In Teodoro's building, Tiago is disgusted with the prospect of Carmen already wanting to quit her job because of the confusion involving Pamela.“Honey, get this out of your head. Nobody is trying to lynch you or anything.” He responds affectionately.Carmen smiles at him, “I know you want to cheer me up, darling. But, wouldn't that happen sooner or later? Let's go ahead with it and I don't suffer any more heartache.”“Who is accusing you?” Tiago wants to know, feeling outraged.Cristina intermediates the conversation, “Ehr... that doesn't matter anymore. Let's avoid confusion, ours is enough. What are we going to do about Pamela?”“My subordinates are already looking for her,” Tiago responds dryly.Cristina and Carmen get goosebumps. Again, Tiago using his contacts as if he were a mobster or CIA spy?“Honey, when are you going to tell me who your agents are and how you got them?” Carmen risks by asking.“Never.” Tiago frowns, “I don't want you and our son to be murdered.”The answer,
At the marketing agency's studios, Jack meets with Veronica. She is blonde, natural body, has straight hair as required by the 90s, and wears clothes like the girls in “Beverly Hills 90210”.“It's good to be alive for another day's work.” Veronica greets him.“I've never seen anyone so excited to shoot a commercial.” Jack jokes.Veronica wiggles amusedly, “Do you really think you can slip through the cracks, Jack Motta?”Jack doesn't respond.Veronica pats his shoulder, “I have your book. And I followed the TV soap opera.”“Oh, I have a fan. Too bad the show didn't have a second season.” Jack responds good-naturedly.“Well, I preferred it that way. Your book didn't have room for more episodes. If they continued, they would ruin everything.”“The show of Isabel’s book has been renewed.”“Because her show got more ratings, but you should realize they aren't using the book as a reference anymore,” Veronica claims to be knowledgeable on the subject.Jack is delighted to see that Veronica
Jack and Octavio are having lunch together at Crystal Blue.“So, bro, how was the photo shoot?” Octavio asks as he cuts the filet mignon.“It was wonderful. They called all the actors in the commercial for us to represent a family happy to buy an apartment built by Rocha Constructions.” Jack takes a sip of wine.Octavio smiles mischievously, “Did they call your actress friend?”Jack blushes a little, “Her name is Veronica.”“Veronica who?” Octavio is already thinking about marriage.“Just Veronica, for now, you little hurried one.” Jack laughs.“You know that marrying her will be the only option to soothe our father's heart, you know?” Octavio speaks as if this were paramount.“I know. Poor Daddy...” Jack sighs.Suddenly the same Veronica appears at the restaurant. She doesn't see the Motta brothers, but they do.Veronica greets Kelvin effusively at the maître d's stand.“Did you see the commercial, Kelvin?” She is blown away.“I did, Veronica! You knew how to convince us as a housewi
Josias and Carmen enter Tiago's room. The CFO was busy with calculations and spreadsheets, but he stops work when he sees who was coming in.“Hello, guys. You look like something serious has happened.”Carmen starts to speak, “Honey, I've already communicated my decision to Josias.”Josias adds, “And I said I can accept it because of the pregnancy, but not because she feels rejected.”Carmen sighs, “It will be better this way, Josias. Vânia doesn't talk to me anymore and Shirley doesn't take her mobile table to the secretary's desk. I have to get up and go to the kitchen if I don't want to die of hunger and thirst.”Tiago gets upset, “If that's why, let's talk to them to—““No, dear, that's exactly what I want to avoid. Each with their decision. I don't want anyone being forced to be my friend. I prefer to stay at home to be a good mother.”“OK, dear, but let it be clear that Rocha Constructions will be eternally grateful for your ten years of dedication to the company.”Carmen smiles
Diane is flannelling the top of the lobby counter in Teodoro's building. In keeping with tradition, the radio plays “Welcome to Paradise” by Green Day.Carmen enters the lobby and connects herself with the song, “Yes, I left hell and now I'm in heaven.”Diane lifts her head, “Hello, cousin. Why did you say you left hell?”Carmen approaches her, “I quit my job. It was going to happen sooner or later, but I pushed ahead because I felt like I was being an eyesore to certain people.”Diane sighs, “You speak concerning Pam's confusion?”“Yes, especially Vânia. But, I don't blame her. She's married to Melissa's uncle, it's only natural for her to take their side.”Diane revolts, “No, that's not natural. I think you and Aunt Cris have already proved to everyone that you are different from Pam. You don't have four children from different fathers. You didn't lose your virginity in a vacant lot. You didn't destroy the life of a Churchgoer.”Carmen smiles weakly, “But it doesn't seem to count, d
Angela is impressed with how Josias is already saying that she will be the new secretary without waiting for her to answer yes or no.“How do you know I will accept, Josias?” She smiles charmingly.“You have no other occupation. You'll be bored at the Rocha mansion, and you'd better stay with me longer.” Josias responds gallantly.“Speaking like that, it’s hard to refuse.”“That is the intention.”Angela giggles, “OK, I'll take it. When do I start?"“I warn you, Carmen quit her job today. She's Pamela's sister.”Angela sighs, “I heard what happened. This girl has been giving you hell since the 80s, correct?”“I'm so glad I never let her take advantage of me.” Josias comments a bit brusquely.Angela realizes it's a thorny subject, “OK, I'll get us some mate tea for us to drink.”Angela gets up and goes to the kitchen.******When Josias arrives at night, the living room radio is playing “Linger” by The Cranberries. But there is no one in sight.“Again the crazy girl left the radio on i
A few more weeks passed. The 1994 World Cup began, and with it, the prospect of Brazil becoming a four-time champion.For Josias, another memorable event is taking place in his life: the Rocha mansion is ready. That means it's time to say goodbye to the Rocha penthouse after serving as his home for 10 years.The Campos and Freire families showed up to help with the move. Some furniture needed to be unscrewed. The ladies kept smaller objects in crates and labeled them.The radio appeared to be the last device to be packed, as it remains where it is playing “Liberation” by the Pet Shop Boys.Uélton jokes, “Friend, are you going to leave this radio behind?”“It reminds me of Katherine and her insistence on turning it on at a deafening volume.” Josias wiggles, “I think I'll leave it to her and buy a new one for the mansion.”“Okay, you're the boss. Hey, I'm still embarrassed when you told me that Flávia caused the biggest scandal here... she said she was going to my parents' house.”Josia
Josias wonders what Beto might want to talk to Miguel about.“These two should hate each other, but lo and behold, one wants to talk to the other. Who understands?”Angela giggles lightly, dazzling in her pearl-colored dress, “Let the two of them get along, Josias.”Bernardo approaches the couple, “Can we say that you two are together, or will that also be denied?”“You can advertise this, Bernie,” Josias responds jokingly. Then he has an idea, “Actually...”Josias takes a glass of champagne and stops in the middle of the salon. Everyone sees him and falls silent, aware that the owner of the party and the mansion is going to speak.“Attention, a minute of silence. I, Josias Rocha, want to thank you all for being with me once again in this important stage of my life. In 1984 my friends said I would have a mansion in Sunset Village, and I always just laughed because I thought it was impossible.”Everyone laughs among themselves.Josias continues and raises his glass, “Well, now Everaldo