Carmen feels strange when she sees Uélton walk through the glass door with his clothes dirty with dust and concrete.“Uélton, shouldn't you go home?” She attends to him.“I need to speak urgently to my best friend and symbolic brother,” Uélton responds as if he were desperate.“Calm down, Josias won't fly away.” Carmen laughs at her joke.Uélton pretends to be offended, “Very funny, ma'am! We already lost him once, we can't lose him again.”Josias strides to leave, “Oh, hello, Uélton. I'm on my way out, do you need anything?”“I want to talk to you about the party we need to have in your penthouse,” Uélton speaks expansively.Carmen is interested and faces Josias.But Josias lowers his head, “Ehr... let's talk on the way to the police station.”Carmen understands that Josias is going to visit Adrian to peel him and sits down to do her chores.Uélton and Josias leave.******Haroldo visits LCN facilities with Reuben. The two, carrying the visitor's badge, find Isabel with Jack Motta ta
This Sunday is the day the citizens of Lagoon City will choose a new mayor.According to the electoral law, Tobias Ibrahim could not run as a candidate because his father has already served as mayor for two terms. After all, we are in a democracy, not a monarchy.However, that would not mean that Tobias would stay out of public life. In the polling area where voting is taking place, he is explaining to Josias his plans for the future.“You won't see me around here, Josias. Glad I had time to say goodbye to a great friend.”“Where are you going?” Josias asks curiously.“I am traveling to the United States.” Tobias proudly replies, “Is there a better place to learn about the Rule of Law than Uncle Sam's land?”“Hum, interesting. When you come back, you will have cultural baggage and preparation to win in the first round.” Josias so desires.“I wish, Josias...” Tobias laughs, “By the way, I watched Lisandro's show. You did very well.”“Thanks. Everything went well, except for my marriage
Unaware that Uélton is attacking the strawberry pie, Melissa talks to Simeon and Dora in the master suite.“Mom, Dad... it's with immense regret that I've decided to cancel plans to get back together with Josias.”Simeon punches the mattress on her bed, “Daughter, no!”Dora is distressed, “Dear daughter, and your status as Madam Rocha, how gets it?”Melissa wiggles in displeasure, “Don't even remind me of that, Mom. I was willing to forgive Josias for getting Angela pregnant. But now he has one more child fathered by another slut. Is this how my life will be? Every time Josias is away from me, is he going to impregnate another random woman?”Simeon tries to defend his son-in-law, “Daughter, what happened to Josias were extreme situations. It will not become a habit.”“Is it not, father? I don't want to pay to see it. Now it's two out-of-wedlock children who will give us trouble and headaches when they become adults. And what's worse: they are two boys. They will grow up to be jealous
In the Rocha penthouse, Melissa continues to reason with her parents about her and Josias's divorce.“Mom, Dad, I hope you accept my decision,” she begs.Simeon makes a face as he sucked on a lemon, “I don't know... what will become of you when the divorce is finalized?”“Well, we're literally going to carry on as if Josias is dead.” Melissa gets up and goes to the dressing table, “I will continue to live in the penthouse with my children, Ernesto and Lilian will remain here, Elza and João Paulo will continue with the R$250,000.00 they inherited... nothing has changed.”“And Will is gonna worsen his behavior at the company and home.” Dora rolls her eyes.“Will was already nasty when Josias wasn't here.” Melissa asserts, “He will be put in his place in the company, once Josias has reasserted the throne.”Simeon gets up from the bed, “So there's no way? How are we going to explain it to the public, your fans?”Melissa is already uncomfortable with the conversation, “We didn't have time
Simeon and Dora return home, devastated by Melissa's confirmation of divorce.When they enter, they find William watching TV, the music video for “Everything About You” by Ugly Kid Joe.“Hello, guys!” William tries to be kind, “How was visiting my dear sister?”“You still ask?” Simeon collapses in the armchair, “Your sister is going to divorce anyway.”William laughs heartily.Dora crosses her arms and takes a good look at her son: lying on the couch, shirtless, with grubby shorts, several cans of beer on the coffee table, and crumbs of potato chips.“Will, have you been overdoing the cans?” Dora gives her son a light slap to straighten himself up on the couch, “You're the one who's going to sweep up these crumbs.”“I celebrated in advance.” William sits up, “It's good to know that Melissa has come to her senses. When will she come back here?”Simeon and Dora got appalled.“What question is that? Melissa can't come back here!” Simeon thunders.“Oh, I need to move first, right? Okay, t
Monday, a working day. Diana visits Cristina’s apartment to see if Moacyr needs anything.Moacyr is comfortably on the couch watching LCN’s morning video shoot. The video in question is "Stay" by Shakespeare’s Sister."What a beautiful music video, don’t you think, niece?" Moacyr comments about it."Yes, so is the music. Uncle, what can I do for you?""I intend to stay here to follow the channel of the new station. Perhaps soon they will broadcast the morning news.""Okay, I’ll sweep the floor and take care of the dishes while Aunt Cris works in the lobby."Diane finds the broom and starts sweeping. The music video ends and the TV goes to the commercials.Suddenly, they both see a commercial for Crystal Blue. During the presenter’s speech, they show images of the place with Kelvin and Daryl smiling at the camera.Daryl’s smile hypnotizes Diane and she stops sweeping. Moacyr notices her."Did you enjoy the restaurant very much yesterday?"Diane wakes up to life, "Yes. And I was interes
Uélton and Flávia talk at their house about the party they intend to give. The radio is playing "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Reuben dances in a funny way."Well, here’s the list of those we don’t want to invite." Uélton always emphasizes the barred ones instead of emphasizing those that have been allowed.Flavia picks up the sheet of paper, "Okay, let’s not invite Adrian because he’s already in jail.""Never come back!" Uélton looks at his son, "What are you doing, champ?""I’m dancing, Dad!" Reuben swings like a worm."Darling, I want to tell you a sacred secret." Uélton approaches and whispers in his wife’s ear, "Melissa and Josias will continue the divorce."Flavia walks away, "But Melissa had forgiven him before the accident!""It’s because Josias told me that he impregnated the farmer’s daughter who kept him in false imprisonment," Uélton speaks with regret.Flavia makes a 'tsk' with her tongue, "Jeez... but there is no way to defend Josias! There are already two
Melissa is crossing Main Square and unwittingly finds Katherine sitting on the same bench as if she were waiting for her."Oh, I knew I could find you here!" Katherine quacks.Melissa opens her eyes. Is this crazy woman spying on her?"Stop pestering me. You need to take care of this baby." Melissa responds dryly."How am I supposed to take care of the baby if the father won’t even talk to me?" Katherine teases her."This is between the two of you." Melissa begins to withdraw.Katherine realizes Melissa’s reaction and rejoices, "What is it? Josias confirmed to you that the child is his? Are you getting a divorce?"Melissa stops the steps and turns her head at her with a sneer, "Good luck, honey. You’re not the only one in line."Eventually, Melissa moves away quickly, no longer wanting to argue.Katherine snitches, it wasn’t the effect she wanted, "Well, at least YOU aren’t in line, right, ma'am? I could see defeat in your eyes. You lost, you were the official wife but you were oversh