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
CASA BRANCA HOSPITAL - NIGHTAurélio is being met by a doctor. Sitting on a stretcher, he has already had neurological examinations and some tests to know what was that piercing and sudden head pain."Mr. Malthus," the doctor says, after reading the report, "you can rest easy. There was no evidence of stroke or ischemia in your brain."Aurélio sighs with relief. He smiled, "Good news, doctor.""Yes. However, I advise you to keep an eye on your blood pressure, which can contribute to the complication and eventual fate. According to the story told by you, it was the strong emotion of the moment that resulted in this imbalance."Aurélio agrees with the head. And even more that Annie has signaled that she cares about him, he will relax. He needs.The doctor goes on, "You are still 42, but it’s good to keep an eye out. I will prescribe some medicine and then you can go home.""Thank you, Doctor.""You're welcome. Excuse me."The doctor leaves to see other patients. Aurelio looks up, thanki
CASSIO'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTCélio and Cássio still do not trust that Ed can withstand confusion."I'm sorry, Ed." Célio shakes his head in denial, "We won’t tell you. The matter is very dangerous, and despite your father's opinion, we cannot leave you in a risky situation."Ed reacts disgusted and disappointed, "You mean I was almost beaten up for nothing? To be unaware?"Cassio intervenes quickly, "Ed, I don't think Wellington wanted to beat you with pure evil. I think he just wanted to scare you, because the subject, really, is not for you.""Ed, enjoy that you are still young and have fun with your friends, play video games, go and eat the cheesecake at Aurélio's snack bar... Avoid problems, please.""If you are affected by this, man," Cassio warned in a kind and compassionate tone, "we will never forgive ourselves."However, Ed doesn't want to know. His curiosity above all.He gets up and exclaims out loud, rebellious, "Well, I don't want to care about me! When you are 50 years o
SANDRA'S HOUSESandra opens the door to Miriam, this time there is no interruption of yoga or study. Sandra is wearing an apron, the vacuum cleaner is connected."Good morning, friend Sandra! Today the day is beautiful for a cleaning.""Yeah, but this vacuum cleaner is faulty. I spot on the dust and it doesn't suck.""And have you already emptied the filter inside it?"Embarrassing silence. Sandra is so haughty and nosy that she doesn't know how to handle appliances."I will see that later." She disguises herself, taking off her apron, "Let's sit back and listen to what you want."The two sit down. Miriam kept an eye on the dust accumulated on the carpet, where she sat yesterday to do "yoga"."We did yoga on that filthy rug — Well, I came here to tell you a news story and ask you a question.""I'm listening.""Yesterday Carlos told me that he managed to convince Monica and the owner of the park not to sue and forgive him. Although the owner of the park has already done so.""Yes. Good