Josias enters as if he were Gene Kelly about to sing “Singin’ in the Rain”. Teodoro is still at the reception desk, waiting for him.

“Ah, boy, I don't even have to ask!” Teodoro comes out from behind the counter and hugs Josias tightly, like father and son. Then they let go.

“I need to make arrangements with Uélton to go to church. God is being generous to me, Seu Teodoro, and I need to thank Him.”

“Yes, Everaldo's promise is being fulfilled,” Teodoro remembers Josias when it all started. Josias looks up, out of respect for God.

“Well, the only thing that didn't work was my future brother-in-law,” Josias...