Wednesday, March 28, 2012
El Talismán #41 Wed 3/28/12
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Familia: help tonight?
I'm not asking for much, but if someone could just post up two or three big plot points from tonight's episode we would be extremely grateful... Thanks!
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Abismo de pasión #12 3/27/12: The Kids Grow Up, The Adults Do Not, And The Prodigal Returneth
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
La Que No Podía Amar #65 Tuesday 3/27/12 Dysfunctional shrews, more secrets revealed, and more puppydog eyes
Dysfunctional shrews, more secrets revealed, and more puppy dog eyes
Before I start with the recap, as promised, here are some gratuitous screenshots of our favorite douchebag, Rogelio Montero, who was looking particularly fetching in the chapel scene from yesterday's episode. (Remember to click on the images to see a larger—HD quality—version.)
Cupcake asks for his sombrero while they're in the chapel. |
Talking about Margarito's adoption. (The camera zoomed in and I got this extra shot, but felt it was a little too gratuitous to post here. But I'll link to it instead!) |
After the adoption thing is resolved, they move outside the chapel, where Rohell asks for his sombrero back . . . |
And the hat is returned to its owner's head! |
This concludes this session of shameless Jorge Salinas fangirlishness. We will shortly return you to the recap for tonight's episode.
(Expect recap later on tonight or in the AM.)
PREVIEW:
Screencap from Cap 65:
Hand porn and puppydog eyes as Rohell beseeches Cupcake to try to love him. |
THE RECAP COMMENCETH: (Note, I condensed some scenes for the sake of my sanity.)
(The first part of the episode was sans English CCs, so again I'm sort of trying to figure out what they're saying from listening. Which isn't my strong suit.)
We return to Effer telling Sinthia that little Margarito is Rohell's natural son. Impactada look from Sin.
Sin tries to persuade Effer not to tell Rohell, but Effer seems pretty determined. He needs to be back at the Hacienda and he needs dinero! He shows Sin the letter he swiped from Ulysses. Sin keeps on trying to grab the letter away from him but he never lets her get her hands on it—he just holds it up for her to see.
Effer is smart enough to not let Sin get her grubby paws on the letter. |
Meanwhile, the unknowing father of Margarito is reading out of a book of horses to Margarito, who is still bedridden. They talk about wild horses. Margarito wants to ride a wild horse but Rohell is horrified, saying he's got to wait until he recovers (plus, riding a wild horse would be, you know, dangerous). Then Margarito mentions that Cupcake told him that Rohell had the chapel fixed up so she could pray for him (Margarito) and that he wants to get better so he can see how pretty the chapel is.
Father reading to son, only neither of them is aware of that at the moment. |
Cupcake comes in with Margarito's milk and (the CCs were messed up here so I missed something) there is some sort of word game (?) I think and then there is something where Rohell is comparing something to Cupcake, which he says is "hermosa" (beautiful) like Cupcake. Rohell flirtatiously says this as he slides a glance at Cupcake. Dimples abound as expected, as their theme song swells.
Flirty Rohell sneaks a sidelong glance at Cupcake. |
Cupcake responds with dimples. |
Rohell gives her a nudge with his elbow and we officially have a flirty moment to lighten the mood. |
A scene between Mersnotty and the Gustavito. More arguing about the truthfulness and trustworthiness of Cupcake and the legitimacy of the contract she signed with Rohell. Mersnotty is still not wanting to buy it—she's clinging to her self-righteous belief that Cupcake is a gold digger. She doesn't want Gustavito to do anything too hastily, and possibly hurt Sin. (I wouldn't be worrying about Sin, myself.)
The letter says that the mother left Margarito with the Monteros because she wanted a better life for him, and that she loved him. She left the letter with Ulyses, since she knew he was a very upright person who would keep his word. And indeed Ulyses had, and had kept the letter safe—and unread—for all this time.
There's stuff I missed because I have no access to CCs right now, but basically Effer announces that Margarito is the only son and HEIR to Rogelio Montero. Sin is impactada all over again.
He tucks the letter in his pocket, hopefully safe away from her. |
It's all about the TOSTITOS: Product placement scenes. I will condense this part which goes on for several scenes. Maria makes a production of preparing some chips and dip, always being sure to place those TOSTITOS products carefully within camera view, and let's makes sure to see that TOSITOS label. And let's stop the action for a moment to savor a bite of the TOSTITOS chip and dip, just like Maria does.
This recap is sponsored by TOSTITOS. |
Tia MentiRosa wants to horn in on Maria's place. She criticizes Maria's work and her cooking. She thinks she can do a better job at running the household. (Somehow she thinks this will give her access to more of Rohell's money.) Maria knows this is completely delusional on Tia's part—Maria has worked in the hacienda all her life, knows all the ins and outs, and besides, she's like a second mother to Rohell and Sin. But arrogant and greedy Tia thinks she's a "fast learner" and can do better than Maria. Maria calls her bluff, hands over her apron and says she's VERY TIRED and so Tia can just take over. Tia immediately makes a mess of cooking dinner.
Back to Sin and Effer, I think Effer is saying that no wonder Rohell wanted to adopt Margarito—he felt the call of the blood! Sin thinks this is ridiculous. It's all Cupcake's fault for some reason. Effer is ready to go give the letter to Rohell (he thinks this will get him back in the Hacienda) but Sin doesn't want him to. She asks if he wouldn't prefer to spend his time in her bed instead. Effer, ever the hormone-addled idiot, goes along with this.
She forbids him to leave to show Rohell the letter. She offers him the comforts of her bed instead. |
More of the bit with Maria and Tia, where Tia thinks she can do a better job, blah blah blah.
Tia is completely DELUSIONAL if she thinks she can fill Maria's sensible shoes. |
Rohell is lying in bed, patiently waiting for his therapy. Cupcake comes in, and is acting a bit shy and strange. She pulls back the blanket that covers his leg as the camera shows an overhead view. You can tell that she's looking at those motionless legs and thinking of what she just learned about how he sacrificed himself for Margarito. Rohell immediately figures out something is up.
She's willing to just give him his drops and forgo the therapy for the evening. She is aware of the pain the therapy causes. He isn't going for this. He tells her when she touches his legs, it causes pain, but when she doesn't touch him, it causes more pain. Then he adds, "I hope that one day that your hands will touch me for love, not out of obligation."
Looking at him with a new awareness of what he sacrificed. |
He hopes that eventually she'll touch him out of love instead of duty. |
A scene with Tia totally blowing dinner, as Miguel, Dani, and eventually Consuelo come in to witness. Consuelo has to take over, because Tia is completely incompetent. It turns out everyone else has already eaten (Maria fixed them something earlier) so Miguel is wondering why Tia is cooking at all. Cute, but FF>>
Ernesto and Mersnotty are at the Macaria's restaurant. He tells her that Rohell has asked him to stay on for a few days while Margarito recovers (and they find out if he'll walk or not). Ernie has no surgeries in Tuxtla, so he can stay on, kick back, and try to win over Mersnotty! She seems happy about this and they smooch.
Macaria comes into the store and confronts Ulyses. She's looking verrrry serious. Condensing the several scenes it takes to get to the point, which is this: She and Maripaz were both going to leave without telling him, and had written a letter to explain where they'd gone. But Macaria figured that 20 years of marriage required that she tell Ulyses face to face what they'd planned. At first he thinks she's bluffing or threatening (amenazar=threaten) but she's serious. If he doesn't accept all of this, Macaria is going to divorce him. Maripaz appears with her suitcase. They're going to go. This shakes up Ulyses enough that he relents. He doesn't want to lose either of them. He wasn't a control freak out of a lack of love, but of fear. They have a big group hug and everyone gets verklempt. In a later scene, Ulyses agrees to let Maripaz go to college; he doesn't want to lose her.
Verklempt. |
During this drama with Ulyses and Macaria, there is another drama: Creepy Rutile (Bruno's worm-scarred henchman) hits on Maripaz again at the restaurant. She is VERY vocal about not wanting him around. He's like, "Who's gonna stop me?" Ernesto was just getting up to leave with Mersnotty, and he materializes behind Maripaz and says, "Me!" He then wrestles Rutile into some sort of arm lock and makes Rutile apologize. Rutile does, but says, "I'll see you again later!" to Maripaz, in the creepiest, most repugnant way possible. Maripaz thanks Ernesto for his help.
We return to Rohell's therapy. Cupcake says they've been doing it long enough; she doesn't want to overtire his muscles. Then she tells him that she knows how he's paralyzed now because he saved Margarito. Rohell says, "Do you understand now why I have conflicted feelings in respect to Margaro?" She does understand—much more now. "I would have done it for anybody" he says. He didn't want anyone to know, didn't want Margarito to know, for fear that Margarito would feel guilty. He's annoyed that Maria spilled the beans to Cupcake.
Cupcake kneels down beside Rohell on the bed and after a long pause, says, "I'm sorry Rogelio, for not being able to love you." She rushes out, leaving a bereft Rohell who now has sadder puppydog eyes than usual.
Sad, sad, sad puppydog eyes. |
An interesting scene between Maria and the Gustavito. She grills him about his feelings for Sin. He says she's a "great woman" but they've barely started dating. Maria commences to warn him off, stopping short of threatening to rip off a significant part of his body if he hurts Sin. Maria says if you can't treat her right, better that you leave this hacienda and never come back.
Maria warning Gustavito that no one messes with one of her baby chicks! |
Sin and Effer are having pillow talk under Sin's gold satin sheets. She's sure that Effer won't tell anyone about the letter. A knock at the door. It's the Gustavito! Sin shushes Effer and has to strong-arm him to get out of the way. He says that if she doesn't want him to show the letter to Rohell, she's got to get rid of that Gustavito guy. She greets Gustavito at the door and they talk in the hallway while she is dressed in a slinky, short dressing gown. The Gustavito wants to make things work out. Blah blah blah. Sin tells Gustavito that they'll take it one step at a time, no pressure. She kisses him and has a strange, confused expression on her face as the kiss ends. Effer listens in and grins as the duped Gustavito talks sincerely to the faithless Sin. After he leaves, Effer mocks the Gustavito's sincerity. Sin doesn't think it's funny. She reminds him that not only does Rohell like Gus, that she likes him too. She needs to marry him to get her inheritance. She then tells Effer that he'll be sharing her bed, but also he'll share her inheritance. (This sounds nefarious!) He replies that the only thing he needs to be her ideal man is money. They grin evil, sinful grins at each other and then start kissing.
Cupcake is telling Dani how the Gustavito wanted her to run away with him, and she almost did it. She then rhapsodizes about when Gustavito kissed her the other day, she felt swept away for a moment and forgot everything else. Then all her obligations came back and she knew she couldn't leave.
Dani is skeptical of Cupcake's reasons for feeling conflicted. She sings the praises of Rohell—how he sacrificed himself to save Margarito, and how no one (other than Maria) knows what he did. Cupcake agrees that Rohell is a great guy and that's why she's gotta fulfill the contract. Dani calls bullshit on this being the only reason she's not running off with the Gustavito. Like, why adopt Margarito, when Cupcake must know that this will tie her to the Rohell forever? Maybe the growing charms of a certain dimpled, reforming douchebag are starting to get to her. Like she's looking for excuses (like adopting Margarito) to stay, rather than leave. Cupcake of course resists at first at the thought of this, saying she loves Gustavito. But Dani suggests that Cupcake also feels a lot for Rohell, and she needs to accept this. Cupcake sighs.
In Rohell's office, Bruno has prepared adoption papers for Margarito. Cupcake comes in and Rohell shows her where to sign the papers. She hesitates for a moment, explaining that she wants to read everything in the contract before signing. Rohell thinks that is fine. Bruno can explain anything she wants to know. Bruno says the main thing is that she has no doubts. She doesn't. She shoots Rohell a look and he smiles back.
After she signs the contract, she says she's excited that Margarito will be calling her "mother," but she's scared of the responsibility. Rohell says he knows that he's got a difficult personality and he knows there are things he can't do, but that together they'll do a lot. Dimples are exchanged as a very sour Bruno looks on.
A bonding moment between the dimpled ones angers Bruno. |
We cut to Vainessa's office, where Sin is ranting and raving about how that evil golddigger Paula has somehow tricked Rohell into adopting Margarito. Sin doesn't want to share her inheritance with Paula and the kid! Vainessa rants along with her. Bruno comes in.
Condensing this part of the story a bit: Bruno has the brilliant idea to call whatever the relevant agency is in Mexico to "report" that an orphan is staying in a very bad situation at the Hacienda, and he's very concerned. He's of course expecting that the authorities will take Margarito away and thwart the adoption attempt. Sin and Vain listen in and grin.
(Blogger is being annoying and won't let me upload more pictures. Well, it just spins and spins. Don't know what's going on. I'm having to figure out a workaround.)
Cupcake and Rohell visit Margarito in his sickbed and tell him that they're going to try to adopt him, but that the process will take time. Margarito is happy about this; he says he wishes he could have found his real parents, but is glad that God send him new ones. Rohell and Cupcake assure Margarito that they love him and just want him to have a good home. Then he asks what his new name will be—Margaro or Margarito? Rohell laughs and says, "Margarito Montero Carmona!" Then Margarito asks if Miguel will be his tio? And also Sinthia will be his tia? There are tense expressions exchanged at that question!
Cupcake laughs at Margarito's innocent questions. |
They're going to be una familia now. |
Dimples from the wheeled one. |
Effer's messing with Macaria (the unfaithful hussy!) on the street. She was looking for him the other day. He says he didn't have money for a motel (?) but stayed with his cousin Luis, who lives at the Rancho la Negra. They smooch on the street.
Bruno's leaving Vain's office. Everyone's pleased because it seems like that phone call he made will soon "resolve" the Margarito issue. He tells Sin and Vain that they can count on him—to never doubt him. He also tells Sin that later on he can maybe help her legally against Rohell. After he leaves, Sin talks about how she needs to persuade Rohell to hire Effer back. Vain wants to know why Sin wants that peon back so much. Sin says because he always takes her side against Rohell. Then Sin says that she's got an idea—a way to use her sister in law. Both witches smile conspiring smiles.
Cupcake and Rohell are talking business in his office. She's taking notes as he discusses cattle. She says she wants to be prepared and learn more of the business. They are readying for this important business with a company in the USA. It's a big deal.
He asks her if she's happy. Yes, she says, because she's learning, and because of Margarito.
Then Rohell turns serious. He tells her that he knows she accepted adopting Margarito for his own sake, but that he (Rohell) is happy too. She's helped him fulfill a dream to have a family.
He then talks about his past. His father was very strict. His mother was submissive in everything, went along with everything, and due to this, Sin had a very bad time. Rohell admits that he hasn't done a very good job with Sin, but after so many years . . . (I think he means, "the damage was already done"). Cupcake replies, "But now you're beginning to change." He agrees, "to get what I always wanted." He then relays how growing up, he saw how Ulysses had such a wonderful relationship with his parents. They were so poor, but so happy. Rohell says he'd trade everything to have that kind of happiness. "And now you give me a chance to live it, thank you Paula." Awww, Rohell . . .
She looks at him thoughtfully as he pours out his soul. |
Soulful puppydog eyes as he thanks her for helping create a family with him. |
Back with Cupcake and Rohell. Cupcake heaves a high school sigh. Rohell wants to know why. It's the same old same old. He asks her, is she saying she can't love him because she doesn't, or because she isn't yet willing to admit to herself how she feels? (He's hit the nail on the head there . . . ) She explains that she knows he's a wonderful man, and if things were different . . . well . . . Rohell says, it's because of the novio. He astutely says it's because she's idealized this guy because he's far away. (Okay, he's not astute about the "far away" part, but definitely spot-on about "idealized.") He takes her hand and implores her: "Tell me what I need to do to get you to love me. No matter how impossible it is, I swear I'll do it!" The "indecision tango" (thank you UA for that) starts to play as Cupcake looks confused and conflicted and a tear rolls down her cheek.
It is hard to resist those puppydog eyes. |
David and Bruno gloat about how they're going to mess things up for Rohell. Rohell's got a new deal in the works to supply meat to a company in the USA, via Vainessa's company. (Sounds to me like both Rohell and Vain's companies will be screwed over.) Then they gloat about stopping the water supply to Rohell's ranch.
Back at Rohell's office: Rohell's clasped Cupcake's hand across his desk. (Hand porn! This novela is full of it!) Cupcake is uncomfortable and doesn't want to talk about love right now. He changes the subject, telling her that Sin is wanting to sell her half of the Hacienda. This is part of the reason why he's held on to Sin's half of the inheritance, he explains, she's so impulsive and apt to short circuit at any time and do something lame-brained like this. He wants to buy her half from her. That's why this business in the Estados Unidos is so important, he says. (Presumably to help fund the purchase of Sin's half of the Hacienda.) Then he talks about how he and Cupcake are a team. This makes Cupcake a bit uncomfortable and she withdraws her hand. Awww, no more hand porn for Rohell. He looks stricken again.
Hand porn! |
Telling her about Sin's possible idiocy in trying to sell her half of the Hacienda. Plus more hand porn. Because he never can get enough. |
A scene between Tia and the Gustavito. Tia is being a true Rogeliana here. She tells Gustavito about the adoption of Margarito. This will tie Cupcake further with Rohell. Guscake already knows about it. He also knows about the contract between Cupcake and Rohell. Tia looks a bit taken aback by that. She reminds him that he's with Sin now. Gus says that he's separated from Cupcake due to Tia. Tia lies about telling him Cupcake was married (when she wasn't at the time) and Gus calls her on it. He intends to tell Cupcake about Tia's manipulations. Tia looks nervous.
A meaningful conversation between Maria and Sin. Maria's pumping Sin for info on her feelings for the Gustavito. Sin really likes him, may even consider marrying him. She likes how he stood up for her with Rohell. But sometimes she wonders if he hasn't forgotten his ex. Maria jumps on that and tells her to be careful, and maybe break up with him. Sin rejects that prospect—no, she's going to get him to fall in love with her! Maria doesn't look all that confident.
Back with Tia and the Gustavito. Tia is telling Gus that things have changed. Is he sure that Cupcake still loves him? (Seriously, dude, I don't get you. You shouldn't be on one hand trying to make things work with Sin, and yet on the other hand insisting that your ex still loves you. Cut one of them loose, now.) Tia rubs it in—she tells Gus to take a hard look at how Cupcake looks at Rohell. He treats her like a queen, they've adopted a kid together. "She was happy, until you arrived!" Tia tells him. "And go tell Rohell that you're Cupcake's ex, and that you hooked up with Sin just to get close to Cupcake!" (Oh whoa, Tia, you play hardball! LOL.) "You're worse than I thought!" Gustavito exclaims. "It would be bad for her," Tia says, "But he would kill you!" Gustavito says, "I don't care, it's better than living like this!" He turns to leave but Tia pulls him back. She reminds him to think of Cupcake, and how would she live with a tragedy like that happening? Impactado look from Gus and we end the episode!
AVANCES:
More bonding and hand porn (and hand kissing) for Rohell and Cupcake. Cupcake tells Dani that she thinks she's in love with both guys. Guscake manhandles Cupcake and doesn't want her to love Rohell too. Here are gratuitous screencaps:
Rohell's really into hand-kissing. |
. . . and more hand-kissing. |
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El Talismán #40 Tue 3/27/12
Sarita wakes Pedro up and sees Loo's dainties flung about the room. Pedro thinks
he did the nasty with Loo. Like Kelly said, Camila confronts DumDum and
Loo. Piedro accuses Camila of being Tony's lover. Loo says Cami should leave but
Cam says she's staying to work and only her boss can fire her. She moves back
into the guest house.
Tracy tries to explain to baby Flo the exact
definition of "Friends with Benefits". Neither Flo nor Fab seems to get
it. Elvira is happily ensconced in her honeymoon apartment. Renato slips
out to canoodle with Rita. While he's out Elvira calls Armani and invites him to
inhabit the third bedroom of the apartment. This ought to be good.
Elvira annoys Rita by being happily married and excitedly bragging that
she's getting a new mansion.Genoveva and the other engineer make
out. Loo tells Claudio she is the new novia of Pedro.
Fab and Flo talk incessantly about boys. Pedro tells Sarita and LooKrazy to play
nice. LooKrazy pretends to apologize since she is Pedro's novia.
Camila goes to the mansion looking for her mother. Oscar answers the door and tells
Camila that no Renato Betancourt lives there! She says she was there yesterday
for a wedding and Ocar thinks she's crazy. Camila suspects Renato tricked
ElViral. She tells Armani what happened and that Jaime the majordomo pretended
not to know her. Cami shouts that all men are the same!
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William Levy in Dancing with the Stars
Una Familia Con Suerte #181-182 Tue 3/27/12 Desastre!
Fred overhears his parents plotting about Frank.
The cute new mecanichica is totally crushing on pepe.
Vins and Pina are really hilarious pretending that they're ok with Ana. They're my favorites! Nenenenenene/amorermosho!
Uh-oh... Doc Oc got lost on the way to Pancho's house. Brain tumor? I haven't seen Alzheimer's in a soap yet. Or maybe it's just another throwaway.
Panchohas brought them all together to announce that he's marrying Rebe. There is much rejoicing. Even Lena looks happy. Chela is sorry to steal the show, but she announces her own engagement. I like her new hairdo... Ana shows off her own engagement ring, even though it's old news by now.
Pepe vainly tries to convince Ana and Chela that Lidia is just his friend. They look a little menacing.
Candi whines a bit about being a widow, but it's not so bad. She wonders why Chela changed her mind. Enzo still isn't sure... he just asked a second time.
Fred needs to talk to Ana. He knows his parents are up to something, and have entered into some sort of arrangement with Franco.
Pina ambushes Candi when she tries to head out in her ridiculous blue/orange track suit. She doesn't have anything to say, but rather just teases her about being a widow.
What's up with all these ads for vegetable oil as a health product?
And, weirdly, we get the intro song 20 minutes into the show. Was everything I wrote a recap of last week's show?
WHAAAT now Ana's wearing super-cleavage? Huh? She confronts Franco, and he assures her that he would have liked her disc even if the Irabienes hadn't payed him off. God, her outfit is ridiculous.
Back to Pina and Candi... I guess Pina did manage to get a silly little fight started. Highlight: Candi calls Pina "mamacita." They make some threats.
Now Vins is chasing Candi. He just wants to talk, but she's mad that he ran right into Pina's arms. She will never again be the "other woman." Haha, she finally grew a spine. Maybe some gangster rubbed off on her.
Wow, Chela is (what's the word? Drippy?)... she gets a little moist in the eyes just watching Ana plug her cd on a talk show. Franco attempts to redeem himself by jovially dancing along with the music.
Haha, Vins goes and complains to Sandrucha that Candi won't be his mistress. Chacho walks in on her trying to console him, just about swallows his lollipop. He starts shredding the flowers he brought her, and jealously storms off.
Pancho and rebe are doing wedding invitations. Mushy wedding planning. I tune out a bit. The wedding planner feels awkward when they start smooching.
Pina offers Vins a deal to prove he loves her - she wants another kid! They're overflowing with cuteness.
OK, it's not a throwaway. Doc Oc is losing his marbles. Seriously, what do you folks think it's gonna be? Tumor? Alzheimer's? Senility?
The fertility doc informs Pina that she's no longer fertile. She proceeds to insult him and head for another doctor. Poor girl.
Ana is about to be sent out for her first tour. Fred freaks out. He doesn't have a job. Why doesn't he go with her? Anyway, he storms out.
Vins and Sandrucha try to give eachother advice, and Vins gives her leave to go apologize to el "pelon."
Vins begins to have another of his hilarious breakdowns. In his imagination he sees his two loves, each begging for his attention. He yanks his head back and forth fast enough to make *my* head spin.
Lol, Pina totally freaks out that girl, what's her name? She says she'll get a baby even if she has to steal one. The girl gets a really scared look, before Pina claims that she was kidding.
I don't get it exactly, but there's a lawyer who wants to make Pancho some sort of federal official.
Oh hell no, Temo and Mely have a fake wedding. Where'd the tiny wedding dress come from? Anyway, ew.
Uh oh, Doc Oc's going in for an MRI. Actually, it looks more like a CAT.
It looks like Tomas wants to be a cop. I like the new housemates (tomas, lupita, and chacho)
The girls are hanging around, looking at wedding magazines, when Pancho comes to pick up Rebe. He takes her to formally introduce her to Laurita, at the shrine. Unrealistically, Rebe isn't weirded out, and actually speaks to the photo.
Vins and Pina have dragged out that poor girl (kari? kati?) again to confront Fred. They rub it in a bit about Ana leaving.
Enzo has a nice dinner with Chela and then tells her that he doesn't want her to move in (on account of Moni, I think)... She's cool with it. Much more so than Enzo expected.
Here comes doc Oc's doc... He's got bad news. It's Alzheimer's! That's rough. He's really impacted. He's afraid of losing his soul bit by bit. Yikes. I feel bad joking about it.
Pepe brings Lidia over, and she's amazed by the house. Oh wait, her name is Frida. Oops. Anyway, she gets on great with Pancho and they joke about how huge the house is (we'll make a map to find the bathroom). She asks for permission to sit down and then acts like she's never seen a couch before.
Candi and Lupita bully Ana into going over to smooth things over with Fred. Once there, Pina tries to keep her out, but Ana screams for Fred, and he comes running. They head out, and Vins gets out one mournful "nehneh!"
Ana offers to cancel the tour if Fred wants. He embraces her, but stops short of saying that's unnecessary.
Poor Frida... Lena and Candi lay it on her about Monica. She looks like she's about to cry.
Doc Oc is disconsolate. His neurons are irremediably dying, he says. He asks her one thing - that she not tell ANYONE. She promises him that she won't.
Pancho has a nightmare where all the other Federal officials throw tomatoes at him when he tries to give an acceptance speech.
Hahhahaha the record exec asks Pancho to please just call him "Franco... Like the Spanish guy." Interesting choice for self-comparison.
Everyone assembles to bid farewell to Ana.
Fernanda swiftly goes to spill the beans to Rebe.
The boss has noticed that Frida has a thing for Pepe. But the boss informs her that she may yet have a chance. Cut straight to Moni and Pepe talking on the phone. It's shot so weirdly . . . We see all of Pepe, but the camera zooms in so tight on Moni that we only see half of a lip or an eyeball at a time. Basically, her ma needs more time over there, but there may be some meds that could help.
Good lord, these two-hour episodes are so exhausting. Anyway, that's it, folks!
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Monday, March 26, 2012
La Que No Podía Amar #64 Lunes 3/26/12 A Child Awaits... a Revelation
Rogelio: If you think I couldn't conduct myself as a parent with my bad temper, madness, toughness, would that be more than the boy could imagine. The accident I had –
Ana Paula: What?
Rogelio: Nothing.
Ana Paula: It's something about Margarito?
Rogelio: No, no. Nothing important.
Ana Paula: How is it nothing important? You talked about your accident before.
Rogelio: What I want to say is that after the accident, I was told I couldn't have children.
Ana Paula: I'm sorry. It's too bad because I see you love Margarito.
Rogelio: Yes. I like the idea of adopting him. I promise you to make sure he is never alone.
Ana Paula: That is very generous on your part.
Rogelio: Therefore I don't understand why you're not wanting to adopt him.
Ana Paula: It's that I don't know. Don't know.
Rogelio: Was this about your boyfriend? Could he not accept you with the boy?
Ana Paula: No, no. That has nothing to do with it. I have no doubt that if I took Margarito he would feel like yours.
Rogelio: Then, what is there to lose? What's to stop us?
Ana Paula: Please, Aunt, relax; there's no need to be nervous.Rosaura: No, no, no, Ana Paula! How can you adopt a child of unknown origin?Ana Paula: Please, Aunt, this isn't what you think. A child needs to be cared for. He needs parents, a family. When my contract is up he'll come with me.Rosaura: How can you do that? Rogelio lives like a king!Ana Paula: I won't leave without Margarito.Rosaura: What? He won't stay here?Ana Paula: No. Rogelio agreed he would go with me. He will pay child support.Rosaura: Child support?Ana Paula: Yes.Rosaura: Then, well, if the child won't be a burden to us, very well. Besides you don't have to leave if you love him.Ana Paula: I can't stay here because I love Gustavo. Aunt, I can't stand to see him with Sinthia. I hurt when I see them together, kissing.Rosaura: It's a pity. Because Rogelio loves you very much. [too much?] What's more, he said he was buying lands for you.Ana Paula: I don't know anything about that.Rosaura: Think about it well.Ana Paula: No; I have nothing to think about.Rosaura: You can't disparage it. He's giving you this gift because he loves you.Ana Paula: Aunt, I don't love him.Rosaura: You know what? I think you love both of them.
Rosaura: For all that you deny it, it's true.
Ana Paula: Aunt, if it was that I loved both of them as you say, I must choose. [escoger]
Rosaura: No we don't. We're selfish and when we love someone we want them all to ourselves. But our hearts can love more than one. I have no doubt.
Ana Paula: That is not good. For me, love is about being with someone, sharing the journey, building something between us... the caresses of another do not matter. It's not looking for something a partner can't provide.
Rosaura (with an exasperated expression): You are excessively romantic, but life teaches us it's not like this. You have to be practical. (snaps her fingers condescendingly)
Ana Paula: No, then we're not talking about love, but convenience.
Rosaura: Well, call it what you want. I know you love Gustavo... but also Rogelio. You win with one and lose with the other.
Ana Paula: And the loser? What of him?
Rogelio (as Ana Paula crosses herself): Still praying for Margarito?
Ana Paula (gesturing): Take off your hat.
Rogelio (hands it to her and hand-combs his hair into its most flattering look): Don't worry. We can settle this between us. What are you thinking?
Ana Paula: Rogelio, I have to be very honest with you.
Rogelio: Yes.
Ana Paula: Of course I love Margarito and want to protect him and for us to adopt him, but when my contract is up I will leave.
Rogelio (looking away for a moment): That's what I thought you would say.
Ana Paula: Effectively, I want to take Margarito with me. Is that alright with you? [???]
Rogelio: I promise you. You have my word.
Ana Paula (smiles): Therefore, let's adopt him. (their love theme begins in the background)
Rogelio: Thanks, Paula.
Ana Paula: Why?
Rogelio: Because never did I think I'd have a family, be the father of a child. A child with you.
Ana Paula: Surely. But perhaps it would be better to wait until the paperwork is in order, to make sure we can adopt him. I just want it to be official. I don't know much about these things, but I know it can't be easy. I don't want to get his hopes up before it's a certainty.
Rogelio: Yes, yes, you're right. I will speak with someone in the office. (she hands his hat back to him) I will see you later. (exits as the Indecision Foxtrot begins again).
Gustavo: Is this how you continue to take advantage of Rogelio, to keep receiving more money after your contract ends?Ana Paula: How dare you (slaps him) You know that I want to divorce him because I love you. And I thought he tried to have you killed. I want Margarito with me because he loves me and I adore him. If you think I am staying at Rogelio's side for convenience that's your problem. (walks away)
Ana Paula: I hope you believe me because everything I told you is true. [???] Rogelio is a good man. (hands the envelope to him) I am very grateful to him for getting Miguel out of prison and helping my family. And for his attentions to me. He is a marvelous man and any woman would fall in love with him. (Gustavo turns away) But my problem, Gustavo, is that I fell in love with you before. And I believed you dead when I married him under this contract. Read it. Read it well and understand why I can't just divorce him and run back into your arms as you'd want me to. (he takes out the document and begins reading, then shakes his head)
Gustavo: Ana...Ana Paula: Gustavo, hear me. Do you feel the same love for me as before?
Ana Paula: Although I am dying to kiss you, after everything that's happened I will not hurt Rogelio. And you belong to Sinthia. Tell me one thing, Gustavo. Are you in love with Sinthia?
Gustavo (taking her hand): When I thought I'd lost you, when I thought I couldn't go on without you, she appeared like a light on my path. Sinthia is important to me.Ana Paula: But you can never be in love with Sinthia if you are still in love with me. (Their love theme begins and they kiss.)
Gustavo: Expressing our feelings.Ana Paula: Yes, but I have a promise to keep.Gustavo: Nothing is more important than you and me. We will leave here right now.Ana Paula (looking both sad and worried): What?Gustavo: Are you disposed to leave here with me?
Gustavo: Why not? I will help you find a solution for your brother. I'll help you get the money you need. (she turns away from his touch)Ana Paula: It's not that, Gustavo. Rogelio has treated me well, Gustavo. I made a commitment to him. Understand me.Gustavo: Are you sure it's only about that, Ana?Ana Paula: Ay, please understand that in order to resolve my family's problems I agreed to help a man who could put up with all that and I swear he is a good person. I don't want to hurt him.Gustavo: Ana, tell me something. What is really going on?Ana Paula: I have my back against the wall. Understand that.Gustavo: Very well. I love you as you are. Whatever happens I will feel the same.
Gustavo: Why would he suffer? He told me when we were together that he'd like us to take care of him. Isn't that what you'd want? Why, Ana?Ana Paula: Because I told Rogelio that he and I will adopt him.Gustavo: I am also willing to adopt Margarito. Ana, you can I can raise him if we're together. Or is what I have not enough for you?Ana Paula: It's not that. Understand that I will not go back on my word. Although I am dying to leave everything to be with you I can't do it. Nothing will make me break my contract with Rogelio and you need to end things with Sinthia.Gustavo (angry): You're telling me to end things with Sinthia and you and Rogelio... what?
Gustavo: Think about it, Ana. If you adopt Margarito with Rogelio you will be tied to him forever in some way. If you want to leave with me, couldn't you be happy with me?Ana Paula: You're right. There is no solution for this. I don't think I can see you again. I can't be with you until I've completed with my contract. (releases his hands and the opera music begins. She exits crying.)
Sinthia: I don't believe you truly have no limits, Paula. (picks up a shard of glass and holds it out at a threatening distance from Ana Paula's face) I know that you and my brother want to adopt Margarito, but you don't fool me. This is for your convenience. You can pretend to love him but he can't make you pregnant – (starts to close in)
Ana Paula (incredulous; knocking her hand away): Relax, please! Calm down!
Sinthia: Shut up, mosquita muerta. You rejected Vanessa's offer because you thought with my brother you'd have more.
Ana Paula: Shut up and refrain from offending me. I have tried explaining things but you do not want to know – (starts to exit, but Sinthia drags her back)
Sinthia: You are worse than I thought. You would use this child with unknown parents. (exits in another snit worse than the previous.)
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