Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Episode 10.2

Emilio tries to follow Adora into the studio, but he's stopped by the guard. He tries to get a visitor pass but is blocked by the receptionist. He overhears one of the people talk about an audience pass and runs out.

Backstage in the dressing room, Adora tells Dorina she plans to introduce her friend who's applying to be a driver. Dorina convinces her to stay until she finishes her performance so they can go home together afterwards.

Emilio falls in line at the audience entrance and makes his way into the studio.

At Larry's office, Barbara reviews the line-up of Lavinia's upcoming appearances and rejects one because the producers don't pay enough. Lavinia objects but Barbara overrules her. Lavinia tries to arrange for some time off in September, but Barbara says she can't take a break because it affects their income. Barbara wants to know when Lavinia can start acting in soaps. Libby says Lavinia will need to be in workshops everyday to prepare for that. Barbara says no problem. Lavinia rolls her eyes at this.

The guard tells Emilio that the pass he holds only allows him into a certain part of the studio. Just then, Oman walks by and Emilio recognizes him. Luckily for Emilio, Oman heads into the area that Emilio is allowed to go to. He decides to follow, but eventually loses his way. He's standing in the hallway, trying to figure out where to go when a staffer comes along and calls Dorina to appear on stage. Dorina appears at a doorway and Emilio is star struck. He decides to follow her instead.

In the dressing room, Adora tells Oman that she's hungry, and Oman volunteers to buy some food from the cafeteria. Onstage, Dorina is performing and Emilio listens in for a moment from the back of the audience. He takes a vacant seat on the last row.

Just then, Adora walks into the back of the studio to bring a sandwich to Dorina. Unknown to her, she is standing right next to Emilio! They notice each other at the same time, and Adora is unable to escape. He grabs her and demands to know where his daughter is, just as Dorina's song comes to an end. Adora tries to trick him into leaving the studio with her before Dorina arrives, but Emilio is not convinced. Dorina finally arrives and calls Adora 'mother'. Emilio is shocked to realize that the Dorina Pineda he has been admiring all this time is Adora's daughter... and therefore his own daughter, Emilia Rose.

Just then, fans rush up and distract Dorina by asking for autographs. Adora pleads with Emilio, saying she loves Dorina. After the fans leave, Dorina asks Emilio if he's a friend of Adora. Unable to think of anything else to say, he says yes. Dorina then asks if he's the friend who's applying to be their driver? Emilio seizes the excuse and says yes. Adora is speechless.

Lavinia enters Larry's office unannounced. She tells him she should have the last say on all her projects, not her mother. Larry tells her he'll talk to Barbara about it. Lavinia says she's sick of her mother controlling everything. She's denying projects that are good and challenging only because of money. Lavinia says she can fire Barbara, after all they have no contract. Larry asks her if she can do that to her own mother? Lavinia doesn't answer the question. Instead, she says she will go on vacation and disappear if she doesn't get her way. Larry stops her and says she just needs to tell Barbara, because he doesn't want any trouble.

Outside, Barbara sees Lavinia and asks where she's been. Lavinia says she's been talking to Larry about her future projects. Barbara asks why she wasn't included in the discussion. Lavinia asks why she should bother being included, when the only thing she's interested in is her cut of the talent fee. Barbara is shocked and unable to reply since they are still in a public place. Lavinia walks away, smirking to herself.

Adora, Dorina, and Emilio return to the dressing room, where Oman is still waiting. He is surprised to see Emilio. Dorina introduces Emilio as someone applying to be their driver. Oman is confused. He says Emilio told him that he's Adora's brother. Emilio explains this away by saying he and Adora are such old friends that he thinks of her as his sister. At this news, Dorina tells Adora that they shouldn't entertain any other applicants, and should just accept Mang Emilio as their driver, especially since they're old friends. Left with no choice, Adora hesitantly says yes. Dorina gives Emilio their new address and he agrees to report for work the next day. Adora is unable to stop this turn of events.

Barbara tells Lavinia she'll explain all of the new contracts that have been lined up for Lavinia when they get home. Lavinia tells her not to bother, because Larry will take care of it.

Adora, Dorina, and Oman arrive at the D'Adorables Restaurant. Oman asks Adora why they're hiring Emilio as a driver when they thought he was a stalker. Adora makes up and excuse about how she thought he was a different person.

Emilio returns to his home still in a daze. Bombi is excited to learn that Emilio has found his daughter, but he is just as shocked to learn that Emilio's missing daughter is Dorina Pineda!

Minda asks Adora why she allowed Emilio to become their driver, especially since he now knows where they live. Adora says she had no choice. If he were to claim Dorina, she wouldn't be able to stop him. Adora starts crying. Minda reminds her that she would fight to the death for Dorina. Adora says she was afraid, because she would lose in the courts. She says she had no choice. At least this way, Dorina is still with her. And at least Emilio did not announce to the whole world that he's Dorina's father. Minda says that confuses her -- after searching for her for so long, why didn't Emilio claim his own daughter?

Emilio tells Bombi he couldn't tell Dorina the truth. What would people say if they learned that Dorina Pineda's father is an ex-con and a drug pusher? It would destroy her future, everything she's worked so hard for. He says he'll leave Dorina with Adora. At least as their driver, he'll still see her every day. That's good enough for him.

That night, Adora enters Dorina's bedroom to find Dorina already asleep in bed. Bencho comes in and tells Adora she's sad to be sleeping alone in her own bedroom. Dorina wakes up and invites them all to climb into bed with her. The family is reunited and falls asleep together.

The next morning, Dorina goes out to pick up the morning paper when Emilio appears for work. She invites him inside, remarking that he's there bright and early at 6am. He tells her that he's so excited to start work that he even had trouble sleeping the night before.

Dorina invites Emilio to join them at the breakfast table. He sits down as Dorina gets him a plate. Adora is stone-faced and silent. Bencho asks Emilio why he's smiling. He says this is the first time he'll be sharing a meal with Ma'am Dorina, which is something he's been wanting to do for quite some time. Adora tells him she's written down the addresses of all of places Dorina usually goes to, including Zoni's office, the place where the band rehearses, and the address of her voice teacher. Emilio promises to memorize them all so Dorina is never late for her appointments.

Just then, Dorina returns to the table.

Emilio: "Ma'am Dorina, upo na po kayo"

Dorina: "Naku, Mang Emilio, huwag niyo na ho ako mina-ma'am. Dorina nalang ho"

Emilio: Hindi ho e, kayo ho ang boss ko

Dorina: Mang Emilio, kahit kailan hindi niyo ako boss. Tsaka isa pa po, mas matanda kayo sakin eh. Kung tutuusin po, pwede niyo na ako maging anak.

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