Senator, The (2024)

[bunniefuu]

Look, Renan.

This is the house.

When you said it was far,

I didn't imagine it was this far.

Now explain to me.

No, wait, Renan.

First let's get there,

properly.

Let's unpack and

then I'll explain.

Okay?

Can we do that?

What happened

with Arthur?

Nothing happened

with Arthur.

Now forget about Arthur,

please!

Now, I need

you to trust me.

How am I supposed

to trust you?

Renan. You know that

everything I did...

You know that everything

I did was for your well-being, right?

Right now, we need

to relax, calm down.

We need to clear our heads.

So, let's go, I'll show you

the house, we'll rest. Okay?

Senator Arthur Alencar

was found dead

on a back road

around Braslia tonight.

What did you do?

I didn't do anything, Renan.

I swear! I just talked to him.

And he handed me

to you on a silver platter?

This is very strange.

How am I supposed

to trust you?

It's the truth, Renan.

Calm down.

How am I supposed

to believe that?

I swear, calm down.

You were the last person

to talk to him.

They're going to suspect you!

He was important.

This is going to be a mess.

Renan, look at me.

Look at me.

Breathe.

Let's go back.

Let's go back.

I'll give a statement

and everything

will be fine, right?

Because after all,

I didn't do anything.

f*ck.

No, no, no.

No, no, no.

Why is this happening?

Renan.

I need...

I need you

to believe me.

Okay?

I risked everything for you.

I'd do it all over again

if I had to.

It's going to be okay.

I promise you, okay?

I promise you

it's going to be okay.

THE SENATOR

Renan Garcia Pinheiro,

right?

That's me.

Detective Carlos.

Do you know

why you're here?

I don't.

You must have heard that Senator

Arthur Alencar was k*lled tonight.

I heard it on the radio.

What was your

involvement with him?

I can't say for sure.

I...

Were you related?

No.

But he used to give you money.

I'll be very clear with you.

You have the option

to cooperate with us

and walk out that

door in a few hours.

Or you can

make it difficult and stay here.

Until everything is clarified.

What's it going to be?

I'll cooperate.

Then start by telling me

about your relationship with the senator.

We met at a party a few years ago.

What kind of party?

A private party.

Influential people,

boys, drinks, drugs.

A common party in the capital.

You met each other

at that party, and then?

We went out a few times

and he started supporting me.

Were you lovers?

He was helping me.

In exchange for what?

Fun?

You don't work.

You don't study.

How do you

sustain yourself here in Braslia?

It's a pretty expensive city

to live in.

He paid for the apartment

and all my personal expenses.

How often did you meet?

He visited me sometimes,

when he had time.

I still have

two meetings today, Helena.

I don't know what time

I'll be home.

Take me to the apartment.

No, Helena.

I don't know about your credit card.

Talk with Marcos

about this tomorrow.

Helena.

Helena.

When I get back, we'll talk.

Okay?

Alright, my love.

I love you too.

RENAN: Are you coming

to see me today?

ARTHUR: I'll be there

in ten minutes.

ARTHUR: Put on

that jockstrap I gave you

ARTHUR: And

wait for me!

Arthur, I've been thinking.

I want to study.

I was looking at the courses

at that college nearby here.

So, it'd be good for me.

I need to occupy myself, Arthur.

I've been spending too much

time here alone.

You have less and less

time for me.

If you prefer, I can turn on the gas,

light a match.

What do you think?

Arthur!

I don't know, Renan.

Whatever you prefer.

See.

I have to go.

Helena's on my back, and

I have an early meeting tomorrow.

Sure. It's always like this.

Right, Arthur?

Oh no,

is this starting again?

You don't care

about me, Arthur.

You don't ask how

I am, how my day was.

You arrive here, we go to

bed, you leave, and that's it.

Hey, Renanzinho.

Another time we'll

talk about this, okay?

I had a terrible day.

I just wanted to come here

and relax with you.

Wasn't it good?

It was, right?

So, don't cause

more trouble, okay?

Okay.

Here.

For you to buy

a little something.

A little something.

So, you knew

he was married.

I knew.

What did he say about his wife?

Nothing. He never even

brought that up.

Did he promise you anything?

Like what?

I don't know.

Leaving his wife, marrying

you, living happily ever after.

That's nonsense.

I always

knew my place.

Arthur Alencar

was a conservative politician.

There was never

anything to tarnish

his reputation

as a family man.

Are you really going

to stick to that story

in front of public opinion?

POLITICAL OUTLOOK

WITH ALINE MONTEIRO

Good evening! Today I have

the leader of PFB.

The Brazilian Family Party,

Senator Arthur Alencar.

Welcome, Senator.

Good evening, Aline.

Good evening, to your audience.

Thank you for the invitation.

Senator, I couldn't start any other way.

Your party was opposed to the law

that criminalizes h*m* in Brazil.

You followed your party

and voted against

the approval of this law.

Do you believe this

was the correct decision?

Aline, I did vote against

that law.

But it was what my

constituents expected of me.

I was the youngest senator

elected in Brazil's history.

And I received their

vote of confidence.

But senator, in over forty years

of LGBTQIAP+ activism

no law has been passed

to ensure the rights

of these people.

Achievements came

through justice

like same-sex marriage

the use of chosen names,

adoption.

Don't you think it's time

for politicians

to look more seriously

at these important issues?

Aline, these people

aren't abandoned.

They are citizens

like you and me.

And I believe creating

a new criminal type

now in Brazil, won't

bring any benefit.

We have very important

issues in Congress

that need to be discussed

and everyone should have

equal rights.

But do you believe we've

already achieved

this equality here

in Brazil?

We're moving

towards that, Aline.

We need to talk more

and value family, work.

If the family is well and

structured, life is good.

It seems like it's become a crime

to defend the family today.

And values are distorted

in Brazil.

That's what

we need to talk more about.

Senator, recently

we had the case

of young Daniel,

from Porto Alegre

who was persecuted

and k*lled

simply for walking

with his boyfriend

in a public place.

Don't you believe that

if laws were stricter

we could prevent

cases and tragedies like this?

Well, Aline. k*lling someone

in Brazil is already a crime.

Regardless of whether the person

is g*y or not g*y.

The guilty ones

need to be punished

And I don't see sense

in this discussion.

It's quite upsetting

to watch something like that.

He was elected by a

conservative party

of course he would follow

that line of thinking.

Line of thinking, Teodora? No.

That, to me, can be anything

but thinking.

A creature like that

doesn't think at all.

Victor, why are you

so nervous?

Because he is terrible.

Him and everything he represents.

He keeps talking about

family, good manners, morality,

as if gays

don't have families.

I have a family, damn it.

He represents

a big part of society, you know?

That is the problem.

And Renan? Where is he?

Is he okay?

Why are we here?

I didn't do anything.

He didn't either.

You're here to

answer my questions.

I think it's better

if you calm down.

Okay, I'll answer.

I'm an open book.

You can ask

whatever you want.

Great. So it

will be better for everyone.

Then start by explaining your obsession

with Senator Arthur Alencar.

Obsession?

Teodora.

Could you let me

investigate him?

Our political section is full.

I told you that...

I only have promotion slots

here for celebrities and entertainment.

God save me from writing about

reality show participants.

I didn't spend four years

in college for that.

Don't be prejudiced.

But seriously.

I know I can

handle this.

If you give me

a chance, an opportunity.

And...

I can't give you

too many details now.

But...

I have an informant

who can provide me

with important information, you know?

I see.

Let's do this.

You get me

that hot information.

But really hot.

To suddenly interrupt TV programming.

If I get good information.

Will you give me the promotion?

My dear. If you get it.

I'll give you my chair.

On loan, of course.

I have information that you

were determined

to ruin his life.

No. No.

It's not like that. I...

I just wanted

to expose that jerk.

Why?

It's obvious.

Because he's corrupt,

hypocritical, h*m*.

Do I need more reason

than that?

And can you prove

these accusations?

In a way, yes, but...

It doesn't matter anymore, right?

He's dead anyway.

Are you involved in this?

No, of course not.

Does your hatred for the senator

have any relation to

Renan Garcia Pinheiro?

No. He has

nothing to do with it.

I recently met Renan...

I didn't know about their relationship.

So you assume that...

What happened

between you was casual?

Are you sure

he's really coming?

If he doesn't come,

I'm gonna k*ll him, Victor.

I'm serious! I mean, Renan,

he's such a sweetheart.

But he's kinda lonely,

doesn't interact, you know?

So he doesn't need

just a little push.

He needs to be

run over, you know?

Goodness. Poor guy.

I'm serious!

But... do you think

he'll like me?

You two will get along great.

Relax.

It'll work out.

Oh, look over there.

Hey, Dani?

Sorry for being late.

So glad you came.

I'm so happy.

Thank you!

Victor, this is Renan.

- Hi, I'm Victor.

- Renan, Victor.

He's that friend

I told you about

who's handsome,

smart, well-travelled.

And he's single.

I don't know why, but he is.

I'm single, but

we keep trying, right?

We're out on the prowl,

but so far, nothing. Unfortunately.

Oh, for heaven's sake.

Here's the deal.

You're here.

Let's go inside.

Because otherwise, people will

think I've already left.

And the night

is just starting, okay?

Let's go in, friend.

We had an

instant connection, you know?

I saw a sadness in his eyes

That he was trying

hard to hide.

And did you ask him about

his relationship with the senator?

No. As I already said.

I didn't know anything at that moment.

The birthday girl,

what's her name again?

Daniela.

Did she know?

No, I don't think so.

Daniela was out of town,

she came back recently.

You and Renan, did you

had sex that night?

What kind of question is that?

Why is that relevant?

I'm the one who decides what's

important here. Got it?

That night, he ended up drinking

too much and...

So. Are you okay

to go upstairs?

I'm great.

I've never been better

in my whole life.

You drank too much.

Don't you want me to help you upstairs?

I live there, look.

In that one, with the open window.

Not the closed one, the prettier one.

Oh, really? Alright then.

Goodnight, Renan.

Yeah, I see how great you are.

You're gonna wake up

tomorrow morning

inside the elevator,

right, young man?

Hold on, let me help you.

Come here, let me help you.

Oh, Jesus, hold on.

That's it, hold on, come here.

Come here, that's it.

Are you okay?

Do you want me to get

some water for you?

I'll get some water

for you, hold on.

Renan?

Hydrate yourself so

you're all fresh tomorrow, boy.

Are you always like this?

Like what?

Like this.

Attentive, dedicated.

You defended me from

that guy at the party.

Brought me here.

You're taking care of me.

Maybe...

These are just

a few of my...

Qualities and virtues...

Renan.

Renan, wait.

What?

Don't you want to?

Of course I do, but...

But?

You've been drinking.

I don't want you to do

something you won't remember tomorrow.

Or something that...

You'll regret, right?

You're just something else, baby.

I'll get more water for you.

You and Victor Amorim.

What do you have

to say about him?

He's a cool guy.

Just that?

I barely know him.

I don't have much to say.

Did the senator know that

you were meeting other men?

I wasn't meeting

other men.

Was it an agreement

between you?

No.

It was like that, and that's it.

Do you know Renan,

a guy who lives in this building?

Yes, I do.

He lives in...

Wait. Weren't you the one

here yesterday, bringing him in?

Yes, yes. That's right.

He ended up drinking too much,

so I brought him here.

You know how it goes, right?

But I ended up with his phone

by mistake. Can you believe it?

I see.

I wanted to go up

to give him his phone back.

Man, I've been ordered

not to let anyone up.

Really?

But if you want,

you can leave it with me.

I'll give it to him.

No problem at all.

Alright then.

Thank you very much. Mr...

Paulo.

Paulo.

Good morning to you.

Morning!

I'm going, hold on.

Do you know how many times

I called you?

Where were you?

Are you going to

tell me or not?

Calm down, Arthur.

God.

I haven't even

woken up properly.

I'll take a shower

and then we can talk.

I don't have time for that.

I want to know

where you were

and who's this guy

that brought you here?

How do you

know about that?

It doesn't matter.

Answer now!

It was my friend's birthday.

Dani.

I had a few drinks, and a

friend of hers brought me here.

Had a few drinks and

ended up in this sorry state.

Where's your phone, huh?

Why didn't

you answer me?

Oh, you lost your phone?

You reckless idiot.

The damn phone

full of my calls, damn it.

Who's this guy, huh?

I've already told you.

A friend of Dani's.

I don't know him.

He brought you here

and what else?

Nothing else.

It was just an act of kindness.

And what did you give

in return for this kindness?

You're offending me, Arthur.

Listen.

I hope you're

telling me the truth.

And that nothing happened here, alright?

Because if I find out

that you're lying to me...

You're hurting me, Arthur.

I can hurt you much more.

Now go take your shower,

you smell like sh*t.

Teodora Garcia Barreto.

Your boss

at BSB News, right?

Yes.

She used to send you to

investigate the senator?

Actually, she didn't

believe anything could harm him.

Sometimes I thought

she was... afraid of the senator.

Of what he could

do to the newspaper. I don't know.

Until one day...

Arthur, I won't

drag this on.

I'll be very direct.

It's been a long time

since we last spoke

and things are

changing very fast.

What things, Teodora?

Don't act clueless.

I won't be able

to help you for long.

I'm under a lot of pressure,

you know?

I know what pressure is.

It's what I feel

from the moment I wake up

until I go to sleep.

I want to keep helping you.

But there are several new facts

about you every day.

There will come a time

when I won't be able to

cover them up anymore, unless...

Unless I give you

more money, right Teodora?

You've always been very generous.

You and your late father-in-law.

Doctor Valdemar

was one of those men

you don't find anymore

these days.

It's just that...

As you're saying

the times were different, right?

Now I can't

do anything anymore.

The opposition is after me.

And your deal

was with my father-in-law.

I don't have anything

to help you now.

Arthur, you know that

I was crucial in your election.

It was a favor I owed

to Doctor Valdemar, but I believed in you.

Bullshit, Teodora.

You're money-driven.

You go where you're paid more.

And to top it off, there's a newcomer

trying to make a mark in the newsroom.

To stand out.

He says he's going

to get a bombshell against you.

I don't know if I'll be able

to hold him back.

But that's all I needed.

Right, Teodora?

Trying to blackmail me

with a recent graduate.

Come on, really?

You were better at this.

Blackmail?

What a strong word.

Let's say I'm warning you

in the name of our friendship.

Friendship, Teodora?

I put my head on the line

when I protect you. That has a price.

A price I won't

pay anymore. Forget it, Teodora.

I don't need to tell you

how much I know about you

and your father-in-law, do I?

And let me tell you

that if you pull anything

against me, I'll end

your mediocre career.

It costs me nothing.

A phone call and your newspaper

turns to dust. You know it.

Alright then.

Don't say you weren't warned.

Teodora?

Did something happen?

Yes. You know that

story about ending Arthur Alencar?

Do it.

Do whatever it takes.

You can count on me.

But what happened?

Are there any new facts?

Nothing new.

He's the same old sh*t.

I was thinking though, you know?

We really have to clean up

this country.

Get off the fence.

So great. Well, actually.

I have some expl*sive news

to tell you about this matter.

Yeah. So, I have a

friend. From high school.

Yes.

Who works

as an escort.

For women.

No. For men.

He's a prost*tute.

Hmm.

Go on.

Anyway. And he...

He told me that he served

Arthur before he became a senator.

Kid, what are you telling me?

But I don't have any evidence yet.

I just trust my friend a lot.

I don't think he'd lie to me.

About something of this magnitude.

Okay. And where is this boy?

Why have you never brought him here?

That's valuable

information.

He doesn't want to expose himself.

You know, he's afraid

of what might happen to him.

And I totally understand,

of course, right?

But don't worry.

We're already figuring out a way

to get that evidence, okay?

Hmm, I knew I wasn't wrong

when I approved you in the interview.

You have a different star.

Get that evidence and

your reward will be unimaginable.

Now go.

You can go.

And did you get that evidence?

Who's your friend that claimed

to have encounters with the senator?

I'd rather not say.

I promised him I wouldn't.

Look, Victor,

honestly, the way things are going,

you're already in a lot of trouble.

And if I could give you advice,

I'd say you should cooperate.

Or we can stay here

until the court order arrives.

Assuming everything you're

saying is true.

It is true.

Then why didn't you leave?

It's not that simple.

Aren't you ashamed

of being supported

by a married man

who has a family?

That was just a detail.

His marriage was

just a detail to you?

His marriage had issues.

He had issues.

I was one of the least.

Hi.

You took a while.

I went for a longer run today.

I'll take a shower.

I'm all sweaty.

No.

Wait.

It's perfect.

Arthur.

I ordered Japanese food, okay?

Oh, great!

I love Japanese food.

I never order it at home,

Helena doesn't like it.

I've asked you

not to talk about her here.

Okay, sorry.

I got a little gift

for you.

It's in the living room.

Wow!

I love it. Thank you.

You said you wanted to study, right?

I think it'll help you.

Renan.

I'm sorry

for earlier today, okay?

I've been so stressed,

so much on my mind.

I know I'm tough

on you sometimes.

But it's to prepare you

for this world.

Sometimes my life

becomes a living hell.

So many people

trying to take advantage.

I'm not made of steel.

And when I'm here with

you, it's the best part of my day.

It could always be like this.

Yeah, but it's not that easy.

You know.

It's the life I chose.

As long as I'm

a public figure,

I have to fulfill

certain roles.

That's what society demands.

Have you ever stopped to

think how it would be if...

If?

If I wasn't

married to Helena?

Sure, I have.

But it's part of the package.

It always has been.

Do you really think I would've

gotten here by myself?

Getting to my position?

No.

To get where I am,

I had to make many concessions.

Her father reminded me

of that every single day.

He catapulted you into politics.

But that doesn't make her

the owner of your life.

Oh, Renan.

You're too young to understand,

but trust me.

The same hand

that lifts you up

can also bring you down.

It must be the food.

I'm going to change, okay?

Go ahead.

Good evening, everything

alright? Here's your order.

- Here's your order.

- Thank you.

Let me introduce myself,

I'm Ricardo.

I'm the restaurant owner.

We're opening this week,

and I'm personally making all

the deliveries to showcase our work.

That's great.

I wanted to ensure a great

experience for all my customers.

In fact, I have a

complimentary welcome dessert.

Wow. Thank you.

You're very kind.

If you could give us a positive

review on the app, it would help a lot.

Sure. It's so hard

to have good service these days.

Here's my card.

And I'll also leave you

my personal phone number

in case you want

to place a special order.

I'll expedite it for you.

Thank you. Good night.

Good night, enjoy your dinner.

The food's here.

What was that nonsense?

What?

That guy hitting on you.

Are you crazy?

It seemed like

you were enjoying it.

Look, Arthur,

seriously?

I'm not going to argue with you

about something so stupid.

Where's the card?

What card?

The damn card

with his number.

Give it to me.

Unbelievable.

The delivery guy giving

his personal number to the customer.

Did you hear the conversation?

He just opened the restaurant.

He's trying

to be friendly, build loyalty.

I know well

what he's trying to build loyalty to.

Freitas. Good evening.

Arthur Alencar.

Can we talk?

Man, I ordered some food

from an app today,

but it arrived in terrible condition.

Stop it, Arthur!

What are you doing?

I'm not sure if it came spoiled.

I'm feeling a bit unwell.

Could you send a team there

to take a look?

Yes, I'll give you

the address.

And check if

they have a permit.

Because it seems

like they recently opened.

And if they don't,

just shut that crap down.

Great, Freitas.

Thank you.

Knew I could count on you.

Take care, my friend.

You're sick.

No one's ever

going to make a fool out of me.

Leave, Arthur.

Please.

I'm leaving.

I've lost my appetite.

Based on what you're

telling me, and I'll say it again

assuming all of this is true,

he lived in a fake marriage.

Many people do.

He's not the first one,

nor will he be the last.

I know stories that if

I told you, you'd blush.

Do you know if he

met other guys?

Probably yes.

Fidelity was never

one of his virtues.

Hi. I'm here.

Murilo, right?

How are you?

So, where are we going?

Right here.

I don't have time.

Didn't it bother you? I mean,

he could be

interested in another guy

and you could lose your position?

He would have left me

if he wanted to.

But he didn't.

What do you do?

Where's the rest?

What rest?

This wasn't

what we agreed upon.

My rate is two hundred reais

and here's only fifty.

For this little service

you provided,

it's more than enough.

Now get out

of my car.

I'm not leaving until

you give me the rest.

Get out of my car, damn it!

Idiot.

Son of a b*tch!

I hope you die!

I hope you die,

you b*stard!

At least tell me

if Renan is okay.

Let me talk to him.

He's better off

than you.

If I were you, I wouldn't

worry about him so much.

What do you mean by that?

And after that party?

How did things

end up between you?

I...

I was really

interested in him.

So I asked

him out.

How did you know

I like amusement parks?

That's easy.

Who doesn't?

Is that where

you take all your dates?

Only the...

Most important ones.

That day,

on Dani's birthday.

You set me up,

didn't you?

What, dude?

Dani has always been like that.

Always wanting

to play cupid for everyone.

Well, in my defense,

She just told me

She wanted to introduce me

to a friend she really loves.

Oh, really?

What else did she say

about this friend?

Ah, she said he was a

super smart guy, you know?

The most kind-hearted and

best-charactered person she's ever known.

Oh, yeah?

Wow, all that?

Yes, sir.

His name is...

Renato, I think.

You dork.

But...

Seriously, Renan.

I really enjoyed

getting to know you that day.

Ah, I don't know, it was...

Fast and...

You were so wasted.

But I felt something.

An energy...

So good when we were

talking.

Look, Victor.

You're an amazing guy.

The way you treat me,

no one has ever treated me.

But...

But...

You have someone.

You can tell me!

I can handle it!

It's not even that.

My life has been

so tangled lately, you know?

You know when

you feel like...

You need to close a chapter.

Take a step forward.

I know how it is.

I come from

a small town.

Really small.

I'm here more for

my family.

Well, my aunt...

At least that's what's left

of my family.

What happened

to your family?

Oh, sorry, Renan.

I don't want to be intrusive, really.

But you know how it is, right? I...

I make a living

asking questions.

It's okay.

My parents died in an

accident when I was young.

Damn!

I survived, but...

They didn't.

I...

I'm so sorry!

I don't even know

what to say.

It's okay.

I was very young.

I don't remember much

about the accident.

As soon as I left the hospital, my

aunt took over my upbringing.

And she still

takes care of me to this day.

She's like

a mother to you, right?

I owe her

a huge debt of gratitude.

But sometimes...

You need

to balance that scale,

don't you think?

Think more about yourself?

Yeah.

I feel that sometimes.

Sometimes we get so...

Absorbed in that...

In that idea, that desire...

To help others, that...

We forget about ourselves, right?

That...

That's not healthy.

Not for you or for her.

For me, definitely, it's not.

It's something I can help with.

Actually, no.

I think this is a monster

I need to face alone.

You know you can

count on me, right?

Just for the record...

I haven't had

any alcohol today.

At that moment, I...

I was already

very involved.

But I also had

a mission in progress.

Boss, are you busy?

Come in, Victor.

So, you know that friend of mine

I mentioned who

was meeting the senator?

It seems he managed

to set up another meeting.

They're going to meet...

To...

It seems so.

But I'm worried for him.

I know he's only doing this for me.

But this is excellent.

It could make

a lot of money.

Money?

Yes, scandal,

lots of views.

Your promotion!

Money!

I understand.

Teodora, can I

ask you something?

Sure.

Do you, by any chance, have a

personal motivation in this case?

Personal?

None.

Collective.

My motivation

is always for the common good.

So, you're assuming

you set up a situation

to catch the senator.

It wasn't hard at all.

He was so predictable.

I just didn't expect

things would get so...

Complicated from there on.

What the hell is this?

Who are you?

This is Leandro.

He's hot, isn't he?

Do you like him?

Are you crazy? I don't

like this and you damn well know it.

Renan.

I brought him here so we

can have a little fun.

You're being too uptight.

Please, leave.

Look,

look, Leandro.

I told you

he was hot,

But as much as he's hot,

he's annoying.

Always complaining,

complaining.

Like my wife, damn it.

Looks like Helena,

damn it.

I'm a screwed-up guy.

I got two Helenas.

You're a loser, Arthur.

You don't respect anyone.

Not even yourself.

There you go...

Blah, blah, blah.

Man, I pay for

everything for this kid.

I give everything.

He lives here... I don't pay?

I don't pay?

Man, I even support

his family.

But he's never

satisfied, right?

Never.

- Buddy!

- What's up?

You're awesome!

You're awesome, man!

But then, tell me!

How did it go?

He picked me up

in his car

and took me

to an apartment.

Of course.

He would never go

to a motel with a guy.

- Yeah.

- He's a family man!

So we got there

I made a drink for him

I added a little something

to help him relax

because I have

my tricks.

But you're really not good,

right, buddy?

- So?

- Everything was going fine.

I started

dancing for him.

We were

really getting into it.

And out of nowhere,

the kid arrives.

What kid?

Ah, the boy

he maintains, right?

Exactly, that one.

Hold on.

So he took you

to the apartment

that he pays for

for the boy, right?

Yeah. We were there chillin'.

I didn't know

the kid was going to be there.

But he showed up,

started yelling at him,

told us to leave.

So I grabbed my stuff and left.

Otherwise, I'd be

in trouble, right?

Did you manage to record it?

For God's sake.

I recorded, buddy.

I just don't know if it turned out

the way you wanted,

but I'll show you.

Play it now.

I'm dying

to see this, man.

Oh.

Damn.

Buddy.

No one would believe.

Senator Arthur Alencar.

I don't know how

you can do it, man.

It's my way.

Now's the time

the kid arrives.

Now's the time

when things will heat up, huh?

It was chaotic,

so chaotic.

Renan...

Hold on.

This voice...

Rewind that part here.

Renan, did he say Renan?

Yes, yes.

That's the kid's name, Renan.

No. No, no.

This can't be, man.

What's wrong?

Do you know him?

Where is

this apartment?

There, in Asa Sul.

No, it can't be.

Do you remember how to get there?

Can you show me?

Sure, I can take you there.

Do you want to go?

Okay. Thanks.

Here, buddy.

This building.

Sixth floor.

What's wrong?

What's going on?

Why are you like this?

Nothing...

Could you send me that video, please?

Sure. I'll send it.

But you were so excited.

I just mentioned the kid's name,

and you reacted like that.

Changed completely.

No, man. Relax.

It was nothing.

It's okay.

Are you going home now?

What do you want to do?

No. I'll go back there.

I have some contacts later on.

Can you drop me there?

Sure. No problem.

I couldn't...

I couldn't leave Renan

in the hands of that despicable man.

Renan...

Renan is so sweet, so...

so sensitive.

He was manipulated

by that damned man.

Senator! Senator!

I have questions for you.

Leave it

with my assistant.

Ah, so she'll be able

to inform me about Renan, right?

Who are you?

Victor Amorim.

BSB News Portal.

Never heard of it.

I doubt it.

What do you want?

I want to know

how you have the courage

to do whatever

you want with people's lives?

What are you

talking about?

You don't respect your wife,

you don't respect anyone.

It won't look good for

your family man image,

the fact that you have

a lover, right?

Listen, you little

piece of sh*t.

I don't know who you are,

I don't know

what you're talking about.

And I don't know where

you crawled out from.

But I'll give you some advice.

It's better if

you don't mess with me.

You need to calm down.

My dear, you're taking out

your anger on the wrong person.

I have nothing to do with this.

Victor is an idealist,

but he's a sweetheart.

I tried to make a deal

with you that day, remember?

But you were inflexible.

It was very unpleasant.

Oh, okay.

Fine, a kiss.

Alright,

we'll talk later.

Fine.

Later.

So, did you get

that expl*sive information?

What happened?

What's wrong?

Any problem?

No, no, nothing.

Teodora.

Have you ever liked someone

so much that it hurts?

I don't think so.

I'm very materialistic,

I confess.

My mind is so rational

that it doesn't get

involved in these love things.

I'm trying

to be rational right now.

But if you're

liking someone...

Let it happen.

Life is too short,

you know, Victor?

It passes by faster

than we think.

If love is the thing that moves you,

invest in that.

Victor always wanted

to help me.

But he ended up

causing me a lot of problems.

Who have you

been talking to?

Oh, Arthur.

This conversation again?

Yes, again.

A journalist approached me

today asking

how it would be if they knew

I support a lover.

So, I ask you.

How does he know that?

Journalist?

Yes.

Victor Amorim.

Who the hell

is this Victor Amorim?

I don't know, I don't know

any journalist.

Must have been

some dude, right?

Someone you sucked up to and

ended up talking too much.

You know what, Arthur?

I do know him.

I know him very well.

And he's much better

than you.

He doesn't need to hide behind

a persona to do what he wants,

to be with

who he likes.

He doesn't have a fake marriage.

And doesn't need to lie

for status and money.

Hit me.

Hit me more.

That won't erase the words

I'm saying, Arthur.

And you know it's true.

I dedicated myself

to you all this time.

I stopped studying,

stopped working.

I've been stuck in this

apartment like a dog.

But I'm tired, Arthur.

I've reached my limit.

Are you so turned around

because of that jerk?

You'll regret

talking to me like this.

- No, I won't.

- Oh, yes, you will.

No, you know why?

Because I should've said this

a long time ago.

But I was numb, Arthur.

Now I'm not anymore.

I give you everything.

Everything.

What more do you want?

Love, Arthur.

I lack love.

Oh, my God.

Your dirty money can't buy that.

You probably don't even

know what that is, right?

Obviously.

Love.

I don't know why you all

romanticize this so much.

You?

Yes!

You.

What do you mean, Arthur?

In what way

are you different from me?

Do you think that ring

on your finger

makes you somehow different?

It doesn't.

It's pointless.

You can deceive

whoever you want.

Except yourself.

That's why

you're so unhappy.

Is that how it's

going to be?

Yes.

That's how it can be, Arthur.

Your little toy broke.

It's ruined.

I know you'll buy another one

to replace me, right?

That's what you do

with people.

You keep them with money.

Now that I've realized this,

I woke up

and I know I deserve more.

Give me my phone.

Listen...

I'm leaving now.

I need to think

about what I'll do with you.

And you'll stay here quietly,

without making noise,

because you know

you have a lot to lose, don't you?

How's your aunt?

Have you been talking to her?

Hmm?

Family is such a precious thing, right?

It would be horrible if something

happened to her, wouldn't it?

Renan,

I know you're there.

Open the door, please,

let's talk.

You know everything, Victor.

Go away.

I don't want to cause you

any problems.

Do you really think that's all

you deserve from life, Renan?

I sold myself, Victor.

I got carried away

by the luxurious life,

by the gifts.

It wasn't what I planned,

but it was my choice.

It's done.

We all make

bad choices sometimes in life.

But that doesn't mean we

have to live in error forever, you know?

He locked me in here.

Took my phone.

What?

Did you think he would accept

being confronted without reacting?

My God, Renan.

I'm sorry, I...

I didn't think that confronting him

like that would make him...

It doesn't matter.

I also spoke

some truths to his face.

Now I'm going

to face the consequences.

No, none of that.

I'll handle this.

Victor, no.

Victor!

In my own way, I knew how

to control the senator.

I knew that confronting

him wouldn't help at all.

But this time,

everything was so confusing.

I ended up

losing control.

What do you think

the senator would do to you?

Probably nothing.

He was very angry.

He would probably punish me

and come back with a gift

and an apology at night.

But now...

he's dead.

I didn't expect

Victor to be capable of that.

Teodora.

I need to meet with Arthur today.

It's urgent.

Hey, calm down.

What's

going on?

That b*stard.

He locked Renan at home.

I don't know what he might

do to Renan when he returns.

Renan?

Locked up?

If you want me to help you,

you need to

tell me what's happening.

Renan, it's the guy

I've been seeing.

We're getting along great,

I'm really into him, but...

But I found out that he's

the guy Arthur is supporting.

My God.

So I got so...

So angry.

That I went there.

I went there to tell

Arthur the truth,

because he deserved to hear it. Okay?

And then he got angry at Renan.

And now he's locked

him up at home.

I don't know what

he might do when he returns.

Calm down.

I think I can arrange that meeting.

I don't have Arthur's contact,

but I know someone who does.

Just give me five minutes, please.

Okay.

Please, Teodora.

Hi, it's me.

The opportunity has arisen.

It has to be today.

Teodora, I hope this matter

is truly very important.

What are you

doing here, huh?

Where's Teodora?

There's no Teodora,

damn it!

I'm the one who needs

to talk to you.

I have nothing

to talk to you about.

Especially not

in a place like this.

I know about you

and Renan.

I know about your meetings

with rent boys.

I have a video

from last night!

Did you know?

I'm not going to harm you, no.

Because I'm not like you.

Destroying people's lives.

Right, Arthur Alencar?

Do you want money?

How much do you want?

Just say it.

I don't want

your filthy money.

Alright, I get it.

You want Renan, right?

Look, it's very unlikely,

because that kid

costs me a lot of money.

He's not cheap to maintain.

How despicable

you are.

To be honest,

I even thought about

returning him to the hole

where he came from.

But in bed, he's

really good, you know?

It was a good cost-benefit.

I have a group here

with several journalists

who would love

to receive this video.

And in an hour, your

career will be ruined.

But you can prevent that.

Okay, you want Renan?

Go ahead.

Conquer him.

I find it very unlikely.

But you can try.

I have nothing

to do with this anymore.

I want the key

and his phone.

I know you

locked him in the house.

Wow, did I lock it?

What was I thinking?

No, no, sorry.

I can send it then?

Can I send it?

Look,

I have to admit something to you.

For a good-for-nothing worm,

you're surprisingly brave,

you know?

I'll trust you.

You can take it.

Now I don't want that

ungrateful one anymore.

Enjoy it.

But know that

I won't accept returns.

Hey, if these images leak,

I won't be happy.

And when I'm not happy,

I can do terrible things.

Idiot.

Renan.

I did it, thank God.

How did you do that?

Look, I'll explain everything later.

But now, grab some things,

and let's go, fast.

Go where?

I have a friend's house.

It's in the mountains.

It's very isolated, very remote.

I think you can stay there

until Arthur calms down.

- Victor.

- For God's sake.

Take these things and let's go.

Run.

Just tell me, Victor.

What did you do?

Renan, I'll explain later,

for God's sake.

Now get your things

and let's go.

Don't I deserve to know?

Of course you deserve it,

but there is a lot to explain.

- Trust me.

- Just tell me.

Renan. Please.

Trust in me,

believe me.

Let's go,

I'll explain on the way.

Go!

Fast.

What did you do, man?

I didn't do anything, Renan.

Go. Go.

Yes, I confronted him.

He couldn't, he didn't

have the right

to do what he was

doing to Renan.

And then you k*lled him!

No, no, I didn't k*ll anyone.

I couldn't even hurt a fly.

He was k*lled

right at the place

you described

being with him.

Yes, but I didn't do it.

He had several enemies,

everyone knows that.

You k*lled him,

came back to get Renan,

and planned to run

away from here.

No, no, that's not true,

I swear.

I just wanted...

I just wanted to talk to Arthur,

I swear!

I swear.

Good evening, Aline,

good evening, everyone.

The body of a man was found

with several g*nsh*t wounds,

here in this street,

in a rural area

near Braslia.

Just over 10 kilometers

from the city center.

The police confirmed it is

Senator Arthur Alencar from PFB.

We don't have information

about the perpetrator

or the motive yet.

I'll continue to follow

the police work

and soon I'll have

more information.

Back to you in the studio, Aline.

Very well,

mission accomplished.

The news has already...

already spread.

Burn this.

Here's what we agreed upon.

Now disappear.

Commissioner Freitas?

Teodora, darling.

I heard about what happened

to Arthur Alencar.

How terrible, huh?

Yes.

But I think I can

contribute some information.

Yes.

Mhmm.

An employee of mine,

he was obsessed with him.

He used to say he was going to

finish Arthur off.

Uh-huh.

I think they both liked...

the same person.

Yeah.

So, it's delicate, isn't it?

Delicate, but...

Can we have coffee sometime?

Perfect.

Perfect.

That's great.

Goodbye, dear.

Take care.

Well, after clarifying

the initial points,

I can proceed

with the reading of the will?

Yes, please.

Let's do it.

I, Arthur Oliveira Brito Alencar,

Brazilian, married,

Senator of the Republic,

declare that:

Free from any

inducement or coercion,

I resolve to draft this

particular testament,

in which I state

my last will,

in the following form

and manner.

First, not being able to dispose

of all my estate,

as I have no legal heirs

at the time of my death,

I leave to Renan Garcia Pinheiro,

Brazilian, single, student,

the following assets.

The mentioned apartment

where he resides,

valued at approximately one million

and four hundred thousand reais,

a house

in Praia do Forte, Bahia,

valued at approximately one million

and three hundred thousand reais,

the copy of the deed

is attached.

Wait.

All this for me?

Did he leave

all this for me?

Yes, that's what

I'm trying to tell you.

Can I continue?

Yes, of course, sorry.

Resuming.

Financial investments, valued at

approximately eight million reais.

Secondly, I bequeath to

Helena Maria Rocha Alencar,

Brazilian, married, visual artist,

all the remainder that

comprises the disposable part

upon my death.

I declare there's no prior will

in any of its legal forms.

Having nothing more to record,

I conclude

this present testament.

My God.

Now I need you to sign here

and a witness' signature.

Please.

My aunt.

She will be my witness.

It's like I

always said,

The senator was a

very generous man.

THE SENATOR

This is a work of fiction.

Any similarity to real names, people, facts

or situations are purely coincidental.