1999Citizens of Lagoon City were clustered along the highway that connects Sunset Village to the rest of the city. Mayor Tobias had a microphone speaking to the listeners.“Therefore, dear citizens, it is with great pride that I present to you our highway renamed Carlos Campos Highway!”Everyone applauds effusively. Fireworks are set off to increase the joy and scare children and animals.Amid the euphoric crowd, the Campos family is grateful for the tribute.Tobias decided to do this favor to his friend Josias, “What's up, buddy?”“Thank you very much, Tobias. And I believe the Campos family members are equally grateful.”Melissa approaches them with tears in her eyes, “Mayor Tobias, thank you for honoring my grandfather.”“You're welcome, Mrs. Mountain. You deserve to be recorded in Lagoon City history.”Simeon steps forward, “Does that mean when it's my turn, I get my name on one of the streets in Sunset Village?”Melissa pats her father's arm, “Don't play with something like that

Francisco has finished swimming and has now brought Isabel a small plastic plate of food.“Thank you, my darling. Want to eat some? After all, you must have expended a lot of energy on that swim.” Isabel comments casually, or not.Francisco takes a deep breath, “If I'm still in one piece, it's because of this. We should take advantage of that we still have some vigor left before things like arthritis finish us off.”Isabel nods, “Absolutely. I, as a writer, must guard against RSI.” She gently waves one hand before stabbing her fork into the piece of chicken.When chewing the piece, she chooses another and points to Francisco. Francisco smiles when he gets the piece in his mouth and eats it, smiling affectionately at his girlfriend.Caroline is happy for the couple and whispers to Reuben, “I hope we'll be like this when we're old. Nothing and no one will separate us.”“For sure.” Reuben blinks.Melissa goes up to the outside area with a broken face. She is even more distressed when she

The next day, Tiago met Melissa at Café Montanha. They sat at a table in the far corner, afraid someone would see them.“Melissa, it’s a pleasure to serve my master's ex-wife.” Tiago greets her, “Rest assured that your request will be granted.”“Remember: I want to know everything about Cláudio Guzman, but the truth!” Melissa holds up her index finger, “Dismiss the gossip and rumors. Someone is about to be accused of being a rapist, and for that, we need solid arguments.”Tiago listens attentively to Melissa, “Of course, Melissa. A false accusation could ruin the swim instructor's life. Now, I would like to know what you think of this.”Melissa hardens her gaze, “Tiago, you will be shocked by what I say. But I don't think there was any harassment. If there was any sexual interaction, it wasn’t forced.”Tiago gets enraged, “Do you mean that Katherine Bezerra adulterated and betrayed my master?”Melissa gasps and gestures, “I wouldn't go that far, but after I heard Rodrigo's story... He

At Rocha Mansion, Melissa and Alan continue to confer.Melissa is agitated, “Son, try to convince your dad to hold his own. We're not sure if Katherine's claims are still valid. Probably just a misunderstanding happened...”Alan is equally concerned, “Mom, Kate can't get two sentences together when my dad brings up the subject. She starts shaking, and crying... she begs my dad not to call the police, but she never says what really happened when she fired him. It looks like Mr. Guzman raped her and she doesn't want to say it out of fear. If you don't want Mr. Guzman to go to jail unfairly, you’ll have to talk to Kate.”Melissa takes a deep breath and lets out a long sigh. Talk to Katherine? If in recent months she has returned to being hostile...At this, Melissa has a mental snap, “Son, don't you want to go back to the penthouse? Carol misses you.”“My dad almost had a stroke when you asked him last year.” Alan scratches the back of his head, “I don't know Mom, I feel like I'm still n

Time has passed. In the Mountain Penthouse, Melissa was preparing breakfast for her family. Dora showed up very early to help her.“Wow, daughter, why are you in such a hurry to leave?” Dora finds her daughter already dressed up in a brown suit, purchased from one of the exclusive stores whose saleswomen only need to bow when Melissa enters.“I have an appointment today.” Melissa blinks mysteriously.Melissa's cell phone which was left on one of the kitchen islands rings. Melissa sees the number on the caller ID and smiles, “Hello?”On the other side, Tiago is in his house with James playing around, “Melissa, this is Tiago.”“I can see your number, Tiago.” Melissa giggles.“Ah, I'm still getting used to these modern devices.” Tiago also chuckles, “Anyway, everything ready for our date today?”“All right, I'm already advancing breakfast.”“OK, I hope I can help you. Goodbye!”“Bye!” Melissa hangs up, “Mom, do you have your cell phone yet?”Dora shakes her head and glances at the coffee