William tries to dodge the obligation imposed on Josias as much as possible.“Josias, once again you're asking me to pay for something that has nothing to do with me!”Josias is indignant, “What do you mean? Caio is your son, it's your responsibility!”“I don't need to be reminded of this.” William retorts.Beto chimes in, “Will, I had to take Caio back to my apartment because you weren't answering your phone. He had his uniform shirt ripped and bloody. What's going on?”William swallows hard and replies, “I unplug the phone cord so I can sleep soundly. The pizzeria's activity has doubled and I'm not keeping up with so much work!”Josias kind of accepts the explanation, “OK, that means you're not short of cash, correct? The Pizzeria is making a profit, and you have a reserve in the bank, right?”William grits his teeth, “That reserve wasn't to spend on medical expenses for people I don't know!”“Unfortunately, Will, that money will have to be used,” Josias determines as if he owned th
At Rocha Mansion, Katherine walks in with David after enrolling him in Sunset Village Elementary School. The employees have already started with the Christmas decorations.“Phew, David! You're gonna go to a rich school!”“But aren't we rich?” David asks mockingly.Katherine clears her throat, “Ehr... I mean, you really go to a school where our social class belongs. I don't know why J.J. goes to that public school...”“Transfer him here so he can keep me company.” David smiles like the serpent.Katherine smiles slightly with her hand on her chin, “And so he doesn't get too close to Alan...”“Did you mention Alan?” David suddenly asks.“Wow! Don't scare me, David, I was just talking to myself.” Katherine quips, “How's your mother's business?”David lights up his face with a smile, “It's growing non-stop! Atelier Souza is becoming the point of the South Zone.”Katherine has a jolt, “Did you mean North Zone?”“No, I'm talking about the South Zone.” David confirms without noticing that Kat
Josias visits Marçal Publishing and finds Maggie and Gabriela preparing the article.“Let's use this photo for the cover.” Maggie highlights a photograph.“Yes, it turned out pretty.” Gabriela nods, “May Tess Reis's dream come true and let Maycon Reis become famous.”“Good morning!” Josias knocks on the open door.“Josias, come closer!” Maggie gestures.Gabriela feels shivers down her spine and makes an effort to be natural, “Good morning, Mr. Rocha.”Josias smiles gently at Gabriela, “Miss Alves, I heard that you are going to be a colleague of my younger brother, João Paulo. Does that confirm, Maggie?”Maggie quickly confirms, “Yes, yes, yes! It was your request to hire him, right? I was wondering why he didn't come sooner.”“He was working on a newspaper in the Capital.” Josias proudly replies, “But the longing for his family spoke louder. That's why he's coming back, to my delight.” He turns to Gabriela, “I hope you can receive him with affection and friendship.”“I'm sure we'll be
Now the city is decorated for Christmas this year. Mayor Tobias spared no effort or money to impress voters. A huge tree was placed in the middle of Ibrahim Square and the residents were delighted with the novelty.Josias was passing through the square and looked at the window of the Crystal Blue. The restaurant was filled with families wanting to have a Christmas dinner. He narrowed his eyes and could see Melissa among them, helping Kelvin. Josias smiles and decides to go there.When he walked in, Melissa saw him and her charming smile immediately faded. Josias did not understand.“Hi, Melissa. Won't you wish me a Merry Christmas?”“What do you think you're doing here?” Melissa asks sourly.“I just came to say hello to you. I don't have any tables reserved.” Josias is on the alert.“Good thing, because we are fully booked today.” Melissa looks at the booking book, “And it would be hard for me for you to celebrate the holiday with... your family.”Josias tries to stare at Melissa but
Josias takes a deep breath and tries to explain his point of view to an irrational Katherine, “Honey, J.J. was already used to Alan and Caroline. In fact, he was getting along with all his friends. Why isolate it?”Katherine is horrified, “I won’t isolate him! J.J. will go to study with David! Or are you not considering your child as good company? Why does DAVID have to study alone?”Josias smiles slightly, “David is going to study here because Angela has determined so. And David wasn't opposed to the idea. If he wanted to go to the same school as his half-brothers, I wouldn't object.”“So there you go, J.J. is going to study at the school here because I'm his mother and I have the best in mind for him.” Katherine sits in the armchair, pretending.Josias doesn't buy her act, “Kate, stop acting. You felt jealous of Angela for wanting David to study at the school here and immediately transferred our son without telling me first.”Katherine tries to maintain the pretense, “Oh, how absurd
Josias visits Elza and Vernon in their new apartment, located on the tenth floor.“Sonny! Glad you came.” Vernon opens the door for him.Josias searches the apartment. The predominant colors are coffee, brown, and white in different shades. The furniture is mostly modern, but certain pieces like the armchairs have a classic touch, similar to the decoration of the Mountain Penthouse.“So, son, what did you think?" Elza gestures proudly.“Mom, Dad... congratulations! Now that's an address worthy of the head of journalists and a hotel manager!”Elza comments, “We didn't want to be snobby or prodigal, but... anyway, I think João Paulo deserves it when he comes back.”“I am dying to see my little brother again.” Josias anxiously states, “I have already asked Miss Alves and Maggie to take good care of him.”“It's a shame I'm not there anymore.” Vernon sighs, “But I trust my puppy's dexterity.”Josias declined to comment that Vernon was kicked out of Marçal Publishing because of his bad beha
Josias is uncomfortable with Vernon and Elza thinking they will have to watch David.“Guys, what's going on here? David needs to be watched from what? Don't tell me you're going to echo Kate's thoughts.”Elza reacts negatively, “Don't compare us to the troublemaker, son.”Josias is surprised, “But she also thinks that Angela sent David on a secret mission. Would you believe me if I told you that she transferred J.J. to Sunset Village Elementary School just because David goes there?”Vernon smirks, “She got jealous, simple as that.”“That's what I thought, but Kate denied it. David popped into our conversation and berated her the way I do. He took after me.” Josias smiles in satisfaction.Elza approaches him, “Son, if you can guarantee that David won't cause problems concerning Alan's succession... Look, he's my grandson too. That's why I wouldn't want to witness infighting.”Josias is calm, “Everyone already knows that Alan will replace me at Rocha Constructions. Anyone who disputes m
2000.Many Brazilians mistakenly welcomed the 21st century, others committed suicide thinking the world was going to end this year.But our hero Josias did neither one nor the other.He continued to work hard and protect Katherine as if she were a piece of china because of the curse Everaldo had uttered.While some fear the future, others rejoice and swim headlong.Wallace and Vera, for example, were finally able to celebrate their wedding without fear of Pamela intruding on the ‘forever hold your peace’ part.“By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You can kiss the bride!” Father Mathias, famously known among the group, united and blessed another couple.To the applause of guests and family, Wallace and Vera finally kiss like newlyweds.Isabel cries and looks up, missing Harold and Uélton, “You would love to be here.”When Wallace and Vera walk down the aisle, they get the famous rice shower.Josias applauds with satisfaction, “Uélton, your older brother is