Caray, Caray!

Jaiba is dazzled by Big Abdul's storefront.  Abdul the Lesser is less dazzled by what Jaiba might be doing there.  She's such a dimwit, she thinks a large Buddha statue is pure gold.  Big Abdul explains it's only gold-plated and he keeps the reeeeally expensive stuff under lock and key.

The bowling alley has sold and Luchón tells Mara that he's found another job for her.

Big Abdul takes a business call on his cell phone about some expensive jewelry and a wedding in Dubai.  Jaiba thought bubbles that she needs to hook this big fish quick, especially if she wants him to take her to Dubai…not that she knows where Dubai is.

Natalia picks on Diego for being so squeamish about being peed on.  "It worked, didn't it?  And the doctor said it was the right thing to do."  I'm not sure the doctor thinks smoochies are conducive to Diego's recovery, though.

Luz greets Eleazar happily and tells him she's teaching Kimberly how to cook.  When Kim goes off to the bedroom, Luz tells El she can tell that Kimberly doesn't want her there, but too bad!

Natalia takes a call from Vicente, who insists she must be with Diego and won't take "no" for an answer.  Since he says it's about Caprico, she says she'll put him on speaker.  Vicente tells them about the broken machinery and Diego says they'll be back as soon as they can.  Natalia goes to find the doctor and get Diego discharged.

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Prince Emiliano is full of attitude about his mother's engagement to MA, but he does sort of have a point. First they were cousins, and now they're getting married? He's in jail, so what is going on? Emi waves the newspaper photo right in Lupe's face (so maybe he has a point, but he's still a brat). Lupe says, "MA is a good man and you know it. I thought you wanted a father like him." Emi says that was before he met his real dad.
And of course he's really in a mess at school because when his pals didn't believe he had a father, he let them think it was MA; now he has a real father and they don't believe that AND they think his father is a criminal. (And, in fact, he is... it's just not the same father. I'm getting a headache just thinking about how confusing this would be for a kid.)

Frida overhears the conversation and privately tells Lupe she can relate to what the boy is going through at school. She counsels Lupe to be patient with him. Later, Frida visits Emiliano to talk about the way he was bullied. They bond over the helpless feeling of being teased by classmates about foolish things.
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She seemed to have fooled her attorney into representing her and now she was crying in front of the judge. Crying in a way designed to provoke pity in him. Just as Gracie had tried.
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Enjoy your page, Telemundies -- and have a great 4th of July!

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¡Qué emoción!  This is the last posted page to celebrate, rant, or wax nostalgic about La Impostora.  Enjoy!

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For the benefit of any newbies who want to catch up on novela classics, what are your favorites and why?

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Ahoy Amiguis! It's a sad day on our Patio of Disillusionment! There is a big disturbance in the force as there is jockying for positon, and one of the leading crime fighters paid the ultimate price, but that being said there are more secrets and lies coming out like a leak in a dinghy so to speak, and it's not a pinhole leak either. I have added levity for this recap, cause frankly I needed it. It's a bit campy but what the heck, you'll get a good chuckle from it. Call Me Maybe!

Shall we begin? I am skipping the old and getting right to the new.

JL and Refug are having a chat in JL's office about Beech Maria, how she will pay to the letter of the law. Refug's cell rings and it's Admiral Robledo wanting Refug to report to the base cause they are launching an emergency operation to trap the Scorpion!
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De que están mal de estómago, están mal de estómago...O...De que están mal de cabeza, están mal de cabeza

PART ONE
Stomach ailments seemed to be the running theme tonight. Does anyone know where we are on the Mexican episode numbers? Judging from Wikipedia episode titles it looks like #127, #128 and #129...but I don't think they are editing any more. Just curious.

I'll skip right to "Lo Nuevo" ('cause it started with a big ol' belly laugh for me...)

When last we left our little Brigitte the Brat, she was moving in for the kill kiss with Andres. I can't tell if they actually kissed, but Brat apologizes. She just got carried away. She remembers how when she was younger Andres was always around Natalia. He was always loving and sweet. She tells him that she used to think how nice it would be to have someone love her like that. Dude may act like a doofus, but he had Brat's number. He literally laughed in her face. It was awesome. I've rewinded several times and watched, but I guess I need to get on with the recap. He knew she was just after the pesos (so in English it's "all about the Benjamins". In Mexico is it "all about the Benitos"?) Brat asks him not to offend her and he very plainly tells her that she offended herself quite well on her own by throwing herself at him. She didn't even call him by his name in Tuxpan. He was just "el pescador." He's sorry she doesn't like her boyfriend, but too bad. Out of respect for Nat and Carmen, he's not going to mention this to them. She leaves in a huff.
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Nepo kisses Gwendy and they end up under the sheets again. But she wakes up alone in bed. She calls his cell. But it gets his voicemail. She leaves a very nice message.


Leo and Frida tell AS she can’t back down now, only two people can see MA in a given day. AS says not that I don’t want to see him I don’t want to take 20 buses to go see him. Leo says DA offered to give them a ride. AS does not trust the fruitman’s son(The cheeky futbol player). DA arrives. AS still nags its not a good idea, she could get an anxiety attack seeing her son behind bars… Dios, send me a signal!

At school Emiliano does not waste a moment to brag about his dad’s money status, but this gets some boys to walk away from him. Emiliano keeps bragging but the other boys tell him they know his dad is in jail. Emiliano ends up defending his ‘dad’ saying he earns his money fairly, they show him a newspaper picture of MA and Emiliano calls him MA. The boys question that and then end up shouting ‘ratero!’ (liar!!/burglar!!). They say the guy in the picture came to see him, they say he is ashamed but it is his dad. Then they shout that Emiliano is a liar!! Liar!! Emiliano calls A-hole with his cell to get some help.

Frida visits MA. They have a nice emotional scene. She tells him someone else is here. MA does not expect AS. Nope, its Leo. Leo says his mom would never step in a jail. MA says with or without mom I am so glad to see you two.

At Fonda, AS comes downstairs. Lupe nags at her that she skipped seeing MA so AS would go but she didn’t. AS tries to excuse herself but Carm says no excuse is good enough.

MA tries to not let Leo and Frida have too high hopes that he will make it out. Frida asks if you don’t get out, how long will you be here? MA can only guess it would be many years. How is Guadalupe? MA says the illusion that he will soon marry Guadalupe gives him hopes. Frida says Guadalupe is so strong, won’t let anyone put her down. Leo says AS found out about the wedding. But the buzzer sounds before they can tell him AS is trying her dandest to convince Lupe to desist.
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Well, I took a look-see into the happenings in Aguazul tonight and I haven’t got much to report. Everyday in Aguazul starts with a beautiful sunrise and a sad song; that much is clear and consistent. But not much else changes in this hot and steamy town from week to week.

As you saw last night, Mama Graciela dropped in on Maria at her new place. You can tell Maria has decorated the crib because there is a large painted object on the wall. In case you were wondering about the function of this object, it is clearly identified, in English, as ‘ART’. At least something in Bluewater is, um, as it seems. Art by the yard is still art by the yard.

Gracie comes into Maria’s wearing an outfit that could have come straight from Bed Bath and Beyond. She sports a turquoise blue-fringed tablecloth over a white lace fitted top and a floor length striped maxi skirt. Actually, I take it back—the lace on her undershirt looks hand made. I suspect some nice abuela in Aguazul is missing her fancy Navidad white lace linens.
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Hola Amiguis! What have we got this evening? A whole lotta Ahole and Mini. Have no fear, though, cause there was a lot of good things too, well maybe. Come read for yourself and by the way there was no Dona Mati sighting, so starting tonight, I am keeping count of how many days Dona Mati goes, sight unseen so to speak. I have an earworm especially for Emi and here it is: Yakkedy Yak

AS drinks her elixir.

Ahole shows up at Emi's school, he knows this is the only way he gets to see Emi in her prescence. He still wants to marry her and she tells him neva gonna happen. He has a question of his own. So is Lupe marrying MA then?

Meanwhile, at the jailhouse, Mini is looking at MA like he's the Thanksgiving turkey, or a yummy concha, or a bowl of your favorite ice cream, take your pick. She can't beleive she's getting him back! She feels like an A list actress that just won an Oscar. She can't wait to hug him, kiss him and oh, so much more! Like eat him all up, Yummy! She's the happiest girl in the whole of the Universe. MA asks her how Granny Mati is doing?
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De que se usan, se usan
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Hola Amiguis! I am posting the highlights of what happened last epi. I don't know if EZ is posting, but if he is, I will take this one down.

Don Bambi got transferred to Spain cause ya know his bebe Mama lives there, plus she's got all that money, so he is now in a Spanish prison, but no worries, MA is still protected, only Don Bambi didn't clear MA before he left. MA tells Saul, and Saul reminds him there is always Mini, wink, wink! MA is less than enthused.

Agente Chavez kept his promise to check back in with Ahole and Dona Mati, so he even brought his own Doc. Well the Doc examines her and finds she is completely demented, well not that, but has senile dementia. Poor Dona Mati kept referring to Ahole as Angelito and we know she isn't meaning Ahole. This exam was done while Vilma, Ahole and the nurse are all present. The Doc even checked the "pills" that that stupid nurse says she's been giving Dona Mati and the Doc agrees these pills are the latest treatment. Don Mati actually has nice jammies on, a scarlet silk pair. As soon as Agente Chavez and the Doc leaves, Beto, Ahole and Vilma, along with that, may the anvil strike her, nurse, and Dona Mati go in a car and stop in this really tough neighboorhood and drop Dona Mati off. Ahole thinks whoever finds her will think she's a poor woman, off her head, and she'll probably die in this 'hood, far away from him and La Nopalera. I hope Ahole goes to hellz, along with the nurse, Vilma and Beto!
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Patio peeps, hiiii! I just wanted to let you all know that I miss snarking with you but I was without cable/internet for over a week, and while I can read the recaps at work I can't comment because of the volume of work I have, I've missed you all and I've read all the awesome recaps and comments! I hope to be able to get back to commenting soon, but right now work makes it impossible, anyhoo, here is the recap for tonight's episode, enjoy! Ah, I should mention that I watched this episode with my sisters and will be adding some of their reactions to the show in this recap.

When you mess up, propose!

We start tonight's episode where we left off last night-Dimitrio has proposed to Monica, because now that he has slept with his ex-wife Josefina he knows for sure that any feelings he had for her are now dead (shifty eyes), he explains to Monica that he and his sister are in the same situation, both needed to face their past, Montserrat found that she still loved Alejandro, and he on the other hand learned that his feelings for Monica are real, he tells her that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. She tells him that he betrayed her not only as a woman but as his superior, why did he keep from her the fact that Alejandro was back inAgua Azul?

Dimitrio explains that he did not want her involved in the mess, Alejandro is family, the father of his nephew, his sisters husband, what was he supposed to do? Monica softens and agrees to marry him, let me just add that this kind of behavior from men is what drives women to do bad things, things that land them their own episodes of Snapped.
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Diego doesn't hear a thing Alberto says after he hears that he's married to Natalia…he wants to talk to her first and Alberto grudgingly picks up the phone.

Natalia goes out to the car and happily announces to Andres that she just got a job offer.  He's suspicious.  Alberto's call comes through and she agrees to talk to Diego, annoyed.  Andres says he'll take her to Alberto's office, but he's worried that the PI hired by the Cacares is nosing around about her and that it doesn't bode well.  For some ridiculous reason, she agrees it would be a good idea for him to join her at the appointment.

Gino leaves Luchón in charge of the bowling alley and a trust fund for Paolo's education.

Rod and Vicente find it promising that Irene is at least thinking about it, so maybe later they can convince her to stay.  Rod thought bubbles that this will give him time to cook the books.

Irene calls Diego and even though he's suspicious, both he and Alberto agree it's a good idea to stay through the launch of the first collection.  Alberto talks about drawing up papers where everyone agrees to Eskenda separating from Caprico once the collection is launched.  Natalia walks in with Andres.

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De que hablan de negocios, hablan de negocios....O....De que son chismosas, son chismosas....O De que su hijo es un tarado, es un tarado....O....De que no entendió "orden de restricción", no entendió....O De que regresó con dinero,  regresó con dinero....O... De que regresó otro papá, regresó otro papá

Abdul is an AbDUMMY. He comes home drunk and starts a fight with Carmen. The next day he tells her he's leaving the house. He's going to live his life the way he wants. La Jaiba eggs him on for two hours. She calls him her man and offers him work. Carmen sends Padre Juancho to talk some sense into him to no avail. Padre Juancho also finds out the cantina is just a front for a brothel.

But it's OK!! Abdul's daddy is in the DF and he's shopping for computer equipment for his business. He asks a nice young lady to help. Her name is Natalia Garcia Pabuena!

Rod lets Grumps know that he talked to Diego and his leaving is not a good idea. Grumps is clearly all about the business since it's his "masterpiece."

Diego and Irene continue to work on their proposal to separate from Caprico. They think that since there is a crisis in the auto industry, Caprico will actually want the influx of cash that they are offering. (And this is the bit I don't get, they want to PAY to leave?)
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Tonight, several of our characters face new beginnings: new careers, new opportunities, and even a new child.

Meanwhile, Nepo and Alejo continue to fester.


MA faces certain death at the hands of Alejo's hired thugs, but Bambi personally halts the hit and tells them that MA is under his protection. The thugs flee.
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Kimberly demands to know why El waited so long to tell her.  But really, she doesn't care, because she's never going to forgive him and her only consolation is that Carmen doesn't love him and is going to marry Gino.  So there! Cunchetina comes outside and suggests they go see Carmen now or consider themselves defeated.

Gino shows up at Carmen's with flowers, which she gladly accepts, and invites him in to tell him about her day.  She tells him about the anonymous call and going to the hotel and seeing El with another woman, and Paolo about to check into the hotel with Mara.  Gino doesn't think Paolo and Mara having the sex is so bad.  He says the call must have been about Paolo, because why would the anonymous caller think Carmen would care about El?  Why, indeed.

Tad tells Irene they played a mean trick on Natalia.  He gets that she wanted Natalia's happiness and says Nat and Diego will save their love if it's strong enough.  He suggests she back off Natalia for a while instead of trying to "fix" things.

Carmen blah, blah, blahs about how El's a good friend of the family is all.  And he's screwing around with another woman when he's engaged.  Hint, hint.  Carmen asks Gino to imagine if someone saw HIM in the same situation as El…hmmmmm?  Gino takes his leave and promises to have a manly chat with Paolo.  Carmen, having come to the misguided conclusion that she has to end up with SOMEBODY, can't believe she was going to throw Gino over for El.  Silly me, thinking one evaluated each suitor on his own merits.

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