Amor Bravío #20 (Uni 15) Mon 9/3/12

Capitulo 20: The Hormonal Tidalwave Begins

Lo del pasado

Andres talks with Rafael, telling him his intentions. Creepy string-section music as Alonssso bothers Camila while she is bathing and thinking about Viviana's advice. If we needed further proof that they did not actually vo-di-oh-do-do, her discomfort was it, por supuesto.

Lo de Nuevo

Viviana's Apt: Rafael and Andres continue their conversation with Rafael continuing to defend Camila. Andres is being stubborn in thinking that Camila is behind his recent troubles, as we expect at this stage of the story. Rafael admits his interest in Camila and Andres takes this badly, thinking he cannot trust Rafael.

Camila's Bathroom: Alonssso picks up the sponge and starts to wash her back; she is not liking this at all. She is telling him this will still take time. That he is still fully dressed in a suit and tie (white shirt this time) is creepy and clearly a power play. She is as creeped out as we are; she is covering up her assets.

Kitchen: Padre Baldomero talks with Natalia, asking her why the office phone number was changed. Natallia isn't sure why this was demanded by Alonssso, but she relates this incident is to a long-distance call and it was followed by instructions to change things on the website. The padre knows something is fishy when Natalia explains how nervous her reptilian boss was.

Outside Hacienda: Luzama tries to go out to meet with Pablo but is caught by Leoncio, who tries to drag her inside. He gets insulting, she tries to say she is out for air because she couldn't sleep. He fires his rifle, suspecting that she is meeting someone. Pablo is hanging out nearby. The sound of the shot attracts Alonssso, who tells him off because of the noise and – like Luzma – accuses him of being drunk. Alonssso doesn't accept his explanation about hearing an animal in the dark. Camila comes out to investigate, then tells him she will be sleeping in the cabaña. He's not liking this at all over the music of suspicion because they are possibly being overheard.

Camila's Bedroom: As she prepares to go to bed she talks to herself about her uncertain feelings for Alonssso. She is not sure if she loves him or even wants him to touch her. [Note to Camila: If you are asking yourself these questions, the answer is “No lo amas!”]

Master Bedroom: Alonssso peevishly swears to get cured so he can boink Camila. [Note to Alonssso: Not in this lifetime, reptile!]

Split screen Camila's Bedroom/Andres' Bedroom: Don Vicente Fernandez sings beautifully for them and us. She thinks about Andres and their various encounters. He thinks about Camila, afraid he will fall for her. [Note to Andres: Don't fight it, guapo; it's a force of nature.]

Bulls grazing. [Salud!]

Lazcano Lair: Mama Dragon thinks about Augustina talking about her and El Diablo, the words echoing in the catacombs of her mind as she downs her favorite venom. She is not happy and she puts the glass down in anger and exits the room.

Bulls running [Salud!]

Parlour: Alonssso, in a bizarre role reversal, takes a call from Isadora and runs to the “rescue”, worried that something is wrong.

Outside Hacienda: Leoncio reports some mierda taurino to Camila about the night before, then departs. Luzma approaches and they walk off to talk.

Augustina's Bedroom: She talks with El Diablo on the phone, sounding inappropriately like a quinceañera over her relationship with him. He is considerably less enthused but fakes it. We are wondering what else he will have to fake going forward in his scheme.

Outside Hacienda: Luzma has told Camila about the previous night; they part company.

Albarrán Hacienda, outside: The guests are having breakfast with Pablo. The parents talk about having to take a flight somewhere while their bratty daughter (Iliana) indicates she would prefer to stay. Pablo helps the parents. Alas, he leaves his cell phone at the table and bratgirl picks it up. She calls the voicemail and listens to to Luzma's apology about the previous night. She erases the voice mail and smirks. Bitch.

Outside Hacienda: Andres talks to the surveyors, the lead man mentions that measurements are being taken that lead him to believe that construction is being planned. Rafael approaches. Rafael tells him he believes he is innocent of the charges against him and that he believes that Camila will also believe in him. Andres is still not buying this but at least they appear to be making up their differences.

Osvaldo Becerra's Office: Padre Baldomero calls on him to ask about Don Daniel's change in his will. Minor key music indicating brain activity and mystery underscore this. However, Osvaldo was also surprised. Don Daniel had gone to the office to receive an e-mail and came out with the intent to change his will. He asks if Becerra can think of any reason for a sudden change.

Outside Hacienda: Andres thinks that the reason for the assessment is something beyond the intent to sell the property. Rafael tells him that one of them is right about Camila and the other is wrong; they agree to observe and find out . Leoncio arrives, but fortunately does not hear anything of this conversation. All walk off in different directions.

Parlour: Alonssso arrive with Mama Dragon and her maletas, saying she's had a flood due to broken plumbing and can't live there for the moment because of the damage; she will be staying with them. Neither Camila nor Augustina is prepared for this nor do either look overly pleased at the prospect. [Note to Alonssso: Your mentiras will be showing.] Isadora Dragon carries on about not being able to live in her old house after the damage, wails about the expense of repair and replacing furniture, and gets invited to stay.

Osvaldo Becerra's Office: Thought leitmotif again as Padre Baldomero thinks about his conversation with Natalia and the two men try to work out the sequence of events. The lawyer explains that upon discovery of Daniel's existence, Don Daniel asked him to offer him a job to lure him to Mexico. He had received the reply that Daniel was interested, but then Don Daniel died.

Hacienda, Guest Suite: Augustina excorts Isadora inside, explaining it has its own bathroom and dressing room. Mama Dragon fakes gratitude, saying that she and Alonssso were always alone without extended family. She offers her friendship and help. The embrace is insincere.

Parlour: Minor key horror music leitmotif as Alonssso uses this situation to try to get Camila to return to the master bedroom. She is not willing. He fake-begs her for the sake of how this will look in front of his mother.

Osvaldo Becerra's Office: The lawyer tells the padre about Augustina's working for El Diablo. The padre asks how this is related to what they are discussing. Becerra had remembered that this same man once tired to purchase La Malquerida to turn it into a tourist trap. The padre remembers that Don Daniel was never willing to sell the property. El Diablo is also a friend of Alonssso. There is also discussion of the retirement fund thing that Augustina is supposed to be working on and when Becerra says that El Diablo is not involved in any financial ventures, both men realize that this fish smells two weeks old instead of only one.

Hacienda Office: Alonssso dictates some correspondence, then suddenly sends Natalia to the kitchen for coffee when he spots a scantily clad female on a magazine cover laying on the desk. He jots something down and exits.

Lakeside: Camila takes a walk by the lake with Maja and lets her off the leash. She spots Andres across the lake stripping down to his blue skivvies and easing into the water. Maja gets away while she watches the hunka-hunka burning love. She obviously likes what she sees as our beloved Don Vicente sings for us and Maja goes into the water to get acquainted with Andres. This seems to worry Camila although Maja and Andres obviously like each other. When they come out of the water Camila is clearly flustered as she calls her back and Andres explains he was just cooling off during his lunch hour. As he walks away Camila mock-scolds Maja.

Hacienda Office: Natalia returns with the coffee, but Alonssso closes his laptop, gets up, saying he is going into town.

Hacienda: Camila calls Viviana, saying she has to talk to her. Something happened she has to talk about now. Can they get together in a bit?

Footpath: Luzma walks with her school friend, talking, when Valentino approaches with helados for them in their favorite flavors. Cute guy and he seems to like Luzma. He stares after her as she walks away and her friend tells Valentino that Luzma only has eyes for Pablo Albarrán.

Indoor Pool at the Albarrán Hacienda: Iliana flirts with Pablo, who playfully picks her up to throw her in.

Parlour: El Diablo arrives and Mama Dragon tells him about the break-in at her place. They tell him that she has moved in at La Malquerida. He pretends surprise but acutely observant, as he usually is. When he refers to Augustina as his novia, Isadora makes a face only he notices.

Outside: Camila looks for Rudolfo, but Andres tells her that Leoncio sent him to do something. She asks about the assessors.

Parlour: As predicted, El Diablo was not fooled by Isadora Dragon's story about her lair being flooded. He is amused at her jealous move and manner. She reminds him that they are there for the same reason.

Road: As we are serenaded by Don Vicente, Andres drives Camila into town. Camila turns away when she realizes he might catch her looking at him.

Town: Alonssso, wearing suspicious dark glasses, waits by a fountain.

Viviana's Place: Laid-back music as Camila arrives. Viviana asks Andres if he'd like a drink of water, but he declines and remains outside. Camila tries to explain to Viviana that she doesn't like to be near him because she is married and he is an employee. Flamenco music in the background as this conversation continues. Viviana recognizes what is happening as Camila talks about how it's been a long time since she felt this way. She describes hiding behind a tree watching him in the water and not being able to talk afterward! This is crystal clear to Viviana as it is to us.

Hotel Room: Alonssso tries one more time with a prostitute (the same one? I wasn't sure). Edgar Allan Poe seems to be in the room with his tell-tale heart as Alonssso clutches his chest and collapses on the floor in front of the prostitute.

Avances:

Camila has decided that her marriage is un fracaso, but Alonssso's collapse threatens this decision while El Diablo and Isadora Dragon discuss the plan to have Daniel Diaz Acosta declared legally dead.