Melissa decides to meddle in the heated conversation between Josias and William, “Mom, allow me in. I wanted to pay condolences, but it looks like I’m going to put out a fire.”
“Come in, daughter, and help us.” Dora makes room.
Vernon and Elza rejoice in Melissa’s presence.
“Oh, daughter!” Elza hugs her, “Thank you for coming. We need the whole family together.”
Josias looks wryly at Melissa. Family?
Melissa stares at Josias harshly, “Josias, I won’t waste any time. You know Kate and I didn’t get along. But I’ve always cared about J.J. The kids are terribly sad. I hope you believe when I say we are saddened by everything that has happened.”
“Are you guys truly sad?” Josias asks in a bitter tone, “I told Sergeant Moraes that I would do a symbolic burial, but I think that would be a very bad idea. I remember the many fights and clashes y
Gabriela arrives just in time to hear Melissa reveal her publicly. She was in a knee-length black dress, wanting to participate in the mourning. But now she feels naked in the face of so many accusing and judgmental looks.“I... Ehr... I wanted to pay condolences...”João Paulo steps forward, “Gabi, come in. Maybe you’ve arrived at an excellent time.”Gabriela struggles, “Are you crazy, John? I don’t want to get involved in this discussion! I thought everyone was taking care of the burial arrangements!”João Paulo squeezes the grip of his hands and leads Gabriela inside, “Let’s clear up this misunderstanding.”Melissa sneers, “Then we’ll have to bring Tiago Bento to confirm.”Josias looks meaningfully at Melissa and she understands that Tiago was not mistaken.Gabriela is dying of shame, “Guys, why are you talking about this?”
In the Montanha Penthouse, Caio is reporting to Beto and Kelvin about the big commotion that is happening in Vernon’s apartment.“Caio, did you come to stay here with the children?” Kelvin asks, “I need to check out this mess.”“Yes, I can’t take such inconsideration. I can’t even defend Uncle Josias for introducing that woman as the next Mrs. Rocha at such an inappropriate time!”“Let’s settle this.” Beto smiles and pats his shoulder, “Enjoy the cheese balls!”Caio approaches the children while the adults leave.Teresa noticed the brief conference between the gentlemen, “What was that, Caio?”“Tess, it’s a mess down there. Uncle Josias is blaming my father for the deaths of Kate and J.J., Aunt Melissa wants to defend my father and ends up insulting Uncle Josias. Miss Alves appeared at that moment and Uncle Josias introduced her as the
A few more days passed, and there was no call from the American Embassy about Katherine and J.J. Not even the corpses to be sent back to Brazil.Josias had no choice but to carry out a symbolic burial in the cemetery. Eventually, two graves and tombstones were purchased for the service.While Josias laid flowers on the tombstones of his ex-wife and youngest son, Amoreira approached him from behind and spoke in a respectful tone, “Mr. Rocha, I hope you can forgive me one day.”Josias straightens up and turns to him, “Amoreira? Why do I need to forgive you?”“I found Claudio Guzman and made it easy for your wife to leave for Boston.” Amoreira clears his throat, “If I had known…”Josias smiles kindly, “Don't blame yourself, Amoreira. No one could know. I don't think it was you who encouraged her to go.”“How come?”“Someone encouraged her to look for you
In the Mountain Penthouse, Melissa walks past the living room wearing a white blouse and black skirt. She stuffs an envelope containing upcoming 'Sweet Love' episodes into the large duffel bag. The radio was playing “Rock DJ” by Robbie Williams, and Melissa burst out laughing as she remembered the music video.Daryl magically appears and scares his sister-in-law, “Remember the handsome British singer?”“YAU!” Melissa puts her hand over her heart, “Daryl, why did you do that? How did you get in without me noticing?”“You were so focused on the music that I made it through.” Daryl smiles slightly, “I could have gone to the pool and you wouldn't have noticed.”Melissa ducks her head and picks up her bag, “I'm off to LCN, the kids are at school, Kelvin's already gone to the restaurant, and my parents aren't here. Therefore...”Melissa was about to walk away, but Daryl s
Josias has his buttocks aching due to the sudden fall. Ivan can't hold back and bursts into the biggest laugh he's ever had.“I feel like I'm watching an American sitcom!” Ivan squirms with laughter.“SHUT UP!” Josias roars like a lion and stands up, “Ouch… you say point-blank that my wife is alive and you expect me to react normally?”Ivan gathers his breath and struggles to stop laughing, “Wait… Mr. Rocha, you misunderstood what I said.”Josias approaches the sergeant, “You said Kate was found.”“Yes. She is one of the eighty passengers who could not wait on the surface of the ocean and drowned. In fact, her death was the most tragic of all: she drowned because she couldn't unfasten her seat belt and her seat sank in.”“WHAT?” Josias takes the glass that Ivan drank from and throws it at the wall, shattering it, “WHAT STORY IS THIS? The T
Rodrigo enters Café Montanha and immediately the female customers sigh and squeal with passion. Rodrigo looked very sexy wearing a white tank top with some cement stains and worn jeans.Melissa laughs at the sight, “Let me guess: you were cast as the sexy construction worker in the Rocha Constructions commercial, right?”“Exactly!” Rodrigo exclaims satisfied, “And it seems that the public approved. Did you like it, girls?”“YEEEES!” The female customers shout in unison.Francisco gives a hearty laugh, “Go shower and change your clothes, stud. If your modeling hours are over, come help me with the capuchins.”Isabel and Reuben enter the cafeteria, “Melissa! Did you see the news on TV?”“Yes, Izzy. They found Kate's body.”“And J.J.?” Reuben asks with hope in his eyes.Melissa crouches down to respond to Reuben, “Unfortuna
The next day, Josias gathers his family at the Rocha Mansion to discuss his future. The summoned ones are in the main living room.David is looking like he sucked a lemon and with his arms crossed, acting like the naughtiest kid there is. Alan smirks, understanding that Josias is not going to bring Angela from Rio de Janeiro.“Missing your Mom, David?” Alan teases him, “You can call—oh, I forgot, the phone bill is pretty expensive, huh? Write letters with a 0.01 cent stamp!”“Go to hell, you imbecile!” David barks, “You won't be president of Rocha Constructions!”Alan applauds, “Yeah, show everyone who you truly are.”David noticed that Caroline and Reuben were nearby.“Guys, this idiot was teasing me—”Reuben has a flash of intelligence, “But what does that have to do with you saying Alan won't be president of Rocha Constructions? Who are you to
Josias was about to continue his speech, but the phone kept ringing. He waited for Hector or another servant to answer at another extension.Then the phone silences.“Hector must have answered.” Josias smiles slightly, “So, as I was saying, I fell in love with Gabriela Alves and she likes me too. Perhaps I was too blunt in saying that she would be the next Mrs. Rocha, but I want to announce in advance that I intend to get to know her better to know if I can trust her.”Elza is the first to speak up, “Son, I think you're getting ahead of yourself. Miss Alves may not be a shrew like Kate or Angela, but you already started your story through scandals. People are bound to remember what happened last year. If what you really want is to get married, can't you meet another girl from scratch, a girl who has never been associated with any confusion?”When Josias was about to answer, the landline rang again.“This ha