The next day, at Evandro's cafeteria, he's frying chicken patties while Jimmy Cliff's song "Hot Shot" makes the customers in attendance shake their heads as they wait for the snack.

Among them is Moacyr, the most regular customer.

Next to him, Vernon and João Paulo enter.

"Is this, son, where you want to eat a pastry?"

"Everyone talks about this place, Dad." John Paul answers. He's a kid, but he's smart.

When Evandro turns off the stove and turns to the customers, his smile momentarily fades when he sees Vernon. But he manages to disguise it and announces: "The pastries are ready, I'll take care of everyone!"

Vernon and João...