At the Rocha Mansion, Josias is informed by Tiago about the success of the mission.“Master, young Lafayette finally acknowledged his sins and confessed the whole truth to Rosemary.”“Poor Rosemary.” Josias sighs as he leans back in the upholstered armchair in the living room, “How did she react?”“According to Octavio, she left in disgust, recognizing that she had been tricked.”Josias nods, “She’ll get over that one. After all, she still has a boyfriend to comfort her.”Hector appears, “Mr. Rocha, Mr. Reis is here.”“Tell him to come in.” Josias is anxious to see Beto again.After a few seconds, Beto enters the living room, “Good evening, Josias. Oh, Tiago, you are here.”“I am reporting what happened at Octavio's house, narrating it from the perpetrator's point of view.” Tiago states, “Now you can narrate y

In the Teodoro building, Teresa is talking to Wallace and Vera about what is going on at their home.Vera is already reacting nonconformist, “Back to Victoria? And run the risk of meeting Pamela and being defiled?”“Thus, her whoredom is completed,” Wallace comments.“No, we cannot allow that.” Teresa shakes her head, “While Rosemary was in Victoria, living with Grandpa Ray, she never had contact with her mother. And Pamela is living with her current husband, so the chances of contact will be slim.”“But if she plots…” Vera asks fearfully, “I remember very well how treacherous that damned woman was.”“Calm down guys, let’s hope Josias—”Carmen walks into the lobby, “Do you guys have a problem? You're whispering around...”The radio starts playing, “Overprotected” by Britney Spears.Teresa and Vera look

Patrick came home from school and didn't feel like preparing lunch. So he decided to take advantage and eat the lunch offered in the canteen.But when he walked in, he noticed countless tenants applauding Rosemary, who was in their midst, excited and smiling. The radio was playing the song “Gone” by 'N Sync.Rosemary and Patrick's eyes meet right over the violin part.Before either of them could say anything, Beto climbed onto a desk and, with a glass of acerola juice, he called out, “Guys, I know this is a sad moment, but I don't feel like crying.” Laughter from the others, “So, I want to say goodbye to my daughter with joy. Rosemary will be greatly missed, but we believe she will return matured and strengthened, overcome by the tragedy!”Everyone cheers and claps, except Patrick.Wallace appeared as if by magic, “That's right, Pat.”“That’s right WHAT?” Patrick is startled.<

Gabriela's apartment was full.Josias gestures, “Guys, watch out, the baby girl is sleeping.”Vernon returns from the kitchen, “They have a good white wine, Josias. But how about we use our bottle?”Elza hurries, “I'll get the glasses ready!”“I don't know if there will be enough for everyone—” Gabriela tries to warn, but Elza has already gone to the kitchen.João Paulo turns to Josias, “Brother, you didn't seem willing to celebrate my union. What made you change your mind?”“Tiago found out you hadn’t gotten a Church date,” Josias responds with a smile.“Ah, you sent your ‘servant’ to investigate me, huh?” João Paulo starts laughing, “So you cared!”Gabriela has mixed feelings when she sees the Rocha brothers getting along.She wanted to be married to the eldest... Katherine died in vain!

At the Lafayette Mansion, the family ate breakfast in burial silence. The Christmas tree was set up and decorated, but that didn't cheer up the family members.“I don't know how I'm going to get through the holidays without my son.” Ingrid is sorry.“Maybe he isn’t even thinking about us anymore, guys.” Nadia grumbles, “I had to hire Claudio to replace him.”“Claudio?” Jacques is surprised, “Are we that close yet?”Nadia blushes shyly, “No, Dad. We are just co-workers.”“What about Rodrigo Mountain?” Ingrid seems not to have heard her daughter, “I liked him.”“Why the past tense, Mom?” Nadia despairs, “I like him too, and I haven't discarded him as a friend.”“We’re not speaking as a friend.” Ingrid smiles as she drinks her coffee with milk and mint, “We are talking about the man who wil