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
POLICE STATION - AFTERNOONCarina comes in very upset at the police station. Carlos is standing and drinking water from the drinking fountain with a plastic cup. As soon as he sees her, he reacts nonchalantly."Do you want water too?""No, thanks, I just came to tell you that your wish would be fulfilled anyway."Carlos drinks the water and discards the plastic cup, "What do you mean?""Mayor Tito informed me that the chosen printer only works with photographs, and nothing as elaborate as my illustration. We waste time doing a job for nothing. What a waste of graphite and coal!"Carlos feels sorry for Carina, "I'm sorry, Carina. I know you did your best in that drawing.""I told you that I was going to give my heart, and my life to this project because I believe in you and the police station. But, you preferred whoever wanted to put you as a sex symbol and not a symbol of security and protection!"Carlos finds Carina's tone strange, "Wait a minute, Carina, what are those terms? I'm not
CASSIO'S LIVING ROOM Cássio is in the armchair watching television to see if he relieves stress. Wellington appears cautiously, "Dude? I was in my room; I seem to have heard some screams." Cassio responds slightly irritated, "Sandra messing me up. She's full of mysteries, killing time in the square instead of hunting for something useful to help in our wedding. Then she comes to tell me about the rights of women to work and blah, blah, blah, but it's the muggle here who can't be a soccer player because it's not a safe profession." "That's why I haven't dated until now. My girlfriend will meet me with my own house and car in the garage." "Yeah, but I hope she'll think and see that I'm right." Wellington remains cautious. Cássio asks, "Do you want to tell me something?" "Man, I don't want you to be offended. I am very grateful that you opened the doors for me, but..." Cassio raises an eyebrow, "Yes..." "I got a place to live. There in the Cor-de-Rosa stationery building. Soon I
CASCAIS BAKERY - AFTERNOONJonas becomes more desperate when he hears Annie tell him that he wants to take a break from dating. Jonas is about to cry, pathetic, "Annie, my love, my life! You can't do this to me!"But Annie gets annoyed, "For Christ's sake, Jonathan! I should be bursting into tears, not you!""And you think I don't suffer when I hear you talk about such madness?""What's crazy: asking for a break or being accused of being seduced by—"Jonas gets up, "I told you I wasn't accusing YOU of anything. I talk about him and you revert to yourself. That's a low semantic trick, Annie!""Jonas, calm down. Let's talk rationally."Jonas is shaking when he sits down, "No, that is not possible. You cannot leave me, I love you!""But, you don't seem to believe me when I say I love you."Jonas starts to get angry, "What did that bastard say?"Annie reacts cautiously, "He didn't go into details. He said he tried to convince you otherwise, without success.""He will never succeed because