At Rocha Mansion, Josias and Melissa discuss the subject brought up by Caroline cautiously.Melissa hugs Caroline. “Daughter, we’re happy with your concern. But the situation cannot be treated like that. First, wouldn’t we ironically be foreshadowing the death of our elders?”“It sounds crazy, Mom, but I need to be aware of the fact that no one is eternal.” Caroline answers, “Who could say that Reuben’s father would no longer be with us?”Josias takes a deep breath. Caroline has a point. Uélton would be forty-three or forty-four years old now. He died younger.“I understand, daughter.” He approaches her, “But if you want a wedding like this, everything will be rushed. Maybe your plans of having a beautiful and perfect wedding won’t come true.”“I’m willing to give up comfort and preferences, as long as my future husband doesn’t suffer because someone else in his family was unable to attend our wedding ceremony,” Caroline states with conviction.Melissa and Josias are amazed at their d

At Rocha Constructions, Josias received Reuben’s mistaken message in his office.He reads, “Hello, Uncle Josias. Sorry for my delay. Carol and I are going to talk to Grandpa Frank and Grandma Isabel about getting married before one of them passes away. Carol had the same idea as me. Meanwhile, Cláudio Guzman slept with a committed woman again—WHAT?”Josias was under the impression that the last part wasn’t for Reuben to type. Caio entered the office at this moment.“Uncle Josias, Reuben wasn’t at his desk.”Josias chuckles. “He’s trying to convince their grandparents not to die before he and Carol get married.”Caio stood still for a few seconds, unable to follow Reuben’s logic.Josias laughs more. “I know, it sounds crazy, but Carol came to me with the same idea. They want to get married this year so that Simeon, Dora, Francisco, and Isabel can be present.”Caio nodded, understanding better. “Ah, okay. Well, here are the projects I approved.” He comments later, “At least, Grandpa Sim

Rocha Hotel, Jane’s office.Alan was working intently, typing something into the computer. Around the computer, printed sheets of various reports were abundant on the desk.The door opened, and David entered fearfully. “Alan, did you call me?”“Sit down, David.” Alan pointed to a chair previously positioned on the other side of the desk.David sat, expecting reprimands. “What happened?”“I received an email from Lauro Medeiros informing me that you’re unable to carry out the tasks of a bellboy.” Alan didn’t take his eyes off the computer.David gets angry about this. “Can we at least talk face to face?”Alan stops typing and looks at his half-brother indifferently. “Don’t take it personally.”David did exactly the opposite, “Oh, of course! You’ll now take advantage of your position as a boss to oppress me.” He chuckles derisively, “You know, I shouldn’t even be surprised. Why would it be any different?”“Not all brothers in the world have the same story as us, David,” Alan replied.“N

Amoreira and Adelaide got up from the sofa. Everyone realized that a speech was about to take place and fell silent.Reuben paused the music on the stereo so as not to disturb them.“We’re listening.” Josias encouraged the couple.Amoreira took the floor, “Good evening, everyone. We’re happy to have you at this celebration and farewell. I’m celebrating with my new wife the formalization of the union, thus being able to call our relationship a ‘marriage’. And we say goodbye because we intend to build our future in Linhares.”Everyone already knew this, but hearing it again from those involved wasn’t an easy task.Adelaide continued, “My company headquarters needs more care. My late husband Ulysses intended to stay here for a while, taking care of Lagoon City’s business, and then return. He should never have let himself get involved in one of my nephews’ troubles. But, it happened... and you know the rest.”Amoreira continued, “Although I know you’ll miss me, you can always count on my

“What did you say, Jack?” Octavio widened his eyes, “And until when did you intend to tell me this? Oh yes, you’re saying now...”Sofia, Jane, and even Augusto found Octavio’s disjointed sentences were weird. Something happened...“OK. The family is here. I’ll let them know, bye!” Octavio ended the phone call.Jane shivered. “Honey, what happened?”“Bad news?” Sofia didn’t know whether to stay or leave the kitchen.Octavio sighed. “Bad news, guys. My father isn’t very well. Likely, he won’t make it past this year.”“Oh, darling...” Jane covered her mouth with her hands.“Is he also in São Paulo with your brother?” Sofia wanted to know the Motta family more deeply.“Exactly. And there, he has the best medical care.” Octavio swallows hard, “But there are times when there’s no other way. Maybe my father’s time is coming.”Jane informs her husband, “I was letting Sofia know that maybe she doesn’t need to come here anymore, honey.”Octavio stares at Sofia, “Thank you very much for the help