Josias has already returned home and is now talking to Dora. Caio continues playing on the rug.
On the radio, it once again plays Lionel Riche's record, now the song 'Hello'.
"Mission accomplished, Dora!" Josias exultantly announces, "I bought the penthouse."
"What excellent news, Josias! And what did Melissa think?"
Josias laughs: "Oh, that one isn't going to sleep today because of her excitement. The decor reminds one of those European mansions you see on TV."
Dora tries to imagine. How glamorous! "If Elisa was with you, she sure approved."
"Yes, she approved."
"And Melissa, did she stay at work?"
Josias shrugs. "She wanted to, I came home soon."
Josias picks Caio up in his lap. Dora reacts with the memory.
"I saw you with Caio and I remembered. Josias, Stacy asked when you're going to hand over guard from Caio to William."
Josias also reacts like someone who has forgotten. "Oh, I had completely forgotten
Vera is apprehensive when Melissa again suggests that Vera's approach to Wallace was a lie from the start.Vera appeals to authority: "Do you know who my father is?"Melissa nods: "Yes, and it pains me to say these things because my fiance holds Teodoro in great esteem. But Josias is a fair man."Vera is desperate. "I really don't understand why you and Josias are against me and my brother."Melissa expresses her doubt: "It's because things got worse just when you guys showed up! Should I believe in coincidences?"Vera is outraged. "Cool, you say you hate Pamela, but you'll believe her lies. I better go, I've got the answer I wanted. Tell that shameless Natalia that Wally loves me and she was a mistake. What if you really care with Wally's peace of mind, get her out of my way."Melissa snorts: "I don't agree with that, but I'm not going to scold her like she's a child either! I've already told her to stop; if she insists, then I can't do any
Uélton suspects that Vera somehow hindered the opportunity for him to speak what Josias and Melissa think of her to Wallace. But since he can't prove it, he just decides to go. "But I can't compete with your girlfriend."Wallace is embarrassed. "Uélton, don't be upset. Come in, have a coffee with us.""No, better go home. We'll chat another day."Wallace is intrigued, feels something is wrong. "Are you sure it's okay, little brother? You know you can count on me. I know I'm not being the role model brother these years, but I still love you and care about you."Uélton responds bitterly: "One day, big bro, you'll realize that none of this was your fault. Good night!"Uélton quickly withdraws. Wallace doesn't understand.********************************************************At Josias's house, everyone is having dinner at the table. Simeon clears his throat playfully. "So who's going to start?""You s
Carmen is elated telling her parents about her day. "Mommy, soap opera advice is working! I met Adrian in the Main Square and encouraged him to such an extent that he thanked me."Pamela jokes, "But she didn't want to have lunch with him; she preferred to have lunch with me."Cristina nods. "That's right, Pam. Let Adrian miss Carmen so he can chase after."Raymond is in the armchair, frowning. "What did you encourage him in, daughter?"Carmen responds: "He resigned from the odious Silva Constructions and was looking for a job more suited to him."Raymond chuckles: "Apparently Josias dumped him."Carmen insists on defending her ex-boyfriend: "No, Dad, he quit."Cristina stresses: "These are two different situations. May God help him.""What about Melissa's story?" Raymond asks interested.Pamela replies: "I believe he realized that it was no use harboring vain hopes. With him out of the company, it will be more difficult
Beto and Teodoro are trying to understand what Wallace really wants with them."So he told you the whole truth?" Beto asks smartly."No, he still thinks we slept together." Vera replies, "Only he knows we woke up here and not in my apartment."Beto tries to take control: "Okay, but as a big brother I need you—"Vera interrupts him: "It will be easier if you apologize."Beto bursts out laughing. "Excuse me?"Vera is irritated. "Beto, so far haven't you realized that it was precisely this beating you gave Wally that messed up the plan? We had to make up the story of the robbery because no one would have liked to know that you were the one who did that barbarity. You could have gone to jail! I should have called the police."Beto justifies himself with exasperation: "It's just that at that moment I thought he had raped you! How was I supposed to know that I was part of the plan?"Vera turns to Teodoro. "I told you to stop Be
Ironically, Laerte and Bruno's conversation doesn't agree with what Adrian is saying to Moacyr."I don't want anything to do with Silva Constructions." Adrian speaks scornfully, "I don't even know why I reference the damned ones.""Son, the company is growing and consolidating in the market." Moacyr always wisely answers, "You putting it as a reference on your resume could be a stroke of luck!"Adrian sighs. "For me, it was the unluckiest year of my life."Adrian serves coffee for himself and his father."You will make up for this lost time." Moacyr admonishes him."I hope. Time wasted on work and love.""You will find another girl."Adrian burns his tongue with coffee as he remembers Carmen."Is it too hot?" Moacyr asks puzzled."That too, but I remembered one detail." Adrian responds in awe, "I found Carmen in Main Square, she was looking for a job too. We talked without resentment and I was impressed."M
William realizes that Coach Ferreira is very insistent on having him back on the soccer team. But, right now that Josias is going to return Caio's custody to him?William thinks carefully, then replies, "Coach Ferreira, thank you so much for thinking about me, but I don't plan on playing again. I'm right here.""Well, it's up to you. When you want to talk without commitment, just look for me."Ferreira walks away. Simeon approaches."It's good to see you thinking about Caio. Remember we're already going to hand over Josias's guard to you."William smiles: "That's why I refused. And when Uelton arrives, he'll take that hoe on his head."Father and son laugh.*******************************************************Melissa is at her desk typing out a contract with too much force and frowning. Octavio approaches and is surprised."Asking if you're okay isn't much use, right?""I'm angry." Melissa replies angrily, "Are
Vera's one-bedroom apartment is full of feminine touches: pink curtains and rugs, pictures of flowers and animals on the walls, and everything are neat and clean.The landline rings and she appears to answer it, already wearing the uniform blouse from the Ramos supermarket: "Hello?"On the other side is Adrian, in a dress shirt and pants, ready to go to the real estate agency. "Hello, Vera! This is Adrian, your friend from the club."Vera smiles: "Adrian, what a pleasure to hear your voice!"Adrian smiles with the ease of talking to her: "Likewise. I was wondering if we could meet tonight. The club is open on Wednesdays.""But is it funny that we're going today?""Of course it will! Imagine, the club will have less activity and we'll be able to talk more freely. Or doesn't the idea appeal to you?"Vera meditates for a few seconds. She needs to lose her virginity soon to go with the plan! "Yes, you're right. Let's get to know each othe
Dora is doing the dishes used for breakfast in the morning. Caio is in the baby seat, watching his grandmother."When you grow up, Grandma will teach you how to do it."William walks in and watches his son intently, looking worried. Dora notices the meditative son. "What happened, son?""Yesterday I met with Coach Ferreira."Dora has a pleasant surprise: "From your old football team?""Yes. And he was very surprised to have found me as a bricklayer assistant.""Oh, he thought you were going to pursue your soccer career. I don't know if that's what they say."William smiles slightly. "That's right. But, I decided not to listen to him."William plays with his son. Dora turns off the sink faucet and turns to him, steadier: "Did he say he wanted to talk to you?""Yes, I think he wanted to make me a proposal."Dora is upset. "And you don't even listen?"William is intrigued by his mother: "Listen for what? I've