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Telenovela-World:  Re: can someone recap the first ep  [USA, 1/29/08] Author: Lucho (---)  Date:   01-30-08 13:22 PST

    I'll give it a go...

    It starts out with Hugo de Medina (the good twin) being challenged to a duel by the brother, Arturo, of a young woman, Beatriz, that Hugo has allegedly wronged. He denies any wrong-doing but the brother will not be stayed. Meanwhile, in the town square, the town scoundrel is taking bets on who will live or die. Hugo's brother, Alcides, places a bet though it's suggested that it's not for the life of his brother.

    Meanwhile, at the Obregon mansion, Soledad has just found out that her mother proposes to get her hooked up with Alcides. She's not too keen on the idea and has her eyes on Hugo.

    She soon finds out about the duel and, despite her mother's protests but with her father's support, she dashes off with Alcides, who's come courtin', to save Hugo.

    Alcides is not too keen on saving his brother and half-way there claims that the horse drawing the carriage might have a bad horseshoe. He proposes going to the nearby village to seek help but as soon as he gets off the carriage, Soledad takes off to save Hugo.

    At the duel, the pacing has started and at the count of ten Hugo and Arturo turn and fire. We soon learn that Arturo is wounded but it's minor. Hugo's manservant, Boris, let's us know that Hugo really could have killed Arturo but chose not to do so. Arturo, for his part, is not so generous. He vows to get revenge and regain his family honor. In fact, he's already got paid assassins waiting in the nearby woods to ambush Hugo.

    As Hugo returns to the village with Boris, they are assaulted by the henchmen who fail in their job. It is here that Soledad and Hugo connect. He saves her in one of those classic runaway carriage scenes and there is instant chemistry. She notices that he's injured his hand but he claims it is nothing.

    Later, Soledad uses this as a ploy to go to his home for a follow-up visit. She wants to thank him for saving her and see about his injury. But first, we learn that Hugo has a sad history. He suffers from Catalepsy, a condition that gives the appearance that the victim is dead. In fact, his father was buried alive and it was later discovered by his young family who had the body exhumed. He remembers and we revisit that tragic day with him. He tells Boris that no one must ever know that he has this affliction.

    Beatriz comes to visit Hugo after she learns what her brother attempted. She has fallen in love with Hugo. Hugo tells her that she must not visit him. She doesn't seem to understand why he doesn't love her. He apparently dated her for some time but, for his part, he claims that it was merely friendship. He finally manages to get her to the door but when they open the door, there stands Soledad with her maid. Beatriz leaves but not before alluding to Hugo's bad reputation with young women. Well, Soledad knows the whole story but doesn't seem to care.

    To his credit, Hugo doesn't want to get serious with anyone because of his affliction. He doesn't want to be pitied by anyone. Soledad bring a salve provide by the maid and claims it is an old famly recipe that will let his wound heal with no scar. The banter is light and breezy and soon they're dating and she's falling in love. Not surprisingly, so is he!

    Alcides learns that they are secretly meeting in the park and soon leaves a note for her father exposing the scandalous behavior of his daughter. Dad and Mom pretty much pull the brakes on the runaway train of romance although Dad is a bit more understanding than the mother, Esther.

    This doesn't stop Soledad who vows to see Hugo at any cost. She sneaks out during a stormy night and crosses through the spooky cemetary. It was a dark and stormy night, indeed. At Hugo's, Alcides has come calling and only wants to provoke his twin. he reveals that he has no love for Hugo and never has. He pretty much proclaims war. After he leaves, Boris warns Hugo not to get stressed out. as in the past this has brought on cataleptic attacks. But Hugo ignores the warning and guess what? Suddenly he doesn't feel so well. Boris finds him in a state of agitation and distress. Downstairs, Soledad has arrived and makes her way upstairs to Hugo's door. She pounds desperately on the as inside the room, Hugo struggles to stay conscious torn between his love for Soledad and his pride.

    End of round 1...

 

Telenovela-World:  resumen  [de la primera semana] Author: Isabella (---) Date:   02-06-08 20:08 PST 

RESUMEN GRACIAS A FELIPE DUVAL [foro de Univision ]

    La novela empezo con todos los hombres del pueblo reunidos en la taberna. Hugo, el juez y Arturo estan organizando la busqueda de Beatriz, quien no aparece desde la noche anterior, despues de la fiesta. Esther esta preocupada ya que Soledad no aparece y sospecha que esta con Hugo. Advierte a Lucas que el sermon que le dara ira para largo. Mientras, Hugo se muestra amoroso con Soledad y la despierta con todo un desayuno de frutas preparado. En la taberna, en medio de los gritos y de la preparacion para la busqueda de la desaparecida, hace aparicion la reina: Beatriz. Esta desali~ada, golpeada y ... Ultrajada.

    Parece una prostituta recien golpeada por uno de sus clientes. Todos se alteran y comienzan los rumores. Arturo la abraza y le pregunta que a pasado. Alcides se muestra nervioso, pero trata de repelar el sentimiento que lo traiciona. Y lo acusa. Acusa a Hugo delante te todos y se ha comenzando un plan para acabar con el, pues temen que haga lo mismo con las demas mujeres del pueblo: La horca. Hugo esta por contarle a Soledad lo de la Catalepsia, pero esta se lo impide, ya que no quiere que ningun secreto empa~e su felicidad. Beatriz es llevado, junto al juez, su hermano y Alcides al castillo del doctor Max, quien informa que efectivamente fue violada. Los policias visitan la casa de los Obregon en busca de Soledad, pues se le vio salir con Hugo de la fiesta y esta puede declarar, pero Esther quiere tapar la vagabunderia de su hija diciendo que esta durmiendo, y que mas tarde declarara. Hugo y Soledad llegan al pueblo en carruaje, y se ven dentro de la emboscada que el pueblo ha formado contra ellos. Justo cuando se le vienen encima, Hugo saca una pistola y comienza a disparar, espantandolos, pero la rabia del pueblo es mas grande e insisten en acercarse, lo cual obliga a Hugo a seguir disparando y logra que todos se alejen. Boris, quien habia sido informado de los rumores de que Beatriz habia sido violada por Hugo sale en busca de su patron y le ayuda a disparar al aire, mientras la gente corre desesperada. Hugo le ordena al Boris llevar a Soledad a su casa, y le pide a esta que no lo defienda y no diga nada, ya que el sabra como hacerlo.

    El matrimonio Burke le informa a Alcides que no encontraron nada en la casa de Hugo que indique que esta en brujeria. Al no obtener dinero, se ven obligados a servir al doctor Max y robar cadaveres. Max les ofrece una buena cantidad por Hugo, ya que este pronto sera ejecutado y padece de una enfermedad que a el le interesa estudiar. Soledad llega a su casa y descaradamente avisa a su madre que paso la noche con Hugo, asi que este no puede ser el violador de Beatriz. Esther queda sorprendida y por poco le da un ataque. La policia llega a la casa de Hugo para cuestionarle, pero Ursula enca~ona al policia y le prohibe la entrada. Llega Hugo y le dice que todo esta bien. Pasan a la sala y Hugo escucha la teoria del inspector. Este cree que violo a Beatriz, pero inteligentemente Hugo le responde que se procupe por comprobar eso, mientras el se encarga de buscar la forma de probar su inocencia. La poli se va. Arturo quedo lleno de odio al ver que su hermana a enloquecido y lo confunde con Hugo, por lo que prepara su arma y jura ir por un tercer ataque contra Hugo.

    El matrimonio Burke va al cementerio en busca de un cadaver fresco, pero ven, a escondidas, como Arturo negocia con el maton de Favio, quien ya no quiere negociar despues de la muerte de su socio. Arturo le da un buen dinero, por lo que el ambicioso y asesino acepta. Gillermo Burke se interesa en seguirlo, pero la gatita quiere ir por el cadaver y salir de alli. Beatriz sufre un ataque de alucinacion, y cree ver a Hugo, quien le dice que deberian repetir lo de la noche anterior. Llega Arturo y saca su pistola, pero no ve a nadie.

    Su hermanita cada vez esta peor. La rivalidad entre Marina y Ursula por Boris y el manejo de la casa de Hugo cada vez esta mas candente, tanto, que ayer ya se habian agarrado del pelo. Boris le cuenta a Hugo que en verdad violaron a Beatriz, ahora la incognita esta en saber quien fue el perpetrador. Esther sigue enojada. Tenian que haber mandado a Soledad donde su tia, lejos de Hugo. Esta feliz porque enjuiciaran a Hugo, pero sabe que su hija es capaz de todo para no permitir que lo encarcelen. Lucas se lo asegura, ya que el amor de Sole por el es muy grande. Alcides decide ayudar a Esther, pues tiene la forma de que Soledad no declare y por ende, no salve a Hugo de la carcel o muerte. Por eso, mas tarde se presenta en la farmacia en busca de algo para adormir los sentidos. El farmaceutico le da un frasco y lo advierte de usarlo cuidadosamente, pero los planes de Alcides son otros. Soledad habla con su padre y esta le dice que Hugo le pidio que no lo defendiera, pues el encontraria la forma. Ademas, tenia pensado en ir esa ma~ana a ir a hablar con ellos para pedir oficialmente su mano. Lucas vuelve a darle el beneficio de la duda a Hugo. Alcides le da el frasco a Esther, quien se lo echa en la bebida a Soledad y esta presenta mareos.

    EMPIENZA EL JUICIO!!!! Todos estan afueras de la corte, protestando. Quieren ser testigos. Dentro, un grupo abrasador rodea al doctor Max, enfrente de Batriz, quien esta sentada en una silla. La va a ignotizar, pues esto ayudara a que de una declaracion sobre lo que le paso. Lo logra, y la chica comienza a relatar ante todos. Hacen FLASHBACK y presentan a Alcides acercandose a Beatriz, tirada en el piso. La chica esta asustada y Alcides comienza a besarla. Retornan. Beatriz sigue ignotizada, relatando. Arturo pide que la saquen del trance ya que se muestra afectada. Max la saca a la cuenta de tres, y la chica rompe en llanto ante todos. Arturo la consuela. El juez pide que hagan pasar a Hugo, y Beatriz, al verlo, lo acusa ante todos, toda histerica. Arturo es invadido por la rabia y casi se le va encima, pero Boris se lo prohibe. La gente del pueblo al escuchar la acusacion, se enardece y comienzan a vorciferar a viva voz la muerte a Hugo, quien manteniendo la calma, observa a todos contra el. Alcides, desde un rincon rie malignamente. 

    Avance: Hugo sera ejecutado. Tras las rejas, este se enfrenta con su hermano y asegura que este es el culpable. Alcides se le va encima y comienzan una pelea. Alcides, vestido de Hugo, grita que no es Hugo, sino Alcides y su hermano a escapado. (Muy buena estrategia de Hugo ... Un momento, en verdad puede ser Alcides. Es lo que me gusta de la novela. Hahahaha). Tambien muestran a Alcides pasandole dinero al juez. Ambos se miran con complicidad.  La traicion sigue cirquera y buena!!!! RESUMEN GRACIAS A FELIPE DUVAL

 

Telenovela-World:  Recap episode 02.04.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date:   02-07-08 13:50 PST

    Hugo's illness slowly comes and Beatriz tries to kiss him during that moment. During that Lucas comes & sees them and is upset. Hugo asks him to please leave right away. He tells Lucas it's not what he thinks he saw and to come visit him tomorrow. Boris tries to take Lucas outside...and so he left.

    Acaidas goes to the pharmacy to ask what kind of medicine that is.

    Solded dreams that she is in her wedding dress and that from the grave Hugo is looking out and asking for help. She awakes with a scream and her mom walks in asking her whats wrong. She told her that she thinks Hugo is in danger.

    Some man {Fabio } is trying to kill Hugo.

    Solded told her mom that her dream seems so true & that she has to go see what's going on but her mom won't let her.

    Ursula & Marina talk about Lucas and Beatriz...and during that moments they hear some noise in Hugo's room. Marina opens the door and sees some man fleeing...and so Boris comes to check it out.

    The Pharmacy man told him he needs 2-3 days to see what kind of medicine that is.

    Boris sends Marina to Dr.Max to get the medicine and not to tell anybody.

    Lucas buys newspaper and reads about Hugo and Ester

    A married couple Bruke talk about Alcadius.

    Beatris walks in the house & runs into her brother.

    Dr. cheks Soledad and Lucas comes during that moment. She asks him right away what happened with Hugo. Lucas told her he will talk to her later and goes into another room to talk to Ester.

    Boris tells Hugo that Marina will bring him the medicine.

    Acaidas reads newspaper about how Hugo saved some lady.

    Marina knocks on the dr.'s door...Acaidas sees it and asks what happend and she told him she needs medicine for Hugo. He asked what happend to his brother,and she told him someone attacked him and he was laying down without moving and that he is cold. He gives her the medicine in a bottle and drops it...the medicine spilled...

    Lucas told Ester that he saw Hugo & Beatriz kissing.

    Marina comes home and told Boris what happened & Ursula asked if she could get a new one. He told her no its from germany.

    Soledad and her dad are in her room and talk about Hugo, she told him she believes Hugo & she will ask what happened.

    Arturo, Fabio and some other man talk about how they were supposed to kill Hugo.

    Ester walks in the room and asks why Soledad wasn't ready for her birthday party.

    Boris reads Hugo the newspapers how Soledad celebtares her birthday (thats good news), and i got some bad news....your brother broke your medicine. (Now he gets a flashback from when he was little...of how Hugo lays in bed and the dr checks him,his dad asks how come Hugo is sick and his brother isn't...and they are twins.) Boris told him Hugo's illness killed his mom.........

    Acaidus goes to Burke and tells them what to do. They try to give him a little statue and he recognizes it (because its from Hugos house)...

    Boris takes Hugo in a secret room where he had everything set up in case he gets this sick. Boris told him that's the only solution.

    Solidad gets ready for her birhday party and put on a beautiful red dress, her dad's happy and her mom is in another room talking to Acaidus about Hugo & Beatriz. Acaidus said "my bro has no limits with women he always looks for new women"...her mom said "She wont let him hurt her daughter."

    Arturo tells Beatriz they going to a club tonight and she told him they didnt have invitation from the crazy soledad. He said "Its ok we are going,too" She said "I wont go because Hugo will be there with Soledad" he said "No he wont be there".

    Boris tries to read from another book what could help him wake Hugo up.

    There is plenty of people at the club...Soledad arrives with her parents..Her mom said "smile its ur party" ..she tries but rarely...

    its time to take pictures...they all smile except Soledad.

    Boris leaves the book since he cant find nothing...(ghosts enters the room and a diary falls down and opens to a certain page...) it saiid :Amando lays down and next to him is his wife,dog walks in,which barks loud...during that moment Armando moves his fingers,the more dog barks Armando more awakens. Boris said "Oh now i know, he needs noise to awaken him." He takes Soledad napkin and puts it to Hugo s nose so he can smell it..so he wakes up.

    The thiefs Burke go to steal at Hugo's house....................

    Arturo & Beatriz go to the club.

    Soledad mother's told her she looks sad inseatd of happy. Acaidus is nice to her but she keeps lookin at the door to see if Hugo will come. ..........Hugo walks in and tells her happy birthday Soledad.

    Sorry for any errors.

 

Telenovela-World:  Recap Episode 02.25.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date:   02-26-08 21:46 PST

     * Hugo & Boris will go where Beatriz is waiting for Alcides. Burke and Dr.Max will go to cabin. While they go they see Beatriz,and hide.

     * Rebeca told Hercules she will go to club and talk with Lucas .

     * Soledad & Ursula ride on a carriage and Soledad sees a fruit,she wants a orange. Thanshe saw Hugo hiding.....she ran to Ursula telling her they gotta follow him ,is Hugo.rsula said he's dead ,but

     she said : no he is not,i will follow him.

     * In club is Rebeca talking with Lucas.He's telling her he's broke.

     She said she have money ,she will help him, but she doesn't like his wife.She wants Jeremias tings back. He said OK i give you back.They went to his house but things was gone.Ester took this thing to Leonel to see if it's worth anything.Ester comes and yells.

     They went thogeder to Leonel ,and he says its not worth anything.

     * Beatriz and Alcides meet up.She ask him or he remember what happened last night ? He said : no ,you can tell me.

     She said i came here to kill you.

     He said : Raimundo bring Fabio here . You won't kill me ,i will kill you.During that moment Hugo and Boris come and Hugo start shoots.Hugo said to Boris he doesn't want anyone to die.Al shoots and Alcides hits Hugo in the arm ,his gun fell down .That's how Beatriz& Fabio left.Hugo&Boris hide.Alcides & Raimundo look for Beatriz.

     Soledad & Ursula come there and Soledad findsHugo's gun ,she said look this Hugo's gun,i told you he is alive.Ursula said : no mam he is not.Soledad cries and looks around for Hugo,she said she want leave till she finds him.That she see Alcides.they are surprised to see each other.He ask Soledad what she doing here,this place is very dangerous,go home,,,,,,,she agree,she will visit her parents.

     *Francisco & Eloisa talk,he tells her he found out something about Hugo'sdeath. The Dr Max said he will do autopsy on Hugo's body.Alcides said no to Dr ,he had heart problems and that's how he died .Francisco said it doesn't sound right, and that maybe Alcides killed his brother.He told Eloisa if that is right ,that they could get a lot of money .

     *Boris tells Hugo that Soledad loves him.Hugo said : no ,she was just interested in my money,her marriage with my brother proved it all.

     Alcides & Raimondo go to Arthuro to tell him what happened.Beatriz try kill him but Raimundo saved his life.All suden Beatriz shows up and wants to kill him again,but in this moment her mom stopped her.She flees again,

     Alcides told Arturo that his sister should go back to hospital ,two time today she try kill him.Arthuro said to Raimondo he will paid him ,for find Beatriz.

     Alcides tell Raimondo he will give him more money to kill Beatriz&Fabio.

     * Beatriz & Fabio ,she tell him they have to hiding for some time,and return back and kill Alcides.{ she have money with her ]

     Rebeca will paid information about Enrico.

     * Soledad is home.she tell Ursula ,i was right Hugo is alive,that come Alcides and hear that.He is very mad, he said ,forgat Hugo he is dead. She said, i love Hugo not you.He slap Soledad.She live room,went to kitchen, there is Boris talking with Marina,she decided folow him to find Hugo.Boris said he need maps of Montenegro haus and Hugos gun back. she agree.

     Boris is coming to cabin.He told Hugo ,Marina will help. That caming Burke inside a said he think ,Soledad is there. They went to basement. They stay there some time. they hear horse is gone,they go back from the basement and nobody is up there..Hugo told Burke that they should go to Dr.Max and they should be there for a while. They leave..Boris says he will see if there is anybody outside. Hugo hears Soledad "Hugo I knew you were alive..." he turns around and looks at her standing on the steps.

 

Telenovela-World:  What happened with Boris face?  [USA, 2/28/08]  Author: leah (---) Date:   02-28-08 16:51 PST

     There is no indication (at least in the avances) of the terrible beating Alcides gave him.

     There are two things that I wish the writers could explain:

1) how Hugo escape from the hospital room? Unless there is a bathroom that we have not seen?

     2) How they escape from the burning house? It seems they really not had enough time to escape.

     Re: What happened with Boris face? Author: Maria Elena (---) Date:   02-28-08 17:10 PST

     thats the same question I asked myself

     Re: What happened with Boris face? Author: Tranquila (---) Date:   02-29-08 03:48 PST

     It's a thing with novelas. People heal in no time, and escape just like that. In this one they also teleport just like that.

     As to the police, they're usually lousey at there job. They couldn't see the burned out dynamite fuse in the grass and said there were no victims without checking inside. Best not to get bothered too much and just enjoy.

    

Telenovela-World:  recap episode 03.03.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date:   03-05-08 01:19 PST

     * Elena ,Gulliermo and Hugo are at the cementery.Guillermo said ,that was very good idea put your things with Miguel { he is facing down }, and Alcides will have proof that is Hugo.Hugo said : i know that he will come back one day . Elena & Guillermo finished job.Elena found judge Rolad's ring there.She said :look how good it is.We can have money and quit our jobs from Hugo.

     * Alcides rode his horse and saw ghost from dad.Dad said: Alcides you killed your brother .Alcides said : go to hell you demn ghost.

     * Francisco & Eloisa stalked Alcides.He is on way to hacienda. Francisco asked Eloisa if she can stay with Alcides, just use your charm.{ She dont like ,Alcides talked bad to her }. Francisco said : Hugo is dead , Soledad is crazy, now we need prof that Alcides killed his brother.I will bring Soledad back to the hospital .

     * Soledad & Enrico .He said that she will have a beautiful doughter.She asked him how he knew she is pregnat.He said i can see it in your eyes.She smiles,she is in love with Hugo ,but he is not with her , he thought she betryed him.

     *Elena & Guillermo finished job at cementery.Hugo said ;very good job Burke....

     Elena will go to sale ring,but Guillermo took from her.

     * Hugo & Dr Max . Max said : somebody hits me and take Soledad away,that was a small person. Hugo recognized that Enrico was short,maybe he is.I think its better if i go looking for him. He mas to be in a place close to Montenegro hacienda.Max said that is dangerous.Hugo said : no because people think i am Alcides.They left for looking for Enrico........

     * Soledad & Enrico stayed in secret place.He said : it's my retreat,nobody knows for that.She asked him why he is hiding?He explained about Jeremias and the tresure.He is looking for that because belong to him.

     * Francisco is back.He asked owner's wife what has happened to lady{ Soledad }?She doesn't know ,but she thinks there is a problem, that he should leave now.

     * Obregon house . There is Rebeca.She decided to stay ,and sleep in living room { outside is tunderstorms }. So she has a chance to look for Jeremias thing.

     * Hercules & Manrique play card.Manrique said : be careful, Alcides is a very dangerous man.

     * Alcides is home.He drinks alcohol.He thinks that was Hugo's ghost.

     Somebody is coming { is Eloisa }. She is nice to him .She kissed him and stayed with him all night...

     * Hugo & Dr Max walked around hacienda.,they cant see place where Enrico is.Hugo said : last time he walked south ,lets go to the south.....

     *Obregon house next morning... Esther asked Lucas to help Rebeca , she need to go home.Now is beautiful weather .He said OK .He walked in living room. { Rebeca just cheeked books }.She looks like sh's sleeping , she wakes up and said : Lucas you arre so good to me,i will be fast ready to leave the house...

     * Arthuro hit Raimundo very badly.Raimundo dont said nothing.He fell unconcious.In that moment Boris talked to Marina.He will help Raimundo.Marina will help Boris , and he said OK. I will rescue horses and you can free him ..Arthuro & his poeple walked to look for horses .Marina came and free Raimundo.They walked to carrige,

     but Raimundo said : He won't go with her{ he is not nice to Marina }, but he dont know that she is not alone.Boris came back and hit Raimundo ., You must be nice to the lady,she risked to help you ,,,, now say where is Beatriz? He said she is north side and is about 20 minutes from here....

     * Enrico told Soledad that Jeremias things belong to him and he will

     not stop to look.Jeremias dont trust Rebeca , he dont leave her that .. Enrico said Soledad be qwite .i see two poeole looking for you ,here we are safe.She looked and saw Alcides { that is Hugo}with Dr Max.

     Hugo said: I have feeling that she is here very close to us..He said :Max we need to split and look for Soledad.

     * Gulliarmo woke up and saw Elena is not there .She left with the ring.He knows that is very dangerous.He decided to go and look for her { she is at a bar }.

     * Alcides said everything to Eloisa.That night before Hugo's wedding ,he gave him some drops in drinks,and he put him on carriage, Hugo has acident he died .But he learned that day when was funeral that Hugo has catalepsia. Hugo was alive, he decided to finish funeral.He knows for sure because he opened his grave and found him in there with his face down.Hugo tried to escape from there ,but he dont have a chance.He died ,he drowned ,suffocated like my ded.That is what happened to my brother.. He 's hauting me .I saw him ,i talked to him......

     * Enrico said to Soledad :we were going somewhere else.Thise people dont stop looking for you ,if something happened to me you go and look for Burke, i think they help you,they know,where Hugo is . On the way to hide at onother place Soledad & Enrico saw Dr max.Enrico tried to hit him but Max oppened fire ,in that moment Soledad thinks better escape from dr, she ran away,she fellt a little confused ,she is scared,and she lost her balance and she kept falling ,but she got a grib on a tree...

     * Elena try to sell the ring .She thinks that man {Hercules},who played cards with Manrique ,maybe will buy ring.She said to Margot that she will talk with that man with money.Margot said : no ,first talk with me ,i am his lucky charm,,,,Elena said :no ,you snitched us out to inspector,and we finished in Jail.Elena hit Margot ,and they started fighting, fight is fast finished..Elena & Guillarmo walked to Hercules ,Guillarmo asked him,if he wants to buy the ring .Hercules gave him money, Guillermo said It wouldn't be enough..Hercules said: buy it or go ..Elena talked in private to Guillermo.,,she said Hercules is only one person in that city,that doesn't know ,that ring belong to judge Ronald .They sell ring and leave ...Hercules put the ring on his finger,,,he said : looks very pretty,now i need to finish my job with Alcides...

     *Enrico escaped,,,,,,,because both escaped Hugo said to Max ,if we follow them we can have them.,dont open fire {Hugo dont trust him and decide to take out the bullets, but Max had more in his pocket },,Hugo checked what time is .He said to Max :i am late ,i have some bussines to finish.

     * Hercules is waiting for Alcides ,he is late, Hercules thinks what Manrique said that Alcides is very dengerous man ,be very careful with him......

     * Lucas is sleeping ,Esther came and said: Lucas ,i must talk with inspector about Soledad ,,she thouched his face,and he said ;Rebeca ,no ,we can't,,Esther is appset and asked him while he said Rebeca's name in sleep...........

     *Rebeca is waiting for Eloisa,she was not home all night..She asked Eloisa if she slept with Alcides.,,,she got him out jail and she dont pay bail.,,,and :i dont think that you have nothing with Soledad disappear from hospital.........Eloisa said : Yes i slept with him ,my plan is :to be future mis of Montenegro hacienda..Rebeca said :Be careful ,, and Eloisa said ,yes ,i know ,like you..

     * Arthuro told his people that they traped,,and Raimundo is not alone,we need to find him...

     * Soledad : Help me .help me

 

 

Telenovela-World: Help! I missed the first hald an hour. [USA, 3/7/08] Author: Tali (---) Date:   03-07-08 20:33 PST

     How did Boris know that it was in fact Hugo whom they found by the river? I saw from when Boris carrried Hugo into the bedroom and asked Marina to stay with Hugo while he went for Dr. Max's place. Do we know what happened to Alcides?

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      Re: Help! I missed the first hald an hour. Author: Pussy Galore (---) Date:   03-07-08 20:56 PST

     Boris just knew. It wasn't explained other than that. We don't know what happened to Alcides. Boris and Hugo assumed he is dead.

     Re: Help! I missed the first hald an hour. Author: LizBlue (---) Date:   03-08-08 15:48 PST

     Just wanted to add that Hugo said "I tried to save him but he wouldn't let himself." And then I think Boris commented on Alcides' muleheadedness. Anyway, I am going to run it again and if there is anything else worth noting I will post it. Or, if you speak Spanish, check Mabouchita.com who writes the whole thing.

 

Telenovela-World: I have retired from interpreting. Help on Ester. Author: KathyW (---) Date:   03-09-08 22:02 PDT

     This was the dialog from the caps. Ester and Soledad are riding in the carriage. What is Ester up to?

     Ester: Si la policia declara muerto a Alcides, tu seras la heredera de toda su fortuna. Que piensas hacer, hija?

     Soledad: No me intersa nada de Alcides, mama. Ademas, tengo entendido que saco todo su dinero. Y tampoco me interesa.

     Ester: De todos maneras te quedara la hacienda Montenegro: es un terreno muy valioso. Me imagino que viveremos alli contigo.

     Soledad: Mama, no quiero hablar de eso ahorita. Por favor!

     Ester: Esta bien. No te voy a atormentar mas con mis comentarios. Suficiente hice con arruinarte la vida. Jacinto! Llevenos as anaticuario, por favor! Tengo algo muy importante quarveriguar...a su debifo tiempo te lo contare todo, hija.

      Re: I have retired from interpreting. Help on Ester. Author: B. (---) Date:   03-09-08 22:22 PDT

     i don't know, Kathy, but it looks to me like Esther is saying she wants to go to see the antiques dealer ("anticaurio") because she has "something very important to find out" ("algo muy importante que averiguar"), but she's going to wait until the "right time" to tell Soledad what that something is. which, unless Esther has changed a great deal more than i think she has since i stopped watching except when i'm home (and i doubt it, given that she was just commenting on how the hacienda is a valuable property and she figures that "they" (Soledad's parents?) will live there with Soledad), i'm guessing means she's planning to see what she can get for anything she decides to appropriate, once she's living in the house and has easy access to everything.

     Re: I have retired from interpreting. Help on Ester. Author: Tali (---) Date:   03-09-08 22:38 PDT

     No. She was going to the antique dealer to see if he could tell her what's so valuable about the three volumes that Enrique had taken, and which Ester, in turn, took from his wagon. It has nothing to do with what Alcides's home might have in terms of valuables.

     As for the rest of it, it sounds like she was assuming that since Solded will now be a wealthy widow, she would want (or at least have) her parents living with her...... in the style Ester is looking forward to become accustomed to.

     Re: I have retired from interpreting. Help on Ester. Author: B. (---) Date:   03-09-08 23:51 PDT

     thanks, Tali! courtesy of the vagaries of my new cable box (it won't change channels itself, so if i want to tape anything during the day while i'm at work, i have to leave the box set on that channel. and right now, that channel is Telefutura, for Pura Sangre and Hasta Que la Plata Nos Separe) and craziness at work keeping me from getting home until late, i've missed most of the last several weeks of La Traición and didn't know about the books. that makes much more sense.

     that being said, though, once established in Alcides' house (assuming she manages it), i wouldn't put it past Esther to snoop around and abscond with anything she thought of value that wouldn't be missed. she totally seems like that type of person.

     Re: B., ITA with you about Ester. Author: Tali (---) Date:   03-10-08 21:03 PDT

     If she moved in with Soledad, I wouldn't be suprised if she started pricing everything in sight, in fact I would expect her to do it. :))

     Thank you both. Author: KathyW (---) Date:   03-09-08 23:59 PDT

     Ester is unbelievable. After all the threats and tears to save her dear old family home, it all still comes down to image for Ester. I don't believe in tossing mama from the casa, but Ester has used Soledad enough IMO.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  recap episode 03.10.08   Author: jjablan (---)  Date:   03-11-08 08:54 PDT

     * Obregon hause : breakfast is ,Soledad said she will go to camentary and put flowers at Hugo's tomb.Ester said : first we will go to police and put charge against Arthuro. Soledad said OK.

     Lucas will go with Soledad but Ester said : No ,you need rest ,i will go with Soledad .Ursula said : i think he will be fine alone with herself. Ester ask Lucas: why she said that ? Ursula looks so strange.He said he dont know...

     * Montenegro hacienda : Hugo,Boris & Marina..

     Hugo want that Boris goes to the police and put denounce against Arthuro,and

     find if Soledad denounced him too. Marina asked what will happen to Arthuro ? Hugo said : he thinks,he will stay in jail for many years....Now its important that Soledad won't be in danger...

     *Gladys visited Arthuro in the jail . He wanted out of jail fast as possible .Gladys said :she doesn't have money for bail ,....she said :she allready lost her dautgher, but she will do everything to save her son.

     * Soledad asked Ursula : why she talk to Lucas like that ? Ursula said : i am very unhappy because everything that happened to you. Soledad said : i had a beautiful dream about Hugo.That hand that saved me from fire was Hugo's hand.I think i never would forget him..

     *Hugo looks at something that he bought for Soledad ,he said to Marina she can destroy that ,he won't keep that......

     Marina :this is so beautiful ..

     Hugo : you can keep it, if you like it. He leaves the room..

     Boris said to Marina :Please dont keep enything what can hurt don Hugo.I have enough money,i will buy everything what you need.I owe him so much,one day i will explain to you...

     Marina : i hope that when day ,your care for him won't separate us..

     *Rebeca read newspapper.Arthuro is in jail , this can be my excuse to visit Obregon's ,i will ask how is Soledad..Francisco came to ask Eloisa if she will go with him to cementery ,today judge will give permit to open Hugo's tomb...Both are happy..

     *Lucas talks with Ursula .He said that will not happen again with Rebeca .He loves his wife ,

     Ursula said she won't say nothing to Ester or Soledad....

     * Burke : Guillermo said that they can go to Obregon and ask for money for what thet did. they helpped Soledad & Ursula...When he talked to Lucas she will steal something.He said :no,you will not.She said what happened to you ? after time spent with don Hugo you are a different person ....

     *Gladys de Linearis : she visited Obregon's .She will lalk to Soledad & Ester about Arthuro . He is not bad ,he wanted only money that Alcides owed him.

     They wanted talk about him , he almost killed Soledad ..They need to finish some bussiness and leave Gladys there.

     Gladys said : If something happens to my son ,both of you will be responsible for that...

     *Boris came to the police stacion.He will put denounce against Arthuro..In same moment comes Soledad & Ester.

     Inspector said :Sergeant Rojas will talk with them ,I have another bussiness to finish.Today we will open don Hugo's tomb .That was Francisco's de Morales idea .Boris said he will come later and leave .Ester said Soledad : No you won't go after Boris ,first finish denounce.

     * Guillermo & Elena come to Obregon's .They will talk about rewards .Ursula said they need come back and talk with Ester.Lucas saw them .He said he will gave them rewards.He gave Guillermo money,but Elena took money and said :you dont give us enough money for what we did.

     Lucas asked what she said?

     Guillermo said : she said :thank you.....{in that moment somebody

     knocked on the door }

     Lukas said :Ursula please open the door {again knock }.He said to Burke ,he will go open the door, they can wait there.Lukas opened door and saw Rebeca.She is there to ask about Soledad .He said to Rebeca : please dont come again ,i love my wife {Ursula heard that}.Rebeca said OK ,but i need those three book's .

     Lucas said :stay there ,i will bring it to you.He went in house ,but Burkes wasn't there.They stole Jeremia's book"s and some porcelan .He went real fast to Rebeca and said that Burke's stole them

     Rebeca said to Hercules & Alberto : look fast for Burke ,they have Jeremias's books.

     Hercules: Trust me i will find them ,i know where they live...they looked around house and saw Burke ....Burke escaped .....

     * Boris talk to Hugo : Thoday is the examination of your boody.Hugo :that can happen ,we must stop them..

     *At cementary everything is ready to open Hugo's tomb,they waiting for Dr Max ...Francisco is there because its his job {he will write in tomorows news}..

     Judge started to read ,he gave permision to open Hugo de Medina tomb,

     Hugo ,Boris & Marina hide ,and look,Hugo said :he will open fire to stop them ,and Boris need go to Burke and tonight open tomb and take Miguel's body..Judge is finish with reading permit..In that moment Soledad & Ester came.

     Soledad said :that noboody asked her permit for that.She was his fiance ,and she wan't allowed to open his grave.He was beautiful a person ,and he needs peace ,please stop that.....she said with tears

     in eyes.Judge said :you said that he is alive,

     Francisco came to Soledad and said:miss Ester said that she saw him alive too.

     Soledad said :i wanted that. I saw him in my imagination ,i loved him

     Ester said I wasn't sure it is him ,i saw someone who looked like him....

     Jude said :OK we will stop examination .We dont have enough evidence that he is alive....they leave cementery .Soledad said to Ester that she will stay a little more time alone there..

     Hugo said that after everything Soledad said ,she needs to know the truth.

     He will tell her, but in that moment Francisco & Eloisa came back .They talked about Soledad .Eloisa dont understed why ,He needs to talk with her.She was Alcides lover ,she accepted marriage to Hugo only to save her family.Everyboody knows Soledad's secret.What would you do if your love betrayed you with your brother, ....That hear Hugo,,

     Ursula talks to Lucas ,She is happy ,he said Rebeca that he loves his family .Ursula want to say nothing to Ester .Lucas said: thank you Ursula ,and please dont say to Ester about Burke and stolen things

     Ursula said what if she thinks i stole that.

     Lucas said :No,she can say that you are the family..

     * Rebeca said to Hercules :If you need to kill them to bring the books back ,kill them..

     *Obregon house : Ester said that Soledad was right Obregon at the cementery.She dont allow to open tomb,in that moment she saw that porcelan and Jeremia's books is missing from there.She asked what happened?

     Ursula said its her fault .She opened the door and someboody came in house and stole that.Lucas said ,YES he saw them to.

     Ester said :Ursula will pay everything what is missing..

     *Boris& Marina talk about Soledad.Marina is sure that she love don Hugo....

     Hugo came and said ,Soledad is a hypocrite, she lied about everything, i need to leave this city now,

     Boris asked ,what will Burke plan for tonight.

     Hugo said ,i will find somebody else for that job.{he dont look good}

     *Gulliermo & Elena talk ,,,he will bring that back to Obregon's,

     she said ,No I will not let you do that...Hercules came and said :give me that what you stole from Obregonn"s house ..He checked the books and saw that some pages are missing ,he asked Elena where the pages are.She said ,she dont know...in that moment came dr Max ,he hit Hercules and said to Burkes :we going to cementery to open Hugos's tomb and i will deformation Miguel's face..

     *Boris came to cementery ;He gave money to security.he said that is for 3 months .They need to take care of don Hugo's grave day and night..He left town ,but he will contact they with telegraph..He think that poeple will forget don Hugo after 6 months.

     Hugo stay little far and think about Soledad ,he remembers all the beautiful moments (events)......Marina and Boris came and said that everything is ready to leave..Hugo said OK,you leave i will catch you later...

     * Francisco said to Eloisa that he will open Hugo's tomb,she is not happy for that..

     *Soledad is sleeping.Hugo came in her room.He looked at her.He turned to leave room ,but Soledad opened eyes and saw him .She said : Hugo ......He tourn Soledad they looked at each other...........

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Here is the summary of last night's episode [USA, 3/11/08] that I did for the Caray Caray blog    Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   03-12-08 07:30 PDT

     We open with Soledad waking up and seeing Hugo in her bedroom. Fortunately for Hugo, Soledad believes it is a dream. She wants to take full advantage of her dream and have Hugo kiss her. Hugo resists at first but then succumbs and they kiss passionately. Once again, the opportunity to exchange important information is lost, however, when Hugo shushes Soledad's attempt to tell him something. When Soledad tells Hugo that he is her one and only love, Hugo says no, he isn't but there is no opportunity to clarify this since Hugo makes Soledad go back to sleep.

     Back at the wagon with Boris & Marina, Hugo again questions his conclusion that Soledad betrayed him and Marina strongly supports Soledad's case. Back inside, however, Soledad wakes up looking for Hugo but immediately has cramping. Ursula is sent for the doctor. Fortunately, Dr. Max is right in the neighborhood on the way to the cemetery with Los Burques.

     Hugo sneaks back into the house to find out what is going on and hears Ester tell Dr. Max that the baby is Alcides'. When Dr. Max suggests that it would be too soon for Soledad to know she was preggers after marrying Alcides, Ester tells him that Soledad and Alcides had a secret affair prior to her engagement to Hugo. Whatever, says Dr. Max. Hugo replays in his mind all the things that would support this conclusion, what Alcides said in the mine, seeing Soledad kissing Alcides in the cabana and what he overheard at his wake, Hugo once again concludes that Soledad has betrayed him with Alcides.

     Unexplained is Hugo's knowledge of Soledad's pregnancy in the mine. I think we have to conclude that that because of his physical condition and the terrible danger to Soledad, Hugo was on psychic autopilot and he doesn't remember what happened before the explosion. We know that he remembers what happened with Alcides after the explosion.

     Anyway, Dr. Max reports that Soledad's pregnancy is in a delicate condition and she is confined to bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy. No more running around like a nut jog falling over cliffs, getting caught in collapsing mines, getting caught in house fires, getting chloroformed, etc. etc. Soledad tells Dr. Max that she believes Hugo was actually there with her and that plus the fact that Los Burques report the presence of Boris and Marina outside the house makes Dr. Max more convinced that Hugo is still alive.

     Arturo has some plan to get out of prison.

     Boris confesses to Marina that he is not sure if he loves her.

     At the river, Hugo mourns his brother in spite of their differences.

     The various grave robbers converge on the cemetery and it is luckless Burques that get caught by the guards Boris hired. On the road, team Hugo meets the guards taking Los Burques to the police station. Since Boris hired the guards, it would seem like he could have told them to let Guillermo and Helena go but he doesn't. Hugo comes out of hiding and says that he has to save them because they saved his life. Setting up another situation where he is acting without Boris to protect him, Hugo goes off to help Los Burques alone and arranges to meet Boris and Marina later.

     Rebeca and Eloisa go in search of Hercules. They find him recovering from the blow on the head and are elated to finally get the books. Rebeca and Hercules are getting hot and heavy when Eloisa interrupts to report the missing pages in the book. Rebeca initially accuses Hercules of holding them out on her but Hercules denies it and they all finally conclude that somehow Enrico got them. In his lair, Enrico has the missing pages but he can't decipher the code.

     Beatriz and Fabio are down on their luck. Fabio returns from the taverna having gambled away all their money. Beatriz suggests that she can work in a hospital as nurse but Fabio rejects that idea as putting her in danger of being recognized. He has some other plan.

     Finally, at the Obregon house, Lucas brings breakfast to Ester out in the garden in an attempt to inject more romance into their marriage. Some masked guys show up, beat up Lucas and kidnap Ester. Who did this? We don't know. Is this Arturo's plan? It's hard to see how kidnapping Ester would get Arturo out of jail but who knows.

     Horror of horrors, the scenes from tomorrow show Beatriz smooching with Hugo on the rebound. If this plays out in normal novela fashion, Beatriz will make Hugo think they have had sex, she will be pregnant with Fabio's baby and will tell Hugo that it is his and Beatriz and Soledad will have their babies at exactly the same time and the babies will be switched or Beatriz' baby will be stillborn and she'll steal Soledad's baby. I hope I'm wrong.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Re: this is what happen in the first 20mins?  [USA, 3/11/08]  Author: jjablan (---)

Date:   03-12-08 09:37 PDT

     *Hugo stay and look at Soledad .

     *Soledad opens her eyes :I know it's a dream,...... come my love ,....come closer,.......kiss me,....i need a kiss from you......

     *Gulliermo ask dr Maxs : Can you make a stop near the Obregon house ,{he will put the porcelan back},,,

     -Dr Maxs:I don't have time now.........{they are on the way to the cementery},but when we disfigure Miguel's face and make him unrecognizable,we will solve us a problem........

     *Soledad : My love don't leave..{he walks and thinks about that but he doesn't responed }-I don't like to wake up from this dream..-I beg you..

     -Hugo : No Soledad ,No,...You won't drive me crazy again .I don't belive you....

     -Soledad:Don't say that,,,,,,I love you with all my heart...

     - Hugo :Do you know how i've yearned to be here now? Do you know?

     -Soledad :My love ..All i wan't to do is show you with kiss that you're the love of my life,you're the only man that exists for me ...

     _{Hugo with tears in eyes ,he can wait longer }He kisses Soledad .

     -They are kissing,and they lay down on the bed.

     -Soledad : I love you..I have to tell you something very important.I feel that its the right moment now...

     -Hugo:Dont say a word...I just want feel you...I just want to dream that you're mine...Just mine...

     -Soledad:I don't want to wake up ,i want stay like now,,you're the only my man in my life,,,i love you....

     -{Hugo get up}

     -Soledad :What's wrong ?..

     Hugo:I'm not the only one Soledad..

     -Soledad:What..

     -Hugo:I'm not Soledad......This is just a cruel swet dream..

     -Soledad:Please don't leave.Please stay here..

     -Hugo {with his head down} :Close your eyes,,sleep Soledad..Go back to sleep..

     - Soledad :Promise me you'll come back....Promise me.{she said with sleepy voice and she slept ,he did that like a right magician}

     -Hugo lightly kisses Soledad on the lip ,and he leaves the room,but stayes in the hallway.There he has flashbacks :Soledad's crying by his tomb today,kissing Alcides in cabin,Ester talks to Manrique about Soledad {she wasn't in love with Hugo}....

     -A litlle later she wakes up ,but Hugo is not there.She knows that it wasn't a dream :This wasn't a dream ...she walks to the window.-: I felt you sweetheart.You were here.Where are you Hugo?..{in that moment she feels pain in her stomack}..Dad,Mom help me .

     -Lucas wakes up,he says:Ester,something hapened to Soledad ..

     *Boris & Marina talk .Boris: Hugo loves Soledad .he 's torn beetwen his heart and his reason..{he saw Hugo come}

     Hugo came there.

     -Boris :Sir did you see her,did you speak to her ?

     -Hugo:The aroma of her lip nearly made me loose control..

     -Marina :did she notice anything sir ?

     -Hugo :I never understand this magic that entvines us...

     -Boris :Does this mean that she never noticed that you were there ?

     -Hugo : NO.....For Soledad it was a dream tonight....I shouldn't have gone to her,,,,,{he 's crying].Her desperation seemed so real ,her words of love were so convicing,but it was just an illusion..

     -Marina :Boos :Forgive me for saying this ,Your suffering because of all of this and it's not fair,tell her that you're alive ,the truth whether it's love or hate...

     -Boris :Marina how dare you ?

     -Marina;Boss face up to your feelings,open your heart, letting out your fillings helps ease the pain...

     -{Hugo turned to Marina and nods with his head }

     *Ursula came to the carriage ,she is going to find doctor for Ursula..

     -Hugo : Somethings happening in house...Maybe Soledad saw that it wasn't a dream and it affected her...

     -Marina :Imanige that Boss,that she thinks youre dead.Imagine what she felt when she saw you again...

     - Hugo: Wait here.I'll make sure thats she is OK...

     -Boris {will stop him } :Sir.....

     Hugo walked back in the house.....

     {For Deb,,,,, i hope this helps you ,i try best what i can ,and i know how you feel ....}

 

 

Telenovela-World:  my short summary in English of Wed. episode [USA, 3/12/08] from caraycaray blog

Author: JeanB (---)

Date:   03-13-08 05:16 PDT

     La Traición, March 12 - Hugo escapes from Beatriz, Los Burques escape from Dr. Max and Ester almost escapes from Arturo

     Well, I was completely wrong in my speculation about what would happen with Beatriz and Hugo. Thank heaven. That would have been too predictable.

     Beatriz and Fabio take up as highwayman with little success until Hugo comes along still brooding about his betrayal. Fabio thinks he is Alcides of course, but Beatriz knows it is Hugo. She helps Hugo get the drop on Fabio and they go off together.

     Paquito tells Eloisa about what happened in the cemetery. Apparently grave robbing is a capital offense in this town. Eloisa's concern about the risk Paquito took is a turn on and they start making out.

     At the police station, Boris refuses to make a declaration against Los Burques because Guillermo had been an employee of Hugo. However, the diminutive duo are taken off to the cells until Boris pays their bail. Meanwhile, Dr. Max has decided that Los Burques are a danger to him and have to be silenced. Thanks to Marina, Boris and Inspector Duarte arrive just in time to prevent Dr. Max from injecting Guillermo with arsenic.

     Hugo and Beatriz have checked in an hotel as man and wife to avoid awkward questions. Beatriz gets Hugo to tell her about Soledad's betrayal, uses the sympathy card and puts the moves on Hugo. He is tempted but does not succumb to her. I have to say that the actress and the character of Beatriz is very good. She isn't crazy but she is so obsessed with Hugo that it is dangerous.

     The same incompetent guys who held Soledad in the abandoned church and can't tie knots are holding Ester in the same place. She escapes but unfortunately seeks help from one of Arturo's men in a funny hat.

     Lucas goes to see Arturo's evil mother, Gladis, and she basically says that Ester will be released if Soledad doesn't make a declaration against Arturo. Soledad agrees.

     Hercules offers a reward for finding Enrico. Meanwhile, Enrico discovers the clue in the book is "Soledad". He goes to see Soledad and arrives with one of those psychic winds. He psychically knows that Ester is in danger.

     Soledad tells Inspector Duarte that she won't make a declaration against Arturo and Boris hears. After a frustrated Duarte leaves, Soledad tells Boris about Ester. Boris telegraphs Hugo about Ester being kidnapped. Beatriz tells Hugo where Arturo stashes his kidnap victims. Hugo should have guessed. It's the same place that Soledad was held. Hugo sends this information back to Boris just in time to prevent him from taking some time to relax with Marina. Since Boris' declaration isn't good enough on its own, Arturo is set free.

     Arturo scurries off to where Ester is and decides to kill her for trying to escape by throwing her off a high building.

     Meanwhile Fabio has found out that Alcides was killed in the mine collapse and he is really confused. Beatriz hates Alcides and she was happy to see this guy so it can't be Alcides but Hugo is dead and buried so it can't be him. It's too much for Fabio's little brain. Apparently, it was not too much for him to find out where Hugo and Beatriz are staying and he surprises them.

     Tomorrow it looks like either Beatriz or Fabio gets shot.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Thursday's Capitulo [USA, 3/13/08]  Author: Val (---)  Date:   03-14-08 00:05 PDT

     Thursday's show had very few scenes worth watching. Enough with the Burkes--why don't they have them in a bathtub taking a bath which they really need. Enrico always looking for the treasure--give him something else to do--like he could have expanded on the "someone erased your memory" theory but no, all he wanted was the clue to the treasure. Esther always doing what she does best--the writers should reveal her secret concerning Soledad. I am getting really tired of her just acting all the almighty. Lucas--get him drunk again--that man is so boring. Ursula needs another line other than "mi nina." Enough with that line. Wish the writers would let Boris be the Boris we first met--Marina hanging on to him is a bit too much already.

     Pacquito and Eloisa are quite a pair--those two are never boring. It won't be long before Eloisa is engaged to Arturo and after that happens, Hugo will be back as Alcides. Let's face it, that needs to happen soon because Soledad is in really big trouble with all the town's people. Someone has to come to her rescue--her parents certainly won't and all Ursula can do is say, "mi nina."

     Hope Friday's show is better and that this story moves faster.

 

Telenovela-World:  short summary of Thursday's episode [USA, 3/13/08] from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   03-14-08 05:05 PDT

     La Traicion, Mar 13 - Ester avoids a fall; Enrico finds a clue and Beatriz takes a bullet

     Fabio holds Hugo and Beatriz at gunpoint. He has decided that the brother with Beatriz is Alcides and Beatriz supports this interpretation. Since Beatriz is on good terms with this brother, Fabio concludes that Beatriz betrayed him with Alcides. Hugo doesn't seem to pick up on the parallels with his situation with Soledad. Fabio agrees to being paid off. Hugo goes off to get money and sneaks back in but Fabio gets the drop on him. There's a struggle and Beatriz gets shot.

     Arturo is forcing Ester to jump off the high place but his men report that the police have surrounded the church. Then Gladis shows up and forces Arturo to let Ester go. Gladis warns Ester that if she rats Arturo out, her family will pay the price. Ester agrees.

     Boris has let the police to the church. Arturo's men are arrested but there's no sign of Arturo or Ester. Suddenly Ester shows up but she declines to identify Arturo's men as her kidnappers and is a ungracious as ever. Inspector Duarte is suspicious but can do nothing.

     At the Obregon house, Enrico gets a psychic flash that Ester is ok. Then he tells Soledad about the treasure clue. Soledad has no idea what the clue could mean until she remembers that Jeremias gave her a jewelry box. Another clue is in the box that Enrico interprets as referring to a painting at the Hacienda Montenegro. Poof, he disappears.

     The police, Boris and Marina bring Ester home to much rejoicing from Soledad, Lucas and Ursula. Later, Boris and Marina sit down with Soledad to answer her questions about Hugo's death. Boris repeats the heart trouble story but he and Marina are hostile to Soledad about her rapid marriage to Alcides after Hugo's death. She is about to explain when, of course, Ester interrupts and throws Boris and Marina out. During the conversation, Marina took the opportunity to steal Soledad's engagement ring from Hugo. She tells herself that Soledad doesn't deserve to have it. After Boris and Marina leave, Ursula notices the theft but Soledad declines to notify the police.

     Paquito decides that Arturo is an eligible matrimonial candidate for Eloisa. They go to the Linares house to see him. Arturo is attracted to Eloisa but Gladis is nasty to Paquito. Paquito suggests that he can help redeem Arturo's reputation by his journalism. At this point, the police come to address Arturo.

     Los Burques decide to make another attempt to find Alcides' money at the Hacienda Montenegro. They find Enrico there but he isn't interested in their activities. They don't find any money but have fun dressing up in Hugo and Soledad's clothes. (Although Soledad is much taller than Helena, the skirts of her gown are not dragging on the grounds when Helena wears it.) Later, they find Enrico who is frustrated that he can't find the clue in the painting. He lets slip that he is looking for a treasure and Los Burques are immediately interested.

     Jeremias gets a report that Enrico has been seen at the Hacienda Montenegro and he and Rebeca set out for there.

     Beatriz is in the hospital. Hugo says that Beatriz shouldn't have risked her life for him and must survive because she is a 'grand mujer'. The doctor says that she lost a lot of blood and may have brain damage. However, the police show up an arrest Hugo.

     The police declare that Alcides is dead and as his widow, Soledad is his heir. Angry townspeople to whom Alcides owed money converge on the Obregon house demanding money. Ester and Lucas try to talk to them but the crowd gets ugly and starts throwing stones and tomatoes.

 

Telenovela-World:  Short summary of 3/17 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)

Date:   03-17-08 20:10 PDT

     Jeremias comes back from the dead; Marina goes to the dark side and Hugo falls into the water

     This novela sure keeps you guessing! We open with Los Burque trying to explain to Boris, Marina and Soledad what they are doing in the Hacienda Montenegro dressed up in the former owners' clothes. They babble something about being pursued by Arturo and Dr. Max. Soledad doesn't understand the Dr. Max part. I guess he hypnotized her into thinking he is a peace-loving guy. Soledad suggests that Los Burque take care of the Hacienda. With considerable reservations and dire threats made to Los Burque if they steal anything, Boris agrees. Talk about leaving the fox in charge of the henhouse! However, a few minutes after enjoying drinks on the balcony, our diminutive duo are off after the even more diminutive Enrico and the promise of treasure.

     As predicted, Ester was furious that Soledad gave away the Hacienda Montenegro. Lucas breezes in with the news that Aunt Antonia is arriving today. Lucas and Ester go off to fetch her from the train. Ursula is jealous that someone else will be around to take care of Soledad but Soledad reassures that they will always be best friends and sisters. Ursula is still concerned that the arrivial of Antonia will change everything.

     How right she is! Antonia is bad news. Upon hearing the story of what happened with Soledad, she declares that a sin has been committed and she wastes no time telling Soledad this. Lucas tries to convince her to be nicer to Soledad and Antonia appears to agree but when she's alone, Antonia says that Soledad can't keep her baby since it will bring disgrace on the family and that she herself will take it from Soledad's arms.

     The treasure clue from the seashell turns out to be a magic spell that brings Jeremias back from the dead or at least he so appears to Enrico. Jeremias tells Enrico that he must help him earn his way to heaven and then he can have the treasure. The first step is for Enrico to protect Soledad and her daughter. Enrico asks why Jeremias is so interested in Soledad but he won't say. We can guess, can't we? Those who suggested that Jeremias is really Soledad's father are probably correct and I'll go further and suggest that Antonia is her real mother. Antonia sees herself in Soledad as a woman pregnant from sinful behavior. I have certainly been wrong before so we shall see.

     Arturo gets released from prison much to Inspector's Duarte's disgust. Arturo wastes no time in putting the moves on Eloisa but she pretends to be offended. Later, Arturo tells his mother that Eloisa will be his but he is not sure he wants her as a wife. She is too 'fiera' (wild).

     Rebeca and Herclue-less are broke.

     Unfortunately, it appears that Marina is not 'de fiar' (trustworthy). First , she persuades Boris not to tell Hugo about lending the money to Soledad to pay Alcides' debts and then she gets Boris to stop on the way back to where Hugo is for some nookie. As we shall see, once again Hugo is in trouble and Boris isn't there. In a post coital cuddle, Marina has a thought bubble that she needs to separate Boris from Hugo and they should go far away with the money they can get from selling the Hacienda. This would seem to mean that Marina doesn't want Boris to tell Hugo that Soledad gave him the Hacienda and not just that he lent Soledad the money for Alcides' debts. Boris tells Marina not to let Hugo see the ring that Soledad gave her because Hugo needs to forget Soledad. This would indicate that Hugo would recognize the ring as Soledad's and that he may have given it to her.

     Finally, back at the hospital, Beatriz' act and the doctor convince Hugo that he should marry Beatriz as her last wish. Fortunately, before this takes place, Fabio shows up and kidnaps Beatriz and leaves Hugo a note. Hugo goes off on his own (of course) to deal with the situation. Fabio has Beatriz dangling over a cliff on the other side of a river. While Hugo is taking this in, Fabio sneaks up behind him, whacks him on the head and pushes him into the river.

     In the scenes from tomorrow's episode, we see the doctor performing heart massage on Hugo with as little success as he had with Beatriz and nobody is there to do Oriental foot massage on Hugo. Presumably Hugo has had an catalepsy attack. Only a miracle will save him!

 

Telenovela-World: Short summary of Tue.'s episode [USA, 3/18/08] (sorry it's late) from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   03-19-08 13:35 PDT

     Soledad saves Hugo, Enrico looks for a flower

     We open with Hugo in the river and Soledad troubled by a nightmare caused by their psychic connection. Hugo manages to get to the riverbank but he has a catalepsy attack. When Hugo didn't return, the doctor notified the police and they are all searching for Hugo. They find him, not breathing and with no pulse, on the riverbank. The doctor tries heart massage to no avail and eventually he decides Hugo is dead and he orders that Hugo's body be brought to his laboratory in town. They leave to get help moving Hugo's body.

     Meanwhile, Hugo has determined that the only thing that can help him is Soledad. He reaches out to her and asks for her help. She is beside him psychically and her kiss brings Hugo around just as the doctor and the police return. The doctor is surprised but doesn't appear to suspect the nature of Hugo's illness.

     Back in Soledad's bedroom, Ursula is anxiously monitoring Soledad's nightmare, which, from what she is saying, obviously involves Hugo. That witch Antonia barges in and wants to wake Soledad up. Fortunately, Ursula holds her off until Soledad has helped Hugo. The witch is determined to make Soledad forget Hugo. Dr. Max comes to see Soledad and it appears he is going to be the doctor for her pregnancy. The purpose of this visit is made clear when Dr. Max overhears Soledad tell Ursula to bring food to Los Burque. Now, he knows where they are.

     Los Burque run in terror from the resurrection of Jeremias but later spend the night in the master bedroom of the Hacienda where they are discovered by Boris and Marina. Boris wants to sell the hacienda and he needs Los Burques to put up for sale signs and show the place so he doesn't throw them out. Dr. Max is hiding in the bushes outside the Hacienda and overhears Boris says that it is time for him and Marina to return their 'patron'. He now knows that Hugo is alive and is determined to find him.

     Jeremias tells Enrico that the first step of his mission to help Soledad and her baby is to kill Antonia. Oh sorry, that would be my idea of helping Soledad. Jeremias tells Enrico to find a beautiful orchid in the forest.

     Presumably to raise money, Rebeca proposes putting on a show at the local taverna. It turns out that Jeremias took her out of a whorehouse. For some reason, this project involves Lucas. Rebeca putting the moves on Lucas is witnessed by Hercu-less and puts him in a jealous rage. He gets drunk and attacks Lucas.

     Back at the river, Hugo and the police find the cabin where Fabio is holding Beatriz. As one would expect, Beatriz was furious that Fabio messed up her plan to marry Hugo. She makes it clear that she considers him a low-life loser. The police attack the cabin while Hugo somehow manages to sneak inside the cabin and get the drop on Fabio. Hugo does a fancy reholstering of his gun and heaves Fabio out the window of the cabin into a hail of bullets. Beatriz swoons away, probably for effect.

     Back in the hospital, Beatriz wants Hugo to fulfill his promise to marry her as soon as possible. The doctor takes Hugo aside and tells him that Beatriz' whole 'about to die' thing is a lie and that she bribed the nurse. Hugo looks like a giant weight has been lifted off him and he leaves the hospital.

     Finally Boris and Marina show up. They give Hugo an edited version of what they were up to - leaving out receiving the Hacienda from Soledad and consummating their relationship. Hugo gives them an edited version of what he has been up to. When Hugo wants to talk about his illness, Boris sends Marina out. Hugo tells Boris to find a doctor who had tried to help his father, a Dr. von Sirac. Hugo says that he can't be dependent for his health on the love of a woman who betrayed him. And with this profoundly illogical conclusion, Dr. Max draw his sword outside Hugo's room (against 2 guys with guns - who do you think will prevail?)

     Soledad goes to visit Hugo's tomb. It will be the last time because she has agreed not to go there for the remainder of her pregnancy for health reasons. Soledad pays the cemetery guard to put flowers on Hugo's grave and after she leaves the evil Antonia pays the guy not to do so. Why should she care if Soledad isn't going to go to the tomb? We can guess that when Hugo ultimately comes back, he will interpret the lack of any attention to his grave as an proof of the fact that Soledad doesn't care about him.

 

Telenovela-World:  short summary of 3/19 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)

Date:   03-20-08 04:11 PDT

     Hugo takes a trip; Guillermo takes up the violin; Hercu-less takes a hike and Soledad takes 4 months of pregnancy

     There's always that difficult time in a novela while we wait for the heroine to get through a pregnancy. We moved forward four months tonight and there are three to go.

     Hugo is successful in avoiding coming into contact with Dr. Max. It turns out that Hugo can perform the Vulcan nerve pinch. He probably learned that in the Orient as well. Dr. Max is still convinced that Hugo is alive, though.

     Beatriz gets left at the hospital with Dr. Pablo. He tells her that she must learn to live without Hugo. She tells the doctor Sebastian's true identity, though and the good doctor is puzzled since he heard that Hugo de Medina was rich and is dead.

     It turns out that spirits who have returned from the dead don't necessarily have good memories. Jeremias leads Enrico up and down hills in search of the Orchid Vivantis. Enrico finally presents it to her four months later with instructions to guard it with her life since she will find out later why it is so important.

     Ursula knocks out Hercu-less to save Lucas. Rebeca is so annoyed with Hercu-less that she throws him out. Meanwhile, Rebeca is preparing for her spectacular. Guillermo Burke wants to go straight and settle down but Helena doesn't agree. A call for musicians for Rebeca's performance gives Guillermo a chance to dust off an old skill as a violinist and he gets the job as first violin in the orchestra! Meanwhile, Helena does not want to lose their cushy home and so she does almost nothing to notify people that it's for sale.

     Lucas gives Soledad a diary to keep her occupied while she is stuck at home during her pregnancy. She writes down what Ursula tells her about what is going on in town which is how we know that Arturo is courting Eloisa and has ceased persecuting the Obregons. Soledad dreams about Hugo but he is sad in her dreams and she can't remember or draw Hugo's smile. Antonia says nasty things to Soledad about her and her baby.

     Meanwhile Hugo, Boris & Marina go on a long trip to find Dr. von Sirac or Chirac or whatever. He turns out to be an old guy and definitely is not Ismael de la Rosa. He tells Hugo that he has discovered that a medicine can be made that lessens the effect of cataleptic attacks and this medicine is made from a rare orchid called the Orchid Vivantis! What a coincidence.

     Tomorrow, Antonia destroys the miracle Orchid Vivantis - uh oh!! So much for Soledad guarding it with her life. It looks like it's back to the hills for Enrico.

    

Telenovela-World:  Short summary of 3/20 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)

Date:   03-20-08 20:42 PDT

     Maybe Hugo can psychically tell Soledad to Stop, Drop and Roll

     I'm suffering from lack of Mario here. From having him on nearly all the time as two different characters, he's barely been visible in the last two episodes. Let's move this thing forward and get Hugo back in town!

     Enrico tells Soledad not only to protect the flower but to propagate it.

     Dr Chirac tells Hugo that an extract from the flower works to reduce the symptoms of catalepsy but the doctor can't get enough of the flowers to do a trial on humans. Hugo wants to be the guinea pig. He asks to see a picture of the flower and guess what? He knows where to find it. The ghost of his father showed it to him when he was a boy.

     Far from doing his usual disappearing trick, Enrico collides with Ester while trying to leave the house. While Ursula hides him, Enrico tells her that he sees a man in her future that will love her a lot - him. Ursula says they are just friends. Ultimately, Ester et al find Enrico. Lucas lets him go when Soledad tells them that Enrico had come to visit her. Antonia is scandalized (again) and Ester is not too pleased either.

     Guillermo comes back from rehearsal for the spectacular to a very unhappy Helena. She accuses him of drinking all night with Margot in the taverna. She complains about being left alone all day and having to tell lies to scare off potential buyers of the Hacienda. Guillermo says she should be happy: she wanted to stay in the Hacienda and, as he should know, she is an expert liar.

     We don't even get one episode without Hercu-less. He's back and he comes to the taverna trying to get money out of Rebeca. He's lost a bundle at cards. She refuses his requests. The guys to whom Hercu-less owes money beat him up. He is going to take his revenge by setting Rebecca's house on fire, when he overhears Eloisa playing hard to get (still) with Arturo. Hercu-less offers his services as confidential secretary and advisor on winning Eloisa to Arturo and he accepts.

     Marina has taken some of Hugo's money to get herself all tarted up. Boris is horrified but Marina thinks that they are owed something for being guard dogs for Hugo all the time and all he ever does is think about Soledad. Worse, as far as Marina is concerned, is that all Boris ever thinks about is Hugo. Boris tries to tell her that Hugo has suffered a lot but Marina puts on Soledad's ring and flounces towards the door. Too late, Boris warns her just as Hugo comes into the room and sees the ring. He wants to know where she got it. Marina tells him truthfully that Soledad gave it to her but she lies and says that Soledad told her she didn't want the cheap jewelry from Hugo since Alcides had given her better stuff. Hugo buys the ring from her and and has it put on a chain and wears it around his neck. He tells himself that he will always remember Soledad but they will be memories of betrayal, not love.

     Hugo tells Boris about Chirac's discoveries concerning the flower. He says that it's too bad that the only place the flower can be found is the place to which he won't return. Boris suggests that they go in disguise to find the flowers but Hugo refuses.

     Soledad tells Ursula that Enrico told her the flower was important and might be used to save someone's life. 'Someone?' says Ursula and Soledad says that Enrico didn't say who but she thinks he was talking about Hugo. Unfortunately, that witch Antonia is eavesdropping on this conversation. During the night, she steals the orchid from Soledad's room. She tells Soledad that it is a demonic flower and she has destroyed it. Soledad is devastated but fortunately, the plant wasn't destroyed and Soledad replants it.

     In some pillow talk, Boris and Marina wonder why the Hacienda hasn't sold. Then we see how Elena frightens off potential buyers by telling them that the house is haunted and that everyone who has owned it has died mysteriously. After the buyers run away, Guillermo asks Helena to come to the tavern to see the performance. She very cruelly tells him that she can see him make a fool of himself right there. Why should she go to town to see that? Guillermo is hurt and leaves but Helena is oblivious.

     Lucas overhears Antonia ranting against Soledad and her baby in language that strongly suggests not only that this woman shouldn't be anywhere near his pregnant daughter but that she needs medical attention. But he does nothing but tell Antonia not to speak to his daughter that way.

     Marina is convinced by Paquito's purple prose in the newspaper that the performance of a disguised ex-prostitute in a grubby tavern is a great social event she doesn't want to miss. Boris advises her not to mention it to Hugo as he doesn't want to be reminded of his past. Without seeing that Hugo has entered the room, Marina goes on to say that she is tired of being part of Hugo bitterness day and night. Hugo tells Boris and Marina that they are free to leave. Marina is glad to have the opportunity but Boris says that he will never leave Hugo. 'And what about me?' asks Marina. Boris says that they are together but Marina is not satisfied.

     The judge and Inspector Duarte convince Lucas to go the spectacular with them.

     Ester concludes that the fact that Antonia supposedly loves Soledad is an excuse for her behavior and that Soledad should apologize to her. Soledad somehow also comes to the conclusion that this witch loves her and is only trying to help and so she should apologize. When she is alone, Antonia says that Soledad is too proud and willful. She should be suffering because she is pregnant by a man who is not her husband and she will make that happen. When Soledad comes in to apologize, Antonia has thrown all the baby clothes on the fire. She tells Soledad that they fell in by mistake. Soledad goes to retrieve them and her gown catches on fire. Soledad screams for help. Antonia does nothing.

     Meanwhile, Hugo decides to buy a house in whatever town they are in. He sits down on the couch after dinner and all of a sudden he is unresponsive. He knows that Soledad is in trouble.

 

Telenovela-World:  Why Does Hugo Remain Dead? Author: Pussy Galore (---) Date:   03-20-08 16:11 PDT

     I don't get this. Why does Hugo want to remain dead? He wanted to freak Alcides out but Alcides is the one who's dead now! And he said he didn't want to make Soledad suffer anymore than she has. So what's the deal? Why not just come back, not forgive Soledad, and live his life instead of dealing with all of the trouble trying to remain dead is causing? Are we sure he will come back as Alcides? Is this rumor or fact? I don't get this either! If everything this novela has led us to believe so far is true, Soledad will know it's him in like two seconds! If she doesn't the whole love story breaks down.

      Re: Why Does Hugo Remain Dead? Author: Val (---) Date:   03-21-08 00:21 PDT

     In answer to your question "Why Does Hugo Remain Dead?" this is my take on it. Hugo needs to remain dead to Soledad because it would cause him too much pain to confront her. He does not and cannot take what he thinks would be a lie from Soledad. La Traicion (The Betrayal) is that Soledad lied and never cared or loved him--of that he has convinced himself so if he comes back and confronts her and she tries to explain everything and tell him the truth, he will not believe her and he will not be able to take it--the hurt would be too much.

     Then there is the whole trust thing--if Hugo believes that Soledad betrayed him then how can he trust her again? He would have his doubts for sure.

     He will come back as Alcides--that is a fact not a rumor. The character description of Eloisa says so. Eloisa will be engaged to Arturo when he comes back so I don't think it'll happen this week. Eloisa at this time is not with Arturo as you know.

     Concerning the fact that Soledad will know its Hugo in two seconds is questionable. As you will recall, she thought it was Hugo at the cabana and starting kissing him and it was really Alcides. Actually there was only one time that she recognized Hugo as Alcides--when she was tied up by Arturo's men. That whole scene was so romantic but romance aside, he (Hugo) did not act like Alcides so maybe that was why she immediately recognized him. When Hugo comes back as Alcides he will act like Alcides--maybe with time she will be doubtful but two seconds? You're giving her too much credit. The whole love story will not break down if she doesn't recognize him, I think it will be more interesting. Someone has to break the barrier of doubt and who better that Soledad. How she breaks that barrier will be interesting to say the least. So, it is the "how it will happen" that will make this a great love story.

     In conclusion, Hugo is dealing with this traicion with pride. He has to work on conquering his pride and when he is successful then he will be ready to hear the truth.

      Not Two Seconds Author: Pussy Galore (---) Date:   03-21-08 16:49 PDT

     Okay maybe not two seconds but still! If Alcides comes back that means they are still married. So they will have to have a lot of contact even just to get a divorce. She's got to realize something is up. Also, Alcides knew the baby was not his. But Hugo doesn't know he knew that. How can they get around Hugo not finding out the truth about that? Wouldn't he, as Alcides, say something to her about "his" kid and her immediately say it's not his? How can they have any conversations with this truth not coming out? Also about Hugo's pride. Others have said this, and maybe we're supposed to think it, but I just don't see it. He has one proof on top of another that Soledad is lying. Now even Boris is in on it not revealing the ring lie or the hacienda. We know everything but Hugo doesn't. I've said from the beginning JUST ASK HER! But with all that information in his head he won't because he knows he can't believe her. And everything and everyone only confirms that. I don't think it's pride, just the true belief that he was betrayed and can never trust her.

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      Re: Not Two Seconds Author: Val (---) Date:   03-21-08 17:02 PDT

     Let's say Soledad's baby is taken away from her. Hugo comes back as Alcides and asks about the baby--all she has to say is "I don't want to talk about it." This can also be confirmed by all around her--"don't ask her about the child she lost--that would be too cruel." With all of that drama, Hugo will not ask. That is one possibility. Visualize her not wanting to talk about the daughter and he being tormented with dreams about a little girl. It could happen that way.

     The novela is coming on so I'll discuss pride later.

      Clever Author: Pussy Galore (---) Date:   03-21-08 18:54 PDT

     Yes I could see that happening. Just to drive me crazy Val! But if she is taken I hope it's not by that evil loon Antonia! She'll probably beat the kid to death for being the product of "sin." Ugh. Why can't Soledad tell him, Hugo becomes himself, and they look for their baby together! But that will never happen in this novela! Not cruel enough! I'll come back to see what you have to say about pride.

      Re: Why Does Hugo Remain Dead? Author: Tranquila (---) Date:   03-21-08 07:44 PDT

     That's not love Hugo feels for Soledad; it's something else like sexual attraction or infatuation. Love means you think well of the person you love and don't believe bad things about them until you've got proof. Even then, you try to understand the situation. You don't just go and condemn them without a hearing. That's stupid pride. Sheesh!!!

     Whatever this is, so far it's a one-sided love story. Solead is loyal. I think she really loves and if somebody came with bad gossip about her Hugo she wouldn't just believe it.

      Re: Why Does Hugo Remain Dead? Author: Val (---) Date:   03-21-08 09:35 PDT

     Men do not think like women.

     Concerning what Hugo went through--being buried alive, coming back AND LOOKING FOR SOLEDAD, seeing her get married, and if that wasn't enough witnessing what he thought was a romantic love scene between two people in love, PLUS all the other things/words he overheard from different people--his reaction is justified.

     Women, especially our heroine Soledad, are a much stronger sex especially when it comes to love. We would confront a man--forget our ego--we would want a face-to-face explanation. Soledad always gave him the benefit of the doubt but she has always lived as a princess with no worries while Hugo has always lived secluded and with a whole lot of worries thinking the next attack would be his doom.

     Very different backgrounds, different sexes, different ways of thinking, different experiences, and I could go on and on.

     Hugo loves Soledad but as some others have stated, he has issues he needs to resolve. Yes, life gave him a chance to know love. That may be true but if we analyze the situation--he came to know only young love--not the mature, deep love that really binds someone to another person. Hugo needs to find that deep love all by himself--no one can give it to you but he's working at it even though he might not recognize it now.

 

Telenovela-World:  short summary of 3/21 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-22-08 07:46 PDT

     Hugo has a dream and Soledad sniffs a flower

     Lots of things happened tonight - but the good news is that Hugo's coming back to town.

     Ursula puts out the fire in Soledad's clothing. Antonía says it is her fault - she thought she was in hell - but Ester blames Soledad. Fortunately, it appears that Soledad wasn't burned but after a few minutes she has intense abdominal pain. For some reason, Ester and Ursula have to go for Mad Max leaving Soledad alone with Antonía.

     Hugo is unconscious but Boris says that his condition is different than a cataleptic attack. He didn't have any symptoms beforehand, he hadn't had any emotional distress. Boris sends Marina for Dr. Chirac. We see Hugo's dream. He is in a forest being called by a little girl. He asks her what he can do for her (what a sweet smile!) and she asks him not to leave her and points to a vision of Soledad crying out in pain and fear for her baby. At this moment, Hugo wakes up and tells Boris that Soledad is in danger.

     It turns out that Dr. Max, along with all the other men in town, are at the tavern for the spectacular. This includes Lucas, who continues to demonstrate his weakness by letting his companions persuade him to have a drink.

     Rebeca is worried that Hercu-less will crash the show and create a scene but the tavern owner tells that he will take care of Hercu-less. Sure enough, it appears that you have to have id to get into the show as well as a ticket. Hercu-less has a fake beard doesn't have any id and they are about to throw him out when Arturo ids Hercu-less as his employee and he stays. Arturo also spots Eloisa and Paquito in the crowd. Eloisa has paid Hercu-less to promote her suit with Arturo.

     Guillermo is all dressed up in spiffy suit. He tells Margot that he is sad that Helena hasn't come to see him perform. He has always wanted to show her his talent and have her applauding from the front row. Margot says that maybe it is better she didn't come. She would just make him nervous.

     Soledad can't understand why her baby is moving around so much. Antonía goes to make her some tea and in the hall tells herself that if it is God's will that Soledad lose her baby to remove the stain from the family - so be it. Well at least she didn't say it to Soledad.

     Dr. Max is not in his laboratory but Ester and Ursula find a note that says he is at the Tavern. They also find Enrico at Dr. Max's. Upon being informed (I guess he didn't get the psychic message like he has before) that Soledad is ill, he wants to help. Ester refuses his help but Enrico follows them to the tavern. Helena tries to attend the spectacular but the bouncer doesn't believe she is Guillermo's wife since he never mentioned he was married. Then Ester and Ursula show up. The bouncer won't let Ester in without a ticket even to fetch the doctor. While the bouncer is arguing with Ester, Helena and Enrico slip in to the tavern.

     Guillermo's opening act is a big success. There are demands for an encore but Guillermo says he has only practiced on piece. Then the Mysterious Lady performs. Her high-class act is basically a strip tease. However, she has barely gotten started when Manrique, the money lender, runs up and hands Rebeca a bunch of money to perform just for him or better yet to go off with him. This is too much for Hercu-less who punches him out. A wild brawl ensues during which Arturo rescues Eloisa from a lecherous patron and a drunk Lucas ducks out to Rebeca's dressing room.

     Dr. Max has left the Tavern with Enrico before Rebeca starts to perform and she sees Enrico with the Obragons . Ester tells her driver to pick up Lucas at the club on the way back but Enrico tells her that Lucas is at the tavern . Ester clearly demonstrates what she considers most important when she sends the doctor, Enrico and Ursula to the house while she stays behind to find Lucas. Of course, she catches Lucas putting the moves on Rebeca but not before Rebeca finds out that Soledad and Enrico are friends and concludes that Soledad has something to do with the treasure. In their carriage, Lucas tells Ester that his conduct was insupportable and offers to leave the house but no such luck. Ester demands that he stay in the house to preserve appearances until Soledad has her baby.

     The baby is moving so much that it is causing terrible pain for Soledad. Antonia thinks that it is contractions but all of a sudden the pain and the movement stop. Now Soledad is concerned that she can't feel the baby move at all. Soledad falls asleep.

     Dr. Chirac does not know what happened to Hugo but he says that he has heard of out of body experiences like Hugo describes. Hugo asks Dr. Chirac why he inherited the catalepsy from his father but Alcides didn't. The doctor says that inherited diseases are like a lottery. Then Hugo asks if a child of Alcides could inherit catalepsy and the doctor says yes.

     Dr. Max arrives at the Obregons and is concerned that he can't wake Soledad up. Ursula brings in, what else, the flower. Waving it under Soledad's nose brings her around (it also brings on a thunderstorm.) Dr. Max can't hear the baby's heartbeat and concludes that the fetus has died. He wants to give Soledad an injection presumably to induce labor or else she will die.

     Eloisa lays it on thick and Arturo asks her to marry him. She is ecstatic but Paquito is jealous. Once Eloisa has Arturo's money, he vows to kill Arturo and have Eloisa for himself.

     Back at the Hacienda, Helena tells Guillermo to enjoy his 5 minutes of fame and tomorrow

they will go back to their old lives. Guillermo says that now that he has discovered music again, he isn't going back to his old life of robbery. Helena refuses to accept this so Guillermo tells her that he isn't going to help her anymore. We also find out that Guillermo came from a rich family who gave him music lessons since he was a child. He has lost touch with his father, though and he is probably dead.

     Hugo tells Boris and Marina that they are returning to the capital right away without even going to Dr. Chirac's lab to pick up some of the flower extract he just got. Hugo has interpreted his dream as meaning that Soledad's baby has inherited catalepsy, they are both in danger of dying and only the flower can help.

     (So Soledad gets more suffering on Hugo's tab. At the beginning of the novela, he swore he would never inflict what his mother went through on another woman but he exposes a woman he loves to the chance that she will get pregnant and that the child could inherit his disease. Maybe she would have chosen to take the risk but he didn't tell her. The discovery of the flower may make lessen the effect of the disease but Dr. Chirac did not say it was a cure and as far as Hugo knew when he had sex with Soledad, there was no cure.)

     (It would seem that the baby is having an attack of catalepsy in the womb, which is why Dr. Max can't hear the heartbeat. When Hugo and the flower 'bring the baby back to life,' Dr. Max is going to come to the same conclusion as Hugo - that the baby has inherited the disease from its father and Soledad and the baby will be in the evil doctor's crosshairs.)

     Monday - Soledad, Ursula and Enrico try to escape from the house and have an accident. Get on the road, Hugo!!!

 

Telenovela-World:  Short summary of 3/24 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-24-08 20:22 PDT

     Lucas gets a spine, Hugo gets the Orchid elixir and Soledad's baby hangs in there

     OK, let's get through the boring parts of the story:

     Guillermo is still rejecting Elena. After Elena has a dream that Guillermo takes up with Margot, she threatens to destroy his violin. He says that if she does, there will be consequences.

     Omar, the bar owner tells Rebeca that she is responsible for the damage caused by the brawl since Hercu-less started it and won't give her any of the proceeds of the spectacular.

     Eloisa and Paquito continue the same discussion. He is jealous of her relations with other men. She is doing what she has to get rich and she will always be Paquito's lover. Arturo finds Eloisa's earring in his carriage. He returns to her house to return it and finding the door open, walks in looking for her. Rebeca intercepts Paquito before he goes into Eloisa's room where Paquito is now under the bed. She takes the earring and asks him to leave. Once he his gone, she goes into Eloisa's room. Eloisa tells her that she and Arturo are engaged and commiserates with Rebeca's failure to get any money from the spectacular. Upon leaving, Rebeca notices Paquito's shoes. She intercepts Paquito on the way out of Eloisa's room.

     It's surprising that it has taken this long for her to discover Eloisa and Paquito. They weren't very discreet but maybe Rebeca was less observant when she had Hercu-less warming her bed. Paquito confesses his secret of pretending to be effeminate to get the confidence of women and keep men from seeing him as a threat. Rebeca tells Paquito that he must help her get the money from the spectacular or she will betray his secret.

     Now, the good parts.

     Soledad refuses to accept that her baby is dead and will not let Dr. Max induce an abortion. Dr. Max suggests to Antonia that if Soledad will not agree to the procedure, she should be sedated

with ether and forced to submit to it. Ester tries to convince Soledad that her life is at stake if she continues to carry the dead fetus but Soledad is adamant. Ester leaves to consult with Dr. Max and he convinces her that sedating Soledad by force is their only choice. Lucas refuses to help.

     Meanwhile, Enrico has snuck into where Ursula is and convinces her that to save Soledad, they must run away. They take off in a carriage with Ester, Lucas, Urusla, Dr. Max and Antonia in hot pursuit. Speed kills as they say and Enrico crashes the carriage throwing Soledad unconsious onto the road.

     Hugo tells Boris and Marina that Dr. Chirac has confirmed that Soledad's baby could have catalepsy. "Imagine when they pronounce the baby dead, when it really isn't." Hugo vows that this tragedy must be avoided at all costs and to do so they will return to San Marino by the first train.

     Marina is happy to return to San Marino to find out what Los Burque have been up to and to sell the Hacienda. Boris is not so happy. He is worried that someone will recognize Hugo and that in close proximity to Soledad, Hugo will be even more bitter. Marina says that she is sure Hugo will be careful not to be recognized and his bitterness is his problem. She just wants the money from the sale of the Hacienda. Boris seems to have reneged on what he ageed to before with Marina. He now says that he will only deduct the amount of money that he lent Soledad from the sale proceeds and give the rest to Hugo. Marina vows they will make good money from the sale of the Hacienda.

     In spite of the fact that Hugo believes that Soledad and her baby are in imminent danger, he is going to let Dr. Chirac try the Orchid elixir on him when he having a catalepsy attack induced by the doctor. Marina express her doubts about he wisdom of this decision but Hugo says that he must test the elixir. It is the only hope for the baby. Hugo asks Boris to help Soledad and her baby if he doesn't survive this experiment. Boris says that he will be as loyal to Soledad and her baby as he is to Hugo. (Hugo doesn't say, 'I knew I could count on you' or 'thanks, my friend.' He says nothing and give Boris a long hard look. Does Hugo have some doubts about just how loyal Boris is???)

     The injection of the orchid elixir seems to have no effect on Hugo. His heartbeat is barely perceptible but Dr. Chirac notices that he is having rapid eye movments as if he were dreaming. Hugo is off on another out of body experience. He gets down beside Soledad who is lying in the road. She is barely conscious but asks him to save her baby. He puts his hand on her abdomen and says that he will help her. Hugo's physical body goes into convulsions and Dr. Chirac injects something directly into his heart. Hugo wakes up. He says that he feels like he has just come back from a long journey but he is sure of one thing - Soledad's baby does have catalepsy.

     Meanwhile, Ester et al have found Soledad's overturned carriage. Soledad is still unconscious and they take her back to the house. Dr. Max is about take advantage of her being unconscious to give Soledad the injection that will induce the abortion when Soledad wakes up and tries to resist. Ester and Antonia hold her down. Who comes to the rescue but Lucas! He punches Dr. Max out and redeems himself. Soledad feels her baby move and Dr. Max confirms that the baby's heart is beating again. Later, Soledad tells Lucas that Hugo was with her after the accident. She is sure that he is watching them from heaven and that they are not alone.

     Ester recognizes that Ursula and Enrico saved Soledad and thanks them. Ester is also for telling Dr. Max that his services as Soledad's physician are no longer needed but Antonia gets her to change her mind. (The scenes from tomorrow indicate that these two will form an unholy alliance.) As we expected, the miraculous recovery of Soledad's baby convinces Dr. Max that it has inherited catalepsy. He wants the baby, once it is born, to continue his experiments that he hopes will reanimate, Eva, his dead wife who apparently is stored in a cupboard filled with weird green light.

     Hugo is devastated to learn that the Orchid elixir did not work. Dr. Chirac says that more experimentation is necessary. Hugo wants the doctor to come to San Marino with him. The doctor is reluctant but Hugo insists that the life of the baby is in danger. He will bring all the equipment that the doctor needs.

     It's going to take Team Hugo, now including Dr. Chirac, three months to get back to the city. The plan is that Hugo will hang out at the hotel while Boris and Marina get close to Soledad and offer Dr. Chirac's help. Boris confesses that he and Marina weren't very nice to Soledad the last time they met because of what she had done to Hugo and she might reject them. Hugo orders them to be nice to Soledad from now on and if they can't do the job, he'll do it himself.

     Tomorrow - Hugo is in disguise with cute John Lennon style sunglasses.

    

Telenovela-World:  Short summary of 3/25 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-25-08 20:53 PDT

     People get ready, there's a train a-coming and Hugo's aboard!

     Not a lot happened in this episode - just setting things up for the birth that will probably happen tomorrow.

     We pass the remaining three month of Soledad's pregnancy. (She barely looks 6 months pregnant much less 9 months). During this time, the Mysterious Lady (ML) show gets back in business thanks to Paquito. Elena smashes Guillermo's violin and he walks out on her. He is mobbed by beautiful ladies during his performances.

     Rebeca scolds Eloisa for having an affair with Paquito behind her back and Eloisa says that once she marries Arturo, she won't see Paquito again. Rebeca warns Eloisa that Arturo is a violent guy and if he finds out she is cheating on him with Paquito, he'll cut her throat.

     Arturo refuses to bail Hercu-less out of prison after the tavern fiasco but Hercu-less writes an appeal to Gladis, his mother, and she defies Arturo and hires him as her coachman & companion.

     Ester throws Lucas out of her bed and they behave so strangely to one another in the house that Soledad is afraid to ask what is going on.

     Dr. Max sobs over a picture of his dead wife and promises that he will succeed in bringing them together again and for this he needs Soledad's baby.

     Antonia apologizes to Soledad about supporting Dr. Max's decision to abort her baby. However, once she is outside Soledad's room, the evil Antonia takes over and once again she says that Soledad will suffer unless the baby is taken from her. Antonia suggests to Ester that the baby should be put up for adoption but Ester says that she would never do that to her daughter. Dr. Max overhears this conversation and he tells Antonia that he agrees with her that the baby should be taken from Soledad. The baby will probably have physical and mental problems. If they work together, they can prevent another tragedy. Dr. Max will say that the baby was born dead and Antonia will make sure that he continues as Soledad's doctor. Dr. Max promises Antonia that the baby won't be harmed. If it is a boy, he'll leave it at a seminary. If a girl, a convent. To make sure this happens, Dr. Max has run the other doctor out of town.

     Meanwhile, team Hugo is travelling back to the city. Hugo tells Marina that he doesn't love Soledad any more but he has to make sure that his nephew does get buried alive during an attack of catalepsy. Before boarding the train, Hugo dreams about his mother. He tells himself that he is helping Soledad so that she doesn't suffer like his mother did (You might have thought about that before you got Soledad pregnant, Hugo.) Hugo says that he will help Soledad but he won't forgive her betrayal.

     During the journey, Boris makes arrangements for a closed carriage to take Hugo to the hotel when they arrive at the capital. However, Dr. Chirac has telegraphed Dr. Max about his arrival. He tell Hugo that he can use Dr. Max's laboratories. Hugo tells Dr. Chirac that that was a mistake. Dr. Max is not trustworthy. This necesitates a change of plan. They will all go to San Marino.

     Since Paquito has bribed a person at the telegraph office to give him copies of all incoming messages, he writes a story about the arrival of Dr. Chirac. Rebeca decides she wants to be photographed with him as the ML. Soledad also hears about Dr. Chirac's arrival and she impulsively decides to meet him at the train. She has a premonition that Dr. Sirac is the only one who can help her.

     Guillermo takes Margot to the Hacienda and tells Elena that he wants to buy it and that he and Margot are engaged. It's not true but Elena chases them out of the place with a shotgun. Later Guillermo gets a note from Elena saying that he has made her sad and she is going to throw herself in front of a train. Guillermo goes to the tracks and diverts the train from the track where Elena is.

     It turns out that there is trouble on the San Marino track and the train won't stop there. Hugo and everyone on the train will have to get off at the capital. Soledad and Ursula arrive at the train station. An employee tells her that Dr. Chirac is not an arriving passenger at that station; he's going to San Marino. Soledad is upset that all their effort was for nothing but Ursula wants to ask someone else at the Station. She goes inside and Soledad sits on a bench. Out comes Hugo cleverly disguised with little sunglasses and they look right at each other.

     Tomorrow - Our worst fears are realized - Hugo wears his hair like Alcides! Oh yes and Soledad goes into labor.

    

Telenovela-World:  Short summary of 3/26 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-26-08 19:47 PDT

     Alcides is alive; Dr. Chirac is dead and Aurora is born

     Holy Mackerel! We're back to hurtling forward in the story.

     It's all happening at the train station, which looks like a Greek temple. Soledad sees Hugo. She is distracted for a second by Ursula and when she looks back Hugo has disappeared. Meanwhile Hugo tells the doctor what happened and Team Hugo splits up to meet later at the hotel. Soledad is running around looking for Hugo. Ursula convinces Soledad that she should concentrate on finding Dr. Chirac and Ursula leaves her to go have the doctor called (you should know better Ursula). Behind a giant column, we can see Hugo making himself look like Alcides. Dr. Chirac comes out and introduces himself to Soledad. She asks him to attend at her delivery. He says that he is more of scientist than a practitioner. He is here to investigate an illness called... At this point Hugo shows himself to Soledad to keep the doctor from blabbing about catalepsy to Soledad. She runs after him.

     Ester runs into Rebeca at the train station. Warned just in time by Paquito, she whips off her ML wig and hat. Ester asks for Rebecca's help in identifying the ML because she is involved with Lucas. Rebeca promises to help Ester all she can. Antonia overhears the conversation.

     Dr. Max has come to meet Dr. Chirac. When Chirac tells Max that he can't come to his laboratory right away because he is going to attend a birth, Dr. Max stabs him. Boris and Marina find him and with his dying breath he says that Hugo must find his son and give him the doctor's papers. His son is familiar with his research. Unfortunately, Dr. Chirac does not manage to tell Boris and Marina who stabbed him. Paquito sees B & M huddled over the body and raises the alarm. B & M flee.

     Los Burque are having their same tiresome argument when the police come and try to arrest for illegally diverting a train. They manage to escape.

     Meanwhile Soledad has chased Hugo into a forest. Why there is a forest right next to the train station in a big city is not clear. Hugo hides behind a tree and apparently turns to stone. First, Soledad runs around yelling, "Hugo, mi amor," then she hears a noise and runs off. Hugo doesn't move. Los Burque are in the forest. They hide from the police behind a bush and when they stand up, they see Hugo standing there looking at them. Of course, they think he is Alcides and run away in terror. While they are recovering from this horror, the police arrest them. As they are being led away, a policeman comes to tell Inspector Duarte that Dr. Chirac has been murdered. Still hiding behind the tree, Hugo hears the news. "No puede ser," he says.

     Eloisa is having a fitting of her wedding dress and she notices that Gladis is sad. Apparently, today is Beatriz' birthday and Gladis misses her. Poof! We see Nurse Beatriz having a birthday cake with Dr. Pablo and the other nurses. She is so happy that nursing has cured her of her psychological problems. Dr. Pablo says that she is an excellent nurse.

     No one can find Soledad. Maybe she got on a train. Lucas and Ester can't understand what she was doing. Ursula tells them that Soledad thought she saw Hugo. Ester and Lucas decide to wait at home for news. Rebeca tells Paquito what Ursula said about Soledad seeing Hugo.

     Boris and Marina are at the hotel waiting for Hugo. Boris is very concerned but Marina says that Hugo can take care of himself. Boris says that he hopes no one has seen Hugo. If someone sees Hugo, they are all dead.

     Besides Soledad, only two people have seen Hugo but they have big mouths. Arturo is walking with Eloisa. Arturo says that Beatriz is dead to him. They encounter the police taking Los Burque to the station. Los Burques are telling anyone who will listen that they have seen Alcides. Arturo is interested to hear about what they saw.

     Finally Hugo stirs from behind the tree and immediately Soledad finds him. She embraces him, doesn't tell him anything useful and faints as she goes into labor. Hugo carries her to Dr. Max's house. Hugo tells a deeply suspicious Dr. Max that he is Alcides and then acts as birthing coach for Soledad but she can't see him.

     A campesino tells Beatriz that there is a guy who has been living in a cave for months who needs medical attention. Beatriz goes there with him but the campesino won't go into the cave. I'm thinking it's a trap and it's Fabio but it's Alcides and he's doesn't recognize Beatriz - he's lost his memory! (For a guy whose been living in a cave for months, Alcides' hair looks really good).

     Jeremias the ghost comes to get Enrico to help Soledad. Enrico goes to the Obregon's house and tells them that he knows where Soledad is and she is about to give birth.

     Eloisa tells Rebeca and Paquito that Los Burque are claiming that they saw Alcides.

     While lightning flashes and thunder crashes, Soledad's baby is born. Soledad asks to hold the baby. Dr. Max says he has to examine the baby. Hugo tells him to give her the baby. The credits roll.

     Scenes from tomorrow are very confusing.

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of Mar. 27 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   03-28-08 08:00 PDT

     Beatriz tells lies to Alcides and Soledad tells lies to Hugo

     Hugo holds baby Aurora and is says how beautiful she is. He gives the baby to Soledad and tells her that he is Alcides, not Hugo. He says that Dr. Max told him something happened to the baby before she was born and asks Soledad what happened. She tells him that Dr. Max thought the baby had died but it wasn't so. 'That's what I thought,' says Hugo and when Soledad asks him what he said, he tells her that she has to take care of the baby, 'our baby.'

     Since we know that if Hugo finds out that the baby is his, the novela is basically over, we are not surprised that when Soledad tells Alcides that she doesn't like him saying that the baby is his when he knows that she's Hugo's. Unfortunately, Hugo doesn't hear this. (And, of course, it seems ridiculous that with all that has happened between them, Soledad can't tell that this is Hugo, not Alcides. Let us suggest that having just had the baby, Soledad's psychic powers are directed at the baby, not at Hugo. Later, Soledad will say that Alcides seems to be different.)

     Hugo cries thinking how circumstances have brought him back to being near Soledad again when all he wants to do is start his life again far away from her. He pulls himself together saying that he has to find Dr. Chirac now. Dr. Max threatens him with his sword. Max is convinced that he is Hugo, not Alcides. Hugo is packing heat, however, and Dr. Max has to back down. (We know that Dr. Max has a gun. I wonder why he wears a sword? Considering his propensity to kill people, it's probably better that he doesn't carry a gun all the time.) There's a knock on the door. It's the Obragons come to fetch Soledad. Hugo disappears.

     In the cave, Beatriz gets Alcides to give her one of his rings on the promise that she will help him find out who he is. She also shaves off his beard. Back at the hospital, she gets some drugs and vows vengeance on Alcides for all that he has done. (Working at the hospital obviously hasn't cured all of Beatriz' psychological problems.)

     At Dr. Max's, Beatriz tells her family that Alcides is alive and is the one who brought her there. They are impactados. Antonia scolds Dr. Max for not fulfilling his part of the bargain when Soledad's baby was born. Dr. Max says that he didn't have the opportunity to do say that the baby was dead with Alcides there. Now they hatch a plan to steal the baby from Soledad.

     Hugo returns to the hotel and Boris and Marina tell him about Dr. Chirac's last words. Hugo says that he didn't know Chirac had a son. Hugo tells Boris and Marina how much he enjoyed holding Soledad's baby but his pleasure was tempered by the fact that the baby was the living proof of Soledad's betrayal with his brother. Boris changes the subject to their future plans. Hugo wants to be based at San Marino. At this point, Boris has to confess to Hugo about Soledad selling them the hacienda. Hugo is not a happy camper and Marina's excuse that they were just trying to prevent him from suffering further doesn't convince Hugo. He tells them not to hide anything from him in the future.

     Paquito convinces Inspector Duarte to release Los Burque because there is no proof they were responsible for train incident. Paquito encourages the Inspector to focus on the possibility that Alcides de Medina is alive. Inspector Duarte agrees that if Alcides is alive, he should be hanged for trying to kill Soledad in the mine.

     The enterprising Paquito finds out where Hugo is staying. Boris sees him and is able to warn Hugo. Paquito ambushes Team Hugo outside the hotel but they apparently have agreed upon a story. Hugo/Alcides claims that after he escaped from the mine, he lost his memory for several months. This enables him avoid Paquito's questions about what happened to his inheritance from Hugo. They also have a story ready for Paquito's question about why Boris and Marina are working for Alcides. Boris gambled and drank away his inheritance from Hugo and got Soledad to sell him the Hacienda for less than its market value. In return for not suing them, Boris and Marina have agreed to return the Hacienda to Hugo/Alcides and work for him. Paquito leaves but says that this is not the last time they will see him. Hugo recalls seeing Paquito with Eloisa and Boris offers to sniff around for dirt that they can use against him. Hugo agrees.

     Paquito is still not convinced which brother this is.

     Boris and Marina throw Elena out of the Hacienda. Elena refuses to play second fiddle (heh heh) to Guillermo's musical career so that when he goes back to playing in the taverna, she is looking for work, legal or otherwise. Dr. Max, who happens to be in the tavern, hires her to take care of a baby that he intends to acquire shortly. She agrees to work for him. Later, at Dr. Max's laboratory, he lays out the rules: she cannot tell anyone about what she is doing; she has to be clean; and she can't snoop around in Dr. Max's stuff especially the mysterious cabinet. Elena agrees and goes to take a bath. She reappears in a dress that obviously belonged to Dr. Max's dead wife, Eva, and Dr. Max is impactado seeing her.

     Beatriz sells Alicides' ring and uses the money to rent a barn. She brings Alcides there and injects him with something saying that she will make him pay for what he has done. Staggering around under the influence of whatever drug she injected him with, Alcides asks why she is doing this, he doesn't even know who she is.

     Eloisa is all happy to hear that Alcides is alive and Paquito is jealous. Eloisa says that the only thing she likes about Arturo is his money but Alcides is a different matter.

     At the Obragon's Antonia is trying to get rid of Ursula and tells Ester that she can take of Soledad and the baby. Lucas reads to them the article that Paquito wrote about the return of Alicides. Soledad is confused because Alcides seemed different to her and actually saved her life by taking her to Dr. Max when she went into labor. Antonia says that people change and maybe she should go back to her husband.

     Team Hugo buries Dr. Chirac. They puzzle about why he was murdered.

     (Now the basis is laid for the big lie, part 2.) Enrico comes to visit Soledad and gives her a necklace from Jeremias that Aurora must wear all the time to protect her. He tells her that he has a feeling that something bad will happen to the baby. Ester comes in and says that if Alicides doesn't remember that the baby isn't his, Soledad should lie to him and say that it is because otherwise she may be putting her family in danger. Soledad accepts this weird rationale.

     At the Hacienda, Hugo tells Boris and Marina that he has been thinking that maybe he was wrong about Soledad. The fact that she sold the Hacienda to Boris for so little money indicates that she is not mercenary and he finally recognizes that Ester may have had ulterior motives for telling Dr. Max that the baby was Alcides' and Ester has never liked him. He needs to go and ask Soledad directly about her relationship with Alcides.

     He comes to visit Soledad and tells her that he doesn't really remember but he thinks that they were lovers before she got engaged to Hugo and that the baby is his. Soledad hesitates but finally confirms this story. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Hugo says vengeance is mine (again).

 

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 3/28 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-29-08 18:08 PDT

     Alcides gets thrashed, Aurora gets snatched and Ursula gets fired

     Hugo makes sure that Soledad confirms the lie that she and Alcides were lovers before she met Hugo and that her baby is Alcides'. Poor Hugo looks like a ton of bricks fell on him. Soledad tells Hugo that even though they are still married she won't go back and live with him no matter what he does. He mistreated her and was violent. Hugo says that he is sorry for that but she can't claim to be the innocent victim since and Alcides were laughing at Hugo while they betrayed him. Soledad obviously doesn't want to go down this road so she says that now Aurora is here everything is different and she can't tolerate Alcides' violence. Ester and Antonia are listening in the hall. Soledad says that now that she has answered his questions, she wants him to go away and not come back. Hugo says that he has changed but Soledad responds that she doesn't believe him. Hugo says that he has a right to see the baby and will be back to keep an eye on her. He leaves and Soledad asks her Hugo to forgive her. He will always be the only father of her baby.

     Outside, Antonia introduces herself to Hugo. She appears to support the idea that Soledad should return to him. Hugo politely declines to discuss his personal affairs with her and kisses her hand and departs. (I'm surprised Antonia didn't turn into a frog right there. If Hugo kissed my hand, I'd melt into a little puddle.)

     At the barn, Beatriz has stripped down to her corset to administer vengeance to Alcides. He is trussed up like a chicken and she injects him with something that is painful and then gets busy with a whip. She tells him that he raped her and she is going to make him pay for every tear she shed. Alcides cries for help but Beatriz has chosen an isolated place and told her landlord to stay away.

     Paquito tells Eloisa that Boris paid for the burial of Dr. Chirac and Alcides attended the funeral. Paquito thinks this is very strange and he is not convinced that Boris really lost his inheritance from Hugo and had to work for Alcides whom he had always treated as an enemy. Eloisa is less convinced but she is intrigued enough to decide to visit Alcides. Paquito tells her not to possibly incur the wrath of Arturo by seeing Alcides but Eloisa doesn't care. It appears that Hercu-less overheard this conversation.

     Soledad tells Ursula about her encounter with Alcides. She found it very strange that when she confirmed what he wanted to hear, namely that they had been lovers and that Aurora was his, he seemed very sad.

     Hercu-less asks to speak to Arturo. Arturo says that H is Mom's boy now and nothing to him. H gets Arturo to think differently when he tells him he knows where Alcides is.

     Back at the Hacienda, Hugo tells Boris that he was crazy to think that the baby might be his. Soledad confessed to being Alcides' lover before she met him. Boris responds that he already knew this but Hugo tells him that Soledad is even worse than he thought. If it weren't for his niece who deserves to live a normal life, he would leave town immediately. Hugo tells Boris that he is going to out into the woods looking for the blue orchid. Boris wants to accompany him but Hugo tells him to concentrate on finding Chirac's son. Hugo leaves and Boris moves to follow him anyway. Marina says, 'Don't you dare follow him. He doesn't deserve your loyalty.'

     Leaving the Hacienda, Hugo runs into Eloisa. He tells her that has gaps in his memory and doesn't remember her. He leaves without kissing her hand. Eloisa tells Paquito, who was waiting in the carriage, that they have a lot to investigate. Maybe this isn't Alcides but is Hugo de Medina.

     Dr. Max is overcome by the sight of Elena in his wife's dress. He tells that for a moment he thought she was his wife. Elena is dubious at this turn of events but plays along for the moment. Dr. Max wants to dance with her so they do a waltz. Guillermo sees them and concludes that it only took one fight for her to fall into the arms of another man. From this moment, he will erase her from his memory.

     Rebeca comes to visit the Obragons. Antonia snoops around in Rebeca's carriage when she inside and finds the mysterious lady wig and figures out that Rebeca is the ML and therefore is he one who is seducing her brother. When she alone with Lucas and Ursula, Antonia gives Lucas a tongue lashing for betraying his family. When Ester returns and asks what is going on, Antonia smoothly tells her that they have agreed that Ursula should leave her employment because it was her fault that Soledad kept getting into trouble. I not entirely sure why but Ursula agrees to this. Maybe she assumes that if she denied it, Antonia would tell Ester about Lucas and Rebeca. Ester already thinks Lucas is fooling around with the ML but Ursula doesn't know that. Anyway, the evil witch Antonia tells Ursula that she has to leave without telling Soledad. Lucas certainly believes that Ursula is taking a bullet for him and spinelessly lets her do it. Enrico is lurking in the bushes and he offers to let Ursula stay with him. Ursula refuses but while they are talking Soledad appears looking for Ursula. Soledad is devastated to learn that Ursula is leaving. While she begs her mother to reconsider, Ursula disappears.

     Hugo comes up emptyhanded in the orchid search (it's probably the effect of global warming ;-)) but Arturo finds Hugo. Hercu-less also finds Boris who was following Arturo. Paquito and Eloisa watch from hiding. Arturo asks the obvious question of why Boris, Hugo's right hand man, is now working for Alcides. Hugo gives him the 'he sold me the estate' story. Arturo says that Hugo must have paid for it with the money that Hugo owes Arturo. Hugo says that he doesn't know what Arturo is talking about. Arturo responds that he doesn't believe that Alcides has lost his memory but that if he has, he will help him regain it. Arturo punches Boris and asks what he is doing with Alcides. Boris says that Alcides is his boss and he has to follow him. Arturo takes out a pistol and asks if Hugo has any problem if he kills Boris right there. 'Do what you please," says Hugo. Fortunately, Arturo doesn't shoot Boris. He sends Hercu-less to handle it. (Now, we know that Arturo made Alcides kill the judge right in front of him to demonstrate that he was evil enough to do business with Arturo. So it is a little surprising that Arturo, who doesn't have a high opinion of Hercu-less anyway, let him handle it on his own.)

     When Arturo threatens to kill Hugo, Eloisa wants to intervene but Paquito is afraid of the consequences if Eloisa is seen to defend Alcides. He covers her mouth and drags her off bodily. Fortunately, we know from his previous kidnappings that Arturo is a lousy knot tier. Hugo gets free and knocks Arturo out cold with martial arts technique he doubtless learned in the Orient.

Hugo gets on his horse and goes off in search of Boris.

     Hercu-less makes Boris kneel and tells him it's nothing personal, just his boss's orders. Fortunately, for Boris, Guillermo is in the neighborhood trying to kill himself because Elena has found another man. He whacks Hercu-less with a piece of wood and rescues Boris. Hugo finds them a few minutes later. Hugo thanks Guillermo for saving Boris and Guillermo is astonished that Boris is now working for Alcides. 'Everyone is betraying each other' he says. He decides not to kill himself.

     Paquito tells Eloisa that he loves her but Eloisa says that she doesn't care about him. She wants a man with money, yes but she has the hots for Alcides. They see Hugo and Boris ride by and know that they escaped from Arturo. Eloisa doesn't believe that Hugo would have acted as he did towards Boris. Paquito agrees but he still isn't sure which brother this is.

     Back at the Hacienda, Hugo says it is hopeless trying to find the orchid where he saw it as a boy. If they can't find any news about other sources of the flower, their only hope is Dr. Chirac's son. Marina tells Hugo that it sounds like he has no other reason to live. Hugo agrees. Marina asks him if plans to just wait for his death in these four walls and drag her and Boris down with him. Boris scolds her but Hugo want to go out with Boris. Alone, Marina says that she will do anything to save her and Boris from this madness even if it means betraying Hugo.

     Eloisa asks Arturo to postpone the wedding date.

     Hugo tells Boris that he feels like a blindfold has been taken from his eyes. He now believes that Soledad is not a good person and the only feeling he has for her is hate. Further, Soledad and all those who hurt him will pay for what they did. As we predicted, Antonia paying the cemetery guards not to keep up Hugo grave has further convinced Hugo that Soledad never cared for him.

     Soledad returns to the house to find the baby is gone! We see the baby at Dr. Max where Antonia brought her. Dr. Max says that now he will be able to find a way to bring Eva back to life. Antonia hears this. (Is she going remind Dr. Max that he promised to leave the baby at a convent?)

     Monday- Dr. Max is going to hurt that cute baby? Let's hope not.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  my analysis of the connection between Hugo & Soledad Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-31-08 09:02 PDT

     I've been watching some earlier episodes and I noticed that Soledad seems to have gotten most of her psychic communications with Hugo when she was asleep. For example, when Fabio tried to kill Hugo on the day of her birthday party, the night before the wedding, when Hugo had the catalepsy attack after falling into the river and when the baby had the catalepsy attack.

     The three times that I recall that they communicated when she wasn't asleep, it was Hugo reaching out to her. These were the two times that she came near to him after Los Burque dug him up and when she was in the mine with Alcides.

     When Hugo was disguised as the bandido and was with Soledad in the carriage and later in the mine, she didn't know who he was. She did not know he was nearby when she married Alcides. She was lying on top of Hugo's grave when Hugo woke up in his coffin and she didn't feel it (Alcides did).

     So there might be some logic to their psychic connection: Soledad can pick up when Hugo is in danger especially if she is asleep. Hugo can pick up when Soledad and her baby are danger. Hugo can communicate with Soledad if he has to, for example in the mine and when he sought her help when he had the catalepsy attack after falling into the river. But Soledad has never demostrated a psychic ability to recognize Hugo's presence. She decided that person at the train station was Hugo because she wanted it to be Hugo.

     Does this make sense? Have I forgotten some incident?

     Re:  That's actually very good, thank you Author: Pasquino (---) Date:   03-31-08 10:28 PDT

     You helped me to rememer lots and your views are very helpful. I'm still clinging to yeah, my latest criticism.

     Recognition...An awake Soledad had no problem distinguishing Hugo from his brother instantly, and this ability IMO also implied an emotional bond, psychic bond, call it what you will, that pierced right through disguises or whatever. It was missing in the carriage but she was distracted by the gun and his face was hidden - still, it was probably one of those times when the writers chose to skip it and hoped the viewers ascribed it to his mask.

     Even as late as when he came into her bedroom and she woke up <only to be put to sleep again by him...I laughed at that one> she knew who it was, the ability was still there. But then it faded and it's gone(?), and I can't shake the feeling that this was also scratched, like other things are scratched out in novelas, because it messed with where they want the story to go now - same old, same old.

     And the baby WAS actually in grave danger already when he came to visit her and the new round of lies started...She was in danger the moment Antonia entered into a pact with Max. Enrico knew of the danger, Jeremiahs knew it...but there were NO the psychic alarm bells this time, when they were in the room together and the kidnap of the baby was about to happen.

     I'm sure the psychic bonds will be turned on again, and off again, when it suits the writers, like a lamp. But, boy, that's sloppy writing.

     Even the X-Files took care to stick to a given plot line and not ask their viewers to twist themselves into mental pretzels of double-think and double-talk when trying to make sense of events within the fantastical parameters presented. They did not frustrate with non sequiturs.

      We agree to disagree, Paquino Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-31-08 11:21 PDT

     On recognition: I can't believe I forgot this one. Alcides disguises himself as Hugo in the cabana and Soledad thinks it is Hugo until she starts kissing him.

     Also, when Soledad was in Enrico's hideaway, Hugo approached dressed as Alcides and Soledad ran away thinking that it was Alcides.

     I don't think you can state that Soledad always recognized Hugo in view of the exceptions stated above and the fact that there have not been that many times when there was any doubt.

     When Hugo came to her room before he left town, of course, Soledad believed it was Hugo. Alcides was supposed to be dead and if one of the dead brothers was going to show up in her room, it would be Hugo. She dreams of Hugo. She wants to see Hugo. Hugo also did not deny who he was.

     I'm not saying it's perfectly consistent. I just don't think it is as sloppy writing as you do.

     m ental pretzels Author: deb (---) Date:   03-31-08 12:16 PDT

     I can live with the on/off again spiritual connection between Hugo and Soledad because...

     Hugo and Alcides, being twins, are as much alike as they are different. And Soledad's tolerance for Alcides has been on a steady decline throughout the story, culminating in the mine, being tied up, with her very life and that of Aurora at stake. Basically, everything about Alcides she finds repulsive, and yet he is like Hugo. It just short circuits the whole thing, and must be very difficult to look past. And yet, at times of dire need, she is able to.

     I'm sure the hypnosis didn't help either. Author: KathyW (---) Date:   03-31-08 13:46 PDT

     Dr. Max removes part of her memory regarding Hugo's "death" and all that is left is a hodgepodge of disconnected memories and emotions. Hugo is playing serious mind games with Soledad while in full knowledge of things contrary to Soledad's reality; mainly the fact that he is alive. She is off-balanced and searching for answers, but circumstances (like the baby) keep her emotions racing. I hope she can focus tonight and find Aurora.

     Re: my analysis of the connection between Hugo & Soledad Author: Elizabeth Cordova (---) Date:   03-31-08 11:36 PDT

     I agree with you completely on your analysis. Soledad only senses Hugo when he is in eminent danger - she is always sleeping when this happens. It is Hugo who can communicate with her when she is awake. When Soledad escaped from the Mental Hospital and was wandering around the town looking for Hugo, she met up with Alcides but took him for Hugo. She finally thought she had found him kissed him passionately. She only knew that it was Alcides when he started talking to her. Hugo is really taking on the Alcides persona because he has Soledad fooled for now. But this cannot go on forever. I just wonder who will find out whom. Will Soledad realize that this is Hugo perpetrating a fraud or will Hugo realize that Aurora is his love-child and that Soledad never betrayed him.

     Last Friday Hugo was walking around town in the last scene with Boris and he was dressed as Hugo - hair pulled back/Hugo walk. It is only a matter of time before someone sees him dressed like this and puts two and two together. Hugo will most definitely have a connection to Soledad tonight when he senses her distress with the baby having been kidnapped.

     I don't think that the writers are doing a bad job at all. In fact I think that this is some of the best writing for telenovelas. Everything has ups and downs and nothing is perfect. In all honesty this is the only Novela that I am mesmerized with so much that I watch each chapter at least twice to make sure that I do not miss a beat. I believe that La Traicion has raised the bar in the production of Telenovelas.

      Re: my analysis of the connection between Hugo & Soledad Author: Val (---) Date:   03-31-08 12:13 PDT

     One more scene--when Soledad was kidnapped by Arturo's men and Hugo dressed as Alcides comes to the rescue--Soledad knew him instantly and she was not asleep.

     If we are taking bets on who discovers who first--I'll say it will be Pacquito. Remember the sneeze--Alcides ALWAYS sneezed around Paco and Hugo NEVER did. Paco will figure it out first and for proof he won't need to see Hugo parading around town with Boris with his hair tied back--the sneeze or not sneeze will give it away.

     Now who first among Hugo or Soledad--it's a toss up--only heaven knows (and the writers, of course). It seems that everyone in this novela is betraying everyone, except Soledad and Ursula. Beware Hugo when Soledad finds out your betrayal and most importantly when you find out the truth--your suffering now is nothing compared to what awaits you!

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Hugo/Alcides - Alcides/Hugo Author: leah (---) Date:   03-31-08 16:39 PDT

     So far we have identified the twin brothers by:

     Their Clothes

     Their rings & necklace

     their hairstyle

     their personalities

     One suffers from catalepsy

     One sneezes when Paquito is nearby. (This one I am not sure if Paquito was around before Hugo's "death?)

     Please add more.....

     At the moment we have doubts of who is who. I think Hugo is the one with Soledad because he is wearing the ring he gave her.

     But, when Alcides returns as he lost his memory I think he will resemble more Hugo's personality as the real Hugo will be so involved with his revenge that will start acting more like Alcides? Poor Soledad. Hopefully she will be busy with her new beau.

     Finally Mario C. acting is superb!! I saw PDG & ECDD and he has grown a lot as an actor.

     I would love to see a bath scene (just like the shower ones in ECDD). That body wow

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      Re: Hugo/Alcides - Alcides/Hugo Author: Tom V. (---) Date:   03-31-08 17:23 PDT

     "when Alcides returns as he lost his memory I think he will resemble more Hugo's personality as the real Hugo will be so involved with his revenge that will start acting more like Alcides? "

     I think you might have a great point here, Beatriz is going to beat the evil out if Alcides which will make him change his ways and be a more considerate & kinder person. Maybe that's how he ends up w/ Soledad.

      Re: Hugo/Alcides - Alcides/Hugo Author: Val (---) Date:   03-31-08 19:26 PDT

     NEVER--Soledad will never end up with Alcides. I know we should never say never but Tom V. your scenario is way off the map. From the experience that Alcides has with Beatriz and provided he gets his memory back, then maybe he might become a kinder person. You forget that at some point Hugo will recognize the truth and there is no way on God's green earth that he will lose Soledad after that.

     I have a much different scenario--Hugo will try to romance Soledad and Dr. Von Shirah will come into the picture and become Hugo's rival. Von Shirah will probably know Hugo's true identity but will not reveal it to Soledad but before he leaves he will give her some clues. Soledad will learn that Hugo's is passing himself as Alcides and then the tables will turn. Hugo in the meantime will fall madly in love with Soledad--much more than he ever thought possible. Hugo will find out the truth and that truth will pierce his heart.

     I still cannot figure out who finds out the truth first--Soledad or Hugo. But I do know that the truth will come out. If Alcides does survive Bea's cruel treatment and becomes kinder than he will make amends with both Soledad and Hugo. To say that he will end up with Soledad--no way, no way.

     I, for one, am so looking forward to the rivalry between Hugo and Dr. Von Shirah for Soledad's attention. May the good doctor win--at the rate this story is headed Soledad does not deserve neither Hugo or Alcides. But I am a romantic so I sincerely hope she ends up with Hugo--these two lovers are the "real thing." But for her to end up with Alcides--NEVER!!!

      Re: Hugo/Alcides - Alcides/Hugo Author: Tali (---) Date:   03-31-08 20:06 PDT

     What makes you guys think that Alcides will be a newer, kinder Alcides after Beatriz's treatment? Once he remembers who he is and what his life's been up to this point, he may just become not just the old Alcides, but a really pi$$ed off one, especially if Hugo takes his place and Alcides realizes Hugo has taken Soledad from him, once again.

      I was thinking the same thing Author: Pascal (---) Date:   03-31-08 20:23 PDT

     Even if he doesn't remember, wouldn't the torture by Beatriz be likely to make him angry and violent? When he does remember, I doubt he will be happy with what everyone has done in his absence.

     Re:  ITA, Val Author: JeanB (---) Date:   03-31-08 20:23 PDT

     Alcides is going to die at end of the novela. Bad people in novelas come to bad ends and Alcides has been really, really bad. If he repents and turns into a good person, he will die to save Hugo. It's remotely possible that he'll be horribly disfigured and go on living but he ain't going to end up with Soledad. That's for sure.

      Re: ITA, Val...but remember, they're married Author: Popo (---) Date:   04-01-08 04:37 PDT

     Alcides has to die for Hugo to end up with Soledad as divorce is out of the question; he'd never agree to it for one thing. Then there's the fact that he has to pay for his cold-blooded murder of the judge. That happened so early in the story we tend to forget it now we're feeling a little sorry for his plight with Beatriz.

     Re: not to mention paying for knowingly Author: JeanB (---) Date:   04-01-08 06:53 PDT

     having his brother buried alive. And you are right, of course, Soledad has to be free to marry Soledad.

      Re: ITA, Val...but remember, they're married Author: Val (---) Date:   04-01-08 12:25 PDT

     I am not feeling sorry for Alcides--I don't agree with what Beatriz is doing but certainly Alcides needs some sort of punishment.

     Alcides will probably die saving Hugo and/or Soledad or maybe the baby Aurora. Let's put that aside--Soledad will go with Hugo, married or not, she won't care. Hugo is the one who tries to always save her from doing and/or acting in a comprising way. Since Hugo has had to undergo so many hardships I don't think he'll think twice about being with Soledad, married or not.

     Another thought is that Alcides, not being of sound mind most of the time, will probably take his own life (like he tried to do in an early episode).

      No Doubts Here Author: Pussy Galore (---) Date:   03-31-08 21:50 PDT

     I have no doubt as to who is who. Hugo is home and Alcides is getting the crap beat out of him! I can't believe Beatriz is the only person in this novela who knows how to tie a knot! And I hope she's isn't! Alcides! She's gone! Get those ropes loose and GET OUT OF THERE! I don't like seeing him helpless like that! I want him out of there and getting some REVERSE REVENGE! QUICK!

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 3/31 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-01-08 04:06 PDT

     The story of Boris - a bad lad makes good

     In the cemetery, Hugo rehashes his plan to avenge himself on those who have betrayed him. He tells Boris that from here on out the going gets rough and Boris doesn't have to hang around if he doesn't want to especially since Marina does not want to be part of the team. Boris pledges his loyalty to Hugo. He will participate in the vengeance plan even though he doesn't agree with it. Hugo tells Boris that he isn't just a servant, he is a friend, Hugo's only friend.

     Arturo reacts badly to Eloisa' request that the wedding be postponed. The invitations have gone out and the church is reserved. Arturo immediately suspects that Eloisa is involved with another man. He grabs her and Paquito tells him to back off. Arturo punches Paquito and a fight is avoided when Rebeca shows up and orders Arturo to leave. Both Paquito and Rebeca think Eloisa is crazy to dump Arturo for Alcides, who is already married. Eloisa says that Soledad will never go back to Alcides and it is her life and she'll do what she wants.

     Soledad is hysterical. Lucas sends for the police. Antonia looks guilty.

     Dr. Max brings the baby to Elena who is immediately captivated by little Aurora. Dr. Max tells her to go out and get what she needs for the baby. Tomorrow, he will begin his "treatment." Elena is suspicious when Dr. Max tells her that the baby is ill. Dr. Max decides to give the baby an injection right away. Elena convinces him to wait.

     Guillermo comes to see Hugo/Alcides and asks to work as his gardener. Hugo agrees and Guillermo makes it clear that he isn't interested in participating in any criminal work Alcides may be involved him. With a significant look at Boris, Guillermo says that he is not like some people who betray their masters as soon as they are dead. Amused, Hugo agrees not to make Guillermo do anything but work in the garden. He can also play the violin at the tavern in his free time. Outside the room, Guillermo marvels at the change a few months have made in Alcides.

     Back at torture central, Beatriz continues to flog Alcides and then pours salt on his wounds. He tells her that her vengeance is worthless since he doesn't remember anything but Beatriz obviously gets her jollies by hurting people so she doesn't really care whether Alcides remembers or not. She has to go back to civilization but she will be back soon to continue with her fun. She will turn Alcides into a dog who will lick the soles of her shoes.

     At the Obregon's, Inspector Duarte asks if Soledad has any idea who might have taken the baby. Antonia says Enrico and Ursula might have done it. Soledad doesn't agree. She thinks it might have been Alcides. After the police leave, it appears that Antonia drugs Soledad to keep her from doing anything crazy.

     Enrico takes Ursula to his hideaway. Enrico says that he lives there with Jeremias and of course, Ursula points out that Jeremias died years ago. Enrico corrects himself and says that he lives with the memories of Jeremias. Ursula is sad that she didn't get to say goodbye to Soledad. They were like sisters. Who will help her with the baby? Ursula goes to sleep and Jeremias asks if Enrico likes her. He does.

     Hugo discusses the situation with Boris and Marina. He has no alternative to continuing to pretend to be Alcides. Hugo will use Paquito's article to set a trap for all those who were after his money: the Obragons who planned it all and Arturo who helped Alcides try to kill him. 'And your plan for Soledad?' asks Marina. She will pay dearly for her betrayal, says Hugo. Boris asks how he is going to do that. Hugo says that while pretending to be Alcides, he will make Soledad fall in love with him. Boris and Marina are dubious about this plan and Marina is concerned that taking vengeance on Arturo could be dangerous not just for Hugo but for his servants as well. Boris tells her to be quiet; their duty is to help Hugo. I'm outta here, says Marina. Hugo tells Boris not to sacrifice his happiness for him. At this point, the police arrive and Hugo finds out that Aurora has been kidnapped. The police don't find the baby in the Hacienda. Hugo asks the Inspector to tell Soledad that he will look for the baby too.

     Paquito tries to get into Eloisa's bed but she refuses his advances and even strikes him with a candlestick. Paquito tells her to be careful. If she won't be his, no one else will have her. He tells Rebeca how much he loves Eloisa and she suggests that maybe he needs a more experienced woman...

     Beatriz goes to see Dr. Pablo. He wants to have a relationship with her but she is high on inflicting pain and is barely civil. He asks her about the disappearance of some medicines. She makes up a story about a patient needing the medicine and Dr. Pablo buys it.

     Boris tries to get Marina to stay. She says that she cannot understand why Boris stays with Hugo. So Boris tells her. It turns out that as a boy, Boris escaped from a reformatory. He snuck into the Medina house and Hugo hid him for several days until Alicides found out and betrayed him. Hugo pleaded with his parents to let Boris live with them and he was raised and educated with Hugo and was like a real brother to him, not like Alcides. Boris swore that he would never leave Hugo alone with his terrible illness.

     (Slight problem here: in the 2nd episode, Hugo tells Boris, as if he didn't know, about how no one had believed his mother when she begged them not to bury his father. They said she was crazy and she ended up really crazy. Boris says: That must have been terrible. Since now we know that Boris came into the Medina family before all this happened, he would have been there when Hugo's father died and he would know all this. Of course, the real purpose was to tell us about Hugo's past or maybe Hugo is one of those people who say, 'did I ever tell you about.." and then tell you a story you've heard a 1000 times. ;-) )

     Now Marina understands Boris' devotion to Hugo. She asks why he never told her before. He says that he was ashamed of his past as a juvenile delinquent. Marina says that she will stay and do anything Hugo wants. Boris is happy. Hugo is happy when he is told. Hugo tells the newly formed Team Hugo about his plan to find the baby. He whispers something to Boris and then tells him to get flyers printed up offering a reward for the return of the baby. Marina is surprised that Hugo wants to help find Soledad's baby but Hugo says that Aurora is his niece and an innocent victim. He can't let anything happen to her.

     The next morning Soledad is up and dressed and insists on going out to find the baby. Ester goes with her. Jeremias tells Enrico to go find Ursula because her life is in danger. Everywhere in town, the flyers are being distributed saying that Alcides is offering a reward for the return of the baby. Soledad sees one and is confused about why Alcides would do such a thing.

     Dr. Max finds Elena gone to buy things for the baby. She has taken Aurora with her so that Max can't hurt her.

     Enrico finds Ursula in the woods picking flowers. They are chased by the police who shoot and wound Enrico.

     Elena is carrying the baby in a basket. She gets one of the flyers and wonders if she has the missing baby. At that moment, the baby cries and Soledad, who is passing nearby, hears her, recognizes her baby and gives chase. Elena gets away but decides to give Aurora back to her family even if it means she goes to jail. However, Dr. Max finds her first. Ester wants to go to the police but Soledad runs off. Ester finds out that Soledad has gone home and gotten a gun (doubtless the gun she got from the Hacienda). Ester guesses rightly that Soledad has gone to confront Alcides. Sure enough, Soledad comes into the Hacienda and demands that he return the baby. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow - Arturo takes the baby from Dr. Max??

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Recap episode 03.31.08  Author: jjablan (---)  Date:   04-01-08 10:04 PDT

     * Hugo & Boris are at the cementery.Hugo remembers his past .That Obregon's wanted his money.His brother tried to kill him to keep that.They 'll regret it.

     * Soledad :Where's my daughter? Mom help me please . Lucas came in with his sister Fox. .. Fox said Soledad that she needs rest like nothing happened.

     *Hugo : Boris, from now everything will be complicated.You are free to go,if you wish.

     Boris : Never sir Hugo .

     Hugo :But Marina is your woman ,she don't like me.This war is my.

     Boris :I take part in your ravenege allthough I don't agree with you.

     Hugo :you are more than a worker to me Boris.You 're my frend, the only one do you know that?

     Boris :Yes Boss.

     *Eloisa try to explain to Arthuro that she's not ready for the wedding yet.She :Please don't force me now.

     Arthuro :Is there another man in your life Eloisa? Who is that ? What's his name ? Answer me ?

     Eloisa : Arthuro you hurting me ..Let me go..

     Francisco came and said :Let her go !

     Arthuro: Do you think that i 'm scared ,she is my fiance and i don't allow nobody to intrude in my bussiness.

     He hit Francisco very hard in the head.

     Francisco :I will kill you ..In that moment came Rebeca .She asked them what happened .She don't like any scenes in her house.

     Eloisa : Arthuro is crazy.He doesn't allow me to break up with him. Get out of here ! Arthuro left .....

     Francisco said Rebeca that Eloisa will break up with Arthuro because Alcides is back .

     Eloisa :Yes ,that 's true, that 's my life and i will do everything what i want .

     Rebeca :Alcides is a married man ..

     Eloisa :I know that ,but Soledad will never go back to him....

     *Soledad will go look for Aurora .Lucas said that Jancito would go to the police and tell them what happened..

     * Dr Max bring the baby to Elena. He:You need to take care of the baby Eva ,,,Elena. She 's a very special baby .She's the daughter from my niece.I liked my niece very much.Tomorow i'll get up to do the test that i have to perform on the patients...

     Elena : will you make experiment on that baby Dr?

     Dr : don't imagine things .I have to treat her disease

     Elena : But she 's a healthy baby ..

     Dr : You need to take care of her ,not ask any questiones ...He leaves. Elena is very nice to the baby .....

     *Burke has job by Alcides/Hugo .He will be gardener,and in his free time he will continue to show with that mysterious lady...{Guillermo was surprised how Alcides was nice to him }...Marina :shall i serve dinner Boss ?

     Hugo :No Marina . Please have a seat .I have to talk to you & Boris.

     * Beatriz is in her bad... cheerful. She hits Alcides many times ..He has wounds on his body. She put salt on that wound. He 's screamin....She said :I will be back for more play Alcides...

     *Obregon's house .Inspector Duarte is there .He will do everything to find Aurora.He asked Soledad if she could think of anyone who would want to kidnapp the baby . She don't know......But Fox came and said that Ursula & Enrico did that.

     Duarte: That name i heard somwhere ..

     Ester :He broke in our house many times.He became friends with Soledad..

     Soledad :No ,They 're very good people...Maybe it was Alcides.He was here i told him that i will not allowe him to visit Aurora ...

     Lucas :I don't know Enrico very good ,but Ursula did not do that because she is like family..

     Duarte :Don't be sure Lucas. Poeple close to us,could do crazy things in a moment of rage. I told Lucas today that you can fill a complaint...If he did that i will put him in jail for many years...

     *Enriko & Ursula came to his house.She is sad because she didn't say goodbye to Soledad .Who will help her now with the baby ?

     *Elena talks to the baby like she's her mom.She loves her very much.But Dr Max will give the baby the injection...She said that the baby is sleeping now.......................Dr : She could have a catalepsy seizure ....

     Elena :What did you say Dr ?......... He :She can sleep...

     *Hugo :I will stay Alcides.We''ll set a trap for all those who are after money.That's Obregon's ,Arthuro he help my brother,and Soledad will pay for betrayal..I will that she fall in love with Alcides,little by little..I'll win over her trust.....Marina :But Alcides tried to kill her.She doesn't like him ...Hugo:Marina, nothing is impossible in this life..Boris don't like that plan.Marina is scared ,Arthuro can try kill them,she said that they don't count on her.....Hugo said :Boris talk to her,maybe she's right,maybe you need to stay with her.I never ask you to sacrifice your happines...In that moment Duarte came.

     *Lucas :don't worry Soledad .If it's Ursula she will not hurt the baby.Alcides to,he thinks he's the father.He give her tea.She's fast a sleep . Came Fox :That tea was what she needed for sleep.{She put something in the tea ]

     *Ursula is sleeping in Enrico's house...Jeremias came and talked to Enrico..

     *Duarte :We need to search this house.

     Hugo:Not without a search warrant....

     Duarte :Yes if some life is in danger.your daughter's life is in danger ,she 's missing

     Hugo in that case you can inspecte everything.

     Burke: Me and Marina will watch that they don't take something....

     *Francisco tried to go sleep with Eloisa.She wakes up :Get out of my bed..

     He : Relax ....

     She :Don't you dare imbecile touch me again.She hit him very hard ...

     He: You'll regret this bitch .Be careful Eloisa .If you're not mine then you won't be anybody else's either....He leaves ...But Rebeca is there ,...He said that he will leave....Rebeca changed her behavior towards him.

     She :Francisco you don't need somebody like my niece.You need a better women than she is ....{she think only on herself } A woman who has more experience.

     *Beatriz came back to the hospital.There's Pablo ,he's waiting for her. She forgets about dinner with him.She 's late.

     He said that he will wait that they become more than friends....He askd her if she took some medicine from there.She was the only nurse to have acces to them. She said ,yes that was for some man who needed that.He said that was good that she helped somebody.He will order more medicine....

     *Duarte :i don't think that you have nothing with the kiddnaping of the baby...

     Hugo :Say to Soledad that i will search for the baby too.I won't allow anything bad to happen to that girl.

     *Boris :Honey don't leave.I care about you very much.Don Hugo is alone ,,,sourrounded by enemies .I can't leave him now....My life has been unite to Hugo 's life for many years.I owe him everything what i have.A few years ago when i was just a child i escaped from the refornatory.I went to Medina's house.Hugo hid me in his room for several days before i was found.Thankful to Hugo.. i stayed to live there.His mom said that i was a better brother to him than was Alcides.I worked like servants but they act like i was family.I swore to me that i will never leave him in his sickness.In my past wasn't nothing good .....

     She said that she understands him now.She said that she will stay....{.I think that she finally will accept that Hugo is very important part of Boris life}. They went to Hugo's.She said that she will stay....

     Hugo is happy ....: Boris please go to the printing house.Have some flyers printed about rewards for any information about the baby..She 's my niece ,nothing bad can't happen to her...

     *Ester brings breakfast to Soledad. But Soledad will go look for her daughter.First she will go to Alcides.

     Lucas came ,and said that Duarte was in hacienda and the baby wasn't there.Soledad said that she will look for her baby.Ester said that she will go too.They went to the city and Soledad saw the flyers.She thinks about Alcides ,why he would want to help her ?..

     *Enrico is dreaming about Ursula. She left that house,....Jeremias came and said that Ursula's life is in danger.

     *Dr Max will give Aurora injection.But there's only paper ,Elena went to buy some things for the baby.She founde money in Dr's pants, She takes the baby with her.So she think s that it's too early to cut the baby.....

     Dr is mad .Damn stupid Elena.If somebody sees her with the baby ,i'll get in deep trouble.......

     Elena bought some things for the baby.Some man gave her the flyers, she read and looked at the baby.She was scared that this baby can be Soledad's baby. Baby starts to cry.....Elena decides to go.In that moment only few yards from there is Soledad & Ester...Soledad saw Elena with the baby ,...she tried to catch up to them but the crowd didn't alwowe her...

     She started to cry,that was Elena Burke with her baby...

     *Enrico founde Ursula .She has some flowers.But there Is the police ,they'll look for them.Ursula & Enrico try to escape, the police fire an shoot Enrico ...

     Elena came in some store.She decided to take the baby to the police station .If she needs to go to jail is fine...She likes this baby ...But there is Dr Max .He said that she will not go to the police...

     *Soledad came to her house.She took pistole with her. She left with Juancito .She will go visit Alcides. She opens the door .Hugo reads newspapers.....She pointed pistole at him.....Where is my daughter ?...she asked him......

     { We need to wait for new episode and see what will happen to the baby, and Hugo }

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of April 1 episode from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   04-02-08 07:17 PDT

     Hugo finds the baby and Lucas gets lucky

     Everybody is running around in the woods in tonight's episode but fortunately for those of us who don't want to see Soledad crying anymore, she gets her baby back. Here is how it went:

     At gunpoint, Soledad demands that Alcides/Hugo return her baby. Hugo repeatedly denies that he took the baby. Finally, Soledad explains that the reason she is so sure that Alcides was involved is because Elena had the baby and she knows that Los Burque work for Alcides. In the middle of this standoff, Boris and Guillermo come into the room. Guillermo says that Elena and he have split and Elena works for Dr. Max.

     Boris, Hugo and Guillermo are going to go Dr. Max's. They don't want to take Soledad but she insists on coming along. At this point, Ester and Antonia show up at the Hacienda. They don't want Soledad to go with Hugo either but she does anyway.

     In town, two of Arturo's henchmen see Elena and Dr. Max with a baby and they suspect that this is the missing baby. Before they can act on their suspicions, they are called to a meeting of Arturo's henchmen. Arturo wants to find the baby and hold her for ransom to get the money that Alcides owes him. The two henchmen who saw Elena volunteer their information and the gang except for Hercu-less is off to Dr. Max's. Arturo sends Hercu-less to find out why Eloisa dumped him.

     Meanwhile, Inspector Duarte and his Keystone cops are after Ursula and Enrico. The inspector says that they must be captured dead or alive. (Hey Inspector, since they don't have the baby on them, if they're dead, they can't tell you where the baby is.) The cops decide to follow the trail of Enrico's blood but fortunately, Jeremias is out there leaving a false trail. Enrico and Ursula decide to hole up at the Hacienda where Enrico knows the secret passages, etc.

     At his laboratory, Dr. Max has convinced Elena that he doesn't have bad intentions but just wants to cure the baby of a terrible illness and will give her back to her mother when she is cured. Elena is not so sure about why Dr. Max won't tell Soledad what he is doing. Dr. Max tells her that if Soledad knew her baby was ill, she would die of sorrow. Dr. Max and Elena pack up to take the baby to a safer place but Arturo and his gang enter Dr. Max's house, take the baby and tie up Elena and Dr. Max.

     Hugo's carriage comes up on Arturo and his gang. Arturo opens fire. It's here that the liability of bringing Soledad along become clear. Hugo protects Soledad in the carriage and Guillermo isn' t a combatant so the whole burden of fighting off Arturo's gang falls on Boris.

     In their hiding place at the Hacienda, Ursula is concerned that Enrico has lost a lot of blood and has a fever. Jeremias tells Enrico to send her for rose petals, rosemary and basil. Enrico passes out and Ursula decides to go for the herbs.

     Back at the shootout, it's a stalemate. Arturo tells his men to stop shooting and let Alcides follow him. Soledad has been grazed by a bullet and Hugo sends her and Boris to Dr. Max to get it treated while he rides off alone after Arturo and his gang. He promises Soledad that he will return with the baby. Guillermo heads off to find Elena on his own. Naturally, Arturo gets the drop on Hugo and tells him that he has an hour to bring a large ransom to the fig tree in the forest and he can have the baby. Hugo agrees to pay.

     Lucas is handing out the missing baby flyers at the Tavern (how convenient). He runs into Rebeca. Like the spineless sap that he is, Lucas lets Rebeca take him into her dressing room, ply him with liquor and finally, yeccch, have sex with her. Rebeca is looking for information and Lucas tells her that Enrico gave the baby a necklace that belonged to Jeremias. Rebeca wonders to herself it this is connected to the treasure. While pretending to give Lucas time to figure out what he wants, Rebeca makes him promise to keep her informed on everything that goes on in his life. He agrees. Unbeknownst to them, Hercu-less is a witness to this conversation. Ignoring his assignment to find out about Eloisa (hasn't Hercu-less learned that it's not smart to disobey Arturo?), Hercu-less thinks with his dick and decides that he has to kill Lucas.

     Ursula is out in the woods looking for the plant material she needs. (Uh, Ursula honey, roses, rosemary and basil are in the garden, not the woods. Everything you need is probably within 10 feet of the Hacienda.) The cops see her and Jeremias has to divert them by knocking over a tree or something. (If he can do that, why couldn't he just bring Enrico some of the plants he needs?)

     Guillermo gets to Dr. Max's before Boris. Dr. Max threatens Elena not to say anything about the baby. Guillermo unties Elena. He is going to leave Dr. Max tied up but at that point Boris and Soledad arrive. Elena denies having anything to do with taking the baby. Since Soledad didn't actually see the baby, Dr. Max suggests that she is imagening things. Boris waits around while Dr. Max tends to Soledad who appears to have the tiniest little scratch while Hugo is all alone against a gang of bad guys. Of course, if he left Soledad on her own, she would just rush off and get into trouble.

     Eloisa is off to see Alcides when she runs into Paquito. He tells her that she needs his help to win Alcides back and they can continue to be partners. All he asks is that when she gets the money, she splits it with him. Eloisa agrees but tells Paquito that they are just business associates, not lovers. Paquito says that he already got that message.

     At the hacienda, Marina tells Ester and Antonia the canned story about why she and Boris are working for Alcides. Hugo comes back to get the ransom money. Hugo tells them about the kidnapping. While he goes to get the ransom (for which he fortunately has enough cash on hand), Ester and Antonia decide to go to the police. Hugo tells Marina that he is going to meet Arturo at the fig tree and that no one in the Obregon family is to know that Arturo de Linares is involved. It would be too dangerous for them. Marina agrees. Hugo leaves and who should pop out of the closet but Ursula. (I guess having your boss die and then come back to life has inured Marina to any weird happening because she barely seems surprised that Ursula suddenly appears in a closet in Hugo's bedroom and needs her to make an infusion for Enrico.) The herbal treatment does the trick and Enrico insists on getting up and going to look for Soledad after Marina tells him where Hugo is.

     Lucas is on the way home slumped in his carriage when Hercu-less rides up behind and starts shooting. The coachman is hit, the horses bolt and Lucas is thrown or jumps from the carriage and is unconscious on the side of the road. (I hope he is dead but he probably isn't.)

     Boris and Soledad leave Dr. Max's and run into Ursula and Enrico. Enrico tells Boris where Hugo is. Soledad and Ursula have a tearful (basically Soledad hasn't stopped crying the whole time the baby has been gone) reunion.

     Hugo brings the ransom to Arturo. Hugo appears to be surprised that Arturo has no intention of fulfilling his promise. He is going to kill Hugo and the baby too. Hugo pleads for the baby and Arturo is surprised that that Alcides cares about the brat. 'Your brother would give his life for the baby, but not you,' he says. Hugo takes a different tack and suggests that he should fight for his life, one on one, unarmed with Arturo. 'Are you afraid of me?' he asks Arturo and fortunately for us, the nitwit falls for the macho challenge. Hugo doesn't even have to take his jacket off to get the better of Arturo and Arturo evens up the odds by producing a knife and cutting Hugo on his leg. Even thus handicapped, Hugo manages to vanquish Arturo, shoot a couple of his men and with the timely arrival of Boris to hold the rest at bay, he goes after the baby.

     On their way to the Hacienda, Eloisa tells Paquito that her plan to get Alicides is to use his memory loss and tell him that he had agreed to leave Soledad for her. He will fee obligated to do so. Paquito suggests that she also tell Alcides that she lent him money and jewels when he was broke and now she wants to be repaid. Eloisa says that Paquito is always thinking about money. Eloisa and Paquito hear shooting and go to investigate.

     Finally, Hugo brings Soledad the baby. She is overcome with joy and asks Hugo how she can repay him for what he has done. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: It appears that Beatriz goes completely bonkers and hurts Alcides sufficiently that Hugo picks it up and believes that his brother is still alive.

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/2 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-03-08 05:24 PDT

     Soledad just wants to be left alone

     In the post baby-rescue, everyone is concerned about Hugo's wound but he says that it's nothing. Enrico and Ursula disappear and Eloisa arrives with Paquito in tow to use the situation to advance her plan to entrap Alcides. She takes it upon herself to go back to the Hacienda with Hugo while Paquito drives Soledad and the baby home.

     At Dr. Max's, Elena is upset that Guillermo has left her. Dr. Max tells her that she is better off without Guillermo because he's a penniless nobody. Elena wants to leave but Dr. Max asks her to stay and points out she has nowhere to go. She agrees to stay on the condition that if he wants her clean and well dressed, he has to buy her clothes. She won't wear his dead wife's clothes. Dr. Max agrees.

     Hercu-less is prevented from killing a groveling Luc-ass by the timely appearance of Ester and Antonia's carriage. Hercu-less says that he will settle the score with Lucas later. (I knew you would screw it up, Hercu-less)

     Ester is grumpily tending to Lucas when he talks in his sleep about how much he hated betraying his wife. Ester storms out in a huff leaving Antonia to take care of Lucas.

     At the Hacienda, Eloisa and Marina compete to bandage up Hugo's wound. Marina asks if Hugo delivered the money and Boris confirms that he did but Arturo did not fulfill his part of the bargain. Boris suggests that Hugo make a declaration against Arturo and that Eloisa should do one as well. Eloisa says that it will probably come to nothing because Arturo is evil and corrupt and has paid off the police. Boris knows that Hugo wants to use Eloisa to find out more about what Alcides and Arturo were up to when he "died" so he drags Marina out of the room, leaving Hugo alone with Eloisa. Eloisa tells Hugo that she knows where Arturo keeps his money. She can help him get it back. Hugo asks why she is helping him. Eloisa tells him that she knows he doesn't remember but they had a special relationship. Hugo suggests that she is exaggerating - he is married to Soledad. Eloisa says that Alcides told her that he was only marrying Soledad to get Hugo's money and he and Soledad were not in love. "I said that?" asked Hugo. Eloisa says that those were the only circumstances in which Eloisa would have gotten involved with him.

     At the hospital, Dr. Pablo asks Beatriz why she is acting so strangely. She makes up a story about missing her family. Dr. Pablo says that he noticed that she has moved without telling him. Beatriz is prevented from having to explain that she has moved to the House of Sadism when Dr. Pablo is called away to a patient.

     Eloisa is laying it on pretty thick with Hugo. She is eating grapes in a suggestive manner and spins a yarn about how she was a sweet young thing swept off her feet by by love for Alcides and when she found out that he married Soledad only to get Hugo's money she didn't resist her desires. (This is a pretty obvious lie since Alcides inherited Hugo's money as his brother and Soledad wasn't involved. We should remember too that in his low period when Hugo was gaslighting him, Alcides confessed to Eloisa that he murdered Hugo. She has never told this to Paquito or anyone.) Eloisa kisses Hugo but he does not appear to respond. At this point, Boris interrupts and takes Hugo away. Paquito comes in and asks Eloisa if she is following the plan she laid out to him. She says no, it is obvious that Alcides doesn't remember anything. She will pretend to be a victim of the savage Alcides that she knew. Little by little, she will insinuate herself into Alcides' life until he is hers.

     At the Obragon's Ester tells Soledad that Lucas got drunk and was mugged and is sleeping it off. She says that they can never leave the baby alone. Soledad is concerned that she doesn't know who took the baby but she knows that Enrico and Ursula were not involved. She wants Ursula back and Ester says she has no problem with that but where is Ursula? Soledad doesn't know. Ester then takes the opportunity to promote the idea of Soledad and the baby returning to Alcides. Soledad says no. Alcides seems different but people don't change in that short amount of time. She will never trust Alcides.

     Boris points out to Hugo that his plan of vengeance is going to be more complicated since Arturo turned out to be an enemy of Alcides. Hugo agrees that only a despicable person would kidnap a newborn. He isn't done with Arturo. Boris says that he assumes Hugo has given up his plan of vengeance against Soledad since he risked his life for her. "Oh, no," says Hugo. I did it for the baby, my niece who carries the blood of my parents and brother and who will probably be his only surviving relative.

     Cut to the House of Sadism where his other surviving relative, Alcides, has managed to get untied. He tries to get the drop on Beatriz but is too weak and she smashes him over the head with a bucket. She chains him up this time and injects him with a muscle relaxant so he can't move. Then she starts screaming like a lunatic about how Alcides messed up her life.

     Back in the capital, Hugo tells Boris that he is experiencing the sensation he got when Alcides was around. Boris insists that it must be something else because Alcides is dead. "No," says Hugo, "I'm pretty sure Alcides is alive." Boris still can't believe it because they searched riverbank for Alcides and if he were alive, wouldn't he be here making trouble? Hugo says that his brother was always very unpredictable. He tells Boris to hire a detective to search for Alcides in the villages downriver. He should hire an out of town detective since one from the city would know that Alcides wasn't missing.

     Arturo gathers his men together. He is sure that Hugo/Alcides will try and attack him. He sends them off to guard the house and when he is alone who should appear but Hugo with a gun. When Arturo asks how he got in, Hugo says that he grew up in this house. Hugo tells Arturo to leave Soledad and her baby out of his vengeance plans. "And if I don't?" says Arturo, "what are you going to do? Report me to the authorities?" Hugo says that everyone knows that Arturo has paid off half the city. Arturo boasts that he has always been one step ahead of Alcides. "Don't be so sure of that," responds Hugo and takes the ransom money from an armoire. Arturo is astonished that Hugo knew where to find it. Hugo says that since Arturo didn't fulfill his part of the bargain by returning the baby, he is taking the ransom back. He tosses a packet of money at Arturo and says that this is his payment for killing Hugo. When Arturo can't resist going for the money like a dog with a piece of meat, Hugo disappears from the room as mysteriously as he appeared.

     Ester's cold behavior towards Lucas is evident to Soledad who wants to know what is going on. Lucas dismisses her concern. It is only because he got drunk when he was so anxious about the baby. Soledad leaves and Antonia tells Ester that it is her duty as a wife to make up with Lucas. Ester isn't interested.

     Enrico's conversations with an invisible Jeremias are making Ursula conclude that Enrico is crazy. Enrico apologizes and says that he won't talk to Jeremias anymore. Ursula is sad because she misses Soledad and the baby. Enrico suggests that they visit her. He will show her how to sneak into windows. Ursula agrees and makes Soledad's favorite cake to bring.

     Omar the tavernkeeper doesn't want Guillermo performing there if he also works for Alcides. Guillermo appeals to his greed. He says that now Alcides is very rich and Guillermo could convince him to patronize the tavern with his rich friends. Omar says that Guillermo can continue to perform at the tavern but if there is any trouble with Alcides, he's out. Guillermo complains that being a misunderstood artist is very hard.

     Arturo goes to see Eloisa. She refuses to change her decision to end their engagement. At this moment, someone delivers flowers to Eloisa but there is no card. Arturo is instantly jealous and threatens to kill anyone that Eloisa is involved with. (At least this won't add to Arturo's body count since he is already committed to killing Alcides for other reasons.) Rebeca turns up with the card and sure enough the flowers are from Alcides. We find out a few minutes later that Boris sent them on Hugo's instructions.

     Boris doesn't understand why Hugo gave Arturo some of the ransom money back when he could have had it all. Hugo says that he will get it back multiplied. They set off for the Obregon house.

     At the Obragon's, Soledad receives Hugo very coldly. He suggests that she and the baby come and live at the Hacienda under his protection. Soledad is impactada. She says that will never happen. Hugo asks her to think about it. He has lots of enemies and they will try and attack him through the baby like what just happened. He can protect her and the baby if they are in his house. Soledad says that she will never change her opinion. Hugo says that he knows that she doesn't want to be with him and he doesn't want to be with her but it is necessary. Soledad says that she just wants to be left alone. She can't expose her daughter to the hell that existed when she was with him.

     Arturo repoaches Hercu-less for not finding out any information about why Eloisa dumped him. He sends Herc off to find out who sent Eloisa the flowers and kill that person whoever it is.

     Ester and Lucas are of different opinions as to whether Soledad should return to live with Alcides. Ester is pro (Alcides saved he baby and Soledad is his lawful wife) and Lucas is against (he put my daughter through hell). Lucas goes out saying that he will be a good father and protect his daughter. He goes to the police and tells them that Alcides rescued the baby (if they didn't know this already, why aren't they out there looking for the baby?). Lucas suspects that Alcides was involved in the kidnapping because he won't say who the actual kidnapper were. He wants to keep Alcides away from Soledad. Inspector Duarte says the solution is in his hands. He can make a declaration against Alcides for trying to kill Soledad in the mine even though Soledad herself won't press charges from fear of retaliation.

     Paquito offers to find out who is courting Eloisa for Arturo in return for money. He says that his specialty is investigation and living under the same roof with Eloisa gives him an advantage. Since Arturo is well aware of Hercu-less' investigative abilities, he is interested in the offer.

     Soledad is packing up to leave home to protect the baby from Alcides. (Where on earth is she going to go with a newborn? Enrico's hideaway? It's getting pretty crowded in there.) Everyone is on her case to go back to Alcides and she doesn't believe that he has changed.

     Hugo/Alcides is making his pitch to get Soledad back to Ester and Antonia. Antonia is instantly onboard but Ester is doubtful and Hugo assures her that he has changed and only wants to protect Soledad and especially his daughter from his enemies. At this point, the police arrive to arrest Hugo for trying to kill Soledad in the mine. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow - Prison life does not agree with Hugo.

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/3 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-04-08 10:51 PDT

     Arturo has a good day; Hugo gets that 'back in the coffin' feeling

     Ester tells Inspector Duarte that Alcides/Hugo has changed. Maybe so, says the Inspector but he only deals in facts. Hugo says that he is innocent. "Really?" says Duarte, "How do you know since you claim to have lost your memory?" Hugo says that he would remember killing his wife. "Tell it to the judge," says Duarte. The police handcuff Hugo. Ester tells the police that Soledad wouldn't have denounced Alcides. Hugo says that he doesn't believe Soledad was involved and that the accusation came through Arturo. Duarte tells him to be careful who he accuses. He tells them it was who Lucas denounced Hugo. Ester is impactada.

     Paquito tells Arturo that he has told Eloisa many times what a great guy Arturo is and what a big mistake she is making by dumping him. Arturo says that he knows that Eloisa's actions are caused by the other man she is seeing. In addition to finding out about Eloisa's other suitor, Arturo wants Paquito to find out all he can about Alcides. For money, Paquito is happy to do whatever Arturo wants but it might take a little time. No problem, says Arturo.

     Soledad tells Ursula and Enrico that she and the baby have to run away from her house to avoid being forced to go back to live with Alcides. She doesn't want her daughter around Alcides. Ursula and Enrico agree to help her. They can go to Enrico's hideaway. They go out the window and sneak along the side of the house. Ursula makes a noise but they escape unheard. Soledad doesn't even leave a note, which, of course, is going to make her family think that she was kidnapped.

     Dr. Pablo talks to the other nurse and says that Beatriz has been acting very strangely lately. He mentions that she won't answer his questions and has moved from where she was living without telling anyone. The nurse says that Beatriz has always been strange but agrees that lately she has been more so.

     In the House of Sadism not much is happening. Beatriz is either taking a break from torturing Alcides or she is starting to go catatonic. Alcides is either semi-conscious or he has learned that trying to reason with Beatriz only gets him smacked around more.

     While loading Soledad et al into his cart, Enrico remembers the flower. He decides to back for it later. Guarding the flower is a command from above. They have to have it.

     Antonia tells Hugo that she will talk to Lucas and get him to withdraw the charges. Hugo says that he only wants to protect Soledad. Ester asks Hugo if he is really worried about Soledad and the baby. Hugo says, "Why do you think that is so strange?" then he whispers to Ester, "Is it because the marriage was only a business negotiation?" Ester, says, "No, I know you loved her and that is why I didn't oppose the marriage." "This is not the right moment to talk about that," says Hugo.

     Outside the house, Boris insists that he has to speak with Hugo. The police let Hugo speak briefly with Boris. He tells Boris to get money together and bail him out of jail. If he has to stay in prison for any length of time, he might get a catalepsy attack and be taken for dead (again). Boris says he will do it right away.

     Rebeca tells Eloisa that she is playing with fire by seeing Alcides. Rebeca says that Eloisa has always wanted a rich husband and now she is giving one up to be the mistress of a married man. Eloisa says that she knows what she is doing. When Rebeca leaves, she says that she isn't sure whether what she feels for Alcides is love or lust but she just wants to spend a lot of time with him.

     Paquito witnesses the arrival of Alcides in the paddy wagon at the police station. He immediately wants to know why Alcides was arrested.

     Lucas returns home to reproaches from Ester. Lucas believes that he is protecting Soledad by getting Alcides out of her life. Ester is convinced that Alcides has changed and no longer is any threat to their daughter. Antonia comes in to report that Soledad and the baby are gone.

     Enrico goes back to get flower. When he has gone, Soledad says that Enrico is a little peculiar but he is a great person and she always feels safe with him. Ursula doesn't offer her opinion.

     Eloisa arrives at the Hacienda. Marina tells her that Alcides is out and she doesn't know when he will be back. Eloisa says that she will wait. Boris returns to the Hacienda to get the money to bail Hugo out of jail. He tells Marina and Eloisa that Alcides/Hugo has been arrested. (It's amazing that Boris and Marina never slip up and refer to their boss as Hugo when someone else is present. It must be very confusing.) Eloisa immediately leaves the Hacienda. She is sure that Hercu-less is watching her and will report that she has been there to Alcides (and she is right; he's in the bushes). She says that she will take care of that.

     Paquito tells Arturo that Alcides was arrested. Paquito doesn't know why yet but Arturo doesn't care. It's enough that Alcides is in jail. He gives Paquito a lot of money and says that he needs to contact the person who got Arturo out of jail before. More money changes hands.

     Boris is packing up the bail money. He tells Marina that because of his illness, Hugo can't stay locked up. He might have a catalepsy attack. Marina asks if he has thought about what Hugo would do without him. "It's my job to help him," replies Boris. Marina starts her old refrain - what about us, our lives, our plans. "Don't start that again," says Boris. Marina asks what Boris will do if he can't get Hugo out on bail. Boris says that in that case, he will have to do something more radical. Hugo can't tolerate being locked up. Marina then suggests that just leaving Hugo in jail and going off to live on his money might be the best thing for them. Boris is aghast. "I will never betray Hugo," he says and leaves. Alone, Marina wonders if this is the opportunity to separate Boris from Hugo that she has been waiting for. (Marina, you really thought that Boris was going to react positively to a suggestion that he let Hugo rot in jail, have a catalepsy attack and get buried alive again? Why don't you ask him to just shoot Hugo and put him out his misery and then steal all his money. )

     Now the comic relief. Dr. Max decides to do a Pygmalion with Elena and turn her into a lady. He gets her some fancy new clothes and tries to teach her about wine, with little success. Dr. Max tells the Cabinet of his Dead Wife not to be jealous. Elena is part of his plan to bring her back to life. Guillermo plays a serenade on his violin for Elena, gets into a fist fight with Dr. Max over her, releases some poison gas and appears to be left behind in the laboratory to die. But we know that won't happen.

     Ester is concerned that Soledad and her baby have disappeared. They wonder if she has been kidnapped. They will go to the police. As the Obragon party leaves the house, Enrico, who has come back to get the flower, hears that Alcides is in jail.

     Arturo goes to see the prosecutor. This is the same prosecutor that Paquito blackmailed to get Arturo out of jail before. The prosecutor caves into Arturo's threats to reveal scandalous information about him. Arturo tells the prosecutor that Alcides is his enemy and he wants him dead. All the prosecutor has to do is have a certain prisoner put in Alcides' cell.

     Hugo is put into a cell. As he watches the guard lock the door of the cell, you can see that he is going to react to being locked up the same way he did to being in the mine. He tells himself that he has to be strong. Soon, Boris will come and get him out of there. He has a flashback to being buried alive.

     At Enrico's Hideaway, Soledad is nervous and won't eat. Ursula says, "Don't tell me you saw Hugo. This place has ghosts in it already." Soledad claims this is different: something bad is going to happen. Her heart is racing. Ursula suggests that maybe she is having a reaction to the baby being kidnapped, etc.

     The judge refuses to release Alcides/Hugo on bail. Boris is beside himself. Inspector Duarte thinks Boris is acting suspiciously considering his past experience with Alcides (having Boris arrested for robbery; fighting about the will; throwing him out of his house, etc.) Poor Boris. He can't explain.

     Inspector Duarte goes to Hugo's cell and tells him that he will be there for a long time. He tells Hugo that Soledad has disappeared. Duarte tells Hugo that if he has had Soledad kidnapped to keep her from testifying against him, he will hang.

     As part of her plan to get Hercu-less off her tail, Eloisa goes to see Gladis. She spins her a tale that she has postponed the wedding because she is afraid of failing Arturo. She tells Gladis that she hasn't dumped Arturo. She just needs more time. Arturo comes in. Eloisa says that people are saying that Arturo kidnapped the baby but she doesn't believe it. She says that she went to Alcides' house to tell him to stop spreading lies about Arturo. Arturo appears to be completely bamboozled by this. He is glad that Eloisa is defending him. Eloisa won't let him kiss her and tells him that it doesn't mean she will marry him. He won't pressure her to marry him. He only wants to be able to court her.

     Enrico tells Ursula that Alcides has been arrested and they decide not to tell Soledad about this. Soledad probably doesn't care what happens to Alcides.

     Arturo finds a lowlife and hires him to kill Alcides in prison this night.

     Soledad doesn't feel well. She says that she did wrong to leave her house without saying goodbye but she was afraid of Alcides. Enrico blabs that Alcides can't hurt her where he is now. Soledad asks what he means. Ursula and Enrico have no choice but to tell her that Alcides has been arrested.

     The lowlife is put in Hugo's cell. Hugo is having trouble breathing and is barely conscious. The lowlife says that he knows Hugo is faking being ill to try and get released but it won't work. He admires Hugo's jewelry.

     Arturo is happy. He says that today is great day - by tonight Alcides will be dead and Eloisa still cares for him. Hercu-less arrives and says he saw Eloisa leave Alcides' house. The success of Eloisa's plan becomes clear. Arturo no longer wants Hercu-less to spy on her. Gladis comes in and reminds Hercu-less that he is supposed to be working for her. She wants him back as her coachman.

     Boris tells Marina to pack up their stuff. He has dynamite and he will use it to get Hugo out of jail. Marina tells him that he is crazy. They will be the obvious suspects if they break Hugo out of jail. They will be fugitives. Whatever, says Boris but he must save Hugo. When he leaves, Marina says that she can't permit Boris to do this.

     Dr. Pablo follows Beatriz to the House of Sadism. He hears a man's voice when she goes inside and wonders if Beatriz is living with a man there.

     Boris sets the dynamite. Before he can light the fuse, Marina knocks him unconscious. She begs his forgiveness but says that she can't continue to let him do such crazy things.

     Hugo is unconscious from a catalepsy attack. The lowlife waits until everything is quiet and then starts to smother Hugo with his jacket. At that moment, Soledad arrives outside Hugo's cell. She sees what is happening and calls for the guard. The credits roll.

      Tomorrow- Soledad gives Hugo mouth to mouth resuscitation.

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/4 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-05-08 16:07 PDT

     Hugo gets the kiss of life and Soledad knows those lips

     The police open the cell and stand there like idiots while the lowlife almost gets away and Soledad comes in and says that Hugo is cold and not breathing.

     Outside the prison, Marina tries to get Boris to wake up. She hides the dynamite.

     Let's get the comic relief /irritation out of the way. Guillermo is overcome by the poison gas. Dr. Max has an early gas mask. Elena says that she will stay with Dr. Max if he saves Guillermo. Guillermo was faking it, Elena gets mad, they chase each other around and Guillermo leaves.

     Dr. Pablo can't figure out who Beatriz is living with and almost knocks on the door of the House of Sadism but he decides that Beatriz has the right to live her own life and goes away.

     At the prison, the police say that maybe they should call a doctor but the only thing they actually do is suggest that Soledad leave Hugo. She refuses and as a last resort locks lips with Hugo and gives him a couple of breaths. She knows those lips (flashback to her kissing Hugo) but no it can't be. At this point, Hugo opens his eyes and looks at her with such a sweet little smile. Meanwhile, the stupid locket has managed to work its way out of Soledad's cleavage! Will Hugo see it? Of course not. Also, Hugo is not wearing the jewelry he usually does around his neck so she doesn't see the ring.

     Ester and Antonia come back from the police station. They have been told that Ursula and Enrico might be involved in Soledad's disappearance. Ester doesn't believe it but Antonia is sure it is true. They find Lucas drinking to forget what a miserable, spineless creature he is.

Ester gives him a tongue lashing and Antonia tells Ester that she should have more respect for her husband. Ester just fiddles with those little sausage-roll curls she has on her forehead.

     At the police station, Soledad has withdrawn the charges against Alcides and Inspector Duarte reluctantly gives Hugo his letter of release. The locket is firmly back in her cleavage. Hugo asks Soledad if she withdrew the charges because he is the father of her baby and Soledad says that she did it for what Hugo did to save her baby. She will always be grateful to him for that.

     Hugo says that he assumes Soledad left her parents' house because she was afraid she would be forced to return to him. She confirms this. Hugo says that he would never force her to go back to his house. Hugo offers to take the whole gang: Soledad, Ursula, Enrico and the baby back to her parents' house. They leave and Paquito comes out from the closet or wherever he has overheard what when on.

     When they get back to the Obragon house, Hugo asks Soledad again to consider returning to his house. He does not want to seduce her or reclaim his marital rights. It is only to protect the baby from his (Hugo's that is) many enemies. Soledad responds that she would rather stay at her parents' house and she will make sure the baby isn't harmed.

     At this point, a drunken Lucas appears, aiming a gun at Alcides/Hugo and saying that he won't allow Hugo to harm his family anymore even if the has to spend the rest of his life in jail. Hugo takes charge. He tells Lucas that no matter what happened in the past, he only wants to protect Soledad and the baby. Hugo convinces Lucas to give up his weapon. After Lucas is sent to sleep it off, Ester tell Ursula that she can return to work for Soledad. However, Antonia says that she won't permit it. Soledad leaves the decision up to Ursula and she chooses to say. Enrico tells Soledad that she should consider accepting Hugo's offer to stay at the Hacienda. He can't explain it but senses sincerity in Hugo's words and believes that Soledad and the baby will be safer there. He asks her to think about it.

     At the Hacienda, Boris is nursing his head and asking Marina why she hit him. She says that she had to keep him from doing crazy things like blowing up the jail. Boris says that he is responsible for protecting Hugo and he will never abandon him. Marina does not want to play second fiddle to Hugo in Boris' life. She wants to do things correctly. Tomorrow, they can get a lawyer to get Hugo out of jail. Boris is exasperated and wants to leave the room but Marina has locked the door and won't give him the keys.

     Hugo returns to the Hacienda and Boris tells him that he wanted to blow up the jail to get Hugo out but that Marina wouldn't let him. Marina chimes in and says that would have been crazy and would have made the situation worse. Boris asks how Hugo got released. Hugo says that Soledad came to the police station and dropped the charges. Marina has to rub Hugo's nose in his betrayal, "There's no doubt that Soledad loved Alcides very much to do that," she says. Boris gives her a dirty look.

     After Enrico leaves, Ursula says how strange it is that Enrico should suggest that she go back to Alcides. Soledad says that it is not that strange. Alcides has changed. His behavior is different - look at how he handled the gun-toting Lucas. Ursula agrees. Alcides behaved like a gentlemen with Lucas; the old Alcides would have knocked him down with a punch. Soledad tells Ursula that she gave Alcides mouth to mouth resuscitation when she found him unconscious in the prison cell. Ursula is impactada and Soledad goes on to say that for a second she thought she was touching Hugo's lips as if she was kissing Hugo, not Alcides. Ursula suggests that since Hugo and Alcides were identical twins, confusion was possible. "No," says Soledad, "it wasn't physical; it was spiritual. Maybe Alcides has suffered so much he is starting to act like Hugo." Ursula asks if that is the case, could Soledad fall in love with Alcides? Soledad says no. There was only one Hugo and he was the love of her life. Besides, she doesn't trust Alcides; he is a very troubled person. Ursula agrees. "People don't change overnight," she says, "or do they?" Soledad doesn't respond.

     Antonia tells Lucas that it wasn't very smart to threaten Alcides with a gun. Lucas repeats all of his grievances against Alcides. Antonia says that was true but it is obvious that Alcides has changed. Lucas says that he still doesn't trust him. Antonia goes on to tell Lucas that his behavior has been so bad that she can't even find any words to defend him to Ester.

     At the Hacienda, Hugo has told Boris and Marina about his attack of catalepsy at the police station and that his cellmate tried to kill him. He believes the would-be assassin was hired by Arturo. With a little fancy gun play complete with sound effects, Hugo and Boris go out to confront Arturo. Marina tells Boris that he doesn't have to fight Hugo's battles. Boris tells Marina to butt out. He's doing this because he wants to, not because he has to.

     Arturo and Eloisa are attending the Mysterious Lady show at the tavern. Arturo is on cloud 9. Eloisa asks why and he tells her that his arch enemy, Alcides de Medina, has been arrested. At that moment Paquito comes hurtling in to pass on the latest news that Alcides has been released. Arturo is impactado. Arturo runs over to Hercu-less and asks what the story is with the guy he hired to kill Alcides. Hercu-less says that the lowlife Arturo hired was a useless f*ckup and now he's being held in the police station. Hercu-less offers to take care of him for good. Arturo agrees.

     While Arturo is off ordering a murder, Paquito asks why Eloisa is making nice with Arturo. She explains how she had to deflect his suspicions and deal with the fact that Hercu-less was following her. Paquito thinks it is amusing that Alcides is Arturo's arch enemy but he doesn't even know that Alcides is Arturo's rival for Eloisa. In Paquito's opinon, Alcides' days are numbered.

     Lucas asks for Ester's forgiveness. He says that she and Soledad are the most important things to him. Ester has a good comeback: If that were true, you wouldn't have gotten drunk. Ester says that she no longer cares about his affairs with women but his behavior has become so irresponsible, such as threatening Alcides, that she no longer wants Lucas around. She tells him to leave.

     Antonia has been listening outside the door. Having just told Lucas all that had happened was his fault, she now tells Ester that it is all her fault. "If you had been a good wife and mother, none of this would have happened," she says. One can hardly fault Ester for making the obvious response, "What do you know about being a wife or mother? All you ever do is criticize people. You don't know what I've been through you dried up old spinster!" Soledad hears this last part and chastises her mother for speaking to her aunt that way. Ester goes off in a huff and Soledad tries to comfort Antonia.

     Lucas leaves feeling sorry for himself. He goes right to Rebeca's dressing room at the Tavern and makes a pitiful exhibition of himself. Rebeca pack him off to her house so that he doesn't disrupt her show.

     Ester tells Soledad that she was wrong to speak to Antonia that way but she is tired of being judged by her and Ester says that she thinks Antonia is watching her. Soledad pooh pooh's her concerns and says that Antonia is just defending her brother. Soledad asks if Ester is still having problems with Lucas. Ester says that she doesn't want to talk about it. Then Ester makes the pitch for Soledad to go back to Alcides. Changing the subject, Ester says that they should plan Aurora' baptism. Soledad is excited. Then Antonia shows up like the corpse at a feast and asks if Ester has told Soledad that she threw Lucas out of the house. Soledad is impactada. Antonia explains that it is all Ester's fault that Lucas was driven to take a lover. "A lover?" Soledad doesn't believe it. She runs off to find out where the coachman took Lucas.

     Arturo tells Eloisa that they should leave the tavern. She is just starting to have fun and doesn't want to leave. Arturo is concerned that with Alcides on the loose, it's not safe. Eloisa thinks it is ridiculous to run and hide. If Arturo wants to go, fine but she's not going and she thinks maybe it wasn't such a good idea to start going out with Arturo again. Arturo deploys his men to guard them in the tavern and Eloisa is annoyed again.

     At the House of Sadism, things are a lot calmer. Whatever else Beatriz is doing to Alcides, she is taking good care of that long hair. It's all clean, combed and shiny, not a matted rat's nest like you would expect for someone who has been chained up for days. With that hurt puppy-dog expression that amnesiac Alcides has, he begs Beatriz to tell him something about his past, just one little thing. She's going to kill him slowly anyway - she has nothing to lose. Beatriz toys with him by finally agreeing and then starting by saying that the most important thing is that he is the worst human being she has ever met. But she goes on to say that he has committed many crimes, killed people and he even tried to kill his brother. "I have a brother?" says Alcides, all happy to have this one piece of information. "Yes," says Beatriz. "Your brother is the most marvelous and good man in the world. When I'm finished with you, I'll go find him and he'll be mine, only mine." Beatriz leaves and Alcides repeats over and over, "I have a brother!"

     In his carriage, Alcides' brother asks Boris how the search for Alcides is going. Boris says that he has men investigating. Boris asks Hugo how he feels. Hugo tells Boris that it was Soledad who was able to rouse him at the prison. Boris says, "the love you have for Soledad is much stronger than your hate for her." Hugo says that you can't believe an ungrateful woman. "Soledad resuscitated Alcides in the prison, not me." Once again, Hugo claims that he is doing all this for the baby, not Soledad. (Right.)

     They go into the Tavern. Hugo and Boris demonstrate to Arturo's men that they are armed. Arturo's men do likewise. Hugo tells Arturo that they have a pending matter to settle. "I'm ready when you are," says Arturo. "Then we'll do it outside, now," responds Hugo. At this point Soledad comes into the Tavern looking for Lucas.

     Monday- Hugo challenges Arturo to a duel and Soledad asks Hugo not to fight with Arturo.

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/7 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-08-08 04:06 PDT

     Hugo plays 20 questions with Soledad and Eloisa plays Lysistrata (sort of) with Arturo

     In the Taverna, Hugo politely asks Arturo to go outside to settle their differences so as not to disrupt the entertainment. Arturo refuses. Hugo escalates the situation by challenging Arturo to a duel to the death. All this time, Soledad has been standing in the doorway out of Hugo's sight. After the challenge, Soledad comes forward and asks Hugo not to take on Arturo. Hugo tells her that this is a man thing and she should go home to her baby. Arturo says, "Yes, go home, put on mourning and get ready to bury your husband." Arturo takes a swing at Hugo who knocks him down. At this point, Hercu-less takes the opportunity to hold Soledad at gunpoint. Boris and Hugo threaten Hercu-less to free Soledad, Guillermo stops one of Arturo's men from shooting Hugo and the whole Taverna erupts into fighting. Hugo, Boris and Soledad escape from the Taverna. Arturo sends his men after them. Boris provides covering fire while Hugo and Soledad escape. In the confusion, Hercu-less carries Rebeca off over his shoulder like a cave man.

     Ester and Antonia argue about whether Antonia should have told Soledad that Ester threw Lucas out. Ester says that she has had enough of Lucas's drinking, philandering and crazy behavior. Antonia says that if anything happens to Lucas, it will Ester's fault.

     Alberto, Rebeca's coachman, takes Lucas to Rebeca's house. Jeremias wakes up Enrico and sends him to save Lucas from danger. Jeremias says that Lucas is important for finding the treasure. That motivates Enrico. Enrico tells Lucas that Rebeca is a bad person.

     Hugo decides that the safest place to hide out with Soledad is in the famous cabaña where Hugo and Soledad first made love and where Hugo saw Soledad kissing Alcides. (I thought that cabaña had been destroyed by an explosion? There isn't even any smoke damage.) Paquito sees the carriage and knows where they are going.

     Being in the cabaña provokes Soledad to have a flashback of her night of passion there with Hugo. Hugo says that Soledad seems very thoughtful. She says that she has been in this place before. "Yes," says Hugo, the night of our wedding," and has a flashback to seeing Soledad kissing Alcides disguised as Hugo. Hugo says that their baby was probably conceived in that night of passion. His says his memories of it are vague but he thinks she enjoyed it. Soledad says that she doesn't remember. "You felt guilty about betraying the memory of Hugo, right?" asks Hugo. "I don't understand why," says Hugo, "my brother was dead and we were married." Soledad says that she doesn't know why he is asking about all this. Hugo says that he wants to know if Soledad gave him (Alcides) her heart that night. Soledad says that she doesn't want to talk about it. She just wants to go home to her baby. However illogically, Hugo concludes that her response proves that she was his, only his that night.

     Back at the Taverna, Arturo is instructing his men to search the forest for Hugo and Soledad when Paquito comes in and tells Arturo where to send his men. Arturo makes Paquito lead his men to the cabaña in spite of Paquito's concern that Alcides will find out that Paquito betrayed his hiding place. "You are on my team, now," says Arturo, "and this is war."

     Hugo keeps Soledad from lighting candles that would betray their presence in the cabaña (although there seems to be plenty of light in there already - maybe there is a full moon ;-) )

Hugo goes back to his cross examination of Soledad. He says that he knows that he (Alcides) and she lied to Hugo to get his fortune and even had a daughter together but he wants to know if she ever loved him (Alcides). Soledad refuses to answer except to say that her marriage with Alcides was hell. "Would you rather have lived with my brother Hugo? Did you really love him?" Alcides/Hugo tells her that he spied on them when they were together and she seemed so in love. What were her feelings for Hugo? Naturally, just as she starts to answer, the bad guys open fire from outside.

     Hugo wants to go out there by himself and lead the bad guys away but Soledad won't let him. "Why are you trying to help me?" he asks and she says that she won't let him be killed. They huddle together inside while the bad guys shoot every glass lampshade and bottle in the place. In crawls Boris, who has found an unobserved way out of the place through the basement.

     Hercu-less brings Rebeca back to the house and starts groping her saying that he has missed her and he is sure she wants him back. The coachman interrupts to say that Lucas is waiting for Rebeca. Hercu-less, the nitwit, is consumed with jealousy. He goes to kill Lucas and in the fracas, Enrico and Lucas escape. However, Rebeca overhears Enrico says something to Lucas about being important to getting the treasure.

     Back at the Taverna, Eloisa is giving the performance of a lifetime to Arturo saying that his vendetta against Alcides has shown her that he isn't the family man she thought he was, etc. etc. Arturo says he can be that man if Eloisa is by his side (gag). She agrees to marry him on condition that he calls his men off Alcides and there is no bloodshed. Arturo agrees but he wants to sample the merchandise right away. Continuing her Academy Award winning performance, Eloisa, with the aid of hatpin, manages to convince Arturo that she is a shy virgin. In a post-coital chat, Arturo says that he is so happy that he is first man she has been with and she says that she is happy that that he is the peace-loving guy she fell in love with and makes him promise not to continue his feud with Alcides. He agrees. (So much lying is going on here, that somebody's nose should be getting longer.)

     Lucas and Soledad return to the Obragon house and Ester reluctantly agrees to take him back. (What could be a greater punishment for him than having to look at her and Antonia every day?) Soledad announces that she has made a decision about going back to Alcides.

     In the Elena and Guillermo show, Elena agrees to stay with Dr. Max as his assistant but she doesn't like the work. The police come for Dr. Max to treat the wounded from the melee at the Taverna, including Guillermo. Guillermo ends up blind from a blow on the head. Dr. Max agrees to let him come back to his place. Guillermo stumbles into the room of the Cabinet of the Dead Wife that he thinks is a cabinet full of money. It probably wasn't that smart to try and rob it when you are blind. Dr. Max surprises him, whips out his trusty sword and says he is going to kill Guillermo.

     At the House of Sadism, Beatriz gives a cheery good morning to Alcides but he doesn't respond and appears to be dead.

     Two of Arturo's men didn't get the order to come back to base and now Arturo is worried that something might happen to Alcides and he would lose Eloisa. Unaware of this development, Hugo enlists the cooperation of his employees in protecting the Hacienda and Boris supervises arming them. And because Hugo is a good guy, he tells his men to make sure that they are careful and don't risk their lives. As badly as these guys shoot at each other in a gunfight, they should have no worries.

     Eloisa shows up at the Hacienda to tell Hugo what she has done for him. She has agreed to marry Arturo and even slept with him just to get him to call off the feud. Hugo is impactado. "Why?" he asks. "Because I love you and I don't want him to hurt you," responds Eloisa. At this moment, Soledad shows up with the baby and Ursula and announces that her and her baby's place is at his side so she is moving in. The credits roll.

 

 

Telenovela-World:   Reccap episode 4.7.08  Author: jjablan (---)  Date:   04-08-08 11:43 PDT

     * Alcides :I warned you to leave us alone,i'm tired of your stupidity.

     Arthuro :What are you accussing me of now?

     Alcides :You sent a man to jail to kill me.Now i challenge you to a dual.

     Soledad : No Alcides ,don't do it.

     *Elena :Guillermo left so sad.

     Max :He lied to you,forget him.

     Elena :no , he loves me ,he can't live without me .Did you ever love someone,or lie for your wife ?

     Max :I dont like to talk about my private life with you.

     Elena :OK,i'm finish and i'll leave now.

     Max :I need you here Elena ,be my assistant.you can write and read ,help me study Soledad's daughter.

     Elena :I told you Dr ,if you tuch that baby i will tell the police.

     Max : All you need is to write what i dictate.

     *Alcides :Soledad this is only between men.Please go homeSoledad !

     Soledad : No ,dont do that Alcides .Arthuro :Miss, listen to your husband .Go home and i suggest you find a black dress and prepare for the furneral,i think that he cant survive this night .

     Eloisa :Arthuro please dont say that .But he pushed her ..

     Alcides :This is not a way to treat a women.

     Arthuro :Don't lecture me about manners.. He tried to hit him,Alcides moved out the way and hit Arthuro. In that moment Hercules took Soledad ,and said :Stop mister Medina ,if you hit one more time my boss,i will kill your wife.

     *Ester :Antonia why did you tell Soledad's about Lucas ?She adores him .

     Fox :Lucas is my brother and she needs to knowthe truth.You kicked him out of the house.I hope Soledad finds him soon and brings him home.

     Ester : He cheated on me with that show girl ,and he almost did something bad to Alcides.

     Fox ;I'm scared that he will start drinking again,and he wont be able to climb out of that hole like that time he suffered too much.I feel sorry for him.I hope Soledad will find him soon and bring him home,if not may God have mercy of you Ester.*Alberto brings Lucas in Rebeca's house.

     Lucas: Don't think ill about me Alberto. I'm here because i was very good friends to her late husband.

     * Jeremias ;Get up Enrico,wake up,something bad is going to happen to Lucas.He is in Rebeca's house.If he falls into that witches trap ...He plays a crunical role in finding that treasure. Go help him right now !

     *Alcides :This is a big mistake between me and you boss,let her go..One man will start fire,but Guillermo hits him and said :Watch out sir Alcides......... in that moment people start fighting...Alcides , Soledad & Boris leaves...

     *Enrico came in Rebeca's house.Lucas asked him ,what he is doing here.

     Enrico :I'm here to help you.,but what are you doing here sir Lucas?

     Lucas:I'm tryingto hide my sadness.My wife kicked me out of the house.I lost my family.Rebeca is now my only friend.

     Enrico :She is a very bad person ,i know that very well..

     * Rebeca said that it's all his fault {Hercules}and he must pay for that. Francisco think that it's good for his story in tommorow's journal.Arthuro saw that they escaped.He ordered to stop fighting.They have to catch them.They left.Francisco said :Eloisa ,stop ,if you go after Arthuro,he will know that you are defending Alcides.

     Alcides :Soledad your father wasnt in the tavern,but if you wait for me i will find him.But Arthuro and his men are out,they fires.Alcides:Soledad hurry,we must go! They left......she asked him if they are followig them.He said ,that he cant take her home now ,but he knows one place where they can hide.{But Francisco saw them :Eloisa you will see what will happen to Alcides }...

     Margot asked for help and try to wake up Guillermo.Hercules took Rebeca...

     *Hugo and Soledad came in cabin.She remembers everything what she has there with Hugo.

     He :You are very quiet Soledad.

     She :I was here before.

     He :Yes that night of our wedding.We probably conceived our daughter here.

     She:I don't like to talk about that...

     He:It was a night filled with passion.My memory are vague,but you probably enjoyed it .

     She ;I don't know ,i forget that.

     He :Did you feel guilty for betraying Hugo's memory ? It's that is ? i dont understend ,by that time my brother was

     allready dead,we are allready married.I want to know if you gave your heart to me that night?

     She ;This is not the time to talk about that.I want to go home and be with my daughter.they can find us any moment .

     He :your silence proves everything.You were my that night,all mine,,,,mine

     She :i want to go home ..

     He : I make sure everything is all right outside....He leaves the room...

     She :Hugo my love, i spend the happiest moments of my life here..

     *Francisco came back and said Arthuro that Alcides leaves to north part of the forrest ,to cabin.Arthuro said that he needs to go with his men and show them the cabin .He is scared that Alcides will know that he ratted him out.Arthuro said that this is a war, and he is paying him good for help,he must stay at Arthuro 's side.

     In that moment Eloisa came.

     She :Arthuro please don't do anything crazy !If you still care for me ,that you need hear me ,or forget about me once and for all..

     * Elena will quit work for Max.In that moment Duarte came in.Poeple are hurt in tavern ,they need Drs help.Guillermo is wounded too.Elenqa decided to go with them....

     Soledad puts the candles on. Hugo came back, he said that they can see them from outside,dont do that,be rational ,if they want to survive that is dangerous...

     She :Yes,, your right but you scared me, She walks but he takes her hand. Wait ,Soledad ,,,we both lied to Hugo to keep his fortune, we have a daughter ,but i want to know if you ever loved me ? Did you actually love me ?Why arent you answering?

     She :Because it doesn't matter what was in the past.I will go home and be with my daughter.

     He :I want to do the same,but i don't understand a lot of things.I need some answers...

     She :With time you will start remembering..

     He :What is wrong ,Why can't you confess your true feelings for me ? Was i so bad to you ?

     She : I won't deny that when we got married it was hell living with you ..

     He :would you rater live with my brother Hugo ?

     She :Stop....Why are you questioning me so much ?

     He :Did you really love him ?Is that it ? When i saw you with him you looked so in love . You did things for Hugo that seemed sincere ..

     She :How did you know ?

     He :Because i spied on you . Aside what you and i had you loved him.Why don't you answer me ?You loved him.

     She :What happened between all three of us ,,,,,,,,,In that moment somebody said :Come out sir Alcides ,you are surrounded.....

     *Rebeca :Hercules you brought me back home,,,you made a scene this night,now you leave..

     He :Don't talk to me like that,i need you ,i miss you so much....In that moment Alberto came ; Miss Rebeca it's good that you are here .Sir Lucas is waiting for you.

     Hercules : What is he doing here ? I will tell him that he cant mess with my woman .He found Lucas and starts to hit him.Enrico tries to help Lucas.Rebeca is surprised that Enrico is there.

     *Hugo :Listen to me Soledad ,you must stay here,don't go out until you are sure that we were far away..

     She : No ,they will kill you if you go out ,we both go out.

     He :Promise me, I cant risk that Soledad.They dont respect women especialy my wife...

     She :than stay here, Boris should be here soon.

     He :Why you try to help me ?

     She : I wont let them kill you ..

     * Arthuro :You dont know what you're talking about.He and his brother greatly injured my family,and my name.This is war and it will end only if he is dead.

     She :I cant belive i fell in love with a man as insensitive and violent as you..

     He :please dont say that...

     She : That is the truth.I cant keep lying to my self,you never can be a man i dreamt of,or a father to my future children,tender husband...

     He: I could be exactly the man you want ,you know that you are the woman i love..

     She :Ever since Alcides showed up you started acting like a different man,who scared me..

     He :I can be that man ,but you need be on my side.

     She :Are you sure ,,, all right,,,,, i will marry you,but under one condition.That you stop your men right now,i don't want any bloodshed ....

     He :Fine ,but under one condition.I want you to be mine Eloisa .

     Lucas will stay in Rebeca house. He :Leave me here Enrico.Rebeca is now my only friend . Why are you helping me ? Enrico :Jeremias asked me ,you were essentiall to finding the treasure.

     Lucas :What tresure ,I 'm drunk but i'm not stupid. Rebeca heard that .

     *Eloisa & Max came in the tavern. Margot is with Guillermo.He cant see, He is blind.Elena said she will go only if they take Guillermo with.Max said OK.

     *Francisco and Arthuro's poeple are outside.He said if they wait ,Alcides can escape.Thay start fire. In that mommet came Boris .He said he came to the basement. They decide to leave right away .

     *Eloisa and Arthuro are in bed, she is scared,and very nervous,she never slept with somebody before.He said ,He is going to be very loving to her ,and very delicate, she dont need to be scared.She would like it if he turned the lights off,she thinks that be much better.He,said of course.She took hair clips from her hair and put that in the hand ,hand is bleeding now.She will put that on .He thinks that he was the first man,she been with,,and he is very happy.

     She ;That was beautifull.I always wondered how that will be..This was better than i thought.

     He : You dont know what this means to me.You are my woman now....

     She :Please dont ever be that violent man Arthuro.Forget about the rivarly.Promise me...

     He : if you will that i promise you.

     She : I will go home now,if your mom wakes up ,i die of embarrassment.

     Guillermo is in Max house,he can stay until feel better.,He said ,that he remembers that he cant go in Max room for any reasons.But he is blind...Elena dont belive him.

     * Francisco and the men think that Alcides is in hacienda...

     *Enrico bring Lucas home.But Ester dont like him there.She said that he must leave.In that moment Soledad came.She wants that her dad stays.She said that she escaped with Alcides. Arthuro's men try to kill him.

     Ester :He can stay but i want to forgive him for betraying me.

     Soledad : i want to talk to you.I decided to move in his house.,

     *One man came back to Arthuro.He cant find rest poeple.He said ,go now and find them....He is thinking now ...i must check that nothing will happen to Alcides.If that be Eloisa will never forgive me.

     * Beatriz :Good morning Alcides .But he doesnt move. He is dead.

     * Guillermo walks in the house. He dont know in which room he is in .....He thinks that is Max rooom.He decided take that money wich Max hid an armoire.But Max came in :that was a big mistake Guillermo i will kill you now....

     *Hugo talks to his men.Boris hired them.He said that Arthuro declared war,they must be very carefull,protect themselfs.

     In that moment came Eloisa.She asked what all this is.Hugo said that they are ready to fight Arthuro.She said that is not necessary.She already talk with him .He will leave you alone.

     Hugo :Why did you do that?

     She :I did that for you because i love you. I agreed to marry him,in exchange for leaving you....But that wasn't worst part Alcides.I slept with him.I dont want him to hurt you...In that moment Marina came in:Excuse me ,miss Soledad is here.

     Hugo :Soledad what are you doing here ?

     Soledad :I decided that my place and my daughters place is with you .I decided to move in with you ...

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 4/8 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)       Date:   04-09-08 05:19 PDT

     Hugo plans a baptism where vengeance will be served and lies abound

     In tonight's episode, we continue to align the characters for the next phase of the story.

     Hugo asks if Soledad is sure that she wants to come back to live with him. She says yes. Her daughter couldn't be in a more secure place. Hugo is happy that Soledad believes that. Eloisa says such precautions are not necessary; her fiancé Arturo has promised not to harm any of them. Soledad wants to discuss the conditions of her living there with Hugo but without Eloisa being present. Hugo sends Soledad to settle in and escorts Eloisa outside. Eloisa tells Hugo that he must be happy that Soledad has returned. Every time Eloisa tries to get close to Hugo, she gets pushed farther away. Hugo says that he can't offer Eloisa anything. He is married. He asks her not to make sacrifices for him. If she doesn't love Arturo, she shouldn't marry him. Eloisa says that it is too late. She got Arturo to give up his feud with Alcides and now she has to fulfill her part of the bargain and marry him. Hugo says that he doesn't remember their relationship and Eloisa says that she hopes his memory returns soon. Boris says that Arturo and armed men are coming. Hugo takes Eloisa back inside the Hacienda.

     Elena prevents Dr. Max from killing Guillermo. Elena suspects that Guillermo is faking being blind and she tries to prove it by putting his violin in the floor in front of him. He really is blind so he steps on it and destroys it. He is devastated and Elena is sorry. (That's the second violin of Guillermo's that Elena has destroyed.)

     Beatriz revives Alcides and reminds him that she has total control over whether he lives or dies. Alcides starts to shake and says that he doesn't feel well. Beatriz says that his symptoms are a side effect of the medicine she gave to revive him. She is annoyed that she needs to go to the clinic to get different medicine for him.

     Ursula thinks that Eloisa is interested in Alcides and is jealous of Soledad. Soledad says that she doesn't care about Alcides that way and Eloisa is going out with Arturo. She is only at the Hacienda to protect her daughter. When the threat from Arturo is over, she wants to return home to her parents. Hugo comes in and says that armed men are approaching and they have to go to a safe place.

     Paquito tries to egg Arturo's men on to kill Alcides so that Eloisa will be his. Eloisa goes outside to stop the attack. The men say that their assignment is to capture Alcides but Arturo shows up and tells them to obey his fiancé. Arturo wants to know why Eloisa is at Alcides' house. She says that she followed Arturo's men when she saw them approaching the Hacienda to prevent a massacre. Arturo tells her not to mess in his business and she tells him that he has to stop jeopardizing his safety with this feud. Arturo is moved that Eloisa was concerned about his safety. Eloisa says that she wants her future husband alive and at peace with everyone.

     Hugo leads his women and children (Marina stays with Boris) into safety in the secret passages. Soledad remembers when someone led her out of the Hacienda when Arturo had attacked the Hacienda and a fire broke out. She decides that it was Alcides who led her out of the house but how could that be when he had just been trapped in the mine? Ursula reminds her that they were told it was Boris who led her out and Hugo supports this version of what happened.

     With his women safe, Hugo decides to go and talk to Arturo. Marina tells Boris that Hugo always risks his life that way because he knows that Boris will save him.

     At the Obragon house, Lucas comes down for breakfast and is told that Soledad has returned to her husband. He is angry that Ester and Antonia permitted this. Ester points out that if he hadn't been drunk, he could have given Soledad his advice. He leaves to go see Soledad.

     Arturo tells Hugo that thanks to Eloisa he doesn't want to fight anymore. Hugo asks why Arturo has armed men on his property. Arturo says it was a misunderstanding and leaves. Hugo tells Boris that Eloisa is beautiful and brave. (Gag.)

     Dr. Pablo finds Beatriz rummaging in the medicine cabinet again. She has a bottle of adrenaline. He asks what she needs that for. Beatriz tells him it is for a patient with a terminal illness. Dr. Pablo says that he doesn't believe her. He knows that she is living with a man. He wants to know who the guy is that she is living with and whether this medicine is for him. She says that she is happy living with the guy but Dr. Pablo asks why she is so nervous. She says that the guy is ill. Pablo offers to examine the guy but Beatriz refuses. Dr. Pablo appears to buy this very lame explanation and gives Beatriz the adrenaline. He says that he hopes Beatriz is telling the truth.

     Hugo wants to have Aurora baptised and registered so that everyone will know that she is Alcides' daughter. Soledad doesn't think it is the right time for a baptism and registration or a party. Hugo doesn't understand why she is hesitating. Boris comes in to tell Hugo that Lucas has arrived and is very agitated. Hugo excuses himself. Soledad tells Ursula that Alcides hasn't wasted any time in showing his true colors. Ursula says that she doesn't understand her concern. She reminds Soledad that registering Aurora as Alcides' daughter was part of the deal when she married Alcides. Soledad says that she knows that would happen sooner or later but she is worried about betraying Hugo's memory.

     Hercu-less comes to see Arturo to explain what happened at the Taverna. Arturo says that there is no justification for his stupidity. "How could you have have taken Soledad hostage in front of everyone?" ask Arturo. Arturo tells him never to take any action without his permission again and whacks Hercules in the goolies with his cane to make sure he gets the message.

     Paquito congratulates Eloisa on her tactics with Alcides. He is sure that Alcides will fall hard for her. Eloisa isn't so sure. Soledad's return to Alcides has complicated things. Alcides used to have contempt for Soledad but now he treats her with respect. Paquito attributes this to the fact that Soledad has given Alcides a child. A child brings a couple together. Eloisa says that she isn't going to let that brat come between her and her plans to get Alcides. She will do what she has to to make Alcides hers. (So Aurora just got a new enemy and a dangerous one.)

     At the Hacienda, Lucas tells Hugo that Soledad shouldn't be there. Hugo says, "Why not? Are you afraid that I will harm her?" Lucas says, "Of course, you did it before. You might do it again." At this point Soledad starts overhearing the conversation. Hugo tells Lucas that his time away made him realize the mistakes he had made in the past. No one cried when he was supposedly dead and many people were happy. He has changed. Now he wants to enjoy having a family and he wants to enjoy love." Lucas says that if he thinks his daughter could love him, he is mistaken. Soledad only loved one man and that was Hugo. Hugo is impactado and says, "Ok so you are saying that Soledad never loved me (Alcides)." Before Lucas can continue, Soledad interrupts. She assures her father that Alcides didn't force her to move in with him and that she is doing this to protect the baby. Then she changes the subject and says that on second thought, she agrees to have Aurora baptized at the Hacienda. Hugo is happy. Lucas thinks that Soledad is acting strangely but he leaves assuring Soledad that he and Ester are always there for her.

     Hugo asks Soledad to confirm what Lucas said. Did she really love Hugo? Soledad tries to avoid the question by saying that her father drinks a lot and is confused. Hugo says that Lucas looked sober to him so answer the the question. Soledad denies that she ever loved Hugo. Her father probably said that to annoy Alcides and anyway he already knew that. She changes the subject back to her conditions for living with Alcides: she won't sleep in the same room with him, their relationship will be cordial, she will come and go as she pleases without asking his permission. Hugo agrees. He doesn't want to sleep with her in any room; she can come and go as she pleases but if she leaves the Hacienda with the baby, she has to take Boris or some other trusted servant for protection. Soledad agrees.

     Soledad tells Boris that they are going to the store but she goes to Hugo's tomb and is shocked at its condition. Speaking to Hugo, she apologizes for not coming before but her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter prevented her. She tells him that she has to have Aurora baptized as Alcides' daughter to protect her but she promises that when Aurora grows up she will tell her who her real father is and begs his forgiveness. Boris has followed them and is watching this. He does not understand why Soledad is so upset, why she came to the cemetery and brought flowers to Hugo's grave.

     Back at the Hacienda, Boris tells Marina that he thinks Soledad really loved Hugo. Marina responds that Soledad is not capable of loving anyone. She probably just felt guilty for all the things she did to betray Hugo. Boris doesn't agree. Marina warns Boris not to mention this to Hugo since it will just upset him. Hugo overhears this last remark as he comes in to the room and asks what they are talking about. Marina says it is nothing. Hugo is planning the baptism and is distracted. He wants to send invitations to the most prestigious families in the city including the Linares. Marina is surprised that Hugo would want to let his worst enemies into his house. Hugo ignores her and gives the list of invitees to Boris instructing him to investigate and find their weaknesses. Marina tells Hugo that when talks about his plan, it makes her afraid. Hugo says that his plan is dangerous. They have time to decide whether they want to participate or not. Boris pipes right up and says that he is always with Hugo. Marina hesitates but says that if Boris is in, she is in.

     Lucas goes to see Rebeca and manages to arrive when she is half naked. Lucas tells Rebeca that Soledad and her baby have gone to live with Alcides. "Is Enrico there, too?" asks Rebeca casually. Lucas says that no one knows where Enrico lives. Rebeca says that she heard Enrico tell Lucas something about the treasure. Does Lucas know what Enrico meant? Lucas says he was drunk and doesn't remember anything. Rebeca asks Lucas to keep her informed about what is going on and he says that he will. When Lucas leaves, Rebeca says that she hopes having to put out for an old geezer like Lucas will turn out to lead her to the treasure.

     A week passes: Soledad takes care of her baby and waters a garden; she strolls in the plaza with Hugo; Eloisa has sex with Arturo; Eloisa ignores Paquito; Beatriz throws buckets of water on Alcides; Guillermo learns to function as a blind person.

     Arturo receives an invite to the baptism. He doesn't want to go. Eloisa wants him to go to show that he has really buried the hatchet with Alcides. Gladis states that all the best families are going so they will too.

     Paquito bribes the druggist to sell him some poison. His plan is to get Eloisa back by poisoning Hugo and putting the blame on Arturo.

     Boris reports to Hugo on a report received from the investigators searching for young Dr. Chirac. It turns out that he is doing research in Africa. Boris also reports that the people old Dr. Chirac sent to find the flower may have found traces of it in the deepest regions of the Amazon. Hugo asks about how the plans for the baptism are going. Boris reports thats the invitations have been delivered and Boris has done his investigation on the invitees. He turned up interesting information on Rebeca and Hercules. Hugo reads this information but we don't know what it is. Hugo asks Boris if he has contacted the mining engineer as instructed. Boris says that he has. "Good," says Hugo, "my plan of vengeance begins tonight." (People on novelas are always having private conversations in large rooms with lots of places for others to overhear. Since Hugo has to keep Soledad and Ursula from finding out his real identity, not to mention his plan of vengeance, you would think he would be more careful but he isn't.) Soledad hears the last part of his conversation with Boris. "What vengeance are you talking about?" she asks, "What are you planning?" The credits roll.

 

Tomorrow: the baptism party

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/9 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   04-10-08 05:00 PDT

     Aurora gets baptized; Enrico gets kidnapped; Lucas gets drunk; Alcides gets the upper hand and Soledad gets poisoned

     Soledad (who has a beautiful new yellow gown) demands to know what the Plan of Vengeance (PoV) is that she heard Hugo talking about. He responds that it is none of her business. Soledad says that since her baby is living there, PoVs are her concern. Hugo says that he has a PoV against some people who have hurt him. "Like who?" asks Soledad, "do I know them?" "Maybe more than you know," responds Hugo. Soledad says that he is frightening her. It isn't good to harbor resentments. She thought he had changed. "Some wounds don't heal that easily," says Hugo. Soledad asks what 'wounds' he is talking about. Hugo doesn't want to talk about it but he tells her not to be concerned. His PoV won't put her or her baby at risk. "You don't know that," says Soledad, "I just hope you know what you are doing." She continues, "Sometimes when you want to hurt someone else, you end up hurting yourself." (Good advice, Hugo that you probably won't take.)

     Ester tells Antonia that they are not bringing Lucas to the baptism because he is drunk and might make a scene and embarrass Soledad (and Ester). Antonia disapproves but accepts Ester's decision.

     Paquito blackmails a guy who is going to be a waiter at the baptism into murdering Alcides by giving him a drink with the poison he got from the druggist in it. He tells the waiter that the poison works by paralyzing the heart.

     At the House of Sad*sm, Beatriz is back to flogging Alcides but he doesn't react to the blows. This seems to feed Beatriz' hatred all the more.

     Soledad tells Ursula about her conversation with Hugo/Alcides. She says that for a second she thought he was referring to her as among those upon whom he was seeking vengeance. Ursula says that if that is so, has all the nice behavior of Alcides lately been a lie? Ursula also thinks that Arturo de Linares is the probably the target of Alcides' PoV. Although it is apparently only a short time until the baptism ceremony starts, Soledad decides to write Eloisa a note and tell her not to come to the ceremony. She asks Ursula to deliver it. On Alcides' orders, Marina refuses to let Ursula leave the house. There is a scene and Boris finds the note and gives it to Hugo.

     At the Linares house, Hercu-less shows up and tells Arturo, Eloisa and Gladis that the carriage is ready. Arturo doesn't want him around but Gladis drops the bombshell that he is her escort. (I don't want to even think about what other services Hercu-less might be performing for Doña Gladis).

     Hugo wanted to hire Guillermo to perform at the fiesta but has learned that he has lost his sight. Elena says that Guillermo can play without being able to see but he no longer has a violin. Hugo sends Guillermo and Boris off to the music store to buy him another violin. Guillermo thanks Alcides profusely and says that he sounds like Don Hugo. "Is that what you think?" says Hugo. Boris pulls Guillermo away from Hugo and tells him that Hugo is paying him back for saving Boris' life when Hercu-less tried to kill him. Hugo gives an invitation to the party for Elena to give to Dr. Max. Elena tries to suggest that a party is no place for a doctor but Hugo insists.

     Hugo has hired the Mysterious Lady to perform at the party. Rebeca is also invited. (I guess she is going to do a quick change in a closet or something.)

     Hugo comes into Soledad's room to confront her about the note. He asks if she is in league with his enemies and why she is interfering with his plans. Soledad says that wasn't her intention. She doesn't understand why Alcides needs more money. He already got Hugo's fortune. What more does he want? (There doesn't seem to be any reason for Soledad to assume that Hugo's PoV involves him getting more money but this is an opening for Alcides/Hugo to continue his questioning of Soledad's motives and relationship to Hugo.) He tells Soledad that she and her family also benefited from Hugo's money. That is why she married him. Soledad responds that she only married Alcides to save her parent's house. She says that she was never interested in Hugo's money and didn't agree to marry Hugo for his money either. "Is that so?" says Hugo, "You were with Hugo for love then? If that were true, you would have come to his wake and you didn't and you would have visited his grave and you didn't." Poor Soledad is trapped in her lie again and can only respond that she doesn't want to talk about Hugo anymore. Hugo, who is behaving more like Alcides here than he has before, pulls Soledad roughly around and tells her not to meddle in his affairs again. When he is gone, Soledad says that she doesn't know how much longer she can continue with this lie.

     In the study, Boris tells Hugo that he can see that his conversation with Soledad has upset him. Hugo says that every time he talks to Soledad, he is reminded of her betrayal. She is always lying and double dealing. First with Hugo and then with Hugo/Alcides. Boris says that it was good that the note wasn't delivered to Eloisa. Hugo agrees. He wants Arturo to be present along with everyone else to participate in the PoV.

     Lucas is wandering around his yard in his pj's looking for his women. Enrico is at the house to water the orchid and he tells Lucas that they have gone to the baptism. "Why didn't they tell me?" asks Lucas. "You were drunk," says Enrico. Enrico has an invitation to the baptism and he will take Lucas if he promises that he won't drink. (We will see what Lucas' promises are worth shortly.)

     In spite of Elena's amusing recital of the horrors of attending parties: the noise, drunken people, etc. Dr. Max says that he wouldn't miss the baptism party. Guillermo wonders why Elena does not want Dr. Max to go. Is it because he wants to dance? Dr. Max doesn't want to dance, he tells the Cabinet of his Dead Wife that wants to take the opportunity to get a blood sample from Aurora. He seems to think that the blood of people with catalepsy contains some secret of eternal life that he can use to bring his wife back to life. (Dr. Max already got some blood from Hugo and he couldn't find anything in it so why is Aurora's blood going to be any different?) Elena witnesses at least part of this conversation.

     At the House of Sad*sm, Alcides needs to use the rest room. Beatriz says that he only gets one trip a day so he'd better hold it but when he is writhing in agony, she relents and unlocks his chains. (Um, I can think of much simpler ways to deal with this need that a nurse would certainly be familiar with, especially for a man) Poor Alcides can't walk and has to drag himself along. When he comes back, Beatriz has a gun and orders him to get back on the table thingy. Alcides manages attack to Beatriz and gets her gun. He demands to know what Beatriz has been injecting him with. She refuses to tell him and they have the same conversation they have had before: he doesn't understand why Beatriz is torturing him since he doesn't even know who she is and Beatriz saying that she can do whatever she wants with him. Alcides decides that Beatriz deserves death for what she has done to him and he fires the gun. Unfortunately, the gun is broken and Beatriz knew this. She taunts him again and he lashes out in a fury and knocks her unconscious. He asks God what he has done to deserve this. (How much time have you got, Alcides?) Beatriz wakes up to find herself chained up where she had been holding Alcides. Alcides (who now looks a lot more like he did before he lost his memory) says, "the tables are turned now and we have a lot of accounts to settle."

     The guests arrive at the baptism and are received by Hugo and Soledad and Ursula with the baby. Ester and Antonia arrive and Soledad asks where her father is. Ester says that he is indisposed. Rebeca arrives and recognizes the necklace that little Aurora is wearing as having belonged to her dead husband. Soledad says that it was a gift from Enrico who inherited it. Arturo and Eloisa arrive. Arturo says that he never thought he would be a guest in this house and Hugo says that life has many twists and turns. Soledad tells Eloisa that she hopes the truce continues and Eloisa says that she keeps an eye on Arturo. Arturo says that he hopes Soledad does the same for Alcides.

     Rebeca tells Hercu-less about the necklace and that it has the initials - SDM on it. Does Hercu-less think it has something to do with the treasure? H thinks that it might but only Enrico can provide the answers and they haven't been able to find him. At that moment, Lucas and Enrico arrive at the party. Rebeca says that their luck may be changing.

     The baptism ceremony takes place. (Hugo looks so cute holding the baby.) Afterwards, Hugo asks the male guests to come in his study while the ladies continue to enjoy the party. Manrique the money lender tells the judge and Inspector Duarte that he guesses that Alcides' announcement has something to do with business since Alcides was never much for social events. The inspector and the judge agree that they need to keep an eye on Alcides. Guillermo wants to go with the men but Elena has to go too since otherwise he couldn't find the door.

     Ursula tells Soledad that she will take the baby upstairs to feed her. Dr. Max sees his opportunity. Ursula leaves the baby alone in her crib while she goes to get a bottle. Dr. Max sneaks in and takes blood from the baby. (I hope that needle is clean!) Eloisa witnesses some of this.

     Hugo tells the assembled men that he has discovered evidence that there may be a valuable vein of gold in the Medina family mine (the one that collapsed). Lucas, who is tossing back drinks with great rapidity, takes the opportunity to point out that Alcides caused the mine to collapse himself and in the process nearly killed his daughter. Hugo says that was an accident. Hugo has a mine engineer confirm what he is saying (about the gold, not the collapse). Hugo says that he needs people to invest to reopen the mine because doing so is beyond his means and that is why he has gotten them all together. There is skepticism that the mine is stable enough to permit new tunnels and Hugo says that they should study the information that he has distributed. The mine engineer says that Hugo will pay for a test tunnel to determine the quality of the gold deposit.

     During this time, the murderous waiter has come in with a try of glasses, one of which is poisoned. Hugo refuses a drink and somehow the waiter keeps everyone else from taking the poisoned glass.

     Elena and Guillermo are walking outside. Elena sees Dr. Max leaving the house and she doesn't like his expression. She stashes Guillermo in the bushes and goes to confront the doctor. She finds the vial of Aurora's blood in his pocket and says that she is going to tell Alcides about it but when Dr. Max threatens to kill her, she is forced to leave with him.

     Guillermo is left alone. He staggers around looking for Elena. He finds Enrico's cart and gets in and hides under a blanket (don't even ask why he would do that). Enrico approaches the cart and Hercu-less throws a blanket over his head and bundles him in the cart and drives off. (Abandoning Gladis at the party is not a great idea, Herc.)

     Boris tells Hugo that the mine proposition hasn't aroused much interest. Hugo says this is only the first step. When they see the proof, they will invest. All those who did harm to Hugo will give him their money and when they figure out what is going on, it will be too late. "And Señora Soledad?" asks Boris, "have you thought about what she will say?" Hugo responds that by then Soledad will be at his feet desperately in love with the man she sold her soul to for money - Alcides de Medina, his twin brother.

     The Mysterious Lady performs her one and only song while Lucas looks on like an idiot and keeps drinking even when Enrico tells him to stop. Soledad is also concerned about her father's drinking. Hugo says that he will take care of it. He and Boris tell Lucas he's had enough and that it's time for him to leave. Lucas says that he wants to watch the performance but Enrico says that he will go and get his cart to take Lucas home.

     The waiter tells Paquito that Hugo hasn't had a single drink (maybe after what happened at his bachelor party, Hugo has stopped accepting drinks at parties.) Paquito has a plan. When the ML finishes her performance, he calls for a toast. Hugo takes the poisoned glass of wine. Lucas interrupts with a drunken toast of his own and manages to knock Soledad's glass out of her hand. Hugo hands her his glass. The toast is made and Soledad drinks from the poisoned glass. Hugo and Soledad make their own toast to their daughter and Soledad drinks from the poisoned glass again. Paquito does not seem to be upset at the change of victims. (Welcome to the dark side, Paquito, attempted murder crosses the line.) Soledad feels ill and collapses. The credits roll.

     No episode tomorrow due to the Billboard awards. Friday- only a miracle can save Soledad.

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/11 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   04-12-08 06:28 PDT

     Can a midget, a ghost and a blind guy save Soledad?

     I notice that the opening credits have changed to include more scenes of the story.

     Everyone at the christening crowds around Soledad and Hugo. The murderous waiter makes an unobtrusive exit. Hugo sends Boris for Dr. Max. Inspector Duarte sniffs the wine glasses and declares that one of them contains more than wine and that Soledad was poisoned. Paquito volunteers a description of the waiter that gave Soledad the glass. The Inspector and the judge organize a search party. Eloisa tells Arturo that she hopes he didn't have anything to do with this and he says that he wouldn't be that stupid. Ester asks who would want to poison Soledad and Hugo mentions that he has lots of enemies and gives a look at Arturo.

     At the House of Sadism, Alcides demands to know who he is or he will use the whip on Beatriz. She refuses and says that she would rather die than tell him. Alcides gets up unsteadily and gives her a blow with the whip. Beatriz screams. After three lashes, Beatriz is unconscious and Alcides is in tears. "She's pretty, delicate and completely crazy," he says.

     Hercu-less carries Enrico into his house. Guillermo follows even though he can't see. Hercu-less is stomping Enrico when Rebeca comes in and makes him stop. She is asking Enrico questions when Guillermo attacks them with his cane. I guess Rebeca and Hercu-less are overconfident of their advantage over a midget and a blind guy but Guillermo extinguishes the light and they both escape.

     Soledad is now in her bed but no one has taken her dress and corset off. (If I was going to die, I'd at least like to be comfortable.) Hugo says that Soledad is pale and cold. Hugo leaves Ursula with her and goes downstairs.

     At the laboratory, Dr. Max tells Elena not to meddle in his affairs. He needs the blood to try and cure the baby's illness. Elena responds that she doesn't believe him. She knows that he wants to bring his dead wife back to life. She tells him, "the truth is that once people die, they don't come back to life." Dr. Max says that he would never do something like that. Elena responds that she overheard him telling the Cabinet of his Dead Wife that he would bring her back to life. Once again, Dr. Max says that he wouldn't do that. Elena asks if his dead wife is in that cabinet. At this point, Boris comes to fetch Dr. Max with the news that Soledad is dying.

     Hugo comes downstairs to where the guests are waiting for news. He says that Soledad is unconscious. Ester and the rest of her family go up to her. Arturo tells Hugo that he hopes he believes that he, Arturo, didn't have anything to do with what happened to Soledad. He has sent his men to try and find the waiter. Hugo says that if he finds out that Arturo is behind this, he can say goodbye to the world. Gladis defends her son and they decide to leave. Eloisa goes with them reluctantly and outside she convinces Arturo that she should stay at the Hacienda because she was friendly with Soledad and she can convince Alcides of Arturo's innocence. Gladis buys this this little scheme and Arturo goes along reluctantly. Arturo and Gladis assume that Hercu-less is off searching for the waiter.

     The murderous waiter, still with his white gloves on, is being pursued by Inspector Duarte and a posse of guests. The waiter regrets that he ever listened to that damned reporter. Paquito is trailing along with the posse and of course, he spots the waiter and swiftly kills him.

     Ester asks Soledad's forgiveness. This is all her fault. Ursula says that Ester didn't have anything to do with poisoning Soledad and Ester says, "Of course not but I forced her to marry Alcides so that I wouldn't lose my house. A house that never should have been mine." (What does Ester mean by this? She has said before that the house belonged to her and had always belonged to her family. Are we getting some clues about her relationship to Jeremias?). Ester goes on asking for Soledad's forgiveness and saying that she should never have let Soledad come back to this house until Hugo comes in with Dr. Max.

     Hugo comes downstairs while Dr. Max examines Soledad. Eloisa assures him that Arturo had nothing to do with what happened. Hugo says that of course Eloisa would defend her fiance. Eloisa responds that Alcides knows very well what happened between them and even if they can't be together, she still loves him and everything she has done, including agreeing to marry Arturo, is for him. Hugo appears stunned but before he had can say anything, Dr. Max appears.

     Hugo asks Dr. Max about Soledad's condition. Dr. Max says that she does not have the usual symptoms of poisoning: abdominal and muscle pain. Rather, she is in a very deep sleep. She will just slip away. "Don't say that," says Hugo, "surely there is something that you could do." Dr. Max says if he knew what the poison was, he might be able to do something. At this point Marina pipes up and says that she has preserved the glass that Soledad drank from. (I guess the San Marino CSI team isn't gathering evidence in this case.) Dr. Max will run tests on the liquid in the glass and try to create an antidote to the poison.

     The police find the body of the dead waiter. Inspector Duarte demonstrates his keen intelligence by saying that this murder is related to the Alcides de Medina situation and surely this man was killed to keep him quiet. Paquito wastes no time in suggesting that Arturo is the obvious suspect. Inspector Duarte tells him to keep his opinions to himself. It's too early in the investigation to draw such a conclusion.

     Dr. Max identifies the poison that was used on Soledad and can create an antidote. Elena is about to leave to tell Alcides this when Eloisa comes in and asks to speak to the doctor in private. Elena leaves. Eloisa tells Dr. Max that he will tell Alcides that he has not found the antidote. "Why should I do that?" asks Dr. Max. Eloisa says that she is proposing a deal that could benefit both of them. "I'm not a murderer," says Dr. Max (we know that is a lie). "You're not an ethical doctor, either," responds Eloisa, "there are lots of rumors." Dr. Max says that he doesn't pay attention to rumors. Eloisa gets to the point. She saw him take blood from Aurora and he could go to jail for that. Dr. Max says that he doesn't let people threaten him and Eloisa responds that she doesn't let opportunities pass her by. Dr. Max then gives Eloisa the 'I'm trying to cure the baby of a serious illness' story. "Great," says Eloisa, "this business can benefit us both. If Soledad dies, I will marry Alcides and will be Aurora's stepmother. You can study her as much as you want." Dr. Max gives his evil smile - an unholy pact is made.

     While on the road escaping from Rebeca's house with Guillermo, Enrico sees Jeremias and stops. The ghost tells him that Soledad is surrounded by many enemies and Enrico has to save her or she will die tonight. "What can I do to save her?" asks Enrico. We don't hear what Jeremias tells Enrico but he jumps back into the cart where Guillermo is saying to himself that the beating Enrico took must have been worse than he thought if he's talking to ghosts. Enrico tells Guillermo that he has to save Soledad and he needs Guillermo's help. "What a team," says Guillermo, "a blind guy and a crazy guy."

     At the house of Sadism, Beatriz comes to. Alcides asks her again to tell him about who he is. Beatriz refuses. Alcides concludes that beatings won't make Beatriz talk. He has thought of something that might be more effective. "Don't you dare come near me," says Beatriz. Alcides says that he knows why he raped her, she is so beautiful. He couldn't control himself in the presence of such beauty. "Maybe," says Alcides, "if I gave you a little affection, you would give me the information I need." Beatriz says that he would have to kill her. She says, "I swear to you that I will defend myself like a wild beast before I let you rape me. You won't be able to do it." Alcides and Beatriz seem to have taken a break from beatings and rape and dozed off when there is a knock on the door. It's Dr. Pablo. Alcides covers Beatriz's mouth to keep her from making a noise. It appears that Dr. Pablo won't go away, so Alcides says that she has two options: make the visitor go away or Alcides will kill him. She agrees to the former and Alcides unchains her. She goes outside to speak to Dr. Pablo. He is worried about her and thinks that the guy she is living with is mistreating her. She tells him that everything is fine. Dr. Pablo wants to meet the guy. Beatriz says now isn't a good time. Dr. Pablo insists that Beatriz call the guy over and say that a friend wants to meet him.

     The police tell Hugo that the man who poisoned Soledad is dead. He had a long criminal history and was pretending to be a waiter. (He wasn't pretending to be a waiter. He was hired as a waiter. Didn't Boris do a criminal background check on all the help for the party?) Hugo says that now we will never know who hired the hit. Paquito once again jumps up to incriminate Arturo (methinks he doth protest too much!) and Eloisa is annoyed. Hugo says that he doesn't think that Arturo would try and kill him in his own house. It's too obvious. "That's what I think," says Inspector Duarte. He tells Hugo/Alcides that they can't do anymore tonight but will continue the investigation tomorrow. The judge assures Hugo that justice will be done. They leave. Hugo tells Eloisa and Paquito to leave and he goes upstairs.

     A sobbing Lucas tells Soledad that she is the only one who can help him. He can't live without her. (During this scene, we can see Antonia's hands telling her rosary beads behind him - nice touch). Antonia says that Soledad has been a good daughter. God won't let anything bad happen to her. (What has happened to Antonia? The old Antonia would be saying that God was punishing Soledad for all the sins she committed. On the other hand, Soledad has plenty of enemies. She doesn't need another one.)

     Eloisa drags Paquito outside. She says that he can't fool her. He was behind all this. He wanted to kill Alcides. Paquito denies it initially but then tells Eloisa that he has helped her. If Soledad dies, she can have Alcides. "It's not that simple," says Eloisa, "if Soledad dies, Alcides will declare war against Arturo." "Then you'll change sides." responds Paquito, "You'll be Alcides' wife. Isn't that what you wanted?" Eloisa warns him that if Arturo kills Alcides, she will ruin Paquito and his career. (Why isn't Boris or Marina in the bushes hearing all this?)

     Back in the sickroom (Soledad is still fully dressed with her jewelry on and what is Eloisa still doing there? She's not family.), Antonia says that Soledad looks dead. Hugo says that there is no need to mention death. Dr. Max will find an antidote. In comes Dr. Max with the bad news that he can't identify the poison so he can't find the antidote. Poor Hugo! He says Dr. Max must be able to do something. Dr. Max is not encouraging but he tells Hugo that he will take a blood sample and work on it at his lab.

     Boris says to Marina that who could have imagined that this night could have ended with such a tragedy. Soledad is everything to Hugo. With a really evil smile, Marina responds that Hugo should be happy. He wanted to hurt Soledad and now he has achieved it. When Boris tells her that is nonsense, Marina says that Hugo acted out of his desire for revenge and didn't care about the consequences. She tells him that this is an example for them. If they stay with Hugo, things will end badly. They should leave. (You can pick your moments, Marina.) Of course, Boris says that he will never leave Hugo. Marina tells him that's fine but he has been warned.

     At Dr. Max's, Elena can't understand what happened. Dr. Max tells her that the antidote didn't work. That's it. Soledad is going to die and he is going to bed. Elena says that she knows that Dr. Max has sold out to Eloisa. Dr. Max leaves and Guillermo and Enrico appear. Elena confirms that Dr. Max discovered the antidote for the poison but he won't reveal it. The diminutive trio decide that to help Soledad, they need Dr. Max's notebook that he keeps in his bedroom. A lot of silliness ensues but ultimately Guillermo grabs the notebook, Dr. Max threatens to kill him and Elena says that if Dr. Max harms Guillermo, she will destroy the vial of the baby's blood. (How big a threat is this? If his Eloisa achieves her plan, Dr. Max can drain the baby dry.)

     Hugo tells Boris that he never wanted to hurt Soledad, even in his worst moments. He just wanted to make her pay for her betrayal of him. He wanted her to fall in love with Alcides but he never wanted to harm her. How could he know that this would happen? Boris says that no one could have guessed things would turn out this way. Boris urges Hugo to put his faith in God and Dr. Max. Hugo says that if Dr. Max doesn't come up with something in the next few hours... Boris tells Hugo to calm himself that these mood changes are dangerous for his health and Hugo tells him to go away. (I can see how having someone like Boris be continually reminding you about having a catalepsy attack would be very irritating.) When Boris is gone, Hugo says that even if he hated her deeply, he would give his life to save Soledad.

     Alone with Soledad, Hugo holds her hand and cries while tells her that he shouldn't have brought her to his house and exposed to her to so many risks. "Forgive me," he says, "I was blind. My heart was full of revenge. I love you. Even after the pain you have caused me, I love you. I admit it. You are my one, true love and you can't die because I love you." Soledad wakes up a little bit and says, "My love, why are you crying that way?" She doesn't understand what happened. Why does she feel this way? She asks about Aurora and Hugo says that the baby is fine and Ursula is with her. "Tell me the truth about what is the matter with me." she says to Hugo, "Am I going to die?" The credits roll.

     Monday - Is Hugo going to tell Soledad the truth about who he is?

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/14 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-15-08 05:34 PDT

     Soledad gets the antidote; Paquito get a new boss; Alcides gets a memory and there's gold in that thar mine!

     Much as I love this novela, I confess to being a tiny bit frustrated as we went through all the poisoning stuff only to be left back at square one.

     Hugo tells Soledad that she was poisoned but he assures her that she's not going to die. She just has to hold on until the antidote comes. Soledad wants to see her baby.

     At the House of Sad*sm, Beatriz finally gets Dr. Pablo to go away and says that she's tied up (heh heh) and won't be at work for a few days. But Alcides overhears the name of 'Hugo de Medina' and that it was Hugo's brother who abused Beatriz. I never thought Beatriz would let herself be chained up again but she does and Alcides dozes off and has a memory of when he was a child and of when he and Hugo were in the mine.

     At the laboratory, Elena threatens to destroy the vial of Aurora's blood unless Dr. Max makes the antidote. He agrees but he needs a mushroom with the active element of the poison and Enrico and Elena go out into the woods to find it.

     Eloisa tells Hugo that he has changed. He never cared about Soledad before and now he is suffering because she is dying. Hugo basically pays no attention to her and repeats to himself that it is happening is not fair.

     Paquito sends off an article to his paper that says that Soledad was murdered by Arturo. Paquito thanks Soledad for being the opportunity to start a war between Arturo and Alcides. Eloisa overhears and says to herself that she warned him not to mess with Alcides and now Paquito will find out what happens to traitors.

     A despairing Hugo tells Boris that Soledad is going to die and he can't do anything to help her. Boris says that Dr. Max will produce the antidote. Hugo says that it hurts him so much to see her like that - so defenseless. Even though Soledad was so cruel to him, played with his feelings and betrayed him with his own brother, Soledad is the only woman he has ever really loved. She can't die. We get some flashbacks to happier times for Soledad and Hugo.

     Soledad is making some deathbed wishes. She wants her parents to get back together and take care of Aurora. Then she asks to speak to Ursula alone. Naturally, Antonia (notice that Soledad has nothing to say to her!) tries to prevent this but Soledad insists. Soledad tells Ursula that she has been like a sister to her and she hopes that someday Ursula will find a nice guy and have babies of her own. Soledad asks her to take care of Aurora and be her godmother. She should tell Aurora about her parents and make sure that she knows that Hugo is her real father. (Soledad doesn't appear to have a deathbed wish to tell Alcides about her lie.)

     Eloisa comes to warn Hugo about Paquito. She tells him that Paquito has sent off an article to the paper that probably says that Arturo poisoned Soledad. Hugo sends Boris off to take of Paquito. Eloisa sidles up to Hugo but he is oblivious to her. Boris brings Paquito in to Hugo's study. Paquito says that he has to get his article to the paper first so he's assuming that Soledad will die and that as a gentleman, Hugo will want to avenge himself on Arturo. Hugo says that Arturo did not poison Soledad and this article isn't going to be published. Someone else is behind all this and it might be him, Paquito. Paquito pretends to be shocked. Boris roughs him up a little bit and Hugo tells Paquito that he knows he has been pretending to be effeminate to get people to tell him their secrets and that he has destroyed several marriages. Faced with these accusations, Paquito capitulates and slicks back his hair. Hugo tells him that from now on Paquito works for him or he will destroy his career. Hugo tells him not to publish the article and to stay away from his house until he is called. He leaves.

     Marina feels it is necessary to tell Ursula that Soledad is a bad person who betrayed Hugo. (I'm beginning to be worried about Marina's sanity. Only a complete nutcase would say what she does to Ursula while Soledad is dying.) Naturally, Ursula objects to what Marina says and they get in a fight and Boris has to separate them. He says that Soledad is Ursula's boss and she is grieving for her. Can't Marina understand that? Marina says that if Ursula is suffering, Boris should go console her. (Yes, do that Boris and find a nice lady.)

     Paquito believes that Eloisa betrayed his secrets to Hugo. Eloisa denies it and they both threaten each other not to mess up the other's plans. Paquito goes home and tells Rebeca that Eloisa betrayed him. Rebeca curses the stupid people like Hercu-less that are messing up her plans. Paquito says that Hercu-less must have been good for something. Rebeca says that he was good in bed. Paquito suggests that Rebeca look for another man to make her happy. She says that maybe it's time to find new partners and that they could work together well. They hop into bed. Rebeca is very passionate but Paquito knows that she's not giving it away. She wants something in return. She admits that she wants Paquito to be her partner in finding Jeremias' treasure. She needs someone intelligent to help her (well, that leaves Hercu-less out). Paquito agrees to help Rebeca for a share of the treasure. (I'd get that in writing if I were you Paquito. Pillow talk is not admissible in court.) Later, Rebeca tells Paquito that Soledad is somehow connected to the treasure. She also tells him about Aurora's medallion. Paquito says that he will use his contacts to get information. Rebeca lays it on about how intelligent he is and how they will have a great partnership. "Of course," says Paquito.

     Silly things happen at Dr. Max's.

     Antonia comes to get Hugo. Soledad is very ill. Hugo tells Boris that he is going to tell her that he is really Hugo. She has to know everything. Hugo asks Ester, Lucas and Antonia to leave him alone with Soledad who is still fully dressed. She thinks that it is still dark outside even though dawn has broken (a sure sign of approaching death). Hugo sits down and tells Soledad, without looking at her, that he has deceived her. He is Hugo, not Alcides and he has taken his brother's place. He hopes she can forgive him. He looks back at Soledad and she has fallen asleep or gone into a coma or something. She didn't hear his confession. Hugo tries to get Soledad to wake up and listen to him. At that moment, the diminutive trio arrive with the antidote. Eloisa makes a last-ditch effort and says they don't know where the stuff in the syringe came from but Elena swears it is from Dr. Max and to trust her. Hugo gives Soledad the injection and she is saved. Everybody is happy except Eloisa.

     Hugo (isn't it kind of early to start drinking?) in gratitude for saving Soledad offers Guille, Elena and Enrico "techo y comida," literally "a roof and food," that is, a place to live and eat and an honorable employment. Guille is grateful but Elena says that she has a prior commitment to Dr. Max who is waiting for her.

     Soledad (she is still dressed in her gown from the previous night) is having breakfast with Ursula. Outside in the hall, Boris addresses Hugo by name, oblivious to the possibility of being overheard and Hugo's order that he not do so. Boris asks if Hugo told Soledad of his true identity. Hugo says that he did but she didn't hear because she had fainted. "What are you going to do now?" asks Boris. Hugo says that he needs to get Soledad out of his house. He has too many enemies and look what happened to Soledad because of it. He still wants revenge for what she did to him but he doesn't want her to die.

     Hugo goes into Soledad's room and asks if they can talk. He asks Soledad how she feels and she says that she is better. She thanks him for what he did for her last night. If he hadn't been there, she wouldn't be alive right now. (If she hadn't been there, she wouldn't have gotten poisoned in the first place.) Hugo looks at her with such a sweet smile and says that he is happy she is better. Soledad says that she remembers that when she was ill, she heard him say that he loved her. Is that true? Hugo hesitates but finally says that he loves her with all his heart but then says, "Why are you suprised? We were lovers. Wasn't that so?" Soledad doesn't answer his question and has a flashback to Ester advising her to lie about her relationship with Alcides. Soledad says that she is a little surprised to her him say that he loves her since he was always such a serious person. Hugo responds that maybe he didn't appreciate her in the past but now it is different. They have a daughter. He wants to have a family. Now there is nothing that can come between their relationship. Then he twists the knife and says, "Besides, now we have Hugo's fortune." Soledad responds that they can never have a relationship, not now, not ever. She tells him that he was a very difficult person and treated her badly, like an animal, from the moment they were married. Hugo says that he has changed. The person she sees is another Alcides, a different Alcides. He kisses on the forehead and says that he will prove it. Leaving the room, he looks back at Soledad with his vengeance-is-mine expression. We're back to square one.

     The real Alcides appears to have left Beatriz chained up in the House of Sad*sm. He hobbles to a river and is accosted by a robber. He tells the robber that he doesn't have anything (which is pretty obvious) but the robber won't take no for an answer, pulls a knife and attacks him. Alcides kills the robber in the ensuing struggle. He takes the robber's clothes and horse and rides off. Alcides comes to a town and is directed to the hospital. Meanwhile, one the detectives Boris has hired spots Alcides as the man he is looking for.

     Back at the Hacienda, Hugo is psychically aware of Alcides again. He asks Boris about the progress of the search for his brother. Boris says that they are searching in the southern reaches of the river but have had no success yet. Boris asks if the search should be intensified and Hugo reminds him unnecessarily that they have to be discrete. No one can know that he is impersonating his brother. Then Hugo asks Boris about the progress of the mine scam. Boris reports that the tunnels are almost finished and that the mine has been salted with gold nuggets.

     At this point, Eloisa asks to speak to Hugo. She is still in the pink dress she wore to the baptism so I guess she never went home.

     At Dr. Max's, Elena tries to find out why he needs Aurora' blood. He won't tell her and she says that she can't permit him to continue. She tries to run away but falls down (and it's a miracle that her br*asts don't pop out of the front of her gown) and Dr. Max injects her with a sedative. When she is unconscious, Dr. Max says that she is a good soul. Sometimes, when he sees her, he could swear he is seeing his dead wife. He says that Elena is pretty and innocent but so imprudent. What can he do with her? For a start, he will keep her asleep a long time. In his lab, Dr. Max finds the same substance in Aurora's blood that he found in Hugo's. Luckily, he has kept a sample of Hugo's blood (he appears to be using dry ice to refrigerate it). He will compare the two samples.

     At the tavern, Arturo asks where everyone is. Omar, the tavernkeeper, says that most of the men are at the mine working on the tunnels. Arturo says that the mine played out years ago. There's no gold there. People are stupid and don't remember. At this moment, some men return from the mine and show the gold that they found there. Arturo's greed is awakened and it looks like he is going to fall for one of the oldest cons in the book.

     Soledad tells Ursula that she is a little worried because she believes that Alcides really loves her. "Get that idea right out of your head," says Ursula, "Alcides is not trustworthy." Soledad says that he seems to care about her and Aurora. He worries. She says that Hugo/Alcides has such suffering in his expression when he looks at her. Sometimes she thinks that it has something to do with her. But that isn't what is worrying her. When he says that he loves her, she could swear that she is looking at Hugo. Ursula tries the 'but they are identical twins' response. Soledad says that it isn't a physical thing, it's his soul, his words. As Hugo stands in the doorway listening, Soledad says that Alcides looks at her the same way Hugo did. Back in his room, Hugo swears that he will make Soledad fall in love with him the same way he fell in love with her. He takes the ring (that Hugo gave to Soledad and Soledad gave to Marina and Hugo bought from Marina) off the chain he wears around his neck and puts it in a box on his desk saying that he doesn't need it to remember what she did to him. She will pay for her betrayal. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Soledad discovers the ring. Will she figure out Hugo is alive? Not bloody likely.

 

Telenovela-World:  Recap episode 04.14.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date:   04-15-08 11:15 PDT

     *Soledad :Why you stay quiet ?Did mean that i will die ?

     Hugo : No .That will not happen ..

     She :Tell me please ..

     He : Darling....The thing you drank from your glass, from my glass,it was poisoned.That happened.

     She : Oh my God,my daughter's very little and she needs me .I can't die.

     He :You won 't die.Our daughter need you.I need you.....

     * Pablo ; Beatriz you know that Hugo de Medina ordered me to watch you and your health.You were very affected by what his brother did...

     She : Don't worry, i got over it. So i demand you to respect my life and my choice....

     * Elena : Dr Max if you will not make antidote I will break that bottle with the babys blood. ......

     *Hugo :Soledad do it for our daughter.You can do it...

     She : If this is true you wouldn't cry.

     He : i 'm not crying Soledad...

     She :Bring me my daughter please, let me see her ....

     * Pablo : Beatriz your mental condition is delicate .This relationship is detrimental..

     She :This man has taken me out crisis i was in...

     Alcides : Beatriz...,Beatriz....

     She : You better leave now .I dont plan on working the next days....She came back to Alcides.He said that she did that very good.

     * Eloisa : Alcides you changed.You used to be inddifferent towards Soledad.You 're suffering because of her,

     He :It 's not fair. Excuse me...

     *Francisco gave to photograph paper :Here ,,,,,take this article to the newspaper . Publish this.

     Photogropher read : Soledad de Obregon died .She was assassinated by Arthuro de Linares.He leaves to do that..

     Francisco stay there and said : Sorry Soledad ,i know i'm taking advantage of your death.But is it the only way to declare war berween them...

 he dont know that Eloisa heard that } He leaves....

     Eloisa think :I warned you Francisco.I told you not to bother Alcides.You will see what happen for being a traitor...

     * Hugo & Boris talk about Soledad.

     Hugo ; She is dying ,and i can't do anything to stop it.I feel so helpless.She is only women that i loved....

     Boris : Dr Max will probably find a cure for her ...In that moment came Eloisa.

     She : I have something important to tell you..

     * Soledad said to her parents: Promise me that you 'll forgive each other...Dad ...

     He : Yes .....

     Soledad : Promise me that you will take care of Aurora mom ....

     Ester : Of course i will.You know that ......

     Soledad : Please leave me alone with Ursula........

     * Eloisa : This is about Paquito. He might say that Arthuro poisoned Soledad...

     Hugo : He is crazy.........

     She : You have to stop him....

     Boris : I 'll take care of it....{ he leaves }

     She : i hope Boris will to able to detain him.....

     * Soledad said to Ursula : I don't want you to cry anymore.You need start new life. Find somebody who will respect you , love you.I want you to be a mother....

     Ursula : No,,,no,,,....You get well and we will raise Aurora together...

     Soledad : Promise me that you 'll take care of Aurora all the time...I want you to be her Godmother.Tell her that Hugo is her real father...

     * Boris came back with Francisco. Hugo ask him what the article meant about Soledad.

     Francisco :That is my job ,,, to be first jurnalist of write this.I don't think that Solead will survive. I supose you will take vengeance of Arthuro...

     Hugo : He didn't poison my wife ,There is somebody else behind this. It might be you Ms Morales..

     Francisco : Why would I do that.What i gain by doing that....

     Hugo : To provake a war.....That can be published.I know yours story,,,, You flamboyant disquise is just a way to trick people...

     Francisco : Dont be rude..

     Hugo : Does the name Gerardo Erran ring a bell to you ? Mayor of the city.He separated from his wife because she had a lover.He never imagined her lover was also her best friend ,,You Ms Morales ,and is more stories like this............

     Francisco : Oh ,please where did you get the information? What do you want ...I 'm at your mercy.....

     Hugo : From now on ,you will work for me .Otherwise i will ruin your career..

     Francisco : Where do i begin ?..

     Hugo : You won't publish the article ...Get out my house.I don't like you hanging around.....

     * Marina is in her bedroom.Ursula came crying.

     Marina : Did Mis Soledad die allready ?

     Ursula : No , but she is very ill , i dont think she has much time left.

     Marina : She asked for it ? I know it hurts you but it's time for truth.First she got with Ms Hugo for money.Then she sold herself to Ms Alcides...

     Ursula :Shut up ! You dont know anything ...

     Marina : She has face of a saint ,but she is not one...

     Ursula :Marina i told you to shut up..

     Marina :Why ? Does it hurt to hear that ? That Soledad is an anbitious traitor ..

     Ursula : You will respond my Lady...{ She slapped her}

     * Francisco ask Eloisa if she told Alcides about his secret . She said that she doesn't. He said that he warning her, better is if she dont mess with him ., because she could get hurt.......{He leaves }. She said to herself; When Soledad is not there he will be mine, only mine....Understood...

     * Boris found Ursula & Marina .He asked what was that fight . Ursula explain to him, but that do Marina to.Ursula leaves.Boris said : Marina you shouldn't talk bad about Soledad. She is her Boss ,And she loves her .She 's grieving ,can't you see that ?

     Marina : If you 're so sorry then go console her .....

     * Elena : Dr Max we found the mushrooms ,if it 's what you need ?

     He : Yes ,That is red with white spots ....

     She saw blood on the floor, she was scared that she was wounded..

     He : Is not your blood Elena . That was Aurora blood . You broke that bottle.Because that blood was for excange for antidote, i will not give to you .You didn't your part ,and i want do my. In that moment Guillermo hits Dr Max. ...

     * Rebeca ask Francisco what happened.He said that Eloisa told Alcides about his secret.He dont know why she did that.Rebeca said that Eloisa loves Alcides , and Hercules never does right things .Francisco ask her if he did anything good to her . She said that they had a good time in bed.He said that if she look carefuly she will find a man that make her happy.She know that he means at herself.She said that is time to find new pareners ,they could be very good partners. They kiss....

     * Fox said to Hugo that Soledad is very ill.Hugo think that Dr Max haven't antidote.He will say to Soledad truth.

     Boris asked him ,what truth .? Hugo said that truth about him ,he is Hugo not Alcides.He went to Soledad. He will talk to her in privacy.They leave room.

     Soledad ; What time is now ? What 's going on ?

     He : Is still dark.... He dont know how start talk about truth. : I have to conffes something to you.That is very cruel and painful .When you find out you might not be able to forgive me .but i have to say it .I'm not Alcides i'm Hugo.I lied to you ,i pretended to be my brother.please forgive me ! He look Soledad ,but she fall a sleep.He try

     to wake up Soledad.....

     * Rebeca & Francisco in bad.He said that he knows that she is animal in bed.He dont know why he cant forget Eloisa. Rebeca said that she will help him ,he said that he know that she will something in excange.She said that she want him to be her partner.She need him he is smart ,they need find the treasure..They would share that...

     * Elena bring antidote and gave it to Hugo.But Eloisa said that they dont know where it comes from.Elena said that it 's from Dr Max.Lucas said that he belives Elena.......

     *Alcides remember some detail from past.He decided to go to Dr Pablo .He knows Hugo ,he will tell him what he will know .He leaves and left Beatriz in....

     *Hugo give Soledad that inject ,and that help her to wake up. Dr Max make antidote very good. they are happy.

     Hugo said that he will give them ,food ,offer place to for stay and honorable job.Gulliermo ,thanks him ,but Elena cant accept that because she engaged with Dr Max prior that.

     Hugo said Boris that he will talk to Soledad .He never wanted her to die ...He went talk to her. He ask ,how she feel now? She said better,and she thanks him for everything what he did for her.But she said that she hear when he said that he loves her.

     She :Did you really love me?

     He :I love you with all my heart. Why are you surprised ? We were lovers.Am i right ?

     She remembers that is better if he think that they was lovers.But she is surprised ,he always was serious person.

     He said that maybe,he didn't appreciate her in past ,but now they have a daughter.He think that they can begin a family . ....Now nothing can come between them.Now they have Hugos fortune.....

     She :Alcides there can be nothing between us,,not today,never,,, you were very mean to me .

     He : I 'm a different man Soledad .I'm now another Alcides...He kiss her at forehead....:I 'll prove it...

     *Alcides walks.Some man try take from him what he have.They fight. In that moment Hugo feel Alcides is alive. He said that to Boris.He ask if he has some news about Alcides.Boris said not now.They talk about mine.Boris said that workers almost finish tunnels. They planted several rocks ,they filled the mine with gold nugets. In that moment Eloisa came she want talk to him..

     *Rebeca said to Francisco that Soledad is conected to treasure.Enrico is now close to Soledad.Her daughter has very expensive medallion ,that had the initial S.D.M.,that gave her Enrico.That medallion belong to Jeremias.

     *Elena decided not to allow Dr Max to continue that experiment with Auroras blood.He is mad and he give her some inject.He said that he will teach her not to run away from him......

     * Alcides kill that man and take his clothes ,and horse.He went to look for Pablo.

     * Max look Aurora blood and think that blood is like Hugos .He will check Hugos blood and Aurora and see if is same. He had Hugos blood from before.

     Arthuro talk to Omar. Taverrne is almost empty. All men works in the mine. They looking for gold.Arthuro said that

     they are dumb because mine is empty.In that moment all men are back .One of them has small pices of gold ,he is happy ,he is rich....Arthuro ask him where he found that .He said that is from mine.Arthuro and his man leaves taverne...

     * Soledad is now in good condition.She is happy ,she talk to Ursula. She is worried about Alcides .She thinks he loves her.When he speak to her he looks like he suffering to much.But that way he looks at her when said that he loves her he looks same way like Hugo.Ursula i 'm not crazy ,i think that Alcides gaze is same as Hugo's.....

     * Alcides came in some city. He ask one person what city is this.He said that is Alcala.Alcides ask for dr Paulo.

     He said that he dont know with that name nobody.But there is the hospital ,maybe he can ask there. But there is detectiv , He looks at Alcides and said that is man he look for.He finaly found him.....

     * Hugo is heard what Soledad said .He went in his room.He said : Soon you will fall in love with Alcides.Very soon.He took off the ring and said he dont need this anymore to make me remember what you did to me.You will pay for you betrayal........

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of Apr. 15 episode from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-16-08 08:02 PDT

     Alcides is back in chains; Hugo is back in the mine, Elena opens the cabinet and Guillermo can see!

     Well, the good news is that the plot is hurtling forward again; the bad news is that there is no La Traición tomorrow.

     Soledad tells Ursula that she needs to talk to Alcides. He has been acting very strange lately and she has many things to talk about with him. She goes into his room but he's not there. She has a flashback to Alcides telling that he loves her when she was sick. She tells herself that she has trouble believing that he has changed so much. What could have happened to make him such a different person? He is so much like his brother now. While having these thoughts, Soledad has strolled over to the box where Hugo put the ring. She opens the box and sees the ring. She says that it is hers. What is it doing here? Ursula comes in to Hugo's bedroom to see what Soledad is doing.

     Soledad shows her the ring. Ursula recognizes it as the ring that Hugo gave Soledad and that Soledad in turn gave to Marina. How did it get here? At this moment, Marina comes in and demands to know what they are doing in Alcides' bedroom. Soledad quickly puts the ring back into the box. Marina says that no one is allowed to come into this room. Alcides is a very private man. Ursula says that Soledad owns the house and is married to Alcides and so she can go wherever she wants. Marina says that doesn't matter. No one is allowed in Alcides' room and he will be very angry when he finds out they were there. Before the matter escalates into another Ursula/Marina battle, Soledad says that they will leave. She leaves and Ursula warns Marina to be careful. She is assuming an importance that she doesn't have.

     All the guys in town are at the mine. Manrique the moneylender plans to invest all his money in the mine and he thinks Arturo ought to as well. Arturo is not convinced. "What further proof do you need?" asks Hugo. Arturo says that suddenly finding gold in the mine is suspicious. What guarantee does he have that the whole thing isn't a set up? He knows Alcides has a weakness for easy money. Hugo suggests that he go see for himself. He tells the assembled crowd that the exploratory tunnel is open. Arturo says that he will go and see for himself provided that Alcides comes along. Boris thinks it is crazy for Hugo to go into the mine because he can't tolerate being in enclosed places. Hugo says that if he doesn't go into the mine, Arturo will become more suspicious. For his plan to work, Arturo has to invest in the mine.

     Outside their house, Paquito tells Eloisa that he is going to the mine. He thinks that Arturo should invest in it and Eloisa agrees. She is on her way to Arturo's house to tell him so. "Don't bother, " says Paquito, "Arturo is at the mine." "Let's go to the mine, then," responds Eloisa.

     As I predicted, Dr. Max has determined from studying the blood samples from Hugo and Aurora that the baby is Hugo's daughter, not Alcides'. (Never mind that even with modern science, no one could determine the paternity of a child fathered by one of identical twins since they both have the same DNA. At least that's what I learned from watching CSI.)

     Eloisa comes to the mine and asks for Arturo. She is told that he is in the tunnel with Alcides. She says that is crazy. It is too dangerous in the mine. Hercu-less says that everyone told them that but they wouldn't listen. Paquito tells her to calm down.

     In the mine, Arturo is convinced that there is gold there. Hugo says, "I guess we can leave now." Arturo notices that Hugo is tense. "You aren't remembering what happened the last time you were in the mine, are you?" he asks Hugo. Arturo goes further into the mine. Hugo says that that part of the mine hasn't been secured. It could cave in. Arturo says that you don't succeed if you don't take risks and says that Hugo can go back if he is afraid. So, of course, with the logic of 6 year olds, they go into the dangerous part of the mine.

     Dr. Pablo is at his desk at the hospital when Alcides comes in with his face covered by a yellow scarf. He threatens Dr. Pablo with a gun and says that they have to talk. Alcides seems to be having trouble breathing and that is probably because he is picking up Hugo being back in the mine. Dr. Pablo says that if he has come for money, there isn't any. This is a hospital for poor people. Alcides says that he wants information. He wants to know what the doctor knows about Hugo and Alcides de Medina. Dr. Pablo wants to know why Alcides wants this information. "That's none of your business," says Alcides.

     Hugo tells Arturo that they are in a very old part of the mine. It could collapse at any moment. They should go back or they might die in there. Hugo is now having serious problems and appears to be on the point of passing out. Arturo responds that Hugo can go back if he's scared. Arturo is sure that they will find more gold.

     Back at the hospital, Dr. Pablo refuses to provide any information and Alcides threatens to kill him. But Alcides suddenly doubles over in pain as he shares Hugo's sensations of being in the mine. Dr. Pablo fights back. The gun goes off. Dr. Pablo is wounded in the shoulder and Alcides staggers out of the hospital.

     Back in the mine, Arturo believes that Hugo's reluctance to go further into the mine means that he is trying to hide more gold from him. Hugo warns him not to yell. The vibrations could cause a cave in. Just like a 6-year old would, Arturo starts yelling and part of the mine collapses on him.

     Outside the hospital, Alcides falls to the ground in agony. The detective watches him from behind a tree.

     In the mine, Arturo's arm is hurt and he is trapped under a beam. He calls for help. Hugo was not caught in the fall. Hugo tries to get the beam off of Alcides but he can't lift it.

     Outside the mine, Eloisa is concerned that Hugo and Arturo have not come out. Paquito reminds her that mines are dangerous. She is angry that he is trying to scare her.

     Rebeca comes to visit Lucas at the Obragon house. After some small talk about Soledad's recent brush with death, she cuts to the chase. What does Lucas know about the medallion with the letters SDM engraved on it that Enrico gave to Aurora? Lucas doesn't know anything about it but Ester, who is listening out in the hall, is suddenly upset, "Dear God," she says and adjusts the sausage curls. Lucas asks Rebeca why she is so interested in the medallion and Rebeca spins a tale about suspecting Jeremias of infidelity. Rebeca rises to leave and Ester sees her out. She tells Rebeca that she overheard part of the conversation. Now she asks why Rebeca is so interested in the medallion. Rebeca says that it is simple curiosity. She can't figure out how the medallion got into Enrico's hands. Ester does not find that strange. Jeremias was fond of Enrico. He probably gave him the medallion. Rebeca says that she has to leave. After she is gone, Ester prays to God not to let Rebeca find out anything about her past. (Ok, now we have some support for what we speculated in the past, namely that Ester probably had an affair with Jeremias and Soledad is their child. This would explain Jeremias' interest in Soledad and her baby.) Antonia reproaches Lucas for letting Rebeca into the house. She never stops flirting with him. Lucas says that he didn't invite her and to lay off already. He has enough on his conscience.

     Alcides makes it back to the House of Sadism where Beatriz is still chained up. He staggers in and wants to know which of the medicines that Beatriz gave him are making him feel this way. She say that the medicines she gave him don't have this effect. Alcides wants to know how to make the feeling go away but Beatriz can't help him. He decides to inject her with the drugs. He is about to do so when the detective burst him and holds him at gunpoint. He asks why Beatriz is tied up. Alcides says that he doesn't have to give him any information and asks again who he is. Beatriz pipes up and says that Alcides is very dangerous. The detective fires a warning shot and tells Alcides to get on the floor.

     Back in the mine, Arturo begs Alcides to help him. Hugo says that he will try one more time to move the beam and if he can't, he'll go for help. Hugo manages to move the beam. He helps Arturo up and then falls unconscious to the ground. Arturo tries to get Hugo to wake up.

     He doesn't know the way out. He doesn't know anything about mines. Now Arturo is like a scared 6 year old. He touches Hugo and he is cold so Arturo concludes that Hugo is dead. (Now maybe the bodies of people having a catalepsy attack get cold right away, but the bodies of dead people cool off slowly so that if Hugo had really just collapsed and died, his body would not be cold to Arturo's touch for several hours. I understant why the writers keep doing this, though because it makes it easy for people to conclude that Hugo is dead, rather than just unconscious.)

     Aurora is fussy. Does she have colic or is she picking up her Dad's problems? Hugo is really broadcasting here. Soledad feels anxious and nervous too. Ursula offers some possible explanations but Soledad believes it is something else.

     Outside the mine, people are concerned that Arturo and Hugo haven't come out. In the mine, Arturo can't find the way out. He is afraid that he will die in the mine. An unconscious Hugo has a flashback to Alcides taunting him about being trapped in the mine forever. Boris decides to go into the mine and look for them.

     At the House of Sadism, Alcides is chained up again. Beatriz was sure that the detective was looking for her but he tells her that he was hired by Boris Monsalve to find Alcides de Medina. Beatriz is confused. Alcides listens quietly. Beatriz tells the detective that she found Alcides in the woods and he had lost his memory. She tried to help him but he took her to this abandoned cabin, chained her up, raped and tortured her. Alcides tells the detective not to believe her since she is obviously crazy. The detective says that he has to go send a telegram about finding Alcides. He tells Beatriz that she is safe from Alcides because he is tied up and gagged. Beatriz works her wiles on the detective to stay with her and plies him with drink. Alcides falls asleep. The detective starts make moves on Beatriz. She whips out the detective's gun that she has gotten ahold of. We only see Alcides' reaction as the gun is fired. (Has Beatriz joined the LT murderer's club?)

     In the mine, Arturo feels sorry for himself. He doesn't want to die. He curses Alcides. How could he die after finding this mine?

     At the Hacienda, Soledad continues to have strange feelings. Meanwhile Ursula tells Marina that the baby is very restless so she is going for some hot water to give the baby a bath. Nastily, Marina says that a bath won't help. Like mother like daughter. Ursula says that Soledad has always been nice to her. She gave her a valuable ring. If she hates Soledad so much, why doesn't she give the ring back. She never wears it. Soledad comes downstairs and hears Marina say that she sold the ring to Alcides for a lot of money. Soledad tells Ursula to stop fighting with Marina. At this moment, Guille burst in to say that there's a man with bad news outside. The mine has collapsed and Alcides is trapped inside. Soledad says she has to go to the mine and find out what is happening. Marina says that she will go with her.

     Boris is searching in the mine. He calls for Alcides and Arturo. Arturo answers and says that he is injured and Alcides is dead. Boris is impactado. Boris helps Arturo but he wants to find Hugo.

     Arturo insists that Alcides is dead and that he, Arturo, can't get out of the mine without Boris' help. Boris has no choice but to help Arturo but he says he will come back for Alcides' body. He can't leave it there. "Whatever", says Arturo,"just get me out."

     In the carriage, Marina says that the stupid mine has only caused them problems. Alcides nearly killed Soledad in the mine the same day that Hugo almost died. Soledad is impactada. Suddenly she remembers running out of the mine, having it explode and calling Hugo's name as if he were alive.

     The men pull Arturo up to the top of the cliff above the entrance to the mine. Eloisa says that she is glad he is ok. Arturo asks for medical attention and Dr. Max starts to treat his arm. Eloisa asks Arturo about Alcides and Arturo says that he isn't sure but he thinks that Alcides was killed. Eloisa is super impactada and Paquito warns her not to show how upset she is. Arturo asks why she is so affected by what happened to Alcides and she tells him that she is sensitive to any loss of life especially a married man who has a newborn. Paquito helps her out by saying that women react like this to any disaster and Arturo should know that his fiancee is very sensitive.

     Arturo buys it but says that Eloisa should try and control her feelings in public. After Dr. Max treats Arturo, he wants to leave but Eloisa and Inspector Duarte insist that he stay until Boris and Alcides come out of the mine. Dr. Max mutters to himself that he is worried about what Elena is up to alone in his house.

     Boris finds Hugo in the mine. He is conscious, which is good because I don't think that even Boris could carry him out of the mine. Hugo tells Boris that they have to get out of there because the place could collapse at any moment. Boris says that Hugo is still cold and that he will help him. On the way out, Hugo and Boris stop to rest. Hugo says that Boris did a good job salting the mine. Arturo believes that there is gold there. Boris says that Arturo is a cruel man. He told Boris that Hugo was dead. Hugo says that Arturo doesn't know about his illness and probably thought he was dead.

     Soledad arrives at the mine, much to Eloisa's annoyance. Arturo tells her that after the cave in, Alcides was in bad shape. Arturo couldn't get any response from him and it seems like he was dead. Soledad faints.

     Guillermo is worried about Elena at Dr. Max's place. He decides to go find her even though Dr. Max's place is far away and Guille is blind, of course. He sets off, falls down in the mud and gets his sight back. Meanwhile Elena is trying to use her opportunity of being alone at Dr. Max's to open the Cabinet of the Dead Wife. She ultimately succeeds and screams in horror at what she sees there. She is surprised by the return of Dr. Max. He tells her that she shouldn't have opened the cabinet. She says that there is a dead lady in the cabinet. Dr. Max says that it isn't a dead lady, it's his beloved Eva, she's only sleeping and he will bring her back and Elena will help him. Elena says that Dr. Max is crazy. (Need we ask if Guillermo will come and save her?)

     Marina and Eloisa are tending to Soledad when Hugo, supported by Boris, comes out of the mine. Soledad is impactada. Marina runs up and drags Boris away. Fortunately, Hugo can stand on his own. Soledad runs up and embraces him. Hugo looks at her tenderly. The anti-Soledad contingent: Eloisa, Paquito and Marina are unhappy. After a few seconds, Soledad draws back confused. Hugo tries to kiss Soledad and she slaps him. The anti-Soledad contigent rejoice. Hugo looks at Soledad with hatred. The credits roll.

     Thursday - Aurora has a catalepsy attack.

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 3/17 [4/16] Episode from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   04-18-08 12:43 PDT

     [b[ Baby Aurora gets baked, Elena is hypnotized to be Mrs. Dr. Max; Soledad gets locked up and Arturo falls for the scam

     (Sorry this took so long.)

     After Soledad slaps him, Hugo says, 'Did you come here to hit me?

Soledad says that she is sorry he misunderstood. She came because she wanted to know if he was ok because she is grateful for what he did for her baby.

'How did I misunderstand?' says Hugo sarcastically. 'You are an ungrateful liar. You have always been an ungrateful liar. You ran up and hugged me and then treated me like your worst enemy. I don't appreciate that!'

     'I'm sorry,' repeats Soledad, 'I didn't do it to hurt you. Are you ok?' Hugo responds that he is fine and Soledad says in that case, she will go home. Arturo says to Eloisa that if he said he thought Alcides was dead in the mine, then that is what he thought. Eloisa tries to placate him by saying that it is so strange that he would say that and then Alcides appears as if nothing had happened. Paquito puts in his two cents, 'mala hierba nunca muere!' - literally, 'a weed never dies' or the wicked always escape. Manrique changes the subject to the mine. What did Arturo find down there? Is there gold or not? Arturo produces a handful of gold nuggets. Manrique says that they have to invest in this opportunity.

     Dr. Max threatens to kill Elena for opening the Cabinet of the Dead Wife but ultimately he hypnotises her into believing that he is her husband. Guille disguises himself as a bush, steals a carriage and goes to Dr. Max's to rescue Elena. The hypnotized Elena does not recognize him and asks Dr. Max to get rid of him. Dr. Max knocks Guille out and is going to kill him but Elena suggest just dumping him in the road like a vagabond. Dr. Max does so while on the way to visit Soledad to have a serious discussion with her about her baby.

     At the House of Sad*sm, Beatriz has joined the LT murderer's club. The detective falls down dead while Alcides, still chained and gagged looks on. Beatriz tells Alcides that he made her into a monster and that it is his fault she is a killer. She want to be rid of this nightmare and be rid of him forever. She points the g*n at Alcides.

     At the mine, Hugo tells Boris that he has concluded that Soledad never loved him (Hugo). Everything she has done shows this. 'How so?' asks Boris. 'She came here because she was worried about Alcides. Every day she shows more and more that she really loved Alcides a lot.'

Boris suggests that this fact will speed up Hugo's plan to make her fall in love with Hugo/Alcides and Hugo agrees.

     Arturo comes up, thanks Boris for saving his life in the mine and says that if the gold turns out to be genuine when he has it tested, he will accept Hugo's proposal to do business together. He shakes Hugo's hand and says that he agrees to be his partner. Hugo is happy that the Plan of Vengeance (PoV) is working out.

     At the House of Sad*sm, Beatriz, still pointing the g*n at Alcides, tells him that the only thing she wanted was for Hugo, his brother, to love her as much as she loved him. From the moment she met Hugo, she loved him and wanted to be with him but Alcides came along and and ruined everything. She tells Alcides that he has taken everything from her and only left her with this anger that is consuming her. She aims the g*n at Alcides and he closes his eyes waiting for the shot. Then just like that, Beatriz changes her crazy little mind and tells Alcides that he will pay with his life, slowly. She will make him suffer until he wishes he was never born and begs her to kill him.

     At the Hacienda, Ursula tells Soledad that the way she talks about Alcides and the way she reacted when she found out Alcides was in danger makes her think that Soledad has feelings for Alcides. Soledad denies it. She has no interest in Alcides except she is grateful for what he did for the baby. Ursula tries again, 'Sometimes ones feelings betray one and the heart does what it pleases. Maybe if Alcides has changed so much then it isn't bad if you love him." Soledad responds that Ursula knows why she married Alcides and her heart is eternally pledged to Hugo. Subject closed.

     Outside the House of S*dism, Beatriz is getting ready to bury the dead detective. Somehow, Alcides has gotten free. He staggers up behind her but she hears him and knocks him unconscious with a shovel. She tells him that now that she is a murderer like him, she likes killing. He won't be able to defeat her. She will make his life a living h*ll.

     Hugo and Boris go to the tavern to ask the ML to perform at another function. The ML congratulates Hugo on the gold mine. Hugo says that she can be part of the business. She hangs around with the most important men in the city and he needs investors. The ML coyly asks if Hugo trusts a woman he's only just met. Boris drops the bombshell that he and Hugo know exactly who she is: Rebeca de Montenegro. Rebeca is impactada. She agrees to help Hugo in exchange for his not revealing her identity.

     At the Hacienda, Soledad refuses to let Dr. Max examine her baby. Dr. Max says that Aurora has a serious illness and reminds Soledad of when the baby's heart stopped beating when she was in utero. Soledad responds that that incident was a mistaken diagnosis by Dr. Max. There is nothing wrong with Aurora. Dr. Max moves on to blackmail. He tells Soledad that he knows that Alcides is not the baby's father - Hugo is. Soledad won't submit to blackmail. She orders Dr. Max to leave. Soledad decides to tell Alcides/Hugo the truth about the baby's parentage.

     At the tavern, Boris and Hugo discuss the PoV while the ML performs. Boris asks Hugo why he is involving Rebeca in the PoV after what Enrico told them about her obsession with finding Jeremias' treasure. Hugo, who is now apparently expanding his PoV to get people who didn't actually hurt him, says that Rebeca is a cruel and ambitious woman and she has to pay for her cruelty. Boris warns Hugo that a lot of innocent people are going to be harmed by the PoV. Hugo denies that this will happen. The innocent will get their investments back but the targets of the PoV will be swept up in the gold frenzy and by the time they realize that they have been deceived, it will be too late. They will be ruined.

     Arturo announces at the tavern that he and Eloisa will be married in three days and everyone is invited, including Alcides, his new business associate. There is a toast and everyone applauds. Suddenly Hugo hears a baby crying in his mind. He gets up and leaves the tavern with a surprised Boris following.

     At the Hacienda, Soledad stops Hugo and says she has something to tell him. 'Is the baby all right?' asks Hugo. Hugo wants to see the baby and Soledad wants to speak to him. Suddenly, Ursula comes downstairs with the news that she thinks the baby is dead! Aurora is cold and not breathing. Soledad runs upstairs with Hugo following. She tries to wake up the baby. Hugo tries to calm her. Downstairs, Ursula is crying when Boris comes in. She tells him that the baby is cold and not breathing. 'Cold?' says Boris and he runs upstairs. Marina comes in and Ursula asks her why life is so unjust? Marina responds that she should know that misfortune follows this family. Ursula decides to go for Dr. Max. Marina tries to stop her but Ursula knocks her down.

     Meanwhile, upstairs, Hugo tries to convince Soledad that he knows what to do to make the baby better. She must trust him. But Soledad does not want Hugo near the baby.

     At the tavern, Arturo gets the results of the analysis of the gold nuggets found in the mine. They are almost pure gold. 'We are all going to be rich!' rejoices Arturo. Eloisa tells Arturo that she is tired and wants to go home. She manages to convince him to let her go by herself (and we know where she is going, don't we?) Hercules follows her.

     Soledad continues to refuse to let Hugo take the baby. Finally, Boris restrains her and Hugo takes the baby. At this point, Ester comes into the room. Soledad is beside herself. Hugo orders Hugo to lock them in. Soledad blames herself for not noticing Aurora's symptoms earlier and sending for a doctor. Why did she go to the mine? Ester tells her not to feel guilty - babies are delicate.

     In the basement, Hugo puts the baby into the hyperbaric chamber. Boris is nervous. This chamber doesn't have a pediatric dosage. Hugo tells him they have no alternative. This is the only thing they have to help the baby. Hugo does calculations and Boris fiddles with the machine. They stabilize the temperature. Hugo says that this has to work.

     At the tavern, Paquito tells Rebeca that he has found out that Ester did not inherit her house from her family. Jeremias bought it for her. They cogitate and figure out that the initials on the medallion stand for Soledad de Montenegro and that Soledad is Jeremias' daughter. Rebeca tells Paquito that now they have a problem - Soledad stands to inherit half of Jeremias' fortune.

     At the Hacienda, Dr. Max, Elena and Ursula are refused entry by Marina who is acting on her orders. Dr. Max is frustrated and produces a g*n. Ursula and Marina are surprised when Elena refers to Dr. Max as 'mi amor' . Dr. Max tells Marina et al that Aurora has catalepsy and only he can help her. Marina says that she has orders not to let them in.

     In the basement, Boris is concerned that the baby is not responding. Hugo is calm. He says that catalepsy attacks can be short or long. Boris says if only they could have found the flower. Hugo, looking at the baby, says, "So little and fragile. She already suffers the curse that has burdened our family. The only one who can help find a cure is the son of Dr. Chirac - and we can't find him!" Boris is sure that he will be found and will find a cure. At this point, there is a problem with the machine. The pressure starts to lower. Hugo goes to check the boiler and in comes Dr. Max, Marina, Elena and Ursula. Dr. Max is surprised to see the chamber and Ursula asks what it is.

     Antonia's b*tching at Lucas drives him right out of the house and to Rebeca's dressing room at the tavern. He is drunk. Rebeca asks him if has ever thought that Ester was unfaithful to him? Lucas is impactado.

     Dr. Max asks Boris where he got the chamber. Boris says that he kept it a souvenir of his former master, Hugo. (Kind of a big souvenir but it came in handy ;-) ). Ursula asks what the chamber is for. Marina says it is boss stuff - none of your business. Boris says he has nothing to hide. The machine is used to treat people with catalepsy, a disease that runs in Hugo's family. Unfortunately, Aurora has inherited it. Dr. Max says that he has to take Aurora to his lab for treatment. Boris says no way. At this point, who should walk in but Eloisa, 'What's going on?' she says.

     Boris and Dr. Max get in a struggle and a g*n goes off. Dr. Max falls to the ground.

     In her room, Soledad hears the shot and goes completely crazy with fear for Aurora. She decides to jump out the window.

     Boris reports that Dr. Max is ok. It was only a graze. Ursula pulls the sobbing Elena off of Dr. Max. 'I didn't know you were interested in this crazy doctor,' says Ursula, confused.

     Hugo announces that the treatment is working. Aurora has moved her finger. He asks Boris to take Dr. Max home. Hugo gives Ursula the key to Soledad's room and asks her to let Soledad out and tell the baby will be ok.

     Ursula comes into Soledad's room. Ester asks what the shots were. Ursula says that they were nothing. Where is Soledad? Ester says that she went out the window. Ursula looks outside and Soledad is hanging from a ledge by her fingernails. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Eloisa is left alone with Aurora. She fiddles with the machine. She says to the baby, 'if you don't exist, there is nothing to unite Alcides and Soledad. '

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/18 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   04-19-08 10:42 PDT

     Everybody's talkin' 'bout that mean 'ol catalepsy

     Hugo asks Eloisa what she is doing in his house. It's a little late for visitors. Eloisa says that she came to warn him that Arturo plans to invest in the mine and then he will betray Hugo. He should be careful of the documents that he signs. Hugo says that Eloisa shouldn't put herself at risk on his behalf. It's late; she should go home. Eloisa asks to stay. Hugo says he is busy with the situation here. His baby suffers from a terrible illness. 'Catalepsy?,' says Eloisa, 'what Hugo had?'

'How did you know that?' asks Hugo.

'You told me. Don't you remember? The night you were so nervous. You told me Hugo had catalepsy and you let him be buried alive.' (I hope this dashes any illusions Hugo had about Eloisa. She obviously wasn't shocked at this admission of Alcides.)

     At Arturo's house, Margot is about to make a conquest of Arturo. (What she has on, gives the words, 'push up bra' a whole new meaning.) Just as things are about to get underway, there is a knock at the door and in comes Hercu-less. Averting his eyes from Margot, he tells Arturo that he followed Eloisa from the Taverna and she went to the Hacienda Montenegro. Arturo is impactado.

     Hugo explains that having the baby in the chamber is a long process. She will wake up slowly. Eloisa says that Alcides has changed so much. Before, he thought only of himself even to the extent of letting his brother die. Now look at how he went half crazy trying to save the life of this baby. Unfortunately, Hugo has no choice but to play into Eloisa's conclusion about what is keeping him with Soledad. He says that it is different now that he has a child. He goes on to say that Hugo was a bad person. Eloisa asks if Alcides still thinks that the spirit of his dead brother is pursuing him because he had let him be buried alive. That is what he told her the night he was so nervous. Hugo says nothing. Eloisa apologizes for telling him this. She knows how to keep a secret and will keep this secret always - for love. She says that she doesn't care what he has done. She only cares about her love for him.

     Ursula comes in and tells Hugo that Soledad tried to escape through the window and is about to fall. Hugo leaves Eloisa in charge of the chamber. She fiddles with the mechanism of the chamber in the hopes of killing the baby. 'Poor kid,' says Eloisa, 'you are the only thing keeping your parents together but you would be better off out of your misery. Everyone will say that is was for the best.' The baby starts crying and then stops. Eloisa leaves the basement certain that she has done the job.

     Hugo saves Soledad and Ursula and Hugo tell her that Aurora is out of danger. Soledad wants to see her baby.

     Lucas is with Rebeca. He remembers that when they were newly married, they didn't have any money and Jeremias let them stay with him for a few months. Rebeca asks if there could have been something between Ester and Jeremias. Lucas gets angry and leaves. Paquito comes in. Rebeca tells him that she is just following the trail to the treasure that will be hers. 'You mean ours,' says Paquito.

     Arturo has come to fetch Eloisa and is threatening Ester with a sword. Hugo, Soledad and Ursula come downstairs. 'This is no way to enter my house,' says Hugo. Arturo says he is not leaving without Eloisa. At his point, Eloisa runs upstairs and says that the baby has stopped crying and isn't moving. Everyone runs downstairs except Arturo and Eloisa.

     Hugo fiddles with the machine. He doesn't understand. She was doing well. He asks Soledad to talk to the baby and after a few minutes, she starts crying again. Everybody is happy.

     Guillermo is at Dr. Max's looking for a book on hypnotism. He finds one and tries to learn how to un-hypnotise Elena. He tries to impersonate Dr. Max in appearance and voice but that doesn't work. Finally, he takes Elena to Enrico's place. She calls him Guille but she might be faking it to get away.

     Boris and Marina have joined the happy party in the basement. Marina says that when they arrived, they saw Arturo taking Eloisa away and he was very annoyed. Outside the house, Arturo is escorting Eloisa down the steps. He asks her why she came to Hugo's house at this hour. Eloisa concocts a story that she encountered Ursula on the road asking for help. Unfortunately for Eloisa, Hercu-less is there to report that he was following her and she didn't encounter anyone on the road. Eloisa tries to impute bad motives to Hercu-less but Arturo isn't buying. Then Hugo appears. He gets Ursula to confirm Eloisa's story, the coachman does the same. Even Hercu-less can see which way the wind is blowing. He admits that Eloisa was out of his sight for a period of time. Eloisa accuses Arturo of always thinking the worst of her.

Hugo tells Eloisa that the baby is fine. Soledad's voice woke her up. Eloisa hides her disappointment. In her carriage on the way home, Eloisa asks why the cursed baby had to survive. She will find a way to get rid of the baby. Nothing will stand in the way of her plan to make Alcides hers alone.

     In her bedroom, Soledad tells Ester about Dr. Max's visit and blackmail attempt. Always ready to give bad advice, Ester tells Soledad that since Dr. Max seems to know about this illness, Soledad should let him treat Aurora at least until someone else is available. Soledad is doubtful. She doesn't like Dr. Max. He makes her afraid. Ester also tells Soledad on no account to tell Alcides that the baby is Hugo's. In spite of all he has done for the baby, they still don't trust her with him.

     At this point, Hugo comes in to talk to Soledad. He is so cute making baby talk to Aurora. Soledad asks about the catalepsy. He tells her that Aurora has inherited a disease that runs in his family. It is called catalepsy - state of profound unconsciousness when the body appears to be dead. He has to tell her that there is no cure. The chamber only helps keep the temperature of the person having the attack stable. Soledad is impactada. She can't believe that her child has an incurable illness.

     Hugo goes on to tell Soledad about his father and how his mother was driven crazy and could not prevent her father from being buried alive. A new horror for Soledad. She says that it was fortunate that he and Hugo didn't suffer from catalepsy. Alcides/Hugo tells her that Hugo did have catalepsy. 'It's not possible,' says Soledad, 'If Hugo had this terrible illness, why didn't he tell me?' she asks. (She's still not remembering what she learned in the mine.) Alcides/Hugo says that Hugo didn't want people to be afraid of him. In these ignorant times, people who came back to life from the dead, were considered possessed.' (Is this sloppy writing or is Hugo telling her this on purpose? Way back in the beginning of the novela, Hugo said that, nobody, not even his brother knew about his illness because he didn't want their pity (lastima).)

     Soledad says that now she understands. Before the wedding, he tried to tell her something that was tormenting him. Hugo/Alcides says that Hugo loved her and wanted to be honest with her (it is tough to indicate clearly when Hugo is pretending to be Alcides but is talking about Hugo). Soledad asks a logical question, 'How do you know all this?' Hugo tells her that Boris told him everything. Boris told him that when a person has a catalepsy attack, they appear to be unconscious but they hear everything that is going on around them. They just can't move. Soledad, crying, says that is terrible. It's like a nightmare. Hugo is watching her carefully. He asks if her tears are for their daughter or for his brother.

     Eloisa tells Paquito about Aurora's catalepsy attack. He thinks it is amusing that she is angry that her plan didn't work and the baby didn't die. He knows her, though, and understands that she has told him this for a reason. She wants something from him. What Eloisa wants is for Paquito to put a story in the newspaper about Aurora's attack so that people will be afraid of the baby and look down on her mother. Paquito says that he can't write such an article about the baby; Alcides would kill him. 'Are you so afraid of him?' Eloisa taunts. Paquito responds that they have to be smart. Alcides knows his secret and he is working for him. In fact, he has an article prepared about the rich vein of gold that has been found in the mine. Eloisa suggests that he include the story of the baby in that article and do it in a way that hides his bad intentions. Now it is Paquito who wants something from Eloisa (can you guess what?) in return for helping her. She agrees.

     Soledad doesn't answer Hugo's question directly. She says what he has told her is terrible - that her daughter has an incurable disease and that Hugo had it also. He must have suffered so much. Hugo says that his brother was very lonely. He had bad relationships with women because he didn't want to offer them a future together. He was afraid of hurting them. Soledad says that she always heard (from her mother) that Hugo was a womanizer but she didn't realize the truth was that he just didn't want to hurt anyone. He was so generous, so good.

'I don't think so,' says Hugo/Alcides. 'He was stupid. He thought of others before himself. That's probably why he fell in love with you.' Soledad responds angrily that she doesn't want to talk about it anymore but Hugo/Alcides isn't done.

'Hugo loved you too much,' he says, 'The poor sap. He thought that the great love he had for you would be the cure for his disease.

'Why are you telling me, this?' asks Soledad. 'You speak as if you knew Hugo's deepest thoughts and fears but I know that you and your brother were never close. Tell me the truth, Alcides, why do you talk about Hugo this way?'

'Why do find it so strange?' answers Hugo/Alcides. 'Hugo was my brother and Boris was his great confidant.'

'Are you telling me that Boris told you all this?' asks Soledad.

'Yes,' says Hugo, wiping the tears from his face before he turns to speak to Soledad, 'Boris told me lots of things about my brother that I didn't know. It made me look at him from a different perspective. I don't hate him anymore. On the contrary, I pity him.'

'Pity?' says Soledad, 'Hugo never inspired pity.'

'Hugo was a poor devil,' says Hugo/Alcides, 'condemned to live with death at his side. He was also naive for falling in love with the wrong woman. That's what we wanted, right?' Soledad avoids answering by saying that she is tired. It is almost dawn. Hugo kisses her on the forehead and leaves. When he is gone, Soledad wonders why Hugo never told her about the catalepsy. She would have helped him with his terrible disease.

     At the Obragon house, Lucas wakes up from a nightmare he had while sleeping on a couch in Ester's room. He asks Ester if she remembers when they were newlyweds, had left home and he had started drinking. Jeremias took them in and Lucas could tell that Jeremias liked Ester. Jeremias told him so once when they were drinking. Lucas asks if Jeremias ever 'took advantage' of her? Ester asks why Lucas is bringing up these old memories. 'Just answer,' says Lucas. 'I'm not going to tell you anything,' says Ester, 'You are offending me.' She walks out of the room and curses the mistakes of the past.

     Hugo tells Boris that now Soledad knows that Aurora has catalepsy. 'It must have been very hard on her,' says Boris. 'She was destroyed,' responds Hugo. Boris asks if Hugo told her about the possibility of a cure. Hugo says that he didn't tell her. He didn't want to get her hopes up. We still haven't found von Chirac's son. Boris says that he is sure that they will find the son.

Hugo says that it broke his heart to see Soledad suffering that way for Aurora.

'When I saw the defenseless little baby,' he says, 'I felt like the world was coming to an end for me, too.' Boris says that Hugo is suffering too. The baby is so tiny and she carries his blood.

'Yes,' says Hugo, 'my blood.' Hugo tells Boris to get some rest. (This is the second time in a row they've been up all night with crises. Soledad was poisoned the night before.) When he is gone, Hugo speaks to the portrait of his father, 'This disease has been such a curse on our family, such a curse. I will save my niece from this scourge, no matter what it takes.'

     Soledad tells Ursula that she should have seen the way Alcides looked when he told her about Hugo's suffering. It was the most terrifying thing you could imagine. Ursula says that now she understands Soledad's concern to know what Hugo wanted to confess to her. (Ahora entiendo su preocupacion por saber lo que Hugo tenia que confesarle. My recollection is that Hugo tried to tell Soledad about his illness once, after their night of passion in the cabaña. She said she didn't want to hear about any bad things and that was it. Right before the wedding, when Boris asked Hugo if he had told Soledad about the catalepsy, Hugo said he didn't need to tell her, he hadn't had any symptoms and he decided he was cured. So when was Soledad so concerned about what Hugo wanted to tell her?) Soledad has a different memory. She has a flashback to finding Hugo, apparently dead, on their wedding day. 'What if Hugo wasn't dead when they buried him?' Ursula asks what she means. 'What if Hugo had an attack of catalepsy and wasn't dead when I found him. They could have buried him alive!'

     The next morning Arturo shares the article in the paper about Aurora with Gladis and Eloisa. The article says that all the gold in the newly discovered mine won't help Alcides cure his daughter because she has an incurable disease known as catalepsy. Gladis doesn't know what that is so Arturo continues to read the article, which describes the symptoms of catalepsy. The article also mentions that the baby inherited the disease from the Medina family and that Hugo's father had it and was buried alive. Gladis says that is terrible and must be why Anabel (This is the first time we've found out the name of Hugo's mother, I guess it was on her grave but I never could read it.) de Medina went crazy. Eloisa manages some false sympathy for the baby. Arturo goes on reading the article, which says that people are saying that the baby's illness is punishment on Soledad for marrying Alcides two days after her fiancé Hugo was buried. Eloisa says that is cruel. Gladis says that it is true. Everyone knows that Soledad betrayed her fiancé's memory by marrying Alcides so soon after Hugo died and that it was a marriage of convenience.

     Hugo comes to see the baby in the morning. Soledad says Aurora is fine as if nothing had happened. 'That's how catalepsy is,' says Hugo. Soledad wants to tell Hugo/Alcides something. She says that after thinking about their conversation the previous night, Hugo's death was very mysterious. She wants Hugo/Alcides to authorize an exhumation of Hugo's body. Hugo is impactado. Hugo/Alicides says that it is out of the question. He will never permit his brother's tomb to be opened. 'Don't you see,' says Soledad, 'Hugo could have been buried alive.'

'I don't think so,' responds Hugo. 'Dr. Max said that he had a heart attack.'

'Dr. Max could have been wrong,' she says, 'please let me do this.'

'Why do you want to dig up my brother's grave?' asks Hugo, 'You didn't care about him, did you?' Soledad begs him to let her do it just to put her doubts to rest.

'If the doctor was wrong,' says Hugo, 'if it happened, it isn't necessary to relive such pain. It's better to leave things as they are. I think that it is curiosity that is behind this request.' He leaves.

     Boris asks Hugo why he won't let Soledad dig up his grave. She would find Miguel's body (or bones) face down (We recall that Hugo had Los Burque turn Miguel's corpse over in one of the many times that grave was dug up) and would know that Hugo was buried alive. It would be the perfect revenge. But Hugo thinks that it would be too cruel. Boris says that Soledad never loved Hugo. Hugo has a flashback to when his mother had his father's tomb opened up. He says that she went crazy when she found out his father had been buried alive (maybe she got more crazy but supposedly she was crazy before Armando was buried so that no one believed her when she told them he wasn't dead.)

     Soledad is in the market with Ursula and Aurora. Some women who have read the newspaper article accuse her of bringing misfortune on the community and they start throwing vegetables at her. Hugo sees this from his carriage. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Soledad digs up Hugo's coffin._

 

Telenovela-World:  Monday episode teaser/spoiler from Telemundo Author: JeanB (---) Date:   04-21-08 09:05 PDT

     Ahora que Soledad sabe que Aurora heredó la catalepsia, decide ir al cementerio para comprobar si Hugo fue enterrado vivo. Pero éste, quién sigue haciéndose pasar por Alcides, la enfrenta y le dice que Hugo le hubiese ofrecido una vida distinta.

     My translation:

     Now that Soledad knows that Aurora inherited catalepsy, she decides to go to the cemetery to find out if Hugo was buried alive. But Hugo, who continues to pretend to be Alcides, confronts her and tells her that Hugo would have offered her a different life.

     (I'm not sure about the last clause in that sentence. It doesn't make much sense. Why are they using the pluperfect subjunctive (hubiese ofrecido)? Anybody have a better translation?)

      Pretérito plus cuam perfecto subjuntivo Author: Mabouchita (---) Date:   04-21-08 10:20 PDT

     The Spanish pluperfect is used to indicate an action in the past that occurred before another action in the past.

     It means that the time is gone, she had another life after that possibility.

     Think about "Hugo la hubiera amado diferente"

     if he did not die

     if she did not marry Alcide

     if she would have loved Hugo.

     The use of 'hubiese' gives you a panoply of feelings.

     Only now is too late.

     -Mabou

    

Telenovela-World:  Recap episode 04.21.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date:   04-22-08 09:50 PDT

     * In the city women attaced Soledad ,Ursula & Aurora. They said that she get out there.Soledad is scared that

     They can harm baby. In that moment Hugo & Boris heard that.He came with pistole and he fired in the air.

     Hugo :Soledad is my wife ,No one can put their hand on her or my daughter.,,,,,,,,

     * Beatriz :Alcides i should kill you ,i 'm allready a murderer .No ,,,I won't do you that favor.You are identical to your brother only outside, but in side you dont have soul....

     *Hugo : How you can attack two women and child ? What poeple you are.They havent done anything to you.

     One women said : Your wife and that girl are damned a person who dies and then survives ,coul only be the devil.

     Hugo : Stop talking rubbish.My daughter is as normal as any of you.Don't mess with her !......

     * Beatriz : Alcides ....I love it if you are Hugo. She kiss him .....

     * Elena eat breakfast in Enrico house. Guillermo is hapy that his Elena is back...

     * Beatriz : What am I doing.?This is not Hugo .You are bastard who rapped me.You will pay for that...Damn you..

     * Hugo and Soledad talk . He said that she can't go out again without protection...

     * Alcides :For the love at God stop.Enough is ,,,,,enough.........

     Beatriz : No ,it's not enough .Understand that i wont stop you bastard....

     * Soledad :Are you really worried about us ?

     He :Of course .

     She : If is that true you should let us open Hugo's tomb.

     *When Gullermo and Enrico came back Elena wasn't there. Guillermo saw paper that she left for him.

     He read that : Mr. Guillermo what you did was wrong .You lied to me by making me belive that you are without feelings.You harm my Max.I still don't know why ? You want to separate me from my husband.....

     * Obregon's house .Soledad : Affter i talked to Alcides last night there is a possibilaty that Hugo was burried alive.

     Alcides refuse to open his tomb.Now i need yours help me to dig up Hugo...

     * Hugo hits Francisco ...He : You were the one who publish the news.You manipulated the information.

     Francisco : Belive me my interest isn't to be detrimental. Hugo hits him again...

     Hugo : Because of you my wife and my daughter could have been killed.Who told you what happened last night ?Who told you about my daughter's disease ?....

     * Ester : Open Hugo's tomb is absolutely mad Soledad. I won't allow you to do that.