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
Cristina enters Teodoro's lobby. The radio plays 'It's a Hard Life' by Queen. There is nobody."Hello?"Teodoro shouts from afar: "One moment!"Cristina looks at the advertisement board and begins to organize it with her feminine dexterity.Teodoro comes down the corridor holding a latrine plunger. The streak of feces reaches Cristina's nostrils and she reacts with disgust."Argh, Teodoro, how disgusting!"Teodoro reacts flustered. "Oh sorry, I forgot!"Teodoro leaves the plunger on the counter.He tries to shake hands with Cristina, but Cristina just glares at the landlord. "Seu Teodoro, is it with this skill that you run this joint?"Teodoro withdraws his hand. "I'm sorry, I'm not usually like that.""Yes, lately we are experiencing strong emotions."Teodoro goes behind the counter and turns down the volume on the radio. "I wonder what you guys are going through."Cristina responds point-blank: "Ye
At Silva Constructions, Tiago and Octavio listen to a devastated Josias. "Now she cancels the wedding.""Don't worry buddy!" Octavio encourages him, "Couple fights, it always happens.""Are you already married, Octavio?" Tiago asks."Not yet, I'm hoping to stabilize myself professionally and financially first.""Does very well." Tiago turns to Josias, "I think Melissa will understand. Elisa will convince her."Josias scratches his head in doubt. Romualdo approaches."We need to discuss our project.""Romualdo, I haven't had lunch yet." Tiago informs him, "I'm coming down, could it be 2.00?""Could be. That's why I bring my wife's lunch box."The men laugh.Octavio jokes: "Imagine if the newspapers discover that the owner of Silva Constructions still has lunch in a lunch box."Romualdo confirms relaxed: "Nothing beats my dear wife's food. Two in the afternoon, everyone in my room."Tiago leaves and Oc
William and Uélton talk about the soccer coach at the construction site."I think it's strange for Coach Ferreira to show up right now." William expresses what he feels.Uélton jokes: "Is it God telling you that your future is to be a soccer player?"William giggles. "Only you, Uélton. My future was changed when I impregnated Pamela. Now I'm a father, I need to be responsible.""There are many players who are responsible parents." Uélton advises him, "And with the money they earn, they can support their children as best they can."Without them noticing, Simeon appears at the entrance to the room.William comments: "My mother also left me the open option. But now that Josias is going to give me back custody of Caio, I would like to marry Stacy and have a quiet life with my son.""Do you think Stacy is going to cheat on you with lovers while you're playing at Maracanã?" Uélton laughs and continu
Josias is disgusted by the prospect of Carmen being hired as a secretary in Melissa's place. Romualdo, Tiago, and Octavio are apprehensive."What is all this despair about?" Romualdo feels entitled to be surprised."You, in addition to catching me by surprise with my fiancée's firing, are you going to hire the sister of her archenemy?" Josias questions him.Romualdo shrugs indifferently: "Josias, again you don't address the issue objectively. Note that you didn't mention 'Melissa' or 'Carmen', for you it was 'my fiancée' and 'sister of the archenemy'. I, as a businessman, can't stick to the mess you're always making.""If you hire Carmen, you're going to get involved in the mess," Josias warns him dryly."Is this a threat?" Romualdo raises his voice."She is the threat!" Josias slams his fist on the table.The atmosphere gets even tenser. Tiago clears his throat."Josias, let me take responsibility for Carmen. She