At the Family Court, Vera is in a room where it will be the first and perhaps the only audience. Her lawyer is from the Public Defender's Office and appears to be the same age as Wallace.

The door opens and Wallace and Claudio Soares enter. Wallace has at least managed to shave and is wearing a social outfit Isabel gave him. A policeman enters and stands at the door, he has escorted Wallace here.

Wallace shoots Vera a contemptuous gaze, "So, Vera? You who claimed to love me madly, wanted to be with me after everything I've done, couldn't resist sleeping with other guys, huh?"

Vera's lawyer motions for...