Melissa opens the door and welcomes Vernon and Elza."Good night, Elza." She glares at Vernon, "If you're going to look like that, go away, or join William on the balcony. Don't spoil the party!""You know the reason for my displeasure, more than anyone." Vernon insists on holding a grudge."He'll behave, honey." Elza pokes her husband's shoulder.Melissa decided to answer the door in hopes of seeing Josias.João Paulo approaches her, "It's already six forty in the evening. Josias couldn't have taken that long, his apartment isn't far!"Melissa takes a deep breath, "You know what I'm starting to think, John? Josias has decided not to come. He's too embarrassed to face his family and friends because of the other girl."Joao Paulo wiggles, "Do you want to send Ernesto to go after him?"Before Melissa responds, she sees the elevator open and sees Carmen, Tiago, Igor, Pamela, Miguel, and Rosemary approach."Look, the owner of the penthouse is already at the door." Tiago jokes."That means
When all the guests saw Josias walk in with Melissa, the result was thunderous applause!“Hail, our honoree has arrived!”Only William and Vernon didn't clap, but Josias was too happy to notice.“Guys, these are the ones that truly saved me!” Josias introduces Nathanael and his family.Melissa approaches, “Thank you so much for the kind gesture.”“You're welcome, madam!” Maria Aparecida is thrilled.Uélton turns up the radio volume and the song “Too Funky”, by George Michael, encourages the younger ones to dance.Lilian, Flávia, and Dora walk among the crowd to offer sandwiches, cold pies, snacks, and drinks.The kids chat in one corner of the living room as if they've formed an exclusive club. After all, they're enjoying it since Junior won't be among them.Josias chats with the other gentlemen.“I thought you wouldn't come, Josias.” Adolfo comments.“My daughter even called your apartment,” Simeon informs you.“Fred and I had to wait for his parents.” Josias explains, “They got lost
Ironically, the song playing on the radio was “Theme From Dying Young” by Kenny G.Vânia makes space between the others and approaches Adolfo who has a murderous look, ready to shoot Vernon from the 25th floor.“Honey, please, I don't know what that idiot said. He has already recanted, so let him live, please!”Elza clings to Josias's tuxedo, “Son, tell him to let go of your stepson, please!”“Dad, it's not worth it!” Benjamin begs him.“Uncle Adolfo!” Josias orders in that imperial tone everyone knows, “Not in front of the kids!”Adolfo smiles devilishly, understanding Josias's message: don't kill Vernon in front of the children, kill him when no one is watching!So he gets Vernon safe and sound in the penthouse and lets him go. Vernon runs into the penthouse, pale as a ghost and shaking like a green stick.“Thank you, Josias!” Elza thanks her son without understanding what he says.João Paulo has a suspicion when he goes back inside and finds that the children weren't watching.“Hey
Days after the celebration, Melissa and Josias began to suffer again. The time has come to go through the painful divorce process.At the Family Court, Josias and Melissa are in the conciliatory hearing, willing to resolve the situation as soon as possible. Both greet each other cordially, without anger or rancor.The same judge who defended the case of William and Caio vs. Pamela and Beto now feels sad and at the same time privileged to serve the illustrious Rocha couple.“Mr. and Mrs. Rocha, it is a pleasure to serve the couple; and at the same time, I’m sad to have to dissolve such a beautiful union. I can only hope that both parties are properly aware of the decision they have made.”“Certainly, Your Honor,” Igor responds on Josias's behalf.Melissa's attorney nods. Her client stands still, just listening serenely.“Then let's start deliberating.” The judge declares the meeting started.“Your Honor, my client states that she had entered into a prior agreement with Mr. Rocha regard
Outside the Family Court, Melissa and her attorney head downstairs. The day is gloomy, overcast, and threatening to rain, matching what had just happened.“Thank you so much for the assistance.” Melissa kindly thanked the lawyer.“It was a pleasure to serve you, Miss Campos.” The lawyer almost pronounces 'Mrs. Rocha', but corrects himself in time.“Melissa!”Melissa stops at the bottom step of the stairs and turns around. Josias is hurrying down to catch up with her.“You shouldn't have given up the penthouse. Where are you going to live?” Josias asks worriedly.“In my parents' house, until I find another home,” Melissa responds calmly.Josias is surprised by Melissa's tranquility. Wasn't she supposed to be crying, screaming, yelling, cussing him bad names, and threatening to cut his berries?“I want to be together to tell our children.” Josias decides with a serious look.“For sure. I swore before the judge that I was not going to do parental alienation.” Melissa smiles lightly.Josi
In the Rocha penthouse, Carlos is in the armchair enjoying the song “Nothing Else Matters”, by Metallica. Ernesto approaches and finds the musical taste of the family patriarch strange.“Mr. Campos, do you want me to put on a Beethoven record?”“You can let it, the sound please me,” Carlos responds, very satisfied.Josias and Melissa enter separately, no longer acting like a couple of lovebirds.Carlos looks at the two of them and feels sad for them, “Hello, my grandchildren... As seen, it's all over.”“Ernesto, call the children,” Josias speaks in a serious tone.While Ernesto leaves, Melissa sits on the sofa, “Grandpa Carlos, you better pack your bags. We will no longer live here.”Carlos nods in understanding, “I see. I will return to my house.”“Grandpa, your house was sold years ago.” Melissa smiles kindly, “You're moving back in with my parents. I will join them until I find another abode.”“Or until you find another husband.” Josias jokes.Melissa shrugs, “Let's see if my fans
In Josias's office, he and Melissa are tasked with the arduous task of telling their children that they will no longer live together as a family.“What happened, father?” Alan asks curiously.“Alan and Caroline: Most of all, I want you both to know that I will always love you.” Josias begins.“I love you too, Daddy.”“Me too!” Caroline speaks with a graceful smile, making Melissa's heart flutter.“That's great.” Josias kneels next to them, “Unfortunately, we are no longer living together.”“Are you going to heaven again, Daddy?” Caroline asks.“No, little girl. Mom and Dad will no longer live as husband and wife. You will live with Mom, Grandpa Simeon, Grandma Dora, and Great-Grandpa Carlos.”Alan frowns, “What about Uncle Will?”“Uncle Will is getting another house,” Josias responds, and to his surprise, Alan sighs in relief.“Did you and Mom fight, Dad?” Alan asks.Melissa responds in his place, “Unfortunately, we can't live together anymore, son. What matters is that we love you an
The next day, it was William and Caio's turn to pack their bags to leave.At Simeon's house, Dora and he were saying goodbye to two and preparing for the arrival of four people.“Mother, where will every one fit in?” William asks as he puts clothes in the suitcase.“Grandpa Carlos will sleep with the kids and Melissa will sleep in our room,” Dora responds.“I remembered the time when we all lived together with Josias.” William dares to smile.Dora wastes no time, “Yes, it was the time when you had changed for the better.”William closes the suitcase so hard that the zipper almost breaks, “Mother, don't come to defend the adulterer! Look at the result of all this: my dear sister is leaving the luxury life to live back with you.”“She decided so.” Simeon corrects his son as he overhears the conversation. He stands in the doorway.“Of course, how is she going to live in the 'Rocha' penthouse being Miss 'Campos'? And if she remarries, will her husband want to live in the penthouse bought