Amor Bravío #24 (Uni 19) Mon 9/10/12

Capitulo 24:   Strong Women, Stubborn Men

 

Lo del pasado

Julian, El Diablo's henchman, tells him over the phone that he will get the official death notice the next day. El Diablo wants it by fax ASAP so he can put his plans in motion.

Lo de nuevo

Camila's Study (in the cabaña):  Pablo visits her to ask for help with the misunderstanding with Luzma; she makes the call to get her to come over. After she arrives Camila exits just in time for Andres to bring her mare around so she can go riding. He has anticipated her desire to do so, which she finds disturbing. [Methinks this be a metaphor for racier things.]

The two teens start to settle their differences as a teen pop love song plays. We think their elders are more interesting.

Outside:   As Andres thinks  Camila would kill him again if she knew who he truly is while he watches Camila ride, she takes a spill. He rushes over to help. She is clearly in pain and annoyed.

Camila's Study:   Pablo proposes, suggesting they marry as soon as she is 18.

Outside:  As Andres thinks  Camila has hurt her ankle. Andres removes the boot and ties up her ankle with his bandana. She tries to stand but can't walk because of the pain, so despite her protests he picks her up to carry her back to the hacienda.  Kissing distance achieved once again.  [We can't wait to see Alonssso's reaction to this.]

Kitchen:  Piedad cooks while Leoncio makes the usual creepy nuisance of himself. More reproaches about how she should watch Luzma like a hawk (which we know he really wouldn't like her to do for reasons that make us ill). He grabs a prepared tostada out of her hand and finally exits, telling her to put more chiles in the food. Cerdo.

Outside:   Don Vicente Fernandez serenades our favorite couple and we can barely hear what they say as they get into kissing distance yet again without consummation (which is devoutly to be wished).

Camila's Study:   Suspenseful music builds in the background as Pablo and Luzma hear a sharp whistle from outside, which she recognizes as Leoncio's. Pablo bolts for the next room, swiftly closing the door, while Luzma pretends to shuffle papers on the desk. Leoncio enters and she asks whether he always enters this building without knocking. He demands to know what she is doing there; she tells him she is assisting Camila. Even without seeing how creepily close he is to Luzma, Pablo can hear the menace. Leoncio forces Luzma out so he can subsequently drag her back to the kitchen. However, he tries the door Pablo is hiding behind; the boy was smart enough to lock it and keep silent. Leoncio finally gives up and exits.

Parlour:   Andres carries Camila inside. Just as he puts her on the couch Mama Dragon enters and most assuredly is drawing the wrong conclusions as she enquires as to Andres' identity. He introduces himself and she replies that she is Señor Alonssso's mother and reminds him that Alonssso is Camila's husband. It doesn't yet turn ugly when Mama Metiche enters, surprised that Camila could fall off a horse because she is an excellent rider. She graciously thanks Andres for bringing her in, commenting that he is as attentive as ever.  Andres asks whether he can do anything else, but Augustina tells him she will take care of Camila.  Andres exits.  This provokes Mama Dragon to announce that she will get Alonssso, which Camila asks her not to do. 

Split screen of Camila dreading her next encounter with Alonssso as Andres walks outside thinking about all this and wondering why he enjoys her company.

Master Bedroom:  Surely there must be an elevator in the hacienda, for how else could Mama Metiche and Mama Dragon have gotten Camila upstairs (She is in no condition to walk, let alone climb stairs)? She protests, saying she would prefer to stay in the cabaña. Alonssso talks about taking care of her and their madres are far too interested in the idea of the two of them in the same bed for Camila's comfort [and ours]. The horror-film leitmotif plays in the string section as the two women talk about their married children taking care of each other.

Night.

Parlour:   Mama Metiche receives a call from El Diabo. She explains what has just happened -- including that Camila doesn't want Alonssso's company -- and waits for him to relate his news. Unknown to her, Isadora is descending the stairs behind her. She doesn't get a chance to hear much. El Diablo is in his own lair pouring himself his favorite poison on the rocks as he tells Augustina that he will be home by noon the next day and they can celebrate. Isadora makes her presence known as Augustina ends the call. She tells Mama Dragon that El Diablo will be returning the next day and they will have a party to announce their engagement. Although Augustina doesn't notice Isadora's pique at this we do. She asks whether she can borrow Andres to drive her into town because she doesn't feel like driving at the moment. Augustina, however, has given Andres the night off and tells her she will call Rudolfo. As she exits Isadora is clearly displeased. Too bloody bad.

Vivian's Apartment:  Rafael arrives and has a discussion – though not quite an argument – with Viviana regarding this awkward situation. He explains that Daniel had once saved his life, he's a good person, and they knew each other in Chile. She isn't quite ready to believe this and doesn't like this secrecy one bit. She has just stated that Camila is her first priority in this matter when the doorbell rings. It is Andres/Daniel, who admits to his identity. Viviana admits him, but with some apprehension.

Master Bedroom:   Luzma tells Camila about the proposal and Camila advises her to wait a little because she is so young. She is happy for Luzma, who tells her that no one else knows and she is concerned at Leoncio's reaction; she is afraid of being locked up in a convent. She should be. Camila agrees to help her.

Viviana's Apartment:   Andres/Daniel finishes his tale of woe. Viviana expresses understanding but then asks why he has not told Camila. Rerun of other conversations regarding his suspicions about her, concluding with his suspicions that she is looking to sell the property to a tourism developer. Viviana vehemently denies this. Andres asks then why was she having the place appraised and Rafael tells them what he heard, but that this does not mean that Camila is looking to sell.  Andres is still of the belief that Rafael and Viviana "don't know who Camila really is."  Finally Viviana suggests that they all ask Camila together to get it all out in the open. [Don't you just adore it when the women have bigger cojones than the men?]

El Diablo's Lair:  Isadora Dragon pays El Diablo a surprise visit. She not only wants a preview of what he plans to announce on the morrow, she wants to mark her territory. She imitates an octopus and closes in. He seizes her chin and stares in a rage, but takes the bait. El Diablo is probably immune to komodo saliva. [We rather hope so or this tale would end too quickly.]

Viviana's Apartment:   Viviana makes it clear that she will not help anyone deceive Camila.  If Andres/Daniel doesn't tell the truth, she will.  Andres takes his leave and Rafael follows him out. Viviana picks up the phone.

Street: Rafael runs after Andres/Daniel, calling him by his true name [how immensely foolish of him] finally catching up with him. Andres/Daniel is afraid that disclosure will lead to him being sent back to certain death in Chile, so he insists that Rafael convince Viviana not to tell Camila anything.

Viviana's Apartment:  She calls Camila and finds out about the riding accident and that Alonssso is refusing to allow her to divorce him. Camila talks again about how disturbing she finds Andres. Camila tells her they'll talk more about this on the morrow when she visits. As she ends the call she tells herself she can't betray Camila.

Outside, near the Fountain:  Andres slows down, trying to think, when El Diablo pulls up in his black SUV and exits the vehicle with Isadora. Andres hides while observing them as they flirt, mock Augustina, and kiss voraciously.

Andres' Bedroom:   He sits down on the bed, attempting to make sense of all this, still determined not to trust Camila as he remembers carrying her back to the hacienda. He was tempted to kiss her, que horror!

Master Bedroom:   Camila is remembering the same encounter and thinking the same thing.

Next morning:

Albarrán Estate, Bullring:   Pablo and Mariano walk around, Mariano carrying a capote as they talk about Pablo's intention to marry Luzma. Mariano knows that their parents will not accept this and even he thinks that Pablo is too young yet. Nonetheless, he finally agrees to help Pablo. Neither realizes that Bratgirl Iliana is eavesdropping on them.

Kitchen:   Luzma plays at marching down the aisle with a towel and a bunch of cilantro substituting for the veil and bouquet, but recovers in time before Leoncio enters. He sits at the table and insists on being fed. She dishes up something from the fry pan, but he insists on more. He makes nasty comments about her not needing to study and insists she scrub the floors after breakfast. [He needs a good swift kick in the bazanazas.]

Inn:  Padre Baldomero arrives for breakfast. He asks Natalia to tell Andres that he'd like to see him as soon as possible. There is some confusion over how the padre met him. Natalia goes on about Andres and now he's living at the ranch, etc., then rushes off to work. Amanda serves the padre's breakfast and they talk about her concern for Natalia's crush on Andres. Neither believes that Andres returns Natalia's feelings.

Master Bedroom:  Camila limps around the room, looking determined to work despite the pain. Alonssso enters dressed for work and carrying a single red rose. High-pitched horror-film leitmotif enters with him. The same disagreement over their future. He continues to accept that she wants a divorce while continuing to refuse it. She finally raises the issue of an annulment, as their marriage does not exist. He has that nasty look again as she exits and he crumples up the rose and throws it on the floor.

Kitchen:   Andres is having breakfast as Augustina enters, asking him to take her into town as soon as he's finished. Coincidentally, he just has finished and tells her he will get the car. Isadora enters, asking for coffee. Piedad acknowledges the request as Augustina asks Isadora how the dinner date with her friend went. She talks about a female friend named Rosa. Andres eavesdrops, knowing the real truth that Mama Dragon is covering up. When Augustina asks how she got back, she says she didn't take a cab but says no more. As Augustina follows Andres out, Isadora shoots daggers with her eyes.

Outside:  Leoncio has followed Luzma, bothering her to go back and scrub the floors. She is holding a sheet of paper which she tells him (upon being interrogated) is a school assignment. He insists upon seeing it and she comments about his illiteracy. He balls it up and throws it on the ground, then starts to chase her back to the hacienda. Rudolfo appears and tells him he's needed to meet the delivery man with the livestock feed. They exit together. Pablo appears and picks up the paper; he heard it all. However, he does not know that Bratgirl has followed him.

Andres waits by the car. Augustina comes out of the house in time to see Natalia arrive and give the padre's message to Andres. As it happens she is going to see Licenciado Becerra and suggests that Andres go to see the Padre in the meantime. They take off.

Viviana's Apartment:   Rafael arrives to make another attempt at convincing Viviana that she shouldn't say anything to Camila. Although he is not convinced that Camila is trying to have Daniel killed, he is sure someone is trying to. They need to know more before taking any drastic steps. He is sure that both are innocent but understands Daniel's paranoia about this.

Parlour:  Camila is handling what looks like a phone book when Isadora enters, enquiring as to her injury. Camila tells her it is better. “Ah, but nothing compared to Alonssso's.” This correctly annoys Camila who sees through this pretext. When Mama Dragon tries to offer her help once again, Camila tells her flatly that it is neither needed nor wanted. She refuses to discuss the situation with her any further, finally getting up and leaving the room. Mama Dragon knashes her teeth at this and shows off her gold-painted claws.

Bulls Running. [Salud!]

El Diablo's Study:   The fax he has been waiting for comes in. He laughs evilly as he reads the document.

Bull paws ground. [Salud!]

Parlour:   Viviana arrives; she and Camila sit on the sofa. Camila looks around carefully and speaks sotto voce about her intention to divorce Alonssso. She asks if Viviana knows a good lawyer, but she doesn't. Nonetheless, Camila intends to get one and to speak to Alonssso's doctor to make sure that he isn't using sickness as an excuse to delay the divorce. Viviana tells her to speak of this to no one else and the conversation segues to Andres. Viviana suggests that she talk to him as soon as possible.

Albarrán Study:  Bratgirl Iliana searches the desk and finally takes out an appointment book. She changes something in it. This does not look good.

Parlour:   Viviana attempts to figure out what to say about Andres, but this conversation ceases due to El Diablo's arrival. He announce that he has the document declaring Daniel Diaz Acosta legally dead and hands Camila a folder containing her copy. Viviana is impactada.

Avances

Was on the phone, so I didn't hear.  No episode tomorrow.  Rats.

Vocabulary

capote                torero's full cape – magenta on one side and gold on the other – used in the tercio de varas.  A matador's standing depends heavily on his performance with this weapon.

sotto voce          (It.) in a low voice