WEDNESDAY UPDATE ON TIMELESS LOVE EPISODE 173
Tonight we open with Alison being a major mope because of Anibal who is still stuck outside. Laz jumps up surprised, Shoot! He forgot about Anibal. She just wants to know if Laz will employ him or not. He proposes that Ani can spend the night and they’ll discuss it tomorrow. Judging by her reaction I’d say Super Outburst Lazaro has met his match in the young Alison.
Regina brings Renata a cup of tea before bedtime. Renata is contrite and apologizes for her earlier behavior. Regina shushes her, anyone in her position would behave the same way. They bond with the admission that neither of them really thought Jero left Renata. Regina tells her to keep faith and Renata thanks Regina for always being there for her, she’s lucky to have a friend like her. Regina corrects her, Regina is her daughter, if not of blood then certainly of soul. More bonding, hugging, tears and thanks. They are really hitting us over the head with this one, although I like it. They conclude by agreeing that Jeronimo is alive, and the famous CME split screen confirms it as we see Sabina caring for Jero.
Next morning Ines and Regina are going over the box of photos. Regina tells Ines that even though Roberta is her daughter she gets the feeling she’s continuing her alliance with Pepa. Ines suggests Regina speak up to Gonzo about it but Gina demurs, how can she renounce her own daughter when she should be protecting her? Ines says Pepa’s influence over Roberta has been very strong...it’s the Call Of The Blood! Oh dang, Ines is quoting telenovela law now! She tells Regina she sees nothing of Roberta in her. They check out the photos and wonder why Pepa/Fina sent the picture of Roberta and said it was Renata.
Gonzo makes a timely arrival and Regina tells him they found a photo and don’t know if it’s Renata or Roberta. Will he be able to tell? Gonzo verifies that it’s Roberta, he’s completely sure. Regina presses, she thought it was Renata. Nopis, it’s definitely Roberta.
Gonzo asks for an explanation and they explain that the photo that Pepa sent when she was blackmailing Regina was of Renata, not of Roberta. Regina can’t understand why Pepa/Fina would switch the pics. There’s no doubt that Berta is her daughter because she did the DNA analysis. Gonzo and Gina can’t figure out why. Ines says she thinks she knows why (duh) but she can't tell them now. GAH! She wants them to come to her house that afternoon, trust her. Gina’s all ready to go right now but Inez says she needs to get something important from Isidro first. Great, lots of time for Ines or Isidro to get anvilized before they can spill the soup.
Marina has gone to talk to Saul’s ex-hospital to try to get information on his whereabouts. Dr. Escalante tells Marina that unfortunately Saul continued to be a compulsive gambler (jugador empedernido). He was screwing up at work and his patients lost confidence in him. Saul left in the nick of time, he was about to get fired anyway. Marina’s cogs and sprockets start chugging away. My theory is that she can breathe again now that she's not wearing that yellow 8 year old's jacket.
Ines strolls along a sidewalk talking to Isidro on the phone. She had to change their plans of revelation because poor Regina is in too much anguish. He doesn’t have the results of Nata’s fingerprints yet but he’ll figure something out and meet up with her later. Am I the only one who thought for sure a big rock or piano was going to fall down on her?
Germy takes Gema to lunch to tell her he’s made plans to go away for a business weekend. She’s thrilled that she’ll be able to join him. Oops, he thought she was going to visit their son this weekend. Nopis, she can do it Monday because they need to get away together. He tries the “it’s a boy’s weekend with lots of golf, cigars, burping and farting; you’d hate it.” Nopis again, she’ll enjoy spa days and then they can hook up after his business. He suggests maybe it would be better for them to go to Miami the following weekend to visit their son together. She’s surprised, she thought he didn’t want to see their son who shunned the world of business to become a pansy-a$$ artist. Germy’s one cool-blooded snake; he says he’s changed his attitude about the kid and gives a reptilian smile as Gema sighs and accepts his proposal.
Marina asks Doc Escalante if he has any idea where Saul might have fled. “Ooh, Las Vegas,” he suggests, “ain’t no place for a poor boy like Saul.” Yep, even though the crystal city makes a wreck out of Saul she just might find him there. Only Las Vegas gives Saul the adrenaline rush he craves.
Gina and Gonzo loudly discuss what they might learn at Ines and Isidro’s while Berta joins them. She doesn’t notice what they are discussing, nor does she notice the big photo box on the table because she’s all smiles about going with Licenciado Ibarrola to close a contract muy importante. She wraps herself in the warm lie of what she wishes were true, that her “mother and father” are proud of her and that she’s got a galán who actually cares about her.
Renata joins them and Berta’s face falls as all eyes are once again on Nata. Probably because she greets Regina and Gonzo with a kiss, unlike Roberta. Gonzo tries to grab the mystery orange beverage to pour a glass for Renata and Berta manages to steal it away in the nick of time. No way is sis going to have HER juice! Gonzo tells her there is no word yet from his investigator about the airport tapes. Nata is killing herself with worry and Gina advises her to relax. Gonzo and Gina insist her health is at stake. Renata has another melt-down and, rushing from the room, leaves Gina and Gonzo concerned and Berta shifty-eyed and fidgety.
The birdies tweet cheerfully outside Cruz sin Amor but inside the mood is dark and evil as Augustin gets the latest airport update. The investigator checked the tapes and found nothing.
Over at La Bonita Ani comes clean to Laz and Carlos about his ma being dead and why he came to seek his father. Laz is still reluctant to hire him, their distrust of Augustin is just too great. Ali pleads Ani’s case, Augi never believed Anibal, never loved him and Ani has proof. He whips out the letter that Augustin wrote to his mother so many years ago asking her to abort. “Infeliz!” Laz explodes. Ali explains that Anibal came hoping his father would meet him and have a change of heart but it wasn’t so. Furthermore Augustin attacked him. Super Laz and Carlos relent and say he can stay there for the time being. Hooray! A grateful Anibal promises they won’t regret it.
Mati unhappily informs the kitchen klatch that once again she and Carlos have decided to postpone the wedding, this time until they get word of El Hermoso.
Padre Seve arrives and asks Laz and Kari if there are any updates on Jero’s disappearance? They share what they know and Padre reveals it was Saul who lied about Jero flying to the DF. “Desgraciado!”, exclaims Laz, “that imbecile deceived all of us!”
Regina and Renata (lightly skipping down the stairs in spike heels!) are leaving for Nata’s doctor appointment when Tony and Marina show up. They have no news about Jero but some new info about Saul. It’s likely he’s hightailed it to Las Vegas so maybe the investigator should give it a shot. Nata is all over that, tries to call Gonzo, and tells Tony all their technology is at his disposal to try to locate Saul.
Regina reminds Nata about her appointment and tries to bring her back to earth. Nata keeps rolling with the “gotta call dad and investigator” but Regina is firm. “Daughter, if you are healthy then everything will go easier FOR THE BABY.” She gives the I’m-the-mom-pulling-rank glare. Nata acquiesces and Tony hides a smile.
They leave but Nata will keep trying to call Dad, Antonio will use the office to investigate, and Marina will go back to Saul’s old office to snoop around.
Padre tells Laz and Kari there is another issue that worries him. He went to see Alvaro in jail who told Padre something that he needs to share with them. Alvaro thinks Zeke didn’t commit suicide, he believes Augustin is behind his death. “I knew it!” shouts Laz, “Zeke loved his life, his family and his country too much.” Kari asks what if Alvaro’s right, what can they do about it?
Over at Empresas Monterrubio Hons tells Matias and Adri he doesn’t want to tell Gonzo yet about Berta and Germy, not until they have evidence. Adri suggests they follow Roberta, get proof, and give her a taste of her own chocolate.
Fina is bored and calls Berta to whine. As Germy eavesdrops, Berta whines back that she’s got no more news from La Casa de los Monterrubios. “Mamacita, stop calling to bother me!!” Germy slithers in and comments on her ugly tone of voice. Are things that bad at home? Berta claims she wasn’t actually talking to her mom. Germy asks well then who is mamacita? She sidetracks him by giving him a cleavage close-up and planning their escape for the weekend.
Sabina is caring for Jero, leafy poultice on his head, when the young guy (wish I knew his name) rushes in telling her she has an important phone call. Sabina tells the guy to keep holding the tossed salad on Jero’s head while she sees who’s calling.
Padre sees Anibal and asks what he is doing at La B. Ani tells him that Augustin kicked him out and Laz and Carlos are helping him. Padre advises him if the people at La Bonita are helping Ani then Ani should help them by telling them all he knows about Augustin. Maybe it will help with Jero’s disappearance. Ani is shocked, Jero is missing? Yep, Saul lied, Jero never left with Marina, and Anibal should tell them everything he knows.
Sabina’s mystery caller is Matilde. Mati tells her that they have to postpone their wedding AGAIN because the owner of the hacienda is missing. El Hermoso disappeared a week ago and everyone is terribly worried. They can’t get married until the nice Hermoso shows up.
Inside, Jero starts muttering “Renata, Renata mi amor”. Dang, bad time for Sabina to step outside. The young man frets while Jero feverishly mumbles about Renata, she’s waiting for him at La Bonita to get married. Sabina returns and tells the guy that Jero’s reaction is a good sign and a step toward recovery. He says their mystery man called for his love Renata waiting at LA BONITA. Sabina thinks that’s good because love will give him something to fight for. Lady, start putting 2 and 2 together.
Have you noticed that almost every time we are in the La B kitchen they are cutting squash? Now it’s Kari’s turn, and while she preps the squash she tells Alfonsina about Alvaro’s suspicions, that Ezequiel’s death was very convenient for Augustin. Alvaro said that Ezequiel is the only one who knew all the dirty deeds that Augi committed. Alf is stunned and insists she’s got to investigate and get to the bottom of this, not only for herself but for the kids. Kari tells her Laz also wants to investigate but how are they going to discover the truth?
Ani shares with Ali the conversation he had with Padre S, that he should tell all he knows about his papa. He wants to but he’s scared about what Augustin would do to him. He reveals that Augi threatened him and what he would do if Ani goes against him. Augi wanted Ani dead once, why not now?
Renata and Regina get home after a successful visit to the doc. The baby is doing fine and Regina was right that Renata needs to remain calm. They pretty much have the same conversation they had earlier, about believing Jero is alive, keeping the faith, and very soon they will find him. Nata prays to the Virgincita to bring Jero back to her. We get to see a few happy flashbacks and she cries she misses him so much.
Doc Escalante opens Saul’s office so Marina can go in and investigate. She and the helpful nurse start going through his papers.
Tony has nothing new to report to Renata. Also, Gonzo calls her with the bad news that they could see nothing on the airport videos. The archives were erased. Nata can’t believe it and Gonzo admits it’s too strange. Something is very wrong and they’re going to get to the bottom of it.
Isidro tells his bank guy he needs the irrefutable proof now. Bank guy says Isidro is putting him in an awkward position because he doesn’t have the report yet, but he’ll do his best and give Isidro a call soon.
Renata makes a phone call and asks, in pretty good English, if there is a Saul Guardiola staying there. No? Thank you. She tells her baby that everything will be all right. Papa will be back soon and their awesome vineyard lives will continue. The phone rings and Renata rolls her eyes. It’s freakin' Augustin and she admits things aren’t going well. Apparently Jero did not go with Marina and he has disappeared. “How is it possible he disappeared?” asks Augi, smiling wickedly. He asks what he can do to help. Renata tells him she’s slightly busy and preoccupied, she’ll see him later, and hangs up. “Oh you’ll see me sooner,” he smirks, “like tomorrow. Because I’m going to be sniffing around every aspect of your life...mi amor.”
Jero is still moaning Renata’s name. Sabina tells him to fight for his life and she wonders who this Renata is. Our ever helpful Jero provides more clues as he mutters to Carlos and Lazaro to take care of Renata. He mutters Matilde’s name and Sabine’s all QUE??? “I said, LAZARO AND MATILDE,” he groans. Sabina’s light bulb switches on. No puede ser!
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