At Rocha Constructions, Carmen and Octavio are commenting on William's report with his luxury escort.“Guys, what a shame!” Carmen comments, “William continues to lead a promiscuous and irresponsible life. Does he not know the dangers of AIDS?”“Maybe he thinks it won't happen to him,” Octavio comments with disdain.William pushes open the glass door almost breaking it, “Where is he?”Carmen gets a big fright, “Who are you talking about?”“Don't play dumb, you damn secretary! I'm talking about your boss, my ex-brother-in-law, thank goodness!”Octavio scratches his ear, “I almost got deaf. Josias hasn't arrived yet, he's looking at his hotel. You should be with him.”William barks, “I'll wait for him here, I won't confront him in front of the workers!”Tiago enters the company, “And who says you are man enough to confront him?”William turns on his heel, shocked at the question, “You really think you're the untouchable ones, huh? Was it you who defamed me in the newspapers?”Tiago asks

Daryl is gloomy in his office, listening to "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. on his portable radio. He looks at a picture frame on the desk and sees the photo of the Mountain family on a walk in the park. Everybody is smiling and happy."Where or when did it all go wrong?" He laments.Kelvin walks into the office, "Bro, Melissa is at the bar having a shot of cognac to calm down."Daryl is surprised, "Isn't it early for that?""She needs it after getting some discouraging news." Kelvin pulls out a chair to sit in."What news?""The LCN executive board is concerned about being sponsored by a company whose Head of Engineering sets a terrible example concerning HIV protection."Daryl nods, "And to make matters worse, the promiscuous one is her younger brother."Kelvin rages, "I can't calm down. Not only did he cause that whole scandal at the Rocha Hotel opening party, but he also tarnishes the company's conservative image?"Daryl holds up his index finger, "Little brother, you'd better focus o

William feels he has fallen into a trap. With no Josias in the conference room to criticize and deflect rebukes, he feels cornered in front of gentlemen who have the morals to judge him."That's not fair!" William whines, already feeling that he has lost this one.Tiago smiles wryly, "What's the matter, William? Didn't you hear Josias? He is completely correct in remembering his situation.""I still believe that Rocha Constructions will not go bankrupt because of my intimate nights." William tries to fight back, "I know very well who did this to me, it was Vernon Queiroz! I got that idea when Josias mentioned his mother."Romualdo raises his eyebrows, "Why would Vernon Queiroz do something like that?""Ah, old man, you're out of date!" William replies disrespectfully, "While you were enjoying retirement, Vernon Queiroz waged a ridiculous war against the Freire family. I never understood why, but it cost him his dismissal at Marçal Publishing. Weeks ago I spoke some truths to Josias's

The next day, Josias goes early to Simeon's house to convey the decision of the executive board of Rocha Constructions.He listens to the song "Too Much Information" by Duran Duran and wonders if the news would be too much for them.However, when the door opens, Josias is determined, "Good morning, Dora.""Josias, what are you doing here so early? Come in."Josias enters and finds Melissa putting on Alan's shoes."Son, at this age and you still need your shoes put on?""Daddy!" Alan and Caroline exclaim excitedly.The two children run up and hug him. Melissa stands up and smiles."He's still fumbling, Josias, I'm helping him." The ex-wife explains what happened."I fell like an idiot in the middle of class, Dad," Alan replies scratching the back of his head.Josias giggles, "Okay, you must learn so you don't embarrass yourself anymore."Josias sits on the couch and places Caroline on his lap, "And how are you, my little princess?""I am fine, missing you."Josias hugs Caroline very fa

Josias is sitting in the armchair in the penthouse living room. The radio is playing "More and More" by Captain Hollywood Project, but Josias remains quiet and waiting.Katherine approaches in her apron and cap, "Is the radio volume okay for you, my love?""I'll have to turn it off when my parents arrive," Josias replies dryly."I thought your father was already— forget it, I get it." Katherine retreats for fear of irritating Josias.The doorbell is rung. João Paulo appears to answer it."Hi, sonny!" Vernon greets him, "How was the entrance exam?""The results aren't out yet, Dad." João Paulo says, "But Josias is already looking for a nice apartment in Victoria for me to live in.""Aren't you going to live in one of the communities, or sororities that exist at the university?" Vernon asks good-humoredly."No. According to American movies, that's all about unruly partying, alcohol, and unbridled sex. How does one manage to attend college under these conditions?" João Paulo replies.Elz