Saturday, August 24, 2013

La Tempestad, cap 20, Friday, August 23, 2013: ¡A bailar, a gozar, que la vida se puede acabar!*


*Life is short -- eat dessert first.

In which:

Esthercita ousts Marina from La Tempestad and reclaims DamFab as her personal property.

Lázaro doesn't know it yet but he is Fulgencio's love child.

Comandante Robles recognizes Jazmín as one of the women kidnapped by the gang he is after.

Cool Aunt Becky discovers La Guacamaya and finds a friend in Candy.

Mercedes has a corazonada while the Patio has a full-blown Magdalena sighting.

Heartache on the High Seas
The captain's cabin seems too small to contain all the longing, all the barely suppressed desire.  Marina aches for that DamFab touch and yet she pushes him away.  "You have your fish, Captain," she tells him.  "You have your wife. You don't need me here."  She tries to escape but he restrains her, pulling her against his chiseled chest, engirdling her in his manly muscular arms.  He presses his soft, generous lips against hers.  She luxuriates in the moment, allowing herself to forget that DamFab's shrewish bride, Esthercita, and her own indefatigable suitor, Hernán, have followed them to the middle of the sea.

DamFab whispers breathily in her ear -- It is Marina and only Marina that he loves.  He will divorce his bride of fifteen minutes and then come to claim her.  It is a promise.  She must wait for him.  Marina sighs.  Her delicate hand grazes the virile perfection that is his shoulder. She begs him to let her go.  He releases her and steps back, his tight white pants now dry and snug, his manly muscular arms akimbo.  She slips out of the cabin and he follows her onto the deck.  They both gaze at the enormous Univisión moon and he whispers that he knows she loves him too.  She said so.  Marina shakes her head sadly and once more tries to say goodbye.  This time, his powerful golden forearm circles her waist. He holds her, a tremulous sylph, one who  would happily die his captive.
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Corazon Indomable #74 We see Solita and Tobias, they are still alive.

CeCe is off having a fun weekend, so I'm filling in again. 

Viejo:
MA is pining for Octavio. Please, how could you pine for such an oblivious man? I don’t get it. He’s not that cute.

Same convo between Simona and Ester that they’ve had since Ester fell in love with JA. And since she’s a woman, of course she has to bow to her man and do what he says. I think that’s the law in Mexico. It’s in their constitution. It plainly states that if your husband wants to live in a shack, even if you have better options and you have a baby on the way, you live in that shack. Ester has the popular misapprehension that once they have a child, the situation will improve. Word from the wise, children don’t make a bad situation better. In fact, they make it worse. But she informs Simona that living in a shack with a newborn in an area that is unsafe is way better than being an old maid. Oh, did she just say that to an old maid? I’d take Simona’s life over the one she’s gonna have in a heartbeat.

Lisenciado Escobar tells MA that Octavio wants to see his hija.
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Qué Bonito Amor #94 (Mex 132) Friday 8/23/13 Sayonara Serenade


Cap 132

·   Behind the bar, Mirna whines to Puchi and Lalo about being accused of something she didn’t do.  In the office, Concho and Lourdes beg BabyDoll Trampira de Elvira to tell them what they can do to make it up to her for believing she had been the one behind Maria’s fall and losing her baby.  “—Get rid of Mirna.  Fire her right now!”  Sorry, but no can do says Daddy Bear.  Mirna is Maria and Amalia’s employee now.  If I do that it’s certain they’ll take the last quarter of this darn bar that I still own at this point.
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·        Justo, still at the jail, talks Com. Derecho into letting Fernando and Maria go by convincing them that they were only helping out a friend whom they believed to be in trouble (or something like) and so really, they were not guilty of anything really.  (Naw, just obstruction of justice—but this is Telenoveland and all things are possible with a simple beanie adjustment.) 
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Weekend Discussion: Qué Bonito Amor Karmageddon Awaits!

Several of our evil-doers are already with their Master, so here are the ones left.  What do you think should happen to them?
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Friday, August 23, 2013

C I Cap. 73 8/22/13 They May Be Casino Women with Dubious Reputations, But They Have Hearts of Gold.



          Many of the short scenes have been grouped for a smoother flow, so some may be out of sequence.  The primary focus this episode is Miguelito’s continuing medical/financial crisis.   
  
Previously—Supplicant Lucia asks MA about a loan. Denied! MariAle says the ranch is not worth anything, shows her IOUs signed by Miguel.

          Octavio comes to the Gov and explains he can’t marry Doris due to problems delaying the divorce.  The Gov’s perturbed, since he has plans for his own marriage with MariAle. 

New Action Begins in the Headquarters of the Love Gov
          The Gov ponders what will he do to make this woman his wife?  Doris enters the office and her father says “We need to talk.”  Not good news, as he says no marriage due to stalled divorce for Octavio.  As the fiancée of a married man, she would damage their family reputation, so she must wait.  She says no lo accepto—she refuses.  (Are we surprised?)

          Later, she hashes over the problem with Mariana. Her friend offers some sage advice:  it’s out of your hands, you’re not rejected, stop seeing Tav and find a better boyfriend.  In short, grow up.  Doris, of course, thinks she knows better, she’ll wait for him and sooner or later (tarde o temprano) he’ll be hers.
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Qué Bonito Amor #93 (Mex 131) Thursday 8/22/13 Que Bonita Nada

Ruben goes for his morning jog and escapes into a little wooded area by the road.  The Mexicops bitch about Ruben getting away from them as they stop to catch their breath.

Jalisquito screams about Fernando getting hauled off.  The cops say he's being arrested for being Santos' accomplice.

The Mexicops get into their car and drive right past Ruben's hiding place.  He calls to inform someone that Santos has been arrested.

Cops!LA call home to tell them they've caught Santos.  Curtis tells the henchcops to give Santos a minute to say goodbye to his lady.  Derecho tells someone to keep an eye on Maria.

Fernando isn't giving the Mexicops any information.  Fernando maintains they weren't helping any criminals, he doesn't know jack about money laundering, and probably he doesn't know anything about birthin' no babies.  He goes a little poetic, talking about his alleged "complicity" being an act of faith.

Maria and her sad eyes tug at Curtis' heartstrings.
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Thursday, August 22, 2013

I Am So Glad I Missed The Wedding


La Tempestad Capitulo 19


Friday, 23 August, 2013

La Tempestad Capitulo 19

Following is a very condensed recap of tonight’s show:

The Wedding

-       Ester, still lovely in her wedding gown with white lace shrug, stands up in the middle of the patio to make an announcement; Her husband, Capitan Damian Fabre, will not be attending the wedding fiesta because of a problem with La Tempestad.  Daddy Don Fulgencio, who is also standing, stares her down but she continues, “Just because he is not here does not mean we cannot have fun!” Estercita orders the band to play some really fun music and grabs her Dad to get him to dance. After some truly remarkable bad dancing in front of the whole town, including a sort of solo gyrating dance with her own wedding veil, the drunken bride staggers over to Jose and grabs him for the next dance.
-       Mayuya rats out Ester to her mom, no she cannot tell a lie, Ester is drunk. Delfina is stricken as well hear Ester shouting to Jose and any one else who will listen that another woman is in love with her man.

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PEAM# 118- Malcriado Continues and In This Corner- Tiburcio for Round 1

I will put the recap up later.  I've been invited to A Latin/Salsa Throw Back Thursday Party.  So I'm off.
I've given Malquaides a new name- Malcriado or Malo for short.  He is beyond spoiled, he is disgusting.
 
The past
Alma is reaming Marisela for not having the financial report.  Marisela reminds Alma that she is not Jesus, who is a jack-of-all-trades.  Alma reminds Marisela that Avon has to win the contest against Orion.

Vicky is crying to Dr. Phil aka Jesus about her relationship with Malcriado, who threatens her job any time she wants to break off the romance.  This is harassment.

Ferny asks Xochy to move in with him on his computer

Jesus can’t believe his ears.  He asks Vicky if Don Augusto knows but she says that if she tells him nothing will happen.  Vicky needs help in defending herself against Malcriado and kisses Jesus for offering to talk to Augusto in her defense and of course at the precise moment, in walks Malcriado.  He has a tantrum.  He hates Jesus.  Jesus stands up to Malcriado who is going to lie to Augusto that Vicky is harassing him and when he went into Jesus’ office they were doing the nasty. 

The present
Meanwhile Julio implements his trick against Malcriado.  He touches Malo all over calling him bro, while placing itching powder on him.  Malo starts scratching and saying that Vicky isn’t on his level. (Right, she is not a 2 year old)  Malo runs out of the office scratching and screaming that he has fleas-and Aida and Julio are beside themselves in laughter. Vicky tries to give Jesus another hug and he makes it clear that the woman in his life is and will be Alma Montemayor.
Jesus investigates the laughter and he tells Julio that he doesn’t approve of such jokes. Jesus scolds Julio for the joke and tells him more or less two wrongs don’t make a right and that they should concentrate on the contest.
  
Ferny tells Xochy that she works like the Eveready bunny (a robot without batteries) Xochy needs some time to digest Ferny’s invitation.
Chatita tells Panfilo to forget about her and to leave the ribbon crown on. Cricket Face.
Alma once again gives Marisela a chance to recoup herself.  Chatita visits Alma and forgets why she came to talk to Alma.  Oh right it’s about Jesus.

Cantu and Rogue enter the office and Elias wants to talk to Rogue.  Cantu is told to activate the plan, that I’m sure has to do with Chatita’s apartment.
Val shares- Rogue’s –Grumpy nickname with her mother.  He is from a story that my Papa Jesus tells me.  She asks her mother to let her see her friend Ray to say goodbye.

Elias lets Rogue that having Val live with him is not a good idea.  He knows that Rogue and Vero are not in love and that this is a plan that Vero is maneuvering against Jesus.  Elias lets Rogue know that Val better not get hurt or else.

Alma and Chatita chat about everything on Jesus’ plate.  The workaholic boss, the never ending work schedule, new executive job, Val, Vero and that Jesus is not sleeping or eating.  They both don’t get to see him and they are very worried about him.  He is under a lot of pressure. Elias is photographing some new perfumes with Marisela’s help.  He is having difficulty concentrating.

Jesus lets Julio know that the contest is against Avon, mainly Alma.
Augusto wants to know what foolishness Malcriado is telling him.  Jesus asks him- where should I begin.  Why does Augusto continue to enable Malo?
Jesus asks to speak to Augusto alone.  Malcriado has another tantrum because he wants to hear what is being said.  Jesus tells Augusto the truth about Vicky and reminds him that his focus should be on the contest.  Augusto is pleased with Jesus and his dedication to Orion. Maximo was right to hire him.

Alma is afraid that Jesus is changing and that he is under so much stress, he will get sick.  It’s a real test of their love.

Val goes over to see Ray 2.0 and Vero can’t believe her eyes. A neighbor eyes Vero’s shoes, they look ridiculous.  Like something Herman Munster or Frankenstein would wear. Val tells Ray about her new home with “The Bad Man” and how she doesn’t want to live there. Ray has an idea. Ray wants know where Rogue lives and the girls plan to distract Vero.  Val goes to see Chatita while Ray tries to sneak into the car.  Ray distracts Vero with a little dog.  The dog is so cute and Vero is insulting the dog.  Ray gets into the car. Vero feels a different energy in the car and Val dismisses it as needing to see Chatita.

Alma and Elias are working for the introduction of the perfume- Infinity Seduction. Elias and Alma talk about how Vero moved into with Rogue to only hurt Jesus. They are using a child to get their way. Alma reminds Elias that the information regarding the launch of the new perfume line is confidential.

Vero arrives at Rogue’s house and they share a sloppy kiss after Vero sprites Rogue’s mouth with some Listerine. Rogue is thrilled to see Val petting Sanson. - Yeah right! Rogue tries to be nice and Val greets him as Hi Mr. Grumpy.  Vero tells Rogue that it’s from some ridiculous story that Jesus told her.
Vero and Rogue argue about Val yelling and Sanson barking.  Que the heck!!

Elias’ lawyer visits Jesus and brings some good news.  The judge has issued the order for the DNA paternity test. Jesus is yelling at someone on the phone about something that is going to be presented today.
Julio is worried about Jesus.  He wonders if the job is making him sick.   He took this job to provide a better life for Val but he misses Alma.  He can’t resign becaseu he has a committed himself via a contract.  He is helping Chatita keep her apartment and has promised some gifts for Val. Jesus is becoming Augusto- yelling, screaming and working.  Julio asks –where is the old Jesus? Jesus, the lover, the nice guy the friend to everyone.  The job is making him bitter and he has a lot of problems to solve.

Marisela is working diligently on her report.  Jessica is worried about Cardenas’ allergies and Susan is happy to have Panfilo to herself. Gil has a cart named Carito de Tentempie- with light, healthy foods and shakes.

Vero’s lawyer visits Vero and tells her not to impede on the DNA test.  Jesus will have parental rights if he is Val’s biological father. Ray has a frog for Val to use for round 1 with Rogue. Tiburcio, the frog will be a part of the plan.

Val interrupts the conversation with the lawyer.  The lawyer has a strategy; it has to do with deny Jesus any rights with Val.

At the Orion meeting, Malcriado is acting like an a$$ as usual. Jesus asks for 5 minutes and Malcriado goes on his rant. Augusto hates delays.  Jesus needs to make a call but not on the cell because Augusto hates the cell. Five minutes have passed and with 16 seconds left, Julio runs in with a box.  Previcap is their new product.  Everyone but Malcriado congratulates Jesus.

Marisela wants to clear the air with Elias.  She loves Ricardo and will fight for him. Elias will be a friend that she can count on.  She hugs him and of course Ricardo walks in on them and sees it differently.
Marisela tries to explain but to no avail.
Elias tries to explain to Ricardo what he saw. He tells him that Marisela loves him and they are just friends and he asks Ricardo to go and speak to Marisela as a favor and Ricardo doesn’t.  What a fool!!

Jesus calls Alma and tells her that he needs to do wash, clean, sweep.  Alma will be there, toot suite.

Jessica asks Cardenas if he can invite her family to the wedding.  There are 17 family members coming from Puerto Rico.

Elias shows up at Rogue’s to see Val. She asks why didn’t he call first, well Beyotch you don’t answer your phone. She won’t let him see Val, says that she is sleeping and Rogue interrupts.
Val puts Tiburcio the frog in Rogue’s bed.  Round 1

Outside of Orion- Jesus recognizes Marta

Coming attractions:
Vero uses Val as revenge but Val has a plan of her own.

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La Tempestad Cap #18 Wed, 21 August - Estercita pitches a fit and Dam strikes out

 


Alternate Title: Estercita, you’re the best act in town but he’s just not that into you.



Has The Wedding March ever sounded more like an execution march than at this poor excuse for a wedding? Must be those drums. I fully expect a firing squad to be waiting inside the church for Dam Fab. But no, it’s worse. It’s Padre T and he’s ready to do the dirty deed. “Up against the wall. Do you take this woman?....”

 
Pestercita has never looked more lovely, or more victorious. She Sí, Aceptos muy rapido.  DamFab not so much. Muchas caras impactadas throughout the church, while Dam daydream-delays his destiny. All eyes are on him...


Marina is on the boat tapping her feet and ordering Bagre to fire up the engines. She’s tired of waiting for El Cap. Sweetie, may I remind you that you are now down THREE out of SIX crew. Dam, Lolo and Laz are at the church!  As awesome as Marina is I doubt she can pull off this fishing trip.


Back at the execution Padre T urges Dam to respond. Do you accept the annoying one to be your wife? Dam reluctantly Sí, Aceptos and looks ill as he thought bubbles “until death do us part, urp.” We get a quick church scan of who is happy and who is annoyed by this union. The wedding rituals continue joylessly for DamFab, Estercita grins. More glum church scenes ensue. And the “kiss”? Painful.  


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Corazon Indomable #72 What's that buring smell? Could it be Oblivio's neurons firing?

Hi all. Eli's computer got a virus, so I'm doing the recap today.

So Karim proposes marriage to MA, and Octavio proposes marriage between JA and Ester, well, actually insists on marriage for them.

ShutUpDoris is in a bathing suit this time talking about the usual with Mariana.

Octavio is back at the ranch for another repeat discussion about Ester marrying JA. Ester is so in love that she is willing to live in a shack. Except once the honeymoon phase wears off and that shack has no air conditioning during those hot Mexican summers and a toddler who wants you to hold him all day long and your skin just sticks together in the heat, I think you will regret your decision.
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Qué Bonito Amor #92 (Mex 130) Wednesday 8/21/13 Don't take that apple, Maria, the serpent might not like it.

I am subbing tonight, everyone!

BRIEF SUMMARY. Recap is finally done. PUT A FORK IN IT! (Some scenes will be condensed and combined for clarity.)

Refrito with Justo and Amalia commiserating about everything. Justo is grieved because first he lost his wife, and now, apparently JAntos. Amalia is just feeling sorry for herself (as usual). Meanwhile, JAntos and Maria are doing the camping out thing. Justo feels so bad because he wasn't as close to JAntos as he should have been. Amalia can't keep her yap shut, at this sad moment for Justo she again "kindly" admonishes JAntos because he "promised" he'd take care of Maria.

Think of someone else's suffering for a moment, will you, Amalia?

Maria and JAntos are making lunch with a fish he caught. JAntos is apologetic for their predicament and Maria is reassuring him it's okay. He blames Orange Guiliano for their situation.

She reassures him that this isn't his fault.

Justo and Amalia continuing to discuss the sad state of affairs; Amalia thinking that JAntos didn't really love Maria and Justo saying that we don't understand the power of love. Meanwhile, Maria and JAntos share a moment of contentment after their fish lunch.

Happy happy.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

PEAM #117-8/21/13: Marisela's Love Is Like A Check With No Funds In Ricardo's Bank of Affection


Recap By Pablo

Laughter is the best medicine and love is the best diet

There's nothing better after a night of passion, than to go to work without having breakfast, because a kiss is more fulfilling than a whole box of cereal. And it doesn't make you fat! Ah! Those low calorie sighs! AND THE MEMORIES!!!

On the other side of the coin, there's nothing better after an attempt of a passionate night, than spent in jail. Fernando and Xóchitl were caught in the car K-I-S-S-I-N-G and that is lewd conduct. I wonder what would have happened if they were sitting on a tree?

Patricia, who looks like Inspector Gadget, gives Alma the fruits of her condition as a klepto to see if she can return it. Looks like Patricia needs occupational therapy because she does that only when she is under a lotta stress. And now she wants to know every naughty detail of last night's lovemaking between Alma and Jesús, since she was the one planning the event. She asks if they did the geisha position, the little goat on the cliff and the 75-6. Besides taking what is not hers, she is very inquisitive... All that energy should be put to work looking for a job, but since she has never done anything else than sleep with Rogelio (and in that area she is so efficient that she even gives Alma advice!), unless it is trying out mattresses in FAMSA, I don't see how can she get a job! Maybe join forces with Alejandra?
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La Tempestad, Capitulo 17. August 20th 2013.

Lo De Ayer: 
DamFab and Marina chat, they dance, he sings Besame Mucho to her, he asks for a kiss, she is not feeling well and needs some air, he takes her outside. They leave. Bagre tells Lolo that maybe tomorrow there will be no wedding. Outside, DamFab tells Marina that she was brave to come to the bar since it isn't the place for a someone so refined as she is. Marina tells DamFab that she isn't a refined woman. She's a dummy. She never imagined falling in love. She thought that would never happen to her. DamFab tells Marina that she is trembling just like the day he kissed her. DamFab and Marina kiss. 

Lo Nuevo: 
Marina stops kissing. DamFab tells Marina to not say anything and to just let herself go. Marina passes out into DamFab's manly muscular arms.

At the plaza, Esthercita and Mayuya are happily enjoying their popsicle sticks. A drunk man approaches them and congratulates Esthercita on her upcoming nuptials. Esthercita and Mayuya are disgusted by the drunk and move away. The drunk tells Esthercita that DamFab is having his bachelor party at the bar. Esthercita wants to go and check in on DamFab. Mayuya doesn't want to go to the bar because the women that go into the bar are women that do not have the best reputation. Esthercita drags Mayuya to the bar because she just has to see what her future husband is up to. 

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CI #71 An Inconvenient Impass: Maricruz Gets The Jump On Octavio And Another Marriage Proprosal


Cap #71 

As we jet back to Gold Island for another glimpse of All That Glitters, a mewling Miguel badgers a wary Octavio into covering Miguelito’s medical expenses out of his half of the ranch should things get worse for the baby boy instead of better.  Tav does the decent thing and agrees, but not before ripping his bro a new one for borrowing against their ranch just so he could squander [despilferrar = waste/vernacular trans.: piss away] it all gambling and boozing it up instead of thinking he might need it for his wife and child--not that thinking ahead is generally a personality trait either Narvaez brother has displayed much if at all to date…. (Mr. Grasshopper, meet Mr. Ant.)
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Qué Bonito Amor #91 (Mex 129) Tuesday 8/20/13 New Season of Survivor: By the Waters of Babylon


This is Anita reporting in, a last minute substitution.  Apparently CBS and UNI have collaborated for a new season of Survivor.  Stay tuned for the first episode. This is the preview.  Meanwhile, we have a recap to cobble together from all the little snippets we saw.  Bear with me, please.  Here goes (quick and dirty and pretty much from memory).
Ayer
What you saw yesterday, I won’t dwell on mucho, so we can get to the good stuff.  Wendy and Justo have their little father-daughter talk about her fear of OJ and fear for her defenseless little unborn hijo.  Justo mans up and swears he’ll finish off OJ, no matter what the price (even though he just promised Wendy to dedicate his life to his nieto).
Next we see JAntos and Maria exiting the taxi by the side of the road in a deserted, thickly wooded area.  As soon as the taxi departs, guess who drive up, OJ and his henchmen in one car and the other full of the U.S.-Mexican Joint Task Force of Keystone Koppers.  By this time Maria and JA have taken off full speed ahead deep into the woods. (Please, just tighten your beanies for the rest of this.) OJ goes first and apparently knows exactly which way they went.  The USMJTFKK are next and they also know exactly where the two fugitive lovers have gone, but don’t see or hear OJ.
Oh, dear.  JAntos and Maria have been trapped at the edge of a cliff overlooking some angry, churning water. OJ has them in his sights, The USMJTFKK have them covered.  Give UP, we’ve got you.  Maria and Jorge Alfredo look at each other and then look down to see this rushing, swirling white water and sure death.  JA has time to expound to Maria, “Let’s go where no one can judge us.”  With only our love.  One, Two, Three, JUMP. Rats, thinks OJ, he hopes they drown.  Rats, think the Koppers, missed them by a hair.  Jorge Alfredo and Maria disappear into their watery grave.
Hoy
(Some scenes are cut & pasted together as should have been done in the editing room at Televisa and not on CarayCaray.)
At Amalia’s
She’s snuffling that her only reason to live is for her daughters.  Concho appears and gets Amalia all riled up. Concho swears he’s worried about Maria  How dare he even show his face after all the harm he has caused them. He should be ashamed. Concho tries to reason with her that it’s all in the past. Amalia hits him (just figuratively) with the information that it was Elvira that murdered her grandchild.  Concho doesn’t believe it.  Who told her that, anyway?  Amalia answers that it was Mirna.
At Lourdes’ & Elvira’s
Concho is livid.  He confronts Elvira with what he learned about Maria’s accident. Elvira is in denial.
Elivra—I didn’t push her. She fell.
Lourdes—Tell the truth now.
She wants to know who told Concho.
Concho—Mirna
Elvira stomps off blaming her parents for taking Mirna and Maria’s side and never being there for her.  Lourdes admits to being at fault for raising her to be such a spoiled beyotch, but Concho shares the blame as well.  They gave her everything she wanted, but they didn’t give her any values.  Lourdes tries to make Concho see that they have to be together in this situation and leave all the rancor behind.
At JNTR
Mirna is desperately looking for the “key” to her spoils of war.  She’s quite loud about it.  She’s sure Pinchi or Lalo hid it somewhere else.  HaHa, you don’t know it, but the two payasos are right within earshot and listening.  They want to know what she’s looking for. Maybe they ought to tell Concho and Amalia. (P.S. I’m pretty sure she found the key.)  She tries to distract them by getting all sexy up in their faces. It probably would have worked. We’ll never know.  Elvira shows up and tries to throw her out. Mirna doesn’t belong there any more.  HaHa, you don’t know it, but Maria, who owns half the bar, remember, hired her back and Mirna’s on her side now.  Elvira is livid. (I guess it runs in the family.) She takes it out on the poor barkeeps—Get back to work, idiots, she screams.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

PEAM, Tuesday 8/20/13 (#116): As the Stomach Turns

A Secret So Secret, Even Evil Elvis Doesn't Know, Which Proves He's an Idiot Like His Dad

Chucho is devastated when Evil Elvis gleefully rejects his loan application. Julio feels guilty, remembering all the grief that he and the other Sillies put Chucho through when he started at Avon; but Chucho says those little pranks were not even in the same league as what Melquiades just did.

What's more, Chucho's innards are still churning. He confides to Julio that there must be something really wrong with him, because for the first time in his life, he's not even hungry. Really! Julio realizes that this must be very serious indeed. It must be the stress. (Chucho then takes a sip of coffee, which cannot possibly help a distressed digestive tract...)

Chucho has a stressful conversation with Alma about a Very Important Dinner that he really doesn't want to deal with, and then Augusto wants to talk about a contest. But Chucho shows him the rejected loan application, and Augusto shakes his head and calls Vicky and tells her to make sure the loan is approved first thing tomorrow.

Augusto doesn't want to talk about Evil Elvis, but Chucho insists and Augusto explains, reluctantly and with great shame, that Melquiades is indeed his son. Augusto has been married three times and had seven children, and that was expensive enough. But then one day his second wife's maid Otilia let him know she'd given him an additional child, Melquiades. It was confirmed with a DNA test.

Augusto says that nobody else knows about this - not even Melqui himself. Chucho looks stunned. I'm sorry to say this makes all three of them look like idiots: Augusto for thinking no one suspects; Chucho for not suspecting; and Evil Elvis for not realizing that he's getting extra-special treatment.

Anyway, Augusto never gets around to telling Chucho about the contest, whatever it is. He lets Chucho go home, leaving Julio and Aida alllll alone in the office. After much hemming and hawing, they agree to go out for coffee.

New Dog, Old Tricks
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La Tempestad, Capitulo 16. August 20, 2013.


Bagre asks Damian if he really wants to leave his boat. Damian feels it’s no longer his. Bagre thinks there is still time to recoup it. Damian says he needs to distance himself from her. He will go crazy if he can’t love her freely. Bagre suggests going out for drinks. 

 

On deck, Damian runs into Marina and asks her what’s she’s doing here. You know while you are still looking for another captain, I’m still the boss here.  Marina informs him that unfortunately he has no authority anymore. Why is that ask Damian. Are you the new captain? The crew laughs. No, Senior Fabre replies Marina. Damian reminds her to call him Captain. She tells him she has news. What news he asks. Hernan chooses to make a grand entrance. The news is that I am the new captain of “La Tempestad”. Marina needs my help and I am not going to leave her alone. Damian laughs at this. He tells Marina that Hernan has no experience in the fishing business. Hernan says he doesn’t think that “La Tempestad” is no different than any other boat and he has a lot of experience.  (What experience? You might go fishing for pleasure, but I’m pretty sure that’s about it) Anyway, Damian says this not something easy that anyone can do.  Hernan disagrees. Marina needs some modifications and increased production.  Damian tells him not to change a thing on the boat. If you do, I will kill you.  Marina tells him to stop and leave. They have a staring contest.

 
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Corazon Indomable, Episode #70 - “One Step Closer to Discovering MariAle’s True Identity and to the End of our Protagonist’s Not-So Fairy Tale Marriage”



Corazon Indomable, Episode #70, Monday, August 19, 2013 –

“One Step Closer to Discovering MariAle’s True Identity and to the End of our Protagonist’s Not-So Fairy Tale Marriage”
Recap by LatinaInMD 

Karim meets with the governor and repeats his claim that he lost his throne thanks to MariAle.  The guv tells him he doubts it was her fault, but Karim assures him he is already preparing his payback against her.

Doris and Mariana appear at the hospital to show Octavio they care about his nephew’s well-being, but as usual Doris ends up ordering Octavio to take her out to lunch later, once he’s had a chance to see his nephew. 

Speaking of meals, Ed and flight attendant Sonia are having breakfast at a restaurant when Angel and Araceli walk in arm-in-arm.  Sonia notes that Araceli looks quite happy.  An annoyed Ed says he can’t believe Araceli could have replaced him in just two days.  He glares at them and notices as Angel cups Araceli’s hand in his hands.

As usual, Octavio tries to say no to Doris but quickly gives in to her wishes, noting how “generous” she is in allowing him a whole ten minutes to see his nephew before they leave.

Octavio goes in to see his nephew, and both Miguel and Lucia immediately beg him to go borrow money on their behalf, as Miguel is too embarrassed to do it himself.  Octavio agrees to do it, but says he will not sign the IOU himself.  He will only pick it up and bring it back for Miguel to sign it so he can get the money.

Angel now caresses Araceli’s face, and Sonia notes that it looks more serious than she imagined.  Ed figures that’s why Araceli didn’t want him at the store anymore and wasn’t willing to give him more time to get serious about their relationship.  Sonia points out he can’t have it both ways – love her or leave her.
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Monday, August 19, 2013

Qué Bonito Amor #90 (Mex 128) Monday 8/19/13 The Great Escape



JNTR:  Amalia bitchslaps Elvira over what she did to Maria.  At her pretentious reaction, Amalia tells her that what goes around comes around.   The cops head for the paso de gato. The explosion happens and a fire begins. Both Maria and Jorge Alfredo are unconscious. Amalia panics and insists on going upstairs. The Mexican cops start trying to force the door. Fernando and Susanito go upstairs. Giuliano gloats as his two accomplices ask for their pay. Rubén suggests that they all leave. The SWAT cops don't allow them to leave the area. Susanito returns to tell the other good folk that the explosion was in Maria's dressing room. Amalia freaks, Elvira gloats in the corner, Rubén looks edgy. Fernando yells through the door while trying to dislodge it with the fire extinguisher. The flames grow. Meanwhile Elvira has the gall to gloat at Amalia saying that there is always payback. Mirna is about to go after her but is prevented from doing so. Remedios tells Elvira off, however, saying that it is a pity that someone so pretty could have a soul so black. Giuliano enters, gloating quietly, not realizing that Justo and Wendy are behind him. Justo demands to know what he is doing there.  Amalia tries to comfort her younger daughters.
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PEAM #115. 08/19/13 - How Low Can You Go? Misery Abounds and a Rash is Unleashed



This picture called Santa Fe Colibri has nothing to do with the story line which is a pack of miseries but I thought we could all think about something beautiful like this little creature while we hear this tale of woe.


Rogelio assures us he is the director and Alma counters with how is he going to explain his useless azz to Pancho Lopez, the big boss. She accuses him of being a jerk who is jealous of her love for Jesús.  As usual, having no way to refute these truths, he retreats in a huff.

Back at Orion we again see MalMelquiades come in with his silly Elvis steps trying to make fun of Jesús and then when Jesús and Julio simply leave the room preferring to ignore his silliness, he brushes her neck and tries make time with Aida on his way out. She is not having it either.

Ricardo complains to Xochi that Maricela is unhappy because she is a lousy fake and recounts how she isn't a princess or even rich and instead is the lowly daughter of the lowly janitor Panfilo.

Again we see Valentina pronounce the only accurate description of Rogelio - MALO. Yup, out of the mouth of babes. Rogelio simply cannot believe there is a female alive that isn't enthralled with him but she isn't his cup of scotch either.

Jesús is finally filling his Lic. in on Rogelio's activity against him, threatening Valentina using Yuri. and his brother has a bad conscience trying to hide Rogelio's illegal activities and money laundering scheme.

Valentina tries to play with Sanson who is good and watches wondering as we all do while Rogelio fears Valentina's touch on Sanson and Veronica is screeching that Val must not touch the dirty dog.  Later, Rogelio who has no idea what to do around a child, suggests she go out and play in traffic (not really but he fearfully lets her go play in the yard with Sanson. At least girl and dog are happy to be step children of the new family unit. Valentina is right to be looking askance, she is about to be swallowed up in a house where none of the adults give a fig about her.
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: Week of August 19, 2013

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Porque el Amor Manda #114: Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Veronica does not succeed in smothering Rogue, more's the pity. She promises to pick Vale up at school. (Will she be able to find it?) Rogue points out that she keeps talking about how much she loves her daughter, yet she still uses her as a tool. He may not have human children, but he has Sanson, and -- Vero interrupts that he's going to come home one day and find that dog in the oven. What a fun couple.

As if Rogue giving advice on family life isn't bizarre enough, Paty's back at Alma's, giving her a lecture on romance. Men! First they're all blue-princey, and then before you know it they're too busy to see you. And caray, the perils of the long-distance relationship! (All the way across Monterrey, she means.) Love is like a plant! It must be carefully tended! Alma tells her not to be such a Debbie Downer...but she does look worried.
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Tempestad #15- 8/16/13: Take This Job and Shove It, I Ain't Workin' Here No More



Ahoy, mis Tempestad Maties. I am skylarking a bit today, so please gather on the pier. Umbrellas, and sunblock are being provided as well as drinks like rum punch, grog, boilermakers, sangria, tequila sunrises and seabreezes are being served for your sipping pleasure. Spyglasses are also included for well, spying. 




This recap will not be in any order, some scenes have been combined for better and smoother flow of the recap.


The Refrito:
Nero and Herny follow Commandante Robles. They are pithed cause can't be moving the merchandise around when the Commandante is in town. They are losing all types of money. Well Nero suggests that they have a couple options, kill the Commandante, have him killed or have him have a tragic accidente! Herny tells Nero to not be stupid, rolls up the window on the SUV and puts his sunglasses on.

ShutupRosy (thanks CI recapping team) is at the church witching to the Padre about Laz being mixed up in bad ways and that girl Lu seems so much older than Laz. Padre doesn't see the problem. Love is good. Que??? from ShutupRosy. Lu just kind of appeared. Padre likes Lu. ShutupRosy thinks that Laz is a "boy" too young for marriage. Shut Up Rosy!

Laz is at the Tempestad staring at Lolo. Well Lolo doesn't like it and finally Laz apologizes for this previous broom to the neck incident. Lolo forgives but don't eva do that again. Lolo thought it was great that Laz wanted to defend his mujer, but not the way he did that. Lolo will be teaching Laz to fire a gun, the pirates are the excuse, but guns aren't toys and he has to do all Lolo says. Agreed! Now Laz is running off to see Jaz.

Becky and Bea discuss Herny and then of course that DamFab guy. Becky doesn't think that Marina would fall for some poor fisherman, no siree Bob she wouldn't until Becky gets a load of him coming up the street. Of course Becky changes her mind right quick and would jump into a sea of sharks for this guapo. Yummy!

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Corazón Indomable Fri 8/16 Watch Out For That First Step!


¡Que casualidad! Today is Raiza's birthday and Lucía is in town...what could possibly go wrong?

We join Raiza and Miguel at the casino bar,

"I owe you a great deal, Raiza, and although you won't believe it, you have been helping me spiritually."
Let's Get Outta Here Before My Crazy Wife Shows Up
Hold it right there, buster, she has helped you on your way to financial ruin,  addiction to gambling and alcohol dependency, as well as abandonment of your family and farm... OK, we realize that there has been some fast and loose editing, but are you going to tell us that she's also been taking you to church, AA and Gamblers Anonymous meetings and that has all been left on the cutting room floor? 

Before he can enlighten us about his spiritual development she proposes a toast and although he's been sipping brandy out of a snifter, he begs off. See, his wife has a keen sense of smell (actually, crazy people do, they can smell things that aren't even there). She becomes maudlin and confesses that even though it's her birthday, she's all alone. Much like us, he doesn't want to descend into her self pity, so he decides to complete that toast and gulps down some of that brandy.

What can I say? The crazy lady, Lucía, looks great in that scarlet gown. She's impressed with the casino... lots of elegant ladies. Octavio agrees and tells her that they love the gambling (even more than the men do), and as Maricruz spies around the corner, he nervously goes to seek out his brother.
When Octavio departs, Maricruz, wearing a well-fitted black and brown gown, slinks out of hiding and approaches her cuñada, much as a lioness stalks her prey.
Welcome To My Web You Pretty Little Fly

"Buenas noches, Señora Lucia."
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Qué Bonito Amor #89 (Mex 127) Friday 8/16/13 A Blow Out Of A Birthday Party!

Capítulo 127 

It’s the day of Maria’s (21st?) birthday party and the whole colonia is helping prepare something special, courtesy of JAntos who, despite his new found poverty, always manages to comp for a crap load o’ goodies.  

Rodrigo is learning to cook alongside the love of his short life from the Blue-haired Bubbes—er…Babes while Giuliano’s thugs, pretending to be repairmen and plant a bomb which is hooked to the light switch in Maria’s dressing room.  Ana orders a birthday cake made like a mariachi’s sombrero from her padrino down the block. 
Wendy whines to Michael that her life’s being threatened and so she’s gotta make tracks to parts unknown.  He’ll have to find another assistant.  It’s too dangerous to stick around.  (Like working inside the prison isn’t?)  He whines in return, begs her to stay, and promises to protect her somehow from inside Da Joint.  He’ll find out what the bad guys have planned through Darren.

The whole gang decorates the bar and then wait for the guest of honor to arrive.  The lights go out; she arrives in a (¿qué coinkidink?) beautiful lacy, flounced white partying frock and sees the flower and the sombrero cake.  Next comes the beautiful serenade from JAntos. Next comes sweet smooches and cheers.  Mil Amores has another onset of the sadsack for having lost out with Ana.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

An Ill Omen Brings Nobody Good


LA TEMPESTAD # 14
16 August, 2013

The Town of Nuestra Señora del Mar, Veracruz, Mexico

“Nothing happened today. It was pretty uninteresting to me.”
                                                                                                Anonymous
                                                           
An Ill Omen

Marina leaves the church after her conversation with Damian. The wind blows her hair onto her lipgloss and she looks very upset. Yep, she is in a storm of emotions when she looks over at Damian. Damian has a rare clumsy moment and the brand new engagement ring in the black velvet box falls out of his pocket onto the ground. The good Priest, Fulgencio, Delfina and Estercita are standing a little lower on the church steps and see the ring fall. Oh, my, dear friends, this is a most inauspicious omen for los novios, Damian and Estercita.

Now, just where is Madrina Eusebia when Damian needs her? If she were on the scene instead of just hanging out in her cosy beach palapa she could tell the whole lot of them that this omen—the fallen engagement ring ON THE CHURCH STEPS—betides such ill chance that it would be better if Damian and Estercita never met! Marina and Damian could run into one another’s arms, cut to their boda, and the whole romance part could be wrapped up right here. Alas, Eusebia is not there and the moment with the possibility for a quick resolution to our story passes.

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Qué Bonito Amor #88 (Mex 126) Thursday 8/15/13 Que Bonito Aburrimiento

The Santos, OG death match goes nowhere.

Justo comes to visit Michael to talk about Wendy.

Wendy gets a nasty email saying "YOU'RE NEXT" and freaks out.

OG's such a big man, beating on Jantos while he's being held by two goons.  OG opens up champagne…um, no, if it's Italian, then it's not champagne, dumbass!...to toast to this big day.  Still haven't heard why this is such a big day.  Ha!  OG's trying to shake Jantos down for 10 million.  What an idiot!

Roddy and Paloma…all alone?  Why?...go to Jantos' family's vault to leave Gloria's ashes.  I'm going to be bitter about Gloria's death for a while.  Roddy is likewise bitter, but in a more weepy way.

Maria and Fernando start tracking down Jantos.  They strike out at the restaurant.  Fernando counsels patience, but Maria is convinced Jantos is in danger.

Mostly I think he's in danger of being bored to death by OG.  So, the plan is to get Jantos to get Justo to hand over the money.  Jantos is thrilled to hear that OG's life is in danger.  OG admits to killing Bruno and Arnold.  He blames Arnold for not taking the money out of the trunk in time.  "Blah, blah, blah, he died like the rat he was."
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Corazon Indomable Cap. 68 8/15/13 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”



           There seem to be a few bumps in the road to romance for our secondary couples, while our heroine is poised on the edge of a cliff. Will she jump into Karim’s arms or be pushed into a prison cell?  My preview prep was limited, so if I missed something, please add a comment.  Many short scenes are combined and may not be in strict order.

Previously      Doris is in Daddy Gov’s office brushing off Octavio’s marriage as a mere inconvenience.  It took place in a small town, after all.  If the first wife shows up on the island, Daddy can make her go away. 

          The Gov is slightly puzzled—doesn’t Doris care about the scandal?  Nope, just about her hawt pilot/Lt./air force commander/whatever.  She loves, loves, loves him and wants to marry him.  We have a nice break from ShutUpDoris for most of this episode.  She and Mariana have a brief scene with the Gov later, as he explains they can’t do the big wedding announcement yet because  a) he’s busy and b)the mess of Oblivio’s marriage isn’t fixed yet.

Casino Executive Offices
          The casino environment is beginning to feel claustrophobic, but it could be due to the emotional temperature of the sizzling scenes with MariAle and Tav.  The two are arguing if MariAle is MariCruz.  She gets her ID to show she is indeed Maria Alejandra Mendoza.  Our married man wonders how she knew he already had a wife and couldn’t marry Doris. She hints that his bro might have let the news slip while he was drunk. Oblivio, frustrated, claims he’ll marry Doris just to bother MariAle and asks her to leave him alone if she doesn’t love him.

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

PEAM #113- 8/15/13- A Break-up, An Engagement, An Annulment, An Ugly Divorce, An Almost Fight and An Arrest

It's out of order but easier to read. I grouped like happenings together.
 
The Old:
Ferny and Rogue are having a bro to bro talk about the only woman that he has loved- Amanda who he lost.  He only thinks about money and sex. Then Ferny breaks it down- you have your cake and was eating it too but you lost that as well.

 Marisela tells Panfilo to stop being a player and be honest but he is going to the Carnival Club for people of a certain age. Panfilo is dressed to the nines, cane and all and Susana is licking her chops when she sees him.

 Julio brings Jesus the judicial news about custody.
Moronica comes home in a mood and wants to speak to Elias about the photographer.  We get a glimpse of those horrible neon green, phone handle-matching shoes. Yuck!!!!!

Alma goes to Padre Domingo for the annulment papers.  Alma is happy.

Val is sneaking to speak to her Papa Jesus.  She is anxious to see him. Moronica is on her broom, yelling about Jesus and not letting him see his daughter and walks off. Beyotch!!!  Val has to hang up.  Moronica tries to act like a mother for once and kisses Val.  What a phony interaction.
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Corazon Indomable #67 3 crazies and a crying toddler on one small island.

Married? ShutupDoris insists that’s a lie, and launches into another of her patented tirades.

Octavio and Ed are preparing for flight with Luciafer on board. Octavio wants Ed to keep quiet about Miguel and his little problems. Ed, the voice of reason, tells him he should stay out of their mess, but Octavio can’t help involving himself.

MA is at home congratulating herself over her anonymous call to the gov. ShutUpDoris must be having a hissy fit right about now. Check. Juanita comes in with the baby in a stroller to take her out for a walk and is bouncing around like she has to go to the bathroom and can barely hold on. Just go already, you’re making me have to go.  MA doesn’t notice and goes on to say how much she loves taking care of her baby’s needs. Finally MA looks at nanny and asks what’s wrong. Juanita tells her she’s worried because someone is watching their house. So it wasn’t because she was going to wet her pants. But why take the baby out on a walk if your worried about being watched?

Octavio is walking Lucia and the child through a plane hanger. She asks how Miguel is and he must be missing her, right? Lie, Octavio, Lie. Don’t involve yourself in their mess.
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La Tempestad Cap #13, Wed Aug 14 - Tonight’s Patio Special: Whine and Cheese and lots of it



Redux: Nereo goes after Bettina with a nasty-looking bow and arrow. Yikes! Jazlu gets the third degree from Lazaro’s family. Hernán surprises Marina at work and, surprise!, she's not happy to see him.



The New: While Dam ponders his memories of Wet Cement, Hernán drinks mid-day and recalls being rebuffed by Marina. He vows he will keep fighting for her, they will be together and nobody will get in their way!
 
 
Pestercita whines to Dam about Marina. He informs her that Marina is his boss, their fishing trip was no Love Boat, they were attacked by pirates and barely escaped with their lives, so would Liitle E please stop it with her stupid jealousies? She continues to whine that he never says “I love you.” He sighs that he’s not the romantic type, then he tells her to stop insulting Marina. This was the last time, got it? La. Ultima. Vez. Estercita nods with lying eyes.

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Qué Bonito Amor #87 (Mex 125) Wednesday 8/14/13 Jantos squeezes him some OJ!!!


                     Everyone is gathered around an inconsolable Rodrigo.  Paloma reminds him he's not alone. She's here for him and loves him.
                     OJ speaks to Ruben who wants to meet him at JNTR.  OJ's a bit suspicious but is glad he'll at least be able to see the beautiful Maria.
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PEAM #112- 8/14/13: Some News Is Worse Than No News


Recap by Pablo

Lies can only be destroyed with bullets of truth

Elías is afraid. After Uri, Verónica is the most dangerous person in Monterrey. And she is on the loose!!

Raimunda's secret is public domain. Chatita convinced her to be truthful and now she is letting her hair down. As we all know, after seeing her mother get killed ''because she was a woman'' (by the hands of a very violent man), Raimunda denied her gender. Well, that was the past, because now Super Jesús is here to tell her to be herself, to prepare and study to be someone like Alma. See, Alma is a woman and nobody has killed her. Not all women get killed. Chatita is a woman and she has had a veeery looong life. Uri tried to kill Alma though, but she survived. You will too Raimunda, don't dress like a boy anymore, but better change that name. What about Ignacia? And your looks, we will help you. Ah! And don't worry about Valentina. She is just a girl and younger than you, but she has been exposed to so many adult situations that she knows more than me, Elías and Chatita together, she will understand your change... And soon you will be BFFs and could share make-up tips! 

Segment sponsored by Lala milk.

While Elías and Jesús give Raimunda a makeover, Chatita takes the opportunity to tell Valentina about ''the secret'', and I am not talking about the book by Rhoda Byrne. After opening the door, Valentina's jaw drops to the floor when she sees the first transgender girl in her life. Raimunda is wearing a white dress and matching ribbon bows in her hair. They hug each other while the adults smile satisfied and proud of all the good they have done. From here, straight to heaven!!

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

La Tempestad, Capitulo 12. August 13th 2013. Madrina has spoken "Marina Is Your Destiny". Listen to her, Damian!


At the Love Cave, Damian and Marina kiss. 

Damian wants to go all the way. Big mistake! 

Marina resists and leaves. 

Damian realizes the big boo boo he made and follows her. 


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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

PEAM, Tuesday 8/13/13 (#111): My Friends Call Me Chatita. You Can Call Me Luisa.

Rogue rants and raves in Alma's office. Alma closes the door in hopes of muffling their conversation, but this is hilariously ineffective. The employees and Elias hear every word as Alma lets Rogelio have it (verbally, that is) with every complaint she's kept bottled up for all this time: She's the one who keeps the office running. He does nothing around here except screw around with her friend or the occasional secretary. He traipses in around noon only to work on his personal projects of dubious legality, like the time he got those "Turkish cigars" from that "warehouse." She used to put up with it because he was her novio, but that was a mistake!

Rogelio says he wants Alma to tell him EVERYTHING that goes on around the office from now on, IS THAT CLEAR? (He stands on his tippy-toes, which doesn't really help.) Alma says yes, and Rogue leaves, gloating. Alma begins to work up a hearty rage.

At Orion, Augusto marvels at the simplicity of the agreement that Chucho (and supposedly Elvis) worked out with the union. He wants to know how they got Romero to listen to reason. Chucho volunteers Elvis, who is admiring his reflection in the lenses of his sunglasses, to explain it all to old Gussie while Chucho takes care of some other business.
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