At the Family Court, Vera is in a room where it will be the first and perhaps the only audience. Her lawyer is from the Public Defender's Office and appears to be the same age as Wallace.
The door opens and Wallace and Claudio Soares enter. Wallace has at least managed to shave and is wearing a social outfit Isabel gave him. A policeman enters and stands at the door, he has escorted Wallace here.
Wallace shoots Vera a contemptuous gaze, "So, Vera? You who claimed to love me madly, wanted to be with me after everything I've done, couldn't resist sleeping with other guys, huh?"
Vera's lawyer motions for her to keep quiet.
The judge who will mediate the hearing appears and sits at the head of the table. After initial introductions, he begins, "Well, today we have Mr. Wallace Freire pleading for the annulment of his marriage to Vera Reis. Let's be succinct to save you from embarrassing moments, OK? Mr. Soares, what's the plaintiff's claim?"
Claudio is
The next day Isabel is serving breakfast for Harold. He's already in his gardener's uniform."Where is our son?" Isabel asks."Did he stay all night reading the biography and miss the time?" Harold asks between giggles.Uélton appears ready to go to work, wearing his clothes and vest, with the book in his hand instead of his helmet. His face is not happy."Good morning, son!" Isabel greets him, "Is there a problem with the biography?""Mommy, the biography is mentioning us like we're crazy! Well, I don't give a shit what they say about me, but the book is mentioning us all!"Harold and Isabel get shocked."Did Josias approve the publication of these absurdities?" Harold questions.Uélton puts his hand on his chin and then snaps his fingers, "Ha! I don't believe it. Wasn't his stepfather behind this? He didn't like us when we met on the penthouse.""We need to talk to Josias, do something!" Isabel is despera
At the construction site, Uélton was waving the book of Josias's biography in front of the other workers, annoyed and warning them about its contents. Their battery radio played "Alive & Kicking" by Simple Minds."If I know of someone who is making fun of my family, I will complain directly to Josias Rocha, my best friend!" Uélton roars, "He's already taking steps to solve this nonsense!"A bricklayer asks, "But how can this be possible? The book has already come out; it has already been released in every bookstore in the city, perhaps the whole of Espírito Santo!""That's why the 'second edition' exists. We'll have all the copies collected where my family is defamed."Simeon approaches him, "Calm down, Uélton. I think everyone got the message."It turns out that, as it is a biography of Josias Rocha, numerous workers at Silva Constructions bought a copy to read Josias's moving story.All disperse, each to his
Josias and Ernesto work quietly when the phone rings.Josias was willing to answer it, but Ernesto gestures to stop him and answers himself, "Silva Constructions, Josias Rocha's office, good morning!"Carmen responds, "Ernesto, call Josias, it's from the penthouse.""Can't you tell it's Melissa calling?" Ernesto scoffs, but Carmen has already transferred the call.Josias takes the hook for himself when he finds out it's Melissa, "Hello, baby?""Honey, I called an ambulance for Flávia. Reuben is going to be born!" she exclaims ecstatically."Ah, but what good news! You can rest assured that I—"Melissa quickly cuts him off, "No way, young man! Just sit there and take care of your business. Romualdo can't complain about you. The ambulance is on its way, Elisa is here and I'm calling everyone."Josias chuckles, "OK, but if I finish the chores, I'm going to the hospital. Did you call our health plan?""For sure,
Pamela enters the room where Beto is waiting to be officially released from the hospital. His right hand is still bandaged."Hello, dear! Did you find the doctor?""No, but I found Melissa." Pamela responds with a smile, "Her maid is in labor."Beto is surprised, "Wow, and why is Melissa here?""She's also Melissa's cousin. It must be because of her relationship. I saw Uélton's parents with them, and Tiago's sister. I didn't understand anything."Pamela and Beto are unaware of the events of the Freire family, except concerning Wallace."Do you want to know more details?" Beto asks."No, they went to the private wing."Beto sighs and puts his hand on his wife's shoulder, "Honey, I can see you miss the friendship."Pamela stares at her husband for a few seconds, then replies, "You know what I really miss? My son. The birth of the maid's son reminded me of Caio. He must be on the penthouse being looked after by someo
Uélton leaves the room with watery eyes. Everyone is shocked.Isabel exclaims, "Uélton, what happened?""Flávia passed out, I think she couldn't handle the delivery! The doctor asked if she had high blood pressure!"Adolfo approaches, "No, son! Flávia is young and healthy. That shouldn't have been the reason."One of the nurses runs out of the room to call for help.Josias feels some tightness in his heart. Uélton had already lost Natalia. Now is he going to lose Flavia? No, God, that would be too cruel for his best friend! Please don't let another tragedy befall the Freire family!"Let's pray, guys!" Josias determines in a voice so authoritative that even an atheist would say twenty Hail Marys.Isabel is the first to extend her hands. Everyone makes a circle in the middle of the hallway, holding hands, and starts begging God for nothing bad to happen to Flavia. Other relatives of patients who pass t
While Flávia and Uélton are talking quietly with the baby, the obstetrician is talking seriously with Adolfo and Josias."Gentlemen, we are happy to see Madame Freire recover surprisingly. However, I cannot forget how she passed out as soon as she finished the birth. That was not simple fatigue."Adolfo is uneasy, "Anything serious, doctor?""We took some blood samples for analysis." The obstetrician responds, "But I'm quick to say that your daughter needs to avoid future pregnancies. Her blood pressure is normal now, but it didn't seem like it to me before."Adolfo and Josias face each other seriously.Josias says, "You mean that future pregnancies could be a risk for Flavia?""Yes. Probably the parturient did not know she had a hypertension problem. Hypertensive women, with diabetes or with a history of stroke in the family should be alert about pregnancy. Something that should be wonderful for the family can turn into someth
1987Josias and Melissa throw a kick-ass party in the penthouse.Bon Jovi's song "Livin' on a Prayer" was in a sky-high volume, much to the annoyance of guests like Elza and Elisa.But for others, including children, the music encouraged them to celebrate.It was William and Stacy's engagement party.Josias asked Tiago to have the party this time at his home. Guests were spread between the living room and the balcony.Stacy's parents were present and loving the privilege of being in the Rocha penthouse.Mrs. Moreira comments to Dora, "Look, the penthouse is prettier than described in the biography!"Dora keeps a wan smile, "Oh, did you also buy the book?""I think everyone who knows Josias Rocha is somehow buying the biography. It's exciting to know how he managed to overcome his difficulties. And now, my daughter is going to be his sister-in-law, what a privilege."Dora nods. The Moreiras and Camposes are becomin
Melissa leads Junior to the table where the food is. João Paulo and Caio are attacking the food, eating chocolate truffles, jelly beans, and caramels."Here, Junior, let me introduce you to one more little friend." Melissa gently says, "João Paulo, this is Raymond Junior, but you can call him Junior. Junior, this is my brother-in-law João Paulo.""Hey man, welcome to the gang!" João Paulo greets Junior, who reacts a little shyly, "Let's play video games!""I'm hungry…" Junior replies shyly."Take what you want and go with the boys." Melissa stares at Joao Paulo, "Take it easy with him, huh? He probably doesn't know how to play.""Never mind, sister-in-law!"Josias approaches the boys, smiling, "Oh, Junior is going to hook up with the boys. Good. Abigail came?""She insists on staying in her room." Melissa replies to her husband slightly puzzled, "At least I managed to get the child out of there."