COR-DE-ROSA STATIONERYCarina is talking with Rosa. The stationery shop is empty, it's time to close."I went to talk about the photos to the officer and he went so far with me!""Did you expect him to be closer?"Carina reduces her irritation, "Well... He started to behave with me in one way and now he starts to treat me in another... especially when Miriam complained."Rosa becomes suspicious, "The one who was here and was bragging that she was going to have a meeting with the officer?"Carina nods annoyed, "It's herself.""It looks like she's seeing you as a threat."Carina stomps her foot on the floor, "That's what I don't understand! I never told her that I liked the officer, and I never showed anyone that I like— because I don't like him, I respect him as an authority!"Rosa smiles slightly, "A lot of explanation for me, dear.""What do you mean?"The door opens and Ricardo enters. Carina looks back and sees him, stays to die.Ricardo gives a friendly smile, "There's still time?"
FÁBIO'S LIVING ROOM - EVENING Fábio is sitting in the armchair with a glass of wine, he says he is celebrating. Célio goes through the open door. "Hey, what is this home invasion here?" Célio sneers, "You shouldn't even know what 'invasion home' is." "I'm glad you at least aren't sweating like you used to be. You can sit down if you want. I won't be a bad host." Célio keeps standing, "Listen, man, we need to clear up a few things." "What is it now?" "Your ex must have been spying, or else she was pissing me off at the Malthus Snack Bar telling me that you asked Monica to date. Tell me that is a lie." Fábio gives a good laugh, "Does it bother you so much that Monica wants to date me?" "Of course yes! Monica is not a woman for you." "And who decides that, do you?" "I just want the best for her. She always liked you, but you preferred to look at Fábia Peres's body. Now that the fun is over, do you want Monica as second in line to have fun? Fábio wiggles. He doesn't feel it fun
STREETRicardo and Carina walk slowly home. They are approaching his house.Ricardo opines about the last issue, "All of this is very conflicting, Carina. I regret how things are going.""I wanted a clean, honest, sincere, and moving campaign, a social cause for popular mobilization. The other wanted an erotic essay first, but it was too much for the officer. Anyway, that should have made it clear to him that she didn't want to help."Ricardo smiles friendly, "And you really want to help.""Yes, Ricardo, our lives depend on it.""I'm being accused of a lot of things here in the neighborhood, so it sounds paradoxical that I'm interested."Carina stops walking. He stops too."How exactly could you help us, Ricardo?"Ricardo replies excitedly, "In everything! Everything you need and want, Carina, I open my wallet, you with your ideas... Done!""Are you that sure of your possessions?"Ricardo makes the classic silly smile, "My parents taught me the value of money and how to earn it. I have
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHTFábia Peres looks like she wants to be assaulted again, as she courses at Monica, "You didn't wait a week, you whore!"Monica defends herself, "Fábia Peres, I always waited for Fábio, always! If he hadn't met you, we might be dating now. Don't come with that ‘too fast’ that you are not the one who decides this.""As I suspected, you always wanted it, you always arranged our separation!"Monica is tired of all this, "Fábia, you've accused me of this over and over again without proof... Turn the record over and try to be happy.""How can I be happy if you live by pulling my rug? Did you decree in Parliament that I would be unhappy? You envy me, my beauty, my boyfriend... You want everything from me, you can't live without me!"Monica counters with contempt, "You are sick, girl, you need treatment!""You who are sick; you're thinking that Fabio will keep something serious with you. Just like he did with me—""Ha, my daughter, I already know this 'he acts the s
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT Monica and Fábia look out the window. In the view of the two, Ricardo and Carina are stopped. Monica gets scared; Fábia doesn't know who he is. Ricardo and Carina enter, and the girl hugs Monica. "Monica! How are you? I heard the screams and went to call for help!" "Did you call for help... from him?" Ricardo, the owner of the situation, ignores negative comments, "Miss, Carina here complained about her screams. I'm not a guard or watchman on the block, but a certain order is expected in our neighborhood." Fábia Peres reacts nonchalantly, "I've never seen you in my life, so don't mess with me. I just came here to beat this bitch up and I'll be back at my place." Ricardo stands between the two, "Don't touch a finger on Monica or I'll call the police! Carina already has my cell phone in hand, ready to dial." Carina shakes his cell phone. "Okay, another day I'll beat that slacker. Nobody steals my man and gets away with it. Excuse me!" As Fábia leaves
MALTHUS SNACK BAR - DAYMonday. The snack bar is full again. Factory workers and office workers at seven are having breakfast with Aurélio. And again at this point, Jonas enters.Aurélio holds himself and addresses his clients, "Just a moment."Aurélio makes a gesture and the two again go to the back. They talk in a confidential tone."Couldn't these meetings of ours take place at lunchtime, Jonas? This time is tight for me.""That's why: I came to disturb you and bother you."Aurélio takes a deep breath, "As seen, the talks with Annie are of no use."Jonas opens a wide smile, "On the contrary, pervert! You lost! Annie is mine; she won't cheat on me with you.""Did she say exactly those words?""She swore that she loves me and will never leave me. Soon, you can stop trying to seduce her because she won't give in. And I, for my part, will forget that you exist and stop bothering my beloved by complaining about you."Aurélio analyzes the situation, "Look, Jonas... It's a start, but I gua
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONIt's Célio's turn to venture into the typewriter. He struggles and makes many typos. Impatient, he removes the sheet, makes a ball of paper, and takes another one to start all over again.Tito arrives, excited, "Good morning, my secretary. Did you come alone today?"Célio looks at him with pity, "Seu Tito... I think it's just me left."Tito can't hide his disappointment, "What happened to your little friends?""They decided to stick to their chores. They just wanted to help with the campaign, and now that all the posters are almost ready, they were each one for their routine.""And why don't you go back to your routine, Célio?"Célio has a gleam in his eyes, "Because they all have different dreams.""And yours?""Mine is to help people. And I want to start working and learning here with you, Seu Tito!"Tito smiles gratefully. Then he takes an envelope."Well, then, do you give it to your friend Cássio?"Tito takes two bundles wrapped in a rubber band from the env
MONICA’S LIVING ROOM - DAYMiriam confesses to Monica that she lied about sleeping with Carlos."Monica, believe me. I was kidding. I wouldn't have the courage... I mean, I want it insanely, but I also want to marry with a Honeymoon in Paris..."Monica shakes her head, "Sorry, Miriam... But, if you were an actress, you deserved an Oscar now."Miriam sits on the couch, "I'll take that as a compliment. You know, when you said 'friends of ours', I thought you were kicking me out of the circle."Monica analyzes her coldly, "Do you appreciate our friendship, Miriam?"Miriam answers anxiously, "Of course, Moniquinha!""I am glad to hear that..."It's Miriam's turn to analyze Monica, "Is there a problem, Monica? Anything I can help you with?""Actually, yes, there is. When I said I wanted to talk to you, it wasn't exactly about this clowning. In fact, it was what I wanted to talk to you about yesterday, but you were still sleeping and you came out like that...""Well, now I'm awake, dressed,