Cristina visits the Rocha penthouse. Melissa welcomes her and leads her into the living room. The radio is playing Janet Jackson's "Let's Wait Awhile.""Guys, who would have said that the King of Pop's sister decided to sing too?" Cristina winds up before broaching the subject she came up with, "It must be something from the family.""Sit down, Cristina." Melissa invites her, and the two sit down. Dora appears with a silver platter containing coffee cups."Oh, is it your mother who is in the other's shoes?" Cristina asks choosing one of the cups."Not exactly." Dora replies sitting down, "I help my dear daughter out.""I never want to hear about maids again!" Melissa shivers with anger and the cup in her hands shakes, "They're always promiscuous, get pregnant when you need them most, try to seduce our husbands, and still play the victims!"Cristina feels sorry for Melissa. She is still young and has a lot to learn, "No, Melissa, don't think

As mentioned earlier, Adolfo and Vânia were also looking forward to moving into Seu Teodoro's building. They got a two-bedroom apartment for themselves and Benjamin. Now the three are at the table having breakfast. Benjamin is wearing a school uniform."How lucky I got a place at the same school where Melissa studied." Vania comments."And what's it like studying there, son?" Adolfo asks, "Have you been making new friends?""Yes dad, everyone welcomed me very well." Benjamin drinks his chocolate milk.Vânia nods happily, "I'm happy, my son. Now I just need to get a job.""Don't worry, honey, you'll make it." Adolfo lovingly encourages her.The family continues having breakfast.Later, Vânia crosses the lobby wearing a blazer and brown skirt, a shoulder bag full of résumés to deliver. Cristina turns on the radio and Peter Gabriel's song "Red Rain" fills the room. Turning to the lobby, she sees Vâni

Adrian is standing in the phone booth of the boarding house he is staying at. The building is one of those built at the beginning of the 20th century, and the walls show some depredation, such as peeling walls and outdated electrical installations."Dad, we've already started work. I've seen about twenty clients, and I hope to close at least two contracts."On the other side, Moacyr is happy, "I hope you make it, my son, I'm rooting for you.""How are things going there?"Moacyr feels ridiculous asking, "Son, would you believe me if I told you I'm in love?"Adrian has a beaming smile, "Wow, Dad! That's good news! Now I feel calmer.""What do you mean by that?""If there was one more reason for me not to come to the Capital, it was the fact that I left you alone in Lagoon City. But if you can find a more interesting company than me..."Moacyr bursts out laughing, "Son, you will always be my priority. But I see you will not objec

At the Ramos supermarket, Isabel is wheeling her shopping cart when she sees Abigail doing the same. The eyes of the two ladies emit a laser beam from one to the other.Isabel tries to move away from her, but Abigail pushes her shopping cart on top of Isabel, blocking her way."Hey, would you please give me passage?" Isabel complains."Why are you in such a hurry?" Abigail asks mockingly, "It doesn't do for us to be enemies, we're neighbors.""I hate having crooks for neighbors!" Isabel growls."What did I do to make you hate me so much?"Isabel gapes, "Am I hearing this? Isn't it you who's wrecking Cristina's marriage, she indeed my real friend?"Abigail shrugs, "It's not my fault Ray doesn't love her anymore. In fact, he's never loved her, not since 1981.""It looks like you infiltrated that house on purpose! How Tiago Bento must regret having recommended you as a nurse!""For my part, I thank God every day for having

Abigail is walking down Main Street with bags from the bakery, heading home. Older female residents intercept her to convict her."Hey, are you the whore who ruined Raymond and Cristina Chaves' family union?" The oldest of all asks her.Abigail is outraged, "What? By what right do you ladies have to condemn me like that?""The entire favela knows you are the mistress! Shame on you, miss!" The old lady insists as if she were in the Inquisition, "You should look for a free boy to raise your own family instead of disgracing an existing one!" "Get out, I don't owe anyone an explanation!" Abigail tries to pull away.The other residents grab Abigail's arms and pull her back, swinging her bags. With the swing, loaves fall to the ground."Argh! My buns got dirty on this filthy street!"The old lady slaps Abigail with all the hatred in the world, "Look how you talk about our community, you whore! You don't have God's forgiveness! Get out