Post by northboundtrain on Dec 9, 2015 23:21:28 GMT -5
(IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode was split into two for Netflix -- 1x2 "La Costurera" ("The Seamstress") and Netflix 1x3 "Alejate de Mi" ("Stay Away From Me"). For more information about the differences between the Netflix and Spanish versions of the show, please see this thread.)
Brief Episode Summary: Alberto officially inherits Velvet and gets engaged to Ana. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Alberto learns that Velvet is facing bankruptcy. Family friend Gerardo Otegui offers to give Alberto the money to save Velvet, but only if Alberto agrees to marry Gerardo's daughter, Cristina, who has been in love with Alberto for years. Alberto initially refuses, but when Ana learns of the deal, she breaks off their engagement and urges Alberto to marry Cristina if it will save Velvet. Alberto reluctantly agrees and becomes engaged to Cristina, while a heartbroken Ana prepares to leave Madrid for a new job out of town.
ALSO...
* Clara applies for and is accepted for the job of Alberto's new secretary; she and Mateo begin a flirtation.
* Rita kisses Pedro, which surprises both of them and leads to much awkwardness.
* A new sales clerk, Max, arrives at Velvet.
* Gloria and Patricia fume about Alberto's takeover of Velvet.
* Creepy Don Francisco convinces Mateo to give Luisa her job back.
Velvet 1x2 "Y llegó ella"
English Title: "And She Came"
SUMMARY
Brief Episode Summary: Alberto officially inherits Velvet and gets engaged to Ana. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Alberto learns that Velvet is facing bankruptcy. Family friend Gerardo Otegui offers to give Alberto the money to save Velvet, but only if Alberto agrees to marry Gerardo's daughter, Cristina, who has been in love with Alberto for years. Alberto initially refuses, but when Ana learns of the deal, she breaks off their engagement and urges Alberto to marry Cristina if it will save Velvet. Alberto reluctantly agrees and becomes engaged to Cristina, while a heartbroken Ana prepares to leave Madrid for a new job out of town.
ALSO...
* Clara applies for and is accepted for the job of Alberto's new secretary; she and Mateo begin a flirtation.
* Rita kisses Pedro, which surprises both of them and leads to much awkwardness.
* A new sales clerk, Max, arrives at Velvet.
* Gloria and Patricia fume about Alberto's takeover of Velvet.
* Creepy Don Francisco convinces Mateo to give Luisa her job back.
SOUNDTRACK
SONG: "If Only You Knew" (Ronald Dunlap, Scott Nickoley and Stephen Lang)
SCENE: Alberto surprises Ana with a gorgeous display at the mansion's swimming pool
SONG: "Falling In Love" [OPENING THEME SONG] (Alba Llibre and Lucio Godoy)
SCENE: The Velvet workers celebrate Ana's engagement
SONG: "She's Got Me Now" (Laurent Lombard)
SCENE: Ana, Alberto, and the Velvet workers dance in the workroom as Emilio watches from the door
SONG: "Simply Beauty" (Tony Kinsey)
SCENE: Gerardo proposes to Alberto that he marry Cristina
Songs Credited as Being in the Episode But Not Matched Up To A Scene Yet:
"Swinging Low" (Henrik Wikstorm and Steve Martin)
"I Love a New Song" (Lionel Wendling)
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