At Teodoro's Building, Cristina turns off the radio, annoyed that Pamela will also criticize her and Moacyr's dating.
"Oh, I can't believe it! Are you also going to say that my dating is wrong?"
Pamela cautiously replies, "Mom, before, I was not against it because our father was a scoundrel with you, but... weighs the fact that Seu Moacyr is Josias's friend. And if Josias is against me, so will Moacyr."
Cristina gets defensive, "Nonsense! Moacyr and I agreed never to let family problems get in the way of our relationship."
Pamela asserts, "But, the opposite is happening, Mom! Your relationship is making the family problems worse. Well then, are you ready to tell Junior the truth?"
Cristina doesn't answer immediately.
"If there's no other way... yes, I am. Do what?"
Pamela purses her lips, irritated with her mother.
******
At the General Hospital, Josias is questioning Moacyr about why he is sticking his nose whe
In the lobby of Teodoro's building, Cristina is leaning on the counter, pensive, bothered by the discussion she had with Pamela.The radio is playing "Policy of Truth" by Depeche Mode.Talking about the truth, Raymond shows up and finds his ex-wife."Cristina, I came here to be more annoying, again. But, I need to know."Cristina stares at him with mild interest, "Yes?"Raymond is insistent, "What have you decided? Are we going to tell Junior the truth? Josias has offered to tell, and we have to be there to comfort the boy."Cristina has the reaction of someone who gets a shock. She stands erect and speaks more passionately, "No. Let's avoid Junior's suffering as much as possible."Raymond widens his eyes, "And what do you suggest, then?""Let's buy a postcard and tell Junior that Abigail sent it. That will calm him down until we get more time to think it over."Raymond gets annoyed, "You mean for your boyfriend to think
At the General Hospital, Adrian is accompanying Moacyr in his release from the hospital to his home. Moacyr continues with his right arm immobilized."At last, my son, I am ready to go home."Adrian asks worriedly, "But, are you ready to live at home? What about that immobilized arm of yours?"Moacyr answers reassuringly, "Well, I'll have to hire a private nurse or have Cristina show up to help me."Adrian boils with jealousy, "You are not going to get any perverted nurses pregnant, do you hear me? I'm going to find you a male nurse."Moacyr asks teasingly, "Son, you've been watching too many porn movies to have this preconceived idea of nurses. When are you going to have fun with a real woman?"Moacyr gets out of the gurney and begins to walk out of the room with his son's help. Walking still hurts a little.Adrian replies, "For your information, Dad, I have a date tonight with Stacy Moreira, William Campos' ex-fiancée."<
Daryl walks through Crystal Blue between customers and waiters and takes advantage of Stacy waiting in the entryway."Stacy, may I have a word with you, kindly?""Sure, Daryl.""My brother informed me that Adrian Barbosa has reserved a table in the evening hours. Table for two. I wonder if I'm chatting with the lucky lady."Stacy smiles and nods, "Yes, I will be his companion."Daryl nods reassuringly, "Then I can deduce that he is the chosen one. You know, I was worried about so many people showing up here and boasting about them being something of yours. They even suggested that I was on the list."Stacy chuckles, "You, again? Adrian thought that the first day you and I met."Daryl decides not to mention that it was Igor who also suggested it, "Yes, but let's not dwell on that. Best wishes and may you have a nice dinner."Daryl walks away. Josias and Tiago enter next and are attended by Kelvin.Kelvin says looking at t
In the kitchen of Cristina's apartment, she and Pamela are drinking tea to calm Pamela's nerves which are in tatters. Pamela brings the cup to her mouth with trembling hands, making Cristina more and more suspicious. "Daughter, can we talk about it now?" Pamela leaves the cup on the saucer, "Mom, calm down... the scare for me was big." "That's the problem. Why did you have a scare? I had already forgotten about that boy." Pamela answers mysteriously, "I could never forget him." Cristina places her hand in her daughter's hand, "Why? What does he represent in your life, Pam?" Pamela just stares at her mother, unable to answer with the truth. ****** At Rocha Constructions, Vania is being served by Shirley in her office. "Here we have buttery cookies and Brazilian doughnuts. The cookies were made in-house." Vania is surprised, "Really? They weren't bought at the supermarket?" "Well, I wanted to make
William enters the kitchen at Rocha Constructions and is quite surprised to see Igor serving himself snacks instead of taking advantage of the fact that he has Shirley to do so."What are you doing here, Igor? Aren't you going to take advantage of the fact that we now have a catering lady?""No, for the same reason you also came here."William approaches and pours himself some coffee, "That lady's son is flirting with Stacy."Igor gets irritated, "You don't have to remind me, damn it!"But William is insistent, "Igor, you and your brother have always been reasonable and intelligent. Did you really believe that Stacy was going to enter into a relationship with you when it was Marcelo who traumatized her?"Igor refuses to answer the question because of his ego. He abruptly walks away and shuts the door with a bang.******As dusk falls, Josias enters his penthouse and notices that Melissa is near the radio, singing the song "Love
Maggie and Daryl try to understand Shirley's desire not to be a woman for nothing.Daryl declares, "Well, Mom, if you are happy in this job, then we wish you all the best. It relieves us to know that it's at Rocha Constructions."Maggie is still aloof and teases her mother, "I didn't know the lady was also besotted by Josias Rocha."Shirley stands up, offended, "I don't even face him straight, Maggie! He stays in his office and I stay in the kitchen, I just pop in to offer something. Argh, you know what, I don't owe you any explanations: I am your mother!"Shirley leaves the living room. Maggie shows no regret.Daryl admonishes her, "Maggie, it would be a lot easier if you and Mom made up."Maggie goes on angrily, "Daryl, there are things that men get away with, but for us women, they are crystal clear. Good night."Maggie leaves without explaining to her brother what that 'crystal clear' thing would be.******In the di
Carmen questions Tiago if he has anything to do with Jeremiah's death. Tiago is reticent to answer. "Honey, I don't want you to divorce me." Carmen is wide-eyed, "But, why would I ask for a divorce?" Tiago becomes aloof, "It's because I know you won't like hearing the answer." Carmen approaches her husband, "What I don't like is the mysteries and the feeling that I'm an idiot to keep things from me." Tiago makes her sit on his lap, "Honey, the less you know, the better for your safety." Carmen wiggles, "Well, that answers my question. Your secret is kept with me, love." Tiago is surprised, "So you're not going to file for divorce?" Carmen laughs at Tiago's naïveté. ****** In the Rocha penthouse, Melissa has just hung up the phone. Josias approaches her, putting on his black jacket. "I just called Elisa. She can't contain herself in happiness upon hearing of Jeremiah's death." Josias gets
Cristina is in the lobby of Teodoro's building, separating money she received from the rent to pay for a repair to the sink in the dining hall. Beto approaches her.The radio, as usual, is playing "I Wish it Would Rain Down" by Phil Collins.Beto speaks to his mother-in-law, "Cristina, we need to talk urgently.""Good morning, Beto. Pam has just left for another job interview. Isn't that interesting?"Beto replies snidely, "Interesting is realizing that she only does interviews, but doesn't actually get the job."Cristina cracks her smile.Beto continues, "Cristina, something is going on. Don't be a liar and reveal everything to me. I know Pam and you are keeping a secret from me."Cristina looks pale and feels trapped.******The landline is ringing in Uélton's apartment.Uélton appears dressed to go to work and answers the call, "Hello?"On the other end, it is Isabel who is making the call.