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- [door opens] - [somber music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

[Cláudia] I couldn't believe it when you called me.

I have a box of your letters at home.

I kept every single one.

You can count on me, Tomás.

[Tomás sighs]

What I did to you was wrong.

- I really regret it. - Cláudia.

I'm grateful.

The results of the paternity test. You held on to those, didn't you?

[Cláudia] Mm-hmm.

Oscar sent me everything.

He asked if I would keep it safe for a while.

I... wanted to delete it, but I couldn't.

That's good.

I'm glad.

[energetic music playing]

[Cláudia panting]

[heavy breaths distort and echo]

It will be my mission to endeavor to bring lost souls into our program.

- [Tomás chuckles proudly] - To keep the faith.

Thank you, my angel.

I couldn't ask for a better start in politics.

I'll be learning the ropes as a congressman's aide.

Then the sky's the limit.

I'm going to use this opportunity for good.

Especially with you on my team.

You have it all going for you, Tomás.

Just the way that you speak.

And your work with prisoners and ex-prisoners

will make such a difference, you know?

Yes. They're my future voters, aren't they?

Ex-cons and their families.

Question.

You introduced me to the congressman as your "dear friend" at the meeting.

I am not your friend.

- It was insulting. - [chuckles]

I'm not just your friend.

- I'm your partner. - [inhales sharply]

Yes, but I'm still married.

For how much longer?

Patience is a virtue.

[tense music playing]

I have to be careful with Mateus.

I don't want him to turn on me.

It's his mother that he should turn against.

He will.

He'll despise Liana when he finds out what she did.

[tense music peaks, fades]

DESPERATE LIES

[Mateus] You tried to give Marcos up for adoption, Mom. Why?

Because Dad didn't want anything to do with me?

Where are you getting all of this?

Who's filling your heads with this nonsense?

It was Julia's mom, Betina.

Betina? What Betina?

Betina is Julia's mother?

What the hell is going on here?

I don't understand what's going on.

This... This can't be happening.

That woman... wants vengeance.

- [Marcos] Mom. Mom! - That Betina hates me...

Why would Betina want vengeance?

[Liana sighs]

[Marcos] Mom?

Because I took you back.

Because I couldn't stand living without you.

[Marcus sighs]

Mom?

Why did Dad want to give me up for adoption?

Did he only want one son?

[Liana inhales sharply]

Mom?

Talk to me.

I never...

I never wanted this to get back to you.

I didn't want to hurt you. Ever. I... [sighs]

Tomás

Is not your biological dad.

What?

I don't understand.

He's not your biological father. Only Mateus is.

We're not really twins?

[Liana] You are.

When I got pregnant with both of you,

I was a rare case.

You are twins who have two different fathers.

- That's impossible! - No, it's not.

- You're lying! - No, listen. Listen. Sweetheart.

This is all very shocking, I know.

I didn't want you to know. I didn't want you to suffer from this.

Your dad...

Your dad might not be the one who made you, Marcos,

but he'll always be the one who raised you.

- For me, he's always been your father. - Good for you.

What about me?

Huh?

I don't give a shit what you've always thought.

Tomás never even liked me.

He always treated Mateus better.

[sniffles]

At least now I understand why.

Because he's not my dad.

- That's bullshit! - Oh, Mateus, please.

- You saw how he was when he came back. - Calm down. I'm sorry.

He wouldn't even give me a hug.

He needs time to get used to being around us.

Tell me the truth.

Who is my dad?

[tense music building]

I can't tell you.

Who's my real dad?

I have a right to know, don't you think?

It was Oscar.

[Marcos crying softly]

[Liana] It was Oscar.

I never wanted you to know it was him.

I never wanted you to know about any of it because I know how much you love your dad.

- How much you love... - So you lied and kept it secret?

Is that what you wanted?

For me to never really find out who my actual father was?

I didn't want you to suffer, sweetheart. I thought the truth would hurt you.

- I've suffered my entire life! You know! - I wanted to protect and love you!

I've suffered my entire life!

Because my father never loved me, because my dad didn't see me as his son!

You think I never felt the difference?

You think I didn't feel his rejection?!

Rejection. I hate this feeling, and I always did.

But if we're being honest, I hate both of you more!

- Marcos. - [Marcos] I hate you!

I hate your bullshit! And I hate Tomás!

Marcos!

- Marcos, please don't! - [door slams]

[somber music playing]

[grunts, panting]

[sobbing]

[grunting]

I don't even know what to think. [scoffs]

You're saying one of our dads is Tomás, and the other one's Oscar?

Tomás raised you both as his.

But he never treated us the same.

[sniffles] Why didn't you try to defend my brother?

- I did try. Every day. - Yeah, but that didn't work, did it?

Oscar was not a good person, Mateus.

I needed to forget.

And I have very good reasons for keeping it to myself.

I couldn't share it. Not with my sons.

I...

Keep your secrets.

Mateus?

[Mateus] Marcos?

[Mateus] Marcos is gone!

This is your fucking fault!

[Liana] Mateus?

Mateus, wait!

Mateus? We'll take the car.

- No way. You stay here. - We'll go together.

- I'll find him. - Where did he go?

[Mateus] I don't know! I'll find him!

Mateus!

[car doors unlock]

[Mateus panting]

[young Mateus] Marcos?

[high-pitched ringing]

[Mateus] Dad! Marcos needs help! He's drowning!

[echoing] Dad! Help!

Save him!

[Mateus breathing shakily]

- [tense music fades] - [somber music playing]

I wish I could just... disappear forever.

Wherever you go, I go. We're twins.

Twins from different fathers, Mateus.

Does that even exist?

We're here, aren't we? We exist.

Then, your dad murdered mine.

He killed the dad I barely knew. Now I'll never get to know him. [sniffles]

I think that... if I'd never been born,

mom and dad wouldn't have all these issues.

Tomás never would've murdered Oscar.

Which means he wouldn't have gone to prison.

He wouldn't have abandoned the family.

- I came along and ruined things. - Don't say that.

You're not even making sense. You're in shock.

- [Marcos] No shit. - But you can't say stuff like that.

My life's completely messed up, Mateus.

Bullshit.

My entire life is bullshit.

Not everything, Marcos.

You're not just my twin brother. You're my best friend.

We've always been connected. It's like you're a part of me.

We are one.

We're gonna get through this like everything else. Together.

[sighs]

[tender music playing]

Marcos and Mateus.

[exhales deeply]

Well, I'm really lucky to have you.

We'll always have each other, man.

[sighs]

[tender music swells]

Marcos?

Mateus?

[tender music fades]

[sighs]

I was wrong.

I've made bad decisions.

But I did what I did for you two.

I'm not looking for your gratitude, but I fought to keep you together.

I did not abandon you, Marcos.

Marcos?

[Marcos huffs]

[Dante] Sweetie?

- [Ana] Hmm? - [Dante] Hey.

I got the hang of this now.

[Dante] Can I see?

- Ah, it's beautiful. - [Ana] Hmm.

[Dante] Want some help?

- No, thanks. I can handle it. - Got it. Say no more.

Dad?

You know, I thought I'd be able to get the pitcher out of the cupboard.

But then I fell.

Yeah, but why are you telling me this now?

Because everybody has their own drawing style.

And this is my style now.

[gentle music playing]

[Dante sighs]

- It's a good one. - [Ana] Hmm.

- It's working for you? - Mm-hmm.

- Keep doing your thing. - Hm. I will.

[cell phone chimes]

I got my Ana back.

[takes a deep breath]

She's interested again, you know? More confident.

Thank you, Liana. You did this.

I just guided her.

- But I'm happy for her. - And I'm happy too.

I told you to call if you needed me, and here we are.

Hmm. You have to get it wrong a few times before getting it right.

That's always been my motto, but I can never seem to get it right.

The worry is relentless.

So exhausting.

I haven't had a moment's peace in 18 years, to be honest.

Not since my boys came along.

Mateus is so angry with me, he can't see straight. Marcos is hurt.

Yeah. Eventually, they'll get it.

- I've been lying for so long, Dante. - No.

It was all to protect your children.

You and your... your husband had an agreement.

But it was wrong.

I built our lives around a lie, as if it were only my own.

It's not.

What I did was not right.

And Tomás...

- He went to prison because of my mistakes. - Hey. Liana.

- Why are you saying this? - I've known it.

Why are you beating yourself up like this, Liana?

You act like you're the only one...

You still love him. Is that it?

He came out of there so bitter.

I don't even recognize the man I married.

I do have pity for Tomás.

- Really? - I feel for him.

Really.

Mostly because... [sighs]

...this person you say he's become

is going to lose an amazing woman like you.

[gentle music playing]

[sighs] We better get going.

Hmm.

- I have to go. - Me too. Me too.

I have to get back to the real world.

This is real.

[Jorge] I'm glad I get to talk to you because I have good news.

The owner of the apartment called.

He sends his apologies and hopes you're still interested.

Hell no. We would never want to rent from someone like him.

Why not, Bia? That place is perfect for you.

He apologized for what he said to us?

He did.

He was appalled by his own behavior and very sincere.

And no one else at the agency wanted to deal with him.

I understand your indignation, Inácio.

It's not always easy.

But... the contract's just waiting for both of you.

If you're interested.

The decision is yours.

[rain pattering]

[Júlia] Hi.

- May I? - Of course. Always.

- [Júlia] Hey. How are you? - [quietly] Good.

I'm... we're good.

Come on. Hmm?

[unsettling string music playing]

Hey... I'm sorry. Really.

I... I shouldn't have insisted that my mom tell you like that.

I thought you guys should know.

I can't decide what's worse.

Finding out that the man you thought was your dad really isn't

or knowing he gave you up for adoption.

I mean, Julia... I didn't mean it like that. I just...

Mateus, it's cool. I don't have any issues with it.

I was adopted and ended up in a loving family

with two amazing parents.

Yeah. And Marcos thinks he doesn't even have a real family now.

That everything about his life is bullshit.

I don't have the same blood as my parents, but who cares?

It's not what family is.

Yeah, but they never hid it from you.

Your brother always knew that he was as loved as you, didn't he?

It isn't about biology. It's more about... affection.

It's the bonds that you forged with your aunt, your grandparents...

[Mateus] Yeah, that makes sense.

I have to admit, he always was my grandpa's favorite

especially when he said he wanted to be a lawyer.

Hey, I'm so glad you came over here. You just gave me a great idea.

- [Jonas] How could you keep this from us? - [Olinda] Unbelievable.

[Jonas] You knew that Marcos wasn't actually Tomás's son?

Why didn't you tell us, Sílvia?

[Sílvia] I was asked to keep it to myself!

This is Liana's life, not ours! It wasn't my story to tell!

- What did you want?! - [Olinda] Sweetheart...

Oh, you must have suffered so much.

She betrayed you and forced you to raise another man's son.

- Mom. - That's disgusting!

- She was cheating on you? - Yes.

How could she do that?

Why are you guys talking like that? Marcos is still part of this family.

Of course he's still part of it!

This doesn't change that.

It doesn't make any difference, and it never will!

It doesn't make any difference.

I have loved you since before you were born.

And I will love you like my own for my entire life.

Thanks, Aunt Sílvia. That means a lot.

No, this situation is much too difficult to accept.

What's so difficult, Dad? What about this is hard for you? Huh?

What does this change for you?

We haven't changed!

We're the same grandsons you've always had!

Marcos has been your favorite since he wanted to take over the firm.

No.

[tense music playing]

No.

It's very difficult to live your life as a lie.

But it's even worse to keep on perpetuating all that falsehood.

So Marcos is no longer one of their grandsons.

Marcos is not my biological son.

So why would he want a business which is run by the family

if he knows he's not part of that family?

[Jonas] Exactly, son.

He's an Oliveira, not a Rosenthal.

Where's this coming from? Have you completely lost your minds?

Hold on, hold on, hold on!

This is not the way... that I wanted this to come out.

We were supposed to do this together with your mother.

She had asked me to hold off.

So I held on to the truth out of kindness, but she betrayed me like back then.

- Tomás. - [Tomás] I know this is hard for you.

I understand that right now, it's hard to face the truth.

But the truth is the path of light.

I consider the circumstances under which the two of you were conceived

as a divine intervention.

I know it sounds strange. But is there any other explanation?

Does anyone else have an explanation

for supposedly twin boys from different fathers?

It is both a blessing and a curse.

- How you must have suffered. - Yes, Mother.

I did.

Liana betrayed me.

- [Sílvia] Tomás! - She was unfaithful!

And I forgave her.

Because she so wanted to have a baby.

Mm.

Mateus, you have to understand, son.

We wanted you to come into our lives for so long.

More than anything. Hmm?

What about me?

I'm not wanted?

What am I to you guys now? Nothing?

What's with you? How can you toss him out of your lives?

Mateus, Mateus, Mateus.

What you have to understand is how hard it was for your father

to raise the son of a man who was a disrespectful bastard!

It was excruciating!

Which is why I failed!

Why I exploded!

Why I committed a crime that got me locked up in the horror of prison!

Do you understand now?!

Is it clear, for fuck's sake?!

[Sílvia breathing shakily]

[Marcos sighs]

[Marcos crying softly]

But I was reborn. [clears throat]

All the obstacles...

that I found on my way

have made me stronger.

In the face of the serpent, I have become stronger!

You are

the serpent.

You are... the monster.

[sobs] I shouldn't have come here.

I... I guess I'm not part of this family.

[sobs]

You can keep your family business.

I don't want a fucking thing from any of you.

Dad.

[sniffles]

Did you ever love me?

I did.

As much as I could. In my way.

But I suffered... from the lie.

Just like I know you're suffering now from the truth.

- Marcos? - Yeah. No, don't go.

Marcos. Marcos! No!

Mar...

What is wrong with you two?

- You can't stop loving him! - You can't expect us to accept this.

[Mateus] Marcos?

What their mother did to Tomás is unforgivable.

You got what you wanted.

Admit it.

That's exactly it. It's what you wanted, you son of a bitch.

Marcos!

- [Mateus] Marcos? - [Sílvia] Marcos?

- [Mateus] Marcos? - [Sílvia] Mateus, wait!

Wait for me, boys!

Please, don't go! Hold on.

They hate me, Sílvia.

They're in shock. They'll change their minds. They have to.

They're gonna love us like they always have.

I don't think so. I'm not their grandson anymore.

[Sílvia] I love you.

And that will never change.

I love you guys.

I'm so sorry.

I'll love you two forever. Believe me. You are my family.

We're gonna get through this, I promise you.

[group crying]

[music fades]

[sighs]

[applause]

[Vicente chuckles]

Ah. [chuckles]

You know, you guys are what's making it hard for me to leave.

I think we're the ones who will miss you even more.

You've brought us so much

with your professionalism and dedication, Vicente.

- Ah! - Yeah.

It's so good to call your colleagues your friends.

You are going to take the clinic

even higher than I ever could have, I'm sure.

I pass the director's torch on with great joy.

[chuckles]

- Hey, Inácio. - [Inácio] Hmm.

- Hey. I'm glad you guys came over. - Hey.

- [Inácio] Come here - Thanks.

- How are you? - How you holding up?

It's all falling apart, isn't it?

You're my cousins, no matter what.

This whole thing's gotta be hard on your mom.

You're taking her side when she started it all?

She's been lying to us since the beginning.

What about Tomás?

Why are you guys letting him off the hook?

[Mateus] We're not.

Only, you should have heard Grandpa and Grandma.

They disowned us faster than Dad did.

I lost all the family that I know in less than a minute, man.

You didn't lose your cousin. Hmm?

Or your uncle or your aunt.

And now you also have Bia, who might as well be my wife.

- You and Bia? - [Marcos] What?

- You're engaged? - Kinda.

Bia's perfect for you.

And you're perfect for her. You got a good thing there.

Yeah, I do.

And you know how I got such an amazing woman

to share my life with?

Why I was able to learn to have my independence?

It's because of Liana.

She saved me.

It was your mother who told me to be strong

and move forward, to face my fears and be myself.

She's always been there for us.

She helped me and my mom, even when she was afraid.

Like we were.

You think she was afraid too?

Of course.

When stuff's hanging over you for whatever reason,

you're not really living.

Why would she choose to live with her lies?

Because of Oscar?

Because of our dad?

I don't remember my father.

As soon as I started losing my eyesight, he just disappeared without a word.

That's how it goes. I got a shitty parent. But his loss.

I've got the one I need.

That's the way of the world... and I ended up here.

With the people I can always count on. My real family.

Yours is growing, and mine is shrinking.

Oscar has family who still live here.

An older sister named Débora.

She and Liana were business partners. They used to be best friends.

I remember.

We... We pretty much thought she was our aunt.

I guess...

She actually is my aunt, right?

- Inácio? - [Inácio] Hmm?

I'd like to see her again.

Do you know where she is? Where I can find her?

Don't worry, Liana.

They're at my house right now, talking to Inácio.

[Liana] Sílvia, what your parents said...

No words can describe what I feel.

I know. I was there for it.

But as awful as my parents were, I'm more worried about Tomás.

He was so cold, I couldn't believe it.

I'm glad the cousins have each other.

I'd bring the boys home, but I have a patient

about to go into labor, and I can't get away right now.

I'm glad they're there with you.

I have an online session with one of my kids

that I can't really cancel.

If you can keep them there, I'll come right after.

- As soon as I can. - Take your time. They're good here.

[Liana] Thanks.

- [playing gentle tune] - I thought you might be hungry.

Where's Marcos?

Uh... he went out for a little bit.

He wants to try to find Débora again.

He wanted to go alone.

He's pissed.

Hey, gorgeous.

Hi.

Eudora's not here? She's playing hooky today?

She took the day off for personal reasons. That okay?

- Can you work without her? - Of course I can. [chuckles]

I actually prefer it. We'll finally get some peace and quiet.

With her around all the time, we never get any privacy anymore.

[kissing]

Nelson.

I told you we're not going there.

Wow. I thought that's the main reason you came back here.

But now you're all business.

What the fuck? Why?

Débora, we can mix business with pleasure, just like we used to. Remember?

I already told you no.

- But... - It's over.

[knocking on door]

Hi.

Did this bar used to belong to Oscar Oliveira?

Yeah. It sure did. Who's asking?

Well, I'm actually trying to get ahold of Débora, his sister.

- Does someone know where she lives? - No. No, we don't.

Yes. I'm her.

Are you all right?

Is there somewhere we can go to talk?

I'm Marcos.

Marcos Azevedo.

[gasps]

Marcos, of course!

Wow! I didn't recognize you.

You remember me?

Of course. You're Liana's son.

I just haven't seen you in... forever.

[Marcos chuckles]

Are you... here alone, or is your mother here?

No, she isn't.

I didn't tell her I'd be coming here.

But I remember you too.

[chuckles] I did spend time with you two when your mom and I worked together.

Two little rascals, always protecting each other.

I don't know if you remember that we used to play that I was your pretend auntie.

You were so little, and it made you laugh.

Why are you here?

I just found out. I'm his son.

- Oscar's my biological dad. - [mutters]

You're his son?

Well, fuck me.

Uh, Oscar... is actually you guys' dad?

You're his twins?

No.

So you'll work on that for next session?

- [girl] Okay, Liana. - That's good.

You enjoy the rest of the day.

- Bye. - Big hugs.

[call disconnects]

Hi.

Oh. I'm on my way to get the boys, Julia.

Yeah, I was hoping to catch you before you left.

I really appreciate your coming, but I can't talk.

I was blindsided by what your mother told the boys,

and it's a disaster.

And I want to apologize. I shouldn't have insisted she talk.

Well, I did inflict a lot of suffering on your family.

I've lost a lot of sleep over what I did a million times.

But you know the whole story.

It was awful when she lost Marcos, but...

it worked out in the end.

She adopted a wonderful girl.

She's lucky.

I'm on your side, Liana.

I don't judge you.

I can't forgive myself for the hurt I've caused.

I don't wanna go into the details with you.

I made many mistakes, and I caused a lot of pain.

I betrayed my children.

And I understand why they hate me.

You did what you thought was best for your boys.

- For Marcos and Mateus. - 'Cause I was scared.

[sighs]

I admire you so much.

Blaming women for their choices is so easy.

Isn't it?

But you shouldn't.

I'll never forget what you told me that one time.

We have to get it wrong to get it right.

Thank you.

[Débora] A little piece of my brother back.

Can I give you a hug?

Ah!

Nelson!

He's my nephew! [chuckles]

You're a lucky guy.

I got lucky too!

It's like a miracle.

Twins from different fathers.

Unreal.

My brother did think you looked like him.

Do you know why our mom always said that he was no good?

Ah, that's something that your mom and I couldn't agree on.

- I'm sorry. - No.

That's all in the past. Where are my manners? You want a drink?

I'll make you something without alcohol.

No. Thanks. That's really nice of you... but I... can't stay.

No! No, no, no. Just wait.

Give me one minute to get someone you have to meet. One sec.

- I'll be right back. Don't move. - Okay.

WHERE ARE YOU, MARCOS? READ 10 MINUTES AGO

So, Marcos read my message but didn't reply.

[Inácio] He's fine.

- He's got some stuff to work out. Relax. - And right now, the traffic's bad.

So it's gonna be a while before he gets back here.

- Did you go to the apartment? - Yeah.

- And? - My hands are sweating over these keys.

Here.

I wanna hold off on telling my mom anything right now

since things are a little... tense.

- Sure. They are. Hold off. - Hm.

I can't stop thinking about

where I wanna take you as soon as you have time for vacation.

Río Negro? Amazonas? You like?

Eight of my patients are due to give birth in the next couple of months.

Three are high-risk cases.

One pregnant with her first who could go into labor any minute.

Uh-huh.

You know I'm gonna keep asking till I get a yes.

Only... I'm expecting you to make an effort this time.

Promise?

I want you to promise you will try to take some time off

before the year's over? For me.

For me, Sílvia?

I'm worried about Marcos, and his brother is too.

Well, Marcos isn't a little boy anymore. I'm sure he can handle himself.

Stay calm.

Dad?

This is Marcos. Oscar's son.

Mr. Oliveira.

[Oliveira] My grandson.

Liana's boy.

Unbelievable.

I just found out. Who my real dad is.

I didn't know I had another grandfather.

I mean, that I... still have one.

You.

Dad? Look.

It's obvious.

A perfect miniature of Oscar.

Yes, he is.

I always suspected that Oscar and Liana were lovers.

No, Daddy, forget about that.

What they had was a fling, nothing more.

Whatever it was, I can't forgive or forget where it led.

It's not a reason... to kill.

For Tomás to shoot my son.

Oscar knew that he was your father.

He brought you over to meet me and show you his trophies one day.

Not that long before he died.

It was you and your brother.

The murderer's son.

- It's okay. - I think I better go now.

No, not yet. Please don't go.

Dad, this is wrong.

Because Marcos has nothing to do with it. He is innocent.

And he's your grandson!

Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad!

- Débora. - [Débora] Nelson?

- [Nelson] Yeah? - I have to take my dad home now.

Watch the bar for me?

- Call a doctor. He needs help. - No! I want to get him back home.

He needs rest.

Marcos, please stay. I'll be back in two minutes.

- Okay? I want to talk to you. - [Marcos] Okay.

I'll call Doctor Julio when we get home, Dad. Don't worry.

- Marcos is typing. - [Inácio] Yeah?

That's good. What did he say?

"I have no place in this world, Mateus."

Hey?

What the hell are you doing back here?

Did you get lost?

Get the fuck out.

What are you doing, Nelson?

None of your business.

I can see what you're doing.

What do you see me doing? Doing my job. Running the bar.

Now, get the hell outta here, kid!

Is that money yours?

Ha. You're a smart-ass, huh? That it? You better go wait for her out there.

[Marcos] Does my aunt know that you're taking money from the safe?

"Does my aunt know?" [gibbers mockingly] You're gonna have to prove that shit.

What do you want? To join the family and cash in?

That's what we all want. Take a number.

Nelson... you're putting the money back in the safe, aren't you?

The money that you had in your bag? Right?

- Tell the truth. - Are you filming? Put that away.

If you tell the truth. What the hell's going on?

- Say it! - Put your phone away!

- Tell the truth. - Give me that!

- And get your ass outta my bar! - Let go.

Give me the phone!

I'm not giving it to you! Gonna hit me?

Give me the phone, you little shit! You don't belong here!

- Get off! - I'm not asking again!

- What the hell's going on? - Stay outta this!

- Hey! - He's stealing money from the bar!

[groans]

- Let go of him! - Calm down. Relax.

Do it!

Do it!

Calm down. Stay cool. Nobody gets hurt.

- Give me the knife. - Come on, bro. We gotta get out.

- Get the fuck off! - [groans]

[Nelson groans] Fucker!

- Look what you did! - Come on. Run!

- Run! Come on! - [Nelson] I'm gonna fucking kill you!

Little shit!

- You're gonna pay for that. - Mateus!

- Get off my brother! - Get off!

Let go!

[siren wails]

- Let go! - [officer] Up against the wall!

Everybody up against the wall, now! Hands on the wall!

- I didn't do anything. - Shut your mouth, and do what I say!

Shut the fuck up and turn around.

You guys are lucky.

I'm inclined to teach you a lesson,

but my colleague doesn't want to press charges.

[Nelson] Delinquents. Twin delinquents.

He was stealing from my aunt's bar. He's a liar. I saw it.

It's against the law to accuse with no proof. Shut your mouth!

I need to get in touch with both your parents,

and they'll have to come get you out.

You can take 'em.

[Marcos sighs]

Hey, smart-asses, take some time to think in there.

I used to be a cop, you know.

Oh, here's your phone.

It stays here. It doesn't move till you get out.

Get these shitheads outta here.

Go! Outta my sight.

Hey. Hey, where are you taking them?

Nelson? What's going on?

- What happened to you? - He stabbed me!

I could have been killed by your nephew.

Why were you guys fighting, though? Why did you pick a fight?

Who? Me?

Jesus, Débora.

The little bastard started it. He can tell you.

The brother showed up, I got stabbed.

I'm sorry, sir. That can't be right. It doesn't make sense.

I think there's a misunderstanding because I know what these boys are like.

Are you responsible for these boys, ma'am?

Well, I am their aunt.

They don't leave without a parent.

[Nelson] Let's just go.

- Come back to the bar. I'll explain. - No, I want to know.

- I'll tell you what happened. - No, Nelson! Let go of me!

Nelson! Enough.

I'll explain what they were brought in for.

Please.

Go ahead.

[Marcos sighs]

STATE GOVERNMENT OF RIO DE JANEIRO

[Liana] Débora!

- Where are the boys? - They're holding them.

Together. I couldn't do anything.

Why didn't you ever tell me that Marcos is my nephew?

He isn't. Because he's not Oscar's, Débora.

- Never was. Never will be. - [Débora] Who's the dad, then?

Is it that monster waiting in there for you?

I offered to sign the release for Marcos, Liana.

Since his own father, who put my brother in the ground,

says that he is only responsible for one of the boys

because the other one isn't really his.

Your husband is a fucking coward!

He's disgusting! You deserve each other.

I will never be able to forgive you for hiding all of this from me.

Tried to get Mateus released as soon as I got here,

but he refuses to leave without the other one.

"Other one"?

I think you mean "Marcos."

I always told you that Marcos was going to be a negative influence on Mateus.

Finally.

Hello, sir. I'm here for my sons, Marcos and Mateus.

What do we need to do to get them out?

Just sign here.

- [Tomás clears throat] - [officer] Mateus's father signed.

Here you are.

That's yours.

[sighs]

How could you even think of doing something so cruel?

My son's in jail.

I'm not concerned with your other son, a loser just like his father.

You're completely disowning the boy that you raised.

Life has disowned me, Liana.

Now you need to take care of that delinquent.

I am not going to sit here and let you denigrate my son.

You're sick.

[melancholic music playing]

You said that you would raise our children as if both of them were yours.

You said you'd love them!

But your vanity won't let you.

And now I realize that you never accepted the family that the universe gave us.

You are petty.

And a filthy coward.

You are weak, Tomás.

And pitiful.

You turned your back on my love, you turned your back on Marcos.

You say you're looking for the truth.

Only, you've never truly known how to love.

You never have, Tomás.

I held on to what I thought we were supposed to be for so long.

Only, our marriage no longer existed.

If it ever did at all.

We lived a lie.

Isn't that what you're calling us?

I'll give you that one.

Because the biggest lie of our lives was the two of us.

You and I... are nothing but deception.

If you've decided that Marcos is not your son...

then I am no longer your wife.

Sweetheart.

- Are you all right? - [Marcos] Yeah.

[Liana] Let's go.

[music swells, fades]

[intense music playing]