Episode 19.4

Nico and the indie movie producer are talking at a restaurant about Lavinia's movie. The producer asks Nico if he's heard that the movie is doing well at the box office. It means that Nico's investment will make money. Nico acknowledges the statement but says he didn't involve himself in the movie because of the investment. The producer asks -- don't tell me you invested because of Lavinia? Nico just sighs deeply.

Larry and Lavinia enter the restaurant just then. Lavinia spots them and quickly misreads the situation. She approaches Nico's table and cattily says that she knew all along that Dorina was just acting the other day on TV (when she made her plea to Rosamia). She must want to be an actress, like Lavinia.

Nico tells her that nothing is further from the truth. Lavinia doesn't believe him. She says Dorina is always following in her footsteps. But there's just one problem with that strategy -- Dorina is always behind Lavinia... like a puppy following her around. She laughs and leaves.

The indie producer asks Nico if Lavinia still doesn't know that her movie wouldn't have happened without Nico's help. Nico advises the producer to just ignore her.

At Dorina's rehearsals, Rita and Jack are helping Dorina finalize her song line-up when Kylie and Oman arrive. Oman asks if it will disturb them if they stayed and watch. Dorina quickly says it's no problem at all, and even invites Kylie to join their "jamming". Kylie is thrilled and immediately runs over to stand beside Dorina. Oman pulls out Kylie's phone and starts taking photos at Kylie's request.

At the restaurant at her own table with Larry, Lavinia asks him how the ticket sales are doing. He says that Dorina's sales are stronger after she appeared on TV with her plea to Rosamia. But he assures her not to worry because they've made it look like Lavinia's tickets are selling more, because he bought all her tickets. Lavinia is shocked and worried. She says that if he's got all the tickets, how will her fans be able to enter the concert? He says he'll give those tickets away to people.

Lavinia is angry at this. She says of course people will go because it's free. But it doesn't prove that she's the reason they're going. She tells him to fix this otherwise she will not speak to him again. She gets up and leaves.

While she is outside waiting for her car, Lavinia sees the indie producer exit the restaurant. She approaches him and asks if he has plans to get Dorina as an actress. The producer says no. Lavinia is pleased. She tells him that if he gets Dorina as an actress, he can be sure she won't act in any of his movies again.

He tells her it doesn't matter, because he no longer wants to work with a hot-tempered diva like her. He goes on to reveal that he first offered the role to Dorina but she wasn't interested, and that Nico suggested they offer the role to Lavinia. Furthermore, when the film went over budget because of Lavinia's unprofessionalism, it was Nico who stepped in as a silent investor, which is why the movie was completed.

Lavinia is shocked. The producer tells her that without Nico, the movie would have been shelved, and there would have been no career revival for her. The producer's assistant interrupts just then with a phone call for him, and he leaves Lavinia standing on the curb still in shock.

The rehearsals are going well. Dorina walks up to Oman during a break and says that Kylie is something else -- she never runs out of energy. Oman just smiles. After a moment's hesitation, Dorina asks him how his relationship with Kylie is progressing. She reminds him that he once told her that they seemed to be hitting it off. She tells him that they seem be a good match. She goes on to say that even though Kylie and Oman have only known each other a short time, they seem like.... Oman says -- like us?

Dorina is quiet for a moment then she tells him that he shouldn't let Kylie go. He asks Dorina if she thinks he should court Kylie. Dorina forces herself to nod. Oman asks her to confirm -- so it's Kylie? There's no one else who would be a good match for me? Dorina hesitates then says she thinks Kylie would be good for him. She forces a smile.

At La Calma's office, Libby is updating Lavinia on her gown fitting schedule, but Lavinia is lost in thought and not paying attention. Libby has to call Lavinia's name before Lavinia finally rouses herself to ask Libby if she knew that Nico suggested to the indie producer that he cast Lavinia. Libby expresses surprise. Lavinia also informs Libby that Nico is the movie's silent investor. Libby says she's confused as to why Nico would do that. Lavinia smiles as she says she knows why -- it can only mean that Nico still loves her.

Dorina leaves the rehearsal room and sees Kylie sitting outside by herself. Kylie says that Oman is still trying to hail a cab outside. Dorina seizes the opportunity to ask Kylie to take good care of Oman. Kylie misunderstands. She says -- so he told you (referring to Oman's job offer)... that good because that means he's already agreed.

Kylie asks Dorina if she's okay with this, because Dorina will no doubt miss Oman. Dorina agrees, but says that life's really like that. They can't be together all the time for the rest of their lives.

Kylie tells her not to worry since there's Internet connectivity at the hacienda, they can still email each other. They can still chat. That way he won't seem too far away.

Dorina is confused and surprised. She asks Kylie -- too far away? Kylie says -- yes, when he's working in Iloilo at our hacienda.

Dorina is even more surprised -- she asks Kylie to confirm that she said Iloilo. Kylie says yes -- and she is now also confused. She says she thought Oman had already told Dorina. Kylie is dismayed to realize that she had misunderstood. She asks Dorina not to let Oman know that she had let slip the info, because he'll be angry with her.

Just then Oman walks in to say that the cab has arrived. Kylie thanks Dorina again for letting her join the rehearsals, saying she enjoyed herself. Kylie and Oman leave.

Lavinia asks Libby if Dorina's ticket sales continue to be brisk. Libby says yes, because Zoni has been promoting continuously on radio, tv, and print. Libby says she advised Larry to do the same thing, but Larry decided to spend the advertising money on Lavinia's tickets instead. She says Larry's not thinking.

Lavinia says she doesn't want the concert venue to be filled with Dorina's fans. She says they have to do something about this. Libby asks her for ideas. Lavinia thinks for a moment then says she'll take care of it.

Nico is at his office when the door opens and Lavinia enters. He asks her what she's doing there and if Larry is with her. Lavinia says Larry doesn't know she's there. She tells him that she knows everything -- that Nico is the silent partner that saved the movie, and saved her career.

Nico says he only invested in the movie. Lavinia says he's lying... that she knows why he did all this. It's because he still loves her. Nico does not acknowledge the statement. He asks her if that's all she came here to say, forcing Lavinia to get to the point -- she asks Nico to drop Dorina, to destroy Dorina.

Nico is repulsed. He asks her if she's that desperate. Lavinia says yes. She says that if Nico does this, she'll marry him. She insists that he still loves her, and confesses that she still loves him. She asks him to do this for them, so they can be happy together.

When Nico doesn't believe her, Lavinia assures him that it's true. She still loves him up to now. Nico asks about Larry. Lavinia confesses that she never loved him, that Nico is the only man she ever loved. Nico asks her if she just used Larry in the same way she just used Nico. Lavinia denies this. She insists that she loves him. She pleads for him to believe her.

Nico says he really didn't want to say this to her: but he had given up a long time ago. Now angry, Lavinia asks him when she gave up on him -- was it when he fell in love with his protege, who is merely her fan. Nico angrily tells her to leave Dorina out of this because she knows full well that there's nothing between him and Dorina.

Lavinia angrily asks him how she can do that when he still sides with Dorina even though it's Lavinia he loves. She calls Dorina an alley cat. Nico, now angry, tells Lavinia that her problem is she's always riding around in her airconditioned car. She's never tried walking on the street, which is why she doesn't realize that on an ordinary street, you can sometimes find gold.

Venomously, Lavinia tells him that if this is a declaration of war, she accepts the challenge. And on the night of the concert, she will take pleasure in showing him just how she will shove his precious Dorina back into the dirt she crawled out of. Lavinia walks out.

Later that night, Oman is sitting alone playing the guitar and singing "Bakit Ba Ganyan". At home, Dorina takes out a box and pulls out a photo of herself with Oman. She remembers their earlier happy moments together -- her surprise birthday party, as well as the times she teased him about courting another girl.

She pulls a medal out of the box and recalls how Oman gave it to her after she fainted at her first singing contest.

She pulls a ring out of the box and remembers how it was Oman who gave it to her after winning the ring at an arcade game. She cries as she puts the ring on again.

At rehearsals the next day, Dorina sings "Sana'y Maghintay ang Walang Hanggan" with Jack on the keyboards. Zossimo is not pleased with the way she sounds and asks her if she's okay because she seems tired. Dorina explains that she didn't get a lot of sleep the night before. Zossimo patiently reminds her that the concert date is getting close and she has to take the rehearsals seriously. Dorina apologizes. Zossimo asks her to start again from the top.

Oman and Lolo Minggoy are playing chess. Lolo says that the job offer sounds good and asks if Oman is going to accept it. Oman says he's not sure.

Lolo asks him what Dorina's reaction was. Oman says he hasn't told Dorina because it seems like she doesn't care one way or another about what he does. Lolo asks him why he says that. Oman says Dorina's practically pushing him into Kylie's arms. She seems to want him to end up with Kylie. She's just saying that he doesn't stand a chance with her.

Lolo says if he stands no chance, that's okay. He advises Oman to go to Iloilo. It will broaden his world, and besides there are a lot of beautiful girls in Iloilo. He advises Oman to give himself a break. Oman just smiles then changes the subject by reminding Lolo that it's his turn to make a move on the chessboard.

Larry is signing forms at his office. He asks his secretary if Lavinia has arrived. She says no. He asks her to try reaching Lavinia on her cellphone. Just then, Lavinia walks in.

Larry reprimands her for being late, saying that the musicians have been waiting. Lavinia tells him not to start; she's not in the mood because she hardly got any sleep the night before.

He asks her where she was the night before. He reveals that he went to her house but she wasn't there. She also didn't answer his phone calls to her cellphone.

Lavinia simply says she was out. Larry asks her who she was with. Lavinia angrily stands up and asks him why he has so many questions. Just as irritated, Larry asks her why she's avoiding answering his questions. He accuses her of hiding something.

Lavinia denies it, then complains plaintively that they're not even married yet and already she feels like he's strangling her. She exits his office.

Adora and Minda are at the doctor's office waiting for their appointment. Minda says Dorina sent a text message saying she's on her way. Adora says to tell Dorina not to hurry since the doctor isn't there yet.

Minda asks Adora if she knows why the doctor asked to meet with them. Adora says it's probably just to update her on the status of her treatment. She is optimistic, saying she thinks the chemotherapy is working. Minda says the chemo better work especially with all the nasty side effects.

The doctor finally arrives and apologizes for being late because she had first conferred with another doctor about Adora's MRI results. With some hope in her voice, Adora says the results must be good.

The doctor breaks the bad news: the cancer has spread to her brain... there is metastasis. She sadly tells Adora that her days are numbered.

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