In the busy confines of the Café Montanha, Rodrigo bustled about, sharing the helm with his partner, Neilton, amidst a lively crowd.As the strains of Green Day's "21 Guns" filled the air, lifting spirits, Kelvin and Karen sauntered in, their faces etched with tension.Rodrigo, with a quizzical glance, whispered to Neilton, "What do you think that couple is up to?"Neilton shrugged, replying softly, "I have no idea, buddy.""I hope it's not something serious. I'll take care of them, you stay at the counter," Rodrigo decided, before striding over to the troubled pair.Kelvin wastes no time initiating the controversial chat."Are you sure I'm the father?" Kelvin's voice wavered with uncertainty.Karen retorted with impatience, "I haven't slept with anyone else since that day, Kelvin! I swear!"Kelvin persisted, "Are you aware that when the baby is born, I'll ask for a DNA test?"Rodrigo, catching wind of the tense exchange, interjected, "Cousin? What DNA test are we talking about?"Kelv

At Rocha Constructions, in Josias' office, the atmosphere crackled with tension as Josias, Alan, and Erasmo engaged in a heated exchange."Josias, if you didn't want to lend money, you could have said it directly. You didn't need to scheme like this," Erasmo's voice carried a tone of accusation."Scheming? Who can assure me that it wasn't YOU who schemed something?" Josias bristled, offended by the insinuation."Dad, please don't do this," Alan pleas with some kind of desperation."Son, you can tell that your father-in-law didn't want to talk. So, we won't lend one Rocha family's single penny. And if you're thinking of lending from your pocket..." Josias' words trailed off, as a warning with implications.Alan's eyes widened in realization as his father hinted at the potential consequences."What? Can't I make a personal loan?" Alan's voice betrayed his confusion."What will our Damascene Lawyers say?" Josias countered, his stance unwavering.Erasmo, gesturing in resignation, interrup

The wedding of Caio and Brigitte took place at the famous Green Park Church.It was a memorable occasion for the Campos family. Simeon was proud to witness his eldest grandson getting married.William held back tears to not cry like a lady. His son, who was once a helpless baby, is now marrying a beautiful woman!Josias, as uncle and almost substitute father, was also pleased. Caio's tuxedo was from Vasconcelos Fabrics and the sumptuous wedding dress that Brigitte wore was from that famous bridal designer.The good thing about Caio and Brigitte is that there is no one to say something that would prevent them from uniting in marriage."I, Caio Campos, take you, Brigitte Amoreira, to be my beloved wife, to love you, respect you, take care of you, in joy or sorrow, in health or sickness, in wealth or poverty, until death do us part.""I, Brigitte Amoreira Campos, take you, Caio Campos, to be my beloved husband, to love you, respect you, take care of you, in joy or sorrow, in health or si

Before Melissa could answer the phone, Caroline abruptly entered her mother's office."Mom! Can we talk, please?"Isabel stands up. "I better leave...""No, Izzy. You can stay. In a way, you're involved as Mrs. Mountain." Caroline sits next to the elder.Feeling that the conversation will be about Kelvin, Melissa lets the call ring until it goes to voicemail."Who was on the phone?" Isabel points out."Kelvin. I can't imagine what else he could want to talk to me about." Melissa shakes her head.Caroline feels a lump in her throat. "Mom, I can't believe that Kelvin could disappoint me like this. He's my symbolic father! How did the twins react?""They still don't know," Melissa responds cautiously.How is she going to tell Mary and Ignacio that their father got a harlot pregnant?"Well, then we're screwed. I'll never have the courage to tell something of this magnitude." Caroline lowers her head, discouraged.Melissa smiles and stands up, approaching her daughter and sitting next to h

Alan and Sofia's baby is born.In 2009, Alan Vasquez Campos Rocha Junior was born in a comfortable private room at the General Hospital.Sofia woke everyone up in the middle of the night. There was no way around it, the contractions chose the most inconvenient time to start.The family was so desperate that Alan forgot to put on underwear and went freeballing to the hospital.There, Dr. Silvana calmed the family down while Sofia was being attended to. From the room, the screams of pain followed by the obstetrician's encouragement could be heard.Until finally, the baby's cry was heard."Mr. Campos Rocha, you can come in. You have a beautiful and healthy baby boy!""Excuse me!" Alan burst into the room.Sofia was sweaty and disheveled, but with a triumphant smile as she received her firstborn in her arms."This will be the first of many, my dear. I promise you," Sofia joyfully murmured.Alan leans in and kisses his wife's forehead. "Thank you very much, dear.""Look at him! So helpless