At Crystal Blue, Josias and Gabriela now have lunch together.Josias comments gallantly, “Gabriela, you didn't have to wait for my pasta to arrive so you could finish yours. Now your plate must be cold.”Gabriela doesn't mind the cold food at all, as her heart is warm, “Don't worry. I thought it would be impolite not to wait for you. So, Josias, how are things?”“You saw her, Kate woke up—”Gabriela interrupts Josias without realizing how rude she was, “I meant in general, how is your family, your company...?”“Oh, that.” Josias laughs, “Well, the company is doing spectacularly well; we have new projects for the year 2000. I’ll give an opening speech for the Uélton Freire building in Vila Velha...”“Oh, can I go?” Gabriela widens her eyes, “Maybe Maggie wants an article for the magazine.”“Yes, you can go.” Josias nods, “It will be a pleasure.”Gabriela smiles widely and raises her wineglass to toast. Josias accepts the toast with his glass.Daryl enters the restaurant and sees the co
The next day, Katherine is calmer and stronger in her hospital bed. Doctor Braggart drops by to visit and check on her situation.“Your vital signs are getting stronger and you are no longer life-threatening, Mrs. Rocha, congratulations.”Katherine jokes, “Looks like only my car was a total loss.”She laughs, but notices something strange, “Doctor, why can't I move my legs?”Gabriela was about to enter the room, but she stops and listens to the question. She widens her eyes.Doctor Braggart smiles kindly, “Your legs have been severely injured and we even thought about amputating one of them. Fortunately, that wasn't necessary. We managed to contain the bleeding, operated on the femur, and counted on their regeneration.”“But I'm not going to be paralyzed, am I?” Katherine's eyes widen.Doctor Braggart nods, “There's nothing to be afraid of, Mrs. Rocha. But if you want to be calmer, we can do some tests...”“Yes, I want to be more relaxed! Let's not waste time, doctor.”“OK, I’ll conta
João Paulo enters Bernardo's office dangerously and closes the door with virility, glaring at Gabriela.“John, why are you so nervous?” Gabriela tries to hide it, but she feels shivers down her spine.“Do you really want to know?” João Paulo asks angrily, “Are you wanting to be attacked again? Haven't you learned your lesson yet?”Gabriela rolls her eyes, “Oh, that? No, if your sister-in-law is paralyzed, she won't be able to raise her hand to me without me hitting her first!”Bernardo tries to calm the situation, “My young people, don't fight. João Paulo, I was just saying to your colleague that the information still needs to be confirmed before being published.”“This is the basic we learn in college.” João Paulo continues to glare at Gabriela, “I count on the professionalism of Maggiezine and Marçal Publishing for this. Excuse me.”João Paulo turns on his heels and leaves with fury.Bernardo sighs in dismay at Gabriela's lack of wisdom. She lowers her head, aware that she made a mi
At Marçal Publishing, Vernon tries to calm João Paulo who is walking in circles in the office.“How many memories I have of this old office... Son, you can't be shaken by this kind of situation.”“Dad, my colleague who was supposed to mentor me at the company was trying to harm Kate again!” João Paulo goes to the phone, “I need to tell Josias about this!”Vernon puts his big hand on the telephone set, preventing João Paulo from saying, “NO, son! Don't make your brother nervous about anything. He has a lot of priorities at the moment.”João Paulo takes a deep breath, “You are right. Josias is a very busy man, he doesn't have to worry about my grumbling.”“But son, remember that you don't have to be so faithful to Katherine.” Vernon advises him, “She's been a bubonic plague and she reaped what she sowed. We all thought that was going to be the end of her, but God, in his infinite mercy, sent Everaldo to let her live a little longer to repent of her sins.”“She will never regret it if pe
Josias is back in his office. The desk phone rings and he answers it. “Hello?” On the other side, Gabriela tries to appease João Paulo's anger, “Hello, Josias. This is Gabriela.” Josias smiles, “Hello, Gabriela. How can I be of help? Does Maggiezine want an interview with me about my estimates for the year 2000?” “I want a nude shoot with you!” Gabriela doesn't dare voice her immoral desires out loud, “Actually, I wanted to know if João Paulo informed you about your wife.” “What about Kate?” Josias is on the alert. “Doctors are carrying out physical therapy tests on her to see if she will become paraplegic,” Gabriela explains cautiously. Josias widens his eyes, “Kate, paraplegic? No doctor informed me of this!” “Well, I was about to interview her, but Dr. Braggart was talking to her and there was this doubt. Your wife complained that she was unable to move her legs.” Josias frets, “Oh,
The next day, Rosemary is leaving the Teodoro building canteen when she meets Patrick. And again, the lobby radio is playing a romantic ballad, this time “Back to One” by Brian McKnight and Ivete Sangalo. Patrick smiles whisperingly while Rosemary wants to break the radio. “Tradition is being followed with force here, right?” “Shut up!” Rosemary spits, “I bet you chose this station!” “Me? I ain’t touching the sacred radio that belonged to the late Teodoro.” Patrick looks at the portrait. Beto appears to nail the portraits of Uélton and Harold, “Good morning, kids! Ready for another day of school? Rosemary replies, “I’m ready for another day of confrontation with Maria Clara. I think I’ll go to the academy and enroll in boxing classes.” Patrick suddenly takes one of Rosemary’s hands and affectionately declares, “Don’t dare to hurt those beautiful princess hands, Rosemary!” Rosemary pulls her hand back and shoots Patrick
Teresa appears in the lobby of the Teodoro building. Beto finished nailing to the wall the portraits of Uélton and Harold.The radio now plays “Holler” by The Spice Girls, making Beto laugh.“What was it, dear?”“Rose always complains that the radio only plays romantic music when she's around Patrick, and now that they're in school, the radio plays pop music.”Teresa smiles, “Honey, you can get ready to receive a marriage proposal.”Beto gets off balance and nearly falls down the ladder, “Wow! What is it, love? Isn't it too early for this stage?”Teresa bursts out laughing, “Oh doting father, ha, ha, ha!”Beto composes himself, “Our daughter needs to graduate and get a job.”“I don't think that will happen as long as she keeps distracted with Pat.”“Who is Pat?” Beto raises his eyebrows.Teresa laughs
Patrick returns from school accompanied by his father, Zedekiah. The lobby radio is now playing “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.Patrick is also surprised by the coincidence, “See, Dad? Where is Rosemary to prove to her that it's not me who keeps changing the radio station to romantic ballads to seduce her?”Zedekiah smiles satisfactorily, “Son, I am proud of you. You’re truly a man! You're in love with our landlord's daughter.”Patrick's eyes widen, “What are you talking about, Dad? Rosemary hates me!”“But YOU love her, right?” Zedekiah stares deeply into his son's eyes.Patrick pulls back his father's steady gaze, “I don't know. There are times I want to strangle her.”“And there are times you want to spend all night making love to her passionately, don't you?” Zedekiah smiles mischievously, “Son, you are free to get the girl you wan