Melissa leads Junior to the table where the food is. João Paulo and Caio are attacking the food, eating chocolate truffles, jelly beans, and caramels."Here, Junior, let me introduce you to one more little friend." Melissa gently says, "João Paulo, this is Raymond Junior, but you can call him Junior. Junior, this is my brother-in-law João Paulo.""Hey man, welcome to the gang!" João Paulo greets Junior, who reacts a little shyly, "Let's play video games!""I'm hungry…" Junior replies shyly."Take what you want and go with the boys." Melissa stares at Joao Paulo, "Take it easy with him, huh? He probably doesn't know how to play.""Never mind, sister-in-law!"Josias approaches the boys, smiling, "Oh, Junior is going to hook up with the boys. Good. Abigail came?""She insists on staying in her room." Melissa replies to her husband slightly puzzled, "At least I managed to get the child out of there."

Radio continues to set the scene for the party, now playing "Stuck With You" by Huey Lewis and the News. However, the guests are on full stomachs and the hours pass quickly.Harold gets up from the couch suppressing a belch, "Well, it's late, honey. I think we should leave.""Yes, the party was really good, the music was immersive." Isabel gets up and hugs her husband from the side.Elza and Vernon roll their eyes. For them, only classical or erudite music would go with an engagement party.Uélton and Flávia approach with Reuben in Flávia's arms."Daddy, we can go whenever you want. Reuben is sleeping." Uélton suggests."We'd better get going. Where's Josias?"Josias and Raymond reappear from the office and find the others."Are you going, guys?""It's late, and the heir here is dead tired," Uélton responds jokingly.William appears between him, "Guys, thank you so much for comin

Abigail returns from the street after the school van takes her son away. Josias and Melissa are waiting for her sitting on the couch. The radio plays "Emotion in Motion" by Ric Ocasek.Josias starts the conversation, "Abigail, we need to talk. Have a seat, please."Abigail sits down."Would you kindly confirm which Junior's father is?"Abigail gets fearful and lies back on the couch, "What is this talk about, Mr. Rocha?"Melissa tries to calm her down, "Abigail, take it easy. We're trying to help."But, Abigail gets defensive, "And what are you helping by meddling in other people's matters? That's none of your business!"Josias is firm, "Abigail, we allow you and your son without questioning many things. But, we believe it is our right to know who we shelter in our penthouse."Abigail stands up abruptly, "That being the case, I'm leaving! So I don't have to give you any satisfaction!"Josias also stands up, "Don't be sil

Josias enters his office and addresses Ernesto."Ernesto, I have some things to do today and I have to visit Seu Teodoro's building. Can you do another favor for me?""If I can't, I'll be fired."Josias smiles, "Not quite, Ernesto. Anyway, I need you to go to the bank and look for Raymond Chaves. And tell him to hold the information about his son for now. Our maid is denying it."Ernesto narrows his eyes, "I don't think I understand, sir.""Oh, yes, you didn't know. We discovered that our maid is the same woman who had an affair with Mr. Chaves between 1980 and 1981. This extramarital relationship resulted in a son who lives with us.""My father in heaven..." Ernesto gets up and leaves without asking anything else. Josias sits in his chair."Yeah, I'm becoming an expert in raising other people's children."***In the kitchen of the Rocha penthouse, Abigail feels like she is going to cry. Her eyes are watery."Plea

The conversation between William and Stacy continues.Marcelo is glued to the door listening and vibrating with discord."What now, Miss Stacy? Can you explain your sudden change of mood?"Stacy goes around in circles, "I think I'm really stressed out at work."William takes her by the arms, stopping her pacing, "Well then, wouldn't that be irrefutable proof that you need to stay home? If you can't handle the job here, honey, resign and the boss will hire whoever can.""The way you talk makes everything sound so cruel."William softens his voice, “Stacy, you said my part would be easier. I violently disagree. You only mentioned the part where I travel. What about the games, what about the training I have to do? What about the pressure from the fans, from my coach, from the scouts who watch me to offer better contracts... doesn't all that count?"Stacy decides to put an end to the discussion, "OK, honey, you're right. I didn't wa