Harold Freire demands that Josias and Tiago pay compensation for the accident that Wallace suffered. Josias looks at Tiago, afraid of the proposal.
Tiago smiles from the corner of his mouth and responds after thinking for a few seconds. "Do you know, Mr. Freire? You raised an issue that would be better discussed in our office. How about we talk about it tomorrow? Do you leave the service at this time or were you released earlier?"
"I was released earlier to find out about my son," Harold asks as if he takes offense at the question. Which father would not leave the service when he finds out that his son had an accident?
Josias could have replied that Pamela's father did not leave the work when she was run over and to this day does not give a damn about the matter.
Tiago reaches into his shirt pocket and takes out a business card. Josias fixed his gaze on the card, he hadn't seen it yet.
"Here, Mr. Freire. Look for us tomorrow, anytime you can. I wil
Hours later, it is Carmen's turn to appear on Main Street running desperately, with her hair disheveled, all sweaty, her face stamping with dread and panic. The patterned blouse was more torn than Pamela's that day. The neighbors are shocked, but no one could stop Carmen to ask what happened.Upon entering her street, Carmen stops and leans against one of the lampposts. She takes a breath and right there starts to cry desperately. So this was what had happened to Pamela?Carmen focuses on not tripping over any stone and walks cautiously to her house. As soon as she closes the door, she screams at the top of her lungs."PAMELA!"Mrs. Chaves emerges from the kitchen, behind her; it comes a pleasant odor of apple and cinnamon cookies."Honey, Pamela's not back yet. We're going to eat all the cookies and she'll be out of it."Mrs. Chaves doesn't notice or doesn't care to notice that her daughter's blouse is all torn."When she arrives, te
Teodoro is astonished when he hears Uélton ask him how much it costs to rent a room."Why are you asking me that, young man? I know very well that you have a family.""Do you think I should wait for my family to be killed so I can live here?" Uélton asks dryly, "Or do you think I can't afford it? I'm working as a bricklayer at Silva Construction Company."Teodoro does not want to be rude, but he does not see the same determined attitude as Josias in Uélton. He clearly sees that in Uélton there is revolt and frustration. If things were going well, he wouldn't be at the lobby of his building asking for a room."You seem to have been in trouble at home." Teodoro takes a chance."My brother decided to hate me because I support Josias and his courtship. Today my parents decided to side with him and despise me." Uélton explains with sadness in his eyes."Have you talked to them frankly or just come here? You know
Pamela begins to allow tears to flow from her eyes to her cheeks. "My sister, don't tell me he made it—"But, despite feeling sorry for Carmen, all Pamela managed to do was get slapped by her older sister."Of course not, I'm not weak like you! There was a prize that his father won from some snooker competition and I hit him with a sharp part of the trophy. He passed out and I ran... in fact, I ran just like you, that day! I just didn't trip over the street or get seen by William."Pamela says desperately, "Well, believe me, sister, that's exactly what happened! I also managed to escape, kicked him in the 'private parts' and ran back here!""So do you confirm, you bitch?" Carmen speaks caustically."Once you've found out, what's the use of denying?" Pamela asks frankly."But, I don't believe you managed to avoid it. The way you came here, all desperate, shows that Fabrício got what he wanted. He's a molester, and you, instead of
Isabel and Harold are upset by Uélton's decision."What do you mean, son? Leaving home?" Harold asks, "Are you so upset about the situation that you feel this is how you're going to work things out?""If you distance yourself from your brother, you won't be able to make it up," Isabel warns.Uélton, however, snorts at the mention of Wallace, "We are not talking about Wallace. We are talking about me! I am feeling devalued in this house. Wallace has behaved strangely for months, but you have closed your eyes about it. Now that the bomb went off, you want to blame me. I'm not the one who chased other people's girlfriends.""Son, I ask your forgiveness, for giving the impression that we did not love you." Harold speaks wisely, "But, don't leave the house, that would not be sensible. You, alone, will plunge into the grudge.""Plunged in spite I am here. Spite, resentment, rejection, hatred... I feel it all here. I need to breathe fresh ai
In the kitchen of Teodoro's building, Josias appears socially dressed. Teodoro is straining the coffee and is proud of Josias's orderly appearance."Wow, my buddy! What does that look like? Now the inner businessman is coming out."Josias's shirt was plain cotton and cream-colored. Nothing expensive or spectacular, but Teodoro always likes to praise his favorite tenant."Don't talk nonsense, Seu Teodoro." Josias pulls out a chair and sits down, "It's just normal clothes. I'm going to the construction site because Seu Romualdo is going to the office.""Deal with the Wallace issue, right?" Teodoro sighs in dismay.Uélton appears scratching his eyes, still sleepy. "Where's the bathroom?""At the end of the hallway," Teodoro just informs him.Josias says good morning to Uélton and he responds. Teodoro should have informed Uélton that it was to turn left, because the boy was sleepy enough to be distracted and turn righ
Josias is surprised by Melissa asking for secretary work."Why are you asking me that, baby?""Well, every major company has a secretary," Melissa responds jokingly."I know, but Silva Construction Company is still crawling... Tiago's money is not infinite. We need to have clients to pay the secretary's salary. I was supposed to start with advertising, but I'm here replacing Seu Romualdo because he is today in the office to talk to Mr. Freire.""Ah, I see. But, if you were able to pay...""Is the job for you or Jenny?" Josias asks with a serious face.Melissa starts to worry. Is Josias one of those who think that a woman only serves to be a housewife? Or does Josias think like William: afraid to leave Melissa alone in a world dominated by men, in danger of being harassed?"Honey, would you be okay with me working out?" Melissa asks with a smile.Josias takes a deep breath. How to respond to your loved one without sounding macho
Isabel is sweeping the living room when Harold comes in, crestfallen, from Silva's construction company."Wow, man, with that face... aren't they going to pay for the CT scan?""Yes, they are, woman... but, they scolded me as if I were a child." Harold sits on the couch and takes off his shoes, "And I had to swallow everything because if I complained, they could withdraw the promise. They are very upset by Wallace's appearance at the construction site.""To tell you the truth, I agree with what Uélton said." Isabel admits, "Wallace had nothing to do at the construction site. I should cut this story out of him chasing someone else's girlfriend.""There is still time. We will talk to him seriously when he is discharged from the hospital."Isabel smiles, "Since we will have the tomography, after lunch I will go to the hospital to arrange this. With compliments from Silva Construction Company."Harold can't resist and laughs at his wife's
Fabrício is wearing his sneakers, sitting on the hospital bed, about to leave, as he has already been discharged."Your mother is very elegant, Fabrício." Wallace opines, a little jealous that he will still be in the hospital."Thank you. She is a university professor and my father is a bank manager. I'm glad that everything was resolved and I will not have any consequences for the aggression.""Be careful, friend." Wallace advises, "May next time you choose a more down-to-earth girlfriend and don't rush things."Fabrício managed to convince Wallace that Carmen was to blame for the confusion. He smiles smartly. "Okay, buddy. And thank you very much for the advice. We'll see you later. Good luck!""For you too."When Fabrício leaves the room, he breaks his false smile and rolls his eyes with boredom. Fabrício hated hearing sermons and biblical passages coming from Wallace."What a boring guy! I hope I