Josias is sitting on the lounger looking out to Lagoon City's night skyline.He is meditating on the twists his life took especially in the 90s.In 1990, Everaldo warned him to be careful. Josias didn't pay attention and slept drunk with Angela in 1991. Still, in 1991, he bedded Katherine to vent the jealousy he felt for seeing Melissa and Adrian in a newspaper photo. The result of these two deviations was the generation of two children out of wedlock.Josias's main concern was that the two babies born are boys. Boys who will grow up to be men. Two men with the last name Rocha. What if they feel entitled to demand something?Katherine approaches him with a cup of tea, “Darling, as we don't have a maid, I brought you this cup for you to relax.”Josias narrows his eyes at her, “What do you mean, 'we don't have a maid'? Melissa would bring me cups of tea because she loved me and it was a loving gesture on her part.”Katherine purses her lips, “Don't compare me to your ex! We still haven'
1993“And IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII’ll always love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....”That’s how four-year-old Caroline screamed at the top of her lungs the song “I’ll Always Love You”, a version by Whitney Houston, which indicated to take first place in the top 100 Brazil Year-End. There wasn't a Brazilian who hadn't heard about the song or the movie “The Bodyguard”.Melissa wouldn't mind if her daughter tried to sing the song at home. The problem is that Caroline is demonstrating her 'talent' on the sands of Sunset Village beach, amid countless beachgoers, in the middle of summer.Alan, now eight, threatens to turn off the portable radio, “Mom, tell Caroline to stop embarrassing us!”Melissa laughs. She sits on a beach chair, grabs sunscreen, and puts it over her singing daughter, “Caroline could be as famous as Whitney and Mariah in the future, son.”“With that voice, never!” Alan mocks and picks up a soccer ball.Reuben approaches him. Both boys are wearing pattern
Elsewhere on the beach, João Paulo, Benjamin, Frederick, and others were playing beach volleyball. They managed to tie a net between two poles that the City had put up for this very purpose.Jock was among them, and like Kelvin, the women drooled over the handsome, fit bodies of the two ex-country boys.The team where the mentioned characters were wins the match and everyone cheers with the victory.“Nice, man!” Frederick cheers, “Where did you learn to play like that?”“I don't know, the other day I came to the beach and learned from other people.” Jock shrugs.João Paulo approaches them, “It was very good, people. Now I will approach the rest of the group.”Jock decides to question Josias's half-brother, “João Paulo, are you the famous brother of Josias Rocha?”“With great pride!” João Paulo puts his teeth on the beach.“How is he?” Jock tries to ask casually, “We see on the news that another woman is living in the penthouse.”João Paulo breaks his smile, “She's one of the sluts who
The next day, Katherine invades Josias's office with the newspaper in her hand, open to the page of the society columns, and with an expression of indignation.“Josias, look at how your ex-wife behaves like a vulgar one!” Katherine tosses the newspaper over important documents Josias has been reading.Josias takes the newspaper and looks at it with a slight smile. In the photo, Melissa is laughing because of a joke told by Uélton. He, Flávia, and the children were registered in the photo. A familiar scenario.“There's nothing immoral here, Kate.” Josias returns the newspaper, “Don't bother me.”“Look again!” Katherine refuses to take the newspaper back.When Josias scrutinizes the photo, he finds the hottie Kelvin between Melissa and Alan as if he were the father and husband.Josias doesn't show the slightest bit of jealousy, “I repeat, Kate: there's nothing licentious about this photo. Let me work in peace.”Katherine seethes with rage and grabs the newspaper, almost tearing it.When
In Teodoro’s building, the lobby radio is playing “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, a version by UB40. Cristina and Diane talk with the newspaper open on the counter.“Looks like I can see you here in the corner of the picture, honey.” Cristina jokes while pointing to the photo.“It's me, Aunt Cris. I look ugly and dull while the other women wore sexy bikinis.” Diane ducks her head, “I don't even know how Daryl didn't dump me then and there for a hot blonde who was topless.”Cristina laughs, “It's because he respects you, honey. He chose you.”Diane lifts her head, “It's clear we've become great friends.”“All I need is for me to receive the wedding invitation!” Cristina laughs.Moacyr appears wheeling himself in the wheelchair, “What's so funny, honey?”“Diane thinks she's unlovable when in fact Daryl kisses the ground she walks on,” Cristina responds by being romantic.Moacyr gets in the mood, “Niece, you must prepare to be the future Mrs. Mountain and work at the restaurant.”“But, unc
Frederick doesn't understand why Benjamin keeps asking about Jock. The two remain talking next to the dumpster.“I have no idea of ulterior motives, Ben.” Frederick admits with a shrug, “Maybe he wanted to know like every person who moves here. You know, in the country we don't have Maggiezine to read.”“You mean the guy was just curious?” Benjamin crosses his arms to confirm.“Yes, he is working at Rocha Constructions.” Frederick smiles, “See how nice the hotel is turning out? He must be working alongside his ex-father-in-law and Uélton Freire, Josias's best friend.”“If Jock wants to know about Josias, it's Uélton he should ask questions.” Benjamin scoffs, “The two have known each other for 13 years. Well, let's get back to work, this garbage is more fetid than before.”The two boys go back inside Crystal Blue using the back door.******At Simeon's house, Dora is sweeping the living room with the radio on playing “Walking in My Shoes” by Depeche Mode. Ironically, Melissa appears
Bernardo approaches the bar and strikes up a conversation with Daryl after Kelvin goes to his post at the entrance to Crystal Blue.Daryl is impressed by his brother-in-law's visit, “Bernie, how are you?”“I'm in big trouble, Daryl. I was wondering if you and Kelvin can help me.” Bernardo looks both ways, fearing that Shirley is nearby, “I want to know what this is all about that your mother is in love with me.”Daryl drops a crystal goblet to the floor. All employees turn their heads to what happened.Frederick approaches with a broom and dustpan, “Don't worry sir, I'll clean it up.”Daryl walks away and nervously leads Bernardo to the office.When the two gentlemen enter, Daryl closes the door. He's tense and worried, “Bernie, where did you get that idea?”Bernardo narrows his eyes as he analyzes Daryl. Is this an 'idea'? Why so much nervousness?“It doesn’t just sound like an old wives’ tale to me.” Bernardo correctly observes, “Maggie keeps accusing her mother of this, and Shirley
“I'm warning you, Caio: if next time your father goes to the beach with us, we'll bury him in the beach sand and we'll 'forget' his location!”At school, Alan warns Caio about William behaving hatefully towards his nephews and sister.The cousins eat their lunch on one of the benches in the schoolyard. Around them, other colleagues who have already eaten are playing and running.“My dad is a pain in the ass.” Caio responds without explaining where he learned this verbal expression from, “He won't stop complaining about your father for a second.”“The bad thing is you didn't go to the beach with us.” Alan regrets.“Did you call? Dad forbade me to answer the phone.” Caio responds, leaving Alan intrigued.“And how are you?” Alan asks before biting the ham sandwich.“My dad's been taking some girls to our home and I can't even sleep with the laughter and screaming the girls do. It feels like they are being assaulted by my father, but they beg for more.”The kids continue to talk without