At Café Mountain, Neilton is preparing for his first customers. Francisco turns on the radio and the song “Only One”, by Yellowcard, fills the room.Isabel replenished the display with new baked snacks. “Neil, ready for another day of honest work?”“Always ready, Mrs. Mountain.” Neil smiles, “Hmm... how’s the family?”“The family?” Francisco scratches his forehead.“After the incident,” Neilton explains himself, feeling nosy, “OK, it’s none of my business...”“Well, we don’t mind answering, do we, Izzy?” Francisco shrugs, “We’re moving on with our lives. According to Maggie, Adelaide went out last night with Detective Amoreira.”“The detective?” Neilton finds this very funny, “Oh, God... The ironies of life... Can you imagine a wedding emerging in the middle of this tragic story?”Isabel crosses her hands, dreamily, “If it were in ‘Love Spins the World’, that’s definitely what would happen. In fact, I think I’m going to present this as an idea for the next storyline for 2006. LCN has
At the police station, Adelaide visits Amoreira’s office.“Hilton...”“Hello, Adelaide!” Amoreira stands up and greets her with chivalry, “It’s good to see you. Can I help you?”“I want to know how your children reacted to our meeting last night.” Adelaide is serious.“Ah...” Amoreira closes the door, “Do you want to know if my children were jealous of their evil stepmother? Don’t worry, Adelaide! On the contrary... They asked if we ended the night like in romantic films...”Adelaide blushes as if she were a chaste teenager. “By God, no... It’s still early for these things. I was educated by the Old School.”“Me too, but nowadays, young people first make love and then ask each other’s names...” Amoreira clears his throat, “If I can call it love. Every day, a poor teenage girl in tears comes here, informing us that she was raped.”Adelaide sits down, “And you have a daughter.”“Well, I told you that she is meeting and seeing Caio Campos. I hope they fall in love and start dating for re
In the Mountain Penthouse, Erasmo appeared to debate.“I want to talk about something your older brother tried to do against my marriage, Kelvin.” Erasmo crosses his arms.Kelvin narrows his eyes, “What are you talking about?”“I’m talking about the fact that your brother sent a photo of my wife entering Cláudio Guzman’s dressing room as if they were engaged in adulterous activity.” Erasmo gets serious.Felipe holds back a laugh, “PFFF...”“Hey, young man, keep your respect or get out of here!” Erasmo shouts, “Don’t interfere with the adults’ conversation!”“Felipe, please...” Kelvin gestures for Felipe to leave.“I’ll explain later, Uncle Kelvin.” Felipe leaves after turning off the radio.Kelvin waits for Felipe’s footsteps to die down the corridor before continuing. “OK, Mr. Vasquez. You have my attention. What bizarre talk is this?”“Your brother thought my wife was cheating on me.” Erasmo informs him, “But that was far from the truth. My wife vehemently denies it, and I believe h
Josias receives a visit from Thierry on the same day to ask permission to try a relationship with Rosemary when she returns in 2006. If Josias doesn’t allow it, Thierry wouldn’t have the courage.After all, Thierry remembers how furious Josias was when the mess occurred in 2001...“Sit down, Thierry.” Josias now smiles kindly and holds no ill will towards the young photographer.“Mr. Rocha, are you aware that Rosemary is returning to Lagoon City?”“Yes, and that makes me very happy.” Josias grins, gesturing to the drinks table.“A shot of brandy, please.” Thierry accepts, “Patrick Nogueira doesn’t even want to see her painted gold. That’s why I wanted to know...”“Do you want to know if you can try one more time with her?” Josias guesses while preparing the doses.Thierry choked on his words. Josias wouldn’t be the powerful man he is today if he didn’t use his brain and always be ahead of others.Josias holds out one of the glasses to him, still smiling, “If Pat isn’t interested, you
At Crystal Blue, Cláudio doesn’t simply accept a kid challenging him.“Listen here, Felipe, I won’t allow you to tarnish my reputation!” Cláudio points his index finger.“Put that finger down. You don’t scare me.” Felipe smiles confidently, “Daryl Mountain is no longer here, but he left his son to continue the job.”“HA, HA, HA, HA!” Claudio laughs, tilting his head back, “I wonder what Josias would say if he heard you! He’d send you off to Victoria right away, you freak!”“Leave Mr. Rocha out of this.” Felipe drops his smile.“And what’s this about ‘continuing the job’? Do you want to continue to get involved in bad things like sabotage and murder? Do you want to blow up the hotel kitchen again?”“No, that was Uncle Ulysses’ idea.”“And thank God the idiot was run over and killed!” Claudio exclaims, “Felipe, for Christ’s sake, do not follow in your father’s footsteps. Continue working as a waiter and be an honest, God-fearing man.”“Who said I’ll continue to work as a waiter? You owe
At the Mountain Penthouse, Kelvin watched the sunset from the balcony, sitting on one of the loungers, shirtless, letting the light breeze caress his skin. He thought about his life...Talking to Caroline and the twins, he couldn’t help but think about their mother... Melissa...“Argh, I’m going crazy! Melissa loves Josias and she will never return to me. Game over, Kelvin.”Kelvin shakes his head and continues to admire the cityscape.Hearing the door open and close, he remains silent, not willing to vent his confused feelings to a rebellious Felipe.Felipe approaches his uncle with a criminal smile. “Hi, Uncle Kelvin! What a beautiful horizon, don’t you think?”“What did you do now, Felipe?”“Jeez, what a lack of trust!” Felipe sits on the other lounge chair, “I had a little chat with Cláudio Guzman.”“For Christ’s sake, Felipe!” Kelvin scolds him, “Don’t meddle in what’s none of your business! If I hear you’re acting like this, you’ll move closer to your parents, huh!”“I’m an adul
Josias is surprised by Ignacio reminding him of Everaldo.“That’s right, we’re already wrapping up 2005!” Alan applauds, “Dad, check if Everaldo hasn’t sent you a text message!”Suddenly, as if on cue, Josias’s cell phone rings.“Ah, it’s not possible!” Erasmo speaks with contempt.However, Sofia and Olivia are inclined to believe Everaldo’s supernatural story with this undeniable evidence.Josias grins, “Number unknown.” He answers, “Hello, Everaldo!”On the other side, Everaldo is surprised, “Josias? How did you know it was me? I changed my number.”“Oh yes!” Josias laughs, “Just like every year. And I guess you’re also living in another city, am I right?”“Ehr... I moved to Linhares.” Everaldo is embarrassed.“Ha, ha, ha! Gotcha!” Josias has fun.“See, Josias?” Everaldo relaxes, “I’m not an angelic being as you think. You also knew how to guess that I was calling you. Shall I ask you if you also have celestial powers?”“Don’t joke.” Josias retorts, “It’s you who always pronounces b
2006“Five, four, three, two, one... HAPPY NEW YEAR!”Fireworks began to explode on the night horizon.Countless citizens of Lagoon City showed up at Sunset Village to celebrate the New Year.Josias and Melissa inaugurated the yacht toasting with glasses of champagne.“That’s cool, honey.” Josias comments, “I never imagined I could enjoy life like this. And Everaldo said that there are still more things for me to achieve! What will it be?”“Well, I don’t need anything else.” Melissa comments with a smile, “I have a husband that I love, I have children that I care about, my parents are still alive, and it looks like I’ll have grandchildren next year.”“Yes, our family is growing.” Josias states pleasantly, sipping champagne, “And as for material goods, we’re well served.”“I agree. Mansion, yacht, luxury cars, a company that never stops growing... employees who are our faithful and loyal friends, and a fancy restaurant.”“Well then, let’s celebrate what we already have and thank God fo