeca, Onesimo opens Pluto's safe (he has the combination) and basks in the glowing, pulsating stack of millions of dollars. He has had the foresight to bring an empty suitcase with him to stuff the moola into.
- He is hired by Pluto to find out who Helena is lolly-gagging around with in Acapulco. Onesimo sub-contracts with another lout, sending him to follow her and take pictures. He, Pluto, will then kill whoever-it-is with his bare hands.
- Daniel, our young but prematurely self-realized scumbag skunk sleaze, continues to manipulate and pressure Jennifer. She is too stupid to notice what a tool he is.
- He keeps pulling that "I'm a man and have needs" b-s. [I heard this b-s in high school. Once I had to walk home three miles at night because I resisted the "blue balls" wheedling tactic and the guy threw me out of his car! Astonishingly, he grew up to be a nice man.]
- He sends Jennifer out of the room to put on more decorous clothes (when it was he that told her to dress more provocatively) and spends the time texting Claudia, who is duping him the way he is duping Jennifer.
- When she comes back Daniel says cheerfully: "We're too late for the movie. Let's enjoy ourselves here so you can demonstrate your love." Can't she hear the bad music indicating that this is a bad idea?
He continues to text Claudia, drooling, as Jennifer watches. "Who are you texting?" "One of my fans." Fans?
- Onesimo is playing a dangerous game, he's trying to give Rebeca enough of what she wants so as to get into her pants, while giving Pluto enough of what HE wants to keep from getting murdered.
- Sebastian suddenly appears in the bar where Lucia and Santi are getting ready to whoop it up (they are happily explaining to each other that it's great they can be just friends. Lucia says she's tired of being a sex object.)
- Sebastian is the guy who who had sex with Lucia once when he'd just gotten married, then walked out on her. She thought Santi was him and - well, remember, as a consequence she and Helena crashed Santi's first wedding and brought it to a grinding halt?
- Muscle-bound Sebastian purrs: "I've been thinking about you a lot, it's destiny to meet you here." Lucia: "How's your wife?" "I just got divorced." He kisses her.
- Sebastian is the guy who who had sex with Lucia once when he'd just gotten married, then walked out on her. She thought Santi was him and - well, remember, as a consequence she and Helena crashed Santi's first wedding and brought it to a grinding halt?
- Fernando picks another fight with his sweet wife Marcela. He scolds her for having been interested in Rodrigo way back. He's doing it to fend off her current ire that he's possibly going to take a job in the U.S. Fern yells: "You're just jealous and don't want to see your husband race ahead of you and have a glorious career!" She has something to say to him but he won't listen. He runs off to get drunk, calling her a bad wife as he leaves.
Juan tells Helena: "I used to see women as adornments, as being there to serve me. Now I see their faces, smiles, eyes, the souls behind the eyes, their struggles...
There are lots of kisses. Eventually it's night and there are all 1,001 of the Juanettes (those musicians in white) playing dance music for our lovebirds. Juan and Helena and all the Juanettes get magically teleported into a hotel room with a big bed... and... and ... the room is so yellow I am taking leave of my senses...
Juan starts trying to confess his final secret: "I'm still far from being admirable. You don't know it all. You need to know that I am..." Helena kisses him before he can confess, thereby putting off the gigantic disaster reveal for a bit longer.
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Por ella soy Eva #139 2/5/13: Better Late Than Never!
Hey gang, sorry I didn't make it last night. here you go!
We get a look at the aftermath of Adri's little choque yesterday. . . the doc tells Eva that it wasn't supers serious, but it happened because he wasn't following proper recommendations about his hypertension (Eva should feel a little guilty... she's been stressing him out big-time).
Doc recommends that someone spend the night to keep watch on Adri. Adri pulls out the puppy eyes to ask Eva to say. She reluctantly assents but says NO FUNNY BUSINESS.
Helena invites Juan to come with her to Acapulco. He is quick to agree, but then a shadow casts over his face as he realizes it could be hard to explain Eva's sudden disappearance (especially given her fiancee's tender state) if he goes with Helena.
Eugenia really does seem to have the interest of a film producer! Yay! Maybe that'll shut Claudia up.
Back to the real focus of this capitulo, Eva is starting to panic. I don't see why Adri's illness means Eva has to get in the *bed* with him... It seems like that could lead to increased vascular stress, not the other way around (if you know what I mean). Nonetheless, she finally has an idea to stall for time - she can't sleep without her nightgown!
Luci and Santi go to a chick flick. She catches him getting moist in the eyes, but doesn't tease him as much as she should.
As Eva builds a wall of pillows to protect her from Adri's advances, he tells her that he only had the attack because they haven't been intimate in so long. Right (I hear the sound of a million eyes rolling).
Eva sneaks away to see if Mimi can bail him out (he has to leave for Acapulco tomorrow). She makes a big show of turning Juan down (good - she needs to set some boundaries). Nonetheless, when Adri wakes up, there is Mimi, sitting on her bed. She says, um, Eva had a dying aunt or something. How convenient! Adri doesn't totally buy it, so Mimi lets him know that someday your fiancee will tell you why she does all these weird things. HAHA. I can't wait!
OH NO! The producer comes to visit Eugenia. Claudia looks on from the shadows. He clarifies that he wants to use her *house* to shoot a film in. That is soooo sad.
Back at the GI offices, Rebe tries to put some more pressure on Mousse Boy, but he turns the tables on her with his best trick and makes a show of seduction for the onlooking blue-skirts. I must say, I love watching the flustered look on her face.
We get a look at the aftermath of Adri's little choque yesterday. . . the doc tells Eva that it wasn't supers serious, but it happened because he wasn't following proper recommendations about his hypertension (Eva should feel a little guilty... she's been stressing him out big-time).
Doc recommends that someone spend the night to keep watch on Adri. Adri pulls out the puppy eyes to ask Eva to say. She reluctantly assents but says NO FUNNY BUSINESS.
Helena invites Juan to come with her to Acapulco. He is quick to agree, but then a shadow casts over his face as he realizes it could be hard to explain Eva's sudden disappearance (especially given her fiancee's tender state) if he goes with Helena.
Eugenia really does seem to have the interest of a film producer! Yay! Maybe that'll shut Claudia up.
Back to the real focus of this capitulo, Eva is starting to panic. I don't see why Adri's illness means Eva has to get in the *bed* with him... It seems like that could lead to increased vascular stress, not the other way around (if you know what I mean). Nonetheless, she finally has an idea to stall for time - she can't sleep without her nightgown!
Luci and Santi go to a chick flick. She catches him getting moist in the eyes, but doesn't tease him as much as she should.
As Eva builds a wall of pillows to protect her from Adri's advances, he tells her that he only had the attack because they haven't been intimate in so long. Right (I hear the sound of a million eyes rolling).
Eva sneaks away to see if Mimi can bail him out (he has to leave for Acapulco tomorrow). She makes a big show of turning Juan down (good - she needs to set some boundaries). Nonetheless, when Adri wakes up, there is Mimi, sitting on her bed. She says, um, Eva had a dying aunt or something. How convenient! Adri doesn't totally buy it, so Mimi lets him know that someday your fiancee will tell you why she does all these weird things. HAHA. I can't wait!
OH NO! The producer comes to visit Eugenia. Claudia looks on from the shadows. He clarifies that he wants to use her *house* to shoot a film in. That is soooo sad.
Back at the GI offices, Rebe tries to put some more pressure on Mousse Boy, but he turns the tables on her with his best trick and makes a show of seduction for the onlooking blue-skirts. I must say, I love watching the flustered look on her face.
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Amores Verdaderos #61 Mon 2/4/13 Singin’ in the Rain of Champagne
* Lo refrito: Adriana asks her godfather where Aníbal’s ex-mujer lives because she wants to find her. She must know something about her daughter!
* The aforementioned woman is having dinner with Hilda/Gilda/Whatever and they are talking about a certain doctor (Dr. Montaño) whom Aníbal is looking for. He probably knows something about Candelaria. Anyway, Paula whines a bit about Cristina who found her at the Balvaneras: she feels like a traitor because she can’t tell Chris that Darth Vader, I mean Aníbal is her father. H/G/W advises her not to accept that risky job but Paula desperately wants to be close to her son.
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Monday, February 04, 2013
Amor Bravío #119 (Uni 114) Mon 2/4/13
Capitulo
119: The Truth, the Whole Truth,
and Those Who Can't Handle the
Truth
Lo
del pasado
Flashback of Miriam's awakening during Abe's conversation with Camila. Daniel remembers the last time he saw Miriam in the hospital, then his wedding day (Camila), then Miriam's return. Augustina tells Pablo not to go to the cabaña. Daniel
explains to Augustina that he was at La Malquerida due to Don
Daniel's Monterde's will, not by his own choice. She – being the
snob and hypocrite she is – sarcastically asks also about his
having two wives and a baby girl. He explains about Julian's attempt
on his life that ended up endangering Miriam. Augustina refuses to
believe him [idiota], provoking him to ask the rhetorical
question of how could he forget the face [or what he could see of
it] of the man who broke into his apartment and tried to kill him
and his wife. However, that no longer matters. Augustina – in her
standard metiche way – then tells him that if he truly loved “mi
hija” he would take his wife and baby back to Chile and never see
her again. She seems hell-bent on taking any decision about this out
of Camila's hands.
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Sunday, February 03, 2013
AMOR BRAVIO EXTRA - Operation Shine the Light, Pt. 2 (2/3/13)
High Points/Low Points
A Nanette Special Contribution
NOTE: The latest HPLP's will appear at the bottom of the post.
We're now up to Episode #147 - March 15, 2013
Episode #81–84 - Week of December 10-14, 2012
Highpoints
Vivi and Rafa getting closer.
Pablo gets a job and it’s near Luz.
Rodolfo keeps his job after his scuffle with Iago (as if
there was any doubt).
Gussie ragging on Dio in his office and his reaction when she
leaves.
Al and Xi’s shopping montage. I like this show of affection
for her—even though they are the ultimate dysfunctional couple.
Nat being comforted by her mother.
Cam’s little smile re: the flowers Dan had Luzma leave in
the cabaña.
Os kissing Amanda.
Xi smacking Al right back.
Dio forced to make love to his wife.
The Scoobies foiling Bruno’s plot to place cameras.
Aaron and Rafa’s scene about Rafa loving Vivi. Well played,
Aaron. I loved it when he was grinning at Rafa when he was so furious.
All the mugging everyone was doing behind Cam’s back when
she came to doctor Dan.
Gussie telling Dio off (see below)
Pablo and Luzma’s scene when he reported for work.
CAM AND DAN BACK TOGETHER!!!!!
Al stealing the SIM card from dead Julian’s phone.
Tolontino and Padre’s little talk
Nat becoming a spy (clever girl).
LAZ!!!!!!!!!! is back as Hipolito (for those who didn’t
see the awesome Cuando Me Enamoro).
The brothers’ continued conversation about Vivi.
Nat blowing Iago off.
All the Cam/Dan/Scooby Gang at Vivi’s scenes.
Episode #81-84 - December 10-14, 2012
Lowpoints
Nat’s sadness.
Cayetano trying to manipulate Pablo to return to the ranch
(which you would think by now he’d realize he can’t manipulate Pablo).
Bruno’s freaky visit to Vivi’s bedroom.
Al hitting Xi.
Gussy falling for Dio’s line—again.
Dio and Gussy “role playing” El Lobo & Caperucita Roja
(Eww!).
Piedad’s face-to-face with Fidencio’s mother.
Iago calling Nat—creep.
Nat the spy (she’s in danger, Will Robinson, danger).
Xi plotting against Cam.
Labels: bravio
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #60 Fri 2/1/13 Kendho and Angel, Who Knew?; Let's Dance, Put On Your Red Shoes and Dance The Blues
Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman. Tonight we have a really fun epi, truly. Angel gets his acting chops on, Kendho has to participate, Nikki backslides a bit, Leo is a low down dirty, rotten, lying liar, the on again, off again date for Betty, Guzmi and Polita get their dance on, and Nikki and Dances show up too. Want to know more. Well, sit back, grab your Baileys and enjoy the recap, jus' sayin.
So we start this epi with Polita bein' so excited about going out with Guzmi, it's on her this time, and Lili warning Polita she could be hurt.
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Por ella soy Eva #138 2/1/13: Pluti Is On The Highway To Hell; What Is Wrong With Adriano?
So much happened last night and Pluti showed his true Shark Side, Fern is havin' a bad day, Daniel proves he is a predator and Adri? If you want to know more, please read on.
We start this epi with Pluti plotting the downfall of Rebe and Renato for this new fraud at G.I.
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Labels: por-ella
Amor Bravío #118 (Uni 113) Fri 2/1/13 It’s More of the Ruh-Roh Redux Rhumba For Camila As Daniel Struggles Through The Double-Time Quicksand Shuffle And Dionicio Jives With Another Snappy, Surreptitious Jig For Joy
Cap
118
Lo
del Pasado:
Ok. Daniel and Camila,
both still reeling from the shock of seeing Miriam and child risen from the
dead, are seriously wishing he could clone a twin at this point. B-I-L Abraham
effing-Farca and Dan have been playing footsie with the truth, speaking in
oblique terms about why Dan and Abe's whereabouts was so hard for each other to
pin down, so Daniel can keep delicate Miriam ignorant of the truth about her
scum-bucket of a crooked cop brother. (Old
Abe, our Chilean crime crusader, definitely turned in his buen hombre bonafides
when he got Dan thrown into prison, managed somehow to throw away the key, and
then to top it off, tortured his unwitting and innocent B-I-L with the lie of
the century that Miriam and their little baking bun were both pushing up
daisies.) Camila has run to the kitchen
to keep from crumbling under the burden of the bad luck blues and the
stupefying reality that she’ll be giving Dan up just like Louis before. She and Gussie agreed that it’s Dan and Abe’s
place to deliver the harsh truth to Miriam about what’s occurred during the
past 9-12 months on both continents.
Camila will just have to cope in her cabana as Mama serves the tea sans
the sympathy. (How Dan successfully
fought the urge to wring his B-I-L’s scrawny neck after having knocked the
S.O.B.’s teeth out first, and demanded an explanation is still a mystery to
Viewerville.) Dan and Miriam are left to
re-discover themselves while Dio diverts to the study with Abe, and Caridad
changes Baby Aggie upstairs somewhere.
Lo Del Nuevo:
Mariano tries convincing Cayetano to
rethink this Isadora thing. ( I have two words for Mariano: incompetency
trial!) The fact he already found out
from his mama, says the arrogant old adder, will save him time with
explanations. “—Tell her to sign the
divorce papers already, and that she’s should thank her lucky stars [darse de
santos = boast to the saints] that I’ve given her the house in Mexico City and
a huge monthly stipend." Mar tells him
he’s opposed to his signing over the BV to Isadora to avoid having to divvy it
up with Mama Rocio. "--Yep that's the way it is, cuz there’s nothing
left between us and no reason to discuss anything any further! You make her realize that she’d better sign
those papers like yesterday because it’s only going to be worse for her if we
go to court and the whole seedy story is made public [relucir=glisten, sparkle,
to reveal]." “—It’s too bad things have
gone this far, Dad.” “—Yeah, pretty painful.”
Snort. "--I think putting
the ranch in Isadora’s name is a pretty low down [pésima = nasty, wretched] idea just to humiliate Mother.”
Iliana just happens to be eavesdropping all of this out in the hallway.
Labels: bravio
Friday, February 01, 2013
Telemundo y Mas - Week of February 4 - Discuss among yourselves
Hola! Those of us who watched and enjoyed Doña Bárbara on Telemundo several years ago will enjoy Génesis Rodriguez doing a telenovela scene with Conan.
I am off to Mexico for a couple of weeks. Over to you...
I am off to Mexico for a couple of weeks. Over to you...
Labels: cartagena, mariposa, patrona, prohibida, rostro, secretario, telemundo
Weekend Discussion: Destinos, An Introduction to Spanish
Since a number of us got started in Spanish by watching this excellent teaching tool (for me it was on PBS), I thought it would be fun to check our memories (with or without a little help from IMDb) to see where we have seen the actors since. I dug up some photos of varying quality for reference:
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Amores Verdaderos #59 Thu 1/31/13 Do you feel what i feel? ... and... Odiosa and KenDrat put all the moves to boycott Vicky's commercial but...
Sorry, this has to be long, a lot of Nikki jargon included.
Refritis:
Nikki’s piano teacher Maestra 'Vestidillo' (should be Estudillo) quits… Vicky questions Nikki, Nikki shrugs shoulders and asks Vicky not to hallucinate of being a super mom, she is ‘en al acido’ and nags at Vicky that she wanted to move to Europe but Vicky did not want her to.
Vicky summons Arriaga… slowly Frankie comes in to hear the last part of the argument… ‘when will you learn to respect Liliana??’
Vicky and Angel with Hugs leave, but not before Vicky orders Nikki to practice piano all day. She leaves very angry…
Frankie quietly sits at the piano and plays a classic piece (sorry, no idea of which one)… As soon as they hear it Vicky and Angel are back drooling for more… Lilli and Nikki both look on him with admiration.
Bravo!! It turns into a pretty funny scene with Angel’s ‘how it felt’ …
Vicky suggests Frankie teach Nikki to play the piano. But immediately Nikki spoils the fun by stating ‘a multi-use bodyguard, how cool is that?’ so Frankie says thanks but no thanks. SHE is not interested. Angel suggests Nikki might want to play ‘another instrument’… Vicky jumps in ‘you better not say anything’ (LOL!!)
Lo Nuevo:
At KenDrat’s, Dances arrives with a huge white teddy bear. KenDrat mocks his ‘detail’… he says I don’t buy stupid stuff… my boss sent this. Kendrat reads the card and gets pi__d…
K: What is wrong with stupid Briss?? I want a convertible!! A nice apartment!! (I want KenDrat to be transported to be wearing a dirty clown costume on Lets Make a Deal and be zonked with a old rusty car, or maybe a giant baby stroller to put her in it).
D: He is delighted with you, he says you are the ideal lover/mistress.
K: (turns from angry to depressed) I need to win more than his trust. Mostly now that the cellulite-queen of his wife wants to divorce him.
D: That is what you wanted, no?
K: Yeah! But the problem is Nil-Brain-Son does not want to leave MI. I have to put on a submissive attitude to later show my claws, and get him to marry me, then you and I will leave them all broke.
Dances wants to leave, she wants some playtime first… He is not in the mood… She is irritated at his attitude. HE says boss is waiting for me.
K: Your boss or the bland girl Beatriz? (that gets his attention) I know you better than anyone.
He leaves, now irritated himself. She has to keep the bear.
At office, Anibal is telling Antonio (his compadre) that for a moment he thought Antonio had betrayed him when Adri showed up, but when she told him that it was a medium/vidente who told her her daughter was alive, he realized Antonio had not spilled beans. Antonio assures him he will keep on being quiet. (nose growing?) Anibal also tells him he is set on finding Candelaria, which is the past he wants to revive.
Antonio asks him, once you find her, will you tell that love story to your daughters? Anibal stays quiet…
Paula is meeting with Investigator Pastrana. She talks to him as if she were his owner… as if she were DA and he were a suspect at the police station or trial. ‘You did well in assuring him you would find Candelaria Torres. But that is the last thing you will do. He must not know she had a daughter with him. You will give him a concrete report. (hands it to him, he reads and is shocked, she thinks ‘sorry Cristina, I had no choice’) HE asks ‘are you sure?’
Vicky and Angel arrive at the office. She asks Bea for coffee, even though Angel suggests she take tea to calm down, she insists on coffee.
Angel asks her about the cross pendant. She plays clueless, but she plays with it in her purse so it is ready. But she denies having thought of it. She asks him to wait for her outside. ‘No need to be in here, I am in no danger here.’ He is surprised and asks her if she is mad at him. She denies. As he walks out, Adriana calls Vicky. Vicky says have a busy day but want to come to the office? Adriana says no, just wanted to thank you for your support with my dad. Vicky promises she will help her find out the truth. Adriana will keep looking for the doctor who attended her delivery while she waits for permission to open the tomb. Now I have a reason to live.
At the house, Nikki is on phone with Jenni and passes on going out with her. Frankie is following her around. Catches her by piano. She now plays better than before. She asks him to play something for her. HE suggests she play. But she gets miffed and wants to walk out. He grabs her, she is about to play something but they just stare at each other, this time more content and civilized than ever before. She plays a little, then gives up quickly, saying piano is not for me. Frankie pulls her back, saying besides will, you need ‘feeling’. You have to ‘feel’ the music. … then he gets socratistic… ‘when you play you don’t need to look at the keys… and when you kiss you don’t need to look at the other lips. You have to let go with the music.’ Then they play a duet at two different chords with same melody. She is actually SMILING!!
Have to say not all men can wear a baby pink shirt and pink tie, but Frankie can pull it off… and he looks ‘REGIO!!’
HE walks away as if waking up from a dream… he repeats ‘you have to let yourself go with the music’… she repeats it and then walks to him, they slowly move closer… she asks ‘do you feel same as I? … that is all the incentive he needs, and he moves in for a kiss… HE says ‘you awake in me emotions I never felt before… Neta, captas?’ He wants to keep on playing piano, and has to insist before she yields. She plays much better and Tomasina almost drops the flower centerpiece she had in her arms at realizing it was Nikki playing. Tomasina thanks Frankie very much in getting the miracle no one else did. Tomasina leaves.
Fr: When you commit to something you eventually get it.
N: True. It is horrible to have to do things forced and not because you feel like it.
Fr: You can’t give up. I know you are going through a tough moment, mainly your parents situation.
N: It is a lot of things. Too many for me. Suddenly I feel it overwhelms me.
Fr: True. But life puts challenges in our path that we need to overcome. (walks to sit by her at piano) I just want you to know I am with you, and please, trust me always.
Nikki says ‘if I did not trust you, I would not have made an appointment at the clinic (weight control) you suggested.’ He is glad. He even offers to go with her. She likes that, but ‘don’t pressure me.’
‘I loved your telling me you want to be the man I would always trust. That is ‘hyper-heavy’ for me, Guzman. I always find it hard to trust men. I have had many bad experiences.’ He asks her what has happened. She says the boyfriends she has had have not been ‘good’. Have been ‘nefastos’. To top it off my dad betrayed my mom and today my aunt raised a mess with my ‘tatito’ granddad. I feel like all men in my life will let me down. (he gives her a support hug, swearing he will not let her down). If you let me down it will confirm all men are jerks.
Cris and Lilli meet in front of building. Lili has a violet plant as a thank you present for Paula. Cris will go with her to deliver it.
In her apartment, Paula is playing piano for Cris and Liliana. They are excited at her skill. ‘you play like the angels’… Paula says her mother was a piano teacher and she followed her footsteps.
Lilli tells them what happened with Nikki’s piano teacher. That Nikki treats employees like trash. This is enough fuel for Cris to nag about rich people… Lilliana tells them Frankie plays great. Paula almost flipped the piano when she stood up suddenly with pride oozing out of her nostrils. Liliana is drooling for Frankie and Paula keeps smiling pride. Suddenly Liliana realizes Frankie and Paula were playing the same song. Paula tries to do damage control saying it is a classic song.
Cris the fast mouth tells Paula that Lilli has a lot of admiration for Frankie, and that Frankie is very nice and handsome. Paula almost jumps back in the hole agreeing that Frankie is very handsome.
But quickly fixes it reminding them that she is Frankie and Bea’s mom’s friend. Liliana runs out to work. She is late now. Cris sends Angel a kiss.
Cris suggests to Paula to teach piano again. She just thought of something, it is a great idea… (Danger, Wil Robinson (a.k.a. Paula)!! Danger!!)
At the commercial shoot set (inside MI building), Vicky is getting irritated that the models are not in, Bea tells her that KenDrat is running late and the male model got his past paycheck and left. We see Odiosa and KenDrat on phone, Seems Odiosa is responsible that the male model is not showing up. KenDrat says it is a drag to have to show up knowing the commercial will not be done. When she hangs up, Odiosa’s son comes in to rat at her for boycotting MI. Why did you do something so vile? Odiosa says to gain time so that the vendor we sponsor will get ahead in the market. Why do you care? Her son says he admires Vicky for her talent and honesty. Odiosa gets irritated. The success of our company is thanks to my activities. I won’t allow anyone to question my strategies.. You stay in your area, drawing and coloring. HE insists it is not fair. What if Vicky finds out? Odiosa asks ‘will you tell her?’. He leaves in a huff, she says ‘if mothers could chose our children, I would certainly not have chosen this ‘lukewarm’ Estefano’.
Back at commercial set, Vicky is still trying to get a male model.
At reception Nil-Son arrives and asks if KenDrat arrived yet. Nil-Son asks about how she reacted to the bear. Dances lies through his teeth and grin, saying KenDrat was melting for him. ‘you won her over boss!’
(sorry, Gattorno looks so funny/childish with this chopped-up haircut)
At house, Polita finds Frankie in kitchen. Today is her day off, but since she already found love, she has no reason to leave the house. She is all over him, he has a face of disgust. In comes Liliana and watches some of it. He insists she knows how he feels for her. She says yeah but my heart has no ears (LOL!!) And if you don’t have a love interest now, let me be close to you. It can’t harm. Receiving love does not harm anyone. (she hugs him saying ‘I love you a lot and two mounds’ (te quiero un chorro y dos montones!’) In walks Nikki finding them hugging. ‘if you want to roll around, go do it out on the street!’.
At the greenhouse Liliana is crying her heart out… Frankie, can’t you tell I love you? I can’t stop thinking of you. You won’t even look at me. (She talks to the plants) he will always look at me like a little girl.
Back to kitchen. Polita tells Nikki don’t imagine things that are not. Frankie also tries to speak. But suddenly Nikki is the old Nikki, talking down to them like lowly house staff. Polita insists, to no avail. Frankie tries to ‘explain’. But Nikki says I don’t care if you are ‘friends with privileges’ but you respect MY house. ‘neta que que mega-oso me dan (truly, you both bore me to death). Frankie again tries to reason with her, saying it is not the moment for explanations if she is this angry. She agrees, not the moment, not now, not ever, ‘5th rate gorila’. You need brain surgery if you think I care ‘bout my employees personal life.
By the way, you Gorilita have the night free, go have a rooftop powow.
Polita gets excited, Guzman is about to smoke fire through his nostrils.
Back at commercial shoot, Vicky is still pacing a hole in the floor angry trying to resolve the male model situation. Angel offers to bring her a beverage, to no avail. In comes Nil-Son saying he heard the male model did not show up, offer his ‘help’ and next thing he says he has a dinner appointment with a cosmetic company owner. Vicky is a bit rough/dry with him and suggests he go on to his appointment, so he asks her not to be rough on him and says he would stay if she asked. Vicky says you picked the worst moment to talk about our ‘issues’, just GO. The producer comes to her saying they looked at all possibilities. She says what will I tell the client? If we don’t fulfill the contract, the penalty will be millions!!
At reception, KenDrat finally arrived. Nil-Son comes out of his office and says he needed to see her. She says come over to the dressing room with me. Then they don’t lose time. He is all over her. He asks what have you given me, I am crazy for you. She asks him to control himself.’ Thank you for the teddy bear. What a tender detail. I loved it’.
(oh yeah? I bet you would have liked a vacuum cleaner or toaster more), she shakes him off her. ‘I have to put brakes on what I feel for you’. A little tug of war ensues, she trying to leave, he pulling her back. Will sleep hugging the teddy tonight… thinking of you… she FINALLY leaves. He leaves soon after. She says ‘I will drive you so crazy you will WANT to divorce Vicky for me.’
Back at commercial set, the producer and director keep pressuring Vicky they have to start taping NOW… she hears Angel laughing (he has been trying on the male model jackets). Vicky turns around and looks at Angel with Hugs.
Back at house, Polita is stalking Nikki to try to explain. Nikki does not want to hear it. ‘Do I need to explain it with apples so you understand? I do not want to see ‘gorila’ or you at the house tonight. Polita then says she and Guerito can go out together tonight. She gets all excited. (Frankie is standing behind them, not happy about Polita’s idea)
Polita leaves them alone, Nikki asks ‘gusanito’ what is up with his not liking her giving them the night off. Frankie says don’t get your attitude. When I ask for time off for dealing with a personal issue, you refuse to grant it to me. Nikki claims this is different. Obviously about love. So enjoy your crazy night. It is not a suggestion, it is an order. I want you both to multiply together, by zero. (LOL!)
Polita asks Frankie if Nikki looks like she is not against them being together anymore. Frankie says Nikki is rather miffed believing they have ‘something’ going on together. And besides my being mad because it is not true, in my contract it states that relationships with other staff members is banned. Polita feels the glass of ice water but immediately gets over it and keeps on planning their outing tonight. She sings the same song she sang the other night. Frankie is not thrilled.
In her room, Nikki is making a mess on her dresser, ‘I knew it! I should never have trusted that 5th rate gorilla! Never! I thought he would not let me down but Guzman is same as all others! Why??! Why did I trust him? Because I am stupid… idiot…
In the kitchen, Polita tells Liliana that she and Frankie will go out tonight again. Frankie comes in saying ‘don’t count on it, maybe The Miss will change her mind and ask me to stay’. Polita says she can’t… Frankie says if that were the case I have to stay, I work for her.’ Liliana can’t help but smile. Frankie leaves. Polita is sure that she only has to keep trying. Liliana doubts the ‘nina fresa’ can notice her bodyguard. Be careful, you could be hurt bad. Polita thanks her for the advise, but she will keep on trying. She will jump for joy when he tells her he loves her. She will sing out her happiness… ‘mine, that macho is only for me’ (LOL!!)
At commercial set, Vicky asks Angel for a HUGE favor. I want YOU to be the model of my commercial. (He is frozen shocked)
Previews: Despite Odiosa’s and Kendrat’s best efforts… Vicky has another card up her sleeve… KenDrat is totally floored when Vicky says Angel with Hugs will be the male model in the commercial.
Refritis:
Nikki’s piano teacher Maestra 'Vestidillo' (should be Estudillo) quits… Vicky questions Nikki, Nikki shrugs shoulders and asks Vicky not to hallucinate of being a super mom, she is ‘en al acido’ and nags at Vicky that she wanted to move to Europe but Vicky did not want her to.
Vicky summons Arriaga… slowly Frankie comes in to hear the last part of the argument… ‘when will you learn to respect Liliana??’
Vicky and Angel with Hugs leave, but not before Vicky orders Nikki to practice piano all day. She leaves very angry…
Frankie quietly sits at the piano and plays a classic piece (sorry, no idea of which one)… As soon as they hear it Vicky and Angel are back drooling for more… Lilli and Nikki both look on him with admiration.
Bravo!! It turns into a pretty funny scene with Angel’s ‘how it felt’ …
Vicky suggests Frankie teach Nikki to play the piano. But immediately Nikki spoils the fun by stating ‘a multi-use bodyguard, how cool is that?’ so Frankie says thanks but no thanks. SHE is not interested. Angel suggests Nikki might want to play ‘another instrument’… Vicky jumps in ‘you better not say anything’ (LOL!!)
Lo Nuevo:
At KenDrat’s, Dances arrives with a huge white teddy bear. KenDrat mocks his ‘detail’… he says I don’t buy stupid stuff… my boss sent this. Kendrat reads the card and gets pi__d…
K: What is wrong with stupid Briss?? I want a convertible!! A nice apartment!! (I want KenDrat to be transported to be wearing a dirty clown costume on Lets Make a Deal and be zonked with a old rusty car, or maybe a giant baby stroller to put her in it).
D: He is delighted with you, he says you are the ideal lover/mistress.
K: (turns from angry to depressed) I need to win more than his trust. Mostly now that the cellulite-queen of his wife wants to divorce him.
D: That is what you wanted, no?
K: Yeah! But the problem is Nil-Brain-Son does not want to leave MI. I have to put on a submissive attitude to later show my claws, and get him to marry me, then you and I will leave them all broke.
Dances wants to leave, she wants some playtime first… He is not in the mood… She is irritated at his attitude. HE says boss is waiting for me.
K: Your boss or the bland girl Beatriz? (that gets his attention) I know you better than anyone.
He leaves, now irritated himself. She has to keep the bear.
At office, Anibal is telling Antonio (his compadre) that for a moment he thought Antonio had betrayed him when Adri showed up, but when she told him that it was a medium/vidente who told her her daughter was alive, he realized Antonio had not spilled beans. Antonio assures him he will keep on being quiet. (nose growing?) Anibal also tells him he is set on finding Candelaria, which is the past he wants to revive.
Antonio asks him, once you find her, will you tell that love story to your daughters? Anibal stays quiet…
Paula is meeting with Investigator Pastrana. She talks to him as if she were his owner… as if she were DA and he were a suspect at the police station or trial. ‘You did well in assuring him you would find Candelaria Torres. But that is the last thing you will do. He must not know she had a daughter with him. You will give him a concrete report. (hands it to him, he reads and is shocked, she thinks ‘sorry Cristina, I had no choice’) HE asks ‘are you sure?’
Vicky and Angel arrive at the office. She asks Bea for coffee, even though Angel suggests she take tea to calm down, she insists on coffee.
Angel asks her about the cross pendant. She plays clueless, but she plays with it in her purse so it is ready. But she denies having thought of it. She asks him to wait for her outside. ‘No need to be in here, I am in no danger here.’ He is surprised and asks her if she is mad at him. She denies. As he walks out, Adriana calls Vicky. Vicky says have a busy day but want to come to the office? Adriana says no, just wanted to thank you for your support with my dad. Vicky promises she will help her find out the truth. Adriana will keep looking for the doctor who attended her delivery while she waits for permission to open the tomb. Now I have a reason to live.
At the house, Nikki is on phone with Jenni and passes on going out with her. Frankie is following her around. Catches her by piano. She now plays better than before. She asks him to play something for her. HE suggests she play. But she gets miffed and wants to walk out. He grabs her, she is about to play something but they just stare at each other, this time more content and civilized than ever before. She plays a little, then gives up quickly, saying piano is not for me. Frankie pulls her back, saying besides will, you need ‘feeling’. You have to ‘feel’ the music. … then he gets socratistic… ‘when you play you don’t need to look at the keys… and when you kiss you don’t need to look at the other lips. You have to let go with the music.’ Then they play a duet at two different chords with same melody. She is actually SMILING!!
Have to say not all men can wear a baby pink shirt and pink tie, but Frankie can pull it off… and he looks ‘REGIO!!’
HE walks away as if waking up from a dream… he repeats ‘you have to let yourself go with the music’… she repeats it and then walks to him, they slowly move closer… she asks ‘do you feel same as I? … that is all the incentive he needs, and he moves in for a kiss… HE says ‘you awake in me emotions I never felt before… Neta, captas?’ He wants to keep on playing piano, and has to insist before she yields. She plays much better and Tomasina almost drops the flower centerpiece she had in her arms at realizing it was Nikki playing. Tomasina thanks Frankie very much in getting the miracle no one else did. Tomasina leaves.
Fr: When you commit to something you eventually get it.
N: True. It is horrible to have to do things forced and not because you feel like it.
Fr: You can’t give up. I know you are going through a tough moment, mainly your parents situation.
N: It is a lot of things. Too many for me. Suddenly I feel it overwhelms me.
Fr: True. But life puts challenges in our path that we need to overcome. (walks to sit by her at piano) I just want you to know I am with you, and please, trust me always.
Nikki says ‘if I did not trust you, I would not have made an appointment at the clinic (weight control) you suggested.’ He is glad. He even offers to go with her. She likes that, but ‘don’t pressure me.’
‘I loved your telling me you want to be the man I would always trust. That is ‘hyper-heavy’ for me, Guzman. I always find it hard to trust men. I have had many bad experiences.’ He asks her what has happened. She says the boyfriends she has had have not been ‘good’. Have been ‘nefastos’. To top it off my dad betrayed my mom and today my aunt raised a mess with my ‘tatito’ granddad. I feel like all men in my life will let me down. (he gives her a support hug, swearing he will not let her down). If you let me down it will confirm all men are jerks.
Cris and Lilli meet in front of building. Lili has a violet plant as a thank you present for Paula. Cris will go with her to deliver it.
In her apartment, Paula is playing piano for Cris and Liliana. They are excited at her skill. ‘you play like the angels’… Paula says her mother was a piano teacher and she followed her footsteps.
Lilli tells them what happened with Nikki’s piano teacher. That Nikki treats employees like trash. This is enough fuel for Cris to nag about rich people… Lilliana tells them Frankie plays great. Paula almost flipped the piano when she stood up suddenly with pride oozing out of her nostrils. Liliana is drooling for Frankie and Paula keeps smiling pride. Suddenly Liliana realizes Frankie and Paula were playing the same song. Paula tries to do damage control saying it is a classic song.
Cris the fast mouth tells Paula that Lilli has a lot of admiration for Frankie, and that Frankie is very nice and handsome. Paula almost jumps back in the hole agreeing that Frankie is very handsome.
But quickly fixes it reminding them that she is Frankie and Bea’s mom’s friend. Liliana runs out to work. She is late now. Cris sends Angel a kiss.
Cris suggests to Paula to teach piano again. She just thought of something, it is a great idea… (Danger, Wil Robinson (a.k.a. Paula)!! Danger!!)
At the commercial shoot set (inside MI building), Vicky is getting irritated that the models are not in, Bea tells her that KenDrat is running late and the male model got his past paycheck and left. We see Odiosa and KenDrat on phone, Seems Odiosa is responsible that the male model is not showing up. KenDrat says it is a drag to have to show up knowing the commercial will not be done. When she hangs up, Odiosa’s son comes in to rat at her for boycotting MI. Why did you do something so vile? Odiosa says to gain time so that the vendor we sponsor will get ahead in the market. Why do you care? Her son says he admires Vicky for her talent and honesty. Odiosa gets irritated. The success of our company is thanks to my activities. I won’t allow anyone to question my strategies.. You stay in your area, drawing and coloring. HE insists it is not fair. What if Vicky finds out? Odiosa asks ‘will you tell her?’. He leaves in a huff, she says ‘if mothers could chose our children, I would certainly not have chosen this ‘lukewarm’ Estefano’.
Back at commercial set, Vicky is still trying to get a male model.
At reception Nil-Son arrives and asks if KenDrat arrived yet. Nil-Son asks about how she reacted to the bear. Dances lies through his teeth and grin, saying KenDrat was melting for him. ‘you won her over boss!’
(sorry, Gattorno looks so funny/childish with this chopped-up haircut)
At house, Polita finds Frankie in kitchen. Today is her day off, but since she already found love, she has no reason to leave the house. She is all over him, he has a face of disgust. In comes Liliana and watches some of it. He insists she knows how he feels for her. She says yeah but my heart has no ears (LOL!!) And if you don’t have a love interest now, let me be close to you. It can’t harm. Receiving love does not harm anyone. (she hugs him saying ‘I love you a lot and two mounds’ (te quiero un chorro y dos montones!’) In walks Nikki finding them hugging. ‘if you want to roll around, go do it out on the street!’.
At the greenhouse Liliana is crying her heart out… Frankie, can’t you tell I love you? I can’t stop thinking of you. You won’t even look at me. (She talks to the plants) he will always look at me like a little girl.
Back to kitchen. Polita tells Nikki don’t imagine things that are not. Frankie also tries to speak. But suddenly Nikki is the old Nikki, talking down to them like lowly house staff. Polita insists, to no avail. Frankie tries to ‘explain’. But Nikki says I don’t care if you are ‘friends with privileges’ but you respect MY house. ‘neta que que mega-oso me dan (truly, you both bore me to death). Frankie again tries to reason with her, saying it is not the moment for explanations if she is this angry. She agrees, not the moment, not now, not ever, ‘5th rate gorila’. You need brain surgery if you think I care ‘bout my employees personal life.
By the way, you Gorilita have the night free, go have a rooftop powow.
Polita gets excited, Guzman is about to smoke fire through his nostrils.
Back at commercial shoot, Vicky is still pacing a hole in the floor angry trying to resolve the male model situation. Angel offers to bring her a beverage, to no avail. In comes Nil-Son saying he heard the male model did not show up, offer his ‘help’ and next thing he says he has a dinner appointment with a cosmetic company owner. Vicky is a bit rough/dry with him and suggests he go on to his appointment, so he asks her not to be rough on him and says he would stay if she asked. Vicky says you picked the worst moment to talk about our ‘issues’, just GO. The producer comes to her saying they looked at all possibilities. She says what will I tell the client? If we don’t fulfill the contract, the penalty will be millions!!
At reception, KenDrat finally arrived. Nil-Son comes out of his office and says he needed to see her. She says come over to the dressing room with me. Then they don’t lose time. He is all over her. He asks what have you given me, I am crazy for you. She asks him to control himself.’ Thank you for the teddy bear. What a tender detail. I loved it’.
(oh yeah? I bet you would have liked a vacuum cleaner or toaster more), she shakes him off her. ‘I have to put brakes on what I feel for you’. A little tug of war ensues, she trying to leave, he pulling her back. Will sleep hugging the teddy tonight… thinking of you… she FINALLY leaves. He leaves soon after. She says ‘I will drive you so crazy you will WANT to divorce Vicky for me.’
Back at commercial set, the producer and director keep pressuring Vicky they have to start taping NOW… she hears Angel laughing (he has been trying on the male model jackets). Vicky turns around and looks at Angel with Hugs.
Back at house, Polita is stalking Nikki to try to explain. Nikki does not want to hear it. ‘Do I need to explain it with apples so you understand? I do not want to see ‘gorila’ or you at the house tonight. Polita then says she and Guerito can go out together tonight. She gets all excited. (Frankie is standing behind them, not happy about Polita’s idea)
Polita leaves them alone, Nikki asks ‘gusanito’ what is up with his not liking her giving them the night off. Frankie says don’t get your attitude. When I ask for time off for dealing with a personal issue, you refuse to grant it to me. Nikki claims this is different. Obviously about love. So enjoy your crazy night. It is not a suggestion, it is an order. I want you both to multiply together, by zero. (LOL!)
Polita asks Frankie if Nikki looks like she is not against them being together anymore. Frankie says Nikki is rather miffed believing they have ‘something’ going on together. And besides my being mad because it is not true, in my contract it states that relationships with other staff members is banned. Polita feels the glass of ice water but immediately gets over it and keeps on planning their outing tonight. She sings the same song she sang the other night. Frankie is not thrilled.
In her room, Nikki is making a mess on her dresser, ‘I knew it! I should never have trusted that 5th rate gorilla! Never! I thought he would not let me down but Guzman is same as all others! Why??! Why did I trust him? Because I am stupid… idiot…
In the kitchen, Polita tells Liliana that she and Frankie will go out tonight again. Frankie comes in saying ‘don’t count on it, maybe The Miss will change her mind and ask me to stay’. Polita says she can’t… Frankie says if that were the case I have to stay, I work for her.’ Liliana can’t help but smile. Frankie leaves. Polita is sure that she only has to keep trying. Liliana doubts the ‘nina fresa’ can notice her bodyguard. Be careful, you could be hurt bad. Polita thanks her for the advise, but she will keep on trying. She will jump for joy when he tells her he loves her. She will sing out her happiness… ‘mine, that macho is only for me’ (LOL!!)
At commercial set, Vicky asks Angel for a HUGE favor. I want YOU to be the model of my commercial. (He is frozen shocked)
Previews: Despite Odiosa’s and Kendrat’s best efforts… Vicky has another card up her sleeve… KenDrat is totally floored when Vicky says Angel with Hugs will be the male model in the commercial.
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Amor Bravío #117 (Uni 112) Thu 1/31/13 Amor Revivido
Teresa, in bizarre
fringed boots, walks through some fields with Aaron, giving him an update. She's having Juarez put together the info
about the case against Dionisio and she'll take that back to Chile with her and
see what she can do from there. She
really doesn't want to leave, though, since she's just found an old lovah and
she's going to do whatever she can to get him back. Aaron, sagely, tells her love has to be a
2-way-street or there's no point. Well,
Teresa thinks she and "he" just got off track is all.
Isadora lets
Cayetano put a ring on it. He says he's too old to wait, so he's jumping her
now, before the Viagra isn't enough.
Isadora tells him she fell in love with him at first sight, she
luuuurves older guys cause they know how they like it, and she only held back
before because he was married, cause she's not a homewrecker. Cayetano gives her points for honesty. She
agrees to marry him as soon as he's officially divorced, but she'd rather get
married on the sly so his sons don't talk him out of it. Cayetano is willing to do it, not that he's
ever going to let anyone get between them.
Yuck, yuck, yuck! I was so hoping
that was some bizarre dream sequence or Isadora's fantasy.
Daniel and Camila
continue their honeymoon, checking out a romantic waterfall and making out like
teenagers. Isn't anybody going in the
water? What's up with that?
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Por ella soy Eva #137 1/31/13: Shot Through the Heart and You're to Blame; You Give Love a Bad Name.
Mad Dad's friend is commenting that Silvia is beautiful and a great woman. Mad Dad warns him not to talk like that again if he wants to still come around.
Pluto calls Onesimo and asks him to get another copy of the fake thesis.
Eva tells Helena Helena Helena
Helena and Juan are meeting in their spot. Juan can tell something other than the recent news is on her mind. She tells him "no esperes verme como
Onesimo is at lunch with Rebeca and tells her he will break into Pluto's house again to look for evidence. He wants an advance on his 'payment,' and he swoops in for a brief kiss. Rebeca is disgusted and calls him a maldito gato.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Amor Bravío #116 (Uni 111) Wed 1/30/13 “Honeymoon Happiness, Pablo Loses his Anchor, and Yago and His Inner Child”
Past news in town:
Office of La Buenaventura: Pablo, Mariano and Cayetano visit and Pablo tells Mariano that former flame Teresa sends him her regards from the wedding. Mariano explains to Pablo that Padre Anselmo, her brother, had already told him that Teresa was back in town. Pablo takes leave in order to get back to work. Mariano is happy that Cayetano did not reveal the breaking news of Pablo’s origins to Pablo. Cayetano admits he still loves Pablo and hopes Pablo will not reject him even if he is not his real father. Meanwhile, Rotten Yago and his inner child are eavesdropping (according to TN law). They both burst in and inner child Yago complains that it just isn’t fair that Pablo gets allll the attention.
Luzma’s Room at LaMQ: Pablo has a surprise for Luzma – Refugio! She has come to care for her while she is in bed. Pablo takes leave after Piedad comes to tell him Rodolfo is looking for him because Pablo forgot to give him something (money maybe) for the business at the ranch.
Random Patio at LaMQ: Viewerville is subjected, yet again, to Rotten Yago telling Pablo the real reason for Mom and Pop’s divorce. Yup, it was not because of Isavibora, but because of the new revelations that Rocio had an affair with Don Dan Monterde back about nine months before Pablo was born. Yago goes in for the emotional slug and tells Pablo that he is not an Albarran, but a Monterde. No puede ser! Pablo is shocked and says this cannot be true because Mariano never said anything and he just saw him. Yago advises Pablo to accept the news because everybody in town knows about it already. In fact, Yago asks Pablo why Camila has been extra nice and treating him like family. Pablo tries to make sense of this shocking news while Yago, with his sh$%eating grin further challenges Pablo to go ask Mariano if he doesn’t believe him.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Por ella soy Eva #136 1/30/13: Just One More Teeny Lie and Gossip Spreads Faster Than a Rash
Juan is doing the “Helena forgives me” happy dance. Mimi reminds him of the one little detail- Eva?? What is going to happen to her?? Juan wants to tell Helena that he is Eva.
Helena is (looking like a kid in the candy store,) in bed, she is in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm, Eva has to disappear; maybe an extraterrestrial can take Eva. Mimi warns Juan that he can’t just have Eva disappear from the face of the Earth. If Helena finds out now that he is Eva, she will think that Eva was his accomplice in the fraud. Mimi has an idea….
The next morning-Adriano doesn’t want to end the trip arguing. Eva playfully slaps him. Adriano wants them to jump in the pool and Eva lets him know that she doesn’t show her body in public. Eva in a bathing suit, the men would be lusting after her and Adriano would be jealous. He remembers her body. (Or what he thought was he body) She practically breaks his wrist trying to cool his desires.
Fernando and Marsela are still arguing. She lets him know that their marriage is for better or worse, good or bad but too may bad things have been happening. Marsela is incapable of accepting a job outside of the country and leaving her family, as is Fernando. What a fool.
Mimi, in a scandalous (well fitting) bikini entices Adriano. He can’t stop staring and drooling. Renato reminds Adriano that he wants to talk to him.
Lucia is spraying what looks like Fermodyl- (a conditioner) and it appears that Santi is lusting after her, ahh that beach air. The blue dresses say that they make a cute couple. Lucia gives a PSA about the conditioner to the blue dresses. She shares the product with them.
Eva can’t take her/his eyes off of Helena, so Renato and Adriano have an opportunity to talk alone.
The talk- Renato apologizes for not sharing the Juan Carlos story with Adriano and Adriano. Adriano doesn’t like to be deceived or made fun of and he will give Renato another chance. How long were you going to keep the fact that Juan Carlos was your half brother a secret? Well, until, our father gave me his name.
Someone welcomes Pluti, now what is he up to??
Helena and Eva share what happened to Helena with Juan like the true girlfriends that they are. Eva tries to set Helena up and asks would she forgive him Juan Carlos) if he deceived her again. Even if it was a tiny little lie for a powerful reason. Helena doesn’t feel that he is capable of deceiving her again. If it should happen, she will never forgive him. (It’s time to call ET) She would rather be dead.
Pluti is meeting with Mr. Fairbanks and they seem to be plotting something.
Helena wants to know what Eva has to tell her and Eva plays the Que game and switches the story to Renato being gay. Helena feels that if Renato comes out of the closet it may cost him his job. So Eva plays on, well sometimes the truth can make things worse? If you say something that might many people, it would be better to be quiet.
Adriano admires Renato’s gutsy attitude and doesn’t want to be deceived by him anymore, and Renato promises that he won’t deceive him either. They talk about Modesto and how he doesn’t know that Renato works at GI. He asked Adriano not to tell anyone who he really is at the firm and only Eva knows. Sooner or later everyone will find out.
The blue dresses are sunbathing and gossiping about Rebeca when she walks up on them and starts to scold them when Renato tells them not to be “buttinskis” and that they should keep mystery in life and proceeds to rub and kiss on Rebeca. Good for the ole witch. She has on more clothes at the pool than at the masquerade party. The blue dresses run off to spread the gossip.
Renato reminds Rebeca that she can’t prove that he is gay, but he can prove that she robbed the cd. For no good. Buuuuyaaa!
Helena returns home to Lalo and Silvia. Helena brings Lalo a little wooden toy. Silvia notices that Helena is beaming.
Eva was at the point of telling Helena the truth but he didn’t. He has to find the right time to tell her, because he wants to be with her. Her lips, her looks, etc.
Fernando and Marsela return to home to an impromptu Welcome Home party, replete with homemade signs. The kids want to know, how was their second honeymoon??
Helena and Juan reminisce about the romantic night before. They both have desires of seeing each other again but it’s too risky. Helena thinks that Eva should be with them too!! Uh oh!! Juan wants to see Helena alone to hug and kiss her alone be discreet.
The next day at Grupo Imperio- Renato congratulated Marsela for her presentation. Marsela was happy to hear the tourism expert’s paper. He felt bad that she was originally cancelled but every once in awhile someone tries to throw a wrench in things.
Cindy passes the rumor that Renato and Rebeca spent the night together in Acapulco.
Lucia wants to know why Helena is glowing and then (face drop alert) Pluti comes in to get Helena for a meeting in the boardroom about some Playa Mayagua stuff.
Daniel ignores Jennifer in the schoolyard. Daniel plays a head game with Jennifer particularly because he couldn’t get a whiff the night before. She wouldn’t let him in. the house, For someone who loves me so much, you are so afraid.
Marsela has an idea to have a separate department focused to handle tourism conventions for all travel generated by the travel agencies and hotel chains that belong to Grupo Imperio. Eva tells Marsela not to pay that rattlesnake any attention. She will be her fairy godmother. Marsela also spreads the Rebeca Renato rumor. Que, que, what??
Daniel tries to force Jennifer mentally into sleeping with him. He reminds her of all that he has done for her family and if she loved him, you know the drill. His dad says that women only want your money. He tells her that she looks bad and that she should to the bathroom and fix herself up. What a jerk!!! He needs to disappear.
Eugenia checks on Claudia- (I love how she calls her criatura) to ask her if she is okay because she spent the weekend locked in her room, watching movies. Eugenia asked her if she wanted to go and look at schools and Claudia asked her, why does she care? She caught herself and Claudia actually apologized to Eugenia. (Times are a changing!)
Pluti and Mendoza talk about an “investigation” of the FITSA Corp. They found irregularities with the construction company.
Eva reams Renato about the rumors that she has heard about he and Rebeca. Eva believes in him, why would he fall for that snake? She is always teasing him about being gay.
Renato tells Eva that he kissed her because she always teases him. He also shared that he discovered in Rebeca ‘s office a cd with everyone’s emails. He had the cd.
Helena doesn’t understand how there can be conformity irregularities with the construction company. FITSA was legal. Helena is worried about the affect that this will have on Playa Mayagua.
The types of contract that they signed don’t allow for FITSA’s contract to be cancelled and use another company. Didn’t Helena know this beforehand? Yes, she had the backing of GI. Oh well, Pluti will save the day and take the responsibility, he will fix the problem.
Eva lets Renato know that he is Rebeca’s accomplice and that he is trying to hack the email accounts. He swears that he hasn’t touched the cd. Eva, his “aunt” will help him, because she likes he and his flipped hair. He also saw that Felix, the tech guy gave her the cd.
Helena thanks Pluti for stepping in but Playa Mayagua is her responsibility. She thanks him for updating her. He just wants to prove that he can work with her. (Let me get my shovel, boots and a facemask for the manure) Pluti just wants to be her friend and kisses her Eva, while Eva watches. Helena seems uncomfortable.
Eugenia takes Claudia to see the best school in the city and Daniel eyes them before they see him and flees. Eugenia and Claudia have a nice little exchange.
Pluti wants all of the press from the convention and the expenses from the convention. The blue dress is giggling. She tells Pluti about the Rebeca and Renato rumor.
Rebeca is talking to someone on the phone (maybe her friend from the press) and Pluti comes into her office to get clarification about the rumor. Rebeca thinks that he is jealous. Pluti says that he is just curious. Pluti thought that Rebeca goes after the big fish, so Rebeca lets Pluti know that Renato is gay. As usual Pluti has the Duh uh- expression!!!
Eugenia chats with the Principal while Claudia waits for her. Daniel wants to know why is she there and threatens her that she should not attend that school. She better not implement him in the casting joke.
Pluti doesn’t believe her. Rebeca repeats that Renato is gay and starts her she wolf howl. He doesn’t think that the rumor is strange since she was unfaithful to his married butt with Juan Carlos.
Eva was not too happy regarding the Pluti kiss on the hand and Helena says – she will befriend Pluti so that she can keep her enemies closer.
Pluti knows that Renato is blackmailing Rebeca. What does he know? Rebeca denies that he knows anything. She still wants to marry Pluti, if it’s the last thing that she does. Once married she will take everything including his name from him. (Such love)
Helena is only doing this to get proof for Juan. She is going to see him and Eva can’t listen.
Eva interrupts an important “vending machine discussion” with the blue dresses and asks for Felix. No one has seen him. He has disappeared.
Mad Dad’s friend suggests that Mad Dad look for love with another woman. Mad Dad says no and that Silvia won’t find another man. Mad Dad’s friend is sweet on Silvia and Mad Dad tells his friend, Bulmaro to be careful.
Pluti asks Oneismo to get a copy of Antonia’s thesis.
Eva tells Helena that Felix is missing and his phone is disconnected. Felix helped Rebeca to get the cd. The cd has the passwords. Eva can get the cd.
Coming attractions: An episode of intrigue and obsession
Is Helena going to let Pluti have it? Is she tired of his deceptions???
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