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Summary by Yolette Nicholson: Juan del Diablo grew up a savage on the beaches of San Pedro. He was abused by the man who raised him because he was the bastard of his wife and the wealthy landowner Francisco de Alcazar y Valle. Don Francisco did no know he had a son, and shortly after finding out, he dies, leaving behind a letter with his wishes of giving Juan his name. It’s a letter his wife Sofia hides. 15 years later, Monica, one of the two daughters of a penniless countess, is about to be married to Don Francisco’s legitimate son Andres. But Andres falls in love with her sister Aimee and, although Aimee has begun an affair with Juan, shhe can’t pass up the opportunity to marry so well. Juan is just a poor wretch and a smuggler to boot. She marries Andres when Juan is away and Moncia decides to enter a convent to hide her humiliation. However, when Juan arrives furious and determined to abascond with his half-brother’s new wife, Monica steps in the middle to prevent a tragedy. To cover for her sister, she says that she was the one who has been seeing Juan, and her sacrifice compels her to marry him. Although Juan is a violent man, without manners, education, or even a last name, Monica falls in love with him and discovers that beneath his tough exterior lies a heart-wild, yes, but a heart of gold.
Summaries from www.rinconlatino.com:
~~~Summary~~~Episodes 1 & 2 ---------- May 10, 1999
Author: Melinda Date: 05-11-99 02:26
The first episode takes place in San Pedro, a fishing village in Mexico, in 1885, some 15 years before the main action of the story. FRANCISCO DE ALCAZAR Y VALLE, accompanied by his friend and lawyer NOEL MANSERA, is summoned by a ragged boy, JUAN, to the deathbed of CARMONA. Carmona reveals that the boy is Don Francisco's bastard son, the fruit of Francisco's seduction of Carmona's wife. Carmona has fostered in Juan a loathing for the Alcazar family and has charged him with avenging the dishonor of his mother by killing Francisco.
When Francisco returns to Campo Real, his hacienda, we meet his wife SOFIA and son ANDRES, to whom he gives a gold watch. Visiting in the house are CATALINA DE ALTAMIRA, a distant cousin of Sofia's, and her two daughters, MONICA and AIMEE. The death of Catalina's husband has left her nearly penniless, with no dowry for her daughters, but with a hereditary title of Countess of Altamira. Sofia and Catalina arrange a marriage between Andres and Monica.
In a meeting with his overseer BAUTISTA, Francisco arranges to acquire convict labor for the hacienda.
Sofia and Francisco have an argument in which he accuses her of overprotecting Andres, of castrating him and not allowing him to develop the fortitude he will need to run the hacienda when he's grown. She in turn wants him to grow up to be a gentleman, not a womanizer like his father, who from time to time visits La Venta, a local brothel.
Carmona dies, and Francisco takes Juan in as a companion for Andres. Sofia is not pleased; she suspects that Franicsco has an ulterior motive for bringing Juan into the house. Noel tells Francisco that Juan is a strange child--intelligent, but reserved and with a certain dignity. Juan cleans up well, and Noel remarks to Francisco that blood will tell. Francisco is in a bind--Sofia isn't going to want Juan in the house, but he can't very well leave the boy in the street.
Juan is uncomfortable in the atmosphere of Campo Real, but Francisco convinces him that in order to be a real captain instead of just a sailor, he will need to learn to read and write, and offers him the chance at an education.
Juan in his turn is offering Andres an education of a different sort--he tells Andres that he has been living like a bird in a cage.
Sofia has overheard them talking, and takes to her bed with a sick headache that lasts for days. She confronts Francisco, who tells her that yes, Juan is his son, conceived before they were married, and that he intends to recognize him and give him the Alcazar surname. He has written a letter to Noel asking him to process the paperwork for this, but on the way to deliver it is thrown from his horse and dies. On his deathbed he charges Andres with the care of Juan. Sofia whisks Andres out of the room before Francisco can reveal to him the truth about Juan's parentage and the existence of the letter.
Before Francisco's body has cooled, Sofia is looking through his jacket for the letter. She summons Bautista (who is busy tormenting young Juan with the loss of his good fortune) and he hands over the letter to her.
Over Andres' protests, Sofia throws Juan out of the hacienda. Andres seeks him out, and they make plans to run away together and buy a boat with money Andres has saved, but Bautista discovers them and drags Andres home to his mother. Sofia summons Noel and fires him as the family lawyer, requesting the return of all of Francisco's papers. She makes arrangement to send Andres off to France to be educated, and also takes care of the future of Catalina's girls: Aimee is to live with a relative in Mexico City, and Sofia will undertake the education of Monica, preparing her to be a good wife for Andres.
Now the story moves 15 years forward.
Monica is awaiting the return of Andres and their subsequent wedding. She has lived a sheltered life and is quite innocent.
In Mexico City, Aimee--grown frivolous and flirtatious--meets Andres, just returned from Europe. She is accompanied by her cousin DOLORES. They are introduced by ALBERTO DE LA SERNA, a friend of Andres. Alberto, who comes from a good family but has frittered away his fortune, is looking for a rich homely girl to marry. Aimee tells Dolores that she can't imagine how Monica and Andres can be in love, since they haven't seen each other in years, and in any case Monica is such a prude that she is sure they've never even touched each other.
News of Andres' return, and of his handsomeness, reaches Monica in San Pedro. She has spent her whole life dreaming of his return and fantasizing about being his wife, but is starting to be anxious that he won't want to go through with the marriage. Catalina tells her not to worry that Andres hasn't written to her, some people just don't like to write letters.
Meanwhile in MC, Andres is falling in love with Aimee, who in her turn is dreading her return to San Pedro--in her view a stifling little one-horse town where she hasn't a hope in the world of finding a husband.
Andres returns to Campo Real and tells his mother that he wants to marry Aimee.
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I find the coffin with the little face-window creepy in the extreme, and wonder if such coffins are/were a commonplace in Mexico.
Those of you watching this novela for the second or third time will recognize the voice of Francisco, who is played by Eduardo Palomo. Much will be made in future episodes of the remarkable resemblance between Juan and his dead father, of whom he is the "vivo retrato."
A recurring theme is the idea that noble blood will reveal itself even under adverse circumstances. It is stressed in this and future episodes that Juan's mother was a lady, not a woman of the streets. Presumably Juan is not the only wild oat that Francisco Alcazar ever sowed, but he is the only one whose lineage is "good" on both sides.
The watch that Francisco gave to Andres, which Sofia comes across after Francisco's death, will make its reappearence in the very last episode of this novela.
RE: Episodes 3 & 4 ---------- May 11, 1999 Author:
Melanie Date: 05-14-99 11:18
Andres, now home, tells his mother he saw Aimee in Mexico City (DF) and wants to marry her. She objects, saying he is promised to Monica and has been since they were children. She tells him about all of Monica's good qualities and how she would be a good wife and mother, but Andres makes it clear he will marry no one but Aimee.
Catalina meanwhile meets with Noel Mansera to talk about financial arrangements and Monica's upcoming marriage to Andres.
At tea, Theresa tells Monica of Aimee's frivilous and flirtatious lifestyle, but Monica doesn't seem to mind.
Again, after shopping, la dona Sofia begs Andres to reconsider. He says no, that he thinks Monica is probably as good as his mother says, but they wouldn't match and it wouldn't be a good match for Monica.
Monica returns home from DF and is greeted by Monica. Over tea, Catalina and Monica talk about the happenings in DF and about the upcoming wedding and Aimee interupts and says she saw Andres in DF- that they just spoke a little. Later, Monica tells Aimee how excited she is to be married and Aimee tells her she knows from "outside of school" about men- she must respect them. Thinking it is an inappropriate subject, Monica gets upset and leaves the bedroom.
Walking on the beach to rid herself boredom, she catches a glimpse of Juan del Diablo bathing in his beach house and watches him behind a tree. He sees her, but goes on about his business as if he doesn't. His manservant tells him she is one of the daughters of Catalina.
Aimee inquires her servant, Lupe, about the man who lives on the beach. She says he's Juan del Diablo, the demon of whom everyone is afraid and to stay away from him.
Sofia sits with Catalina and tells her about Andres' decision. Cat is shocked, especially to know that it is Aimee he wants. Sofia tells her he is adament about his choice and begs Cat not to tell Aimee.
Aimee returns to the beach & Juan finds her lounging under a tree spying on his house. He asks if she knows who he is and she says no. He says people say he's "of the devil" or a "guy looking for a life". He assures her this is not so and invites her for wine. He asks her name and she tells him; he says that's a weird name. She wants to know his real name, but he says he doesn't have one; no father would give him their name- Juan "whoever". She says she is not married or even engaged, but that her older sister will marry soon. She leaves and he escorts her.
Catalina goes back to her home in San Pedro, but does not tell Monica about Andres her first chance.
Aimee returns from the beach and Monica asks for forgiveness for the way she acted in the bedroom the other night when Aimee was talking about men. Aimee says it was nothing. Cat interupts and tells Monica to sit. She tells her about Andres and Monica says she can't imagine why- "why is he being so cruel?" She doesn't go to dinner. Aimee asks her mother what plans she has for her and says life in SP is boring. Upset about Monica, Cat leaves. Aimee asks Lupe again about Juan, if he has a woman. says he is a womanizer and to stay away.
Monica prays to la virgin de guadalupe for guidance.
At the tavern, Juan meets with a Lic. (I'm sorry I didn't catch the name) and they talk about some illegal activity that will take Juan away for a while.
Aimme returns to Juan's house the next day and he is shaving without his shirt on. He says he can dress if it offends her, but he doubts she has never seen a guy without a shirt. She tells him "not a gentleman". He says he's not a gentleman but will respect her. On the beach, the two kiss. She runs home, splashing water on her lips after the kiss.
Monica goes to see her madrina Sofia and tells herher job in life is to serve God and she has decided to enter a convent.
Monica meets with the Rev. mother at the convent and she begs to be admitted, that she has been called to serve.
Aimee's mother tells her about they have decided not to marry and Aimee can not believe it either. When she asks why, Cat just says it was a change of heart and to mind her own business.
Monica meets with the priest and they chat about her being able to enter. He agrees, although hesitantly, and she returns home for her belongings. She tells her mother she'll have no husband if not Andres and die of shame now if she is not allowed to enter the convent.
Juan tells Susanah not to hang around the men that have been coming into the tavern.
Aimee decides to lay out on the beach in the clothes made from the fabric she bought in the mercado the day before (where she saw Juan). Coming in from a swim, Juan sees her. "Enjoying the sun?" he asks over her sprawled out body. She is invited for a swim, but says she is afraid of the water, so Juan invites her somewhere peaceful nearby; nevertheless the two are seen coming out of the water later, she in her undergarments and him without shirt. They begin kisses on the beach. He brings her an apple (or plum...) and the y chat. She says Mon. will no longer be marrying Andres and has decided to enter the convent. She says she saw Andres and a party in DF and asks "Are you jealous?" He grasps her throat and reminds her not to play games with him.
The priest at the convent speaks with Cat about her daughter's sudden change of heart. Cat persuades him to allow Mon to enter so she will be happy. He agrees and Cat tells Mon she can enter whenever she wants. She says "tomorrow. I want to be there before Andres returns."
Aimee comes home, hides her "beach clothes" and goes to see Mon. She tells her she can't understand why she has changed her mind after speaking so lovey dovey of Andres just a few days before, but Mon leaves not wanting to talk about it.
Juan meets again with the men at the tavern to talk about illegal interests.
Aimee is bathing in rose petals "for their perfume" she tells Lupe. She asks Lupe if she knows of a Carrandera (or someone who practices medicine with remedies....) and Lupe says yes, a good one, la dona Tegua. She asks Aimee why she wants to know and Aimee says to get something for her headaches. But Lupe says for her to take more baths and that her mother wouldn't like her around there. "I won't tell if you won't" says Aimee.
Aimee tells her mom she can't believe what Mon has decided. Her mother asks how she "fell with Andres" and she says pretty well.
Even at the convent as she is going there to stay, Cat begs Mon to reconsider. Mon says she has been around the convent her whole life and she knows she will be accepted and have a nice life there.
Susanah goes to see Juan and asks if she can live with him. he refuses her and asks her to get a job working for a family. He says they made a mistake together and that he wants to see her marry and have kids, but she says she'd rather live there- she could take care of him and his home. He is carressing her cheek and says he will find work for her when Aimee walks in "Pardon me. I didn't know you where busy". She goes home and throws her
It is Azucena and not Susanah..sorry, I misunderstood!
RE: Episodes 5 & 6 ---------- May 12, 1999 Author: Laura Date: 05-13-99 18:31
Recap: Monica tells Sophia she has decided to join the convent which is her true calling. Juan asks Aimee if she would like to go swimming in a secluded and quiet beach... Aimee smiles. The Mother Superior tells Monica her new duties as a novice. Aimee returns to her house upset with Juan over Azuzena.
Andres returns to the hacienda and asks Sophia what happened with Monica and Aimee. He asks if she has asked Catalina for Aimee's hand. Sophia says it is too soon, the town would talk about it. Plus, poor Monica would be very hurt. Andres asks how Monica is. Sophia tells him not well. She has decided to join the convent. Sophia tells him she has seen Aimee and she is very beautiful but Monica is so much better. He agrees but tells her no one can rule the heart and he loves Aimee. I marry her or no one at all. Sophia says fine but for Monica's sake, go along with the story that she broke the engagement.
The Friar tells Monica that joining the convent to flee hurt and shame is wrong. She says she would've considered joining on her own if she hadn't always been told she was going to marry Andres. The Friar tells her that is not neccesarily true.
Don Noel comes to Dona Catalina's house to tell her Monica small dowery is ready. Catalina tells him there is no longer to be a marriage. Monica has joined the convent, her true calling.
Monica prays to the Virgin to help her be accepted into the nunnery. She begs the Virgin to rid her of any human passion or desire she might have.
Andres wants to know how long before he can ask for Aimee's hand. Sophia says at least 2/3 months so as to let the scandal with Monica die down. He does not want to wait. He wants to at least let Aimee know how he feels and not make it official for 2/3 months. Sophia resigns herself to his wishes.
The servants discuss how refined Andres is. Bautista just says its worthless things he's been taught. He won't know how to run the hacienda and he'll try to change the way things have been.
Juan sneaks into Aimee's bedroom to explain about Azuzena and he not being involved. Aimee acts hurt. Juan suggests a walk where they won't have to fear being overheard. They go out into the night.
Andres asks Sophia if Don Noel is still in San Pedro. Sophia says yes but what would you want with him. Juan asks her if she remembers the boy his father brought home, Juan. She says yes how could she forget. Andres tells her he has been thinking about Juan alot lately and the promise he made his father to take care of Juan. Sophia says Juan is a no good dangerous assassin. Andres says he doesn't want to hear his mother speak bad of his father anymore and that he will keep his promise to his father.
Juan and Aimee make love in Juan bed. (Very romantic with satin sheets and all)
Monita tells Andres that Dona Sophia has suffered a migraine that has kept her up all night and she will not come down for breakfast. Andres goes and apologizes to his mother for the way he spoke to her the night before. He says the subject will never be brought up again. She says good b/c she never wants them to argue.
Monica begs the Friar to let her stay in the convent. He tells her that she may remain there for awhile and then they will see what happens.
Aimee goes to see a curandera about birth control. As she is leaving, she is spotted by Monica's friend who asks her why she is dressed like a peasant and what she is doing in that part of town. Aimee doesn't say anything. When she visits Monica in the convent she tells her about Aimee and both are puzzled as to Aimee's actions.
After a tour of the hacienda by Bautista, Andres tells his mother he doesn't like the way the peones are treated. She says these people are different that the people in Europe. They have to be mistreated to get them to work. She doesn't want to discuss it unless he wants her to get another migraine. Andres tells her he is not going to wait months to ask for Aimee. He wants to do it the following week. Sophia says fine.
The week goes by with Aimee seeing Juan and Monica fulfilling her novice duties. Monica gets a letter from her mother asking her to come home b/c she is ailing. The Mother Superior gives her permission. Andres and Sophia come to San Pedro to see Catalina and Aimee.
Aimee goes to
Andres decides to stop by and invite them to dinner. As he is waiting for Dona Catalina, Monica enters dressed as a novice and is surprised to see him in her house. They are polite to one another but visually awkward. Catalina comes out and sees the two. Andres invites her to dinner at his town home and Catalina agrees. Andres says goodbye and hurries out. Monica is furious with her mom. She accuses her of having tricked her into coming by telling her she is very sick and here she is going to dinner at someone else's home. Catalina apologizes and says she did not know that Andres would already be in San Pedro. And Cata tells her she is very sick. Sick with worry and concern over Monica's decision to go to the convent. Aimee interrupts and wants to know what is going on. She is excited to hear that Andres is in town and has invited them to dinner. Aimee begs Cata to let her go to the dinner. Cata asks Monica to come to, Monica says no and goes into her room to pray for strength.
Andres tells Sophia that he has seen Monica and that she is indeed very pretty with beautiful eyes.
Aimee asks Monica to help her choose a dress to wear to the dinner. Aimee asks Monica to please put away her dresses for her so that she won't keep her Aunt Sophia waiting.
Monica goes into Aimee's room
RE: Continuation of summary Author: Laura Date: 05-13-99 19:16
(sorry guys my computer froze and posted the above)
Correction: Juan went on a trip for a week and Aimee pined away on the beach wating for his return.
So as Monica goes into Aimee's room to put away her dresses she is confronted with Juan. She yells at him and tells him to leave. He says not to worry he is looking for Aimee. She tells him she is none of his concern and to leave. He asks her if all nuns are so rude (she is still in her habit). She tells him not to insult her. He tells her he did not know nuns could be so pretty. He tries to touch her arm and she freaks out and tells him to leave. He says fine but to tell Aimee he was looking for her. Juan tells Monica, "May God keep you safe, Saint Monica." He smiles to her as he goes out the balcony. Monica describes Juan to the maid who tells her he is Juan del Diablo.
At the Alcacer home, Andres shows his interest in Aimee. He asks her if he may visit her tomorrow. Cata says it is okay with her and Aimee agrees. He asks her to accompany him into the study where he has something to show to her. Cata worries about Monica finding out about Andres' interest in Aimee. Sophia tells her not to worry. In the study, Andres gives Aimee an engagement rings and tells her he broke the betrothal with Monica b/c he fell in love with Aimee in Mexico City. Aimee thinks of Juan but tells Andres she will marry him. Andres slips the ring onto her finger.
Juan wakes up Don Noel and asks him to help him find a home for Azuzena to work in. Noel says fine bring her by tomorrow. They discuss Juan's contrabanding. Noel repeats his offer to give Juan his last name. Juan says no, there is only one name that he will ever accept and that is Alcacer.
Monica dreams of Andres' caresses and kisses. She wakes up terrified at having such dreams. She begins to pray.
Andres brings Aimee and Cata home, he tells her he will call tomorrow. Cata tells Aimee to be discreet with Monica about her engagement. Aimee thinks it's a dumb idea since Monica was the one who broke the engagement (she knows the truth though).
Monica hears Aimee go to bed and enters her room just as Aimee has removed the engagement ring. Monica tells Aimee of Juan's visit. Aimee pretends she does not know what Monica is talking about. That she only met Juan in the market and he tried to sell her a fish. They exchanged a few words but she doesn't know why he would come to her house. He must be crazy. Monica tells her she does not believe her. And that maybe in the capital she was able to flirt with rocks (I guess that's supposed to mean the lower classes) but it won't be tolerated in San Pedro. And she won't let her spoil the family name or hurt her mother. Monica storms out and Aimee laughs and calls her a hypocrite. She smiles as she thinks of Juan and goes out on the balcony to find Juan.
Juan just arrives home as Aimee runs in and they begin to kiss.
Monica prays for help in fighting feminine weaknesses.
Juan and Aimee lay in bed. Juan gives Aimee a pearl necklace. Aimee tells him this is the only way she is going to forgive him having come to her house. They laugh over Monica's reaction and Aimee's story of Juan being a crazy fisherman she met in the market. Juan tells her he is falling in love with her. She tells him she cares for him but they are very different people. Juan laughs but then turns serious and tells her that she was the one who looked for him. he reminds her that she belongs to him now and no one will ever take away what's his.
Juan brings Aimee home and asks to see her tomorrow. She says she is busy and he asks her what she is doing. Aimee tells him she can see him in the afternoon. They embrace, and Monica who has been up praying spies them through her window.
In her room, Aimee removes the pearls and Monica comes barging into her room. She wants to know if Aimee is crazy? Juan is a dangerous killer. Aimee tells Monica she is a liar, to everyone, even the Church. She knows she is there hiding b/c Andres rejected her. Monica wants to know how she knows that. Aimee tells her Andres told her tonight. He broke off their betrothal b/c he fell in love with her in Mexico City and they are now engaged. Aimee (maybe realizing she's gone too far) tells Monica that Andres never knew he was engaged to her and that she never did anything to make Andres fall in love with her. She never even suspected it until tonight when he proposed. Aimee shows Monica the diamond ring Andres has given her. Aimee asks Monica to understand that Andres is well-off, he cares for her, please don't ruin my future. She promises Monica that she will no longer see Juan. Monica runs out of the room, out of the house and down to the beach where she collapses crying on the edge of the water.
The next day, Aimee finds Monica unconsious and feverish. The doctor is called in.
Andres tells Sophia he is going out to look for Juan. She asks him not to go but he ignores her. He goes to see Don Noel to find out where Juan might be. He tells Noel about the promise he made to his father and how he now wants to honor it. Noel tells him that Juan is a grown man and won't like the idea of someone trying to help him. Andres asks Noel if it is true what they say about Juan. Noel tells him that Juan does contraband and can fight.... he always had to fend for himself. But he can also be very generous to the poor. He's got a good heart. Andres says maybe he can make Juan the manager of the hacienda. Noel says Juan does not take orders that are not his own. Juan says he will try anyways. Noel tells him he can find Juan in Tuerto's Tavern.
Segundo finds Juan in his boat counting money. Segundo asks him if everything has been sold. Just about answers Juan. Segundo asks Juan if the pearls were for Aimee. Juan says yes, she is accustomed to better things. Segundo asks if he is falling in love. Juan says maybe.
Andres comes to see Aimee. She tells him Monica woke up feverish and it is not a good time to visit. He tells her he will come again tomorrow but can he at least get a kiss. She smiles coyly and gives him a peck on the cheek.
Juan takes Azuzena to Noel's house. Noel tells Juan that Andres is looking for him. Juan asks if Andres knows they are half-brothers, Noel says no. Noel tells Juan about Andres' promise to his father on his dying bed. Juan listens and only says Andres' help is 15 years too late.
Monica wakes up from her feverish and Aimee apologizes for what she said the night before. Monica tell her not to worry, better to forget the whole thing. Aimee tells Monica Andres will come tomorrow. She wants Monica to tell Juan she is okay with Aimee's and his engagement, and that she is happy in the nunnery. It will be better for everyone that way.
Andres waits for Juan in Tuerto's Tavern. Tuerto pretends not to know who Juan is. Juan walks in with Serafin and sees Andres. Andres stands up.
To be continued......
Episodes 7
and 8: ~~~Summary~~~ Author: Maggie13 Date: 05-16-99 06:34
Corazon Salvaje Episodes 7 & 8
Andres is waiting for Juan at El Tuerto's, Andres is happy to see him, but Juan is annoyed, he gives Andres the money he borrowed when they were younger without listening to what Andres has to say….Monica is in bed looking pale and dejected, Aimee asks Monica she agrees with her plan, Monica accepts but repeats that her vocation as a nun is not a lie, if she never had the engagement with Andres, she says she would be a nun right now. (yeah right!)…Monica warns Aimee he philandering days are over and Aimee promises never to see Juan again (okay, sure, aha)….Alberto, Andres's friend from the city arrives in town…Catalina (Monica's mother) is convinced Monica should not become a nun….Monica declares she hates men…..
Aimee breaks her promise (in 30 seconds or less <g>) and goes to see Juan at the beach house….Sofia makes Andres promise not to go looking for Juan's friendship, Andres says he will not deny Juan his friendship if he ever asks for it….Aimee is annoyed Juan went swimming while she was there waiting for him, Juan is still miffed about Andres' visit to El Tuerto's and snaps at her, then he apologizes and they kiss (which would be just lovely if Aimee wasn't Virginia's Great Great Grandmother of Evil & Deceit)…Juan asks Aimee why she was upset and he mentions he saw Monica, he says Monica is cold and he likes women with hot blood in their veins…Juan asks Aimee if he is just a game to her…Juan still thinks that Monica rejected Andres to become a nun (he still does not realize he is just a pawn in Aimee's evil web of deceit!) Juan asks Aimee if he had $ and a last name, if she would marry him….
Alberto asks Andres to help him find a, uhm, how shall I say it? - Brothel (Ave Maria Purisima!)…skipping the part where Alberto and Andres go to entertain themselves…(Men!)
Juan is back at El Tuerto's, he tells his buddies people like Andres don't do anything with good intentions and blames the Alcazars for who he is today…Another patron of the pub, Guadalupe Cajigas [yucky Brothel keeper guy], challenges Juan to a card game…Cajigas and Juan get to their final game and Juan no longer wants to continue, Cajigas insists on playing All or Nothing with Juan del Diablo (never a good idea if you ask me)…Juan stabs Cajigas' hand for cheating and they are now declared enemies for the rest of la novela…Don Noel is very upset at Juan's rash behavior especially since it turns out Cajigas' best friend happens to be the Captain of the Jail….and Juan has been arrested and it's Cajigas' word against his….Juan decides to sell his ship, El Satan, to pay the bail
Meanwhile, Segundo (Juan's second in command) wants to take up a collection to help Juan (where do I sign up? <g>)…El Tuerto suggests they contact Andres for help instead…Andres agrees to pay the bail, but Alberto has a plan he wants to try first….
Alberto, Noel, and Andres visit the Jail Captain and Alberto goes into action…Bim,
Bam, Boom! Juan's sprung! Juan thinks Andres bribed the authorities but Noel explains he just used his influence and the Alcazar name, and that was enough…Juan is annoyed he is now indebted to Andres…
Meanwhile, Monica prays for strength…why did Andres have to choose HER?? She asks God…she wakes up early and puts on her nun's ensemble, she announces she is returning to the convent today…Catalina visits the convent and asks the Mother Superior for permission for Monica to stay at home one more week…she gets permission, but boy does that nun drive a hard bargain! Monica is not pleased that she gets to stay with her mother and beloved sister another week….Catalina asks Aimee to help her convince Monica that she should not become a nun…
Juan is still upset that Andres' influence got him out of jail and plans one last trip on El Satan to return rich or not at all….Azucena escapes from Noel's house and goes to see Juan, he wants her to be a good little girl and stay put at Don Noel's….Don Noel tells Azucena he is sending her to the convent for schooling and discipline…She tells Juan she would rather kill herself and he responds with an evil grin: matate ;o)
Monica is standing on the edge of cliff at the beach praying (she hates how Aimee humiliates her constantly and asks God again, Why did Andres have to pick Aimee of *all* people!?!?) Juan sees her and asks what is wrong Santa Monica? She stumbles and he holds her tightly so she does not fall. Monica is upset Juan interrupted her reverie and he tells her it's a Sin to be cranky (mal humorada)…She warns him not to attempt to take advantage of her and he says she wouldn't tempt a mummy then he apologizes and says he doesn't understand why such a pretty girl would want to become a nun…Monica is not amused and walks off in a huff….
Aimee visits Juan (again) and he asks her why he saw Andres visiting her house earlier…she invents a story that Monica invited him over and that Monica is very proud and calculating (hmmm, in La Mentira Virginia used to do the same thing, blame her evil deeds on Veronica)…Juan thinks the whole thing is silly and wants to know if Andres is romantically interested in her, she asks him how could any other man interest her, if she has him? Juan says that if Andres even dares so much as a passing glance at her, he will kill him (okay, it sounds kind of drastic in English, but he really said that, somehow in Spanish it sounds perfectly logical. Really. It does. <g>)
Monica finds the pearls Juan gave Aimee and asks her where she got them. Aimee says Andres gave them to her and Monica replies, "Fine, next time I see him, I'll ask" (go, Monica!) Aimee invents another story (too bad the title "La Mentira" was taken, would have gone perfectly here too hehe) that they were a gift from her cousin. Monica doesn't believe a thing and after Aimee rubs it in Monica's face that Andres chose her, Monica tells her that if she wants to keep him, the lying ends now, the strolls on the beach are over. She also tells her that she will not let Aimee disgrace the family and that if she doesn't head this warning, forget about the marriage, Monica will destroy it herself.
Juan visits Don
Noel and apologizes for snapping at him when he was in jail. He thanks him for
all he has done for him all his life and Noel asks him to forget his hatred for
the Alcazar family. Juan blames them for having no family, no last name and the
hard life he has lived…Later Noel visits Juan at El Satan while he is planning
his big trip abroad…Juan tells Noel he thinks he is in love and now has a
reason to change his way of life. He asks Noel if after his trip, he can take
him up on his offer to give him his last name so he can marry the girl he loves
and buy lands and establish himself. (pobrecito! No sabe lo que le espera!)
Aimee wants to postpone the family visit to Campo Real at least another week (supposedly to have some dresses made, but seems like for a few more strolls on the beach if you ask me!)
Monica tells her mother she has chosen a nun's life and to watch over Aimee and make sure she behaves like a lady…Don Noel leaves Azucena at the convent…Andres visits Aimee and kisses her - she thinks of Juan -
Catalina visits the priest at the convent and tells him she thinks Monica doesn't really have a religious vocation. The priest meets with Monica and tells her both he and her mother agree her vocation is not sincere………..
To Be Continued
RE: Episodes 9 & 10 ---------- May 14, 1999 Author:
Iria Date: 05-16-99 06:31
Juan tells Ayme that a woman has to pay to find a husband, he on the other hand would give a fortune to have her forever. Juan asks Ayme that if he had an honorable last name & money, if she would marry him.
Ayme replies that if that were to happen why not.
Juan is playing cards in the cantina with Cajiga and gets upset, stabs him in the hand & yells at him that he is cheating.
Pedro goes to let Don Noel know that Juan is in jail. Don Noel asks if he was caught smuggling. Pedro explains why he is jail. Noel gets upset & asks if there is no other way to solve things. Pedro replies, Juan was already upset when he came. Noel says that it's no excuse, Juan has a bad attitude & is very heard headed.
Noel will go with Pedro to see Juan, he asks who he fouhgt with. It was Cajiga friend of Espindola.
Juan tells don Noel that Cajiga is a thief & his people didn't steelthe money. Noel doesn't doubt that but in this town there is no law. Juan dosn't have enough money to pay for bond & neither does Noel. Juan will sell the Satan.
Asuzena finds Andres & asks if he lives there. She needs to speak to Andres, he is Andres. She explains that Noel needs to see him. don Noel is ok but Juan is in jail.
Andre, Noel & Alberto visit Espindola on Juan's defense.
Alberto wonders why there is such an irregularity with a detained by the name of Juan Del Diablo. Espindola tells him that he was informed wrong. Juan refused to pay a gambling debt, sabbed his oponenent & stole the money.
Alberto tells him there are witnesses that saw Cajiga cheating, Cajiga says it's not true. Alberto says that if we have a balance between Juan's version of the facts & Cajiga, of course you being his friend the balance would be on his side. But if Andre & I were on Juan's side. Espindola cuts the conversation & tells him that this is about respecting the law. Alberto replies,in that case we should have a trial or we could come to an agreement. Espindola gets offended and Alberto tells him that either way he will loose. If Juan is declared
innocent you will ahve lost your time & if it's guilty it will cost you your job. You are speaking with the nephew ofGeneral Gustamante.
Juan asks Noel if Andres bribe was in his honor, it must have cost him a lot of money. At least the blood of ten slaves. Noel replies that only his presence & honorable last name was enough. Juan would have preffered to stay in jail.
The priest tells Monica that her mother & him agreed that her vocation is not real. AS per Monica is not true, there are alot of ways to reaching God. In the beginning it was due to pride & despair, but now she feels that she belongs. She wants to stay in the convent. The priest asks about her feelings towards Andres & she replies that she saw him & felt a bit nervous but it wasn't bad. The priest tells her she should go to the hacienda with her mother, confront her feelings towards Andres.She can't come in to the convent due to a broken heart. When she is sure she doesn't love him then she could come back.
Ayme feels that Catalina buts into Monica's life too much. It was Monica's decision to become a nun. Catalina replies that Monica did it because of pride & dissapointment. Maybe she's regreted going to the convent. Ayme feels that Monica will ruin their stay in Campo Real, she will be telling her what to do & not to do. Catalina tells her that if Monica does that it's only to correct her behavior. Ayme thinks her mother would have preffered Monica to marry Andre rather than her.
Catalina replies that she is happy that Ayme is getting married but she wants to see Monica married to a good man. Ayme leaves claimimg to have a headache.
Ayme goes to see Juan. he is happy that she went to visit. Ayme claims she needed some distraction, she can't stand her sister any longer. She is always telling her what to do. She can't imagine her sister married to Andres, she is such a prude. Juan doesn't like that Ayme is talking to much about Andres. He asks if she's becoming interested in him, she replies no. After meeting Juan,she will never find anyone who will attract her so much. Juan will go on another trip but this time he will make alot of money & Ayme could buy whatever she wants. They could even live in Europe. He will be away for 2 months and wants to know if Ayme will wait for him. She tells him she will.
Juan & Noel take Asuzena to the convent. Juan promises to come back for her & to bring her somehting real nice if she behaves well. At the time Monica was walking out & Noel says hello to her. Noel introduces Juan & Juan himself adds Del Diablo. Monica leaves. Don Noel wants to know why Juan is so nosey.
Ayme receives flowers from Andres, he will leave to Campo Real.
Monica arrives in her house & asks her mom for an explanation. She will return to the convent as soon as they return from Campo Real. Monica goes to the garden & starts crying. Her friend arrives & Monica tells her the truth of her decision to go into the convent. She feels very hurt & thinks that God is punishing her. Her friend suggest that Monica take Andres away from Ayme as she did to her.
Don Noel visits Catalina to ask what to do with the dowry money which was going to be used for Monica. Catalina replies that it will be used for Ayme. She will marry Andres since Monica decided not to.
Juan goes to say goodbye to Don Noel & asks him to take care of Asuzena. He will depart at sunrise. In the meanwhile Noel will prepare the documents for Juan to receive Don Noel's last name. Don Noel asks who he is marrying & Juan tells him it's a surprise.
Juan asks Ayme to swear that she will wait for him, and so she does.
Meanwhile in Campo Real Andre is unhappy about the treatment the workers get, the working conditions are terrible.
Sofia tells Bautista to give the accounting to Andres from now on. Andres is not used to the ways things are around here, in the meantime don't be so drastic with the punishments, or atleast do them without anyone seeing you.
Catalina, Ayme & Monica arrive at Campo Real. Sofia is happy that Monica decided to come & asks if she has changed her mind on becoming a nun. Sofia wants to plan the wedding and suggests it should be in four months. She will prepare everything. The wedding will be in the chapel at Campo Real. Sofia only wants Ayme to love & respect her son. Andres arrives & greets everyone. He tells Monica that she looks real pretty. Ayme jumps in & says that eventhough she isn't wearing the nun's outfit Monica still looks like one.
Andre doesn't like the fact that Ayme is not delicate with her sister.
Sofia show them to their rooms. Monica tells Ayme to let that be the last time she treats her like that in front of anyone. Monica goes out for a walk.
Andres sees Monica in hte garden & walks towards her. They talk about San Pedro & Campo Real. Andre & Monica discuss the fact that neither one of them have many friends.
At dinner, they are talking about the different social differences. Andre says that everyone has blood inside them, only that some are more fortunate than others. Some people lack of things that other have plenty of.
Monica thinks to herself that Andres is such a good man, Ayme doesn't deserve him, he has a generous clean soul. Ayme will never appreciate him. Why did he have to fall in love with her?
Monica dreams with Andres.
The next morning, Sofia & andres discuss the wedding. Sofia wants to know if he changed his min about marrying Ayme. He has not and will marry her. He is in love with her. Monica on ther other hand has alot of qualities & he cares for her.
At breakfast Andre discusses with Alberto that Monica would have been a good, honest caring wife, but he wants more. Ayme on the other hand is full of life & has a certain flirtatiousness that drives anyone crazy. Alberto would love to conquer Monica, but Andres warns him that he would not allow him to play with Monica.
Monica went to the chapel to pray(naughty dreams). There she meets a small girlwho doens't talk to her but takes her to an abandoned house. Here she finds the girl's grandfather tied up in horrible conditions she's shocked.
Second Part
Monica runs to find help and finds Bautista. She tells him there is a man in the house & orders him to let him loose. Bautista will not until he serves his punishment. Monica doesn't care who punished him, she wants him loose now. Monica gets a long broad-bladed knife. Andre arrives & Monica explains. She wants to know if he is also heartless & cruel. Andres tells her he will let the man loose.
Andre & Monica go into the house & discuss the conditions the man was in. andre asks Monica to treat him & trust him like friends. Andre explains the punishments are needed to maintain discipline. Monica agrees but feels that they shouldn't be so cruel. Both of them end up laughing & Ayme walks in, she wonders why they are laughing. Monica leaves the room. Ayme wants to know if they are addressing each other less formal now. He wants to know if she is jealous, she isn't. He says he is very jealous but she tells him he has no reasons to be.
Ayme asks Monica what her intentions are. If she wants to take Andre away from her. Monica would never do that. Ayme says she didn't take him away from her becuase he never loved her, Monica agrees. Ayme says that you can't order your heart to love someone. Monica tells her that she doesn't love Andres, and Ayme replies that she does in her own way. Ayme will not argue about it. Ayme says that she will make Andres very happy, in bed. Men only care about a well warmed bed and Andre will feel more than satisfied with her.
Andre asks Bautista the fate of the elder man and the cause of such punishment. Nobody ordered Bautista to give such punishment, he took it upon himself. Andre doesn't agree with the punishments. Things will change from now on. Bautista will no longer be the administrator of CR. Andre orders Bautista to leave.
Bautista wants to speak to Sofia but she doesn't, she will speak with him later.
The elderly man is being cured inhis house by his sister.
Apparently he was punished because of Meche, his grandaughter who was taken away from them by Bautista. She was taken to a whore house not by own free will. Monica visits the elders & takes them some food. She wants to know how she can help & tells them that the such punishments will no longer take place. Bautista walks in & Monica leaves. He wants to know if they told her anything about Meche. He threatens them that they will never see Meche again if the open their mouths.
Lupe tells Ayme what Monica did & Ayme can't beleive it.
Monica speaks to Alberto about the unfairness of the punishments. Alberto can't understand why she wants to be a nun. He wishes she would change her mind.
Ayme tells Sofia & Catalina that Monica threatened Bautista & even Andres. Monica & Alberto walk in & Catalina tells Monica she owes Sofia & Andres an an apology. Alberto later on tells Ayme that andres is not upset with Monica but is with Bautista.
Sofia asks Bautista to explain what happened with the elderly man, He explains & also tells her he is no longer the administrator, he asks her to give him his position back but she can't do it. Bautista tells her that he's always helped, specially when the boss died. He helped her to recuperate a letter for Noel Mancera. He claims that if the letter would have reached it's destiny CR would have 2 owners since the letter stipulated that half of the lands would be for his other son Juan Del Diablo. Sofia can't beleive he read the letter. Sofia will speak with Andres. Later on she tries to open a locked box but can't because it's stuck.
Ayme tells Monica that she will never be the lady of the house because she will marry Andres not her. She tells her that she wants Andres for herself and that she did that scene so that Andres could see how noble & kind she is, also to get his attention. Monica leaves the room she doesn't want to argue.
Monica is in the stables and Andres walks up to her. He asks if she likes horses & she replies that she does. Monica wants to apologize about her attitude earlier. Andres replies that he's grateful that she did that. Thanks to her he knows wha Butista is doing behind his back. He also says that she can do or say as she pleases in his house not only because she is Ayme's sister but because he cares for her. He wants to be friends.
Ayme is upset at Monica's attitude & can't understand why andres puts up with it. She feels that he has more attentions with Monica than with her. He tells her that he loves her with all his heart.
Sofia goes to talk with Andres & tells him that she is aware of the situation and what he did to Bautista. Andres repies that Bautista doesn't listen to him & went on behind his back. Sofia defends Bautista but Andres will not change his mind. He is not capable of being the administrator, he is not well prepared for that position.
Andre wants Don Noel to be the administrator of CR again, but Sofia doesn't like that idea. She doesn't like Noel & asks Andres to not make her have to see him every day.
Catalina tells Monica that she looks better, she has a much better resemblance. Monica tells her she would have liked to stay in San Pedro but the days will go by quick. Catalina wants to now why she wants to go back to the convent, she should try to start again. Monica wants to go back, she can't think about love again. For her love has always been Andres.
Sofia tells Bautista that Andres will not change his mind. His salary will remain the same & she will give him gifts every now & then.
Andre discusses with Alberto, Ayme & Monica about Don Noel. Andres always felt affection towards Noel. He is good man. Monica asks Alberto how he knows Don Noel & he replies that he just recently met him when they went to help out a man that was in jail. Andre also went because he's always felt affection for him since they were kids.
Bautista goes to the bar & asks for Guadalupe. He wants to know about Meche. Meche is still crying & will not let anyone touch her. Bautista tells Guadalupe that he is no longer the administrator of CR. Alberto arrives & Bautista presents Guadalupe to him.(gosh, what an ugly nose Bautista has).
At night Ayme complaints to Monica about the heat. She wants to move to San Pedro once she marries Andres. Monica doesn't think Andre will agree, after all he wanted to return to CR to become in charge & to be with his mother.
Ayme replies that she wants to be the only lady of the house & with Sofia she won't be. Monica asks if she's dicussed this with Andres.Ayme will discuss it after they marry. Monica thinks she should do it before. Ayme then tells Monica that she would probably love for Andres to call off the wedding so that she could throw herself at him. Monica answers her that if that would have been the case, she would have already told them about her friendship with Juan Del Diablo. Ayme wonders why she hasn't. Monica hasn't because she doesn't want to upset her mother. ayme tells her that she knows Andres will never beleive her. Ayme tells Monica that she could never compete with her. No man will ever look at her once they've met her. Monica thinks to herself (how I would love for you to eat your words someday).
To be continued*********
~~~~~~Summary 11 & 12~~~~~~~~ Author: Melinda
Date: 05-18-99 01:13
Andres goes in to see his mom, and tells her she needs to see a doctor about these migraines. She says I don't need a doctor, it's these upsets that are causing them. Andres refuses to back down on the issue of firing Bautista as administrator, but Sofia insists that she won't have Noel in the house--he was always complicit in the infidelities of Francisco. OK, says, Andres, I'll find someone else.
Andres tells Aimee that maybe his father had his reasons for being unfaithful . . . but he'll find a different administrator. He knows of someone . . . He pushes Aimee to set a date for the wedding, but finds her timidity [HAHAHAHAHA Andres you FOOL!] charming.
Monica tells Alberto that she's disappointed in Andres for his treatment of the peones, she had thought he was different. Alberto tells her she's overromanticized her image of him, that it's the way of the world. Aimee and Andres arrive and announce that they have fixed their wedding date for three months hence.
Monica returns to the convent and the mother superior tells her about Azucena. Monica recognizes her and asks her about Juan--is he related to her? He's my man, says A. When he gets back from his trip, he's going to take me to live with him.
Catalina fusses at Aimee and tells her Sofia has complained about her laziness.
Pedro and El Tuerto visit Don Noel and tell him they've heard a rumor that Juan has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and sentenced to 10 years' hard labor.
Monica relates the business of Azucena and Juan to the MS, who tells her that Az is only 16 years old. Monica resolves to go and talk to Noel about it--that he will surely tell her the truth. When she tells Noel, he tells her that Juan is not the ogre that people think he is. DN is reluctant to talk to M about Az's past, and what poor people have to do to live. He tells her that Juan rescued Az from the life of a prostitute. Az has a big crush on Juan because he's the only person who's been decent to her. Nobody knows Juan like I do, he says. He's educated, even. He has a heart of gold. When he gets back I'm going to give him my name--it would make me proud to call him my son.
Alberto sucks up to Bautista, and asks him why Campo Real doesn't use convict labor. Bautista says, because Don Francisco didn't like it--and besides, we'd have to import them: the ones from San Pedro are just a bunch of drunks.
Alberto goes to see Cajiga, and they cook up a scheme to arrange with Espindola for the arrest of able-bodied men without resources or family to speak for them, and to take a commission on their indenture.
Catalina and Aimee go to the convent to visit, and Azucena recognizes Aimee and tells Monica that she is one of Juan's women. What Az tells her about the way Aimee was dressed jives with what Monica's friend told her about having seen Aimee dressed as a peasant woman. Monica begs Az not to mention this to anyone.
In the Cantina of El Tuerto, they are discussing whether the rumor of Juan's imprisonment is a rumor. When an officer from the jail suggests that he had it coming to him, they throw him out. Aimee goes to Juan's house, and Pedro tells her the 10 years' hard labor rumor.
Monica goes home and confronts Aimee. Aimee convinces Cata (who has her denialators running at full tilt) that Monica has made all of this up out of jealousy. Monica insists that she won't let Andres marry Aimee. Fine, says Aimee, he's yours. Catalina tells Monica that even if it's true, they have to protect the good name of the family. She forbids Monica to speak of it again.
Serafin tells Az about Juan's imprisonment. Az is desperate to escape the convent and go looking for Juan. She manages to slip through the front gate as Catalina is entering. Pedro and ET want her to go back, but she refuses.
Andres visits Aimee and invites them to MC for the fittings of the bridal gown.
Cajiga asks Alberto why Anres is so interested in Juan del Diablo. Alberto says he thinks they were childhood friends. After Alberto leaves, Cajiga suggests to Espindola that Juan may be the bastard son of Francisco de Alcazar. Espindola says, what does it matter? He's in prison for 10 years in Santo Domingo. They decide to take advantage of Juan's absence to arrest his friends.
Catalina questions Aimee about about Az and Juan. She denies everything.
Noel goes looking for Az in the cantina, and finds out that ET, Serafin, and Az have been arrested. Espindola tells Noel that they all escaped. In jail, ET, Pedro, and Serafin worry about what has happened to Az, who has been set aside for sale to Cajiga.
Back at the convent, FD is worried about Monica, who isn't eating. They go into her cell and find her passed out on the floor. That's it, says FD. She's not cut out to be a nun--back home she goes.
Aimee and Cata return from MC with their purchases (which Andres has paid for). Lupe tells Cata that the nuns want her to go pick up Monica.
Noel has been to Santo Domingo but has been unable to get any news of Juan. His housekeeper says, there hasn't been news here either about ET and the rest, not even Az.
Bautista tells Andres that the prisoners have arrived. They go off to look at them, and pass Monica, who is teaching some children. They remark on the change in her, and Andres confides to Alberto that his conscience bothers him for what he did to her.
Andres recognizes ET and Serafin from his visit to the cantina. Alberto reminds him that tomorrow is his wedding day--he shouldn't be making plans to work.
Aimee and Catalina present Monica with her bridesmaid's dress. When the moms have left, Aimee tells M that she can't wait for the wedding, so that she won't have to see her face again.
Juan arrives in San Pedro!!! His boat is packed to the gills, and he's dressed to the nines. [Melinda thinks he looks like a pimp, but other times, other customs, what the heck]. He goes to see Noel, who has the flu. He wants to know what's happened with Pedro and ET. Noel tells him the rumors about his imprisonment, and Juan says they were all false. He was delayed by a storm, but has made a pile of money. Juan swears to find his friends, dead or alive, and to make those responsible pay. Noel asks if he is still planning to marry and he says, of course. That's why I made the trip.
Andres and Aimee marry, with Monica as Madrina de Lazo, in a dress that makes her look like Little Bo Peep. She catches the bouquet.
A servant brings food to the prisoners. He tells them that only the niÒa Monica is goodhearted, and that she is the sister of Aimee. Pedro et al discuss among themselves the possibility that it's the same Aimee--after all, it's not a common name.
Juan goes to Aimee's house and finds it empty.
Lupe procures for Aimee a flask of animal blood and hides it in the bedroom where she will pass her wedding night.
Monica has a nightmare [more hot dreams of Andres? She's saying no, no.] Meanwhile, in the nuptial chamber, Andres is sleeping like a baby while Aimee lies awake with a sick look on her face.
Bautista comes for the prisoners. ET asks if the shackles are to be removed and Bautista smacks him.
Andres wants some early morning lovin', but Aimee tells him not by the light of day.
Juan buys a horse. He goes to see Noel and asks him what he knows about the Altamira family. Juan tells Noel that Aimee is the woman he has been planning to marry. Noel says, are you crazy? Aimee got married yesterday--to Andres Alcazar!
RE: Episodes
13 & 14 ---------- May 18, 1999***SUMMARY*** Author: Carla Date: 05-25-99 07:50
Tuesday's episode began with Juan de Diablo looking for Aimee, but unfortunately she is getting married to Andres. The bride and groom are being congratulated by their invited guests. Inside the hacienda, Aimee tells Lupe to hide a mysterious bottle in the bedroom.
The prisoners are awaken and taken by Bautista to go work (I presume). They were taken prisoners because of venganza. Juan meets with Lic. Noel and tells him about the horse he bought. Lic. Noel tells him that he is there to sign the papers accepting Lic. Noel last name as his legal name. Juan asks about the Altimira family. Lic. Noel asks why he wants to know. Juan responds that he went over there to look for Aimee. Aimee is the woman that he is going to marry. The Licensado asks Juan if hasn't gone crazy, telling him that Aimee got married the day before to Andres. Juan get made and accuses Lic. Noel of lying to him.
Dona Catalina encounters Monica returning from her morning visit to the chapel. Dona Catalina tells Monica that she wants to speak to her and that its rather a delicate matter. Dona C. reminds Monica that Aimee got married and that she is worred because Dona C. is sure that Aimee lost her virginity on her wedding night. She says that she is preoccupied over what Monica said about Aimee and Juan and is afraid that Andres may have noticed that Aimee was not a virgin. She wants to know the truth. Monica tells her that Azucena told her and besides she also saw them. Dona C. is worried about the embarrassment and the scandal that they will suffer if it is true. Andres enters the room and tells Dona C. and Monica that Aimee is dressing and notices that Dona C. is nervous but Monica covers by telling him that she is still getting accustomed to the idea that Aimee is married.
Licensado Noel and Juan are talking as to why Aimee married Andres. Juan tells him that Aimee promised him that she would wait for him. Lic. Noel says that she was promised to Andres since before Juan left. Juan says that it was Monica who was promised to Andres not Aimee. Lic. says that is probably why Monica entered the convent-because of deception, Andres preferred Aimee. Juan leaves to go look for Aimee hoping that she has not left on her wedding trip.
Aimee sends Lupe to go throw the bottle in the trash (same bottle she hid on her wedding day). Lupe doesn't throw it in the trash but puts it underneath a pile of grass. Lupe thinks she goes unnoticed, however, Juanita is watching. After Lupe leaves the trash area, Juanita goes and uncovers the bottle and takes it with her. Meanwhile, Dona C. is asking Aimee how her wedding night went. Aimee tells her that Andres was nice to her and assures her that it is certain that she at one time she only talked with Juan. Dona C. advises her that she is married and for her not go do good things that look bad because they are misinterpreted and people talk. Aimee tells her not to be preoccupied, that it will be several years before Juan comes back. In the meantime, Juan is on his way to look for Aimee.
Back at the ranch, the detinidos are working when they see Juan ride by on his horse. Juan meets with Monica and asks if Aimee is still in the hacienda. Monica tells him how dare him come to the hacienda. Juan tells her how dare Aimee tease me, tell me that she would wait for me. Did you know she was my lover? She dared to marry someone else even if she promised me, she made me look like a fool. I left on my trip so that I could have money to get married. Monica begs him to leave, that she will give him anything he wants. But, they continue to argue, with Monica trying to keep Juan from entering the hacienda. She tells him that Aimee left on her wedding trip to Europe the day before. Just then, Andres shows up and Juan knows that Monica is lying to him. Andres invites Juan to meet his new wife. They go inside and when Andres introduces Aimee to Juan- Aimee faints. Everyone is speculating, including the servants, why Aimee fainted. Everyone thinks that Aimee is pregnant and that is why Andres married Aimee and not Monica. Aimee and Monica are talking in the bedroom and Aimee asks why Juan was there. Monica tells her that he was there to tell Andres the truth. Dona C. and Sofia are talking about Aimee fainting. Sofia asks who was the man that was there. Dona C. tells her that she doesn't know but must be a relative of Sofia's family. She says that Juan must related to them because he looks so much like her deceased brother Francisco. In the office, Andres is asking Juan to accept his proposal and not to leave. Andres has proposed to Juan that he become the administrator for "Campo Real." Juan accepts and Andres tells him that he will stay and live in the hacienda-Andres arranges to have a room prepared for him. Sofia enters the office and Andres tells her "I see you remember him." She asks what is he doing there and Juan tells her that she hasn't changed a bit. Sofia forbids Juan to stay and Andres tells her that he is abiding by his fathers last wishes.
Dona C. asks Aimee if she isn't pregnant and if that wasn't what caused her to faint. Aimee assures her that Andres has been the first man in her life (Sweet Sixteen and HAS been Kissed). Juan, Andres, and Lic. Noel are talking. Juan tells Andres that his mother doesn't like him very well. Andres tells him that his mother lives in another world (he makes it sound as if she's waco or something). Andres tells Juan that there is something else that he wants to tell him. They are the final words from his father before he died-they were for him. His father asked Andres to always help Juan and to never abandon him and now he was doing what his father's last wishes were. Bautista enters and is introduced to Juan.
In the bedroom, Aimee tells Lupe about her friendship with Juan and asks her to look for him and tell him that she wants to speak to him. Meanwhile, Sofia tells Bautista to chase Juan from there, to do what it takes to get rid of him. Lupe reports back to Aimee about the where abouts of Juan and informs her that he is the new administrator. Aimee goes into Juan's bedroom. Juan wants to know what she is doing there. He tells her is she there to tell him that she loves the noble gentleman Acasa (?), that she is happy and the owner of a hacienda. Juan insults her-he tells to yell and tell her husband the truth. He tells her to leave and that she doesn't interest him. The only thing she can do for him to forgive her and forget what she did to him is for her to leave with him.
Juan meets up with Monica and tells him that he shouldn't have accepted Andres proposal. She tells him that Aimee is regretful. Juan tells her that Aimee looked for him, spied on him at his house when he was naked (possibly more buns of steel)-what man with blood in his veins resists. Not only was she able to get what she wanted, but she made him go crazy like an imbecile. That's why he made a trip, even though she was playing with his life every minute. Want to know why I did it-so that I could have come near with clothes like a gentleman, so that she wouldn't be embarrassed with me, so that I could do all those things that are important to you like family, convenience, and religion. I also did it because she told me she loved me. Dona C. and Monica talk about the relationship between Aimee and Juan. Dona C. suspects that Juan is Francisco's son. They wonder if Andres and Juan know the truth. Dona C. says that only a blind man won't be able to see the resemblance.
While eating dinner Alberto insults Juan about him being poor. Monica comes to his rescue defending Juan to Alberto. She tells him that there are many who have nothing and deserve it and then there are those who have everything and don't deserve it (you tell him girl) (Lic. Noel expression was priceless, he wanted to laugh at Alberto). Juan returns to his office and waiting for him is a friend. Juan inquires about his friends and Azucena. His friend asks why he is working there since is now he's rich and doesn't need to work. Juan tells him that Aimee married Andres and that he and Andres are half-brothers, they are the sons of the same father, Francisco. Juan tells his friend that because of these people, he has nothing (a family, not even a last name). Now that I wanted to change my life I had illusions of myself getting married, having a children, and then this man steals away the woman I had chosen for me. He asks why he always has to be the loser. He says Andres will not have a fruitful life with Aimee. Juan says she promised him that she would be mine and she will keep her promise.
Dona C. is asking Lic. Noel for the truth. Is Juan Francisco's son? She asks about his promise to marry, did he tell the Licensado the name of the woman. Lic. Noel tells her the truth about his paternity but doesn't answer who the girl is. He tells her that Juan knows the truth. Dona Catalina asks the Licensado to speak to Juan and tell him about the consequences if the truth comes out.
Back in the bedroom, Virginia is at work-Oh excuse me, Aimee is at work. Aimee tells Andres that Monica isn't the saint she appears to be. She is calculating, cold, and a liar. I prefer that she leave, she is only here to pester me, make me look bad with Sofia and with you. The next day Aimee and Andres are walking when she seems startled. Aimee recognizes the prisoners and wants to return back into the hacienda. Sofia orders Bautista to fire all the servants that know the truth about Juan. However, the servants that are fired think that Juan is the one that ordered them fired because they are old. The fired servants tell Monica that Juan fired them because they are no good for nothing. Aimee finds Juan and tells him about his friends. That she saw them there at the hacienda and that they had cuffs on their feet. Monica meets up with Juan and tells him that he is heartless, he fired the servants-but Juan doesn't know what she is talking about. He doesn't have time to argue with Monica, he has more important things on his mind, like where are the workers. He asks for them, but they have already left. He then turns to Monica and asks where are these people that I supposedly fired? It ends with Monica taking him to them.
RE: Episodes 15 & 16 ---------- May 19, 1999
Author: Maria C. Date: 05-23-99 10:43
Juan is talking with a woman and Bautista about getting ready the house of the administrator after Juan leaves, the woman says that he’s just like the first patron and Bautista threatens her.
Meanwhile, Sofia is in her room trying to open a box in comes Bautista and she tries to convince him to do something bad to Juan, anything put the laborers against him, make him fall of his horse, anything. Bautista tells her that that’s no problem because even Alberto doesn’t like him he thinks that he’s not trustworthy. Sofia asks him about the older worker, the ones that knew her husband and she orders him to fire them and to make disappear that maldito diablo.
Andres talks with Aime about the promise he made to his dad (taking care of Juan), she asks him if he’s going to fire him and he tells her that he isn’t because his mom got to learn that she can’t always do what she wants to. At that moment Aimee sees Pedro and she tells Andres that she has a headache and wants to go back to the house.
In the meantime Bautista tells two older people to get out of the property because they are not useful anymore. The man’s granddaughter goes to tell Monica and she demands to know what’s wrong and who made that order when they tell her that is was Juan she gets very upset.
Aimee goes to see Juan and she tells him that she saw Pedro and he runs out of the room to find out why he is a prisoner, he runs into Monica that claims about firing the old people of the hacienda (is an hacienda isn’t it?? cause I have still visions of La Mentira so please check me ok? ). He tells her that he has more important things to think about and not to believe everything she hears about him. They go to the “house” of the workers and he tells them that he didn’t make that order and that they can stay. When he and Monica leave they (the older people) talk about the resemblance he has with the first patron.
Monica is worried about what’s going to happen with Juan now that he contradicted Bautista’s orders. He tells her not to get worried about him, also he excuses himself for what happened in the morning.
Juan: Of a gentleman as you can see I only have the clothes. But I also want to tell you that if I had you, only becoming blind, deaf or imbecile I would have left you for another woman and less for a who== like your sister....
Juan goes with another worker (leaving Monica alone) to find his friend Pedro and to ask him about Serafin and El Tuerto.
Meanwhile, Alberto is talking with Andres about Juan, he tells him (alberto) that now he’s seeing Juan more like a rival because he’s been like flirting with Monica. Andres tells him that she is a lady and that she wouldn’t fall for him (jajaja).
Monica talks with her mom about trying to convince Juan to go away and asks her if Juan is really Francisco’s son, Catalina tells her that no that they resemble a bit but he is not. Aimee arrives and Catalina leaves to see Sofia.
Aimee tells Monica that no man will look at her (Monica) after being hers.
Monica: so you finally admit that Juan was yours
Aime: Yes, so what are you going to tell Andres so that he fights with Juan and gets killed or injured?
Monica: Juan was right about you when he said that you are an hypocrite and the worse and even with that he wants to runaway with you.
Aimee: that show’s how much he loves me
Monica tells her that if she wants to go away with Juan she will have to pass over her dead body, her sweet sister answers that it would be a pleasure. Monica tells her that she wanted Andres and she got him so now she’ll have to stick with him and if she does anything with Juan, she’ll have to humble herself and take him with her.
In the meantime, Bautista is taking Serafin and El Tuerto to the posada where Azucena is. The owner (Guadalupe) tells him that it would be a pleasure to kill Juan.
In the house Sofia talks with Andres and she tells him that she won’t eat with Juan, Andres gets out of her room and founds Monica, she suggests him to send Aimee and her aunt to San Pedro where they can be with she and her mom in peace and without Juan.
Juan goes to talk with Sofia and demands her to stay of his businesses and not to fire the older people that knew HIS father, in his way out he tells her to go out and get a little sunshine and breeze it would make her look more beautiful.
Two of the servants (sorry I didn’t catch their names) talk about Juan and also about a little bottle with blood that Lupe dropped in the garbage the next day of the wedding between Aimee and Andres, they think that they are doing witchcraft to Andres.
In their room, Andres is talking with Aimee about Monica suggestion, she tells him that she doesn’t want to go to San Pedro, she would miss him too much, why not send your mom, Monica and my mom???.
Monica finds Juan in Andres’s office and she talks with him about the older workers, she tells him that she is the responsible one and that her aunt must know that it’s not his fault.
Juan: You know what your problem is “Santa” Monica? That you have the soul of a martyr you are willing to face up with Doña Sofia to get me out of trouble, you bear up with my desplantes (couldn’t find the word in English) and my presence just to prevent Andres the shame of knowing that he’s wife is a whor===. Don’t you notice that the others may take advantage of you?
In comes Andres (darn!) and Monica leaves, he and Juan talk Monica and love, Juan admits that Monica is very pretty but he is not going to fall for a woman again he had a bad experience with them (you poor thing).
Aimee talks with Juan and she tells him that he’s the one she loves and that she would like to talk with him in his room before dinner.
Meanwhile in “La Venta” Guadalupe goes to Azucena’s room and he makes her pay for all he spent in her (not precisely in money).
In Andres’s house Pedro thinks that his friends didn’t escape because they would have told him. Don Noel goes with the other man to put their papers in order.
Juan is out in the forest with Bautista and other workers searching for Serafin and El Tuerto.
Back in Andres’s house Monica is alone in the living room and in he comes Andres, he tells her that he spoke with Aimee about her suggestion of sending her (Aimee) with Sofia to San Pedro and that she doesn’t want to go. If Sofia is the one having problems with Juan she’s the one that should leave. And what do you think about it? asks Monica, well says Andres I would like for Aimee to stay here with me. Monica looks really sad.
In the forest Juan is still looking for his friends, he asks Bautista if something is near there like a house or something and he answers that no. Another worker says that the nearest thing is “La Venta”, so they go there.
Again at Andres’s house:
Sofia is in her room getting ready for dinner and one of the servants of the kitchen tells her about the bottle with blood she found after Andres and Aimee’s wedding. Sofia asks who did the bed of his son after the wedding, it was me says the servant girl, was there THE proof of Aimee’s purity, of course says the girl. Sofia takes the bottle and tells the girl to go to iron her dress, she stays with an ugly face (ugliest than her usual face).
Catalina talks with Aimee and begs her to talk with Andres and convince him to fire Juan. Aimee plays the innocent but her mom doesn’t believe her anymore. Aimee accepts, but she won’t talk with Andres but with Juan, she’ll try to convince him to leave.
Meanwhile Juan, Bautista and the workers arrive to “La Venta”. Inside Guadalupe talks about his experience with Azucena, he wasn’t her first man and he’s going to sell her.
In her room, Azucena is taking care of her wounds (I suppose Guadalupe beat her) she’s also trying to convince Merche (sp) to run away with her in the night and hide in Andres’s house.
Downstairs, Juan comes in and Bautista tells Guadalupe that he’s looking for two prisoners that escape. Juan asks if he can look around and Guadalupe doesn’t let him, he wants to talk with Mr. Alcazar first. After Juan leaves Guadalupe and the bartender plan to move the prisoners somewhere else.
The night comes and in the living room Catalina and Monica are talking about Aimee’s behavior. Catalina is very worried about Sofia finding the truth she’s really bad with them now, so you can imagine how she could get if she finds Aimee’s past. Monica decides to go talk with Aimee she has to put an end to all she caused. In their way Aimee sees them and hides to go meet with Juan in his room.
He is with Pedro who leaves them (Aimee and Juan) alone so they can talk.
In the living room, Sofia tells Monica that she shouldn’t think so bad of her sister, maybe she’s with Andres. In comes Andres who asks about dinner, also Sofia comes in and she says she’s going to eat with them, better give Juan a chance. She asks about Aimee and Monica says that she’s probably in her room so she’ll go looking for her. Obviously she goes to Juan’s room.
There, he is talking with Aimee about Monica, Aimee asks him if he wants to maker her jealous and he says that Monica is very beautiful and who know what she’s willing to do just to save the family’s name. Some knocks at the door and Aimee hides in Juan’s room, Monica comes in.
Monica: we were about to start dinner and Andres asked about Aimee.
Juan: The only thing you do is worry about Andres right? I’m sorry but your sister is not here.
Monica: She’s not in her room or anywhere else of the house
Juan: She’s not here either
Monica: I don’t believe you
She tries to go to his room and he grabs her.
Monica: Don’t touch me
J uan: Then, “Santa” Monica, never enter to a man’s room if you don’t want him to touch you...
She goes.
Aimee gets out and claims why he talked with her like that, he tells her that he is free to do whatever he wants to do. She goes too.
In the dinner Sofia says she doesn’t want to leave to San Pedro is very boring. Alberto suggest to send her to Mexico and Aimee agrees is really good at the capital. Juan thinks how could he love her and stares at Monica who is really ashamed (Gosh his eyes are really something!!!!!).
In their room Monica and Catalina talk about Aimee and Juan, and Catalina make Monica swear not to tell anyone that Juan is Francisco’s son, everyone knows it except Andres.
In their room Aimee is trying to convince Andres to send Sofia, Catalina and Monica to Mexico.
Juan decides to go back to “La Venta” with Pedro. Meanwhile, there Azucena and Merche (sp) finally escape and Azucena sees Serafin.
Juan and Pedro arrive to “La Venta” (too late) and Juan threatens Guadalupe and makes him show them the whole place so they can look for their friends. He doesn’t find them and they left. Guadalupe goes to Azucena’s room and discovers she and Merche escaped.
Meanwhile they (Azucena and Merche) find a little house and stay there, Azuce is really ill and coughs a lot.
Serafin and El Tuerto beat the bartender (who is taking them to another place) and run away.
In the morning, Sofia is at her room and she tells the servant that she can’t speak to anyone about the bottle she found.
In the dining room, Andres is taking breakfast and Monica comes in, they talk about she getting married and she says she won’t marry anyone because only God is in her heart (yeah right).
Sofia talks with Juan (sorry I didn’t get it, I think it was about Juan’s last name). Then he goes looking for Serafin and El Tuerto (again) and he meets with Merche.
Well, sorry if I cut the last part but I was really tired, hope you like it. This is my first time doing summaries so you’ll have to forgive me, pleeeeeasseeeeee?
Episodes 17 & 18 ---------- May 20, 1999 ~~~~~~~Summary~~~~~~~Author: Mimi Date: 05-21-99 04:46
When Meche attempts to go back to La Vent, Azucena takes off. Meche sees Bautista talking to Guadalupe Cajiga and changes her mind. Azucena is no longer in the shack and Meche runs into the search party. Juan sends her back to her grandfather, Florindo.
Sofia summons Catalina to her room. She wants to know if Cat has mentioned the resemblance between Juan and Francisco to anyone. Only Monica. Sofia says that event though Juan was born before her marriage, it still shames her. She swears Cat to secrecy and tells her that she’s offered Juan money. Before Cat leaves she asks if Aimee practices witchcraft. Cat has a fit- her daughter were raised devout Catholics and would never commit such sacrilege! Sofia tells her to calm down. The servants are also speculating as to whether or not Aimee used witchcraft to take Andres away from Monica.
Monica is outside reading when Azucena breaks down at the gate. Monica has her taken up to her room and leaves a message for Bautista to get a doctor. Cat is worried Az may tell on Aimee, but Monica is more worried about her health She takes off in search of Juan. Bautista goes up and starts to take Az out of the room when Juan and Monica arrive yelling at him. Bautista takes off for the doc, but stops at La V to warn Cajiga who tries to play tough. Bautista
tells him now is not the time to try to be brave ‘cause Juan is definitely going to come for you. Cajiga agrees to leave. Juan takes Az into his arms and starts rocking her gently and Monica is moved by his tenderness.
Downstairs now, Juan is asking Monica if Az said anything. Sofia and Alberto show up. Sofia is irate that her home is being turned into a refuge for undesirables (Juan is bringing in his entire crew!) She takes Monica to task and say move Az into the servants’ quarters. NO! states Juan with a firmness that surprises everyone. (Is there any doubt in any of their minds as to who’s running things?) Juan says he’ll take Az to his quarters which raises a few eyebrows.
He informs Sofia that he’s not the type to take advantage of defenseless girls and takes off. Monica goes after him. Alberto is indignant but Sofia thinks twice and tells him to let it go.
Duplicitous-two-faced-forked-tongued-two-headed-bad-penny-Alberto runs to Andres and complains about Juan’s haughtiness, his crudeness and so on. He tells Andres that Monica is in Juan’s room even as they speak. Andres decides it’s too much. He hasn’t like the atmosphere since Juan arrived.
The doc tells Juan that pneumonia is always dangerous but that if she makes it through the night then she has a chance. Monica is nursing Az and tells Juan to keep faith. He tells her if Az makes it, it won’t be because of divine or medical intervention, but for these hands (he takes both of hers in his), capable of performing whatever miracle and the he plants a kiss on her hand. Monica is trembling. (talk about a weak in the knees moment).
Monica tells Juan that God doesn’t let anything happen that isn’t his will. Juan asks if she really believes that. Yes says Monica. Then I’ve got a lot to be angry with him about. Don’t say that says Monica, we should be thankful to him. For what? For being the son of an adulterer? For not knowing the warmth of a family? For not even being able to hope to marry a decent woman and start one of my own? (sniff) I don’t see why not says Monica. Because I don’t even have a name to offer, what are you without a name? As you can see, I don’t have a lot to thank God for.
Andres enters with a pissy attitude and starts in on Juan for allowing Monica into his room. It’s no place for a decent young woman. Juan says she’s taking care of a sick girl, what’s the big deal. Things escalate and Monica starts to panic and tells Andres it’s her fault, she’ll leave with him now (I must say the amused looks Juan gets on his face when talking to Andres crack me up). Andres tells Juan he’ll talk to him tomorrow and escorts a reluctant Monica out.
Alberto is telling Aimee about Juan and doesn’t understand why Andres doesn’t kick him out, especially since he’s being so forward with Monica. Aimee jealously blames Monica mad says she should be the one to go. Andres is talking to Monica. Noel warned him about Juan, he’s way to proud and haughty, but you won’t let me put him in his place- why not? Andres asks if it’s because she’s in love with Juan and keeps applying the pressure. Poor Monica gives in and says yes rather than tell the truth which she almost spilled. Andres is horrified- he’s so far beneath you; he doesn’t even have a name!
Monica runs up to her room in tears. Cat wants to know what’s up. Monica feels completely humiliated. Cat says she’ll speak to Sofia who’ll clear things up with Andres. Sofia thinks Monica is a silly girl to have said she was in love with Juan. Cat tells her she’s only trying to protect Andres and keep him from finding out that Juan is his brother (& much more!) It isn’t right for Monica to have to sacrifice herself for Andres’ sake says Cat.
Andres runs to Aimee with the news. Juan’s got to go. Aimee only wants to know if Juan returns Monica’s feelings. Andres says Juan is too insolent- he’s going to send him away. Aimee thinks Monica is the one who should go (don’t you just hate her!) As soon as Andres leaves the room she off to Juan’s (can we say reckless?) What’s this about Monica being in love with you. Juan says he doesn’t have time for her games. She told Andres she’s in love with you, why? Ask her says Juan. Well, I’m asking you replies Aimee- you’re doing this to get back at me aren’t you? Juan says- you think I’m hanging around here on your account? That’s why I came, but I’m over it. Aimee wants to know what he’s still doing here then- is it Monica? Juan is ticked off and says enough with Monica. Well Andres wants to fire you. what’s it to you if he does, says Juan? Aimee says- it’s because I love you, truly. I miss you so much. There’ll never be another like you (I bet!) Tell me something says Juan, you never planned on marrying me did you? (heartbreak moment, sniff) Aimee looks away. Juan continues- I don’t doubt that you love me in your own way, but you never would have abandoned your social position and chanced a scandal for someone like me..... Juan, you have
no name answers Aimee( I don’t know about you all but I hate her more than I ever did Virginia- can she twist the knife a little more?) And there it is, replies Juan, the name.
Sofia enters. What are you doing here? she asks a startled Aimee who lies and says just checking on the patient and runs out. Sofia has a new proposition for Juan, not only money but a bride- none other than Monica. Juan wants to know if Monica expressed a desire to marry him (3rd person talking to him about Monica tonight, at least they’re all on the same page). I don’t have a name, how can I get married. Don Noel would give you his- Juan knows all about Noel’s offer already but Mansera isn’t the name he wants- it’s Alcanzar! He chastises Sofia for tossing Monica around like some merchandise she’s trying to dump by asking her to sacrifice herself in the name of love for Andres. He says it isn’t’ t that he doesn’t appreciate Monica, quite the contrary, he’s just not used to being purchased for women! (Oh man he has got some great lines) He goes on to insult Sofia and her class and then tells her that she and Noel can bear witness to the local magistrate and clear up the matter of his name. He doesn’t care what she tells Andres- long-lost relative, whatever, but it’s Alcanzar or nothing! (It’s nice when you have the upper hand) Sofia says she’ll think about it but please not a word to Andres. By the way how’ s the patient- if you need anything let me know.
Over in San Pedro, Don Noel and the captain have been playing a game of cat and mouse over the missing court papers which supposedly show the convictions of Serafin, Pedro and El Tuerto. the captain insists that Az was set free so it’s not his fault if she’s disappeared. Noel tells him he’s playing a dangerous game as it involves Andres and Juan. Capt. says he’ll tell Andres the same, and as for Juan, tell him I’m waiting for him (Big words little man).
Monica is too ashamed to go down to dinner. She wonders why God doesn’t help her. What will Andres think? What about if Juan finds out?
Juan is up into the wee hours nursing Az. He is lying next to her exhausted when a knock wakes him up. He kisses her forehead and Az wakes up-Juan! She’s not dreaming! He hugs her. Juan is holding Az as she recounts her story an she tells him that she never let any of the men touch her. What about Cajiga? Az lies and says no, he just beat her, but Juan, she says, you have to kill him. Juan asks for details about Serafin, but Az says she didn’t see that much, but Juan has to kill Guadalupe Cajiga. Juan turns a deadly stare towards Pedro. Later on he is loading up his pistol and takes off to settle accounts.
Cat goes in to see Sofia and wants to know what she’s going to do, has she spoken to Andres? No not yet, but I had to promise Juan a thousand and one things to cover for Monica’s blunder. She tells Cat she’s going to dress. Meanwhile, Monica has had enough, she’s done covering for Aimee, let the chips fall where they may. Let’s go home Aimee can figure it out for herself. Cat is afraid of a tragedy, Andres might kill Aimee, Well if he’s going to kill her, let him kill her then!!(my thought exactly but is this Santa Monica talking?)
Aimee is still trying every argument she can with Andres, to keep Juan within her claws. She tells him that there’s no logic in sending Juan back to San Pedro, since Monica lives there- they’d only see each other more often. Andres figures she’s right and Aimee smiles to herself.
A much calmer Monica tells Cat how her heart went out to Juan when he said he couldn’t even marry & have kids of his own. Such a strong, generous and good man (catch her she’s falling....), because deep down he is good she says smiling the whole time. Cat says if he were so good he would have forgiven Aimee (que facil, as if she deserves it) and taken off rather than have them all here with their hearts in their throat at all times (con el Jesus en la boca! she says) Monica says it’s just that there’s so much anger and frustration inside him. How horrible to know your father was a rich and powerful man and yet you live like he had to , a pariah. It’s an injustice, it might have been better if he’d never known.
Aimee is having another of her vanity sessions when Monica walks in. There’s a confrontation about Monica telling Andres she’s in love with Juan. Monica tells her she was trying to cover her butt; Aimee insists that its a pretext. Monica says too bad he isn’t a “decent” man or I wouldn’t hesitate to take him away from you. Aimee laughs- a holier than thou wanna bee nun like you? Juan likes his women hot-blooded- a good lay (does Aimee ever listen to herself?) Monica tells her she talks like a wh*re. She answers that this wh*re took away your fiancé and managed to marry no less than an Alcanzar del Valle. Monica tells her that Az is the one who they found and she’s likely to talk. Aimee bolts downstairs (she’s not much in the brains dept., is she?)
She asks a servant for Juan, who isn’t there. Out comes Sofia, followed by Az who recognizes the voice. A horror struck Aimee tries to shut her up, but it’s too late, Sofia wants to hear. She’s Juan’s lover says Az. Sofia slaps Aimee- “TRASH”- go into my room and wait for me. Sofia wants details. Az says Monica knew also.
Meanwhile Andres is having a fit because Juan took off even though he left word he wanted to speak with him.
Alberto takes a cheap shot at Juan.
Sofia goes into her room and pulls out Aimee’s “blood bottle” This is what you used to dupe Andres into thinking he was the first. How could you and with that bastard no less. Sofia goes for Aimee’s throat, but Aimee starts to brag. Yes, I did it, so what? Juan is 1000 times the man Andres is and I love him! Sofia lunges at her again, but Aimee dares her- Go ahead- let Andres know- let everyone know, I’ll just leave with Juan. Sofia tells her she’s not going anywhere. I’ll kill you first, she tells a frightened looking Aimee. In comes Monica and Sofia tells her off as well. Back in their room, Aimee is finally speechless.
Juan is at La Venta with a knife to the bartender’s throat looking for his friends and Cajiga who is actually in San Pedro, trying to cook up more criminal activity with the capt.The bartender knows nothing and Juan leaves. On Andres’ orders, Bautista is waiting for Juan. Juan tell the groom to gather the men. Bautista comes forward yelling that people are busy. In one move (I kid you not) Juan jumps off his horse and slams a fist into Bautista’s face (I heard teeth rattle) and pulls a knife on him. Now is not the time to mess with this son-of-a-bitch- that’s what he is and who won’t deny it but if Bautista wants to test him... Bautista is nearly crying in vexation.
Andres wants to know what happened to Juan, and Bautista can only say well he’s back- Andres goes to look for him and overhears part of Az’s retelling of what happened with Aimee and Sofia. He jumps to the conclusion that they are talking about Monica (what kind of dense fog is he living in anyway?) Andres is upset and pours himself a stiff one.
Sofia is in her room pacing when Juan walks in, making himself comfortable in a chair, very much lord and master of his domain. He tell Sofia that he didn’t know about Andres and Aimee until after they were married. Sofia says any decent man would not have taken advantage of a young lady. She’s no lady and I didn’t take advantage- I merely accepted what was offered to me (I’m in awe of his lines). Sofia says she fooled them all, is that why you came. Juan says yes, but now he’s no longer interested, she’s not worth it. (Hip Hip Hooray). He will take advantage of the situation. The name Alcanzar or he tells Andres that his wife was Juan’s lover. Sofia gives in. Send for don Noel.
Meanwhile Andres summons Cat. they have to do something about Monica. She should marry Alberto. Sofia goes to tell the girls it’s all settled. Aimee is never to speak to Juan again in her life and Monica and Cat are to pack their bags and get out. Andres meanwhile is insisting that Monica and Juan are an item. His mother comes in and he tells her that he overheard part of a conversation. Cat says that it doesn’t mean they were talking about Monica. Andres says they were talking about a young lady under this roof, who else can it be?
To be continued......
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okay everybody, how quickly can you say shotgun wedding? And who would pick Alberto (YUCK!) over Juan?
Certainly not our fiery Monica. I am going to love seeing Aimee eat her words.....
Myriam
~~~~~~~~ Summary Episodes 19 & 20~~~~~~~~~~Author:
Iria Date: 05-22-99 10:52
Sofia replies to Catalina that Monica herself admitted liking Juan. Andres tells Catalina not to worry, the marriage to Alberto would be the solution. Once she's married she'll forget about Juan. Catalina leaves the room upset.
Andres aks Sofia what she thinks, Monica doing such a thing. Andres tells his mom that Juan's relationship with Monica has been going on for a while. He wonders if anything went on between them. Sofia tells him to forget about it, she knows Monica very well & she would never behave like that. Andres is not to sure about that because of Juan's ways with women. Andres will talk to Alberto & fire Juan. Sofia asks him not to since he could say something to compromise Monica.
Juan finds El Tuerto & Serafin.
Catalina & Sofia talk about Monica's wedding to Alberto. Catalina says it's unfair , Sofia on the other hand says that what they've done to her & Andres it's not fair. If they would have told her the truth, she wouldn't have allowed that wedding. Sofia will talk to Monica, that marriage is the best thing for her. Sofia is thankful that andres thought it was Monica. Now she has to go through the humiliation & embarassment of admitting in public that Juan is the bastard son of Francisco. Monica's sacrifice is nothing compared to hers.
Catalina explains to Monica. She doesn't agree. She doesn't want to get married & least of all to Alberto.
She doesn't think it's fair that she has to pay for what Aimee did, but Sofia & Andres think that with the marriage to Alberto Monica won't be tempted.
She also tells Monica that Sofia will give Juan his last name. He demanded it and in return he won't say anything about his relationship with Aimee.
In the meantime Andres talks to Alberto about Monica.
Alberto isn't satisfied with the idea of marrying her until Andres offers him a dowry.
Bautista complains to Sofia about Juan. Sofia replies that he'll have to put up with alot of things because Juan will soon be an Alcazar. Bautista wants to kill Juan
but she doesn't agree.
Andres tells Aimee he feels lucky he married her & also that he just found out Monica & Juan had a relationship.
Monica tells Sofia she will not accept a wedding with Alberto. She's innocent and will not pay for Aimees doings. Sofia replies she doesn't have a choice, she has to marry him. She then yells at Catalina & Monica gets upset. Sofia says that if Andres finds out everyone will know that the distinguished Altamira countess are vixen.
She blames them for this situation. Her son married a low woman, his kids will have her for a mother & now she has to give Juan his last name.
Aimee agrees that Monica should marry Alberto. As per Aimee, her sister is a liar. Always told her it was her fault Andres broke up with her. Andres says Juan can't stay in the house.
Aimee is in the garden & Juan passes by, he doesn't want to talk to her. She explains that Andres thinks he had a relationship with Monica. The'll meet later on to talk about it.
Juan apologises to Andres for not going to talk to him in the morning. He found the prisoners. Don Noel will come today and we'll see what information he brings from the San Pedro jail. Juan asks what he wanted to talk to him about & he replies it's no longer important. Juan walks out to meet Aimee.
Catalina tells Monica that she should marry Alberto. What will happen when she dies. She'll have to take care of her sister's kids and stay in CR with Sofia & Andres. Monica says if she'll marry then it has to be worth it. She suggest marrying Juan who will soon be an Alcazar.
Aime tells Juan that Monica will be married to Alberto. It's best for her. She tells him to leave to San Pedro, she can visit every now & then. He replies that once she's sick of her husband's bed she'll happily jump into his. He also says she's no longer important in his life. Aime blames Monica for this.
Catalina tells Sofia that Monica will sacrifice and marry Juan. Sofia will then talk to Andres & Don Noel.
Don Noel is happy Juan will receive his name.
Sofia talks to Don Noel, she asks him to help her tell Andres, she hopes Juan will not claim his part of her husband's will. Noel tells her Juan is a rich man. Sofia also wants him to convince Juan to marry Monica.
Don Noel tells Juan that Monica prefers to marry him. She's aware that he's an Alcazar. Sofia as well as Catalina agree. Juan agrees to marry Monica.
Catalina is worried that Juan will mistreat her daughter, and Monica reminds her how tender he was when he saw Azusena. Catalina appreciates that she's willing to sacrifice herself. Monica thinks to herself(Sacrifice, Am I really sacrificing myself or is it that I want to marry him). Aime comes in says Don Noel wants to speak to her mom. Aimee insults Monica & tells her she'll never separate them.
Don Noel tells Catalina that Juan accepted. He asks why she wants to marry Juan and if she does it to separate Aimee & Juan. Catalina confirms it.
Catalina tells Monica that Juan accepted. Juan tells his friends that Francisco Alcazar was his father & that he'll be marrying Monica.
Don Noe