Zé Diogo's sister gets married during a Brazil match at the 1982 World Cup. Helena carries her father, who is drunk. Mário and Álvaro travel to Vila Feliz on the same train.

Álvaro apologizes to Mário for the terrible reception they received. Álvaro dreams of the day Zeca Ventania disappeared. Madalena prevents Álvaro from being lynched.

Zé Diogo and Clóvis argue. Álvaro asks Eliana to find Helena's address. Madalena tells Helena that Álvaro called. Chico Treva gets hit by a rock and Helena helps him.

Ataxerxes invites Mario to lunch at his house. Candida arrives in Rio. Zé Diogo argues with Clóvis again because of Helena and is arrested. Helena wants to live in Rio de Janeiro.

Zé Diogo tells Helena that he fought with Clóvis because of her and kisses her. Ataxerxes informs Ametista that he is going to Rio with Helena. A fortune teller tells Zé Diogo to run from death.

Bruno takes Ataxerxes and Helena to Mario's apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Bruno tells Helena that Mario is in love with her. Deborah waits for Alvaro at the restaurant.

Débora argues with Álvaro in front of Helena. Alma gives Débora a sedative. Helena goes to Mário's apartment. Bruno introduces Helena to Mário's friends. It's raining heavily.

Álvaro ignores Débora, and Alma thinks there will be no wedding. Helena goes out with Mário's friends. Mário suggests to Zé Diogo that he write a book of poems and short stories.

Deborah is taken to the hospital and Gerson is informed of the accident. Mario declares to Amethyst that he loves Helena. Alvaro apologizes to Deborah and gives Helena a bouquet of flowers.

Álvaro and Helena kiss, and she leaves. Olavo and Zé Diogo plot to discredit Mário. Mário proposes to Helena. Débora tells Álvaro that she will stay at his house until she gets better.

People discover that it's Chico Treva at the party, and a commotion ensues. Débora argues with Álvaro, but they later make up. Clóvis, Raul, and Sérgio attack Chico Treva.

Chico Treva saves Zé Diogo. Paquita tells the mayor what they did to Chico Treva's shack, and Noronha orders them to fix it. Álvaro tells Alma that he wants to postpone the wedding.

Helena pretends not to hear Álvaro and marries Mário. Filó asks Zé Diogo to forget Helena. Lídia confesses her feelings to Zé Diogo. Álvaro discovers that Helena married Mário.

Zé Diogo writes a love letter to Helena on the sidewalk in front of the hotel, and she gets angry. Madalena tells Helena that Álvaro called and she told him about the wedding.

Álvaro is moved by Débora's persistence in winning him over and decides to marry her. Zé Diogo confesses to his mother that he is suffering because of Helena. Álvaro dreams about Helena.

Zé Maria tells Helena that he had premonitions when she was a child. Lídia overhears Ametista and Ataxerxes discussing his past affair with Paquita.

Álvaro is surprised by Débora's delay. Helena and Débora argue. Mário and Helena return to Vila Feliz. Filó tells Zé Diogo that Helena is back. Mário gives Helena a car.

Mario pulls a doll with a threatening note from the pool. Deborah apologizes to Alvaro and promises to forget everything. Helena tells Paquita that she is having trouble getting pregnant.

On the road, Sérgio grabs Helena, and Chico Treva saves her. Álvaro doesn't care about the wedding preparations, which irritates Débora. Ametista and Lídia take Helena to the farm.

Helena is worried about Mario's interest in her pregnancy. Álvaro and Débora attend the wedding rehearsal. Helena tries on a maternity dress and Débora tries on a wedding dress.

Candida is taken to the hospital. Lídia almost runs over Zé Diogo. Paquita meets Ataxerxes and the two reminisce about the past. Álvaro asks Gerson to cancel the wedding.

Débora causes a scene at the hotel and Álvaro breaks off their engagement. Helena avoids Mário. Mário tells Bruno that he will have to stay longer in Vila Feliz. Cândida shows improvement.

Álvaro tells his mother that the wedding has been postponed. Helena argues with Ametista about Madalena and Paquita. Débora says she hates Álvaro. Mário attacks Sérgio.

Mário argues with Helena, slaps her, and says he needs to spend a few days away. Sérgio discovers Helena's lie and reveals it to everyone. Helena's house is invaded, and Zé Diogo saves her.

Zé Diogo and Helena arrive in Rio and go to Zé Maria's house. Mário confesses to Ataxerxes that he still loves Helena. Sheila asks Sérgio to buy Helena's house, but he refuses.

Deborah tries to get back together with Alvaro, but he ignores her. Ataxerxes tells Amethyst that he misses Helena terribly. Candida invites Helena to her house, and she accepts.

Cândida comforts Débora and advises her to react. Mário tells Sheila that he sold the house. Débora pretends to leave Cândida's house, but hides in Álvaro's room.

Gerson and Alma are happy to learn that Débora has decided to move. Maria tells Zé Maria that Batista is coming back. Álvaro finds Débora in his room; she tells him she loves him and hugs him.

Helena tells Álvaro that she didn't know that was his house and reveals that she separated from Mário. Débora is traveling. Helena runs away from Álvaro and tells Mário that she wants to make the separation official.

Helena accepts Mario's invitation to lunch and they promise to be friends. Alma reads Deborah's diary. Mario tells Bruno that he no longer has any hope of reconciling with Helena.