The next day, it was William and Caio's turn to pack their bags to leave.At Simeon's house, Dora and he were saying goodbye to two and preparing for the arrival of four people.“Mother, where will every one fit in?” William asks as he puts clothes in the suitcase.“Grandpa Carlos will sleep with the kids and Melissa will sleep in our room,” Dora responds.“I remembered the time when we all lived together with Josias.” William dares to smile.Dora wastes no time, “Yes, it was the time when you had changed for the better.”William closes the suitcase so hard that the zipper almost breaks, “Mother, don't come to defend the adulterer! Look at the result of all this: my dear sister is leaving the luxury life to live back with you.”“She decided so.” Simeon corrects his son as he overhears the conversation. He stands in the doorway.“Of course, how is she going to live in the 'Rocha' penthouse being Miss 'Campos'? And if she remarries, will her husband want to live in the penthouse bought
Melissa's troupe arrives in peace and safety at Simeon's house. They are greeted by the radio playing the song “The Crying Game” by Boy George.“I don't feel like crying at all.” Melissa jokes.“Hello, guys!” Dora opens her arms and hugs everybody, “How are you?”“We're fine, grandma!” Alan answers for everyone.“Ah, did the kid become the spokesperson for those who moved?” William jokes, but Alan glares at him.“Won't you go away?” Alan asks defiantly.Everyone is embarrassed. Simeon takes his grandson by the shoulders.“Alan, have manners, my grandson. Come, I'll show you where you and your sister are staying.”Simeon, Alan, and Caroline go to the room where Caio and William were.“I'll help them settle in.” Caio also withdraws.With only William, Melissa, Carlos, and Dora, the hostess starts to peel her son.“Frankly, Will, you'd better be gone already!”“I made a point of waiting to wish my pure and perfect sister good luck.” William hugs Melissa.Melissa isn't so thrilled, “Will,
Dora and Melissa talk from woman to woman in the kitchen. Simeon puts the thermos on the table.“There, ma'am. I will help my father and grandchildren with the move.” Simeon withdraws, understanding that mother and daughter want to talk.Melissa pours herself fresh coffee, “Mom, what was that with William? He's unbearable. Even Alan can't take it anymore. I won’t allow him to insult my son.”“Will is getting more and more impossible.” Dora also helps herself to coffee, “I think it's a good thing he's gone. His father could kick him out.”“What worries me is his hatred affecting Caio.” Melissa gets emotional, “Kids need to be happy and not hate.”“I warned him. I'll be on the lookout for any negative behavior in Caio. I will even speak to Josias if necessary.” Dora takes a sip, “And how he said goodbye to the kids?”“He was brave enough to say that we wouldn't live together anymore.” Melissa smiles slightly, “Caroline still doesn't get it, poor thing.”“She's still three years old.” Do
At the Bezerra farm, Katherine is listening to the radio and dancing in the middle of the living room to the song “Suck My Kiss”, by Red Hot Chili Peppers without understanding the real meaning of the song.The doorbell rings but she doesn't care, waiting for Adelina to answer.The maid was ironing, but she huffs at having to interrupt her housework to answer the door, “Hello, damn, who is it?”“Is this how employees respond to visitors?”Adelina is startled to find Ernesto standing outside, “What? Who are you and how did you get in?”Ernesto smiles out of the corner of his mouth, “There was an employee at the gate and I identified myself. I am Josias Rocha's secretary.”The pronunciation of the magical name was enough for Adelina to run into the living room, “Miss! It is a representative of Josias Rocha!”“And why didn't you warn me before?” Katherine scolds her as if there was any reason to.Katherine peers toward the door, “Come in, secretary! What does my future husband have to sa
Ephraim is surprised to return from the coffee plantation and find an unknown car parked near his front door.Upon entering, he finds Ernesto standing in the hall, waiting with a wry smile.“Who the hell are you?” Ephraim asks intrigued.“Everyone has a strange way of welcoming me.” Ernesto quips, “I am Josias Rocha’s secretary and I came to take your daughter and grandson.”“Have you come to take her?” Ephraim widens his eyes.“She was selected to live with my boss in the Rocha penthouse.”Ephraim is outraged, “Has she been ‘selected,’ just as I select my cows for breeding?”Ernesto didn't mean it, but the comparison was perfect.“My daughter has a dignity of her own and will not accept this slight.”After Ephraim says that, Katherine appears with two huge suitcases and Adelina appears with Josias Junior in her arms and his things.“What do you think you're doing?” Ephraim is apoplectic, “Are you really going to go along with this business of being the businessman's concubine?”“Yes,
Jock enters Ephraim’s studio, still touchy about the situation: he was the beloved son-in-law and the successor in control of the Bezerra farm, but suddenly, he is forced to divorce Katherine and return to his previous stage as foreman!“Did you call me, sir?”“Of course, Jock. I want to know if I can count on my loyal foreman.”Jock hardens his gaze and doesn't speak the swear words that are on the tip of his tongue.Ephraim smiles wryly, “I see so. Here’s the thing, you’re going to be promoted from foreman to spy.”Jock can't take it anymore, “Is this a joke, sir?”“Of course not. I want you to go live in Lagoon City and tell me everything that my shameless daughter is doing.”Jock sneers, “Surely she'll be spending Mr. Rocha’s money and being banged by him every single night. Do you want me to record her moans on cassette for you to hear?”Ephraim is not amused by Jock's sarcasm, “Not quite. But if you are going to record such tapes, let it be along with your male growls, and let m
In Cristina's apartment, it is no surprise that she watched the premiere of 'A Rose in the Desert', presented by LCN.Diane and Moacyr watched with her. Cristina crouches down and pulls out a VHS tape she used to record the episode.“Ready! The first episode of ‘A Rose in the Desert’ was recorded for posterity.”“It would be nice if you kept an archive, dear.”“I don't know if I'll have the space here for that.” Cristina gets up and puts the tape on the shelf, “If this soap opera has more than one season, it will be around 500 episodes.”“The book doesn't have as much material for all that, so I think it's only going to be a year,” Diane responds.“Still, it will be about 250 episodes. Lots to record.” Cristina responds excitedly, “Anyway, I loved it! Now let's wait until 09:00 pm to check out Isabel's soap opera.”“I am very happy for her.” Moacyr nods, smiling.“Meanwhile, I'll prepare dinner.” Cristina heads for the kitchen.“And I'll tidy up the canteen.” Diane offers herself.How
In Teodoro's building, Diane is serving food to tenants who don't have a stove in their kitchenettes. Teodoro's radio was brought to the canteen and the song “Drive”, by R.E.M, sets the scene.Beto appears and meets Moacyr's niece.“Hello, good evening. Are you new around here? Are you a boardinghouse employee?”“Yes and no.” Diane laughs, “I'm Diane Barbosa.”Beto nods, “Any kinship with Moacyr Barbosa?”“Yes, I am the cousin of the madman who tried to kill his own father.” Diane takes the test to see if Beto is prejudiced.Beto passed the test, “No, I don't want to do any pre-judging. You seem like a decent girl to me.”Diane smiles, “Thanks. I came to help uncle Moacyr and aunt Cris. We take turns: sometimes I take care of my uncle, sometimes I take care of here.”“Thank you, Diane. I am Roberto Reis, son of the late owner of this place.”Diane's eyes widen, “Oh... so I should treat you with more respect! First of all, I'm sorry for the loss, Mr. Reis.”Beto smiles in camaraderie,