Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Episode 19.3

Adora is yelping in pain when Dorina rushes into the treatment room at the faith healer. She stops the faith healer's treatments and tells Adora that she no longer needs to endure that kind of pain because they can go home now. Adora controls her tears. Dorina helps her stand up and they leave.

At the resort, Oman tells Kylie that when he talks to her dad, he becomes really excited because the job seems so real. Kylie says she thinks he'll be really happy in Iloilo.

Just then Andre, Kylie's ex, walks past and overhears her comment. He is upset to learn that Oman will be going to Iloilo, when Kylie never once invited him to visit. He asks Kylie what Oman has that he doesn't. Oman steps in and tells Andre to back off. This act infuriates Andre further, and he punches Oman in the face. Oman falls, but gets up quickly. Kylie angrily tells Andre he should just leave.

Back in Adora's bedroom at the resort, Adora and Dorina are packing up their things; their vacation is almost over. Dorina says she's sad that nothing has happened with their trip to Tagaytay, referring to the faith healer. Adora tells her that's not true -- they had fun as a family, something they've not had a chance to do in a while. Dorina asks her if she doesn't feel like it was such a waste. Adora replies that nothing is wasted, and everything is worth it if she gets to see her children smiling.

Larry and two men brings an electric keyboard to Rosamia's motel room. After the delivery men leave, he pulls out a large liquor bottle from a paper bag, saying it will no doubt help her along with her composition. He also hands her a check, saying that should help put her in the mood to compose.

Rosamia stands up from the bed and says there's only one thing she needs to put her in the mood. She slaps Larry hard across the face -- twice. Larry is too shocked to stop her. She sits back down on the bed and looks at the check he has given her, and says sarcastically -- now I'm inspired to work.

At the resort, Emilio loads all their supplies into the van. Bencho and Adora climb into the van while Dorina takes one last look around, hoping to catch a glimpse of Oman before they leave. Adora gives her permission to go look for Oman to say goodbye.

Oman and Kylie are sitting at a table and Kylie is trying to treat the cut on his lip. Oman says he doesn't understand why Kylie seems so happy. Kylie says it's because Andre was obviously jealous, which means there's hope that she can get back together with him.

She teases Oman and coaxes him to smile, just as Dorina walks up from behind and overhears their banter. She leaves before they see her.

Zossimo is waiting for them in front of the Pineda home when the van pulls up their driveway. He asks them how their vacation went, and Adora says everything is good. She thanks Zossimo for giving Dorina time to spend with her.

After the rest of the family has entered the house, Dorina asks Zossimo if they've had any news about Rosamia. Reluctantly, he says no.

Rosamia is sitting at the keyboard in her small motel room, waiting for inspiration to strike, but nothing comes to her. Finally, she goes to the closet and pulls out the framed drawing of herself with baby Emilia Rose and places it on a nearby table. She sits back down at the keyboard and resumes work.

Dorina asks Zossimo if it's a good idea to hire a private detective to look for Rosamia. Zossimo says he's actually thought about it, but he doesn't know whether it's a good idea because if they find Rosamia before she's ready, it may make the situation worse. He says that he knows Rosamia. When the time comes and she's ready to see Dorina, she will be the one to come see her daughter.

Oman is walking home when he meets a neighbor who asks what happened to his lip. Oman says it's nothing, and quickly asks if Dorina stopped by to see him. His friend says no. Oman is disappointed.

Later, Oman meets Lolo Minggoy and complains that Dorina didn't even say goodbye before leaving Tagaytay. Lolo tells him he didn't make a point of being there to say goodbye. He tells Oman that he's not demonstrating enough initiative.

Oman defends himself, saying he didn't know that they were leaving that soon. Oman asks Lolo how he is supposed to take care of Dorina if she's always trying to get away from him. He tells Lolo that he got the distinct feeling that Dorina no longer needs him.

Later that night, Dorina is in bed next to Bencho. She asks Bencho if she remembers what month it is -- because it's very near Adora's birthday. Bencho says they should surprise Adora. Dorina says she was thinking just the same thing. They try to think of a good surprise.

The next morning, Dorina and Bencho are sitting at the dining table when Adora comes down the stairs with Minda and asks them if they know what day it is. Bencho says it's a saturday, because she has no school. Dorina says it's one of Adora's chemo days. Adora says yes, that's true, but it's something else also.

Adora is surprised that they don't remember that it's her birthday, but she doesn't say anything. She and Minda leave to go to the hospital. Dorina and Bencho trade smiles and exchange high-fives. Their plan is in motion.

Adora is getting ready to leave the hospital after her chemotherapy. The doctor greets her happy birthday, saying that her birthday is in her medical chart. Other patients overhear and quickly greet Adora. Adora tells them she's eager to go home to be pampered by her family.

On the way home in the van, Adora is sitting next to Minda when she notices that Emilio is driving the wrong way. She asks him why they are taking this route. Emilio says they're just trying to avoid traffic.

A short distance later, Emilio pulls over to the side of the road, saying that the van's engine just died. He gets out of the van to check under the hood. Adora and Minda decide to get out of the car and stretch their legs and get some air.

Emilio makes a show of checking the van, then tells Adora that the engine must have overheated. He says they probably need to let it cool down. Adora worriedly says she needs the rest room. Minda tells her that there's a restaurant right behind them, and offers to accompany Adora inside so she can use the facilities.

Inside, the restaurant is so dark, and Adora comments that she can barely see where she's going. When they reach the top of the stairs, the lights suddenly come on. Family and friends have all gathered there yelling "Surprise!!"

Dorina is holding a cake with a lighted candle, which Adora happily blows out. Mother and daughter hug each other tightly.

During the surprise party, Oman dances around crazily on the dance floor garnering laughs from the Pineda family. He pulls Dorina and Bencho onto the floor to join him. Emilio and Minda get into the groove also. Adora sits at a side table, smiling at the sight of all her loved ones enjoying themselves.

Later that evening, Dorina and Bencho get on the microphone and greet Adora happy birthday. Dorina tells Adora that they had a hard time thinking of what gift to give her. She says to the guests gathered that Adora never wished for or longed for material things. Her life revolved around her two daughters, and she's always doing everything she can to help them achieve their dreams.

Dorina apologizes to Adora and says they could only think of this as a way to thank her: Dorina and Bencho sing "Kanta Tayo" together. Tears fill Adora's eyes while she listens to their song, as she recalls the earlier, tougher times when she was raising her two children.

At the end of the song, Adora stands up to hug her two daughters while the guests at the party applaud.

Later at the party, Adora tells Dorina and Bencho that she's really happy with their surprise. Oman sits at a nearby table and Dorina goes to sit with him. She tells him it's good that he was able to come. He says he's never turned down an invitation to a party like this before so of course he would come.

Oman says he was actually surprised that they remembered to invite him. Dorina asks him how he can not be invited when he's practically family. Oman says that in Tagaytay, she seemed different. And he says they left without saying goodbye, when he had been planning to invite her to join them on a picnic.

Dorina expresses surprise at this news and apologizes. She tells him that she actually went to say goodbye but he seemed busy with Kylie. He looks puzzled and asks her what they were doing. Dorina awkwardly says -- you just seemed busy. To escape the conversation, she gets up saying she's going to get something to eat.

In his office, Larry tells Lavinia that her movie is still doing well at the box office. She asks him if he thinks she can be a box office queen. He says yes, because movie offers have been coming in for her, this time from major movie outfits.

He says he thinks she can become an established actress. She asks him if it means she can one day earn an acting award. He says it's certainly possible. He assures he that he'll have Libby issue press releases to ensure that the jurors know all about her.

Larry tells Lavinia that he wants her to be the ultimate package -- the sensational singing star, and the sensational movie actress. Before long, she alone will reign at the top.

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