MIRIAM’S BEDROOM - DAY Miriam is sleeping like a saint, even though it was late. She turns from side to side and smiles, she is dreaming. She begins to embrace herself, dreaming that she is embracing someone. "Oh, Carlos, hug me... Oh, Carlos, what huge arms you have... Oh..." Miriam wakes up, opens her eyes, and... ... Scream! She comes face to face with Monica. "I'm not who you expected, am I?" Monica asks jokingly. Miriam gets up, "Definitely not. I was dreaming of something much better." "And it’s this dream we need to talk about. Girl, you are so distracted that you left your door unlocked. What if a thief appears?" Miriam, dreamily, leans against the headboard, "Nothing is gonna happen to me while Carlos is in the neighborhood." "If you continue in this Glen Close style, he will move to Várzea do Nego, dear." Miriam scratches her eyes, "Monica, what's so important for you to take my morning breath?" "Dear, yesterday Carlos was going to Carina's house." Miriam has two
COR-DE-ROSA STATIONERY STOREAurélio enters. Rosa is at her post, the store is still empty."Good morning, Aurélio. Haven't you opened the cafeteria yet?""I had no customers, so I posted the 'I'll be right back' notice."Aurélio sees Monica's book among Rosa's things. She realizes it."It's a really good book. I need to congratulate her.""Yes, and in my eagerness to protect her, I came up against a problem. To fill in the ISBN document, I need Monica's data. And I don't have all of them.""Oh, Aurélio, what a pity..."Aurélio suddenly smiles, "But... this would be valid for the national territory. The registration that applies to Royal Hill is much easier! It doesn't ask for a lot of data. It asks for more data from the book and I was able to provide it. That's why I'm going to pay the fee!"Rosa reacts with relief, "Ah, Aurélio, what good news! At least here in Royal Hill, she is protected.""Yeah, but I better open the game for her and remind her of the national register. If they t
MALTHUS SNACK BAR - DAYJonas is jealous of Aurélio with Annie.Aurélio's face turns cold and he defends himself, "Jonas, now I understand you. And, son, I didn't give reasons—""Cut it out, old bastard! You don't fool me. Do you think I care about the fact that Annie comes here to eat your awful snacks? Of course not! Brazil is still capitalist; Annie is free to eat wherever she wants. The problem is not the cafeteria, it's the owner!"Aurélio responds more firmly, "Jonas, since you want to talk like a man, then I'll send you the message: stop insulting Annie!"Jonas got surprised and sarcastic, "Oh, look who's talking! Who's tainting her reputation? I saw you two at the pizzeria, through the windowpane! And who else saw you thought a lot of bullshit!""Stop being ridiculous, that I'm a father to her.""She already has a father, her name is Paulo!""I didn't say I am, I said AS a father, my affection for her, for all of you, is that of a father, an uncle."Jonas shakes his head and is
CASCAIS BAKERY - MORNINGRicardo is still sprawled on the floor, looking like a legitimate drunken Russian. Carina and Annie become terrified, somewhat comical; they think they killed the guy."Jesus Christ," Annie cries, "It was just what I needed! One death on my back!""He was the criminal and now we are going to jail!""Did Jonas's dad leave?""Oh, my friend, I hope he left, otherwise he kills you!""And Jonas was leaving right now..."The door opens and Monica appears. She comes happy, "Girls, I have good news!" She sees Ricardo, "But, what happened?"Annie tries to disguise it, "Falling drunk!""Ha, ha, ha, it's really funny, Annie! Monday morning, and is he like that? Vasco team lost of turn unless he's mourning."Carina answers in distress, "Our fault, Monica. He wanted to chat with me and I rejected him, I was very afraid of him. Annie saw my amazement and wanted to defend myself by throwing a bottle at him. Then he let me go, but now it's like that."Monica crosses her arms,
MIRIAM’S BEDROOMSandra breaks into Miriam's room, she was happier making her bed."Can I know what you were doing hugging your rival?"Miriam replies still staring at the mattress, "A good day to you too, dear!"Sandra wiggles and asks impatiently, "Miriam, tell me something: did you forgive Monica?"Miriam looks at Sandra, "I honestly don't understand the reason for your exasperation. And how did you know, were you spying on me?""They left the door wide open and I heard voices. I had to check.""You 'had'... You were just dying of curiosity; assume so you are more honest."Sandra becomes annoyed., "And then, you will answer me...""OK! Monica came here and assured me that she doesn't want anything to do with Carlos. And honestly, on Saturday, she didn't have the same strong reaction as Carina. We can discard her.""Are you sure about that?""Yes, she must be focused on Célio. I heard that she is writing a novel, I want to read it when it’s published.""Me too... But, I don't think i
MALTHUS SNACK BAREd goes into the snack bar like a hurricane. Aurélio already imagines what happened."Shouldn't you go straight home, Ed?"Ed asks as if he's able to punch someone, "Not before without questioning the miracle of multiplication. I asked for a cheese pastry—""That I didn't have...""And I received two minced meat pastries with a juicy broth!"Aurélio raises his hands to the sky, "Hallelujah, isn't it?""Look out the lightning, sinner!" Ed scolds him as a legitimate Priest, "Your hand will get leprosy and then I won't come to eat anymore. If Pizzaria De Luca sells cheese pizza, that's where I go."Aurélio does not understand.Ed goes on, "And now, how am I going to pay you for the pastries?""You don't have to pay me, just return the spare.""There is no spare because I ate them both! Why did you have to make the broth so juicy?"Aurélio laughs out loud, even the customers are frightened.MEDICAL POSTCarina goes on to talk to Ricardo, still embarrassed and demure.Rica
MEDICAL POST - DAYRicardo refuses to register a complaint of aggression and wants to release the girls. Carlos is suspicious.Carina gets up without understanding, "What are you up to, sir?"Ricardo complains, "Oh, God, that 'sir' again..."Monica scoffs, "Do you believe in God, Ricardo?""Everyone intelligent believes that there is a Higher Being."Carlos takes a deep breath. He hates it when Ricardo squanders wisdom, "Mr. Oliveira, if you are not going to accuse the girls or the girl; at least I'll have to disturb you. Even more with this thing that you said was your fault. I'll wait for your recovery and I'll wait for you at the police station. Do not wait until I pick you up. Excuse me."Carlos leaves.Annie asks, "So is this it? Am I forgiven?"Ricardo smiles, eyes closed, "Yes, Annie. Go back to the bakery that your boyfriend must be concerned about.""So I'm gone!" Annie hurries out.Monica yells at her, "Wait, Annie, I haven't even told you the news yet!"Monica, without think
MALTHUS SNACK BARMonica and Annie are at a table. Aurélio serves their request."Girls, you look concerned. What happened?"Monica nods positively to Annie.Annie explains with somewhat regret, "I was talking to Carina about our campaign for the police station when Ricardo overheard our conversation. He came over and said he wanted to help."Aurélio responds with disdain, "I just believe after seeing...""He tried to be very close to Carina, and she was very scared, she thought he was going to hurt her... And I, who was also scared to death, didn't think twice and hit a bottle of Baré on his head."Aurélio shouts vibrantly, "Very good!"Customers around look at Aurélio.Monica is embarrassed in their place, "Oh, Seu Aurélio, reduce the excitement there.""So, how did this get resolved?"Annie goes on, "We called Chief Roldão and Ricardo was sent to the Medical Center here in the neighborhood. He will survive. The problem is the scare we got, thinking he was going to die.""Oh, girls,