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
Melissa returns home. Simeon, Dora, Carlos, and Alan are waiting anxiously. Caroline continues playing with dolls on the living room rug.“And then, daughter?” Dora anxiously asks, “Are you going to replace Nadine on 'Love Just Happens'?”Melissa bursts out laughing as she closes the door, “You guys are hilarious. No, I told Mr. Oliveira that I would start from the bottom.”“And that means?” Carlos asks, “Mr. Oliveira is one of the executives?”“Nothing, just the dramaturgy director.” Melissa sits on the couch and hugs her son, “How was school, son?”“Caio is complaining that Uncle Will is bringing women to their house and Caio can't sleep,” Alan speaks innocently.However, the adults got the message and are embarrassed. William is always perverted when he lives alone! But now he has his son!Melissa returns to the subject, “Anyway, I'm going to stay by Isabel and Flávia's side for guidance. Mr. Oliveira hinted that I could participate in acting, but I have no talent.”Simeon grins, “
At Teodoro's building, Cristina is receiving a bouquet from a delivery man. She signs the receipt and gives the guy a tip.“Thank you very much, madam.”“You're welcome! Have a good work.”The delivery man leaves whistling the Bon Jovi song “Bed of Roses” that was playing on the radio.Diane approaches her, “Good morning, aunt... wow! Uncle Moacyr bought you these flowers?”Cristina excitedly approaches her niece, “No, Diane. Look at the dedication!”At the top of the bouquet, Diane visualizes a card written in silver letters. She picks it up and reads it, and then smiles.“It's from Daryl.”“Put those red roses in a vase before they wither!” Cristina encourages her.“Yes, Auntie, excuse me.”Diane takes the bouquet and leaves. Cristina sighs, feeling that love is in the air.******On the Rocha penthouse, João Paulo and Josias have breakfast. With no more Ernesto and Lilian, they had to prepare and serve themselves.“Kate didn’t make breakfast?” João Paulo asks.“Kate is still sleepi
At Crystal Blue, Kelvin is flannelling the counter where he serves customers as a maître d'. Daryl walks past him eagerly.“Did she get the red roses?” Daryl asks again.“That's three times already, bro,” Kelvin responds good-naturedly.“You go mocking.” Daryl pretends he's offended, “Soon Miss Campos walk through that door and it's your turn.”As if Daryl had foreseen it, Melissa enters the restaurant at this moment.“Hello, friends! How are you?”Daryl hides a laugh, “I'm doing great, Melissa. The little boy here wanted to talk to you.”Daryl walks away, leaving Kelvin intrigued. It wasn't in his plans to talk to Melissa.Melissa approaches the counter, “Kelvin, are you aware that I'm going to work at LCN?”Kelvin smiles and gets interested in the subject, “Really? Will we see you in 'A Rose in the Desert'?Melissa blushes slightly. She imagined herself playing opposite the muscular and handsome actor who is stoking the fires of the female spectators, “No, I'm going to stay with Isa
In Moacyr's apartment, he is struggling to move from the wheelchair to the sofa. Diane holds the wheelchair tight so it doesn't move and doesn’t end up knocking Moacyr down.When he manages to transfer himself to the couch, Diane hands him the TV remote.As soon as Moacyr turns on the TV, the music video for 4 Non-Blondes, “What’s Up” makes Diane sway like an odalisque.Moacyr laughs at his niece, “Is this all happiness for having received the bouquet of roses?”Diane turns as red as the roses, “Uncle, did you notice too?”“I'm noticing that the best thing you did was to come here,” Moacyr responds in a naughty tone.“I wrote a letter to my parents.” Diane comments sitting on the couch next to him, “Let's see if they approve.”“And have you ever thanked him?”Diane feels an impact as if she wakes up from amnesia, “No...”Moacyr laughs more, “Diane, how cruel you are! Poor Daryl must be climbing the walls thinking you didn't get or didn't like the flowers! Call him and end the agony.”
At Crystal Blue, Melissa is sitting at one of the tables trying to decipher the script. It became her life's mission.“‘Teaser’ must be the part that precedes the opening. Scene 01. 'INT.' must be 'interior', since the scene will be in the living room of the Carvalho mansion.”Kelvin approaches her and sits down beside her, “Having fun, my friend?”Melissa lifts her head, “That's okay. I'm almost having a headache trying to figure this script out.”“Different from reading the book?”“For sure!” Melissa laughs, “It's all technical and professional here. And they're doing it on the computer, because of that letter they call Courier. It reminds me that I might need to take a computer course.”“Yes, my friend, these machines are retiring the typewriter. Did you see that Ramos Supermarket put computers at every checkout?” Kelvin scratches his head.“Isabel said she's going to buy hers to write the next book.”“Book? Is she not going to establish herself in soap operas?” Kelvin narrows his