The next morning, Melissa visits Simeon's house to check on Dora. She finds her mother melancholy on the sofa in the living room. The walkman that serves as the radio plays "Foolish Beat" by Debbie Gibson, making her sadder."Mother, for God's sake, let's have more courage in your life!" Melissa walks over and sits on the couch. After that, she starts shaking Dora, "Get out of this depression, your son is alive!""Of course my son is alive! Who said he died?" Dora screams looking at nothing as if she doesn't recognize her daughter's presence."Come on, Mom, change your clothes and come with me to the hospital. Will needs you."Dora gives a strange, sinister smile, "Will isn't in the hospital. He's at home, polishing the gold medal he won from the Olympics."Carlos approaches with slow steps, "We've tried everything, granddaughter. Your mother needs medical or psychiatric care.""I'll get in touch with Stacy to see if she can give me the phon

Josias bought a black car for Ernesto to drive and transport Melissa wherever she wants to go. Now he's humoring the lady by taking her to the mayor's mansion in Sunset Village.Ernesto got a cap to characterize himself as the chauffeurs he always sees on TV. Melissa and Alan giggled and climbed into the backseat when they saw the employee like that, but Ernesto was not offended.When they reach the land, they see from afar the enormous activity of masons, woodworkers, locksmiths, painters, plumbers, and electricians. The mixed noise of the jackhammer, cement mixer, Makita, and drill bothered Alan."Oh, I don't think it was a good idea to bring Alan." Melissa worries."Madam, you are also in a delicate situation. Are you sure you want to go? I can go to madam." Ernesto suggests with his eyes expressing extreme concern for Melissa's safety.Melissa, however, smiles gently, "Let's do this: you stay with Alan outside and I'm in. I see a pile of helmet

Simeon returns from work at nightfall. Carlos is sitting in the armchair with a worried expression."Good night, dad!" Simeon sees his father's face, "What's going on?""Your wife left home and hasn't come back yet," Carlos informs him.Simeon shakes his head in disagreement and sits down on the sofa to take off his shoes, "Do you think she's been doing something stupid?""I didn't want to be sure about that, but she was upset earlier, with one of the fits.""Do you believe Melissa actually went pregnant to the mayor's mansion just to let me know?" Simeon unbuttons and takes off his vest, "She thinks you should go live with her in the penthouse."Carlos gives an amused chuckle, "Does she think I'm in danger being alone with Dora? Poor thing, son.""Well, if you say..."The landline rings and Simeon gets up to answer, "Hello?"On the other side is Elisa, "Mr. Campos? This is Elisa Bastos Neves. I'm with your crazy wife he

A few more days later, Dr. Braggart enters William's room smiling, "Good morning, Mr. Campos! Today we have good news."William, awake, returns the beaming smile, "Don't tell me, Doctor! Am I...?"Braggart chuckles, "You told me not to talk, but I'll tell you anyway: yes, today you're free. Anytime someone can take you home.""Thank you very much, doctor!" William feels like he's going to cry, "I really haven't had any pain in my ribs anymore.""Thank God for that!" Dr. Braggart giggles.William vibrates and claps his hands. It's time to go home!***Melissa hangs up the phone and turns to Josias, who is coming out of the master suite, finishing putting on her striped suit."Any news, honey?" Josias asks with a loving smile."Will has been released. We can bring him from the hospital today." Melissa sings the news, barely holding back with happiness."Great! I'll give the answer to Romualdo about the City Hall pro

Josias shakes his head. He is still not satisfied with Romualdo's posture."Romualdo, you don't have to tell Mayor Ibrahim that I 'neglect' my work, as we know this is a lie. I have always fulfilled my obligations. The construction of the Teodoro building and the Happiness Slum soccer field speak for me. Like I said, if there's an emergency, I'll go away to help my family.""I disagree." Romualdo folds his arms, "Almost every day someone came to my company to talk to you about personal matters. When I banned visits, you disappeared from here.""And since I work as a realtor at Gomes Real Estate, that hasn't changed!" Josias asserts, "The difference is that Laerte Gomes didn't mess with my patience like you do."Romualdo purses his lips, he doesn't like the comparison.Josias continues, "Anyway, I can agree to unwanted visits to your company, but as for me helping someone I love... no boss in the world is going to stop me, Romualdo. Still, you need