Burning Betrayal (2023)

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BURNING BETRAYAL

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

BABI AND CAIO ARE GETTING MARRIED

CALLING

HEY, I MISS YOU

My love.

Caio, you startled me!

-You trying to give me a heart attack?

-No, I'd never hurt you. Hmm.

-Aren't you supposed to be in Rio?

-I was.

I'm only here for a one-day turnaround.

I have to testify in court

for a client's case.

-What for?

-Mmm.

Why, are you being sued by them?

No,

it's a Prosecutor's Office investigation.

Money laundering.

-What does that have to do with you?

-Nothing.

It's normal to call

the business partners in

to testify in this type of case.

-It's standard protocol.

-Huh.

Thiago has the accounting records

and balance sheets, it's cool.

And that guy,

Thiago, your partner,

is the most organized person I know.

Really?

Okay, fine.

He's the second most

organized person that I know.

After you, obviously, my love.

That's better.

Mmm. Hold on. Close your eyes.

I got you a surprise.

-Trust me.

-Caio

Open up.

Wow, they're beautiful, babe! Really.

-All right.

-Put 'em on for me.

Let's see.

Okay?

-How do I look?

-Amazing.

Amazing.

I'm gonna come.

-Yeah.

-I'm gonna come.

Oh, babe.

Oh, that was good.

You all right?

You didn't think so? Huh?

-Of course, it's not that.

-What's going on?

I was just thinking about the bike.

The motorcycle?

Yeah, someone offered to buy it,

didn't I tell you?

Finally. Yeah, babe. That's good news.

You've got a lot to do for the wedding

and that bike takes up a lot of your time.

How was your week?

Is it too much to do all of the planning?

Well, I still have

some of the decorations to figure out.

But it'll all work out.

I'm loving the life

we're building together.

Same here.

I love you.

-Hungry?

-Totally.

-I'll make us some spaghetti.

-Someone's excited.

Makin' spaghetti.

With a nice bottle of wine.

Huh?

Girl, it's not like that.

It wasn't one of those confusing dreams.

When you open the bathroom door

to find you're at the office

in your grandma's house.

-This dream was real, very real.

-Okay, listen.

"If you have a dream about cheating,

it doesn't mean

you want to cheat on your partner."

See?

"It's more likely

that you're betraying yourself

by making certain choices that you know

deep down are going to be wrong for you."

Oh, I don't know, girl.

Let's think about this.

You wanna get married?

It's a huge step for you.

I love Caio. Why wouldn't I want that?

You haven't slept

with many guys other than Caio.

Maybe you have repressed desires.

I'd die of boredom if I had

to sleep with the same guy for eternity.

You and I are different,

I don't know how you can

trust guys from dating apps.

Girl, how's that more dangerous and risky

than sharing your whole life with someone?

-Mm.

-Thank you.

-Another refill, please.

-Hold on.

I wanna download something for you.

It's a really cool app.

Oh, thanks.

This way I'll always know where you are,

and if you're safe.

All right.

But if you get to know where I go,

then I wanna know where you go.

Because if one day this app shows me

that you're at a swinger's club,

-I'll know your dreams came true.

-Shh!

Uh, I'll need to let this out,

that's the only way to fix it.

Uh, no. You won't need to.

By the day of the wedding, it'll fit me!

Excuse me.

-Coffee?

-Heck yeah.

-Thanks.

-You need anything?

Mm-mm.

No, I'm reviewing the transactions

that Caio made

with that construction company.

I wanna go to the hearing.

You'd be wasting your time.

It's just a preliminary hearing.

I took care of everything already.

I know,

but I'm his business partner, after all.

-It's my responsibility to go.

-Don't say I didn't warn you.

-It's gonna be really boring.

-That's okay.

Oh, look, Thiago.

Uh, it looks like the twin to mine.

It bums me out a little

that I'm selling it.

-Then don't sell it.

-Yeah.

This bike is from my old life.

It won't fit in anymore.

When I have kids down the road.

We're late, Babi. We should go.

Yep.

ROAD HARPIES MOTORCYLE CLUB

-Where's Caio?

-Guess he's late.

Hi, I'm here.

-I got stuck in traffic, sorry.

-Okay.

Good morning.

I am Judge Marco Ladeia,

I will be presiding here today.

Thank you for joining us.

Let's now start this preliminary hearing.

Mr. Caio Siqueira, please take the stand.

Will you please describe in detail,

uh, the relationship

of your import company

with the construction company

called Melagold,

who is being accused

of irregular financial operations,

conspiracy to commit fraud,

and money laundering

for a known drug cartel?

Well, um, I started working

with the company in 2009

and since then

we've always worked with transparency.

My accountant brought

all of our accounting records

for Your Honor to review.

And for those reasons,

as Caio's accountant, I guarantee

my client had no connection to,

nor was involved in these alleged charges.

That will be all for today.

This hearing is now adjourned

and everyone is dismissed.

I told you.

Come on, let's go.

Well, babe,

I gotta run off now to the airport

'cause I still have

a meeting in Rio, okay?

-Now?

-Yeah.

-I love you. Take care of her.

-Sure thing.

New car?

It's a bit over the top.

-By the way.

-Hm?

-You wanna come to my bachelorette party?

-Isn't that just a women only thing?

-You're my best friend.

-Ah.

-You have privileges.

-I see.

Well, you might have more fun

with just your girlfriends.

-You wanna go somewhere for lunch?

-I can't.

I have to say goodbye to my friend.

-Hi. I am.

-Hello. You're Camille?

-Take care of her.

-Sure thing.

Yeah! Take it off!

Hello! Take it off! Take it off! Yeah!

BRIDE

Did you see that?

Gorgeous! My God, you are hot!

Amazing!

Damn, do you see his abs?

Ah!

Surprise!

Your bachelorette party gift is here!

-Girl, you've gone insane.

-It's paid. Go take him to a room.

-I can't do that, no way!

-Loosen up. Caio will never suspect.

Why not enjoy it?

I won't do it. You paid for it.

-You'll have more fun.

-You're serious?

-Just go before I regret it.

-I'll do it for you!

-Go!

-I'll be quick, promise. Come on.

Come with me, you gorgeous, sexy man!

-Come on!

-You go girl!

Oh, my God!

It's from you?

All right, let's see, huh.

Show us.

Ooh!

You got me a cl*t-sucker.

After a couple of years of marriage,

I bet you'll use it more than Caio.

Well, thanks.

-I got everyone's gift, right?

-You have one more. Hold on.

-Ooh, who's is it?

-Who is it?

"For Babi,

a little surprise from a secret admirer."

-Open it! Open it!

-Open it! Open it!

Oh, my goodness.

So mysterious.

Babi?

-Look.

-It's Caio!

-It's Caio with someone else.

-Babi?

He's with another girl.

I don't believe it.

Babi?

Open the door, babe.

Come on out.

-No.

-Everyone's gone home.

I'm never coming out of here.

Please, come on, Babi!

-Paty--

-I'm so glad you're here.

I've tried everything

but she won't come out!

I can hear you!

Oh, my God.

Hey Babi. Look, it's Thiago.

Open the door, please.

Why bother, huh?

To look everyone in the eye

and tell them the wedding's off?

That the man I love

is a liar and a cheater?

-I'd rather die than come out.

-Come on, Babi.

There's a ton of us who love you

and want to see you happy.

Why did he do that to me, Thiago?

Honestly, I don't know, Babi.

But I'm so, so sorry, really.

I swear I'll do anything you say.

Ask whatever you want. I'll do it.

There's somewhere I wanna go.

Babi, this is a really bad idea.

Why cause yourself even more pain?

Stop being a wimp, Thiago.

It's a damn good idea.

If this is what Babi wants,

we're doing it.

I really need to know who this woman is.

I need to know about her.

What her name is?

How long they've been dating?

-How long has he been cheating?

-All right.

Let's go.

-Good evening, Jnior.

-Good evening. What can I help you with?

You remember Babi, right?

She's Caio's fianc.

So, we need to go to his office to, uh--

Actually, she needs to go there and, uh,

go get something for him

that she left there.

If you could let us up,

that would be really great.

Unfortunately, there's no way I can

let you in without Caio's permission.

-I understand completely, that's what--

-Here's the thing.

Their wedding is right around the corner

and he's traveling.

She wants to leave him a surprise present.

You don't want to ruin

a nice thing like that, huh?

The world needs more romance.

Don't you think?

Why not?

Told you.

-This has to be quick.

-It'll be fast. It'll be really quick.

-I'm supposed to cover the desk.

-f*ck no.

Hey, so, hum, come this way with me.

I want to tell you something in private.

-Come one!

-Babi. Babi, wait.

I wanna find out

everything about this woman!

-This is crazy.

-His laptop, it's gotta have something.

Even if you find something,

you're only gonna get hurt.

I don't care!

All right. Password.

I can't stay much.

Come here, let me show you something.

-What is it? Show me.

-A sweet little treat!

-Oh yeah! This is how I like it.

-Oh!

-You wanna see this big boy? Huh?

-Oh, yeah. I wanna see.

My birthday? No way.

Idiot. You're an idiot!

We should leave.

f*cking hell!

-I'm busted if anyone hears them.

-I only wanna hear you.

Oh, just keep your eyes here.

I doubt he would leave

anything here. We should go.

"To Nicole,

happy two-year anniversary, my love.

Cheers to many more. I love you. Caio."

He's been with her for two years.

I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.

I think we should just leave.

Son of a b*tch!

-I'm close!

-b*stard!

Screw this! He's gonna pay for this sh*t.

Screw him and f*ck all these contracts.

-I should go check.

-Oh yeah! Oh!

It's his bottle of Scotch!

Do you know how much this thing costs?

f*ck it!

And this one.

Always talking about his whiskey.

-Another one. Nice bottle. f*cking d*ck!

-Babi

b*stard. The glasses I bought him

when he opened his office.

I'm gonna get fire, I'm serious.

You can text me.

Stay. Don't tell me that's all you've got.

Not even close.

-Clown! Stupid idiot!

-Babi. Babi.

-Wait, Babi!

-Stop, Thiago!

-Give me your coat. Give me your coat.

-What for?

-Give it to me.

-Let's see it.

You wanna see my big sucker?

Uh-huh.

You can't take his laptop.

We could go to jail, and we'll be f*cked!

Everything's already f*cked. Let's go.

Come on, Thiago!

-Hey, I really gotta leave.

-No, just wait.

-I need to go. No.

-Wait a sec. Stay. I won't let you leave.

Babi

The noise came

from somewhere else.

Oh.There they are.

-Did everything work?

-It did.

My dear fianc will adore

the gift I left for him.

I'll fill you in later.

Just text me, 'kay?

You guys, don't judge me, okay?

Just don't.

Oh my God, that was the craziest stunt

I think I've ever done.

Babi, you sure you don't want

either of us to stay with you tonight?

Yeah, I just wanna be alone, okay?

All right girl. Take care, yeah?

-Thanks.

-You should get some rest, okay?

Alexa,

why did he cheat on me?

I'm not able

to find an answer to your question.

sh*t.

I'm trying to pretend that I'm okay,

but I'm not, I'm not all right.

But I will be.I will be okay.

Babi?

Babi?

Babi! Come on!

-Open this or I'll break it down!

-Calm down.

Here, I'm here.

-What's this?

-You need to snap out of this.

I'm not ready to snap out of it just yet.

But you are.

Now wash your face and come out.

Hey.

How's it going?

Ah, man.

No idea.

I don't know what I want, what I like.

It's like an identity crisis.

Suggestion.

What would you never do to your hair

if you were still with Caio?

Hmm?

Gorgeous!

I want to cut all our ties with Caio.

I don't want his business here.

Wow.

-First, good morning.

-Good morning.

-Welcome back.

-Thank you.

Today, we're cancelling his contract.

If I were you, I would watch out for him.

A liar like him will do whatever he has to

and might screw you.

I understand

how you're feeling, Babi.

You're totally right.

But as your friend, I have to warn you.

You can't let your emotions take control.

His business represents

almost a third of our income.

We can't cut him out this quickly.

-You don't wanna be too hasty.

-Yeah, but Thiago,

I don't want him here, I don't--

-Wait.

-Take the call. I'll be in my office.

Okay.

-Hello?

-Brbara?

This is Joo,

Judge Marco Ladeia's assistant.

I left you a few messages,

but wasn't able to reach you.

Your folder is still here.

Um, all right, good,

I'll come pick it up. Thanks.

Hey there.

I'm here to grab my folder.

You're Brbara, right?

Yes, sir.

Please.

This way.

-Thanks.

-Of course.

-You're the one who forgot the folder.

-Mm-hmm.

Marco. Nice to meet you.

Brbara. But you can call me Babi.

Babi.

Uh, excuse me.

Here's your folder.

-Thanks.

-You're welcome.

Mm, I'm gonna go.

Thanks again.

Thank you.

What's so funny?

"The Road Harpies Motorcycle Club.

Interesting.

Babi.

Caio? What are you doing here?

-I need to talk to you.

-Are you following me?

-You're avoiding me.

-Yeah, we have nothing

to say to each other even again.

I'm just asking

for a chance to explain myself.

-Please.

-Explain what, Caio?

What?

I love you.

I'm not with her, okay?

You and I have been together five years.

Can we go somewhere and talk?

-Let's figure this out.

-And in those five years,

two years you were with her.

You're a b*stard.

There's nothing you could say.

-Wait, just--

-Don't touch me!

Is this guy bothering you?

We're just discussing a private matter.

I want you to leave.

I'll go.

But I won't give up on us.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

I'm okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Another one, please.

-Feeling better?

-Sure.

No, I'm pissed.

Who's that guy to you?

Ex-fianc.

Current stalker.

Always an as*h*le.

There should be a way to create some kind

of magnetic field around our exes.

Like when an ex appears, then, pow!

They're shocked and sent flying backwards.

Are you married?

Uh, no. I'm

just like the kind of person who needs

this magnetic field, like you said.

Uh, do you know that woman?

Be right back. Just a minute.

Yeah, do what you got to do.

Mm. The check, please.

-Hey, Paty.

-Hey, girl.

Sorry I took so long. I'm on a date,

the guy was in the middle of a sentence,

you know I'm polite.

I didn't want to interrupt.

No, go back to your date, silly.

We can always talk later.

No, no. We can talk now. This guy is dull.

He talks too much

and I just wanna get laid!

He already told me

the name of his ex's turtle!

It's not a big deal.

I just wanted to tell you something.

Remember that really hot judge

from the hearing?

Yeah. You hooked up?

Well, no.

I thought something might happen,

because we went for a drink

by the courthouse,

but then this woman showed up

and she kept staring,

then he got all tense and weird.

So I just left.

Yeah, that's weird.

I know, so I tried to do a search

and found nothing on the guy.

Nothing. Not one photo,

there's no social media, nothing.

He's a ghost.

Hey, girl, sorry, say that again,

I didn't hear you.

Forget it.

I'm almost home. I'll call you later.

-Yep. Later.

-Bye.

Thiago, where are you?

Uh, someone broke into my place

and tore it apart.

Can you come over?

Doesn't look like anything's missing here.

Nothing was taken from here either.

-Thanks for coming, for real.

-Of course, Babi.

-I was worried.

-I'm all right.

Well, apparently it wasn't a robbery.

It's more like a

-Yeah.

-a really big mess.

-You know who I think did it?

-Hm?

It was Caio.

Why would he do this?

No idea, Thiago.

I saw him earlier at the courthouse.

We just argued,

and Marco came to my rescue.

-Marco?

-The judge from the hearing, remember?

I left my folder there

so I went back to grab it.

Okay, but what were you doing

before Caio got there?

Hey, can't I know about it?

You guys dating?

No.

-No, I mean it.

-Hm.

Seriously, we're not together.

There was a spark, we had a drink.

That's it, not a big deal.

I don't know, Babi.

Be careful.

I think it's really strange

that this judge is hanging around.

Seriously, you're vulnerable.

I want you to be happy.

I want you to go back to the Babi

who's a ray of sunshine and vibrant,

like you used to be.

I want that too.

But I think I lost that version of me

during those five years with Caio.

I don't really know who I am anyone.

I know who you are.

You're an amazing woman

who's just going through a rough patch.

And know that I'm always here for you.

I know you are.

But not just as a friend.

I can be more than that, Babi.

I'm also

Um It's-- I mean, um

We really shouldn't.

-I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry too. I'm not doing well.

WellSo

do you need any more help with this mess?

No.It'll be a good distraction

for me to clean this up tonight.

-See you tomorrow?

-Count on it.

-Good night.

-Good night.

Get some rest.

-I will.

-See ya.

Hey, Camille, how's it going?

Uh, it's Babi. Do you remember me?

Actually, something has come up,

and I really need to get my bike back.

Are you the new girl?

That's right. Babi.

-Alexandre.

-Nice to see you.

The guys were excited

to see what you're about.

It's been a while

since we had a girl in the club.

I'm sure it can't be easy

being around all these men.

-What's the hold-up then?

-Still waiting on one guy.

Finally.

All right, let's hit it!

You're lucky I haven't ridden in awhile.

Or I'd already be at the pool in my bikini

waiting for you guys.

Oh, yeah?

I saw this bike over at the courthouse.

I had no idea it was yours.

If I'd seen your ride, I wouldn't

have figured it belonged to you.

Want a hand?

Thanks.

Well, this is a nice surprise.

What do you like to drink?

Try taking a guess.

What do you think I like to drink?

Ah

I bet you'd drink something like maybe

champagne.

-The expensive kind.

-Not a bad guess.

Open a bottle of champagne please!

Give me your best.

It's my treat, all right?

Consider it a welcome present

for joining our little club.

If I had known I'd get treated this well,

I would've joined sooner.

Yeah, you get special treatment.

I wouldn't get a glass of tap water

for these hooligans.

-Thanks.

-You got it.

-Oh, look who decided to join us.

-Hi.

I reserved the best spot on the beach

to watch the sunset together.

Wanna come along?

Why not?

This is really good, thanks.

Great spot that you got for us out here.

I love this view.

-I've never brought anyone here.

-Really?

I just got used

to always doing things alone.

Actually, I prefer it.

Except,

with you, it's different.

Will you think I'm crazy

if I tell you something?

What is it?

I think you were in one of my dreams

before we met each other.

-You serious?

-Yeah, I swear.

What was the dream about?

I don't know if I have the guts

to tell you that.

Try.

Okay.

We were just, um, riding our motorcycles,

going superfast, and it was raining

Mm-hmm.

Then you hurt your arm

because you fell off your bike.

And then we went into a dark warehouse.

-And?

-And

Take a guess.

Is that a good guess?

Uh-huh.

You wanna answer that?

I'm sorry.

Hello?

What? No.

Meaning?

Unbelievable. Again?

Sorry, this is urgent.

I have to deal with it.

Yeah?

No, I can get there on my bike.

I'll be there soon.

Okay.

If this sh*t keeps happening,

I might go ballistic.

You mean he just left you there, alone?

This guy's a joker.

Tell me about it.

I really wanted to hook up with him.

I mean, it felt good.

So are you gonna hook up with him later?

No clue. I think he's already gone.

And the way he left was kinda weird, too.

It's the universe

trying to give me a sign.

"Forcing is no good."

Hey, I'm wearing these.

Let me see.

Girl, those panties are horrid.

-Exactly, my dear. These are perfect!

-And why is that?

Uh, I don't really

wanna sleep with this guy.

If I wanna go to his house to f*ck around,

I'll remember I'm wearing these panties,

and I won't go.

Why go out with the guy?

I hate staying around here

with nothing to do on the weekend!

That makes sense why you'd need

to wear those panties.

-Hm. Bye, Paty, tchau!

-All right, bye.

Babi?

A few of us are gonna go eat.

And we can get more drinks.

Wanna come with?

Thanks, although,

I'd rather take a walk on the beach.

Want company?

No, thanks.

Gotta sh**t my shot.

-I'm really sorry about earlier, Babi.

-You don't have to explain.

I did want to hook up with you earlier.

But that's all.

I'm not looking for a boyfriend

or anything that serious.

So please, there's no need

to waste your time with excuses.

I got it.

More or less.

What I'm saying

is if you're gonna waste your time on me

then do something different.

It's a race? Yeah?

"I had to go.

One day, I'll tell you my story.

Thank you for the best night of my life."

-Good morning.

-We were all waiting for you.

We can go now.

Uh, look.

I don't know what's up with you and Marco,

but don't stress.

That guy is strange.

He doesn't talk to any of the guys.

He's kinda mysterious.

You might wanna keep your distance.

STAY AWAY FROM MARCO

-Wow, Babi. That's super creepy.

-Right?

At least the sex was good though.

-Stop, okay? Quit playing.

-I'm sorry.

-You should file a police report.

-Who do I file it against?

I have no idea who did this.

I mean, it could've been Caio,

for obvious reasons. But--

-Bye. See ya.

-Goodbye.

It might've been his other ex.

It could be that crazy lady

from the bar when I went with Marco.

Maybe it's Thiago.

-Thiago?

-Not so loud.

-But he's your partner. And best friend.

-I know.

You're right, but things were so weird

the last time I talked to him.

-I never told you.

-Hmm.

He came to my house

and confessed how he felt.

And then?

He said he wanted to be

more than friends. Ugh.

And? Tell me right now. What'd he do next?

Then he kissed me.

-Say what? On the mouth?

-Uh-huh.

No, on my cheek. Of course, Paty.

I am so shocked. Gossip of the year.

I'm so confused.

I don't know what to think.

No, wait. I couldn't have been Thiago.

You know why?

The same night

that you were at the resort,

he was with a group of friends,

there's no way he could've followed you.

-How do you know?

-Well, look at this.

See, he posted this video.

He was nowhere near you.

I'm glad you saw this.

See what I'm going through?

I'm going crazy.

-Especially if I suspect my best friend.

-Calm down.

Calm down. Anyone would be confused.

-Thanks so much.

-No, listen up.

Do not let these fools get you upset.

Because you are a goddess.

-Yeah.

-Focus on what you want, on your dreams.

Snap out of it.

-Now, come on. Let's go.

-Yeah, enough of this.

MISSED CALL

"Expensive whiskeys."

"Good Saints,

a rare collection from 1937."

You're mine!

Got you, sucker.

IMPORT CONTRAC-Thiago.

-Yeah?

Come in here.

Look at this.

Do you know how serious this is, Thiago?

Fake accounts that were never

set up through our company.

-How did you miss this?

-No way.

He's involved

in that construction lawsuit.

-He's been scamming us since the start.

-Son of a b*tch.

This is serious.

I thought he was going overboard

with his spending.

-I didn't want to worry you about it.

-Now what?

I don't know, Babi.

I could go over to his office.

I wanna kick his a*s.

No, no. Hold on.

Right now we need to use our heads.

-Just keep it cool.

-No way.

-Yeah.

-How, Babi?

This guy's a criminal, a crook.

He's not the Caio you used to know.

-He should be punished for what he did.

-Look at me.

If you give him a beating,

he'll have grounds to sue you,

giving him time to clear himself,

any evidence is gone!

We need to be smarter than him.

We have to keep this laptop

and take it to the Prosecutor.

Or we take it right to the judge!

-Marco?

-Yes.

I think he'd help us with this.

Okay. But I think we should take it

to our lawyers first.

They should weigh in on this.

Who knows, they might have a better idea.

-Okay.

-Babi.

I swear I didn't know anything.

I refuse

to be an accomplice to this crime.

Yeah, same here.

I got your back on this no matter what.

Wait a second.

Excuse me, are you, uh, Brbara Vieira?

-I have a delivery for you.

-Thanks.

Bye now.

Who sent those?

Marco.

That figures.

Look, Babi, don't get me wrong.

I think it's really strange

how this judge is harassing you.

-Yikes, Thiago, for real.

-No, not "yikes".

Didn't you tell me to watch out?

There are a lot of bad guys in the world.

-Sorry.

-Tchau.

He's jealous. Ignore him.

Read it, Paty.

"I'm sorry for the way

I left the other day.

How about dinner tomorrow at my place?

I'll send you a car at 7pm sharp."

Hmm, that's classy.

I don't think so.

I don't wanna go either, okay?

After all the crap I've been through

with Caio, I can't risk it.

And what if Thiago's right?

If Marco is, uh, a snake after all?

If you keep thinking

that every guy is a liar,

you're never gonna get another date.

You know I'm right.

I don't know

if he deserves a second chance.

You know what I think?

I think some of the best things in life

are miracles disguised as second chances.

I'm not saying this

so you give Marco another chance.

Why not give yourself one?

Poetic. Is that one yours?

No, but it doesn't matter if I read it

off a fortune cookie or in a book.

What matters is the message.

I was afraid you wouldn't come tonight.

And I was afraid to come over.

I'm glad you're here.

-May I?

-Yes.

I set up a little place for us out here.

Thank you.

-Pour you some wine?

-Please do.

-I hope you like rack of lamb.

-Did you make this?

Mm-hmm.

I suspected

that he'd been stealing from his partner.

-And then?

-Then I confronted the guy,

in front of everyone and, of course,

she took his side, and I was let go.

It took several months

of paying off the janitor to give me

all the guy's trash after his shift ended.

That's how I managed to find the evidence

I needed to put together a written report,

then I sent it to his partner's house

with flowers.

After that, she ended their partnership,

and then offered me a job,

but by that time, I was focused

on trying to become a judge,

but I needed to study,

-so I turned it down.

-Wow.

You were already like that at 19?

Obsessed?

I believe in seeking out the truth.

Well, a toast to the truth, hm?

Toast to the truth.

I'd forgotten

that life could be this carefree.

Or enticing.

I had forgotten who I used to be.

-Um, I need to use the bathroom.

-Uh, sure.

It's down the hall,

at the end, on the left.

Thanks.

What are you doing here?

Uh

I think I went to the wrong door.

The bathroom is that way.

Okay.

-Your phone's been ringing off the hook.

-Let me see.

Oh, it's my friend Paty.

We have a safety app where we can see

both of our real-time locations.

Let me tell her I'm fine.

Hey, Paty. I forgot to tell you

that I decided to have dinner at Marco's.

He's treating me well.

I just found out his life's a paradox.

He's obsessed with the truth

and mysterious at the same time.

Well, there's no need to worry,

he doesn't seem like he's dangerous.

Call you later.

It's so hard for me to trust anyone.

To share my feelings.

I've had to deal with a lot recently.

It's complicated.

It's still a mess.

Although with you by my side,

I feel like I have a new lease on life

and things can get better again.

You always say

that your life is complicated.

But what is it that's so complicated

that you won't tell me?

Get out of my way.

-Don't touch me.

-I'm going to call Mr. Marco.

I know he's in there.

-Ms. Paula

-Keep your hands off me.

I'm going to call Mr. Marco,

but you have to wait downstairs.

Wait downstairs? You're crazy.

This is my house too.

Paula, what are you doing here?

Would you please leave?

So you're the sl*t

who's seeing my husband?

Husband?

-It's not what you think.

-So you're married?

Yes, yes, yes. We're married, of course.

We're very married. You had no idea?

Aw, what a sad little face.

So, you believed

his sad little story, huh?

The poor, disillusioned man who's hurt

and needs to be taken care of?

-Shut up, Paula.

-No, don't tell me to shut up.

She should know the truth.

I think she'd wanna know

how much you've hurt me.

How you destroyed my life,

and abandoned me

just when I needed you the most.

She should know

what an evil monster you really are.

I mean, if he did all that to me,

to his own wife,

I can't imagine what he would do to you.

A meaningless hook-up.

-Babi

-Excuse me.

You had no right.

-Go! Go away. Just leave.

-Babi, wait!

-Listen to me. I--

-Let me go.

You always seek out the truth, huh?

It's all smoke and mirrors

to hide what a liar you are.

Don't ever talk to me again.

Don't come after me.

Hey there, Sleeping Beauty.

-Hey, girl.

-Want some food?

Uh-uh.

Come on, have some soup.

Hey guys.

I'm gonna take your parents to eat, okay?

-Okay.

-What do you think? Let's go.

-Sure.

-Thanks, Paty.

-Take care of her.

-You got it.

Got you bonbons.

Just what I want.

Hi.

Holy sh*t.

You scared us, Babi.

I did, huh?

What matters is that you'll be okay now,

out of danger.

I hope you're right.

Oh, Thi, I don't

I don't remember all that much

but I have this strange feeling,

that car tried to run me off the road.

-Oh purpose?

-Uh-huh.

That's bad. Who'd do that to you?

I have no idea.

I'm not sure if that really happened, but

it was just a gut feeling.

Although Caio

Caio?

Honestly, I have no clue what to think.

Hey there.

I'm happy to see you're okay.

There's nothing we need to talk about.

That's okay,

we don't have to talk right now.

I just wanted to see you.

You have.

Look

Babi appreciates

the flowers,

but she really needs to rest.

I think you should leave now.

You okay?

Good.

Hey, Fernando, it's Marco.

How goes it, man?

I have a favor

I need to ask you for something.

I'm gonna need

to check out some traffic footage.

I also need to put a wiretap on someone.

-Hey, honey, you're okay.

-Thanks, mom.

-You're the best.

-Feeling better?

-Mm-hmm.

-Now you can get some rest, right?

And that's it.

Here you go. Careful, it's hot.

-Thanks.

-Of course.

It'll be good to get back to the office

and do some work.

-I might swing by the there tomorrow.

-Don't bother.

-Thiago and I have it all covered.

-But I wanna go in.

There's no reason to stay here.

I don't want to go in a downward spiral.

All righty then.

I'm not gonna let that happen on my watch.

If I start to feel crappy,

I swear I'll come back.

-I promise.

-Yeah, all right.

Can you get that for me, Mom, please?

Hello? Hold on a minute, please.

Uh, Marco is out front.

Marco?

Hi.

I know it's probably not a good time, but

I wanna explain myself

after what went down.

More than just explain.

I'd rather you actually see for yourself.

Vitria was born with a rare condition.

Emanuel Syndrome.

It causes extremely weak muscles.

She also has some developmental problems.

A malformation of her intestines,

as well as a heart defect.

-Paula is Vitria's mother?

-Yeah.

And you guys are married?

We were married. Four years.

At first, we were happy together.

But even before she-- she got pregnant,

I'd already been worried

about Paula's mental health.

After she got pregnant, it just got worse.

I tried everything.

I took her to doctors, psychiatrists, but

she'd quit her treatment

as soon as she started it.

Then Vitria was born,

and we learned about her disability.

I thought that getting married

and becoming a mother

would give me a purpose.

But instead,

it feels like the other way around.

I've

been losing myself little by little.

There's no end in sight.

I know it won't end.

But you kept taking care of her?

Yes, of course.

We stayed together. I tried.

Until one night

when she came to the hospital

Paula took Vitria from her room

and tried to leave with her.

Vitria can't survive

without the machines.

Thankfully, I was already there.

I stopped her.

To save my daughter's life,

I had to file a restraining order

to keep Vitria safe, away from Paula.

That was the hardest decision of my life.

That's why that day on the pier

I had to leave, to go handle that.

They called me from the hospital

saying that she was trying to get at her.

After all that,

I swore I'd never

get involved with anyone ever again.

But to be honest

I have utterly

and completely fallen in love with you.

My divorce with Paula

is about to be finalized.

Any day now.

Then I can finally live my life again.

Well then,

I think we should wait then, right?

I've waited long enough, Babi.

I know exactly what I want.

Marco, I need some time

to process all of this.

Um, it's a lot to think about.

And I also have a serious problem

at work to deal with.

Give me some time.

Give us some time.

Sure.

I'll wait.

Thank you, Fernando.

You'll know

if there's anything on the wiretap.

-Good man.

-Bye.

-They found the license plate.

-And?

It was stolen.

This gets more and more suspicious.

Maybe it's a random coincidence,

I'm not sure.

Just to be safe,

Fernando set up a wiretap.

You can get yourself

in some serious sh*t for this.

You are a judge.

I really need to know what's going on.

I have to protect Babi.

Decaf for you.

I'm getting taking care of

when you're the one who needs to recover?

I'm really glad you're back.

Yeah, same here.

Hey, let me ask you something.

What's going on with the laptop

we took from Caio?

Did you give it to the lawyers?

What's the verdict?

Yeah, I left the laptop with them,

but this will take some time,

Babi, you know that, right?

I gave it some thought and I think

we should take it to Marco's office.

But Marco is the judge, Babi.

The one on the case. It's a bad idea.

Maybe. But he's turning out

to be a really great person,

and he wants to help us out.

He'd even expedite the whole process.

Should we do that though?

We can't let Caio get away with it.

Then that's it.

Yeah, you're right, let's do it.

I'm with you.

Off to court, then? We'll go?

I'm gonna stop at my place

to grab the copies of the files.

-Oh, you made copies?

-Why wouldn't I?

It's all saved

to a hard disk and the cloud.

So I'll pick them up.

Right on, that's smart.

Uh

I still have a few things to handle here,

but I'll come pick you up at your house

in two hours, does that work?

Sounds good.

-All right. Okay.

-See you then.

The chair?

I'm aware.

Hey, Caio.

What happened to you?

These guys broke into my house.

I was tortured.

They're watching everything we do, Thiago.

They told me that if I don't fix this sh*t

I should expect the worst.

You have to tell them this isn't my fault.

-I didn't give the laptop to Babi.

-It's no use.

What Babi knows incriminates all of us.

f*ck, I don't wanna be involved

in this sh*t anymore.

I want out.

Let me make this clear.

If we don't get rid

of Babi and the evidence,

then they'll get rid of us too.

When you promised I'd get more money

with this construction sh*t,

I had no idea we'd end up

working for a crime syndicate.

What'd you f*cking expect?

You acted like you didn't know

where the cash came from,

but you had no problem spending it all.

A new car, jewelry

whiskey,

women.

You blew it all away,

so I had to split up you and Babi.

I did everything I could

to keep her out of it.

I stalked her,

threatened her,

even had someone run her off the road,

but Babi's stubborn.

And now she's in love with that judge.

And even with what little brain cells

you have in there,

you have to realize what that means.

From now on

it's her or us.

What would you choose?

Babi's in serious danger.

Hey.

-You got everything?

-I do.

Got it right here.

Let's go.

I'm really glad

we're taking this stuff over to Marco.

I think we are doing the right thing.

No doubt it is.

Thiago, the courthouse is the other way.

Yes, Babi,

you're right, it's the other way.

So then what route is this?

What's going on?

What's this?

You should keep quiet, Babi.

Ugh. Come on, Babi, answer!

Don't answer it.

-I'm in the car with Thiago. He's got a--

-Hang up!

-Stop! Thiago, you're gonna crash!

-Give me that sh*t.

Try me! Shut the f*ck up!

f*ck. f*ck!

Don't ever try that sh*t again with me!

Hello? Marco?

Hello, Paty, thank God.

Babi's in grave danger.

Do you still have that location app?

-I do, wait just a sec, let me check it.

-Please hurry.

-Go!

-Here. Here it is.

She's on Marginal Pinheiros Road

turning on Gwido Caloy Avenue.

Don't hang up. Stay on the line.

Thiago, if this is about the evidence,

if you're somehow involved, we can talk.

You're like my brother,

I'd never hurt you, I swear.

I don't trust you anymore, Babi.

Now shut the f*ck up

and let me drive, okay?

-Hello? Officer Aguiar?

-Hey, Marco.

I have evidence that two men are planning

to m*rder an innocent woman.

I'm sending you my location.

-Okay.

-No time to waste. Hurry.

Look, don't do anything

until the police get there.

All right.

-Where is she?

-They're going to the reservoir.

I'm on it.

Babi, listen closely.

You'll get out of the car,

and you'll do whatever I say.

If you try to run

if you scream

I'll put a b*llet hole in your brain.

Got it?

Get out of the car, Babi.

-f*cking move it!

-Please, stop, Thiago. Stop.

Keep going,

then take the next right.

Marco, save Babi.

Thiago, you don't have to do this.

I'll pretend I don't know anything,

and I didn't say a word to Marco.

Walk.

I saw the statements that were forged,

I saw the fake receipts,

there's no way you'd be incriminated.

I can help you out.

Let me help you get out of this.

I want revenge on Caio,

I have nothing against you.

You're my best friend, Thiago.

You didn't mean to do it.

You got caught in Caio's lies like I did.

Shut up!

Shut the f*ck up right now.

Shut up, you don't know sh*t at all, okay?

No.

No.

Hold this.

No.

Get in the grave.

Get in the grave.

Why are you both doing this to me?

I just wanted to have more cash.

And Caio just wanted to f*ck other women.

But you had to stick your nose

where it didn't belong.

If I don't get rid of you,

they'll k*ll me.

That's why you have to die.

No.

You do it.

f*ck, Thiago.

You're the one who wanted in.

That's how it goes. If you know too much,

they'll put you in the ground.

I need to know you've got my back on this.

It's her or us.

Don't do this.

Don't do it, don't do it.

Don't do it, Caio. Look at me.

-I love you.

-k*ll her.

Look at me, Caio.

sh**t her f*cking now!

f*ck, I can't do it, Thiago.

-Are you crazy?

-I can't do it.

-They're gonna k*ll us!

-f*ck you! No!

No, wait.

No, wait. Thia--

What have you done?

Oh, Caio!

What have I done?

Look what you made me do, God damn it!

You f*cking b*stard!

Marco!

Marco!

Marco!

Calm down. I'm putting it down,

I'm putting it down.

It's over, Babi.

Look at me.

Stay with me. I've got you.

Two men have been arrested

after trying to k*ll a woman

last night in the South of So Paulo.

The suspects,

Caio Siqueira and Thiago Freitas,

were involved in a money laundering scheme

and were arrested

after being found out by Brbara Vieira,

who was Thiago's partner

at their accounting firm.

Caio and Thiago planned to m*rder Brbara

but were stopped

It'll be all right.

the judge presiding over their case.

AMBULANCE

SIX MONTHS LATER

The doctors are thrilled.

She's gets discharged this week,

and finally comes back.

Great, Marco.

I think Vitria is really lucky

to be your daughter.

I'm the lucky one to be her dad.

Oh, it's Paty.

Hey, my friend! How's my jetsetter doing?

What's the hotel like?

I'm loving it so much.

Your suggestion was worth it.

Although listen, yo,

I've got a b*mb to drop on you.

-I didn't tell you before I left because--

-Tell me. I hate mysteries.

After so many years

of being down in the gutter,

making out with all of So Paulo,

I'm finally settling down.

You're joking.

I'm in a relationship.

You're in a relationship?

Is this for real?

-What, you don't believe me?

-No.

Babe, look. Remember this guy?

-Ah, hey! How's it going?

-Mmm.

The guy from you-know-who's office?

You're kidding!

Hi, how are you? It's been a while.

Oh, for real girl, we're so happy.

All three of us.

What's that?

The three of us. Me, Jnior, and Rodrigo.

All right, well, once again

I'm at a loss for words

when it comes to your escapades.

We'll talk later.

I just wanted to tell you the news.

I have so much to do.

Well, cool, I hope you're all very happy!