Uélton catches Melissa off guard by asking point-blank if she still loves Josias. Melissa turns to the new stereo and turns it on. The song “Anytime you need a friend”, by Mariah Carey, translates what Uélton came to do.“I still have feelings for him, Uélton.” Melissa eventually admits, “But I wouldn't call it love. If I really loved Josias, I would have forgiven him.”“And now, don't you think you failed not to forgive him?” Uélton sits on the sofa.Melissa frowns, “No... he cheated on me twice, Uélton, and he's going to marry one of his mistresses. I think I would be more relaxed if Josias were with another woman.”Uélton speaks as if he were a fan, “If you still love Josias, run to him and say that, girl! In time he will send Angela back to Capital. He got rid of the crazy Bezerra.”Melissa smiles in pity at Uélton, “Uélton, you are a good friend, thank you for cheering me up. But we need to be realistic. I don't know if Josias still has feelings for me.”“I can guarantee you one
In Teodoro's building, Daryl and Diane talk while the lobby radio plays Nirvana's song “About a Girl”.Diane is shocked by the information received, “Your mother is in love with her son-in-law and wants to harm her own daughter? But how is that possible?”“I still couldn't digest it. I was with you when Kelvin decided to go to the apartment. He found our mother in tears, being comforted by Uncle Francisco, and was told that Bernie almost assaulted her.”“Oh dear, I'm sorry.” Diane hugs him, “But why did you just tell me that now? I have noticed that you are upset and withdrawn.”“I didn't want to give you another burden to carry.”Diane wiggles, “No way, you carry my burdens with a smile on your face; why couldn't I support you in a burden of yours?”Daryl smiles and strokes her hair. The counter phone rings and she answers it.“Hello?”“Diane? This is Tiago. Let Cristina know that Carmen is in labor! We are already heading to the hospital!”“How wonderful, Tiago! We're going.” Diane
Melissa is now meditating on Uélton's words. The radio is still on, now playing the Scorpions song “Under the Same Sun”.Dora approaches her daughter thoughtfully, “Daughter, the school van is about to arrive. Should I prepare lunch now?”Melissa smiles yellowy, “Before we had Lilian or Flávia to help me. Now I am alone in the world.”Dora sits next to her daughter, “That's not true. You are not alone, you have your family and Kelvin. He's a good guy and he loves you.”Dora visualizes the Maggiezine on the coffee table and grabs it angrily, “You shouldn't let this affect you. I’m going to throw this crap in the trash!”“No, mother!” Melissa reacts negatively, “Leave the magazine there. It's for me to remind myself that I missed every chance with Josias, my first love!”Dora frowns, “What the heck is this?”“I need to remember not to yell ‘I object’ at the time of ‘hold forever your peace’,” Melissa responds like an embarrassed little girl.“You didn't even answer if you're going to th
In Teodoro's building, Moacyr is talking to Daryl and Diane.“Dear ones, if you want to go to the hospital, you can go and I'll stay here taking care of the lobby.”Diane responds good-naturedly, “Uncle, I came here to take care of you. How can I leave my post and leave you alone?”“I still think you shouldn't stop living your life because of me.” Moacyr kindly responds, “So I feel like a burden to you. And I sincerely hope I don't get in the way of your married life.”“It won't get in the way, Seu Moacyr.” Daryl taps Moacyr's legs.“Well, I'm really curious to know how Carmen is doing,” Diane admits.“And I need to go to the restaurant. Shall we go then, my dear?”“Let’s go.” Diane kisses her uncle's cheek, “I won't be long.”“Say hello and congratulations to the new mom,” Moacyr says goodbye to her.Daryl and Diane go. The radio is playing “Amazing” by Aerosmith. Moacyr positions himself behind the counter.******In the General Hospital lounge, all family members are waiting for th
Vânia returns from Rocha Constructions massaging her forehead, indicating that she has a migraine.“Argh, too bad there was no aspirin in the company. Josias was very kind to let me out... wow, the lobby is empty.”The radio was still on, playing “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies.Vânia narrows her eyes and goes behind the counter, “I wonder if Seu Moacyr...”When Vânia goes behind the counter......Moacyr's face is bloody and lying on the ground!“Moacyr!”Vânia approaches him and finds that he is still alive.“Moacyr, answer me! What happened?”Vânia's gaze goes to the drawers that are ripped out. Then she notices coins scattered on the floor, but no bills.“Oh, someone robbed here!” Vânia gets up and picks up the phone to call the police.******In the hospital lounge, Diane enters and finds the rest of the family.“Hello, guys. How is Carmen?”Cristina is startled, “Diane? What happened, why did you leave the lobby?”“Don't worry, aunt, uncle Moacyr is better, and he let me
In the lobby of Teodoro's building, paramedics take Moacyr, resting on a stretcher, to the ambulance that didn't fit in the tight Hope Street. Amoreira is present because it is the Chaves family.“When they said it was Moacyr Barbosa, I had to attend.” He explains to Vânia.Vânia drinks a glass of water with the desired aspirin, “I was caught off guard, detective. I just took a leave of absence from having a horrible migraine, and found the lobby desk all overturned.”“Unfortunately, you are in a highly dangerous place.” Amoreira looks around the well-built building, “I feel like I'm in a hotel. This exquisite appearance of the building made the crooks think there was a lot of money here.”Vânia disagrees, “There's not a lot of money. Here, all residents are of the same social class. Rich people stay at my nephew's hotel. I can bet that in these drawers it didn't even have R$ 100.00. They didn't need to overthrow poor Moacyr, even more so since the family withdrew because the landlady
Josias didn't need Angela's message to find out about Moacyr. When he passed through the corridor leaving the maternity wing, the same paramedics wheeled the gurney with Moacyr to the ward urgently.Josias runs after them, “Hey, this is Mr. Barbosa?”“We're going to the infirmary. He was attacked by thieves.”“He'll be fine?”“Yeah, we’re just going to do the routine procedure.” The paramedic guarantees it.They arrive at the infirmary. Josias stops following them and runs back to the maternity ward.Cristina and the others were in the hallway commenting on the news.“Cris, you got carried away.” Raymond continues to scold her.“Why did everyone insist on polluting my grandson's ears with controversial talk?” Cristina justifies herself.“I told you that today was a day of joy.” Igor shrugs.As if to annoy Igor, Josias meets them, “Guys! Moacyr just went to the infirmary! They robbed Teodoro's building, stole the rent money!”“NO!” Cristina screams desperately.Diane immediately feels
Melissa is now happy. Her and Kelvin Mountain's engagement party is starting.The Rocha penthouse is having the first party since she got back there.All the guests wish the couple the best of luck. Kelvin can barely contain himself with happiness.A well-dressed Melissa opens the door to the family who feels unworthy of the casual outfit they wore. Melissa appears to be going to a gala.“Honey, you didn't say the party was a black tie!” Simeon is surprised by the splendor of his daughter.“Don't be silly, folks. I wanted to dress like this, you can come in and make yourself comfortable.”Dora shakes a package, “I know you don't need anything, but I brought a little gift.”“Thanks, Mom.”William and Caio are the next to enter.“Little brother, don't drink too much and don't even try to throw Kelvin off the balcony, promise?”“Damn, you predicted my secret plan!” William speaks jokingly (or not).Caio bursts out laughing, “Congratulations, Auntie, and don't mind that bore.”The living