News Stand Alert -- October 2005

The Qpids Final Four Loveteams are featured in an article in the October 2005 issue of Star Studio Magazine.



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Qpids Grand Finals

CF's Note: Major spoilers ahead. Do not read if you want to watch this show firsthand.

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Grand Finals Format

1. Show opening -- opening song number "Ewan Ko" by Soapdish, then they're joined by the Final 4 Loveteams to sing "Dito sa Puso Ko" (Rock version).

2. The Criteria. Anne and Luis explain the basis for selecting the Ultimate Loveteam.

3. Love Council is introduced: Direk Olive Lamasan, Direk Joey Reyes, Direk Lauren Dyogi

4. Live performances of the 4 loveteam theme songs in this order:
- Michael Cruz (Crazy for You),
- Sheryn Regis (Araw-Gabi),
- Mark Bautista (Kung Alam Mo Lang), and
- Nikki Bacolod (I'll Never Go)
while scenes or clips from each love team's story is aired.

6. Final four loveteams give their Final Messages and Gifts to each other in this order: JilWyn, JaRla, MhyZel, PawEl

7. Nikki Gil sings When you Find Your Voice as we look back on the past five Heartbreak Nights and see scenes from the PreFinals interviews

8. Love Council shares their feedback with the Final 4 loveteams

9. Winner of Voter's Choice award is announced

10. Winner of Ultimate Loveteam title is announced

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Grand Finals Scoring

1. Ultimate Loveteam is still decided based on 50% text/PLDT votes and 50% Love Council's score

2. The loveteam that receives the most votes receives the Voter's Choice award

3. The 50% Love Council votes considered kilig chemistry, acting chemistry, and loveteam potential.

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Grand Finals Results

1. Ultimate Loveteam: PawEl

2. Voter's Choice: JaRla (41% of Votes)

Info on the QPIDS Grand Finals Episode

Ngayong Linggo, September 25, malalaman na rin sa wakas kung sino ang mananalong GRAND LOVETEAM sa first and only reality TV search on Philippine television, ang QPIDS.

Sino kaya sa tambalan nina Paw Diaz at Mikel Campos (PAWEL), Mhyco Aquino at Hazel Ann Mendoza (MHYZEL), Janus del Prado at Carla Loren (JARLA), at Jill Yulo at Alwyn Uytingco (JILWYN) ang magwawagi sa puso ng mga manonood at ng Final Love Council na kinabibilangan ng ABS-CBN management? Siguradong lahat aabangan yan sa Qpids, pagkatapos ng ASAP Fanatic sa ABS-CBN.

The Qpids Finals will be hosted by the Kampanerang Kuba loveteam na sina Anne Curtis at Luis Manzano with special performances by Mark Bautista, Nikki Bacolod, Michael Cruz, Nikki Gil, Soapdish, at Sheryn Regis.

Ang Qpids ay masasabi na ring groundbreaking show on Philippine television sa pagiging kauna-unahan at kaisa-isang reality loveteam search ng bansa. Sa loob ng limang buwan, tayo ay pinakilig, pinaiyak at pinatawa ng mga 18 Prince Charmings at 9 Love Princesses hanggang sa sila ay naging 9 loveteams at ngayon ay Final 4 loveteams na lang.

Siyempre proud ang lahat ng cast and staff sa programang ito dahil kung tutuusin, hanggang 10 weeks lang dapat ang binigay na timeline ng ABS-CBN management para sa show. Pero dahil sa overwhelming support ng mga tao, na-extend ito at umabot ng 19 weeks. Kaya taos pusong pasasalamat ng bumubuo ng show sa lahat ng mga tagahanga ng Qpids.

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FINAL FOUR LOVETEAM, PAWEL. Ang tambalang Paw Diaz at Mikel Campos na siguro ang tinatawag na “most beautiful” loveteam sa Final 4, ayon na rin sa description ng mga dating love council members during the Qpids’ Elimination Specials. Pero alam nyo ba na ito palang dalawang ‘to ay hindi nag-iimikan noong mga unang araw nila bilang magka loveteam? Naaangasan raw kasi si Paw kay Mikel habang nahihiya naman ang binata sa nauna. Pero nagbago ang lahat ng minsan mag show sila sa Cagayan De Oro at na-inspire sila sa dami ng mga taong sumusuporta sa kanila. Para sa mga fans, naisipan nilang kailangan nilang patatagin ang kanilang samahan para na rin sa ikakabuti nila. Mula noon, hindi na napapaghiwalay ang dalawa. Very promising ang loveteam na ito para sa amin because they definitely have the looks to be the next leading actor and actress. Sa ngayon, abala ang dalawa sa shooting ng Star Cinema movie na All About Love where they are cast members. Frequent guest din si Mikel Campos sa My Juan and Only kung saan regular si Paw Diaz. Dahil nga pala sa Qpids kinuha si Mikel para sa isang ngayo’y sobrang sikat nang shampoo commercial.

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FINAL FOUR LOVETEAM, JILWYN. Kakaiba ang naging love story nina Jill Yulo at Alwyn Uytingco. Magkasama na ang dalawa noon sa Sarah The Teen Princess pero hindi nag-uusap ang dalawa. Maging sa mga first few weeks ng Qpids ay ayaw rin nila sa isa’t isa. Siguro ay dahil meron pang girlfriend noon si Alwyn at si Jill naman ay may gusto kay Carlo Aquino. Pero sabi nga nila, love moves in mysterious ways dahil noong naospital si Jill dahil sa isang aksidente caused by a dance stunt na ginawa niya sa ASAP Fanatic, bigla nalang na-realize ni Alwyn na hindi pala niya kayang makita si Jill na nahihirapan. Little does he know na may special feelings na pala siya para sa dalaga. Because of their looks, sinasabing next Jericho at Kristine raw itong sina Jill at Alwyn and with their talents, sigurado kaming hindi malayong marating nila yun. Talaga ngang malaki ang potensyal ng loveteam ng dating child actor now certified matinee idol Alwyn Uytingco at ang dating kontrabida pero ngayon ay bida nang si Jill Yulo.

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FINAL FOUR LOVETEAM, MHYZEL. Isa siguro sa matatawag na success story ng Qpids ang tambalang Mhyco Aquino at Hazel Ann Mendoza. Kahit hindi pa tapos ang Qpids, kasama na ang dalawa sa upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye na Gulong ng Palad, patunay lang na nakikitaan ng ABS-CBN management ng malaking potensyal ang loveteam nila. Pero alam nyo ba na kahit sobrang close na ang dalawa, hindi pa rin nawawala ang selos ni Hazel sa dating ka-love triangle nila ni Mhyco sa Qpids na ang baguhang si Andrea Torres? Mga isang linggo ring hindi nag-usap ang dalawa mula ng nagkatampuhan dahil sa selos ni Hazel sa nakita nyang parasailing date nina Mhyco at Andrea sa isa sa mga past episodes ng Qpids. Pero ngayon ay okay na sila at going very strong na rin ang kanilang tandem. Sinasabing sila ang pinakamasa among the FINAL 4 loveteams at ang magiging next Juday at Wowie especially ngayong cast members sila ng isang upcoming afternoon teleserye.

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FINAL FOUR LOVETEAM, JARLA. Nakakaantig ang ibinunyag ni Carla Loren ng Qpids na meron palang isang batang umiidolo sa kanya na namatay dahil sa kumplikasyon sa kidney. Naiyak si Carla habang kinikwento na ang tanging hiling lang ng bata sa kanya ay ang maibati niya ito sa telebisyon at hindi niya ito naitupad dahil pumanaw na nga ang bata bago pa man siya nagkaroon ng pagkakatong mabati ito. Super thankful naman ang kanyang ka-“labsteam” na si Janus sa Qpids dahil dito nadiscover ng mga tao ang kanyang comedic skills. Dati kasi ay kilala lang itong si Janus bilang serious dramatic actor. Ang tambalan nina Janus at Carla ang sinasabing next Maricel at William. Isa rin sila sa pinakapopular na loveteams sa Final 4 sa pagiging consistently high in the audience votes.

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QPIDS LOVE INTRIGA. Hindi lang pala sa reel life nabuo ang love stories ng Qpids kundi pati sa real life rin. Sa loob ng limang buwan ng taping ng Qpids, nagkadevelopan na rin sa isa’t isa ang ibang cast members mula ordinary friendship to being special friends.

Sa Qpids unang inamin ng hosts na sina Luis Manzano at Anne Curtis na naging sila dati for 3 months. Dun nga nagsimula ang tawagan nila ng Nippy at Manzano sa isa’t isa. Dahil sa Qpids nabuo at nakilala ang tambalan nina Luis at Anne na ngayon ay sikat na sikat na bilang tambalang Pablo at Imang sa toprating show na Kampanerang Kuba. Mayroon na rin silang pelikula ngayon sa Star Cinema na tentatively titled All About Love.

Sa Qpids rin nagkakilala at nagka developan sina Karel Marquez at Gabb Drilon. Inamin naman ni Gabb na dati pa nyang crush si Karel kaya nung sila ay naging official loveteam, sobrang happy ang binata. Through Qpids, naging leading man ni Karel si Gabb sa music video ng kanyang hit song “Pangarap Ka” na included sa Singles Album ng Star Records. Ito rin ang theme song ng koreanobelang “Oh Feel Young” na pinapalabas ngayon sa ABS-CBN bago mag Home Boy.

Sa Qpids rin unang nakilala ng publiko ang mga gwapitong kambal ng beteranong si Bembol Roco na sina Dominic at Felix Roco, two of the most promising young actors and favorite cover boys ng mga teen magazines ngayon. Naging miyembro rin sila ng Star Circle Batch 13 after mai-launch sa Qpids. Balita nami’y naging mag-MU sina Felix Roco at ang kanyang ka loveteam na si Isabel Blaesi dahil sa show na to.

Proud rin ang Qpids sa mga naging cast members nito na talagang umuusbong ang mga career ngayon. Kasama na rito sina Vanessa Gomez na ngayon ay cast member na ng Panday, talented and promising young actress Pauleen Luna, si Isabel Blaesi na balita namin ay papasok na rin sa Vietnam Rose, at ang mga talented young actors na sina John Wayne Sace at Carlo Aquino.

Watch the Qpids Grand Finals -- LIVE

Qpids fans are invited to watch the Qpids Grand Finals LIVE on September 22, 2005 (Thursday) at ABS-CBN Studio 1.

Gates will open at 5pm. Taping will start at 8pm. Come early because seats are limited!

Qpids Finals mentioned on Star Patrol

The upcoming Qpids Grand Finals was mentioned on today's episode of TV Patrol. Looks like a press conference was held at ABS-CBN.

However, no new footage was aired. Scenes from the Qpids Pre-Finals Special Episode were shown while Phoemela Barranda was reporting.

Episode 18.0

This post contains episode highlights for Qpids Episode 18.0 -- the Pre-Finals Special (Primer for Grand Finals).

CF's Note: Angelica is back in school so a detailed summary will not be available for this episode.

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The episode opened with host Luis Manzano introducing the episode and explaining that the purpose of the Pre-Finals episode is to give us all a chance to remember the events that are leading up the Grand Finals.

The Recap

The first part of the episode was essentially a recap of the events in Subic. We saw scenes from the many LOVEntures that the 9 princesses and 18 prince charmings experienced -- including The Tug of Love, the Dance, the Zoobic Loventure, Mr. Qpido's Choice, and the Race of Hearts.

Luis then introduced what he calls the five most memorable scenes from the show as they were aired one by one.

The Interviews

Each loveteam was then interviewed separately, in the following sequence: PawEl, MhyZel, JilWyn, then JaRla.

The Wrap-up

To wrap up the episode, all final four loveteams gathered together and they had an opportunity to share their messages for each other. They ended the session with a group hug.

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Luis: Loveteams, bago pa dumating ang takdang araw, I want to congratulate you for making it this far. Just the fact na umabot kayo dito ay winners na talaga kayo, kaya congratulations!

However, on Sunday, isa sa ating final four loveteams ang magwawagi sa puso ninyo at sa ating Grand Love Council. Kanino kina MhyZel, JaRla, PawEl at JilWyn ang magiging ultimate kilig-loveteam ng bayan? Malalaman natin yan sa Qpids Final Union of Hearts sa September 22, Studio 1 at 5pm. Kaya guys, you're all invited sa finale episode ng pambansang kilig show... ano pa? but Qpids... dito ang puso niyo.

Episode 17.0

Today's episode is called "Tumbang Preso," and it is the final part of the drama loventure for the 4 loveteams.

CF's Note: Episode summary text courtesy of Angelica. Thank you!

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Prologue

Janus (voiceover): Nung bata pa kami, simple lang ang patakaran sa buhay. Tamaan mo yung lata, panalo ka.

The episode opens with a scene from the past, with four young boys running around playing Tumbang Preso, when suddenly, young Alwyn collapses and everyone rushes to his side.

Janus (voiceover): Pero sa buhay na 'to, may mga laban talaga na hindi maipapanalo... minsan pa nga, ikaw ang matatamaan at matutumba.

Paw's aunt comes rushing out from their shop, and she screams. Everyone struggles to carry Alwyn away to find help.

Janus (voiceover): Dumating na yata ang araw na yun para sakin...

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The Present

The scene shifts back to the present, where Janus and Carla are nervously waiting at her house for the arrival of her parents, Congressman and Mrs. Loren. Janus asks Carla if she's okay, and if she really thinks this is the right time for him to be meeting her parents.

She hesitates and smiles, and then gets up to fix his hair. Janus asks her also if his sideburns look fine. Then, they spot her parents and their entourage of bodyguards. They run up to her parents, Carla greets her father with a kiss, and her mother with an embrace. She introduces Janus to her parents; Janus and her father shake hands, but as soon as she reveals that he's her boyfriend, her father lets go.

Janus (voiceover): At ngayon, baka ako naman nainatake sa puso sa kaba...

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Later that evening, Janus meets with Alwyn, Mikel, and Mhyco, and tells them not to miss the party tomorrow night, because he's counting on them for moral support. They all say yes, and Alwyn chimes in that Carla approached him and invited his whole family to the party, including his sister Hazel. He also lets it slip that he asked Carla if Jill was invited too.

Mhyco teases Alwyn about his "bulok" style and how he's just trying to find ways to be with Jill, and Alwyn responds that Mhyco has been trying to get close to his sister, but it just left him with a lot of bruises. Mikel and Janus joke that he's like a 'rape victim' and laugh. Alwyn laughingly suggests to Mhyco that he should just say it straight to Hazel how he feels so if the world ends tomorrow, then at least he'll have said it.

Mikel then asks them why when he went past the 'Barako ni Manang' it was closed. Janus reveals to him that Paw's aunts lost the lease of their shop to the bank, and now their new shop is located right outside their house. Mikel pauses, and Janus smiles and asks him why he's worried. They all begin to tease him and laugh. Mikel says that Paw has TJ who is a Councilor, while Janus is in love with a Congressman's daughter -- he concludes by saying it's really hard to battle against people in politics.

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Meanwhile, Jill and Hazel are sitting in Jill's living quarters on the hotel roof. Jill is looking at her passport while holding her pink bandana, when Hazel comes up from behind and snatches the passport from her hand. They go at it as Jill tries to get it back, and Hazel excitedly asks her when her visa got approved.

Jill replies that it was a couple of days ago, as she takes the passport and says to Hazel that the people in the foundation told her that in about a week it will be fully processed and she'll be able to go to America and finally find her American father.

Just as she bends down to pick up the bandana she dropped, Alwyn comes up and tries to pick it up with her, and says good morning. He holds the bandana and mentions that he remembers how he and Janus almost got into an accident when he first saw it.

Jill replies that she's embarrased to see them there, and asks them why they came. Alwyn informs her that Carla's having a party for everyone, and she and Hazel are invited. He winks at Mhyco, and Hazel confirms that Carla did issue the invitation.

Seeing Mhyco, Hazel bids Jill goodbye; when Mhyco realizes she's leaving, he makes up a fake excuse to Alwyn to leave also, and calls out to Hazel saying maybe they can walk together. Hazel tells him whatever, and says goodbye again to Jill.

Alwyn says to her that Hazel and Mhyco really "ma-ga hal-gal' each other, and says he'll finally get to see her home. He tries to walk in, but Jill panics and tries to stop him from entering. Without thinking, she holds out her hot iron to stop him, and she accidentally burns Alwyn on the chest. Alwyn screams in pain.

In the next scene, Jill is applying an ointment on a shirtless Alwyn, saying it's a good thing that the burn isn't too big. She notices a long and thick scar running down the middle of his chest and asks him what caused it. Alwyn hesitates then tells her that it started out as a small wound that became itchy, and that he just kept scratching it so that's how the scar got so big.

Jill doesn't believe him, and Alwyn tells her that he'll reveal all to her tomorrow at the party, so now she has to go. Jill responds that she doesn't know how she's going to face everyone, especially after they found out about her secret, and she's really embarrased. Alwyn scolds her and tells her that he and Hazel explained everything to everyone and she has nothing to worry about.

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That night, Carla is at Paw's house, excitedly inviting Paw to come to her party, as everyone is going there and her parents will meet with Janus' Pappys. Paw tells her that she'll try and make it as soon as she finishes up at home, and also her aunts are away in the province trying to borrow some money.

Paw then comments on how hard Janus is working to make his and Carla's relationship work, and Carla mentions that she's scared because her father isn't one who trusts so easily -- it's like he doesn't even trust her.

Just then, Janus arrives and greets Paw -- "breasty!" and greets Carla with a kiss, saying "Hi Babe!". Mikel is with him, and Janus calls out to TJ, who is there helping to move supplies and equipment from the coffee shop to its new location.

TJ is coughing badly, and Paw suggests him that he should go home and get rest. Mikel seconds the motion, and offers to stay and help out. Paw hesitates at Mikel's offer, but Mikel insists, and she accepts and smiles. TJ bids Paw goodbye and goes off to leave. Janus mocks him from behind, and Carla playfully stops him.

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The next night, everyone gathers for the party at the house of Congressman Loren. Janus' Pappys, Carla's parents, and Hazel and Alwyn's parents sit with Janus and Carla at the main dining table.

Pappy Nelson laughs heartily and remembers how Janus and Carla used to play together as kids while he and Pappy JR would do home services, and who knew they would be an item! He mentions that maybe they'll soon be married, and Janus chokes on his food.

Janus quickly says that his Pappy was just joking and that they're not thinking about that because they're still young. Carla carefully reassures her parents also, and says that she has other things to do, like more projects.

Her mother compliments her Fashionista project and mentions how the poverty level is so high nowadays. Pappy JR recalls how in his youth he said that 'Poverty is bad' when he participated in Ms. Gay Balara 1984 and then asks Carla's mom what the essence of being a woman is. They laugh, and toast their glasses.

Janus hesitantly shares his thoughts, and says that hardship is a state of mind -- if you think your life is hard, then you'll be sad and it'll be harder. Carla's father catches him off guard and interrogates him about R.A. 8425, an act that reduces poverty through the creation of an anti-poverty commission.

Janus uneasily looks down, not knowing what to say, while his Pappy says that he'll support it because he likes it.

Just then, Hazel comes to get food from the table, and Andrea and Mhyco walk up also. Andrea tries to feed Mhyco food from her plate but he hesitates. She tries again and he finally eats it. Hazel sees them and accidentally drops food onto Congressman Loren's shirt. He blows up and Hazel apologizes, and the table goes silent. The congressman excuses himself to change his shirt.

As he comes down later in the evening, he sees Janus' Pappys dancing the night away with Carla's mom and Hazel's mom. Janus and Carla sneak away to the front garden, and he spots them and follows them there.

As they stand outside, Janus comments how the Congressman was really serious with his 'tiger' look. Carla replies that her dad's just strict, and unknown to them, the Congressman has appeared at the front doorway and is silently listening to their conversation.

Carla reveals to Janus that ever since she was little, her father has been training her to go into politics, and she feels almost like his robot. But, she loves her father and only wishes that he would act more like a father sometimes instead of a congressman.

Janus then asks her that if her father disapproves of him, will they still be a couple? Caral reassures him to not take what her dad thinks so seriously -- her father has done enough with dictating her work; when it comes to love, she intends to follow her heart. She playfully touches his nose to reassure him.

Just then Paw's aunts arrive with TJ. They call out to Janus, "Vaklush!" and Janus asks them why they don't go to get manicures at his Pappys anymore. He stops in mid-sentence when he realizes that the Congressman has been listening to him. Paw's aunts and TJ greet him and enter the house.

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Meanwhile, the rest of the barkada is in the living room playing truth or consequences / spin the bottle. On the first spin, the bottle points to Andrea. They ask her, "truth or consequences," and she picks truth. Jill asks -- who among the men would she accept if they were courting her. Hazel looks disinterested, and Andrea responds by saying that she would accept the guy that she has known the longest among them -- Mhyco. Everyone giggles, and Hazel gets up and leaves.

The bottle spins again, and this time it points to Paw. She picks consequence and Alwyn directs her to kiss Mikel. Alwyn pulls Mikel up from the couch, while Jill pulls Paw out of her seat. TJ walks in just in time to see Mikel kiss Paw on her forehead. Everyone cheers, but Paw looks worried as she sees TJ in the doorway.

Janus' Pappys introduce Paw's aunts to Carla's mom and Hazel's mom, and TJ angrily pulls Paw away from the group. Andrea gets up to leave and Mhyco accompanies her out the door. TJ and Paw walk out another exit, and Mikel follows them. Janus' Pappy begins to dance around with one of Paw's aunts to the accompaniment of loud ballroom music.

Meanwhile, still outside of the house, Congressman Loren coldly demeans Janus's profession. He mocks Janus and asks him if he intends to feed Carla acetone and cutex. Carla defends Janus and says that Janus's profession is decent. Janus adds that he knows that he and the congressman come from such different backgrounds, and would have said more if he was not interrupted by a loud crash from inside the house.

Inside, Paw's aunt and Janus's Pappy Nelson had been dance, and in the course of dancing, Paw's aunt inadvertently knocks over an expensive-looking vase sitting on a side table. Congressman Loren, Janus, and Carla rush in to see what has happened.

Janus' Pappy apologizes and offers to replace it, but the Congressman snaps back and asks him where he's going to get a 50-year old vase. Everyone stands around silently, and Carla tries to appease her father and say that they didn't mean to break it. He interrupts her and orders her to send everyone home, NOW.

Janus' Pappy says to the Congressman that it's not really appropriate to get mad at Carla in front of them, but the Congressman snaps back that he'll do whatever he wants in his house. He quotes from Article 152 of E.O. 206, the Family Code and everyone falls silent.

Finally, Pappy Nelson tells Janus that he's of age so he can make his own decisions. The two Pappys exit, and Hazel and Alwyn's parents follow. Carla's mom tries to get them to stay, but Alwyn and Hazel's father shakes their hand and leaves.

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Outside, Hazel sits by the pool and Mhyco approaches her, saying that he's been looking for her. She says coldly that it's none of his business, and Mhyco jokes that the Congressman wasn't too thrilled about what happened.

Hazel gets defensive and replies that she didn't mean to do it, and orders him to leave because Andrea probably doesn't have any company. Mhyco informs her that Andrea left a while ago, and she tells him to go away and join her.

Mhyco tries to touch her and she shoves his hand away. He asks her if she's still mad at him and if she's jealous of Andrea. Hazel sharply denies it, and Mhyco reminds her that he and Andrea are just friends and nothing more.

Hazel stops him and tells him not to explain because it's not her business, even if they're in love, it's none of her business. Mhyco responds that he's just trying to clear everything up, and Hazel gets up to leave. He grabs her hand and repeats himself, and reveals that she's the one he really wants. Hazel stands, surprised, and Mhyco says to her, "ma-ga hal-gal ki-gi ta-ga." She stands silent again and then walks away from him. Mhyco calls out to her and follows her back inside.

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As Mhyco and Hazel leave the poolside, TJ and Paw emerge from another room inside the house. He forcefully grabs Paw's arm and pulls her towards the pool. He asks her if he should be feeling thrilled after seeing his girlfriend get kissed by another guy.

Paw responds that it was just a game and he shouldn't have taken it so seriously. TJ coughs again and tells her that he saw the way that they looked at each other inside. Was it wrong to feel something when he saw that?

Mikel appears behind them and silently watches their confrontation. Paw tells TJ that it's not true. He grabs her arm again and questions her about her feelings for Mikel. She turns her back and walks away from him, and he tries to grab her and she falls to the ground. Mikel approaches them and rebukes TJ, and TJ comes at him and punches him in the face. Mikel falls to the ground, and Paw tries to get between them to prevent the fight. TJ yells at Mikel to stay out of the situation because Paw is his girlfriend.

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Inside, the Congressman goes upstairs and Jill, Carla, Alwyn, and Janus hear TJ and Mikel yelling and fighting outside. Everyone rushes out to see Mikel and TJ going at it. Janus pulls TJ back and Mhyco pulls Mikel away. Alwyn gets in between them and shouts at them to stop it.

TJ and Mikel continue to shout insults at each other and Paw steps next to Alwyn in between them and tells them to stop. Janus lets go of TJ and he goes over and confronts Paw -- he angrily says to her that suffered through 6 years with her, and now they're done. After TJ leaves, Mikel goes to Paw but she pushes him away and runs to the girls, who have gathered together nearby.

As Mhyco and Janus ask Mikel what happened, Alwyn has one hand on his chest and slowly falls forward to his knees before collapsing completely on the ground. Jill spots him and shouts, running to his side. Everyone realizes what has happened and they try and help Alwyn.

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At the hospital, Alwyn and Hazel's parents are in the room with Alwyn, watching over him.

Janus, Mhyco, Mikel, Paw, her aunts, Jill, and Hazel all wait outside for the news. Janus tells the two boys that the Congressman dissapproves of him, the dinner was ruined, and now this had to happen to Alwyn.

Mikel replies that he also had a bad night, and as he looks up to Paw, she turns away. Paw's aunt reveals that she couldn't find anyone to loan her money in the province, and now they don't know what to do about their business.

Mikel gets up and tries to apologize about what happened earlier, but Paw stops him.

Just then, the doctor walks in and Jill hurriedly asks him for news. The doctor reveals that Alwyn's blood pressure has stabilized and that he's safe for now. Jill embraces Hazel and they cry for joy while everyone smiles in relief.

The next morning, Alwyn wakes up and sees Janus sleeping at his bedside. He weakly wakes Janus, who in turn wakes Mhyco and Mikel. They arise from the cot they were sleeping on and sit near Alwyn.

Janus tells Alwyn not to put them through that again because they might have a heart attack. He reveals to Alwyn that when he collapsed, Jill was the first one to see and started yelling. He points to another cot and Jill is there, sleeping. She wakes up at the sound of their voices, and as she sits up, the three boys excuse themselves to get some coffee, leaving Jill alone with Alwyn.

She goes to sit beside him, asking him why he didn't tell her before. He responds weakly saying that he didn't want her to worry because he loves her. He closes his eyes to sleep and Jill whispers to him that she loves him too and kisses him on the cheek.

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Sometime later, Janus and his Pappys are in a clothing shop and Pappy JR complains about the poor behavior that the Congressman exhibited yesterday. Unexpectedly, Carla rushes into the store and embraces Janus. He says that he thought she forgot about him, but she replies that her father has forbidden her from seeing him and she escaped her guards to tell him that her parents are trying to send her off to London.

She urgently tells him that she thinks they should elope, but Pappy JR tells her that they're still really young. Pappy Nelson tells Pappy JR that they can decide for themselves since they're not minors anymore.

Before Janus can decide what to do, Carla's bodyguards can be heard approaching, call out to her. Carla urgently whispers to Janus that she left a letter for him with Paw. As her guards arrive, she steps back and pretends to break up with Janus, saying he's "lupa" while she's "langit".

With her guards standing behind her, she silently mouths an apology to him and reminds him to see Paw. She then turns and walks away, calling to the guards to leave with her. As Janus and his Pappys watch her walk away, Pappy JR commends her acting.

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Later that day, Alwyn is discharged from the hospital and is being wheeled out by Jill as Mhyco and Carla walk with them. Mikel meets them at the hallway and asks about Janus, who rushes in behind him asking why Mikel has called for an emergency meeting.

Mikel reveals that the Coffee King is moving him to Manila. Mhyco asks him why he had to tell them that news, and Janus asks if he's leaving because of Paw. Alwyn tells Mikel that he doesn't have to go because he's sure that Paw will forgive him, like before. Mikel admits that he loves Paw, and Mhyco asks him why he doesn't just tell her. Mikel says that Paw still has TJ, to which Janus tells Mikel he can't be too sure about that.

Mikel responds saying he doesn't want anyone to get hurt; he would prefer to get hurt himself instead. He asks for their support and Alwyn mentions that he thought the barkada wouldn't have to be apart after he came home. Janus finally agrees to Mikel and tells him to text and call and keep in touch, and that they should all pose for pictures later. He goes on to remind Mikel to wear loose clothing so they can see him in the picture. LOL.

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That night, Paw hands Janus the letter that Carla left for him, which details their elopement plan. Paw adds that she's going to miss her bestfriend, and Janus unintentionally lets slip that he's not going to be the first one to leave the group.

When Paw asks him what he means, he realizes his error and tells Paw that she was supposed to be the last to know that Mikel left for Manila.

Just then, TJ comes walking and Janus tries to leave, but Paw urges him to stay. Paw sternly asks TJ why he's there, after he embarrassed her in front of everyone. TJ tells her he realizes how they're meant for each other, so he forgives her for kissing Mikel. Paw angrily responds that she has come to realize what type of person TJ really is -- and that he only courted her because he thought she would make the ideal trophy wife. TJ denies it, and Paw tells him that it's over between them.

TJ responds by saying he was right in thinking that she had feelings for Mikel. He angrily calls her a liar and walks away. Janus embraces an annoyed Paw and tells her that he knew she was a fighter, and raises her hand up as the winner.

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Later that day, Hazel and Jill are at Jill's house as Jill packs for her impending trip. Hazel asks Jill about advice concerning Mhyco and Andrea, and Jill reassures her to believe in their love. Hazel asks Jill why she didn't tell her Alwyn that her visa got approved.

Just then, Alwyn enters and Hazel hurriedly leaves, wishing Jill luck. Alwyn asks about the half-packed luggage and asks who's leaving, and Jill replies that she has something to tell him.

She begins to cry and reveals to Alwyn that it's been her dream since she was a little girl to go to America and see her father and work to support her family. Alwyn is saddened, but he tells her to go. She says she doesn't know how she can go because of everything that has happened to him. He replies that he doesn't want to be selfish about her dream, because of his condition. She continues to cry and he reassures her that they'll see each other again. He promises to wait for her and tells her to remember that she'll always be in his heart. They embrace each other amid a sea of tears.

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Janus is with his two Pappys dressed in drag waiting, just as Carla runs in dressed in boys clothing, wearing a baseball cap and sporting a fake mustache. Janus asks her how she was able to get away and she tells him that she got their housemaid to put sleeping pills in the drinks of the guards.

Just as they pick up their things are prepare to leave, Carla's parents walk in with their entourage of bodyguards and assistants. Congressman Loren threatens to file kidnapping charges against the two Pappys if they leave.

Carla asks how he found out, and the Congressman reveals that there's a security camera in their house.. not only that, but the maid that she conspired with confessed the plot. The Congressman scolds Carla for trying to throw her life and their dreams away to be with Janus, but she angrily defends Janus and accuses her father of having a stranglehold on everyone at his household. She defends her decision, saying that while he may think she is making a mistake, she is doing what she believes is right, and is following her heart.

As the congressman absorbs what she has said, Janus adds that while he may not look very credible right now, he promises to take care of Carla because he loves her very much, and he's prepared to protect her the rest of his life.

Carla and her father embrace, and her father finally says that because he loves Carla, he will make an attempt to accept Janus. However, the congressman warns Janus that he has a long way to go before he will win the congressman's approval. Janus agrees, and then Carla embraces her mother in remorse.

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That night, Paw stands outside her home, and her aunts come from behind and tell her she should go to Manila. They tell her she should go after Mikel. Her aunts also reveal that they feel bad for her and that they found out from Aling Pekwa (the fortune-teller) that Mikel is her true love. Since true love is what will keep their shop in business, they want Paw to go after him.

She stands up and embraces her aunts in response. As they urge her to get a move on, Mikel appears. He apologizes, but Paw says it's okay. She says that it's good that he came back -- back to her, and they embrace.

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In the next scene, all 8 friends are gathered together at Paw and Mikel's joint venture coffeeshop called "Barako King." Paw thanks everyone for being there and says she hopes the "Barako King" will last a long time, like their love for each other, and their friendship with everyone there. Everyone raises their coffee cups and says "Cheers!"

Then, Mhyco gets up on a chair and says that since they're on the subject of love, he doesn't want the day to go by without telling the love of his life that he loves her. They've been fighting for the past couple of days, and he asks for forgiveness from Hazel. He says 'ma-ga hal-gal ki-gi ta-ga'. As everyone laughs and hoots, Hazel says to him that he had to go and use a code that everyone knows.

She gets up and moves to stand beside Mhyco, and tells him 'ma-ga hal-gal din-gin ki-gi ta-ga', and they embrace happily. Everyone cheers and they all gather together to toast their coffee cups.

As the episode begins to wrap up, we hear Janus' voiceover...

Janus (voiceover): Sabi nga nila, ang buhay ay isang laro. Minsan ikaw ay panalo, at may mga panahon naman na ikaw ang talo.

We see Janus and Carla together happily with the congressman, and Janus is giving her father a manicure.

Janus (voiceover): Ang importante... huwag kang bumitaw sa laban.

We see everyone together at the airport, tearfully seeing Jill off as she goes to America to look for her father. Alwyn and Jill embrace for the last time.

Janus (voiceover): Dahil makukuha at makukuha mo rin ang nasa puso mo.

At Paw and Mikel's shop, they happily embrace as they prepare coffee. Mikel slowly slips an engagement ring on Paw's finger, much to her happy surprise.

Then the scene shifts to the Barako King, where seven of the friends are gathered together, dressed in black, mourning.

Janus (voiceover): Isang taon pagkatapos ng reunion, pumanaw si Alwyn. Hinintay lang niya na bumalik si Jill at nagpaalam na siya sa amin. Pero kahit wala na siya, tuloy pa rin ang buhay. Dahil alam kong nandito lang siya sa paligid.

The camera focuses on each of them, and for a moment, we see Mikel holding Paw with his hands over her stomach, implying that she might be pregnant.

Finally, we return to a scene from the past; we see the friends as young kids again, having fun at a party and gathered around a table.

Janus (voiceover): At ang masasayang alaala ng kahapon ay permanente nang nakaukit... dito, sa puso ko.

Episode 16.0

This is the summary for Week 16's Qpids Episode. It is also Part 3 of the final Qpids Dramaserye featuring the Final 4 Loveteams. This week's episode is entitled "Langit at Lupa".

CF's Note: Episode summary text courtesy of Angelica. Thank you!

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Prologue

The episode begins with a flashback to everyone's childhood, as everyone is playing outside the coffee shop of Paw's family. A young Paw and a young Hazel sit by the coffeeshop and talk. Paw speaks to Hazel in code, and asks her if she understands. She teaches Hazel the code, and Hazel questions her one more time to make sure that no one would understand her.

The young Hazel then goes up to a young Mhyco, who is standing with the other boys on the tree stump. She says to him, 'Mhyco, ma-ga ha-ga la-ga ki-gi ta-ga.' The young Mhyco looks surprised and asks the young Hazel if she loves him, and then he laughs right in her face. Hurt, the young Hazel sits on the ground and cries, while Paw goes over and tries to console her.

As the scene plays, Mhyco says in a voiceover: "Bakit nga ba nagbabago ang ugali ng mga tao, ang dating mga anghel, ngayon, demonita na. Feeling mo talaga nasa impiyerno ka pag nasaktan ang puso mo. Pero isang araw, may ihuhulog nalang sayo ang Diyos na magpapaalala sayo kung gaano ka sarap ang magmahal. At sa sobrang saya mo wala ka nalang masasabi kundi... 'Heaven!'

The Present

The scene flashes back to the present, where Mhyco is working at the Coffee King. He notices a notebook on the floor and picks it up, looking to see who might own it. Jill and Hazel are sitting at the nearby table, and when Mhyco tries to return the notebook to Hazel, he does not immediately let go when she takes it from his hand.

She looks at him as he finally walks away, and Jill mocks her with fake headline saying that along with the hottest coffee, the headline reads, "Hazel, finally not a man-hater."

Just then, Carla runs up to Hazel and Jill and tells them about the fundraising fashion show that she's having to raise money for Purok 1. She asks them if they would be willing to design clothes for the fashion show since they're design students, and if they could model their clothes as well. Jill agrees, but Hazel only agrees to design, and refuses to model.

Hazel then asks Carla -- Doesn't Mhyco live in Purok 1? Just then, Janus calls out to Mhyco from another part of the coffee shop, and Mhyco goes over to talk to him. Janus then joins the girls, and thanks Carla for letting him take care of the makeup for the models in the fashion show. Mikel overhears and realizes that the fashion show would be good publicity for the Coffee King. So he offers to sponsor the show, and in response, Carla excitedly invites Mikel to talk it about it over dinner. She also invites Janus to join them as well, so they can discuss what his Pappys will do during the show. Janus smiles uneasily, and agrees.

Then Janus brings back the subject to Mhyco, and recalls a memory about him. Janus and Mikel count down together and say at the same time: "Mhy-Gy Co-Go Ma-ga Hal-Gal Ki-Gi Ta-Ga!" Jill looks puzzled and tries to repeat the code, but doesn't understand what it means.

Janus and Mikel laugh loudly, while Mhyco tries to suppress his laughter. Upon hearing it all, Hazel becomes really annoyed. Janus and Mikel walk away, while Mhyco goes back to Hazel and Jill's table. He extends his hand and asks Hazel if they can make peace since they're older now, but Hazel takes her cup of steaming hot coffee and dumps it on Mhyco's hand.

Mhyco screams in anguish, and Jill and Carla step back in surprise. They ask him if he's okay, and Hazel leaves the Coffee King in a rush.

Jill tries to follow Hazel and steps out of the coffeeshop. She runs into Alwyn just as he arrives, and he asks her why she's in such a rush. She responds that she's looking for his sister after his friends embarrassed her inside the coffeeshop. She tries to repeat the code again to Alwyn, who says it to her clearly and explains to her what it means, "Ma-ga Hal-Gal Ki-Gi Ta-Ga" means "Mahal Kita."

Jill looks down at the ground, and Alwyn explains to her that Hazel was probably really affected by what Mhyco did to her when they were still kids. He asks her if Hazel told her the story, and she replies no, but realizes that this is the reason Hazel beat up Mhyco during her debut.

Alwyn then asks Jill if she'd like to have some coffee, but Jill declines, saying that she has to get home because her mom might be looking for her. Alwyn offers to escort her home, but she refuses again, so Alwyn then offers to walk her to her scooter instead. They walk toward her scooter, and Alwyn says that she always declines his offer to bring her to her penthouse, but at least she'll let him walk her to her scooter.

He takes her helmet and puts it on her head and fastens the strap under her chin. He then tells her take care while she rides it because there are a lot of crazy people on the roads. He helps her on her scooter and for a moment, they are standing close together, staring at each other in silence. Then Jill rides off.

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Meanwhile, at Paw's family coffeeshop, Paw chats with her aunt and asks her if they should just admit that Mikel's Coffee King is bigger and better than their shop. Her aunt asks her not to give up [and calls her Amparo] and to try and stay positive. Just then, TJ gets up from sitting at their shop and approaches Paw. She asks him if he's leaving again, and he tells her not to worry since they'll be seeing each other later at dinner, because he misses his 'Bear' so much.

He promises to pick her up later, and then kisses her on the cheek and walks out. TJ answers his cellphone outside of the store and Paw's aunt continues to talk to her [and call her Amparo] and say that if only Paw could have just grown up and never marry or instead replace the guy who's making their business go bad. Paw asks her aunt who she would replace him with?

She hears, "Mikel!" and turns around to see TJ calling out to Mikel as he walks out of Paw's coffee shop and as Mikel enters. TJ bids Paw and Mikel goodbye again, and Paw asks Mikel what he's doing here. Mikel responds that he's only saying hi, and Paw's aunt comes up to them and asks if she should get the shotgun ready just in case they start fighting again. Paw responds that they're okay, and Paw's aunt walks back inside the shop.

Mikel pulls Paw to the side, and tells her not to think anything of last night because he doesn't want to get between her and TJ. He says he just got carried away, and Paw responds that maybe they should avoid each other. Mikel tells her that he apologized already, but Paw says that there's no need since it all didn't mean anything anyway. Mikel agrees and leaves, and Paw's aunt comes from the back with her shotgun just as Mikel walks away. She points the gun towards Mikel and Paw looks away.

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Jill is now in another part of town, picking up laundry from a customer. Hazel comes after her and tells her that she's hard to find. Jill replies that she was going around trying to laundry customers, and scolds Hazel for burning poor Mhyco. Hazel says that he's lucky she didn't throw the coffee in his face. Jill replies that she knows why Hazel's so mad at him, but it still wasn't right that Hazel had to dump the coffee because Mhyco might not be able to work properly.

Hazel looks away, but says that it's not the point, because he hurt her when they were kids by making fun of her in front of his friends because -- and Jill interrupts her and says the code.

Jill tells her that they laughed at her because she used a code that everyone knew, and Hazel asks her how she found out about it. Jill replies and tells Hazel that she found out from her brother -- the curly-haired, moreno singer named Alwyn Marc who also happens to be the "ideal man" that Aling Pekwa foretold for her. Hazel changes the subject and informs Jill that Carla called and told her that she and Jill are to meet her at Town Plaza on Friday for the fashion show. Jill tells Hazel that her shift doesn't finish until 6 PM that day, and she doesn't know what to tell her boss Kuya Manny to get out of it.

Meanwhile, at Janus's beauty shop, Janus's Pappys are sitting together looking at pictures of a new model, Andrea Torres, and comment on how beautiful she is while Janus is giving Carla a pedicure. His Pappys advise Carla to use their facial mask if she wants to have skin as beautiful as Andrea's. We learn from Carla that Andrea lives at Purok 1 and that Carla believes she has potential to be a model. Then, Carla gets up and thanks Janus for her beautiful pedicure and rushes off because she has to meet Mikel for dinner. She bids Janus and his Pappys goodbye, and tells Janus she'll see him at dinner. As she steps out to leave, she hands her papers to one of her two bodyguards and steps out.

Janus and his two Pappys watch Carla leave, and Janus sits sadly on the sofa. His Pappys sit beside him and comment on how their son has grown up and seems to be "in lurve". Janus responds that their estrogen level appears to have gone up, and he tells them that he doesn't know how he's going to tell Carla how he feels about her. He continues that Carla really wants Mikel and that she's still convinced that Janus is really gay. Janus' pappys suggest to him that he tell her he's not gay, and that they've already noticed how Carla looks at him sweetly. His Pappys change their voices and switch to "straight" mode and reassure him that no matter what Carla's response will be, they will always be there for him. Then they laugh together and return to their "gay" mode as they continue to chat and joke around.

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Hazel is once again inside the Coffee King, working on a gown design for the fashion show. Mhyco passes by and she gets up, but he interrupts her by telling her that if
she wants to burn him again, he really needs his other hand.

Hazel tells him that he's overacting, and was about to say more, but just then Andrea bursts in and excitedly informs Mhyco that she's now a model! She continues and informs him that Carla approached her and told her she had potential so now she's going to be in the fashion show. Hazel looks away.

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Later that evening, Paw and TJ are sitting together at a table in a restaurant, and he expresses to her how much he has missed her. He promises her that he won't leave her side tonight.

Just then, Mikel, Janus, and Carla walk into the restaurant together, and TJ pulls Paw to join the three newcomers.

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Back at the Coffee King, Mhyco tells Andrea that she has a good chance of becoming Miss Purok 1. Mhyco then introduces Hazel to Andrea, and explains that ever since he moved to Purok 1, Andrea became his best friend. He jokes that if Andrea wants to get burned, she should go near Hazel.

Andrea notices his injured hand. She grasps it and tries to make him feel better, but to no avail, and instead makes his burn feel worse. Mhyco interrupts her and asks Hazel what she was going to say before, but Hazel tells him it was nothing, and says that she was going to ask him for coffee but she doesn't want anymore because she might not be able to sleep. She grabs her things and walks away, and Andrea tries to care for Mhyco again. Hazel stops, then turns around, coldly excuses herself, and takes her drawing pad that she had left on the table.

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At the restaurant, Mikel comments that if Hazel is going to be at the fashion show, they should try and keep her away from Mhyco or else she might kill him.

Everyone laughs, and Janus recalls the joke again that they spoke of earlier. Mikel tells them that they should have an ambulance stand by. Carla explains to TJ that Hazel spilled hot coffee onto Mhyco's hand after they recalled the line 'Ma-ga Hal-Gal Ki-Gi Ta-Ga' --- which Paw and Mikel finish saying at the same time. They both look at each other, and finally Paw turns away to explain its meaning to TJ.

Mikel looks away, slightly jealous, and Janus says he's jealous too and almost hugs Carla, but when she looks in his direction Janus plays it off and gives himself a hug. Paw looks at Carla's papers and sees that the Coffee King is a sponsor, and also offers to sponsor the fashion show too.

TJ replies that it's usually not good to have competing coffee shops as sponsors in
the same show. Mikel responds that he doesn't mind, and Carla thanks Paw and says that the more sponsors, the better. She further expresses her anxiety over the show and reveals that the fashion show is the first project that she has put together all on her own. Janus reassures her that the fashion show will be a success and TJ agrees, saying that the city council believes in her.

Carla gratefully tells Janus that whoever will one day be his boyfriend will be really lucky. She adds that a lot of her gay friends are going to the show and she'll be happy to introduce him. Paw and TJ try and hide their laughter while Mikel looks away and tries to suppress his. Janus looks uneasy and a bit upset... and finally, he gets and leaves the table.

The table falls silent, and Carla, realizing that something was amiss, asks everyone if she said something wrong. No one answers, and concerned, she gets up and follows Janus to the men's restroom.

Inside the restroom, Janus is upset and is leaning against the door of one of the restroom stalls, just as Carla comes in and calls out to him. Surprised, Janus questions her why she's there and tells her that it's the men's room.

Carla tells him that she really wants to know what happened and if he's mad at her, and Janus explains to her that she didn't understand him. Carla offers to call Marc Cortez for him, but Janus finally stops her and reveals to her that he's not gay. Carla is taken completely by surprise, and asks Janus about what Paw's aunts told her.

Janus explains that Paw's aunts believe the superstitious beliefs of Aling Pekwa -- they had been told that if their hair was serviced by a gay guy, then their Barako ni Manang coffeeshop won't go out of business. Since Paw's aunts are such good tippers to gay men, Janus pretends to be gay so they will let him be their beautician.

Still confused, Carla goes on and says that she thought he was gay too because Janus
was raised by two gay men. Janus continues and explains that his two gay Pappys raised him as a straight man through and through, and it doesn't matter whether a woman or a man raised him, instead that they raise him the right way.

Carla earnestly apologizes for not knowing the truth. Janus forgives her, and realizing that the truth is finally out, he starts feeling better and begins to smile. He shyly says that he has something more to tell her, but just then, someone in one of the men's stalls lets out a particularly loud fart.

Carla pinches her nose from the stench and asks Janus if he's the one that did it but Janus denies it. Realizing that the moment had been lost and that he could hardly reveal his love for her while they were still pinching their noses in the rest room, he says that what's important thing is that Carla finally knows that he's not gay. Laughing, Carla takes his hand to pull him out of the bathroom after her.

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Later that day, Hazel, Jill, Carla, Alwyn, and Janus gather at Janus's beauty shop to prepare for the fashion show tomorrow. One of Janus' Pappys puts on a gown and pretends to model for everyone, and they all cheer and laugh.

Soon, Andrea walks down the stairs in a bright pink gown and Janus's other Pappy introduces her as the true beauty queen. Andrea gives a beauty queen wave and everyone claps for her.

Just then, Carla receives a call on her cell phone and she walks to one side of the room to take the call. Jill tells Hazel that she's much prettier than Andrea, and that Mhyco would definitely pick her over Andrea. Hazel responds and says to Jill
that she's crazy.

Meanwhile, Janus comments to Alwyn that he feels so good that Carla finally knows that he's not gay, and that he might tell Carla how he truly feels about her at the fashion show. Alwyn, on the other hand, tells Janus that Jill's been avoiding him and he's losing hope. Janus reassures him to try and try again.

Carla walks back to everyone and reveals that they have a problem and they can't hold the fashion show at the Town Plaza as originally planned. However, she was able to arrange for them to have it at the Regal Hotel instead.

Upon hearing the news, Jill becomes worried and she tells Hazel that it can't be, because that's the hotel where she works and she lives in the penthouse of that building.

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The next day, Hazel is outside Coffee King, talking to Jill on her cell phone. She tells Jill not to worry because she'll take care of everything until Jill gets off of her shift at 6 PM.

As she hangs up she bumps into Mhyco, who is picking up the garbage from the Coffee King. They both accidentally drop their things and Hazel scolds him for not watching where he's going and accuses him of intending to bump into her. Mhyco replies that he wouldn't want to bump into her because he always gets hurt when they meet. Hazel smacks his burnt hand and he yells in pain, and she tells Mhyco that it's his own karma. Mhyco asks her if she's still mad about what happened when they were kids, and Hazel angrily replies not to talk about it anymore, and warns him that if he continues to talk about it, his burn wound will get even worse. She tries to hit him again and walks away angrily.

Mhyco picks up the scattered garbage and finds Hazel's diary -- which she hadn't realized she dropped when they bumped into each other.

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Later that night, Jill is stuck cleaning the men's restroom at the hotel. Outside the restroom, Alwyn sees the "Cleaning Ongoing" sign on the door, but enters anyway because he really needed to use the facilities. He rushes in and enters a stall, but does not recognize Jill, who is on her hands and knees with her back turned to the door.

Jill informs him that there's cleaning going on. Alwyn responds that he really has to go, and Jill nervously modulates her voice after hearing and recognizing him from his voice. She goes into an empty stall to hide, and Alwyn changes stalls after seeing gross stuff in the stall he was in. Jill comes out of her stall just as her boss, Kuya Manny, enters and informs her that her mom has caught a fever so Jill also has to cover her mother's shift that night. He also tells her that there is a function going on in the ballroom so she has to hurry. He goes on to orders Jill not to mess up because he is always getting in trouble with the manager because of
her. Jill affirms and goes on to do her work as Kuya Manny steps into one of the empty stalls to use the bathroom.

Jill hides in another stall, just as Alwyn exits the restroom, and as he leaves Kuya Manny comes out also. She tells him that she has somewhere to go tonight, and he harshly stops her and gives her a menacing look. Jill looks down at the floor, not knowing what to do.

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At the fashion show, Mhyco meets up with Alwyn at the sponsor tables of the two coffeeshops, and they shake hands. Mhyco asks why he's alone, and where Hazel is, because he has to give something to her. Alwyn begins to tease him and Mhyco laughs it off, and they walk off to talk.

Paw's aunt nervously stands by their coffee booth at the fashion show and comments about how their business has been there for a long time and now they're competing with some chain, and she doesn't know what they are going to do. Paw reassures her aunt that they can manage and they're there so that they can make more money for their shop.

Backstage, Hazel fixes the gown of one of the models. Paw smiles, approaches her, and offers her some coffee while speaking to her in code. Hazel sarcastically responds that Paw's sense of humor is of a different kind. Paw asks Hazel why she doesn't forgive Mhyco especially since she and Paw are now already on good terms. Hazel explains that Paw is a girl and Mhyco is a boy, so it's different. Distracted, Hazel unknowingly pokes the model with a pin, and Paw walks away to offer more coffee to
the other people in the room.

Just then, Jill rushes in and meets with Hazel, and Hazel asks her why she's so late. Jill explains that she has to fill in for her mom because her mom got sick, and Hazel asks her what she's going to do because now Jill won't be able to attend. Jill tells Hazel that she'll just explain everything to Kuya Manny later, and asks Hazel where her dress is. Jill rushes off to change.

Just then, Mhyco opens the door to the dressing room, causing everyone to scream in surprise. He had planned to return Hazel's diary to her, but he eventually closes the door and walks away embarrassed. Hazel starts to walks out after him, but Andrea follows closely behind. Janus calls out to Andrea to inform her that she's not done yet with her makeup.

Outside in the hallway, Mhyco and Hazel are face to face just as Andrea goes over to Mhyco and takes his arm and asks him if he's there so that he can see her model. She excitedly embraces him and Hazel grabs her diary from Mhyco and walks away. Mhyco grabs her arm and tells her that he knows now why she's so mad at him. Hazel realizes that he has read her diary and begins to hit him again. Andrea stops her, and Hazel storms off in anger. As Mhyco follows Hazel, Andrea chases after him, and trips in her high heels. She calls out to Mhyco, asking him to help her. Mhyco hesitates for a moment, but decides to run after Hazel, leaving Andrea on the floor in the corridor.

We then see Andrea back in the dressing room, and Janus asks his Pappys what they should do because with her sprained ankle, Andrea can't model. One of Janus' Pappys scolds Andrea for running in her high heels and asks her what was going through her head.

Andrea says that it was all because of Mhyco. She thought that he was there to watch her model, and she shouldn't have run after him. Janus' other Pappy says that it's okay because she's pretty anyway, but Andrea responds that she still looked stupid.

Carla wonders out loud who can replace Andrea at such short notice, just as Paw walks in asking if anyone wants some coffee. Everyone turns to look at her, then they all start trading meaningful looks, obviously thinking the same thing as they all smile. Janus takes the tray out of Paw's hand and tells her that they're going to launch her modeling career tonight.

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Finally, the fashion show starts with Janus and Carla walking out together on the ramp, arm in arm. They introduce the designs from the young fashion designers of Laguna High. The models walk out one by one, and as Paw walks out, her aunt comments on how beautiful her niece is. Mikel stares at her, mesmerized. Next, Jill walks out in a green gown and Alwyn is captivated by her.

After the show, Janus, Paw, Mikel, Jill, Carla, and Alwyn meet with Janus' Pappys, Paw's aunt, and Hazel and Alwyn's mom. Janus greets Paw's aunt and asks her if she likes the makeover they did on Paw, and her aunt replies that tonight she found out her niece could be a hotbabe. She also compliments Janus' on his hosting, and Janus' Pappy responds with a smile and says Janus takes after him.

Hazel's mom approaches Jill and asks where Hazel is, and Jill answers that she was going to ask her the same question because she has to go. Just then, Jill's boss, Kuya Manny comes up and finds Jill and scolds her for skipping out on her work again. Jill tries to tell him that now is not a good time to talk, and he asks her if she's okay. Alwyn asks also if Jill is okay, and then Kuya Manny begins to rant at her that he is always getting in trouble because of her. Everyone looks on from behind Jill as Kuya Manny continues to berate and embarrasses her. He hands Jill a mop and bucket and orders her to start cleaning all the mess outside since her party's over. Jill is mortified as Manny stalks away.

Afterwards, Jill sits outside on the sidewalk, upset, and Alwyn comes up and sits beside her. He mentions to her that she's really good at disappearing, and that the first time they met that's what she did. She said that she's really ashamed, and Alwyn tells her that it means nothing to him, and it probably means nothing to everyone to because they've all been friends for a long time.

She asks him if he could apologize for her, because she didn't really want this to happen, and whether he believes her or not, she really did get in trouble. He answers that he believes she hid the truth because she had a really good reason why. Jill reveals that she's a housekeeper like her mom, and all her siblings are housekeepers too, except they all have different fathers. Alwyn stops her in the middle of her explanation by placing a finger on her lips, and tells her to save it for a later time.

He offers to take her home, and she tells him that her home is at the top floor of the hotel -- the maid's quarters in the 'penthouse.' Alwyn realizes what she means and says that he can finally walk her home. He takes her hand and they walk back.

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Paw and Mikel are standing in front of her coffee booth at the fashion show, and Mikel comments on how pretty she was at the show while she cleans up. Paw ignores his comment and he tries to explain that he's being honest, and she thanks him. TJ comes along and tells Paw that he has to bring the mayor home, so they have to go. He compliments Paw on her performance tonight, and gives her a hug in congratulations. He apologizes for not finishing the show, and Mikel says under his breath 'loser' and looks away, slightly jealous. TJ takes Paw's hand and they leave, and he tells Mikel to tell Paw's aunt to take care of everything. Paw thanks Mikel again before they leave, and then Mikel walks away.

Just then, Janus strolls in, practicing how he will tell Carla how he feels about her. He picks up a jar of cookies from Mikel's Coffee King booth, and talks to it, saying "Carla, I like you." He continues to practice, talking to the jar as if it were Carla, and she surprises him from behind.

When he nervously offers her a cookie from Mikel's setup, she asks him why he's still there. He answers that he has something to tell her, and she asks him what it is. He nervously responds maybe he'll just say it tomorrow... then changes his mind and tries to get the words out to tell her how he feels. Carla suddenly leans forward and kisses him on the cheek, and in surprise Janus blurts out that he likes her.

Carla tells him, There! You've finally said it, and teasingly says she was having a hard time waiting for himto say it. She reveals to Janus that she likes him too, and Janus is stunned and unable to respond. Carla asks him if she needs to kiss him again so that he believes her and Janus says why not. In response, she playfully pushes his face away. Finally, Carla repeats herself, telling Janus that she likes him. Janus finally manages to internalize what she is saying, and he starts running and jumping around in excitement... almost tripping as he tries to do somersaults. LOL.

Mhyco then says in a voiceover: "Gustong gusto ko na magkabati na kami ni Hazel, pero hindi ko yata pinangarap ang eksenang nito.."

Mhyco finds Hazel sitting by herself after the show, and tells her that he's been looking for her and that the fashion show has been over for a while. Hazel begins to attack him and accuse him of reading her diary, screaming at him that he has no shame. She continues to hit him, and he tells her to keep going if she's not satisfied. She continues to scream that he has no shame, and between tears she accuses him of thinking he's so cute, and for thinking he had the right to embarrass her in front of everyone.

Mhyco admits to his faults, but responds that he didn't think she would take everything so seriously. She smacks him again and tells him that just because they were kids it doesn't mean that she woudn't get hurt, and you just don't forget that. She says he was the first guy that she had told that she loved. Mhyco replies that they were just kids and they didn't know the meaning of love at that age.

She continues to hit him and pull at his shirt, and then finally she breaks down on the floor, and sobs that all guys are the same -- that first her dad left her, and then Mhyco also. They treated her as if she were some kind of toy, and they ruined her life. Sometimes she wished that she had been born a boy so that maybe she wouldn't have been hurt. Mhyco replies that he's hurt too -- especially when he sees a girl crying. He tells Hazel that what she thought of him was wrong. Then, Alwyn and their mom burst through the room and Alwyn asks Mhyco what happened to him.

Mhyco makes up a story that someone was treating Hazel poorly, so he stood up for her and defended her. Hazel's mom comes up to Hazel and asks her if she's okay, and embraces her. She tells Hazel that she thought about how she had lost Hazel when she and Alwyn went to America and she doesn't want that to happen again. Their mom asks her if she would give her a chance, and that all they need is just a little more time together, and that she loves her and she's very proud of her. They embrace in a sea of tears.

Mhyco begins to wrap up the show in his voiceover: "Lahat tayo may kanya-kanyang langit na pilit na inaabot.."

Jill is seen inside what is left of the fashion show, cleaning up the mess that remained inside the ballroom.

Paw's aunt sobs after seeing the notice that their coffee shop will be permanently closed if they can't make their rent. Paw embraces her aunt to try and comfort her while she tries to hold back her own tears.

Mhyco continues: "Minsan nga lang, nakakapagod nang mangarap, kung talo ka sa laban.."

Carla sits inside the dark ballroom beside Janus, and receives a phone call from her father, who reveals that he is arriving next week. She is obviously worried, and as she looks at Janus, he also looks unsure.

Mhyco continues: "... pero kahit malayo man ang agwat ng langit sa lupa, pagnaabot naman ang langit mo.."

The 4 boys gather inside Mikel's coffeeshop and Janus happily reveals to his friends that he and Carla are a couple now.

".. parang na sayo na ang lahat."

Everyone rejoices with Janus and cheers, and they get together again for a group hug.

3 Qpids Loveteams on Homeboy

Three of the final four Qpids loveteams were on today's episode of Homeboy -- MhyZel, JilWyn, and JaRla.



Also guests on this episode were Joseph and Michelle, who are a loveteam pair in the upcoming teleserye Vietnam Rose.