Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Episode 16.2

Larry meets with the indie movie producer, and asks if there's any way they can continue making the movie. He promises that Lavinia will drop the prima donna act and will be completely professional. The producer reveals that he has found a silent investor, so work on the movie will continue.

Bencho insists that she saw Minda, prompting Dorina to call Adora's cellphone. The nurse answers when Adora is unable to take the call herself. Minda arrives just in time to take over the call and she manages to convince Dorina that Adora has fallen asleep from the spa treatment that they're getting.

Dorina asks Minda when they'll be back. She reminds Minda of her upcoming show and that she'd like Adora to be there. Minda promises to remind Adora.

Rosamia hears the tail end of Dorina's phone call and asks if Adora is always present at Dorina's shows. Dorina says yes and shares that they worked so hard for her success. She says that her career is the product of their sweat, tears, and prayers, so it is extremely important to them both.

Larry leads Lavinia to believe that he put up the additional funds to keep the indie movie production going. Lavinia is impressed and extremely grateful.

At Zoni's office, Zossimo tells Nico that he hears the indie movie producer found a silent investor. When Nico says nothing and does not even look surprised, Zossimo can only shake his head and say "I knew it." Nico finally admits that he still has feelings for Lavinia, but he promises Zossimo that this is the last time he will help her, and that there's no way he will reconcile with her. He gets up from his chair and invites Zossimo to go drinking.

Dorina is at home on the patio with Oman and Kylie. She looks over Oman's grades and is suitably impressed with his performance. Oman tells her he came by to invite Dorina and Bencho to go out tomorrow night to celebrate. Kylie says she can't join them because she has to go somewhere with her dad.

Rosamia watches Dorina with her friends from the doorway. Emilio approaches her. Rosamia tells him that Dorina is so happy, and that she does not have the heart to take this life and this world from her. She has decided not to reveal the truth to Dorina.

Oman and Kylie are about to leave Dorina's house. He reminds her of their celebration the next evening, then suddenly remembers that he left something inside and rushes back into the house to get it, leaving Kylie and Dorina at the door.

Kylie reminds Dorina that she didn't answer her question at the bar, and she asks once again if there's something between Dorina and Oman. Dorina says no. Kylie is relieved. Dorina asks if Oman is already courting her, and Kylie says no and that she doesn't even know if there's a chance of a relationship between her and Oman. She asks for Dorina's help, to fish for information. On the spot and with no easy way out, Dorina agrees to try.

At a nearby bar, Zossimo points out a couple of girls who appear to be interested in Nico. He remarks that he no longer sees the old 'playboy Nico' these days. Just then, Lavinia and Larry enter and Nico assures Zossimo that he's okay with it. But before long, Zossimo has to leave, saying he needs to hit the road for his Baguio trip.

Now alone at the bar, Nico orders a drink and glances over at Lavinia and Larry. When he sees them being sweet with each other, he quickly changes his order to a double.

Later that evening, Larry escorts Lavinia home and reminds her not to be late for her call time the next day. Lavinia assures him that she'll be professional. They share a good night kiss, which Lavinia ends by reminding Larry that she needs to go to bed early because of her call time the next day.

Dorina is turning off the lights in the living room when she hears a knock on the door. She opens the door to find an inebriated Nico standing there, a bit unsteady on his feet.

Rita enters Lavinia's bedroom to ask Lavinia for help in settling Barbara's mounting hospital, pharmacy, and rehabilitation bills. Lavinia says Barbara should have more than enough money to pay for everything herself.

Rita tells Lavinia that Barbara has no more money left, but this has no apparent effect on Lavinia. She informs Rita that she has no plans to help with the bills, and climbs into bed.

When Lavinia sees Rita still standing there, she tells Rita she can now leave and reminds her to be sure to close the door behind her. Rita has no choice but to leave. As the door closes behind Rita, Lavinia drops the act and looks concerned.

Nico apologizes for bothering Dorina. He says he didn't have anyone else to talk to, and reveals that he saw Larry and Lavinia together at a bar. He asks Dorina if she knew that he once proposed marriage to Lavinia, and that she turned him down. And now Larry and Lavinia are engaged.

Dorina says he must still love Lavinia if he is this bothered. Nico says he's being stupid, that of all the women he could possibly be crazy over, it would have to be Lavinia. He says he wishes love was like a computer -- and that you could just delete all the files when you no longer want it, so you can start fresh.

Dorina remarks that deep inside Lavinia is a good person. Nico asks her how she can say that, especially after being on the receiving end of Lavinia's attacks. Dorina says she remembers what Lavinia was like at the start of her career.

Nico says that was the Lavinia he fell in love with, but that Lavinia no longer exists. Fame has changed her. Dorina says maybe it's still possible for her to change back.

Nico tells Dorina that she's really still young, because she's still idealistic. He tells her Lavinia has tasted fame and success. She will never be content without it.

Dorina says Lavinia changed once. She can still change again. Nico disagrees.

He starts getting up from the couch to leave, but Dorina offers to let him spend the night in the house, since it looks like he's too drunk to drive properly. Nico accepts and promptly collapses onto the couch.

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