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,
MONICA LIVING ROOMMiriam is trapped by Monica's questions, "Look, Monica... According to my version, I was always in love with Chief Roldão... Sorry, but I'm going to call him Carlos because I deserve it, I'm a neighbor and very close.""He also asked me to call him that outside the police station."Miriam decides to ignore it, "It turns out that I realized that Carina was also in the mood to snatch my man and I was terrified."Monica got angry and protested, "High up there! Carina swears she never intended and started an interest in the officer. She didn't know about you, and if she did anything to Carlos, it wasn't to pull your rug out. Do you see how the story starts wrong?""Well, maybe she didn't mean to, but what matters is afterward.""What do you mean?"Miriam emphasizes, "She may not have liked him before, but now she likes him. It's because as soon as she noticed my approach, she started doing things against me.""Are you talking about the photos?""Did it need her to tear t
MONICA’S LIVING ROOM - DAYMiriam despairs when she learns that Monica will believe the lie that she told herself."No, Monica, I swear to you! I wasn't in bed with Carlos; I'm not one of those shameless girls!"Monica remains skeptical, "Miriam, you go into contradictions. You just referred to Carlos as ‘hot’, ‘delicious’... The mouth speaks of what the heart is full of. If you haven't slept with Carlos yet, you're all willing to consume this sin, and that is what upsets me. Only the intention is enough!""Okay, I promise to control myself. After all, Carlos and I are getting to know each other better; we are changing from neighbors to friends. In time, we'll be boyfriends, then engaged, and finally married. But for that, Carina needs to get out of my way.""She already explained herself.""And I already told you: before the photos, she wasn't jealous, now she is.""So, Miriam, it turns out that Carlos is one guy. He has to choose. It looks like he chose you, so can you talk civilly t
MIRIAM'S BEDROOMA desolate Miriam talks to Sandra.Sandra determines, "We better talk here from now on, because of that rascal that is spying on us. From the look on your face, the conversation was not good. Did she expel you from the circle?""Not yet, but I'm almost out if I don't make peace with Carina."Sandra slaps her hand on the mattress expressing anger, "Typical of Monica! How she likes to be controlling! What did Célio see in her?""I don't know, and that's beside the point. What really worries me is that I told Monica that it wasn't true that I slept with Carlos... And she didn't want to believe me!""What do you mean? Do you tell the truth and does she believe the lie?""Bizarre and surreal, but that's it!""Do you see, dear, what made this foolishness come up?""Yes, and I deserve every slap you give me."Sandra likes to be told that she is the boss. She responds with an inflated ego, "Okay, honey, let's calm down. As I said, you must stay in the group and in the campaign
POLICE STATION - AFTERNOONCarlos catches Ricardo by the collar of his shirt. Cops around him try to calm him down. Carina is increasingly tense.One of the policemen reasons with Carlos, "Calm down that this guy is not an inmate, Roldão!""I'm almost detaining him for contempt!"Ricardo speaks with effort, "Carina is proof that none of this has happened. It's good to let me go, officer!"Carlos lets go anyway and Ricardo almost crashes on the floor.Carina stands beside him, "Come on, Ricardo, let's go."Carlos screams angrily, "I thought I told you that this guy was not worthy of your attention, Carina. What happened?""Chief Roldão, so far Mr. Oliveira has treated me with respect.""You said it well, 'so far'.""I am not that kind of man, officer," Ricardo complains."I don't know why, I don't feel comfortable hearing it from your mouth!""So, rest assured that nothing bad will happen with Carina. Now can we get back to the campaign?"Carina fears Carlos's further explosion.He scre
MALTHUS SNACK BARCássio and Ed already sat at the table. Aurélio is standing up taking orders.Cássio orders, "Two shrimp pies, Seu Aurélio!""Are you sure, Cassio? Last time you complained that it had released your gut."Ed laughs.Cassio reacts ashamed, "That's why I go in one. You can bring two for the smart boy here, who is growing up."Ed makes a fuss, "NOOOOOOOOO!!!"All customers look at the dramatic one.Aurélio jokes, "After that, I'll even tune the TV to 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. There are some women..."Ed crosses his arms, "O respect, huh, I'm underage!"Cássio slaps his forehead and completes, "Bring a windy— cheese pastry for this unfortunate, Aurélio!"Ed yells again, "YYYYEEEEEESSSSS!!!"Again all the customers look at him.Cássio asks ashamed, "Are you making me feel ashamed just because I brought you here?"Ed nods, "For sure! Accept the consequences of your actions, man.""And the consequence of your bad report is to eat. So don't change my mind and tell me righ
MALTHUS SNACK BAR - AFTERNOONEd and Cássio continue to snack. The door opens. Annie and Monica pass by, greet the two with a wave and go straight to the counter.Aurélio receives both, but asks Annie, "Do you mean Jonas demands that you come with her now, Annie?""Stop, Seu Aurélio! Of course not, we promise not to touch on this unpleasant subject anymore."Aurélio smiles, "So I don't touch either. I just want to see you two happy, my daughter. I told Tito that.""What did you say to Seu Tito?"Aurélio looks up, inspired, "I want to see you, Monica, receive the Royal Hill Literature Prize; I want to see Célio's inauguration in a high public position; I want to vibrate in the stadium the first goal scored by Cássio; I want to be best man for Annie and Jonas wedding."Annie and Monica are thrilled.Monica praises him, "Oh, Seu Aurélio, what beautiful thoughts you have about us!""I think I'm going to cry..." Annie says.Aurélio confirms, "And I'll do everything to make your dreams come