Friday, August 24, 2012

Abismo de pasión #115 7/23/12: Gael visits Paloma and stays for dessert.



Lo Refrito:
Elisa and Lolita, missing their difunto loved ones, will carry on together.
Carmina crazy-talks to herself in the mirror, glad that the only witness against her (i.e. Horacio) is dead. He burnt like Blanca, bwahahaha karma got him. (Gonna get you too, ho bitch from hell).

Lo Nuevo:
Flor tells Dam that Fina MADE Flor get pregnant by Dam because she was desperate to separate him from Elisa. He knows Dam well that Fina is the Grand Manipulator and this is the best example. The proof? She dropped the charges against Guido.

Dam tries to leave in a snit but Flor stops him with a pity party, she is so alone boo hoo. She feels trapped and unhappy because she knows he never loved her. On her mother’s deathbed her papa swore he would be by her side on her wedding day. Dam sheds a tear, papa is dead, uncle is in jail, he swears she is not alone. Nope she says, you are here, but not with me.

Over at the Blue House II’s got her bags packed and she’s glad to be finally be moving out of Carmina’s house and into the life of luxury that Gabino promised her. II and Gab argue as usual, then make up as usual. Gab makes a face like “I’ll keep you around for sex but this ain’t gonna last forever.” (Actually I couldn’t read his face at all, I just said what I wanted him to think, hee.)

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Refugio Para el Amor #98 Thu 8/23/12 Discussion Post



I was unable to do  the recap this evening. My hubby had emergency eye surgery at 5 p.m. this afternoon. I have put this discussion post up for y'all to discuss this episode. I apologize and should be able to recap again next week.

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Por ella soy Eva #27 8/23/12

Thank you, Tablet Jefa, for tonight's recap. 8/23- Happy Birthday, Juan Carlos; The Women of Grupo Imperio are breaking the glass ceiling!

We begin with Eva trying to fix her false eyebrow in Helena's bathroom. After an evening of BFF bonding and fly swatting on her face. She doesn't have her handbag. She removes her false eyelashes. Helena checks on Eva, who assures her that everything is fine. Eva's wig inadvertently goes into the toilet and Eva decides that the only alternative is to tell Helena the truth. He/She removes her makeup.

We are at the restaurant with Fernando and Manuela treating the family to dinner. Daughter Jennifer is thrilled at being in the restaurant. The son, Kevin is happy too. There is nothing better to a parent than happy teenagers.!!! Marsela says that your father and I have always wanted to be in a position to eat out at good places. Isn’t that true, flaco? He is still trying to find his damaged ego. Marsela tries to explain to the kids the parts of the menu and is corrected by Fernando. A Licenciado Vargas recognizes Marsela and comes over to the table and gives glowing accolades about Marsela to the family while an insecure Fernando looks on. She introduces her family. The man seems to ignore Fernando. The kids are proud of their mom, while Fernando just stands there.

Pluto comes home from Jacuzzi time with Rebeca to a distraught Antonia.

Eva is washing her face ready to face the music, - calling out to a sleeping Helena. Only Jaime Camil can pull this part off. The man’s face in a dress- he is the best!! Juan Carlos tells Helena that he loves her with all of his soul and kisses her. I felt his pain. He lovingly covers her up with a blanket and leaves.

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Abismo de pasión #114 8/22/12: Gabino a.k.a. Beetlejuice, has both Castañon and Harango families dancing around the dining table 'DEEEEEEO!!! Daylight come and me want to go home'‏


RECAP BY MARTA IVETT

Other Titles:
Paolo learns that 'el que la hace, la paga' (those who do bad things eventually pay for it)
Gael tries to claim territory as future husband... or maybe Gael and Dam should duel on a line drawing/spitting/shoe size/testosterone level contest
Carmina tries to push the Karma on the other women of the house, then  has another 'mirror mirror on the wall' scene
Damian so close and yet so far from discovering the big Alfie/II secret

Refrito:
Gabino waltzes through into procesa..
BeGoneYa asks policemen to arrest Paolo for raping her daughter.
Carmina rushes into Elisa and Lolita, demands the check from Santa Maria proce. Elisa used it to pay Alfie. Carmina says her 75% entitlement includes the Santa Maria payment. Too bad you are late.

Lo Nuevo:
Elisa explains to Carmina the money they thought was from Augie was really Dam’s. Carmina claims that Elisa never told her anything about the money … Carmina is in disbelief.  Elisa returned it all to Dam. Go and confirm that account is in zeros. Carm says fine, but you will still have to give me every cent.  Elisa says it hurts her to renounce to the quinta but she won’t beg anyone for money like her.  As Carmina charges toward Elisa, Lolita pulls a knife on Carmina. Elisa tells Carmina don’t worry, after all no matter what you will end up having everything. Carmina leaves in a huff. Elisa takes a huge sigh in sink… Lolita asks how can you stay here? (right??!!). Elisa asks her for patience, we will leave soon.

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Amor Bravío #13 (Uni 8) Wed 8/22/12 The Great Escape, and Javert is Back! How We Wish Camila Would Dive to Freedom Too!


Before beginning this recap, greetings to the entire Caray Caray family including recappers, regular posters and all other lurkers. I am happy to have the opportunity to be a recap trainee, following the impressive talent of the established Caray!Caray! recap team.  I have been a faithful Caray!Caray! reader from viewerville since I discovered this blog back during the "Destilando Amor" days.  Mind you, my viewing obsession started even earlier while watching "Tu o Nadie" in Mexico.   Since then, I never follow a Uni telenovela without also reading Caray!Caray! recaps and I frequently find myself laughing aloud (and having to explain why to anyone in earshot of me).  It has been great fun and a fascinating study of telenovela culture. On to the recap.

We begin with one quick scene of Daniel running in the Chilean forest with the Chilean police in close pursuit.  His cellmate has died from being shot and he is forced to leave him behind.

Back to Mexico for the long ride home in the car with Alonso still blathering at Camila about going to Viv's party without him. According to him, her job is to stay at his side and support him through this, er, difficult time and through his insecurity.  He keeps gesturing towards and looking down at his lap as if there is a third member of this conversation.  He adds that this problem is as much hers as it is his and she is just as responsible for it as he is. All reasoning on Camila's part is pointless as it is going in one big Al ear and out the other.  At this point, let me just weigh in with all of the discussion regarding Al's overall similarities to other people and creatures...After careful consideration, I have concluded he is slightly Tony Randall, more Tony Perkins (similar mumsy issues) and a smidgeon of Mel Gibson (in the eyes and recorded temperament).

Back in Chile, Abe is awakened by a call from the Chilean prison staff, letting him know there has been a prison break. Abe is on it and declares he will dash down to the command post in minutes.

Back at the hacienda, after a very wearing and long car trip home, we are sure, Camila tells Alonso that the farce of a marriage is over. Alonso attempts to rationalize the craziness by saying all couples go through these types of thing. Camila isn't buying it. In the next attempt at rationalizing, Alonso declares that this idea must all be the result of Camila being around that "muy liberal" and divorced photographer, Vivi.  Since Viv is single, she must be putting ideas in Camila's head to lure her into a decadent single marital status.  Camila of course, denies this to no avail.  Note to Camila - girlfriend, when Al is in crazy mode give up reasoning with him.

Cut to Natalia's mom, Amanda, telling Natalia to consider getting another job since everything is upside down in El Rancho Malquerido.  Amanda points out that Alonso doesn't exactly trust Natalia, also rumor has it that  Camila and Al's honeymoon marriage is more like the Luna de Manicomio, and that ownership of the ranch is pretty shakey right now.  Natalia waves off Mom's concerns saying she can handle it and they pay her pretty well (in money and chisme).  Mom goes to the fallback position of suggesting Natalia find a good man to take care of her.  Umm, Wasn't that the whole plan behind Camila marrying Al?

Back to the happy couple.  Alonso further blathers that the pressure of the "misappropriated" inheritance is causing him this stress and to act in this way.  Not just that, but there is so much pressure from all the people he is responsible for taking care of and protecting, Camila, Agustina, Maja, etc. and that no one appreciates him. Camila says, "you're a great guy, but love is about trust and er sexuality" and clearly this is not happening.

Back at the prison break, Daniel runs through the dense foliage pursued by the prison guards and their dogs.  He manages to make it out into the open to .... a cliff.  What will he do?

But first, back at Abe's office.  Abe has now become Chile's version of Javert (Les Miz) on his righteous quest to find the escaped prisoner as the new mission of his life. The guards and staff tell him that Daniel has pulled a technical fast one on them and erased all computer info about him which will delay their being able to track him and which then brings Abe's ire a notch higher.

BAck to Daniel and the cliff.   Daniellooks back and forth and then ... aaayeeeee!!!!!... he jumps (with a score of about five in my estimation).  The cameras are hard at work, he is actually filmed hitting the surface and plunging below the surface, bubbles and all. The soldiers shoot at him jumping and, of course, miss him. Daniel recovers and starts to swim, and swim and swim.... Many of the following scenes continue this theme, just so you know in advance.  The scenes cut into Daniel swimming freestyle, Daniel sleeping on a rock out at sea while his face is submerged, Daniel seeing land in the distance and Daniel finally dragging himself onto the sand to collapse once again. I am telling you this just in case I am a little out of order.  Someone forgot to tell the writers and editors this was day two of my training as a blogger.

Meanwhile, Dionisio is growling into the phone at Isadora that his plans in Chile were dashed and there was a prison break while he was trying to get in to see (and off) Daniel.  He hopes Daniel was not one of the ones who escaped, because this would really throw a wrench into his plans.  Dionisio and Isadora's eyes glitter with adrenaline as they consider plan B.

Swim scene.


Back at the Hacienda, the next morning, Camila and Agustina have a mother daughter talk.  Agustina complains she heard the happy couple fighting all the way in her room last night.  She tells Camila she knew this would happen if Camila went to Viv's party alone. Camila gets to the point saying this marriage may very well be a mistake.  Mom begs to differ saying Alonso is a nice guy. Camila agrees "sin dudo"  (really?) but adds he just isn't the right "nice guy" for her (remember that line ladies when you need a smooth breakup line). Camila says she needs to go to town to apologize to Vivi for last night's scene.  She is going alone despite metiche mom offering to go to try to avert another scene with Alonso.

Swim scene.

Scene switches to the kitchen where Piedad is cooking and the strange sarape guy Leoncio is sitting at the table, sans sarape, finally.  Luzma, her daughter, comes in and is asking to go to el centro with her friends. Teenage angst ensues when Sarape Guy (girl's Tio Leo) tells her her skirt is too short. Mom agrees saying Tio Leo is just taking care of the pair of them.  The girl replies with predictable indignation.  Girl proceeds to leave the kitchen and call "mi amor" to cancel some clandestine meeting. Look like Tio Leo is on to Luzma. Tio Leo tells mom that he tells Luzma what he does because he doesn't want girl to end up like mom did... back story on this to come later.

Another part of the hacienda has Natalia and Alonso together planning the day when Agustina comes into the room.  When asked about Camila's whereabouts, metiche mom spills the beans that Camila went to town to apologize to Vivi for the scene created at last night's party.  Al gets edgy, comes up with a plan and demands Natalia go to the florist and have flowers delivered to the house for Camila.

Camila, in town, is at her first stop, which is apparently at the town church starting with the obligatory prayer to the Virgen of Guadalupe to  help her out of her confusion.

Back to Abe/Javert and the guards discussing Daniel's escape. Guard informs Abe that Daniel escaped by jumping off the cliff. Dratt, says Abe, that Daniel is a good swimmer.  Nonetheless, Abe will find Daniel,dead or alive, no matter what.

Back at the church, where Camila knocks and asks Padre Baldomero if she can talk and confess.  Camila tells Padre she isn't sure if what she is about to confess is a sin or not, but that she needs help.  She thinks she should not have married Alonso as  he has now shown her a completely different side of himself that she is none to happy about.  He is controlling (creepy), possessive (creepy), oh and she mentions has "su problema".  Here I nearly fell off the chair wondering if she was really going to talk about "su problem" with Padre?  Camila proceeds to get  straight to it using euphemisms like "we have not yet completed our marriage" and "I haven't been fully completed by Alonso as a man" etc....

Somewhere along this discussion, the scene cuts back to Daniel, stranded on the beach,staggering up the sand stealing someone's jacket and who knows what else.

Back to the church.  Padre Baldomero, by this time, is doing a good job holding back a choke and proceeds to tell her that he imagines this must be an important source of Al's difficulties and frustration.  He says he is not an expert in these things (in telenovelas you can never be too sure) and that she needs to give the marriage time.  She needs to be patient, caring, and affectionate with Alonso and things may very well resolve themselves.  I proceed to slap my forehead with a "really Padre?" but remember this is telenovela talk and get back into my chair.

Somewhere between the church scenes we see Daniel in two different scenes.  First he is boarding a boat.  He is asked by the shipmate checking in passengers if he has papers, he replies "no" and without pause, the shipmate lets him on, pointing to the paperless people stowaway passenger section of the boat.

In another scene on the boat, we see Daniel swabbing the deck and gazing at the ship's flag of Mexico.  This jogs Daniel's memory of his prisonmate's hypothesis of Daniel's recent downturn in luck.  He points out that just as Daniel received an inheritance, he ends up being accused of murder.  He continues to wisely suggest to Daniel (who isn't impressing us with his quick analytic skills here) his theory that "he who inherits a ton of money may incur the the resentment of those who did not" (i.e. whoever is next in line to Daniel's new inheritance may want Daniel out of the picture).  This prisoner has further impressive knowledge of Mexican estate law explaining that Daniel has a year to claim the inheritance or else it goes to the next person in line. Daniel being a good guy makes a strong statement that he hopes it is not true, but if this Camila Monterde is behind all of this he will make her pay for it (split scene with photo of unsuspecting Camila).

Back at Viv's apartment, Camila has arrived to say she is sorry.  Gracious Viv says no worries, but that you, girl, have a grave problem.  She even boldly asks why do you put up with it.  Camila responds that no one wants to accept that a marriage is a mistake.  Vivi says a short marriage is even worse, but Camila who has been tracking all the "dias despues" says, actually we have been married for months.  Vivi astutely points out that Camila sure does not look happy.  All of the sudden who stumbles out of a back bedroom but the Rafael the writer.  Vivi asks if he slept well leading Camila to make "assumptions" and look pointedly at Viv.

Back at the boat, Daniel is swabbing and a shipmate asks where he is from.  Daniel makes up a name Andres Duarte (the former prisonmate since shot and killed during the escape) and shuts down the niceties saying he doesn't need friends.  Matey doesn't think this is too friendly and proceeds to dump a bucket of water on the freshly swabbed deck to annoy "Andres".  Glares ensue and we say to ourselves, this could be a problem.

BAck at the Viv's place she clarifies that Rafael is staying in the guest room while he is looking for a place to rent.  The girls confirm the nature of the platonic relationship  by cleverly using special finger talk to indicate "together like, you know".

Back in Chile, ever helpful Dionisio follows up with Abe as the official representative for the Monterde family.  He is asking to help in the search for Daniel on behalf of the familia Monterde. They discuss something about the inheritance.  Abe declines Dionisio's help and sends him packing.

Back at Viv's apartment, things liven up and Viv invites all for chilaquiles and coffee and a good time is had by all.  Somewhere in this scene Vivi asks what we in viewerville all want to know too, "who named the ranch Malquerido (and why)?".  Camila doesn't seem to know the answer to this says she will inquire from her mom.

Back at the ranch, a hungry Alonso and Agustino are wondering where Camila is. Alonso points out how rude it is to have been kept waiting without word from Camila.   Camila walks in the door apologetic about a late arrival explaining her whereabouts. She notices the huge bunch of roses on the table (much better florist than Rogelia in LQNPA had) and is directed to a card which basically reads "Sorry and I will never do this again".  We in viewerville know he really means "I need to rein in my general creeptitude and make nice to Camila or else the scheme will go bust and mummy will be real mad. And when mummy is mad,things just don't "work right"". Camila is touched by the card and hugs hubby loco while Agustina gushes and smiles.

Natalia comes to get Alonso to answer a call in the other room. Dionisio is calling from Chile, announcing he will be returning to the ranch tomorrow.  He tells Alonso that things have not gone as planned and he will be there to tell them the bad news.

Back at Vivi's, she and Rafael discuss the future of Camilas invites to them to visit the ranch. Vivi cautions Rafael about going out to the ranch since Alonso is none too fond of him but Rafael throws caution to the wind and plans to take Camila up on her offer to host them at the ranch. We begin to wonder if the girls will be doing finger talk again in the future.

Isadora and Alonso are back in her apartment and Alonso tells Isadora that she needs to find a pretext to be at the house when Dionisio arrives with the news. Isadora (aka Nora Bates) starts up with talk about "the problem" (which of course can do nothing but aggravate "the problem").  Alonso gets into his psycho mode covering his ears and begging mummy to stop this talk.  Isadora cannot believe that Al hasn't whipped the little lady into shape by now and have her obeying his every word.

Back at Amanda's hotel, Amanda is busy serving and in walks Padre Baldomero for a meal of tamales.  Amanda corners Padre to ask what is up with Daniel, Agatha's son.  She says she knows that Agatha would be very sad if she knew what was happening to her son right now.  Natalia drifts in inquiring "hijo de quien" forcing Amanda to change the subject so Miss Nosey will go away.  Natalia happily changes the subject into gossiping about the flowers that Alonso had to send Camila to say he is sorry.  Padre is wondering what Alonso needs to be sorry about.

Back at the boat, Daniel looks at his ringless finger and the moon and tells himself how much he misses Marian Shipmates are poised to accompany him in song if necessary.  No song, just reminiscing about Marian.

Back at the hacienda Isadora comes to visit Agustina.  She builds a little intrigue asking Agustina for a big favor.  What is it?  She want Agustina to teach her how to knit.  It is a thinly veiled excuse for Isadora to be at the ranch when Dionisio arrives.  Agustina is mighty pleased to do this as they can prepare booties and things for the soon-to-arrive grandchild together.  Dionisio drives up to the hacienda to update the family on the news from Chile regarding Daniel Acosta and the prison break.  He steps out of the car while Alonso approaches, proceeds to ignore Alonso and slurps all over Camila  This does not go unnoticed by Alonso and Tio Leo sarape guy.

Last scene on the boat, Daniel is again swabbing the deck and the shipmate with attitude returns.  He dumps trash on the freshly cleaned deck and a fight ensues.  Someone in charge of the ones without papers breaks it up and reminds them that they don't have papers.  We wonder where this storyline will go.

Last scene back at the hacienda, With the gang all together, Dionisio tells them that Daniel is now a fugitive from justice and still stands accused of trying to kill his wife and child. Hopeful faces suggest that now the inheritance can go to Camila.  However, Camila dashes all hope by saying that if Daniel has met his demise, then the inheritance should go to his wife and child.  Crestfallen looks all around.


Avances:  Dionisio and Isadora plot, Alonso needs respect and Daniel has arrived in town.

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Por ella soy Eva #26 8/22/12

Por Ella Soy Eva – August 22, 2012We begin our show in Helena’s office. Helena has just watched the video left to her by Juan Carlos and finally lets her feelings out to Eva. She admits to Eva that she loves Juan Carlos and that if he were alive, she’d let him know it. Tough Helena is quite vulnerable at this point. Eva tries to comfort her and offers friendship and loyalty. Eva and Helena begin talking and getting along better. Helena lets Eva know about the problem with Diego Fonticoda. They talk about how hard it is to be a woman in a male dominated company and business. Helena offers a sincere apology to Eva. Helena then looks for Santiago and Fernando to offer them an apology and to ask if they could work as a team to find a solution to the problem they’re facing. At first, Santiago and Fernando are tough guys and inflexible. Leave it to Juan Carlos (Eva) to put them in their place, making them agree to be a team. Of course, he almost gave himself away by divulging secrets that only the three knew (Juan Carlos, Santiago, and Fernando). He covered his tracks though. Thanks to Eva, the four became a working team. Right when they’re about to get to work, Helena asks Eva to help her find a solution to the problem. Eva calls Diego and annoys the hell out of him. Nonetheless, she is able to get another meeting set up with Diego and Helena. Diego makes it clear that Helena needs to go alone. Eva has other ideas. At the same time, Adriano puts some pressure on Helena to have the signed contract on his desk by the next day. Marcela offers Helena help as well. At first, she offers to go with her to the meeting with Diego. Helena asks for an alternative. She asks Marcela to tell her all she can about Diego. Marcela confides in Helena that she knew Diego in her youth and that they were a couple at one point. At the homestead, Helena asks Lalito to help with some chores. He does but is somewhat cautious about it because if Eduardo were to see him, he’d get a scolding. Helena assures Lalo that it is good for him to be a responsible kid who helps around the house. Silvia agrees with and supports Helena. The Contreras storyline is an interesting one. Fernando continues to show a lot of jealousy and insecurity regarding his wife’s promotion and abilities at work. He feels as if she’s showing him up. His pride, and even his manhood, are being challenged. He also continues to be jealous or hurt over the fact that Marcela had someone else before him. Fernando gets home and lets Marcela know he’s hungry. Marcela lets him know that thanks to a bonus, she set aside a bit of money to invite Fernando and the kids to a nice restaurant for dinner. Again, Fernando is uncomfortable but relents. Another storyline that is interesting is that of Eduardo and Silvia. Silvia may have confronted Eduardo with some uncomfortable topics and feelings he may have about Helena and Lalito. Silvia theorizes that Eduardo is afraid that Helena will one day make her own life, marry, and take Lalito from the house. She pleads with Eduardo not to fight for the kid’s custody and argues that Helena has all of the rights as Lalito’s mother. Eduardo gets furious and insults Silvia, letting her know that she’s worthless and that all she’s good for is to keep the house clean. Silvia is frustrated with Eduardo. We then have a scene involving Antonia, Plutarco, and Rebeca. While Plutarco and Rebeca are in a Jacuzzi, Antonia calls to let Plutarco know how much she’s looking forward to their romantic evening. Of course, Plutarco dashes her hopes and dreams by letting her know that he can’t make it due to an emergency meeting. Antonia isn’t buying that story any more. She has a sixth sense that Plutarco is cheating on her. Heartbroken, Antonia calls Eva and asks her to come to her house. She needs a friend. Eva is in a hurry to go to Helena’s meeting with Diego but agrees to pay Antonia a quick visit. Diego calls Helena and changes things on her. His excuse is that the day got complicated and that he was not able to return to the office. He asks if Helena would mind meeting at his house. Of course, she says that there’s no problem. After all, Helena is all business and figures Diego is the same way. At Antonia’s house, Antonia shares her suspicions regarding Plutarco with Eva. Eva (Juan Carlos) knows Plutarco and knows what he’s capable of doing, but has to be calm and comfort Antonia. Antonia is encouraged to do some research and get proof before saying anything to Plutarco. Antonia is convinced that her sixth sense is always right. Throughout this entire time, Antonia continues to eat. Eva notices this and tries to stop her from overeating. At that time, Helena calls Eva and lets her know about Diego wanting to meet at his house. Eva freaks out and leaves to try and catch up to Helena. She has a hard time getting there. At Diego’s house, Diego does everything he can to turn on the charm and seduce Helena. She isn’t going for it and is pretty direct and tries to focus on business with him. Helena is smart and will have some ammunition to use on Diego, and that is whatever Marcela shared with her. Back to Plutarco and Rebeca. She plainly lets him know that she wants him far from Helena. She’s not happy and shows it. She demands a promotion, and Plutarco comes up with a lame excuse why that can’t happen. Plutarco is messing with the wrong gal here. Eva finally gets to Diego’s house, and she needs to find a way of getting in. She has some challenges, including some seemingly ferocious dog activity. Diego and Helena talk, and Diego continues to try his best to seduce her. She lets him know that she is only there for one reason and that he has no reason or right to try anything else. In fact, she warns him that she could get him for sexual harassment. Diego is also smart and uses the argument that people wouldn’t believe Helena, a female who came to his house on her own. In fact, Diego uses his reputation as a womanizer to strengthen that argument. He lets Helena know his conditions for signing the contract. In her own way, Helena stands her ground. She is actually very gracious and classy about it, and although Diego tries to mock her arguments, he’s taken aback. Helena lets him know that by abusing his power as a womanizer, he shows insecurity and actually denigrates himself as a man. And, although she remembers Adriano’s words regarding the future of the company being in her hands, Helena chooses to keep her dignity and self respect over having the contract signed by Diego. Diego ends up capitulating and asking for Helena’s forgiveness. She taught him a valuable lesson. He signs the contract. He seems sincere. Helena did it on her own…she got the job done. Poor Eva had to go through an unnecessary challenge. Back at Mimi’s, Juan Carlos and Mimi talk about the evening events. He tells Mimi that he’s actually grateful to this whole experience of being Eva because he understands women much better. At that very minute, Helena calls Eva and invites her over to her house for a celebration. Juan Carlos is thrilled and does his best to transform himself back into Eva. He wants to get to Helena’s as soon as possible. Mimi warns him not to let his emotions get the best of him. At Helena’s house, Juan Carlos almost gave himself away again. Helena wanted to have a toast, and Juan Carlos (as Eva) reminds Helena that she doesn’t drink. Helena pauses and asks how Eva knew. Eva comes up with some lame explanation. Helena also remembers something that saddens her. Eva notices her. I’m sure she remembered toasting with Juan Carlos. At Grupo Imperio, Antonia looks for Plutarco. He’s not there, but she uses his absence to begin looking for proof that he cheats on her. She finds some paperwork and jumps to the conclusion that Helena is the “other woman.” Someone’s going to need to cover the last scene at Helena’s house, because I got an important call that I had to take, and I didn’t tape the episode. I just saw something about a celebration and a mosquito. Sorry.

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Refugio Para el Amor #97 Wed 8/22/12 Gala Puts on the Pressure and Pato Almost Confesses




No Puede Ser

Luciana tearfully reacts to a Double Whammy:  Refugio married AND Gala’s pregnant! Pato apologizes for the way they (the Torreslandas) treated her.  She doesn’t deserve this suffering and mostly because it was caused by his brother.    He’s wrong, says Luciana.  It’s not his fault, or mine.  Blame it on this love.  This blind love that wouldn’t accept this just couldn’t be.  Pato observes she’s speaking of love in the past tense out of bitterness, but her love for Rod *still not dead to me, btw* is eternal.   Luci tearfully responds,  “What good is it to have this love in my heart when he’s not here with me, now that we’re separated, now that he’s married another woman!  Rodrigo’s forgotten me…..he’s forgotten me.”

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Amor Bravío #12 (Uni 7) Tue 8/21/12 The Great Escapes: Daniel, from the chains of an unjust prison sentence; Camila, from the chains of the Kimodo!




 Daniel’s Cell

Abraham tells Daniel he’ll be in jail the rest of his life – İMiriam está muerta(muerta, muerta)! İİNO PUEDE SER!! Daniel denies killing her and their child and begs to see her.  Abraham tells him that’s not going to happen because he killed her and now he’d love nothing more than to kill him with his own bare hands. 

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Abismo de pasión #113 8/21/12: Guido’s A Goner and Everybody Left Better Have An Alibi


Abismo 113 – Guido’s A Goner and Everybody Left Better Have An Alibi

A short bulleted offering from your recapper Elna June

Hacienda Arango

·      We start out where Novela Maven left us yesterday, in the tense atmosphere of a Damian-Alfonsina encounter in the sala of Hacienda Harrangue-0. After his little tete a tete with Gabino, Damian asks his Mother is he has half-brothers out there, just waiting to be found. Rosendo could have had more sons, NO?  Alfonsina dismisses this inquiry with a filthy look and tells Damian not to speak nonsense.

La Quinta Castañon
·      Elisa comes into her room to find a white dress on the bed. It is lovely. Delores comes in and asks if Elisa likes the dress. Elisa says Yes, it is darling. Delores explains that the dress is hers—she had it made years ago by Blanca for her intended wedding with Braulio. She never used it and now Elisa can wear the dress in six months for her wedding with Gael. Hrumph. Elisa/ Gael. A perfect waste of a lovely dress, I say.

Hacienda Arango
·      Flo and Damian are getting ready for bed. Flo tells Damian she is worried about their relationship. Damian seems cold and distant to her. Damian tells her that he already TOLD her that she needs to be patient with him. She tries another tack.
·      Looking lovely and moving in for seduction, Flo rubs her body against his like a cat looking for it’s missing Fancy Feast, lowers her voice and says she misses his hot Lips, and his hot other stuff, too.
·      Damian seems repulsed by her and after a kiss he pushes her away and says that they should not have relations until the baby is born. He is not ABLE…She should return to her room. A shocked Flo gets the beddie-bye boot for the foreseeable future, since we know she is never going to have the fake baby.

Hacienda Beltran
·      Gabino has settled in to his new office at the beauteous Hacienda Beltran. I must say that he looks quite comfortable in the palatial looking room, leaning back in the chair, chewing his cud or some other unmentionable object, and making a phone call to Alfonsina. The camera angle is priceless, shooting Gabino at a low angle from between two large objects on his manorial desk, a giant brass dollar sign and a large hourglass. The sand has run down in the hourglass. This heavy-handed art direction may suggest that Gabino’s time is up, but I don’t believe it, not yet. Not with 40 capitulos to go until the end of AdP.
·      Gabino calls Alfonsina and, in a familiar tone, reminds her of his talk with Damian. He summons her to see him, early tomorrow morning at his new house—Hacienda Beltran.
·      Alfonsina looks like she has a whole habanero stuck in her throat. Did she hear correctly? Yes, she heard him correctly, says Gabino, he’ll see her early tomorrow AM at the Hacienda Beltran. Now who is summoning whom, Alfonsina?

Ingrid + Needs Alibi=Trouble for Doc Tovar
·      Ingrid wakes up in Doc Tovar’s hotel room as ominous music plays. He is still sleeping. She gets dressed and grabs her bag and Guido’s briefcase full of cash. On the way out she runs into the maid, who is delivering fresh towels to Guido’s room.
·      The maid knocks, enters Guido’s room and finds him dead in the shower. Drat! I liked Guido and the Cap’n had first dibs on him.
·      The maid calls for help and Dr. Edmundo Tovar comes into the Guido’s Hotel room. He declares Guido dead but hangs around the room before the police arrive. He suggests that Guido probably fell and hit his head, only an autopsy will show for sure.

Paolo’s Room at Hacienda Arango
·      A bitter Florencia visits her Uncle Paolo to complain that Damian gave her the Beddie-bye Boot.  Plo asks her if she still wants to continue with this (STOOPID) fake baby plot. She replies that she doesn’t have any choice; the writers cannot think of anything else for a beautiful, talented young actress to do—other than serve as a fake brood mare. Also, Damian would dump her for Elisa if her knew she wasn’t pregnant.
·      Plo now turns sagacious and reminds Flo that in a fake baby plot it might be a GOOD thing if no one was touching her, or peeking behind the curtain, so to speak. What was she planning at 5-6 months fake preggers to do to keep Damian at bay?  Aha! Light dawns on Flo’s lovely brown eyes. Now Alfie will be less suspicious, as well. (Huh?) Plo asks her again if she wants to continue with the program without Sabrina’s baby. Flo will talk to Dr. Manrique and figure out how to proceed…she tells her uncle that she is determined to continue with the half-assed idea.

Sabrina Visits Elisa to Blame Her for Alienating Paolo’s Affection
·      Really, Sabrina?  Elisa tells her that she had nothing to do with that patan Paolo. Her tia is more likely to be the problem.. She tells Sabina not to be a fool—open her eyes! Sabrina cries and looks miserable Elisa sort of comforts her.

Don Lucio Feels Guilty For Having A Nice Time At Maru’s
·      Lucio comes home from his date with Maru and remembers Blanca. He feels guilty.

Hacienda Beltran
·      Alfonsina comes into Gabino’s new abode. Gabino asks how she likes it—she ignores him.  He offers her a seat. She says she would rather stand on her own two feet. She tells him to shut up/ He reminds her that he is in no way an employee of hers any longer. Alfie repeats her recent accusations of Gabino—he is an embezzler! He replies that they should not fall into ugly words. For years he was her ‘perro mas fiel’. She disagrees; Gabino was not faithful at all.
·      Gabino reminds her not to interrupt him . He has a business proposition for her, a 15-year contract for La Anita to buy his habaneros. Alfie says Damian is the one who takes such decisions.
·      Gabino isn’t buying it. He starts in with some clear threats to disclose issues Alfie doesn’t want discussed: hijos de Rosendo, and all the things he, Gabino, has done for Alfonsina all these years. He reminds her that if she says anything she will completely damn herself! Alfie takes Gabino’s business proposal and leaves.
Casa Tovar
·      Sabrina repeats her conversation with Elisa to her Mother. Begoña doesn’t believe it! She knows Carmina quite well! This is Elisa lying again. Sabrina doesn’t think so. Paolo is done with her and she knows it.  Begoña now gets a little scary—if this is how it is going to be with Paolo he will pay very dearly. This, she swears, to Sabrina and we believe her. Paolo now has a new enemy—Begoña—and she has a very big mouth.
Blue House
·      Gabino comes into the Blue House nattering on at Ingrid. She is unresponsive to his chatter. She stares ahead, apparently dazed.
o  Ingrid says, “Gabino, I killed a man.”
o  Gabino, “Who did you kill?”
o  Ingrid, “Guido Landucci.”
o  Gabino, “You killed Guido Landucci.”
o  Ingrid, “Yes, with your pistol.”
o  Gabino goes a little crazy looking for his pistol. Ingrid is mumbling about the papers. She seems to be saying that she had to get the papers BACK from Guido. (I can’t understand her and I have no closed captions. Help!) He finds the pistol in her bag.
Hacienda Arango
·      Alfonsina walks into a full house, everyone is gathered in the living room. “What is going on”? Damian answers that Guido was found dead this morning. Alfie says it cannot be. Damian tells her that the police have some questions for her.
·      A policeman tells them that they have discovered that Alfie had an appointment to meet with Guido Landucchi at 8:00 PM in the Hotel L’Ermita at the exact same time as Guido died. Alfonsisna says, “¿Pardon?’ and asks if he is accusing her of something.  “Of course not, Sra.” replies the officer. The police just want to know if she talked to Sr Landucci. No, Alfie replies, she was not able to see him because he did not answer his door. She wasn’t there for five minutes and she asks Edmundo as a witness to back her up. Edmundo agrees with her, and says that he still thinks this whole thing was an accident.
·      Paolo pipes in helpfully that it is a stupid time to for Guido to die, at this exact moment. Damian snaps at Paolo that if he can’t say something intelligent, then shut up.
·      Now the questions are for everybody. Does anyone know if Sr. Landucci has any enemies in this hacienda? No, says Alfonsina. But Flo jumps up and calls Alfonsina a liar. Her father had an enemy here—Gabino Mendoza!
Blue House
·      Gabino mumbles to Ingrid that he just had this conversation with Alfonsina this morning…It seems his best laid plans may not be going exactly the way Gabino hopes.
·      Ingrid says it is obvious, Gabino. It was Paolo who gave Guido the incriminating papers. After all, Guido was his brother…
·      How are you involved in this, Guido demands. She retells a story about going for a walk, meeting Guido, hitting him on the head with the gun…Guido suspiciously regards Ingrid.
Casa Arango
·      Alfonsina tells the police that Gabino is no longer in her employ. Her son fired him from the procesadora. Flo pops up again, yelling at Alfie. Her father always suspected Gabino!
·      Alfonsina claims the embezzlement as an administrative error, Paolo says that Guido WAS the embezzler. Of course it was he.
·      But Flo rounds on her uncle. Guido swore on the grave of her Mother that he was not a thief and she believed him!
·      The police leave to talk with Gabino Mendoza. Damian says that Gabino was here at the Hacienda, last night, talking with him. Gabino has an alibi!
·      But today everybody is showing up at Casa Arango. Begoña now comes in to the house. She walks past the two white shirted policemen and leads Sabrina by the hand toward the rest of the group.
·      The police now turn to Edmundo Tovar. They say that this morning a woman was seen leaving his room. Who was that?
·      Edmundo hems and haws, but Begoña steps up and lies for him. "Tell them Edmundo", she says, "Tell them that your wife was with you last night".
Casa Castañon
·      Elisa is being sad for her godfather, Lucio, when Gael come in bringing her a check from the Santa Maria procesadora, in her name. Yeah! She can pay Alfonsina! Gael also gives her his life savings. Elisa says Gracias.
·      Elisa still worries about Don Lucio and Maru. Lucio needs a companion but he is still in love with his dead wife.
La Procesadora
·      Maru waits for Don Lucio outside the procesadora. She is worried about him because he is late. He is usually so punctual.
·      Gabino goes into the procesadora after insulting the guy at the gate.
Casa Arango
·      Edmundo Tovar gives Begoña the news about Guido’s death. He explains that the police are at Casa Arango investigating. He reiterates that he thinks Guido’s death was an accident. ( I think he has expressed this opinion just a little too loudly, just a little too often). Begoña offers her sympathies to Alfie, knowing, as she says, that Guido was important to her. Edmundo wants to know why Begoña and his daughter Sabrina are there.
·      Begoña says she is sorry to have come at such a tragic moment, but she there because what happened to Sabrina is terrible and sad. She is glad that she encountered the police here. She asks them to take into custody, in this very hour, ‘ese hombre’, pointing at Paolo, for violating her daughter!
La Quinta Castañon
·      Carmina, otherwise known as Gabino’s Tangerine Dream, enters the house like a hurricane. She screams at Elisa about the check from the procesadora Santa Maria, it was in Elisa’s name! Elisa says she doesn’t have it…But Carmina screams at her not to lie. Carmina wants her piece of the Pepper Pie!






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Por Ella #25b 8/21/12. Introducing guest recapper Tablet Jefa

Tablet Jefa volunteered to recap tonight. Thank you!!!

Licenciada, Licenciada- can you hear me now??? Does anyone speak with their inside voices? A second honeymoon?

We start at the Grupo Imperio (GI) offices- with Pluto and Helena talking about Eva and that she helped him with his wife, Antonia but the next time that she messes up, he will fire her. Helena asks about her friend Lucia, and Pluto assures her that she will work for GI.

Helena gives Pluto a little gift, a box of candy. Something to thank him for yesterday at the ranch. He is very appreciative and the vixen-oops Rebecca bursts in. What? There is no protocol here, no knocking of doors, just boots. It's great that you are here! Licenciada Lopez, bring us 2 coffees an espresso and a cappuccino. Rebeca is delighted.- meow!! If looks could kill. Pluto remembers that today is the day that the contract agreement is to be signed by Diego Fonticoda. It's vital to the company that we get that agreement because I want to surprise you. The gift card read--In appreciation of the beautiful day that we had!!

In Helena's office -Eva annoyingly keeps calling Helena, Licenciada like he/she is a 5 year old. She yells that her appointment with Diego is confirmed, do you need me to jot it down on a notepad. I don't want to be a noisy body but Juan Carlos always reviewed everything at the last minute. Be careful with the stipulations that he may put in the contract. Hmm- FEA moment - Letty calling Don Fernando from her back closet- oops office. I digress-sorry. Helena lets Eva have it; she is never to bring up Juan Carlos' name in her presence. Can you hear me now?? Eva keeps pressing Helena's buttons because she can hardly hear her since she is so far away.

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Por ella soy Eva #25a 8/21/12: As Mentioned, Your Recapper Is in the Boonies...

... and there is no TV here. And nobody volunteered to sub for me. So talk amongst yourselves. Back next week.

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