COR-DE-ROSA STATIONERY - AFTERNOONPenha is beating Rosa because she gave Fábio her phone number. Rosa is sprawled on the floor, almost losing consciousness, the hardcover notebook made a mark on her face.For a moment Penha thinks about leaving, but when she sees Rosa move, she remains where she is and asks with contempt in her voice, "Haven't you died yet?"Still lying in the middle of the notebooks, Rosa manages to look at her with disbelief, "What is all this about?""Who permitted you to give my phone to your friend's boyfriend? Because it's obvious that you knew who he was!"Rosa joins forces to answer because talking is hurting due to the blows, "I don't know why you were so angry. What, did he disguise himself as someone interested in renting a kitchenette and set up an appointment with you?""Yes! And in this building, on top of that. He cheated on me. When we were inside and alone, he stopped acting and asked me every question... Without an escape, I ended up saying everythi
POLICE STATION - NIGHTMiriam has just told Carlos that Ricardo is putting together a team to collectively sue him.Carlos falls into the chair, stunned, "Really, Miriam? No, that can't be!""What are you thinking of doing, Carlos?"Carlos gets up again, "Well, what can I do? I have no idea! I barely had time to get a lawyer. I just received the subpoena... No, I don't know."Miriam feels sorry for Carlos, she wants to hug and comfort him, but she remembers that the two broke up."Oh, Carlos, what about me? I'm doing a little job as a photographer and earning a few bucks, but nothing enough to pay for a lawyer. And I get discouraged asking for a free one in the public defender's office if theirs is from the most expensive firm in the kingdom.""You will see they don't even dare to face a Cardozo. Well, the Internet was installed here, I had a few things to do, but I will start researching our enemy. Don't worry, Miriam." He starts to walk away, but stops and turns to her, "A ride home
CASSIO’S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTThere is a knock at Cassio's door. He emerges from the room in shorts and without a shirt, drying his hair with a towel; he just got out of the shower. When he opens the door, it's Jonas on the other side. Cassio is slightly surprised."Jonas! Come in, buddy. How are you doing in the morning?"Jonas comes in with a slight smile, "Very well, Cassio. What about your job?"Cassio closes the door and puts the towel on his shoulders, gesturing for Jonas to sit in the armchair while he sits in another."Everyone asks me that like I'm in an important job. Well, I'm just a packer of goods. People shop and I put the products in plastic bags and say 'thanks for the preference'. That's it.""I am very happy that you have joined those who work honestly."Cassio lumps in his throat. Does he know about Wellington and Luís?"However," Jonas continues, "I came here to thank you for the effort.""For the effort?""Yes, for the effort to strengthen our bonds of friendship.
MIRIAM’S BEDROOM - DAYMiriam is concerned about accepting more help from Fábia Peres, this time the lawyer for her family to defend her."Miriam, please do not refuse my help. We have become friends and partners. I am revolted to hear Monica say those things so calmly. It seems that they are already counting on victory. And you have not told me anything. Do you think about dropping the towel?"Miriam goes to the dresser drawer and opens it. She takes out the ill-fated manila envelope, holds it as if the paper is contaminated, and hands it to Fábia. Fábia Peres takes the envelope, takes the sheets out, and reads the subpoena."Cardozo Lawyers. Wait, I know this firm."Miriam sighs desperately, "All the rich know it. Do you see my despair? I know these guys do everything they can to win. And the worst thing is that apparently, I have nothing in my favor.""What exactly did you do?"Miriam sits on the bed next to Fábia, "I, in an attack of jealousy, invaded Carina's studio and caught he
CARINA STUDIO - DAYFábio pretends not to understand Carina's nervousness when she drops the brush on the floor, mentioning Ricardo as if they were not boyfriends."Did something happen, Carina?" He bends over and picks up the brush for her, "You suddenly went pale."Carina tries to compose herself, picks up the brush, and goes back to work."Sometimes I have these constant drops in blood pressure. I feel that no man will want me as a wife. No one wants a woman so fragile and feminine."Fábio holds his tongue in time not to speak nonsense! The truth is: he would like Monica to be calmer and more virtuous like Carina and Annie. This is the injustice of the world. Wonderful women like Carina and Annie always fall into the hands of bastards like Ricardo and Jonas. Why?"But, thanks anyway for the offer, Fábio." The painter continued, "I will think about the possibility.""Think about it. I'm going to leave the door open. If you need to, we are willing. Now, excuse me, I've already distur
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOONMonica opens the door and accepts Fábio's visit. The printer is working, printing the last pages of her book."Hello, sweetheart," Fábio gives Monica a quick kiss, noting the printer, "So, is the second novel over?""Already!" Monica is thrilled, "Now I'm going to read, make notes, find some errors that I missed, and then print everything again. I think I'll have to stop by the stationery to buy more sheets."Fábio makes a huff as he remembers the stationery, "Remember to warn Rosa that she won’t have a copy. No one, not even me, will read this second book. I already told you that it makes no sense for everyone to read your book before it’s released. They will have to pay. No more working for free."Monica laughs but agrees with Fábio, "So, love, I've been thinking... After all, this confusion has passed, involving Carina's lawsuit against Miriam, I intend to launch my first novel, even if it’s only in our reign. For me to have at least a few bucks.""
GRANJA SQUARE - AFTERNOONWellington and Luís catch Ed, listening to their conversation behind a tree. But Ed swears he was just riding a bike. Is it true?Wellington and Luís do not believe even under some decree. Wellington strides up to Ed and pulls him by the ear.Ed cries out in pain, "OUCH, AHH! Let me go, you're hurting me!"Wellington replies in a fierce tone, "It's supposed to hurt you, you unbearable brat! What a habit of listening to conversations, you've been doing this since you were born! Don't fool me with this bicycle talk!"Ed starts to cry and Luís starts to worry."Well, drop it, that's enough. He won't repeat that.""Stop, I was walking by chance—"Wellington lets go of Ed's ear but gives him such a strong jerk that Ed falls to the floor with a bicycle and everything."You attackers! I will tell everything—"Wellington threatens him with clenched fists, "Go on, tell someone, and we'll spread it to everyone how you get the news! Get out of here, kid, disappear!"Ed,
CARINA'S STUDIO - AFTERNOONCarina and Ed enter the studio. The boy's mouth is open with Carina's already ready paintings. The picture of the woman who represents her is already ready."Wow! What a beautiful self-portrait, Carina!"Carina starts laughing. EVERYBODY thinks it's her, "I'm glad you liked it, Ed. Now, wait a moment."Carina leaves and then comes back with a tray of cups of coffee and homemade cookies. She puts it in a dresser in the corner, "Pour yourself, Ed. I made them yesterday."Ed serves himself, he's more relaxed. Carina continues to examine him with her eyes and continues without finding any serious injury to justify that desperate cry.Time to ask, "Ed, I'm sorry to insist on this, but I was very worried. Do you want to talk to me about what made you fall and cry? You weren't crying for the fall."Ed is ashamed and replies with his head down, "I'm gay, Carina. I'm fifteen on my back, my dad taught me that a man doesn't cry, but there I was crying like a little si