Dora turns off the radio to have a better dialogue with her mischievous son.“Son, when are you going to stop being a pain in the ass?”“Mom, watch your language,” William responds ironically.“You know very well where I want to go!” Dora throws the broom to the ground, “When will you learn to be a tempered man like your father? Do you see him whining about anything? Do you see him complaining all the time about his enemies?”“My father has no enemies,” William speaks as if this were a demerit.“Exactly, and I want you to be like that. Nobody hates you, you are the one who always starts the war.”William rolls his eyes, “As usual, I'm to blame for everything that happens in this goddamn life!”“And off we go, you're mumbling and whimpering like a little girl!” Dora accuses him.William stands up, “Mother, I just came to inform you that I will be famous again, but as it turns out, you are not willing to celebrate with the son of your womb!”Dora loses her temper, “You want to be famous
Ernesto enters Josias's office. The owner of Rocha Constructions notices the secretary's worried face.“Ernie, did something happen to my son?”“No, but something happened to my family.” Ernesto sits in the visitors' seat, “Boss, it’s with immense regret that I announce my departure.”Josias is extremely shocked. What?“Ernesto, this is not the time for jokes. I'm a very busy man—”“I would never play with something like that, Josias Rocha.” Ernesto retorts with some sourness, “Lilian’s mother is in poor health and my wife is extremely worried.”“Lilian can go alone.” Josias tries to resolve the situation.But Ernesto shakes his head, “No, boss. How is my wife going to help with just the two of them? My father-in-law has passed away. Her younger brother is living in São Paulo. He could help, but until he arrives... but my wife is closer. My mother-in-law lives in Vila Velha.”“Well, not so far away...” Josias is dissatisfied, “But Ernesto, are you saying goodbye at once? Is it not a t
Thursday. At the Rocha mansion, the Paes family is packing.Katherine is shocked to discover that she will lose Ernesto and Lilian. Sarah is also disappointed.“Mommy, when are we coming back here?” Sarah asks tearfully.“When your grandmother is well, my daughter.” Lilian sagely responds, “Let's pack your bags.”Katherine accosts her in the hallway, “Lilian, we are so sorry about your mother. You don't want me to visit or help you financially?”Lilian already knows the story told by Ernesto, “It's not necessary, missus, thank you very much. Your fiancé is already taking care of everything.”Katherine sighs, “My fiancé... you won't be at my wedding.”“Unfortunately, but that's life.” Lilian nods hopelessly. What should you do when someone who could endanger Josias's life appears out of nowhere?Katherine walks away with Sarah. Ernesto approaches Lilian.“So, is she convinced yet?”“I think so, darling. Really, I am very sorry to have to leave as if we were guilty of something!” Lillia
In the Mountain Penthouse, Kelvin is waiting for Melissa to tell him. She is worried about distressing her husband.Kelvin walks over to her and takes both of her hands, lovingly, “What's so serious that you had to talk to Josias first?”“Kelvin...” Melissa says cautiously, “I called Josias about what his stepdad said yesterday.”“Honey, now you have alarmed a businessman for no reason.” Kelvin does not take the matter in the same importance.“Do you think we should expect Mr. Vasconcelos to kidnap me?” Melissa asks in a panic.“Hey, don't be like that, honey!” Kelvin hugs her, “Remember I want to save you all the stress. You're pregnant, you need to calm down.”“It sounds like you're more concerned about the babies than me.” Melissa is sorry.“Stop it, it's not true.” Kelvin warns her, “I won’t allow foreign affairs to spoil our peace. Are you going to LCN today?”“I have to go, today is Izzy's leaving party,” Melissa explains.The hug is broken and Kelvin responds, “OK, but promise
Melissa heads to the LCN studios where Isabel Freire's farewell party will take place. Jack and Veronica are organizing the delicacies.“Melissa, so glad you came.” She points to the food and drink table, “Do you think Izzy will like it?”“Of course she will like it.” Melissa smiles widely, disguising her concern.But Jack noticed her earlier expression, “Sad to say goodbye, Melissa?”“No.” Melissa wiggles, “I am being threatened by Renan Vasconcelos, according to Vernon Queiroz.”Jack and Veronica are stunned.“Hey, don't worry!” Melissa shakes her hands, “Let's not allow a suspect to ruin the party!”“Is this just a suspicion?” Jack asks seriously.“Wow, Jack, you should play a cop.” Melissa congratulates him, trying to deflect the subject.Elza and Vernon approach the party.“Look, honey, we have canapés and brie for you.” Vernon nods to the table.Elza sees Melissa talking to Jack and Veronica, “And our ex-daughter-in-law is there.”“Let's calm her down.” Vernon and Elza approach
Josias and Amoreira were still in the detective's office when an officer opened the door.“Detective Amoreira! We have information from the kidnapping department. Vera Reis called denouncing industrialist Renan Vasconcelos!”Josias smiles satisfied, “Finally, she made the right decision!”“OK, but now it's not me anymore, right?” He turns to Josias, “Mr. Rocha, you better accompany this young man to speak with the officer in charge of the investigation.”“Thank you so much for helping this far, Detective.” Josias extends his hand.Amoreira shakes hands with Josias, “It’s a pleasure to serve old friends.”“Follow me, sir, please.” The officer gestures for Josias to follow him.He goes to the kidnapping department, a section of the precinct where pre-assigned officers handle these cases specifically, as well as the homicide department and the drug trafficking department. Everything at the station is well organized since Ibrahim's tenure.The new officer opens the door to Sergeant Ivan M
A few more days passed. Josias is still uneasy about the little importance that Sergeant Moraes gave him at the police station regarding Renan. In the dining room, Katherine is serving breakfast in Lilian's place.“Honey, you are at liberty to hire new servants for the mansion. Lilian must be missed.” Josias smiles at her, trying to distract himself from the disgust.“We still have the cook who helps us.” Katherine smiles back, “And I like serving my husband. I want to strengthen our bonds.”“What about me, mommy?” J.J. asks smartly.Katherine giggles and sets the cereal in front of him, “It's chocolate. Eat everything to grow and become strong.”“Nice!” J.J. enjoys breakfast.Katherine sits down next to her husband, “So what's the police station's response?”Josias gets pissed off again, “I can't get over that police officer insulting me!”“I think he's swamped with things to do and couldn't give you more attention.” Katherine tries to see the colorful side of the situation.“And wha
Bernardo takes Isabel's manuscript as if she were touching the Holy Supper's holy chalice.“Mrs. Freire... you already wrote your manuscript! How fast was that?”“I can't wait any longer, otherwise, life slips through my fingers.” Isabel talks like a poem.Maggie giggles, “None of that, Izzy, you'll live many years yet.”“God hear you.” Isabel looks anxiously at Bernardo, “I can see that my book will please.”Bernardo places the manuscript on his desk, “I will take care of this precious thing, Mrs. Freire.”Maggie wonders, “Are you gonna read it?”“Exactly. Our #1 female writer deserves the best treatment.” Bernardo grins.Maggie shrugs. She is very busy with the Maggiezine business.******At Simeon's house, William made the atmosphere so gloomy that Dora decided to turn off the radio.William continues to neigh, “Well then, Vera, pack your bags and stop sullying at my parents' house.”“And who says I'm soiling anything?” Vera retorts.“You haven't been bringing your ‘clients’ into m