Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Episode 10.3

At the breakfast table, Dorina insists that Emilio call her by her first name. Emilio is touched, and says the things that he's been reading in the papers are true -- that Dorina is truly kind. He says her mother raised her well.

At his words, Adora hides her face in her hands. When Dorina asks what's wrong, Adora claims she was touched by what Emilio said. But when Dorina isn't watching, Adora glares at Emilio.

Later, as Adora washes up the dishes from breakfast, she confronts Emilio about his plans. She asks why he didn't tell Dorina the truth. Emilio says Dorina's already famous. Her image and her career will be damaged if people learn her father is an ex-con. Adora says -- so that's your game. You intend to blackmail us in exchange for your silence!

Angrily, Emilio tells her he's not that kind of person. He says -- I want you know that I'm not a criminal. I was falsely accused that's why I went to jail. I'm still Emilia Rose's father -- I have never wanted anything but her happiness!

Adora is touched by what he said. Hesitantly, she asks if this means he will not take Dorina away from her. Emilio says Adora is the only mother Dorina knows, and it is obvious that Dorina loves her. That can only mean that Adora loves her as well. He says he is so thankful that he handed Emilia Rose to Adora that night 17 years ago. He thanks her for taking such good care of his daughter, for having been there to make up for all his shortcomings. Adora is touched.

Later, Dorina is mobbed by fans and Emilio tries to keep them away. Dorina stops him, telling him it's alright and he apologizes.

Libby enters Larry's office to tell him that Dorina has two more product endorsements lined up. Larry tells her not to tell Lavinia. Libby tells him that Dorina will soon surpass Lavinia. She's too talented and her fans are too loyal. Larry tells her he'll release P3 million in a promo, and they'll see how easily Dorina's fans will defect. Libby tries to protest, by reminding him that's what they normally spend on three talents. Larry tells her to just do it.

After the fans have left, Dorina asks Emilio to not do that again next time with fans. She says she used to be a fan herself, so she knows what it's like when people try to stop them from seeing their idol. She also says she owes her success to her fans. Emilio says he could see that she was getting hurt. She doesn't deny it, but she excuses it by saying that it took a while for her to come out, so the fans were probably just over-excited when they finally saw her. He tells her that she's really considerate towards her fans.

Just then, Nico and Zossimo appear outside of Zoni's office,and Dorina introduces them to Emilio. Nico tells her that a new product wants to get her as an endorser.

Dorina starts recording another song. As the song plays, we see a montage of scenes:
  • Dorina's album is released and fans appear in record stores to buy her album.
  • Dorina signs a new contract for a cosmetics company
  • Rosamia prepares a meal in anticipation for one of Dorina's voice lessons, but Dorina doesn't come.
  • Oman puts up a Zoni poster of Dorina on one of the walls of his dorm as he continues to practice his guitar.
Lavinia appears on ASAP singing "Dito Ba?" as Barbara and Rita cheer her on in the audience. Rita's hand is no longer bandaged. As the song continues to play, we see these scenes:
  • Lavinia's performance in ASAP is wildly applauded by the audience
  • Lavinia's new album is released, and fans flock to record stores to buy their own copy.
  • Eventually, both Dorina's and Lavinia's records are sold out.
In Larry's office, Lavinia is furious and worried because Dorina is fast catching up with her. Larry assures her that he'll take care of it.

Oman demonstrates to Dorina how much he's learned playing the guitar. Dorina tells him she'll talk to Gary about Oman joining the band. He is excited.

Barbara meets Oscar and asks him to print another smear article against Dorina. She says it has to be a big scandal. She offers to double her payment if he prints something before the end of the week.

Dorina talks to Gary about Oman joining the band, but Gary says he thinks Oman is not quite ready. He says it's not just a question of learning and memorizing the chords. He says that the person also has to be able to play it by ear -- and that this is something that can't be taught or learned. You either have it or you don't, and Oman doesn't have it.

Unknown to Dorina, Oman overhears all this. She encounters him in the hallway when she goes to the restroom. Before she can break the bad news to him, he tells her that he has had second thoughts about joining the band, that he has changed his mind. He quickly says his goodbyes and leaves.

Back in the dorm, Oman looks at a photo of Dorina and band and cries silently. In anguish, he destroys his guitar by smashing it against the bedposts. As he sits on the floor, he hugs the photo, still crying.

Emilio and Dorina arrive in the van in front of Rosamia's home. Rosamia opens the gate and congratulates Dorina for having reached platinum in her album sales. Emilio is already back inside the van reading a tabloid, so he doesn't notice Rosamia.

After her session with Rosamia, Emilio's view of Rosamia is blocked by Dorina, so once again, he doesn't see her.

Back home, Dorina finds Adora doing the accounting for her restaurant. She says they've already recovered their original investment in the restaurant, and that she and Minda are even thinking of opening a branch!

Dorina congratulates her and says that things are really going well for them both. Adora agrees and says the best part of all is they haven't had to deal with Lavinia or Barbara -- "the mother-daughter demoƱita team."

Emilio enters just then with new boxes and packages, apparently clothes and shoes from Dorina's sponsors. Adora offers to show Emilio Dorina's bedroom so they can put away the new items.

Lavinia has thrown a party at her home for players in the industry. She puts Larry together with a lady who owns a production outfit to talk business. Lavinia then goes to talk to another couple, and they ask her what it's like to be the #1 singer and endorser. Another man overhears and disagrees with their statement. He says Dorina Pineda is now the #1 singer and endorser according to the latest survey.

Lavinia is furious. She tells the man that he has some nerve coming to her house, drinking her wine, and insulting her in this way. She throws him out of the house, then climbs up the stairs to her bedroom. Barbara tries to smooth things over at the party before following Lavinia upstairs.

In Dorina's bedroom, they find boxes that have been moved from the old house, still unpacked. Curious, Adora opens one of them, and finds the baby bag that Emilio had handed to her 17 years ago. He recognizes the bag immediately, and slowly pulls out its contents one by one, lovingly looking at each item until he finds a baby sock. He is moved to tears as he holds the sock and kisses it.

Lavinia enters her bedroom, followed closely behind by Barbara. Her mother is furious. The guest Lavinia had insulted is one of her most influential sponsors. Barbara says -- You don't insult people like that! He'll never get you for any of his products again! And he can blacklist you from other advertisers, that's how big he is! And if you must insult him, you shouldn't do it in front of all these people! People will keep talking about this! You have to go and apologize to him!

Lavinia merely turns her back on Barbara. Barbara tells her she's become too hard-headed, that she doesn't listen anymore. Barbara warns her that if Lavinia becomes a has-been, she will only have herself to blame.

Barbara leaves the room, still angry. Lavinia is just as furious, and she throws something at the door. Barbara hears the sound of glass breaking clearly from the other side of the door.

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