In the General Hospital lounge, the Mountain family waited for news of Melissa and the twins.Maggie murmurs, “It's weird, but sometimes I think it would be nice for our mother to be here.”Daryl rolls his eyes, “For her to talk nonsense and raise the mother's blood pressure? Better not.”Diane giggles, “We can mail her some pictures from the twins' christening.”“Looks like it's going to have to be this way.” Francisco sighs.Veronica looks around, “Where's the rest of the gang?”Everyone looks at Elza and Vernon.Vernon clears his throat unnecessarily, “Hey, I called everyone available.”“Were there people who weren’t available?” Rodrigo asks him.“Josias was not in the office, he left for another meeting outside headquarters,” Vernon reports to them.Daryl shrugs, “Better that way. This is a Mountain family occasion.”Alan raises his eyebrows, “So we have to leave?”Diane quickly responds, “No kids, you need to meet the new little siblings.”“Half-siblings.” Daryl drily corrects.T
At General Hospital, Josias shows up to congratulate Melissa and meet the twins. Katherine is with him and they enter the lounge.Daryl feels an unpleasant feeling when he sees his ex-husband. He fears that Melissa will fall in love with Josias again and abandon his little brother.“Hello, guys!” Josias greets everyone, “I heard about the birth of the twins. Sorry, I was busy talking to Renan Vasconcelos.”Alan and Caroline glare at Daryl.“He said you were too busy with the company, Dad.” Alan denounces him.Josias hugs his children, “It was a misunderstanding. So, have you seen your half-siblings yet?”“Not yet.” Caroline answers.“So let's go.” Josias begins to lead them.The door opens and Kelvin enters. He has already removed his blue gown and hospital mask, “Josias, I'm glad you came! I came to get the kids.”“Let’s all meet the new Mountain family members.”“Thanks for remembering that!” Daryl grunts derisively, only Diane noticing.When everyone leaves, Daryl and Diane are lef
Kelvin, Daryl, Francisco, Rodrigo, and Josias watch the newborn twins in the maternity ward. Mary's crib is pink with a pink blanket covering her. A nurse is placing Ignacio covered in a blue blanket in an equally blue crib next to Mary.“Look at this, guys, how cute...” Kelvin is crying with no fear of being mocked.“Congratulations, little bro.” Daryl greets him by putting his hand on his shoulder, “They’ll be beautiful children.”“I am already anticipating the stress.” Kelvin jokes, “My little princess seems to take after Melissa, so I'll have to buy a rifle to scare off the perverts.”“And when Ignacio grows up?” Francisco joins in the game, “Melissa, take care, the kid is going to destroy women’s hearts.”“If he takes after his great-uncle's beauty...” Rodrigo nudges his father.Josias just watches the family interaction.Uélton approaches, scandalous and clueless as always, “HELLO, GUYS!”Gentlemen are nearly faint at the roar of the extravagant.Josias puts his hand on his glab
A few more days passed. Brazil was shocked by the sudden death of Princess Diana in Paris, precisely where Simeon and Dora were.The version of the song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John made especially to honor the Princess of Wales was played on Brazilian radio stations.Melissa rested on the Mountain Penthouse and followed the accident investigations in the newspapers. Meanwhile, the twins slept peacefully in their cribs in the room that had once been Caroline's.Kelvin comments, “My, Diane must be doubly sad. She joked about the coincidence of names.”“Very sad, Princess Diana has always been an example of a lady to be followed.” Melissa hands him the newspaper, “And how are our kids?”“They are well.”The landline phone rings. In the living room, Maggie was present and answered, “Hello?”Across the way, in a hotel suite, Simeon was at the mouthpiece while Dora hurriedly packed her bags, “Hello, who's this?”“This is Maggie Marçal.”“Hello, Maggie, this is Simeon Campos. I unders
Josias enters Rocha Constructions and is applauded once again by Alfred, Pollyanna, and Octavio.“Hey, what's going on here? Again, celebration?”Octavio holds out today's paper, “Didn't you hear? The article unraveling the dark past of Renan Vasconcelos was published by Mr. Queiroz!”Josias picks up the newspaper with some apprehension. But later he calms down when he remembers that he hadn't told Vernon about Renan's connection with the loan shark.But was Vernon able to research on his own? “I'll read the story in my office. In the meantime, get back to work, we need to move this company.”“Yes sir!” Everyone exclaims excitedly.Josias goes to his office. Tiago was inside waiting for him to talk.“I'm going to read my father's article,” Josias warns him.Tiago smiles to reassure him, “Rest at ease, master. I already read the article. No mention of the loan shark.”Josias collapses in the presidential chair relieved, with a long sigh, “Phew! I thought I would have to explain myself
Vera returns from the police station with a relieved mind and soul. The confident countenance when entering the lobby of the Teodoro building infects Teresa and Beto.As part of the tradition, the lobby radio is playing “A Little Bit of Ecstasy” by Jocelyn Enriquez.“Little sister!” Beto exclaims and goes straight to hug his sister, “So, how was it?”“It was wonderful to vent and face past ghosts bro!” Vera exclaims excitedly.The embrace is broken.Teresa approaches her, “Welcome back, sister-in-law.”“So, what was it like living in the Rocha Mansion?” Vera curiously questions him.“Maggiezine didn't over-describe.” Beto responds, “The place is beautiful and refined. Josias deserves all that comfort after spending his youth hiding here in the favela wearing only sweatpants and R$5.00 in his pocket.”“I hope to be invited one day,” Vera comments as she breaks the hug.“The pool is a beauty.” Beto adds, “And I managed to swim naked the other night without Josias noticing.”“BETO!” Vera
In the Mountain Penthouse, everyone is in the living room after checking on the twins. The radio is playing “Stand By Me” by Oasis.Melissa announces to Alan and Caroline, “Children, Grandpa and Grandma are returning from Paris.”“Yay!” they exclaim.Caio is with them, “I hope my grandfather brings me a present. Maybe Grandma Dora managed to buy an exquisite perfume?”Melissa laughs, “Caio, you are very ambitious. With the money you are earning at the pizzeria, you can buy an international brand perfume for yourself.”“I hope, aunt.” Caio expresses hope.“That is, if the pizzeria doesn’t go bankrupt first,” Kelvin comments from his armchair.“Actually, Kelvin, with the article that came out in Maggiezine, the clientele increased at the pizzeria,” Caio informs him.Maggie smiles satisfied, “Ah, glad I helped.”“I want to help too, Aunt Maggie.” Caroline tugs at her blouse lightly.Maggie strokes her head, “When you're big, dear niece. Oh, and when your sister grows up, don't be jealous
The next day, Josias is reading the daily newspaper in his private library in the Rocha Mansion. The Economics section is quite lively. And Josias is also excited: the more Brazil prospers, the more Rocha Constructions prospers together.The desk phone rings and he answers it, “Hello?”One of the employees who replaced Lilian informs him, “Sir, Sergeant Moraes from the police station wants to speak with you.”“OK, I'll take it.” Josias waits to hear Ivan's voice.“Good morning, Mr. Rocha!” Ivan is in a weird tone in Josias's opinion, “Ehr... hope I didn't wake you up.”“No, I can't afford to wake up late on weekdays,” Josias responds excitedly.“OK, good... Ehr... could you come over to the police station?”“Is it to talk about Renan Vasconcelos?” Josias tries to understand the sergeant's fear, “I don't know if I'll be much help.”“It was what Mr. Bento said.” Ivan hastily replies, “But it will be of great importance, sir.”“I already gave my statement regarding the crazy talk in the