Ernesto stops at the entrance to the Crystal Blue restaurant and finds Josias and Octavio behaving like two children discovering a new toy. He shakes his head in the negative and continues on his way.

"Excuse me," he speaks to the receptionist, "Josias Rocha is expecting me."

Since the receptionist knows that Josias's table is for three, Ernesto can only be the third. So he lets him pass and leads him to the table.

Josias and Octavio greet Ernesto. The waiter serves three glasses of wine while the food still arrives. Ernesto chooses the most expensive option on the menu.

"Mr. Paes," Octavio begins, "it is an honor to be...