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- I'm scamming Blue. - I'm in.

- You'll feel guilty and quit. - I swear I won't.

Then you need to prove it.

- What's this ? - My son ripped you off.

I'm against prostitution. I don't think I can have sex with Magali.

We need a new guy.

Control your ego and let us be happy.

I know this lady tycoon who produces porn.

She might produce yours if she likes the script.

Right now, something else interests me.

I could produce the whole film if we get together.

My fantasy is having sex in dangerous places.

Let's make your fantasy come true.

If you want me, it's sex in bed from now on.

Giancarlo left again without saying where to.

Thanks for taking care of me.

I won't fall in love.

He took your advice and went out with Naomi.

- Did you like her ? - I kept thinking about Bruna.

Bruna. It's Eric.

We're here to apologize and get you out of here.

Thanks, girls.

We need to move fast and prove it was a setup.

Setting up Karin was tough. Wasn't it ?

The cops already have it.

Thanks for everything.

O NEGÓCIO

HYPOCRISY

- Must you go to that dinner ? - I don't want to, but I must.

I don't get this business dinner thing.

Dinner is dinner. Business is business.

I agree, honey. But it's also a commitment.

Good night, Governor.

Send everybody home. I'm going out alone.

- Are you sure, sir ? - Yes.

The first thing Karin did upon being released

was to throw a party at Blue for the Governor of São Paulo

and other important people

to negotiate an end to their judgmental mentality.

As you know, all this started because the DA set me up.

- But we already proved I was right. - Right.

It's not fair for our State to be punished

for the doings of a few dishonest people.

Because it is being punished.

With clubs shut down and girls unable to work in the streets,

how many jobs were lost ?

People go out less, restaurants lose business,

bars sell less cocktails, hotels lose their guests,

people go out of business, the damage is incalculable.

Yes, but you forgot to mention something important.

- What's that ? - People have less fun.

A lot less.

The first thing I did after Oscar took off with everything we owned,

was to borrow some clothes

and move to the club with his mom temporarily.

I like Oscar's mom.

He's okay but he insists Oscar ripped me off.

You don't think so ?

Of course not. You think he'd do that ?

What do you think happened ?

I don't know but I'm worried, maybe he lost big time at poker,

had to sell everything to pay off his debt

but they killed him anyway.

That's awful, Luna. I think he just ripped you off.

No, Magali. I know he loves me.

Couldn't he rip you off and love you all the same ?

No. No way.

Love and what people do are very different things.

- Shut up, Magali. - I'm serious.

What about the community and the impotent Vinicius ?

No, I hate him. But I know what to do.

What ?

- I'll be extra nice to him. - What for ?

To be a better person. I will not be a Cláudio Nunes.

Cláudio Nunes ?

That selfish bastard that craves being in the spotlight.

- But you're not like that. - And I don't want to be.

- Bye. - Bye.

Thanks for supporting my peace negotiations.

It was only fair after what they did to you.

But I'm not here just to support you.

- No ? - No. I came to apologize.

What for ?

Because for a moment all alone in my room at night,

I thought about the possibility of you overstepping the bounds of morality.

Really ?

Just for a moment, but still enough to make me feel guilty.

- Am I forgiven ? - But of course.

I'm glad you were released.

There aren't many smart guys to disagree with here.

- I disagree. - Great.

The party was a success.

The governor promised to use his influence to get things back to normal.

And then...

"The governor was seen exiting a house of prostitution at high speed

when he lost control of the car.

His advisers have yet to comment on the incident."

What a jerk.

What else can you expect from the governor ?

Oscar ?

- Hi, Luna. - How are you ?

That's why I called. To tell you I'm okay.

- What happened ? - I'll explain later. I have to go now.

- No, Oscar, wait. - Don't worry. I'm fine.

- Oscar. - Bye.

Oscar.

What did he say ? He'll explain later ?

How do you know that ?

They say that to gain time until the victim calls the cops.

"I'll explain later" is the last stage of all scams.

That's not true.

Maybe one day he'll come to you with some crazy story

to justify what he did.

But only if he needs something from you.

Fran, I know you're his mom, but you don't know him as I do.

Of course not. I know him much better.

I'm hiring a detective to find out what happened and see who's right.

- Okay. - Hurry, it's the governor on TV.

Good morning, governor. Thanks for being here.

My pleasure, Lorena.

You became famous all over the country

for supporting the Wave of Morality Operation

that cracked down on prostitution.

Yes.

But then as you know you went viral on the Internet

after crashing your car in front of a brothel.

So I have to ask if you were leaving that place.

Of course not, Lorena.

What's more, that brothel was shut down

on my administration's own initiative.

I want to reaffirm my commitment to the people of São Paulo

to keep these places closed and stop public spaces from being used illegally

for this kind of activity.

What's more, we're also tightening the reins,

by working twice as hard

to guarantee our residents the kind of town they deserve.

Thank you, governor. With regard to the increase...

What a hypocrite !

He's the governor. What did you expect ?

Is there any chance he'll keep his word after this ?

- No chance whatsoever. - What now, Karin ?

We need to find a way to expose these hypocrites once and for all.

How ?

By using their own hypocrisy against them.

While Karin organized her plan to stop the Wave of Morality,

Magali serviced a john of hers,

keeping alive the precious flame of immorality.

Shakespeare compares women to a summer's day in a poem.

Crappy flattery. Just one day is nothing.

To me you're all of summer.

Three months of daiquiris on a Caribbean beach.

You always use cocktails to flatter me.

Last week I was as perfect as a Negroni.

A week before, I was sweeter than a gin and tonic.

I can't talk about anything else after I opened my bar.

All ready for opening night ? It's next week, right ?

- Everything's ready but me. - How come ?

I'm kind of tense because I worked so hard for it,

any criticism could make me lose it.

Be nice to your customers even if they criticize you.

I know that but I can't.

Sure you can. Try this. I'm your customer.

This mojito is disgusting.

- Really ? - Really.

You know what I think ? You're disgusting.

Are you insane ? You can't treat them like that.

- I can't ? - No. Let me try again.

I'm sorry, I ordered a Cosmo that doesn't taste like crap.

- My Cosmo takes like crap ? - It does.

It goes with everything you say which is crap.

Get out of my bar, you moron. I don't need your money.

Better ?

Great, you'll be a huge success with that kind of service.

- You think ? - I know it.

Since Magali's john couldn't deal with rejection,

she made the effort to live with it.

- Hi. Look what I got you. - That's for me ? What is it ?

"Abade de Priscos" pudding. Sabrina says it's your favorite dessert.

Yes, it's so hard to find. Thank you.

You're welcome. I'll leave it here for you.

Yes, Karin wants to speak with the girls at the club.

Yes, tomorrow. Can you make it ? Great. Thanks, Estela. Big kiss.

Hi.

- You're back ? - Yes. I'm back.

- Got a minute to talk ? - Sure.

I tried. I swear I tried. But I can't get you out of my head.

- I see. - It's true.

And I came to a terrifying conclusion.

What conclusion ?

I want to be with you, Mia. Even if we only have sex in bed.

Even if it means being like those couples

that walk around the mall holding hands,

buying all kinds of food in different places,

taking their little trays to the food fair

to celebrate their five years together.

You'd never celebrate five years together in a mall.

I would with you, and I'd even enjoy it,

even if you were smothered with tons of tartar sauce.

What do you want from me ?

Nothing. Just you.

I can't play this game anymore. I've had it.

I'm not playing anymore.

- I don't believe you. - I swear.

- I still don't believe you. - I'll prove it to you.

- You won't convince me. - I will.

No holding hands until you prove it.

At least have dinner with me tomorrow. With two trays if you like.

I'm not having dinner with you, Giancarlo. Sorry.

The next day Karin explained her plan to end the Wave of Morality

to a group of strategically selected girls.

I called you because you're the best escorts with the best contacts in town,

and we need to join forces to save our trade.

- What's your plan ? - Putting a dossier together.

A file ?

Yes, the guys behind all the repression of escorts

are the same guys that hire escorts.

They take us off the streets one day, then to bed the next day.

They're a bunch of hypocrites. We must use that against them.

You want us to gather proof that they hire us

so we can blackmail them ?

Exactly.

We're in this mess because you went after them.

Now you want to go even further ?

We're not in this mess because I went after them.

I'm just their excuse this time.

They always have an excuse to come after us.

Unless we're no longer scared to fight back.

I don't know what you think, but here's what I think.

They call it The Wave of Morality.

It's a wave and like all waves it has to recede.

If we just wait, things will go back to normal.

But if we confront the wave, we'll all be drowned.

I don't agree, Estela. Yes, it's true, waves do recede.

But it's also true that waves keep coming one after the other.

And if we do nothing, then we'll really be drowned.

Let me tell you this, Karin, I admire you and I like you,

but your weak point is you don't know when to quit.

There's only one time to quit.

When we can work in peace with our heads held high.

Who's with me ?

Thanks, girls.

Yuri, I've been thinking about your movie.

What ?

I don't know if I should. Who am I to give my opinion ?

Who are you ? Aren't you producing the movie ?

- Yes, I am. - So you can speak up your mind.

Okay. I'm not so sure I like the idea of that killer sex fiend.

You don't ?

- No. Do you really need her ? - She saves them at the end.

Okay, now that you mention the end...

On the following days a huge number of top state officials

had the pleasant surprise of getting two hours free

with some of the country's hottest escorts.

The lucky ones.

Meanwhile, I kept trying to find out where Oscar was.

Okay. Thanks.

- Did the detective find out anything ? - Not yet.

And Magali made a huge effort to avoid being a Cláudio Nunes.

Would you like me to get you a nice cold beer, Guga ?

Sure. Thanks.

And Giancarlo tried to convince Mia

he wasn't playing with her when he said he wasn't.

He did so by playing with her.

Mia.

Thanks.

"If I were playing with you I'd never send you roses

with a poem by Carlos Drummond de Andrade.

See poem on the back."

- Can I make one more critique ? - You can.

I don't think Luna would try to trick the guard.

- But you don't know Luna. - So what ?

Nothing yet ?

This is for you.

Mia. You have visitors.

I have the perfect actress to play Greta.

Xana de Almeida.

- Xana ? But she's twenty. - Yes, so she's perfect.

"This could go public. It's up to you."

Okay. Thanks.

You can switch to any channel you want.

I don't want to impose.

Seriously. My house is your house.

Mia.

MIA AND GIANCARLO

Must it be in the future ?

ARIEL'S RESTAURANT

"Içá" SUSTAINABLE BRAZILIAN CUISINE

It's beautiful.

I think so too. I can't believe I'm going to be a chef.

I'm so anxious !

With your looks and our marketing, you'll be the country's number one chef.

- You don't even need any talent. - Thanks, Mia.

- When's the kitchen opening ? - I'm glad you mention that.

Can you come to a tasting menu tomorrow ?

- Sure. I'd love to. - I'm so nervous about this.

Karin.

- Hello. - Hi.

- What's up ? You wanted to see me ? - What are you up to ?

What am I up to ? What are you talking about ?

They're blackmailing my friend at the DA's office.

Why is he being blackmailed ?

For trying to destroy something he uses ?

- The motive doesn't matter. - It does. Enough hypocrisy.

- No, Karin, hypocrisy is important. - It's important ?

- More than important. Fundamental. - I thought you were serious.

I am serious. The options are either hypocrisy or barbarity.

If we only stood up for what we do,

we'd be defending dishonesty, brutality, fraud and crime.

Society's values would be the worst possible.

But thank God there's hypocrisy.

Thanks to hypocrisy we can have ideals.

Thanks to hypocrisy we can dream of a better world.

Without hypocrisy we'd be nothing but beasts.

It's time to make a better world without hypocrisy.

Because hypocrites step all over people like me,

they use our heads as steps to reach their ideals.

And that's no longer acceptable.

You're crossing a moral line you shouldn't cross.

You're getting your hands dirty.

- I had a great evening. - Me too.

You're the cutest girl I know.

No way, you're surrounded by perfect women at work.

None can hold a candle to you.

- Right. - Can I ask you something ?

- Sure. - Are we dating ?

- Do you want us to ? - I do. Very much.

Then we're dating.

Thanks for the lift.

- Eric. - Hey, Naomi.

- We need to talk. - About what ?

Come.

What is it ?

- The detective found Oscar. - Where ?

At a Panama City hotel. I'm flying there tomorrow to get him.

You can stay here. I'll keep you informed.

- I'm coming with you. - You don't need to.

- I'm his mother. I'm coming. - Alright.

- What's the matter ? - Nothing.

So what's that leaking from your eyes, drops of dew ?

He's pouring his heart out. We'll tell you later.

No, César. I'm his dad, not you.

You never slept with a woman. You're not a dad.

Talk to me, Eric. Talk to me. That's an order.

- Naomi's pregnant. - What have you got to do with it ?

Don't tell me you have anything to do with it.

I'm the dad.

You had sex with her without a condom ?

She didn't want to. She said I was special, not just a john.

- I know her. She's a good person. - How could you be so stupid ?

Bruna's going to dump me.

I don't want an abortion, but I can't lose Bruna.

What am I going to do ?

Calm down. Calm down. Everything's going to be okay.

You'll have a beautiful kid. Bruna and you will still be together.

It will all be fine, you'll see. Listen to your dad.

You just need to keep calm.

You bitch ! You whore ! What were you thinking ?

You'd trick my son like that and get away with it ?

Are you insane ?

I swear I didn't want to get pregnant.

Now you'll do something else you don't want to.

- What ? - Go away.

Have your kid far away from here. In another town, another state.

I'll send you monthly payments until the kid's eighteen

as long as you never come back.

As long as you don't ruin my kid's live.

Is that clear ?

That evening Karin went home earlier than usual.

- Hi, César. - Are you watching Sintra's show ?

No, I'm not sure I want to see it again.

I think you should.

The discourse in favor of prostitution

can be very appealing with its idea of a world that's freer and less biased.

But the truth is that discourse has terrible consequences for society.

The destruction of families, depraved young girls,

the degradation of the physical expression of love

and the trivialization of the feelings that forged our society

and took us where we are today.

So I totally support the efforts of the Attorney General against prostitution

and I ask all of you

to help stop the construction of Karin's building in the heart of São Paulo.

That building would represent the demise of the values

which are the building blocks of our civilization.

Panama City

Fran and I landed in Panama City the next afternoon.

Hi, I'm looking for a guest of yours.

- What's his name ? - Oscar Braga.

Oscar. Right. They checked out this morning.

- They ? - He and his wife.

His wife ? What's her name ?

Sorry, our guests' information is confidential.

It's very important.

Are you sure there's nothing you can do ?

I don't have her name. The manager does.

Can I speak with him ?

I'll try to locate him. Would you like a room meanwhile ?

Sure.

- Zanini. - Yes ?

Have you seen how Magali treats me ?

What about it ?

She's being so nice to me. It's awful.

- Why ? - Because I feel guilty.

I reject her in bed and she's being nice to me ?

I have to talk to her about it.

You'd be nuts to tell her you're against prostitution.

No, I'll tell her I have certain issues,

that it's not her, I like her as much as the others

and she can count on me for anything.

- What do you think ? - I think it's a good idea.

Magali, I need to speak with you. Can we go somewhere for a drink ?

I have to go to the opening of a client's bar.

A john ?

Yes. A john of mine. Why don't you come with me ?

Sure. Why not ?

- Hi, Mia. - Hello.

Come in. Can I get you a drink ?

- White wine ? - Sure. I'll get it.

- Debbie. - Yes ?

Was today's tasting menu Giancarlo's idea ?

Sorry, Mia. He asked me to.

He said it's the only way to get you to dine with him.

Alright. Get the wine.

I'm still upset about what Sintra did.

He really went after the building last night.

He's never denied his opinion, but even so...

Yes, I swear I never expected that from him.

I've been thinking. You know what you need to do ?

What ?

Ask him for another interview. You need to stand up for it.

Your arguments are way better. He can't deny your right to a retort.

He just can't.

Ariel ! What have you done ? Did you threaten Naomi ?

Who, me ?

She says she's raising my kid far away from here.

- What did you tell her ? - I told her nothing.

You're making her have an abortion ?

- No, Eric. - Tell me the truth !

I just gave her some money to raise the kid away from here.

I can't believe you did that.

I did it for you. Bruna doesn't need to know.

No, Ariel. You didn't do it for me. You did it for yourself.

What ?

To avoid the responsibility of being a granddad.

You did it because you're selfish. Because you're a monster.

Aren't you overreacting ?

You have one day to undo what you did. One day.

I'm not a crook.

This will do.

Oscar organized an event at our hotel.

An event ?

Yes, to launch a real estate venture.

It was one of the best parties we've ever had.

Do you know what real estate venture ?

A building in Brazil, I think. But that's all I know.

Do you have any literature about this business venture ?

I don't. But the photographer took pictures for our website.

- Would you like to see them ? - Yes.

Van Gogh ate paint, burned his hands with candles,

sliced his ear off for a hooker,

and he's normal compared to this art collector.

Really ?

Yes, he sold a Renoir he owned of a nude woman sitting on a chair,

and while it was being certified they discovered some stains.

Guess what of.

- What ? - Semen.

No !

I swear, the guy jerked off to a Renoir.

What a weirdo !

Weirder still was finding his semen on a Mondrian.

Are there are lots of paintings with semen in museums ?

Why do you think they're behind glass panels ?

- So... - Yes ?

What did you want to talk about ?

I know things didn't work out for us.

But it had nothing to do with you, nothing at all.

Sometimes I'm a jerk for no apparent reason.

It's an issue of mine.

It's not a food fair, there are no trays,

but it's still nice, don't you think ?

You know you're proving you're not playing me by playing with me ?

Sure, you need to play to not play, right ?

- So what's your next move ? - Can't you guess ?

Jewelry.

A likely move, but to prove I'm not playing you,

I need to play like that.

Let's see it.

Now you say, "Let me put it on you."

Right. Let me put it on you. You say, "You shouldn't have".

You shouldn't have, but you keep insisting.

- I have to insist. - And I have to say no.

- But we end up yielding. - Yes, I end up yielding.

You spoke your mind. Now let me speak my mind.

No, Karin. You can't speak your mind.

- Why not ? - Only a part of what you think.

I don't follow you.

You blackmail people because you hate hypocrisy.

And you're the hypocrite.

- Me ? - Do you agree with blackmail ?

- In this case I do. - Is that what you'll say ?

You know that could trigger a war

that could hurt many women and ruin my cause.

Fine, but if I interview you I'll ask you that.

And if you lie I'll say what I know.

It's my job. And it's what I believe in.

Excuse me. I have a program to tape.

I told you so. I know Oscar. He is my son.

Do you understand ? It's not you, it's these mental blocks I have

that appear suddenly for no reason whatsoever.

Got it, Guga. I heard you.

I'm just making sure you know it's not you.

You're repeating it so much I think it's me.

No, I swear it's not you.

Fine. Let's talk about something else.

Alright, but don't get upset.

- I'm not upset. - You swear ?

- Yes. Can we change the subject ? - See ? You're upset.

- Can you fetch me a drink ? - Sure. Right away.

But don't get upset.

Hi, Magali.

- You sneaked out of the bar ? - Finally. How is your drink ?

- My drink ? - Yes.

- Awful. - Really ?

Yes.

Guga knew he crossed a line with Magali, and he'd do whatever it took to fix it.

And when he came back with the drinks he saw his chance.

- My Cosmo takes like crap ? - It does.

It goes with everything you say which is a bunch of crap.

Get out of my bar, you moron. I don't need your money.

Watch your filthy mouth, bitch !

No, Guga, he's one of my johns ! He's just kidding ! Stop it !

So you rented a house in São Paulo ?

Yes.

You did that to convince me you're staying.

I'm staying to convince you I'm staying.

And when we've had the wine, you'll want me to see it.

Exactly. And you'll say yes.

This is enough shrimp for the risotto, right ?

- Yes, it is. - Okay. Talk to you later.

- Henrique. - Yes ?

Don't leave the cart out there. Take it inside.

What's with all the bitching ? First I ignored the waiter.

Then I didn't recycle the garbage. What a drag !

- Henrique. - Bye.

Unbelievable, faggot ! Eric gave me just one day to undo what I did.

Imagine that kid giving me an ultimatum ? That's pathetic !

But he's right. Did you do it to save his relationship with Bruna,

or to avoid the responsibilities of a granddad ?

- What do you want me to say ? - The truth.

César, think of all the lies that come to mind.

And pick out the most boring lie. That's the truth.

The truth is nothing but such a boring lie

that it doesn't even work as a lie.

Ariel, I'm serious.

Fine. I hate kids. Is that what you wanted to hear ?

Kids are like human beings, just disproportionate.

They're human maggots. They're scary.

A tooth falls out and another grows up.

Did you know that, César ? Just like a lizard's tail. That's scary.

You need to take your foot out of your big mouth.

You have one day.

Naomi sent Eric a message the next day.

She wasn't leaving.

She was staying in São Paulo to have her baby here.

What will you do ?

I'll tell Bruna the truth. Like an adult would.

What an idiot !

And Bruna dumped Eric.

- Good morning. You must be Mia. - Good morning.

I'm Dmitri, Giancarlo's P.A. Can I get you anything ?

No, thanks.

Why are those things on the bull's-eye ?

Giancarlo's very intelligent as you know.

He thinks that if you place valuable things

around the spot you want to hit, you can't miss.

Why is the CD and the watch so important to him ?

They're important to the people he cares about.

That way it's all more important, right ?

If he ruins them, he loses not the object but somebody.

- Right. - Does his theory work ?

Almost always.

He's clearly self-destructive. He invests in venture deals.

Insisted in having sex in risky places.

But his self-destruction is more complex than I thought.

Why, Mia ?

For some reason I haven't figured out,

he doesn't think he deserves what he has.

So he punishes himself by punishing them.

If he loves you, you're a target. Then he destroys the relationship.

- You think he loves you ? - I don't know.

I don't know if he's just playing. I hope he is.

The only way this will work is if he doesn't love me.

Mia, you left without saying goodbye.

I didn't have the chance to tell you I want you to move in with me.

Call me when you can. I love you.

Damn !

You dumped Guga on behalf of our group ?

- We liked him. - But he didn't like me.

What do you mean ? Didn't he defend you ?

- He punched my john ! - For your sake.

- My john wasn't yelling at me. - He thought he was.

We find a new guy. What's the problem ?

- You're being so selfish. - Really ?

You're imposing your will on us inconsiderately.

- You're Cláudio Nunes again. - Stop it.

Admit it, you overreacted. It was just a misunderstanding.

He didn't deserve to get dumped, much less without asking us.

I agree.

Let's take a walk, shall we ? Magali needs to think a little.

That same day, Karin decided Sintra was right.

She was being hypocritical

and she needed his interview to face his questions and accusations.

But then...

Karin, did you hear the latest news ?

- No. What news ? - You'd better come with me.

"Appalling sex abuse charges against Sintra, according to an attorney."

- Unbelievable. - The details are horrific.

It's a terrible world. A real hellhole.

That bastard called you a hypocrite.

My God !

It's a terrible world. A real hellhole.

What do you want ?

- You had no right to do that. - What are you talking about ?

You're ruining my life.

I don't agree with you, but I'm not an idea, I'm human.

I'm against your tower, but I'm a human being.

A person that doesn't deserve to be ruined

just because I don't agree with you.

What are you thinking ? That I'm behind that report ? Is that it ?

I'm no fool, Karin.

The next day thanks to those dossiers,

we reopened the club with a huge party.

Everybody had a lot of fun.

Except a few of us.