03x05 - Caminhos

[bunniefuu]

It's as if...

As if all those feelings
and desires to have a

child have returned with
even greater intensity.

Okay, but listen, let's think
through something together.

You had gone through all of
this before. You know the process.

Are you willing to take the risk
of going through all of this again?

Yes, I am.

After everything that happened,
I feel stronger, you know,

to withstand whatever comes my way.

And as I come home and look at my family,

I have this feeling, you know, that
we are doing great work together!

How did Luiza react?

Oh, she was happy, of course!

She also got a little worried, but...

she said she would be with me.
We are going through this together

and that she also desires this baby.

I don't know, but I feel that

everything is different now.

How so? What changed?

I have.

I have changed.

Considering all the progress
we've made in therapy,

and the changes in my
relationship with my mother,

it's like I've given birth
to a new Valentina.

And now I...

I want, I really want to
bring new life into being...

both within and around me.

BASED ON THE WORK
BY NATHÁLIA SODRÉ

EPISODE 05: PATH

Hey, I'm here!
Hey, honey, take a seat!

How was therapy?

It was great!
Oh!

Yep, it was really great!

And now I'm just taking a
moment to check out the donors.

Dr. Leia sent me this link with
all the entire clinic's database.

How would you like our child to be?

I think I only really
care about two things...

Two?
Just two.

Your eyes and your mouth.

So, shall we choose this donor?
Yes! Let's do it!

A bit more flour for you!

This is more fun than Play-Doh.

Uncle?
Hmm?

When I grow up I want
to be a cook like you.

Oh!
Awe!

That's awesome, buddy!

So, you have to behave
well because to be a cook,

you'll need a lot of focus. Right, uncle?
That's right! You need a lot of focus.

And a cook also knows that
this dough here needs to rest.

Okay? So let's wash our hands.

Alright, everyone washes their hands
and then we put it in the oven to bake.

Wash them well, okay?

I love this mess!

But, tell me, Chip, how is everything?

It's a constant process
of adaptation, you know?

Duda won't take her eyes off
the little one for even a minute.

Oh, but in the beginning, it's normal,
right? Things can be a bit tougher.

Every day, it's like a new lesson.
Yeah, tell me about it!

Well, you see... there's
Aninha's routine, Chico's routine,

our individual routines, and then
there's our routine as a couple.

So, it turns out that juggling all of
this becomes increasingly challenging.

It's a lot, isn't it?

But, I'm sure you'll find a
way to make all of this work.

I think the most important thing is
for you two to talk about it, you know?

Make adjustments along the way.

A lot can change from one
month to the next. You'll see.

Thank you, okay?

You're welcome.

Will you be alright with the little ones?
Absolutely! I'll get things sorted here.

Alright! I'll go get Luh now.

Go for it.

Catch you later!

Enjoy your dinner!

Friend?

Are you sure you don't want to go with us?

I do. If there's one
thing I'm sure of, it's that!

I want a break from everyone, Luiza.
I'm exhausted!

Really, really tired!

Thank you, really.

I get it.

Anyway, I've packed
Aninha's snack for school.

It's downstairs in the kitchen.

I've also put away Francisco's clothes

and judging by how things are going here,
I think he'll sleep through the night.

You think so?

I don't think so.

But I'll have faith.

Valentina is here!

I gotta go, okay?
Go ahead.

Hand me the baby.

You can count on me, okay?

For everything!

Give me a call if you need anything.

Thank you.

I love you!
Me too.

Wow, Valentina...

Did it bring back memories
of your getaway driver days?

Wow!

Hey?

What's wrong? Are you nervous?

Nope.

In fact, I'm feeling really happy.

Awe!

I love seeing you like this.

So...

Shall we?

Let's go!

Hey, Mom!

Oh, it's so good that you've arrived!

How's it going?

All good, Catarina?
All good! Girls, please have a seat.

Thank you.

Oh! Duda sent a kiss and
thanked you for the invitation.

She won't make it this
time, but she said next time

she'll join the Little Lulu group.

Yeah, Igor told me.
Oh.

But Duda is right, you know?
She needs those moments to herself.

Yes.
Anyway, I need to update my social media

and my materials for my lectures.
So, I thought of a photographer...

and I thought of you!

What do you think?

Really, mom?
Up for it?

Wow, I'm totally in. Thank you!

I'll check my schedule tomorrow

and we'll figure out a time.

I'm looking forward to seeing these
pictures. I'm sure they will be awesome.

We're going to rock it!

But of course, it was a penalty.
Everyone saw it.

I agree, but even VAR didn't call it.

No, but it's no use.
These guys do everything to deceive us!

Yes, that's true! You got it right!
Everywhere else, that's a penalty.

But, not here.

Exactly. Not for us though!

That makes no sense at all!
Check out the juice!

I brought it for you and Léo daughter.
Oh, thank you.

You see? She said, 'To my daughter and
Léo.' Haven't we asked for the juice first?

Right?
Geez, I'll go get your juice now, son.

But tell me now... what
was it about, that penalty?

Oh, but it was a penalty...
Grandma, it's sour!

Did you spit it out on her?

Uh–huh!
Oh, it's sour?

I'm the sour one because
the penalty wasn't called.

This is ridiculous.
This is ridiculous.

But it's okay. It was supposed
to be 4-0, it's 3-0. That's great!

We won convincingly!

That's a fact.
It could have been more, right?

It could've been more.

But alright. Let's let this one slide.

Can I have a little
bit of your juice?

So, can I?

Tsk!

That's sour, huh?
Is it?

A little.

Mengo! Mengo!

Who are my favorite Flamengo fans?

How was the game at Grandma's house?
It was really fun!

I'm so glad you all had a good time!

And your parents, how are they?
They're good. They send you a kiss!

I'm going to take a shower
so we can leave, okay?

Alright then.

Speaking of showers...
Hmm...

Hmm...

Have you taken a shower yet?

I took a bath in Grandma's bathtub.

Oh, how nice!

My mom decided to give him a
quick bath before we headed out.

Ah, that's good.

Sit here... whoa!

Mommy wants to tell you something.

Turn this way.

Look, Uncle Roger and Aunt Carol are
coming over with Aninha for a movie night!

But you need to obey them
and you can't stay up late.

But I'm going to stay up late.
Are you?

You're going to stay up late?

You can't stay up late!

Silly head!
What a mess, huh?

Look, I made some snacks for you guys.

They're in the oven, but won't they
be ready for another 15 minutes.

Alright, big boss!

Yay, Carol!

Also, tomorrow the kids
have a field trip at school.

The lunchbox is ready downstairs,

but you'll need to take them a bit earlier
so they can get a spot on the bus, okay?

Okay.
Sister-in-law...

Everything's all set.
Enjoy, okay?

Alright, I'm going to go now since
Valentina is already waiting for me, okay?

Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!

Bye! Bye, mom!
Kiss!

Behave, okay? Please!

Thanks, you all! Thanks!

What are we going to do now?
We're going to watch this DVD!

But we've already
watched this twice.

Oh, then Aunt Carol has another idea!

Which one?
How about we watch the movie

that won the Oscar for
Best Animated Feature?

Slumber party! Slumber party!

Thanks.

I couldn't imagine that this date
could become even more beautiful.

I love the charming Luiza.

I think I've never felt
so at peace, you know?

Loving you makes me feel so good.

And I want to feel like
this every day, Valentina.

I promise I will make every day worth it.

You're everything I ever wanted in my life!

My eternal luck.

It will work out.

Okay?

So, girls...

based on the test results...

congratulations Valentina! You're ready.

I knew it! I knew!
I told you it would work!

Now, with the selected donor

we can move on to the
next stage of the procedure.

Wow, I can't believe it. Seriously!

We're very excited, doctor!

I can imagine.

But do you have any questions?

Do you want me to clarify anything

before we move on to the next stage?

No. No.
I'm good, thank you very much, doctor!

I do!

Um...

In fact, I wanted to know if
Valentina and I, if we can...

continue having a routine, um...

Hm?
Well, a bit more...

Intense at times, you know, um...
Oh!

Huh?
Some affection. Something, I wanted...

She wants to know if we
can continue to have sex.

Of course, girls!
Luiza.

Of course, you can!
Go ahead. Enjoy!

Celebrate this moment!

Because I believe that afterward, you
won't be able to have free time, right?

Okay. So... it's safe, right?

Everything's safe. Everything's fine.
Valentina is ready!

I knew it.

Hey, hey, hey!

Where are you going, Valentina?
What the heck, Luiza? You scared me!

Oh, really?
The doctor said you need complete rest.

But I'm just going to get a glass of water.

Oh, then let me get a glass of
water for you, for heaven's sake!

I need to think of a way to
keep you confined to this bed.

Um...

Nice! What's the plan?

Hold on a second.

The plan... is for you
to quietly pick out a DVD

while I go downstairs
to get you some water.

Huh!

Quietly, huh?

Hmm!

Good morning, love.

Oh, you're ready.
Am I... am I late?

I'm going to take a...

Are you alright, Valentina?

I...

Baby,

look...

regardless of the outcome,

I want you to know that we
have a whole lifetime ahead of us

to build everything we want.

I will go ahead and take a shower.

It will only take me five
minutes and we can...

No!

I've already gotten the result.