03x02 - Impotência

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As a mother, you can understand
my side. Can't you, Luiza?

I could ask you the same, Catarina.

You can't deny that a grandmother always

wants the best for her
children and grandchildren!

I'm just doing what's best for you!

Valentina!

Get out of this car! I'm
talking to you, Valentina!

Valentina!

BASED ON THE WORK
BY NATHÁLIA SODRÉ

EPISODE 02: POWERLESS

Hey?

Talk to me.

I'm terrified.

Not having control over my own
life is making me extremely anxious.

I'm scared too.

But...

we are great mothers and you know that.

Luiza...

you know my mom. You know this legal world.

She's known. She's
respected and she has money.

f*ck! It's going to be insanely tough!

She will do whatever it takes!

I know, Valentina.

But, look, I promise you
that we're going to get this.

You can't promise me that.

Trust me.

I do trust you.

But it will be extremely hard.

It will indeed.

But, how many tough times have
we already been through together?

And how many have we managed to overcome?

Look where we are today.

So...

I talked to the painting guy.

He said everything is set,
and that he will visit tomorrow.

So, all we have to do is choose
the color for the baby's room.

OK.

What's wrong?

Igor...

How could your mother do that?

It's very serious.

The relationship between
them was never easy.

Never.

But, yes, this time she
crossed all the lines.

Look at me.

You were right.

I'm sorry.

I love you.

And I love you.

What am I going to do?

My son.

He's my son.

What's on your mind?

Sorry, Luh.

I can't sleep, my mind is very restless.

Is it about the situation with your mom?

As well.

Look at me.

I'm going to take care of you
the same way you took care of me.

I won't let anyone harm you.

You look beautiful defending
me like that, you know?

Well...

I think it becomes easier
and easier to understand why

the past Luiza fell in love with Valentina.

And what would past Luiza say if she knew

that not only would she
be married to Valentina,

but she would also be
defending her tooth and nail?

That Valentina is not
only a supportive wife,

but also an excellent mother.

A loving woman

who fights for her ideals,

has a compassionate demeanor,

and inspires me every day.

You've won over...

both the past Luiza and
the one here right now.

I'm glad you insisted on me.

And it was nothing like easy.

Hey.
You're pretty tough.

Hm.

I think it was worth it, huh?

It was worth every try.

We will overcome this together.

Luiza?

Hey, friend.

I was thinking of telling you something.
What?

You know, some gorgeous
models just arrived at the agency.

Really?
Yeah, very pretty ones.

Wonderful women, you know?
Mm-hmm!

They are really beautiful!

They are... I would say, really attractive!
Very attractive indeed, you know?

And I need an experienced photographer

to photograph the models.

And who did I have in mind?

Valentina.

Oh, Valentina...

Yes.

I see. So, you thought of my wife

to photograph these gorgeous,
That's right.

stunning,
Very!

and very attractive models?
That's right, Luiza!

Geez, you're so jealous.

Very jealous.
I'm not jealous!

Very...

I can't believe it! You're doing the
same thing you used to do in college.

Very jealous!

I'm not jealous, Eduarda!
a*s!

But tell me, uh...

when are these photos going to be taken?

Maybe I could go there, I
could.. help you, you know.

Wow, Luiza, you're being so helpful!

Want to help with the photos?

You don't want to come to
my house to sweep the floor!

But you want to help with the photography?

I can't believe it! You're
getting so jealous!

Stop it!

What are you doing later?

I have plans.
Oh... What?

It's none of your business, Eduarda.

Shall we finish this cake before
Valentina gets out of therapy?

I don't know how to
make cake. What do I do?

Take this flour here, grease this pan...

I have an idea.

Oh...

Everything is so messy and
confusing in here, you know?

I can't stop thinking even for a minute!

This is a great place for us
together. To organize these thoughts,

these emotions, and this confusion.

Come on, tell me.

It's just that... for a long time, I heard
that I only made wrong choices, you know?

That's a horrible thing,

because it feels like I need to keep
proving something to someone all the time!

And that is very...
It's exhausting!

Okay, but prove what and to whom?

Patrick...

It's just that if I can't be a good
daughter, how can I be a good mother?

And what does being a
good mother mean to you?

Oh, you know...

It's about being loving, being caring,

being there, being
present, being a friend...

Respecting ideologies...

I think, mainly, respecting choices.

And understanding that
what's good for your child,

what makes them happy,
is not necessarily what

according to your
judgment, is good or bad.

I think that's what I
expected from my mother.

The point, Valentina...
is that you can choose

to do everything you just told me.

It's in your hands.

Whether as a mother,
daughter, wife, friend, sister...

You seem to have been quite sure
of your convictions for some time now.

What seems to be stopping
you from taking the next step...

are the validations of others

that you are giving more
importance than your own.

Does that make sense to you?

Mm-hmm.

It makes a lot of sense.

Valentina!

Surprise!

Wait, where's Luiza?

No, I gave Luiza the day off.

This afternoon you're all mine. Ready?

Duda, what do you mean?

Don't ask questions, girl!
Get in the car, Valentina.

Come on, come on, come on! Hurry!

Okay!

Valentina... these are the models
I thought of for our campaign.

Girls, this is Valentina.

The best photographer of all time,
and she's going to work with you!

Huh?

Well, as you can see, the
campaign is about carnival.

The best time of all, right?

And we're going to talk about freedom.

The celebration of freedom,

the joy of being able to live
your truth. You get it, Valentina?

Mm-hmm. We're planning
to do it at 10 a.m. this Friday,

at your studio.

Just like that!

I wanted you to talk to your
makeup artist. Mona, right?

That's right, Mona.
Invite her to the team.

I want her on board, okay? Awesome!
Okay.

What do you think about this
silver skirt? It'll look amazing on you!

You look great in red... Orange!

Oh, I love carnival!

Inhale...

Is there a woman as annoying as her?

She's unbearable!

How does Luiza put up with her?

Shh!

Can't you stay quiet at least for a minute?

Luh, we really want to understand
what happened with Jana, right?

Now?
Mm-hmm.

No, not now, look...

Let's send this negative
energy away, got it?

Let's focus on the breathing.

Psst.

And dad?

Oh... it sucks, right?

But, honestly, it won't go beyond today.

We're definitely going
to have a serious talk.

My goodness! Can't you guys
stay quiet for just five minutes?

Luiza, too much drama in life to
be wasting energy here for nothing!

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!

What's that?

Oh, family...

Yoga time's over. Now, it's gossip time.

Come on, come on,
come on, for heaven's sake.

I like it!

Ugh!

Here we go.

Come on, my gossip partner.

You staying there?

What's that burning smell?

Wow, buddy! I think
things went really bad here!

Is the house going to explode?

Hey!

Whoa...

I think we need to order a pizza!

Pizza! Pizza!
Yay!

Ah, only you!

I just needed a kiss to
get inspired in the kitchen.

Oh, I see...

Then here's another.

Another one.

That's why it burned.

That's possible. I
researched it. It's Article 103

of the first paragraph of
the civil procedure code.

Got it. Oh, that's cool!

And how do you think you'll feel?

Look, it's been a while
since I've practiced law...

but these days I found my thesis

and I remembered when I
was defending my dissertation.

And, wow! I felt so confident, you know?

Like I was the most
powerful person in the world!

And was it good to feel that
way? Confident? Powerful?

It was wonderful! Wonderful!

Right after that, I ended up joining
a multinational company, right?

And then, finally, it allowed me
to have everything I have today.

But I don't know where I lost
that confidence, you know?

Luiza, that confidence
came after you fought

and dedicated yourself to achieve
everything you accomplished.

And it will return as soon as
you dedicate yourself again

and get a result as
good as or even better.

That's it!

Confidence comes gradually, bit by bit.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Something more... I think it works great,

but I also trust your work, Valentina!

Look, Maria is here. Do your job.

You know, right?
Okay!

Maria!

Welcome! Feel free to
take a seat over there.

Make yourself comfortable.
I'll call you in a bit, okay?

Mona!

Mona, for the peace of my mind...

How soon can you get this woman ready?

Just two minutes, my friend!
My God, she's fast!

She's fast! Loved the makeup, huh?

Nailed it!

Whoa! Who's this model?

This model is big.

Don't know if she's hot,
but she's big for sure!

Always a big hottie, right? You know that.

My dear! My namesake!

Look, you nailed it with these looks!

Lots of color, lots of life. I loved it!

Is she ready?
She's all yours.

Hmm, they're fast!

Let me see this.
She nailed it!

Valentina!

Nailed it.
All yours!

Duda, it's beautiful!

This monochromatic look is very beautiful!

Perfect!
So Manu, are you ready?

Yes, I'm ready.

So, let's go. I'll let you
be free with your poses

and I'll direct you if needed, okay?

All right.

But with that fierce look. Look!
My dear, I want charisma. Let's go!

Let's start then. Here we go!

That's it!

Guys, I love these eyes! Look at me...

You can do something
with your hands, too...

Wonderful! Hold it...

I'll do a close-up shot...

Wow! What a woman, huh?

Look at that!
Such power.

Wow, three clicks! You're
perfect, huh, Valentina?

Wow! What a fussy photographer!

I loved it. I think we
already have this look for her.

Shall we move on to Kezia?
Oh, let's!

Shall we do the makeup
then, Maria? Let's go!

Is she ready, Mona?
She's ready!

Guys, that's it! What a team I've formed.

I like it! I like it!

Very Flamenco-style. Just the
way you like it, right, Valentina?

Not gonna lie. I love it!

It's beautiful.

Do a 3/4 turn with your shoulder...
That's it! Very sexy! Excellent!

Come, Mona! Come, Duda!
I think you'll like this.

Come on!

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Wow! What a masterpiece, Valentina!
No...

This one, really...

What a team...
Come on, applause!

What a team!

Congratulations!
Thank you!

I won't back you up on this, understood?

Marcos, stop being ungrateful.

I'm doing this for the
good of our family and

for everything we've built.
You're unbelievable.

You're unbelievable.

You're unbelievable, Catarina!

Creating conflict under
the guise of harmony?

Don't you realize this
makes no sense at all?

I'm sure one day you
all will thank me for this.

This is madness.

I know what's best for our family, Marcos.
This is madness, my God. This is madness!

If you insist on this madness,
know you don't have my support!

Listen well to what I'm
telling you, Catarina!

Listen to what I'm saying!

You're going to end
up losing your daughter!

And don't say I didn't warn you!

Wow! What a day, beauty!
I'm seriously exhausted.

The sh**t was intense!

Really?
Yes!

But it was worth it.

You'll absolutely love the
photos from the campaign!

That's great, my love.

I'm very happy to see you
so excited about your work!

So, you went to therapy. How was it?

Hmm...

It's making more and more sense every day.

That's great!

What about you?

It was great!
That's good!

So, a toast to the psychologists!

A toast!

Actually, I wanted to talk to you

about something I was thinking about

and I took it to therapy
today with Dr. Alice.

Go ahead.

I'm going to represent
us in Leo's custody case.

Luh...

I think that's incredible!

You are the best person
in the world to represent us!

You've always been an excellent lawyer.

You can always be amazing
whenever you choose to practice law!

Look at everything you've
built, how far you've come...

I trust you a lot, my love. Very much.

Very much!

Oh no, kiddo!

I can't believe it!

Where's your uniform?

Just let me finish this game!

No, no way. We
need to go. We're late!

Go!

No sulking!

Valentina, I just got an
email from the court officer.