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Oct 20, 2014 · Chapter Two: Directed by Uta Briesewitz. With Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni. Jane's mother pressures her to sue the doctor responsible for the accidental insemination.
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- Uta Briesewitz
- 2014-10-20
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— Jane
Chapter Two is the 2nd episode of Season 1 of Jane the Virgin.
CALM, COOL AND CONFUSED — Jane (Gina Rodriguez) struggles to keep her unexpected pregnancy from taking over her life, but with her mom Xiomara (Andrea Navedo) pressuring her to sue the doctor who accidentally inseminated her, and her constant run-ins with the baby’s biological father, Rafael (Justin Baldoni), life is anything but normal. To top it ...
SPOILERS AHEAD
The episode kicks off with a flashback in which we see Jane enjoying her quinceañera, the Latin version of a coming-of-age party that is held on a girl’s 15th birthday when her mom Xiomara decides to provide the entertainment with a rendition of Kelis’ single "Milkshake." Her impromptu performance could have ruined the evening, but teenager Jane decided to keep her cool.
That precious bit of comedy could feel extraneous, but it provides context for the theme of this episode, which is that Jane feels she can control her emotions and continue with her plans (college, her relationship with Michael) despite the disruption of a baby. At the open, Jane decides in no way will she allow herself to be attached to the baby growing within her. That’s her announcement during a family meeting—over grilled cheese, natch—and she’s sticking to it. After all, she has a history of calm under semi-traumatic circumstances. So here on out, Jane says, life will continue as planned and she will casually refer to the baby as "milkshake." As in, "I can’t wait to give this milkshake to its rightful owners."
Her decision is important because it implies choice: up to this point, Jane has been the recipient of both advice and opinion on what to do with her child. Though she’s now made her choice—she’ll carry the pregnancy and coolly give the baby to the biological father and his wife—the consequences of that decision aren’t clear-cut or final. It’s an interesting territory for a comedic soap, as it consciously explores the narrative around a young Latina’s choice to pursue a career and a personal life rather than a so-called obligation to family and culture.
But can Jane really give her baby away? Emotions notwithstanding, what if Petra—whom Jane hasn’t met yet—turns out to be Catalina Creel, as abuelita suggests? So Jane decides to meet Petra, which happens when everyone congregates for a sonogram that changes Jane’s mind as to how much she’s willing to connect with her child. Though did you really think that Jane would give up the baby without her emotions protesting? Again, this was a neat nod to the struggle between head and heart, culture vs. career.
Meanwhile, the other big plotline—whether Jane will sue Dr. Luisa for medical malpractice—bubbles to the surface. Dr. Luisa just received official notification that her license has been suspended (for her snafu with Jane, we assume) but she’s taking precautions and has called another ex-lover who happens to be an attorney (how many hot lesbian lawyers will be on this show anyway? It seems like Dr. L definitely has a type) to read through the fine print on her medical insurance coverage agreement. It turns out that Rafael put up his shares of the hotel as collateral so that Luisa would have coverage, being that with her previous alcohol addiction, she had been deemed uninsurable.
Xiomara – ♪ My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. ♪ And they're like, it's better than yours. ♪ It's better than yours...
―The Narrator
Rose – ...your brother's hotel could be on the line
―Rafael
I said Marlin, not Merlin!
— Petra
•Jane's quinceañera is shown at the start of the episode.
•This is the first time Michael attends the family meeting.
•Luisa and Rose's relationship is revealed.
•Luisa's medical license is suspended.
•Rafael offers Jane money directly to not sue Luisa.
•Rafael was arrested once.
•Luisa's lover Rose is her step-mom.
•Jane reveals to Michael her past with Rafael.
•Alba finds out that her daughter is sleeping with her favorite telenovela actor.
•Roman Zazo is violent.
•Miami
•Villanueva Home
•Rafael's penthouse
•The Marbella
•Hospital
•School
milkshake | KELIS
flashback to Jane's Quince
una flor | JUANES
Flashback to Xo seeing Rogelio on TV, googling him and then the present: Jane takes the bus to work/at the end alba watches Passions of Santos, sees Rogelio in Xo's room and faints
tonight we live the life | PENNY SHAW FEAT. HERSH
the hotel party
Apr 28, 2015 · Jane the Virgin recap: 'Chapter Two'. The term "milkshake" takes on new meaning, Jane and her baby daddy grow close—and what about that cliffhanger? By Nina Terrero.
Oct 13, 2014 · Jane the Virgin Season 1 Episode 2 Recap: Chapter Two. Jane's mother pressures her into suing the doctor who inseminated her. Jane doesn't think it is the route she wants to go in, but...
Oct 21, 2014 · Jane The Virgin Season 1 Episode 2 featured Jane going for a sonogram, while weighing up her options. She had Rafael, Michael and her mother swaying her opinion. Read on for the full review!
- Paul Dailly
Chapter Fifty-Two is the 8th episode of Season 3 of Jane the Virgin. It is the winter premiere. COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIPS – Jane (Gina Rodriguez) finds it difficult to stop meddling in other people's relationships, especially Xo's (Andrea Navedo) and Rafael's (Justin Baldoni).
On criminal stake-out, Michael discovers his baby's candidate adoptive mother Petra is an adulteress with Rafael's deputy Roman Zazo, makes her promise to dump her lover to secure the adoption and ends up dumping his demand that bride Jane should give up her teaching career.
