At Josias's house, Dora is dancing with Caio in her arms to the song "Private Idaho" by The B-52's. Josias is wearing a long-sleeved, black engraved social shirt, about to leave for work.
"Yesterday I had a revealing conversation with Seu Teodoro." Josias informs, "There is a very good chance that the father of Pamela's third child is Jeremiah."
"The gossip boy who took advantage of my husband's friendship to tell Pamela our plan regarding Caio?" Dora asks in a sour tone.
"Himself," Josias jokes, "be careful what you'll swear about around your grandson."
Dora gets a grip in time and smiles, "My grandson will have an English Lord's vocabulary. Just like the lad who showed up yesterday taking the neighborhood census."
Josias asks: "What did you say, Dora? Was there neighborhood census, yesterday?"
"Ah, I haven't told you yet." She answers nonchalantly, "Yesterday a boy came from the community center asking for information about the residents.
Romualdo laughs when Josias informs him that Pamela is again saying that he is the father of her third child.Josias narrows his eyes without understanding, "Excuse me, did I say something funny?"Romualdo controls himself, "I'm sorry, Josias, but this talk again? I can't believe Pamela is thinking she can get away with this story again."Josias shakes his head, "I don't think she's thinking of getting away with it, she just wants to cause Melissa and me more headaches."Romualdo shrugs. "I already bought my new suit for your wedding.""Good thing Melissa didn't believe her lies."Romualdo retorts with a frown, "Josias, the best thing you can do is not listen to that crazy woman. Let her talk to herself."Josias takes a deep breath. "Agreed. I actually came to talk to you about another matter. Tiago said to inform you that I am leaving for the police station."Romualdo is surprised. "What happened?"Josias answers worrie
Stacy is trying to talk Natalia out of the absurd idea of winning over Wallace, but it seems to be the same as encouraging her to plunge headlong into the mess.Natalia responds stubbornly: "Of course I was serious! Wallace is a man worth knowing."Stacy gets worried, "Wake up, honey! Wallace is engaged to another woman! We don't even know her, so you stay out of it.""On the contrary, dear cousin, because I don't know the bitch, I won't have a guilty conscience attack by throwing beer at their wedding!"Natalia laughs, but Stacy is bothered by what she heard.*******************************************************At the Crystal Blue restaurant, Tiago walks in and the receptionist serves him with reverence."Mr. Bento! Did you have a reserved table? I didn't see you in the notebook."Tiago replies seriously, "I am waiting for Josias Rocha.""An excellent young man, if you ask me; and it looks like he will be our regular
In Josias's living room, he and Octavio talk about the lunch he had with Tiago.Octavio reacts surprised, "Research on the origin of Happiness Slum?"Josias gets thoughtful, "I know that place was a farm, whose owning family left it to the government. Nothing was done there and the invasion happened. I wonder where I can research about that."Octavio snaps his fingers, "At the library or at the Public Archive they have at City Hall."Josias nods, "Maybe I'll go there tomorrow." He pauses and huffs, "There's one more thing you need to know.""I'm listening.""I accepted some unusual help from Tiago to get rid of the loan shark. He didn't tell me details and I don't even dare ask, but I think the Bento family is in a position to kill the loan shark without leaving suspicion."Octavio raises his chin and takes a deep breath before answering, "I don't want to sound bloodthirsty, but I think it's the best option."Josias is surprise
Josias and Teodoro are looking for the mechanic's shop where Jeremiah works. They enter the correct street.Josias informs him, "Here is another auto repair shop."Teodoro says: "Hopefully that's the one; we've already asked two shops without success."Josias replies thoughtfully, "I think that's the workshop where Simeon worked; it's the closest to his former home.""If it is, we'll be lucky."The two approaches. Already inside the workshop, they are being greeted by the owner. Around them is the activity of the mechanics.Josias asks: "We are looking for a tall black guy named Jeremiah. Does he happen to work here as a mechanic?"The owner informs them in a lamenting tone, "Ah, Jeremiah. I am sorry, gentlemen..."Teodoro senses bad news and asks in astonishment: "What happened to him?""Yesterday he resigned. He was in a big hurry as if he was running away from something. Did he owe you guys money?"Josias and T
Wallace notices that Uélton is no longer as bright as before and questions him, "Uélton, is there something going on that I can help with?"Uélton turns to him and replies coldly, "You can help me get away from Natalia."Wallace's eyes widen. "What are you talking about, little bro?"Uélton replies with depression, "I know you and Natalia are close. Does Vera know that?"Wallace is firm in defending himself, "Don't think about gossiping, little bro! Nothing is going on between me and Natalia. She's..." he gasps, "She just said she's not interested in dating you."Uélton gets up from the couch and yells at the top of his lungs, "She's not interested because she's lusting after your naked body!""Uélton! Stop talking about a young lady in those terms!"Uélton is about to cry. "And how do you want me to speak? I saw her first, I'm in love with her, and she decides to go after you, who is a
"Your son doesn't know who he's dealing with."Despite the tone, Moacyr is reassured, "Calm down, Josias. I firmly believe that Melissa will never pay attention to him. That's why I don't even waste saliva trying to admonish him.""Anyway, we will soon be married and you are more than invited." He cleans his throat, "Now I've come here to talk about a thorny issue."Moacyr just smiles at Josias. "I'm listening, I can still take it.""I decided to get rid of the loan shark."Moacyr stares at Josias for a few seconds without understanding. "Did you find a way to get the police to arrest him?""No, Seu Moacyr. José Augusto will die and the police will never know."Moacyr's eyes widen. "Son... Are you going to kill the loan shark?"Josias replies, justifying himself, "I won't lay a finger on him. He just happened to find out where I live and has information about my fiancée's family. I won't expect him to harm anyone
Josias receives the news that José Augusto, alias "the loan shark" has been killed. He doesn't know what emotion to express so as not to make it clear that he ordered the loan shark's death. Adrian and Melissa wait for an answer.Adrian continues to be defiant. "Come on, man, say something!"Josias remains calm. "Why do you care so much about what I will or won't say about the loan shark? He's dead and I didn't love him."Adrian smiles debauchedly. "Sure, you hated him for killing your worthless father, and that's why you planned his murder!"Melissa turns pale and yells, "Shut your mouth, Adrian! Why are you justly demanding of Josias that he should cry a river of tears?""I want to know if your fiancé ordered the death of the loan shark!""Of course he would never do such a thing! Anyone who hears you like that will think you were fond of the loan shark!"Adrian roars, "He could burn in hell for all I don't care! But,
In Josias's room, he and Tiago enter, the former closes the door. The conversation continues rhythmically with Josias anxious: "I could hardly control myself, Tiago! It looks like Adrian guessed it.""You need to stay calm, master! Adrian will never discover or prove anything. My reprimand was enough.""You think..." Josias clears his throat, "Do you think he's in love with me?"Tiago giggles. "It's not impossible. This obsession of his with you can only be sexual. Freud explains."Josias shakes his head. "No, friend, he's upset because Mr. Barbosa likes me more than his own son. And there's more: he's in love with Melissa."Tiago fades his smile. "Is the rascal still on that idea?"Josias raises one of his eyebrows. "Looks like I was the only one who didn't get it.""Don't worry, your marriage is safe. It seems your fiancée never gave him hope.""I just wish he would be less nasty or Romualdo would fire him at once."