GITANAS Summaries in English from Telenovela-World July 27 – September 3, 2004

USA (Telemundo) July 27, 2004- Mar. 23, 2005

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SINOPSIS

http://www.telemundo.com/gitanas/index.html Estreno próximo 27 de julio 9pm/8c

Jovanka, la hija única del patriarca de los Gitanos, regresa a Malarribo a cobrar venganza por la humillación que sufrió cuando era muy joven a mano de los Domínguez.

En su corazón guarda resentimiento y amargura porque se entregó en cuerpo y alma a un “gayó” (hombre no gitano), Rafael Domínguez, hijo de la familia más rica y poderosa del pueblo y éste la humilló y la abandonó marcándola para siempre.

Su apariencia de mujer fría y altiva se derrumba cuando conoce a Juan, hermano de Rafael, que despertará en ella sentimientos que creía habían muerto y con los que deberá luchar porque este será un amor prohibido.

Jovanka regresa al pueblo junto a sus 3 hijas adoptivas María Sashenka, María Salomé y María Magdalena a quienes está dispuesta a defender a costa de todo para que no sufran su mismo destino.

Pero lo que ella no sabe es que María Salomé lleva en su mano la marca del amor errado y ella también se enamorará de un “gayó”, Sebastián, el hijo de Rafael Domínguez.

Salomé y Sebastián vivirán un amor intenso y puro y a pesar de todo y de todos defenderán su amor hasta el final. Pero, ¿será su amor capaz de sanar heridas abiertas, de enmendar odios, rivalidades y de soportar la intolerancia de dos culturas?

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SUMMARIES

www.telenovela-world.com: FIRST SUMMARY!! im so proud :-D 7/27/04 Author: Yaffi (---) Date: 07-27-04 21:37 PDT

a long line of cars is making its way through the desert. it is the gypsies. one car stops next to the other and two men tell vania, the gypsy patriarch and the most respected man in the tribe that there is a nice town not so far ahead where he can have his wedding. vania says he wants to go to malarribo. the men ask him why he wants to go to such a poor town that will offer them nothing when they can go to a much nicer richer town for his wedding. vania tells them he has his reasons. the men tell him that he is the patriarch and they respect him greatly, therefore they will go where he wishes.

sabastian and some other fishermen are at the port joking around and complaining about the fact there they haven't been able to catch anything. they begin to talk about the rumor that their town, malarribo is cursed because many years ago a girl was humiliated and kicked out. sabastian asks about the story and they point to an old man walking and tell him that that man knows the story. sabastian goes after the man and finally gets a hold of him. he asks the man if he knows the legend of the town being cursed because of a girl. the man tells him that it is as real as the both of them. sabastian asks who the girl was. the man says she was a good and innocent girl and the town will be cursed until the people who humiliated her and kicked her out pay.

at the bar there, a man asks the bar owner if she could add a beer to his debt because he is depressed and needs a beer. she says she doesn't accept debt anymore. her niece comes over to her and says she feels sorry for the man and that its just a beer. her aunt says their debts are sky high and the whole town is dealing with misfortune.

jovanka and her girls are driving through the desert. maria salome is singing and maria magdalena is reading a book. maria sashenka tells maria magdalena that she should look around at the beautiful scenery and she can already smell the sea. the girls are excited that they will be reuniting with their gypsy tribe. maria sashenka expresses her happiness at being reunited with her people. she shares her dreams of marrying the most handsome gypsy man in the tribe. jovanka tells the girls to make sure they marry gitana men that respect them above all. maria salome asks "what about love?" maria magdalena seconds that. jovanka flashes back to the memory of her as a young girl running away with her belongings. she stops and holds her stomach (its still flat at that point in her pregnancy) she tells her unborn baby that she will protect her, protect her from the gayo's and never let them hurt her. jovanka comes back from her flashback just as teh car stops. the car has been caught in a mudwhole and won't budge. the girls get out of the car and think of what to do.

the gypsies stop at their camp near the town of malarribo. the two men, one of which is named drago, try to convince vania to have his wedding in the nicer town. vania asks if they are getting the people to go against his decision. they say of course not, its just that they and a few others are wondering why he wants to have his wedding in this town. he says he will tell them. he tells drago and the other man that its because his daughter is comming to that town and he will finally see her again after so many years. they are very happy for him and hug him. he tells them he doesn't know if he can forgive her.

rafael and his mother are at their house (or mansion, whatever you want to call it). the furniture is being removed and we quickly learn that the bank has taken the house because they couldn't make payments on it. he tells her they are gonig to the old house and it is very nice. victoria (rafael's mom) is in denial and can't believe rafael sold it and says she is not going back to the old house. he tells her that he didn't sell it, the bank took it away. she says they can't do that. rafael tells her they can and things are different from how they used to be. she refuses to budge and sits on her chair. she tells rafael that this is the chair she had her babies on. she says she didn't have them in a bed, noooo, she had them on this chair and it is proof that the Dominguez's are strong. (uhhhhhhhh am i the only one that was laughing as i felt very disturbed?) sabastian comes along and rafael tells him to tell his abuela that they have to leave. sabastian proceeds to tell her but of course, nada. rafael tells her not to make him carry her out. she says he won't dare. rafael signals to sabastian and the two of them carry the chair with victoria on it out of the house and through the streets to the old house as people in the town look on and laugh.

jovanka and her daughters are stuck in the desert. they see a man in the distance on his horse. the girls yell out to the man to come help them. he goes over to them and jovanka says she doesn't need any help from a "gayo". the man asks them if they have a rope. the girls say they do and give it to him. he goes over to the front of the car and maria salome is next to him. he looks over to her and an alert look comes over him. he tells her not to move and not go be frightened. jovanka gets her rifle adn goes over to him and tells him to get away from her daughter. maria looks behind her and sees a snake and screams. the man (played by saul) grabs the snake and takes it away. he then proceeds to help the girls with the car. he attaches the rope to the front and tells the girls to get behind and be ready to push. he tells jovanka to get behind the weel and be ready to put the car into gear. the rope is attached to his horse and when he signals he rides the horse as jovanka drives and the girls push. they get the car out of the mudhole. the girls are very happy and thank the man repeatedly esp maria salome. jovanka tells her to get in the car. maria salome explains that she was just thanking the man and jovanka tells her they thanked him enough, there is no need for a party. the man asks why jovanka is so rude. jovanka tells him she knows why he came to them , he thought that he could take advantage of the helpless gypsy women. well that is not the case. the man tells jovanka that not all gayos make fun of the gitana people, that he was doing his duty as a christian helping them when he saw they needed it. he tellls them goodbye in their gypsy language and the girls get all excited. jovanka proceeds to drive off. the girls say "maybe he's a gypsy too, he's too handsome not to be". jovanka is down and tells her daughters she just wants to protect them from the gayos. she tells them she promised that she would always protect them from the gayos. the girls crowd around their mom telling her that she is the most beautiful gitana ever and is such a great dancer. this works to cheer her up (i thought that was the sweetest scene.)

the gypsies are setting up their tents and food and some of the women are dancing. vania is dancing with his soon to be wife when drago and the other man come along. they congradulate vania on his upcomming wedding and tell him that it is a blessing that he found love and honor. they tell him that not all people can find both of those things at once. drago tells them that he knows he couldn't find both. the men tell him to forget the past and focus on the present.

draga is setting up camp with his son jonas. they talk about jovanka and her daughters comming. drago tells jonas how he was supposed to marry jovanka but she ran away, leaving him. and now she is back 20 years later. jonas says maybe now they will settle the score. drago tells jonas that people like that dont come back to settle a score but to get revenge.

vania makes a speech to his fellow gypsies. he tells them God has blessed this land and the skies above them. he shares his hopes that they will be welcomed into the town. they proceed to celebrate.

back at the bar, the owner and another lady are talking about the arrival of the gypsies. the other lady talks about how the gypsies are thieves. the bar owner says thats just gossip. just then a very handsome gypsy man walks in and asks the people in the bar if they know where the gypsy camp is. the bar owner's neice is obiviously smitten by the gypsy man.

rafael, his mother and his girlfriend are at the old house as the servent uncovers all the furnature. its very dusty and full of cobwebs. the victoria complains about the mold and mildew the house has accumulated. rafael tells her the house is nice and his girlfriend tries to convince her as well. victoria won't hear it, esp from the girlfriend and tells her the only reason she knows a few things about houses is because she is her son's girlfriend. they proceed to walk around some more complaining and rafael suggests they talk about something cheerful. his girlfriend says that the gypsies have arrived. rafael says its been 3 years since they were there last. victoria tells them never to talk about the gypsies in her presence or the presence of any dominguez. so much for cheering her up.

the man who had helped jovanka and her daughters with their car troubles comes to see vania. his name is juan bautista. we learn quickly that he and vania are very close friends as they hug and juan welcomes vania back. they talk and vania tells juan he is expecting his daughter along with her 3 daughters. juan realizes those are the women he helped in the desert. juan says he didn't know vania had a daughter. vania says that is somethign he burried a long time ago. he says he won't keep anything from juan and proceeds to tell him the story. 20 years ago one night, jovanka said goodnight to him and went into her tent. she left and never came back. vania heard that jovanka married a gypsy from spain and became part of his tribe and had adopted 3 girls from a neighbooring tribe that had been massacred by the gayos. vania tells juan that he doesn't know if he can ever forgive his daughter for leaving because he made a gypsy promise. juan tells him that was a long time ago and maybe he can forgive his daughter now.

jovanka arrives and sees mama paska, the fortune teller. paska is overjoyed and gives jovanka a warm hug. she sees her daughters and gives them a warm welcome as well but wants to guess their names. she looks at the first one and then says "maria salome" she is right. she goes to the second one and says "maria magdalena" she is right again. she goes to the third one and says "maria sashenka" she is obviously right. the girls can't believe it and jovanka tells them that mama paska is the best fortune teller in the world as she hugs her. the girls go up and hug mama paska. one of the gypsy men goes up to vania and tells him that jovanka has arrived. he sees her and her daughters as they walk towards him. jovanka calls her father "patriarch" and then "padre" and introduces her daughters. he welcomes them into the tribe. jovanka then asks "and me? am i welcomed in" . vania says that she can stay and jovanka says thats not what she asked. vania says that he said all he needs to say and jovanka can stay till tomorrow. juan tells vania to give jovanka a chance to explain. vania does so but jovanka tells him she made a gypsy promise never to tell anyone what happened. vania says then there is nothing to say and the moon, and earth will decide whether she stays (it was something like that he said).

sabastian and his friends are at the bar playing dominos. he wants to go fishing with them tonight but they are scared rafael will find out and will get very mad. sabastian doesn't care and wants to go fishing with them. they joke around a bit and agree that he will go with them.

paska and the girls are sitting together and she tells them she will tell their fortunes. the girls are all anxious to go first and paska picks maria magdalena. she tells her she is a thinker and uses her mind alot. she tells her that something will make her use her heart before her mind. she tells maria sashenka that she is restless and something else along the lines of that. when it comes to maria salome's turn and paska takes her hand, a frightened look comes over her face. she gets up and tells the girls to go except for salome. she takes salome and reads her palm. she tells her that she has the mark of forbidden love and is destined to fall in love with a gayo. maria doesn't see anything wrong with that but paska tells her that gypsies only marry gypsies so they can keep their culture alive. if people marry outside the gypsy culture bad luck will dawn and the culture will be destroyed forever. maria is scared and wants to know how to fix it. paska tells her that she must go out on the night of the full moon and go into the sea and cleanse herself as she prays to the moon. but she must get rid of all her clothing so that she can be pure. also, no one must see her or it wont work. paska tells maria salome taht tonight is the full moon so she must do it tonight.

that night the gypsies are celebrating and dancing and the three marias are seated around a fire. jonas comes up to them and introduces himself, welcoming them. maria sashenka who is obviously very attracted to jonas introduces herself and thanks him. maria magdalena introduces herself as well. maria salome is daydreaming and is quiet. jonas asks her name and she responds. you can tell jonas is attracted to maria salome. he leaves and maria sashenka is all giggly over him. paska comes over with jovanka and says "i see you've met jonas. there are many gypsy girls who desire to marry him" jonas goes to dance with the others and stares at maria as he dances.

a young gypsy man is sitting in a tree praying to the full moon for maria sashenka to fall in love with him. another gypsy man comes along (the one that had walked into the bar) not noticing the other and prays to find true love. maria sashenka walks along the path and past the two men without noticing them. she prays to the moon outloud to marry the most handsome gypsy man. the two men hear her. she prays that he will come along now. just as she says that, the gypsy man falls out of the tree and into her path and the other comes along and maria says to the moon that she prayed for one not two. (that was such a cute scene as well).

maria salome goes out to the edge of what i think is the sea but looks like a lake to me so im not sure. she puts a veil over her head and walks into the water. sabastian comes along and notices her. she doesn't see him because she is busy praying to the moon. she proceeds to undress as she prays. sabastian stares.

ok i think thats it for the first episode. wow that took so long lol. i guess its because there were no commercials. i hope i got everything right and i hope you all enjoyed it. :-D

Telenovela-World [USA, 7/28/04} - ** Summary, Ep 2 ** Wed 072804 Author: Robin N (---) Date: 07-28-04 20:07 PDT

Salomé disrobes and Sebastián draws close, mesmerized by what he sees. She prays to her God to free her from her fate. A voice in the distance on a boat calls to Sebastián and she turns to see him on shore. Their eyes meet, she panics, and he runs off to meet his boat. He greets the fishing crew and tells them he can't go out with them this evening: something in town has come up.

Yani is scolded by Branco for "spying" on him. The two start to flirt with Sachenka and it looks like Branco has the edge in terms of the silken tongue. Yani warns her to return to the tribe to be near real gypsies. Branco agrees; he is dangerous. She retorts that she's not afraid of anyone. He parts from them, leaving her looking bemused.

Sebastián finds Salomé's necklace and picks it up from the beach. He calls to her and she starts: he offers her the necklace and tells her not to be afraid. She withdraws from him with hesitation and he asks if she's okay. She surprises him by tossing the necklace into the brush and running off. He looks after her, bemused.

The servant Inés tells Rafael that his mother won't go to bed and is putting up a fuss. He stands firm and says that he's not going to give in to her. Sandra, his fiancee, congratulates him for standing up to his mother for the first time. She brings up his mother's strange attitude towards the gypsies but he pulls back and tells her that this is one area where his mother is right. She persists in pursuing the topic but he warns her off. She responds by speculating that some story lurks in his past: perhaps concerning a gypsy woman.

Mama Paska is setting up her tent for a place for the women to sleep, talking to Jovanka about how his father will or will not forgive her. She tells Jovanka that her father came back to the same town every year at the same time in the hopes that she'd return. She asks her if she left because she didn't want to marry Drago, but Jovanka tells her that isn't the case. She cannot tell her the reason because of a sacred oath. Branco enters, surprising his mother.

Se is collecting more of Salomé's discarded clothing (looking for a glass slipper, perhaps?) and recalls the beautiful vision the bathing woman made in the moonlight. He takes a deep breath and says, "Wow!" and asks the moon if she knows who she is.

At the camp the dancing continues. Vanya is telling his novia, Milenka, that the next day will be there wedding day. He tells with great enthusiasm that he's looking forward to their wedding night, amazed that he will be the first man in her life. She reacts with that and a young man in the background looks on, enviously? She hints that maybe she's not the pure woman he thinks she is. He enthuses about her purity more and she tells him she's maybe afraid that he's perhaps an unforgiving man, seeing how he treats his daughter. She pleads that he forgive his daughter as a way to start their marriage on a happier note. Vanya tells Milenka that this may not be so easy: there are some offenses one can't forgive that easily. They kiss and he tells her it's time for her to rest; he'll take her back to her mother to pass her last night alone without him. The young man looks on. Drago approaches and asks Yanco if he's admiring the patriarch's future wife. Yanco denies that he is anything more than a friend. Drago digs the knife in a bit further. Drago's son Jonas approaches and his father tells him they're just talking about woman who rob men's sleep. Jonas comments that there might be a woman who could steal his sleep and Drago speculates that it could be one of Jo's daughters. MS stumbles into the camp, looking shocked and the men jump to their feet.

Sandra asks Rafael to tell her the truth whether he had a problem with a gypsy woman but he tells her that there's nothing. She reminds him that they each had a previous life but he tells her nothing more than to warn her that gypsies are nothing but trouble. She reassures him and he promises her that he will set his life back on track. They kiss and Victoria spies upon them. Sandra leaves and Victoria makes her presence known, looking after Sandra. She comments on how her son persists in choosing women who aren't right for him.

The men ask Salomé why she's so frightened looking. She tells them nothing happened. Jonas asks if there was some gayo who troubled her and Drago and Yanco promise to help protect her too. Jovanka approaches and overhears the part about the gayo and confronts her. Mercedes covers for Salomé by asking if she was performing the purification that Paska told her to do but Jovanka pursues the topic further. Salomé denies that there was any gayo, only a fishing boat on the water that she saw after her ritual. Jovanka warns her that they never lie. A commotion occurs behind them: Paska tosses Branco out and tells him he's not part of the tribe. He sits by the side of the camp, looking disconsolate. Jovanka caress Salomé's cheek.

Victoria looks out the window and Rafael tells her to go to bed: she resists, saying she can't sleep. She complains about the house and mentions that Sebastián isn't home and warns him to protect his son. She reminds him how women could trap him. He reacts strongly but she reminds him to be sure that Sandra should be sure that she loves him. She cautions him bitterly not to repeat his past mistakes, such as involving himself with a gypsy. She tells him he should be grateful to have a mother like her to watch out for him. He is fed up with this conversation and goes to bed.

Paska in her tent is enraged that Branco could come home and Jovanka tries to calm her. Paska is unrelenting and disowns her son, telling her that he stopped being her son when he left. Jovanka identifies with him but Paska told her that it's different because he turned his back on gypsy ways, trying to be like the gayos, whereas Jovanka has lived the life of their people. She praises her for raising three girls and Jovanka denies being noble: any woman would do the same.

In the cantina, a woman is sweeping. Branco approaches and knocks and she tells them they're closed, but he enters any how. He asks if they have a room available. She is uncertain and tells him that she thought he'd stay with his people. He tells her that his mother won't have him; it's a long, sad story. She hesitates and he begs her to let him have a room.

Paska asks Jovanka how she found the girls and Jovanka recounts the story. It was when she had just joined Puba's tribe. Three women were having babies the same night, a very special night. We see a flashback to the birth of her daughter. Jovanka says that it was like a miracle. She grows sad thinking of the evening when the mother's were killed. Paska asked if she knew the women but Jovanka denies it: she recalls instead how she heard the screams of the people as they were being attacked. The men tried to defend their tribe but failed, she ran to hide and when she came back and Puba was the only one still there, crying with rage and sadness over the ashes. They heard the voices of the babies: they'd been hidden by their mother's bodies. Santa Sara wanted the babies saved and found. She recounts emotionally how beautiful the babies were. She and Puba promised that never again would a gayo harm them. They went to Spain and married, bringing the babies with them. Outside a ruckus is raised: the girls rush in and say that there are people approaching who look like they mean them harm. Paska and Jovanka try to calm them and say that they will find Vanya.

The villagers have come, carrying torches and clamoring that they want the gypsies to leave. Vanya asks why they're shouting at them. The villagers tell them that when they came the last time they left all sorts of unpaid bills. Vanya tells them he's here to get married, and asks if it can't wait until after the wedding. One of the women hands him a sheaf of bills and he looks them over, confused. One of the villagers looks lasciviously at Milenka and she hides her gaze, shamefacedly. He tells them that he didn't sign the notes, and the villagers call them thieves. Vanya calls for Lazlo and asks him about the bills. Lazlo confesses that he signed the notes and he will pay. The villagers aren't willing to settle for this demand that he pay them right away. Both sides exchange shouts and Vanya pleads for calm. He promises that they'll pay them, just give them time. The villagers taunt them and refuse to wait three years, or be robbed further. It's getting ugly; knives are pulled, guns raised. Juan rushes in and shouts for all to put down their weapons. Vanya too shouts to his people that they should put their weapons down; they're not like that. Juan scolds them for their attitude, to be fighting like animals over a few pesos. Jovanka observes this and returns to her tent, then comes back. She walks up confidently and tells them that they'll pay. She tells them that she'll pay and tosses down the money boldly onto the ground. The tavern keeper picks it up and hands it over to the spokeswoman who looks at it with satisfaction.

Jovanka takes the sheaf of bills and tosses it on the barbie and tells the villagers that they can leave; they have nothing left to complain about. She fiercely warns them to remember that gypsies have a fire in their hearts. She tells Juan to take his people and leave. The villagers head off and he looks back, sadly.

It's morning and the tribe is getting ready for the wedding feast. Inside the tent, the three girls are getting all dressed up and making themselves beautiful for the party. Salomé comments on what their grandfather's friend did, standing up to the gayos (and such a good looking man, too), and Mercedes says that it's a shame he's a gayo or he'd be perfect for their mother. In the distance they hear a church bell and wonder at it.

Juan is in the church tower, ringing it and looking off in the distance, concerned.

The women are dressing Milenka and commenting on how she's the most beautiful bride.

Sachenka and Mercedes are practicing dance steps when they see Salomé daydreaming and pounce upon her. She tells them that she was thinking about how it would be nice if their mother could have a relationship with a man like Juan and the other two shriek that that would be impossible: he's a gayo! Jovanka enters the tent and the girls ask her if they should get out her party dress. Jovanka looks at them sadly and tells them she won't need it. She's going for a walk, later when she returns they are going to pack up and leave that evening. The girls are very upset at this but Jovanka is firm. Her father will not forgive her and let the past go just because she's paid some bills. Her mind is made up. The girls pout.

Vanya getting ready and men tease him about how he's so nervous (he's sweating heavily). Lazlo, currying favor, comments on how Vanya's never been frightened of anything but Vanya tells him he's not too fond of him right now. How could he think everything is okay, especially since a woman paid his bills? He eases the tension by telling the men that of course he is nervous: he's marrying the most beautiful woman in the tribe! He cuffs Yanco affectionately and tells the boy that he recalls when he and Milenka were children, playing around the camp. Drago puts in a dig that now the patriarch is marrying that playmate. Yanco doesn't respond to this jab: he tells him how happy he is that Vanya is marrying Milenka. A woman dashes in and tells Vanya that Jovanka is going to leave and the men exchange glances.

Paska is telling Jovanka that she can't give up and go. She calls out that Vanya is coming and the two women head out of the tent towards him. He's standing there, dressed for his wedding, with the patriarch's staff in hand. Jovanka strides towards him but pauses 3 feet in front of him. She tells her father that she knows that there is nothing that she can say or do to erase the tears and hurt of the past twenty years, for her they were painful too. She tells him that every day of those twenty years she missed her tribe, her people and it hurt her to be away from them. She tells them (and Juan approaches the group) that the years away made her a hard woman, a woman who finds it hard to ask anybody for anything (Juan's closer still), but perhaps she was wrong. She gets down on her knees and begs him to forgive her, even if she cannot answer his questions, for the honor that goes with true forgiveness (Juan looks on approvingly; this is what he advised Vanya the previous day). She begs for his love and the love of their people, a tear running down her cheek. Vanya looks on soberly, saying nothing...

Tomorrow: Salomé and Sebastián meet and kiss, with explosive results; Jovanka confronts Rafael for the first time since her return.

*A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.*

Telenovela-World [USA, 7/29/04} - ***SUMMARY, EP. #3, 07/29/04*** Author: Tuly (---) Date: 07-30-04 08:00 PDT ***SUMMARY, EP. #3, 07/29/04***

Jovanka, on her knees, begs for her father’s forgiveness in the name of the love that is still alive within the both of them. As Vanya silently looks at her daughter, Paska asks if his heart has dried up. All of the gypsies, and even Padre Juan, then kneel to the ground and each taking some dirt in one palm, ask Vanya to forgive Jovanka. Vanya takes Jovanka’s hand, pulls her toward him, hugs her, and everyone cheers.

Back at the pueblo, two men are taking Victoria’s furniture out of the old house. Escudero asks them what they’re doing and the men tell him that they’re taking the furniture to the gypsy camp. Escudero is not pleased.

At the gypsy camp, while the preparations for the wedding are ongoing, Sebastián shows up to give his uncle (Padre Juan) his coat. Juan motions to Sebastián to stay and watch in the background. Vanya tells Drago that they’re ready to start the ceremony and he calls for the bride. Milenka walks out in a beautiful white gown with a huge golden necklace around her neck and a golden crown on her head, Vanya takes her hand and leads her to the gypsy altar. Drago starts the ceremony by putting salt and wine on a piece of bread and saying that as those ingredients mix together, may their lives join together to start a new home and may the power of God join them in a new blood. He gives the bride and groom a piece of the bread and they each pledge love and fidelity forever. Juan makes the sign of the cross, adding his own silent prayer for the couple. Everyone shouts their congratulations and cheers. As the celebration begins with guitar playing and much dancing, Juan goes to stand by Sebastián to watch while the festivities take place.

Jovanka and the girls bring their gifts to Vanya and Milenka on trays and immediately thereafter Lazlo raises a toast to the newlyweds and to Jovanka and her kindness. Jovanka thanks Lazlo, toasts her father and his new wife as well as her gypsy people and the gypsy love that has them united in this celebration. More cheers break out.

Vanya invites Drago, Lazlo, Nilos, Yianco and Juan to share in his happiness by dancing with him. The men join arms and dance in a circle ... Padre Juan looks a little lost but nonetheless, he’s having a lot of fun. Sebastián finally spots Salomé from afar and is mesmerized by her dancing. Salomé starts to walk away into the wilderness and Sebastián nonchalantly follows her, looking around to ensure that no one notices where he’s going. He need not worry, the gypsies are all involved in their celebration and take no notice of him.

Victoria, Rafael and Sandra are having lunch at the Dominguez household. Victoria is upset over the fact that Juan is going to the gypsy wedding, she feels that should be a sin. Rafael gets upset at Victoria for bringing up the subject of the gypsies. Victoria nonetheless continues to spout her vile and adds that gypsies are unfaithful by nature so a wedding between them is ridiculous. At that, Escudero comes in running and tells Victoria and Rafael that their furniture from the old house is being taken by the gypsies. Victoria stares out with hatred.

Jovanka walks up to Juan and greets him. She asks him why he defended them from his own people and why he asked forgiveness for her. He replies that he thought it was the just thing to do. He explains that there is no such thing as “your people” and “my people”, everyone is equal in God’s eyes, even if they see the world in a different way. Jovanka replies that he is strange, and Juan wants to know if it is because he’s maybe not as bad as she thinks all of the gadjé are. He adds, “What did they do to you? Why do you hate us so much?”

Salomé is walking down toward the beach, with Sebastián trailing after her. He finally lets her on to his presence and Salomé angrily tells him to get away from her. Sebastián tries to calm her down and says that he only wants to meet her, he doesn’t want to harm her. Salomé replies that gadjé have no honor but Sebastián replies that he doesn’t know who told her that, but it’s not true, there are people that are not honorable but he certainly is. He offers to swear an oath in her own language as to his honor, but she just tells him to go away and starts walking forward once again. Sebastián is not put off easily and continues to follow her – Salomé asks him what he wants from her and he responds that he only wants to tell her what he wasn’t able to tell her last night ... that she is the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. As Salomé looks at him as if spellbound, Sebastián draws nearer and they begin to kiss.

Back at the gypsy camp, Juan tells Jovanka that he knows that her people have been mistreated in the past and he understands that she doesn’t want that to happen again, but he thinks there’s something else behind her anger. Jovanka replies that she’s very grateful to him, but asks him not to probe into her life because he won’t get any answers. Juan backs off and Jovanka tells him that her father and everyone else respects him very much so she knows he must have done something to deserve it. Juan tells her all he knows is that he’s very fortunate to be considered a friend by the gypsies. Jovanka comes back with the possibility that he may be a nice man, that her daughters may have been right and she hadn't wanted to see it – she calls Juan by his name in this exchange and Juan remarks on her progress, at least he’s not just not a gadjó any more. Jovanka smiles at Juan as a truck pulls up. Jovanka’s attention is pulled away and she tells the men in the truck to unload and bring the stuff into the camp ... she walks away. Juan moves toward the truck and notices that the stuff in the truck is his mother’s furniture and asks the two men what the furniture is doing here. They reply that they don’t know, they were just ordered to bring it here.

At the beach, Salomé breaks up the kiss, starts to move away from Sebastián, but he again follows asking for her forgiveness. Salomé asks why he kissed her. Sebastián tells her that he doesn’t know, it was an impulse, that what he told her before is the truth, she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, when he saw her under the moonlight ... Salomé tells him to stop, he must not tell anyone about that, Sebastián promises it will be their secret. He tells her not to be afraid, he would never hurt her. Salomé begs Sebastián fervently again to go away again and not to look for her, otherwise he will cause a tragedy ... Sebastián just looks puzzled.

At the gypsy camp, Jovanka brings her father to the truck while giving orders to the men to put the furniture wherever they can, but specifically asks them to place the table in the middle of the celebration. Juan, who is still examining his mother’s furniture, asks Jovanka if they can have a word about the furniture, what is it doing here? Vanya interrupts and asks Jovanka what this is all about. Jovanka smiles and tells him and Milenka that it’s a gift for them and all of her people, they can do anything they want with it, even start a bonfire. Juan jumps in again at that, “A bonfire?!?” and the gypsies all start talking at once about the possibility of the party lasting all night. Vanya thanks Jovanka and Jovanka in turn thanks her father for his love and forgiveness. Vanya tells Juan that his daughter is wonderful, that she’s full of surprises, and before Juan can respond, Paska walks up and tells Jovanka that everyone wants to see her dance and takes her away. Juan keeps staring at the furniture.

At the beach Sebastián asks Salomé why she mentioned a tragedy ... is it that she has a boyfriend? Or is it worse … is she married? Salomé tells him he doesn’t understand, to please just forget about her, but Sebastián insists that he can’t, not after that kiss that touched his soul. He asks Salomé if she felt the same thing, is that why she’s scared? Sebastián tenderly tells her not to be afraid, all he wants to do is get to know her (he kisses her forehead). Salomé pushes him away, yells “No!”, and runs away again.

Back at the wedding, Sashenka is dancing on top of Victoria’s table while Jonás asks where Salomé is. Sashenka tries to get Jonás to dance, but he lets Gyanko go in his stead, and walks away in search of Salomé while Sashenka looks yearningly after him. Escudero, Rafael and Victoria drive up to the camp and Victoria immediately notices that the gypsies are dancing on her furniture and calls them thieves.

As Juan, as if in a trance, watches Jovanka dance, Drago walks up to him and remarks on her beauty ... Juan concurs. Drago asks what a man of the cloth thinks when he sees such a beautiful woman. Juan says that beauty is everywhere in a person, not just on the outside. They continue to wach Jovanka dance.

Sebastián catches up to Salomé again, stops her, and tells her that all he wants to know is if she felt the same thing he felt. She says she doesn’t have anything to say, but Sebastián insists and Salomé finally says no, that she didn’t feel a thing. Sebastián tells her that she’s lying, that her eyes give her away. She says it doesn’t matter, and at that moment, Jonás runs up behind Sebastián and puts a knife to his neck, threatening to kill him. Salomé looks distraught and tells Jonás to let him go, that he wans’t doing anything bad to her. Jonás is very angry and, while still holding the knife to Sebastián’s neck, asks her what she was doing alone with a gadjó. Salomé says that they weren’t doing anything wrong and asks Jonás again to please let him go.

As Victoria laments the loss of her furniture, which had only been used by her family, and the fact that the gypsies are now dancing upon it, she orders Rafael to do something. Rafael tells her that the police should take care of it. Victoria rambles on that the gypsies must have seen the house empty, took the opportunity and went in to steal the furniture -- they can’t let that happen – either he does something or she will. Rafael orders Escudero to get the shotgun out of the trunk.

Jovanka brings wine to Drago and Juan and raises a toast to old wounds, may they heal soon. Drago toasts to Jovanka, to her passion and her beauty. Jovanka asks Juan if he will also make a toast, and he toasts the gypsy people, all that he has learned from them and all of the gadjé that can appreciate it. They raise their glasses and drink. Jovanka remarks on how beautifully Juan speaks and adds that with his words he probably seduces a lot of women. Drago and Juan burst out laughing. Drago tries to explain who Juan is, but Jovanka says she’s not interested in knowing who he or any other gadjó is, even if Christ himself had brought him down by the hand. Drago and Juan laugh even harder and Drago remarks that she’s very close ... Jovanka doesn’t understand. Juan tells her that if she would let him speak with her, he could explain what Drago means ... he would also like to ask her about the furniture.

The Dominguezes march into the camp, Victoria yells to the gypsies that the furniture is stolen and Rafael adds that the furniture belongs in the Dominguez house, in HIS house! The gypsies come up and start yelling at the Dominguezes to leave, but Victoria continues her accusations and tells them they’ll all end up in jail. The yelling catches the attention of Juan and Jovanka and they walk over.

At the beach, Sebastián tells Jonás (who is still holding the knife to his neck) that Juan had told him that the gypsies were kind and friendly, but he was wrong. Jonás tells him their hospitality is for their friends, not for gagdjé who want to take advantage of gypsy women. Salomé interrupts again and tells Jonás that they weren’t doing anything, she just came out for air and found Sebastián there. Jonás wants to know why Sebastián was holding Salomé’s hand. Sebastián, quick on his feet, even when threatened, LOL, says that that is the way they greet people, don’t gypsies do it that way? Jonás says he doesn’t care what his customs are, but the gypsies respect women. He adds that they don’t allow their women to be alone with gadjé, he finally lets go of Sebastián, shoves him toward the water and tells him to go away. Salomé tells Sebastián that she heard what Jonás said, to go away, there’s nothing for him there. Sebastián wishes them a good day and a beautiful party. He walks away, looks back once, with Salomé left staring after him.

At the gypsy camp, Vanya walks up to Rafael and Victoria and greets them – it’s been a long time, he says. Rafael says that he’s sorry it’s got to be this way, but one of his gypsies stole their furniture. Lazlo asks if they never tire of looking for trouble? Victoria calls them criminals and thieves and tells them again that they will all go to jail. Juan steps in and tells Victoria to stop her insults, there must be a misunderstanding. Victoria once again calls the gypsies thieves and Juan tells her that he was trying to talk to the person who had the furniture brought over. Victoria wants to know who dared to bring her furniture here – Juan answers: “Vanya’s daughter.” Victoria and Rafael freeze, Jovanka walks up and stares them down.

Vanya tells Rafael and Victoria that he’s sure that Jovanka can explain what the furniture is doing at the camp. Jovanka, while staring disdainfully at Rafael, says again that it is a gift to Vanya and her people, because she tragically had to abandon them 20 years ago. Victoria sarcastically asks her what gives her the power to give away things that don’t belong to her – Jovanka replies that she very well knows who she is, and Rafael also. Rafael says she doesn’t know what Jovanka is talking about and urges his mother to leave. Jovanka stops them by saying that she remembers them well, she was 15 years old and remembers perfectly how they used to love to humiliate gypsies, and things don’t seem to have changed one bit. Juan steps in again and asks for an explanation from his mother and his brother. Jovanka realizes that Juan and Rafael are brothers and tells Juan he has an evil last name. Rafael loses it on hearing that comment and goes right up to Jovanka, but Juan stops him. Rafael demands to know why Jovanka is doing this, and now it’s Victoria’s turn to say that they will let the police handle this and urges Rafael to leave. Jovanka cynically says to Rafael that his mother is calling him, to go and not keep her waiting, just as he did 20 years ago. This is too much for Rafael and he physically shoves Jovanka back. Vanya jumps at that and Juan stops him and tells him to relax. Vanya angrily tells Rafael to leave, he can’t treat their women like that. Rafael calls Jovanka a thief again and the gypsies react. Escudero tells the gypsies to calm down because he’s got his shotgun ready and a shot could accidentally go off – Juan tells him to put the gun down. Sashenka tries to go after Rafael, but Lazlo stops her and Jovanka tells her not to dirty her hands with that man. Vanya tells Rafael that this time he has deeply offended them and if he doesn’t want any blood to run, he should leave and take his people with him. Victoria calls them thieves yet again and says that the gypsies are the ones who abuse the white people and then they have the gall to act like the victims. She orders Rafael to go, the police will handle it. Jovanka tells them to do as they wish, but they’re not the ones with a guilty conscience. Sashenka adds that they should take their hatred elsewhere and the yelling from the gypsies to leave starts once again ... Juan escorts his mother to the car.

Sandra walks up to the gypsy camp as her brother, Claudio, drives up on a motorcycle with a friend (Mario) ... Claudio asks Sandra what she’s doing here. Sandra tells him she heard there was a wedding and she came out of curiosity. Her brother tells her it’s just a filthy gypsy wedding and if their mother finds out she’s here, she’ll be very angry; Sandra responds by telling Claudio to leave and then walks away. As Sandra walks away, Claudio tells Mario that before they leave, they must leave a wedding present for the gypsies.

The Dominguezes (all except Juan) get in the car and Escudero tries to start it, but the engine won’t turn. Victoria orders him to get down and see if he can do something to fix the car … Juan walks back to the camp. Sandra walks up to the car and asks what’s worng ... Rafael tells her to get in the car, he’ll explain later. Victoria frantically fans herself while Escudero keeps trying to start the car, but it just won’t cooperate.

Claudio and Mario slash the tires of the gypsies’ cars and Sebastián walks up and asks them what they’re doing. He crouches down to examine the tires ... at that exact moment, Salomé and Jonás walk back in from the beach. Jonás notices the flat tires and Salomé asks Sebastián if that’s his way of showing his friendship … she thought he was different. Sebastián tells her that he didn’t do it, and Jonás jumps in and tells him he’s a coward like the rest of the gadjés. Sebastián defends himself and tells him he’s not a coward, he’s respectul. Furthermore, he didn’t flatten the tires, he was just seeing how he could fix them. Jonás then asks if his friends did it, Sebastián responds that he doesn’t know, all he knows is that he didn’t do it. Claudio and Mario leave and Jonás tells Sebastián to do likewise and to be grateful that he doesn’t make a scandal because it is the Patriarch’s wedding day. Before leaving, Sebastián addresses Salomé again and swears that he had nothing to do with the vandalism ... he walks away.

Vanya asks Jovanka for an explanation ... why is Victoria saying that the furniture is hers? She is the widow of Mr. Dominquez and lives in the biggest house in town. Jovanka corrects him – she “lived” there, but not anymore, and that was her furniture but it is hers no longer. What’s more, she adds, the house is no longer hers either. Salomé walks up and asks what’s going on. Sashenka spitefully tells her if she had been there she would know. Salomé replies that she had gone to the beach for a walk and ran into Jonás and lost track of time. Juan walks up to Vanya and apologizes for his mother and brother’s behavior … he also asks them for a little understanding -- everything is so strange, he would like an explanation from Jovanka. Jovanka tells him that she doesn’t owe him an explanation. Vanya tells her to calm down, Juan is a good man, he has done a lot for them. Jovanka gets angry again and tells the gypsies that they can’t trust any gadjó, she trusted in them and they hurt her a lot, they killed her people. She takes a handful of dirt and tells Juan that a gadjó can do the gypsy ritual of forgiveness but she’ll never believe him. Juan tells her that what he was trying to tell her is that maybe the furniture was stolen and she didn’t know it. Jovanka sarcastically replies, “There you have it! Look at him! This gadjó can’t believe that this furniture is mine. Why? Because I’m a gypsy, that’s why.” Juan tries to contradict her but Jovanka angrily tells him to stop, they don’t own the world, they have to stop humiliating her people. As a matter of fact, she adds, it’s time to solve the mystery of the furniture so that Dominguez Family can sleep in peace tonight.

Jovanka walks angrily away and stands in front of the Dominguez car which still won’t start. Victoria tells Escudero to run Jovanka over. Juan comes up and stands between the car and the gypsies.

TO BE CONTINUED ..

Telenovela-World [USA, 7/30/04} - summary 7/30/04 Author: Yaffi (---) Date: 07-31-04 08:01 PDT

we start off with jovanka stopping in front of the car. victoria and rafael are trying to get the driver to speed off but the car won't start. victoria blabbers on about wanting her furniture that the gypsy woman stole from her. jovanka says she's going to solve the problem of the furniture. she says if they want to know what she's doing with the furniture they believe is theirs then she will show them. she walks off and everyone follows her. milenka wants to go too but mama paska tells her mother not to let her, that the bride shouldn't have to deal with these problems. milenka and her mother stay back.

at the port, a ship has arrived carrying many large trunks. sabastians fishermen buddies ask the men unloading what this is all about. they say that it is for a gypsy woman named jovanka and they were told to deliver it to "this address". they hand the fishermen a piece of paper with the address and the fishermen say that this is the dominguez house. they tell the men how to get there.

the two boys on the motorcycle tell sabastian about what is going on at his house. sabastian is in a hurry to go and gets on the motorcycle.

the fishermen go into the local bar, but they don't want anything to drink. they are there to spread some gossip. they tell the townspeople that jovanka the gypsy woman is moving her things into the dominguez house. the townspeople decide to go over there.

jovanka, all the gypsies, rafael and his family, the men with jovanka's trunks and the entire town all arrive simultaneously to the old dominguez house. the men give jovanka her lawyer's statement and the deed. she is happy and tells them to proceed and put her things in the house. she and her daughters go in. they are puzzled.

sabastian arrives at the house too but doesn't want to stand back and watch. he wants to go into the house and decides to through the window. his friends tell him he will get in trouble but he insists he won't get caught and proceeds to climb to the window and go in.

victoria keeps bitching (can i say that?) and wants the gypsy woman out of her house. she says the police will deal with her. rafael tells victoria its not their house anymore but jovanka still has to leave because it belongs to someone. he goes inside.

in the house, the girls want to know what they are doing in the house and jovanka says they are taking what is theirs. she tells them that she bought the house. the girls ask if they will be living there from now on. she says yes. she says she bought the house under orders from puba her husband to hold the heads of the gypsies in the air again. rafael comes in and tells jovanka that this isnt hers and to get out. he shouts it to her this time but jovanka stands calmly. she proceeds to show rafael the deed which is in her name. rafael tells jovanka that she just wants revenge on his family and jovanka says that bad things come to people that do bad things and good comes to the people that were humiliated. rafael grabs her by the neck and maria sashenka attacks him. he slaps her so hard that she falls. this outrages jovanka and she curses rafael and any gayo that lays a hand on her daughters. she repeatedly curses rafael. and he leaves.

he goes back out and tells victoria that jovanka bought the house. she is in denial and insults jovanka saying how could she a filthy gypsy woman have the means to buy the house.

jovanka tells her daughters that the only thing gayos respect is money and that she has. she says if you give them money they respect you so she will give them money. she proceeds upstairs and her daughters follow with maria salome trailing behind them slowly. they walk down the hallway with maria farther behind. sabastian pops out of a door and grabs her, covering her mouth with his hand. he takes her into the room and she says "what are you doing here? your crazy."

sabastian tells maria he wanted to see if she was alright. she says she is fine but he shouldn't be here, someone might see him. he says no one will see him and he's not afraid. he tells maria that he feels love for her, a love that is stronger than normal because it must be caused by "fate". maria finishes his sentence for him. he says "see you know its true". she tells him they can't be together beacuse that would put a curse on her people. he tells her thats not going to happen. he wants to be with her. she says she doesn't even know him. he says his name is sabastian dominguez (she seems not to put two and two together about sabastian being rafael's son). he pulls out her hankerchief that she had with her the night he had first seen her and tells her she left it there that night along with her clothes but not to worry because they are with him and he'll return them to her. she is not pleased because the clothes were supposed to stay in the ocean and now the ritual won't work and her fate will play out in tragedy. he tells her that nothing like that is going to happen. jovanka goes on the balcony with magdelena and sashenka. she tells the people to listen up. she tells them that she knows the misery this town is in. she has more money than they have every seen in their lives and she will destribute it evenly among every family in the town to take them out of their misery. rafael speaks up and tells her that he and his family have been the support for this town since it began. he says that they dont need the money of a filthy gitana. he tells her no one will speak up against him and to take her filthy money and shove it basically(he didnt say exactly that but u get the point). he says they will take her money over his dead body, and he repeats that several times.

she says "is anyone here willing to speak up agains rafael dominguez?" no one moves. she says "very well, i do not go back on my word, so you will get your money over rafael dominguez's dead body. " she says "ill repeat it again, youll all get lots of money when rafael dominguez is dead!" victoria calls her a murderer. sashenka tells her to shut up. jovanka repeats her words one more time "youll all get your money when rafael dominguez dies." she walks off with her daughters into the house.

salome tells sabastian to be quiet before someone hears but he tells her the walls are thick. he says this was his house until yesterday. she tells him that her mother just bought the house. he says in that case he is happy. he tells her that this used to be his room. he tells her to look out the window and shows her the lighthouse. he tells her every day he would come and look out the window at the lighthouse. you can see the love struck look in her eye but just as it comes over her she wakes up and tells sabastian that they can't be together and to just leave her alone. sabastian says he can't. he says since that night everything he's seen of her he loved. he corrects himself adn says he didn't mean when she was in the water (meaning when he saw her naked) but the person he sees so far. he tries to kiss her but she backs away. she says she has to go and that he should go too. he tells her to at least think about it. he tries to kiss her again and she backs away and says she'll think about it. he makes her promise and she does. he leaves.

rafael is furious about what just happened with jovanka. he begins to hold his chest and keel over in pain. juan comes to his side and some men lay him down on the truck. victoria says that jovanka "that witch" cursed her son. everyone crowds around.

jovanka is sitting down, clearly shaken with what just happened. sashenka gives her some tea. she says she doesn't know what came over her but rafael provoked her. salome comes in and sashenka asks where she was. she says she didnt feel good and was lying down a little. salome asks what happened and sashenka tells her she would have known if she was there. jovanka tells her that rafael was doing his usual insulting which provoked her. vania comes in and tells jovanka that she just put a death sentence on a man's head.

sabastian gets out of the house and back to his friends. they tell him he missed everything, jovanka put a death sentence on rafael's head. sabastian goes to see his father.

rafael quickly recovers from his heart attack and tells everyone to leave. his family is concerned about him but he says he is fine and they all proceed to the car. victoria is bitching as usual and sandra is helping rafael into the car. sabastian comes along and victoria tells him he missed everything and should have been by his father's side. sabastian asks about his father and everyone decides they are going to take him to the doctor. rafael says hes fine and doesnt want to go but they insist. they drive off leaveing escudero with a worried look on his face.

vania tells the girls he wants to talk to jovanka alone. jovanka tells the girls to go pick out their rooms and the girls go upstairs. jonas ans yianko are in the background near the door. vania tells jovanka that she shouldnt have promised what she did. jovanka says she can't stand being looked own upon because she is a gypsy and seeing her people looked down upon. she sayd "see how they acted like my money was filthy, just because im a gypsy". she says she will take it no more and wants to hold her head high. she says these people want money and she'll give it to them. vania says she put a death sentence on rafael's head. jovanka says all she said was theyll get their money when rafael dominguez is dead, whenever that may be. vania thinks jovanka should withdraw her offer. jovanka can't because she made a gypsy promise and vania knows how serious those are. vania says he does and thats why you can't promise carelessly. jovanka understands.

the girls are upstairs and in one of the rooms (the room sabastian and maria were in). sashenka says they should get mama paska to purify the house. she is taking some sheets and pillows off of the shelves and comes across a box. she takes it to the bed where the girls open it. they find a compass among some other stuff and a family picture. salome takes the picture with a scared look on her face and stares at it. she now realizes that sabastian is rafael's son. sashenka asks her where she knows him from. salome says she doesn't but sashenka doesn't buy it and salome tells her she just heard his name called when she was walking down the street. sashenka doesn't question her more but still looks like she doesn't buy it. sashenka says this must be his box because his name is on it. salome puts all the things back in the box and tells the girls they can't look through someone else's things. she closes it, takes it with her and goes to sit on the bed. sashenka tells her mom told them everything in the house was there's now and she tries to pull the box from salome. salome tells the girls that this is her room so this is her box and they can go look for their rooms. magdalena tells sashenka not to bother salome and the two girls go out to find their rooms.

at the bar, the local women are talking about how they wanted the money and wished rafael hadn't spoken up. they say he probably had a heart attack because of the way he was holding his chest. one says that it was probably the gypsy woman that caused it. the bar owner as usual brushes those superstitious things off. just then branco walks in and approaches them with his suave complements. they give each other looks.

sabastian's fishermen friends are outside jovanka's new house. the one they call blackie says the should stay because rafael might die and they want the money. the other one says they should go. jonas approaches them and tells them to leave. vania comes out of the house and asks jonas and yianko if everyone is back at the camp. they say yes. vania says he wants to go back to milenka so theyre going back. jonas asks vania if he can stay and protect the girls. vania appreciates him and jonas stays. yianko and vania leave. jonas goes back to the fishermen and tells them to leave.

back at the camp, yianko goes into milenka's tent. he wants to congradulate her on her wedding. drago is outside the tent and spies on them. yianko wants to give milenka a wedding gift and pulls out a necklace. he tells her it was his mother's. milenka loves the necklace but tells yianko its too much and he should save it for his bride. yianko tells her he wants her to have it because he always wanted her to wear it on her wedding day. milenka hugs him and gives him a kiss on the forehead as drago looks on. (im beggining to not like drago).

back at the dominguez house, juan comes into the living room and tells victoria, sabastian and sandra that rafael, who is with the doctor is a little better. sabastian asks juan what is going on and juan takes him aside. sabastian can't believe jovanka put a price on his father's head. juan says rafael provoked her and insulted her alot. sabastian says thats not excuse to put a price on a man's head. juan agrees and says theyll get to the bottom of this. victoria tells sabastian that he should have been there for his father and was the only one who was not there. sandra asks victoria how she knows jovanka because jovanka acted like she knew victoria and rafael. victoria tells her "o please". juan tells her that sandra is right and there must be something more victoria isnt telling them.

ok i think thats it. if i missed something tell me and ill add it in.

============================================================================================================================= USA, 8/2-6/04

www.telenovela-world.com: summary episode Monday 8/2/04 Author: Khadija (---) Date: 08-03-04 16:13 PDT

Sandra tells Dona Victoria to admit that Jovanka treated them as if she always knew them. D.V says all the gypsies are like that. They are vulgar enough to treat one as if they knew them all their life. Sandra says that the hatred she showed must have and explanation. D.V says that is they all agree w/ Jovanka so much why doesn’t one of them just go into the room and finish off Rafael once and for all? Juan tells his mom to stop talking nonsense and asks why doesnt she tell them what happened with Jovanka and what she knows about Jovanka. D.V says that she knows that she is a rebel, a killer, a shameless gypsy, like all of the gypsies who has never worked and who wants to have everything free at their expense but she wont be able to. D.V. wants her out of the town and for her to give back what belongs to her. D.V says that with her it won’t be so easy for Jovanka.

The owner of the bar asks her niece why the gyspsy (Branco) spent the night, and her nice responds that he came in last night looking for a room because it seems as if he was rejected by his tribe and didn’t have a place to stay. She tells her aunt that she said they could make money w/ the gypsies. Her aunt says she said that but she realized that the whole town is against the gyspsies and that he has to leave that room. Branco shows up and asks if there’s a problem and the niece tells him that she forgot that a group of tourists were coming and that they would need all the rooms so he has to leave his. He answers that it’s a shame because he was gonna pay in advance for a week’s stay, meals and a tip as he shows them the cash. Her aunt says that he tourists are coming next month and of course he can stay and takes the money. He says great because he feels at home and the aunt welcomes him and Branco walks away. The aunt goes to sit a table and her friend tells her that she just did something crazy. The aunt tells her that money is money and its something they haven’t seen for awhile in this town.

The doctor says that Rafael needs to perform some exams. D.V. thanks the man and says that Rafael is strong and doesn’t give up easily. D.V tells Seb. To show the doctor out and he tells her that he’s gonna go out and get medicine and he’s not gonna take long.

Sandra said she’s gonna go see Rafa but D.V. says she has to talk to her son first. Sandra tells Juan she is very worried because what Jovanka did was horrible Juan said that he doesn’t know what theyre going to do. He says that he doesn’t think that the people of Malarribo are going to pay attention to that because the people are understanding and have sense. Sandra asks him what’s gonna happen if someone takes Jovanka’s offer seriously and tries to do something against Rafael. Juan says that they’re just gonna have to make the first move and he says he’ll be back because he is gonna try to convince her.

Rafael tells his mom that she shouldn’t have called the doctor because now the whole town would find out. D.V says the town always, or almost always finds out. D.V says that he should’ve controlled himself better and Rafael cuts her off saying that she was the one that sent him to get the furniture back. D.V. says that it was her right because Jovanka came back after 20 years to steal her belongings, something she couldn’t do 20 years ago. She mentions again that Rafael was about to leave his family for her and Rafael tells her to stop talking about that. D.V says that they have to be careful because Jovanka’s back and they have to confront her.

Magda and sach.come down the stairs and tel their mom that they chose their roms and they say Salome is acting weird when Jovanka asks about her. Magda notioces her mom was crying. Sach tells her not to think about the stupid gayo anymore. Jovanka asks her daughters to forgive her because she didn’t think things would go this far. Jonas comes and tells Jovanka that a gayo wants to see her. Juan walks in.

Milenka pours a drink for vania, and Vania tells her that she is the sweetest woman in the world. Vania asks about the new necklace and she tells him Yanko gave it to her. Vania tells her that it’s the necklace that his mom wore until she died and Milenka nods her head. She says it was a very nice gesture on Yanko’s part and they’ve been friends since childhood. Vania says that it’s not correct that she has it because according to gypsy traditions, he should give it to the woman he chooses to marry, not Milenka.He say’s he’s sorry but she has to return it.

Jovanka asks Juan what he wants and Juan wants to talk to her alone. Sach. Says, what is he’s like his brother, who hits women? Jonas says that he won’t leave her alone w/ a gayo. Jovanka says that’s not necessary. Jonas says that he would like to stay and watch over the house overnight. Sach tells her mom to let him stay and Magda also nods. Jovanka thanks Jonas and sends her daughters to their rooms. Jovanka tells Juan that if he came to talk about his brother, than she doesn’t have anything else to say. Jovanka says she can’t waste her time w/ him and starts to walk away and Juan grabs her by the hand and tells her that they need to talk about what happened w/ his brother.

Maria Salome is reading one of the books that was in Seb’s box and reads something from it and Magda comes in. Salome says that she was just putting the book back. Salome asks about her mom and Magda tells her that she was talking to Juan Dominguez downstairs. Salome says that she doesn’t understand how Juan is so good being the brother of Rafael. If he wasn’t good, then her grandfather wouldn’t care for him so much. Magda says that after what happened w/ rafa, she doesn’t think that any Dominguez would be received well in the house. Not one. Salome has a troubled look on her face.

Jovanka tells Juan to let go of her. She says that she’s gonna turn the house into a gypsy house. Juan says that it’s about the life of his brother. Jovanka says his brother is a bad man who he doesn’t seem to know very well. Juan asks if she knows him very well. Jovanka tells him to let go or she’ll rip his face to leave a mark to remind him to respect a Gitana. Magda asks if everything’s ok and Jovanka says that it is. Jovanka says that theonly reason that she doesn’t kick him out is because he is her father’s best friend and the tribe respects him. If he wants to stay she’ll let him stay in the house because it’s like he’s invisible to her. She walks away and he follows.

Sachenka makes a tea for Jonas and goes outside to him and thanks him for staying with them. Jonas said that he wasn’t about to leave them alone. Jonas says he’s impressed at the way Jovanka talks to the gaye. Sachenka says that they are just like their mom especially her. He said he wants to know how her sisters feel about that. She says it’s better that he didn’t ask them because they would get jealous. Jonas says that they are very pretty and they could make any guy fall in love w/ them.

Sebastian tells D.V. that she can’t judge all the gypsies for what Jov. Did. D.V tells him that he doesn’t know anything about gypsies and she hopes he didn’t make friends with them like the naïve Juan. Seb. Says that Juan is not naïve. D.V. (Doña Victoria) says that gypsies are not humans, but beasts w/o scruples or morals. Seb. Says that’s not true. D.V. asks if he’s going to take Jov.’s side and does he think his father deserves what she did. Seb. Says of course not. DV says that his father needs him and that the only thing the gypsies deserve is their contempt.

Milenka gives back Yanco his mom’s necklace. Yanco tells her that he always wanted het to wear it. Milenka says she knows and that’s why he gave it to her, because they’ve been friends since their childhood. She tells him that Vania asked her to return it and she thinks hes right and she assures him that he didn’t order her he just convinced her that it is a family necklace and that he should give it to his future wife and she thinks Vania’s right. She asks him if he has his eyes on any gypsy woman. Yanco says he has eyes for only one gitana that he doesn’t think will ever look at him.

Jov. Is trying to take down the door and Juan tells her that she won’t even talk to him if he moved in. Juan asks why she’s taking the doors down and she said being locked up is suffocating for gypsies and that she’s going to take down all the doors. She cuts her finger and curses and says that the house is probably cursed because of the Dominguez. Juan starts taking care of the door.

Magda and Salome spy on their mom. Magda tells Salome that Juan is helping their mom with the door. Salome says that Juan is good and that not all the Dominguez are bad. Magda asks if she’s saying that because of the guy in the picture (Seb.) Salome assures Magda that nothing is going on and then asks her for a favor. Salome says she needs to go out w/o being noticed. Salome begs a reluctant Magda and then leaves through the window.

Juan helps Jov. Put on a band-aid and asks if she still won’t talk to him. She thanks him. She mentions that she is not conceited and arrogant like Raf. Juan says she sure is, based on what she did before. She says she didn’t mean to put a proce on his head. Juan tells her to call of what she said, and Jov says she can’t because she made a promise and fate made her say that for a reason. She tells Juan that he still hasn’t completely figured out the gypsies.

Seb. Goes into his dad’s room and asks him how he’s feeling. Raf. asks him what’s wrong, he says nothing, and he tells his son that nothing will happen to him. He says that nobody will listen to Jov’s words, and that now they need to be more united than ever. Seb assures his dad that he’s always there for him. Rafael tells him he’s proud of him.

Juan tells Jovanka he knows that she didn’t mean to put a price on his head, but she might as well have done that. Jov said that Raf made her say what she said because she tried to help the town peacefully but he butted in telling everyone not to accept her dirty money. Juan says that he knows, but Raf is not the only guilty one and that Jovanka came to Malarribo to insult him and bought the house w/o saying anything. Juan asks why she decided to but this specific house. He tells her that he wasn’t her 20 years ago and doesn’t know what happened, and he asks Jovanka what happened 20 yrs ago to that girl with all those dreams to come beack after 20 yrs full of hatred.

Branko, in the camp of the gypsies, asks some gypsies to play music but they remind him that he was expelled from the tribe. They finally agree to turn his backs on him and play.

Mama Paska comes up as he’s dancing and asks him why a gayo is dancing to gypsy music.

DV and a maid talk abt the ingredients for a seafood soup for Raf. Drago shows up at the window and DV asks him if he went crazy. Drago says that he has to urgently talk to her and that he’ll wait in the usual place.

Sandra gets mad at Raf. about Jovanka. She said she noticed the way they looked at each other and she knows there is something more there. She demands answers but Raf doesn’t give any and still denies having any relation w/ her or even knowing her. Sandra said she doesn’t want to make any plans w/ someone who doesn’t trust her, b/c, w/o trust, there is no love. Sandra leaves and tells him not to follow her unless he has answers.

Juan tells Jov that she can take all the doors off in the house but not the ones inside of her and the hate in her heart doesn’t match the love in her eyes. Juan says that Jovanka has a closed door leading to her heart.

Seb goes out for a walk, paces for awhile, then sits down. Seb sits out looking mad and distressed and has memories of his mom telling him that the his dad doesn’t deserve to have a price planted on his head and the only thing that the gypsies deserve is their contempt.

Salome comes up behind him w/ his box and reaches Seb, he gets up suddenly and raises his fist to her. She says she found the box in his room and he cuts her off asking her if her mom sent her to see if his dad was dad yet. Salome looks taken aback.

Juan asks Jov why she doesn’t trust him. Jov. Laughs when he says that he wants to be true to his mission in life, to help people who can’t live in peace. He says to tell him what happened and that he won’t let her down.

Jovanka has a flashback of young Rafael and her on the beach and Rafa telling her to trust him and that he won’t let her down. Then they kiss and lay down and look like they’re gonna do the deed.

Jovanka comes back, and tells Juan to get out b/c she is tired of his sweet words that only mean betrayal. She said she was too patient w/ him and if he doesn’t get out she will call a gypsy to kick him out

Seb. Tells Salome to leave and go back to her mom and tell her that her threats and her money won’t work and that she won’t be able to go against them . Salome asks why he is talking to her like that. Seb asks if she came to make fun him and his feelings for her once again and if she came for that she can go because his father’s life is more important than all of the gypsies.

Seb insinuates that Salomé knew her moms plan all along b/c she bought the house way before they came. Salome denies. Seb says that Jov is a bitter woman that came to hassle his dad. MS (Maria Salomé) tells him not to talk like that abt her mom and that her mom is better than any gayó. Seb asks if she thinks Jov’s being fair. MS says she must have her reasons to do what she is doing and that no one will turn her agnst her mom. She starts to walk away but seb grabs her by the arm and swings her back.

Meanwhile Branko keeps dancing…

Mirko, says that he has the power of 3 horses and thinks he should be forgiven. Mama paska says that you can’t return to certain places when the offense is big enough. A tired Brako asks his mom for forgiveness but MP says he’s wasting his time.

MS says that he doesn’t undersand how her mom has suffered bc of people like his dad and that she saw the hate in his eyes and how he insuolted the gitanas. Seb said that he also saw the hate in Jov eyes., and she put a price on his head. He says that MS diesnt know how it fells when a loved one is threatebned w/ death. He lost his mom and in any second he could lose his dad, because someone wants a gitanas dirty money. MS says the only thing that bothers him is the fact that it’s a gitana, because he are loathed, heartless, irrational and dirty. He can’t stand it that a gitana was better than them. Seb says that she’s a murderer and she slaps him and tells him not to ever say that abt her mom. MS begins to cry and said that she thought he was different but he’s not. He asked why he entered into her life and heart. She curses the day on the beach they met, the fact that she believed in home and their kiss, and she wipes her mouth. She drops the box and runs away. Seb. falls down on the floor in tears next to his box.

-Khadija

www.telenovela-world.com Re: Resumen de 08/03/04 Author: Nikolas (---) Date: 08-04-04 00:34 PDT

Se me paso algunos minutos de la novela, pero esto fue lo que vi. El sacerdote le decia a Rafael que desde que llego Jovanka al pueblo, no ha hecho nada mas que hacerle la vida de cuadritos. Lo mejor que podria hacer es pedirle perdon. Rafael estaba indinado que su propio hermano y sangre apollara a Jovanka. Rafael se hizo entender que nunca le pediria perdon a esa gitana. Que imbecil es Rafael. Diciendo Nunca! No se debe escupir para arriba.

la reina de saba, Victoria estaba hablanndo con Drago. Recordando hace 2 decadas atras cuando entre ambos hicieron que Jovanka se fuera del pueblo. Ella vio una gitana y le pregunto a Drago quien era es muchacha? El contesto Salome. El agrego que Jovanka habia recogido dos niñas mas. Victoria sintiendose superior, contesto, quien se cree que es una hermana de la caridad? Ella tuvo esas tres hijas con tres hombres diferentes. Drago le pide a Victoria que no le diga a nadie que. el fue uno de las gente que la ayudo a sacar a Jovanka del pueblo. El tiene que verse bien ante los demas gitanos.

Salome se veia sollando contra la pared de la casa cuando Sachenka y un gitano joven y guapo llegaron y le preguntaron si habia salido y porque estaba sollando. Salome fue vaga en su contestacion.Magdalena saco la gaita y le hizo la misma pregunta. Salome solamete contesto la pregunta con otra, pregunto si mama estaba. Magdaena dijo que no. Salome entro a la casa y le dio gracias a Santa Sara. Entonces llegaron hombres gitanos con comida. Sache y Magda (esta bien soy un poco perezozo, por eso no escribo los nombres completamente.) Este es la oportunidad que el joven gitano tiene para prevenrle a Salo que una gitana joven no debe salir sola por el daño que causan los gayos. Si necesita algo, el ira con ella al pueblo. Como si no conociera a Salo. Para que no jodiera mas, Salo le debio haber dicho, tengo que ir a la farmacia. Necesito comprar tampones porque mañana viene a visitar mi tia Florencia.

Jovanka estaba afuera de la casa recordando cuando hace 20 años, Rafa le declaraba su amor a Jova. En ese momento oyo voz de hombre. Era Baldo. El se alegro en verla y vice versa. Jova le dio las gracias a Baldo porque el fue el unico gayo bueno con ella. Y siempre la apollo. El le dijo. Vaya chica, aqui estoy, un viejo chocho pero si te brindo mi amistad. En realidad no dijo eso pero me gusta agregar argot y chistes para alegrar los resumenes. Baldo con su dedo le quito una lagrima del rostro de Jova. Baldo agrego, que hasta el dia siguiente, hace 20 años no fue que se entero que se habia hido.Jova le explico que la safia de Vicky, alias la reina de saba, habia mandado unos manganzones para amenazarla.

Jova le dice a las tres Marias que habra el ritual de Puba. Una fogata para quemar todo lo inecesario. Las tres Marias quieren prender la fogata. Sach dice que la mas bonita la debe prender. Jova aregla la situacion y dice que las tres Marias las prendan.

Por otro lado los gitanos estan celebrando la boda de e Patri y Milen. Uno de los gitanos dice que pronto Milen le entregara su honradez. Milos dice como mi esposa me lo entrgo hace 40 años. la esposa, responde, Milos, ya coño dejate de pendejadas. Vania refunfuña porque le regalo a Milen un collar, pero el penso que el Patri no le gustaria. Drago, intrigante le dice te gustaria que fueras tu con Milen en vez de el Patri, Vania lo mira, y con la mirada ya hablo.

Por otro lado Vicky esta desconsertada y cenaba con Sebas. Ella hace conjeturas. Como pudo esa gitana, refireiendose a Jova hacerse de tanto dinero. No pudo ser leyendo manos y pidiendo limosnas. Ella se prostituia. Sebas le dijo que ya dejara de bembetiar o te meto a Shady Pines en Cuba. Ojala te guste el boniato y arroz con frijoles negros. En serio. Sebas, le dijo no podemos hacer o decir cosas de la no sabemos. Vicky agrego, ella pronto habriria una casa de cita.

Alfredo se veia haciendo calculos y habia una montaña de cheques. Clau dijo no te preocupes por la plata que estamos asegurado cuando Rafa estire la pata. La madre se enfogono. Le pregunta porque decia eso. Clau. respondio ese es la noticia del pueblo. Sandra entro, y para no alargarte el cuento, anuncio que ella y Rafa habian roto la relacion. La madre le dio una pataleta y se desmallo. Con lo matruca que es Alf y Clau tuvieron dificutad levantandola. Ella le recordo a Sandy que Rafa es un buen partido y mejor un rico que estira la pata que un pobre cuando se enriquese. Clau le recuerda a Sandy que Rafa es la gallina que pone los juevos de oro. Ella responde que ya se acabo y punto. Alf le mete una aspirina en la boca de su esposa y ella lo escupe para fuera.

El Patri y Milen estan en la carpa agaraditos de manos cuando entran los gitanos. Ma Paskita le dice a Milen por mas Patri que sea no deje que te toque hasta la segunda noche de boda. Cuando salen Milen cree que el Patr quiere adelantar la luna de miel, y ella se rehusa. El dice solamente queria darte un beso. El esta contento con ella. Milen le dice que se siente contenta de tener alguien tan beno y justo.

Bran esta bailando incansablemente cuando viene otro gitano y le dice que baste ya. Bran no quiere hasta dejar saber a todos que merece integrarse a los demas gitanos. Ma Paskita saca la gaita por la carpa con un rostro triste. Se ve que su corazon se esta destrullendose.

Las tres Marias estan contentas porque hay tres gitanos protegiendolas.

Salo esta en frente de la fogata, cuando llega Sebas con la blusa que encontro en la playa. Sebas le dice a Salo que ahora puede quemar la blusa. En vez de darle a ella la blusa el mismo la hecha a la fogata. Salo le dice que ya ha cambiado el destino de ambos y su gente. Salo empieza a sollar y Sebas le acaricia la cabeza.

Las tres Marias le dicen a Jova que la comida que preparo Ma Paskita esta deliciosa. Jova les pide a Sache y Magda que le hagan un favor. Salp las sigue, pero Jova la llama. Le pregunta si tiene algun problema. Salo dice que no. Jova les dice que cuando fue la ultima vez que le dijo que quiere a sus hijas? Las tres son su vida entera.

En el adelanto de esta noche para mañana, se ve Rafa prospasadose con Jova.

www.telenovela-world.com: ** Summary: Wed 08/04/04 ** Author: Robin N (laptop) (---) Date: 08-04-04 20:36 PDT

Sebastián tosses Salomé's clothing on the fire, wanting to end things once and for all. Salomé looks on in anguish as her clothes melt on the bonfire and reaches for them. Sebastián pulls her back from the fire and this becomes an embrace.

Jovanka opens the kitchen door to the rapacious Rafael. "Why are you here?" she asks him. "That's what I wanted to ask you," he responds. He wants to know why she has returned to town after 20 years. He tells her he stopped by because of the message she passed on through his brother, Juan. He tells her that Juan said that she would forget her challenge if he would get down on his knees and beg her forgiveness. She looks at him incredulously and he denies having anything to beg forgiveness for. She is enraged by his attitude and tells him angrily that she never said anything of the sort, nor would she ever.

Branco grimaces with pain and complains how his body and soul hurt all over. The girl caresses his face in compassion. He tells her that fate brought her to him. She doesn't understand his words in gitano and he tells her that God brought her to him and he pulls her close for a kiss. He murmurs how he'll show her the world, but she flees in flattered confusion.

Sebastián asks Salomé if she's okay and she tells him to leave. He is confused: he thought she wanted her clothing destroyed. He can't understand her emotional response. He asks her if it's because she wanted her destiny to change, that she senses the same powerful feeling he does. She tearfully denies this and moves to toss the rest of the dress on the fire. He holds her back and takes it from her and tells her that he understands, he feels the same way, that same desperation to be together. They share a passionate kiss.

Jovanka demands that Rafael leave and he continues to mock her, noting how she's gotten what she wanted in life -- she has 3 daughters, for example (meaning that she's had amorous relationships), but she rebuts that they are adopted daughters. He takes this as a sign that she couldn't forget what they had either. She denies this and bitterly comments that he's the one who had it easy: she's the one who had to hide from her people and flee town with the shame of having been involved with a married man. He tells her that she got what she was looking for and she curses him and tells him that he hasn't changed. He's always blamed others for what happens to him and never admits responsibility for his mistakes. He shouts back that he made a mistake: he was blinded by passion for her. She's even angrier and rues the day she fell for his lies and surrendered to her passion and him. He was her first love and didn't understand that she was a woman he wanted only for a night.

Sebastián tells Salomé to forget everything and think only of them. She cannot; she reminds him of the hurtful things he said to her. If something bad happens to his father he'll always bring it up. He has forget her; that is what she'll do. Juan approaches and calls out to Sebastián.

Rafael tells Jovanka that she's just as beautiful as she was 20 years ago and he's reminded why she drove him crazy. He's only thought of her love and caresses. He thought she felt the same as he. He recalls how he waited for her in the afternoons and wonders what went wrong. She asks how he can ask this of her and calls him a liar. She says that she thought that things could be different after 20 years but nothing happened; she's still being insulted by him and his mother. He grabs her and asks her if she faked her love for him. She threatens him with a knife to make him back off and vows that she will cut out any passion inside.

Sebastián tells Juan that he was passing by and was attracted by the fire and came to see what was happening to their house. Jonas, Jani, and the other gypsy lad, and Sashenka and Magdalena come outside the house. The young gypsies start to act aggressively, and Sashenka tells them that they have all the right to burn the doors. This sets up Sebastián's back and he angrily retorts that he has a lot of memories in the house. Juan cautions everyone to calm down and Sebastián tells him he's leaving. As a parting shot he tells them there are still things of his to destroy in the house.

Rafael asks if she'll kill him first (saving the villagers the trouble). He demands that she put the knife down and talk. She bitterly tells him that he destroyed my dreams to make me a woman. She thanks him for his actions because he has made her what she is: she's not the same naive girl she was 20 years ago. No one will take advantage of her again. She warns him to stay away from her and her girls and spits in his face how angry she was to see him slap Sashenka, how she wanted to scratch his eyes out. He looks at her in disgust and tells her that he thought they could talk calmly but she's nothing but a savage, like all gypsies. 20 years hasn't changed her at all. She's tired of this; all she wanted was to live in peace and be happy. He makes a move on her and grabs her fiercely and tells her he can make her happy. After all, now he's not a married man. She tears away and picks up the fallen knife and holds it out at him, panting in fear and rage. Juan enters the kitchen at this moment and is alarmed by what he sees. He steps forward and begs Jovanka to put the knife down, not understanding exactly what is happening, but knowing that his brother is at the center of it. Rafael mockingly tells him that, as Juan can see, there is no reasoning with this woman ("See? I came to make peace and she's the one causing all the trouble.") Juan throws his brother an exasperated look and approaches Jovanka and convinces her to give him the knife. Rafael mocks them both, commenting that seeing how well the two of them get on maybe Juan is Jovanka's real soul mate. This wins an angry glare from both parties and both of them demand that he leave. Rafael turns and exits. Once alone, Juan asks Jovanka if she's alright and she assures him she is, but that he shouldn't really be there. Because he's a Domingüez sooner or later, because of the bad blood between their families, he'll end up hating her too.

Alfredo and Adela (Sandra's parents) are in bed and she's complaining about how Sandra is making a mistake. She accuses him of not caring what happens. He gets her onto her side of the bed and makes his getaway as soon as the pills take effect, getting dressed.

The 3 gypsy lads talk about not liking leaving the women alone: the gayó Sebastián could return. Salomé sadly assures them that he won't return. Jonas wants them to go back to the camp where it's safer. Jovanka and Juan come out the front door of the house and she tells them that Juan will have dinner with them. Jovanka notices Salomé clutching the outfit and asks if those weren't the clothes from the ritual the other night. She wants to know how come Salomé still has the outfit. Sashenka speculates that perhaps the gayó who was there -- what gayó, Jovanka wants to know -- and is told that he is the son of Rafael Domingüez, and perhaps he brought it.

Claudio enters and his drugged mother is up and wants to follow his father who's slipped out of the house. She wants him to follow his father and find out what he's up to. She passes out.

Jovanka asks why the gayó was there, bringing back Salomé's clothing, why should he have it? She asks Salomé directly if the gayó brought the clothes. Magdalena volunteers that maybe someone found it on the beach. Juan steps in and lies (bad padre!), saying it was he who brought it the clothing, recognizing it as gypsy clothing and thinking perhaps they could return it to its owner. He tells a hurried story about finding it by the docks and how the currents are weird there -- hence the name Malarribo. Jovanka tells him that she knows all about the currents, but to never mind. "Let the party begin!"

On the dock Sebastián joins the boat crew and they ask him what is wrong. He sits down and tells them he's not doing so well and they joke back that they can tell. They note it must be woman troubles. Worst of all, he tells them, she's off limits. One tells him the best solution for woman troubles is to go out to sea. Sebastián tells them if that's true he'll join them tomorrow. Ne tells him no way cause Rafael doesn't want him to go out. Sebastián asks who'll tell him: the next day he'll join them. The other fisherman toasts Sebastián's joining them and asks Ne to sing them a song. All join in the song.

Back at the ruined train car shanty town, Alfredo finds Baldomerro and and a group of men, including Lazlo awaiting his arrival as "Mr. Brown." Apparently, he's running a gambling game and he wants to be sure Lazlo actually has the money to play and pay. Lazlo shows him his money and mistakenly calls him by his real name and is scolded.

Outside in the darkness, Claudio and his buddy are searching the train cars for his father. His friend is frightened by the dark and the noises and Claudio tells him not to be such a scaredy cat. He reminds him that he's there because he's his friend and promises to cut him in on any money they come into when they catch his father. They are startled by something they see in the dark: it seems like a net but as they creep closer they're frightened badly. A figure is hanging in effigy from a noose.

Jovanka thanks Juan for helping her even when she's been so hard on him. He tells her that he was concerned for them. She wonders if he perhaps he has a gypsy spirit and sees the future. He speaks of his worries about her and his brother and what has happened but she stops him and tells him that since he has the same name it's best he stay out of it -- for himself and for her too, and for their friendship (she places her hand gently on his knee).

Salomé caresses the dress and Ma enters and tells her Sashenka is sleeping but be careful, she noticed something was going on between Salomé and Sebastián. Salomé denies anything happened but Magdalena tells her that she knows her sister better than that. Salomé tells her it's because she felt pity for him, nothing more. Magdalena confirms that it was Sebastián who brought the clothing and that his uncle lied for her and him. Salomé begs her not to say anything and Magdalena promises to hold her secret. The two bid each other good night and Salomé cries alone in her room as if heartbroken.

Salomé is lying in bed, covered in sweat and having a nightmare. She calls out Sebastián's name and sees him swallowed up by the sea. She wakes up in terror and offers up a prayer to Santa Sara to protect him.

Sebastián comes home and finds Juan waiting for him. Juan tells him he was waiting for him and he hopes that Sebastián won't think he's a busybody, but wants to know what Sebastián was doing with Jovanka's daughter. He tells Sebastián he's not stupid: he noticed that they were up to something. He hopes that Sebastián is not looking for trouble there. Sebastián tells him that he found the clothing and that's why he brought it and then confesses that yes, he went looking for trouble. He bursts out and says that it's not fair what is going on with his father. Juan agrees, but counsels him to stay out of it and let things be resolved by those involved. Juan notes that the girls are beautiful and warns him that this is not a good idea (to approach the women). Leave things alone. Sebastián promises that he won't approach any of them. "Never again, Salomé, never again."

Daybreak in Malarribo and the women are arranging their possessions in the house. Salomé runs downstairs and asks Jovanka if she can go to the beach to finish the ritual she started earlier (she has the dress in her hands), to toss her dress in the sea. Jovanka doubts it will do any good after all this time, but she doesn't mind too much. Jovanka tells her to go with her sisters but Salomé tells her that Mama Paska told her that she had to go alone. Jovanka agrees but warns her to stay away from that gayó. After Salomé is gone, Jovanka goes to a trunk and opens it to find a religious statue of Santa Sara. She lovingly pulls it out and Magdalena asks her where they'll put it. Jovanka replies that it will go where it always goes: to the church in the town where they live. The girls are concerned that the villagers won't like that but Jovanka doesn't care. The santa should have the place of honor she deserves. They'll go to the camp so that their people can accompany Santa Sara to the church.

Branko is eating breakfast in the tavern and Ofelia tells her niece to take care of things, she's going to church. Branko asks her to pray for him but when she's gone he notes things are better when when she leaves them alone (him and her niece). She calls him Sr. Branko and he asks her not to to be so formal, call him by just his name alone. He asks her to come closer and starts to flatter her, praising her eyes. She tells him he shouldn't talk to her like that. He asks if he can thank her for what she did for him the night before. She blushes and he leans in closer and thanks her for her kindness to him the night before and he kisses her cheek.

Alfredo asks for the sugar and his wife drops it in front of him. He protests and asks what's wrong with everyone and Adela asks him pointedly how he slept. He tells her that he slept like a baby and she wants to know how that's possible when he wasn't in bed. Afredo wants to know what's wrong with that. Sandra gets up to clear her plate and drops it when she sees Rafael enter their dining room, flowers in hand. He apologizes for entering without knocking and asks Sandra if they can go for a walk.

On the dock the captain tells Sebastián that it's not up to him: he's forbidden to let Sebastián go out of the boat. Sebastián tells him that he's grown man now and he want only to help them. Another man points out that it's hard work. Sebastián tells him that he's always dreamed of becoming a captain of a boat and this is the best way to learn.

Victoria enters the church with missal in hand, mantilla on her head, and walks up to her place, sitting down. Adela smiles ingratiatingly at her. Victoria turns her attention devoutly to the altar.

The Santa is being carried to church in a grand procession. Paska looks concerned and Jovanka asks her what is wrong. Paska wonders if they're doing the right thing by bringing the statue to the church when the people in the town hold them in such disregard. Jovanka dismisses her fears and tells her that Santa Sara deserves to be in the church, she's a gift to the people, gypsy and non-gypsy. She's a saint, after all.

Vanya is getting dressed and Drago enters, and pointedly mentions that the santa is being brought to the church. His tone suggests that this is a bad thing but Vanya thinks differently. Drago takes another tack and with a sarcastic undertone asks how Vanya is feeling -- after all, tonight's the big night of the entrega -- his first night with the young and beautiful Milenka. Vanya looks at him slightly askance but mentions that he fell in love with Milenka's inside, and her youth and beauty are not what's important to him. Drago mentions even more sarcastically how fortunate Vanya is to have found those qualities in a beautiful woman. Vanya refuses to rise to this comment and continues to express how fortunate he feels. Drago presses on and mentions that he saw Milenka return the necklace to Yanko and Vanya says that he knows: he asked her to do so. Drago mentions that Yanko must be really depressed and and how hard it must be for him to see her get married this gets Vanya's attention. Drago says that after all, he loves her like a brother.

Salomé runs up to the boat at the dock and calls to Sebastián and begs him to get off the boat, pleading with him to jump off, but he simply looks at her with those limpid blue eyes.

Juan is giving mass and the parish responds to the prayers. The gypsy processional arrives and proceeds up the aisle joyfully and people turn to stare. Jovanka notes in confusion that Juan is the priest and he looks at her as if to say, "See, this is what I was trying to tell you," and a whole lot more.

Tomorrow: Victoria tries to destroy the santa.

www.telenovela-world.com: Dialogue – Victoria/Jovanka – 8/5/04 Author: Tuly (---) Date: 08-06-04 06:15 PDT

Here's the full dialogue of the face-off between Vicious Vicky and Jovanka last night ... first in Spanish, then translated to English.

Jovanka - Creo que tú y yo tenemos que hablar, señora Victoria.

Victoria (a la sirvienta) - Déjanos solas Inés. Sal de la casa y no entres hasta que te llame.

Jovanka - Lo único que vine a pedirte es que dejes a mi gente y a sus creencias en paz. (Toma un paso hacia adelante).

Victoria - ¿A dónde crees que vas? (La detiene con el bastón) La gitana pide paz con la boca mientras golpea con la mano.

Jovanka - Piensa lo que quieras, pero yo no vine a buscar guerra, tú y tu hijo así lo quisieron.

Victoria - ¡Mientes, maldita resentida! Tú llegaste a este pueblo, a mi pueblo, buscando venganza. La pregunta es, ¿de quién te quieres vengar, eh? Como si tú fueras la ofendida y no al revés.

Jovanka - Tienes razón, gadjí, a mí no me ofendieron, a mí me destruyeron la vida. Tú y tu hijo me arrancaron lo que mas quería, me separaron de mi pueblo, de mi padre. Por tí tuve que huir de este pueblo, escondiéndome, perseguida por hombres armados como si fuera una delincuente.

Victoria - Ay, gitana, no me vengas con esos cuentos de mujer sufrida. Te conozco muy bien a tí y a todos los de tu raza. En uds. todo se vuelve sucio, un engaño, viven para robar y aprovecharse del esfuerzo de otros. Bien dicen por ahí que no hay mejor gitano que un gitano muerto.

Jovanka - Qué fácil es para los gadjé tranquilizar su conciencia, señora. ¿Qué importa lo que le hagan a un gitano? El gitano se lo merece.

Victoria - ¿Me vas a decir que no nos engañaste a mi hijo y a mí?

Jovanka - Yo nunca engañé a nadie.

Victoria – ¿Ah, no? ¿Ya se te olvidó como llegaste a mi casa a llorar? ¿Como quisiste conmoverme con esa farsa que te inventaste?

Jovanka - Me acuerdo muy bien de todo, de cada palabra, de cada lágrima que salió por estos ojos.

Victoria - ¡Qué cínica eres! La gitana deshaciendose en gimoteos, tratando de convencerme de que estaba embarazada de mi hijo. ¿Dónde está ese supuesto hijo, eh? ¿Dónde, si se puede saber? ¿Qué te paso, te quedaste muda?

Jovanka - Ya no tengo nada que decirte, gadjí.

Victoria - Claro, jamás te vas a atrever a confesar que ese embarazo no fué más que un invento tuyo. Menos mal que nunca le conté a Rafael de ese cuento, sino ahora estaría preguntandose si alguna de esas muchachas que llegaron contigo es hija de él.

Jovanka - Nunca te atrevas a decir eso, gadjí. Ninguna ... ¿me escuchas? Ninguna de mis tres hijas lleva el veneno de tu sangre en las venas.

Victoria (riéndose cinicamente) - Bueno, sigues siendo la misma gitana sucia de hace 20 años.

Jovanka - Gitana, sí. Y bendito sea el cielo que nos hizo a mí y a mis 3 hijas gitanas de cuerpo y alma. Pero en una cosa te equivocas ... ya no soy la misma que conociste. Ahora soy yo la que tiene el poder y la fuerza, no tú. (Se da media vuelta y empieza a alejarse).

Victoria - ¡Largo! ¡Eso es! ¡Lárgate ya, lárgate!

*****ENGLISH TRANSLATION*****

Jovanka - I believe you and I have to talk, Madam Victoria.

Victoria (to the maid) - Leave us alone, Inés. Leave the house and don't come back until I call you.

Jovanka - The only thing I came to ask is that you leave my people and their beliefs in peace. (She takes a step forward).

Victoria - Where do you think you're going? (She stops her with the cane). The gypsy asks for peace with her mouth while she lashes out with her hand.

Jovanka - Think what you want, but I didn't come here looking for war, you and your son wanted it this way.

Victoria - You're lying, you're resentful! You came to this town, to my town, looking for vengeance. The question is, from whom are you seeking vengeance, huh? As if you were the offended party and not the other way around.

Jovanka - You're right, gadjí, I wasn't offended ... my life was destroyed. You and your son ripped away that which I loved most, you separated me from my people, from my father. Because of you I had to run away from this town, in hiding, while being chased by armed men as if I were a criminal.

Victoria - Oh, gypsy, don't come acting like a victim to me. I know you and those of your race very well. You make everything dirty, a lie, you live to steal and live off of the effort of others. No wonder they say that there's no better gypsy than a dead one.

Jovanka - It's so easy for the gadjé to clean their conscience, Madam. Who cares what they do to a gypsy? The gypsy deserves it.

Victoria - Are you going to tell me that you didn't lie to my son and me?

Jovanka - I never lied to anyone.

Victoria – Oh, no? Did you already forget how you came to my house crying? How you tried to move me with that made-up farce?

Jovanka - I remember everything well, every word, every tear that came out of my eyes.

Victoria - You are such a hypocrite! The gypsy falling to pieces and weeping, trying to convince me that my son had gotten her pregnant. Where is that supposed child, huh? Where, if I may know? What's wrong, have you gone speechless all of a sudden?

Jovanka - I have nothing more to say to you, gadjí.

Victoria - Of course, you will never have the courage to confess that that pregnancy was nothing more than something you made up. Thank goodness I never told Rafael that story, if I had, he would now be asking himself if one of those girls that came to town with you is his child.

Jovanka - Never dare to say that again, gadjí. Not one of them ... do you hear me? Not one of my three daughters has the poison of your blood in her veins.

Victoria (laughing sarcastically) - Well, I see you are still the same dirty gypsy from 20 years ago.

Jovanka - A gypsy, yes. And blessed be the heavens that made me and my 3 daughters gypsies in both heart and soul. But you are wrong in one thing ... I'm not the same woman you met. Now I'm the one that has the power and the strength, not you. (She turns around and starts to leave).

Victoria - Get out! That's it! Get out now, get out!

Telenovela-World: ****SUMMARY Fri 08/06/04**** Author: Sue (---) Date: 08-08-04 12:33 PDT

Sebestian has a good feeling about where to go to find a good catch but the Captain tells him that it will be dark soon and that there is bad weather on the way. Sebastian manages to convince everyone to go along with him and they set sail.

At the camp Vinka is crying because she is losing her daughter to her husband. Pasca comments on how soon everyone will know that Vinka brought up an honorable Gypsy woman. Vinka says how proud she is. Milenka looks uncomfortable. Pasca brings Vinka some fabric so that she can sew a diklo for Milenka (it's a headcovering that all married Gypsy women wear). The three Marias arrive for a visit. Pasca holds up a red dress next to Milenka and tells the Marias that someday they will also wear the red dress of an honorable woman. Salome sneaks out of the tent. Jonas sees her leave and follows her.

Sandra walks into the classroom with a couple books for the Gypsy student [I didn't get his name] and tells him they are from the library. He asks how much he owes for them but she says there is no charge--they are from the library. She tells him he can read them and return them later. She asks him if it would be better if he came to class. He tells her that Gypsy laws prohibit attending school and that the elder Gypsies are afraid that if their young people attend school with the gaje, they will forget who they are. She asks him how he manages to learn anything. He tells her that he sneaks into schools and learns a little bit here, a little bit there. He says that all the gaje are not as nice as she is. She tells him that he's welcome there anytime. He gives her a ring as collateral for the books and places the ring on one of her toes. He tells her it looks gook on her and leaves. Sandra looks down at the ring and admires it.

Jonas finds Salome praying on the beach. He asks her who she is praying for. She says she isn't praying for anyone; she came to the beach because she likes to be near the sea. He doesn't believe her and tells her that the sea is dangerous just like the gaje. Salome says that not all the gaje are bad and they shouldn't judge them that way. He asks her if she is defending the gaje. She tells him that she is defending her dream and that her dream is that all of them, Gypsies and gaje can live in peace.

Sebastain and crew are headed for the Bahia de Condenados. Pancho calls it a ship's graveyard. The Captain says it will be dark when they arrive and that the weather worries him. He says the trip doesn't make sense. Sebastian says that they have to try. Pancho points to a huge rock in the distance and says that must be where the mysterious place is that the Gypsy was telling them about. Sebastian says that they are making the trip to prove there is no such thing as destiny.

Jonas asks Salome if she is praying for the son of Rafael Dominguez. She tells him that she is praying for everyone who left on that boat because she had a nightmare last night. Jonas says that he know her dreams come true. She says that she was praying to Santa Sara so all would come out well. Jonas reaches into his pocket and pulls out a piece of paper which he gives to Salome. On it is a drawing he did of Salome. He tells her that he could see the kindness in her eyes.

Salome and Jonas return to camp; she thanks him for the drawing. She tells him that she likes what he wrote and reads, "Ever since I met you, I've felt like a true Gypsy." She playfully calls him a liar. He tells her that there is a legend that says that a Gypsy isn't a Gypsy until he meets his woman. Saschenka, who wants Jonas for herself, observes the two talking and has a worried look on her face.

Branco goes to Jovanka's home and tells her that the gaje are meeting to figure out a way to run the Gypsies out of town.

At Ofelia's bar everone is arguing about how to get rid of the Gypsies. Jovanka and Branco walk in and the whole room quiets down. Victoria asks everone if they are afraid of a Gypsy. Jovanka tells them that she knows what they are planning. Victoria says to save them the trouble of throwing the Gypsies out of town. Jovanka says that if the town wants them to leave she'll be the first to go. Victoria tells her the town has spoken. Jovanka doesn't agree and suggests that they do things the gaje way: put it up to a vote. Victoria asks her if she thinks she has a remote chance of winning. Jovanka says that all she knows is that the town is in misery due to a lack of money and the people should choose whether they want to accept the hope the "dirty" Gypsies offer. The gaje continue to argue among themselves.

Back at camp there is great celebration because it is "la noche de la entrega." Vinka has finished sewing the diklo and gives it to Milenka. She tells Milenka that from this night forward she belongs to her husband and must obey him. She tells her that this will be the most beautiful night of her life because she will love as a woman. The three Marias are present and Vinka tells them that soon it will be their turn. Vinka tells Milenka to go to Vanya's tent and prepare herself for him.

At the bar Jovanka asks the townies if they are going to decide for themselves or let Victoria, Rafael and Adela decide for them. Branco says they have enough money to do business with the gaje and to pay off their debts and asks Ofelia if this is so. She agrees. A townie says he hasn't been paid in three weeks but another says the Gypsies paid him right away. Rafael says that the town's conscience cannot be bought. But Ofelia says that they should have a vote. Victoria says that it's a ridiculous idea. Jovanka says los Dominguez are afraid of what the results will be.

Jovanka urges them to think about it. She says that the Gypsies can survive anywhere but the people here are tied to the town and its misery. She says they are afraid that the townies will turn their backs on los Dominguez. Rafael says that no one's afraid and agrees to the vote. He says that if the Gypsies lose they'll have to leave like it or not. Jovanka gives her word that she'll leave if that's what the people want.

It's dark and there is a terrible storm. Sebastian goes to the Captain to ask how it's going. He says that he warned him this wasn't a good idea. Pancho comes on the bridge and informs the Captain that the storage room is filling with water. He wants to go back but Sebastian says they should keep going forward. He says he has a good feeling about going forward but Pancho says his good feelings are going to get them all killed. Sebastian goes out on deck to help.

Father Juan is reading a book about Gypsy customs when Claudio comes in to tell him about the referendum that will take place tomorrow. Juan says it's a terrible idea and asks whose idea it was. Claudio tells him that it was Jovanka's idea.

At the bar the contra-Gypsy side is already painting campaign signs. One of the townies makes a joke about a possible slogan. Rafael tells him he wouldn't be laughing if there was a price on his head. Juan comes in with Sandra and asks what all this is about. Sandra wants to know why tomorrow's classes have been cancelled.

Jovanka joins the celebration at camp. Drago tells her she's late and she tells the camp that los Dominguez are trying to kick them out of town. Branco says that Jovanka told the townies that they should decide for themselves and that they agreed to a referendum. Vanya asks Jovanka if she is willing to leave if they vote for the Gypsies to leave. She says that she is. Vanya sends Ianko to tell everyone in camp. Jovanka and Vanya go to his table. Branco tries to join them but Vanya says that he cannot.

Meanwhile Milenka is in Vanya's tent trying to get ready for her "entrega." She looks very anxious.

Juan tells Victoria and Rafael that they don't have the power to throw anyone out of town; the town is not their private property. Victoria disagrees saying that her husband and his fishing fleet made the town what it is and that los Dominguez who can decide who lives there and who doesn't. Juan says how ashamed he is and that Victoria is a hypocrite because she acts one way in church and another way outside of it. She says that she doesn't recognize her church anymore because anyone can just come in a bring their idols and mentions with disgust the "black saint who has nothing to do with Jesus Christ." Juan tells them that they don't love their neighbor. Rafael asks him if it's love to put a price on someone's head. Juan says that Jovanka was wrong to do such a thing. He says that all he sees in front of him is hate.

Some of the Gypsies are discussing the referendum. Jonas says it's better for the gaddje that they are there. Saschenka says that the Gypsies are a goldmine and that they can't wait to get their hands on Jovanka's money. Salome is distressed about the price put on Rafael's head and asks how he and his family must feel. She thinks it's terrible to play with a man's life that way. Saschenka asks if she is taking sides against their mother. Salome says she is not. She says that if someone decides to kill Rafael then relations between the Gypsies and gaje will deteriorate. Jovanka says that Salome is entitled to her opinion. Vanya says that there is truth to what Salome is saying but reminds her of the history of the persecution of the Gypsies at the hands of the gaje. He asks her how they should respond to the gaje. She says with good will--they should take the high road. Vanya announces that the referendum will take place without any interference from the Gypsies.

Rafael asks Sandra to be at his side during the referendum. She asks him if that's an order. He nuzzles her. She says it's just so that no one will know they broke up. He assures her that he loves her. He says that she is not the same loving person she used to be. She tells him that that Sandra needed some answers. She agrees to go with him but they have to clear up some things first. He starts to kiss her and happens to look down at ther feet and sees the toe ring. He asks her where she got it.

In his tent Vanya is talking about the referendum but Milenka isn't listening to him. He apologizes for going on and says that this is their night. He tells her that he is going to love her with all his heart. She pulls away from him. He reassures her but she says that she can't. She tells him that she loves him with all her heart and soul and then tells him that he doesn't deserve to be lied to. She confesses that she is not a virgin.

Rafael tells Sandra that the toe ring is tacky and that nice women in Malarribo don't dress like that. She says that perhaps she will be the first and says that he doesn't like it because it's what the Gypsies wear. She says that she has no reason to hate the Gypsies. He tells her that she needs to take sides and asks her to wear some shoes tomorrow to hide that awful ring because he doesn't want to be made fun of. She says that all he cares about is his image.

Vanya is letting the bad news sink in and asks Milenka why she didn't tell him before this. She tells him that she was afraid that he wouldn't want to marry her. He tells her that this is the worst insult to a man. She asks for his mercy. He asks who it was. She refuses to give a name because it happened a long time ago but says it was someone he didn't know. He concludes that she had sex with a gaje. She tells him that he is the most important man in her life and that she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. She says that the love they share is stronger than any Gypsy law. She acknowleges that he has the right to return her to her parents and to chastise her in front of the whole tribe.

Hasta lunes....

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USA, 8/9-13/04

Telenovela-World: Monday/Tuesday Episodes? [USA, 8/9-10/04] Author: Kelly (---) Date: 08-12-04 16:21 PDT

I do shift work (nursing), so I can't watch every episode (that, and I don't have a way to record it). So, could someone fill me in on what I missed those two days? How did the town voting go? Who is Rodrigo? I clearly have a few holes in my story. Thanks!! The town decided that the gypsies stay Author: Tuly (---) Date: 08-12-04 19:25 PDT The voting went in favor of the gypsies even though the Dominguezes tried to stuff the ballots against them. Rodrigo is a guy that works on one of the Dominguez's ships (he's the captain's son) -- everything at this point leads one to believe that he may be the responsible party for Milenka losing her virginity ... against her will, it seems.

Telenovela-World: ** Summary: Wed 08/11/04 ** Author: Robin N (laptop) (---) Date: 08-11-04 20:15 PDT

Juan and Jovanka share a cup of tea (in the rectory?); she notes that he drinks it like a gitano (sipped from a saucer). "Why did you want to talk to me?," he asks her and she tells him she felt a need to talk but she appears to repent her decision. He encourages her when she hesitates. She tells him that what she wants to tell him, about her past, the house, his family, but it isn't easy. She's not heartless like they say. He tells her that he knew she wasn't: as a priest he understands more about people and how to listen to them and see into their hearts. She asks what he sees in her heart and he tells her he sees a wounded woman and offers to help her. He tells her that sometimes a burden shared eases the problem and encourages her to perform the act of confession. She hesitates and he reminds her that whatever she says would remain confidential. She asks if it's done in the house, but he tells her it can happen anywhere.

At the bar, the gitanos take a break from dancing. The townies enter and Salomé and Sebastián share glances. Sashenka is being chatted up by Jani. Magdalena flounces past, catching Claudio's attention and he decides to put his moves on her. He compliments her on her dancing and offers to buy her a drink.

Sandra and Rafael are laughing over a glass of wine and he notes they're having a good time. He reminds her they can be more than friends once again and offers her an engagement ring and tells her he'd been waiting for the right moment to give it to her. He officially asks her to marry him.

Claudio smoothly asks Magdalena if she likes her rum drink and she innocently and playfully asks if he's trying to get her drunk. He tells her he's paying her back for the pleasure of seeing her dance. Mario, his gutless pal, slips him a wallet and he tucks it into her purse when she's not looking.

Salomé tells Sashenka it's time to leave, but she doesn't want to leave just because the townies came in and she complains to Jonas who glowers at how Sebastián is making Salomé uncomfortable. Sashenka drags Jonas off to dance. At Sebastián's table the 2 fisher pals, Pancho and Chale, comment appreciatively on how the gitanas dance and Sebastián tells him that gitanas are really nice, decent people. He walks up to Salomé and greets her amicably, asking her for a dance, and Jonas runs up to tell him to back off and pulls a knife. Salomé pleadingly asks him to leave and for Jonas to put knife away. Sebastián presses with his request for a dance but Jonas aggressively tells him that there are plenty of non-gitanos to dance with. Sashenka tells Sebastián he should stay away. Sashenka tells him they have to talk and drags him off for that talking to.

Claudio continues pressing Magdalena, but she's nervous. He offers another drink and she refuses. Mirko approaches, asking her for a dance and she gratefully leaves and thanks him for his dance. Claudio and his pal Mario congratulate themselves on pulling a fast one.

Yanko asks Milenka if she was fighting with Vanya. She denies it and begs him to leave the subject and her alone. Rodrigo (alias scumbag) notices and follows her as she leaves to go to the bathroom.

Sandra asks Rafael why now for the ring and proposal -- why give her the ring at this moment when he's had it for a while. She tells him that they've finished but he insists that he needs her and that they just had a simple fight. Her persists and tells her he doesn't want to loose her. She insists that they're done and now he's only filling her head with doubts. He tells her that there are things in his past he wants to forget but he loves her and doesn't want to be a bitter man.

Sebastián asks Sashenka what she wants and she asks why he's sniffing after her sister. He protests that he's doing nothing wrong but she's not buying what he's selling. She recounts the number of times he's sought out Salomé. She's not blind to what he's doing. He tries to deny it. She asks if Saloméa has been flirting with him. Sashenka states plainly that gitanos stick with their own kind and never mix with non-gitanos. Leave my sister in peace! She stalks off.

Milenka is approached by Rodrigo when she's alone in the bathroom and he comments on how it's been a long time since he's seen her. She wants to know what he wants and he mentions he's missed her. She tells him to back off; she's not the same and knows how to defend herself. He asks if she doesn't miss him and she insists not. He draws close and menaces her. She tells him that they were done and never to see each other again and he insinuates she's come back to him since she's come back to his town.

Rafael tells Sandra that the situation with the gitanos and Jovanka is all a fantasy and he has nothing to do with Jovanka. Sandra tells him that she knows something is up with that and he asks her if he's now a liar. She asks how long they've known each other -- a long time -- and she knows that something is up and it's happened because of the arrival of the gitana. She wants to be sure of what he's saying (when it comes to their relationship) when he denies anything is wrong; that he loves her for real. He swears that the gitanos are liars and hypocrites. His bitter attitude makes her uncomfortable and she leaves.

Sebastián returns to the table and his pals tease him about how two tigers came after him. Chale and Pancho tease more about his "woman troubles."

A woman shouts in the bar that she was robbed and Claudio comes up and plays the innocent -- amazed that such a thing could happen, then cooly that it must have been a gitano who stole it.

Rodrigo grabs Milenka to assault her but is interrupted when Camila enters the women's bathroom and tells him that something bad is happening with the gitanos outside. Milenka flees; Camila asks why Rodrigo is in the ladies room. He tells her to mind her own business and leaves as well.

In confessional booth, Jovanka notes that Juan takes the sacrament seriously (he's in his robes). He encourages her to trust in him and in the Lord and the Lord's love.

People quarrel back and forth in the bar, voices raising louder and louder. Claudio adds fire to the flames by noting that this has never happened before, but of course, the gitanos weren't there before. Jonas, Branco, and Jani each retort that gitanos are not all thieves and the bartender shouts for silence and says that everyone will have to be searched one-by-one, much to Claudio's smug satisfaction.

Jovanka tells the beginning of her story. We see her face through the mesh grate in the confessional. She tells Juan how 20 years ago she met the man she loved, to whom she surrendered everything (the way a woman in love does). She sadly tells him how she thought this man would do anything for her up, the way she would for him, up until the night they were to flee the town together. That night everything ended for her in disgrace and tragedy. That night she swore she'd never love anyone again. That man was Rafael. Rafael Domingüez. Juan is stunned by this revelation.

Jovanka tells him she wanted to know why, so she went to his house and she was horrified to learn everything was a lie. She went to defend the fruit of their love, but his mother took pleasure in telling her that Ra was married with a son and how he was not going to leave. She says that it was too late for her and her only choice was to leave.

The search goes on for the wallet at the bar, the bartender only searching gitana's purses and Jonas wants the non-gitano's things searched as well. Yanko claims futilely that they are innocent. Sebastián steps in and tries to calm things. He offers to make up the money but Jonas tells him to butt out. The wallet is found in the expected place and Magdalena breaks into tears. Jonas insists it was a plot on the part of one of the non-gitanos. Magdalena is asked by her friends who she was with that evening. She recalls that she was at the bar for a bit (failing to mention Claudio, to his satisfaction), and how she left her purse on the bar when she and Mirko were dancing. Sebastián asks the lady if anything was missing and the woman admits that nothing is gone. Claudio suggests it's because the gypsy didn't have time to take anything out. Sebastián vouches for the gitanos when it's suggested that the police be called and tells the woman he's the son of Rafael Domingüez. She is shocked by this news and impressed. She confirms that he's the son of the man who has had a curse put on his head by a gitana and decides that if he can accept the word of a gitana after all that, well then she'll let the situation pass.

Juan asks Jovanka what she meant when she said that she'd gone to the house to defend the fruit of their love but she realizes she made a mistake and evades answering. He asks he too if return was part of plan for vengeance against his brother but she says it was just a chance to put her past to rest. She wants now only to protect girls and reunite with her family. When she learned that the Domingüez house was for sale she thought maybe this was her chance to do so. Jovanka asks Juan if blames her, but he tells her he's no one to judge and as a priest in the confessional it's not his role to judge. She asks not if he judges her as a priest, but does he judge her as a man? He performs absolution in place of answer. She tells him that now he knows all and makes a move to get up but he asks her not to leave. He encourages her to fight for her peace and to learn to forgive. She nods her head and says he's right. He asks if she's okay and she thanks him for listening to her, it helped. She turns to leave and he heaves a deep sigh.

Back at the house, Magdalena is berating herself for leaving her purse alone and Sashenka aggressively insists that she was set up by a gayó and she's sure it was Sebastián who was behind it. Salomé suggests that they shouldn't tell their mother about this. Jovanka enters and immediately Sashenka blabs, and Jovanka is concerned by this, but realizes it's just more of the same old, same old. Shattered glass falls to the floor as a rock is tossed through a sunlight. There's a note around it and it says, "Leave Malarribo, damned gitanos!" The girls fret and Jovanka plays it down. Sashenka again comments that she's sure it's the result of a Domingüez.

Escudero enters the church, stumbling and skulking down the dark center aisle, carrying a shawl. He approaches the statue of Santa Sara and drapes it with the shawl and hauls it off.

The next day dawns and Pasca and Pisonka are waiting for the church doors to open to bring flowers for their Santa Sara. Juan opens and lets them in. He unlocks the other door and greets passersby. The 2 women come out frantically and ask where he put her. Juan doesn't know what they mean and they tell him Santa Sara's not there. The 3 race up to the altar where Juan tells them the statue should be and he discovers a note. It says, "You can forget about your Santa until you leave town!" Juan can't believe someone would have the nerve to take something from the church. Pasca starts to suffer an attack of some sort.

Jovanka asks if Magdalena if had a good night and Magdalena says she did, once she got over the fright. She can't figure who it could be behind the action. Jovanka tells her they'll have to endure a little more. She asks for help with her sisters and Magdalena smiles and agrees. Jovanka wishes the people would leave them in peace. Magdalena mentions that the classes begin that day and asks if she can go to school like she did in Spain but Jovanka is worried that there would be a problem with the townies. Magdalena tells her that Mirko is going and they can look after each other (but of course, she tells her mother, his parents don't know). Jovanka nods her head in acceptance.

Sebastián greets his grandmother and she asks where he was the last night. He tells her he went to Puerto Santo and she asks if he went to celebrate the stay of the gitanos and he says he went to celebrate the great catch with the fishing crew . She makes a snide remark and he begs her should leave it alone and expresses a desire that they live in peace. She reminds him that they are a family and they need him and she sees him as a son. Victoria reminds him (guilt trip) how she raised him when his mother became ill and died. His expression softens and he tells her he loves her. Then she turns nasty and tells him she tells him to behave like a Domingüez and not break their hearts like he did yesterday with the way he defended the gitanos.

Claudio in the school tells Mario and Camilo about the fun that was had when the wallet was found in the gitana's purse. He suggests how fun it would be to teach the gitanos another little lesson. Sandra enters and overhears this last remark and asks him what kind of lessons he can teach anyone, cause to teach one needs to either know something or feel superior to them. She tells him to take a seat and tell them why he feels superior to the gypsies. He smugly sits down and begins, smirking as he starts by saying how he's clean and gitanos are filthy. The others laugh. He adds that he's smart and they're ignorant (laughter) and finally, he doesn't stink and they do. Sandra asks him if he's sure, maybe they should put that to a vote. She tells the class sternly that there will be no more disparaging remarks about gitanos from here on out. She walks to the door and invites in two new classmates: Magdalena and Mirko and Claudio shrinks in his seat and Camila smiles in welcome.

More of the tribe, including Vanya, have come to the church to see what's going on. Vanya looks at the threatening note and is shocked by the how things have escalated. Juan says that when he to bed, locking up, the statue was there. Jovanka enters with Jonas and Vanya shows her the note. She reproaches Juan, recalling how he promised the Santa would be safe there. Juan is bewildered, appalled and embarrassed and suggests that it's time to bring in the police to investigate this. He will also talk to people about this during the mass. Vanya agrees to this plan and tells Jovanka to go with Juan as she can best describe the statue. After the group leaves to do this, Jonas stays behind and insists to Yanko and Jani that he knows where the statue is, that they should go after it. Jani protests that this is not what the patriarch wants, but Jonas is not listening. They race after him, out of the church.

Sashenka asks Salomé, mid-pedicure, that Jovanka and Magdalena aren't home and Salomé tells her that most likely their sister went to school. Sashenka thinks Magdalena's crazy but Salomé smiles and says that their sister can't live without studying. Sashenka tells Salomé that she's worried about her. She goes on to ask if there is anything between Salomé and the gayó but Salomé denies it. Sashenka is pleased by this but continues, saying that she doesn't believe that he can have good intentions. If it were anyone else she would think he'd fallen in love with her sister, but not the son of Rafael Domingüez. He's probably out for some sort of revenge and Salomé's so naive, she could believe him. Sashenka asks again, "Do you like him?" "No! Of course not." "Sure?" "Yes. I don't think of him any more than any other (person)." Sashenka finds this good news and kisses her sister. Salomé asks, "How about you? Yani seems interested in you." Sashenka tells her, "I like him, he's nice, but he's too young. I like the other one, the most handsome gitano, the one the moon sent." Salomé asks her who that is and Sashenka tells her it's Jonas. (Sashenka is apparently confused, cause that was Branco who fell from the tree.) Salomé looks at the drawing he did of her and looks worried.

Ines answers the insistent summons at the Domingëz house; and Jonas races in, followed more hesitantly by Jani and Yanko. Ines screams out, "Thieves!" but Jonas angrily shouts that the only thieves present are in the people in this house. Victoria approaches, hearing the clamor and Jonas rushes up to her, and menaces her to give back the statue. She raises her cane to strike him and he grabs it and her. He shouts at the other 2 to search the house over her protests and struggles. Sebastián hears the noise and comes to see what the matter is and races to defend his mother. He punches Jonas and knocks him down, demanding an explanation.

Tomorrow: will the result of this invasion end in death for one of the 3 gitanos?

Telenovela-World: Re: Highlights [USA, 8/12/04] Author: Victor F. (---) Date: 08-13-04 05:50 PDT

I am not good with summaries, but I can give highlights, so you have an idea of what's going on:

Jonas and the other two gypsies had a big arguement with Sebastian and Victoria, the argument continues in the street. Victoria takes out a riffle and shoots Jonas. Sebastian grabs the riffle and then Sashenka and Salome get there. Salome thinks Sebastian shot Jonas and tells him to stay away from her and her people.

Victoria tells Escudero to show him where he has Santa Sara. He brings out of the hiding place which is under the staircase at Victoria's house.

Branco visits Pasca, she tells him that she will take back if he marries a gypsie girl and preferably one of of Yovanka's daughters.

Claudio continues to make life miserable for Myrko and Magdalena at the school. Rafael visits Sandra at the school and takes her flowers. Myrko and Magdalena are fed up with Claudio and leave the school.

Juan and Yovanka are talking about each others personality, Yovanka tells Juan she wishes he wasn't a priest. When they get to the police headquarters, Victoria gets there to make a claim that three gypsies invaded her house.

Vanya and the rest of the elders are discussing the events of Santa Sarah, Drago tells Vanya that they should leave, but Vanya says if they live they are accepting defeat to the Gayos. Salome says that not all Gayos want them out of the town, that they should pay back the help that they give to the Gitanos in the elections. Vanya decides to give them a free movie night.

Rafael is having financial problems in his company, therefore he has to cut personal, he fires Rodrigo's dad, and makes Rodrigo the new captain.

Telenovela-World: ***SUMMARY, Thurs., August 12*** Author: Tuly (---) Date: 08-13-04 08:25 PDT

Sebastián and Jonás are struggling – Sebastián tells Jonás to respect his house and demands to know what he was doing to his grandmother. Jonás answers that he didn’t come to assault anyone, he only came to get the Santa Sara icon ... he accuses Victoria of stealing it. Victoria interjects that Jonás is crazy and that she wouldn’t touch that statue even under threat of death. Yani and Ianko come out saying that they’ve gone through the house and didn’t find anything ... Sebastián orders them all to get out.

Sashenka tells Salomé that Jonás is the best looking gypsy and the strongest of them all. Salomé is desperately trying to hide the drawing that Jonás gave her by blocking it from Sashenka’s view with her body. Sashenka goes on to tell Salomé that he acted like a hero in defending them from the townspeople, even from Sebastián. Sashenka worriedly speculates if Jonás cares for Salomé because he’s always worried about her; Salomé replies that he also worries about her (Sashenka) ... Sashenka is thrilled to hear this. Taking advantage of the diversion, Salomé grabs the drawing, folds it and puts it in the blouse of her dress. Sashenka notices and tries to take it away from her, asking what it is. At that moment, Vinka (Milenka’s mother) runs up to the house shouting for Jovanka ... Salomé and Sashenka run to the window to see what the matter is. Vinka tells them that Jonás, Yani and Ianko went to the Dominguez house and there’s going to be trouble. Sashenka runs out, Salomé takes the drawing out of her clothes, puts it between some papers on a bookcase, and runs out after her.

Outside of the Dominguez house, Sebastián reminds the gypsies how he has always defended them and that, furthermore, what they’re doing is a crime. Jonás retorts that the real crime is the theft of their icon; he’s sure that Sebastián and Victoria stole her. Yani and Ianko try to persuade Jonás to leave, but Jonás continues his tirade ... he tells Sebastián that the only reason he defended them was to get into Salomé’s good graces, he’s just as despicable as the rest of his family. Victoria comes out of the house holding a shotgun and fires a shot up in the air startling them all. She tells the gypsies that she might be old, but if she fires again, the next shot will certainly hit one of the gypsies. Sebastián tries to dissuade her from firing, telling her this is not the way to settle things.

Juan and Jovanka are driving out to Puerto Santo. Juan tells Jovanka that he understands all of her suffering, but the offer she made (of money to the townspeople upon Rafael’s death) only complicates everything, that she should let bygones be bygones and forget everything that happened, she should try and live in peace with herself and everyone around her. Jovanka replies that he’s talking like a priest ... Juan smiles and reminds her that he is a priest. Jovanka’s blurts out her thoughts: “Well, I wish you weren’t one.” Juan is taken aback by her statement and Jovanka adds, “I mean I wish that you would understand me as a human being.”

In the classroom, Claudio is heckling Mirko and Sandra chastises him. Rafael shows up on the threshold with a bouquet of flowers and tells Sandra that he came to wish her a great first day of classes. Sandra tells him this is not the time, but Rafael asks for 5 minutes of her time. Sandra steps out and Claudio starts his heckling again ... he tells the rest of the class that he thinks he’s starting to smell like a gypsy dog. Mirko jumps up to go after Claudio, but Magdalena stops him. She confronts Claudio and tells him that they didn’t come to class looking for fights.

At the gypsy camp, one of the gypsy women gives a prostrate Paska some tea to calm her nerves. Paska says that they should have never trusted the gadjés, they stole their saint. The other gypsy tries to calm Paska down by telling her that Santa Sara will be found soon, but Paska reiterates that this can bring nothing good, Santa Sara will be mad at them because they did not take proper care of her icon. Branco comes up to the tent door and greets his mother ... Paska just stares him down.

Back at the Dominguez house, Sebastián tells Victoria to put the shotgun down and then the gypsies will leave. Jonás states that he won’t leave without Santa Sara, while the other two try to convince him to leave because the saint is not there. Jonás dares Victoria to shoot, he’s not scared of her. Victoria does just that and shoots Jonás in the arm. As Jonás falls down, Sebastián takes the shotgun from Victoria and Salomé runs up ... upon seeing Sebastián holding the gun, she says to him, “Sebastián, what did you do?”

Sandra accepts the flowers Rafael brought her and his apology for everything that happened last night. He explains that his life is becoming a disaster and that, as a result, he’s stressed out – he’s losing his company, he’s lost his house, a woman has put a prize on his head. Sandra tells him she understands but she doesn’t agree with the attitude he’s taken. Rafael asks her for another opportunity ... Sandra says she will think about it and returns to class.

In front of the Dominguez house, Salomé continues addressing Sebastián, “How could you open fire on my people?” Sebastián, still holding the gun, swears that it was an accident ... Victoria interjects that they are in their right, it was self-defense ... the gypsies came into their house by force and all Sebastián did was defend them from those savages. Sebastián begs his grandmother to tell Salomé the truth, that it was all an accident ... Victoria keeps her mouth shut and Salomé hurtfully tells him that he could have killed Jonás, that she thought he was different. Sebastián tries to continue excusing himself, but the gypsies walk away while Salomé tells Sebastián not to ever go near them again. Sebastián is distraught.

In the classroom, Claudio continues his shenanigans and makes reference to the incident with the wallet the night before. Magdalena loses it again and tells him she’s had enough, she won’t let an idiot slander her. Sandra tries to break it up and tells Claudio to leave, but Claudio says that if anyone’s got to leave it’s going to be those gypsy thieves. Magdalena stands her ground and calls Claudio a hypocrite, he was the only one with her when the wallet was put in her purse, she reminds him that he even bought her a drink last night ... isn’t that strange behavior from someone who hates them so much? Claudio is speechless and Magdalena continues to say that it was all a setup.

At the gypsy camp, Branco tells Paska that he heard about what happened to Santa Sara but he’s sure that she will be back. He gives Paska tea, but she refuses. She asks Branco why he returned and Branco tells her that he’s a gypsy, that he wants to be with her, take care of her. Paska angrily tells him that there’s only one way he can be accepted back into the tribe: if he’s really sorry to have left them to go live with the gadjés, he must become a full gypsy ... he must marry a gypsy, one of Jovanka’s daughters. Only if she sees him married to another gypsy will she be able to forgive him.

In town, Claudio tells Magdalena that he only bought her a drink because he wanted to be nice to her and then 10 minutes later he found out that everything he’s always heard about gypsies is true: they’re thieves. Mirko starts to physically attack Claudio, but Sandra steps in reminding them that this is not the way to fix things. Magdalena tells Mirko it’s time to get out of there and Mirko agrees that it was a bad idea to try to come to school with the gadjés. Sandra pleads with them not to leave, but they do so anyway. Sandra turns to Claudio and tells him that she’s ashamed of him.

At the Dominguez Fishing Company, Rafael finds himself in dire straights. He tells Escudero that he will have to cut back personnel, otherwise the bank will place a lien on everything. Esudero tries to remind him that the fishing is getting better, but Rafael states that was only a stroke of luck ... he’s got to do something drastic to be able to stay open a while longer.

Branco tells Paska that if she wants him to marry one of Jovanka’s daughters, then he will do it. Paska says that’s not enough, she wants him to win the heart of one of them and choose to be a true gypsy. Branco asks her for time to win one of the hearts of the three Marias. Branco tries to kiss his mother on the forehead, but she turns away.

At the police station in Puerto Santo, Juan and Jovanka file their complaint of the missing statue of Santa Sara. The chief tells them not to get their hopes up, it will be hard to find her. Jovanka tells the chief that losing the saint can only mean tragedy and he urges him to do his best to find her. Victoria walks in and Juan and Jovanka surprisingly stare at her. She says she heard about the theft of the statue and she came to file her own complaint, that it’s her responsibility ... she doesn’t want to be blamed. Jovanka angrily tells her that she hadn’t thought of that, but it makes total sense that she would be the one to take it. Victoria retorts that not everyone has thieves’ blood running through their veins. Juan asks Victoria not to start with the insults and Jovanka decides it’s best to leave; Juan follows her. After they leave, Victoria tells the chief that the real complaint she wants to file is trespassing on private property and assault by three gypsies who are accomplices of the gypsy that just left.

At the gypsy camp, Misonka and Sashenka clean up Jonás’ wound with water and herbs. Sashenka tells Jonás that she’s so angry she would happily rip the gadjó’s eyes out that shot him (Sebastián).

At the port, the fishermen talk about their upcoming paycheck. They tell Simón (the captain) that Rafael wants to talk to him, they speculate it’s about a pay raise.

At Adela’s store, Josefa (the captain’s wife) tells Adela that she wants to prepare a feast for her husband tonight because it’s their anniversary. Adela doesn’t want to give her anything on credit, but Josefa offers to pay interest and Adela promptly changes her mind ... how about 10%?

Rafael gives Simón a paycheck and tells him there’s a bonus included. Simón is very grateful and tells Rafael that it’s his anniversary tonight and now he will be able to buy his wife a little something. Rafael looks uncomfortable and tells Simón that he needs to tell him something: the last fishing trip was good, but not good enough, it was a stroke of luck. He tells him that his debts are very high and that he may have to close the fishing company ... he’s going to have to cut back to one captain and three fishermen per boat. Simón, thinking that Rafael means to let Rodrigo go, tells Rafael that he needs Rodrigo because he’s getting old, there are things he can no longer do. Rafael tells him that Rodrigo will be the captain from now on ... Simón is fired.

On their walk back to camp, Magdalena tells Mirko that it wouldn’t be a good idea to say anything about what happened in school today. Mirko concurs, if his dad finds out he even went to school, he’d kill him.

Salomé asks Yani and Ianco how come they’re so sure that Victoria was the one that stole Santa Sara. They say it only makes sense because she’s the one that hates them the most. Salomé comments that it wasn’t a good idea to force themselves into the house, but it was much worse that they were greeted by shots. Ianco tells Salomé that the truth is that Victoria was the one that wanted to fire, if it hadn’t been for Sebastián, he doesn’t know what would have happened. Salomé looks relieved.

At home, Sebastián is torturing himself with flashbacks of what Salomé said to him when the shotgun was fired. He says to himself that he needs to see Salomé and make her understand that it was all an accident.

Simón comes back out to the port and the fishermen ask him how big a raise they’ll be getting. Simón tells them that Rafael is waiting to see them. Once alone with Rodrigo, Simón tells his son that he was fired. Rodrigo can’t believe it ... he’s been working 40 years to make the Dominguezes richer and now they’ve fired him? Simón says that it’s because he’s an old man; Rodrigo wants to go in to talk to Rafael, but Simón says there’s no need, Rodrigo will be his replacement.

At the gypsy camp, Drago tells Vanya that the gadjé will never accept them. Vanya says that Yani and Ianco already explained that it was all an accident but Drago is still not happy. Vanya is of the opinion that they should not feel afraid of the threats, that they’ve got to stick up for themselves, otherwise word will get around to other towns that they were intimidated by the gadjés. Salomé pipes in that not all of the gadjés are the same, that’s why they won the voting. Drago shuts up Salomé by telling her that this is a man’s discussion, but Vanya says that Salomé is right, not all gadjés hate them and they’ve got to work on winning those gadjés over. Ianco suggests putting on a movie, gadjés love that. Salomé seconds the suggestion and Vanya gives it his approval and, moreover, admission will be free. Drago looks as if he’ll explode. Mirko and Magdalena walk up -- upon Mirko being interrogated by his father as to his whereabouts, Magdalena explains that they were in town buying some supplies. Mirko’s father is appeased and tells them to get the car ready ... they’ve got to advertise the movie ... the showings start tonight.

Mirko and Magdalena drive through town advertising the free movie with a megaphone and handing out free tickets. Jovanka thanks Juan for going with her to Puerto Santo, though she thinks the report to the authorities will do no good. Sashenka and Salomé come up and bring Jovanka up to date on the happenings in town: Jonás went to the Dominguez house today and he was shot. Juan wants to know what happened and Salomé explains it was an accident. Salomé drags Sashenka away before she blurts out the details, and Jovanka tells Juan that this time his people have gone a little too far. Juan replies that provocations seldom lead to a good outcome, and if this continues, who knows what else will happen. He asks Jovanka to think about it; she’s the only one that can put an end to this.

Simón tells Rodrigo that he was getting close to retirement age anyway, but Rodrigo is not pacified. He says that Rafael may be the boss but he’s going to hear him out. Simón tells him to leave things as they are ... if they pressure Rafael, Rodrigo might lose his job too. Mirko and Magdalena drive by advertising the movie ... Rodrigo says, “Those damned gypsies.”

Rafael hears the megaphone and steps out onto the balcony of his office. His thoughts stray back to a time when his mother gave him a letter from Jovanka telling him that she knew about his wife and child and that all they had together was an affair, it meant nothing more. Young Rafael cannot credit what he’s reading and Victoria venomously tells him that he was stupid if he believed that Jovanka could truly love him. She continues her rant telling him that all Jovanka was doing was earning her living and that she was about to marry one of her own race ... Jovanka is worthless. Rafael snaps out of it and thinks to himself that he was really in love with Jovanka and she fooled him.

At the Dominguez house, Victoria tells Sebastián that she cannot believe he can feel pity for that gypsy thief. Sebastián tells her that she shouldn’t have taken out a shotgun, but she replies that she had to defend her house from those thieves. Juan walks in demanding to know what happened. Sebastián tells him that they came into the house, they were aggressive, they grabbed Victoria and then outside the house, there was an argument and a gun went off … he didn’t want to shoot, it was an accident. Sebastián worriedly asks Juan if Jonás is okay, and Juan puts him at ease ... he’s recovering fine. Juan tells Sebastián that aggressions come to no good – Sebastián acknowledges the fact. Victoria asks Sebastián to leave her and Juan alone, Juan nods his head, Sebastián gets up and asks his uncle again if Jonás is okay and Juan hugs him and reassures him. Once alone, Victoria tells Juan that this incident wasn’t their fault, but Juan tells her that every step that she and Rafael take regarding the gypsies is full of bad faith. Victoria tells him that all she did was defend her house ... Juan concludes that Victoria was the one that took out the shotgun against the gypsies – Victoria proudly admits the deed. Juan then realizes that that is the real reason she went to Puerto Santo, to file a complaint against the gypsies.

The sun has set on Malarribo and Sebastián makes his way into the gypsy camp with others to see the movie. Simón sits on a park bench and looks at his paycheck; his wife, Josefa, waits for him at home with a table laden with food and drink for their anniversary celebration. At the Dominguez house, Victoria asks Escudero where “it” is and Escudero goes to a corner, moves a piece of furniture, kneels on the floor, makes the sign of the cross, and removes a wrapped item: he places it on the dining room table, unwraps the item, and Victoria stares at Santa Sara.

Vanya urges Milenka to hurry up ... the movie is about to start. Milenka tells him that she’s not going, he hasn’t accepted her as his wife, she will give him back his freedom and his dignity ... she will tell everyone that she is an impure woman and that Vanya doesn’t deserve her.

Magdalena shows Camila to a free seat while Claudio and Mario follow. As Magdalena starts to move away, Claudio tells Mario to keep a hand on his wallet, it’s dark and there’s too many gypsies around who could lay their hands on them. Magdalena ironically tells him not to worry, in order to touch him one would have to be blind. Camila is highly amused at the well-deserved comment and starts to laugh.

While Jonás gets the movie ready, Salomé takes the admission tickets from the gadjós. The fishermen ask her if she’s had any more dreams about where the good fishing is, and Salomé retorts that she’s been to busy to dream. Sebastián walks up behind her and tells her that he’s got to talk to her, he’s got to explain that he’s not a murderer. Salomé closes the tent door so that no one will become aware of Sebastián’s presence and asks Sebastián to leave. Sebastián says he will not, he pleads with Salomé to listen, he only needs a few minutes and proceeds to lead her away from the tent.

As the movie starts, Sashenka and Magdalena come in to sit next to Jovanka ... Jovanka tells them to go get a seat closer to the front. As the credits of the movie come on, “Cuatro Noches Contigo”, a figure walks up to Jovanka. He sits next to her and tells her that he knew he would find her there. Jovanka looks uneasily at Rafael.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Telenovela-World: Very Brief Highlights [USA, 8/13/04] Author: Deb (---) Date: 08-14-04 08:08 PDT

Until someone can write a formal summary, here are some highlights that I can remember off hand:

Rafael tries to talk Jovanka into a kiss and when she doesn’t want to, he forces a kiss on her. He says that she should tell him that she felt something, and she answered, yes, disgust. She also says that he didn’t bring any money… after all he had accused her of doing what she did before because of money.

Sebastián and Salomé are behind the screen talking, hugging and kissing. She keeps saying that it only makes it harder on her, but she doesn’t leave. He says how their love is more important than anything. He keeps telling her he loves her.

Simón and his wife. She waits for him and he eventually comes home. She is happy and worried. She reminds him what day. He didn’t forget but has bad news… he didn’t get her anything. She says it is okay, 30 wonderful years together. You can see he wants to tell her that he got fired but she goes on remembering how he wanted to be a fisherman and how happy and proud she was when he became captain. So he couldn’t tell her.

Vanya and he new young wife (forgot name). She says that since he hasn’t accepted her, she will tell everyone that she wasn’t pure and take her disgrace and leave him free. You can see him struggle, but eventually he gives her a wrap that was his mothers that he was saving for his wife. He tells her he doesn’t want to loose her. They eventually make love and for now he seems to have accepted her. But after making love, the stupid girl asks if he forgives her. I think she should have kept her mouth shut and not keep reminding him of her transgression.

Victoria tells Escudero to take the statue out of the house and no one should know that she was involved in it. He carries it down by the railroad tracks and sees the hanging man (why doesn’t anyone go and try to help the “man”?) and leaves the statue there. The homeless man (a friend of Jovanka) takes it into his shelter.

Paska sees his non-gypsy girlfriend and sits next to her in the movie. He tells her it is dark and that lovers kiss in the movie. He proceeds to demonstrate.

Jonás is running the projector. Sashenka come up behind him and flirts with him like crazy. Eventually he gives her a little peck on the cheek/edge of the mouth. She is happy but I think he didn’t mean anything by it.

Eventually the police show up and stop the movie. Victoria is with them and they ask her to identify the gypsies that came into her home. Sashenka tells Jonás to hide but he says he will not hide. He comes forward as well has his two friends. Victoria identifies him as the leader. Sebastián and Salomé also come in. Sebastián tells the police his version of the story but it puts Jonás and his friends in a bad light while making little of his grandmother shooting Jonás. Fr. Juan tries to make peace. Rafael had been totally out of the loop but thinks that Jovanka must be responsible. The police arrest the 3 men and Salomé says that they should arrest her too as she was there. Jovanka tries to quiet her.

That is where it ends. I’m sure I missed a lot but maybe this will keep you going until someone can do a formal summary.

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USA, 8/16-20, 2004

Telenovela-World: USA, 8/16/04 - not yet available

Telenovela-World: summary for 8/17/04....sorry its late it took me forever lol Author: Yaffi (---)

Date: 08-18-04 21:15 PDT

i managed to pretty much get all the dialogue from last nights episode. it may not all be completely exact but im pretty sure most of it is.

juan and sabastian are sitting in the back room of the church discussing sabastians feelings for maria salome:

sabastian: i know its crazy and i shouldnt feel this way, everyone is against it. but i cant get her out of my head.

juan: you know why? ill tell you why. its because she is forbidden.

sabastian: what do u mean

juan: theres nothing more tempting for a human than whats forbidden.

sabastian: all i know is that i don't want to live without her.

sabastian: in the beginning, when her mom put a price on my dad's head, i tried to get her out of my head but i couldnt. i couldnt forget her.

sabastian: she is in my sould and heard and i cant live without her. something happened to me. i only gave her one kiss, thats all it took for me to know she is the woman for me, my soul mate.

baldomero quietly carries santa sara into the church hoping no one will see him. he is almost at the alter when salome walks in. before she sees him, baldomero hides in the confessional box with santa sara. when salome sits down on the benches to pray she has her head down. i think baldomero thought she must have left because he went back like right in front of her and put santa sara back on the alter. salome looks up and sees baldomero. she glares at him.

salome: so thats who stole santa sara! it was you!

baldomero: i swear by her that i didnt steal her

salome: how did she get here

baldomero: she was at the train yard. i thought it was best to bring her back.

i think salome says shes going to go get the priest.

baldomero: no wait! i dont want anyone to see me. i dont want anyone to know i was here for santa sara's sake.

baldomero is going to leave but before he does:

baldomero: goodbye me beautiful lady (he says as he admires her and caresses her)

when he leaves salome goes to santa sara. she touches her and prays to her.

rafael is at his desk doing some work and jovanka walks in. he doesnt look up for about a moment but when he does he looks shocked. he stares at her. i honestly forgot how they begin this conversation but ill continue from where i have.

rafael: coudl it be ur afraid jovanka. i know u, something happened yesterday, i know u felt something.

jovanka: thats what u think bur ur wrong. ur still the same rafael, just as conniving just as double faced. reminising about old times creating a distraction for your mother to creat her scene.

jovanka: if your willing to change things then tell your mother to drop the charges against the three gypsies.

rafael: and what do i get in return? take back the offer of putting money on my head.

rafael: no, right? u know why? its because you want to maintain the image of a victim seeking justice. its easier than admitting ur wrong.

jovanka: if i was sorry im not now.

sandra walks in and sees rafael and jovanka talking, their faces are pretty close so she looks shocked.

sandra: whats happening rafael

back at the church, sabastian and juan are still talking in the back room.

sabastian: i think uncle, that if we stand frim her mom and my dad will accept

juan: its not about that, its about two different cultures

sabastian: is also about two people in love

juan: did u know that its wrong for a gypsy to marry a non gypsy in their culture? the penalty is expultion from the tribe.

sabastian: thats absurd

juan: but thats how it is. they have to preserve their culture

sabastian states something saying he is fighting for love

juan: and her what about her? is she willing to give up her people and be rejected?

sabastian: i dont know. maybe theyll be convinced as well.

back at raffy's office:

jovanka wants rafael to release her people

sandra: am i interrupting anything

jovanka: no, im leaving. i said everything i need to say

jovanka leaves

sandra asks rafael what that was all about

rafael says jovanka is two faced and not is comming to him to free her people when she caused all that commotion over putting a sentance on his head.

sandra expressed how she knows whats going on.

rafael keeps trying to convince her that nothing is going on.

the former captain of rafael's ship is on the dock staring out into the sea as he watches the ship depart without him. he's praying for everything to work out. jovanka comes along and stands on the other end she i guess is praying and talking to herself at the same time:

jovanka: why do i get that way when i get near rafael? why does my body tremble in spite of what happened?

salome is at the church praying to santa sara when sabastian and juan come out of the back room and see her:

juan: how did she get here (meaning santa sara)? where did you find her?

salome: i came to pray for her and she was there in front of me. i guess someone brought her.

sabastian: thats great im so happy for u (i think he is saying this as he approaches her to touch her)

salome backs away

salome: sabastian please

sabastian: dont worry. i just spoke with my uncle and told him about us.

salome: what do u mean?

sabastian: the truth, that im in love with u and u with me.

salome: what?

sabastian: yes.

back at raffy's office:

sandra isnt so happy about what she just witnessed between rafael and jovanka:

rafael: she came to ask me to drop the charges

sandra: did u have to get so close?

rafael: sandra i was furious, i wanted to strangle her

sandra: fine rafael. u dont need to give me any explanations.

rafael: dont say that love

sandra: we are finished, what u do is ur business.

rafael: but we were just kissing yesterday

sandra: no rafael u kissed me. its not the same

rafael: but u accepted it. we were getting along, we dont need to go back to problems. sandra i know u love me, thats why u came yesterday because u care. i dont need to tell u ur the only woman in my life

knock at the door

rafael: wait!

sandra: i need to go anyway

rafael: no wait, we will keep trying

sandra: we'll talk later

sandra leaves

escuerdo walks in

escuerdo: it looks like things are going well (he comments to rafael about him and sandra)

rafael gives escuerdo a look

escuerdo: the workers that u wanted are outside

rafael says he's getting the checks ready

back at the church:

sabastian: dont be afraid. we can trust my uncle

salome keeps denying the relationship and says that sabastian is crazy

sabastian keeps insisting they can trust juan

salome leaves

at the gypsy camp it looks like vinka has had enough of lazlo and his late night sneaking out and gambling escapades:

lazlo: please woman let me in! let me explain

vinka: get out! dont talk to me lazlo

lazlo: vinka please forgive me. i wont do it again i promise

vinka: this time u really did it lazlo. i dont wanna hear it

lazlo: how could i have known about yani?

vinka: of course not, u care more about gambling

lazlo: my family is the most important thing to me

vinka: the police took yani while u were gambling and he was out looking for santa sara

back at raffy's office:

the workers walk in

rafael: i will be brief

he hands escuerdo the checks to give to them.

rafael: thats ur pay

the workers look disappointed

rafael: im sorry but were almost bankrupt.

workers: we'll starve

rafael: this hurts me just like it hurts u but this is all we can do now

the workers leave

back at gypsy camp vanya along with milenka i think has joined in and is hearing vinka and lazlo out and trying to resolve the issue:

vinka: lazlo thinks i dont notice how he comes out everynight and comes back with nothing. im sorry to talk like this about my husband

vanya: vinka as a wife u should honor and respect ur husband. but the husband should treat and provide for his family.

lazlo: i know i made a mistake. it wont happen again.

vanya: its not the fist time u did this lazlo. u cant control urself

lazlo: vanya i swear

vanya: thats enough promises. i wont listen as a friend until u act as a man.

vinka: i love u but this isnt good for anyone. u couldve gotten yani out of jail.

lazlo: woman i give u my word as a gypsy i wont touch another penny of our savings.

vanya: it may be harsh but do it for ur family. if u dont change, if u dont stop that vice i will ask u to leave the tribe.

jovanka arrives

she and vanya are planning to go to puerto santo

lazlo: ill go with u

vanya: u stay with ur wife u have alot to do lazlo

vanya kisses milenka and leaves

laslo kisses vinka but she rejects him.

at the prison, sashenka had brought some food for the boys and stayed with them to keep them company:

sashenka: i hope u liked it

jonas: of cousre thanks sashenka

sashenka: my mom and grandfather will come later but i wanted to bring breakfast.

jonas: and ur sisters

sashenka: i dont know, i hurried to see u. why do u ask about them?

jonas: since u came together yesterday i thought ud do the same today

sashenka: not today

sashenka: it must be terrible to be locked up

jonas: its like a bad nightmare

sashenka: i couldnt sleep thinking about u. well all of u. this place is so cold, small , and stuffy.

boys: thanks sashenka

jonas: thanks for worrying about us. ive never had a friend as pretty as u

salome had walked out of the church and sabastian followed her out into the street:

sabastian: salome wait!

salome: sabastian dont u understand? how many times do i have to tell u to leave me alone?

sabastian: can i walk with u ill be quiet i promise.

salome: ur making me crazy

sabastian: im crazy about u. what happened? why did u rush off?

salome: do we have to talk about this on the street risking people seeing?

sabastian: who cares? i dont want u to be upset with me. i told my uncle to help us. he knows ur people he talks to them.

salome: if he does, ur uncle could tell my family and if that happens im dead.

they stop and see a huge graffiti sign that says "die rafael dominguez die!" signed the gypsies

sabastian: ur mom started this and shes a gypsy right?

sabastian: i try to defend our love against everything but theres always an obstacle.

salome: see theres nothing we can do. sooner or later ill have to leave and ull go on with ur life.

sabastian: i cant live without u

salome: ull have to cant u see. u and i know that the war between our pple is stronger. this mark on my hand will cause tragedy i cant allow.

at the camp:

drago arrives looking prettty suspicious. he has a big bag in his hand. he takes out some burshes and paint and puts them into a box which we hide. we inquire from this scene that it was him who did the graffiti signs.

mirko is putting the movie away from the other night.

sandra comes and sees him

sandra: what a sham. the town doesnt have many distractions.

mirko: it was a double feature last night. one was the movie and the other was the gitanos being arrested. claudio had fun

sandra: good thing magdalena put him in his place

they smile

sandra: why dont u and maggie come back to school. i know its hard for u but i need to teach the students to be tolerant and this is a good oppourtunity.

mirko: i dont wanna cause anymore problems. we have enough.

sandra: thats why mirko. we must show that if we try we can all live in peace.

at the camp, vinka is complaining to another woman and paska about lazlo:

vinka: that no good man is going to remember me. im not gonna talk.

woman: where did he go?

vinka: sleeping in the tent since he didnt sleep last night.

salome is back from the church and tells paka and th ewoman that santa sara is back.

paska: thats incredible. blesed be our santa is back. God didnt abandon us.

they announce that santa sara is back and she is in the church. paska tells drago who has just appeared.

drago: how did it happen?

salome: i dont know i was praying adn then suddenly she was there. juan doesnt know either.

paska: are u ok?

salome: yes

paska: u say it with such sadness. arent u happy shes back with us

salome: of course, of course im happy. i want to tell mom.

paska: she went to puerto santo to get bail

drago: i can take u salome im going there to see what happened.

paska: go with him. we'll go see santa sara

at the jail the police cheif tells jovanka that yani and yanko have been given bail but not jonas because the judge hasnt decided on him yet. jovanka isnt pleased and the chief tells her not to get worked up.

jovanka: ok but we came to get three boys. we cant go with just two

chief: he made a serious offence getting involved with mrs dominguez

jovanka: so thats his only crime

chief: she is one of the best citizens. jonas is a nobody. the judge wont change his mind.

at school, claudio is talking to his friends abotu why he has a bruise on his face. not wanting them to know he was hit by a woman, he tells them that many gypsy gangster men came after him as he tried to fight them off.

the girl that branco slept with is there, i forgot her name so imma refer to her as the girl.

the girl: its funnny a woman gave u a black eye

rest of the kids: a woman hit u ?!

they laugh their head off

claudio: u had to open ur big mouth.

the girl: he got roudy at the movies then the woman gave him a black eye

claudio: this isnt the end of it, she'll be sorry.

maggdalena approaches.

at the jail drago and salome arrive and ask why jonas hasn't been freed liek the other two. jovanka tells them what happened.

jovanka: my dad is still talking to the inspector to see what he can do

sashenka and jonas are talking:

sashenka: its not fair they left u here

jonas: i prefer it sashenka. its better than having yani and yanko here too.

salome comes to see jonas and bid good news

salome: santa sara reappeared

jonas: thanks salome thanks for bringing such good news

he looks at her longingly and sashenka looks jelous

i honestly forgot who it was that was discussing this: either jovanka and drago, or vanya and jovanka, im not sure but i think it was two of the three of them. they talk about jonas not getting a fair trial and then about the grafitti on the wall and how it may be a gaye who wants money and wants to blame it on the gypsies.

magdalena walks into class and claudio calls her

maggie: what do u want

claudio: u think cus ur a woman i wont hit u?

maggie: no i think ur scared of me

sandra walks in and asks what happening

sandra: u want another black eye claudio?

everyone takes a seat

raffy is in his office

escuerdo comes in

escuerdo: boss did u call me?

raffy: just a minute (as he counts some money)

escuerdo gets some idea that raffy is going to fire him and cries and whines but raffy assures him he'snot going to do that hes just going to puerto santo to pay the water and power before they shut it off.

raffy asks escuerdo to go but escuerdo declines saying he has things to do in town (looks suspcious if u ask me). raffy gets up to leave.

at the jail

salome: be patient jonas ull be out soon

jonas: as long as u keep visiting salome

jovanka comes to get the girls

jovanka: we'll have to go jonas im sorry but i couldnt convice the inspector

jonas: in any cases thanks for yani and yanko

sashenka begs her mother to stay with jonas and then jovanka agrees finally.

raffy gets in his car and sees the graffiti on the wall. he looks worried.

escuerdo comes by to give raffy his jacket before he levaes. raffy thanks him and drives off

escuerdo sees a dark fluid on the ground where raffys car just was.

in the classroom claudio throws a note to maggie. mirko asks what it is. she reads it and ses that its a truce note. she doesnt look convinced. its jsut a strategy from claudio anyway as he tells his friend this, thats its hte only way to win:

maggie: he wants truce. he won't bother us again

mirko: u believe him? think they"ll leave us alone?

claudio whispers to his friend mario

claudio: srategy, we'll use strategy. thats the only way to win.

at the jail sashenka gushes over jonas and tells him that she wont leave him until he gets out of jail.

sashenka: i won't leave u jonas. ill come to see u until the day they let u go.

jonas: this is no place for a pretty gitana

sahsenka: its not important, besides in town i might run into that old parrot.

sashenka: jonas, do u alwasy think of someone? in a woman?

jonas: why do u ask

sashenka: jsut curious

jonas: yes. yes there is a woman that keeps me thinking. i think of her all the time.

sashenka: can i ask who it is

jonas: ull know soon, really soon

sashenka looks hopeful

drago goes with vanya who wants to talk to victoria to drop the charges

drago discourages him. theyre driving with jovanka and the newly freed yani and yanko when they stop at sabastian covering up the grafitti with paint.

jovanka offers to help but sabastian takes it the wrong way.

rafael is driving and the car is wobbling

he presses the break bu it wont work

the car keeps going out of control

eventually he crashes

Telenovela-World: ** Summary: Wed 8/18/04 ** Author: Robin N (laptop) (---) Date: 08-18-04 19:20 PDT

Rafael crashes due to brake failure and bad driving, rolling the car. He's unconscious.

Jovanka offers to help cover the paint slogans and Sebastián turns her down. He blames her for the signs appearing. She tells him that her appearance wasn't the start of the problems, those are historic. Vanya advises calm and Sebastián replies that he has been trying to keep things calm. He reminds them that gitanos broke into his house.

San thanks her parting class for a peaceful day and Claudio promises there won't be any more problems. He bids the gitanos adíos and leaves them wondering if he's trustworthy. They take their leave too.

Vanya promises that no gitanos painted the walls but Sebastián can't be sure. He asks how he can be so sure and again he brings up the B&E. Vanya tells him he doesn't excuse the actions of the boys entering his house. Drago tells him he's accusing them without proof. Jovanka agrees that he has rights to be upset but he should admit that they're not at faults. He tells them to leave so he can finish painting the walls before someone decides to kill his father.

Escudero is off after Rafael on a motorbike because he's worried about the brake fluid. His driver is a bit sluggish.

Claudio follows Magdalena out of the school and he offers to help her with her schooling. She is suspicious of his actions. He tells her that it's best if they get along. He invites her to his parents' store for a drink along with him, Mario, and Camila. Camila encourages her to come and she agrees. Sandra smiles at the sight.

Escudero discovers Rafael and shakes him in the car, trying to open the door. He's crying out that they've killed him.

Claudio offers the gang a refresco and his mother entering, wondering what the gitano is doing in the store. Claudio tries to calm her and he tells her that he's going to put the gitana in her place. He passes out the sodas and puts a bowl on the ground and pours the soda into the bowl for her to drink. Camila asks what he's doing and he mockingly says that's what gitanos' do, drink from the floor, like dogs.

Escudero is still trying to rouse his boss and manages to open the car door and pulling Rafael around, violating every law of first aid response. He gets him out of the car and he tells the bike rider to set off for help while he cradles his boss.

Camila is furious with Claudio and he responds that he's just doing what he thought the gypsies liked. Magdalena has his number and smiles and bends down and takes the bowl gently and drinks, and explains that indeed this is what gitanos do, only from cleaner floors and nicer dishes in general. She talks about how a fearful virus can be gotten by drinking straight from soda bottles. Leptospirosis can be found on bottles, she tells the, and it comes from rats and she goes on about how common it was in Spain, and how painful. Claudio and his mother look alarmed as she talks about how the virus spread. It's fatal, she tells them. That's why it's best not to drink from bottles. Viruses travel, with people, and their things, better safe than sorry. Camila joins her and Mario asks for another bowl. She offers to bring cushions for the next time.

Juan sees Sebastián painting more signs and they talk about how they're all over town. Sebastián tells him how the gypsies offered to help paint out the signs. Juan tells him he's sure it wasn't gitanos, much to Sebastián's disgust. Juan tells him that there are a lot of people who hate them and have waited for a chance like this. Sebastián tells them that he only wants to have a relationship with Salomé but Juan reminds him that he told him that it was going to be hard. There are hundreds of years of hate and suspicion against them. Sebastián and he talk about how he doesn't understand where all this hate came from, particularly with his father and Jovanka.

In the camp, Jovanka tells them that Jonass will have to face trial and Drago bitterly tells them they're naive if they think he'll get a fair trial. "Maybe that's what happened with Puba's people, right, when the townies murdered them?" he asks mockingly.

Sebastián presses Juan for a reason as to why Jovanka hates his father so much. Juan shakes his head and tells him he can say nothing. Juan assures him that he will continue to try to find a solution. A worker comes up and tells the two about the injury to Sebastian's father. Mirko hears this from behind a wall and rushes off too.

Rafael is wheeled in and Escudero claims to be every type of relative to try to accompany him in. He doesn't know what he'll do if he dies.

Vanya promises that they will work things out and Drago is bitter in his response. Jovanka promises to find a good lawyer and assures him Jonass will go free. Mirko runs up and tells them the news about Rafael and his accident. Vanya stands up in shock and Jovanka looks sick.

Sebastián and Juan and Queen Victoria arrive at the hospital and she demands an answer which he can't give them. The doctor won't tell him anything. The doctor comes out and tells them he's unconscious and the head injury is serious. They'll have to wait 72 hours to see if he'll recover.

Adela shows her tongue to her son in search for the virus and Claudio tells her it's just a story like all the lies gitanos tell them. She scolds him for trying to teach them a lesson. In turn, he blames it on Sandra for allowing them in the school. She enters at that moment in tears with the news about Rafael. Adela shrieks and reacts more strongly than her daughter.

Pasca asks Jovanka to confess what is really in her heart concerning the news about Rafael. Jovanka confesses that she's afraid that he actually could die and what it might mean for all of them.

Magdalena helps Camila at the bar and they chit chat. Camila offers to teach her some Mexican and Magdalena can teach her some gitano. Ofelia enters and Camila introduces her friend as a classmate. Ofelia remarks that she thought that gitanos were stupid but Magdalena responds that it's never to late to learn. Branko enters and is shocked to see Magdalena. Camila tells him that she's her friend from school and he is surprised to learn that they are friends and brushes off her invitation to eat with them. He asks Magdalena if her mother knows she's in school as it's something that the tribe doesn't like much. Camila is hurt by Branko's cool behavior.

Sandra worries that she can't see Rafael and he calms her. Escudero brings around the coffee and talks about how it was a murder attempt. Juan preaches reason, to no avail. Adela agrees that this is a murder attempt and Queen Victoria should take charge right away and pursue this. Queen Victoria swears that the gitanos will pay for this, starting with Jovanka who hates her son without reason. Juan tells his mother how the gitanos offered to help and that it was Jovanka's idea. Queen Victoria is appalled how easily her name comes out of his lips. She assures him it's a plot. Sandra mentions that there is no point to the signs; Escudero suggests that it was revenge for the saint. Juan tells them it's back and Queen Victoria and Adela come up with the story that the gitanos are trying to turn the villagers against themselves. She works herself up into a fury and frets that they will try to kill even Sebastián and she has a little spell which unfortunately doesn't carry her off.

At home, Magdalena opens the door to her mother and Salomé and they talk about the accident and the signs and wonders what they can do. Salomé suggests that they call the hospital and show how upset and concerned they are but Jovanka tells her naive daughter that it will do no good. She goes upstairs to bed.

The doctor has Queen Victoria laying down and is giving her a sedative and tells her to stay calm which she says she'll do when the gitanos are all gone or dead or both. Adela decides that she'll stay and help calm her. Queen Victoria decides to take action asks her for her things and orders Adela to come and help her.

At the police station Jonass and Sashenka are playing cards and he accuses her playfully of cheating. The police captain comes in and tells them that they look like they're having too much fun. He tells them about Rafael's accident and how people say that the gitanos were behind it.

Salomé tells Mag about how Sebastián thinks the gitanos did the sign painting and caused the accident and how bad she feels for him. She wants desperately to see him and to go to the hospital and tell him how badly she feels for him, but Magdalena tells her she's crazy. Juan asks Sandra to come join them but she is upset and feels to be at fault. She tells him how she and Rafael have been distant since Jovanka came to town. He assures her that he knows how much she loves him. Sandra is so upset and says that people are behaving differently since the gitanos came to town; that they're revealing their true selves in some way. Sebastián agrees and Juan says that he's not sure about this but he's sure that the gitanos have changed their lives. He suggests that they go to the chapel to pray. Sebastián agrees and confesses that he's not been a regular Sunday church goer, but it's time to do so. Sandra is to upset to go and tells Juan how she feels guilty. She tells him how Rafael told her something would happen and she cries on his shoulder.

Yanko comes out of his tent with his wash and Milenka walks past and sees him shirtless and talks with him under Vanya's watchful eye. She is only telling him how she's worried about Jonass, but especially him too. She carresses his cheek and tells him he's like her brother. Drago watches Vanya watching him and mentions how much Milenka must have been upset by recent events. They see her kiss him affectionately and Drago

Outside the house a car speaker blairs out and Magdalena is surprised to see her mother come downstairs so early in the morning Jovanka. When her mother asks if she's seen the car keys, or Salomé, she doesn't know what to say and stalls. She tells her that Salomé went to find Sashenka in Puerto Santo. That's not a big deal, why not tell her at once, scolds Jovanka.

Vinka tells the women how relieved she was to have her son back. Pasca tells them they should pray for Rafael and for Jonass and for themselves. Queen Victoria and Adela walk up. Vanya asks what they're doing there and she spits out that they tried to kill her son. Murderers!

In the chapel, Sebastián is joined in prayer by Salomé. He is surprised to see her and she tells him that she too wants to pray for his father and perhaps God will listen to both of them.

Murderers! Queen Victoria thinks that the gitanos are readying a feast to celebrate Adela demands respect. Is that the deal: we leave and Jonass goes free? Vinka and Pisonka scold her and Queen Victoria demands respect as an elder. Pasca steps forward and says she's an elder so she can speak to her as an equal. What's in her past -- she demands of Vicky -- that she wants to take it out on the gitanos?

Salomé prays for the recovery of Sebastián's father. He's very much moved by her prayers and stares at her. She asks if he's bothered that she came but he tells her that he's not: his father needs all the prayers he can get. They don't know anything yet for sure, he tells her, but it's possible he'll never wake up.

Tomorrow: Drago tries to collect on the promise that Jovanka would marry him and the townies line up to collect (they think Rafael's died).

Telenovela-World: ***SUMMARY, Thurs., 8/19*** Author: Tuly (---) Date: 08-20-04 08:21 PDT

At the gypsy camp, Paska confronts Victoria and tells her that something bad in her past must have happened to make her hate gypsies so much. Victoria denies it and tells her that everything that’s happening to her is happening now, someone is trying to kill her son and she will retaliate against them all for coming to this town. Vanya asks if it’s not enough to have put one of his people in jail, does she want more? Victoria vehemently answers yes, she wants the responsible person for her son’s accident behind bars. Milenka angrily tells her that she’s not going to find any murderers here. Victoria wants to know who this young, insolent kid is and Vanya informs her that Milenka is his wife and asks Victoria to refrain from insulting her. Victoria sarcastically remarks that Vanya should be ashamed of himself for having such a young wife, that’s indecent, Milenka could be his daughter ... actually, his granddaughter, she adds sarcastically. Milenka tries to go after Victoria while saying that she needs to be taught a lesson so that she can learn to respect others, but Vanya restrains her.

At the clinic’s chapel, Sebastián and Salomé are now conversing:

Salomé – I had to come see you. I couldn’t stop thinking of how much you are suffering. Your father will be okay, you have to trust in God.

Sebastián (wiping tears away) – That’s what I want to believe, yes. But what then? If this was really an attempt on his life like people are saying, then there will be more. Until we know who is behind these threats and attempts, there will always be danger.

Salomé – You still think it was one of the gypsies that painted those signs, right? You think that a gypsy tried to kill your father. But my mother and my grandfather swore it to you … it was not a gypsy! I swear it to you by that which is most sacred. Why don’t you want to believe us? We don’t have murderers among the gypsies.

Sebastián – I don’t know what to believe anymore. All I know is that my father is inside there (the clinic), he’s unconscious, he’s fighting between life and death and it’s not fair, it’s not fair. Why is this happening to my dad, why? What did he do that was so bad that someone would hate him so much to wish him death? What did he do?

Salomé (caressing his face) – Sebastián, please calm down.

Sebastián (openly crying) – I need you, I need you. As absurd and obstinate as it may sound, the only consolation that I need and want right now is yours. Hug me, please, hug me. (Salomé hugs him tight; they are both crying now).

Back at the gypsy camp, Victoria tells the gypsies she will take her leave, she's already had her say. Drago tells her that she was very clear, she can just go ahead and leave the alone. Victoria adds that they may have won the voting, but it won’t be enough to give them a peaceful life here, she knows how to hit back when she is attacked, she knows how to defend herself from savages like them. An extremely angry Paska comes to the fore and tells Victoria that she knows the hate she harbors for gypsies has a reason, she remembers a lot of stories from back when Victoria still lived at home with her mother. Victoria is taken aback as Paska adds, “Do you really want to talk about the past? Do you want to discuss this in front of the gypsies?” An intimidated Victoria obviously with something to hide backs off and starts walking away with Adela running after her.

At the jail, Sashenka tells a policeman that she must go in to Jonás’ cell to clean his wound, otherwise it will get infected ... she’s brought rubbing alcohol and bandages. The policeman says it’s against the rules, but Sashenka tells him that if he doesn’t let her in, then he will become familiar with a gypsy curse and “the sky will turn black, and flames will come down from the sky that will burn your eyes, your hair, your ears, your feet ..." While Jonás is laughing in the background at Sashenka’s histrionics, the policeman tells Sashenka to shut up and decides to let her in before everything she says comes to pass. Once inside the cell, Sashenka shows Jonás that she’s brought him a clean shirt to change into. Jonás is amazed at Sashenka’s resourcefulness (in getting the policeman to open the cell) and blurts out, “You’re amazing. The three Maria's are something else!” Sashenka, who treasures her individuality, reminds Jonás that she’s the only one here and that her name is Sashenka. Jonás acknowledges this and adds that she always gets what she wants. Sashenka speechlessly stares at him and when Jonás asks her about her sudden silence, Sashenka tells him that she likes the way he says her name.

In the chapel …

Salomé – I don’t want you to suffer, Sebastián. If you’re sad, I’m also sad.

Sebastián – Because it’s love that binds us together, right? That’s why you came, right? Because the love that we feel for each other is above all else. You have never told me you love me, at least with your lips, but you have said it with your eyes. Tell me once with your lips, tell me that you love me, please, just once, tell me.

Salomé – Yes, Sebastián, I love you.

Sebastián smiles and then leans over and begins to kiss her. Just then, Padre Juan comes into the chapel and the sight of the young couple kissing greets him ... he is surprised. Salomé is the first to notice Juan and breaks apart from Sebastián, looking ashamed, no doubt feeling guilty at having been caught kissing in the chapel. As Juan closes the door, Sebastián gets up too and he also has guilt written all over his face. Juan walks up to them and remarks that everything must be true then, Salomé also loves Sebastián. He asks if they’re sure of their feelings. They nod and Salomé begs Juan not to tell anyone, especially not her mother.

At the jail, as Sashenka finishes cleaning up Jonás’ wound, Jonás tells her that he didn’t know it would bother her for him to group all three sisters together ... after all, they are very close. Sashenka admits that they are indeed close, but at the same time they are very different, and the biggest difference is that she is the best gypsy at heart ... Magda is always worried about her books and studying, Salomé is always thinking about the gadjés, but she likes to be with the tribe, with her people, adhering to and respecting their beliefs, and in that respect, she adds, she’s very much like Jonás. Sashenka adds that she’s happy to have met Jonás, a gypsy that is so loyal to his own people ... that’s the reason why she won’t be able to restrain herself from doing something she wants to do at this precise moment ... she leans over and kisses him intensely.

Juan reassures Salomé that he’s not going to tell anyone about Sebastián and Salomé’s feelings, he’s more worried about them, do they know yet how they’re going to handle the situation? Sebastián admits that they don’t and Juan reminds Sebastián that he told him that he loved Salomé with all his heart ... is he sure of that? Sebastián responds that he’s totally sure. Juan reiterates that it will be difficult to tell everyone in town that they love each other and he wants them to understand that. Salomé tells him that she understands fully and that’s why they don’t want to say anything, because they won’t understand. Juan gives the young couple advice: take everything slowly and give it time ... for starters, Sebastián should be with his dad. Sebastián tells Juan that he was just about to go see him and Salomé adds that they know that their respective families come first and they don’t want to hurt anyone. Salomé turns to Sebastián and tells him that she’ll continue praying for his father’s recovery, she will pray to God and Santa Sara. As she leaves, Juan exchanges a look with Sebastián which seems to say again ... this won’t be easy.

At the jail, Jonás pulls away from Sashenka’s kiss and Sashenka apologizes. She tells him it was an impulse and assures him she’s usually not this way and certainly not with everyone. Jonás tells her not to worry, he thinks it’s normal because they’ve been together for a few days now and Jonás thanks her for all of her ministrations. Sashenka continues apologizing ... it was a crazy moment and it won’t happen again. She raises her right hand and swears that nothing has happened here ... Jonás raises his uninjured left hand and swears too. Sashenka starts laughing and admits that despite their promise, the kiss was not bad at all ... Jonás joins in her laughter. Sashenka has finished the re-bandaging of the wound and remembers to give Jonás the clean shirt she brought for him.

Escudero walks into the clinic and hands Sandra a brown paper bag with food and tells her it’s to help her get over her fright. He asks if the doctors have said anything and Sandra tells him that they haven’t. A worried Escudero starts to ramble about how horrible Rafael looked in the car all covered in blood, and then they tried to get him out and they couldn’t, they even thought that he might be dead, he felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. A horrified Sandra asks him to stop, he’s only making her feel worse. Escudero apologizes but speculates that Rafael may have died by now and they haven’t told them anything. Sandra again asks him to shut up ... Escudero is so nervous he grabs the brown bag he brought Sandra and starts to help himself.

Jovanka answers the door at her home – it’s Drago. He tells her that Victoria came by the camp to complain about her son’s accident, that she’s convinced that one of them tried to kill him and things are getting out of hand. He suggests that the only thing they can do to avoid a tragedy is to get out of town and Jovanka is the only one that can convince Vanya. Jovanka tells him that it’s not time for her to go yet and Drago inquires why she insists on staying, why not forget everything that happened here 20 years ago with Rafael Dominguez? Jovanka is surprised that Drago knows about this and his excuse is that way back when, Jovanka was promised to him in marriage and his only wish was to make her happy, but she’s acted strangely since coming back and her actions confirm that it has to do with Rafael Dominguez. Jovanka apologizes and Drago, coming up behind her and putting his hands on her shoulders (yuck!), tells her not to worry about the past, they should worry about the present only. He starts to caress her shoulders and hair (double yuck!) and tells Jovanka that she’s still young and beautiful and she needs a man to take care of her and her daughters ... he whispers in her ear (triple yuck!) that he’s willing to be that man if she’s willing to fulfill the promise that her father made to him 20 years ago.

At the clinic, Juan tells Sebastián that he doesn’t want him to think that he’s insensitive or that he doesn’t care about the love he and Salomé feel, but he must be very careful, he’s got to think everything through carefully. As Sebastián nods, Juan adds that he will support them if the love that he and Salomé feel is as true as he claims. Sebastián emotionally thanks his uncle for the support, and Juan just asks Sebastián to give him time, this is not good timing.

Victoria and Adela walk back into the clinic and, upon seeing her mother up and about, Juan walks over to her and reminds her the doctor said she should be in bed. Victoria tells him that she needed to get some fresh air and Adela accompanied her, now she feels better. Victoria notices a bed being wheeled down the hallway and says it must be Rafael; Sebastián runs up the hallway, but the doctor cuts him off and tells him that since Rafael is still unconscious, they’re transferring him to intensive care.

At Jovanka’s house, Jovanka finally manages to wriggle herself free from Drago’s unwanted advances and tells him that she can’t think of putting her life back together right now, her husband has just recently died and she owes him respect. Drago wants to know if that is her only reason and Jovanka replies that she’s a very different woman now than the one he knew 20 years ago. Drago concedes the point and adds that it shows that she hasn’t been happy, it shows in her eyes. Jovanka denies this, she reminds Drago that she has 3 daughters whom she loves with all her heart. Drago contends that he wasn’t referring to that; she was married to a man that was much older than she was; he can’t imagine how a man like that could have given her everything she needed. Jovanka enlightens Drago ... Puba was a good man, he was understanding and kind; she never lacked for anything. Drago asks about love and passion (slime!) and Jovanka quickly retorts that her life with Puba is her own business. Drago insists and starts caressing Jovanka’s shoulders again, telling her that she has yet to come alive as a woman, he’s willing to forgive her, he can give her what she wants because he really likes her. Jovanka’s had enough and angrily tells him to stop it! She pulls away again and orders him to leave. Drago says he will leave but he will be persistent and patient until the time that she realizes that her duty as a gypsy is to fulfill the promise her father made.

At the jail, Jonás tells Sashenka’s that when Jovanka left the tribe 20 years ago, his father got engaged to his mother. When he was 3 years old, she abandoned them, taking all of their savings. Sashenka offers her sympathy and Jonás warns her not to tell anyone else as he and Drago don’t like to speak of this. Sashenka assures him that her lips are sealed so long as he doesn’t tell anyone about the kiss she stole from him. Jonás jokingly counters back saying, “What kiss?” As Sashenka breaks into laughter, an agitated Salomé runs up to the cell and asks Jonás and Sashenka if they’ve heard the news about Rafael. Sashenka and Jonás tell her that the police told them, but she shouldn’t worry, the gypsies are innocent and what’s happening is the problem of the Dominguezes. Salomé asks Sashenka not to be so hard on them because they are going through a rough time. Jonás guesses that the person Salomé is really worried about is Sebastián and demands to know why she worries so much over everything that has do to with that gadjó. Salomé, quick on her feet, says only that it’s not true and tells Sashenka that they must go, otherwise their mother will worry. She tells Jonás she will come back tomorrow and spend more time with him and calls the guard to open the door for Sashenka. Sashenka leans over to give Jonás a kiss on the cheek and then leaves with her sister.

As Sashenka and Salomé are driving back to Malarribo, Sashenka is at her most annoying and in the process of conducting an investigation about Salomé’s feelings. Salomé tells her she doesn’t want to talk about Sebastián but Sashenka guesses that it’s not only friendship or sympathy, there’s something stronger going on with that gadjó. She orders Salomé to answer ... Salomé silently stares ahead.

At the clinic, a worried Sandra is pleading with Rafael to come to, that she needs him by her side, that they all need him and that she misses his love. As she’s asking his forgiveness for not believing him, Rafael moves his hand and a happy Sandra says, “Honey? It’s me, I’m here with you. Rafael ...” A semi-conscious Rafael starts to talk, “Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me ... Jovanka ... forgive me, Jovanka.” Sandra’s shock at hearing these words is quickly turned into distress, she starts crying and leaves the room.

Claudio and Mario have come to relieve Adela from watching over “Rafaelito”. Victoria walks down the hall with Sebastián and reminds him that he’s fully aware who’s behind all of this, she doesn’t know why he insists on defending those gypsies. Sebastián claims he doesn’t know what to think and Victoria angrily says that if something happens to Rafael, he will kill Jovanka with her own hands. Just then, a distraught Sandra walks by, Sebastián tries to ask what’s wrong but she doesn’t answer and hurriedly strides out of the hospital. Victoria assumes something bad has happened to Rafael and she and Sebastián rush off to his room. Claudio tells Mario that this can only mean that Rafael kicked the bucket and they all know what that means ($$$$ from Jovanka). He and Mario run out of the hospital.

In Rafael’s room, Sebastián finds that his father is still breathing and calls for the doctor. The doctor rushes in and listens to Rafael’s heart with a stethoscope (though why is beyond me ... he’s hooked up to monitors, LOL). He tells the family that his vital signs are still stable and reminds them that only one person can be in the room at any given time ... Escudero volunteers to stay by his boss’s side.

Back out in the hallway, Victoria tells Sebastián that he’s too naïve, he asks him to wake up and smell the coffee. He lobbied for the gypsies to stay in town and now his father is dying because of an accident they caused. A shaken Sebastián tells her that they can’t be sure of that, but Victoria presses her advantage and tells him he’s blind, his father is only near death because of Jovanka, because she put a price on his head. As Sebastián offers no response, Victoria piles on the venom ... how can he continue to defend them?

Sashenka is still pushing for a confession from Salomé, and though Salomé asks her to understand and respect her, Sashenka relentlessly adds that Sebastián may be lying to her and she must be a fool if she believes him. Salomé has finally had enough and tells Sashenka that she’s not a fool, but yes, she’s in love with Sebastián though she knows it’s impossible. Sashenka yells at her that she can’t fall in love with a gadjó and Salomé counters that she doesn’t want to talk about it anymore, she got what she wanted, she’s in love and he has a name, it’s Sebastián Dominguez.

Victoria continues her tirade about gypsies ... she tells Sebastián that she’s had to live with their actions for more than 50 years and it’s not the first time she’s had to confront them. When Sebastián asks what she means, she tells him that she doesn’t want to go into details because the things are too horrible and she’d rather just forget. Fetching a tearful voice, she tells Sebastián that the way she sees him behave scares her, he’s young and noble, and that’s why he doesn’t realize what the gypsies want. Sebastián asks for an explanation and Victoria tells him that they only want to take the property others have worked so hard to obtain, that’s why they want to kill his father. Sebastián shakes his head and tells her it’s not true, but Victoria retorts that they don’t work or study and that’s why they use their women to fool noble men like him. At Sebastián’s unbelieving yet sad look, Victoria pushes home her biggest advantage ... “Don't you feel guilty that your father’s in that bed? I don’t want to blame you, but with all that you’ve done, and it hurts me a lot to have to tell you this, but you’re also contributing to your father’s death.” (Witch!)

At the port, the fishermen are shocked to learn that they worked an entire day and only pulled in 20 kilos of shrimp. Charal speculates that they’ll all get fired and Rodrigo wonders that they’ll tell Rafael. Claudio and Mario, who have overheard them, tell them they won’t be able to tell their boss anything because he just died in the hospital. Negrito is shaken and turns to Charal for comfort.

Back at the hospital, a distressed Sebastián walks into Rafael’s room and tries to cheer him on to recover. However, the anguish (and Victoria’s venom) get the best of him and he starts to apologize ... he acknowledges that he made a mistake by supporting the gypsies, that maybe if they had left town none of this would have happened. Openly crying now, Sebastián promises an unconscious Rafael that he won’t fail him anymore, as long as this absurd war continues, he swears that he will stand by his side. He begs him to please recover and breaks down again.

Juan has made himself over to Jovanka’s house to tell her that she’s got to reconsider and tell the gypsies and the non-gypsies that she was wrong, that she won’t go through with the promise of money that she made if Rafael died. Jovanka tells Juan she won’t take it back, and Juan reminds her it’s his brother’s life on the line. Jovanka tells him she knows this and doesn’t feel good about the incident even though ... she leaves her sentence unfinished. Juan picks up and says “Even though you feel that justice is being done for what happened to you 20 years ago?” Sashenka and Salomé walk up as Juan utters those words and ask to know what Juan is talking about. Jovanka tells them it doesn’t concern them and sends them to their room. An angry Jovanka reminds Juan that he promised that her secret would be his secret and she regrets the fact that she trusted him.

Up in Salomé’s room, the girls speculate about what happened 20 years ago. Sashenka says that Jovanka must have had something happen to her with Rafael Dominguez and that’s why she hates him so much. Salomé wonders what they can do about it, and Magda says that if her mother doesn’t want to share her secret, they’ve got to respect that, she must have her reasons.

Outside of Jovanka’s house, Ofelia finds all of the townspeople lined up. When she asks what’s going on, one of the fishermen tell her that Rafael passed away this afternoon. Ofelia is shocked and asks after Victoria and Sandra; Claudio offhandedly tells her that Sandra is very upset and crying. Ofelia then asks what they’re all doing here, and the fishermen remind her that a gypsy’s promise is sacred and Jovanka promised money upon Rafael’s death. Ofelia is outraged, especially at Claudio, but they only shrug their shoulders ... it’s their only way out, they tell her.

Back in Salomé’s room, the girls make a promise to support their mother in everything she decides. After the promise is sealed, Magdalena tells them they should disperse because if Jovanka finds them talking about this, she’ll be very upset with them. Sashenka and Magdalena leave and Salomé remains staring ahead, lost in thought. She then hears a noise by the window and turns to see Sebastián letting himself in. As he walks in, she asks him what he’s doing here and Sebastián replies, “Forgive me. Only God knows how much it hurts me to tell you what I’ve come here to tell you.”

TO BE CONTINUED ...

Telenovela-World: ***summary for 8/20/04***(edited) Author: Yaffi (---) Date: 08-21-04 13:43 PDT sabastian has snuck into salome's room. he tells her to forgive him for doing this but he had to tell her. her face shows that she is dreading this. salome tells sabastian it is her duty to protect her mother and sabastian's duty to be with his dad.

salome: thats what u came for, to tell me right. u see i was right, this was going to happen sooner or later.

sabastian: u see thre are some things we can't overcome. i thought we could, i thought our love was strong. i thougth by having u everything was possible. but i was wrong. and thats what i came here to tell u. i wont hassle u anymore.

salome: i didnt want that. i didnt want u to go that far. why did u insist?

sabastian: only God knows

salome: why did u kiss me.

sabastian: i dont know

salome: why did u make me trust in love?

sabastian: i dont know either.

meanwhile, downstairs in the livingroom, jovanka has gotten mad at juan for accidentally mentioning jovanka's past while her girls were walking by, stirring questions on their part.

juan apologizes to jovanka and tells her that he didn't realize her daughters were there. he says what they heard wasn't important anyway. jovanka isn't moved and tells juan that she thoght she could trust him. juan says itll stay that way because the confessional is confidential. jovanka tells him not to mention it then, not even to her. juan complies. juan tells jovanka that she must understand that this entails his brother's life, and even if it weren't his brother its still a human being. he tells her he must be firm and ask her to take back her promise to the people of malarribo. jovanka says she wont. she tells juan to understand that above all she is a gypsy. she turned away from it once and suffered and she will not do it again. she says her daughters were the only positive thing that came out of her tragedy. once more it was the gypsy world that came to saver her and give her reason for living when she was suffering. juan tells her she's talking as though she's trying to convice herself. he tells her perhaps the outside world attracts her. juan talks to jovanka about the night at the movies when she was with rafael. he tells her they were together, the talked and argued and shortly after the accident occured. juan asks jovanka if she might have had anything to do with it. she is furious.

back in salome's room, sabastian and salome are continuing with their "lets break up " conversation. salome says she shoudl have never believed in sabastian. he says his love is truthful. salome tells sabastian to leave. she says their relationship is absurd, they should haev realized sooner because it hurts now. she tells sabastian he should have listened to her. sabastian says his love was too strong and he wasn't willing to give up. he says its not easy for him to give up on her. when he kisses and hugs her he knows what happiness is about. he asks salome if she is going to renounce this and she says yes. they both have to go their seperate ways, confront their own suffering and destiny.

outside jovanka's house, there are many people lined up outside shouting. they think rafael died and want the money jovanka promised. ofelia, the woman who owns the bar (i finally got her name lol) shouts at the people and tells them its absurd that they are here to get paied for rafael's death. she says she's leaving and doesn't want anyone to think she is miserable like them. she tells them they have no dignity. two of the fisherman who work for rafael agree with ofelia, they say its true they are all miserable, rafael has just died and they are already in line for the money. they begin to contradict themeselves and each other when fisherman agrees but says they need the money because they are starving and are going to get fired anyway. the other one says maybe they should wait. maybe the gitana is counting. they should have patience till the end.

sabastian and salome are still talking in her room. sabastian says he was willing to do anything. talk to people, show them taht love is the most important thing, but what her mom did was awful. salome says she doesn't know what provoked her mother but it had to be something bad because she is no criminal. she says she knows sabastian doesn't care because he concluded its the fault of the gitanas. sabastian says the only person at fault here is salome's mom. salome tells sabastian to shut up and not to ever talk about her mother like that.

jovanka and juan in the living room: jovanka is pissed at juan for insinuating she had anything to do with rafael's accident.

jovanka: so u think its my fault

juan: i didn't mean that. i just need to know if any problems happened

jovanka: thats none of ur business

juan: yes it is. after that incident at the movies he almost died.

jovanka: it bothers u that something happened between him and i that day. accept it.

sabastian and salome hear the peopel shouting.

sabastian: see that outside. its people comming for money from ur mother as a result of my father's death. very well salome, just keep justifying ur mother's motives. bye

juan goes outside to deal with the people. he shouts at them and tells them that rafael is alive, he may be in critical condition, but he is alive. the people apologize and say they heard he was dead. juan says that doesn't justify them comming here to get paid for the dead. they should be ashamed. they tell him that even though it sounds awful they gypsy made a promise if rafael died. they say theyre in a hole and poverty keeps getting worse. they need money to eat. juan says yes but her promise is absurd. jovanka is on the balcony watching the commotion. juan tells her now is her chance to rectify her absurd promise. he says God and Santa Sara will appreciate it. jovanka addresses the people. she says she knows people are expecting her to withdraw but she will make it clear that she didnt persuade people to commit a crime. she tells them not to take human life. she says because she didn't wish death on anyone she will sustain her promise. she says when rafael dies she will share her fortune. sabastian comes out of a corner where he had been watching all along. he claps loudly and tells jovanka "thank you! i wouldn't expect less from you!" he excuses himself and leaves.

salome is in her room crying as her sisters come in. they ask whts arong and why she is crying. salome denies anything is wrong.

sashenka: its that dominguito again

salome: no i

sashenka: salome please. only one person can make u feel like that and tis him.

sashenka to maggie: salome told me she fell in loev with him

maggie: dont talk like that, dont u see how she feels

sashenka: i tokd u that gayo will only make u suffer. forget him for santa sara's sake.

salome: dont sorry sashenka, that gayo will never come after me again. its over theres nothing between us. forgive me. why did i fall in love with him, why?

sandra is sitting alone on the beach looking melancholy. she remembers the scene in the hospital where rafael is calling out jovanka's name. mirko sees her and approaches her. she asks him what hes doing here and he tells her he was on his way to camp and saw her. he asks her whats wrong. sandra says nothing, its the ocean. mirko says "the ocean gets u in that kind of mood?" he gives her his handkerchief. she thanks him. sandra tells him if he prefers he may go. mirko says a gypsy never leaves a woman crying on the shor like that. he takes out what looks like a piece of fruit and tells her to taste it. she likes it and he says heavenly hands made it. its sweet enough to mend a broken heart.

juan is back at the church and is pissed. he's praying to God outloud.

juan: her temperment is quite impressive. what bothers me most is i know its just appearence. she's not really like that. i know you know everything Lord, i must talk to someone. u understand Lord. please enlighten me to understand her. perhaps if i were not a priest maybe i would understand her, help her solve her problem. forgive me Lord. i know i shoudl not get carried away by anger. i am a priest above all. before a man a priest. man of the church. i should not go further.

sandra and mirko are alking on the beach. mirko goes into the water and asks sandra to join him.

sandra: i dont wnat ot go into the ocean

mirko: its a remedy for sadness

sandra: its dangerous

mirko:it purifies ur grief. gypsies have done it forever.

mirko is in the water

sandra: everyone here knows there are baracudas. theyll eat u

mirko gets scared and runs back onto the beach.

sandra laughs at him for believing her joke. mirko is happy he made sandra laugh. they leave together.

the former captain of the ship is sitting at the bar. ofelia says she knews she should mind her business but its not a good idea to stay in the bar all day long. captain says he can't tell his wife because she'll just die. ofelia says it makes no sense to stay here though(in the bar). captain doesnt know what to do.

former captains son, rodrigo (who is the same guy who tried to rape milenka in puerto santo and who we found out probably raped her back in the day) is sitting at the dinner table at home when his mom comes in and sees him. she asks what he's doing there and he tells her they didn't catch any fish so there was no point in staying there. he says he doesn't know how he is going to tell his dad. the mom asks what he's talking about. rodrigo is surprised his dad didnt tell his mom. the mom says "weren't u with him?"

victoria is in rafael's room. he's unconcious but that doesn't stop her from rambling on to him like she always does. she tells him look how he ended up here with his own mistakes because of that gypsy from hell. sabastian walks in and victoria asks him where he was. he says he was somewhere making changes in his life. escuerdo, who had just come in with sabastian tells victoria that the inspector is outside and wants to talk to her. victoria tells escuerdo to go talk to him and he does. sabastian asks about rafael and victoria tells him he's fine but she wants to know whta he was talking about, making changes in his life. sabastian says he will manage the business as long as his father is unwell. victoria is pleased. the inspector comes in and tells victoria that he has the results from the car inspection. they know the cause of the accident. victoria wants to know if it was an accident or not. the inspector says he can't say just yet. victoria asks what caused it and the inspector says it was the break system.

rafael opens his eyes and wakes up for the first time. sabastian rushes to him and calls out to him. rafael asks what happened. victoria asks someone to get the doctor. sabastian tells rafael he had an accidentbut its ok because everyone is here with him.

back at rodrigo's house . the mother wants rodrigo to tell her what the father didn't. rodrigo says that father was going to tell her that they might get fired. mother says thats impossible because father is the captian and has worked all his life. mother asks where he is and rodrigo says he went out to get something but he doesn't know where, probably in town. just then the father comes back. mother asks where he was and the father says he went to meet a man named sevilos and got distracted. he says they had a bad day and didn't even catch a pound of catfish. once more the sea is against them.

adela is screaming at sandra for talking to mirko in the street. she rambles on and on about her talking to a filthy gitana when her fiance is in the hospital. sandra screams at her mother to stop and says that she needs to understand that rafael is not her fiance and never will be. adela tells sandra that rafael loves her and she loves him adn they are going to get married and have beautiful grandchildren. she says rafael adores her. sandra says "sure, u dont know how much he adores me" in a sarcastic way, and walks off.

back in the hospital room, victoria tells rafael that he got them scared. rafael says he just remembers driging. victoria tells him he must rest now. she leaves. rafael tells sabastian that in his sleep he heard victoria saying that this was planned. "u think they tried to kill me?" just then juan walks in. he asks rafael how he is and tells him he's out of danger now. rafael says he can't be there for long and the fishery has too many problems he has to tend to. sabastian tells him not to worry because he will be in charge. rafael says they shouldn't send boats out for now but sabastian says he'll take care of it. sabastian says he'll go to the office tomorrow.

drago has gone to visit jonas in jail and the two talk. jonas tells his father to go to camp because this place is uncomfortable. drago says he's fine and its the least he can do . jonas thanks drago and says he knows he tried to get him out. he says he made a mistake and shouldn't have gone to victoria's house but he is sure that old witch stole santa sara. drago says forget it and they must now focus on making that "old witch" drop the charges. jonas says she won't do it because she's stuborn and evil and all the gaye are the same. he goes on to say that for that reason salome got him worried. drago asks what he is talking about and jonas tells him he thinks something is going on between her and sabastian. drago wants to know more and jonas says that sabastian made salome fall in love with him through lies because he wants to take advantage of her. drago tells jonas to tell him everything he knows. he asks if jonas saw them together. jonas says yes and moreover everytime she gets nervous when he asks about it. drago asks if jonas is concerned about it because salome is a gypsy or because of something else. jonas says tis something else and says he was thinking that she is the girl he wants to marry. drago looks surprised. jonas asks if he said something wrong. drago says no on the contrary, he thinks jonas made a good choice.

sashenka is in the house praying to santa sara. magdalena comes in. she teases sashenka about finally haveing calmed down. she tells sashenka to go to bed but sashenka says she has to pray to santa sara about something first.

maggie: what could it be?

sashy: a secret a secret

maggie: u know we dont have secrets so tell me now...go ahead

sashy: feel it (puts maggie's hand on her chest) my heart. im so nervous.

sashy: ill tell u first then salome

sashy: i want this to come true maggie

maggie: what is it

sashy: jonas kissed me

maggie: really?

sashy: on the mouth

maggie: really? he kissed u?

sashy: well i kind of started it, be he responded

sashy: it was wonderful.

sashy: ill tell u something, i think were in love

jovanka is walking down the stairs and remembers what rafael told her that night at the movies, that she still feels something for him. jovanka thinks to herself and says she does feel something for him but she can't, she can't be weak.

salome is in bed dreaming. she sees the water and a coffin in it going down. she sees a man drowning in the ocean as the coffin is going down. she screams sabastian's name over and over in her sleep and begins to sleep walk. just then her sisters and mother walk in and wake her up telling her she was screaming in her sleep. they ask what she dreamed and she says it was horrible. she says something terrible is going to happen. her mother tells her its just a dream but salome tells her that her dreams always come true and something awful is going to happen.

sabastian goes to the ship and tells the boys that his dad is ok but he must rest. he says he'll be in charge. he wants to get the ship ready but rodrigo the rapist as i have now decided to call him doesnt want to. sabastian assures him that he is giving the orders here. they go back and forth a little until rodrigo the rapist finally agrees to get the boat ready. sabastian begins to call out orders.

salome comes down the stairs and magdalena asks her where shes going. salome asks if jovanka is there and magie says no she went to go visit jonas. salome is pleased and begins to walk off. maggie doesnt let her. she wants to know where salome is going. salome says shes going out and doesn want anyone to see. maggie doesn't let her. she says shes tired of this and yesterday they promised to support mom so dont go behind her back with sabastian. salome says its an emergency. she had a dream about him and even though she was wrong the other time, this time it was bad because she saw him dead in the sea. salome is sure he's going to sail out. maggie says salome is going to stay till mom gets back. salome says fine and pretends to go upstairs but then runs off from the other way before maggie can go after her.

the fishermen have gotten the boat ready and are going to sail out.

juan is in the church reading and salome barges in frantically. juan asks whats wrong but salome says they have no time and they have to go see someone. juan is confused and salome tells him sabastian is in danger. the two go off.

victoria is in her house. drago comes and victoria is startled. she tells him to stop showing up like this. drago says he makes sure no one sees him. victoria wants to know what he wants and says he's not letting jonas out of jail. drago tells her not ot be so sure when she hears what he is about to say. drago says he found something she wont like. sabastian is in love with one of jovanka's daughters. history is repeating itself. once more a gypsy woman got in victorias way.

juan and salome have reached the dock but the ship has sailed off. salome repeatedly calls out to the ship to come back but its too late. salome tells juan about ehr dream and says they must do something to stop him.

jovanka has come to the hotel room to see rafael. he is sleeping. jovanka gets teary and starts talking to the unconcious rafael. she tells him he looks so defensless and to think she was afraid to see him. she says she should be thankful for justice but she is only in grief for him and herself. thanks to him she knwos whta hate is but thanks to him she also knows what love is. she never felt this way with anyone else. twenty years without love from a man. he made her remember that now. why cant she feel hate for him only and be happy for his tragedy

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USA, 8/23-27, 2004

Telenovela-World: Summary Monday August 23, 2004 Soorry it's late but Author: Khadija (---) Date: 08-24-04 22:16 PDT I just watched the episode today. I've been super ocupada...lol

Here's the summary:

Juan is incredulously asking MS if she thinks that Seb’s life is in great danger just because of a dream. MS insists that her dreams come true, and this one was very clear: Seb.’s life is in danger. J. says if he would known that, he would’ve stayed in the church and he tells her that he shouldn’t get him upset for a dream and that it’s not funny. MS begs him not to leave her alone in this, that she’s had dreams since she was little that come true and that this one was clear, so she’s sure. J. says he’s a priest that represents the Roman Catholic Church and he doesn’t believe in dreams or premonitions. MS says maybe if he talks to the fishermen, they would be able to get onto a boat. Juan refuses and says he’s npt gonna bother Seb. w/ all this. Salome calls him a stubborn, deaf mule and starts calling Sebastian on her own and waving her hands. Juan looks almost amused.

D.V denies thjat Eb has anything to do w/ MS. Drago says he has no reason to lie to her and that Jonas has seen them together. Drago said he’s also seen them looking at each other and talking. Drago asks if she remembers when they saw MS leaving her house and how Seb. defended her during the voting. DV said he did that because he’s kind, but that doesn’t mean he’s as stupid as his dad and would actually get involved w/ a gypsy. Drago asks if she’s gonna take that risk, or do something to avoid it.

Jov. In the hospital asks herself why she’s still there. She asks a sleeping raf. Why it ad to be this way, why did he lie to her. They could’ve been happy with their daughter. She tells him that their daughter is turning 20 tomorrow, that she’s now a woman.

One if the guys on the boat asks Seb. If he’s mad at him and Rodrigo and Sev. Answers that he’s not mad, but sad and disappointed bcuz as soon his dad went to the hospital they were waiting in line at Jov’s house for money. His friend tells him it’s not what he thinks. Seb starts being sarcastic and says, yeah maybe you guys were there to get your palms read. Rod. Asks him what he expects, for them to sit around and wait to get fired like his dad. Seb tells him to be grateful he has a job. Rod. Retorts that he could lose it in any second. Seb tells him that things w/ the fishery weren’t going well, but he promises to hire the people back if the fishing improves. Then he says that he wants to be at Condenados Bay by noon so they should get to work. When they guys don’t react he tells them that was an order. The guys slowly get up and go.

Juan tells MS to calm down because she can’t let her life ruled by superstitions. MS says they are not superstitions. Juan says that a dream can’t change a person’s destiny. MS disagrees and says that destiny warns them through dreams. J says it’s not like that and MS says it is!!!! MS says it’s in the Bible. Juan looks really incredulous and says “The Bible?” MS says when Joseph interpreted the Pharaoh’s dream about fat and skinny cows. If he hadn’t interpreted that dream, then the city would’ve starved. Juan admits she is right. MS tells him like a little snotty brat that the Bible says dreams do have meaning., but he just doesn’t want to believe. MS says its ok though, because she’ll save seb. On her own, in n snotty way. Then she puts her head up and walks off like a duck holding up her dress. Juan follows her after awhile.

Dv says that she can’t believe it, that it can’t be. Drago tells her not to deny reality because she knows history repeats itself. DV says that Seb could never betray the family. Drago says that he once again could be of aid to help her find a solution just like 20 years ago. He tells her to drop the charges against Jonas because he wants to marry Salomé. Drago says if she does that, Drago will talk to Vanya about that marriage, V. will give his consent and then MS will have to marry Jonas. Escudero interrupts and drago hides. Escudero tells DV that Salome is screaming for Sebastian on the pier. Drago smiles.

Adela talks to the police about the case of the “attempted murder”. Adela starts acting annoying and saying she won’t let the inspector bother Rafael while he’s sleeping. Adela tells him that he should go arrest Jovanka. Adela and the police walk in onJov. Adela says that Jov. Came to finish him off and that he’s probly dead. Jov tells her not to be stupid bczu he’s just sleeping. Adela she’s just saying that to escape. The pol. Asks Jov what she’s doing there and she says she only came to see Rafael. Rafael asks what’s going on and calls Jovanka’s name.

MS is opening her mom’s box full of gold cois. Magda asks her what is she doing. Ms tells her that she has to save Seb no matter what. Magda wants to go w/ MS, but Ms runs off while Mgada is going to put the box back and get her shoes. Hen Magda sees MS running she says, “Salomé!!!!” in an exasperated tone.

Jovanka tries to leave but they won’t let her go. Adela tells the police to arrest her and Jovanka tells her to shut up. The doctor comes in and says there are too many people in the room making too much noise. Adela explains that Jovanka is a killer. Jovanka raises her hand like she wants to slap her. She repeats thatshe only came to see if Rafael was alive. The inspector asaks her if it bothers her that he is alive. Jovanka tells him not to be silly. The police takes out his handcuffs and tells her she’ll have to go w/ him. Jovanka tells him that if he handcuffs her, then she’ll mark up his face. The police says that she os resisting and arrest. Rafael calls Jovanka and asks what they’re talking about.

Seb and the boys didn’t catch any fish. One guy is upset and he says he thought MS had changed their luck. Rod says that gyp. Are savages and the only thing good about them are their slutty women. He says she’s had a couple. Seb calls him a liar. Rod says he forgot seb thought he was the only one who could afford to pay a gitana. Seb said that women are for loving not to be paid. Rod. Says that his last name means $ to girls. Seb refuses to argue w/ him and all he wants to do is go to the Condenados Bay. He leaves and Rodrigo tells everyone that he could never stand that kid, ever since they were little bcuz he thought he was the SH*& just bcuz he;s the boss’s son.

The police tells Rafael that he should rest & that he’s gonna tke Jov to interrogate her. Rafael tells him to leave Jovanka alone because she didn’t do anything. Adela reminds him that she put a price on his head. Jov raises her hand again. (One day adela is gonna get a beating!! LOL) The doctor says that there are too many people in the room. Rafael wants everyone to leave except Jovanka. (LoL he played them) Adela’s like, “What?” Jovanka tells raf she’s leaving and he tells her not to go and even grabs her hand. DV shows up and asks why the main suspect is in her son’s room and tells Jovanka to get the hell out.

MS goes up to 2 men and asks them to take her to seb’s boat and offers them the gold coins. They look at each other. Salomé says she can even get more. The 2 guys argue and come to the answer: NO. Salome has a vision if the ocean and Seb being trapped in it. She also sees sadness, death & pain. Magda rushes uo to help her. The 2 guys think she’s cursing them. Magda comes up and helps Salomé. Adela tells Jovanka to leave. Rafael wants to talk to jovanka. DV says he needs a sedative. Jovanks tells him she’s gonna leave because he’s in good hands. She tells the police that she’ll answer any questions but not now because hse has to get ready to calebrate her daughter’s 20TH bdays. She emphazises the 20 years to D, then she leaves.

Magda asks MS on the beach what happened but she doesn’t remember.Salome tells her about the vision of Seb in the water. Salome laments on why this had to happen to her and says she’d rather die herself. Magda says she shouldn’t say that, then asks MS if she really loves him that much. Salomé nods.

The doctor says the sedative is working and that he’s not gonna ler him have any visitors from now on. DV says that he should just prohibit the gypsises from coming in. The doctor says the hospital does not discriminate against any type of people. Dv says ‘you call them people?” She then tells him shift is over and she wants to talk to Rafael.

DV accuses Rafael of being w/ Jovanka again and that’s why she came to visit. Rafael keeps on repeating her name.

Magda tells MS maybe she’s wrong; maybe the dream was good, like the last time. MS said everything looked real. Magda suggests going to MP. Camila comes and Magda says hi & asks if she went to school. She said it was cancelled. Magda introduces MS to Camila. Camila says she’s going shopping in Puerto Santo and invites them. Salomé says she’s going to see MP and tells Camila and Magda to have fun.

Jonás thanks Sach. And says he feels bad cuz the jail was no place for her. Sach. Says it wasn’t a place for any gypsy & she is going to keep on coming until he’s out Jon thanks her. Sach tells him that she feels bad that he can’t be there for her bday.

Drago comes in and tells Jonas he begged DV and that Jonas is free. Jonas comes out and they all hug. After the end of mass, Juan talks to them about the people who went to go look for money at Jovanka’s house when they thought R. was dead. A guy says that Jovanka might be a messenger from God. Esteban doesn’t see a prob. Jovanka struts in and prays to Santa sara. Adela goes up to Jovanak because she says he can’t stand her. Juan says that they shouldn’t take advantage of someone’s death. Esteban asks what about inheritances. Juan says that’s different. Esc. Says ya because the dead person decides.

Adela says that the gypsies are cursing them. The 2 uys run in the church and tel Juan what Salomé is doing. Rodrigo tells Sebastian that he;s not going to teach them how to fich just bcuz he’s the boss’s son. Rodrigo wants to leave but seb doesn’t. Rod reminds Seb that he’s the captain and Seb said that it’s an order for them to say. Rodrigo asks him if he’s waiting for that gitana to tell him where the fish are. Seb says that he doesn’t know what his problem is but they can take care of that when they get back but now he needs to follow orders. Jovanak says that MS would never curse anyone. The 2 guys keep talking and adela jumps in too, of course. Jovanaks aid she only came to pray to santa Sara for the gypsies for them for everyone because what’s coming is not going to be easy. She struts out of the church.

Ms decribes her vision to Mama Paska. MP says it’s a blessing to be able to see the future and that everytime she dreams about death it doesn’t always mean death, it can even mean good luck sometimes. MP says that she needs to learn how to use her power and try to see the messages clearly.

Seb. Looks at the good luck charm Ms gave him, flashes back to the scene where she gave it to him, and he kisses it and puts it on his neck.

Camila asks Magda what happened to her real parents but Magda says it’s a sad story and she doesn’t want to talk about it, and she says sorry. Camila says she’s sorry for being so nosy. Milos yells at Mirko for messing up something. Drago, Jonas and Sachenka come in and are greeted by everyone happily. MP hugs Jonas. Drago says he had to beg DV to drop the charges. Vanya is happy. Jovanka comes and husg Jonas. Jovanka confronts MS about what she heard in the church. Ms confesses and Jov said she shouldn’t have kept it from her. MP jumps to Salomé’s defense because Salomé looks scared of her mom.

Magda comes out of the dressing room in modern clothes that she looks very good in!! Camila looks very impressed and says she doesn’t even look like a gypsy. Next Magda comes out in a miniskirt and a blonde wig and Camila says now looks like a different person. Magda says that’s the plan.

Seb and the crew catch a lot of fish. Everyone is happy except for Rodrigo who makes some bitter remarks. Seb asks him what is the matter w/ him, is he mad that Seb knew where to fish? Rod says that this was just a coincidence and he shouldn’t think he’s a real fisherman because of this. He said a real fisherman has blisters and calluses on his hands and he hold out his. Seb says well he’s on his way because he just got his first blister yesterday.

Jovanka gets the food ready for the party and says she hopes she has enough. She sends her daughter upstairs to get dressed after asking about where Magda was. Sandra shows up at her door and asks Jovanka if they can talk to clear something up. Jovanka looks uneasy but lets her in. Raf asks Juan to give Jovanka a letter from him. Juan agrees.

Sachenka asks Salomé which dress she should wear. MS doesn’t pay attention. She has another vision of Sebastian and says to Seb. “Hate is behind you”, “hate is at your back” Sure enough on the boat, Rodrigo hits Seb from behind on the head and Seb is unconscious. He takes Seb and throws him into the water.

End

-K

Telenovela-World: ***SUMMARY Tues 08/24/04 Part One*** Author: Sue (---) Date: 08-25-04 17:47 PDT (I still have the last 15 minutes to do.)

Rodrigo, satisfied with himself after dumping an unconscious Sebastian overboard, starts to steer the boat away from his deed. Meanwhile Pancho and Charal look for Sebastian.

Saschenka is holding Salome who has had a vision of Sebastian’s death. She shouts that someone has killed him and tells him to save himself. Salome is in agony.

Sandra pays a visit to Jovanka to try to find out why Rafael has changed so much since Jovanka’s arrival in town. Jovanka won’t tell her anything.

Rafael wants to write a letter to Jovanka and wants Juan to deliver it to her. Juan wants to know what Rafael is going to say but he’s not telling. Juan says he wants to help him. Rafael admits that he wants another chance with Jovanka. Rafael tells him that he knows nothing of the love between a man and woman. Juan says that he was right, that something is going on between the two of them and reminds him that he’s engaged to Sandra. Rafael says he doesn’t want Jovanka; he just wants peace between the two of them.

Pancho and Charal ask Rodrigo if he knows where Sebastian is. He asks if they’ve checked various places on the boat. They said they have. Rodrigo yells, “What do you want me to do? I’m not his babysitter!” They think he’s fallen overboard and go to look for him some more.

Saschenka tells Salome that she scares her when she has visions like this. She wants her to forget about the gaje and tells her that it does her harm to think about him. Salome tells her that it has nothing to do with love. It’s because he is a human being. She is devastated because there is nothing she can do.

Jovanka admits to Sandra that she and Rafael go back a long way but will not discuss the events of 20 years ago because she made a promise never to mention it again. Sandra asks if anything is going on between them now and tells Jovanka that Rafael was calling out her name and asking for forgiveness. “Why was he asking for forgiveness?” Jovanka tells her that she will have to ask him that. At that point Saschenka calls from upstairs and says that Salome is not well. Jovanka excuses herself and Sandra leaves.

Rafael finishes writing his letter and tells Juan that he is trying to get the price on his head removed. “Then we will be at peace.” He asks Juan to convince her to meet with him. Juan agrees to help but tells Rafael that they will have a lot to talk about later.

Jovanka and Saschena try to comfort Salome who told them that she and Madalena went to town to try and help but no one would believe them. Jovanka said that the townies probably thought you were putting a curse on them. Magdalena comes in and says that she’s had another vision. Salome says that she wishes she didn’t have them. Jovanka tells her it’s a gift from God.

Pancho and Charal continue to look for Sebastian. Rodrigo has a smile on his face. They ask Rodrigo if he’s called for help but he says the radio isn’t working. They want to keep looking but Rodrigo wants to return to port. He says that he probably got tired and drowned. He says there isn’t enough fuel to stay out there much longer. They are worried about what they will tell Rafael.

Salome says that she doesn’t feel like celebrating the birthday of the three Marias. Jovanka asks her if she has consulted Pasca about her dreams. She says she did and Pasca told her that she may be wrong about the visions. Jovanka says that tonight they have to celebrate their lives and remember the dead from the massacre.

At camp Drago tells Jonas that he is going to ask Vanya for permission for Salome to marry Jonas. Jonas is unhappy about this because he wants Salome to be in love with him when they marry. He does not want an arranged marriage.

Jovanka is in the kitchen getting things ready for the party when Juan walks in and scares her. Juan tells her that he feels foolish acting as a messenger between her and Rafael. He says that yesterday he asked her in front of everyone to remove the price from his head and today he’s delivering a letter to her. He asks her to leave him out of their “game” and turns to leave. Jovanka gently grabs his arm and asks him not to leave. He asks her to read the letter and says he will wait for a reply. Juan pours himself a glass of water while she reads. He asks if there is a reply. She says not a written one. Rafael wants them to meet in a place that was important to both of them. Juan asks her if she will go. She’s unsure and explains that today is a special day and she doesn’t want to spoil it with memories of Rafael. Juan gets up to leave but Jovanka asks him to stay for the party.

Saschenka is getting ready for the party and names the eligible bachelors in the tribe. Salome isn’t interested in any of them. Saschenka says that Jonas is for her and says that he kissed her. Magdalena corrects her and says that she kissed him. Saschenka says he enjoyed it. She says that he’ll ask her to marry him soon. Salome warns her not to take things too fast. Saschenka is sure that Jonas is the man that the Moon sent her.

Pasca is reading the tarot cards when Branco walks in. He tries to give her a kiss but she will have none of it. He says he needs more time to win over one of the Marias. She says that she wants to see him trying tonight at the party or he can forget about coming back.

Ianko is lying in his tent. Milenka comes in and says they are ready to go but Ianko tells her he doesn’t feel like going. Milenka says she want to meet the woman he’s going to marry. Vanya comes in and is suspicious at first but Milenka explains that she’s trying to convince him to go. Vanya says it’s time he finds a girlfriend.

Escudero hears the SOS from the boat. He says that he’s been there all day and this is the first call for help he’s heard. He hears that Sebastian has fallen overboard. He orders them to look for him. Pancho asks him to contact the Coast Guard.

Part 2 Author: Sue (---) Date: 08-26-04 16:03 PDT

Sandra goes to visit Rafael and Victoria asks how she dares to show her face there. Sandra says that she only wants to know how Rafael is. Victoria says that she almost killed the family because of the way she was carrying on. The family thought Rafael had died. Sandra tries to get away from her. Victoria demands an explanation for her behavior so Sandra tells her: that Rafael was calling out Jovanka’s name in his sleep and was asking for her forgiveness.

Branco is shaving when Camila comes in with his towels. She throws them on the bed. He is puzzled as to why she is upset and asks what he did. She says that she didn’t like it when he didn’t acknowledge her when she was with Magdalena and that he’s trying to avoid her. She says that the only thing he likes from her is going to bed. He says it’s too soon for people to find out about their relationship. He asks her if she told Magdalena. She says she’s no gossip. He starts to sweet-talk her. He picks her up and she asks several times to put her down. He kisses her. He finally puts her down and she says her aunt is waiting for her. He gives her some more revolting sweet talk and she says that he will probably say the same things to some Gypsy woman at the party. He tells her that he would rather stay with her but he promised his mother that he would go to the party. He says if he had to choose between 20 beautiful Gypsies and her he would choose her. She mutters, “We’ll see about that,” smiles at him and leaves looking as though she’s got a plan.

Escudero organizes a search party and says that they should check the shore because the strong currents will have washed his body on shore. One of the party says they shouldn’t go and said that a Gypsy placed a curse on them this morning. Another says that it’s not Sebastian’s fault they were laid off and that he deserves to be searched for. The first guy says that the Gypsy put a curse on the sea. Escudero says that Sebastian’s life is more important than any superstition. Escudero says thay can undo the curse by asking for a blessing from Juan.

Jovanka welcomes the tribe to her home. Vanya speaks for a few minutes with Juan and Ianko goes off. Milenka watches him. She finds him in the kitchen and goes on about how she wants to meet the woman he has fallen for. Finally he admits that it’s her: Milenka.

The music starts and the three birthday girls come down to dance. During the dancing Salome notices that Escudero has come in. Jonas goes over to him and asks him if he’s crazy, crashing a Gypsy party. Escudero says that he’s looking for Padre Juan. Juan comes over and asks what happened. Salome begs him to tell her about Sebastian.

Telenovela-World: ***SUMMARY, Wed., 8/25/04*** Author: Tuly (---) Date: 08-26-04 14:54 PDT

Salomé demands Escudero to tell her what happened to Sebastián on the boat, Escudero crosses himself (as if to ward off an evil curse) and doesn’t reply. Jovanka orders Salomé to return to the party and Escudero wonders aloud how Salomé learned that Sebastián fell off the boat and now they can’t find him He tells Juan that the fishermen would like his blessing before they go off in search of him. As Juan turns to accompany Escudero, Vanya offers to go along, but Juan tells him it’s probably better if he stays behind ... things are already bad enough. Pasca remarks to Jovanka that Salomé was right about the meaning of her dream.

Milenka tells Yanko that his confession is unexpected and that she loves him only as she would a brother. Yanko responds that he’s always dreamt about them ending up together and getting married; that she destroyed him when she confessed that she was in love with Vanya. Milenka asks for Yanko’s forgiveness but tells him again that she had never guessed. Yanko tells her not to worry, it’s all his fault.

As the dancing continues, Vanya tells Pasca and Jovanka that the likelihood of finding Sebastián alive is slim. Pasca reminds him that miracles can occur and Jovanka wishes she could somehow help. Salomé walks up and begins to interrogate Jovanka – she wants to know what Escudero wanted. Jovanka spins a tale about the fishermen needing Juan, tells her to leave the matter well enough alone, and reminds Salomé that they are not only celebrating the girls’ birthdays tonight, but also commemorating the death of their parents. Vanya adds that tonight the Gypsy people should be uppermost in all of their minds.

A weeping Milenka tells Yanko that he’s probably confused – he’s mistaken his brotherly love with romantic love. Yanko replies that he knows he’s got to accept defeat, but that doesn’t mean his love doesn’t exist ... he will never be able to love anyone else as he loves her. At that exact moment, Vanya walks in demanding to know why she and Yanko are hiding in the kitchen.

Jonás tells Salomé that tonight’s celebration brings out conflicting feelings – they are celebrating life as well as commemorating death. Salomé tells him that Puba always wanted them to remember the day when an entire tribe died at the hand of the gadjés and Jonás agrees that no Gypsy should ever forget that type of atrocity. Salomé remarks that she wishes death didn’t exist and, at Jonás’ questioning look, goes on to say that she doesn’t really know what she’s saying anymore, it’s been a long day.

Yani tells Sashenka that whenever he sees her, his heart races and his temperature rises. Sashenka offhandedly tells him to go see a doctor, she’s not looking for anyone to love just yet, he should just have patience.

Branco attempts to greet Pasca with a kiss, but as always, she moves her face away. Branco walks off and asks Sashenka to dance ... Sashenka looks over at Jonás, who is still with Salomé, and decides to say yes to Branco, hoping to make Jonás jealous.

Back in the kitchen, Milenka tells Vanya that she and Yanko weren’t hiding but Vanya doesn’t believe her – they should be outside with the rest of the tribe celebrating, he says. Milenka tells him that she felt thirsty and asked Yanko to accompany her to the kitchen for a glass of water and Vanya angrily responds that when she needs something, she should ask him because he’s her husband. Vanya also chastises Yanko – he tells him he should be courting an available Gypsy at the party instead of spending time in the kitchen with his wife. Yanko apologizes to Vanya for letting him down ... Vanya tells him he doesn’t understand him anymore, he’s always sad, he doesn’t talk to others – except for Milenka, it seems he always wants to talk to her.

Back at the party, while they dance, Branco asks Sashenka if she’s interested in any Gypsy. Sashenka looks lover at Jonás, who is still with Salomé, and asks Branco why he would like to know. Branco tells her that they might make a good couple. Camila walks in to the party at that moment and the first thing she sees is the couple on the dance floor who, at that point, exchange a quick kiss on the lips.

In the kitchen, Vanya presses Yanko for his change in attitude lately. Milenka intercedes and tells Vanya that Yanko is in love with one of the María’s. Vanya says if that is true, he would like to know which of the three it is. Yanko stutters out that it’s María Magdalena. Vanya is pleased to hear it, but tells Yanko that he would like to see him courting his granddaughter. Therefore, he adds, he wants him to go back out to the party and talk to her. Vanya and Milenka leave the kitchen together, leaving a worried Yanko behind.

Salomé tells Jonás that Sashenka’s very outgoing and fun, while she has lots of sad things she thinks about. Jonás asks what those sad things are so that he can try to make them better, but Salomé tells him it shouldn’t matter to him. Jonás wants to know if her answer has anything to do with Sebastián and further wants to know if she’s in love with him. Salomé firmly replies that she doesn’t want to talk about it.

Upon finishing her dance with Branco, Sashenka heads over to Salomé and Jonás and asks him to dance. Salomé urges him to say yes and walks off to get something to drink. Sashenka grabs Jonás by the hand and leads him to the dance floor.

Camila walks up to Branco and, after he gets over the surprise of seeing her, he asks what she’s doing there. Camila answers that she’s there for the same reason he is ... for Magdalena’s party. Branco tells her that since she’s the only gadjí at the party, he’s worried that the Gypsies may be hostile toward her. Camila asks him if he’s worried about the Gypsies (plural) or the Gypsy with whom he was dancing? Pasca saves Branco from answering ... she walks up to them and asks Branco who the gadjí is.

At the port, the fishermen tell Juan that they’re not going out to look for Sebastián until such time as he lifts the curse that the Gypsy put on them. Juan tries to convince them that curses don’t exist and begs with them to go out and search for Sebastián ... he would do the same for any of them in the same circumstances, time is of the essence. The fishermen finally agree and ask Juan for his blessing ... Juan gives the fishermen a blessing, they thank him and head off toward their boats. Juan puts his hands together and says, “Thy will be done, God, thy will be done.”

Back at the party, Camila tells Pasca that she’s Magdalena’s schoolmate and friend and she’s here because Magdalena invited her. Pasca remarks that she obviously also knows Branco, but Branco brushes this off by saying that he’s only just met her. Branco’s words leave Camila stunned and Branco, to avoid any more possible problems, points out Magdalena and sends Camila her way. After she’s left, Pasca warns Branco to be very careful ... she doesn’t want to find out that he’s been playing games.

Juan tells Escudero to go back to the office while he goes to the hospital to bring Victoria and Rafael up to speed with everything that’s happening ... it’s better if they find out through him and not through a third party.

Back at Jovanka’s house, Sashenka tells Jonás that he’s the best dancer of the whole tribe. Yani comes up and asks for a dance ... Sashenka tells him she’s too tired as she’s already danced with Jonás and Branco. Yani tells Sashenka that sometimes he feels that she treats him as if he were a child and Sashenka counters with, “That’s probably because you make me feel like a little girl, Yani, and not like a woman.” Yani looks heartbroken and Sashenka walks away.

Jonás again approaches Salomé and wants to know if he can help her in any way. Salomé tells him that it’s too bad that he loves her (Salomé) while Sashenka is in love with him (Jonás) ... she feels bad that they’re ruining Sashenka’s night.

The fishermen are out at sea looking for Sebastián in the dark of the night ... nothing has turned up yet.

Magdalena asks Camila if she likes the party and an unenthusiastic Camila responds that everything is beautiful. Magdalena notices Camila’s tone and asks if something is wrong, but Camila tells her that it’s only that she feels strange because she’s the only non-Gypsy here. Yani walks up and asks Magdalena if they can talk ... Camila leaves them alone. Yani looks around and confirms that Vanya is looking his way.

At the hospital, Victoria remembers Sandra’s words of what Rafael said about Jovanka when he was semi-conscious. Rafael comes to and tries to move out of bed ... he’s tired of being in bed, he tells Victoria. Victoria restrains him and Rafael asks him if Sandra’s been here, he thought he heard her voice a while ago. Victoria sarcastically confirms that she was and, when Rafael asks what she did to earn the sarcastic tone, Victoria tells him she doesn’t want to talk about it. A very worried Juan walks in and tells Victoria and Rafael, without preamble, that Sebastián had had an accident. Rafael gets upset and demands to know exactly what happened ... Juan explains that he went overboard and they can’t find him. Rafael remarks that he’s told Sebastián a thousand times not to go out with the fishermen ... Victoria agrees that his place is in the office. Rafael tries to get up again, this time to go search for Sebastián. Juan tells him that all of the fishermen are already out looking for him, he’s got to stay put. Victoria agrees and Juan asks them to do something which he’s never asked them to do before, “I want you to pray, to pray with all your might, we must have total faith in God.” Juan tells them he’s going back to the port to see if there are any news.

Jovanka tells all of her guests that there are two reasons why they are celebrating tonight: (1) Jonás has been set free and is with them again; and (2) in a few minutes it will be the anniversary of the date when three little girls lost their parents and she had the privilege of finding them. Sashenka chimes in that they are the ones that have had the privilege of being Jovanka’s daughters. Jovanka goes on to say that they made her a parent without having gone through labor, on a night when many Gypsies died and only 5 were lucky enough to survive. Since that date, Puba, the 3 Marías and she have commemorated life and death on this day. Jovanka adds that this day is very special because they are able to share it with their people. Salomé, Sashenka and Magdalena stand at her mother’s words.

At sea, the search and rescue mission continues ...

Sashenka tells the crowd that they’re going to perform a dance which to them is a form of prayer for their parents who died and for the three of them that have life thanks to Jovanka and Puba who saved them. The girls start their dance ... in the middle of one of the movements, Salomé freezes and has another vision: a lifeless Sebastián floating in the ocean. Salomé faints, falls to the ground and everyone rushes to her side. Pisonka rubs Salomé’s temples and tells her she’s going to feel better soon, she only needs to rest. Jonás lifts Salomé up and takes her to her bedroom.

At sea, the fishermen continue looking for Sebastián ...

After Jovanka bids everyone good night, Vanya asks her if she would like him to stay, but Jovanka tells him it’s not necessary, Salomé will be okay after a good night’s sleep. Magdalena tells Camila how happy she is that she came and walks her to the door as Branco looks on.

In Salomé’s bedroom, Salomé comes to and tells Sashenka and Jonás that she’ll be okay, it’s been a stressful day. Sashenka tells her that she needs to rest and Salomé thanks Jonás and bids him goodnight. Sashenka takes Jonás’ arm and tells him she’ll walk him out. As soon as she’s alone, Salomé gets out of bed, picks up her shoes and leaves the room.

Outside, Branco runs after Camila demanding to know what’s wrong. Camila tells him he’s a cynic, he acted like he didn’t know her in front of his mother, but she’s learned a lesson from all of this ... she now knows where things really stand. She sends him to hell, turns her back on him, and begins to walk angrily away.

On the way back to camp, Yanko again approaches Milenka ... he tells her he would like to explain. Milenka responds that he’s said enough for one night. Yanko tries to insist, but Vanya calls Milenka over and Milenka takes advantage of the opportunity to take her leave.

Salomé walks upon Juan fervently praying at church. She asks if he was praying for Sebastián ... when Juan nods, Salomé tells him that he fell overboard, he’s alone at sea, no one can find him. Juan wants to know who told Salomé all of this, and Salomé tells him that no one did, she saw it in a dream, she tried to warn him. Juan says maybe it was a coincidence, but Salomé tells him it’s destiny. Jovanka strides in and demands to know what Salomé is doing here at church, she was scared half to death when she didn’t find her in her room. A distressed Salomé tells Jovanka and Juan that she had to come here to ask after Sebastián, that she saw him floating in the ocean, alone, dead. Jovanka asks Salomé to calm down and go home to rest, but Salomé adamantly refuses and tells Juan that she can somehow help in the search. Juan finally believes her and accedes to her staying.

Branco catches up to Camila and tells her he has a very valid reason for having behaved the way he did: his mother is sick. (Liar!) When Camila says that Pasca looked all right to her, Branco remarks that Pasca closely follows tradition and if she finds out that her only son is crazy in love with a gadjí, she can get worse. Camila wants to know if he’ll ever tell her the truth, and Branco responds that he has to go slowly, he has to explain how lovely she is and how she stole his heart. Branco starts to kiss Camila ... Yani and Mirko walk by and are stunned to come upon the sight.

At the camp, Milenka asks Vanya if something is wrong, is he mad because she was talking to Yanko? Vanya counters with one question: is Yanko the man who took her virginity?

Simón is at Ofelia’s bar killing time so that Josefa won’t find out he’s been fired. Ofelia tries to talk him into telling Josefa the truth ... she takes his hand and urges him to get on with his life. At that precise moment, Josefa walks in but Ofelia and Simón are unaware of her presence. In response to Ofelia’s support, Simón also takes her hand and asks her to let him stay there a few more days. A very hurt Ofelia looks on.

Over a cup of wine, Drago asks Jonás how things went with Salomé. Jonás tells him that it will take time, but he’s sure that he will ultimately win Salomé’s heart. Drago doesn’t share his son’s optimism ... he tells him that since Salomé is in love with Sebastián Dominguez, he’s got to act right away, he’s got to do something before Sebastián takes Salomé’s virginity. Drago, recalling his own past, adds that women are weak creatures.

Salomé, Juan and Jovanka make their way to the stretch of beach where Salomé met Sebastián. Neither Jovanka nor Juan understand why she’s brought them here, but Juan stresses that his hope is that God’s hand is behind all of this ... he’s hopeful that they will find Sebastián alive. Jovanka asks Juan if he loves Sebastián very much and Juan responds that indeed he does, what he feels for Sebastián must be the nearest thing to the love one has for a child. Jovanka tells Juan how badly she feels that all of this is happening.

While Salomé remembers the night when she made the offering to the full moon, she prays to Santa Sara that Sebastián be returned to them alive and well. If she returns him safely, she promises that she will never go near him again. Juan looks at the moon’s rays shining upon the water and notices something moving ... Salomé gets up and stares at the same sight. It’s Sebastián floating on top of driftwood.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

Telenovela-World: ***SUMMARY, Thurs., 8/26*** Author: Tuly (---) Date: 08-27-04 16:09 PDT

Juan rushes into the water and swims out to Sebastián’s body. Salomé rushes in after him and, once Juan has gotten a hold of Sebastián, helps him carry him to shore.

In town, Branco continues to kiss Camila while both are unaware that they have an audience, Yani and Mirko. Camila finally pushes Branco away and reminds him that she’s still mad at him, that he should go seek his pleasure elsewhere. Camila walks away leaving a frustrated Branco to follow. Once Branco has left, Mirko remarks that Branco hasn’t changed and Yani replies that that’s just fine with him because since Branco is trying to court Sashenka at the same time that he’s pursuing the gadjí, the scene they’ve just witnessed will come in very handy in the future.

Vanya presses Milenka for an answer: is Yanko the man to whom she lost her virginity? Milenka reminds Vanya that they had agreed to drop this subject, to let bygones be bygones … she adds that he must learn to trust her, that she would never do anything to hurt him. Vanya tells Milenka that this is very hard for him, that every time he sees her talking to Yanko, he can’t help but imagine what may have happened, he even thinks that she prefers Yanko’s company to his. Milenka tries to appease Vanya by telling him that he’s the love of her life, but Vanya insists: was it Yanko? Milenka explains that he and Yanko have been friends since they were children, they’ve always talked and confided in one another, she loves him like a brother. Vanya wants to know if Yanko feels the same way ... Milenka doesn’t answer directly, she tells Vanya that Yanko would never do anything to offend her or Vanya. Vanya is not convinced by Milenka’s answer and tells Milenka to stop protecting him ... is he the man that took her virginity? Milenka finally gives a straight answer: no, he’s not, he doesn’t even know what happened. She pleads with Vanya to not take out his hate out on Yanko, he doesn’t deserve it, he loves him as he would a father. She adds that by acting this way he’s only hurting himself and upsetting her. Vanya asks for Milenka’s forgiveness, but tells her he must go out for some fresh air.

At the bar, Ofelia tells Simón that if Josefa learns the news (of his firing) from others rather than from him directly, she will be very upset. Simón says that he doesn’t want to tell her yet, she will take it very hard. Ofelia remarks on his stubbornness and reaches over to fix his hair, while a distraught Josefa looks on. As Simón reassures Ofelia that all he needs is a little more time, Josefa has had enough of the little scene and walks out crying. Simón concludes his conversation with Ofelia by telling her he’s going back to the port.

Drago gives Jonás advice: he’s got to act, even if it’s in an underhanded manner. Jonás replies that he doesn’t believe in being devious, that’s not what Gypsies do. Drago counters that he’s too young and full of ideals. He adds that he tried to do things the right way with Jovanka, they were properly engaged, and at the first opportunity, she left him ... now she’s back and Vanya and the rest of the tribe take her in and treat her as if she were a princess. Jonás reminds his father of the value of forgiveness, but Drago calls it one more of Jonás’ noble ideals ... what will happen the day that he sees Salomé in a gadjó’s arms? He’s got to act fast, this is war and he’s got to use all recourses available to him to win. If he doesn’t win, Drago concludes, then it’ll be time to use violence ... he takes out his dagger and lays it on the table.

As Juan works on reviving Sebastián, Salomé pleads with Santa Sara to remember the promise she made ... she swears she will not break it. Jovanka tells Juan that Sebastián doesn’t look good, and a crying Salomé tells her not to say that, Sebastián’s destiny can be a different one than death. Claudio and Mario have made their way to the beach – hiding behind some bushes, they watch the scene develop. Juan renews his first aid efforts and Salomé cries out again to Santa Sara that if she saves him, she will go through with her promise. At that moment, Sebastián spits up water and starts coughing. As Juan and Jovanka hold him, Salomé thanks Santa Sara, then turns to Sebastián and calls out his name ... he dazedly looks at her and they both lose consciousness. Claudio remarks that Salomé must certainly be a witch.

At the hospital, a bed-ridden Rafael angrily tells his mother that he should be out there looking for Sebastián, instead of lying uselessly on the bed. Queen Victoria replies that this is one of the consequences for having become involved with “that Gypsy”. Rafael counters that that has nothing to do with this ... Victoria, however, sees it differently: one of Jovanka’s daughters went to the port this morning and put a curse on Sebastián so that he would die at sea. Rafael is astounded and wants to know how Victoria knows this ... Victoria tells him that the fishermen who overheard the curse spread the rumor through town.

Once “La Sirena” docks, Simón approaches Charal and asks him what they’re doing out so late. Charal tearfully tells him that Sebastián fell overboard, they went back out to try to find him, but they had no luck. Claudio and Mario ride up on the bike and tell the fishermen that a miracle has occurred: Sebastián Dominguez is alive! At the questioning looks, Mario explains that the currents brought an unconscious Sebastián to shore and the Gypsy Salomé saved him. Rodrigo can’t believe this turn of events and angrily shakes Mario ... Claudio tells Rodrigo that Mario is telling the truth, he was also a witness, what Salomé did was witchcraft. He describes how Salomé got on her knees and prayed gibberish and then Sebastián appeared ... it almost looked as if the moon brought him in to shore. Charal and Pancho are ecstatic at the news that Sebastián is alive and hug each other joyfully ... everyone cheers while Rodrigo looks on with contempt.

Back at the hospital, the venom continues: Victoria tells Rafael that Salomé may have not only cursed Sebastián so that he would go overboard, she wouldn’t doubt if she went farther than that. As Rafael looks away, Victoria recriminates him for ever getting involved with Jovanka and thereby bringing all of this bad luck to the family ... now it’s not only his life at stake, but also his son’s, and all because of his mistakes and his lack of self-control.

Camila makes it to the bar closely followed by Branco ... he pins her against one of the pillars and, with a winsome smile on his face, asks for a kiss as proof that she’s not really mad at him. Camila tells him to stop ... doesn’t he understand the meaning of the word “no”? At that, Branco smiles and kisses her anyway ... Camila responds. After the kiss, Branco tells Camila that he’ll wait up in his room for her so that they can continue this conversation. Camila warns him to lower his voice, Ofelia may hear ... at that moment, Ofelia opens the curtain that leads to the bar and asks what it is that she’s not supposed to hear.

Simón and Rodrigo make it home ... Josefa asks if they found Sebastián Dominguez and Simón explains that he turned up at the beach and he’s alive. Josefa asks Simón how the accident happened, he must know because he was in the boat with him. Simón tells her he’s too tired to answer her questions right now, he’ll discuss the matter tomorrow. After Simón leaves, Josefa asks Rodrigo if he and his father have been lying to her ... she saw him at Ofelia’s bar and she’s convinced he’s having an affair with her.

Camila explains to Ofelia that she ran into Branco at Magdalena’s party and he walked her home. Ofelia wants to know why they were whispering when she came in and Camila says it was because they didn’t want to wake her. Ofelia adds that she hopes there’s nothing going on between the two of them, and Camila acts if she’s horrified by the thought. Ofelia sends Camila to bed ... once alone with Branco she warns him that if he tries to take advantage of her niece, he will feel her wrath. Branco puts on an innocent look and tells Ofelia that he would never harm “Camilita”, she’s only a child. Ofelia remarks, “Exactly. That’s why I want things to be clear ... I wouldn’t want to have to throw you out.” Branco reassures Ofelia that she can trust him and then wishes her a good night surrounded by the good spirits of the night. He chivalrously kisses her hand and bids her good night.

Rodrigo tells Josefa that Simón is not having an affair ... he was fired from the fishing company. Josefa wants to know why he was fired, and Rodrigo answers that that is the way Rafael pays his employees back, by throwing them out on the street. Josefa feels guilty for having thought the worst of Simón.

As Sebastián is wheeled into the hospital on a gurney, Juan asks Escudero to let Victoria and Rafael know that they’re all here. A worried Salomé asks Juan if Sebastián will be okay, Juan tells her they have to wait for the doctor to check him out. An anxious Salomé suggests that she and Jovanka go fetch Pisonka, she really knows good remedies ... Jovanka tells her to calm down and suggests it’s time to go home. Juan tells Salomé that he still doesn’t understand what happened, but he’s convinced that if it weren’t for her, Sebastián wouldn’t be alive, God guided her to save him. Victoria walks up and demands to know what the Gypsies are doing at the hospital, how could these murderers have the gall to come here? Juan explains to Victoria that Jovanka and Salomé helped with the search for Sebastián, if it weren’t for them, he wouldn’t be alive. Victoria shuts Juan up and adds that she knows full well what Salomé intends to do with Sebastián, she’s a murderer, just like her mother. Juan orders Victoria to stop it, while at the same time Jovanka says she’s had enough insults, she warns Victoria to keep quiet. Victoria asks if that means that she will also threaten her life as she has done her son’s, she’s doing everything she can to destroy her family, but she won’t let it happen ... Jovanka will have to beg for mercy for having dared to become involved with them. Salomé tries to explain that they didn’t do anything bad to Sebastián, but Jovanka stops her ... she again says it’s time to go home. Salomé tells her mother, while staring defiantly at Victoria, that she will not leave the hospital until she knows that Sebastián is okay.

At Jovanka’s house, Magdalena comes down the stairs and finds Sashenka on the couch staring into space. She tells her that she can’t fall asleep until Salomé and their mother come home. Sashenka is surprised to hear that they’re not home and Magdalena tells her that she just went by their rooms and neither of them was there. Sashenka spitefully remarks that Salomé probably had more visions and she went out in search of her gadjó, “Dominguitos” ... she’s tired of all the stunts Salomé pulls to call attention to herself. Magdalena tells Sashenka she’s being unfair, Salomé doesn’t have any control over her visions. Sashenka says all she knows is that when this stuff happens, everyone is always running around to make certain that Salomé is okay. She reminds Magdalena that she asked her and Salomé to stay away from Jonás ... and what did Salomé do? She spent the whole party with Jonás! Sashenka adds that Salomé is aware of her feelings for Jonás and she doesn’t understand why she’s doing this.

Jovanka tells Salomé that she’s only being stubborn ... if she stays, all she will achieve is to receive bad vibrations from the people present. Salomé pleads for just another moment, until she knows Sebastián is all right. At that moment, a much-improved Rafael strides into the hallway and asks after Sebastián. The doctor comes out and tells them that they’ve just stabilized his body temperature and he thinks Sebastián will be okay. He would like to keep him in the hospital a couple of days for observation ... it’s a real miracle that he survived so many hours in the water. Juan thanks the doctor ... Victoria turns to Jovanka and Salomé and tells them that, though they wanted Sebastián dead, he’s still alive, now they can get out. Juan reminds his mother that he already explained how things happened, that she’s being unfair. Jovanka cuts him off and says that Victoria is right, it’s time for them to leave. As they depart, an exasperated Juan addresses his mother: “Mother, how do I have to explain to you that thanks to Salomé we found Sebastián?” Victoria replies that he can say that all he wants, he’ll never convince her ... he should be ashamed of defending those women whose sole purpose is to destroy his family. Juan has heard enough ... he tells Victoria that as he sees he’s not getting anywhere, he’s going to go change. He asks Rafael if he needs anything ... Rafael says he doesn’t and gratefully hugs his brother for everything he’s done.

Magdalena asks Sashenka if Jonás is also in love with her ... Sashenka has to admit that she doesn’t know, but they have a great time together, they laugh, they even kissed and, even if she started it, he liked it. An insecure Sashenka asks Magdalena if she thinks she’s making all of the feelings up ... Magdalena wisely tells her that she can’t know what Jonás may be feeling, but she’s sure that Salomé would never do anything to hurt her. Sashenka retorts that then she should stay away from Jonás ... Magdalena tells her she thinks it’s the other way around, it’s Jonás that seeks out Salomé. She reminds Sashenka that the three of them are like one: they are the best of sisters, the best of friends, and they can’t let something like this pull them apart.

At the hospital, Victoria tells Rafael that he should go back to bed, but Rafael refuses because he’s worried about his son. Victoria cynically adds that she knows very well how it feels to worry about children, but if he really wants to help his son, he should stop re-living his past with Jovanka. Victoria insists that Sebastián is a victim of Salomé.

Jovanka and Salomé arrive home ... Salomé thanks Jovanka for her help and for believing in her. Jovanka admits that Sebastián is safe and sound due to her dream, but she wants to know why Salomé worries so much about the son of Rafael Dominguez? Salomé tries to walk away, but Jovanka demands an answer. Salomé tells her that she only worried because she saw him dead in a dream and he’s a human being ... she would do the same for any other human being. Jovanka starts to circle Salomé, making Salomé appear like a frightened animal, and reminds Salomé that she saw and heard what happened at the beach, no one does that for just “another human being”, one does that only if one cares a lot. Viciously, she grabs Salomé’s arm in a death grip and demands to know if Salomé has feelings for Sebastián.

Rafael tells Victoria that Jovanka and Salomé did nothing to Sebastián, all they did was help to pull him out of the sea. Victoria says she doesn’t want to talk about it anymore, she just knows she’s got to watch Sebastián better from now on. Rafael forbids her to do it ... she already ruined his life and Juan’s with her manipulations. Victoria tells Rafael that she only wanted successful children, that she wanted only the best for them, that she wanted them to maintain the social position that her parents left her, but no one has ever understood that. Victoria adds that Sebastián is her last hope, they’ve got to get him away from here so that he won't be cast under the same spell as Rafael and his brother, Juan. Sebastián is the only one that can give the Dominguezes the position they deserve.

Salomé wrests her arm away from Jovanka’s grip and tells her that she’s scaring her. Jovanka persists: she wants the truth, does Salomé love the gadjó? Salomé tells Jovanka that she’s only seen him a few times and he’s been nice to her, like the day of the voting, but that’s all. Jovanka asks Salomé if she’s sure; she doesn’t want any lies. Salomé replies that she made a promise to Santa Sara, a promise she won’t break ... she will never give her heart to a gadjó. Jovanka demands that Salomé make the same promise to her ... she demands that regardless of how many times Sebastián seeks her out and what he tells her, she will stay away from him. Salomé dutifully puts her right hand over her heart and promises. Jovanka’s fury has passed and Salomé asks her why she got that way ... Jovanka answers that she was scared, Sebastián is forbidden to her, and not only because he’s a gadjó ... she must never forget it. A tearful Salomé walks up the stairs with her mother.

At church, Juan thanks God for guiding them through such trying times and for showing them His infinite power. He adds that he also has to thank someone else ... he crosses himself, says excuse me to the Lord, and walks over to Santa Sara. Juan respectfully tells the Lady that she’s the Patroness of his Gypsy brothers and sisters and he joins them in their love and respect for her; he thanks her for sending Salomé who with her faith and love helped them to save Sebastián. He adds that he will forever be in debt to Salomé and owes her his love and care.

A new day has dawned in Malarribo and Jovanka and the girls are having breakfast at the kitchen table, while they discuss the ritual that they performed for the first time in front of others. Salomé remarks that she still feels that this ritual is their very own, even if others have now seen it ... Sashenka chastises her because she was thinking of something else the whole time they were performing. Salomé defends herself by saying that she knew a person was in danger, even if no one believed her, but thanks to Santa Sara, Sebastián is okay. Jovanka reminds Salomé of the promise she made to her last night ... what Salomé means, she tells the other two girls, is that she feels nothing for that gadjó. Salomé confirms that she made the promise and that she won’t break it. Sashenka worriedly looks on.

A few minutes later, Sashenka tells her mother that she’s always told them that talking about their real parents would cause them pain, but since they’ve turned 20, they think they’re now entitled to hear about their birth parents.

Vanya tells Pasca that he’s worried, what if one day the same thing that happened to Puba’s tribe should happen to them? Pasca offers to read him the tarot cards and Vanya accedes, so long as she tells him the entire truth. Pasca prays to Santa Sara over the cards and begins turning them around ... she stops and looks worriedly at one of the cards. Vanya reminds her that she promised to tell him everything; Pasca tell him the card means treason; one of his own will betray him.

Yanko approaches Milenka while she’s hanging clothes out to dry … Milenka tells him to leave her alone, but Yanko insists, he feels badly for what happened yesterday. Milenka once again tells him they’ll talk about it later, but Yanko will not go away ... he says that he feels terrible because of his lack of respect to both Vanya and her, he needs to talk to her soon. Milenka tells him she will meet him in a few minutes at the beach, but urges him to leave her alone for now.

At the beach, Drago meets Rodrigo, who asks if he’s still interested in doing business with him, he’s tired of the Dominguezes and the fact that they feel like they own the town and its people. He tells Drago that he caused Sebastián’s accident, it was an impulse because he couldn’t stand his know-it-all airs any longer. Drago wants to know why he’s telling him this, and Rodrigo answers that he had to get it off his chest with someone and the only person he could tell was Drago ... it’s not the first nor the last time that they will do business.

Sashenka urges Jovanka to tell them something about their real mothers, she promises that they won’t get sad, much less angry if she doesn’t want to say anything. Salomé reassures Jovanka that they still will think of her as their mother. Jovanka tries to dissuade them by saying that she only knew them a little bit, she had only joined Puba’s tribe a few weeks before they died. The girls persist and say that all they want to know is what they were like, if they look like them. Jovanka is finally persuaded and tells them that they have the right to know the truth about their real mothers ... the time has come.

At the hospital, Sebastián is finally conscious and tells Rafael and Victoria that all he remembers is that they were on “La Sirena”, they caught a lot of fish, and all of a sudden he felt a blow to the head and he remembers nothing else until he saw his uncle Juan. Rafael tells him that he was adrift at sea for several hours ... inexplicably he appeared at the beach and Juan brought him to the hospital. Sebastián wants to know if Salomé was also there ... or did he dream that? Victoria disdainfully tells him that she doesn’t know anything about that, but she doubts it. Rafael cuts her off and tells Sebastián that he is forbidden from going on the ships anymore. Victoria adds that that is the reason they’ve decided to send him away for a time ... Rafael, seeing that Sebastián is upset by their decision, tells her to let it go for now, but Victoria goes on anyway and says that Sebastián has a right to know what really happened. Sebastián asks what she’s referring to and Victoria responds that Salomé is responsible for his accident. Sebastián looks puzzled and unbelieving ... Victoria says that Salomé put a curse on the sea so that he would die; he can ask the fishermen about it. She concludes that the Gypsy asked the devil to take him to hell.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

Telenovela-World: ****summary for friday 8/27/04**** Author: Yaffi (---) Date: 08-29-04 10:10 PDT

victoria and rafael are in sabastian's hospital room. victoria is twisting the story around about salome to make sabastian resent her. she tells him that salome caused his accident.

saby: that can't be possible

vicky: why would i lie. escuerdo and several other people saw her at the harbor putting a curse on you.

raffy: mother we shouldnt believe in superstitions

vicky: and we dont, but to put a curse on someone means to hate them, and thats exactly whats happening.

sabby: i dont blieve it. salome wouldnt do that.

vicky: how well do u know her to say that

saby: i dont know her well, but ive seen how she behaves. she has interceded for the gypsies and us.

vicky: gypsy women are expert liars. ur in danger here and i wont let anything happen to u. thats why im sending u to the capital.

sabastian who didnt know about this decision before looks really shocked.

vicky: there is nothing here for u but trouble and danger.

at jovanka's house, the girls and jovanka are sitting at the breakfast table after the girls had asked her to tell them about their biological parents. jovanka had looked a bit hurt at this request.

jovanka: maybe ive been selfish for not telling u about ur parents, but i wanted u to bond like sisters. i wanted u to be as one with no differences, my three daughters, surrounded by my love, making certain that this love prevails no matter what happens.

salome: mother we dont want to hurt hur feelings.

jovanka: lets get started with ur mom salome. her name was leka. she was a dreamer like u. everyone asked her to interpret their dreams. she could interpret all dreams except her own because her dreams were always too complex. her dreams were bigger than all the universe.

drago and rodrigo are on the beach. rodrigo expresses to drago his disdain that sabastian survived. they talk about how his uncle found him on the beach and took him to the hospital and how people were talking about salome kneeling on the sand mumblling things which made him majically appear from the ocean.

rodrigo: all i know is sabastian is alive.

drago: what are u gonna do now, go to the hospital and kill him?

rodrigo: i would but im not that stupid.

drago: what if he accuses u ?

rodrigo: im sure he doesnt know what happened. anyway thats not why i came to talk to u. i need to go back to some old business. i need lots of money.

just then drago and rodrigo hear 2 voices and hide themselves. its milenka and yanko. yanko is begging milenka to talk to him and she is reluctant. drago and rodrigo get a kick outta watching some juicy gossip they can use as a weapon in their evil plots occur right before their eyes.

back in sabastians hospital room. rafael and victoria are trying to convince sabastian that their decision to send him to the capital to study is good for him. rafael tells sabastian that his grandma is right because this isnt just about the gypsy but about his career. sabastian says he's already a lawyer. vicky tells sabastian he always wanted to study abroad so whats the problem. sabastian says that was back then and now he doesnt want to. vicky wants to know what made him change so quickly. vicky tells him he has a brilliant future and there is nothing for him in the town of mallaribo but jealousy. sabastian says he loves the town, its where his family is and the best part of his life is there by the ocean. vicky tells him those are just emotions and he is a man with different responsibilities. his obligation is to his family.

at jovankas house, she continues with the descriptions of the girls' birth mothers. (im not sure if i got the names right)

jovanka: ibab was ur mom magdalena. she was the youngest.

maggie: really? was i her first child

jovanka: yes u were. she loved to investigate everything. everytime someone had a question, theyd go to her. she always had an answer. and if she didn't, it wouldn't take long for her to get one.

maggie: im like her.

jovanka: yes you are

sashenka: now its my turn mom. tell me something about my real mom.

jovanka becomes really emotional when it comes time to tell sashenka about her birth mother. during the description her tears become more and more until she can't take it anymore.

jovanka: her name was milka

sashy: did u know her well

jovy: yes i did

sashy: what was she like

jovy(as she gets more and more emotional): she was pasionate........sensitive. she was driven by spontenaety. she would confront any situation led by her intuition.

sashy: she was more like u

jovy(who is at tears by this point): yes she was

salome: mom we could stop is u like

sashy: thanks mom

jovanka apologizes to her girls and walks off crying.

milenka and yanko are on the beach.

mili: i dont question ur feelings, but u know we cant have a relationship

yanko: i know. thats why i regret not keeping my mouth shut. im such an idiot. i dont deserve ur friendship, or the patriarch's trust. i konw u wont forgive me.

mili: i understand ur feelings are hard to put aside. there is nothing i must forgive. but im flattered by ur sentiments.

yanko: tell me something milenka. if i wasnt such a coward and had told u about my feelings earlier, would u have accepted me?

at the camp, paska has just read vanya his future with the tarot cards. the cards showed treason and that someone was going to end up betraying him.

paska: the cards are never wrong patriarch

vanya: i know but i want u to read them again. i can accept anything frome the gaye, however id never question the integrity of my people.

paska reads the cards again

paska: this doesnt make sense. i see a brunetter young woman i also see a brunette man but its not u. he is younger than u and full of resentment.

(she is still reading them)

paska: here it shows up again. betrayal

vanya: but who? who will betray me?

paska: this person wants to humiliate u in the presense of the tribe and won't stop until it happens. it represense offence.

vanya; this doesnt make any sense. please paska help me understand.

paska: destiny is warning u vanya.

at be beach milenka and yanko are talking.

mili: i love u dearly. u have no idea how much i love u . but i love my husband with all my heart, body and soul. i love him. thats why i ask u never to bring up the subject. u understand.

yanko: no . i.......i cant live this way milenka. i came here to say goodbye. i already made up my mind. im leaving the tribe.

mili: no. please. why? ull fall in love with another gypsy

yanko: it wont happen

mili: of course it will. if u have faith the moon will bring u someone who will give u your deserved love.

they two of them hug.

mili: if u leave the tribe somethingin me will die.

milenka kisses yanko on the head.

drago and rodrigo had been looking on this whole time.

jovanka is lying down looking solemn. her daughters gather around her.

jovanka: forgive me my daughters. if i may still call u my daughters.

maggie(i think, either her or salome): of course u will. uve always called us ur daughters. thats what we are.

salome: mom every time we talk about this u get sad.

maggie: salome

salome: what

maggie: leave her alone. it must be tough to relive the past.

jovanka: forgive me but i panic every time i remember about what happened that day and night. the decisions i had to make. all i had to sacrifice for the three of u to...

the girls tell her that she will always be their mom. the only one they love, adore and love.

jovanka: id ont know what id do without u. when i held u in my arms the first time, i found reason for living.

in sabastian's hospital room, victoria and rafael are trying to convice sabastian that him going to the capital is the right thing. they tell him he will make them proud as the best lawyer. sabastian thinks he is more useful in malaribo and that he should help with the fishery. he wants to get business back in order and the town thriving again. vicky tells him he has no future in malaribo and he would be just an ordinary business man, marry a lowlife and be surrounded by bitter gypsy women who will make his life miserable. sabastian says "watever u say" with a more of a "watever" attitude.

juan is walking with sandra. he comments on the fact that she hasn't been visitin rafael lately.

sandy: did he ask u to come

juan: no im a little concerned. i care about u two.

sandy: its better for us to go our seperate ways.

juan: are u upset?

sandy: its not that. its just he doenst care about me. he doesn tlove me. he's interested in jovanka. u know why i left the hospital the other night? cus he was talking in his sleep, calling her name. he sounded anxious. id say he sounded in love.

at the camp, vanya is walking around looking, well.....not so good.

lazlo: patriarch are u ok? whats with u

vanya: how could i be ok if i cant trust anyone

lazlo: what do u mean

vanya: call a meeting of the tribe.

lazlo: everyone?

vanya: yes go and bring everyone here in 2 hours.

back at sabastian's hospital room

doctor: this looks like its healing well

vicky: then i can take my grandson home

doctor: i want to ovserve him more to be sure there are no complications

just then all the fishermen friends walk in to visit sabastian. he is very happy to see them. vicky on the other hand doesn't look too thrilled. she says sabastian shouldnt receive visitors. sabastian insists that they stay and victoria leaves.

at ofilia's bar. branco enters singing. he asks dona ofilia if there is anyone who does laundry in town. rodrigo's mother is the laundry woman. she doesn't look to thrilled. she hesitantly admits she is the laundry woman. adela makes a comment that josefa (rodrigo's mom) should be scared to get infected. josefa tells branco she doesnt have time and is busy. branco says someone that busy should look a little more in charge. he flashes some big bills and josefa agrees to do his laundry. he says great but be careful with some items. he pulls out a teeny bright red bikini brief lool. the women look like they are gonna have heart attacks. they all tell camila to go to school now and she shouldn't be witnissing these bad things. camila looks somewhat shocked as well and walks off. the women are gawking at the red bikini brief. its a good comedic moment.

at sabastian's room, the fishermen ask sabastian how he's feeling.

sabastian: my head is fine but my pride is hurt. i was bragging about being the captain. now look how i ended up.

the fishermen ask sabastian to tell them what he rememebers. he remembers being on the boat and then waking up on the beach. he doesnt remember how he got there. the fishermen tell saby about rodrigo acting wierd and that they think it was him. sabastian who is too goodhearted cant believe it and tells them rodrigo wouldnt do that. the think otherwise.

salome is at the church praying to santa sara. during the middle of her vocal prayer, juan comes in and overhears.

salome: its me maria salome. i came to thank u for what u did. u saved sabastian as i asked u. thanks to u he's alive. ur probably upset cus i felt love for a gayo but u were kind and forgave me. i have to keep my promise and stay away from him. i know its going to hurt me because i love him but ill keep my promise. why is this feeling wrong? why has destiny brought us together but only to bring us apart. im mad and hurt but i must accept this and i will keep m ypromise. take care of sabastian even though he is a gayo.

she stops and sees juan.

juan: sorry i didnt want to stop u.

salome: i came to show my appreciation to santa sara for saving sabastian.

juan: i know. i did the same thing last night. but dont tell anyone. i shouldnt have been praying to a saint who has not been officially recognized by the church. ive been thinking abotu what happened and i cant find a logical explanation. but there are things u cant explain.

salome: do u believe now that i was right?

juan: ur faith saved sabastian.God guided u to find him. i saw another thing. the huge love u have towards sabastian.

in sabastian's room, the fishermen are going to leave now. sabastian thanks them for comming. sabastian needs to ask them one more thing before they leave. he asks them about how his uncle came to find him on the beach. they tell him that the gypsy with the wierd dreams guided him to the spot where they found him. sabastian is happy to hear that his gradmother's story of salome cursin him is false and that it was salome who saved him.

victoria walks in and accuses the fishermen of lying to sabastian. the swear the story is true. they say that the sea never brings anyone back but it brought sabastian back thanks to the gypsy.

at the church, salome and juan are talking.

juan: i knew u guys were in love and all. i heard u both but i jsut thought it would last a little while. that it would hurt bu would overcome. but then i swa u praying and i understood how real it was.

salome: say no more. u kno wits imposible. thats why we decided not to meet, because our love causes pain. i promised santa sara to stay away from him. i must keep my promise. ill settle for him to be well. thats enough.

juan: how can u say that?

salome: i must obey my people's law and stay away from gaye. sabastian and i will go our seperate ways. me with a gypsy and him with a gayo. thats the way it should be.

at the camp, everyone has gathered around for vanya's meeting. he tells them all that they have to me productive here in malaribo. he says theyve been here for a few weeks and have fallen behind. he says everyone needs to share work and become more productive, to help each other. branco says he wants to help too. vanya says that its up to pasca. pasca says branco made a promise and seems to be following it so he can help here but not live here until he finishes he promise. vanya starts assigning tasks. he puts sashenka in a group with yani and branco polishing and fixing some metal things. sashenka isnt too thrilled because she wanted to be with jonas. vanya ends up putting salome with jonas and mirko, who are to set up the movies. salome suggests that sashenka switch jobs with her because sashenka would be more useful there. vanya says he made up his mind already. he asks where mirko is.

mirko and magdalena are at school and as usual claudio has some comment to make about the gypsies. sandra tells him to apologize which he doesnt want to. she makes him apologize or he will be expelled and go to school in puerto santo. claudio says fine and apologizes. when they all sit down he tells maggie that he only apologized because he doesnt want to travel 2 hours every day to take school in puerto santo. maggie tells claudio she pitys him. she tells him what he needs is a girlfriend to teach him how to become a man.

back at the camp, vanya is still assigning jobs. he puts magdalena and yanko to work in the fabric store. jovanka says she will tell maggie when she gets back. yanko says that it was he and milenka who always took care of the fabric store. vanya says things have changed and milenka will be doing something else. vanya says will be assigning more jobs later.

sabastian is getting dressed in his room. juan comes in. he asks sabastian what he is doing. sabastian says the doctor said he's fine. juan says hes not leaving till he is released. sabastian asks juah how he found him on the beach and juan tells him that it was salome who guided them to the cove. sabastian is surprised it was the cove and juan asks him why. sabastian says thats where he and salome first met. the two of them find it unexplainable. juan tells sabastian that salome was praying with so much devotion. its like she knew what was going to happen. juan says it seems like it was a miracle. victoria walks in and sees sabastian dressed. she asks him where he thinks he's going . sabastian excuses himself and says he has something to do. victoria orders him to come back but he ignores and leaves.

at the camp, sashenka and salome are talking.

sashy: where were u

salome: at the church praying to santa sara.

salome: ill convince grandpa to let u work with jonas

sashy: we cant disagree with our patriarch, u know that. there is no use.

sashy: i want to go to church and pray for our mothers. i dont know but ive been thinking so much about those three women that gave birth to us that we never met. i feel odd trying to think what they looked like, her hadns, eyes, smile. doesn't that happen to u ?

salome: yes but to me what mom said was more than enough. she is our only mother. the one i knew and love. the most important thing is our love. she feels bad she isnt our mother. she feels sad.

sashy: iknow this is hard but seh should have told us before

salome: she wanted to raise us as sisters.

sashy: if were all adopted, why do i feel there is something she hasnt told us?

pasca had been over hearing the conversation and looks worried

in the hospital room, vicky is bitching to juan about why he let sabastian leave. juan says sabastian isnt a kid. vicky says the doctor told him to stay. juan says he isnt gonan give sabastiant he same advice. vicky says not to interfere. rafael comes in and victoria is still bitching. she tells them to do something before sabastian messes up his life. she says her sons are worthless and walks off.

in the classroom. sandra says she wants to hear some opinions on an author they just read. claudio stands up and wants to read a quote. he actually memorized it. the quote goes "gypsies were born to be thieves, their parents are thieves, theyre being raised as thieves and study to be thieves and thats why they are thieves" mirko is about to beat him up and claudio says those aren't his words but the words in the book. sandra doesn't look pleased.

branco, sashenka and yani are working. branco is singing and sashenka joins in. yani tries to bond with sashenka.

yani: this job is perfect for us. i shape and she polishes.

yani(to branco): i dont like this kind of work, thats why u left.

branco: sashenka doenst he bother ?

sashy: yes

yani: are u talking about me?

sashy: of course, who else

yani: ill leave u alone then

he begins to walk off looking like he wants them to call him back but they dont lol.

yani: im going. perfect im a bother here

sashy: poor yani, he's a character.

sashenka hurts her finger and branco helps her. he kisses it for her lol.

branco: yani could be right

sashy: about what

branco: that he gets between us.

salome and jonas are working on the movie area. salome is sweeping.

jonas: ur lovely salome.

jonas: this si a good job, besides ull enjoy it. these are great movies. i could teach u so u can help.

salome thinks she should go and jonas begs her to stay. salome agrees.

jonas: we'll have fun.

paska is in the tent and jovanka walks in

jovanka: salome said u wanted to talk to me

pasca: sit and have some tea

jovanka: no thatnks. u look serious

pasca: im worried.

jovanka: was it sometihng u read in ur cards? is something bad going to happen?

pasca: its about the past

pasca: why do u get anxious when u talk about the marias' mothers? i overhead the girls. is their words sensed ur anguish. something is tormenting u.

jovanka: its not just their mothers death

pasca: what is it.

jonas has left to get something and salome is alone sweeping. she walks over and bumps into sabastian. she looks frightened.

sabastian: dont be scared. i only came to thank u.

Telenovela-World: Re: ****summary for friday 8/27/04****

Author: BT (---)

Date: 08-31-04 12:51 PDT

sebastian says he's already a lawyer.

***WTF? when did I miss that? he's not exactly out working on cases, is he?

sebastian and i will go our seperate ways.

***OH! The soapy anguish! Amor prohibido! Destino!!

maggie tells claudio she pities him. she tells him what he needs is a girlfriend to teach him how to become a man.

***Ha HAAA! Magda 3, Claudio 0

victoria orders sebastian to come back but he ignores and leaves.

***Ha HAAA, Part 2! Hasta la vista, Abuela!

sashy: if were all adopted, why do i feel there is something she hasnt told us?

***Dun - dun - DUNHHHHH!! Tune in tomorrow!

branco: yani could be right

sashy: about what

branco: that he gets between us

***BARF. Sexual harassment lawyer on line 1!

sabastian: dont be scared. i only came to thank u.

***WTF? Does he have no boundaries? He climbs in her window and now he "bumps into her"? S is for Stalker. And Sexy. damn he's sexy.

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USA, 8/30/04 - 9/3/04

Telenovela-World: ** Summary: Wed 09/01/04 ** Author: Robin N (laptop) (---) Date: 09-01-04 20:20 PDT

Victoria is having pangs (of conscience? no, it's because she's thinking of the possibility of Jovanka actually having had Rafael's child) and runs away from Juan.

Jovanka is praying to Santa Sara and asking for the strength to do what she needs to do, especially to protect Juan because he's such a good man. She was so worried to see the rage he let loose when he attacked his brother... "Tell me what to do."

Magdalena, aka Frenchie, goes out to dinner with Claudio and they end up in an expensive restaurant in "her hotel." He looses his appetite when he sees the $$ on the menu, more so when she orders wine and he doesn't order, saying he's just accompanying the young lady. He starts to fabricate and tells her that his family is one of the richest in the poor town of Malarribo and is trying to save it. He goes on to blame the gitanos for all the town's problems and speaks of the curse they've put on the town. If he were president of the town, they'd all be evicted.

Branko and Yani talk about what Yani saw over several glasses of tequila. Branko pumps him for info on what he saw and continues to see pour. He tells him that it wasn't he who kissed the girl; he was drunk and not himself. Yani tells him it's not an excuse. Branko goes on to acknowledge that he's seen how Yani is interested in Saschenka. Branko offers to help him with Saschenka but it doesn't seem sincere. Branko presses and promises his experience can help. They toast to Saschenka and to Yani. The drinks flow.

Rafael continues to pressure Sandra to make love and she holds back. He tries to tell her to forget everything but she's confused by all that's happened and tells him she wants to be sure of everything. He continues to kiss her and she succumbs. (What's in those lips?!?) You see his eyes glaze over and he recalls his encounter with Jovanka. Sandra senses he's not with her and pulls back again. What's wrong? He tells her it's just that he can't believe they're together again and she buys it... for now.

On the boat at sea, Sebastián is staring at the moon and wishing he was with Salomé, enjoying the night under the moon and stars together. He looks at her amulet and kisses it and tells her he misses her.

Salomé in turn is leaning against a wall, wishing Sebastián would leave in truth so she could stop hurting. Saschenka storms up and starts to pout and whine that she saw what Salomé did with Jónas in the camp. She accuses her sister of trying to steal him but Salomé denies it. She tells Saschenka that she thinks Jónas doesn't know what he wants; "Didn't he kiss you?" She assures her sister that she doesn't want him. "But you're the one he likes!" Saschenka is bitter and wants her sister to swear she'll have nothing to do with Jónas, and Salomé complies.

Jovanka returns to her kitchen and, hearing a noise, calls for Magdalena and goes to see who's entered the house. It's Victoria, "admiring" the redecoration. Jovanka wants to know who let her come in and Victoria says that the door was open; besides she has the keys as it was her house once. Jovanka asks her to leave but Victoria is not ready to oblige. She remarks sarcastically how her classy house now resembles a circus tent. Jovanka tells her that there are a lot of turns in life and justice comes to all; Victoria replies that she hopes that means that the house will return to her. She gets to her point and asks her to get to the truth: was she pregnant when she left? "Isn't it late to worry about that?" Jovanka rounds on her. "Tell me the truth!" Jovanka wants to turn the screws tighter. "I'd like to leave you worrying if one of them is your grandchild." "Is it true?" V asks worriedly. "And if it was, would you feel remorse?" Jovanka can't believe the turn of this conversation. "It would be hard to learn that the gypsy wasn't lying after all, after all these years," she says. She describes the "lies" that may or may not be true, that she seduced Rafael, etc. "I made it all up... or did I? What difference would it make?"

Rafael is disrobing Sandra.

Magdalena has enjoyed her dinner but Claudio can only stare at her in the stupefied state of a smitten lout and at the same time worry about the money. He tells her that he's enthralled by her and she tells him she felt the same thing. He suggests that they go upstairs, to her room and she's offended at the thought that she's an easy tourist. She relents, a little, and teases him. "You Mexicans are so... impulsive and fiery. But, with love you have to go slowly." She bids him adieu and leaves him with the check, and blows him a kiss. "Bon soir!" He stares after her, gaga, until he gets the check!

"Stop being so sarcastic!" orders V. "I demand an answer!" Jovanka insists she leaves and the 2 girls come to see what's wrong. Victoria taunts Jovanka with perhaps asking the girls the question (if one of them is Rafael's child) but Jovanka orders them to go to their rooms.

Rafael is smoking post-sex and Sandra asks how it was. He has nothing to tell her right now, as opposed to other times when he used to say the most beautiful things. She notes that it was different (the sex) than the other times and he tries to explain it away. She notes that it's as if he was another man and she another woman. (Uh huh)

Mockingly, V notes Jovanka's discomfort with the girls' appearance. "What's wrong? You've run out of irony?" Saschenka demands to know what is wrong and what it is that the woman wants and refuses to go to her room and leave her mother alone with the parrot. Victoria presses her point. The girls come downstairs and Jovanka tells them that the woman wants to speak of the past and notes that she (Victoria) was one of the ones who humiliated her in the past. "But now it won't be so easy." Saschenka aggressively tells Victoria to leave and she nods her head and leaves. Jovanka apologizes for speaking the way she did. Salomé observes that Victoria was the woman who was so mean to her mother. Jovanka tries to put an end to this conversation and asks her girls to avoid Victoria. She tells them not to go near Victoria because she has a rotten soul. Branko enters with a very drunk Yani and asks for help.

Claudio enters his parents' store and starts to "rob" the till. When Adela wants to know what he's up to, he tells them it's all okay because he's just come from the hotel where he's been with a wonderful French woman.

Yani's out cold and Jovanka and Salomé try to revive him. Branko apologizes for bringing Yani there in his condition but he didn't want to bring him to the camp in this state. Jovanka agrees, Vinka would kill him. Branko turns phony chismoso and hints that Yani was up to no good. The women insist he tell him and Branko tells them that he found Yani in a dark alley with a half empty bottle of tequila then he tells them that Yani was trying to seduce Camila and if Branko hadn't come by in time... who knows what would have happened! The women are shocked.

Rafael knows best defense is a good offense and remarks that he can't believe that they have no sooner finished making love and she is talking about how it seems like he's thinking she's another woman. She protests and tries to clarify what she meant but he is in that post-sex, don't want to talk mood. He doesn't want to talk about it any more. All that matters is that they're together. They hear Juan calling out.

Salomé returns with the coffee and Jovanka has an awakening Yani sit up and sip it carefully. He asks what happened and Saschenka tells him that he's disgusting and she calls him a drunk and goes on and on cruelly about how awful he is, what with the problems his mother has had with his father's gambling problems, and now he seduces a gayí! Branko plays false friend and sadly tells Yani how he had to tell them. Yani collapses in disgust.

Rafael enters and asks Juan what he wants. What his brother wants is to talk then and there about what happened that afternoon. He asks why the delay in coming downstairs: was he was sleeping? "I have company," Rafael cooly tells him. "Who?" "Sandra." Juan can't believe that his brother tried to molest Jovanka in the afternoon and in the evening he's with Sandra. He can't believe it. Rafael tells Juan that he shouldn't believe anything Jovanka; everything she told him was false. Juan is furious: he shouts that Jovanka didn't tell him anything, she didn't have to, he saw it with his own eyes. Sandra overhears this and she puts 2 and 2 together. She figures out that the woman who was making Rafael feel unwanted wasn't her, it was Jovanka!

Yani tries to tell Saschenka that it's not true. She rounds on him and berates him for his shocking behavior. What a fishwife! She tells him that Branko tried to help him; how shameful for him to try to deny it. Branko falsely begs her not to judge Yani. Magdalena enters and notes the scene and Jovanka wants to know what she was doing out so late. Magdalena tells her mother that she was attending to school things in PS. Saschenka la bocona fills her in on the scene at hand and Yani protests futilely, "I don't kiss gayí!" Saschenka sees the shopping bag her sister is holding and tries to open the bag but Magdalena holds it closed and says that it's school things.

"Sandra, you can't leave me, it's not true!" cries Rafael. She tells him, crying, "You have no idea how bad I feel!" He pleads with her not to go and tells her that everything that he said upstairs was true. She turns to Juan and demands to know what he was starting to say to his brother and Juan tries not to but she persists. Rafael stops him and says that he will tell her the truth.

Magdalena tells Jovanka that she went to the library. Saschenka remarks sarcastically that she didn't know that libraries were open so late. Yani turns to Magdalena and begs her to tell them that it's Branko who is going out with Camila. Saschenka and Branko gang up on him and she nastily tells him he looks cuter with his mouth closed. "You think I look cute?" he asks, in his foggy state, and collapses again.

Rafael responds aggressively, "Yes, I asked Jovanka to meet me at the beach. I asked her because 20 years ago we shared something!" Before he continues, Victoria enters and interrupts this scene. He tells her he's trying to explain what happened. Juan doesn't like the way this is going and Rafael turns on him. "What worries you? That your gypsy friends are hurt or is it the scandal?" Victoria orders Sandra to go home and she obediently turns to leave. Rafael grabs her and holds her fiercely close and tells her, speaking into her ear that the Jovanka she knows is the same then 20 years ago as she is now. She was the one who seduced him, knowing that he was a married man with a child, and ruined him. Juan, knowing that this is not true, furiously takes hold of Rafael and tells him to stop. The two lock angry glances. Victoria orders Juan not to beat up his little brother. "I only want him to tell the truth regarding Jovanka," he states, in a state of bewilderment at his anger and outrage at the falseness of his brother's story. "It is the truth!" Rafael insists. "She tried to get money from me after she seduced me with the threat to tell my wife. Ask her (Victoria), she knows, she was a witness!" Victoria insists that it was the truth. She holds Rafael, comfortingly and insists that Jovanka got money from them and she asks Juan what's wrong with him that he would believe any ill of his own brother.

Salomé enters her room and starts to take off her jewelry, thinking pensively of Sebastián's words to her and his kiss. She caresses her lips and says sadly that there won't be more kisses. A rock with a note flies in the window and she picks it up. The note contains a drawing (telling her it's that pesky Jónas) and tells her that she's invited to have breakfast on the beach with him the next morning.

Juan robes for mass and is pensive. He replays last night's scene in his mind and asks God for help; he's ashamed for letting his anger take control of him. He's furious about what his brother did but it's not his role and he asks God to help him be peaceful and to act with clarity.

Sandra approaches Jovanka's house and hesitates before entering. Jovanka comes out and asks her if she came to speak to her. "Yes, I need to clear up a few things with you." She says that Rafael told her what Jovanka did to him 20 years ago, "But some things are not clear to me. Why did you meet him yesterday? I love him, but I need to know what's happening." She asks Jovanka what she feels for Rafael. "Do you really want to know?" "Yes." Jovanka tells her that her feelings for Rafael are complex; she feels anger, resentment, bitterness, and hate… "So don't worry, I'm the last person you have to feel jealous of," Jovanka tells Sandra with sarcasm. Sandra doesn't understand something though: if Jovanka is the one who took advantage of Rafael, why then is she the one who hates him so much? Jovanka tells her that she can believe Rafael if she wants; that's Sandra's business. Sandra tells her that everything has changed since Jovanka came to town; even Juan has changed. She tells Jovanka that the two brothers were fighting over Jovanka. This bemuses Jovanka and she sets off into town, leaving an equally confused Sandra behind.

Salomé is breakfasting and sulky Saschenka comes in and asks about Jovanka's whereabouts. Salomé senses the awkward moment and hands Jónas's note to her sister, telling her it is for her. "Why didn't he give it to me?" Saschenka asks, suspiciously. Salomé has a ready answer: men are shy. "Thank you! I'm sorry for thinking badly of you!" apologizes Saschenka and flounces out the door to meet her principe azul. Salomé wonders if she's done the right thing.

Victoria tells R that it was wrong to tell Sa the truth. It would have had to come out anyway, what with the way the town gossips, he counters, but wants to know what the real problem is in telling if Sandra is the woman he loves. "She not worthy of you, but if she gets that Jovanka out of your head, I guess that's a good thing," Victoria remarks. Rafael retorts that Jovanka means nothing to him and Victoria bites back with how she couldn't tell, what with the way he was fighting with Juan... Escudero comes up to the house shouting and talking bout how something wonderful is happening. All the boats are coming in full. Rafael acknowledges that this was Sebastián's doing.

Adela is greeted by Magdalena in her french outfit at the door to the store; Adela tells her the store's not open yet. When Magdalena speaks, Adela asks her if she was with her son last night and begins to size her up.

Jovanka enters the sacristy and calls out to Juan, specifically calling him Padre Juan. "Did you come to pray to Santa Sara?" he asks her. "No I came to thank you for defending me against your own brother," she responds, and they share a gaze jam-packed with emotion.

Sebastián and the sailors come in to the townies' cheers and Salomé looks on as everyone hoots and hollers. "It's all thanks to Sebastián and to Salomé!" Charal says. Everyone cheers some more and pulls Sebastián onto the flatbed of a truck to come make a speech. Rod looks on in disgust. Salomé is hoisted up too and the two share an awkward moment wishing they could be closer. Victoria and Rafael look on in dismay.

Telenovela-World: since Yaffi's summary is going to be delayed by Frances, [USA, 9/3/04] Author: B. (---) Date: 09-04-04 15:46 PDT

here's a brief summary of some of the main bits from yesterday's show for any who missed it (these are mostly in no particular order, tho the two sentences of the last one are the last scene from the show):

MINI-SUMMARY ('til the real one comes out) for Friday, 3 September 2004:

*Rafael called Jovanka a prostitute, so Juan socked him on the mouth, right in front of Sandra and Jovanka. Sandra doesn't understand what is going on between Rafael and Jovanka and it continues to trouble her. Rafael insists that Sandra is the woman he loves, but i don't think Sandra's convinced.

*Claudio and "Michelle" agreed that if he took his clothes off and got in the ocean, then so would she. she told him to turn his back while she got undressed, then stole his clothes. when he turned around, his father was standing there in stead of a naked "Michelle." Magda played the Good Samaritan and brought back his clothes to him at the store, claiming she found them on the beach. Claudio's father bawled him out for being an idiot standing around naked on the beach talking to the surf while people stole his clothes and then again in the store in front of Magda for being rude to Magda, who was so thoughtful as to return his stolen clothes to him when she could have just left them where she found them. hee.

*Jovanka and Juan had the kind of talk that is doubtless going to have Victor eagerly anticipating an impending "crunchi crunchi." Juan is VERY troubled at his reaction to Rafael and appalled at his unpriestly behaviour. he says he cannot allow himself to be carried away by his feelings. Jovanka thanks him for standing up for her and says that no-one has ever done that for her before. for the first time, she feels protected, as if someone has her back, and she thanks him for that. she can see that Juan is still very troubled and invites him to unburden himself to her the way he allowed her to unburden herself to him, but Juan passes. he says it will only complicate things further; she says she doesn't see why.

*Pashka eagerly encourages Branko's pursuit of Sashenka. Sashenka tells Branko that his lines aren't going to work on her and if he wants to win her he's going to have to do a lot more.

*Salomé again tries to convince Jonás to go for Sashenka but he tells Salomé that she is the one he wants and begs her to give him a chance ("I'm going to kiss you, and I want you to give your mouth to me completely in that kiss..." puh-leeze!!). when she repeats that she doesn't love him and doesn't want him, he opines that it's just as well that the male gypsies are the ones who make the decisions, because the female gypsies don't know what's good for them. he hints very obliquely that he has no doubt of getting Vanya's authorization to marry her. she tells him that her sisters and her mother are all very aware of this gypsy law and have discussed it often -- AND it's the reason she's always been so attracted to the gayé, because they marry for love, not because they're ordered to. the bottom line is that Jovanka has promised her daughters they will not have to marry anyone they don't love. Jonás doesn't have an answer for this one.

*Vanya won't be talked out of leaving town. he says he's just waiting for Jovanka to return before they start getting ready to leave. when Jovanka comes back at last, he tells her to go start getting her house packed up so she'll be ready to go with them.

*there were a bunch of scenes with the Queen Witch and her Flying Monkey yeswoman, most of which were typical Queen Witch crap. one rather sick-making scene though, with Sebastián, where she actually SMILED. gag. for right now i guess she's seen that he's not going to pay attention to her when she tries to order him around, so now she's trying another tack -- saying she approves of his decision to stay and how she cares for him and gag. she actually patted him on the cheek. did i say gag??

*after her talk with Jonás, Salomé goes to look for Sebastián. he clears up the misunderstanding about his leaving town, but won't say the main reason he really wants to stay is because of her and instead attributes it solely to wanting to help the town and his family. they have a chat where they talk about everything except what they feel for each other, although Salomé brings up the subject not once, but twice. the first time, Sebastián skirts giving an answer by reminding her they've agreed they are keeping their distance from each other, but later he alludes to how much she means to him by saying that if it weren't for wanting to help, he would likely have left town as soon as possible. in spite of their agreement to keep away from each other, he asks her to come down to bless the fishermen and their ships the next morning. he says it's important to the men because they believe in her. she asks if it's important to him as well and his eyes and body language scream "YES!!!" but his words say no, because he doesn't believe in that destiny stuff. she listens to his words and not to his body language, and says she can't come because they don't need her, and asks him to excuse her to the fishermen. she walks away and he lets her, but later she walks along the pier, quietly asking Santa Sara to bless all the ships and fishermen and bring them another great catch. Sebastián sees her and again begs her to come bless the ships and the fishermen the next morning. Salomé says she would, but she can't -- the tribe is leaving tomorrow, first thing, forever.

the previews for Monday show Jovanka telling Vanya that her daughters will leave with the tribe but she is staying. in another clip, she goes to the church --presumably to thank Juan again?-- and kisses his hand. Rafael comes in just in time to see Juan guiltily pulling his hand away. i guess there must be a Scene between Juan and Rafael about this in some public place like the church because there is another clip where Escudero is saying something (in a wondering tone) about the priest getting mixed up with a gypsy woman. (note: based on comments in a thread a little below this one, i'm guessing there was an extended preview shown that included a bit i didn't see...).

Telenovela-World: Re: ***Summary for Friday, 9/3/04*** Frances couldn't stop me!!! Author: B. (---) Date: 09-04-04 20:28 PDT

nice work, Yaffi -- and it's no problem you borrowed some of my material; i'm glad i could help.

just a couple of quick clarifications / comments / whatever: Claudio is the one who wants to get naked and into the water, because of course he wants to see "Michelle" naked. she keeps finding reasons why she can't get into the water (she didn't bring a bathing suit, etc), and he does his best to talk her into it anyway. the whole thing about "i'll do it if you do it first" was her way of shutting him up -- AND playing another trick on him.

also, with Sashenko and Branco and her name. he is calling her all sorts of things like honey and precious and so on, and whines about how come she's not treating him nicely the way she did at the camp. she tells him she has a name: it's "María Sashenka," not all those other names he's been calling her. he says that her name has power that burns him to the core of his soul (ok... gag). she says that other gypsy girls might fall for his lines, but not her. if he wants to conquer her, he's going to have to be a lot more.

one final thing: when Salomé suggests that Jonás make a play for Sashenka, he says, "because it's YOU i want." without missing a beat, he adds, in a dismissive tone, "besides, she's with Branco now." heh. so much for Sashenka's big plan to make Jonás notice her by making him see that other gitanos want her.... oh well, although i know she didn't not select the guy on purpose, at least she's not using the guy who really does like her for it.

Telenovela-World: Summary - Sebastian & Salome [USA, 9/3/04] Author: Gaviotaa (---) Date: 09-03-04 05:01 PDT

Salome & Sebastian’s scenes

On the pier:

Salome & Sebastian are standing on a raised platform. The fishermen are cheering. I can’t hear all the dialogue.

Sebastian turns to Salome: How are you?

Salome: Fine.

Sebastian tells her he missed her.

Everyone is dancing in happiness, including the Captain and his wife. Escudero (Queen Victoria’s lapdog) is happy as is El Negro. Salome is dancing and Sebastian asks her if she sees how happy the people are. She’s surprised how they are reacting to what is just a catch of fish, after all. He tells her that it’s been a long time since they had anything to celebrate. She says she’s happy to have been a part of it. She gives all the credit for the catch to Santa Sara.

Rafael comes and breaks up the party. He asks the captain why he went on the boat when he was fired. Sebastian takes responsibility for that. Rafael asks why the gypsy is here when he had ordered her never to come to his property. Victoria says the blessing didn’t have anything to do with the catch. Salome gives her the fingers under the chin gesture when Victoria tells the crowd that they should be in church praying for forgiveness for believing all this superstitious crap. Or whatever, I really didn’t follow her spiteful words.

Salome trades verbal insults with Rafael and Victoria. Victoria pours out venom against Salome and Santa Sara, but the fishermen aren’t buying it. Victoria continues the insults, calling Salome a witch, just like her mother. Salome says she’s tired of her family being called names and gives Victoria the fingers under the chin again.

Rafael tries to pull her down. Sebastian stops him. Rafael tries again. Sebastian stops him. In the chaos, Salome unbalances and falls off the platform. She is lies on the ground. Sebastian jumps down to her cradles her in his arms. (commercial)

When we get back, Sebastian is helping her up. Escudero asks Senora Salome to forgive them, because they don’t know what they do. (familiar quote, no?) The fishermen ask of she’s all right. El Negro tells them that Blessed Salome has Santa Sara to protect her and she won’t let anything happen to her. Victoria realizes she has the crowd against her.

Salome is bleeding from her shoulder to the top of her dress. Sebastian touches the trail of blood. Victoris and Rafael start at her and the fishermen as well as Sebastian move to protect her. Salome breaks away. She moves away and rubs her blood between her fingers. Holding her arm outstretched at Victoria and Rafael, she gestures at them with her bloody fingers and utters curses as she backs away. (Holy sh*t, she’s cursed them with a gypsy blood curse – this one ought to be good) Sebastian tries to follow her but Rafael stops him.