1989In the famous Church of Green Park, the wedding of Tiago and Carmen is taking place.Our bride and groom are already at the altar exchanging vows. In the pews of the Church are the guests, thrilled by yet another couple taking this important step in their lives.Igor had hired a cameraman to record the moment. When Marcelo gets out of jail, he will show the VCR tape for his younger brother to see what he lost.Elisa and Saulo are seated on the groom's side, in the front row. She's crying. He caresses his wife's belly, indicating a new being with three months of gestation.Josias and Melissa decided not to lose this time. They are on the groom's side. Melissa's pregnancy is almost over. Even with the loose pink dress, everyone realizes that the baby is almost time to be born.Melissa occasionally machine-guns Pamela with her gaze. The enemy is on the other side of the nave, on the bride's family side, surrounded by Beto, Rosemary, and Pe

In the Rocha penthouse, Josias and Melissa enter and sit on the sofa, tired of the night of yet another wedding."Oh, what a relief..." Melissa leans against the arm of the sofa and lifts her legs. Josias sits down next to her and holds her legs to take off her shoes."Another couple of friends getting married, my love." Josias comments, "And we'll have two more citizens in Lagoon City.""Yes, our daughter and the heir of the Neves family." Melissa nods."I for a moment thought Saulo was sterile. When did they get married?" Josias asks between giggles."Watch the mean, honey..." Melissa 'scolds' him, but she also chuckles, "It was held in 1981.""So they were supposed to have two kids, just like us!" Josias laughs louder.Melissa shakes her head still laughing, "Don't say that in front of poor Saulo. I think the Bento brothers have already told him that, and during all these years."Josias stops laughing and comments another cu

Cristina is embarrassed to admit to Moacyr that she wants to support her daughter in the war between her and William, "Moacyr, my dear... understand that Pamela is my daughter.""You understand that Pamela is wrong to want full custody of Caio." Moacyr asserts, "She now needs to concentrate on taking care of Pedro and Rosemary. Two children under the age of five.""Caio happens to worry her." Cristina justifies herself, "You can't scold her for wanting the child's good."Moacyr shakes his head, "Well, she has his father to take care of Caio. And he's in Josias's penthouse, the best thing that could ever happen."Cristina has her back to Moacyr, "Not at all! Being in Josias's penthouse, he's the one who pays the bills. Did William get a job? As far as I know, no!""Brazil is going through a difficult crisis, Cristina, be patient," Moacyr begs.Cristina turns and faces her boyfriend, "Anyway, Moacyr, if you want to go see your friend, go ahead

After a few days, Melissa is discharged and returns to the penthouse to be Caroline's caring mother.Ernesto and Alan are playing dominoes sitting on the living room rug. The radio is playing "Sail Away" by Enya. The curious thing is that with Ernesto, Alan manages to play with the correct pieces."Alan, you're almost four years old! Who taught you to play?""Grandma," Alan responds sweetly.When the rest of the family arrives, Josias announces in a rumbling shout, "The little princess of the house has arrived!""Daddy, Mummy!" Alan gets up and runs to see Caroline, "I want to see Caroline!""Calm down, son!" Josias is amused by the boy's anxiety, "She's right here."Melissa sits down on the sofa and places the Moses basket in her lap where Caroline sleeps peacefully. Alan sees her and is moved."She is sleeping."Melissa speaks softly, "Yes, she's sleeping. Isn't your little sister pretty?""Uh-huh." Alan nods.Read more