Elza walks through the corridors of the General Hospital in search of Helen. She finds Dora and Simeon standing in the doorway to her room.“Elza, I’m glad you’re here.” Dora smiles, “Helen is sleeping. The nurses were forced to apply some tranquilizers into her veins. She was very desperate.”“She still thought she was pregnant. Poor thing.” Elza sighs.Simeon clears his throat, “Elza, I’m sorry for the rudeness. But we had no idea that she was pregnant. As far as we knew, she was Sandra’s nanny.”“My son and Helen were spending sleepless nights in intercourse without moral restrictions.” Elza responds somewhat awkwardly, “It was just a matter of time.”“Why doesn’t your son try to do things by the book?” Simeon crosses his arms, “My God, having Sandra born out of wedlock was already a drama in his life. I thought Josias—”“Josias already explained and tried to discipline his younger brother.” Elza states, “But at the end of the day, it’s João Paulo who has to decide whether or not h
William visits Café Montanha. He coincides with finding Flávia talking to Neilton.“Neil, I know you’re about to become an adult.” Flávia advises him, “But it’s important that you make the right decisions. Next time someone insults you because of your condition or skin color, tell Izzy or Francisco. Especially when it’s that witch, Shirley Mountain.”“I don’t think she’ll come here anymore.” Neilton smiles at her.William approaches with a frown, “What did you say, Flávia? Did Shirley Mountain mistreat this orphan?”Flávia turns to her cousin and smiles, “Hi, Will. This is Neil, the boy I told you about.”“Great pleasure.” William extends his hand with a charismatic smile.Neilton is in awe, “Wow, the legendary goalscorer Will Campos!”“This has been going on for a while now...” William is amused.“Even so, your history will never be erased!” Neil states adoringly, “There are guys at the orphanage who want to be just like you.”“May God bless your plans,” William heads to a table.Nei
At Ulysses’ apartment, Shirley casually says that she came to get her things, but Adelaide and Ulysses are appalled by this.Shirley is amused by their astonished faces, “What’s wrong, guys? Are you suspecting something?”She turns to Adelaide, “Sis, you don’t mind me staying here for a few days with my brother-in-law, do you? You know, I checked out of the Rocha Hotel because no one served me well.”Adelaide composes herself, “If I know you, sister, you must have been very rude to the maids.”“I just wanted them to do their job.” Shirley shrugs, “But that’s what happens when Josias hires family and friends instead of qualified people to be personnel manager.”Adelaide stares at Ulysses, “Thank you, dear, for hosting my sister. But I believe she’ll now go to the Mountain Penthouse, where her son lives, correct?”“Yes, I don’t want to disturb the couple!” Shirley smiles widely as if she’s in a Japanese anime.Ulysses leaves the living room hurriedly, “I’ll go get your things, sister-in
At Crystal Blue, Felipe and Diane scream as if they belong to a group of baboons.“AAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!” Diane goes hoarse, “A MILLION TIMES NO! The witch Shirley will not stay in my home!”“DIANE!” Daryl stands up, indignant, “Respect my mother! She is your mother-in-law!”“And?” Diane feels her eyes boil with anger, “What does she intend to do in our lives? Where has she been all this time?”“I don’t know.” Daryl shakes his head, “Listen, she tried to stay at my uncle’s apartment, but my aunt Adelaide is here because of a convention their company is having.”Felipe smiles mischievously, “If there wasn’t a convention, would ‘grandma’ Shirley stay at Uncle Ulysses’ apartment?”“Son, don’t insinuate such disgusting things,” Daryl complains, far from the truth.“Father, you need to listen to us.” Felipe pleads, “If Josias Rocha finds out that you sheltered your mother, he will attack us. Our kitchen would probably be the next one to explode.”“The gas cylinders are in here.” Daryl smile
Olivia enters Café Montanha and is also surprised by Neilton in the service.“Good afternoon, ma’am? What will your request be?”“Are you new here? Congratulations on the opportunity.” Olivia chooses a table.Isabel, who was at the cash register, rolls her eyes.Why do people react as if it were something out of this world for a black person to get a job?“I’ll have a grilled sandwich and cappuccino, please. Don’t overdo the cheese, I need to lose weight.”“You don’t need it!”Neilton and Olivia are surprised by the voice.Cláudio approaches them and greets the new waiter, “How are you? Cláudio Guzman, I’m a regular here.”“Neilton, but everyone calls me Neil.” Neilton smiles, enjoying meeting new people.“Bring me what the lady asked for, and put it all on my bill,” Claudio asks gallantly as he sits down.Olivia stops herself from laughing at the coincidence. Wasn’t she just telling her husband that it was impossible to meet Cláudio to carry out Daryl’s order?“Mr. Guzman, what a ple
At Crystal Blue, Daryl gets up after spending hours sorting out the restaurant’s accounting.Just as he thinks about stretching his legs, the door opens and Ulysses walks in.“Did they let you in?” Daryl jokes.“Your son showed me the place.” Ulysses is not in the mood to joke, “Daryl, I need to know if it will be possible to shelter your mother in the penthouse.”Daryl has a slight suspicion about Ulysses’ haste, but shakes his head, “Don’t worry, uncle. If you see my mother, tell her she will stay at the penthouse.”“I thought you would say she was welcome.” Ulysses analyzes him, “Your wife and son don’t agree?”“They reacted negatively at first, but they understood that my mother cannot live under the bridge.” Daryl smiles bitterly.“OK, then everything is fine.” Ulysses reacts, obviously relieved.This makes Daryl ask, “Uncle, are you all right?”Ulysses catches himself. He decides to be cautious, “You know how your aunt doesn’t get along with your mother.”“I never knew. I always
The day came when Helen had to return home, or rather, to Vernon’s apartment. She is resting on the bed in the maid’s room, with Vernon, Elza, João Paulo, and Sandra around her. The maid’s room is not a spacious place, but everyone wants to know how Helen is recovering. “Guys, don’t worry about me.” Helen smiles weakly, “I’ll be fine. I just need to rest.” “Can we play with my dolls later, Helen?” Sandra asks with an angelic smile. “Yes, Sandra, later... Now I’m going to get some sleep.” Helen caresses Sandra’s hair as if she were her mother. Elza feels a lump in her throat, “Guys, let’s let Helen rest.” “Count on us for anything.” Vernon blinks and leaves. Elza and Sandra go out with him. João Paulo stays. After the door is closed, João Paulo kneels and comes face to face with Helen. “And then...” Helen swallows hard and her eyes get teary, “Are you going to look for an apartment for me? Or do you still need me to babysit your daughter?” “I need you as the mother of my daugh
In Vernon’s apartment, João Paulo gathers his parents to announce what he has decided. They are on the couch while the announcer is standing. “Son, we look forward to your statement,” Elza states. “Mom, Dad...” João Paulo smiles, “Contrary to what some might think, I intend to marry Helen as soon as she feels better.” “Ah, dear son!” Elza gets up and hugs her youngest son. “This is my boy!” Vernon smiles proudly. Elza breaks the hug and starts to speak hurriedly, “Do you already have a date? Have you contacted Green Park Church? Did you talk to Father Mathias? What about the cake, the dress, the music...?” “Keep calm, Mom,” João Paulo chuckles, “One step at a time. By now, we’ll have the ceremony location.” “Where?” “In the hotel.” Vernon and Elza break their smiles. They both scratch their ears, thinking they misunderstood. “I think I’m going deaf.” Vernon jokes, “I heard you say you want to get married where you lost your second baby.” João Paulo smiles confidently, “I’m n