The next day, Isabel met with Francisco, Wallace, and Vera at Café Montanha for the big announcement. Everyone is at one of the tables. The cafeteria is still empty.“We came early.” Wallace yawns, already dressed in his work clothes, “What's the big news, Mom?”“Guys,” Isabel smiles widely, “I asked Josias for permission and he granted it. I'm going to write Uélton's memoirs.”Everyone is silent for a few seconds, looking at each other.Isabel feels awkward, “Well, say something, guys!”“Mom,” Wallace is first, “the idea is wonderful, but does it really have to be you?”“What do you mean by that?” Isabel is amused, “Of course it has to be me, the family writer! Do I not know what happened in your brother's life?”“Of course, you know.” Wallace nods, “But, you would need more sources that are unavailable. Flavia.”“I can write the biography without going into detail about their marital life.” Isabel shrugs, “After all, I can’t ask her permission for that.”Francisco takes his girlfrie
At Café Montanha, customers began to arrive. Francisco got up to answer them and Isabel went behind him at the counter. Their radio is playing “Be Alone No More” by Another Level.“And then, dear? What do you think of my idea?”“I thought it was sensational, honey.” Francisco winks, “It's too bad I can't be of help.”“Are you good at grammar? You can be my proofreader.” Isabel jokes.“I thought that Marçal Publishing House already made this available to you. You are the writer that keeps that company going.”“I pay for Henrique’s porridge.” Isabel boasts comically, making her boyfriend laugh as he prepares an espresso for one of the customers.Meanwhile, Wallace and Vera are still sitting.“You didn't say much, honey.” Wallace asserts.Vera is worried, “What can you say in situations like this, honey? I'm very worried about discouraging your mother, but I think the idea is absurd. At least she could just do the reporting and let someone else produce the book. But will she be the one t
At General Hospital, William feels entitled to be offended by what Simeon has said to him.“Father, I can't believe you think you've failed me. It's not enough that I had an accident, now you've decided to say that you despise me?”Simeon rolls his eyes. LCN is losing a telenovela actor, “Will, pay attention. I said that your mother and I failed you because we didn't know how to raise you. It's our fault, and now, we'll have to put up with your grumblings for the rest of our lives.”William swallows hard and softens his voice, “Dad, you and Mom raised me very well.”“O really?” Simeon lashes out, “Then why are you what you are?”“External factors.” William snorts, “If there were no Josias in our lives—”Simeon interrupts him, “If Josias hadn't existed in our lives, we'd still be in that shack in Happiness Slum, and your sister would be married to that rapist Fabrício, introduced by Pamela, remember?”“Or Melissa would have been married to WALLACE, and he wouldn't have ruined his life
Jack meets Octavio at Café Montanha. The big brother is sipping regular coffee while Mariah Carey's song “The Roof” doesn't get out of the radio charts.“Bro, how nice to meet you here.” Jack pulls up a chair and sits down, “I need to tell you something we decided.”“Yes. Jane and I also decided something.” Octavio smiles and places the cup on the saucer.“Veronica and I are thinking of taking our father to a quiet life in Sunset Village, or an apartment in the building where the Mountain Penthouse is located. The location is closer to the General Hospital.” Jack announces.Octavio is a little embarrassed, “Ehr... Jack, the idea is great. But Jane suggested that we live at home precisely to take care of our father.”Jack laughs. They are at an impasse.“Complicated...” Jack scratches the back of his head, “At least I know I don't want to live in Rainbow Garden anymore. And you, my brother, should think of another dwelling. You are the Head of architects at Rocha Constructions, your sa
“Shut up, WILLIAM?”This question was asked by Dora when she was with Simeon at home in the living room. The sportscaster was lamenting the loss of the Brazilian soccer team to the French in the World Cup final. Since Simeon and Dora didn't want to suffer defeat anymore, they decided to talk about what was going on in their family.“Exactly, dear.” Simeon nods, “I couldn't take it. I saw William through our grandson. So the best way to have ended that fight was to call Alan by the name of the person he hates the most.”“Kids don't hate, honey.” Dora shakes her head.“OK, let’s say this is about dislike.” Simeon gestures. He picks up the TV remote and turns it off, “Alan had a meltdown just like our son and locked himself in his room. Poor Reuben stood in the middle of the living room not understanding where he went wrong.”Dora laces her fingers together, worried, “I don't like this, honey. When Reuben understands that he is being snubbed by Alan, he will buy a revolver when he comes
Josias shows up at Rocha Constructions and is greeted by everyone, from the girls who work in the lobby to the elevator operator and the cleaning ladies. He is truly respected and revered by all.When he arrives at his office floor, Josias finds Tiago waiting for him in the hallway.“Master, can we speak in your office?”“And when we couldn’t talk?” Josias jokes.“The matter is serious. I understand that the succession of this company is open again. Would that be necessary... or prudent?”As they walk to the office, Josias replies, “My successor is still Alan, Tiago.”“But it's that word 'still' that concerns me, master.” Tiago asserts, “You don't want Angela and Katherine to fight again and be Melissa's enemies, do you?”Josias takes the key from his pocket and unlocks his office door. Pollyanna had left the air conditioning on and the room was cool, “No, I don't. But my son is not making it easy for me.”Tiago rolls his eyes, “What did he do now?”“My ex-father-in-law said he was be
In the Mountain Penthouse, Kelvin is outraged by a visitor mistreating the lady of the home.“Mrs. Rocha, Katherine, I don't know what you want to be called: don't come to my home to insult my wife.”Katherine smiles venomously and retorts rudely, “Don't you realize that none of this is really yours? You are living in the penthouse that was purchased by Josias and you are married to a woman who once slept with the same Josias, and to top it all off, you are raising two of Josias's children!”Melissa can't take it anymore and raises her hand to slap the insolent one, but Kelvin catches it in time.Katherine widens her eyes, “Let her go, Kelvin! Let's see if she has the nerve to slap me. In the next issue of Maggiezine, her reputation will be ruined!”“Maggie would never low herself to that role!” Melissa screams.“My dear, before she was your sister-in-law, she was editor-in-chief of the magazine that has grown the most in circulation. She wouldn't pass up this hot gossip.”Kelvin is d
Caio arrives from school still wearing his uniform, just in time to see his family arguing once more.“This is the height of absurdity!” Dora exclaims, “Caio said he would stay at the pizzeria helping you and you encouraged him. Now you want him to steal Alan's throne?”Caio widens his eyes at this information. But the adults have their backs to him. William could see him, but he's focused on pestering his parents.“Yes, I want the best for my child.” William asserts, “I agreed to let him stay with me at the pizzeria because I didn't see how he could own Rocha Constructions. But now that Alan is failing and proving to be an annoying guy, why can't I dream about the possibility? Josias is fond of my son and is sure to see to it if you ask—”Caio can't take it anymore and chimes in, “OK, let's stop this insane conversation now! What's going on here, can't you spend a week in peace in this family?”William smiles slyly, “Sonny, the position is open for you to succeed Josias in the compan