At Rocha Constructions, Octavio was sad at his desk. The other architects worked at their desks or computers. Some exchanged ideas with others.Octavio smiled when he noticed that the majority were exchanging opinions with Caio as if he was already accepted among them as the new leader.Caio saw Octavio’s face and addressed him. “Octavio? What happened, buddy?”“Caio, congratulations on demonstrating leadership. You’ll need it for when I’m absent.”“Absent, you?” Caio’s eyes widened.“Yes. My father is sick and may not make it through this year.” Octavio replied sadly.“Oh, I’m so sorry!” Caio pulls out another chair and sits down. “I remember Mr. Motta.”“Yes, he is a nice old man. He’s managed to live this far, but I think my mom is calling him now.” Octavio tried to smile at the joke, but couldn’t.“Are you going to São Paulo?” Caio asks cautiously.“I might not even be able to attend your graduation ceremony.” Octavio laments, “I don’t know if I’ll make it back to Lagoon City. The
At Café Montanha, Maggie caught up with the latest news about her family. The radio playing “For Reason Unknown” by The Killers entertained her as she sipped a Latte.Kelvin was next to her on the stool. “It’s all settled, my dear sister. We performed at Crystal Blue and the employees recognized our sovereignty. Felipe is readjusting the office, throwing out that boring modern furniture.”“What is he going to do with that PVC desk?” Maggie giggles.“He will burn it down and replace it with an imposing mahogany desk.” Kelvin laughs, “The Mountain family’s former glory will return.”“God hear you.” Maggie holds out the glass as if she’s toasting.Isabel kissed Francisco. “Bye, dear. I’ll tell you more details when I get back.”“Where are you going, Izzy?” Maggie asked.“I’m going to Octavio and Jane’s house.” Isabel replied worriedly, “They say that Old Mr. Motta is on his last legs and that they will go to São Paulo before he passes away without seeing his newborn granddaughter.”Maggi
At Café Montanha, Octavio was being toasted by his friends for his departure to São Paulo. The song “Dear Mr. President”, by Pink, gave an air of farewell.Alfred held out his glass of Macchiato, “Guys, let’s wish Octavio good luck and happiness for him and his family, wherever he is! Let’s send good vibes! May his daughter grow up healthy and may Augusto follow in his father’s footsteps!”“Let’s toast to that!” Caio exclaimed excitedly.“Cheers!” Everyone clinked their glasses and cups.Octavio just needed to cry. “Thank you, guys. You’re very friendly. I’ll miss everyone.”Kelvin took advantage of the cue, “Octavio, I know you don’t hold us in high esteem, but believe me when I say I’m rooting for your father to at least meet your daughter.”Octavio didn’t hold a grudge. “Thank you, Kelvin.”Josias walked away and went to the counter. “Francisco, how much is this round of coffee cups?”Francisco laughs. “Usually, I’d leave it up on the house, but today a lot of people showed up... I
The next day, Octavio, Jane, Augusto, and Anne looked at their Rainbow Garden house for the last time.“Goodbye, home. It’s been nice living here most of my life.” Octavio sighed.“It was really nice,” Jane admitted.“So let’s go. You’ll see Grandpa again, Augusto.” Octavio turned to his son.“Are we coming back one day, Daddy?” Augusto asked with a sad face.“I don’t know, son. Maybe YOU will return to work as an architect.” Octavio strokes his head.“Maybe...” Augusto smiles hopefully.“Well, I won’t want Anne to be the hotel manager.” Jane joked, “Unless she kills Mr. Medeiros.”“Shhh! Honey...” Octavio scolded his wife for using strong words with their daughter in her arms.But Jane just laughed. Lauro Medeiros is probably already showing his claws, being reprimanded and neutralized by Alan.The Motta family gets into the car. Jane puts Anne in the baby seat. Augusto sits next to her.Jane closes the doors and sits in the passenger seat. Octavio is still staring at the house...“C
Another day at Café Montanha. Rodrigo lifted the iron door and opened the place, disarming the alarm.Neilton entered with him. “Now it’s the two of us, huh?”“So it is. I think I’ll have to hire more people. Could it be that in the orphanage where you came from...?” Rodrigo asks with a smile.“You’d better ask Mrs. Freire.” Neilton laughs, going behind the counter.“I’m happy for Felipe.” Rodrigo sighs, “I just hope he forgets that little detail.”“Conquer Caroline?” Neilton shakes his head, “I don’t think women are on Felipe’s mind right now. His new toy is the restaurant.”“God hear you.” Rodrigo sighs.He turns on the radio and the song “Foundations”, by Kate Nash, resonates through the cafeteria, waking the place up.The first customer arrives: Caroline.“Good morning, Princess of Lagoon City!” Neilton greets her, watching her frown.“Good morning, Neil. Sorry for the lack of humor. I’m waiting for Rose.”“And what can we serve you while you wait?” Rodrigo gives his best smile.“
At the Rocha Hotel, Alan was in Jane’s office. Josias left him a bomb to detonate...The door opened, and Lauro entered as if he were a child about to get his first PlayStation. Alan felt sorry for him for a few seconds.“Did you call me, Mr. Rocha? What happened? Did your father decide something?”Alan frowned. “How did you know I was talking to my father?”Lauro cleared his throat unnecessarily. “Ahem... Well, I assumed you were with your father for not showing up so early.”“You’re such a...” Alan refrained from swearing. He stood up from the management chair, “Well, here’s the thing: yes, I was with my father, but he made a decision contrary to what you always dreamed of.”Lauro doesn’t even waste time. “So, Mr. Rocha... it was a pleasure working here, but—”“Was it REALLY a pleasure, Mr. Medeiros?” Alan replied, “From what I heard from Jane Motta, you almost led her into a nervous breakdown! She was afraid to tell all of us that she was pregnant for fear you would pull some ruse
A few days passed. Josias received a call from João Paulo while he was still in the master suite getting dressed for work.“Hello, little brother? Any problems for me to solve?”“Is that all you think about, man?” João Paulo jokes, “Are we that problematic? That way, you’ll have a heart attack before you’re fifty, huh?”Josias laughs too. “OK, sorry. I always want to protect you, little brother.”“It’s fine. If you’re really interested, could you stop by my house?” João Paulo takes advantage of the opportunity.“Do you have any news for me?” Josias was curious.“Yes, come and bring Melissa. I think she will like it.” João Paulo leaves the suspense in the air.“We’re going there after breakfast.” Josias ends the call after saying goodbye, narrowing his eyes. What could it be?Melissa finds her husband with his cell phone in his hand and still shirtless.“Can’t you decide which shirt to wear?” She asked.Josias chooses a white striped shirt. “Here. In fact, I was pondering João Paulo’s
At João Paulo’s house, Helen welcomes the visitors with a hospitable smile.“Good morning, guys! It’s been a while since I’ve received such illustrious visitors!”“Thanks!” Olivia enters without waiting for the others.Erasmo is embarrassed and enters with his head down. Sofia doesn’t know what to say.Helen tries to break the awkwardness, “Does she want to check out my furniture? I didn’t change much.”“She wants to change it again, according to new decoration trends,” Erasmo muttered.Alan narrowed his eyes. Should he participate in this joke?“Nephew, come in.” Helen gestured for Alan to pass. He was still on the threshold.“How are you, Aunt Helen?” Alan hugged her lightly.“I’m wonderfully well. João Paulo is waiting for you in the living room.”Alan heads there. João Paulo sat majestically in the armchair while Sandra wore a sky-blue dress.“How beautiful this girl is looking.” Olivia taps her head, “She looks like—”Erasmo pokes her before Olivia completes ‘looks like her mothe