Cristina is in the lobby of Teodoro's building, separating money she received from the rent to pay for a repair to the sink in the dining hall. Beto approaches her.The radio, as usual, is playing "I Wish it Would Rain Down" by Phil Collins.Beto speaks to his mother-in-law, "Cristina, we need to talk urgently.""Good morning, Beto. Pam has just left for another job interview. Isn't that interesting?"Beto replies snidely, "Interesting is realizing that she only does interviews, but doesn't actually get the job."Cristina cracks her smile.Beto continues, "Cristina, something is going on. Don't be a liar and reveal everything to me. I know Pam and you are keeping a secret from me."Cristina looks pale and feels trapped.******The landline is ringing in Uélton's apartment.Uélton appears dressed to go to work and answers the call, "Hello?"On the other end, it is Isabel who is making the call.

Pamela is outraged to realize that she is being solicited to beget an heir for her supposed employer."What kind of bullshit proposal is this, Mr. Damascene?"Miguel warns her with a cocked index finger, "Miss Chaves, watch your vocabulary."Pamela screams at the top of her lungs, "Stop calling me by my maiden name! I'm married, look at my ring!"In an unexpected gesture, Miguel leans forward, grabs Pamela's hand, and snatches the ring off her finger.Pamela scrambles forward in a panic, "What are you doing? Give me back my ring NOW!"Miguel retorts sternly, "I already told you that you will have to forget that you are married, otherwise your mission will not be accomplished satisfactorily!"Pamela questions him, impacted, "Why the hell don't you hire a single girl?"Miguel gives a predatory smile, "It's because of all the candidates that came along, you are the best. I want my son to look good."Pamela narrows her eyes,

Two weeks later. In the kitchen, Beto is at the table for breakfast with a funereal expression. Pamela is brewing the coffee."Are you still upset about the Brazilian team's loss to the Argentine team, my darling?""You talk as if it was a friendly match, but it was the 1990 World Cup, my darling! When will Brazil be a four-time champion?"Pamela replies closing the thermos, "We will still have the 1994 World Cup. Who knows?"Beto grumbles, "In 1994 I could be dead!"Pamela suddenly feels sick. She puts the thermos down on the table as she turns pale and weak.Beto worries, "Hey, honey, I was just mumbling!"Pamela doesn't wait for Beto to apologize and runs into the bathroom, where Rosemary has just left. Beto follows her.From inside, the two of them hear Pamela's unrestrained vomiting."Is Mommy having a bad time, Daddy?""I hope not, daughter. Go get your breakfast."Rosemary goes into the kitchen. Beto

Isabel and Flávia appear at Bernardo's office and find a young, dark-haired boy talking to Bernardo. This is Jack Motta, the writer who took third place in the literary contest. "Mr. Motta, we are very pleased with the reception of your story among our readers. We have received many letters from readers who are passionate about the male lead. My wife tells me that you have the ability to transform characters from paper to reality. Readers are so stimulated that they feel inside the story." "Well, thank you very much, Mr. Marçal." His tone of voice is bland. "See, our first place winner will have her story published in a hardcover edition." He points to the book, "And if you continue to have the same success, your story will be the next." Jack declares with his hands to heaven, "Let us pray to the Lord that this happens." Bernardo looks over Jack's shoulder and sees Isabel and Flavia, "Oh, they're here. OK, Mr. Motta, thank you so much for comi

At Rocha Constructions, Melissa enters the presidential room. Josias is on his feet, calling Victoria City Hall to get the building permits in order."OK, so I'll be sending a representative to pay all fees. The firm's architect will send copies of the plans and all the data so you can stay abreast of our project. Thank you very much for your help." He hangs up, "Hi, honey! Phew, how difficult it is to build another building in the capital. The new administration has released a civil plan full of new regulations that I can't understand."Melissa soothes him, "That's why Will, taking the updated Civil Engineering course, will masterfully help and replace you."Josias expresses a doubt he has, "Sometimes I think I should increase my academic training with Higher Education."But Melissa doesn't buy the idea, "That would be nice, honey, but you have so much to do and decide... I think you're already learning practically what they would teach you in college."<