The Teodoro Building was buzzing with excitement at the return of Pedro and Daniela from their honeymoon.Beto, Teresa, Maycon, Rosemary, and Thierry were in the lobby waiting for them.“We’re back!” Daniela exclaimed as she passed through the gate.“YAY!” Everyone cheered and clapped. Teresa hugged Daniela.Pedro entered, loaded with bags. Beto and Thierry rushed to help him, laughing at the scene at the same time.“Hey, Pete! Looks like you got stuck with the pack mule job, huh?”“I bet you carried a lot of bags too!” Pedro retorted with chuckles, “That’s what happens when we go through Paris.”“Did you happen to run into Josias and Melissa while you were there?” Teresa asked curiously.“Yes, and his parents too.” Daniela’s smile faded a bit. “His dad, Mr. Queiroz, is getting really old.”Pedro solemnly added, “Yeah, everyone, we heard what happened around here. Poor Mr. Mountain...”Beto nodded. “I didn’t have the courage to go to the funeral. Strong emotions don’t do well for me,
Daniela and Pedro entered the apartment that would now be reserved for the two of them.“Oh! Home sweet home!” Pedro exclaimed, extremely excited.“And the best part, no dad to bother us,” Daniela replied humorously.“Darling, I found it quite offensive that your dad vanished like this,” Pedro’s smile faded as he looked at his wife with concern.“How so?” Daniela placed one of the bags on the sofa. “He asked for it, right?”“I bet he’s out there complaining in bars, lamenting to his drunken friends about how he has an ungrateful and disloyal daughter.”“You’re exactly right: drunken friends. That doesn’t count,” Daniela shrugged off the idea.“Okay, so it’s good that our children get used to their paternal grandparents.” Pedro sat down on the sofa.Daniela sat beside him. “And your mother?”“The grandmother of our future children will be Tess,” Pedro replied somewhat abruptly.“But our future children will see you call her ‘Tess’ and not ‘Mom’.” Daniela stroked Pedro’s hair.“When the
At the Rocha Hotel, Luís enters Eugenio’s office to discuss a work-related issue. His eagle-eyed vision goes straight to an acrylic candy jar containing chocolate truffles wrapped in gold foil. “Gene, there you are. I took care of the water leak happening in suite 1150... Can I have one of those truffles?” Eugenio replied, still focused on his computer, “Help yourself! And it’s great that we fixed that annoying leak. Fancy guests can’t have that kind of problem, or they’ll blow the whistle, scaring off the next ones.” Luís can’t resist his curiosity. “Since when do we have truffles...” He unwraps one and chews, “HMM! Since when do we have such delicious truffles available, my friend?” “Since the day João Paulo Queiroz kept his word and paid my niece for calling her a ‘bimbo.’” Eugenio continues to fixate on the computer. Luís, excited, pulls up a chair and sits down. “Seriously? She managed?” “You’re acting like it’s something impossible for my niece.” With that, Eugenio looks a
At Damascene Lawyers, Leonardo entered Brigitte’s office. “Brigitte, can I have a word with you?” “Make it two.” Brigitte was typing something on her computer. Leonardo kept the door open, approaching her. “Did I do well by showing up at your house earlier?” Brigitte stopped typing, bewildered. She stared at him. “What’s this about?” “I had a strange feeling that the hubby didn’t like it.” Brigitte smirked. “HE didn’t like? I told him he should have worn a shirt instead of showing off that beefy, hairy physique to you.” Leonardo swallowed hard. “Good thing it wasn’t you showing up in a sheer nightgown.” Brigitte laughed heartily, “He, he, he... Leonardo, since you and your brother are our neighbors, feel free to come by anytime.” “But not so early. At night, after ‘Love Spins the World.’” Leonardo winked and left. Brigitte laughed some more until Leonardo closed the door. Then, she turned back to her desk and glimpsed a photo of herself with Caio on their wedding day, sm
At Crystal Blue, a fight is almost breaking out between Pedro and Felipe over Daniela. Being grabbed by the collar by the former, Felipe grins defiantly. “Come on, tough guy, hit me! Go ahead and do some damage to my restaurant! Let’s celebrate twenty years of ownership of Crystal Blue with a fight!” Pedro calms down and releases Felipe, controlling his anger. “I’m not going to bother. Daniela never paid you any attention.” “Not like you paid attention to Caroline, even if it was little, but enough to annoy Reuben. That’s why he kidnapped her,” Felipe provokes him again. “You’re asking to be punched, man!” Pedro complained, “Are you a masochist?” The door opens and Daniela enters with shopping bags. “Dear, I’ve already bought the clothes I wanted. Do you think Josias will be upset that I bought some lingerie at the Angel Store?” Daniela finally acknowledges Felipe’s presence. “Hello, Mr. Mountain.” “Why so formal?” Felipe smiled, thrilled by the news of Daniela buying lingerie.
At Crystal Blue, William and Daryl seal the pact of 2010. “Count on me to unmask these clowns, Will.” Daryl requests eagerly. “Starting with Mrs. Vasquez. This lady had the audacity to betray her husband with his permission, just to have something on the poor doctor to use.” “Do we know this doctor?” Daryl asks with interest. “Dr. Matthew Hogan, son of the legendary Doctor Silvana Hogan. She retired,” William answers nostalgically. “That doctor helped bring practically the entire second generation into the world.” Daryl remembers. “She helped Maggie when she was pregnant with Henrique.” “That’s right, and Henrique is already growing hair on his belly.” William laughs. “Okay, Will, I’ll think of something. We’ll keep in touch.” Daryl and William shake hands. It’s at this moment that the door opens. Felipe walks in to find the scene. “Dad, why are you shaking hands with Mr. Campos?” “First, you greet Mr. Campos, correct?” “Oh, what rudeness on my part.” Felipe smiled at Willi
At Rocha Hotel, João Paulo visits the kitchen, looking for Sybil. Benjamin is at the counter, overseeing the mise en place for the evening service.João Paulo approaches Benjamin. "Excuse me, is the cook Sybil here?" “Who wants to know?” Benjamin raises an eyebrow. “I want to know, Ben.” João Paulo finds this amusing. Benjamin, however, remains serious. “What do you want with my girlfriend?” “I want to talk about some things.” João Paulo explains in a humorous tone, “Hey, don’t think we’re sleeping together, please.” “Why would I think that?” Benjamin retorts disdainfully. “You’re married with two kids, a wonderful wife, a home in Europe Garden... Guys like you don’t ruin everything for a night of pleasure, right?” “No, we don’t ruin things. We have decency.” João Paulo stops finding the conversation funny. “Sybil worked the morning shift,” Benjamin snaps back. “And if you’ll excuse me, João Paulo, I have a lot to do.” “Okay, but she knows what it’s about. No worries!” João Pa
Leonardo and Reynaldo are having their first dinner in their new house. “So, bro? Thumbs up?” Leonardo gestures toward the kitchen. “Yes, the dinner and our residence get a thumbs up.” Reynaldo nods while chewing. “Didn’t our mom teach you it’s rude to talk with your mouth full?” Leonardo asks, laughing, raising a glass of soda. “Cheers!” Reynaldo swallows and grabs his cup. “Cheers!” They clink their glasses together. Someone claps outside. “Oh, thank goodness I finished. But who could it be at this hour?” Leonardo gets up. He walks to the living room window and sees Caio waiting outside. Leonardo is surprised. He is shirtless, showcasing a physique not quite as toned as Caio’s. When he opens the door, Leonardo smiles. “Caio! Come in, come see how the house looks... for now.” “No need, I just came to check on you guys.” Caio steps closer to the threshold. “I still don’t know who your younger brother is.” Reynaldo appears, wearing a white t-shirt and shorts. “Hello...” “R