Bernardo is disappointed to realize that they will have to call Vernon Queiroz to receive the honors of the article he wrote."What the hell, honey!" He punches the desk, "I'm always trying to do the right thing, but it seems to be impossible!" He gets up, "If Josias Rocha knows that his father is going to be honored...""I think it's his stepfather." Maggie corrects him."Either way, Vernon will feel entitled to bargain a return to our company." Bernardo approaches her."Why don't you talk directly to Josias Rocha?" Maggie suggests it to calm her husband.Bernardo takes a deep breath, "Well, that might work. We expected the article to have repercussions, but honor the merit on the part of civil authorities?" Bernardo smiles, "That's a privilege!""We are helping women say 'no' to violence and abuse," Maggie comments satisfied."OK, honey, I'm going to ask Lindalva to call Josias Rocha right now. If he's available, we'll chat later to

Josias is taking the whole family in his new red Fiat Tempra car to Victoria for the opening of the Melissa building. The car chosen will not be among the twenty best-selling automobile models in Brazil, but that's why Josias chose it: he doesn't like to buy what everyone else is buying.The radio is playing "The Promise of a New Day" by Paula Abdul, cheering those in the car. Josias whistles while at the steering wheel. Melissa tries to sing, hoping that one day she will be as talented as the Divas of the moment. Alan and Caroline are having fun in the backseat with packets of potato ruffles for each of them.Arriving in Victoria, they stayed at the Honey Island hotel, the same hotel as always.Uélton and his family were with them, and when they all met in the lobby, the clueless one was right away saying, "Hey son, this is where your mother got pregnant with you.""Cool!" Reuben exclaims without realizing the seriousness of the situation.

Back from Victoria, Melissa crosses the living room as if she's just come from a funeral. The children follow her without understanding."Mommy, who was that crazy girl screaming at Daddy?" Alan asks.Melissa feels a lump in her throat, "We'll explain later, son.""Mommy, where's Daddy?" Caroline asks looking around.Ernesto takes her by the lap, "He stayed to solve some problems, princess. Let's rest in his room, the trip was long."Lilian promptly appears from the right hallway."Lilian, unpack the kids’ baggage. I'm going to lie down in my suite.""Yes, ma'am." Lillian nods obediently.Melissa withdraws with her hand on her forehead. The kids go back.Evandro turns on the radio and the song "Crazy in Love", by Kenny Rogers, sets the penthouse."Honey, it's on every radio station and tomorrow it'll be on every newspaper," Lilian whispers to her husband."Don't worry, honey, everything will work out.

At Simeon's house, the gentlemen gather to discuss the future of Josias and Melissa's marriage. Josias surprises everyone by showing honesty and readiness to admit error."Yes, I was drunk and I don't remember to this day what I did." Josias tells how it was, "I just remember that I woke up with a terrible migraine and saw Angela Sousa lying next to me in just her bra and panties.""Do you know her name?" Harold questions him."Yes, because she introduced herself, after realizing I didn't remember her." Josias nods."Did she demonstrate that she was just fulfilling her service as a luxury escort?" Simeon asks, eager for more steamy details.Josias frowns slightly at his father-in-law. What is he thinking?"No, she wasn't a luxury escort." Josias finally responds, "She was hoping I was reciprocating with her, and she was so upset when she realized I was just getting carried away with drinking."Uélton snaps his fingers, "See, bu

On Sunday, the newspapers of Espírito Santo contained the vexing news of Josias Rocha's supposed mistress wanting compensation for their son. The scandal that took place in the middle of the Melissa building's inauguration became the people's topic for days.Moacyr is in the living room of his house leaving the newspaper on the coffee table. His radio is playing "Breathe" by Pearl Jam.Someone knocks insistently on the door. Moacyr rolls his eyes and gets up to answer it, guessing who it is.Adrian enters already commenting on the subject, "Have you read it, old man?""Good morning, son, how are you?" Moacyr asks wryly."Let's get to the point!" Adrian was with a mischievous grin, "Your favorite son turned out to be the biggest scoundrel that ever existed on the face of the Earth!"Adrian picks up the dropped newspaper and opens it right on the page where the headline stands out.Moacyr crosses his arms, "Son, you shouldn't rej