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,
RICARDO'S LIVING ROOM - DAYRicardo opens the door more awake and better dressed. Wellington comes in, curious about the summons. Suspicious, Ricardo closes the back door."Here I am, sir.""Very well, today I received a visit from Luis. He told me something of concern. You are being harassed by Cassio."Wellington holds a laugh, "What is it, Mr. Oliveira? Both he and I like women!"Ricardo remains serious, "I'm using another sense of the word 'harassment', Wellington. Of course, you don't know."Wellington gets quiet.Ricardo goes on, "So I decided to help you find another place for you to live. I know that for the time being you don't have any money for rent. But, look around; get the amount I’ll give you."Wellington gets surprised, "Are you going to help me?""Yes, at least the first month. Let the landlord rest assured that he won't have defaulted."Wellington opens a big smile, "Thank you very much, Mr. Oliveira!""Anytime. You'll pay me later."Wellington and Ricardo shake hands
COR-DE-ROSA STATIONERYWellington comes in. Rosa smiles at the visitor."Good morning, my boy. Are you new here?""Yes, I have been in the neighborhood for a week.""Yes, the neighborhood is growing. Be very welcome, my name is Rosa. What will you want?""I'm researching these apartments that you have on the Avenue and I noticed that on top of your stationery you have a few more to rent. Are they yours?""No, they aren't mine, but their owner left her phone with me for me to pass on to interested parties. I'll write it down for you."Rosa looks in her diary for the phone, finds it, writes it down in another notebook, and then takes the piece of the sheet off to Wellington.He picks it up and reads it: "Penha. It must be an old lady..."Rosa shook her head vehemently, "Make no mistake, boy. Penha is thirty-one, and she's cute. Don't get carried away and maintain respect."Wellington takes his hands up, "I promise I won't do anything unseemly with her, but looking doesn't hurt, right?"R