At Crystal Blue, Diane was serving customers who were getting off work to relax. The waiters who would work the night shift were arriving.Felipe and Daryl, tired from the morning’s journey, approach the counter, simulating yawns.“Jeez!” Diane laughs as she mixes martinis, “Was the drudgery so horrible today?”“Not so much, but the fact that we’ll have to live with Shirley when we return home hurts my soul,” Felipe grumbles.“She’s your grandmother, son.” Daryl drinks the drink.“Calm down people. With strength and resignation, we’ll overcome this.”Ulysses appears and smiles when he sees the family together, “Here you are. I needed to make an announcement! Diane, can you serve me the same thing?”Diane serves the drink silently and somberly, still upset about knowing that Ulysses was the mastermind behind the explosion at the Rocha Hotel.Ulysses notices Diane’s detachment, but decides to accept the drink and deliver the news, “I found an apartment for your mother, Daryl. She can mo

At Isabel’s house, Flávia prepared a cornmeal cake quickly and simply. Isabel brewed the coffee.“Sounds like a nightmare, girl.” Isabel comments, “Tragedy always follows the Mountain family, especially on Daryl’s side.”“Meanwhile, you are increasingly happy with Francisco.” Flávia smiles at her.“That is true.” Isabel continues to smile.“I think the cake is ready.” Flávia checks the oven and turns it off.“I’m going to take the thermos. It seems like I’m hearing voices...” Isabel strains her ears, but doesn’t recognize the voice of the man who arrived.She takes the thermos to the living room. The radio is playing “Photograph” by Nickelback.Kelvin is the person talking to Francisco and Reuben.“My nephew, thank you for coming.” Francisco hugs Kelvin, “I’m so sorry.”“Thanks, Uncle Frank. Hello, Reuben. Wow, you look big!” Kelvin greets Reuben while still hugging his uncle.“It’s the gym at Rocha Mansion,” Reuben responds without realizing he quoted Josias.The hug is broken.“Kelv

Josias is in his office at Rocha Mansion watching the news online. Shirley’s death has been the biggest sensation.“What a waste of life.” He shakes his head, “This woman came here to cause trouble and decided to end her life in a horrifying way.”Melissa enters the office, “Honey, Maggie informed me that Kelvin came. I sent the twins to see their father.”Josias smiles at her, “That’s good, sweetheart. They need to see their father.”“It’s a shame that they see their father in such a horrendous situation.” Melissa sighs.“Honey, since Shirley was your mother-in-law, you might want to show up at the funeral,” Josias speaks kindly.Melissa, however, refuses, “No, honey. I don’t want to cause discomfort. Daryl could cause a scandal.”“Why would Daryl make a fuss? Maybe he’ll accuse you of something if you DON’T show up.”“I don’t know yet. I’d rather stay here.” Melissa is insecure.Josias stands up and hugs her, “Calm down, my dear. You’re the Lady of Lagoon City, remember that.”Melis

Melissa still didn’t know about the existence of another one of Kelvin’s uncles, “Are you one of Daryl’s relatives who lives in Linhares, on Shirley’s side?”“I am her brother-in-law. Her younger sister is my wife.” Ulysses responds charismatically.“And how is she?” Melissa asks worriedly, “I heard that she was present at the time of the accident and is hospitalized.”“Accident?” Ulysses chuckles, “Nothing like that happened, Mrs. Rocha. Shirley was depressed because everyone despised her and she committed suicide. No one can handle so much contempt in this life.”Melissa is startled. Is it serious that this old man is going to pull this theory out of his sleeve? “Mr. Cardozo, I hope I’m not rude, but Shirley Mountain wasn’t exactly the easiest person to get along with. Are you okay with her spending decades calling her daughter a whore?”Ulysses swallows hard, “OK, you have a point. But Maggie could have tried to resolve the situation, instead of growing further apart. When she retu

In the back of Crystal Blue, Daryl has the biggest revelation in his family’s history, something horrifying, controversial, and obscene. His head is spinning and his hands are shaking.“I... I don’t know what to say...”“Daryl, it’s not that hard to understand.” Octavio continues in a dark and icy tone, “Your mother was living in a luxury room at the Rocha Hotel for weeks. Have you ever wondered how much money she used to pay her daily rate? My wife Jane said she never missed a day of payment.”Daryl puts his hand on his glabella, “She never responded to me properly.”“Well, now you tell me about this uncle Ulysses... Who exactly is he?”“If your wife bought any perfume from the brand ‘Cardozo’, it’s from my uncles. They are the owners.” Daryl faces his enemy.“OK, so we’ve cracked this part. Your mother lived in the hotel because her uncle paid for it. These photos were probably taken in the suite, and it’s obvious that someone was investigating.”Daryl’s voice shakes, “Investigating