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I might be able to forgive your profession,

but I can't forgive your lies.

- I told her not to tell you. - I can't be near you two.

My family is destroyed. Gone forever.

- Why won't you take my calls ? - I got over you.

I haven't gotten over you.

Letícia's right. I can't see you. Goodbye.

Zanini would live with us if Letícia lets him.

And she'd let him if she wants to also. I'm going to seduce her.

What ?

What did you do to my son ? He only lets Milú in his room.

- Who is Milú ? - His dog, Ariel.

- I killed Milú ! - Eric says he'll kill himself.

I need to help Eric, César.

The bookstore's packed.

That's another launching. Yours is upstairs.

They changed everything. I'm going to the media.

Karin, this is Álvaro Sintra. I'd like to discuss your book on my show.

I'm not sure that's a good idea, Karin.

It's my life story. I'm ready for him.

We contacted you mom. I'll read her email with your permission.

"My daughter is a disgrace to our family."

O NEGÓCIO

REMATCH

- I hate him ! - Sintra's such a jerk !

What a dirty trick. He used your mom's email to upset you.

It's not fair, without it, you would've humiliated him.

Exactly.

That was a dirty trick. You need a rematch.

Go back and rip him to shreds.

I'll think about it. Let's get back to work.

Isn't a client expecting you ?

Yes, I'm spending the night with him in Cotia.

- I'd better get going. Bye. - Bye.

I don't have any clients today. Just a catfish.

- A catfish ? - I'll explain later. Bye.

Bye.

Mia, how's the personal branding thing going ?

I have a meeting with Salvador Cordaro.

Good, Debbie worked at his restaurant.

She knows what angle to use with him.

Fine. I'll ask her.

Is your family as cool as they look ?

Yes. Mainly my parents.

They are unbelievably cool. That's why I still live with them.

- I'll only leave if I get married. - That's great.

- And your folks ? Are they cool too ? - Yes.

Well, I don't know if I still have a family.

- How come ? - Nothing. Never mind.

Tell me.

I won't bore you with my personal issues.

Don't say that. You can tell me anything.

Seriously, I won't be bored.

I told my parents I'm an escort. Now Dad won't speak to me.

Mom and Dad won't speak to each other.

My brother won't speak to Mom or me.

Only Mom speaks to me, but she's so hurt she barely says anything.

- That's sad. - Yes.

I think I lost my family.

I'll lend you mine if you want.

Seriously. They'd love to meet you.

But they're out of town.

You know what I think ?

- What ? - You're so sweet.

Sabrina, are you busy ?

I'm working on the gallery. What is it ?

I have doubts about my profile to seduce Letícia.

- Yes ? - A name.

I still can't say I'm a woman, or lie and say I'm a man.

So how about a name like I, Poet ? How about that ?

It's so awful it's perfect for her.

Okay then. Help me out with the picture.

I, POET

This one ? Or...

This one ?

Why don't you place the rose in your profile,

and the heart on the cover ?

You're a genius.

Letícia will find out your profile is false because you have no friends.

I'll buy them somewhere. It's $35 for a thousand friends.

Unbelievable.

Letícia will be I, Poet's friend number 1001. And her first lover.

Ariel spent hours in front of Eric's house,

waiting for his mom to step out to speak with the kid.

Open up. We need to talk.

- Eric. - What do you want ?

I want to help you.

The only way you can help me is by not helping me.

Leave me alone !

Son, son, listen to me ! Please !

I know you're mad at me. I'm not here to try to change that.

Or to make you like me. Hate me if you want.

But I'm your dad. I can't let you live like this.

Come back to the club. You need a job.

Working will be good for you.

You can't lock yourself up in that room, escaping from reality.

Why can't I escape from reality ? Reality is a lost war.

Working with Salvador Cordaro was a huge mistake.

Why ?

A pot of boiling water fell on an assistant cook.

It was awful. I helped undress him.

His socks were glued to him. He spent 90 days in hospital.

Awful !

And Salvador Cordaro, Brazil's number one chef,

didn't pay the medical bills, no indemnity whatsoever,

and on top of that he fired the guy.

Really ? I'm calling off the meeting.

He might be the number one chef in Brazil, but we don't want him.

No way, Karin. I'm not letting you have dinner alone and blue,

thinking about Sintra, I just won't let you.

I'm fine. Go on.

No way, we're going to Henrique's party.

It's not every day you get a promotion like that.

His workmates are so cool.

We'll have drinks, it'll be fun. You need to relax.

- Fine. Just one drink. - One drink.

- I'm so glad you came, Karin. - Congrats on your promotion.

Thank you so much, honey.

- Paulinho ! I can't believe it ! - How are you, buddy ?

- Fine and you ? - Great.

The girls want me to ask Sintra for a rematch.

- It could be a good idea. - I don't know.

How come ?

- Can I make a confession ? - Sure.

- I think he's right. - Who ? Sintra ?

- Yes. - What do you mean ?

I've hurt so many people already. My mom, Augusto, Luna's entire family.

You know it's not your fault.

What if I'm trying to convince everybody to be like me

just because I can't admit I'm worse than everybody ?

No, Karin. You're not worse than anyone.

I don't know. I just don't know.

- Excuse me. - Yes ?

I'm so sorry, but we're not allowed to attend escorts.

You may finish your drink, it's on the house,

but then I must ask you to leave.

- Are you serious ? - I'm afraid I am.

That's ridiculous.

No problem, César. I won't ruin Henrique's party.

- You're not bothering anyone. - I'll leave. You stay.

Of course not, I'm not staying one more second in this place.

- I'll talk to Henrique. - As you wish. I'll wait outside.

Henrique's staying a while. I'm calling a cab.

I'll ask Sintra for a rematch. And this time I'll crush him.

- Can you stay for lunch ? - I can.

- Great. You can meet my folks. - Aren't they out of town ?

They'll be back early.

I said I was with a friend and they invited you to lunch.

So I'm meeting the coolest parents ever ?

The parents everyone wants. You'll see.

Karin phoned Sintra that morning.

- I want a rematch. - Sorry, Karin.

I can't repeat the same topic. You had your chance.

- It's not for me, but for you. - For me ?

Yes, a chance for you to really confront me.

Didn't I really confront you ?

No, I was caught off-guard, I couldn't present my arguments.

That's because I knew where to hit you. It's part of the game.

Perhaps, but I quit playing in the middle of the game.

You beat a rival who quit playing. Now we need to finish the game.

It's your chance to really confront me.

This month is booked solid. But I'll see what I can do.

Thanks.

A few minutes later Karin got a text message.

I CAN SQUEEZE YOU IN NEXT WEEK.

MY PA WILL CONTACT YOU. GOOD LUCK.

- Sabrina. - Yes ?

Letícia confirmed I, Poet's friend request.

Here goes the dance of seduction.

- What will you say ? - How about this ?

Thanks for confirming my friend request. Your book is so inspiring.

- I have an idea. - Yes ?

Why not tell her the story about Verlaine and Baudelaire ?

What story ?

Verlaine had the opportunity to speak with Baudelaire,

but he didn't and he regretted it forever.

Say you don't want to make the same mistake.

Awesome.

- Hi, Mom. - Hello, son.

- Dad. - Hello, son.

How was your trip ?

The hotel had an exhibition of gorgeous porcelain dolls.

- Great. This is Luna. - Hello.

- Luna, meet my parents. - Nice to meet you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Now I remember. Guess who your eyes look like.

Rita Pavone. Doesn't she have her eyes ?

Rita Pavone ?

Yes, Rita Pavone. Hasn't anybody told you so ?

No.

She has no idea who that is. Ever heard of Rita Pavone ?

- Never. - I told you.

Unbelievable. You never heard of Rita Pavone ?

She is too young to know who Rita Pavone is.

- How old are you ? - Twenty-eight.

Our daughter would be your age if she'd been born.

- My mom lost a baby. - I'm so sorry.

Thank you. Would you like some more wine ?

Thanks.

It was a very pleasant afternoon.

They made me feel at home and that's just what I needed.

The bastard shut the window in my face, César.

- But that's a good sign. - Good ? Why was it good ?

Because although he's miserable, he had the strength to kick me out,

which means he isn't that miserable at all.

At least, not when I'm around.

Hatred, César, hatred, it's a revitalizing feeling.

- Better than supplements. - So, what now ?

Now I just need to transform his hatred

into that thing people feel when they like each other.

- Love ? - Something like that.

How will you do that ?

By showering the little bastard with presents

until his little heart is softer than your dick in a harem, fag.

And he'll come back to the club.

- Sintra's having the rematch. - Really ?

Yes, I spent all day reviewing my arguments.

Can you guys help me prepare myself ?

The next few days, Karin put her argument skills to the test.

Karin, I have a question for you. Not even your mom accepts you.

How can you expect society to accept you ?

It's the other way around. If society doesn't accept me,

how can I expect my mom to accept me ?

Society needs to change.

Isn't it easier for you to change ?

They said so to Tchaikovsky. He killed himself for being gay.

Meanwhile, I got closer and closer to my client's family.

And Magali got closer and closer to Letícia's heart.

She answered.

YOU'RE EXAGGERATING.

I'M NOT EXAGGERATING. YOU HAVE THE SOUL OF A POET.

Ariel, on the other hand, drifted further and further from Eric's heart.

No, no, take that back. Take it back. Take it back. I don't want it.

Mia looked for a personal brand for the emporium.

Preferably one who didn't fire a worker who was hurt at work.

I won first place of course, the others were all women.

Sure, some women are good in the kitchen.

But you ladies are generally good in bed.

And not a sexist.

Bigotry forces us escorts to live a double life.

And living a double life is hardly living at all, which is very cruel.

HE WHO LAUGHS LAST LAUGHS BEST

If you hate margarine, why do you advertise it ?

I hate margarine, but not money.

Prostitution isn't violent. People are violent.

Prostitution isn't sexist. People are sexist.

Prostitution isn't immoral. People are immoral.

People who are violent, sexist and immoral

should be punished, but not prostitution.

Prostitution has to be free.

Good job, Karin.

Thanks. I'll get some coffee. Then we continue.

I think she's ready.

- No, César, she's not ready. - You don't think she is ?

We have to hit her hard. We have to hurt Karin.

How can you say that ?

Isn't that what Sintra did ? And he'll do it again.

We need to harden Karin, prepare her for any kind of humiliation.

- Ready ? - Yes.

Karin, let me ask you this.

You claim that prostitution doesn't interfere with anything,

that you can be a totally normal person even as an escort, right ?

Right.

But I heard some time ago you got pregnant.

And you were so happy you even wept tears of joy.

Then you had an abortion.

You killed a baby you wanted just so you could continue working.

Is that normal to you ?

You know how tough that topic is for me. You crossed the line.

What the hell, Ariel ?

- I had to do that, César. - I'm going to talk to her.

No, no, leave her alone. Let her think.

She'll understand and she'll be back. I know Karin.

Yes ?

He won't take anything ? Have it delivered here.

Thanks.

The gifts aren't working, fag. I need to help Eric some other way.

What way ?

The traditional way. By destroying his family.

Give me a break !

Eric's mom works in a grade school, and as fate would have it,

she took some sexy photos when she was an escort.

I have the photos and if I play my cards right,

they will show up in the director's mailbox.

They will fire her.

She will be fired, won't have money for the rent.

I'll offer Eric a salary of 20,000 reais

which will force him to get out of depression.

Let's continue. You can break me into pieces.

Okay, Mom, fine. Call me if anything comes up, alright ?

Love you.

My dad took my brother back to the Canadian college.

Really ?

Yes, he's studying English. Doesn't know when he'll be back.

- And how's your mom ? - Still blue for all I know.

- I'd better get going. - Back to Cotia ?

Yes, he paid for several evenings.

- He did ? - Yes.

Let me rob part of his evening.

- Bye. - Bye.

Camilo. I'm available.

- We're screwed. - What happened ?

- Letícia. - What about her ?

She wants to meet I, Poet now. She says she's in love.

Why are we screwed ? That was the plan.

Not so soon. She doesn't know I'm a girl.

Plus I'm her husband's ex-wife. That might shock her.

What to do ?

Say yes. Don't miss this opportunity.

She's married. She could change her mind.

We'll think of something.

Okay.

PLEASE SAY YES.

OKAY, I'LL TAKE YOUR BOOK SO YOU'LL KNOW IT'S ME.

You lost the man you loved because you were an escort.

Is it okay to put your job ahead of the people you love ?

I never put my job ahead of anyone. People put my job ahead of me.

They judge me by that, not by who I am.

So a whore isn't a whore ?

Did I go too far ? Was that gross ?

That's precisely the idea, fag.

Keep up the good work. You're a great scumbag.

Whore isn't offensive. Dishonest is offensive. So is prejudiced.

Conservative TV host is also offensive.

I need a bathroom.

Use the one in the hall. This one's sink's broken.

What's wrong ?

Nothing, I accidentally entered a baby's room.

My sister's room. My parents left it like that.

What is this, Magali ? Is this some kind of joke ?

No, I swear.

I'm out of here and please, stay away from me.

Wait.

- Hear me out. - What ?

- I... I love you, Letícia Bilyk. - Liar.

I swear it's true.

First of all, I don't like women.

Secondly, if I did like them I wouldn't like you.

You're so hot rejecting me. Reject me more.

- Stay away from me. - More.

- You disgust me. - More.

How dare you come so close to me with all those clothes on ?

I'm dressed ? What's the matter with me ?

- You're so hot. - Keep going, I, Poet, keep going.

After rehearsing a few lines and a few orgasms,

Magali decided to wing it at her date with Letícia.

I almost forgot. I want you to have this.

Really ?

I hope you like it. I told you I love sewing.

She's nuts about sewing.

- I made it just for you. - It's beautiful.

See if it fits.

No, put it on. I want to see how it fits.

Okay.

- What do you think ? - It's perfect.

You were born to use it.

- Zanini ? - Magali ?

What are you doing here ?

Following a guy, but he isn't here yet.

What guy ?

- Don't you know ? - What ?

I know Letícia's contacting some guy online.

- Really ? Letícia ? - Yes, Letícia.

I sent him messages imitating her,

said I loved him and would meet him here.

He's bringing her poetry book to taste my poetic fist.

Does she know you impersonated her ?

Of course not. I deleted my messages.

She would've warned him. She doesn't know I'm onto her.

- Zanini. - What ?

I'm that guy.

- What ? - I'm I, Poet guy.

What kind of joke is this ? What's going on ?

It's no joke, I just wanted her to fall in love with me

to get you in our poly love group.

I can't believe this. You went too far this time !

I did it because I love you.

You want to screw her because you love me ?

Yes.

Listen, Magali. I forbid you to contact Leticia.

Got it ? I forbid you !

You want to be free to do anything you want, right ?

You want to be free to do your dirty work. Don't you ?

The issue with bashing freedom, my dear Álvaro Sintra,

is you end up with guys like Stalin and Hitler.

- I think you're ready, Karin. - I agree. You'll kill him tomorrow.

I hope so.

I'm calling it a day.

- See you tomorrow. - Bye.

Bye, Karin.

- I did it, fag, I did it. - What ?

A friend of Eric's mom, who I represented for many years,

just sent me a message.

They fired Cibele. She was crying on the phone.

The world just adjusted its axis a little bit.

Decency just won a minor, but very important battle.

You're nuts, Ariel.

- Stay a little longer. - Thanks, but it's getting late.

- We love having you, Rita Pavone. - Thank you !

Shall we ? I'll walk you to the car.

- Yes. Bye. - Bye.

Aren't my folks the coolest in the world ?

Yes, they are really nice.

- Okay. Bye. - Bye.

- It won't start. - I'll take a look. Open the hood.

I can fix it. Wait inside.

Zanini went home in a rage, ready to fight with Letícia.

Her online flirting was totally unacceptable.

- Hi. - Hi.

Are you okay ?

I can't stop thinking about your trio.

It was love at first sight with poly love.

Seriously ?

Yes, I'll help you seduce her. Nobody knows her like I do.

I'm your Cyrano de Bergerac.

- There you are ! Did you fix it ? - No, you need a spare part.

I'll get it first thing tomorrow morning.

- Tomorrow morning ? - Yes, you can stay here.

Yes. Stay.

- I have nothing to wear. - Use the pajamas I gave you.

I don't know. I think I'd better go.

What's the problem ? Don't you like our company ?

- Of course. I love you guys. - So stay.

- Yes, stay, Luna. - Stay, Luna.

- Alright. - I want to show you something.

We're sleeping in separate rooms. My parents are kind of old-fashioned.

But I'll go to your room later. Is that okay ?

Okay. Where's my room ?

MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE THIS IS YOUR HOME

That's when I realized I had to get out of there right away.

And I swore never to see that client again.

After all, I don't commit incest.

We need to talk.

Leave me alone, Ariel.

Eric, I'm here to help you and your mom.

We don't want your help.

I heard she lost her job. I know you guys need money.

So what ?

You might think I have all the character flaws ever,

but my money doesn't. My money is morally impeccable.

- You want to give us money ? - No. Give you money ? No.

I'm offering to give you your job back.

With a 20,000 reais salary.

More than enough for you and your mom.

She could finally retire. Don't you think she could use a little rest ?

Get lost, Ariel.

Think about my offer.

Think about your mother who's done so much for you.

Thanks for coming so quickly. I was terrified.

This is crazy. Are you leaving your car ?

I'll have it towed tomorrow. Let's go. Let's go.

How could I get so close to them ?

I need my own family. I need my family back.

You're dressed up as a priest ?

Hustling again, are you ?

Not exactly. I'm just giving Camilo a hand.

Don't worry. I've had it with that lifestyle.

How are you feeling ?

I confess I feel like Mr. Miyagi

coaching Karate Kid for his final battle.

I'm a little tense.

- Ariel. - Yes ?

Eric is here.

I knew he'd be back. Where is he ?

Eric, I'm so glad you're back !

Let me make one thing clear. We can't speak to each other.

Why not ?

The deal was I'd come back and that I did.

But I don't have to talk to you. I'm not talking to you.

Fine, I won't say a word. I won't even tell you your fly is open.

No, no, I'm not saying a word.

Let me know if you need anything.

Have a seat, Debbie. Karin's debate is next.

- This is amazing ! - Thank you.

No. Seriously. This is really good.

- Thanks. - It's delicious.

It's among the first recipes I created in chef school.

- Really ? - Yes.

You love cooking, right ? And you worked for some big restaurants.

Yes, I did. Why ?

Would you like to be the emporium's personal brand ?

What ?

No famous chef deserves to be in our building.

So we can make you a famous chef.

- Are you serious ? - Yes.

How can you make me a famous chef ?

Marketing.

- It's starting. - Be quiet.

CONFRONTATION WITH ÁLVARO SINTRA

Good evening.

On the first day of October, 1975, in Manila, Philippines,

Muhammad Ali faced Joe Frazier.

It was the greatest rematch in history,

and Ali won by technical knockout.

Today in my show I'm again facing the activist

and ex-escort Joana Segall, better known as Karin.

Let's see who Muhammad Ali is and who Joe Frazier is.

Good evening, Karin. Welcome back to the show.

Thank you.

The last time you were here I read an email from your mom

in which she says your lifestyle is degrading and immoral,

and that you're a disgrace to the family.

Isn't that enough for you to rethink your position ?

No, that's enough to reaffirm my position.

How so ?

The greatest, most unconditional love

is a mother's love for her daughter.

And not even that love survived society's prejudice.

The greatest love of all was massacred by values

my mom doesn't even know why she believes in them.

And if those values are so terrible, so cruel,

so hideous they can destroy such a powerful kind of love,

what's more pressing than fighting those values ?

What's more pressing that showing society the harm those values do ?

All my mom's email did was to prove once and for all that I was right.

I'll stop defending this when no mother

rejects her child because of her job.

When all escorts can sit with their parents and say,

"I am an escort."

That's what you want ?

You want all escorts to tell their folks they are escorts ?

Yes. That's what I want.

You want them to have abortions if they get pregnant ?

- You mean my abortion ? - Yes.

I was in college. It was a tough choice.

That has nothing to do with escorting.

You're changing the topic to confuse me.

Do you need to be so gross just to win an argument ?

I...

Don't you think we should focus on the issue at hand ?

I agree.

Good, so let's keep it classy for your show's sake.

Karin knocked out Sintra. He was Joe Frazier.

Thanks.

Congrats, Karin.

And thanks for giving me the chance to lose.

This program has an old tradition.

The winner lets the loser buy them a drink.

Thanks, but I'm tired.

Karin, are you going to let me celebrate my defeat by myself ?

One quick drink.

Okay. But I'll pick the bar.

Excuse me. I saw today's show.

Congratulations. I love what you said.

Thanks.

I'll tell you one thing.

A bunch of reporters will call you tomorrow.

You'll get the space you want in the media.

Sorry, Dad. I had to tell you. That woman on TV opened my eyes.

- I can't hide what I do. - I'll show you what shame is !