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Around and Around We Go
Flores continues to cause real problems for Vero with his continued insistence on her writing an article about Luis' death. Joaquín tells Romina all about him and how he mislead him from the get go. Romina knows nothing and said she refused to talk to Flores. Joaquín tells her that the last time they talked, "Vero" said that she would do all she could to stop him. Clearly out of the loop,. Romina concludes that he knows Vero. He says they saw each other once. He thinks it is a small world indeed. He also calls Flores himself and warns him to leave them alone.
Flores calls Vero to come see him. It is urgent. He reminds her he is still her boss. He is aggravated that he keeps finding things she has hidden from him like discovering that her own sister has infiltrated the Navarro-Cross company. Vero tells him Romina has nothing to do with this. She has worked there a long time. She refuses to use people and certainly not people in her family. He doesn't buy it. She gets into a costume everyday and manipulates the family all for an article that she says she doesn't want to write. He wants results NOW. She had better turn in something that has been worth waiting for.
Consuelo goes to the company to get the papers from Romina that lazy Aurelio needs. She never expects not to find Romina and being way laid by Joaquín who recognizes her as "Vero" and who is still upset about Flores and wants to talk to her about it. She finds out that Joaquín knows that Romina is her "sister". He wants to make sure that "Vero" isn't a part of the Flores problem. When he leaves the office to deal with Iván, Consuelo calls Vero to let her know. Vero is with Facundo. When Joaquín comes back, she convinces him that she isn't spying for Flores. She explains she is only there to get some papers from Romina for their father. As a favor to Vero, Facundo calls Joaquín saying he needs to talk to him. That allows Consuelo to get the papers from Romina and leave.
A Dangerous Game
Vero continues to lean on Facundo who drives her to see Flores. After hearing about the Flores problem, he suggests that she tell him about her daughter. She would never do that because Flores would use that information to control her. He asks her what else he can do to help her. She grabs his hands (BAD MOVE) and says he has done plenty already listening to her and being there.He ends up stopping the car and asks her what he really wants to know. Is there anything between her and Joaquín. She is surprised he would asks that. He says she has been so quiet lately and then there is the way she looks at Joaquín when she thinks nobody is watching. She insists her only focus is her daughter. She has a working relationship with Joaquín because of the kids. She is not falling in love with anyone. He then starts to badmouth Joaquín telling her that he is not her ally He knows him better than her and how he is going to react when he finds out who she really is and how she lied to his face. He will not respect her pain . Facundo tries to convince her that he is the only one at her side who is able to help and protect her and her daughter. He loves her. Vero grabs his hands (AGAIN) and tells him he is a great guy but her daughter comes first She cannot think of a relationship. Consuelo calls her telling Vero she is stuck in Joaquín's office. Facundo makes that call to Joaquín that he needs to see him.
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-Eleazar comes on by and ends up letting Vale "drive" his motorcycle.He will be the passenger. She brings up his kissing Rebe. He says it was Vale's kiss that meant everything to him.
-Vale and Eleazar notice Vero in Facundo's car. It looks they are being romantic. Vale blames Eleazar's lukewarm reaction to the fact that he must be put off because Vero is a domestic worker. Excitedly, she later brings up what she saw to Vero. What a coincidence! They are dating a father and son! Vero says she and Facundo are not going out. They are only getting to know each other.
-Diego returns Majo's earring on the sly. He tells her to throw it out or put it away so Claudia doesn't see it. She explains that he is not doing well, Claudia is not doing well and nothing is right. The two of them can be friends but nothing is going to happen between them ever. Later Majo witnesses Carmen crying to her mother that Diego has left her for another and she cannot take it.
-Olga makes her way to the company to see Iván at a job!!! She doesn't need money but does need a cellphone. She reminds him that she has never asked him for anything before. He finally gives in and she kisses him. She adds that the years have been kind to him. He is taken aback and wipes off the kiss. He goes to Joaquín to ask for a loan. Joaquín will give him an advance on his salary.
-Facundo supposedly has to talk to Joaquín about a problem with the suspension on the new motorcycle they are developing. Joaquín comes to the shop and talks to Facundo. After Joaquín leaves, Marcos confronts Facundo about the fact that Joaquín wanted both of them to work on the new motorcycle but he is not including him. . Facundo points out that he is the degreed mechanical engineer and Marcos is just a neighborhood mechanic who ended up at the company because of his wife.. Marcos defends his knowledge saying he has been there for years and has earned his place in the shop. Facundo could not care less.
-Marcos soon feels better when he literally runs into Olga and finds out that she is Iván's ex.
-Vero hears Meli again talking to the video of her father. The question is should she be friends with this girl Alexa. She says she wants to be her friend but she doesn't believe her. Vero overhears her and suggests that she give Alexa another chance.
-Meli gives Diego his phone because Carmen is calling. He refuses to answer and she gets angry. Diego is his obnoxious self demanding that Meli tell him why she is angry and not write why on a piece of paper. She refuses and they have a tug of war with the paper until it rips.
-Vale is just as cruel to Dani who still has the hope that their parents are alive because they never found their bodies. She is sure they will return.
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, thank you for your excellent recap.
"Around and Around We Go" could not have been more fitting! There was a lot of hemming and hawing, delay and denial with much mired in muck.
Yes, Vero was too "handsy" with Facundo. While viewerville knows her true feelings, she is (inadvertently) sending him mixed messages. "Dangerous Games" indeed. She is not telling Facundo the truth about her feelings for Joaquin, and he is bound to catch her in that lie shortly. Further, Facundo is going to be livid whenever she finally rejects him as he's made it clear he won't take "no" for an answer.
Consuelo pretending to be Vero is going to be another lie that Vero will have difficulty trying to explain to Joaquin.
Flores is a nasty little man...
"Diego returns Majo's earring on the sly. He tells her to throw it out or put it away so Claudia doesn't see it". Good heavens man, tell poor Claudia before she sees you kissing Majo. Diego continues to be unappealing and Vale equally so especially in her treatment of Dani. Eleazar is a petulant, snarling brat. Period.
"Marcos soon feels better when he literally runs into Olga and finds out that she is Iván's ex". They certainly hit it off, didn't they? As odd a couple as Romina and Ivan are! Cupid must be bored.
Don't be friends with Alexa, Meli!! She has no good intentions toward you.
Jarifa, thank you for clarifying much that I just couldn't understand.
Diana
"HERMANAS"
ReplyDeleteLiz, Jarifa, UA, SpanProf, Darcy & Co: The scumbag in the three-piece suit keeps stirring the pot of chaos.
GUARDIAN
ReplyDeleteIt’s a Plot Device Block Party and (almost) all the secrets are out! While Julian hides in a corner (I suspect he’ll get his Custard the Dragon moment someday, probably saving Cata), the three sisters, two cousins, and one hippo-mouthed bodyguard do the dozens to no great effect. Aramis orders everyone around as if anyone actually listens to him. The Bulldog tries to flirt with Emma, but he’s met his match. Monique is, as usual, a thorn in everyone’s paw.
Meanwhile in Arzzzhhhentina, Andro leans both ways in a David Bowie haircut that does her no favors. Between tango flourishes, she fits in a brief phone call with Grecia and mentions she has her ticket to Alternate Mexico City in hand. Da DUN dun.
Highlights: Cata’s outfit, which she appears to have borrowed from Sofia; Bulldog’s extended canine metaphor
Lowlights: Sofia’s shoes, which she appears to have borrowed from Cata; whatever they were spooning out at the party that had a CHICKEN FOOT sticking out of it 😖
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ReplyDeleteHmmm....I just posted a Comment , but it has disappeared. Susan
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ReplyDeleteThanks Jarifa, great recap of the mishmash of events. Vero says one thing to Facundo but then grabs his hands, and allows him to kiss her. I wish she’d see what he’s really like. As in the way he treats his son and the way he treated Marcos, implying he only got the job because his wife recommended him.
And Flores was worse, thinking Romina was working there to help her sister spy! I’m guessing she’s worked there for quite a while and it was obvious she didn’t know what Flores was talking about. It looks like Flores will have to get any dirt through his daughter. Hopefully nothing will ever get published. But I worry about Facundo telling all to him. Either way, I’m guessing at some point Joaquin will want nothing to do with Vero.
I felt so sorry for Dani. I’m sure Vale was trying to be realistic but let Dani hold onto hope until she’s ready to accept the truth. Although I admit I hope they somehow escaped death and will appear to save the day.
Liz
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, thank you so much . p
Liz, interesting ideas. My comments disappeared , but I had noticed that Marcos may become Joachin's ally . He was frowning during his conversation with Facundo, and he seems to have Facundo 's number .
Marcos was also delighted to meet Olga, interfering Ivan's ex .
Vero is surrounded by toxic males..her dad, Facundo, nagging Flores . Susan
Guardian
ReplyDeleteWell....Sylvia Navarro is getting the chance to play an evil twin, and she appears to be having a lot of fun doing it. It must be fun to play a bad girl . I wonder how soon she will arrive to shake everything up ...another daughter for Aramis.
I guess Gonzo is not looking forward to being a dad again .What did he say to conniving Grecia?
I enjoyed the parade of families . First , Cata, Sofia, Barbie, and Nana march into the living room . Then, Family*#2 march in ...with dessert...Gina , Rex, and Franco ..led by that old villain Aramis. Uh oh .Let the family feud begin.
Meanwhile Julian has complete!y blended into the family , washing dishes and mopping floors . I think this is my favorite part of the show . I wonder what his original story was to this family when be first showed up at their door .
Susan
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ReplyDeleteSorry, Susana, but your lost comments have disappeared completely.
Diana, I do not understand Vero with Facundo at all. As you noted there is a lot of mixed messaging going on on her part. Anyway, he is way too old for her no matter what age they want him to be. .
Liz, yes this episode was a "mish mash" of events. Maybe it was all a set up for something better organized for tonight. Her is hoping.
Susan, good point about Marcos maybe becoming an ally of Joaquín when the chips are down.We know that Facundo will be attacking Joaquín some how sooner or later.
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, yes, Facundo is too old for Vero ...and too evil . You would think that Vero would be more cautious about putting her trust in Facundo after growing up with Aurelio.
We are at the part of the novela where we just go around and around without much forward movement .
Joachim is oblivious to all the people around him who are acting against him .
I can barely stand Claudia whining and moaning about Diego, but remember that before Luis and Susana died, she was always at their house sticking to Diego like glue.
I wonder where the storyline with Olga is going . I don't think that Marcos was interested in her .. I think he hoped that her presence would keep Ivan occupied and away from Romina.
Come on. Nuria, we need a character . Susan
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ReplyDeleteGracias, Jarifa. Fantastic storytelling. I don't see how Vero can keep up with the lies she's giving to everyone, except Consuelo. I'd be so confused keeping up with her personal lie to each person if not for your recaps.
Anybody mean to Meli is on my *@#! list. Diego better make a big apology pronto.
TAN CERCA
ReplyDeleteNIecie, I agree about Meli. She is such a sweetie. Yes, Vero's lies are getting to be a bit overwhelming.
GUARDIAN
ReplyDeleteGonzo told Grecia that he would claim the child and give it his name, but only after the paternity test. She came over all shocked and offended, apparently forgetting that she had, um, pretended to be gang-raped...? Oh, the webs we weave. Meanwhile, she will undoubtedly tell Uriel it's his and keep him in line by threatening to tell Marisol. He should have kept his tiny little pants on.
As I recall, Julian told Chava's family that he had heard about the room from Candelaria, but that seems kind of sus since I really don't think Gina and her Mom had time to discuss living arrangements during their little telephone hiss-fests. (Idle question: do you think her facility with knives will ever come in handy?)
TAN CERCA DE TI, NACE EL AMOR #27 Part 1
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VERO
-Vero tells Consuelo how disappointed she was that she ended up going to the company. Just one mistake could have messed everything up. Consuelo explains it was an emergency. She had to go for (lazy) Aurelio's papers that Romina had. Consuelo agrees to let her know what is going on next time. She also comments on how impressed she was with Joaquín. Vero tells her that he kissed her but it wasn't a real kiss because he thought she was somebody else.
He apologized as if it were something horrible. Consuelo informs her she is in love with him. Vero says she cannot afford to be. What she doesn't know is that Joaquín doesn't seem to be able to forget the kiss either.
-Joaquín tells Vero that Meli had a lot of good things to say about her. She said she has the best smile and since she arrived things are not so bad. He agrees with Meli. Vero has done much more than put the house in order. He puts his hand on her shoulder and sincerely thanks her.
KASSANDRA
-Kassandra tells her mother how she thinks that Joaquín has something going on with Vero. The night she slept over, he ended up on the couch and Vero ended up sleeping in the servants' quarters. Joaquín keeps her at arms length. There is no intimacy. Isaura blames her daughter for not playing her cards right. A wedding ring will solve it all. She needs to be pressuring him little by little so being with her becomes inevitable.
Kassandra meets with Facundo in the shop so they can update each other. She tells him she thinks that Joaquín slept with the help . He says he talked to Vero and nothing has happened between her and Joaquín. She tells him to control his two-faced Vero. He tells her to get moving with Joaquín already. He is surprised by how unskilled she is in handling the situation. She warns him to not underestimate her. She will get Vero out of there with or without his help.
At the end of the episode Kassandra makes her move. She tells Joaquín that she wants to be a part of the family he is building and share his burden. She wants to move in with him. (Uh, oh)
OLGA
-Olga is complaining from the start. She begins with not being able to stand the vegan menu. Iván says he doesn't think the food is bad. Majo uses him as an example of a parent who listens to her and supports her. The arguments between Iván and Olga have only started. The next morning she startles Iván with some morning coffee as he is the one who has ended up sleeping on the couch. She hears a phone rings and jumps. Nothing escapes Iván's watchful eye. She said she thought it was her phone. He shows her her old crushed phone and says if she were expecting a call, it wasn't coming on that phone. He suspects she is trying to avoid somebody. She invents this convoluted story about her ex Borja but Iván is not buying any of the several versions she makes up.Their arguing wakes Majo up.
Later, Olga gets an email from Borja her ex to call him. She does on the house phone on the sly. It turns out that he is now in Holland. She calls him a coward. He abandoned her. She informs him that his colleagues called her and let her know that he owes them a bunch of money. She doesn't have a red cent. He tells her to be careful. She ends up wondering if somebody is looking for her.
DIEGO
-Diego is back to being the rude fool he is. He starts by playing his video game without having the consideration of listening through his headphones. Joaquín has to ask him to use them and so he does. He doesn't hear Meli knocking on his door. She sits outside his room on the floor.
The next morning, Diego announces that he is not going to school. Joaquín tells him to put on his uniform so he can take him and the girls.
Instead, Diego leaves the house bopping along with his headphones on. What nobody knows is that Meli is following him.
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ReplyDeleteSuddenly at home, everyone notices that Meli has gone missing. Where could she be?
Since Diego cannot hear much of anything, he almost gets run over. It is Meli's screaming at him as loud as she can that manages to get through and saves him from getting squished by a car. He rejoices with her that she saved his life and that she is talking again. He only asks her not to tell anyone that he almost killed himself. She agrees.
Back at the house, everyone rejoices in Meli's recovery of her voice. She explains that she went to find Diego because she didn't want him to leave.
Sad but none of that "saved by an angel called Meli" moment, has changed Diego's nasty mood towards Joaquín. Diego tells him that he is done with school and is going to work full time at the company to watch over his family's investment. . He dares Joaquín to try and stop him. As his guardian, Joaquín says maybe he has been too nice to him so far but he is a minor and he will be going to school. Period.
EVERYTHING ELSE
-Flores gets a tablet as a gift for Alexa to give to Meli. He puts a ribbon on it. Alexa moans that he never gets her gifts like that. He says it is part of a strategy and reminds her about her K-Pop concert she wants to go to. She goes to give it to on then playground, showing Meli how she can type in what she wants to say and then how the tablet will speak for her. Meli hands her back the tablet saying that she would rather use her own voice. She runs off to play with a friend.
-Eleazar tells Rebe that they are done. She is upset. NO, she will never ever be friends with him. Done is done.
-Hugo asks for the verdict and he gets it. . Vale tells Hugo that she doesn't feel about him the way he does about her.
-Yaneli is on a bus going somewhere. (Can we please have an adventure with her?)
-Marcos enjoys the fact that him chatting with Olga seems to be making Romina jealous.
-Claudia is still talking about Diego to Majo. Majo suggests that maybe she should think about something else. (Novel thought!) Claudia is not going to school because Diego isn't going. (Claudia and Diego deserve each other) She also doesn't want other people to know that they broke up. She concludes that since he is changing, she should change too.
-Eleazar hears his father being flirtatious with his mother Lorena at the snack bar as he eats breakfast. He asks his father what he is up to. He saw him kissing Vero in his car. Facundo does his head lock move on his son and while making sure he is uncomfortable with the pressure on his neck, he confirms that YES he is going out with Vero. She is the only woman who he has been really attracted too since his mother. He tells his son to listen closely. Everything he does, he does for him. That is why he is smiling at his mother. Vero is the key to all of his plans. He advises his son to quit questioning him. Either you advance in this life or you get stepped on.
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, your recap was a joy; so insightful and superbly written.
"Yaneli is on a bus going somewhere. (Can we please have an adventure with her?)" Yes, absolutely! I have no idea where she is going but definitely want to ride along!
Meli speaks! It is so obvious she loves Diego who is SO not worthy. Best moment was Meli handing Alexa back the tablet "...saying that she would rather use her own voice". So touching; I wanted to reach in and hug her through the TV.
Eleazar and Hugo finally give and receive definitive decisions to/from their no longer potential partners. I only hope Hugo takes Vale's words to heart and starts looking for love in all the right places (Yaneli).
I had to smile at Marcos drooling so obviously over Olga. If positions had been reversed and Romina did that to him, the fireworks would have surely commenced! I can't think of any potential couples more mismatched than Ivan and Romina unless it's Marcos and Olga (also, aren't Ivan and Olga far too old for Romina and Marcos??)
Olga sadly did not realize that the first rule of hiding out is not to make phone calls from land lines or any traceable phones. Whining, complaining and not too bright. Next!
Kassandra moseyed into the workshop to have Facundo tell the mechanics to take a hike? Shouldn't they keep their relationship a bit more hidden? She is delusional if she thinks Joaquin is anywhere near ready to start a relationship with her.
"Vero is the key to all of his plans". I must be missing something as I don't quite understand Facundo's rationale.
Jarifa, thank you, thank you!
Diana
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ReplyDeleteI haven't watched this episode yet, but I am caught up to the previous one. The ages of the actors has bugged me throughout this show. IRL Facundo and Joachin are both 52. Vero and Kassandra are 33, Val is 29. I haven't determined kassandras moms age, but she doesn't seem much older than Kassandra. Couldn't find ages for Eleazar or Majo. Ivan is 42. I guess I need to look up Romina and marcos real ages, but I get the impression they are about 30 in the show. Perhaps Romina a bit younger as they kept Vero's pregnancy a secret from her as a child. Diego is a out the right age as his character. What a brat. Joachin is being stupid trying to protect the kids from what their dad did. I really hope the parents are still alive somewhere on a deserted Island awaiting rescue and they expose Kassandra and Facundo. Still a mystery as to why he hates Joachin so much. I'm really not loving this show, probably because the two protagonists aren't my favorite actors.
Jarifa, lazy Aurelio is right. He needs paperwork from his daughter to keep his pension going which means he's retired with all the time in the world, right? Go get it yourself or wait til the evening and ask her to bring it home.
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ReplyDeleteKat, the ages of the actors are an annoying issue for me, too, especially the Vero/Vale situation.Too bad it seems to happen all the time in novelas. Anyway, I am finding this novela to be entertaining enough since I am tired of heavy drama and this is pretty light compared to most. It is a good summer novela. I agree that Joaquín should have been honest with the kids about their father having taken out a loan without him knowing about it or what it was for. That wouldn’t put their father necessarily in a negative light and if it did, better the kids be aware of reality. I am tired of people catering to Aurelio. Maybe if he moved more, he wouldn’t be so depressed and nasty.
Guardian
ReplyDeleteBlue Lass, thank.you for clearing some things up for me . So, Julian originally showed up to rent a room . And yes, they keep showing Candelaria , love of Aramis's life, slicing stuff ...once a close up of a big, raw slab of meat being sliced with a big knife .hmmm
Well, Gonzo is smarter than I thought . Uriel is a big disappointment to me . I wonder if by the finale, he and Marisol will get a HEA with Grecia's baby ?
In the original , the Grecia character got a unique anvil .
Does Aramis have his own house ? If so, why can't Gina and Rex live there?
Rex and Cat had a definite call of the blood. Does Franco know that Cat is Redxs mother? Susan
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, thank you so much for another excellent instant replay.
Diego is Just getting worse . Melli is my favorite character , and she needs her bug brother . Watching her go out the door and after him was scary . I guess in those huge houses, a tiny , silent girl can easily go missing unlike the small hones that the poorer characters live in.
I cannot stand Olga's strident, annoying voice. I thought she was taking the couch, but now Ivan is on it , and she has a bedroom . He will never get rid the of her now . These two were cut from the same lazy , irresponsible!e cloth. Majo is amazingly mature . I guess she had to raise herself or perhaps she had a teacher or neighbor who helped her.
Kat, the ages you listed were interesting. Susan
GUARDIAN
ReplyDeleteFranco strongly suspects that Cata is Rex’s mother. And Rex and Julian had a bit of a freakout when little Mia said, “You look so much alike!” (And isn’t it bizarre the way Aramis keeps calling her “Regina” because he just likes that name better? What a tool.)
I think Aramis is living in the love nest with Ines. Can’t fit another family in there.
Guardian
ReplyDeleteI'm still watching though I am behind...
Looking forward to the dance scenes - that sounds funny.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Jarifa, another great recap. I loved when Meli told Alexa she’d rather use her own voice and gives back the tablet and runs off with a friend. That will put a wrench in Flores’ plans, and hopefully Alexa won’t get her concert. Flores looks like a kind older man but I have a feeling he’s going to get worse as Vero has no interest in giving him his story.
From what Facundo said to Eleazar it sounds like he’s not really in love with Vero, but is using her. Obviously to hurt Facundo. Good for Rebe, refusing friendship with Eleazar. He was using her and he knows it. It looked like he felt bad, which is a difference between him and his father. If Vale takes him back she might ruin her friendship with Rebe.
I’m really tired of Claudia, she needs to realize she and Diego are finished. She just won’t let go.
I felt so bad for Meli when she sat against Diego’s door. But finding her voice again to save him was really a nice touch.
Liz
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ReplyDeleteSuper recap, Jarifa. "Meli hands her back the tablet saying that she would rather use her own voice. She runs off to play with a friend." -- I cheered.
Speaking of ages, that Alexa is too old to be a fun friend for Meli anyway.
Isaura sure gives bad advice. Joachin isn't even kissing Kass again, but now is the time to ask him to let her move in and be a part of the family? Nuts.
Yes, yes, yes to a bus adventure with Yaneli.
Wondering who the bad guys will be who track down Olga.
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ReplyDeleteDiana, "Kassandra moseyed into the workshop to have Facundo tell the mechanics to take a hike? " In that dress, they will NEVER forget that she as there. LOL. "She is delusional if she thinks Joaquin is anywhere near ready to start a relationship with her." I agree he only agreed to see how it went between them . . . unless he takes a secret stupid pill and lets her move in. I hope our galán doesn't go off the edge.
Susan, you can say that again abut Olga and Iván:" These two were cut from the same lazy , irresponsible!e cloth. Majo is amazingly mature ." They truly deserve each other but should never have any more kids.
Liz, so true: "Good for Rebe, refusing friendship with Eleazar. He was using her and he knows it." There might be hope from him is if he could distance himself from his psycho father."I’m really tired of Claudia, she needs to realize she and Diego are finished. She just won’t let go." Why do I feel that Carmen seeing Majo with Diego is inevitable?
TELENOVELA TRIVIA
ReplyDeleteThe school that is short on water in this novela has the same solution that the school that was short of water in "Monteverde" did: catch and accumulate rain water.
Vocabulary
Majo uses the word "curro" for job/work in Spain. Synonymous with the generally used "trabajo"and "chamba" in Mexico.
Guardian
ReplyDeleteThe actress playing Franco's ex has been chewing up the scenery ever since the beginning , but now that she has moved into the mansion....wow....loved the portrait of herself that she arrived with . Boots up on Sofie's desk. Loved her slurping her beverage poolside . very classy.
Amazing how Gina and Grecia, can make sipping lemonade/ Gatorade look so evil.
The fight between Gonzo and Franco??? Then, Franco eavesdropping on that long conversation between Gonzo and Sofia...is Gonzo trying to wheedle his way back to her. ? Susan
Barbie kisses Chava.
Rex and Cat get close.
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ReplyDeleteNotes from the Couch
The Main Events
Kassandra Moves in and Joaquín Caves
Kassandra never gets an answer to her moving in from Joaquín because of an interruption. Her mother Isaura thinks that Kasandra is embodying the image of desperation but concludes that she is doing well enough since he didn't say "no" off the bat. Kassandra has to remember this is a long range plan. Once Kassandra moves into the house, she can remove the obstacles (the kids and Vero) one by one. Isaura reminds her it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission. That evening, Kassandra shows up with a suitcase at Joaquín's. She is there to move in with him. She was thinking that if they were going to do it, now was the time. He smiles sickly but doesn't send her away. (Funny but in a previous scene Carmen tells him that maybe Kassandra could give him a hand with the household. She adores him and could be a good companion for him since they are a couple.He tells Carmen that Kassandra told him the same thing. Carmen says no, she didn't talk with Kassandra. Carmen thinks they make the perfect couple.) He thinks the kids really need Kassandra. She asks if he needs her, too. He says he does. He has made her the happiest woman in the world. They hug and he tries to look happy. The moment is cut short when Carmen tells him that Vale isn't home and nobody knows where she is.
Hugo and Vale and Yaneli and Eleazar
Hugo accepts that he and Vale are friends forever but they will not be anything more than that. He goes to see Nayeli . She asks what happened with his fancy-schmancy girl friend. He says she kicked him to the curb. She cares for him but as a friend. She tells him that a broken heart can be healed by kisses and decides to show him. They both enjoy it. He asks if she likes him. She says a lot. She has been on the bench watching him run after that girl with his heart in his hand. He admits that he always feels good when he is with her and he recognizes her great heart, how she puts up with him and how she understands him. They agree to to give a relationship a chance. They kiss again.
Eleazar wants to make his feelings known to Vale but she keeps cutting him off. He finally calls her telling her he had an accident and hurts all over. He gives her his address. She is upset and goes running over to see him. There is nothing wrong with him. He sees her coming over as proof that she cares about him. He kisses her. They clearly are into each other. Joaquín calls not happy that she didn't let anyone know where she was. She apologizes, lies saying she is at Rebe's and decides to go home. She and Eleazar agree to keep their relationship a secret since they are not novios. She also doesn't want to hurt Rebe or Hugo. It is enough for Eleazar to know they are together. He takes her home on his motorcycle.
Who is Consuelo?
Vero is talking to Consuelo when Hugo arrives on the scene with Yaneli. He knows that her mother's name is Consuelo so he thinks Vero is Consuelo because he knows her from Vale's house. Consuelo gets Yaneli on the side and says she cannot tell her what is going on but that it is nothing bad. She needs to talk to Vero. Yaneli is not happy starting her relationship with Hugo with a lie.
Iván Can Find NO Peace
It turns out that Olga is so afraid that she insists in going to work with Iván. He wonders what's up when he sees her nervously looking around having known her to be a very independent woman. He slips into Joaquín's office telling him that when he and Olga were married, they barely saw each other and now divorced, she is in his face al the time. Joaquín thinks it must be good for Majo. The answer is NO: Majo detests her. She is why Majo left Spain Joaquín reminds him that he himself is no bargain. Olga arrives and Joaquín suggests that she help Iván with a a survey he asked Iván to complete a week ago. They will have to go floor to floor to talk to employees. Olga is all smiles. Iván not so much.
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ReplyDeleteLater, Iván, Olga, Romina and Marcos have supper together at the snack bar. Olga complains about the appetizers. Majo who is waiting on their table tells her that if she wants tapas to go and buy a ticket and fly back to Spain because there is nothing like that here. The supper doesn't go well with Olga telling Romina she should be a model and bringing up the topic of children. Iván pinches her but cannot shut her up. Marcos fumes.
Alexa's Assignment Continues
Alexa tells her father Flores about what happened with Meli and the tablet. She brought the tablet home and wants to know if she can keep it. Flores takes it from her and says that it was never for her. It was part of the plan. He tells his little infiltrated journalist that she is not finished yet. She is not very animated. He concludes she must not want to go to her concert. She states it isn't fair. He answers that life isn't fair. Her assignment is to find a way to be friends with Meli. She needs to get Meli to trust her.
Diego is Falling Apart
Diego angrily confronts Joaquín about his school uniform being left on his bed. Joaquín says it wasn't him who placed it there. It must have been Vero since everyone wants to see him back in school. Diego tells him they all can keep dreaming because he isn't going back. Claudia pops up since she was in the house visiting Vale. Joaquín says he is going to school tomorrow. PERIOD. Diego doesn't like being threatened. Joaquín counters saying going to school is his responsibility . Diego barks at Claudia for being there. Joaquín tells him to have some respect for her. Diego screams that he wants to be left alone and throws his uniform on the floor before going back to his room.
Claudia takes a chance and brings Diego his supper to his room. He notices that she looks different. She admits having wanted to change her look. She adds that it is good to change when things change. Diego says his family has changed and it has been for the worse She tells him that he cannot keep fighting with everyone. He knows that. He asks why she is there. He isn't doing well and starts to cry. He acknowledges that he treated her badly. She says she is there because she loves him. She is there for the good and the bad and wants to help him heal his heart. He hugs her. They kiss as they both cry.
Dani and Meli Form a Team
Dani shows Meli a map with the latest UFO abduction that she has discovered. Meli thinks it is crazy but tells Dani that she believes her and thinks that she will find their parents. She wants to help her. Dani makes her promise and pinky swear that she will say not a word to anyone.
FIN
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, thank you for your exquisite detailing; a masterful recap.
The conscious coupling (limited to lip locking) among the younger set was quite well done. An overly determined, kind Claudia refusing to give up despite his cruel rebuff was too much for wounded Diego. His kisses seemed desperate as though trying to hang onto the familiar, the comforting. Vale and Eleazar giving in to their yearning for their burgeoning feelings. Yaneli finally admitting her feelings to Hugo as he opens his heart to the possibility of real love. (Their kisses were the best ones of the night by far).
"Isaura thinks that...once Kassandra moves into the house, she can remove the obstacles (the kids and Vero) one by one". Hmmm. Didn't work out too well for Baroness von Schraeder did it? Captain von Trapp chose Maria, and I have a feeling Joaquin will inevitably choose Vero. Actually, I think he already has.
I have to admit I am getting a kick out of Olga hanging on Iván nonstop. His discomfiture is making me smile. How on earth those two EVER got together is far beyond my understanding. Their supper with Romina and Marcos was a disaster! I dare say Marcos is not quite as enamored with Olga as he was initially. She talks nonstop and everything she says seems to be baiting and obnoxious.
Joaquin should have manned up and sent Kassie and her luggage packing.
Love Dani and Meli...I don't think their parents are alive but I'm usually wrong so...
Thanks again Jarifa.
Diana
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ReplyDeleteOmg even Barbi’s BATHING SUIT has a noose…I think Carlo’s finally catching the symbolism.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Jarifa, what a great recap. The episode was good, with some things moving along.
As unbelievable Kassandra showing up with her suitcase was, Joaquin giving into her was just too much. It was obvious he wasn’t happy. Carmen didn’t help by being Team Kassandra and saying what a great couple and what a help she’ll be with the kids. I think she’s the only one who feels that way! I wonder how they plan to get rid of the kids, one by one. I say it will happen as each one finishes school, gets a job, and moves out. Although the fact is, the house belongs to the kids.
Olga is something else. Apparently she was more independent when younger. She doesn’t want to be alone now! And wow, she made that dinner uncomfortable.
Nayeli bringing Hugo to meet her mom was funny. They should have told him they’re both named Consuelo. Hugo is bound to mention to Vale that Nayeli is Consuelo’s daughter. And keeping Bruno quiet will be a challenge.
I wasn’t happy with our two other young couples. Diego will now be back in the relationship he says he doesn’t want. And Vale is just going to hurt Rebe, Eleazar is going to want to be with Vale constantly. I didn’t like how he tricker her to come to him, I’m afraid he’s too much like his father. But it looks like he and Vale will end up together.
Liz
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ReplyDeleteJarifa, A big thank you for another great review of the unfolding events .
Diana, I enjoyed your comments and agree with them. I loved the reference you made to the Von Trapps and the Captain choosing charming Maria . You gave me a smile because "The Sound of Music" was my sweet mother in law's favorite movie . You made me reflect on how this is the theme of many of our shows, the rich galan choosing the poor girl over the rich girl.
I wonder if those three kissing scenes are forecasting the couples who will be together at the end . The best kiss was the one crazy in love, hopelessly devoted Yanelia gave Hugo . I liked Hugo's big smile . I think that he is convinced . I did not like Eleazer telling Vale that he was injured to get her to come to his house or the way he kept grabbing at her to keep her there after Joachim called and she wanted to leave.
Also, Claudia has finally found a way to keep clinging to bratty Diego ...dress sexy and comfort the big, pouty, angry baby . Susan
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ReplyDeleteSo....Onward we go. ...and have questions . ...
Chava hugged Inez while she was playing piano in her wig at the mansion , so it seems he has forgiven her the abandoning her family .
Why is awful abuelo Aramis holding a gun on tied up Franco and HIS granddaughter Rex? What is he trying to find out from Franco ?
Gina is large and in charge as she crashes the beer board meeting with her now signature move ...boots-on- the -tab!e . Sofia and Cat look at papers , and they don't look happy, so I am guessing that Gina is , in fact, part owner of the beer biz and can continue to be loud, obnoxious , Stupid and putting her boots on the table/desk of whatever room she is in . Great.
Uriel had a talk with Grecia, and he didn't look happy .
Carlo and Barbie talked by the pool . I guess he doesn't like the fake marriage due to the fake pregnancy . Dont get this whole storyline . Any help explaining what's going on would be appreciated . Susan
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ReplyDeleteSusan, "Claudia has finally found a way to keep clinging to bratty Diego ...dress sexy and comfort the big, pouty, angry baby" had me smiling away. Love it!
I do think Yaneli/Hugo and Eleazar/Vale are destined to be together. I would guess Diego and Claudia will break up, and he will end up with Majo. I agree with you Liz that Rebe is going to be hurt. I still don't think Eleazar is any kind of prize. :(
Diana
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ReplyDeleteConversation between Chava and Ines:
Ines: Why did you embrace me?
Chava: I dunno. You just seemed like a sad lady.
Blue Lass: It's the call of the blood, dummies!
Chava: My mom left when I was little.
Ines: I had to leave my family behind in Spain.
Chava: A good mother never leaves her children.
Ines: You don't understand.
Chava: I don't like her and I don't like you. Pooey stinko.
Conversation between Carlo and Barbi:
Carlo: Kiss kiss?
Barbi: No again.
Carlo: Why are we even married?
Barbi: I'm just in a pet because of all the secret family business.
Carlo: Do you even love me? Do you think you might ever love me?
Barbi: Oh, there's Chava. Guess I'd better do the kiss thing.
Conversation between Aramis, Franco and Rex:
Aramis: I am a bad guy who can threaten people without repercussions.
Franco & Rex: Why????
Aramis: Franco, why did you tell Sofia about the DNA test after you promised your daughter you'd keep it quiet?
Franco: Because I'm in love with Sofia.
Aramis: You love Sofia more than your daughter. Rex is going to hate you.
Rex: You love Sofia more than me. I hate you!
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ReplyDeleteEmma clearly recognized Julian as soon as she sat down to dinner at the Reyes'. Guess they're having it out on the porch right now.
Victoria is Gina's lawyer. He says he's doing it because someone has to and he can protect Sofia from the inside, but we know it's just to destabilize the whole business. Maybe he's trading shares short.
No idea what Grecia and Uriel are on about, but she says when he gets all the money that's coming to him (ha!) he'll be able to fund an easy life with Marisol and even send the little snot-nose to a good school. Can we throw her down the stairs yet?
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ReplyDeleteBlue lass, thanks . Well, I definitely misinterpreted what was happening between Chava and Ines . I thought that he knew the piano teacher in the brown wig was Ines, his mother.. I got a big kick out of the next scene in which everyone is gathered around the table for lunch, and Chava is face down in his plate....it is interesting that Julian 's spot now is at the other end of that family table...co head of household ? Big group hug for Chava, who finally manages to lift his head up from his plate. Acting... Susan
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ReplyDeleteDiana, I loved "Hmmm. Didn't work out too well for Baroness von Schraeder did it? Captain von Trapp chose Maria, and I have a feeling Joaquin will inevitably choose Vero. Actually, I think he already has." I hadn't thought of that movie for a while and the comparison is right on!
Liz, "As unbelievable Kassandra showing up with her suitcase was, Joaquin giving into her was just too much." I agree. It made him look stupid.
Susan, YES! " The best kiss was the one crazy in love, hopelessly devoted Yaneli gave Hugo " I like her and them as a couple. They seem to be two good kids.
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ReplyDeleteGracias, Jarifa. Another gem of a recap.
Oh no, the galan is an idiot. I have seen zero bonding between Kass and the kids. There is no reason to believe she would be helpful with them. Meli, I'm counting on you to see Kass's true colors. Diego, maybe you can use your tantrums for good and get Kass kicked out.
I loved Yaneli not wanting to lie to Hugo and I resent her normally right mom getting her to go along.
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ReplyDeleteNiecie, “Oh, no, the galán is an idiot.” Thanks for the laugh!