Monday, July 31, 2006

Episode 12.1

Adora tells Emilio that it's best if he reveals the whole truth to Dorina, rather than feeding her tidbits, because Adora cannot stand it. Adora asks him how Dorina learned that Emilio has a wife. Emilio tells her that Dorina asked him and she no doubt noticed the ring that he still wears. He assures her he has no plans of betraying Adora or taking Dorina away from her.

Tension continues to build between Lavinia and Barbara, as Lavinia's makes less and less effort to hide her resentment towards her mother.

Emilio asks Dorina what she has told Adora about the dinner the night before. He asks her why Adora is now asking him about his wife. Dorina says she thought Adora was aware that he was married, because she thought that Adora and Emilio were long-time friends. She says she never mentioned who his wife is. She apologizes and he is quick to forgive her.

Lavinia finishes recording a new song in the studio. Larry comes in and tells her he's sure her new album will be an even bigger hit than her previous one, and congratulates her on her choice of songs. She says it's a wonderful feeling to be in charge of her own song selection instead of having to go with Barbara's choices.

She hesitantly asks him if he thinks she can now handle her career on her own, without Barbara. She says that with Larry around, she thinks they can do without her mother. Larry says there really are complications when your mother is also your manager. Lavinia asks if it's possible to do something about it. Larry says yes, but she would have to be prepared for a big fight, and for the possibility that their relationship will be damaged beyond repair.

Dorina enters her dressing room to find Oman dressed up in a shirt and suit jacket. Gary soon arrives also in a suit jacket. When Dorina wonders about their attire, Gary makes up the excuse that he has somewhere else to go afterwards. When Dorina says that Gary's outfit suits him, Oman fishes for a compliment, only to have Dorina tell him she prefers seeing him in his usual, casual look. Gary barely stops himself from laughing.

Minda and Adora are chatting at the restaurant. Minda says she thinks Dorina is still unaware that Emilio is her father, because she still hasn't said anything. She says she thinks Adora should be more worried about the hex that has been laid on her, because the bumps they found still haven't subsided.

Dorina and Emilio go to the restaurant at the end of the day to pick up Adora. While waiting for Adora to come out, Dorina grabs the opportunity to ask Emilio if he had a past relationship with Adora. Emilio is amused and is quick to deny any relationship between them. Dorina says she was wondering why Adora knew nothing about his wife. He tells her that he and Adora knew each other before he was married, so Adora never met his wife. Out of respect for his feelings, Adora doesn't mention his wife because he knows he and his wife parted bitterly.

Dorina tells Emilio she never once saw Rosamia with another man. She thinks that Rosamia still loves him, and asks if Emilio still loves her. He admits that he has never stopped loving his wife, even though he has no plans of doing anything about it.

Rosamia receives a bouquet of roses. At first, she is pleased, until she learns that the flowers are from someone named Emilio.

Angry about the bouquet, Rosamia goes to Dorina's home to confront Emilio, arriving just after Dorina and Adora enter the house and bid him goodbye. Rosamia starts hitting him with the bouquet, but she faints almost immediately from having had too much to drink. Emilio catches her in time.

Lavinia gives Barbara brochures for vacation packages and suggests that Barbara and Rita take some time off and enjoy themselves. Lavinia even offers to pay for everything. Barbara sees through Lavinia's ruse and tells her that she'd rather stay and take care of Lavinia's career... and that it's her intent to keep managing Lavinia's career until her dying day.

Emilio carries an unconscious Rosamia into her home. He lays her on the living room couch and notices the box of memorabilia lying on the coffee table. Almost immediately, he finds the torn photo of Rosamia holding baby Emilia Rose. He also finds the other half of the photo -- his half of the photo. He starts crying as he kisses the photo and returns the two pieces to the box. Unable to stop himself, he kisses Rosamia on her forehead before he leaves.

Bombee urges Emilio to forgive Rosamia and tell her that Dorina is actually her daughter. Emilio disagrees, saying that once the truth is revealed, Dorina's career will be damaged. People will talk about Rosamia's drinking and it's certain that people will discover he's an ex-convict. He says Rosamia has to get her life back on track, and only then will he reveal the truth to her. But he says Dorina should never know.

Bombee says it may not be possible to stop Rosamia from telling Dorina once she knows the truth. It may be better to not saying anything to Rosamia at all.

Lavinia notices the large diamond earrings that Barbara is now wearing and asks if they're made of zirconia. Barbara assures her that they're real diamonds and that they were very expensive. Lavinia is upset that Barbara has bought something so expensive without consulting her. Barbara asks why she has to consult Lavinia when she bought it with her own money. Lavinia says that's money that comes from her own money.

The two women have an angry and heated exchange of words, until Barbara finally punches Lavinia in the stomach as a demonstration of just what she's capable of. As Lavinia falls to the floor, Barbara warns Lavinia not to cross her. She calls Lavinia an ingrate and walks off.

Lavinia is still furious when she walks into Larry's office and tells him she's had enough of Barbara. She says she wants Barbara to have no part of her career or her life. She asks him to make all her checks payable to her.

Emilio finds Dorina at home and asks her if she sent flowers to Rosamia. Dorina says yes and asks if they worked. Emilio tells her Rosamia was furious and asks why she sent the flowers. Dorina says she thinks Emilio is giving up too easily, so she will keep trying to woo Rosamia on his behalf. Emilio asks her to stop and promises that he won't give up.

Unknown to them both, Adora is standing on the second floor landing and has heard their entire conversation.

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