1994Josias is sitting in the armchair in the living room, calmly reading the new issue of Maggiezine. Although the magazine was more aimed toward the female audience, Josias feels that he is honoring Melissa by reading it.Katherine would burn with jealousy at other times, but she holds back because at any moment Maggie's interview could appear in the magazine.J.J appears, walking into the room. The boy will be three years old and is already eating solid things.Josias notices his son's presence and smiles, “Hello, J.J! Exploring the penthouse?”“Daddy!”J.J goes to him. Josias picks up his son and puts him on his lap. Josias tries to read the magazine, but the son keeps pointing and trying to move the pages.“Calm down, son, let daddy read the magazine.”“Mommy!”Josias is surprised by J.J’s eagle vision. Neither had he noticed.On the left page of the magazine, there was a picture of Katherine taken on the sofa in the same living room they are in. The title of the report reads: “M

Josias is very comfortable in his presidential chair. The room has been renovated and the wall is painted light gray.He's calling his mother, “Hello, Mom, this is your dear son.”On the other side, Elza is sitting at the desk with a bright smile, “Hi, my son! And so, have you seen the report of the first months of Rocha Hotel?”“They’re encouraging, Mom. Customers looked for our hotel, especially at Christmas and New Year.”“I just hope our competitors don't want to build a hotel right in Sunset Village. That’s where the fireworks after the countdown take place.”“Yes, since 1983...” Josias gets melancholy.He remembers that when City Hall started the New Year's Eve tradition at Sunset Village, Josias was there with Melissa. Both had promised to work hard and Josias had promised to get his driver's license.“Son? Josias?” Elza called him to reality.“Hi, Mom, sorry. I was rambling.”“What were you thinking about?”Josias takes a deep breath, "I can't hide anything from you, huh?"“Of

Josias is uncomfortable with Diane's request to regain full custody of Caio just to secure her relationships with Daryl, Melissa, and Kelvin.“I don't know if that would be wise, Diane.” Josias responds as best as he can, “Many people accuse me of being nosy.”“I already feel divided.” Diane states, “I am a direct cousin to Adrian, the man who hated you for ten harrowing years. For that fact, you should hate me and Daryl should tell me out to graze.”Moacyr is moved, “Don't say that, niece...”“And now I'm going to have another cousin who's going to cause trouble for my boyfriend's sister-in-law. I'm sure she will demand that I support her, while Pam will demand that I support the Chaves side.”Moacyr narrows his eyes, “You're not obligated to take either side, Diane!”Josias takes advantage of Moacyr's statement, “Exactly, Diane. You and Daryl can date peacefully and nothing bad will happen. As for Melissa, I know her very well and she will be reasonable.”Moacyr agrees, “Melissa has

Josias is now in the presidential room watching the upcoming projects created by Octavio and his group of architects. They analyze a floor plan stretched out on the desk. The drawing is of an apartment building.“We can take the same model, make some color changes, and apply them to different projects built in different cities,” Octavio comments excitedly.“Absolutely, Octavio.” Josias nods in wonder, “I still don't understand why I'm surprised at you.”“You've been repeating that since we met.” Octavio laughs.“Well, for me these projects are all approved. I hope Rocha Hotel makes enough money to help us.”“And how is your mother as the hotel manager?”“Do you believe she has done a good job?” Josias happily comments, “Madam was born to such an important position. And to top it all off, she keeps her busy so she doesn't plot against the Freire family.”Octavio purses his lips, “Do you think your stepfather won't try anything?”Josias waggles his index finger, “This year there's nothi

Josias is typing something of paramount importance on the computer. His face shows a lot of concentration.Ernesto cautiously opens the door, “Sir, Uélton wants to speak to you urgently.”“Send him in.” Josias allows it without taking his eyes off the computer.Uélton enters out of breath, “Josias, help us! I mean, help your ex-in-laws...”“What happened to them?”“Dora called the storeroom. William is back, and it looks like he's got a screw loose!”Josias looks up at him, “Are you serious, Uélton?”“The screw loose part, not so much, but Dora was so worried that Simeon ran away.”Josias nods, “I get it. But what can I do, Uélton? If I show up at Simeon's house, William will become as violent as before.”“Do you trust that he won't turn violent without you around, just his parents and Melissa?”“Melissa can count on Kelvin Mountain.” Josias ponders, “For now, Uélton, I will have to stay out of this family matter.”Uélton is slightly disappointed but doesn't blame Josias, “Okay, buddy