POLICE STATION – DAY
Célio and Fábio found out that Monica was detained at the police station. Strangely, the policeman Carlos Roldão transmitted the fact with disdain and irony. What happened?
"What did Monica do?" Célio asks.
Carlos answers emotionless, "Monica was detained, but she will be released today, for defying my authority. People need to learn that they cannot say everything they want without suffering consequences."
Fábio is not accepting this, "Sorry, sheriff, but what did she do or say? As a boyfriend, I think I have a right to know."
Célio tries to impose himself before Fábio, "And I as a friend. Was it too serious?"
POLICE STATIONMoments later, a lawyer in a suit is talking to Carlos, he looks cautious. Monica, already released, is hugged sideways by Fábio and Célio is next to him, not hiding his jealousy.Célio speaks to her, "Glad you got out, Monica. You know, we were very concerned about your sudden disappearance. I came to think that Ricardo had something to do."Monica is relieved, "Don't worry, Cé. Fabinho helped me a lot here."Fábio counters Célio, "And you didn't help by making fun of the idea ofsending the family lawyer. Look at the officer's grimace, passion fruit. He knows he dropped the ball.""I still respect R
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION - AFTERNOONCélio appears sulky. Tito in front of the typewriter notices his presence.Célio asks, "Won't you even try to learn to use the computer, Seu Tito?""For now I prefer to leave it to the youth. Today we have to register in the system that your friend invented."Célio sits with the same face. He turns on the computer.Tito notices him and goes on, "Is there a problem, son?""I think you should know what our officer is messing up. In addition to hanging out with his girlfriend in the middle of the police station, now he arrests innocent people on the grounds of contempt."
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONTito, like a big daddy, decides to give his loving advice to Célio. He thinks that happy employees produce more."It seems to me that it’s very distressing that Monica is dating this other boy. Do I know him?""Fábio Dance. He is my neighbor. Bad, by the way. He likes loud music, with bad taste; he doesn’t respect the neighborhood with rude music.""And what did Monica see in him?"Célio is forced to admit it, "Let's admit that he has more beauty than me. Monica has always liked him. And he never paid attention to her. When a blonde with a big guitar body came on the scene, he didn't even care for the poor girl. But, as time passed and I became more and
MIRIAM'S BEDROOM - AFTERNOONMiriam is in front of Carlos. He is standing, walking aimlessly, and stopping sometimes to face his crazy girlfriend."Why so much stress, baby?" She asks jokingly."The situations you put me in... Sometimes I think you don't love me, or don't care about me."Miriam bounces in bed, "What are you talking about? Of course, I love you!"Carlos outburst and tell her his worries, "It doesn't look like it, Miriam! It looks like you want to see me unemployed, or demoralized in my profession. Tell me, what do you get for doing all these antics, besides putting me in evidence?"Miriam doesn't respond right away, looks like she doesn't understand.
MIRIAM'S BEDROOMCarlos is trying to put reasoning in Miriam's hollow head, "You really started to hate the gang. Laughing out loud because Monica was arrested for your fault... I was supposed to detain you, you crazy, you know that very well."Miriam gets up, "And why do you live with those terms on me? Where are the ‘darling’ and ‘my sweetheart’?""Whit what mind will I call you these loving terms if you don't inspire me that much? This troublemaker Miriam destroying the property of others is not the girl I fell in love with.""Do you want me to be that pushover and weak Carina, who keeps having blood pressure drops every five minutes?""No, I want a Miriam who is centered mind, serious, b
PUBLISHER - AFTERNOONRicardo enters. André is waiting for him at his desk. Ricardo takes a seat."Here I am.""You took a while, huh?""I have other things to do.""So, as left a message, the book is ready to be released. We have the help of an experienced writer to spice up the story. Will the title be the same, ‘Love came later’?""Do you think the title is bad?""No, but maybe she'll find out..."Ricardo raises slightly the corner of his mouth; it’s his half-silly smile. "No, that's not why. She will hardly find out."
CELIO’S LIVING ROOMCássio visits Célio. The two of them each on a sofa, talk about the day."Cássio, you don't know the greatest... Did you know that our friend Monica spent a night at the police station?"Cassio gets shocked, "Seriously? How did this happen?""Well, for that, I’ll have to tell you another bomb: Miriam broke into Carina's house and destroyed several of her paintings. Jealousy of Roldão.""But, I thought that everything was already right between the two! Why does Miriam still insist on seeing Carina as an enemy and rival?"Célio sneers, "I don't know, she's crazy! Good thing Sandra left her alone."
CELIO’S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTCássio and Célio continue to talk. Célio explains why he’s so upset about Fábio."And I was trying to talk to Monica about the two of us... until the moron appeared.""Célio, I don't want to be boring, but now she's the official girlfriend. You will have to conform or be patient.""Ah, ah... Anyway, let's change the subject. Do you have any news?"Cassio rubs his hands, "Of course I have! Luis and Wellington called me. I went to the latter's kitchenette. They told me the story of the death threat better.""OK! And then?""They didn't tell me the n