GRANJA SQUARE - DAYEd is listening to a plan by Sandra and Cassio against Fabio in favor of Fabia Peres. He remains in the background; the couple didn’t see him.Cássio objects, "He will be surprised that I never asked him to talk about this subject. We don't speak normally, since we were children.""Well, so as not to be so direct, start by asking another matter and be subtle", She continues, smart, manipulative, "My love, are you sure you can do it? It's because, if not, I can call someone else—"Manipulation works. Cassio gets up, "Hey, what is this talk? Of course, I can! I'm not as dumb as you think, dear.""That's what I thought. So, let's put that plan out this afternoon."Ed straightens up and leaks out of his bike without going through them this time. He's reacting upset."Jeez, how Sandra is sick! What does she want with this gossip?"MALTHUS SNACK BARAnnie returns after plans and early morning celebrations. Aurélio was attentive to the television nailed to the ceiling, but
FÁBIO’S LIVING ROOMFábio gets up quickly and gestures for Ed to hide in the bedroom.Fábio whispers, "Come on, Ed! Gone hiding in my bedroom! Hopefully, he didn't notice your bike."Ed whispers back, "Damn, it looks like he also came by bicycle to come so fast!"Ed gets up and goes to Fábio’s bedroom. Luckily for Fábio, the door was closed. Fábio goes and opens it.Cassio talks with forced intimacy, "What's up, Fabio? How are you?"Fábio also forced affinity, "Well, man, what’s up? I think you missed home. If you want to listen to 'The Four Seasons', it's next door.""Célio ties up in Legião Urbana too?"Fabio takes a deep breath. This is going to be difficult, "No, it's Vivaldi's. Classic songs, he keeps bothering me with these boring songs.""Wow, he said that you are the one who bothers with your Axé music on high."It's the most clueless moment. Fábio looks at him coldly.Cassio disguises himself, "But, I didn't come to talk about Célio! After all, as you said, I don't have that c
MALTHUS SNACK BARCarlos gets in. Aurélio is putting more snacks in the showcase.Carlos speaks friendly, "I came here to see the diner where everyone talks.""Hey, how are you, Chief?"Carlos sits down, "I didn't come on an official basis. How much is that coxinha that looks great?""R$ 1.00.""Complete with a soda can, please."While Aurélio serves, he says, "Rarely do law enforcement officials speak 'please'."Carlos laughs, "I know how to separate things. I didn't say 'please' when Monica was mugged this Monday.""Were you the one who helped her? Poor little girl, dude, the girl was taking her manuscript to be tested by a publisher. She is trying to release a book of romance, love, things like that.""Yes, the boy thought it was money.""But to offer to help me here, nobody wants to, right?"Carlos starts to snack, "Hmm... If I know of anyone interested...""Yeah... Not that I'm in need, but a little help is always welcome. And I always think that it helps the young man more than m
STREETSCélio and Cássio are walking through the streets, with more posters to paste. They are on another street, pasting each other apart by a lamppost.Célio asks, "Where were you earlier that I didn't see you after the snack bar?"Cássio answers without care, "I went to have a love affair and Sandra asked me for a favor.""What favor?""Ask Fábio if he—", he interrupts, "Nothing important."Too late, Célio has already approached him, "Did you go down my street and visit my worst neighbor? It's now that you're going to tell me.""Célio, I think it won't be good for a lot of people to know about this. It was a favor that Fábia asked for.""What did this bitch ask for?""She asked—" He interrupts himself again, "So, you see, you keep confusing me and get what you want from me!""So I’ll just tell you one thing, Cassio: when you start getting into trouble because of those favors of people who wouldn't even get along with us when we were kids, don't count on me! You're already an adult a
Carina suspects Annie that Miriam is making her jealous of Carlos, for no reason.Annie asks just for sure, "Are you sure you have no reason to be jealous of this meeting?"Carina replies vehemently, "I’m sure, Annie! I'm not in love with Chief Roldão... Of course, he's a handsome man, I'm not blind, but the other one was talking and looking at me with a face... How she thought I was going to be bad with that?"Annie meditates, "I don't know what Sandra is doing in that scene.""She was helping her friend get ready. What do I do, Annie?"Annie is moved by Carina's concern; the two take each other's hands. Annie smiles sweetly."Just now Seu Aurélio said that he would like to have both of us as his daughters because we are sweet, cute, and delicate. And we really are, my friend! I assume with pride."Carina is touched, "I wanted to give him that painting and he insisted a lot to pay it.""And Seu Aurélio also reminds me of dad. The feeling is mutual. He feels this need to protect us bec
MONICA’S LIVING ROOMMonica opens the door and enters, tired of the trip she made to San Marcos John. She comes in with envelopes of letters in hand; she had looked at her mailbox. She collapses on the sofa and takes off his shoes carelessly. She takes a deep breath."How hard it’s to help the world..."She starts analyzing the mail. She passes and leaves aside what seems to be some bills. The latter made her more interested, the quality of the envelope was superior, and it had a timbre. Monica smiles and deduces that it’s from the publishing house where she sent her book. She settles on the sofa, excited, opens the envelope, takes the letter, and reads it avidly."Dear Monica Silva: We wrote this letter to inform you that we are very grateful for having sent your manuscript to the publisher, but at the moment, we are not interested in the publication of your—"Monica reacts shocked and disappointed, with the feeling of defeat and uselessness. Tears begin to well up in her eyes."I sen
CASSIO'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTSandra and Cássio discuss the result of the plan. The talk already started.Sandra gets upset with the outcome, "What do you mean, he didn’t have it?"Cássio explains while shrugging, "That's right, dear. He said he threw it away. Just like Fábia Peres. It was a mutual agreement." He is deluded, "This is true love!"Sandra stands and walks in circles. "True love my nose! That Fábio Dance never was a decent guy. I don't know what Monica saw in him.""Although I prefer myself, I have to admit that ugly, ugly, he is not.""I'm talking about the person within, dear. He and Fábia Peres deserve each other. Do you know how it all started? I caught her in the newsstand buying those abject romance books!""Like what does Monica write?"Sandra responds vehemently, "No! At least Monica wouldn't have the courage, hers is a more classic book. I'm crazy to read. Those of Fábia Peres are who have more men without a shirt than the plot, content, context, verisimilitude..."
MALTHUS SNACK BARSaturday. Aurélio is working normally. Fewer people because it’s a weekend, but Aurélio only stays until noon. Célio is sitting at the counter, snacks beside him, but he is attentively reading Monica's novel. Aurélio notices the cover, her name, and the title."'Love came later'... Is it Monica's book?"Célio follows the gaze on the pages, "Yes. And it's very good, by the way. Not short, but apart from the water-sugar tone; she has technique, context, well-structured dialogues, and characters built with realism... She really paid attention to Portuguese classes. Cássio and I used to mess in the back of the classroom.""In other words, isn't it just another one of those silly books by muscular, wealthy men and not-so-innocent girls like Carina and Annie?"Célio looks up at him, "Amazingly, Seu Aurélio... The physical description of the male main character... seems to fit me..."Aurélio smiles, "What do you mean?""Nothing cliché, as we mentioned. He's a normal guy, han