At Rocha Mansion, Josias decides to smile when he sees Sofia trying to fit in.“Miss Vasquez, thank you so much for coming. Alan, your friend is pretty conscientious, huh?”“Certainly, Dad.” Alan approaches them.Elza says disparagingly, “Miss Vasquez, sorry for the abruptness. I was startled because I didn’t want to drop this gift. You know, my daughter-in-law brought it from Paris.”“Don’t worry, Mrs. Queiroz.” Sofia responds kindly, “I apologize for the rush. My father only warned me of the Rocha couple’s return today.”Everyone looks at each other in embarrassment. It’s clear as water that Erasmo sent Sofia on purpose.But what is not known is whether Sofia is part of the plan or if she came innocently.Vernon pins her, “Well, since Melissa didn’t know you were coming, she didn’t buy you any gifts. Shall we go dear?”“Let’s go. Bye, guys!” Elza hurries out before everyone catches her smirking at Sofia.João Paulo is with Sandra, “Come on, daughter, you better play with your doll a
Inside Café Mountain, to the tune of “Try” by Nelly Furtado, Reuben is reaching for the leftover pie from the fridge. Isabel sees him.“Grandson, are you going to throw that pie away?” Isabel asks.“Yes, Granny, there is a cute kitten meowing outside.” Reuben smiles at her.“That’s cool, I’ll see what it’s like.” Isabel perks up.Both go back outside. The kitten keeps still, but the shadow has disappeared.However, when Reuben gives the kitten the piece of pie, Isabel starts hugging herself, feeling goosebumps...“What is it, grandma?” Reuben notices her.“Looks like it’s getting too cold. If this kitten stays here, I’ll take him to be the LCN mascot.” Isabel answers by looking around.“He needs someone to look after him.” Reuben is enchanted by the kitten, “It’s a shame I can’t take him. With my mother taking care of the orphanage, no one will take care of him closely.”The kitten meows as if thanking him for the pie. Reuben and Isabel go back inside.There, Flávia is complaining abo
Josias wakes up, stretching and smiling, ready to face another day at work. His left hand touches his sleeping wife.He smiles at her, barely believing his new situation. Now they are officially married!How is Kelvin doing?Shaking his head, Josias gets up and goes to the bathroom.Melissa’s alarm clock goes off and she wakes up against her will, “Oh... The dream was so good...”Josias’s cell phone rings. Melissa goes to the side where Josias sleeps and sees the device with Octavio’s number on the caller ID.She decides to answer it, intrigued, “Hello, Octavio. A little early for business, don’t you think?”Octavio, on the other hand, is surprised to be answered by Melissa, “Oh, Melissa, I’m sorry I woke you up. I assumed Josias was nearby.”“And you guessed correctly.” Melissa yawns, “He’s already up and in the bathroom, probably brushing his teeth so he can talk to you with minty breath.”Octavio gives a nervous chuckle, “OK, ask him to call me back. He knows what it’s about.”“Fin
“CALL THE POLICE!” Daryl springs to his feet, “Have the doormen call the damn police NOW!”“But why, father, why?” Felipe is intrigued.“Do as I say, son, tell the gatekeepers to call the police!” Daryl screams at the top of his lungs, turning off the radio in a rage.“Do you know this old woman? Is she really my grandmother?” Felipe insists.Daryl tries to snatch the mouthpiece from Felipe’s hands to quickly order a paddy wagon. But Felipe is stubborn and won’t let his father catch it. Both fight until Diane shows up.“What’s going on here?”“Mom, Dad wants to call the police on a helpless old lady!” Felipe complains.“IT’S SHIRLEY, IT’S MY MOM!” Daryl becomes hoarse when he screams violently.“Oh damn!” It’s Diane who grabs Felipe’s mouthpiece when she sees him distracted, “Hello, HELLO? Don’t let her in! I repeat: DO NOT LET HER IN!”The doorman speaks in an apologetic tone, “We’re sorry, Mrs. Mountain. The lady here has properly identified herself and has already taken the elevato
In the office of the CEO of Rocha Constructions, Josias is surprised to see that Octavio is not accepting his transfer to Belo Horizonte.“Josias, you’re gonna forgive me, or not.” Octavio declares with feverish eyes, “I won’t accept moving to a strange city with a wife who also works for you and a two-year-old son. I prefer to resign.”Josias drops his smile and turns somber, “Don’t be ridiculous, Octavio. How are you going to get a job? You are my age. We know you need to settle down, and I’m the one you’re going to do that with.”“Sorry, Josias, but I can manage.” Octavio starts to walk away.“Think of your family, think of your son!” Josias argues.“I’m thinking. Augusto will have a future here in Lagoon City. He’s not going to start over in a strange city because his father made a mistake. Don’t punish my son, Josias!”Josias lowers his head and thinks for a few seconds. Afterward, he goes back to eye-to-eye with Octavio, “Octavio, what if Daryl tries something?”“What else can h
In the Mountain Penthouse, Felipe is in his office, studying for his math test. He researches some simulations on the Internet to practice what he has learned.Shirley opens the office door with a silver tray in hand, “My little grandson? Grandma brought you more shortbread cookies!”Felipe feels his stomach turn, “Ehr... Grandma, no more, I’m satisfied.”“Now, don’t be shy, I’ve baked a lot.” Shirley places the tray on her grandson’s desk, “There’s still plenty for your parents.”“They still haven’t shown up?” Felipe asks smartly.“No, I think I’ll call them.” Shirley decides to withdraw, “Keep studying, I want to see you get an A!”“Thank you, grandma.” Felipe manages to smile a little.Shirley thinks she is pleasing and leaves, closing the door behind her.Felipe pushes the tray away as far as he can, “If I eat any more of these cookies, I’ll become diabetic! Looks like my parents managed to escape to the restaurant.”Felipe nods, now understanding why Daryl wouldn’t let her in.**
At Crystal Blue, Francisco and Isabel see Daryl almost having a stroke after receiving a call from Shirley announcing her return.Francisco grabs Daryl, “Nephew, CONTROL YOURSELF! Don’t let your mother take you to the hospital, let’s solve this situation together!”“How are we going to solve it, uncle?” Daryl asks in a whisper, so as not to startle the customers, “We have the Josias issue... If Josias thinks I called her—”“No, that’s crazy.” Isabel shakes her head, “Daryl, we already told you that we’ll stand by you and defend you from this accusation. Josias will listen to us. And as for you, courage! Your mother doesn’t scare me, and neither you.”“She swore to destroy your marriage.” Daryl swallows hard.“Let her try.” Isabel winks, demonstrating that she is not afraid of the challenge.Seeing that his uncles are confident, Daryl calms down a bit, “OK, you booked a table... I found it. Felipe was in the penthouse keeping her company. Pat!”Patrick approaches, “Yes, Mr. Mountain?”
Josias is baffled by Maggie asking him to believe Daryl this time.“Maggie, how can you be sure that Daryl didn’t phone in secret, asking your mother to come back to heat our feud?” Josias asks in a worried tone, “That would sound like Daryl, nothing unusual about that.”“No, I’m sure he wouldn’t go that low.” Maggie shakes her head, “Josias, I firmly believe that my brother wouldn’t expect our mother around to ruin Izzy and Uncle Francisco’s wedding, just as she almost ruined mine.”“I remember this.” Josias sighs, “Tough year, 1996.”“Well, eight years have passed, and she still hasn’t learned.” Maggie sighs.Josias stands up, “Maggie, regarding your mother wanting to defend Daryl, is she referring to the Cláudio Guzman case, where everyone expected Daryl to be arrested for having shot him?”“Yes.” Maggie nods, “She thinks she can help with something.”“I think that’s a lame excuse.” Josias pours himself a shot of cognac, “I believe that her objective is your Uncle Francisco. The pr