Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Episode 20.3

Dorina is horrified to see that Adora has lost all her hair. Adora quickly tries to cover her head with the bandana, but Dorina hugs her and assures her that it's okay.

As they both cry, Dorina asks for Adora's forgiveness. She says she knows Adora doesn't want to see them crying. But Adora says it's okay, that it's not good to hide their feelings. They'll both feel better after a good cry.

Adora admits to being selfish because she cannot bear to see her children sad, because she cannot bear the thought of leaving her children.

She says she's still fighting to stay alive, but it's not in their hands anymore. Only God knows what will happen. Adora says Dorina should be ready for anything. Dorina cries as she she says she is simply not ready to accept losing Adora.

Adora tries to reassure Dorina by reminding her that she has another mother. Dorina grows even sadder at the thought of Rosamia. She shakes her head and says Rosamia does not want her. Adora urges Dorina to tell Rosamia that Adora is ill, so Rosamia will come and take care of her. Dorina says she doesn't want to make Rosamia come back and take care of her just because it's an obligation because Rosamia will one day grow to hate her for it. She says it's better that Rosamia doesn't know.

Dorina pulls herself together and assures Adora that she'll be okay because she has a mother who loved her. And Emilio is there, her father. They hug tightly.

Rosamia opens the door of her hotel room and Zossimo is there. She asks him to come in and forgive the state of her room. Zossimo asks her what her plans are, if she intends to hide the rest of her life. Rosamia reveals that she has found a job outside the country, and that she will be singing again. She just wanted to tell him so he won't worry about her.

Zossimo asks her when she expects to return. Rosamia says it's likely she won't ever be back Zossimo is quiet, obvious unhappy at this news.

Rosamia asks him to tell Dorina that she's okay, that she shouldn't worry. Zossimo urges Rosamia to tell Dorina herself, directly. Rosamia confesses that she doesn't have the courage to face Dorina. She believes it's better this way. Zossimo disagrees. He says she's punishing herself and making life difficult for Dorina. Dorina loves her and needs her.

Rosamia disagrees. She says Dorina doesn't need a mother who will drag her down... and that's the only thing that will happen should Rosamia become a part of Dorina's life. It's better this way.

Barbara is at home watching TV when a news break interrupts the program. Barbara is horrified to hear the newscaster announce that Lavinia has been the victim of an attempted rape by Larry. Barbara immediately calls for Rita, who rushes out of the kitchen.

Barbara worriedly tells Rita the news. Rita is shocked and asks where Lavinia might be. Barbara says the newcast didn't say. Barbara asks Rita to call Lavinia so they can find out what happened. Rita tries to call but Lavinia does not answer her cellphone.

Dorina and Nico are at Zoni's office. Nico tells her that Lavinia is in the hospital. He angrily mutters that he'll kill Larry for this.

Dorina suggests to Nico that they cancel the concert because Lavinia won't be able to handle it. She says that Lavinia needs their help right now. Nico asks her if she's sure. Dorina says they're talking about Lavinia's life. It would not be right if they pushed through with the concert.

Zossimo enters the office just then. Nico asks him if he has heard the news. Zossimo says yes, that he heard on the radio on his way back to the office. Nico asks Zossimo to hold the fort while he goes visit Lavinia at the hospital.

After Nico leaves, Zossimo tells Dorina that they need to talk. He tells her that he met with Rosamia. Dorina is excited at the news and immediately asks him to take her to see Rosamia, but Zossimo says he can't, because Rosamia doesn't want to see her.

Dorina is hurt. She asks him if Rosamia hates her. Zossimo says no, that Rosamia hates herself. She feels like she's useless and not worthy to be Dorina's mother, that Dorina has every reason to be ashamed of her.

Dorina says Rosamia has misunderstood. She asks Zossimo again to take her to see Rosamia. Zossimo tells her that it's too late, because Rosamia has left already... and she's not coming back.

Lavinia is surrounded by reporters in her hospital room. She tells them that she went through an ordeal, but she's a fighter and she will not just give up.

Oman returns home to find Dorina playing with the neighborhood kids. He asks her why she's there. Dorina says this is the only place she knows where she can relax and have fun and clear her mind.

He says that's good because she's been so serious lately. He asks her how she is. She says she doesn't want to talk about her life right now and asks him instead to tell her what's new with him.

She asks if he will work in Iloilo. Oman asks her if Kylie told her. He says he's still thinking about it, and asks her opinion. Dorina says if the offer is good, why should he not accept it?

Oman asks if he should accept it even if it will take him away from here. Dorina forces herself to says if it's good for him, then it's okay.

At the hospital, a reporter asks Lavinia about her plans for the concert. Lavinia responds by saying she's already said she's a fighter. She won't let other people take advantage of her current situation, so the concert will push through. Nico is standing in the room behind all the reporters and hears her answer.

Later, after all the reporters have left the room, only Nico and Lavinia are together. Nico is carrying a large bouquet of red roses. With grave concern, he asks Lavinia if Larry hurt her. Lavinia says she was able to stop Larry before he could do anything.

Nico urges Lavinia to rest. She says she can't because there's too much that still needs to be done. He tells her that she shouldn't feel obligated to push through with the concert, because people will understand if she doesn't perform. He offers to take care of everything.

Lavinia misunderstands. She becomes upset and pushes him away. She says she thought he came because he was concerned, when in reality, he just wanted to be sure that she wouldn't perform at the concert. Nico denies this. He tells her she's the reason he came, and that he's concerned about her.

Lavinia doesn't believe him. She says that Nico just wants to be sure that Dorina will have the concert all to herself. Well, she won't allow it because she's worked too hard to get to where she is now. She refuses to quit.

Nico steps closer to her and asks her to stop thinking about her career, just this once. Lavinia pushes him away again and says her career is all she has left. She's lost Rita, she's lost Barbara, and she's also lost Nico. Her career is the only thing that keeps her going. So no matter what happens she will not let it go.

Nico tells her that only one thing is important to her, and she's never going to change. Lavinia agrees and says she's never going to change, so he might as well accept it. As Lavinia glares at him, Nico backs down and leaves, but not without turning back for one final look at her.

Oman tells Dorina she's pushing him away. Dorina denies this and says she just thinks the opportunity is good for him. Plus it will give him a chance to be with Kylie, which is what he wants.

Oman asks Dorina what she wants. She hesitates before quickly saying that whatever he wants is whatever she wants. Oman grows frustrated and asks Dorina to just speak frankly. Dorina tells him she can't decide for him. Oman says he's not asking her to decide for him. He just wants to know what she wants... for him to go or to stay. He says he's right there for her.

Dorina hesitates, then says she'll support his decision, whatever it may be, because that's what friends are for. Disappointed, Oman asks her if that's really what she wants. Dorina says again -- I want whatever it is you want. Oman looks at her for a moment, then finally says he doesn't get her at all. He leaves to enter his dorm room.

At the Pineda home, Adora answers a knock on her door to find Rosamia on the doorstep. She's pleased to see Rosamia and says that Dorina is already asleep, but she'll be happy to wake Dorina for Rosamia.

Rosamia says no, and explains that she deliberately came at this hour so she wouldn't have to talk to Dorina. Her objective is to speak to Adora.

After they both sit down on the couch, Adora hands Rosamia a ticket to Dorina's concert, saying it's a front row seat. Rosamia turns it down, saying she won't be able to watch it. Adora urges her to keep it, in case she changes her mind.

Rosamia explains that she's leaving on the night of Dorina's concert. She's just stopping by to thank Adora for everything she's done for Dorina. She's been a good mother, she raised Dorina well, and she loves Dorina completely. Rosamia says she probably wouldn't have done as good a job if Dorina had been with her.

Adora says that's not true. She says she knows how much Rosamia loves Dorina, that Rosamia would do anything for her daughter. Which is why she thinks Rosamia should not leave.

Rosamia says she would only ruin Dorina's life if she stayed, that she would only bring Dorina problems. Adora says that's not true, because Dorina needs Rosamia, she needs a mother.

Rosamia replies that Adora is there. Adora counters by saying she won't be there forever. It looks like Adora is about to reveal her illness, but Rosamia interrupts her, saying there's nothing Adora could say that would change her mind. Adora is torn. Finally, she accepts Rosamia's decision and asks the singer if she would like to say goodbye to her daughter first.

The door to Dorina's bedroom opens, and Rosamia enters quietly. Dorina is already in bed, asleep. Rosamia stands beside the bed and fights tears as she watches her sleeping daughter. She recalls earlier, happier times with baby Emilia Rose, and later when she meets Dorina and mentors her.

Rosamia softly tells Dorina she loves her, then leans down to kiss her sleeping daughter. Dorina wakes just then to find Rosamia standing beside her bed.

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