
Persuaded by Júlio, Mariana finally accepts his dinner invitation. Gema mentions to Bruna that Duda ran away from home—with Mamma Vitória’s help—to come study with Franco. Loreta advises Joana to remarry after Joana admits she misses having a partner to share her joys and sorrows. Júlio surprises Luísa by saying he decided to go out with Marlene because she is a “beautiful and interesting” girl, not to make Bruna jealous. There is more to the story: Franco takes Duda back home, and Mamma Vitória shields them from Loreta’s scolding by asking to speak with them in private. Luísa tells Bruna that Júlio is going out to dinner with Mariana that night.