Friday, July 14, 2006

Episode 9.5

Furious, Barbara goes backstage to get Rita when the band takes a break after their first set. She drags Rita home.

The rest of the band is worried. Gary advises Jack to stay away for a while because Barbara will only become more angry if he goes to check on Rita. Jack feels guilty because he's the one who invited Rita to join even though he knew Barbara would be angry. Dorina says it's her fault -- Barbara is only upset with Rita because they think of Dorina as the enemy.

At home, Barbara hits Rita, destroys her guitar, then brutually crushes Rita's left hand with the lid of the piano.

Oman is walking home from the mallshow, muttering about Gary and Nico, and the way they fuss over Dorina. He finds Emilio ztanding there on the street. Emilio asks him if he knows Adora Pineda.

Gary and Dorina are walking in the mall after their mallshow, and Gary asks if it's safe for her to be walking like this, since she's sure to be mobbed. Dorina says she doubts she has that many fans... but soon enough there are a lot of people crowding around asking for autographs. One of the fans asks Dorina and Gary if they're now a couple, and they are both quick to deny it.

Oman asks Emilio why he's looking for Adora, and Emilio tells him he's Adora's brother, saying he's been out of the country for years. Oman feels uneasy and tells Emilio that Adora moved away long ago. Just then, Minda comes out of the house and before she can say anything, Oman tells Minda he just told Emilio that Adora moved away and that now Minda lives at the house. Emilio is disappointed, but he takes their word at face value, and leaves.

Dorina and Gary find themselves outside Lavinia's autograph signing. An excited fan brings Dorina into the store, excitedly asking the two singers to pose for a photo together. Smiling all the while, Lavinia tells Dorina that she's got some nerve crashing in on her autograph signing. Dorina tries to explain, but Lavinia doesn't believe her. She tells Dorina it's okay because she'll find some way to crash one of Dorina's events in the future.

Oman and Minda tell Adora about the stranger looking for her. Oman tells Adora he remembered that she mentioned a stalker the other day, which is why he lied to the stranger. Adora asks him not to tell Dorina because she'll just worry.

Emilio returns home dejected. He tells Bombi he doesn't know what to do anymore.

Dorina returns home to find everyone in a packing frenzy. Adora tells her she's excited to move into Rosamia's former home, and since Nico says it's okay to go earlier than expected, they're all packing up for the move.

Rita is crying alone in her bedroom, her injured hand now bandaged. When Barbara enters, Rita is terrified and scrambles to the far side of the bed to get away from Barbara. Barbara orders Rita to stay in her bedroom until Barbara tells her otherwise. She's not even allowed to go to school. Barbara also warns her not to disobey, otherwise she will chain Rita up to keep her in the room.

Lavinia enters as Barbara leaves. Rita tries to explain that she meant no harm or insult to her sister -- that she just wants to play the guitar, but Lavinia is not interested in listening. She tells Rita she's a traitor and worthless as a sister, then leaves Rita crying alone in the room.

Dorina finally has a chance to talk to Oman. She asks him why he disappeared from the mallshow yesterday. He makes up an excuse about not feeling well. They're about to load a jeepney that Oman has arranged for their move, when Gary arrives with a truck to help as well. Oman smiles to hide his resentment.

Everyone admires the beautiful new home. Adora is thrilled and Nico gives them a tour of the house. Oman has an embarrassing moment when he flips a few switches and says the lights must be broken... only to have Gary tell him the switch controls the central air-conditioning.

Later, everyone gathers at the dinner table for a snack. Dorina tells Adora that Rosamia is sure to be thrilled once she learns that her home is now being used by someone she knows. Nico tells them he'll have someone change the locks tomorrow, just to be on the safe side. Dorina says she's sure they'll be okay since Oman is staying with them. Oman then reveals that he can't leave the dorm because no one will take care of it. He tries to leave, but Dorina runs after him and asks him what's wrong.

Oman tells her that he's having trouble adjusting to Dorina's fame and success. He says she's now way too famous for him to reach. She tells him that she's the same Dorina he grew up with, but Oman tells her he now feels so small when he's next to her, and that it's like he has no place anymore in her new life. Dorina sadly watches him walk away.

Just then, Gary comes out and asks Dorina if Oman has left. When she says yes, Gary tells her that Oman is probably insecure because he's obviously in love with Dorina. Dorina tells him that's not true. Gary tells her he can tell from the way Oman behaves that he has feelings for her, it's so obvious. Dorina becomes even more upset and Gary backs down.

Later, Dorina sadly tells Adora that so much has changed since she entered showbiz, that even her friendship with Oman has now been affected. Adora tells her there's no way to stop change in life, but she thinks that her friendship with Oman will return back to normal once he's had some time to adjust.

Nico says his goodbyes and gives them one final set of keys -- to a locked room on the second floor. Adora and Dorina go to check it out, and find themselves in what appears to be a child's bedroom. Dorina spots a gift card lying on the floor which reads "Happy birthday, Emilia Rose."

Dorina tells Adora that Emilia Rose is Rosamia's daughter. As Adora looks around the room, Dorina stands motionless, and closes her eyes for a moment. When Adora notices, she asks Dorina what's wrong. Dorina says she felt warmth, the way she does when Adora hugs her. Smiling, she says she feels safe in this room.

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