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"Guiding Light" 8/21 mini-cap: The return of NataliaNat is back! She walks up to the farmhouse and smiles. I think she’s happy she doesn’t have to wear those matronly black clothes and ugly scarves anymore. Father Ray is rehearsing his Sunday sermon, something about guilt I’m sure, and speak of the devil, Natalia walks in. Father Ray asks if Natalia discovered what God wants for her. Better yet, Natalia says faith gave her the strength to figure out what she wanted. Natalia looks for Olivia at the gym. She really has been at a nunnery otherwise she would have started at the bar. Natalia goes to the Beacon. She bops on the door-gasm calling out Olivia’s name. Natalia spots Olivia and Emma at the park. Liv turns to see Natalia and labors to exhale. Nat nervously begins with small talk then says she thought about Olivia every minute. Yeah, Liv thought about you, too, between the curious continuity and the gaggle of Goose. Liv cuts right to it and asks why she left. As if revealing what’s behind curtain number three, Natalia steps from behind the car and says, “I’m pregnant.” Nat says it’s Frank’s baby from just that one time. Well, that’s all it takes. That, and a production team without protection.
Olivia wants to know why she didn’t tell her. Because then it would have been real. That ‘s why she had to go away and think. Olivia says you left me and didn’t say anything. Natalia apologizes. Olivia interrupts and reiterates that Natalia left her. Natalia smiles and says she is excited about the baby, and now knows what she wants. She wants Olivia. Well, I guess we know where Natalia went on that retreat: Disneyland! Liv asks Natalia how could she leave, rip out her heart, just walk back in and expect everything to be the happiest place on earth?
Olivia tells Natalia she was falling apart but had to pull herself together for Emma. Then Natalia shows up and expects everything to revolve around her. Natalia says she doesn’t it want it to be all about her — she wants everything to be about Otalia for the rest of her life. How is Olivia supposed to know Natalia won’t run again? Natalia says she won’t because she loves her, and I’m waiting for Liv to say, “You said you loved me then!” But it doesn’t happen, so I’m adding it here. Olivia touches Natalia’s face and says she loves her and then quickly retreats. She tells Natalia she broke her new, untested heart and she won’t let her do it again. She doesn’t trust her. Liv walks away.
Natalia meets Frank at his house. Again Natalia enjoys stepping out from behind her car shocking people with her pregnancy. This time, however, she is talking to Inspector Clue-doh and she has to draw him pictures of an egg and sperm for it to sink in. Frank talks about getting married. Doris! Don your red, black, and white superhero cape. We need you. Natalia explains that she wants to raise the baby with Olivia. It’s ineveryone’s best interest. Frank doesn’t agree. Olivia runs to Josh, grabs him, and lasciviously kisses him. Sex. Now. Help her forget. Forget? That she is in love with Natalia. Huh? What? Oh, yeah, didn’t she mention that? Now Josh’s curiosity is erect, but that’s about it. Olivia reveals the origins of Otalia. They were going to come out at the barbecue, but Natalia left and they never got the chance. Josh asks if they ever, uh, and thousands ofOtalia fans answer in sedition, “No!” Olivia begins to kiss Josh again. Knowing Olivia is reconstructing her emotional fortress one sex act at a time, he declines to be her foreman. She needs a friend and he is there for her. He can’t be in the middle of a female love triangle, though most would be taking numbers as if at a deli. Olivia runs into Frank. They talk about the baby. Olivia croons an oldie but a goodie, you’re a good man, marry Nat. Frank reminds Olivia that he is merely the best-man; she is the better woman. Natalia wants her. The entire Cooper clan is at Company. Frank and Natalia tell them the good(?) news. Why is that family so damn loud...and annoying? It’s like living in a Faulkner novel. And then the question: Is there going to be a wedding? Nat says they haven’t planned anything. No! Don’t give that carnivorous clan fresh meat.
Olivia walks into her office and asks her assistant, “Keira, who sent the flowers?” Keira? Did Olivia hire Emma’s new friend from the spa? OK, GL, there are more names out there. We pay attention. Olivia reads the card. “I hope these flowers are as beautiful as you are.” A smile, oops.
Liv removes the flowers into the hallway and runs into Blake. Blake admits she knew about the pregnancy all along. Olivia asks again why Natalia didn’t tell her. Blake said Nat was scared. Her decisions affected both of them. At these times perhaps the last person you can talk to is the person you love. Often times answers come from the clarity of space. Good thing Blake resides along its outer limits. Natalia arrives at Liv’s office with her aphrodisiac-al cookies. Olivia says it will take more than Nat’s sweet treats to gain her trust again. Take your chocolate and fudge off. Natalia tells Olivia she knows that she needs to prove her love to her. What they have is good even though Olivia refuses to see it right now. Nat is determined and will keep coming back to make this work between them. OK, where is my "IDK Nat," and what have you done with her? This is a soap-twin ploy, right? If it is, I’m hoping the casted credentials of twin Nat has same-sex experience, less issues, and is in a rush to be more physical. One can hope. For updates and in-between Otalia postings go to www.mindschmootz.net. Submitted by on August 21, 2009 - 1:00pm. |
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Another great one
" Josh asks if they ever, uh, and thousands ofOtalia fans answer in sedition, “No!”
LOL. So true.
"OK, where is my "IDK Nat," and what have you done with her? This is a soap-twin ploy, right? If it is, I’m hoping the casted credentials of twin Nat has same-sex experience, less issues, and is in a rush to be more physical. One can hope."
We all hope on that one.
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You Don't Mess with my OFS!
"Natalia arrives at Liv’s
"Natalia arrives at Liv’s office with her aphrodisiac-al cookies. Olivia says it will take more than Nat’s sweet treats to gain her trust again. Take your chocolate and fudge off." -Best line ever.
I like the new Nat. I have less of a desire to smack her with a wet fish and tell her to grow a spine.
love it
as always i love your re-caps...it was a good weel 'cause we had nat back, and i am glad that she is the one that is stepping up to the plate...heres to hoping next week goes better
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'us. you/me. tarzan/jane. jane/jane.'
SuperNat Returns!
And this time, her spine's made of STEEL. But so is Olivia's resolve to protect herself. Looks like it will take more than just a couple of fancy flowers or Natalia's home baked Kryptonite Cookies to wear that down. But oh is it a delight to witness. Olivia's AT Field (™ Neon Genesis Evangelion) is already crackin'. Grovel, kung-fu ninja and woo, little hero turtle, woo and fight for your Boo.
Dry wit line of the week: "Again Natalia enjoys stepping out from behind her car shocking people with her pregnancy." I can almost hear her go "tadaa!" LOL. I really rather like BAMF!Natalia. She's a hottie.
anyone else?
did anyone else notice that after frank said he wanted to get married that nat just scoffed at the idea?
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'us. you/me. tarzan/jane. jane/jane.'
yeah..this was priceless
ok, just making sure i wasnt
ok, just making sure i wasnt the only one...cause there for a minute i thought i was losing my mind.
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'us. you/me. tarzan/jane. jane/jane.'
Yeah But Did You See What
Yeah But Did You See What Her Name Franks Daughters Face When Frank Suggested The Whole 'Lets Get Married' Proposal
Enjoying The New Me
"The entire Cooper clan is
"The entire Cooper clan is at Company. Frank and Natalia tell them the good(?) news. Why is that family so damn loud...and annoying?!?"
I feel the same way - can't stand them! Frank especially...sometimes Buzz can be okay - I used to love him with Jenna...or was it more that I loved Jenna? *sigh* But I feel sorry for poor Olivia - the thought of being tied to the Coopers because of Natalia's baby must be driving her absolutely crazy. Just when she thought they were free of Frank and his constant interruptions - you just know that he'll do the same with the baby! ARGH!!
Here's a thought - if the Coopers want a baby, let's give them Rafe...they all deserve each other..
give it away now...
Here's a thought - if the Coopers want a baby, let's give them Rafe...they all deserve each other..
I second that one!
I want more Super Nat and O "slowly" giving in
Loved the recap!!!! And gooooooooh Dimpels!!! We know you're a freaking super hero so watch out Liv here she comes!!! You'll fall head over heals, of course you'll put up a fight. She finaly grew a backbone facing the Goddess now grow one facing the Cooper clan and the rest of the world and we're home!!!!
Oh and sorry but hi everyone!!!
Loved recap and Feisty Nat is back! Yeah!!!
OMG, there are too many good lines in this one to chose...but these had me in stiches:
-As if revealing what’s behind curtain number three, Natalia steps from behind the car and says, “I’m pregnant.” Nat says it’s Frank’s baby from just that one time. Well, that’s all it takes. That, and a production team without protection. So damn true, LMAO
-Again Natalia enjoys stepping out from behind her car shocking people with her pregnancy. This time, however, she is talking to Inspector Clue-doh and she has to draw him pictures of an egg and sperm for it to sink in. LMFAO...Oh my god, this man is the most clueless human being on the face of the planet. It took him like 5 minutes to get it...cheesus!!
-Natalia arrives at Liv’s office with her aphrodisiac-al cookies. Olivia says it will take more than Nat’s sweet treats to gain her trust again. Take your chocolate and fudge off. Simply priceless...fudge off...bahahaha...but seriously, what does that woman lace her cookies with..I'm afraid everytime someone bites into them, LOL...maybe we should leave Frank and Father Eyebrow in a locked room with a box of those and watch the frireworks break loose...kill two birds with one cookie!
I'm so strung over with this week. I was on cloud nine on Monday, seeing Dimples look so heavenly and smiling and so sure about her choice when talking to Father Estupido and Blake. Was bitting my nails and brokenhearted on Tuesday at seeing her plans backfire with Liv's reaction and her being thrown for a loop. Was pulling my hair in anger at zombie-nat on Wednesday and her lack of spine with brat Rafe and that wedding line. And today my faith was restored again when Dimples snapped out of it and found her backbone (apparently it was entangled in one of her real pregnancy pre-fake pregnancy baby bump hiding scarves), and channeled the freaking superhero againl!! Happiness...angst...frustration...hair-pulling anger..hope...YEAH, OTALIA roller-coaster is definitely back, baby!!!
Lines that killed me this week from the show:
L: Take your cookies and go home. (evil but funny, LOL)
L: Chocolate chips cookies aren't going to make me trust you again. (LMAO)
N: I thought about you every minute.....You look beautiful!
N: I want everything to be about us. I want to be with you for the rest of my life.
N: I want to raise this baby with you. (yeah, I hate the baby too, but that was strangely sexy).
N: I want to let you know how I feel. I don't want a minute to go by without u knowing how much I love you.
Ahhhh...melts...melts.... :D Imma happy!!
What would make Olivia Trust Natalia Again ... One good guess!!!
I was amused that Natalia said to Olivia before walking out the office at the end of Friday's episode that she would figure out what would make Olivia trust and believe in her again.
The first thing that popped into my head to solve that question was, "WHY DON'T YOU KISS HER STUPID!!!"
Natalia KNOWS that Olivia is a very sensual woman and I don't know why she wouldn't think that making a physical overture of love and desire toward Olivia 'Freaking' Spencer as the number one answer to getting the two of them back together. Olivia also knows that Natalia has only had sex a few times with Gus and with Frank and for Natalia making this unbelievable loving and confident gesture of love would turn her. Again, a fairytale lesbionic kiss (with a bit of tongue thrown in there too!) is THE ONLY thing that is stopping Natalia and Olivia from living happily ever after (besides homophobic CBS ....)
"Why don't you kiss her Stupid"
:-)
After being so down with the way this story has been going, well, today's episode just lifted my spirits way back up. Your re-cap was the chocolate chip in my cookie. Funny, insightful, and as always, spot on!
Thank you so much, m.dawson, and great job!
Yeah, Liv thought about you,
Yeah, Liv thought about you, too, between the curious continuity and the gaggle of Goose. - Hahaha
I’m waiting for Liv to say, “You said you loved me then!” But it doesn’t happen, so I’m adding it here. - So true!
Now Josh’s curiosity is erect, but that’s about it. - HAHAHA
Josh asks if they ever, uh, and thousands of Otalia fans answer in sedition, “No!” - *sigh* *grumble*
Knowing Olivia is reconstructing her emotional fortress one sex act at a time, he declines to be her foreman. - Nice line!
He can’t be in the middle of a female love triangle, though most would be taking numbers as if at a deli. - Yeah,I don't think I could be so selfless. Josh must have inhuman willpower
And then the question: Is there going to be a wedding? Nat says they haven’t planned anything. No! Don’t give that carnivorous clan fresh meat. - Blech! Seriously. Shut that down right quick.
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"Normal is Boring" -Me
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Love the screen cap's!
Thanks for the recap! Always a treat to get your take on how things go down in Otalia land. So happy that there was a fresh take for you to write about with Natalia being back!
Going from "I don't trust you Day in the park" to "Happy Funtimes Cookie and Flowers Day" was fun this week.
Just wonder how much longer we see Natalia and Olivia kiss everyone else in Springfield except each other!
Look forward to your thoughts on next weeks stuff!
Best week in a long time gives good snark
Thanks M. Dawson for a fantastic return to the snark. Considering how dense the show is starting to get with the Otalia I could read you snark about it forever.
I hope something in the media pops up that keeps you in the AE ranks because you are so sharp and catch things that I miss - and I can be really snarky.
Great angst week - bring on the AE re-cap!
Can't wait til next week!
As Otalia comes to an end...
also
if you already don't, follow CC on twitter. she is going to be announcing some big news about Venice with Hope and Kimmy on Wed. night.
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'us. you/me. tarzan/jane. jane/jane.'
Crystal Chappell is awesome.
Though the woman could read a phone book and make it compelling, it sure is great to see her launch into a passionately angry scene like the one where she tells her she can trust Nat anymore. CC---you need to do a movie so you can put an oscar on that shelf with your Emmy.
Sick Of List For The Week: Rafe, cookies, Frankenbaby, and hearing the deafening sound of a time clock ticking off as GL nears an end. Will there be any time left for some happiness before CBS finally lets them kiss once and quick fade to black?
--Mari
Mari SanGiovanni
Author of: Greetings From Jamaica, Wish You Were Queer...
www.GreetingsFromJamaica.com
God I love Josh!