CÉLIO HOUSE ENTRANCE - NIGHTCélio collects the bags that fell to the floor. Fábio laughs at his shock."Wow, man, were you in shock? Did you think that Monica didn't put up with me? The problem is that I chose Fábia Peres, now I intend to correct this mistake.""The only mistake I'm seeing here is just the two of you being together!""And by the way, have you declared yourself, clearly stated that you love her and want to date her?"Célio is quiet.Fábio goes on, "Of course not. You're always shy or proud. Because when you talk about it, you put your plans ahead of her.""I need to wait for the right moment!""Will Monica wait?""What do you mean by that?""Will Monica ever see you as a man she should trust? Will she be quiet waiting for you to quench your thirst to conquer the world? Until now, you only know how to pretend to be the mayor's secretary. I think not...""This is going to be her decision."Fábio smiles confidently, "I think she already decided by the time she came to my
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM Célio and Monica argue about Fábio. "No, Monica, you can't be serious. You can't date Fábio." "And why not, can I know?" Célio is vehement, "It's because you were born to get better man!" "And where is this better man that I can't see?" Célio doesn't dare to advertise himself, "Somewhere he is there. You have not forgotten Fábio even after everything he has done to you and now creep upon him at the first opportunity; you hardly expected the previous courtship to cool down completely." "Hey, didn't he tell you that we haven't decided on anything yet?" "He said you left the door open." Monica nods, "Exactly. He wanted to, but I told him to only look for me when he is sure he doesn't feel anything for Fábia Peres anymore." "Great! Next week he misses the blonde with the big guitar body and accepts her back, even with the stupidity." Monica shakes her head, "You never liked him, did you, Célio?" "I am not obliged to get along with any male, huh!" Monica sn
POLICE STATION - AFTERNOONCarina enters, looks at Carlos's table, and smiles. Carlos intends on making the monitor light up, he doesn't notice her approaching until she says, "After the campaign, we'll have the latest computer."Carlos remains serious, "If my requirements are met, for sure. What do you want, Carina?"Carina takes a deep breath, takes courage, "You know, Chief... Yesterday my friends and I decided to improve our lives.""I'm glad about that. What did you decide?"Carlos types again and Carina wonders if he's paying attention."Monica is going to allow herself a relationship with Fábio Dance, Annie is going to settle the score with her jealous boyfriend, and I also decided to open the door to love."Carlos continues to stare at the monitor, "And what did Miriam decide?"There's an embarrassing silence.Carina gulps and goes on, "Miriam didn't decide because she wasn't at the small meeting. It was just the three of us. There was even cheese and wine.""Doesn't Miriam lik
STREETRicardo puts the garbage in his basket. From his vision, Carina is returning from the police station looking defeated. Ricardo worries and decides to wait for her to get closer, "How are you, Carina?"Carina replies in a whisper, "It just got worse.""Can I help you with anything?"Carina looks coldly at Ricardo. "It's not possible that you want to take another bottle hit.""That bottle hit was never needed and you know that, Carina.""No, I didn't know. When you hugged me from behind I—"Ricardo completes it straight, he is not flirting with her, "You felt a shiver, typical of a chaste and shy girl."Carina again widens her eyes and pales, taking two steps back. Ricardo remains where he is, firmly."Don't be afraid, Carina.""You are asking me for the impossible."Ricardo smiles slightly, "I'll never hurt you. I didn't mean to hurt you at the bakery.""You say that now, that day you were going to kill me... Or, because you knew me, you were going to r—"Ricardo makes broad gest
CÉLIO'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTCássio comes from the kitchen bringing a beer can for him and Célio. Célio is sitting on the couch, gladly accepted. Cassio sits on the couch and the talk goes on.Célio opines, "As you said, the reasoning is logical. Luis and Wellington found jobs too quickly. That couldn't have been pure luck.""Even more in the case of Wellington: the day after he arrived in the neighborhood he already found work that will pay more than the minimum!""How long have we been here? Although I went straight to the Association...""It's been a few months. My dad doesn't answer the phone anymore. That's why I want to find something sustainable until I can focus on my legitimate dream.""And do you think that Tito will owe us?"Cássio takes a large sip before answering, "I'm not saying that he will do it on purpose, Célio. But, it's clear that he is not in a position to hire anyone.""No formal contracting, I am aware of that.""Anyway, I want something safer. That's why today I
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM Monica, Annie, and Carina are sitting on the couch, coffee in hand instead of wine, they're feeling a little dejected. The day was not as expected. Monica regrets, "Oh, girls, it looks like we started on the left foot." "Did we make the wrong toast?" Carina asks. "Or as the believers say: we throw a stone on the cross," Annie says. "Cheer up, girls, this was only the first day that is always more difficult. Tomorrow will be a new day, as Chico Buarque says. Well, I think it's him..." Carina says, "Well, I was going beautiful, light, and free to declare myself to the Chief Roldão and he throws me at point-blank range that he'll meet Miriam. Oh, and he was very upset because we didn't invite her to yesterday's toast. And he demands that her photos be used in the campaign; otherwise, he won't authorize the use of his image!" "And is he famous for permitting or denying his image?" Annie scoffs. Monica explains, "This is the right of any citizen, Ann. Anyway, it
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTAnnie, Carina, and Monica join forces for their goals.Monica tells Carina, "Tomorrow I'll see this issue with Miriam, Carina. I hope she wants to continue with us as friends.""I already expressed my opinion." Annie is very impatient, "Carina never hurt her and she suddenly starts to behave like that, seeing Carina as a rival.""And the worst thing is that I never did or said anything to make her think like that." Carina complains, "Of course, I think the officer is attractive, but I never said that to her, much less that I was in love... I don't know—"Monica tries to calm things down, "Calm down, chicks, that's exactly what I want to clarify. Later, I want to talk to Fabinho about the two of us. One day has passed; I think it was time for him to reflect on whether he return to Fábia or not.""Yeah, Monica," Annie says, "But to date, I suggest you wait a little longer.""For sure, let's take it easy. We're going to spend time together, get to know each ot
MIRIAM HOUSE ENTRANCEMonica approaches the entrance. She is afraid to call because everything is closed."Oh, God, did I get there too soon?"When in doubt, she takes a breath and decides to call.Inside the room, Miriam is still sleeping in her nightgown."Miriam!"Miriam wakes up and smiles when she recognizes Monica's voice.Back to Monica, She calls again, "Miriaaaam!"Then the bedroom window opens and Miriam appears without her nightgown, just wrapped up in the blanket. Monica is amazed to see her friend like that."Oh, friend, I'm sorry if I woke you up...""I'm sorry about that, friend. I just don't know if Carlos..."And she leaves the hint in the air. Monica gets scandalized, hand to mouth, "Is Chief Roldão in there with you?"Miriam pretends to be angry and makes gestures, "Schii! Stop this, don't speak louder or nobody will read The Tribune!""Miriam, sorry, but friends of ours don't mess with a man outside the biblical script!""And who are you to decide what I should do,
BAKERY CASCAIS - DAYFábio enters the bakery and is amazed by what he sees: Monica prostrated in the chair, finishing crying, with Annie sitting next to her, comforting her and assuring her that she was not a bad friend for Carina. Jonas continues to serve customers, sometimes taking a look at both.Fábio approaches the two girls with concern, “Monica! What happened?”He kneels to her. Monica smiles slightly, touched by his concern, “It’s okay, Fábio. I was worse. I just remembered Carina and the worst step she’s going to take in her life.”“You are thinking about the lunch she has with the damn parents.”Annie explains, “It’s just that Monica is feeling guilty for not preventing Carina from going to that lunch.”Fábio caresses Monica’s hair, “My love, you tried, but Carina needs to make her decision. After all, everyone has to carry their load.”“She is going to suffer, Fábio. At least I asked her to keep an eye on the family. She could take advantage of the fact that she is going to
PENHA’S HOUSE - DAYEverybody took the day to ask Ricardo trick questions. However, he felt it was not the time to answer or lie to the inquirers.He just weaves his classic silly little smile and avoids the subject, “Calm down, Penha, you don’t need to create conspiracy theories. The guy disappears from the bar for three days without giving any satisfaction. I thought he moved out of the neighborhood. I didn’t understand the disappearance.”Penha narrows her eyes, hardly believing what she heard. He kidnaps Wellington and then asks “why did he disappear?”“I hope he disappears. I always thought he was too good for your business. You were in danger of being reported by him.”Penha already knew the truth, since Wellington had told her. She just teased Ricardo, as if she had fun with it. She wanted to see his reaction.Ricardo was more nervous, tense, taking a deep breath, and “counting to three” so as not to reveal himself more than he did at the Malthus snack bar. Not with Penha.“Any
MALTHUS SNACK BAR - DAYAurélio is teaching Luís how to properly serve customers. Wellington is sweeping. Nobody notices the window, where Ricardo is looking at the three with dismay.Ricardo goes back a few steps and enters the snack bar even with the “closed” sign on the door. The three men turn their attention to the door opening and closing and are surprised.“Ricardo?” the owner says, “We haven’t opened it yet, but we already have snacks in the showcase.”Ricardo looks with disgust at the snacks, “I don’t want to be a victim of the ‘Salmonella bar’ anymore. What are these two doing here?”Disgusted, Wellington drops the broom and approaches him, “You can ask us, directly. We are here!”Aurélio gestures for Wellington to calm down.Ricardo goes on talking, “And you, Wellington? Are you working here now? Aren’t you going back to the bar? Rubens is waiting for you until now!”Wellington looks at Aurélio in doubt, Aurélio responds affirmatively with a slight nod.“No, Ricardo, I won’
PENHA’S HOUSE - NIGHTPenha is disgusted by Ricardo’s unexpected visit just to ask if she is going to lunch tomorrow. Because she had no intention of going.Even with her clear body language: pouting, arms crossed and one foot hitting the ground, Ricardo does not undo the classic little silly smile.“Did you interrupt my movie... for this?”Ricardo sits in the armchair closest to the coffee table and puts his feet on top. Penha can see from the soles of one of his shoes that Ricardo stepped on ox feces.“Get those dirty feet off my coffee table!”“You haven’t confirmed me yet, sis. The dress that Carina chose is beautiful. Did you choose yours?”“Get outta my house now!”Ricardo threatens to rub his foot with his dirty shoe, showing that he knows the situation of his shoe.“Come on, sis, say yes! A family lunch, with dad and mom...”Penha is about to cry, she is very nervous. She just wants Ricardo to leave, “Please, Ricardo, stop this clowning! I’m not going to show up for lunch to h
PENHA HOUSE - NIGHTAfter Penha and Wellington cancel the lease agreement, the two say goodbye and Wellington leaves. Carlos leaves behind, without saying a single word, just smiled mysteriously at Penha, as if he knew she had just slept with Rubens.Then she takes a forgotten flannel in a corner and begins to try to clean the spilled coffee on the sofa, as it has practically dried, staining the fabric. Rubens, sensing the empty house, leaves the room furious and in long strides.Rubens takes Penha violently by the arm and makes her turn to him. Penha is startled by being taken by surprise and widens her eyes.“Hey, what are you doing?”“What did that kid come to do here?”Penha tries to get rid of Rubens, but he won’t let her go.“Let go of me! He just came to end the lease! He won’t be living in the kitchenette anymore!”“Did you send him to the bar today?”“I was so shocked by his decision that I didn’t even remember!”Rubens squeezes Penha’s arm tighter and she screams more, “You
WELLINGTON KITCHENETTE - DAYCarlos cornered Rosa asking her to explain to everyone how Penha is Ricardo’s sister. She gulps, nervous.Wellington looks at her more deeply than the others.Finally, she decided it was time to end the mysteries. She gets up to explain better, “Yes, people. It’s true. Ricardo is Penha’s younger brother. However, since they moved here and built the building, they have presented themselves as lovers.”“But, why is that disgusting lie?” Everybody notices Wellington’s afflicted and distressing tone.“Because Ricardo believes that by presenting himself as a boyfriend, he prevents other men from flirting and taking Penha to bed.”The girls are embarrassed.Annie blushes and asks, “Doesn’t Penha know how to simply say ‘no’ to the perverts?”“No. She deliberately accepts to sleep with anyone who invites her. She has a boyfriend who is in Europe doing a Master’s or Doctorate and doesn’t even dream that his darling is horning him.”Wellington is very ashamed of him
RHODIA AVENUE - AFTERNOONMore people gather to see Célio’s rescue, which hung in the window of Wellington’s kitchenette. Even Aurélio and his clients left the snack bar to see.“Guys, these windows... Who was the idiot who bought these big windows?”Monica, Sandra, and Annie exchange mocking gazes: they all imagined it was Ricardo’s idea with the masons.WELLINGTON’S KITCHENETTECarlos strides in and goes to the window.“Hang in there, boys!”With another strong man, it was easier to pull Célio back safely. When they finally succeed, he can hear the palms and cheers of those present from below. Célio runs to Wellington’s bathroom to throw up, he’s still scared.Wellington and Luís laugh out loud. Carlos then notices the boxes and suitcases, “Hey, what’s going on here?”Wellington stops laughing and announces to Carlos, “Officer, I’m moving out of here. I don’t think is right to live in the place where I have to pay rent for my kidnapper’s girlfriend.”Carlos smiles in understanding,
PENHA’S HOUSE - DAYPenha opens the door for Rubens, who hurries in and looks worried. She closes the door and signals him to sit down.“I was going to offer you coffee, but you need chamomile tea.”“This is no time for jokes, Penha! The situation is getting more complicated.”Penha purses her lips in indifference; everyday things are complicated. She sits in the other armchair, “Every day you live in confusion. You guys don’t seem to want to live in peace. And if I guess, it has to do with Monica and her friends.”Rubens doesn’t like the tone of Penha’s voice and replies harshly, “It has to do with that bastard Wellington who didn’t come to the bar neither Wednesday nor yesterday! What is he thinking?”Penha, on the outside, remains calm and indifferent; but inside, she is overflowing with relief. It was what she wanted most, for Wellington to get out of that snake’s nest, “You’ll see, he found a better job and couldn’t even tell you.”“We paid above the minimum!”Penha is irritated
MIRIAM’S ROOM - DAYMiriam is talking to Fábia Peres. The two got on well again after Sandra’s advice. Cleverly, Miriam leads the conversation to the topic of lawsuits.“Oh, Fábia, you don’t know the worst: I talked to Carlos and he said that he won’t insist on objecting to his fate at the trial. That he will acknowledge that he was wrong and accept the punishment.”Fábia Peres is gaping. Then the officer who always behaved like a warrior, dropping the towel so easily?“What does the officer have in mind, Miriam?”“He said he doesn’t mind losing the case, as long as he can get Ricardo behind bars. He’s gathering proofs and evidence.”“And is Carina going to marry this guy?”“Hopefully, she’ll fall flat on her face when she finds out the whole truth on her honeymoon, with the police invading their suite, ha, ha!”The two girls giggle maliciously.“Girl, on the subject of the trial, I’ve been thinking about something. If the officer is not offended, I can ask my father to pay the compen