Daryl is working in his office at Crystal Blue. Diane has a copy of Maggiezine in her hand. Her husband's walkman had no headphones, and they were both listening to the song “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls.“Your sister was very precise in choosing the best photo of Beto, huh?” Diane drools over the beachy photo, “No one will believe Beto has such a muscular body at forty-six!”“Does the guy have all this?” Daryl jealously questions her.“Yes, that means you should join a gym, honey.” Diane jokes between giggles.“Have you ever seen a restaurateur have a flat stomach, honey?” Daryl tries to be funny, but he's seriously considering doing some calisthenics, “I'm always wrapped in food. Kelvin keeps in good shape because he stands at the entrance as our maître d'.”“OK, but here’s the incentive.” Diane approaches her husband and kisses him on the cheek.Then she goes outside and finds Melissa storming into her hubby's office, “Hey Melissa, what happened?”“Time to speak some truths to your h
Maggie and Bernardo are excited about an upcoming bestseller by Isabel Freire. They are curious for more information.“What will your next novel be about, Izzy?” Maggie asks excitedly, “Epic romance? Contemporary romance? Dramatic drama worthy of being adapted for LCN?”Isabel responds calmly, “Not this time, guys. I want to write my son's memoirs.”Maggie breaks her smile, not because she hated the idea, but because of the situation involved, “Ehr... Izzy, are you sure you can handle writing the story of Uélton being his mother?”Isabel responds in surprise, “Who better than the person who carried him eight months in her womb to write his story?”Bernardo ventures, “The LCN will not want...”“I don't want LCN to make a show about my son!” Isabel frowns, “I just want to honor the Chief Electrician of Rocha Constructions. I haven’t spoken to Josias yet, but his approval is almost certain.”Bernardo doesn't want to miss this chance, “And you can count on my approval, Isabel. I'm glad it
Melissa has returned to the Mountain Penthouse and is now venting to Dora. The radio plays "Because of You" by 98 Degrees, but the ladies don't enjoy the song.“Mom, I was furious when I found out.” Melissa narrates, “So today I decided to go to the restaurant to peel Daryl. But Diane, as Solomon's wife, didn't want me to bother her husband with his work.”Dora sips her tea curiously, “So you told her?”Melissa smirks, “Yes, I left the bomb in her lap once she insisted. Diane was left to die when she found out what her 'busy' husband had done. Hopefully, this is the end of our troubles.”“I also hope.” Dora sighs.“I remember how Uélton and Wallace used to fight when we first met.” Melissa leans back on the couch, “I don't want the same thing between Kelvin and Daryl.”“Sibling quarrels are the worst thing ever.” Dora declares with hidden intent.Melissa got the message, “And how is William doing?”“Your brother keeps unresolved and now blames Izzy for his misfortune.” Dora declares d
The next day, Isabel met with Francisco, Wallace, and Vera at Café Montanha for the big announcement. Everyone is at one of the tables. The cafeteria is still empty.“We came early.” Wallace yawns, already dressed in his work clothes, “What's the big news, Mom?”“Guys,” Isabel smiles widely, “I asked Josias for permission and he granted it. I'm going to write Uélton's memoirs.”Everyone is silent for a few seconds, looking at each other.Isabel feels awkward, “Well, say something, guys!”“Mom,” Wallace is first, “the idea is wonderful, but does it really have to be you?”“What do you mean by that?” Isabel is amused, “Of course it has to be me, the family writer! Do I not know what happened in your brother's life?”“Of course, you know.” Wallace nods, “But, you would need more sources that are unavailable. Flavia.”“I can write the biography without going into detail about their marital life.” Isabel shrugs, “After all, I can’t ask her permission for that.”Francisco takes his girlfrie
At Café Montanha, customers began to arrive. Francisco got up to answer them and Isabel went behind him at the counter. Their radio is playing “Be Alone No More” by Another Level.“And then, dear? What do you think of my idea?”“I thought it was sensational, honey.” Francisco winks, “It's too bad I can't be of help.”“Are you good at grammar? You can be my proofreader.” Isabel jokes.“I thought that Marçal Publishing House already made this available to you. You are the writer that keeps that company going.”“I pay for Henrique’s porridge.” Isabel boasts comically, making her boyfriend laugh as he prepares an espresso for one of the customers.Meanwhile, Wallace and Vera are still sitting.“You didn't say much, honey.” Wallace asserts.Vera is worried, “What can you say in situations like this, honey? I'm very worried about discouraging your mother, but I think the idea is absurd. At least she could just do the reporting and let someone else produce the book. But will she be the one t
At General Hospital, William feels entitled to be offended by what Simeon has said to him.“Father, I can't believe you think you've failed me. It's not enough that I had an accident, now you've decided to say that you despise me?”Simeon rolls his eyes. LCN is losing a telenovela actor, “Will, pay attention. I said that your mother and I failed you because we didn't know how to raise you. It's our fault, and now, we'll have to put up with your grumblings for the rest of our lives.”William swallows hard and softens his voice, “Dad, you and Mom raised me very well.”“O really?” Simeon lashes out, “Then why are you what you are?”“External factors.” William snorts, “If there were no Josias in our lives—”Simeon interrupts him, “If Josias hadn't existed in our lives, we'd still be in that shack in Happiness Slum, and your sister would be married to that rapist Fabrício, introduced by Pamela, remember?”“Or Melissa would have been married to WALLACE, and he wouldn't have ruined his life
Jack meets Octavio at Café Montanha. The big brother is sipping regular coffee while Mariah Carey's song “The Roof” doesn't get out of the radio charts.“Bro, how nice to meet you here.” Jack pulls up a chair and sits down, “I need to tell you something we decided.”“Yes. Jane and I also decided something.” Octavio smiles and places the cup on the saucer.“Veronica and I are thinking of taking our father to a quiet life in Sunset Village, or an apartment in the building where the Mountain Penthouse is located. The location is closer to the General Hospital.” Jack announces.Octavio is a little embarrassed, “Ehr... Jack, the idea is great. But Jane suggested that we live at home precisely to take care of our father.”Jack laughs. They are at an impasse.“Complicated...” Jack scratches the back of his head, “At least I know I don't want to live in Rainbow Garden anymore. And you, my brother, should think of another dwelling. You are the Head of architects at Rocha Constructions, your sa
“Shut up, WILLIAM?”This question was asked by Dora when she was with Simeon at home in the living room. The sportscaster was lamenting the loss of the Brazilian soccer team to the French in the World Cup final. Since Simeon and Dora didn't want to suffer defeat anymore, they decided to talk about what was going on in their family.“Exactly, dear.” Simeon nods, “I couldn't take it. I saw William through our grandson. So the best way to have ended that fight was to call Alan by the name of the person he hates the most.”“Kids don't hate, honey.” Dora shakes her head.“OK, let’s say this is about dislike.” Simeon gestures. He picks up the TV remote and turns it off, “Alan had a meltdown just like our son and locked himself in his room. Poor Reuben stood in the middle of the living room not understanding where he went wrong.”Dora laces her fingers together, worried, “I don't like this, honey. When Reuben understands that he is being snubbed by Alan, he will buy a revolver when he comes