Episode 15.2
Bencho and Dorina are talking at home. Bencho is excited about her upcoming camping trip. Just then, Adora appears in the living room with a bandana over her head, claiming it's a new fashion statement. She says she's willing to put up with the heat for the sake of beauty, before going into the kitchen.
Larry draws back the drapes in Lavinia's bedroom as Lavinia wakes up the next day. When she asks after Nico, he tells her Nico left the night before and that he stayed the night. Lavinia thanks him. Larry tells her he'd do anything for her because he loves her.
Adora reads a glowing review of Dorina's concert: "But the best part of the concert was when Dorina sang her single with no less than Ms. Rosamia herself. It was truly a heart-warming performance." Bencho reads another review: "Dorina is a force to be reckoned with."
Bencho congratulates Dorina for beating Lavinia, but Dorina says it was only because of Barbara's illness that Lavinia had to cancel her concert.
Lavinia is besieged with with questions from reporters as she arrives at the hospital with Larry. They are relentless with their questions, forcing Larry to cut off the ambush interview.
When Lavinia insists on learning when her concert will be rescheduled, Larry tells her the truth: her sponsors have all pulled out because she's no longer reliable and she's no longer the old Lavinia. Lavinia tells him he's got money and he can sponsor her concert all by himself. Larry reveals that he hasn't yet recovered the money that he spent on her concert, and he has no idea if he'll be able to get a loan because he's really buried in debt.
Lavinia is shocked. She asks him if this means the end of La Calma, the end of her career? She tearfully tells him that he has to do something because she couldn't handle it if she can no longer sing because her career is all she has left. Larry apologizes and assures her that he'll take care of her.
The doctor tells Adora that her prognosis looks good because the chemotherapy is progressing well and that they need to move to the next stage and administer more aggressive therapy. She tells Adora that they need to admit her to the hospital and that an outpatient arrangement will not be good enough because her immune system will be weakened by the treatment.
Later at the dinner table, Bencho says she's excited about her upcoming camping trip. Dorina notices that Adora is not eating enough and remarks that Adora's bandana looks so hot and suggests that Adora remove it. Adora gives in and removes the bandana, but she obviously has no appetite.
In the hospital, Rita reads the 23rd Psalm to an unconscious Barbara, prompting Lavinia to remark that Rita is just wasting her time. Rita tries to explain that coma patients can sometimes hear. Lavinia tells her that if she's hoping that Barbara will hear and be converted, then she's truly wasting her time.
Just then, Barbara awakens from her coma and moans. Rita excitedly runs out of the room to call a doctor, leaving Lavinia alone in the room with Barbara. With difficulty, Barbara raises a hand towards Lavinia, hoping the singer will come near her. But Lavinia only remarks that the old saying is true -- ang masamang damo mahirap mamatay, before she walks out of the hospital room leaving Barbara alone.
Adora visits Rosamia and asks her for a favor -- she explains that she and Minda will be vacationing for a while and she requests that Rosamia stay with Dorina while she's away. Adora tells Rosamia that this is her chance to act as a parent to Dorina.
Larry and Lavinia see reporters on their way out of the hospital, and Lavinia shares the "good news" that Barbara is now awake. When she's asked if this means that she'll be returning to work soon, Lavinia says she doesn't want to think about that yet because right now she just wants to spend time with her mother. She and Larry leave.
Oman visits the Pineda home and finds Dorina putting the finishing touches on a chocolate cake. When he tries to get a piece, Dorina stops him and he realizes right away that the cake is for Nico. Dorina says that it's just her way of thanking Nico for everything he's done.
Just then, Adora walks into the kitchen and tells Dorina that she will follow her daughter's suggestion about going on vacation for a while with Minda. Dorina is happy to hear this news and approves of the decision. When Dorina asks, Adora says they'll be going to Boracay.
Dorina brings her cake to Nico's office where he and Zossimo are meeting. Nico informs Dorina that her CD sales have doubled since her concert so he and Zossimo are planning to start work on her next CD.
She presents her cake to Nico and belatedly remembers to include Zossimo. She apologizes for the appearance of the cake, saying that she made it herself. Nico assures her that the cake looks great and that he likes chocolate.
Oman and Lolo are trying to review for Oman's upcoming exam at school but Oman is distracted. Lolo realizes that Oman is thinking about Dorina again, and Oman reveals that Dorina's mind is often on someone else, not on him. Lolo tells him it's just as well that he knows the situation.
Dorina leaves Nico and Zossimo's office. Nico remarks that Dorina is sweet and that she even made the cake. Zossimo smothers a laugh and says it's only natural, after all Dorina has a crush on Nico, and she's hoping Nico also likes her. Nico looks puzzled.
Oman shares with Lolo that his life revolves around Dorina, that even his return to school was all for Dorina. Oman asks Lolo what he will do if Dorina is no longer there. Lolo tells him to live for himself. He tells Oman -- Move on, kid!
In the hallway, Dorina meets a Zoni staffer who tells her that one of her sponsors left her a gift basket and that it's in Nico's office. Dorina retraces her steps back to Nico's office. Outside his office door, she stops because she overhears Nico asking Zossimo if he thinks she is hoping for something to happen.
Zossimo says yes, and that it's obvious. He further asks Nico what he's doing -- whether or not he's courting her. Nico responds that he's just trying to be a good manager and a friend. Zossimo says incredulously -- a friend? You're giving her flowers. You go all out to take care of her. At one point she was your date, right? That means you're courting her.
Nico says he didn't realize that it looks like he's leading her on. Zossimo is quick to clarify his position, saying he thinks Dorina is great -- kind, talented, thoughtful, and whoever she marries will be one lucky guy. Nico says he knows that much, and admits that Dorina is very special to him, which is why the last thing he wants is for her to get hurt. He says -- I love Dorina... she's the sister I never had.
Dorina is crushed to hear this. She stands outside Nico's office for a moment, taking in this news. Finally, she turns and slowly walks away from Nico's office.
Bencho leaves for her camping trip, with a lot of last minute instructions from Adora. Adora then makes her own goodbyes to Dorina for her own "vacation," prompting Dorina to repeat the litany of last-minute reminders to her mother. Adora plays along and says "yes" dutifully, but she soon remarks that Dorina doesn't look happy after returning from her visit to Nico's office.
Adora asks if Nico didn't like the cake. Dorina says her visit went well, and that she just knows she'll miss Adora while she's vacationing. Adora says she'll also miss Dorina, since this is the first time they've been apart in such a long time.
After a final hug goodbye, Adora and Minda climb into the van and Emilio drives them away as Dorina waves goodbye. Alone now, Dorina enters her empty house and closes the front doors. In her head, she can still hear Nico saying he loves her like the sister he never had.
Dorina goes to visit Oman, hoping to find someone to talk to. She is immediately accosted by former neighbors who all eagerly greet her. They tell her that Oman is rarely home these days, since he started studying. Dorina says she'll wait for him. The neighbors seize the opportunity to gather around to take photos with Dorina while she's waiting.
In the meantime, Oman is still in school, where he seems to be doing extremely well and spends most of his time hanging out with Kylie. It looks like Oman has taken Lolo's advice to heart and now he's focusing his attention on Kylie.
Adora and Minda check into the hospital for Adora's treatments.
Dorina continues to wait for Oman to return, but by nightfall he still hasn't come home. Dejected, Dorina finally leaves without seeing Oman.
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Larry draws back the drapes in Lavinia's bedroom as Lavinia wakes up the next day. When she asks after Nico, he tells her Nico left the night before and that he stayed the night. Lavinia thanks him. Larry tells her he'd do anything for her because he loves her.
Adora reads a glowing review of Dorina's concert: "But the best part of the concert was when Dorina sang her single with no less than Ms. Rosamia herself. It was truly a heart-warming performance." Bencho reads another review: "Dorina is a force to be reckoned with."
Bencho congratulates Dorina for beating Lavinia, but Dorina says it was only because of Barbara's illness that Lavinia had to cancel her concert.
Lavinia is besieged with with questions from reporters as she arrives at the hospital with Larry. They are relentless with their questions, forcing Larry to cut off the ambush interview.
When Lavinia insists on learning when her concert will be rescheduled, Larry tells her the truth: her sponsors have all pulled out because she's no longer reliable and she's no longer the old Lavinia. Lavinia tells him he's got money and he can sponsor her concert all by himself. Larry reveals that he hasn't yet recovered the money that he spent on her concert, and he has no idea if he'll be able to get a loan because he's really buried in debt.
Lavinia is shocked. She asks him if this means the end of La Calma, the end of her career? She tearfully tells him that he has to do something because she couldn't handle it if she can no longer sing because her career is all she has left. Larry apologizes and assures her that he'll take care of her.
The doctor tells Adora that her prognosis looks good because the chemotherapy is progressing well and that they need to move to the next stage and administer more aggressive therapy. She tells Adora that they need to admit her to the hospital and that an outpatient arrangement will not be good enough because her immune system will be weakened by the treatment.
Later at the dinner table, Bencho says she's excited about her upcoming camping trip. Dorina notices that Adora is not eating enough and remarks that Adora's bandana looks so hot and suggests that Adora remove it. Adora gives in and removes the bandana, but she obviously has no appetite.
In the hospital, Rita reads the 23rd Psalm to an unconscious Barbara, prompting Lavinia to remark that Rita is just wasting her time. Rita tries to explain that coma patients can sometimes hear. Lavinia tells her that if she's hoping that Barbara will hear and be converted, then she's truly wasting her time.
Just then, Barbara awakens from her coma and moans. Rita excitedly runs out of the room to call a doctor, leaving Lavinia alone in the room with Barbara. With difficulty, Barbara raises a hand towards Lavinia, hoping the singer will come near her. But Lavinia only remarks that the old saying is true -- ang masamang damo mahirap mamatay, before she walks out of the hospital room leaving Barbara alone.
Adora visits Rosamia and asks her for a favor -- she explains that she and Minda will be vacationing for a while and she requests that Rosamia stay with Dorina while she's away. Adora tells Rosamia that this is her chance to act as a parent to Dorina.
Larry and Lavinia see reporters on their way out of the hospital, and Lavinia shares the "good news" that Barbara is now awake. When she's asked if this means that she'll be returning to work soon, Lavinia says she doesn't want to think about that yet because right now she just wants to spend time with her mother. She and Larry leave.
Oman visits the Pineda home and finds Dorina putting the finishing touches on a chocolate cake. When he tries to get a piece, Dorina stops him and he realizes right away that the cake is for Nico. Dorina says that it's just her way of thanking Nico for everything he's done.
Just then, Adora walks into the kitchen and tells Dorina that she will follow her daughter's suggestion about going on vacation for a while with Minda. Dorina is happy to hear this news and approves of the decision. When Dorina asks, Adora says they'll be going to Boracay.
Dorina brings her cake to Nico's office where he and Zossimo are meeting. Nico informs Dorina that her CD sales have doubled since her concert so he and Zossimo are planning to start work on her next CD.
She presents her cake to Nico and belatedly remembers to include Zossimo. She apologizes for the appearance of the cake, saying that she made it herself. Nico assures her that the cake looks great and that he likes chocolate.
Oman and Lolo are trying to review for Oman's upcoming exam at school but Oman is distracted. Lolo realizes that Oman is thinking about Dorina again, and Oman reveals that Dorina's mind is often on someone else, not on him. Lolo tells him it's just as well that he knows the situation.
Dorina leaves Nico and Zossimo's office. Nico remarks that Dorina is sweet and that she even made the cake. Zossimo smothers a laugh and says it's only natural, after all Dorina has a crush on Nico, and she's hoping Nico also likes her. Nico looks puzzled.
Oman shares with Lolo that his life revolves around Dorina, that even his return to school was all for Dorina. Oman asks Lolo what he will do if Dorina is no longer there. Lolo tells him to live for himself. He tells Oman -- Move on, kid!
In the hallway, Dorina meets a Zoni staffer who tells her that one of her sponsors left her a gift basket and that it's in Nico's office. Dorina retraces her steps back to Nico's office. Outside his office door, she stops because she overhears Nico asking Zossimo if he thinks she is hoping for something to happen.
Zossimo says yes, and that it's obvious. He further asks Nico what he's doing -- whether or not he's courting her. Nico responds that he's just trying to be a good manager and a friend. Zossimo says incredulously -- a friend? You're giving her flowers. You go all out to take care of her. At one point she was your date, right? That means you're courting her.
Nico says he didn't realize that it looks like he's leading her on. Zossimo is quick to clarify his position, saying he thinks Dorina is great -- kind, talented, thoughtful, and whoever she marries will be one lucky guy. Nico says he knows that much, and admits that Dorina is very special to him, which is why the last thing he wants is for her to get hurt. He says -- I love Dorina... she's the sister I never had.
Dorina is crushed to hear this. She stands outside Nico's office for a moment, taking in this news. Finally, she turns and slowly walks away from Nico's office.
Bencho leaves for her camping trip, with a lot of last minute instructions from Adora. Adora then makes her own goodbyes to Dorina for her own "vacation," prompting Dorina to repeat the litany of last-minute reminders to her mother. Adora plays along and says "yes" dutifully, but she soon remarks that Dorina doesn't look happy after returning from her visit to Nico's office.
Adora asks if Nico didn't like the cake. Dorina says her visit went well, and that she just knows she'll miss Adora while she's vacationing. Adora says she'll also miss Dorina, since this is the first time they've been apart in such a long time.
After a final hug goodbye, Adora and Minda climb into the van and Emilio drives them away as Dorina waves goodbye. Alone now, Dorina enters her empty house and closes the front doors. In her head, she can still hear Nico saying he loves her like the sister he never had.
Dorina goes to visit Oman, hoping to find someone to talk to. She is immediately accosted by former neighbors who all eagerly greet her. They tell her that Oman is rarely home these days, since he started studying. Dorina says she'll wait for him. The neighbors seize the opportunity to gather around to take photos with Dorina while she's waiting.
In the meantime, Oman is still in school, where he seems to be doing extremely well and spends most of his time hanging out with Kylie. It looks like Oman has taken Lolo's advice to heart and now he's focusing his attention on Kylie.
Adora and Minda check into the hospital for Adora's treatments.
Dorina continues to wait for Oman to return, but by nightfall he still hasn't come home. Dejected, Dorina finally leaves without seeing Oman.
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