Adrian is extremely annoyed by Josias's happiness, which is very well printed on the cover of Maggiezine. Vânia notices the realtor and hides the magazine.
"You're just missing cry, boy!" Vania scolds him.
"It was supposed to be me; it was supposed to be our daughter!" Adrian responds wildly.
Vânia is surprised and holds back the urge to laugh, "Are you mentioning my niece?"
"I don't know if you knew, but there was a time when Melissa and I were truly in love until Josias took her away from me." Adrian lies shamelessly, thinking Vania will believe it just because she wasn't around in 1983.
However, Vânia no longer holds back the laughter. She spits air out of her mouth and squirms with laughter.
"What are you laughing about?" Adrian questions fiercely.
Vania controls herself a little, wiping tears of laughter, "You could be in love with her, but Melissa would never leave you for another man! Don't take me for an idio
Josias wants to know why João Paulo and Benjamin skipped class to visit him, when in fact they didn't want to say that the reason was the Maggiezine article.So João Paulo thinks quickly and replies to his stepbrother, "No, Josias, we didn't skip school. We found out what happened to Melissa and we came running here to find out the news, so we didn't even change our uniforms.""You both could have gone straight to the hospital." Josias still feels strange. Aren't the teenagers hiding something?"As we were informed that it was a faint, we thought it best to come here. But Dora was already here to take care of the children."Josias turns to William, "Did you call my mother?""Yes, we called everyone, but Ernesto called to let us know that everything was fine." William stares at Ernesto practically begging him to confirm.Ernesto nods quickly, "Yes, Mr. Rocha, I called when you went to the cafeteria."To further corroborat
A few more weeks pass. At Crystal Blue, Saulo enters and finds Elisa giving instructions to Fábio. Her pregnancy is already advanced."Honey, you said you were going to prenatal care with some Dr. Silvana."Elisa turns to him and smiles, "That's right, but I have to advise Fabio on today's menu."Saulo, however, responds seriously, "Honey, you're six months pregnant. I'm afraid your water is going to break here.""It won't. I'll be at home being really relaxed and having the phone by my side to call you.""I'll be more relaxed about seeing you at the hospital because if something happens you're already there." He takes her gently by the arm, "Come on, I'll give Fabio the instructions.""Thank you, my love." Melissa thanks him sweetly.Saulo turns to Fábio, "Fábio, can you wait for me to take my wife to prenatal care?"Elisa speaks up, "No, dear, I'll go alone or I'll take a taxi. Walking is getting tough. D
At Silva Constructions, Tiago finds Romualdo in his office, sitting in the presidential chair, meditating with his hand on his chin."Romualdo? Meditating again?"Romualdo seems to wake up from a trance, "Did you say something, Tiago?"Tiago smiles and closes the door. The boss must be in a lot of trouble."I'm seeing you very meditative these days. What's going on? Is there a problem we're going to face?"Romualdo straightens up, "No, I think it's actually going to be the solution for all of us."Tiago rubs his hands, "So say, what it is?""I had sworn to my wife that if Josias, on returning here, was once more successful, I would ask for my withdrawal from the company and pass the throne over to him."Tiago doesn't know what to say. Having Josias triumph over almighty is all he wants most, but he also doesn't want to be disrespectful to Romualdo."Oh... I got it..." Tiago replied cautiously."Do you really under
Continuation of the conversation between Tiago and Romualdo about Josias. Tiago doesn't agree with the sudden decision of the company's owner."Do you understand the enormity of the situation, Tiago?""You're saying you're going to retire to leave Josias in your place just because you can't accept that he's successful at what he does without your interference!"Romualdo nods, "Kind of it. If Josias can do a good job always counting on the blessing of God and that Everaldo, if everyone in Lagoon City treats him with more respect than me... then there's no reason for me to stay here."Josias appears at this point and starts to open the door, but when he hears the conversation, he remains where he is with the door ajar.Tiago counters in amazement, "So you're retiring out of spite!"Romualdo remains calm, "I'm wanting the best for Silva Constructions. And if the best thing for my company is to have Josias as president, so be it."Tiago w
Josias is surprised to see Romualdo jealous of him. He's not surprised when Adrian complains, but Romualdo? A man who is in his fifties?"Please, Romualdo, don't think that I wanted to steal your kingdom. It was never my intention."Romualdo responds by getting up, "It turns out that's exactly what's happening, Josias. I'm not saying you're 'stealing' my place, but you're really being the leader of Silva Constructions in people's minds. When it comes to this company, everyone thinks on you, not me."Josias rages, "That's because of that damn biography that should never have come out.""Well, what I was talking about with Tiago is this: I am thinking strongly about withdrawing and I believe you will be the best successor. The people already love you, the mayor too."Josias is not flattered, "But, you're saying these things like I'm your enemy."Romualdo is impatient with Josias's modesty, "The decision is made, Josias. You can accept it or yo
In the Rocha penthouse, Josias is adjusting his tie in the mirror. Melissa breastfeeds Caroline while sitting on the couch. Alan approaches her.The radio is playing "Be Soft With Me Tonight" by Gloria Gaynor.Alan asks, "Mommy, when am I going to school like my cousins Caio and Junior?""Do you know how old your cousins are?""Caio is seven and Junior is eight."Melissa patiently explains, "So, sonny, you're going to have to wait a little longer. If you want, Mommy can put you in kindergarten."Josias turns to them, "Next year you'll be five, Alan, it's a good age to learn to read."
At Silva Constructions, Josias enters the entrance room, smiling and confident. Carmen is taking a note on her desk."Morning, Carmen! What's it like hitchhiking to work?""Excellent, I'll never be late again." She holds out the sheet of paper, "Here, Josias. Another Europe Garden customer wants us to build a mansion."Josias takes the paper gladly, "We are without a doubt a quality company, huh?"Carmen lowers her voice, "Josias, is it really true what my husband told me... that you're the one taking over the company?"Josias replies playfully, "Don't assume your husband is lying."Carmen shakes her hands, "Oh no, that's not it, he, he... it's always nice to hear the news from the source.""Yes, the proposal was made by Romualdo, I'm thinking about the benefits. Now, Carmen... I want to ask y
William returns from the lobby in a cold sweat. Ernesto is annoyed with his lady's brother practically naked in front of him and doesn't even care about the summons."Mr. Campos, I know I'm not boss of you... but do you really need to be parading around in tiny pieces of clothing?"William responds by reading the subpoena, "I always hated clothes, Ernesto, ask my sister." He tosses the summons on the dresser, "These bastards will pay me!"William turns on the radio. The song "Mixed Emotions" by The Rolling Stones conveys what the former player feels.Melissa appears wearing another casual outfit."What happened, guys? Why are we pissed off?""Sister, Pamela, and Beto decided to take Caio's case to justice. I'm lost!"Melissa doesn't flinch an inch, "You're not lost. Josias won't let you lose in court."William reacts desperately, "They claim I'm a worthless slacker who can't get a job to take my son away from me! Like my son is