At night, Josias is entering Teodoro's office with a worried face. He goes to the phone and dials a number.

On the other side, Melissa's landline rings. Dora and Simeon are in the living room. The patriarch answers.

"Hello?"

"Simeon? It's Josias."

"I thought you weren't going to call, son." Dora listens and is attentive, understanding that it is Josias.

"I need to have a serious talk with Melissa, but maybe she doesn't want to see me." Josias's voice is despondent, hopeless.

"I will call her. But first, Josias, I want you to know that we believe in your nature and your integrity. Melissa loves you despite everything. I will...